Guardians of the Dafeng Episode 24 Recap, Plot

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While carrying out a mission, Xu Qi'an suddenly encountered a cloud of chaotic Qi rushing toward him. A large amount of miasma entered his body, rendering him immobile. In his hazy state, he vaguely saw a face that resembled Zhu Yang from the Ministry of War. Strangely, Xu Qi'an wondered why Zhu Yang would want to take his life. He was no match for his opponent and was defeated in an instant.

When two bronze gongs came to look for him, they found Xu Qi'an lying motionless on the ground, covered in blood and wounds. When they checked his pulse, they discovered he had no signs of life. Xu Qi'an's sudden death brought immense grief to Wei Yuan and the Xu family. Wei Yuan personally requested the emperor to bestow a posthumous marquis title upon the Xu family.

However, many officials who had harbored resentment toward Xu Qi'an due to the silver tax case opposed the idea, claiming that Xu Qi'an's low status made him unworthy of such an honor. In a rare display of anger, Wei Yuan turned and slapped one of the dissenters in court. This was the first time Wei Yuan had ever lost his composure in the imperial court. Seeing the humiliated officials, the emperor couldn't help but laugh.

Wei Yuan argued that Xu Qi'an had sacrificed himself for the court, and a posthumous title was a small gesture in recognition of his contributions. Eventually, the emperor approved Wei Yuan's request. The loss of his most capable assistant enraged Wei Yuan, who immediately ordered preparations for a military campaign against the Sorcerer Cult. The Xu family was consumed with grief. Xu Pingzhi claimed Xu Qi'an's body and wept uncontrollably as he held Xu Qi'an's memorial tablet.

The family, who had just moved into a larger home due to Xu Qi'an's achievements, now mourned his untimely death. Even Xu Qi'an's critical aunt, who often nitpicked him, was red-eyed with sorrow. On the day of the funeral, many came to pay their respects. Xiaorou and Chu Caiwei were among the mourners. Overwhelmed with sadness, Xu Pingzhi sealed the coffin, preparing to lay his nephew to rest. Suddenly, an orange tabby cat dashed toward the coffin.

The mourners cried out in shock and tried to chase the cat away. Unbeknownst to them, this cat was actually Master Jinlian of the Heavenly Dao Society in disguise. Upon hearing that Xu Qi'an had passed, Master Jinlian rushed to see him and discovered that a trace of Qi still remained in his body. Using his magic, he revived Xu Qi'an. The crowd was stunned when the coffin lid was opened.

Many shouted in fear, believing it to be an act of the undead. Xu Pingzhi, trembling, stepped forward and saw a pair of hands slowly emerging, followed by Xu Qi'an's injured face. Chu Caiwei quickly used the Qi observation technique to confirm it was indeed Xu Qi'an. Witnessing his resurrection, the crowd exclaimed in awe and congratulated him. Wei Yuan, who was studying a map and planning military operations, teared up when Xiaorou reported that Xu Qi'an was alive.

Meanwhile, Xu Qi'an soaked in a bathtub, reflecting on the surreal dreams he had while unconscious. Much of it was unclear, and he couldn't recall certain details, as if he had lost his memory of the day he was harmed. After cleansing himself, Xu Qi'an went to see Wei Yuan. Placing a hand on Xu Qi'an's shoulder, Wei Yuan expressed his heartfelt relief and asked what had happened that day.

When Xu Qi'an mentioned his suspicion of Zhu Yang, Wei Yuan shook his head. Zhu Yang had already defected to the Ministry of War and was preoccupied with exposing corruption among the Night Watchmen, leaving him no time for such acts. Wei Yuan speculated that it was the Sorcerer Cult's Spirit Master who had manipulated Xu Qi'an's fears, causing him to see his greatest dread.

However, it seemed the Spirit Master did not want Xu Qi'an dead, as Xu Qi'an would not have survived otherwise. Wei Yuan instructed Xu Qi'an to attribute his survival to the use of the Directorate of Celestials' elixirs if questioned. Back at Chunfeng Hall, Xu Qi'an wondered why his three close friends hadn’t visited him during the funeral. He soon learned from a companion that the trio had boarded a small boat and gone to Yunzhou to avenge him.

Touched by their loyalty, Xu Qi'an used the jade mirror to contact Member No. 2 in Yunzhou, urging her to intercept the trio and ensure their safe return. Member No. 3, who was already on her way to the capital to meet Xu Qi'an, was informed of his survival. Xu Qi'an, keeping his identity hidden, pretended to be a scholar preparing for the imperial exams and directed her to meet his Night Watchman brother instead.

Later, Chu Caiwei brought an elixir to Xu Qi'an. That night, as the medicine took effect, Xu Qi'an regained many of his memories. The details of his ambush became vividly clear.

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