Episode Summary
Following the theft of the Xiao Yao Jue manual by an imposter, Fengyu Valley is given three days to recover it. To save Gu Yuan from a prophesied death, Li Song'er devises a "Foot-Soaking Assembly" to find a person with a swallow-tail mark on their foot, tricking the ambitious Zhou Heng into organizing it. With Gu Yuan's clever assistance, the event turns into a smelly farce. Meanwhile, a romance blossoms between the injured Chu Meng Die and the naive Baili, who confesses his feelings for her. The episode ends as Zhou Heng discovers a mysterious mask, hinting at a larger conspiracy.
Spoiler Alert
To Get Master Episode 10 Recap: The Great Foot-Soaking Inquisition
Secrets, schemes, and smelly feet dominate the latest episode of "To Get Master," as the fallout from the theft of the sacred Xiao Yao Jue manual sends everyone into a panic. While Fengyu Valley's reputation hangs by a thread, Li Song'er devises a bizarre plan to save Gu Yuan from a dark prophecy, leading to one of the most absurd and hilarious events at the manor yet.
Recap
The episode kicks off in the immediate aftermath of the Xiao Yao Jue's theft by an imposter disguised as Gu Yuan. An enraged Li Song'er publicly accuses Fengyu Valley of colluding with the Demonic Sect, and with the backing of Jingyun Mountain Manor, she puts immense pressure on Fengyu Valley's young master, Bai Wuxie. He is given a strict three-day deadline to recover the priceless martial arts manual.
Meanwhile, Chu Meng Die, who attempted to stop the thief, is nursing an injured ankle in solitude. Her quiet moment is interrupted by the well-meaning but hopelessly naive Fengyu Valley disciple, Baili. Convinced that she is the infamous Gu Yuan, Baili is easily manipulated by Chu Meng Die, who playfully tries to get him to report her. However, the timid Baili can't bring himself to do it and instead secretly brings her medicine. After he helps her, Chu Meng Die reveals her true identity, much to Baili's delight. His simple, earnest nature leaves Chu Meng Die both amused and exasperated.
The theft has also thrown Fengyu Valley's leadership into chaos. To save face, the current master, Nan Wentian, makes a bold declaration: whoever retrieves the Xiao Yao Jue will be named the next sect leader. This announcement lights a fire under Zhou Heng, who is desperate to prove his worth. Seeing his chance, he is approached by Li Song'er with a peculiar proposition.
Li Song'er's plan stems from a recent, heartfelt moment with Gu Yuan. After a heated argument, he confessed his feelings for her, revealing his actions were driven by a desire to protect her. While overjoyed that their feelings are mutual, Li Song'er is haunted by a prophecy she read in a storybook that foretells Gu Yuan's death. The key to changing his fate, she believes, is a person with a swallow-tail mark on their foot. Using Zhou Heng's ambition, she suggests a "Foot-Scalding Assembly" under the guise of searching everyone for the stolen manual.
Eager to impress, Zhou Heng agrees without a second thought and organizes the event. Just as things get underway, Gu Yuan arrives. Though initially hesitant to soak his feet in public, he catches a subtle signal from Li Song'er and immediately changes his tune. He cleverly announces that soaking one's feet in the special water can enhance internal energy. This fabrication works like a charm, and soon everyone is eagerly kicking off their shoes. Zhou Heng is left with the unpleasant task of inspecting everyone's feet, but the overwhelming stench quickly gets the better of him, and he faints before finding any clues.
Later, Baili, having heard Gu Yuan's claim about the foot bath's benefits, brings a large bucket of hot water to Chu Meng Die's room, hoping it will help her ankle. Watching his innocent efforts, Chu Meng Die asks him if he has a sweetheart. When the clueless Baili doesn't understand, she explains it means someone you "like." Without hesitation, Baili confesses, "Then I like you." The unexpected declaration stirs something in Chu Meng Die, and she feels a pang of sadness at the thought of leaving him behind.
The episode closes on a new mystery: while searching for Gu Yuan's whereabouts, Zhou Heng stumbles upon a suspicious mask hidden in a corner, hinting at a deeper conspiracy at play.
Spoilers & Lingering Questions
This episode masterfully blends comedy with budding romance and suspense. Li Song'er's "Foot-Soaking Assembly" was a comedic highlight, but her true motivation—to save Gu Yuan from a prophesied death—adds a layer of desperation and depth to her character. Gu Yuan's quick-witted support of her plan shows their growing synergy, even when her methods are unconventional.
The quiet moments between Chu Meng Die and Baili are becoming a heartwarming subplot. Baili's innocent confession has clearly touched Chu Meng Die, and her internal conflict about her feelings and her eventual departure is sure to lead to more emotional scenes.
The final shot of the mask is the episode's biggest cliffhanger. Who does it belong to? Is it connected to the person who impersonated Gu Yuan and stole the Xiao Yao Jue? Zhou Heng may have failed to find the swallow-tail mark, but he may have accidentally found a far more important clue that will drive the central mystery forward.
