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Home is where someone waits for you

I enjoyed this episode as it revealed some history of the knife wielder Su and Kui. When the mask was split, Chang He said that speech was for Kui and now he was talking to Mu Yu. He reminded his friend of the pact they had made and why Patriarch needed to die. They grew up as numbers 17 (Kui/Su Mu Yu) and 63 (Su Chang He). Early on they looked out for each other and rescued each other as needed. They were the best two assassin prodigies and great things were expected of them. I was with the Su representative that wanted to take out the teacher that pitted them against each other. The task was ten left and one returned. When it was down to the last two 63 was going to sacrifice himself and 17 refused to let him. He was determined they would find a better way. There was a brief flash of Patriarch and I think this is how both got to live, but we have not been filled in on the backstory yet. The patriarch is having nightmares and they show his sword broken. This is new. Healer Bai wants to do a soul swap with him to determine what symptoms he is experiencing. I think this is code for sifting his memories for her father while studying symptoms. Rabbit has sensed a new Tang present that wants to settle the score with Patriarch. Their battle is interesting and pretty equal so far. 63 has put obstacles in 17’s way to patriarch hoping the leader will die before he gets back. The Mu clan has sent a creepy one with lamp children to kill him but the Kui outsmarted him and wanted him dead, so this is his first Blood River offering. There is a very strong bond between the two assassins, and he has been warned that if they change roles and Su Chang He becomes patriarch, that he will indeed kill his best friend. Even with that, Kui continues. I am enjoying both the history flashbacks and the different battle elements. I am also glad creepy guy that preyed on children got killed early. He really needed to go. The music with this drama is also quite good. The Patriarch is on the move to destination unknown so this will be an added obstacle for Kui in finding him.

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really liked this, even though there were…

really liked this, even though there were some really cringe moments that i really wanted over fast & Hioki is a bit too clumsy, but at least he doesn't over react or act, so it wasn't unbearable. plus i think he is beautiful & adorable (IMO he's one of the better looking in this BL, yeah the rest not bad looking either - but he is at the top for me), also like that he isn't like everyone else & marches to his own beat... didn't like the "mean girls" with their petty remarks, that just hurt an innocent. but other then the typical use of females as antagonist's that r mean, just for the sake of being mean - this was fun. *********************************************************************************************************************************************************************it's also obvious that Watarai has a crush on Hioki & he was the one that either suggested Hioki's name to join his friend group or he has confided in his friends & they invited Hioki, cause they trying to help their friend get Hioki. either way, it's cute seeing Watarai not being able to keep his eyes off Hioki & until the end Hioki didn't really notice something was off. can't wait for more.

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As long as one’s not dead, he can be saved

I have not read the novel or watched any of the dramas with this storyline so this is my introduction to this world and characters. The first battle was interesting as two elders were continuing a duel with a 30 year gap. One represents Tang and the other Blood River. They get reacquainted and are interrupted by assassins who want them both dead. The Patriarch’s guardian steps in and protects the patriarch who still gets a poisoned dart from a blossom thrown by his opponent. A healer is found and brought back who immediately and accurately assessed the situation but informed the Patriarch he had successfully killed the one best able to heal him. She says she can heal him for the right price. Two Blood River representatives were unsuccessful at thwarting the healer, but when the guardian refused to walk away, the knife wielder takes first shot at killing the Kui for the sword. Whoever gets the Patrarch’s sword and returns will become the next Blood River leader so there is guaranteed bloody chaos to see who will return victorious. This episode ends with the Kui’s mask cut in half and no winner determined. The Uncle is casually watching and waiting. Blood River is earning its title already.

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Worth watching

I watched this out of boredom and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I honestly didn’t think it would be that good, but it was!! The plot seems a little silly at first, but they turned it into such a well-done story with meaningful life lessons and so much more. The cast is amazing, and the chemistry between the main leads is really good too. I just love the overall vibe of everything and how each character stands out and has their own story. It really makes you connect with them more and get even more immersed in their world.I don’t usually get second lead syndrome when watching dramas, but this one was tough knowing how things would turn out. Still, it didn’t ruin the story for me, I knew what I was signing up for, but it still hurt. My Yuri

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