The Legend of Taotie Episode 25 Recap
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On this journey to Yangcheng Prefecture, Zhu Chengbi brought Chang Qing along. Upon arrival, they found the entire street desolate and eerily quiet. Chang Qing felt a chill down his spine, sensing someone following them. It turned out that Zhao Heng and the Second Prince were also there. Zhu Chengbi led their group to an inn and handed over her precious seasonings to a maidservant. The maidservant guided them toward the palace of Lord Wuchang.
However, they were obstructed along the way, which enraged Zhu Chengbi. Five hundred years ago, Lord Wuchang had betrayed her trust by refusing to send reinforcements, which led to her being severely injured. Naturally, every encounter with him filled her with resentment. When the maidservant tried to make excuses again, Zhu Chengbi angrily knocked the documents off the desk, the noise alerting Lord Wuchang. Forced to appear, he ordered his subordinates to prepare a lavish meal for the guests.
Among Lord Wuchang’s subordinates was a Crab General, who was accustomed to acting unruly. Seeing Zhu Chengbi’s disrespect toward Lord Wuchang, the general attempted to retaliate, only to be stopped by Chang Qing, who blocked the attack with a brush. Zhu Chengbi looked at the frail and sickly appearance of Lord Wuchang and sighed at the impermanence of life. Five hundred years ago, under the guidance of Monk Lianxin, Zhu Chengbi had come to this place for the first time.
At that time, Lianxin was also present, and everyone had shared joyful camaraderie. Zhu Chengbi had believed they would endure hardships together. However, during the ensuing Heavenly Demon War, Lord Wuchang broke his promise, ruining their plans. Lianxin was forced to sacrifice himself to the tower, and Zhu Chengbi, once a carefree little beast, became a resentful one burdened with sorrow. As night fell, Chang Qing, as usual, went to Zhu Chengbi’s room to check if anything was out of place.
He found her playing with a sharp dagger. Zhu Chengbi told him that by dawn, she planned to use the dagger to open the Coral Pearl. She had heard that the pearl could transmit sound over great distances and thought it could serve as a makeshift communication tool in the future. Chang Qing advised her to remain calm and show compassion rather than resort to violence.
Zhu Chengbi shook her head and reminded him that if he understood the backstory, he wouldn’t blame her for what she planned to do. Meanwhile, Zhao Heng and Lord Wuchang’s wife had reached a tacit understanding. Aware that the two factions were enemies and that the emperor had issued a decree to capture Zhu Chengbi, they decided to join forces. Lord Wuchang’s wife asked Zhao Heng for a plan, but he hesitated, leaving the Second Prince to explain in detail.
Feeling restless, Chang Qing wandered around and unexpectedly found a string of prayer beads. As he stepped into the barrier, he was discovered by Lord Wuchang’s shrimp and crab soldiers. They mocked Chang Qing’s ignorance, claiming that the prayer beads were the most valuable treasure in Yangcheng Prefecture and that Zhu Chengbi caused chaos here every year because of them. They also said that no one else dared approach this place.
Listening to their words, Chang Qing deduced that the prayer beads held a special significance for Zhu Chengbi. Normally, she was lighthearted and playful, but her demeanor became fierce and vengeful in Yangcheng Prefecture, as if this place had wronged her deeply. As Chang Qing carefully explored the area, he heard a commotion and quickly rushed toward it. Zhu Chengbi was surrounded.
To protect her husband, Lord Wuchang’s wife had secretly drugged Zhu Chengbi and used a fragrant incense burner to activate the toxins in her body, leaving her weak and powerless. Fortunately, Chang Qing arrived in time. He drew a sword with his brush and shattered the incense burner, helping Zhu Chengbi regain her strength. Lord Wuchang’s wife was no match for Zhu Chengbi and quickly fled in defeat. Zhao Heng then unleashed an illusion, trapping Zhu Chengbi and Chang Qing in an empty void.
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