Recaps

Meng Zhao defeated Shi Jie, claimed Tu Xiu’s inheritance, and secured Shen Tianci’s cooperation before turning to family matters. He helped Meng Rong obtain the Red-tailed Spirit Fox, but learned its Fire Dragon Cave rivals served True Man Mingxia, who might seek revenge.

• Meng Zhao used the Treasure Keys to command the Grotto-Heaven’s Worldly Power, defeated Shi Jie, and joined Shen Tianci to open the next palace.
• Meng Zhao awakened Tu Xiu’s Soaring Dragon Battle Method and Dragon Locking Skill, then received the Heavenly Capital Hidden Dragon Technique and fused it with other arts into the Crimson Dragon Heavenly Capital Secret Canon.
• Meng Zhao left the final hall to Shen Tianci, who later departed for the Jinling Shen Family after claiming its discoveries and leaving armor and weapons to Meng Zhao.
• Meng Zhao took Meng Rong and Meng Chuan to the Hundred Beasts Garden, where Meng Rong wanted the Red-tailed Spirit Fox and a Daoist from Fire Dragon Cave demanded it for his junior sister.
• Meng Zhao proposed letting the fox choose, then secretly used Pine Resin scent to guide it to Meng Rong, who named it Little Red.
• Huang Jing told Meng Zhao that the Daoist siblings served True Man Mingxia, and Meng Zhao feared Mingxia might retaliate for his conflicts with Shi Siming and Mingxia’s other disciples.

Meng Zhao uncovered the Sun Family’s secret about Flood Dragon Eggs while navigating alliances with Fire Dragon Cave and Young Marquis Fang. A deadly attack at Minghua Tower left Meng Xi badly injured, and the arc ended with Meng Zhao seeking treatment and a possible cure for his brother.

• Huang Jing explained that Ming Xia had sought her family’s help, and Meng Zhao later accepted Zheng Xie’s invitation to discuss martial arts at Yuzhu Xuan.
• Meng Zhao sparred with Zheng Xie using the Red Flag Order and Dragon Capturing Finger, then learned that Fire Dragon Cave and the Sun Family shared a secret.
• Meng Hongdao revealed that Pure-blooded Flood Dragons might lay eggs at Cloud Mist Mountain, and Meng Jizu planned to use Fire Dragon Cave’s help after bringing down the Sun Family.
• Meng Zhao secretly planted weapons and account books in the Sun Family’s hideouts, then returned home after three days away.
• At Xu Duo’s banquet, Young Marquis Fang greeted Meng Zhao warmly, and the guests discussed the Eight Divisions Heavenly Dragon Divine Skill before an attacker killed Xu Duo.
• Zhu Guangxi attacked Young Marquis Fang at Minghua Tower, and their clash destroyed the building and injured the gathered nobles.
• Meng Zhao helped dig Meng Xi from the ruins and concealed the extent of his own injuries, while Young Marquis Fang survived and Zhu Guangxi fled.
• Meng Zhao learned that Meng Xi’s dantian could be repaired with the Kong Family’s Core Forging method and a Golden Blood Flesh Peach, then went to the Western Residence for treatment.

Meng Zhao recovered from his injuries, secretly aided Zhu Guangxi and the Plainclothes Alliance, and learned that the Sun Family held treasures tied to a flood dragon. After Sun Chuanshan’s death and Steward Sun’s escape, Meng Zhao and Lü Zhong were left to investigate the family and pursue the hidden goods.

• Meng Zhao healed quickly, concealed his recovery, and visited Young Marquis Fang, who warned him that a powerful figure might have arranged the attack at Minghua Tower.
• Following coded marks to Little Sheep Alley, Meng Zhao found Zhu Guangxi, Shopkeeper Qian, and Shopkeeper Chai hiding there and learned they belonged to the Plainclothes Alliance, led by Zhao Hun.
• Meng Zhao accepted Zhu Guangxi’s Golden Pill in exchange for help, then provided the fugitives with disguises, forged travel papers, and a place to hide.
• When Li Ping’s patrol stopped them, Meng Zhao identified himself and forced Li Ping and Young Master Qin to let him and his companions pass.
• The Sun Family lost its powerful patron and faced an investigation after officials discovered hidden military equipment, while Meng Zhao learned its downfall could also affect its allies.
• Sun Chuanshan begged Meng Zhao for help and revealed that the Sun Family had hidden Flood Dragon Scales, Dragon Blood Grass, and Blood Soul Pills in Li Family Town, but Lü Yue killed him on Meng Zhao’s order.
• Meng Zhao and Lü Zhong entered the Sun residence to seize the goods, but found Steward Sun had escaped after faking a guarded wine-storehouse, and they fled and decided to investigate him and the Sun Family further.

Meng Zhao and Lü Zhong uncovered Steward Sun’s scheme and took the Sun Family’s treasures before the family was destroyed by unknown attackers. Back in the prefectural city, Meng Zhao avoided a dangerous fight, received the Earth Elemental Spirit Item he needed, and ended with the injured leader of the Seven Freaks of Minshan in his hands.

• Meng Zhao and Lü Zhong investigated the Sun Residence, uncovered Steward Sun’s suspicions and hidden martial arts, and seized the Sun Family’s entrusted treasures.
• The Sun Family’s Young Master died, Steward Sun left Li Family Town, and Meng Zhao studied the Python Toad Swallowing Moon Skill while preparing for a breakthrough.
• After six Innate Masters attacked and destroyed the Sun Family, Meng Zhao stayed inside the Meng compound as Meng Jizu and Meng Hongdao set a trap for them.
• Meng Wen led the bait convoy, but the Six Monsters of Minshan attacked before Wang Tianlei, Meng Hongdao, and Meng Jizu joined the battle and drove them off.
• Meng Zhao learned Meng Wen had been injured, then continued his quiet routine as his Purple Origin Dragon Body underwent a transformation.
• Lou Qier brought Meng Zhao an Earth Yellow Jade Crystal Seal, and Meng Zhao agreed to give the Old Beggar some blood after his Special Physique awakened.
• The Old Beggar gave Meng Zhao the General’s Seal and brought him the wounded Min Shan Eldest Sister, whom Meng Zhao decided to keep alive and consider recruiting.