A Love Story of Oiled Paper Umbrella Episode 6 Recap
> A Love Story of Oiled Paper Umbrella Recap
Meng Xizhou woke up, still reciting the incantations of a spell in her sleep. She saw Nan Sixu sitting nearby and walked over to ask where Nan Fengyi had gone. Nan Sixu replied that he had left early in the morning to go to the Ministry of Justice. Meng Xizhou felt disappointed, thinking that Nan Fengyi really didn’t care about her anymore.
Nan Sixu, noticing her mood, pointed to the table and said the flatbreads there were left for her by Nan Fengyi, urging her to take them and eat. Later, Meng Xizhou arrived at the Heavenly Master’s Residence. She felt anxious, realizing her energy was almost depleted. She wondered if Nan Fengyi would really not show up. Unbeknownst to her, Nan Fengyi was outside, sticking talismans to the walls, hoping they would bring Meng Xizhou some energy.
When her turn came, Meng Xizhou faced off against a woman surnamed Bai. The challenge involved the Earth-Burrowing Technique, and Meng Xizhou easily defeated her opponent using the spells Nan Fengyi had taught her. Du Yuelian was unconvinced, claiming it was impossible for Meng Xizhou, who previously couldn’t pass even the lowest-level demon-catching exam, to suddenly possess such skills. She challenged Meng Xizhou to a duel, but Meng Xizhou calmly reminded her that she had already passed the test.
Du Fenglei interjected, stating that the Heavenly Master’s Residence was currently in need of talent, and told Du Yuelian to stop making things difficult. Just as this was being discussed, Nan Fengyi arrived. Distracted, Meng Xizhou was almost attacked by Du Yuelian, but she skillfully dodged the strike. Meng Xizhou then joked to Nan Fengyi, asking why her “disciple” had shown up. Du Yuelian and Du Fenglei were shocked to hear Nan Fengyi referred to as Meng Xizhou’s disciple.
Nan Fengyi confirmed that Meng Xizhou was indeed his master. Without further explanation, Nan Fengyi tried to take Meng Xizhou and leave, but Du Yuelian stopped them. She acknowledged that Meng Xizhou’s ability to dodge the attack of a third-tier demon-catcher so easily was impressive and far better than the usual recruits. This marked Meng Xizhou’s official acceptance into the Heavenly Master’s Residence as a certified demon-catcher.
Du Fenglei, observing Meng Xizhou’s demeanor, remarked that she reminded him of their senior, Li Shiyi, back in the day, which brought him a sense of relief. Du Yuelian called the newly qualified demon-catchers into the main hall for a meeting, including Nan Fengyi. In the hall, Du Yuelian asked everyone to share their ideas on capturing the puppet spirit. The group began discussing, but disagreements quickly escalated into arguments.
Du Yuelian pointed out that the main issue was their inability to locate the spirit’s hideout. Meng Xizhou offered her ability to use her Demon-Recognizing Eyes to see the spirit’s true form. Du Yuelian replied that one person alone couldn’t search everywhere, suggesting that they split up. Meng Xizhou agreed, saying they could act individually. She and Nan Fengyi then left the hall together. Once outside, Meng Xizhou asked Nan Fengyi where they should go next.
Nan Fengyi replied that they should visit Wu Shu’s brokerage shop. Meng Xizhou was confused and asked what they were going there for. Nan Fengyi explained that during the chaos at Sikong Manor the other night, both Situ Hanshan and his disciple Han Qi managed to escape. Nan Fengyi suspected that there might have been something they had overlooked and suggested they examine the layout of the Sikong Manor, believing there could be an underground passage.
At the brokerage shop, they looked for a map of the manor. While Meng Xizhou searched, Wu Shu told Nan Fengyi about Meng Xizhou’s difficult past. He explained how she had been a pitiful child who lived as a beggar with him from the age of five or six, later becoming a broker who sold haunted houses, earning a reputation as a “jinx. ” Wu Shu remarked that things had improved now that she had joined the Heavenly Master’s Residence.
Nan Fengyi watched Meng Xizhou’s focused back as she searched for the map, lost in thought. Finally, Meng Xizhou found the map, and the two of them began studying it but couldn’t find any clear hiding spots. Nan Fengyi suggested they take a break and grab something to eat. While eating, Meng Xizhou speculated that if their current plan didn’t work, they might have to search house by house.
Nan Fengyi reassured her, saying that no matter how hard it was, they had to continue searching. Just then, Nan Fengyi noticed a nearby water canal and realized that Situ Hanshan, whose true form was a merman, might have escaped through the underground waterways. They followed the canal to its endpoint, where they found Crown Prince Beigong Shuo and his attendants, Pingping and Guanguan, making rubbings and sketches. Suddenly, Han Qi appeared, attempting to attack Beigong Shuo.
However, the Crown Prince’s dragon body protected him, and Han Qi was thrown to the ground. Nan Fengyi and Meng Xizhou rushed in. Beigong Shuo, upon seeing Meng Xizhou, mistook her for a goddess. The group then descended into the underwater area beneath the residence. Sure enough, they found Situ Hanshan hiding there.
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