Qing Chen sense danger and disguises as a Liang soldier causing sparks of distrust from sorceresses. She is abandoned by her tribesmen but fate brings Yuan Liang to her rescue once again.

Qing Chen is interrogated for being suspicious by those who do not recognize her, but she proves her loyalty by healing Yuan Ling of poison. In this time also, she ties her fate to Yuan Ling.

Yuan Ling is successful in triumphing over enemies who kidnapped Qing Chen. He senses an enemy within, and confronts Yuan Xi about it, however Yuan Xi is murdered in the process.