Episode 22 recap: Hu Zi outwitted Jingang Jue.
The people around Mrs. Qi (the old lady) were saddened by her passing. They stood in front of her tombstone and reminisced about the time when Miss Qi went alone to the capital to take the imperial examination for demon-binding masters. At that time, Hu Zi, as a servant with nothing to his name, couldn't bear to let her go alone and decided to accompany Mrs. Qi in taking the examination. Despite facing hardships, he was willing to endure anything to follow Mrs. Qi. Even though he was getting older now, he believed that Miss Qi, who had the determination to eliminate all injustice, and the great steward, would always be with him. He swore to avenge Eyebrow.
Wang Yu Qian wanted to build a large bridge leading to the country of Qianyu. Zhao Xin Tong asked how long the bridge needed to be, but Wang Yu Qian didn't know. Hu Zi believed that it would be impossible to build a bridge over the raging flames of the Underworld Sea as it would be burned, and Eyebrow would attack at that time. They didn't have time to wait, and Hu Zi bluntly stated that the plan was too simplistic. At this moment, Er Zhang Gui arrived to help. Hu Zi was relieved because with Er Zhang Gui's assistance, they would surely succeed. Er Zhang Gui noticed that they planned to build a bridge between Fulong Bay and Dianfeng Valley. He pointed out that the depiction on the map was not accurate, as Fulong Bay and Dianfeng Valley were not as close as shown. Mo Gu Zi and Mrs. Qi (the old lady) also arrived. Mrs. Qi introduced herself as Mo Lingzhi. Er Zhang Gui found her familiar and wanted to test her, but Mo Lingzhi pretended not to understand his intention. Mo Lingzhi advised Zhao Xin Tong not to pay too much attention to the thoughts of the Council of Elders, as they were too decadent and stubborn. There were only a few demon-binding masters among them who would also cross the Underworld Sea to stop Eyebrow. Hu Zi and the others felt that this person had a strong presence when speaking.
Mo Lingzhi informed them that Eyebrow wanted to split open the Underworld Sea. If they wanted to reach Dianfeng Valley, they would have to use Jingang Jue to split the Underworld Sea. Now they had to retrieve Jingang Jue from the Underworld Sea. Wang Yu Qian believed that only by working together as a team could they succeed. Qi Xiao Xuan secretly listened to their plan.
Mo Lingzhi guided them to find Chi Zhu. Hu Zi patiently accompanied Qi Xiao Xuan, helping him train and control himself. Qi Xiao Xuan felt a bit disappointed facing reality. When he saw a snake approaching Hu Zi, he wanted to help but couldn't.
Mo Lingzhi revealed that Qi Xiao Xuan's essence was attached to the puppet and advised Hu Zi to find a suitable physical body; otherwise, Qi Xiao Xuan would dissipate. Hu Zi was anxious and afraid that Qi Xiao Xuan would disappear. Reluctantly, Wang Yu Qian left, as he had to return to Qianyu.
Hu Zi couldn't bear to tell Qi Xiao Xuan the news of his father and grandmother's passing. Hu Zi and Zhao Xin Tong learned that Xiao Yun Zi and Wang Yu Qian had both left without saying goodbye, which worried them. Zhao Xin Tong believed that Wang Yu Qian must have had a reason for leaving abruptly and wanted to resolve the matter of Jingang Jue before finding Wang Yu Qian.
Wang Yu Qian quickly returned and secretly brought Chi Zhu with him. He told everyone that he was actually a prince from the country of Qianyu. Everyone was happy to see Wang Yu Qian back. Qi Xiao Xuan overheard a conversation between Zhao Xin Tong and Hu Zi, and he realized that he was the only one left in the family, which made him very sad.
Mo Gu Zi created a miniature formation that could only be sustained for the duration of an incense stick. If the people inside couldn't come out in time, the formation would collapse. Wang Yu Qian exclaimed that the time was too short, and both Zhao Xin Tong and Hu Zi wanted to go. Hu Zi was sucked into the formation and tried to control it. He happily told Qi Xiao Xuan that he was going to the Underworld Sea, but Qi Xiao Xuan remained silent.
Qi Yan Ran looked at her grandmother's tomb and expressed her sadness, but she also promised her grandmother that she would find the enemy and seek revenge for her. Qi Yan Ran saw Er Zhang Gui and felt heartbroken, wanting to avenge her grandmother. She heard that Eyebrow was going to Dianfeng Valley and decided to go there herself.
Mo Ling Zhi discovered that Chi Zhu was missing, and Hu Zi guessed that Qi Xiao Xuan had taken it. Qi Xiao Xuan held Chi Zhu and thought about doing one last thing for his companions. By the time everyone arrived, Jingang Jue had already emerged. Hu Zi quickly went down to save Qi Xiao Xuan, while Mo Ling Zhi did everything she could to treat Qi Xiao Xuan and temporarily protect his spiritual essence. Qi Xiao Xuan couldn't understand why Hu Zi risked his life to save him, and Hu Zi was angry at Qi Xiao Xuan's current state of decadence.
Mo Ling Zhi couldn't help but reveal the truth to everyone, hoping to inspire Qi Xiao Xuan to regain his spirit. Qi Xiao Xuan looked at everyone who needed him and felt touched, but his spiritual essence was visibly dissipating.
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