The Rise of Phoenixes Episode 65

every scene with Helian Zhen...

makes no sense. He is a character that makes no sense. His odd placement in the series would have required more backstory or explanation. If he is going to be a constant source of tension, then we need to care a bit more about his emasculated attempts to be a man. All we ever see him do is say "i would let you go. " and "i dont want to let you go." he never ACTUALLY protects zhiwei. it's bad. Now - the rest of the story is developing well. the deal between Wei and Chu is good.