Episode 8 recap: Companions Follow Zhang Qi Ling on an Adventure
In Episode 8, Zhang Qi Ling initially wanted his friends to turn back, fearing for their safety. However, his friends were worried he would take all the credit, so they quietly followed him. The path grew narrower and darker, but they refused to give up. When they saw Zhang Qi Ling using his skills to dive through, they decided to find another way.
After a long time, they realized they were in a maze where every path led in a different direction. Some began to feel dizzy and nauseous, noticing the veins on their wrists had turned black. It dawned on them that they might be poisoned, possibly from touching something toxic while diving. They regretted not listening to Zhang Qi Ling.
As the poison slowly spread to their necks, panic set in. They tried to contact Zhang Qi Ling, but the vast surroundings made it difficult to get a signal. One person pulled out a map to discuss an escape plan. At that moment, some started to push ahead, eager to be the first to escape. They planted explosives to blast a way out. When the explosives detonated, the walls began to collapse, and Zhang Qi Ling realized his friends were in trouble, prompting him to change course to find them.
Zhang Qi Ling soon discovered a girl trapped under some falling rocks, her neck already blackened. He quickly used his own blood to help detoxify her. After she drank his blood, her poisoning subsided, and together they set off to find the others.
When they came across people pinned under rocks, they moved the debris and offered them Zhang Qi Ling’s blood as well. Time was running out, and Zhang Qi Ling rushed to find the rest, only to find the situation worse than he imagined—some were trapped under heavy stones, and any sudden movement could lead to a fall into a chasm.
He carefully assessed the terrain, prioritizing the rescue of those who were easier to free, then cautiously helped the others. Eventually, everyone was rescued, the poison was neutralized, and misunderstandings faded away. Zhang Qi Ling pointed out an exit and advised everyone to head back. Some whispered that Zhang Qi Ling might be seeking the heavenly staff to become the clan leader. He didn’t respond, simply escorting them out.
Using a rope soaked in oil, Zhang Qi Ling swung across to the other side, and his friends followed, deciding to face the dangers alongside him. He reminded them to stay safe. The path was littered with debris and jars, and one girl, curious, wanted to pick something up. Zhang Qi Ling warned her that it was a trap and not to touch anything.
They discovered several ancient corpses that showed no wounds but appeared to have struggled desperately. Zhang Qi Ling cautioned them about the toxins in the area and advised against touching anything. Just then, a poisonous needle shot towards one friend, but Zhang Qi Ling managed to catch it in time.
The others were left trembling in fear. One friend triggered a mechanism, and Zhang Qi Ling instructed the others to go ahead while he stayed back to protect this friend. Suddenly, a barrage of steel needles flew toward them.
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