The Legend of Shen Li Episode 20 Recap, Plot

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Fu Rong Jun thought that Shen Li had turned those female immortals into barbecue and was worrying about how to report this to the Heavenly Lord when he looked up and saw several immortals hanging high from the roof, with fire basins burning beneath their feet. The immortals screamed in terror, their faces pale. Fu Rong Jun hurried to speak kindly of them in front of Shen Li, hoping she would spare them for his sake.

Although the immortals were untied, their noisy chattering remained extremely annoying. Just then, the Heavenly Lord arrived. Shen Li reported that ever since she arrived at Fu Rong Jun’s residence, she had been subjected to poison, silver needles, sneak attacks, and knockout incense—despicable tricks. The Heavenly Lord’s face turned red and then white as he listened.

When he heard that Shen Li was unwilling to stay at Fu Rong Jun’s place any longer, he immediately agreed and amiably arranged for her to move to a quiet courtyard. Shen Li only wanted to get away from Fu Rong Jun as soon as possible, lest the jealous immortal girls cause further trouble. She had hoped for some peace, but unexpectedly, the place the Heavenly Lord assigned her was Xing Zhi’s residence.

With a nervous heart, Shen Li arrived at the West Garden. The lively little catfish spirits tugged at her clothes, insisting she go play in the lotus pond with them. Seeing these mischievous but friendly little spirits who treated her like one of their own, Shen Li was drawn in. She joined them in splashing water by the lotus pond. It had been a long time since Shen Li experienced such childlike joy.

Soaked by the splashing children, she happily retaliated, splashing them back. Xing Zhi returned home and, hearing the boisterous laughter and shouting he had never heard before, followed the sound to find Shen Li having a water fight with the little spirits—a rather amusing sight. Shen Li noticed Xing Zhi and glared at him immediately. Every time they met, she seemed to end up in water—last time she was even a fallen phoenix.

To vent Shen Li’s anger, Xing Zhi playfully pretended to spank the little spirits and told them to take good care of Shen Li in the future. Early the next morning, Shen Li was driven nearly mad by the noisy little catfish spirits. She ordered them to quickly return to the lotus pond. Xing Zhi came over, smiling, and asked if she was getting used to living in the Immortal Realm. Just then, You Lan arrived.

Hearing their conversation, she was startled. She had always thought the two were barely acquainted, but the familiarity in their words revealed an undeniable bond, so much so that she dropped the fruit basket she was carrying. You Lan said she would take Shen Li to the Marrow Cleansing Pool for purification. Since it was a customary ritual in the Immortal Realm, Shen Li went along.

She found the Immortal Realm filled with spiritual energy, with much of it lingering in the surroundings—highly beneficial for improving cultivation. As Shen Li stepped into the Marrow Cleansing Pool, she sensed her celestial power being suppressed. She wondered if the Divine Realm feared the growing strength of the Spirit Realm. Suddenly, a roar rang out. Shen Li saw a furious divine beast charging at You Lan. You Lan’s celestial power was far too weak to resist.

If Shen Li did not act, You Lan’s life would be in danger. Shen Li immediately stepped in and subdued the rampaging divine beast. Just as she was about to punish it, an immortal messenger arrived, explaining that this was the Bai Ling divine beast raised by Xing Zhi, specially sent to accompany Shen Li. Somehow, it had passed through this place and had its temperament altered.

Shen Li then stopped her actions but understood almost immediately—this was surely due to You Lan’s secret meddling that caused the Bai Ling divine beast’s sudden change in behavior. After Shen Li left, Xing Zhi rebuked You Lan for her underhanded actions. You Lan knelt to admit her fault, tearfully reminding Xing Zhi to stay away from Shen Li, because the rules of the Heavenly Realm forbade any Heavenly Lord from falling in love. Xing Zhi’s face remained expressionless as he coldly replied that she was overthinking it—he and Shen Li were not even familiar with each other.

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