The Legend of Shen Li Episode 17 Recap, Plot

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Xing Zhi consulted Qing Ye, asking who in this life might resemble Fu Sheng. Qing Ye pondered for a moment and indeed thought of someone—Jing Yan. After being captured by Fu Sheng, Jing Yan was rescued by Shi Luo, and the one who had caused the death of Jing Yan’s parents long ago also bore a striking resemblance to Fu Sheng. Xing Zhi could only awaken Qing Ye for a short time.

After a brief conversation, the proud and aloof Jing Yan regained consciousness. Xing Zhi reminded him that now he possessed the ability to purify miasma and hoped he would do more good deeds for the common people. After Jing Yan left, Shen Li stepped out from the shadows.

Xing Zhi explained Qing Ye’s past life: he was once a high god of the Immortal Realm, punished for breaking celestial rules and sent to the mortal world to undergo trials, repeatedly missing his destined love. Xing Zhi gave Jing Yan some spiritual power, hoping he could sooner realize what he truly sought. Shen Li sighed, recalling how in his past life Jing Yan wavered between two women, ultimately harming them both.

Now that the past seemed to be repeating, Jing Yan would have to make his own choice, for fate is three parts predestined and seven parts determined by choice. Fireworks bloomed in the sky, and the people of the Mortal Realm celebrated with lanterns and fireworks, rejoicing in their newfound life after the miasma’s dispersal. Xing Zhi also took Shen Li to stroll through the lantern fair and watch the fireworks. All around them were joyful, smiling faces.

The brief moment of peace made Shen Li cherish it all the more. She took off her battle robes and changed into a woman’s dress, letting Xing Zhi lead her through the bustling crowds. Several times they were separated by the throngs, but after a short while, they always found each other again. Seeing the rabbit lantern that Xing Zhi gave her, Shen Li was deeply moved.

Although she knew that those of the Immortal Realm were forbidden from falling in love, feeling Xing Zhi’s sincerity, Shen Li could not help but feel joy in her heart. Under the moonlight, Shi Luo went to bid farewell to Jing Yan. She saw him clumsily weaving a grasshopper out of straw, just like the one Shi Luo had made for him long ago to comfort him when she first rescued him as a child.

Now Jing Yan made a grasshopper for her. After a few words of farewell, Shi Luo got up to leave. For some reason, Jing Yan shed many tears as he watched her departing figure. The next day, Jing Yan left with his junior sister. As Shi Luo departed by boat, she saw the two of them together, their intimacy clear. The treasured grasshopper fell silently from her hand.

In this life, Shi Luo was the lotus spirit who would sacrifice for love, and Jing Yan was destined to keep missing his chances. Once Shen Li’s health recovered, Xing Zhi sent her back to the Bicao Palace. Rou Ya anxiously welcomed her mistress back and informed Shen Li that Fu Rong Jun had returned to their residence and was clinging to Mo Fang every day.

Now not only Fu Rong Jun but also the celestial maiden You Lan was present at Bicao Palace. At that moment, Ling Zun was in the main hall receiving this “honored guest” from the Heavenly Realm. Shangbei Xianjun revealed You Lan’s background: when she was a child, her body was extremely frail.

The high gods of the Immortal Realm had given up hope for her, but Xing Zhi took the sickly young You Lan away, treated her, and miraculously cured her strange illness. Since then, You Lan had developed feelings for Xing Zhi. Shen Li recounted her experiences in the Mortal Realm to her master, Ling Zun.

Although Ling Zun had never heard of Fu Sheng’s name, upon hearing that General Zixia had been refined into a puppet, she was greatly shocked and realized the gravity of the situation.

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