Blood River Episode 7

Allegiances, Names, and Conditions

I am really enjoying all the internal politics within the families. Their relationships are quite complex—full of backstabbers, double agents, and those with hidden agendas. So interesting!
I also loved the explanation behind the names Mu Yu and Chang He: the first meaning "Evening Rain" and the other "Prosperous River." Those names fit their personalities so well! 😏🤔😌

One thing that confused me, however, was the conversation between Su Muyu and the Patriarch about the poison. I thought the red veins were the poison, but Mu Yu said he had dispelled it. Now the question is—are those veins something else, or was Su Muyu lying? 🤔
Regardless, I loved how he told the Patriarch that his one condition was that Chang He's death is off-limits. That man is not to be touched! 😏 And the ending of the episode was amazing—Chang He knows best just how superior Mu Yu is to Su Ze in power and skill.

And most importantly, even if just for a brief moment, I got to see my favourite couple of "enemies"! 🥰

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Obligations fulfilled

The host and patriarch have history like Muyu and Changhe. Some disagreement was there, but was set aside so he could draw poison from patriarch. There is a debt remaining he said to deal with in next life. Muyu sees him off after being sure host wanted no further contact with patriarch. He gives Muyu the nest and Muyu gives to Wen clan. Seems healer will get the building she wanted. Muyu was moved by his team and assured him he would get them home with honor. He did not commit to becoming patriarch. Coin tosser Mu has framed Uncle for the murder and most believe it. This and Changhe claiming Xie kill has united both clans against Su clan. The Patriarch was thrown when he learned what host did. He takes a bit of time to mourn him. His grief is interrupted by finding out who healer is. This causes him wrath against the Uncle. Muyu interrupts. The Patriarch is once again shaken as he realizes Muyu followed and protected by loyalty, not death contract. This is also where we learn his sword training negated the contract and his father taught him loyalty was most important. Muyu asks for Changhe’s life as payment for his service. Patriarch then asks who should inherit Dormant Dragon sword. The name wasn’t revealed. The Mu’s have gone next level crazy with the casket request from Soul Reaper hall. It has not been completely opened yet, but it is clear a new level of hell will be cut loose when it is. It is not clear if Mu elder buys the lie of Uncle Zhe being his son’s murderer or not. Rabbit and Lianyue have a moment of cuteness where she demands to have her medicine fed to her. Changhe is surprised to hear Uncle Zhe has killed Mu champion rather than healer. He makes it clear it wasn’t under his orders, so Su clan still has no clue Zhe is healer’s father. Muyu has gone to Su clan to see the master and is challenged by the guard. They are making bets inside about how many strikes Muyu will give him before ending it. The story continues at a good pace as almost all want a new patriarch and few are willing to wait for him to die or pass it on himself.

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