Episode Summary
Su Ningzhen's plot to expose a blood relationship between Gao Qiumin and Mu Xuanling is foiled by Xie Xuechen. Su Ningzhen then attempts to kill Xuechen and Xuanling, but is interrupted by Sang Qi, who seeks revenge on Su Ningxi. A shocking truth is revealed: Qiumin is Su Ningxi's daughter, and Xuanling is the incarnation of the Chaos Pearl. Nan Xuyue rescues Xuanling, and a fight breaks out between Xie Xuechen and Sang Qi.
Spoiler Alert
Gao Qiumin is heartbroken. She confides in Fu Lansheng, expressing her lifelong belief that her father, Gao Fengxu, deeply loved her mother. The reality, however, has shattered that image. Qiumin suspects Su Ningzhen is hiding a massive secret, one that might reveal a blood relationship between her and Mu Xuanling. Overwhelmed by the potential implications, Qiumin doesn't know how to face Xuanling. Fu Lansheng offers comfort, assuring her that true love will endure. Qiumin, surprised by his supportive words, acknowledges him as a true friend, and they seal their friendship with a hand clasp. She reflects on past friendships, noting that Cui Wanwan, who claimed to be her friend, turned out to be an agent of the Xiuxian Pavilion and was eventually killed by Su Ningzhen.
Su Ningzhen summons Qiumin, Xie Xuechen, and Xuanling to Xingchen Valley. She points out a flower called "Xiang Jian Huan"(Reunion Joy), claiming it will turn black only when the blood of two relatives is dripped onto it. She offers to reveal the truth if they agree, under the condition of absolute secrecy. Xuanling is ready to proceed, but Xuechen stops her. He exposes Su Ningzhen's deception, revealing the flower is actually "Qiu Feng E" (Autumn Wind Evil), which, upon contact with blood, forms a master-slave contract.
Enraged by Xuechen's interference, Su Ningzhen pulls Qiumin aside and prepares to eliminate both Xuechen and Xuanling. Xuechen warns her of the consequences of harming him within her Mirror Flower Palace, but Su Ningzhen, undeterred, initiates her array, its power felt even by the common people in the streets.
Fu Lansheng realizes Su Ningzhen's deadly intent. Knowing the array requires sunlight, he instructs A'bao to stay behind while he attempts a rescue. As Su Ningzhen's spell intensifies, a dark shadow appears in the sky, disrupting the array. Sang Qi arrives, demanding to know Su Ningxi's whereabouts. Su Ningzhen declares that Su Ningxi is dead. Sang Qi, furious, demands to see her body, vowing to desecrate her remains. He expresses his enduring hatred for the Mirror Flower Palace and attacks, injuring Su Ningzhen. He then strikes down Qiumin, declaring he will kill her since Su Ningzhen values her so much.
Su Ningzhen desperately reveals that Qiumin is Su Ningxi's child. Sang Qi dismisses this, claiming Su Ningxi betrayed him. Su Ningzhen then confesses that she was the one who impersonated Su Ningxi, under the orders of their master, Miaohua, and attacked Sang Qi, severing his arm. Sang Qi retorts that Qiumin is still the child of Su Ningzhen and Gao Fengxu.
Su Ningzhen drops a bombshell: Su Ningxi died before her wedding. However, possessing the rare Yuan Yin Mystic Physique, Gao Fengxu exploited her even in death. He infused a Chaos Pearl (Hundun Zhu) with his blood and placed it within Su Ningxi's body. Ten months later, a baby girl was born. Su Ningzhen reveals that Mu Xuanling is the Chaos Pearl, evidenced by the identical patterns on her face and the pearl. She urges Sang Qi to kill Xuanling to save Su Ningxi, and he, believing her, prepares to attack. Xie Xuechen intervenes, but Nan Xuyue swiftly arrives, rescuing Xuanling. A battle ensues between Xie Xuechen and Sang Qi.
