Episode 23 recap: Here is the summarized narrative in smooth, idiomatic English:
Title: The Unveiling of the Bai Xiao Tang's Jade RankingEpisode 23: Si Kong Chang Feng and Bai Li Dong Jun were chatting, when suddenly Si Kong Chang Feng had a new idea. He dragged Bai Li Dong Jun out to practice swordplay, and unveiled a new technique he had created, calling it "Similarity."
After a few days of rest, the two brothers charged up to the fifteenth floor, ready to take on the skilled tower defenders again.
Meanwhile, Yue Yao was having a quiet evening drink when Bai Li Dong Jun unexpectedly arrived. Not only did he bring good wine, but he also sat under the tree and shared his recent adventures with her. Bai Li Dong Jun mentioned that he had created a new sword technique, and was wondering if the beautiful maiden he admired might be Yue Yao. He was unsure, but knew that being happy with her was what mattered most.
As they chatted, Bai Li Dong Jun seemed distracted, his mind full of thoughts of seeing the "maiden." Yue Yao noticed this and didn't know how to continue the conversation.
On another front, Si Kong Chang Feng was playing with leaves on the rooftop when Li Chang Sheng approached, teasing him about thinking of his beloved. Si Kong Chang Feng understood that although she was good, she was not his destiny, but he still thought of her occasionally. Li Chang Sheng asked when Si Kong Chang Feng would meet the "third person," and offered to teach him an even more powerful spear technique.
Meanwhile, Yi Wen Jun was still waiting for Ye Ding Zhi to come see her. Ye Ding Zhi was busy learning to make the bamboo rice dish that Yi Wen Jun loved, thinking about how to become stronger. Yue Qing tried to recruit him to her cause of conquering Bei Li, but Ye Ding Zhi refused, unwilling to see the common people suffer.
News then arrived from Luo Shui that a mysterious person had published the Bai Xiao Tang's Jade Ranking, with Si Kong Chang Feng ranking in the top three, and Bai Li Dong Jun and Ye Ding Zhi tied for first place! Everyone cheered for Bai Li Dong Jun, who was also surprised to be ranked equally with Ye Ding Zhi.
Li Chang Sheng and Luo Shui decided to retire from the jianghu, leaving Xue Yue City for Si Kong Chang Feng and Bai Li Dong Jun to manage. As they left, they left a cryptic message: "When the time comes, someone will come to help."
Bai Li Dong Jun waited all night, but no "exceptional person" arrived to assist them. He and Si Kong Chang Feng could only drink on the city wall to console themselves.
Suddenly, a beautiful maiden's carriage approached, with flower petals gently falling - a sight like a painting. Bai Li Dong Jun rushed down to the carriage and discovered that Yue Yao was the "maiden" he had been dreaming of! Yue Yao revealed her true identity and intentions, and though Bai Li Dong Jun was surprised, he was more touched by her genuine feelings.
The two went to a valley, where Yue Yao apologized to Bai Li Dong Jun. She explained that she came from a frozen land ravaged by war, and needed his innate martial arts talent to help her. She had originally planned to take Bai Li Dong Jun back with her, but after getting to know him, she now wished to build a new home together.
Bai Li Dong Jun told Yue Yao that though her identity was false, her feelings were real, and that he had fallen for her as well. The two embraced, tears in their eyes, vowing to spend the rest of their lives together.
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