♫ The wind is whistling, dawn hasn’t yet broken, the night is too cold. ♫
♫ People part and scatter, dreams are hard to imagine. ♫
♫ Yet in every chest, the fire is more ablaze. ♫
♫ How much does the mortal world morph ♫
♫ In exchange for the insanity of numerous individuals? ♫
♫ Sooner or later, the chaotic world will catch up. ♫
♫ It’ll be too late to feel pain then. ♫
♫ Let the darkness be so dark that it engulfs all hope. ♫
♫ Only then can we find the light within our blood. ♫
♫ We are that lonely, yet also that restless and stubborn. ♫
♫ Let the darkness be so dark that it loses all sense of direction. ♫
♫ Only then can we feel who is still by our side. ♫
♫ Together, we will wait for that one, ♫
♫ Distant yet satisfying daybreak. ♫
♫ Let the darkness be so dark that it engulfs all hope. ♫
♫ Only then can we find the light within our blood. ♫
♫ We are that lonely, yet also that restless and stubborn. ♫
♫ Let the darkness be so dark that it loses all sense of direction. ♫
♫ Only then can we feel who is still by our side. ♫
♫ Together, we will wait for that one, ♫
♫ Distant yet satisfying daybreak. ♫
Episode 7
It's not far. It's just ahead.
They are hiring musicians for the Fey Xue Pavilion.
Is that so?
Let me see.
You have to play an instrument. Not everyone can do it.
Whoever can get in is definitely highly skilled.
Do you know how to play a musical instrument?
- I know you don't know anything. - What are you looking at? What's up?
Hey, cripple. They are hiring musicians. What are you doing with that?
What's he getting excited for? He tore away the notice.
Gao Jianli
- A cripple won't be accepted.- You can't say that. You can't judge a person by his appearance.
He might have great skills.
Miss.
What is it?
There's a strange person outside. He has our advertisement.
He even said that as long as he is here, no one will get the opportunity.
If that's what he said, I must personally take a look.
What he said is true.
It's him.
Congratulations, Sir. Our lady would like to invite you to stay.
She would also like to enquire about your name.
Gao Jianli.
How dare they escape by abandoning their village, these rebels?
Looks like if we keep hiding this matter,
there is no purpose to it.
Zhao Gao.
Here.
Put out the wanted posters for them both!
I will search the world for them.
Yes.
Da Si Ming.
Go and ask that Wei Zhuang
Didn't Ju San Liu Sha claim that they never fail?
How did he lose that person?
Da Si Ming.
I'm asking you. Did you hear me?
Da Si Ming!
How did he escape? I'm asking you.
Why didn't you tell the full truth on everything?
Zhong Che Chief, (Note: equivalent to Secretary of Transportation, in charge of carriages)
Wei Zhuang.
What are you trying to do?
I want to ask you.
You hid that little rascal's power from me
and caused my subordinates to get hurt.
How should we settle this score?
Don't tell you are going to kill me today?
Lord Dong Huang Da Yi.
No, Lord Zhao Gao
Don't worry. My master is in a good mood today.
We are only here to pay you a visit
and talk about some small favors.
We won't make it hard for you.
Who are you?
I... am Da Si Ming.
You are spouting nonsense.
It's so easy to expose my identity. It's really not fun at all.
I am the Master of Disguise, Mo Yu Chi Ling.
My Lord Zhao, you don't have too many choices.
It's better to be good and agree to our master's terms.
If not, we won't be so polite next time.
Fine.
What do you want? Get straight to the point.
No matter what I continue to do,
Ge Nie is mine.
Second. In future, you are not allowed to hide anything from me.
Third,
help me to find someone.
Fine.
- I agree. - Excellent.
I hope you can keep your word.
Let's go.
By the way, Lord Zhao,
Your subordinates were hit with our weapon.
He will wake up in half an hour.
So how? Are we cutting you enough slack?
Okay, see you again.
My Lord, someone broke into the mansion just now.
He was quite skilled. I went after him personally.
I didn't think that I'd fall for their diversion tactic. I did not do my job well.
Please punish me.
My Lord.
Da Si Ming,
do you still remember when you were young,
the story I told you?
Our lineage is an ancient one.
Our mother is the goddess of the sun, Xi He.
Ever since the era of Huangdi, the Yellow Emperor, we were the official responsible for forecast and fortune-telling,
enjoying high social stature and skilled in magic and fortune-telling spells.
More than fifty years ago, The king of the State Zhao made a wrong strategic decision,
causing the State of Zhao to lose in the battle of Chang Ping.
The Qing army killed more than 400,000 Zhao soldiers
but he announced to the world that the loss as a result of the incorrect forecast by us.
He pushed all the blame onto us!
He wanted to pull us up from the roots!
It's possible that a thousand years of our lineage
would disappear just like that.
Thankfully, some of our people managed to escape.
Only by changing their names and living in secrecy did they manage to survive.
Since the day I stepped into the palace, I swore
One of these days I want the world to compensate for everything my people had suffered before.
I gather all the members of the Xi clan, scattered everywhere,
under the flag for Ying Yang Family, to allow them to regain their social status.
I also put our lineage's precious treasure into that child's body.
It was in order to have the world in our palm one day!
But now,
the time is not ripe yet.
What I need to do is to tolerate.
Tolerate all the humiliation.
Tolerate all the grudges.
As long as I get Tian Ming,
the plan that I planned will come into fruition!
When that time comes,
Our lineage,
won't have to live below those supposed Yin-Yang theorists anymore!
When that time comes, we will enjoy all the glories.
Swear what you have sworn in the past.
You must be loyal to my lineage, to me!
Swear now. I want to you hear say it!
I swear that
In this entire life, I will be loyal only to you and your lineage.
I don't care even if I die!
If I betray you, I will have no burial ground!
Excellent.
Da Si Ming.
- Here. - Regarding what happened tonight, I don't want anyone to know.
Also,
I don't want any outsiders to enter my territory again!
Another thing, go now
and personally monitor that Wei Zhuang.
That person will definitely be trouble!
Yes, Sir.
About that, Rong Er,
didn't you say that one must apply strong pressure?
The harder you press, the faster the illness would get better.
We just want Hero Ge to hurry and get better.
That's right.
It's good to apply strong pressure too.
You are so gentle.
Would I still be worried about what's awaiting me?
Am I the physician or are you the physician?
Whether I do it gently or not, it depends on my mood.
Keep quiet, the both of you.
I...
Well, for the past two days,
my back has been feeling especially uncomfortable.
Can you help me to take a look at it?
Okay then.
Then help me bring a cup of tea here.
Really?
Okay.
Rong Er, wait for me.
Rong Er!
Don't trick me, Rong Er!
Brew your tea well!
How could you lock the door, Rong Er?
Get lost!
Rong Er.
How could you do this to me?
Rong Er.
Fine.
I am feeling more grounded this way.
Yue Er.
Listen to me. Let me tell you something.
Listen to me.
What are you doing?
Can you pay attention to me?
Brother Xiao Zhi, you are really annoying.
No matter what you do, Big Sister Rong won't care about you.
What do you mean?
She will definitely pay attention to me. I have already thought of how to handle her.
I don't think love can't be that superficial.
It must be deeply embedded, and with meaning.
A normal guy won't be able to think of this.
As for me, I could. Get it?
It's definitely not about eating, talking or holding hands.
I think I'm the only one on earth who is compatible with this woman.
Let me tell you. Regarding love,
- you can't... - Brother Dongguo, Great Leader wants to see you.
I'm leaving then.
Yue Er, what we talked about today,
you and I know.
It's a secret.
Secret.
It's a secret.
Secret!
The three of you, please stay. You don't need to see me off.
I'm not leaving.
Rong Er. If I were to leave, you wouldn't want me anymore.
She will be alone for the rest of her life. Who will take care of her?
What if she ignores me and doesn't want me anymore? I can't leave.
Xiao Zhi, Confucious said that accosting the women is impolite.
They like to play catch and release.
If you were to leave, perhaps, Miss Rong may miss you every day.
Really?
By the way, Yue Er,
if I were to leave,
you must help me to take good care of Rong Er.
I trust you the most.
You...
you must tell her to remember me.
Don't worry, Brother Xiao Zhi, I will do my best.
As for you two,
let me tell you,
my happiness
depends on you,
I'm leaving.
Okay, let's go.
Rong Er.
What exactly is wrong with the both of you?
Just now, neither of your hearts were here.
You didn't sleep well last night?
- Ask him! - Ask him!
These are your rooms.
Be good and remain in the back courtyard.
If not, whoever steps out to the front courtyard,
I will cut both their legs.
Fortunately, there are two rooms.
See you tomorrow. I'm going to sleep.
Isn't this the guest hall?
- You... - You...
- I saw this first. You sleep on the floor! - I saw this first. You sleep on the floor!
Little brat. Don't you know there are rules for sleeping on the bed?
What rules are there for sleeping? Who are you fooling?
You are so uncivilized. Come, let me tell you the rules.
Before sleeping, one must light incense, take a bath, and change clothes.
You must curve your body like a bow and should not raise your head. You have to place both of your hands on your side.
- Understand? - No. What is all this nonsense? I'm going to sleep.
- You can't sleep. - I'm going to sleep.
You can't sleep.
I'm going to sleep.
You can't sleep.
I'm going to sleep.
- I'm going to sleep. - You can't sleep.
I'm going to sleep.
- I'm going to sleep. - I'm going to sleep.
Fine, I'm the older brother. I will give in to you.
I'm the older brother. You are the younger brother.
What's the use of having so many rules?
if you had the substance, you could have fought with me
and the bed would have been yours.
That's because Shaoyu gave in to you.
If not, with your ability, it's already not bad for you to sleep in the courtyard.
That's right.
Yue Er, you can't say this.
I don't lose all the time.
Furthermore, last night, it was almost a draw.
Ask him if you don't believe me.
Bring it on.
- Stop fooling around. - Hit me.
Little brat, you are quite fast.
Of course.
Didn't I say that
when I wake up, my skills would improve a lot?
We were equal. It's not embarrassing.
Don't be sad.
I'm too lazy to pay attention to you.
Yue Er, look. He's feeling shy. He admitted it.
How could that be possible?
If she were afraid that we would damage these, why must she display these then?
Isn't this looking for problem?
What are you doing?
It's strange. You were the one who kept staring at me first.
I didn't.
You did. I already realised a couple of times.
- Was it that obvious? - Yes.
It can't be that after having slept together with me for a few days, you have fallen in love with me?
Let me tell you, I don't like you. I like Yue Er.
Enough!
You are disgusting.
Speak up. What do you want?
After you woke up in Ghost Village,
did you feel that you have changed totally?
See!
I already told you.
Even if you admit there is a big improvement in my skills, right?
I am telling you. A hero is a hero. Once unleashed,
Enough. Stop bragging, okay?
I will help you to find the opportunity to prove yourself.
How do I prove it?
I will tell you tomorrow.
Damn.
The first step is to check your internal strength.
What?
You want me to do it?
Stand up firmly. And the second step is
- to confirm if you can keep good balance. - Your legs should stop shaking.
It didn't spill.
Watch your butt.
Straight!
Ah!
Keep your horse stance!
Only when your hips and horse stance are together can you stand!
Isn't that so?
Straighten up!
Straight!
- Hurry.- I am trying.
Again.
Lift it higher.
You... why are you so stupid?
You are really stupid.
I have put force on it.
You useless creature.
Jump. Next is dodging.
Jump again.
Hurry up.
Jump.
Jump again.
Quick.
I can't jump anymore.
I really can't jump anymore.
You can't jump anymore?
It's okay. I will help you.
I have a solution to help you to succeed.
What solution?
It's too difficult.
See! Didn't you jump again?
I'm not doing it anymore. I just can't do it.
Wait a minute.
You are doing this to me on purpose, right?
You are picking on me. I'm not doing it again.
Let me ask you. Did you really try your best?
What do you think?
Strange.
Forget it. It's nothing.
Are you pulling a prank on me again?
If you don't tell me, I'm going to find Yue Er.
Okay, I will tell you.
You, really.
That day, you totally changed.
Anyway, everyone in Ghost Village saw it.
It's just that you forgot everything later.
Furthermore, Sister Rong doesn't want me to tell you.
Probably it's keeping you from losing your head.
She's really looking down on my willpower.
Does she really think that I don't know anything?
You knew?
What's so surprising about this?
It happened before when the army drafted me to repair the Great Wall before.
Even though I don't remember anything
but someone later told me that I battered that official till he's bruised all over.
At that time, everyone thought I'd been cursed!
It's possible that I have natural powers.
By the look of it,
you may have natural powers.
I already told you that a great hero is just a great hero.
You exhibited your great power twice.
Did any special situation occur?
Special situation?
- It seems so. What?
It seems like every time I got hit once!
Got hit?
Where should I hit?
Well... I can't remember.
Think again.
I... I really can't remember.
Fine, I will help you.
Okay then. Help me.
So how? Do you feel anything?
I feel a bit good.
You feel good?
This means there is no feeling.
Once again.
If you do it again, I will lose my life.
That's it?
Wake up.
You are not even a three year old kid. You fell even when you are walking.
It's done.
It's because I was thinking of you when I was walking.
Yue Er. Look at Sister Rong. She has become more gentle.
Can't you be more gentle with me?
Shut up.
It hurts so much!
Tian Ming!
Hurt, hurt, hurt!
Hit! Hit!-Don't hit me! Don't hit me!
Don't hit!
Tian Ming! Tian Ming!
What happened to you?Tian Ming!
Tian Ming! Tian Ming!
Tian Ming!
Tian Ming! Wake up!
Wake up! Wake up!
Tian Ming, are you okay?
Tian Ming! What happened to you?
Did your sickness coming out by my beating?
Tian Ming! Are you okay?
I've got it!
Shao Yu, I thought of it. I really thought of it!
I found a way to exercise control over the occult force.
Tian Ming, how about in here?
Sounds good.Just right in here.
That will do!Let's go!
Come.
Let's do it!
Let's try it right here!
Moving...moving...moving.
Tian Ming, harder!
Tian Ming!
Come again.
Don't give me a bad thing again.
It won't, it won't.This time, absolutely no problem.
Go away!
Hurry, go!
Yue Er, you come over.
Come.
Okay,okay,okay. Don't move.
Stand here.
What did you two bring me here for?
If I come out for so long just to buy clothes,Big Sister Rong will be worried.
It's all right. Very quick..very quick.
Yue Er, you close your eyes first.Close it.
Right, Yue Er. Just close them.
Okay, Yue Er. You can open your eyes.
I have this ability to control things, but I'm still not very good at it.
But my inner strength is pretty good!
Isn't it Shao Yu?
Kiddo, redeem yourself!
Don't underestimate me!
It'll definitely be fine.
How is it Yue Er?
Not bad right?
Look at me.
This...
I wasn't careful, I wasn't careful.
Hero Tian Ming, you've practiced for so long,
there is still no progress.
You guys have been running all over the place just because of this?
Shaoyu. Didn't Sister Rong said that
you are not allowed to tell Tian MIng about him?
Don't you know that by doing this , it's very dangerous.
Just in case...
Yue Er ! Yue Er ! Where are you going?
I want to go back and tell my sister Rong.
Don't..don't...don't. Don't tell her.
Yue Er.
Yue Er, I'm wrong.
You think about it. If you tell her
wouldn't she hang me up and beat me?
That's right.
We still don't know if the power you have is good or bad.
You must not use it on a whim anymore.
I won't use it, I won't use it. Don't worry.
I'm so bored.
I am limited in the number of time I could leave the house.
Each trip cannot last more than 1 hour.
Say, isn't Yue Er too cruel?
You still have the face to say that?
Who told you to brag about it?
Weren't you the one who bought the lanterns?
You're only scolding me.
How about we go take a look in the front yard?
The front yard?
Aren't you afraid that Xue Nu will beat us to death?
Do I need to be afraid of her now?
Besides, we're just going there to take a look as guests.
Are they going to drive out guests?
That makes sense!
Not bad, not bad!
How uneducated!
But this sure is a nice place!
A nice place!
Good! Good!
I chose a song first! You should sing for me first!
What do you mean, sing for you first?
I chose the song first! Sing for me!
Let go!
I won't let go!
-You dare to steal from me?-So what if I do?
I want you to let go!
Miss, let's go.
Away with you!
-You bastard!-Loser!
I wasn't the one who splashed it! Are you crazy?
It was you!
I'll beat you to death!
-You made a move?-You hit me?
-You bastard!-Who are you talking to?
I'll beat you to death!
Let go!
Everyone come watch!
It's so embarrassing. These two will be too humiliated to come again.
What about me?
-I'm so angry!-What's that?
Let's go look outside.
Let's go.
♫ Leave all victories and defeats to yesterday. ♫
♫ Only when the sparrows return can I admire the wind and moon. ♫
♫ The poems in the light of the blade, the shadow of the sword; ♫
♫ By the time they’re sung, I’ve long been devoid of grievances. ♫
♫ Ignore the whitening hair and life, ignore the years flowing past like water. ♫
♫ Once the fire in your heart is extinguished, the flowers will emerge. ♫
♫ Long ago, life has already doubled upon itself, ♫
♫ Completed itself. ♫
♫ Hearts tied to one another, lives connected with each other. ♫
♫ Feelings belong between love and hatred. ♫
♫ This life, whether complete or flawed, ♫
♫ I belong within your heart. ♫