The soul that lies dust-laden among the stars, the sun and the moon
Awakens the helplessness of a delirious nightmare.
Uncovering this destiny's thread of events,
cannot escape this lifetime of loneliness.
Behind lies gloomy haze,
before lies a mountain pass.
Even if I want to escape, there is no running away.
But regardless of how fate governs my life,
my persistent heart won't change.
No matter how much time passes and how much the world changes.
Listening to the forlorn sound of the guqin, can't forget what should be forgotten.
Mortal relations entrap my youth.
Forgive the clear arrogance I've hidden in my heart.
go forth into battle and face the vastness, mightiness of the earth and heaven.
Life is also desolate
deeply attracted, like a roaring blaze burning.
The past, watch as I walk once through the ups and downs.
Using the cold blade edge and the guqin's solitude, write the events of the past and of today.
the lonely sword against my fingertip, speak and laugh easily.
Episode 18
You can go now
I'm not going. Do you think you did the right thing tying me up?
What do you want?
I want this sister to be my wife
What are you joking about, Little Black Ball?
I'm not! I'm Hei Yao, not Little Black Ball!
And I'm serious
You caught me a fish which means you're good to me. Besides that, I like you
So I'd like you as my wife. Can't you?
I won't fall for a guy like you
Why? Don't tell me you like a guy like this 'log face'?
You humans never keep your promises
When did I break a promise?
When have I ever promised to marry you?
Being good to me indicates that you're going to marry me
Qing Xue will never go with you
Go now
Who are you to say that?
Who are you to Qing Xue?
Qing Xue, I'll come and look for you once I've learned some magical skills
Su Su, I just fed him once. I did not promise him anything
I know. Let's go
Let me out!
We're leaving, Lan Sheng! You must take care of yourself
Remember to listen to Sister Ru Qin, Yue Yan and Nanny Sun!
You... Are you my friends?
You disloyal friends! Now that you're easy and free,
you're dumping me here!
Hey! It's dangerous outside. We're just doing it for your own safety
I don't care! Let me out!
I don't want to get married!
I can't even step outside because of the two of you! Let me out!
Just stay there and be good to Yue Yan
I'd rather not!
Tusu, you log-face! Undo the enchantment now!
Only if Sister Ru Qin permits it
Are you joking?
Tu... Master Tusu...
Let me out, please
Bye
I wish you and Yue Yan have a blissful marriage and stay as a loving couple eternally! Bye!
Hey! Come back!
Let me out!
Fine! I'll leave even if you won't let me!
There's the smell of demons
Come out now or I'll force you out with my bell!
Why are you following us?
I...I know no one. Brother Tusu is the only one I know.
Where should I go if I don't follow him?
Besides, it really took me many years to find you
Please let take me along with you
You and Lan Sheng once stole my jade ornament
It almost stirred up the sword aura in Tusu's body
Why should we believe you?
I didn't mean any harm. I just wished to cure brother Tusu
Brother Tusu, you have to believe me
I understand. I don't blame you
In that case...you agree to take me with you?
You decide, Shao Gong
Forget it. Let her be as long as...
...she won't cause anymore trouble
Brother Shao Gong is really kind. Thank you very much!
Can we go now?
Luckily I had a secret tunnel ready for me to escape
They want to lock me up?
Miss Ru Qin, I've checked. The 3rd of next month is an auspicious day
That's what I want
Let them get married as soon as possible
No more delay
You're right but I'm worried young master Lan Sheng...
Don't worry about that
I've already locked him up
...and have Tusu cast an enchanment
Even if he has three heads and six arms,
he won't be able to escape
Miss Ru Qin is clever indeed
there's no way Lan Sheng could back out
My little brother has always been...
...a worry to me
Miss Ru Qin, your words got me thinking
What if young master Lan Sheng won't obey no matter what, what should we do?
He dares defy me? Even if I have to tie him all up,
I'll make sure he marries Yue Yan
Second sister is really heartless!
I'm not going to come back anymore!
Wait for me!
Wait for me, guys!
You want to leave me behind? Not so easy!
Don't even think of leaving me behind!
Xiao Lan, you..
I just tripped. No one even cares for me for a bit?
Hey!
Qing Xue, do you need me to help you prepare the meal?
I'll fan it for you
I'm sorry
What's wrong? Something bothering you?
I'm thinking about our Jiang Du trip
I wonder what will happen
Everything is pre-destined
Just do whatever is in your mind. Don't think too much
You don't used to be like this
I've been having recollections of the past lately
Recollections of the past? Have you recalled something?
It's exactly because I can't remember anything...
...that I'm at a loss now
A few days ago, Xiang Ling told me about how I once saved her at Red Leaf Lake
But I can't remember a thing
It must have been some kind of bitter tribulation you encountered...
...that hinders you from remembering the past
When I was in the illusion at Lu An Village,
I saw all the Wu Meng Valley folks being killed
It feels as if I was there
I wonder if it's real or just illusions
I think that...
Since the Masked Man is behind the An Lu Village incident
it must be related to your past
If you want to uncover the truth, you must find first, find the Masked Men
I also believe that the massacre of my folks
is connected to the Masked Men
Although teacher never talked to me about Wu Meng Valley,
I know a little about...
...the fact that my mother and my clan have all died
I want to avenge them,
yet I have no idea who is the murderer
It could be them
And Zhao Lin's murder
It could be their doing as well
Perhaps we will be able to catch him in this trip to Jiang Du
What's meant to happen will happen. Don't be too uptight over it
Once we arrived at Jiang Du,
we can ask for Jin Niang's help. Perhaps she'll have a clue
Qing Xue, what are you roasting? Is it done yet?
I'm famished!
I guess it's done. You can eat it
Be careful, it's hot
This..
What is this?
Insects
Are insects even edible?
They are delicious! I always eat these. Try them!
Never mind, never mind. An ordinary man like me...
...can't eat these. You can have it.
Coward!
Why am I so pitiful?
Don't tell me I'll be starved to death at this god-forsaken place...
...before I reach Jiang Du
Coward!
Why so fierce, you fat chicken?
I'm not even talking about you!
Brother Tusu!
Xiang Ling! So you're here too!
That's great! I have company now!
Do you have anything to eat? I'm hungry
I...You...you can have this
Here you are. It's sweet
Xiang Ling treats me best!
I gave me this just when I'm very very very hungry
Don't think too much. I'm merely taking pity on you
I'm only like this when it's you
It's cooked, Su Su. Try it
Brother Tusu, I have some fruits. They are big and sweet. Do you want some? I have lots here.
- Here you are. There's more. -Try it!
Eat these, eat these. They taste really good!
Why does everyone like him?
Don' t tell me 'log face' is more favourable than my looks these days?
Why is this so sour?
- See how lively it is over there, Su Su! So many things that can't be found in Qin Chuan! -It's a buzzing place indeed!
Food! Find a place with nice food!
Let's go and eat, Xiang Ling
Eat, eat, eat! All you know is to eat!
Do you know where is Hua Man Lou, sir?
Let's stop and grab something to eat, Xiang Ling
What would you like to eat?
Eat this
This again? I don't want
As you like
Both of you young people wish to go to a brothel?
-The moral values of the society is really degenerating. -What's a brothel?
A brothel is a place men can go...
...but not women
-Have you been there? -Of course not!
I'm an educated man! Of course I couldn't have visited such a place
I learn all these from books
What kind of a place is it, Su Su? Why shouldn't women go there?
I have no idea too
Let's go together then
We don't have to go now
All of us are already worn out from the journey. We'll take a rest somewhere
Tusu shall come with me to meet Jin Niang
The rest of you take a rest here
Why can't I go?
-I want to go too! -Me too. I want to be with brother Tusu
It's not that you can't come along
- It's just incovenient - Isn't that Jin Niang good at fortune telling?
I'd like to ask her about my brother's whereabouts
I'd like Jin Niang to help me find my mother too
- But it's a brothel - What's that?
No matter what, sister Qing Xue and I are coming along
Look at that! Both of these ladies are going
If a man like me are not going, isn't that embarrassing?
Don't come, Lan Sheng
If Ru Qin knows about it, she'll surely give a scolding
The more reason I should go to Hua Man Lou for her sake!
In case you're cheating on my sister!
With me around, I could at least stop you in any critical moment and drag you back to Qin Chuan
Moreover, a decent guy who is being forced to get married like me...
...should at least go and have my conjugal life forecasted so that I can put my mind at ease
Besides that, everyone is going except me. How can that be?
That's right! You have my support. Let's go together
Forget it
We'll go together then
We'll go in first!
Go in, quick!
- So Hua Man Lou looks like this! - Wow! Look!
So many ladies!
-Who are you looking for, young man? - Your dress is beautiful!
- Where did you buy it? No, no. I'm not here to look for anyone
That's not it! I am here to look for someone!
But today I...don't!
- Xiang Ling! - Your earrings really match your dress
Save me, Xiang Ling!
-Come back! Don't go... -Xiang Ling!
- Xiang Ling! - Dear sisters, don't you think he's really good-looking?
-He'll look so pretty in a dress! - Wear a dress again?!
Please let me off, dear sisters. I just dressed up as a girl not long ago. I may offend you if you want me to do it again
Save me, Xiang Ling!
Do you have extra dresses? Can lend me one?
- Amitabha, amitabha... Shao Gong! -Come on, come on...
- Save me, Shao Gong! -Don't go...
Another two handsome guys!
And a pretty girl too!
This young man has delicate features
- Don't be so cold - That's right!
Why not play the zither and dance with us?
Great idea!
So, this young man is a swordsman
I like righteous young heroes!
Oh dear! This sword looks amazing! Can we take a look at it?
Show it to us!
That's right! Show it to us!
Show it to us, quick...
Are all of you alright?
Although Hua Man Lou is a brothel, we have our rules and regulations
Who are you to be so rude as to hurt my ladies?
Miss, I'm Ouyang Shao Gong
My friends here are young and socially unversed
I apologize for any offense caused
You're even bringing a woman here
I guess you're not here to have fun
You girls can leave
We're here to see Jin Niang
Jin Niang? She's out to get something done
Such a coincidence
I think Jin Niang is avoiding us on purpose
How can courtesans pick their own customers?
Some of the girls in Hua Man Lou are prostitutes alright
But there are also some who earn their living only by singing and dancing
Jin Niang is merely working here as a fortune teller. So she's free to come anytime she likes.
If you look down on her, why come specifically to look for her?
You guys can leave now
Miss have misunderstood us
We don't mean to look down on anyone here
I beg for your pardon, Miss
Sheng Lan
Apologize to this lady
Hurry
I'm sorry, Miss. I don't mean to be rude
May I ask when will Jin Niang be back?
It's hard to say
Might as well not say it
Big Brother
Little Black Ball?
How many times have I told you I'm called Hei Yao?
Qing Xue, you must have come to Jiang Du because you miss me
and you still say you don't like me
I'm really happy to see you
Why are you in Jiang Du, Little Black Ball?
Jiang Du is my family, of course i'm here this is your home?
I lived in Hua Man Lou before I met my master
Now that my master is in Qin Chuan, I can only come back here
What are you doing here then?
Me? Mm... Running errands for the ladies here
Please don't misunderstand
I'm just an innocent cat spirit
I just like you alone
Then they all know that you're.. no they don't know
How could I let them know that i'm a demon
Are you caring for me?
Having my wife care for me is great
I've said it so many times, I'm not your wife
It is only a matter of time.
Once I've learned good kung fu, you'll definitely marry me
OK, OK. Let's not talk about this.
Besides coming to Jiang Du and looking for me
Is there anything else?
Oh right, we came here looking for someone named Jin Niang
Do you know her?
I do. But she's currently away
She won't be back soon
How about you stay and wait for her? I'll keep you company
She doesn't live here.
Susu
How come it's you again? Are you still holding a grudge against me?
Qingxue, let's go
Let's go
Ice Face, you and I will be eternal rivals.
No problem. One day, Qing Xue will be mine
Grandma
Qing Xue, how come your energy has weakened?
What happened in Qin Chuan?
Grandma i'm just tired, don't worry about me
What is that place?
Doesn't look like Qin Chuan
Grandma, how are things in Youdu?
Does your heart still have Youdu?
Looks to me like you've stayed in the human world for too long
You want to be like your big brother
and never coming back again.
That's not it Once i've found Big Brother I will return
Hey Grandma, today I saw a guy's back that looked a lot like big brother
Excuse!
You wanted the hustles and entertainments of the moral world.
Now that the Sword of Burning Solitude has entered the human world, there will be a big catastrophe!
I think you should quickly bring Tusu to Youdu
Granny! - Enough said! The task is this.
Otherwise
I will send someone else to retrieve the sword
No, no! Give me some time
I will definitely come up with a plan
Who's there?
-Little Black Hair? How come it's you? -Qing Xue
Who is your big brother?
You actually dare eavesdrop on me?
No way, I'm just worried about you
You said that your brother's missing.. Why don't I help find him
It's pointless
I've been looking for years and haven't got a clue
That doesn't mean I can't find him
Jiang Du City is a place where people of the pugilistic world gather
It's also my home base
There is nothing I don't know.
Maybe you really can help me find out some news
My big brother has already left home for 11 years
His face shouldn't have changed that much
He's really tall, handsome, and loves to smile. You should be able to find out with just one look
Alright! Leave it all to me
Qingxue
If I help you find your brother..
Will you marry me?
Qingxue
I've noticed you've been a little down lately
Is it that you haven't regained energy from last time?
That's not it. It's just that I
miss my big brother too much
Your brother has left home for so long. To find him won't be easy
Now that the Sword of Burning Solitude has entered the human world, there will definitely be a big catastrophe!
I think you best hurry and bring Tusu back to Youdu
Susu
We've waited for so many days already
We don't even know when Jin Niang will come back
There's also no news about the jade pieces
Are you willing to come with me
and go back to Youdu first.
Why are you saying this?
Because it is been a long time since I haven't returned.
I'm afraid grandma and the elders worry about me
And your sword aura If im not by your side
I won't be at ease
QingXue, i'm sorry
I promised Shao Gong
that I will go with him and look for the locations of the jade pieces
He left Xun Fang for my sake
Though there is still no result, but if I give up now, then I would have disappointed (his efforts).
Also, my teacher and senior brother both told me repeatedly not to strike deals with people from Youdu
I cannot disobey them
I am from Youdu.
You don't even trust me?
No
Then why can't you come with me?
Tusu and QingXue, what are you up to?
Did you have a fight?
No, why are you looking for us?
Shao Gong says that Jin Niang has come back and we should come look
My Lord has worked hard, so I made some medicine for you
Su Jin?
Greetings everyone
So you are Jin Niang
Aren't you at the Qing Yu Clan?
My Lord, please sit and then we'll talk
That year, after My Lord left the Qing Yu Clan,
I angered the Chief and as a result was cast out
After some wandering, I was lucky to come upon a master and learned some magic
Plus I have learned the arts of fortune reading.
So it was not a problem for me to reside in Hua Man Building.
It was my fault for not having enough skills and dragging you down with me
I don't blame you my Lord
At that time I was only a small maid at the Qing Yu Clan, always being ordered by everyone
If it wasn't for my Lord, I wouldn't have been able to leave
and now I can have a happy life -Life events are really hard to guess
It was fortunate that Jin Niang is relax (and forgiving).
I was always someone who trusted in fate
How come I don't see Auntie Tong? Has she been well?
Auntie Tong is old, so it's not suitable for her to go everywhere
I have already left her in Qing Chuan to regain her strength
Shao Gong, you really do have sweethearts everywhere
These, are they my Lord's friends?
These are all my good friends
They've come with me to look for the jade ornament pieces
Jade ornament? You mean the magical treasure they tell of in legends?
Exactly. We'll have to trouble you to find out the locations of these pieces
Ah right. My friends here also have some things they want to do
Since they are my Lord's friends, I will definitely do my best
-You really can find it? -Then I can find my big brother?
I can find my birth mother?
There is no need for the two ladies to rush. Please first give me their last name
and birthday, and write it on a paper for me, so I can divine easier
But... I don't know what my birth mother's name is or her birthday
That will make things harder. Divination does not just come from thin air
Xiang Ling, don't be sad. There should be other methods right?
This is my brother's name and birthday. Thank you Big Sis Jin Niang
What's the matter, am I that old?
Of course not. It's just that you look especially beautiful, just like my real sister
I never thought that the Su Jin I knew would know this level of magic
I've underestimated her
Can you find my brother? -Miss, you are not familiar with this world
I cannot guarantee an outcome. You must know, divination does not always result in something
Our home's priestess also did not get any result
I was too much in a hurry. Big Brother has been gone for so long, it won't be easy to find him
Don't be sad. Perhaps there will be something different in a few days
I was too eager to find big brother, and forgot you guys have serious matters to discuss
Sorry, you guys go ahead
I must apologize. My skills are shallow,
I can only divine once per day. For the rest of today, I cannot divine anything
If you don't mind Shao Gong, why don't you stay here for a while?
Then I can divine for your friend again tomorrow. What do you think?
It's calm here and few people come by
If you had any misunderstandings about me before,
I won't force you to stay
Then I guess I don't have much of a choice. I must trouble you
I will go prepare
Hey! How can we live here?
I will stay here with Shao Gong
Then, if Tusu gege stays, so will I
I think it's pretty here. I haven't stayed in a such a pretty place before, so I'll stay too
Ok, since you girls aren't scared then neither am I
At the same time, I can help my sis keep an eye on Shao Gong
Your brother definitely will be found, don't be sad
You don't have to comfort me. I'm from Youdu, so you should stay farther from me
It's not like I don't trust you
What good are words you just blurt now?
Why don't I go find Black Demon? At least he'll believe me and help me find big brother too
Big Brother Still not leaving?!
Hua Shang, you're being too heartless.
I promise you, once I win money,
I'll definitely buy cosmetics for you, so first let me go in
After you win money you always go buy wine
When have you bought me cosmetics?
I tell you, after you lose everything don't you dare come back
I don't have money to give you!
Going to drink some wine...
Big brother QingXue
-What is it Susu? -I thought of something
When I was little, I drank wine with a big brother
At Wu Meng Village
Do you think that guy just now could've been big brother?
It's hard to say
because my memory is very fuzzy.
Let's go take a look
Already out of sight? lets split up
After my Lord left Qing Yu Clan, have you been well?
Pretty well
We're not at Qing Yu Clan anymore
Just call me Shao Gong from now on
Shao Gong
Did you go through any difficulties
in order for you to end up here?
I'm willing to help you leave
Please don't misunderstand Shao Gong
I'm doing very well here
Many people come find me for divination
Right now I'm free and cared for
Compared to life at Qing Yu Clan
my life is thousands of times better
Since you don't concentrate on the minor offenses,
and forgive the big offenses, that is a very rare trait.
The issue about your looking for the jade ornament
can you tell me more about it? So that it would be easier to read.
It was by accident that I
found a small piece of jade ornament
But as to the locations of the other pieces,
I haven't a clue
When I was at Qing Yu Clan,
I heard Chief Lei mention
said that the Jade Ornament is rare (and precious) item that Yei Ling Ti kept by his side.
I didn't think that you would end up having it
Perhaps I can see it?
Seems like I was too much in a rush
I can only only first help your friends divine,
and then divine for the location of the jade
Then it looks like I will have to trouble you
To be able to do something for you is my pleasure
Her smile is so enticing
Just like a fox demon (a woman who lures men from their wives)
Who are you saying is a fox demon?
What are you doing?
But just then, it looks like we almost did something
I want you to give yourself in return!
Who almost did something with you?
Xiang... Xiang Ling
Sis Hua Shang! (2x)
Who is it that's bothering my rest?
I want to ask you about someone.
Didn't you guys come to look for Jin Niang? What are you looking for me for?
It's just about that man that you just kicked out
Do you know who he is?
He's just a stupid wanderer of the pugilistic world
Besides asking me to lend him money he just drinks all day until he's drunk
Just a useless man
Then what's his name? Where can we find him?
Such a pretty girl, what are you looking for him for?
Is it because...?
He could be a friend we know
So we wanted to do some research on him
Such a heartless man still has friends?
He is jobless and does nothing all day long.
At this hour, if he's not at the winehouse drinking he'll be at the casino gambling
That useless bastard fled! After him!
Good wine! Good wine! Gimme another!
Give you another fart, you want another
You stupid loser. You lost all your money and you still have the guts to come drinking? Hurry up and get lost!
After I win money, I will definitely return my wine debts
I tell you, if you don't return the money today I'll cut off your hands!
It looks like you're looking to die!
You brat! Are you in cahoots with him?
Are you okay? Attack!
Don't hurt him.
How much does he owe you? Is this enough?
That's enough.
Let's go.
Good skills! (2x)
I am Yin Qian Xiang.
-Thank you for your help -Big Brother!
She's calling you big brother
Big brother, it's me! I'm Qing Xue
Don't you recognize me?
Qing Xue?
How can I be anybody's brother?
Even though I am handsome.
I...
It cannot be.
Big brother cannot be like that.
Where is your hometown?
The four corners of the world are my home
You really don't recognize me?
Ah! You're the winehouse's wine maiden!
Forget it.
I should go back and look for Hua Shang
Qing Xue, are you sure he's your big brother?
He really looks a lot like big brother
But all his actions don't match him at all!
(reciting a poem)
(reciting poem)
Wait! vDo you remember Youdu?
Youdu? A newly opened wine house?
That's where you grew up!
I grew up here!
If it wasn't for this, where would I, Yin Qian Xiang have come from?
I already told you I am not your big brother.
Stop pestering me.
The girls now are far too open minded, can't even convince them of anything
Big brother!
Qian Xiang?
Shao Gong
So Qian Xiang's sweetheart is Miss Hua Shang
What's this about sweetheart? He just treats me like a hotel
A place where he can eat and drink wine
You must have misunderstood
If Qian Xiang didn't miss you he wouldn't have left me, his good friend and purposefully ran here to come see you
Shao Gong, we talked about this before I left
I'll consider you have a conscience
Qing Xue, Tusu, let me introduce to you
This is my friend, Yin Qian Xiang
This world is quite small. This young lady just now mistook me for her brother
I wouldn't have guessed that you are Shao Gong's friend
Qing Xue, you wouldn't have thought of him as your big brother?
She did! Why would I have a sister like her?
But he really looks a lot like my big brother
In this world with thousands of people, if a few look similar it won't be too strange
I met Qian Xiang in the pugilistic world
From what I hear, he's from the North, and Qing Xue you are from the South
I think you've mistook him
Then I guess I really did mistake him
Eh
Shao Gong's friend is my friend
I'm the type of person to repay favors
How about you guys call me Big brother Qian Xiang from now on?
I will sacrifice and take the role of their big brother.
Senior brother, my dad couldn't take Ling Duan's wheedling and has sent him down to capture Tusu!
I've come too late
It's my fault for not blocking them
Master still have not come back from the retreat.
Let's go find Sister Hong Yu to find a solution
Eldest Senior brother, Head Reverend knows you have returned and has asked you to come to the main hall with Fuqu
Hope Ling Duan get to Qin Chuan in vain.
Tusu you must be careful
Second Senior Brother, this time we've come down the mountain, we've gotten respect from everyone everywhere
This makes us look so cool
Of course. We're the number one sword learning sect
That child Tusu is really... doesn't even tell us if he leaves
Hey
I heard he went with Doctor Ouyang to Jiang Du.
They just left awhile ago. It was pretty secretive. Seems like they were searching for someone.
Who is the Feng family looking for? How come I don't know?
The Feng's young master has run away. The second lady of the house has gone crazy looking for him
So he's gone to Jiang Du?
Such a waste of my time to come here
Let's go
Qing Xue, why did you do that for?
I thought your wine bottle looks good. So I just wanted to take a closer look at it.
I know I'm good looking and free spirited.
Evoking your admiration.
But still you should pay more attention to your actions and don't so casually touch me all over in the public.
Who touched you?
Then do you want to drink some wine?
If you wanted to drink wine, wait until you can tolerate alcohol better then I will buy you some drinks.
You don't need to you steal.
Why do you like to drink alcohol so much? What is so good about alcohol?
It's a rare occasion to sing with a bottle of wine.
Even if I explain it, you still won't understand. Come, I will take you to a place.
Fell in love with the quietly flowing river of stars that fill the sky
as if a dream has covered itself in soft flowing robes
moist eyes cannot hold back the sorrow that stirs in my heart
In this moment, I should be leaning on your shoulder.
I still remember your simple and innocent appearance in the beginning
But now you've experienced the vicissitudes of life
Even if I'll get hurt, I'm still willing to forever
Wait at your side like this.
Look into the distance, in the direction in which you pointed
We went there to climb, to wander
In the distance, those clear bright times
Even now they are unforgettable.
Look into the distance, we were once impetuous in our youth
Nursing our dreams, we traversed the vast land
We searched for the heaven of love in distant places
I went flying with you.
Bravely fly into the distance.