Guardians of the Dafeng Episode 30 Recap, Plot

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Yang Qianfan fantasized about defeating the Dharma image in battle, but after several rounds of fighting, he realized he had no chance of winning and ended up face-first in the dirt. Unconvinced, he went to the Supervisor of the Directorate of Celestial Monitoring to argue. The Supervisor, annoyed by his incessant chatter, directly kicked him out.

A few days later, Xu Pingzhi received an invitation to attend a banquet hosted by high-ranking officials and nobles, where there would be a martial arts competition featuring battles against Dharma statues. As an ordinary martial artist, Xu Pingzhi had never had the chance to attend such events, so he brought his entire family along to the feast. At the banquet, Madam Xu encountered Sister Xiuhe.

During Xu Qi’an's previous imprisonment, Madam Xu had brought numerous gifts to plead with Sister Xiuhe for help. Now that they were attending the same event, Sister Xiuhe, in her usual sarcastic manner, looked down on her. However, when she noticed that Madam Xu was seated in a position of higher honor than her own, her expression turned sour. It was Xu Pingzhi's first time meeting the court officials he had only ever heard of, including Wei Yuan.

Seizing the opportunity, Xu Pingzhi eagerly approached Wei Yuan, pouring tea and trying to curry favor. However, Wei Yuan responded with only a polite smile. Realizing his over-eagerness, Xu Pingzhi awkwardly excused himself. Meanwhile, Xu Lingyue, Xu Qi'an’s youngest sister, noticed a variety of fruits and candied snacks on Wei Yuan’s table. Unable to resist, she sneaked under the table. Lingyue, being young, adorable, and well-behaved, caught Wei Yuan’s attention.

He lifted her onto his lap and peeled fruit for her. Xu Pingzhi, seeing his daughter’s boldness, broke into a nervous sweat. Fortunately, Wei Yuan was fond of children. Xu Qi'an’s eldest sister reassured Xu Pingzhi not to worry, reminding him that since Wei Yuan had always supported Xu Qi'an, he would likely extend his care to their family as well. The seating arrangement at the banquet was also quite deliberate.

Thanks to Wang Simu’s meticulous planning, the tables for Wang Zhenwen and Xu Pingzhi were placed close to one another. Xu Pingzhi even scooted closer to Wang Zhenwen, asking which person was the Chief Minister and commenting that his son would be a perfect match for the Chief Minister’s daughter. Wang Zhenwen, a man who had seen all sorts of people in his life, found Xu Pingzhi’s innocent and straightforward demeanor both amusing and exasperating.

Outside, the excitement grew as the Dharma statue battles were about to begin. The crowd eagerly anticipated who would emerge victorious that day. Xu Qi'an was extremely nervous, knowing he had little chance of success. If he failed today, it would be a humiliation witnessed by the entire city. Thankfully, Lin An was present and brought him a poetry collection to encourage him. She advised him to recite poetry onstage, as it would enhance his aura.

Xu Qi'an took Lin An’s words to heart. As he ascended the Dharma statue, he confidently recited poetry, exuding a charismatic presence that won over the audience. Cheers erupted from the crowd below. Upon reaching the Dharma statue, Xu Qi'an fell into a hallucination.

In the illusion, he saw the entirety of his life in a modern society—from being a crying infant in swaddling clothes to experiencing a failed romance during his school years, enduring the heavy pressures of middle age, and finally becoming an elderly man confined to his sickbed. He witnessed the full trajectory of a single human life. Someone in the illusion asked him whether living had any meaning at all.

Even as an old man nearing the end of his life, Xu Qi'an firmly believed that life had meaning. Although every stage was marked by failures and sadness, the value lay in the experience itself. It was the journey, with all its highs and lows, that gave life its significance.

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