Episode 9
Senior brother, did you return to Tianyong City?
Didn't I tell you to not fight with the other disciples?
How did you come to fight with Ling Duan?
Senior brother, Ling Duan called me a monster.
He said only a monster needed a seal.
Just like monsters inside the demon cave.
They're saying nonsense.
Just ignore them.
Yet, he said according to the Head Reverend,
the Master did reclusive training for me.
Besides that, his cultivation will be exhausted every three years
in order to put a seal on me.
Senior brother, what they said is all true, right?
Senior brother has told you before,
You only have to retain what master have taught you and continue training.
Everything else has nothing to do with you
The master and his disciples are like father and sons.
How the master treats you are from his own wills.
It is the same for me as your Senior brother.
Senior brother, if i die
will the evil aura disappear
will the sorrow be gone and
there will be no more trouble for Reverend and you?
What nonsense are you speaking. If Reverend was worried about trouble he wouldn't have saved you.
He wants you to be safe.
Would being alive be good?
I thought that as well when teacher took me in
But on the day I'm officially his student, he asked me
"Ling Yue, why do you learn swordsmanship?"
I told him I want to learn to fly on a sword
so that I can look for my brother
Teacher said,
"What if you can't find him? Are you going to stop learning anything else then?"
"For whose sake do you learn it?"
"You have to be very clear of that"
Tusu, I will ask you too
Why do you learn sword arts? Why does teacher take you in?
In order for me to live a peaceful life.
You must live your life to the fullest to repay the Reverend.
And only if you're alive you have hope of finding your family.
First clean the backyard then the front yard.
Cold face (unemotional) hero!
Why are you here?
I am not a cold face hero.
Are you hungry hero?
But don't people like you feed on the aura of the universe?
Why do you still have to eat?
Do you not have a place to eat?
Young master, why are you talking to him. He might be here to steal something.
Take him to the magistrate!
A sword immortal for real!
How about this, cold faced hero?
You come and stay at my house. Teach me magic in return, okay?
Don't bump into me next time or I won't let you off!
Young master, didn't I tell you to cut the crap? He's all gone now.
Stop talking nonsense and get to work!
Yes.
Big brother, you are finally back.
We have searched for that beast for hundred of miles but he's not in sight
Not sure where he ran off too. Lin Duan.
We'll investigate Tusu's matter.
Don't accuse him.
The evidence is clear. What's there to investigate?
If you didn't free Tusu, this wouldn't have happened.
If I didn't free him, would he still be alive?
Don't you think that I haven't heard what you were saying.
Is it true that you and my father are planning to...?
Enough.
Why are you two still arguing?
What's the point of speaking about this?
Head Reverend
You know what, Ling Yue?
All these happened because you freed Tusu from confinement
Regarding your junior Zhao Lin's death,
I plan to impose severe punishment on him
Do you think this is right or wrong?
Reverend, Tusu will never murder Zhao Lin
There must be something else to it
What else can it be?
If he didn't do it, why did he run away?
He's obviously guilty!
If he stays, you'd have killed him so that no one can clarify the matter, right?
All right, all right.
Don't talk about it anymore.
Let me ask you, Ling Yue
Your teacher is currently in seclusion
If I leave this matter to you,
what would you do?
Head Reverend, please give me some time to get to the bottom of this
Ling Yue will certainly be impartial
Tusu has escaped so how are you going to settle this?
Senior brother, are you trying to bid time...
...for your junior brother?
I am always conscience clear
All these years,
I have helped Tian Yong City in dealing with different affairs
When have I ever sided with anyone?
How can you doubt me?
In that case, I'll receive punishment on Tusu's behalf. Kill me
Senior brother!
My life for Zhao Lin's life
Why do this, Ling Yue?
Everyone knows what you have done for Tian Yong City all these years
Alright then. Since I have your word,
I will trust you once more
I will leave this matter to you
But please bear in mind, be sure to uncover the truth
...and clear this matter up with your fellow juniors
Yes.
Tusu was locked up here. It was very chaotic at the time
Tusu looked like he had lost his senses
My father and the other disciples had to use Tian Yong City's sword array before they could hold him down
Did the sword force in Tusu's body start to up before or after he left the scripture repository?
I'm not sure. Ling Duan who went in first said that
Tusu had already killed Zhao Lin when he saw Tusu
After that, Sister Hongyu and I did check Zhao Lin's wounds
It's true Zhao Lin was killed with the Sword of Burning Solitude
How about Zhao Lin's body?
My dad said Zhao Lin should be laid to rest so he has been buried
Senior brother, how are we going to investigate like this?
The key is still on Tusu
Did he tell you where he's going before he left?
Tusu has never left Tian Yong City before
He knows nothing about this world
If his sword force act up again, it will be worse
Brother Ling Yue, you need to be in Tian Yong City to handle Zhao Lin's funeral and investigate the matter
How about I go and look for Tusu?
Ling Duan and the others searched for Tusu for a month to no avail
Do you have a way to find Tusu?
You Du's responsibility is to safeguard the seven ancient swords
I learned hard our You Du's magic arts since I was a kid
I could sense the Sword of Burning Solitude's movements
Why not just let me find him?
When I find him, I'll contact you guys
Qing Xue, Tusu's matter will be on you
If you find him, please tell me.
I understand.
Buns for sale. Hot and meaty buns for sale.
Freshly made
Boss, 4 buns please
Here's the money.
Here, take care.
Buns?
Just now, what was exchanged for the buns?
Money, what else?
Go away if you are not buying any, don't disrupt my business
Don't think if you act stupid, I would give you buns for free
No money? Go to Feng family
Feng family's 2nd mistress is known for her generosity
Go quickly, before there is nothing left
Thank you (x2)
Thank you Feng's 2nd mistress
You are truly Buddha's disciple
You're welcome
Young man, you have capable hands and feet
You could earn money, rather than beg
A mute.
Thanks.
Your bowl?
Don't have one.
No bowl.
How can you beg for food when you don't even have a bowl?
I have never met someone like you.
Get a bowl for him.
Thank you.
I am a physician.
A physician's job is to cure sicknesses.
Before I cure you, I won't leave.
Young brother
You don't look like a beggar
It's because of some difficulty that you are living on charity isn't it?
You are not from around here, are you
You just passed by this place, right?
I'm looking for a friend.
Have you found him?
Than are you going to keep on searching?
Our Fang family just happens to need a worker.
Are you willing to work here?
First, you can work for your needs.
Second, you will have a place to stay.
And you can still look for your friend's whereabouts.
Three meals provided each day. Pay of two taels. Coming?
And a piece of streaky bacon every day
Fine.
How long has it been vacant? Why do we still have to clean it every few months?
I'm so tired, my back hurts
I'm not tired, young master! Young master must be worn out
How about I give you a massage?
-No need - Do you think the young guy who came for porridge today fancies our second young mistress?
He looks handsome and isn't raggard
Why did he come for free porridge?
I think he was really starving
Didn't you see him eating bowls after bowls of porridge?
It seemed like he hasn't eaten for days.
Perhaps he really came for our second young mistress
He kept staring at our second young mistress
What are you talking about!?
Young master.
Who was staring at my second sister?
When second young mistress was giving free porridge, she recruited a young guy
Young master, this person who is staring at second young mistress
might entered the Fang family due to her beauty.
Where is this man?
He really thinks that there are no one else in the Fang family.
I cannot believe.
Hey!
It's you.
This is truly a small world...
Has Shaogong's house been cleaned up yet?
Did he go back there?
If he's back, surely he'll come to our house
Last night I had a dream.
I felt that Shaogong will return.
Sis, can you stop being so obstinate?
Can you not give up on an entire forest because of a grass?
Sis, didn't you take in that Bali Tusu today?
What are you trying to say?
He doesn't look like a bad guy and he has the feel of righteousness about him
He must have encountered some sort of difficulties to end up like this
I am only helping him.
Yes Yes Yes
You're the most kind-hearted, sis!
It is indeed our Fang family's excellent tradition
Didn't dad say before he left,
if not because of our charitable deeds, I wouldn't be here today, right?
What's wrong with you?
It's nothing.
You're being too discourteous to Baili Tusu
He is our family's worker not your personal servant.
Moreover, he is here looking for his friend.
He will leave in a couple of days.
Who sees him as a servant? I take him as my future brother-in-law
How about both of you make a couple?
What are you talking about?
I just said that I don't feel that way about him.
You're really becoming so gossipy
Go to bed.
Go!
Than I will really go.
You should also go to rest earlier.
Go fast.
Young master, didn't you say that you'll teach him a lesson if ever you see him?
Are you stupid?
If he's really a sword immortal, would I be his match?
A great man will not harbor grievances over other's past wrongs
I must not waste such a good chance
Waste what?
What do you think?
Before this, I didn't know his identity. But now he's here in person
I'm Fang young master. He can't reject even if he wants to
You go and get my washboard
You want to practice sword flying again?
We're at home. What if second young mistress is back?
My sis is out for auditing work so how would she know? Go get it for me now
We'll practice sword flying in front of him
Let's see how will he respond. Go now
My precious. You must do as you're told, alright?
You must be steady. Don't embarrass me
Wang Cai. Hold it steady. Steady...
Look, Baili Tusu! I can soar without your help
I learned it without being taught. I'm good, aren't I?
Lansheng!
You stinky lad
If I don't teach you a lesson today, you will never listen to me!
Go!
It hurts! Let me go, second sis!
It hurts!
Young master Tusu
Is this how you learn Qinggong (martial arts of being light)?
Let me do this young master.
Go take a break.
Let me do it. Give it to me
This chicken of yours is so good looking!
I can see right away it's an elegant, grand and superior Luhua chicken (plymouth rock chicken)!
Ah Xiang
Can a chicken fly too?
An immortal's chicken...is an immortal chicken!
Am I correct young master?
What are you trying to say?
I don't want to say anything.
I know that you want to test me.
Immortals normally test entrants before they take them in as their students, right?
It is like that in books.
You're over thinking it.
Hey, young master.
I am not your young master, I am a worker.
Is there any problem with that?
I'm the young master of Fang family. If you become my teacher, you won't have to be a worker anymore
You can have as many pieces of streaky bacon as you like
Besides, I can give my savings to you. How's that?
Stop there!
Isn't returning favours what jianghu heroes like you do?
We take you in and provide you food and shelter. Forget it if you don't want me as your student!
You...at least you..
...should teach me a few techniques in return
My sect forbids any private tutelage
You can drop idea. Although your jade pendant possesses magical power,
...your physique is not fit for it
You can continue being Fang family's young master
That's better for you
How do you know I'm not fit for it before teaching me?
I have tons of teachers saying I am intelligent
Whoever said that, you can ask them [to teach you]
Can't you just teach me a few techniques?
Tianyong City's skills cannot be taught to outsiders
Tianyong City
You are a disciple from Tianyong City?
Tianyong City!
Sis, when I wanted to go to Tianyong City, you didn't let me.
Now a disciple of Tianyong City is at our house.
Can you just let him teach me a few moves?
Tianyong City is renowned for its top skills
No.
Sis, it was you who brought in Tusu.
Just talk to him a bit.
Impossible.
Sis, why are you treating me so badly
Are you really me blood sister?
I'm not your blood sister?!
I treat you badly?!
How dare you speak this way?!
I brought you up since dad and mom left when you're a kid!
I'm the only one running this house, have you helped at all?
Have you ever helped me to check the accounts?
You never study well either! All you think is to learn magic!
Who can take over our family business if you go fos immortality cultivation?
I can still take over our family business and learn magic at the same time
There are no clashes between both
Besides, once I mastered magic, I can help you better with the accounts
I can turn stones into gold or travel long distances in an instant
Once you've mastered magic, you'll be gone!
Help me with the accounts? Take over family business?
I must be stupid if I believe you.
Fine...
I can't take care of you anymore. I'll find a bride for you...
and let her be responsible. Get married.
I don't care. I don't want to get married.
I want to learn magic and martial arts!
You didn't even marry yet, how can I go first?
Besides, shouldn't the eldest in the family get married first?
You being the older sister haven't got married yet, how can I get married?
It's all for you. If it weren't for you, I would've already got married.
Don't use me as your reason.
Are you just waiting for Shaogong?
See see, look at you.
Look how I hit your soft spot.
You are waiting for Shao Gong.
Sis, just let me be
Once I'm done, I'll help you find Shao Gong
Sis, just let me learn.
Throw away that thought, I can't agree to it.
If you won't cut it out, I'll send him to work at the shop
You won't be able to see him again.
Then forget it!
Young master, young master.
Are you waiting for me?
Have I moved your heart? You going to take me as your student now?
No.
Do you know Shao Gong? Ouyang Shao Gong?
I know him. Do you also know him?
Why are you mentioning him?
I heard from my sister that you're looking for someone
The person you're looking for is Shao Gong?
I heard you and your second sister mentioning Shao Gong.
Are you guys close with him?
Of course we are close.
We're childhood friends
Will I be cleaning his house if we're not close?
Than do you know when Shaogong returns?
Why do I have to tell you?
Why are you asking this? What's your relationship with him?
Are you guys friends?
We are friends.
Friends? Shao Gong is someone who can befriend anyone.
So you don't have to worry about him.
Actually his most cared ones are me and my second sister.
Then do you know where Shaogong is right now?
A while ago, he even sent a message.
If you don't teach me some martial arts, I won't tell you.
Wait.
Fine, I'll teach you some martial arts.
Now tell me.
But didn't you say that you have to keep your principles of not teaching outsiders?
What happened to your principles?
That's my business. You want to learn or not? -Yes!
Tomorrow in the morning, find me at the back of the garden.
That's too early, I will be sleeping.
Good morning, young master.
It seems like you're not wide awake.
How about we learn tomorrow?
No, no! Yesterday night I couldn't sleep because I was too excited.
Right now I want to learn!
Regulate your qi, clear your mind and meditate
Circulate your qi, consolidate and uphold your energy
Repeat three times, in consonance with yin and yang
What does it mean by "in consonace with yin and yang"?
Astrological constellation is the basis of magic and alchemy
Circulate the Qi you induced throughout your body meridians
Start from the belt vessel
Young master, where are you going?
Going to the kitchen to do work.
It's not something you can master in a day
You meditate for six hours first
Learn slowly.
Young master, young master.
What is this skill that you taught me? Why do I want to go to sleep?
You didn't lie to me right?
I don't deceive.
What do mean you don't deceive?
Didn't you just break those principles you said you'll keep?
Astrological constellation is a basic skill
You must practice consistently before you can see its results in the time to come
Constellation or whatnot,
at least there has to be a magic glow
then I will tell you where Shao Gong is.
If I tell you where Shao Gong is, and you go look for him, then who will teach me?
The reason you learn magic and martial arts is just to see the magic glow?
It's not really about that. But at least there should be some kind of improvement
When people like you perform, aren't your body always emit lights of different colours?
Try with your jade pendant then
When I first met you, I knew that jade pendant of yours possesses magical power
Although I do not know its origin,
its magical power won't do you harm
Perhaps you can borrow its power to boost your constellation form
and you'll be able to see its results
Hey, what is this?
Looks like a Bixie (Chinese mythical exorcising lion)
Bixie wards off evil spirits and bad luck. You need to practice more from now on
Train gradually.
Young master, you are really amazing.
Don't cal me Young Master. This is not Tianyong City's skills
It's only the basic
All magic in the world requires a constellation form for basics.
Anything from now on depends on your development.
What do we do after, what will you teach me?
A gentleman keeps his word. Now it's your turn to tell me about Shao Gong.
This...I...
Didn't you say Shao Gong wrote a letter?
Where's the letter?
I read it and threw it away.
I will go ask my second sister, my sister should know.
You're lying to me. -I...
I...
You still haven't told me how to master the constellation form.
Go kill yourself.
Shao Gong, why aren't you back yet? These two are so devoted to you.
It's all my fault.
Heard some kind of Jiang Hu rumor and told you to come over.
As a result...
It's nothing
I originally decided to leave Qing Yu Clan,
Since there is no news of the jade,
then let it be.
Made you come here for nothing.
Sorry about it.
Between you and me, there's no need to be formal.
What do you plan to do afterwards?
I made a promise to a good friend in Jiang Du.
Next month, I'll find her.
A confidante?
In any case, Jiang Du is a prosperous place.
It's a place where news gathers.
Maybe news about the jade can be inquired there.
Then I'll have to bother Qian Shang.
I'm not bothered. It's actually you.
I fear that Lei Yan won't give up
and send people to bother you.
Shao Gong, why don't you come with me to Jiang Du?
Shao Gong, it isn't far from Qin Chuan.
And you haven't returned in so many years. Why don't you make a trip back to Qin Chuan?
Shao Gong, if your heart still lingers on the jade,
then go with Qian Shang to Jiang Du.
Shao Gong. From what I see, you and Aunt Tong go back to Qin Chuan.
Wait until I have inquired the news, I'll write a letter to you.
Fine then.
Love
Is it full of temptations?
Is it able to silence people?
Is it hidden in a corner within the heart?
I don't dare to say it out loud
Go take a rest.
Don't dare to easily grasp it
Don't dare blame your coldness
Worried that the flowers will wilt and fall
Worried that the rain will fall
Worried that someone is waiting for me at the bamboo pavillion
We did nothing wrong to be in love
Look! We just happened to take a different path...
...at the fork in the road
If henceforth, my hands...
“The male and female phoenix give out their notes, On that lofty ridge."
"The dryandras grow, They grow luxuriantly"
We finally found Paulownia wood to make your Chongyang zither
If you're not by my side,
I don't think I'll find...
...this wood of the Phoenix Tree
Why don't you give it a name?
Alright. Let me see
Qian Zai Xian Ge, Fang Hua Ru Meng ("Thousand Years of Music, Dreamlike Youth)
Qian Zai Xian Ge, Fang Hua Ru Meng
Okay.
Love
Is it full of temptations?
Is it able to silence people?
You heard the zither sound too?
The qin sounds a bit weird
Aunt Tong, wait here for me. I'm going to go take a look.
Alright
A young master has come
“A warbling canary glided underneath a blossom” (description of the sweet and melodious music played )
“An underground brook purled out of a rock bottom” (description of the sweet and melodious music played )
You flatter me
How am I worth the compliments given?
In the past, Bo Ya has Zi Qi who truly appreciates his music
Today I have young master who has so kindly valued my music
Take a seat, young master
How about having some of the tea that I brewed?
Thank you then, young lady
This way please
Please help yourself, young master
Young master...
You already couldn't hold back yourself, young lady?
Shaogong!
Please don't kill me (x2)
Shaogong.
Auntie Tong.
Are you okay?
Didn't I tell you to wait for me outside?
What is that?
What is this?
This is the jade.
Look
This is a treasure from the beginning of time, it's the jade, no doubt.
No matter how you look at it, it's an ordinary piece of jade.
Are you sure?
The stone demon's cultivation is minimal.
If it wasn't for this jade that absorbed the valley's aura,
how could it have completed its human form?
Qian Shang and I have been looking so hard and haven't found it.
Can't believe that in this valley, there's a piece.
Things really seem to come when you least expect it
Are you alright, Aunt Tong?
Weren't you still looking fine early on?
Why are you getting weaker after we left Qing Yu Sect?
Maybe I'm just tired after the long journey these days
Shaogong, since those spirits have been killed, this hut can be used as a shelter
How about we stay here for a few days?
So that I can get better
Alright
I hope that one day, I can be like our fellow apprentice brothers...
...to help the weak and rid the evils and demons out there
There will be a time for that
Once you've removed the sword force in your body, you'll have your chances
But...
when will that day come?
Perhaps in my whole life, I'll...
You're still young. Don't think that way
Moreover, you still have me besides our teacher
Don't you believe that I'll be able to help you?
I believe in you. If one day, the sword force in my body is removed,
you must take me along with you out of this mountain
I will travel thousand of miles with you through mountains and rivers
Together we help the weak
It was here that I made a promise to Tusu
Once the sword force in his body is removed, I'll take him down the mountain
Now that he has left, I have no idea at all of his whereabouts
Teacher asked me to take good care of him before he went on a retreat
I have failed him
I have let him down
I have let Tusu down
Don't worry too much, senior brother
Sister Hongyu said Tusu is strong-willed so he will take good care of himself
Besides, Qing Xue is already looking for him
Seeing Qing Xue's feelings for Tusu, I'm sure she'll be able to find him
Brother Ling Yue's sheath really works
Why can't I sense the Sword of Burning Solitude now?
My butterflies can't find Tusu as well
Where can Tusu go after he left the mountain?
If only Shaogong is here right now.
Maybe he went to find Shaogong?
To Qingchuan!
Young master, I've been practicing hard these days. Do you want to see if it works?
Nothing. Let me borrow a little power of magic
Your body is really not fit to practice magic and martial arts
The magic in your jade pendant will be used up one day if you waste it like this
Why bother?
I don't care!
Young master!
How dare you strike Young Master
Stop talking. Let's go back.
Young master!
Tusu, Second Mistress is looking for you, come with me
Did I do something bad?
No, this has nothing to do with you.
Lan Sheng is too obsessed with learning magic and martial arts
I don't want him to bother you
and also don't want him to sink too deep.
I know that you do not value wealth.
But this is your wages and you deserve it.
Please accept it.
Second young mistress gives me food
I should be repaying your kindness
You are my friend.
I have brought you trouble so it's natural that I leave
How dare you steal young master's jade pendant!
You're caught red-handed! Arrest him!
Wait! Wait! Wait!
Are you leaving young master?
He stole your pendant young master!
Forget it. This pendant wasn't lost.
It is also not that important.
Keep me as your student and I'll give this jade pendant to you, okay?
You dropped it at the courtyard. I happened to pick it up and was just about to return it to you
Why run away then?
You're obviously guilty!
Surround him! Don't let him escape!
I hate being wronged the most
Stop falsely accusing me!
Who file a report? Who dare steal from the Fang family?
Uncle Wu, it is nothing.
Who file a report?
Young master, don't be afraid.
He is a thief. Catch him!
Uncle Wu, I didn't lose anything.
You should tell your men to go back.
I'm not a thief.
Young master!
Hey, who is that person?
He is my young master.
Young master! Young master!
It was you who killed Zhao Lin!
Formation!
Why run away then? You're obviously guilty!
Young man, what's wrong with you?
I am fine.
Young man, you are shaking.
Are you sick? -I'm fine.
I will go find a doctor.
I'm fine.