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Drama at its finest!

I couldn't really understand which sect was behind that whole "Hunger Games" situation at the beginning with the wedding! I saw people who had deals with the Scorpion Sect and others with Ghost Valley... so what the heck was happening there? 🤔As for our main guys, it seems like whatever Wen Kexing’s plan is, it's starting to come into motion. He is still flirting with Zhou Zishu, and he gets so jealous and protective whenever anyone else tries to touch his "precious friend". 🤔😏🤭Also, Gu Xiang met the young hero, Cao Weining, and it really seems like the guy might be romantically interested in our girl. We'll see! 🤭Overall a nice episode, though it didn't feel like the plot moved forward much, and I was still quite confused by a few parts. Let’s see if the next episode brings some more clarity... 🤔

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The masks removed and the ones still on

This episode was so good! Zhou Zishu’s mask finally came off when he fell into the water, only for Wen Kexing to pine over him even more. The mystery around the Glazed Armor is definitely growing, and Wen Kexing is clearly a major player in this game. 🤭🤨I still suspect him to be the Leader of Ghost Valley, but this episode made me wonder—could there be multiple sects within the Valley, with Master Wen leading only one of them? And then there is the Scorpion King. He also looks like someone leading an outcast sect; could he be from the Valley too? I’m still not quite sure how the whole system of sects, clans, and valleys works, but I hope I'll get there eventually. 😔Now we know the Window of Heaven is involved and heading to the Heroes Summit. If Zhou is there with his real face showing, won’t they recognise him? Either way, I love seeing the bond between the two leads growing. Zhou is finally smiling, joking, and even being playful at times! And I have to wonder... what exactly are Master Wen's plans with those fake Glazed Armor pieces? 🤔

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Are we getting clues on Wen Kexing's true identity?

I am quite sure now that Wen Kexing is the same guy we saw in episode 1 wearing the red robe. The walnuts and the way he squeezed that beggar's throat—it all lines up. He probably needs that "variable" he mentioned earlier for the Glazed Armor he’s looking for. Of course, I could always be wrong, but at the moment I am more than 100% sure this is it. 👆As for the rest—that Backfire Music Skill (or whatever the name was) means that Zhou Zishu is way stronger than many in the world even with the seven nails in his body. I wonder what will happen when they learn each other's secrets. And my question remains: can the seven nail punishment be reversed? Can they be taken out? 🤔

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More questions and some flirting

​It looks like there are multiple sects after the boy in Zhou's care. I wonder why he's so special? Is it just because he's the son of the Mirror Lake sect's leader, or is there something more to him? 🤔​Wen Kexing is proving to be quite the stalker and a major flirt. I honestly wonder if Zhou secretly likes the attention or not. It would definitely make me feel uneasy to be followed and stared at that way! 🤭​During the night, Zhou had those black veins running again, so I’m convinced now that it's tied to the specific time of day. I'm waiting to see an explanation of how this works, if there will be any, of course. 🤨

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More questions

I am still very confused about what's happening, but at least I’ve gathered that the nails are "eating" Zhou Zishu's body at midnight. It seems the wine, mixed with about 15 minutes of meditation, helps him manage the pain... maybe? I am not entirely sure yet. 🤔However, Wen Kexing's interest in Zhou Zishu is still a mystery to me. What does he mean when he calls him a "variable"? Is he planning to use Zhou Zishu for something specific? It definitely looks like a solitary, drunken life isn't going to work for Zhou Zishu, as he keeps getting followed by Wen Kexing—who always has that intense stare and flirty smile on him! 🤔😏

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Blind curiosity

Starting this show was a bit of a whim because I've heard so many stories about how good it is. I’m going in completely blind, with no idea what to expect, other than it being a story about a deep bond between two men in the martial arts world. 🙂The concept of the "Seven Nails" seems like an interesting plot driver. So far, I have no real clue what’s happening—except that the main guy wants to die and has chosen a slow, painful way to do it. I don't quite understand his reasons for this particular choice yet, though I suspect it might be related to the death of his younger brother. 🤔😔I also discovered that this was apparently Zhou Ye's first role! I’ve only seen her as Yanhui in Back From the Brink, and comparing the two, this character seems somewhat similar—lots of energy and personality. 😏After just one episode I still know very little, but it is definitely interesting enough to keep me watching! 😏

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Tricks and Targets

The Patriarch is quite clever... making everyone believe they are fighting for the real Dragon Sword... tsk tsk tsk 👆🤨However, to me it looked like Su Muyu and Bai Hehuai were a bit shocked in a bad way by how the Patriarch had tricked them. I wonder if that will change their relationship in any way. 🤔 And, of course, I could always turn out to be wrong, lol!Knowing this now, it's funny to think of all those guys believing they have become the Patriarch. Now the Mu family leader has not only a fake sword but also that promise Su Muyu made—to kill him with his own hands. And we all know Su Muyu keeps his word; it's like a personal code he lives by. 👆🤭But what else caught my attention was the Patriarch's question to the guy from the Soul Reaper Hall: "Who ordered you to kill Second Master Tang?" Does that mean the Patriarch wasn't the one who killed him and Black Tortoise is after the wrong guy? Or did I misunderstand something there? 🤔

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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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A scummy father and the chosen one

I loved how Su Zhe completely changed after finding out Bai He Huai is his daughter. I didn't even know I needed that relationship in the show! Su Zhe is actually so funny, and he’s totally fine with her calling him a "scummy father", lol! 😂We already saw that guy from the Xie family killing his own family member, and after he exchanged those secret lines with Su Cheng He, it’s very clear he’s in an alliance with him. I suspect the poison girl and the coin guy from the Mu family will eventually end up in an alliance with Su Muyu as well. It’s so interesting to see how all the alliances will unfold! They are already there, only I just don’t know all of them yet. 😏Overall, this episode was amazing! It wasn’t as much about the fights for me as it was about the relationships. And that last scene, with all of the Zodiacs kneeling before Su Muyu, gave me goosebumps! 🔥👏😌

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Loyalties, secret agendas and EPIC 18-sword technique!

It looks like the members of the 12 Zodiacs are from all three families—Mu, Su and Xie. I didn’t catch that before! Now I wonder if they are considered betrayers of their families. At the moment, as the fight for the Patriarch's title and sword intensifies, all those families are going against the 12 Zodiacs, who are the only force standing between them and the current Patriarch. 🤨And the healer really does have her own agenda with the Patriarch! I think she did exactly what he accused her of—trying to spy on his mind and memories. However, I was a little confused: was it Su Zhe who was freed from being Kui? The marked guy the healer knew? It seemed that way, didn't it? 🤔In this episode, it felt even more like there's a potential romance arc between Su Muyu and the healer (sorry, I keep forgetting her name!). But I must say, I felt he could have a strong bond with the poison girl, too. I'm not sure if it's brotherly, just friendship, or something more. That guy is still a complete mystery to me! 🤔😏Also, that landing with the umbrella reminded me so much of Mary Poppins—I couldn't help it! 😂 And his 18-sword technique was just EPIC! 👏🤩😮

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Three Refusals, The Undertaker, and the emotional battle between Tortoise and Rabbit

I thought the Patriarch was the most powerful person for all the assassins, but is it actually Soul Reaper Hall? Anyway, Su Muyu is the only one who has ever refused to assassinate the people that the Hall ordered, thus earning the title "Three Refusals." That says a lot about his character—he has some moral code and a self-drawn line that he is not going to cross, no matter who asks him or what are the consequences. 😯😏However, this stand naturally puts him in danger... so, to save his friend, Su Cheng He agreed to take all the tasks Su Muyu declined, earning himself the title "The Undertaker". This is one of the relationships I’m already deeply invested in! 🤗The other one, of course, is Rabbit and Black Tortoise. She is constantly flirting with him, and he is clearly barely holding himself together to avoid falling for her charms. In the end, even when she’s gravely injured and they are supposed to be "enemies," he still won’t let her die and even heals her. I could watch those two all the time! Even though I know they aren't the main focus of the story... oh boy, are they enjoyable! 😏🔥The third thing I want to mention is the healer girl because it feels like she has a secret agenda. She asks way too many questions, gives suspicious looks to everyone, and even knows secret Su clan techniques? Any one of those things would be suspicious on its own, but all of them combined just shouts it! 🤔😯

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Amazing visuals, music, and horror elements mixed with a potential "enemies-to-lovers" couple!

The fighting scenes and abilities are truly amazing! The CGI for their skills looks like a high-definition video game, and the music is an absolute treat for my ears! 🤗However, the scene with the Lump Children was soooooo creepy! 😱 The masks alone were scary enough, but combined with that song, it was honestly worthy of a horror movie.After two episodes, the show looks very interesting. I can't entirely grasp the relationships between—or even within—the clans yet because the dynamics vary so much, but I’ll likely get there as the story progresses.But what I loved the most were Rabbit and Black Tortoise! Their chemistry could set my screen on fire, even during a fight scene. I suspect we might have an "enemies-to-lovers" trope in store for us, and if that’s the case, I am totally here for it! 🤗😍✨

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