Episode 24 recap: A Million Memories Awaken
In Episode 24, Qing Yun pleads with Zi Jing to help him obtain the "Pu Yuan Zhen Jing." Deeply in love with him, Zi Jing takes a risk by sneaking into a secret chamber to copy the text. However, she knows that practicing this scripture could lead to dangerous consequences. Despite her warnings, Qing Yun disregards the risks, seeing it as his only chance to defeat Qu Zheng.
Zi Jing tries to reason with him, stating that even with the scripture, Ah Chu's (Million's) feelings won't change. This is hard for Qing Yun to accept. Ultimately, Zi Jing hands the scripture over to Qing Yun, subtly hinting that she understands his intentions but feels powerless to help.
Meanwhile, Million anxiously searches for Qu Zheng, and Jin Mu Qiu and Su Zhuo Zhuo cannot stop her. On their journey, they unexpectedly encounter Qing Yun. Qing Yun uses a trick to incapacitate Jin Mu Qiu and Su Zhuo Zhuo, causing Million to faint in his arms. When she wakes up, she finds herself in a strange yet familiar place—her secret hideout with Ah Chu. As fragmented memories begin to piece together, Million realizes she is the forgotten murderer.
She comes to a startling realization: Qu Zheng concealed her past to protect her from harm. His solitary visit to the Listening to the Qin Pavilion was also meant to divert attention. Determined not to run away anymore, Million decides to face everything head-on.
At the same time, Su Zhuo Zhuo and Jin Mu Qiu split up to search for Million. Unfortunately, Jin Mu Qiu is recognized by some martial artists, who plan to use her to draw out Million and Qu Zheng. In a critical moment, Lin Feng disguises himself and comes to her rescue. Jin Mu Qiu recognizes him as an old acquaintance and feels grateful while understanding his struggles. Lin Feng offers to escort Jin Mu Qiu, and they proceed together, each with their own thoughts.
Outside the Listening to the Qin Pavilion, the Ninefold Ghost Palace confronts various sects, demanding the presence of Qu Zheng and Million. After waiting in vain, Million reveals her true identity as Ah Chu and provocatively asks about the whereabouts of the "Pu Yuan Zhen Jing." Qu Zheng then appears, accusing Million of pretending to have amnesia to get close to him, claiming that all the schemes originate from her. He expresses his deep disdain for the hypocrisy of the Ninefold Ghost Palace and other righteous sects.
When Million tries to defend herself, calling Qu Zheng by his real name, Xu Yifei, he retaliates with a sword attack. Seeing this, Qing Yun, enraged, rushes forward, but Million, gravely injured, falls unconscious, missing the conflict.
Upon waking, Million urgently asks Jin Mu Qiu about the situation, who is equally puzzled by Qu Zheng's actions. Su Zhuo Zhuo notices that Qu Zheng did not genuinely harm Million but deliberately avoided vital points, intending to take all the blame himself. Faced with this realization, Million is overwhelmed with tears, understanding Qu Zheng's intentions. In that moment, she becomes the hero in everyone's eyes, while Qu Zheng bears the brunt of all criticism, becoming the target of public wrath.
Song Jian Shan questions Qu Zheng about whether it was worth it. Qu Zheng tells him to leave, enduring the pain in his chest and the torment in his heart alone. He knows that Million has recovered her memories, and this turmoil must come to an end swiftly.
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