Fangs of Fortune Episode 20 Recap, Plot

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Bai Jiu appeared beside Wen Zongyu, and Pei Sijing remembered how Bai Jiu had unexpectedly shown up when they met at the Kunlun Gate. Thinking back, she realized it was merely by accident that she had noticed him. Wen Zongyu then explained how each of Zhao Yuanzhou’s five senses had been sealed: in Sinan Water Town, Bai Jiu had crafted a pill to ward off the plague and given it to everyone, which first shut down taste.

He also provided Zhao Yuanzhou with Huansan Powder for self-protection, which blocked his sense of smell. When they entered the underground chamber in the town’s courtyard, Bai Jiu covered Zhao Yuanzhou’s eyes, sealing his vision. Later, upon entering Huijiang Valley, Bai Jiu handed out earplugs to everyone, blocking their hearing. Bai Jiu then openly admitted that he was an informant for Chongwu Camp. Wen Zongyu further explained the meticulousness of his plan.

He had been watching Zhao Yuanzhou from the moment he first arrived in the mortal world, and even the selection of the scouting team was his decision. To ensure that Bai Jiu could successfully complete his mission, he deliberately had Pei Sijing removed from Chongwu Camp. This way, when the Demon-Hunting Squad needed new members, she could naturally join.

The timing coincided with the death of Pei Sijing’s younger brother, and with Bai Jiu’s similar age, he became a figure for her emotional projection. Pei Sijing finally realized that every step she took had been calculated. As for Zhuo Yichen, he was Wen Zongyu’s carefully chosen backup for revenge. If Bai Jiu’s actions failed, Zhuo Yichen’s Yun Guang Sword would be the only weapon capable of killing Zhao Yuanzhou.

Now, with only the sense of touch left to seal, the plan was nearly complete. Zhao Yuanzhou asked what purpose his inner core served. Wen Zongyu replied that it wasn’t the core he wanted, but the Undying Wood. Eight years ago, he had gone to great lengths to locate the last piece of Undying Wood in existence, only for Zhao Yuanzhou to accidentally absorb it. Wen Zongyu instructed Bai Jiu to pierce Zhao Yuanzhou with silver needles.

Zhao Yuanzhou attempted to cast a spell to control Bai Jiu but realized that the dungeon was filled with charms. Pei Sijing then used the Mountain God’s Boundary to help them both escape quickly. On the streets of Tiandu, blood flowed from the Prime Minister’s carriage. Guards approached to investigate and found Wen Xiao, naked and covered in blood, sitting inside, with the Prime Minister’s corpse lying beside her.

Meanwhile, the real Wen Xiao was in the Demon-Hunting Division with Zhuo Yichen, discussing ways to find the Divine Wood. Situ Ming hurriedly entered to report what was happening in the streets. As they spoke, Zhen Mei arrived with troops to arrest Wen Xiao. Remembering that Zhao Yuanzhou had once mentioned a clue about the Divine Wood being in Situ Ming’s home, Wen Xiao asked Situ Ming if he could temporarily shelter her.

When Zhen Mei failed to capture her, he issued a citywide bounty. The next day, Wen Xiao secretly followed Situ Ming to his countryside home, where she noticed a room with closed doors and windows. Situ Ming explained that his wife had been bedridden for a long time, so the room was sealed to protect her from light and wind.

After being placed in Bai Jiu’s room, Zhao Yuanzhou and Pei Sijing also used the Boundary of Mountains and Seas to transport themselves there. Zhao Yuanzhou was confused about Wen Xiao being wanted across the city. Zhuo Yichen investigated the carriage in which the Prime Minister had been killed and found an old ceremonial book inside.

He then asked Fan Ying to check the Prime Minister’s remains, but Fan Ying informed him that Chongwu Camp had already taken the body amidst the chaos. Rumors of a female demon who consumed humans had spread throughout Tiandu, and only one body with similar injuries remained in the Demon-Hunting Division’s possession. The carriage and corpse bore traces of sulfur.

As Zhuo Yichen pondered which demon specialized in using sulfur, Ying Lei entered the Demon-Hunting Division and revealed that it was Ao Yin. Ao Yin had long occupied the volcanic region of the Western Wilderness, with a taste for human brains and hearts. Ying Lei had specially brought purified Yao Water and, upon entering the city, saw the bounty for Wen Xiao, leading him to suspect Ao Yin.

Zhen Mei had already gathered soldiers for a large-scale search, so Zhuo Yichen immediately informed Wen Xiao and asked Ying Lei to look into ways to locate Ao Yin. When they arrived at Situ Ming’s courtyard, they encountered Bai Jiu, and Zhao Yuanzhou, wanting answers, seized Bai Jiu as he tried to escape. Zhuo Yichen still couldn’t believe that Bai Jiu was a spy for Chongwu Camp.

Bai Jiu explained that he had done everything Wen Zongyu asked to cure his mother. Eight years ago, under a blood moon, he had seen his mother entangled by a demon tree in her room. His father had carried him away, believing she had turned into a demon, and then permanently sealed the doors and windows.

After growing up, Bai Jiu studied medicine under Wen Zongyu, who promised to fully cure his mother in exchange for Bai Jiu infiltrating the Demon-Hunting Division’s scouting team to seal Zhao Yuanzhou’s senses. Situ Ming, hearing how Bai Jiu had been deceived by Wen Zongyu, revealed the truth. Bai Jiu’s mother was of half-god, half-demon blood, known as Bai Yan, the Divine Wood.

Eight years ago, when the Bai Ze Amulet disappeared, she was severely injured, revealing her true form, and she lost her consciousness, becoming a locust tree to maintain her presence in the world. Bai Jiu regretted learning the truth too late and harming those who had treated him sincerely. Zhuo Yichen comforted him, saying that acknowledging his mistakes was enough and that everyone would understand.

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