Episode 15 recap: Gu Qingqiao discovered that Ruan Shiqiong had no heartbeat.
Ruan Shiqiong, in order to find the person he had injured, competed with the inner disciples of Xiling Gate. Lu Zizheng was injured internally, so Gu Qingqiao substituted for him in the competition. Gu Qingqiao was defeated by Ruan Shiqiong after a few exchanges, and in desperation, he simply clung to Ruan Shiqiong's legs to prevent him from moving. At that moment, the dismissal bell rang, and everyone rushed off to have lunch. Lu Zizheng said that in a few days, when his injury healed, Ruan Shiqiong would not be able to catch him, but during this time, he could not go to the Forbidden Land. Gu Qingqiao said that she had encountered Ruan Shiqiong at the Tianlu Pavilion, and he might have already discovered her. Lu Zizheng told her not to worry, as if they were truly suspected, they would not be sitting there.
Duan Yu's injury was quite severe, and many precious medicinal herbs of the Hupeng Tribe were not available. Shaoyi said he needed to return to Changqing, but the journey was long, and Duan Yu could not withstand the bumpy ride. When Xiaowu saw this, she took Shaoyi to the Grand Wizard's tent, saying they wanted to worship the sacred object of the Hupeng Tribe. The Grand Wizard said that as long as the sacred object was there, it could bless the Hupeng Tribe. He also told Shaoyi that the Hupeng Tribe was not safe and advised them to leave as soon as Duan Yu's condition improved.
Wang Tianshan announced that he would select a Grand Administrator, who would have the same authority as the Sect Leader. Anyone interested could apply. Gu Qingqiao heard this and thought that if she became the Grand Administrator, she could legitimately enter the Tianlu Pavilion. There were ten candidates, and the first round was a sword duel. Lu Zizheng wanted to intentionally lose to Gu Qingqiao, but to his surprise, Gu Qingqiao could not even hold a sword properly. In the end, Lu Zizheng won, but he chose to withdraw. The final competition was a mathematical calculation test, and Gu Qingqiao won against the senior disciple due to the problem of "chickens and rabbits in the same cage," becoming the Grand Administrator.
Shaoyi, Xingsi, and Xiaowu broke into the Grand Wizard's tent, intending to steal the sacred object to heal Duan Yu. Xiaowu said that as long as they prayed to the sacred object, Duan Yu would recover. Shaoyi had Xingsi stay in the tent, and he and Xiaowu took the sacred object to find Duan Yu. However, the Grand Wizard was treating Duan Yu, and he was very angry that they had stolen the sacred object. He said that the Duan family of Changqing had benefited the Hupeng Tribe, but life here was too difficult, and he asked them to leave immediately. Duan Yu saw that the sacred object had a portrait of Gu Qingqiao, so he told the Grand Wizard that his injury had not yet fully healed, and he needed to stay for a few more days, to which the Grand Wizard agreed.
Gu Qingqiao took the token of the Great Unity Scepter and entered the Hall of Heavenly Grace, finally finding a book that recorded the Azure Wood Puppet Sword. He learned that the Azure Wood Puppet Sword could bestow great power upon the wielder, but at a severe cost. Ruan Shiqiong appeared and asked Gu Qingqiao what he was looking at. Gu Qingqiao said he couldn't sleep and was just browsing, then took out a cookbook to lend to Ruan Shiqiong. Ruan Shiqiong suddenly fainted, and Gu Qingqiao discovered he had no heartbeat, so he performed CPR on him. Their sect brothers saw this and mistakenly thought Gu Qingqiao and Ruan Shiqiong had an intimate relationship.
Gu Qingqiao brought a meal to Ruan Shiqiong, who was delighted to find he could taste the flavors again, indicating his sense of taste had been restored. Rumors about the two of them spread throughout the Xiling Sect, and Mantiansxing became somewhat disapproving of Gu Qingqiao and no longer wished to sleep in the same room. Lu Zizheng became very angry when he heard the rumors. Gu Qingqiao told him that she had gone to the Hall of Heavenly Grace to investigate the Azure Wood Puppet Sword, and was afraid the great cost would implicate Lu Zizheng. Lu Zizheng said he had come back from Hell and was willing to stay by her side through life and death.
The others repeatedly asked Gu Qingqiao if she had an intimate relationship with Ruan Shiqiong beyond that of sect siblings. Gu Qingqiao clearly stated that she had no romantic feelings for Ruan Shiqiong and had never kissed him. However, her second martial brother insisted that he had witnessed them kissing. At this moment, Ruan Shiqiong arrived and clarified that it was a misunderstanding - he was the one who had kissed Gu Qingqiao.
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