Recaps

Qian Chenzhou entered Shrek’s orbit, intervened in Ma Hongjun’s relationship with Cuihua, and began drawing Ma Hongjun away from Tang San. He revealed that Spirit Hall needed fortune to counter Tang San’s advantages, while stopping Golden Crocodile from trying to kill him.

• Ah Rou allowed Xiao Wu to contact her, but Xiao Wu burned her mother’s letter and grew suspicious of Tang San after he secretly checked the envelope.
• Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong passed Shrek’s tests, and Qian Chenzhou defeated Zhao Wuji before agreeing to stay at the academy for a few years.
• Qian Chenzhou rescued Bai Ling, arranged for her house to be rebuilt, and gave her a place to stay.
• Qian Chenzhou forced Ma Hongjun to marry Cuihua after she chose marriage over compensation, and Flender failed to persuade her to call it off.
• Ma Hongjun called Cuihua by Bai Chenxiang’s name while drunk, then continued training with the Shrek students as she struggled to accept his lingering attachment.
• At an inn near the Star Dou Forest, Tang San confronted Ma Hongjun for failing to cooperate, and Ma Hongjun apologized while admitting he still needed help with his Evil Fire.
• Qian Chenzhou challenged Ma Hongjun’s loyalty to Tang San, and Ma Hongjun offered to join Spirit Hall before Qian Chenzhou told him to visit Spirit City during the holidays.
• Qian Chenzhou explained that Tang San’s rebirth had taken most of the continent’s fortune for himself, then stopped Golden Crocodile from rushing off to kill him.