A Moment But Forever Episode 5 Recap, Plot

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Because of Ji Tan Yin’s sudden arrival, Yuan Zhong hardly slept the entire night, staying on guard against her sneaking into his room. The next day, his listless state did not go unnoticed by Zi Fei, who was shocked upon learning the reason. Ji Tan Yin remained in her room, continuously studying how to unlock Yuan Zhong’s restraints. She discovered that there was only a single clasp on the restraints, making it impossible for them to function as true locks.

There had to be some hidden mechanism. To investigate, she sent her small dragonfly to secretly observe Yuan Zhong—only to find that he was bathing at that moment. Yuan Zhong, upon noticing the dragonfly, angrily swatted it down and went to confront Ji Tan Yin. Left with no choice, Ji Tan Yin admitted that she wanted to remove Yuan Zhong’s restraints, further explaining that they did not aid cultivation and were, in fact, harmful to his body.

Yuan Zhong, understanding her intentions, generously allowed her to examine the restraints up close. Through careful observation, Ji Tan Yin realized that the restraints were far more complex than they seemed—they contained hidden mechanisms and even poison. If they were unlocked incorrectly, Yuan Zhong’s life would be in danger. He then informed Ji Tan Yin that the restraints also contained magical seals, meaning they could not be removed by craftsmanship alone.

To ensure that Yuan Zhong could eat fresh fruit, Ji Tan Yin woke up early every day to collect it. However, as a result, the birds that relied on the fruit for food could no longer find any and followed the scent to Yuan Zhong’s residence, chirping in protest all day long. Sitting together on the steps, eating fruit and chatting, Ji Tan Yin candidly revealed that she was searching for someone and also shared the story of her awakening.

Watching Yuan Zhong’s departing figure, she suddenly recalled her most devoted follower from the past. It turned out that when Yuan Zhong was young, he had been one of her believers. However, Ji Tan Yin was unsure if he still remembered seeing her in her divine form. Determined to free Yuan Zhong from his restraints, Ji Tan Yin returned to the divine realm to investigate.

She discovered that there was an immortal technique that allowed one to alter their body size—if Yuan Zhong could shrink, he could slip free of the restraints. However, the only deity capable of performing this technique, the Sanqing Divine Lord, was currently in a deep slumber in Xuanqing Qinghai. Moreover, all of his disciples had perished in the great war between gods and demons. Just as hope appeared, it was crushed, leaving Ji Tan Yin disappointed.

While dealing with her disappointment, she learned that the demon clan possessed a similar technique. However, mastering it required three to five hundred years of cultivation—far beyond the time Yuan Zhong had left. Ji Tan Yin had been absent for a long time, preoccupied with finding a way to help Yuan Zhong. Meanwhile, Yuan Zhong felt that her absence did not seem to change his life much.

Zi Fei, on the other hand, frequently complained since he had to do all the work in her place. When Yuan Zhong announced that he was heading to Tianqu Peak, Ji Tan Yin adamantly opposed it and tried to stop him. Instead of seeking Ding Xu’s help, Yuan Zhong took both Zi Fei and Ji Tan Yin and left the mountain on his own. Ding Xu immediately became aware of his departure and even summoned members of the battle division.

As a consequence of Yuan Zhong leaving without permission, the restraints activated, causing him pain. Ji Tan Yin took out medicine and helped him treat the wounds caused by the restriction. Seizing the opportunity, Yuan Zhong questioned why she treated him so well—her actions far exceeded those of a mere attendant. Ji Tan Yin candidly replied that she intended to stay with him until he grew old and died, so she wanted him to live a happy life.

Just then, several elders arrived with reinforcements. As everyone prepared to return, Tang Hua was suddenly possessed, losing all rationality and attacking his companions. Even after being restrained, he continued to shout that he wanted revenge against Yuan Zhong. Shen Ying was preparing to leave and initially wanted to take Zhi Dai with him. However, upon hearing that Tang Hua had been possessed, Zhi Dai became deeply worried and rushed over instead of leaving.

Yet when Tang Hua regained his senses, Zhi Dai, despite having much to say, found herself at a loss for words. After regaining his clarity, Tang Hua confirmed that he had indeed been subjected to a possession technique—one that closely resembled the methods used by the War Demons. The elders were deeply concerned. If the War Demons had truly returned, how would they defend against them? Someone suggested lifting Yuan Zhong’s restraints as a precaution.

Ji Tan Yin continued her search for a way to unlock the restraints and came up with an idea—to infuse Yuan Zhong with divine energy in an attempt to deceive the restraints into loosening.

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