♫ 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. ♫
♫ 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 9
A simple and peaceful life
for you is something you could only wish you.
Perhaps, now you are
unable to understand this.
But do you know that a simple and peaceful life
was what your father yearned for?
My father?
Yes.
Your father said that the life he most wanted was to live reclusively in a small village.
Chopping firewood in the morning, fishing in the evening,
he could live with bird's chirping and in the fragrance of the flowers, until old age.
It's a pity
he didn't fulfill his wish.
But isn't my father a great hero?
Why would he think of a quiet and peaceful life?
Brother Jing is more skilled than I. Please accept my respect.
-You didn't lose to me. You only wanted me to drink. Cheers. - Cheers.
Great wine.
If the world is at peace, I Jing Ke will only need one jug of wine, a raincoat, and a soul mate,
singing the fisherman's song at dusk.
I would have enough for the rest of my life.
What? You are going to assassinate Ying Zheng?
But you said that
you wanted to live reclusively in the woods, and asked me to come by for a drink when free,
but now want to assassinate Ying Zheng? This is...
Born in the era of chaos, it is not that easy to stay away from the world.
Prince Dan and Sir Ju Yuen have their confidence in me.
Now that they have made the request, I will have to achieve what they ask without regards to the price it may exact on me.
I hope that it will work out as Prince Dan thought
in exchange for peace for the people.
Brother Jing, are you really going to assassinate him?
Actually, I also know that
The act of assassination cannot solve the fundamental problem.
Can eliminating Ying Zheng guarantee the peace for the world?
If it's not because the influence of Qing has become too significant,
the number of people who want to conquer all the nine States (i.e. the world) is not limited to just Ying Zhen.
What you mean is...
Don't worry. I'm only just talking about it.
After three days, I will do the best I can.
At the time, I will do everything I can to support you.
What are you doing here?
Looking at how busy you are, can't I help?
You are not angry anymore?
Rotten rascal. Don't think that I'm harming you.
Every time you use the power, you will further damage your own health.
If you keep injuring yourself, before you came a great hero, you will already be buried.
If you want to be a great hero, you must be honest and start from the bottom,
work diligently and practice hard to have a chance. Do you understand that?
My ferns.
You can't add this.
Do you know how precious it is? You have just wasted them all.
You rotten rascal. If I had known earlier, I would have applied more force
and let you lie in bed for a few more days.
- I was wrong. - You messed up everything.
- Don't hit me. I will start again from scratch. - Still want to help me?
- Stop there! - I was wrong.
Stop there!
Yue Er.
- Rotten rascal. - Stop hitting me.
- You messed up everything. - Tian Ming, come here.
What's wrong?
This is good stuff.
Fey Xue Orchid Fragrance badge.
How did I get it? Of course it is because I used my charm to get it from Sister Xue Nu personally.
What are you mumbling about? It's because I took pity on you because you are locked in for so long.
I got this to take you out to get some fresh air.
Let's go.
This business is not bad. Life can be good.
Are you stupid? It's obvious that we should want a better business.
Yue Er. I will take you to be better place.
It's very beautiful.
Shaoyu. What business is Sister Xue Nu in?
She...I heard that she plans to hold the most extravagant dance
to fortify the position of Fey Xue Pavilion in the city of Luoyang.
She has already sent an invitation to all the well known government officials and upper class guests in Luoyang.
She will announce that Fey Xue Pavilion will suspend its business
to concentrate on the preparation for this dance.
You guy can think about it. How appealing will the dance be?
No wonder that even Sir Yang Chun accepted the invitation.
Who is Sir Yang Chun? Is it hard for him to accept invitations?
You don't know about this.
His outings are a rare news in Luoyang.
Sir Yang Chun has an elite stature. He loves women.
But the people of Luoyang has never seen him gone out.
Even to meet with all the beauties in the city, you just sent his invitations to all the social clubs to pick up his invitees.
According to people who have been to his place, Sir Yang Chun, not only is he very careful about his schedule,
even the defense of his villa is so thorough that not a drop of water could past it.
Patrol for every 5 paces, and a checkpoint for every 10 paces.
It's like it is worrying about an assassination attempt in his villa.
A womanizer like him must have been interested in Sister Xue Nu for a while.
However, you think about it, Sister Xue Nu is not like the regular people.
She never accepts invitations for dance in other's residence.
Even though this Sir Yang Chun sent innumerable invitation, and used all kinds of tactics,
but Sister Xue Nu only said this.
Declined. It seems this time this Sir Yang Chun has finally succumbed to her appeal.
He is prepared to come to Fey Xue Pavilion in person to see Sister Xue Nu dance.
So lately you can see guards around Fey Xue Pavilion everywhere.
Isn't it just to watch a dance performance. Why make it so complicating?
The rich people can be really irrational.
Sister Xue Nu knows about Sir Yang Chun's concern and pays special attention to the security issue.
You are the smart one.
Last time when we brought the Qing solders to her door, it was a grave problem for Sister Xue Nu.
However, she gave me the Fey Xue badge even after the incident last time.
Based on this, she is really understanding and very accommodating.
Let's go, peasant. We will bring you here again a few days later.
Let's go.
These instruments must be replaced with brand new ones.
On the day of the performance, make sure we have more people available.
Yes.
Miss Xue Nu.
Sir, are you happy with your accommodation?
Lady's hospitability was overwhelming. I don't know how to thank you.
I see that sir has stayed here for a while.
You must be waiting for your friend to show up for the dance.
Checking out he performance place has always been my habit for all these years.
Miss, you have misunderstood.
I believe you still have matters to attend to. I won't disturb you further.
I'm taking my leave.
Sir Yang Chun has arrived.
Do you think this Sir Yang Chun has got an issue?
Is it because he is too ugly and couldn't face others?
She is so beautiful.
She is really very beautiful.
Yue Er. In this world, other than you, Sister Xue Nu is very beautiful too.
Loser.
And you are not a loser?
He...
Are they here to fight?
This doesn't seems so.
Let's go.
Do you want to die? You have just recovered and you are drinking?
Without your consent, how could I die?
Gao Jianli.
Gao Jianli, you are going to die for nothing.
Gao Jianli, stop there.
Deputy Sect Leader,
Xiao Gao?
What are you trying to do?
You are the Deputy Sect Leader of the Seven Murder Sect?
- Yes. - Good.
Excellent.
I have never welcomed people from the Seven Murder Sect.
Get lost.
I have never met someone so unreasonable.
What kind of friend is this? She is just a jerk.
Before I thought she is loyal to her friends, I am really blind.
Enough. I thought she is not a good person when we came here at the beginning.
Sister Rong. Let's find a place to stay first. It's getting dark soon.
It's okay not to stay here. What is the point of doing this?
You are still talking? Isn't it because of you?
- Let's go, Yue Er. - Deputy Sect Leader.
- It's has been a long time. Let's go. - Where are we going?
Why are you pulling him? Who are you?
My name is Gao Jiangli. I opened a dye house outside the city of Luoyang.
You may rest there for a few days.
You know him?
We have known each other for many years.
Fine, consider that you have a conscience.
We will stay at your home.
Let's go.
Let's go, Yue Er.
I left my figurine in the room.
Yue Er, it's just two figurines, and one of them is damaged. Just forget about them.
Yue Er.
Listen to me. I will buy them for you, lots of then. Let's go.
Let's go. Don't stay here.
Miss. Mr Gao has already left with Mr Ge.
Send someone to follow them and find out where they are staying.
- Yes. - Wait.
Did Sir Yang Chun accept our gift and invitation?
No, he returned the gift and the invitation.
He said that he is refusing to meet with all guests.
These people are really strange.
I think we have offended the most important customer in Luoyang.
My place has a few guest rooms.
You can stay here in peace.
Thank you, Mr Gao.
Don't mention it. Please make yourself at home.
I think this place is much better that that Xue Nu's rundown place.
Come, please go in.
Let's go.
I'm putting the bag here.
I will place the sword there.
Even though he is responsible for us getting kicked out of Fey Xue Pavilion,
he is now making up for his mistake.
Don't put on such a long face.
Xiao Gao is a good man.
Don't blame him too.
I have been intentionally hiding from him all these years.
I thought if we don't meet again, we could forget everything and let it go.
But I didn't imagine it would be that hard to forget.
If you can't let it go, it's even more so.
What should I do?
What nonsense are you spouting?
Your Seven Murder Sect are full of strange people.
Deputy Sect Leader.
Xiao Gao.
I heard that you are hurt. Where are you injured?
It's been a while. It's fine now.
And your leg?
I am used to it after so many years. It's okay.
Sit.
Deputy Sect Leader, I heard that you left the Xianyang Palace.
I am so happy for you.
With you here, I am hopeful that we can rebuild Seven Murder Sect.
I have a good news for you.
I finally found the traitor who betrayed the Seven Murder Sect.
You mean Elder Bao.
Right. It's him.
About 3 years ago, I just finished my gig and on my out at a restaurant.
Suddenly,
Where are you going, you beggar?
I want to drink the wine Rolling Curtain Drunk.
You drink Rolling Curtain Drunk? Are you stupid? Do you know how expensive it is?
You can't afford it even if you sell yourself.
Do you think I really don't have any money?
Let me tell you. I can scare you with what I have.
Here, here, here. Show me.
See.
Did you steal this?
Enough for several jars of Rolling Curtain Drunk.
This couldn't possibly be yours. You must have stolen this.
Can you say you didn't?
Seven Murder Sect?
Why do you have this?
Stop.
Zhou Tong. Talk. Where is the Bao bastard?
What are you talking about? I don't understand.
Stop the useless talk.
Looking at how you are, the Bao guy reneged on his promise, right?
You couldn't possibly find him.
You disfigured yourself.
You must be worried that he would try to kill you to silence you.
So you must know where he is. Will you talk or not?
I will. I will.
Zhou Tong said that, after the collapse of Seven Murder Sect, that bastard surrendered to Ying Zheng.
He changed his name and look. He has been hiding in Luoyang.
That is why I came to Luoyang and bought this little dye house, investigating on my own.
He is probably afraid of the revenge by the people of Seven Murder Sect. He is always very careful, and never comes out of his house.
However he has a weakness - woman.
I heard he has been interested in Xue Nu's beauty for a while. It's why I become associated with Fey Xue Pavillion and look for my opportunity of assassination.
Until today, I finally found my opportunity.
Even though it has been interrupted by Xue Nu and did not succeed,
I could not believe I met with you Deputy Sect Leader unexpectedly.
Don't you think this is fate?
Deputy Sect Leader, you don't have to worry.
Just wait until I take that old animal's head, and I will support you to rebuild Seven Murder Sect.
Xiao Gao, this
needs to be discussed.
Yes.
It needs to be discussed.
I have a few leads here.
I planned ---
Chief, are you all right?
I am fine.
I am just a little fatigued. Some rest will help me fix it.
It's all my fault. I was too impatient.
Let's discuss this another day. I will retreat now.
Come down here.
You have pretty good skill.
I have already held my breath very quiet but you still detected me.
No need to compliment me. Have a seat.
What is your purpose for visiting me this late at night?
It's not because you feel bad after kicking us out?
I didn't think so either.
Then, there is only one explanation.
You...
have been part of Seven Murder Sect.
So when you heard that Xiao Gao called me Deputy Sect Leader,
your reaction was so strong.
You were eavesdropping was because you have concerns.
I never saw you before.
I think
You should be an assassin in the Gate of the Death.
Right?
Deputy Sect Leader, you are really thoughtful.
The secret I concealed for so many years was uncovered by you.
You...
hate Seven Murder Sect?
Not really hate.
But when Seven Murder Sect was destroyed overnight,
to me Xue Nu, it's like a rebirth.
What? It doesn't sound pleasing.
No.
At certain level,
I felt the same way.
Therefore after that day,
you concealed your identity and moved to a place that didn't know you.
People in the Gate of Death have no names to begin with.
What's there to conceal?
Since you have already severed all ties to Seven Murder Sect,
then why did you allow Xiao Gao to enter Fey Xue Pavilion?
Certain things cannot be severed just because you want to.
If human can be that direct,
why would there be the quote about we are overcome by emotions.
At that time, he was the youngest Elder.
He was an accomplished young man with high spirit.
People were joking that he was the number one beauty in Seven Murder Sect.
And I was just a humble assassin in the filty Gate of Death.
Even if I loved him,
I could only bury my feelings deep in my heart.
I was not even worthy for him to be aware of my existence.
That day he came to Fey Xue Pavilion to apply for the position of the musician.
Even after several decades,
even if he and the sound of his music have become matured,
I was able to recognize him right away.
I know in my heart that he belongs to the part of my life I don't want to revisit.
If I want to severe my past, I could not keep him there.
But I couldn't do it.
That day, he appeared again in front of me,
looking worn, with graying hair,
and with a crippled leg.
The sound of his music
was so sad as if one is sobbing.
I could not refuse him.
I was lying to myself
to keep him there.
Perhaps after the passing of these decades,
maybe he no longer has any connections with Seven Murder Sect.
Sadly,
I was completely mistaken.
He reappeared in front of me.
It's not fate,
or destiny.
He wanted to use me for the revenge of the Seven Murder Sect.
Please don't blame Xiao Gao. Forgetting Seven Murder Sect to him is too demanding.
His father was a previous Elder who passed away early, leaving him as an orphan.
My father found him intelligent with potential. So he took care of him and nurture him.
Therefore Xiao Gao feels that
his accomplishments
were owed to Seven Murder Sect, and my father.
Seven Murder Sect is everything to him.
He swore that he would dedicate himself for Seven Murder Sect.
But Seven Murder Sect is no longer in existence.
It is true that it does not exist any more.
You could walk away from your past. So could I,
but what about Xiao Gao?
He is in too deep. He could not leave just because he says so.
I don't understand what is the reluctance to leave.
Are you all right?
Your Seven Murder Sect
is different from his version.
Gate of Life and Death,
different of the world.
However you have to believe that he will walk out from under his memories one day.
I will try my best to help him.
Ge Nie, your medicine is ready.
You...
You normally seem so innocent and quiet.
I didn't know that you have all these dirty tricks inside you.
You are really phony and obscene.
And you...
you forced us out during the day and get in to someone's room at night.
Is it more exciting to meet in secret? Shameless.
I am really blind.
Seems that you two are the perfect couple.
It can't be that I'm jealous?
How could I be jealous?
Miss Duanmu.
It's late and you are still not asleep? Is the room not to your liking?
All you people from Seven Murder Sect are phony.
Miss Duanmo. How do you say that?
One is a two-faced, false hero.
Another is a passive aggressive ice beauty.
I, Duan Mu Rong, am not that tricky like you and can't play your game.
You tell me. What is your true intention to allow us to stay at your dye house?
Miss Duanmo. Who are you referring to? Why don't I understand anything?
Of course, it's Ge Nie and Xue Nu!
Your Seven Murder Sect really has an abundance of talents.
Xue Nu?
Why do you want to see me?
Unless, you want to apologize for what happened yesterday?
I was too inconsiderate yesterday and caused you all the inconveniences.
I am thinking had I told you in advance, you would not have stopped me,
but help me instead.
What do you mean?
Are you also from the Seven Murder Sect?
The Sir Yang Chun is the old Elder Boa.
He is the principal culprit for the destruction of Seven Murder Sect.
You didn't know about these before. That is why you stopped me. I don't blame you.
Now you have learned about the truth. Shouldn't you
give me a hand?
Help you?
For what?
Any disciple of the Seven Murder Sect, in consideration of Sect Leader's kindness,
should seek revenge for him, killing the traitor.
Kindness?
If I were to tell you that Seven Murder Sect did me no favors, would you believe it?
I don't.
Of course you wouldn't believe me.
The elite group like you
doesn't even know that Seven Murder Sect has a Gate of Death.
Without us, how could you have achieved your goals that affected the world?
I don't know what you are talking about.
Do you think you were able to maintain your reputation and influence
because you were special, superior to everyone else?
Have you ever thought about it?
There are so many talented people in the world. Why didn't they compete with you?
Because we were able to eliminate them in secret.
The brilliance of Seven Murder Sect was built upon the bloody violence.
The period in the Seven Murder Sect
was in my life
the worst nightmare.
Every assassin of the Seven Murder Sect had to go through the strict and cruel training.
We had to step on the corpses of our colleagues to survive.
We were the shadow of the Gate of Life, without a name, only a number.
We existed for killing.
You enjoyed your days of pride but we were living on the edge of the sword every night.
There are the Gates of Life and Death.
What kind of favor did I receive from the Seven Murder Sect?
If you want me to tell the truth,
I would say that the destruction of the Seven Murder Sect was the overdue response of the nature.
It doesn't deserve anyone to avenge for its collapse.
How insolent!
If you don't want to help me, just tell me directly.
There is no need to make up such venomous smear as your excuse.
Who?
Assassin!
What is going on between you two?
Since he calls you Deputy Sect Leader, then please control his behavior.
Don't allow him to make more troubles.
Xiao Gao. You were too emotional.
Exactly. You have not even seen the face of Sir Yang Chun.
I didn't succeed this time but there will be next time.
As long as I Gao Jianli remain alive, I will avenge for the Sect Leader and Seven Murder Sect.
It's more than 10 years. Xiao Gao, why couldn't you...
Because it's been more than 10 years, that traitor is still living his good life.
So you want to beat up on yourself and give up your own life?
Whether the traitor is alive or dead, I don't care at all,
but I don't want to see you like this.
You don't care?
He is the one responsible for your father's death. How can you not care?
Can you not understand what people say?
He is telling to put down this burden, to stop torturing yourself.
Even if you kill yourself, will your chief be resurrected? your Seven Murder Sect restored?
Go away.
Your Fey Xue Pavilion cannot tolerate us. We cannot have it here, either. Get out.
It's a little chilly, and windy.
Why don't you enter the house?
Why are you staying out here?
Is it because the people in the house don't want you in there?
Enough. No need with that sarcasm.
I am kicked out by those in the house. Happy now?
There is really no need to guard against me like a thief. Are you not tired?
The person who kicked me out, the person I care for, and the person you think about, are not the same person.
You care for Gao Jianli.
So you like Ge Nie.
Who says that I like Ge Nie?
However your taste in people is very poor.
Why do you want to argue with me no matter what?
It's not that I want to argue with you. Just that you should not touch that kind of men.
That kind of men only have ideals and ambition in their heart.
There is no woman in their eyes.
However much you love him, he will not even notice you.
No matter how much you give, you will not get any in return,
because they don't know any better.
For this kind of defective relationship, it's better not to have this love.
♫ 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. ♫