Episode Summary
Mo Xiao brings Wu Chen out of her icy isolation and begins teaching her sword techniques, but reveals he won’t take her with him to Shushan. Their bond deepens through accidental kisses and shared memories, hinting Wu Chen might be the long-lost Feng Lixue. Mo Xiao hides her in the forbidden Xuanqing Courtyard to treat her illness, while mysterious forces like Chong Guang and the suspicions of others close in. Mo Xiao gives her a Heart-Link Stone, showing his growing affection, even as duty pulls him away.
Spoiler Alert
A storm brews in Shushan, but it’s the quiet emotional tremors between Mo Xiao and Wu Chen that hit the hardest. Episode 6 of Destiny and Saving delivers a mix of longing, guilt, and unexpected tenderness, with just enough mystery to keep us hooked.
❄️ Wu Chen’s Past, Mo Xiao’s Dilemma
We open with Mo Xiao questioning Wu Chen about her life in the icy wilderness of Mangshan. Turns out, her master raised her in isolation to prevent her from hurting others and to control her mysterious illness. She’s only ever felt normal around Mo Xiao — which, surprise surprise, is why she enjoys sticking close to him.
But just as things start to feel warm and fuzzy, Mo Xiao receives a summons from his sect back at Shushan. Ever the rule-abiding cultivator, he prepares to return. Wu Chen teases him for being a total nerd — a jab that unexpectedly stirs memories of Feng Lixue, the girl he once failed to protect.
️ Training, Heartbreak, and a Vow
In an effort to help Wu Chen defend herself, Mo Xiao teaches her swordplay and a frost technique. It’s a bittersweet gesture. Wu Chen realizes he has no plans to take her with him. Mo Xiao, tormented by guilt, promises to cure her illness but insists they’re not meant to walk the same path. Crushed, Wu Chen loses the will to continue training.
That night, Mo Xiao’s soul drifts into a vision with the Immortal Lord, who warns him that the inner demon he’s been suppressing all these years still lingers. Mo Xiao links it to his guilt over Feng Lixue — the girl who fell from a cliff after he promised to keep her safe. He swears it won’t happen again... but the Immortal Lord vanishes, leaving behind a cryptic warning.
Accidents and Revelations
Mo Xiao awakens to find Wu Chen missing — she’s bathing by a stream. Just as he’s about to respectfully retreat, he spots a snake slithering toward her. In a panic, he throws a cloak over her and pulls her to safety. They tumble to the ground... lips accidentally touching in the process. Yep. That happened.
In the aftermath, Mo Xiao notices a feather-shaped birthmark on the back of Wu Chen’s neck — identical to Feng Lixue’s. Could Wu Chen be Feng Lixue? He quietly orders an investigation into Wu Chen and her master, but no solid answers emerge.
️ Shushan Bound
Wu Chen camps outside Mo Xiao’s door, begging for more sword lessons. Instead, he offers to take her to Shushan. She’s thrilled. The next morning, she’s terrified of flying on a sword (relatable), but Mo Xiao drags her aboard. Eventually, she opens her eyes and starts peppering him with questions like an excited child.
He brings her to the long-abandoned Xuanqing Courtyard — off-limits and mysterious. Wu Chen feels a strange sense of familiarity but can’t place it. Mo Xiao says she must stay there until her illness is cured. She doesn’t want to be left behind, but he promises to bring her glutinous rice balls every day if she waits patiently. That seals the deal.
Secrets, Suspicions, and Sticky Rice Balls
Elsewhere, Chong Guang can’t sense Wu Chen anymore due to Shushan’s protective barrier — but he’s not worried. Her arrival there plays right into his plan. Hmm...
Back at Shushan, Mo Xiao reports to Yuan Beichen, who praises his efforts — at least publicly. In private, he grills Mo Xiao about allegedly being seduced by a snow demon. Mo Xiao insists Wu Chen is just a lonely girl, not a demon, and only wants to help her recover. Yuan Beichen (for now) buys it.
Meanwhile, Mo Xiao’s attendants — Zimu, Zisu, and others — demand to accompany him next time for protection. He reluctantly agrees. Later, he asks Zisu if she can make glutinous rice balls, a strange request since he never eats sweets. Still, she agrees.
A Side of Romance with That Rice Ball?
Xie Lingyun pops in asking Mo Xiao for money and is shocked to hear he’s spent a small fortune. When Zisu brings in the rice balls, Xie is floored — Mo Xiao’s eating sweets?
Back at Xuanqing Courtyard, Wu Chen struggles to practice sword techniques. Her thoughts drift to her pet, Xue’er, and whether she’s okay. She falls asleep on the doorstep waiting for Mo Xiao, who later arrives with — you guessed it — rice balls. He carries her to bed, and... yep, another accidental kiss. That’s two for those keeping count.
Mo Xiao also brings her two birds he raised since childhood. They immediately perch on Wu Chen’s shoulder, sparking more memories — and suspicions — that she may be Feng Lixue.
He gives her a Heart-Link Stone, a magical item that lets her summon him instantly. Naturally, this delights her — and annoys Xie Lingyun, who has been begging for one for ages with no luck.
️ Parting Ways (For Now)
Before heading off on a mission to Tianyu Sect, Mo Xiao sends a fresh batch of rice balls to Wu Chen. But Xie Lingyun secretly follows and meets Wu Chen, quickly realizing she’s mentally underdeveloped. Mo Xiao asks Xie to keep an eye on her, but it’s clear Xie Lingyun is both confused and worried.
He also notices something odd — Mo Xiao seems scared of Wu Chen, flinching when she gets too close. Blushing, even. Clearly, Mo Xiao hasn’t stopped thinking about those accidental kisses. And Xie Lingyun? He’s fuming that this precious Heart-Link Stone was given to a girl Mo Xiao barely knows.
Final Thoughts:
Episode 6 is a slow burn of emotional development and subtle reveals. Mo Xiao’s internal conflict deepens, Wu Chen’s mysterious identity teases something big, and those awkward but tender moments between them are starting to look a lot like fate. Also — glutinous rice balls have never felt more emotionally significant.
Next episode? Expect more secrets, more swords, and definitely more feelings.
"Destiny and Saving" Episode 6 Summary:
Mo Xiao brings Wu Chen out of her icy isolation and begins teaching her sword techniques, but reveals he won’t take her with him to Shushan. Their bond deepens through accidental kisses and shared memories, hinting Wu Chen might be the long-lost Feng Lixue. Mo Xiao hides her in the forbidden Xuanqing Courtyard to treat her illness, while mysterious forces like Chong Guang and the suspicions of others close in. Mo Xiao gives her a Heart-Link Stone, showing his growing affection, even as duty pulls him away.
