Love and Sword Episode 11 Recap
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Lin Shaoci was discussing the current situation with Lin Qianyi. They had received news that various martial sects were being coerced or enticed by the Ghost Valley Alliance, and many had already joined. A decisive battle seemed inevitable. Just then, someone reported that Liu An had suddenly been sent back to Yuchi Manor, which surprised Lin Qianyi. Rong Shukuang, who was watching from the side, was curious about who would deliver such a "gift.
" Lin Qianyi wanted to investigate the mastermind behind this. Lin Wanci stepped forward, suggesting that something was suspicious and recommended imprisoning Liu An first before interrogating her. As Liu An was taken away, she glanced at Lin Wanci, while Yan Shao kept staring at Lin Wanci. This led Rong Shukuang to misunderstand that Yan Shao liked Lin Wanci, causing her to get jealous and give Yan Shao a kick.
Yu Linglong arrived at Yuchi Manor and informed everyone that their sect had been threatened by the Ghost Valley Alliance, hoping to receive help. However, everyone had their own concerns. Lin Shaoci insisted that they couldn’t ignore the Linghu Sect’s plight—if they turned a blind eye now, it would only disappoint others. Yan Shao agreed but believed that the only way to fight the Ghost Valley Alliance was to seek Tian Gang's help.
The group decided to visit Tian Gang together and invited Yan Shao along. Rong Shukuang also clamored to join them. Lin Wanci went to the prison to see Liu An, stating that she would not abandon her. She was certain that Yan Shao had captured Liu An, but Liu An refused to admit it. With no other choice, Lin Wanci left for now. Yan Shao and his group arrived at the Linghu Sect but found the atmosphere strange.
The leader was nowhere to be seen, and the disciples outside seemed unfamiliar to Yu Linglong. When she asked for her elder brother to meet Yan Shao and the others, her second brother privately informed her that their eldest brother had defected to the Ghost Valley Alliance. He had locked up their elder brother and the others and replaced them with unfamiliar guards. Yu Linglong, anxious to find her brother, was suddenly knocked unconscious by her second brother.
Soon after, her second brother personally brought tea to the guests, secretly lacing it with poison, causing Yan Shao and the others to lose consciousness. He then led the Yellow Robes into the room. However, the group had only been pretending. Yan Shao and Rong Shukuang attacked with the Fire Meteor crossbow, easily capturing the Yellow Robes. The second brother, panicked, rushed to seek Yu Linglong’s help and willingly handed over the antidote.
During the battle, many from the Ghost Valley Alliance were killed, but the Linghu Sect also suffered heavy losses. The second brother explained that he had no idea how the Ghost Valley Alliance had managed to poison the water supply. In order to save everyone, he had cooperated with the Ghost Valley Alliance to obtain the antidote. However, to atone for his actions, he took his own life.
After this conflict with the Ghost Valley Alliance, some worried that they had completely offended them. But Yan Shao argued that a confrontation was inevitable, so it was better to fight head-on. The group agreed to stand together against the Ghost Valley Alliance. Lin Wanci, curious about Rong Shukuang’s condition, wondered why the cold poison inside her had never been cured despite the long-term treatments.
She also wished she had a hero like Yan Shao who would always come to her rescue. Yan Shao promised that as long as Lin Wanci was in danger, he would definitely save her. This made Rong Shukuang jealous again. She sarcastically told Lin Wanci to scream louder for help next time, so Yan Shao could come running—even better if they lived together so he could always be on standby.
Annoyed, Yan Shao grabbed Rong Shukuang by the collar and dragged her away, warning her not to speak like that again—he was only her bodyguard. Yan Shao lied about going to a brothel to get rid of Rong Shukuang and then met with Feiwu and Feng Ming in secret. He tasked them with investigating the antidote for the Crimson Lotus Heart poison. However, both had already searched extensively and found no cure yet, though they promised to keep looking.
On his way back, Yan Shao happened to see Rong Shukuang practicing her sword skills, nearly injuring herself. He hurriedly stepped in, catching the falling blade and reminding her not to be reckless, or she would get hurt. But Rong Shukuang was more concerned that Yan Shao had gone to a brothel, scolding him for it. Yan Shao didn’t argue with her and continued teaching her hand-in-hand.
Rong Shukuang suddenly realized that the more she tried to control the sword, the harder it was to wield. Yan Shao praised her insight. Seizing the opportunity, Rong Shukuang asked if she could accompany him the next time he visited a brothel, but Yan Shao refused. Rong Shukuang then sought out Tang Yingluo, asking if there was any medicine that could enhance internal energy. Tang Yingluo took her, both dressed in nightwear, to the Hidden Pavilion.
She also mentioned Yan Shao, pointing out that Rong Shukuang's eyes sparkled only when she looked at him. But she reminded her that a disciple shouldn’t have inappropriate thoughts about her master. Rong Shukuang immediately objected, calling Tang Yingluo too rigid. Rong Shukuang was worried that her fluctuating internal energy wouldn’t fully recover. She wanted to regain her strength before the battle with the Ghost Valley Alliance.
She also increasingly felt that Yuchi Manor was her home and that she had to protect it. More than anything, she wanted to become the true Rong Shukuang. Yan Shao listened to her thoughts but was puzzled—what exactly did she mean by being the “true” Rong Shukuang? Tang Yingluo took Rong Shukuang to find ingredients for refining the Bai Li Dan pill. But the process required catching giant toads and centipedes, scaring Rong Shukuang into screaming.
She quickly abandoned the idea of taking the pill and instead pestered Yan Shao to teach her martial arts. Yan Shao decided to teach her lightness skills and demonstrated it for her. It was different from what she had seen in dramas, but she readily agreed to learn. Later, Yan Shao took Rong Shukuang to the riverside, guiding her to feel the movement of water and the touch of falling petals.
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