The Nine clans demand information about Gutong Jing from Li Cu but through Wu Xie's trickery becomes a possible successor for the old clan leader of the Wu family. To spare Wang Meng from danger, Wu Xie decides to cut ties with him. Su Nan catches up with Wu Xie. While Lu Ci heals from his wounds, Huo Dao Fu uses Yang Hao's insecurity over his own skills compared to his friends. Yang Hao thinks Li Cu betrayed him. Li Cu meets Shen Qiong but tells her to leave, not knowing whether she is telling the truth or lying to him.