Episode Summary
Internal conflicts plague the Dark River as Su Changhe's leadership is questioned. The ailing Prince of Langya prepares for a final, desperate plan. At the black market, Tang Lianyue is neutralized when Night Raven uses his own brother as a human shield. While recovering, Bai Hehuai discovers Su Muyu is suffering from a dangerous internal injury, not poison, and warns him against pushing his limits.
Spoiler Alert
Cracks in the Dark River
The episode kicks off with some serious tension in the Dark River camp. Mu Ciling is not happy. He confronts Su Changhe about working with their new "allies." He directly blames that decision for why their men are so badly injured.
Su Changhe does not take the criticism well. He gets angry that his subordinate is questioning him. He shuts Mu Ciling down hard. Su Changhe says he's done helping Dian Ye. His only goal now is dealing with the Prince of Langya. He warns his men not to make any moves on their own. Mu Ciling leaves, but you can tell he thinks something is very wrong with this whole situation.
The Prince Makes His Move
The Prince of Langya isn't getting the intel he wants from his men. He gets impatient. He orders them to go rescue Tang Linghuang. The Prince then gets a little philosophical. He says the more you gain in life, the more you have to lose.
He knows his body is failing him. He feels like a crumbling wall. So, he decides he's going to use the time he has left to do something that matters. He's ready for one last, desperate fight. Tang Lianyue arrives and gives him the bad news. A lot went down last night. Su Muyu is severely wounded.
Later, Mu Qingyang shows up. He tells the Prince about their group's plans. The Prince hears that Bai Hehuai is only injured and still breathing. He lets out a huge sigh of relief. For him, that counts as a good outcome right now.
Wounded Warriors and Broken Hearts
Su Muyu's Plan
Su Muyu finally wakes up. His first thought is about the captured doctor. He's completely focused on finding a way to rescue him. Mu Yumo tries to calm him down. She tells him she already sent a message to Su Zhe. She's sure they will come to Tianqi City to help them.
And she was right. We see Su Zhe get the news while talking with a friend. He hears his daughter is poisoned and immediately drops everything. He races toward Tianqi City, vowing to burn the whole place to the ground.
Mu Yumo and Tang Lianyue
This was tough to watch. Tang Lianyue finds Mu Yumo, clearly worried about Su Muyu. This sets Mu Yumo off. She asks him why he's always so concerned about everyone else. She points out that he never has a single word of concern just for her.
She asks him a painful question. If his senior brother was fine, would he have ever bothered to come find her at the Dark River? Would he have ever considered proposing? She leaves completely heartbroken. It feels like everything she's done has been a joke. Tang Lianyue just stands there. He watches her walk away until she's gone.
A Trip to the Black Market
The Lead
Tu Wan has a theory. He noticed that Li Xian's martial arts skills improved dramatically after his son's accident. He also found out the son used to visit the black market a lot. The market just so happens to be open right now. So, Tu Wan gathers a crew. He takes Su Muyu, Tang Lianyue, and Mu Qingyang to investigate.
The Ambush
The group arrives at the black market, hoping to rescue their senior brother. Tang Lianyue is confident. He thinks the speed of his Tang Clan's hidden weapons will give them an advantage.
But Night Raven is there waiting for them. And he brought Tang Linghuang. Night Raven shamelessly uses Tang Linghuang as a human shield. Tang Lianyue freezes. He can't bring himself to attack his own brother. Night Raven uses his hesitation to completely control the fight.
Diagnoses and Bad Roommates
Unexpected Help
In a quick side story, Sikong Changfeng manages to get Xie Xuan to show up. Li Hanyi is shocked he actually got the "bookworm" to come. She thinks Xie Xuan is incredibly boring and talks way too much. The two of them agree to a friendly competition. The winner gets to ask the loser for one favor.
A Dire Warning
Bai Hehuai is awake! He thought he was a goner. Zhao Yan was the one who saved him. After waking up, he immediately checks Su Muyu's pulse. He discovers the injury is extremely serious. It's not poison. It's something internal.
Because they're short on rooms, Su Muyu and Bai Hehuai have to share one. This gives Bai Hehuai a chance to observe him. He realizes Su Muyu has lost control of his internal energy. He's on a dangerous path. He warns Su Muyu not to push himself any further. But Su Muyu is stubborn. He says he has to keep the promises he made.
