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♫ I thought that your purposes were simple ♫
♫ I thought that we'll eventually lose each other ♫
♫ I thought that friends like these would only plan for themselves ♫
♫ But every time I took a turn ♫
♫ And every time something unexpected happened ♫
♫ I realized that our friendship can no longer be replaced by others ♫
♫ It's like only you can understand my loneliness ♫
♫ And only I can feel your love and hate ♫
♫ Let's go through this craziness of the world together ♫
♫ Let's fight the absurdness of human heart together ♫
♫ Even though we had different dreams to start with ♫
♫ We are actually looking for the same heaven ♫
♫ As this road got harder, we are the only ones who are still staying with each other ♫
♫ We didn't lose each other ♫
Chinese Paladin 5: Clouds of the World- Episode 8 -
CHEERS!
Yunfan, you did not disgrace Gale Fortress!
You've successfully advanced to the next round!
You sure did,
but you kicked the hornet's nest whilst doing so.
Looks like someone's in deep water now...
I say, Long You,
it's not my fault that they're small-minded.
Right right right, only losers can't take a few jabs!
Then again
Madame Shangguan thinks too highly of her idiot son.
-Yeah!All parents are blind to the faults of their children.
You guys sure are cheery.
But to be honest, you can't hope to best him in a showdown.
Well I definitely know that.
However...I've a secret weapon...
What secret weapon...?
My explosive energy of course!
You guys have seen it before!
Yunfan. The Shangguans are ready to slaughter you.
I think you better withdraw.
How can you say that? Do you want me to withdraw like a tortoise into its shell?!
"I must deliver what I promised"! Have you forgotten Dad's teachings?
But how confident are you of your chances? It's not like you really will win...
Well that might not necessarily be true. He did break even with Shangguan Ya today.
This means that Lady Luck is smiling on Yunfan.
Looks like Yunfan and Miss Yurou are really fated to be together.
What are your plans for tomorrow?
Tomorrow? -Don't worry!
I brought in someone to help us.
Help?
Hello everyone.
Miss Yurou! Come, sit, sit!
Miss Yurou. Are you also here to celebrate my victory?
I asked her to help us.
Why did you do that?!
Although Yunfan possesses a mysterious energy in his body that may turn the tide in his favour,
there is always the danger of it rebounding and harming Yunfan instead.
So I think that it's better to ask Miss Yurou here to condition Yunfan's body and make sure that he is in tiptop shape.
What Long You says makes sense. It's just like me when I try to use spells sometimes.
Sometimes the spell may rebound and afflict me instead.
Then what shall we do?
I can help condition Mr Jiang's body.
If you're willing to accept my help
is akin to helping myself.
Alright then...
Go away!
Hold it. Look at her.
Does it hurt very much?
No...no...
Yunfan, don't blame me for doing this. This is all for your safety.
Have a good sleep. Once the deadline of the competition is passed,
you'll be forfeited and return to your normal life.
It's all better now.
Thanks.
Here's some tea for everyone!
You've all worked hard!
Yunfan. You must be thirsty. Here, have some tea.
Nah I'm not. You drink it.
Have some, I brought it all the way here for you!
No, I don't want to. I'm undergoing acupuncture...
Just drink some to repay my efforts, alright?-Yunfan.
How are you feeling now?
I feel so much better. Thanks.
You're sweating so profusely.
Let me have it instead...
NO!
What's the matter with you? You're behaving so strangely today.
Crap. I forgot that it's drugged.
It seems that she has been drugged.
I think she was trying to drug Yunfan, but ended up drugging herself.
She was trying to prevent Yunfan from joining the contest tomorrow!
Did you drug yourself by accident?
Xiao Cui, come and help.
Yurou. I'm sorry
for bothering you again.
Caiwei...was being outrageous today.
No problem.
She only did that
because she was worried for your safety.
Me and Caiwei grew up together.
I know her better than anyone else does.
It's so late, yet I made you accompany me out here.
I feel bad.
How's that? I'm the one who feels bad.
How about this? You should head back and rest first.
If I experience any weird symptoms, I'll make sure to tell you tomorrow.
Even if I were to return, I can't fall asleep.
Besides, the moon looks so beautiful tonight.
It has been a long while since I last gazed at the moon.
Oh right. You mentioned that there was a voice in your head.
Do you still hear it recently?
Well...sometimes.
At times the voice sounds very familiar,
like the voice of a kin.
Yet it sounds mortifying at other times—
almost like Mom and Old Dad scolding me right by my ear.
Maybe that voice awakened some memory
of you hearing it before a long time ago?
You just couldn't remember the experience you've had of it.
You mean—I'm not losing my mind?
So it's just an old memory that's trying to resurface...
Well that's a possibility.
When our emotions are in a mess, bits and pieces of memories surface sometimes.
But...I've always been a forthcoming
type of person since young.
Nothing clouds my heart.
Unless—
Unless...
...it's the contest?
The Shangguans just piss me off so much!
His arrogant face—I can't wait to—
To—!-Careful!
Sorry.
I just want to win this competition
and deal a blow to their huge egos.
Actually, it's fine if you try your best.
If you're so anxious,
haven't you ever thought of asking me for details of the trials to come?
Let me put this in another way—do you want to cheat?
Alright. Since both of us
are unwilling to answer directly
then let's use this leaf as a sign of our replies.
Holding one means that we're open to cheating.
If we're not, then it means we don't wish to cheat.
Alright.
Jiang Yunfan.
Just how great is your potential?
Why? Not feeling well?
You're the one who's not feeling well.
What're you doing?
Nothing.
What're you sneaking around for?
Who's sneaking?!
I brought Zhao Ren Fan some fruits.
I don't think he needs them right now.
He's merrily chatting away.
Well, the 3 of us can chat as well!
Haven't you heard that three's a crowd?
Did he join the contest because of you?
Don't tell me...you want him to marry you in addition to Miss Tang?
Let's see if you dare shoot your mouth off next time!
How easy to placate.
The rules
The rules for today are simple.
But first, I need to ask both of you.
Does anyone not know how to swim?
I've been catching fish in the river since young. Of course I know how to swim.
Although there's no need for me to catch my own fish
I do know
how to swim a little. -That's good then.
The goal of this round
is to devise ways to make your opponent fall into the lake.
How interesting.
Yesterday, it was plucking feathers.
Today, you want them to get wet.
Don't tell me there's a deeper meaning behind each trial?
Are you trying to tell us that only the one who's as dexterous as
a falcon in sky and a fish in water is worthy to be your husband?
Miss Tang must mean that
only the one who doesn't end up as a drowned rat is fit to be her husband.
Madame Shangguan, you must be mistaken.
Miss Yurou. It's better that you change the rules.
It's not that I'm boastful, but Mr Jiang is no match for my martial prowess.
Surely this isn't fair
to Mr Jiang?
Miss Yurou. You don't have to do that.
Although I'm unskillful, but I understand that a contest is a battle between 2 individuals—
no one should have to give in.
Then let me explain the rules.
1. There must be no bodily contact.
2. There must be no bodily harm.
How is that possible?
Miss Tang's trial is difficult indeed.
One must be highly skilled in order not to touch the opponent
while trying to push him into the lake.
Only experts will be able to manage this without a hitch.
Otherwise, it's hard to ensure that the opponent is unhurt.
How is this possible?
What do you guys think?
I've no objection to the rules—
although I can't promise that I won't hurt Mr Jiang
while trying to push him into the water but at the very least
I definitely won't let myself be pushed into the water by him!
It will be extremely boring if the round ends in a tie.
I've no objections either—
although I can't promise that I won't hurt Mr Shangguan
while trying to push him into the water but at the very least
it will not be a cakewalk to push me into the water!
Wouldn't it be better for everyone if the round ends in a tie?
Yunfan! Yunfan! You're the best!
The round begins now!
Come at me.
Yunfan!! -Fanfan!!
Yunfan!!-Yunfan!!
-Calm down!Mr Jiang, forfeit the match!
You've already tried your best. I'm extremely grateful to you.
But the winner is obvious.
Yunfan! Give it up!
Shangguan Ya, you ass, don't you dare hurt Yunfan!
Yunfan!!
You're willing to forfeit your life for a woman?
Do you think that's worth it?
Do you??
Jump down now! Or don't blame me for being ruthless!
Know this—although your skills are stronger than mine,
my will is stronger than yours!
Don't you think that I won't dare to kill you?!
It's crystal clear who the winner of this bout is.
Madam. I don't see the need for your son to injure himself unnecessarily.
Ya'er. Let him go.
Mom!
Let him go!
Are you alright?
I'm fine.
Mr Jiang. Miss distilled this honey from the hives found just above the lake.
Please have some.
Miss Xiao Cui. Please express my thanks to Miss Tang.
But I haven't come up with a good strategy to win just yet.
So I don't feel good accepting this bowl of honey.
Miss says that
if you're in a deadlock as to what to do next
then all the more must you accept her drink.
Don't tell me that drinking this
will make me smart?
Drinking this did make me smart...
Where did Yunfan go?-I don't know.
Chief. Where do you think Yunfan went?
I'm so anxious about him!-Fanfan will be just fine.
Yurou. Just where is Yunfan?
Just give him a few more minutes. He'll definitely return.
Mr Jiang has returned!
My Big Brother's back!
I'm sorry for the wait, everybody.
Mr Shangguan, sorry for being late.
The reason for my lateness
is because I took the time to prepare a special drink for you. This drink is unique to Gale Fortress.
It improves your reflexes and skills tremendously.
I'm a person who has nothing to hide.
Since I've already drank one,
it's only fair that you get to drink one too.
Don't you agree?
Here.
Surely I won't poison you
when everyone's watching?
What's this?
Try it and you'll know. Enjoy.
Nice!!!
That was good!
Hey don't come over!
Stay away!
Beat him! Beat him to a pulp!
Shangguang Ya. You can escape them if you jump into the lake.
Still hesitating? Your face's getting all swollen from the stings!
Stop gawking and rescue Young Master from the lake!
Shangguan Ya, the water's just perfect in this hot weather, don't you think?
JIANG YUNFAN! Don't think of escaping alive!
Don't think you'll escape!
This round shouldn't count!
Why not?
Why shouldn't it be?
Do you think you call the shots around here?!
I hit the nest, releasing the bees,
hence driving Shangguan Ya into the lake. These are all due to my actions.
Why shouldn't I be considered the winner?
Yeah! He won fair and square!
How unreasonable can you guys get?
Then what reasons does Madam have
for considering Jiang Yunfan's win a forfeit?
You guys weren't paying close attention to the fight at all!
This brat knocked the hive
with a concealed weapon!
This is a flagrant violation of the rules!
Violation? How so?
How so?
You're obviously trying to eliminate Yunfan!
Alright. In my opinion, this round
should be considered a tie.
What?! A tie?!
The third round is
just about to start. This round shall
determine the ultimate winner of the contest.
Miss Tang. Please.
I hate men who change their affections on a whim.
In order to ensure his fidelity, the last round will be—
I hope that my future husband can disfigure himself for my sake.
Yurou!
Miss Tang's demands sure are eye-openers.
Why don't you just come right out and admit that
you're just asking the impossible!
Only the dead are capable of being unwavering in their affections.
Ms Ouyang. Mr Huangfu. I would like to ask if it's against the rules for me to come up with such a demand.
This is your contest. You have the right to come up with any trials that you wish.
I agree that Miss Yurou is not acting outside the bounds of her authority by doing so.
Since that is the case, Mr Jiang, Mr Shangguan—what are your opinions?
Miss Tang. A woman's pride lies in her face. Isn't it the same for men?
Let's not talk about whether you'll despise my looks—even I'll
despise myself were that to happen!
Then what would be the point of this?
Does Mr Shangguan mean to withdraw from this contest?
Of course not!
Ya'er. It's a pity that you're so smitten by her.
But she couldn't care less!
Someone's trying her hardest to force you to withdraw from this contest!
Madame Shangguan. That is not my daughter's intention.
I'm making it clear now. If no one does as she has asked,
then this round is moot. You'll have to come up with another trial,
and another, till there's an ultimate winner!
Why the need?
Why must there be an ultimate winner?
These requirements were not stated, I recall?
Three of the Four Families have their representatives here today.
Is it right to make a fool of us with that ridiculous trial?
Do you expect us to overlook this slight?
Wait. I have another query.
What's that, Mr Jiang?
It's this—am I still in the contest?
Mr Jiang, why do you ask that?
Well, I thought I was a contestant.
However, Madame Shangguan demanded a new trial
without asking for my opinion. She's slighting me!
Am I not a contestant? Do my opinions not count?
Don't tell me that you're willing to disfigure yourself?
Yeah! I'm not a man of many talents.
But I've an open mind.
How about this? Let's not care about our faces together. *(lit. be shameless)-You—!!
Gentleman. There's no need to rush in reaching a decision.
I'll give everyone a day's time to consider.
Fantastic! Since he's willing to disfigure himself
and Lord Tang seems to be satisfied with a shameless son-in-law,
then I'll concede defeat.
I'm afraid that someone's all talk, and no action!
Zhao Ren Fan! You've really gotten into deep waters this time. Are you really going to disfigure yourself?
I just said that because the Shangguans look especially hateful
and I wanted to wipe that look off their faces.
I knew it! You would never lose your wits over Miss Tang.
But then again, Miss Tang's simply being overbearing this time!
-Have more.-Her demands are getting more and more ridiculous!
Disfigure oneself...
I can't believe that such an evil heart is behind such a pretty face!
Whoever marries her is bound to be doomed!
Alright alright, let's head to the competition grounds after this meal!
I think my daughter's words make sense.
Maybe she wasn't intending to marry after all.
Macheng. Do you think this dish is tastier than the ones I make?
Nah.
Since that's the case, let's not demand the impossible.
Besides the Four Families are tied up with this matter.
That old Shangguan bitch
is not an easy one to deal with.
Precious. Although you pulled off a beautiful victory
it was due to luck after all, am I right?
Do you think that they would be able to accept your win?
Listen to Dad. It's no coward who flees from a stronger foe. Let's stop here now.
It's up to Miss Tang's fate now.
Alright?
This matter isn't that simple.
How complicated can it be then?
Are you really going to disfigure yourself?
No!!
Everyone calm down. I believe that Shangguan Ya will never do that.
Therefore, this round will end in a tie.
Just wait for Miss Tang to announce the terms for the 4th round.
If both contestants are to give up this round,
Miss Tang'll get them to dig their hearts out for the next round!
Whoever has the larger heart loves her more!
Alright alright, stop your conjectures!
Let's finish eating and return home!
-Fanfan! -Yunfan!
Zhao Ren Fan!
Hold it!
Jiang Yunfan, hold it right there!
What?
I mean it—you're not to do anything to your face!
If not, I'll never forgive you!
Come on, let's leave.
No! It's getting late.
What? You're afraid of the dark?
We have so many of us. Even if we bump into ghosts, they have to make way for us!
I'm not leaving! I'm tired.
I'll piggyback you then.
Stop messing around! Do you think that's possible?
Then I'll get Macheng and Zhaoping to!
Weren't you there? Didn't you see my defeat at Shangguan Ya's hands?
My body and spirit are both exhausted.
I did! That's why I don't want you to remain even one second more
in this damned place!
Take a look at yourself!
You look like you've become a different person!
How am I different?! I'm still me.
No you're not!
You were always the first to run away at any signs of danger.
But now—you're even willing to gamble your life!
Hey! Was I always such a coward?!
Running away is a just part of my ruse, it's not cowardly alright?
If you're not a coward, then this means that you won't back down this time.
Which means that you're planning to disfigure yourself and I won't allow that! Come with me!
Fine, I'll admit it okay?
Running away is not a ruse, I was just being a coward alright?
So you're acknowledging my claims now huh? You were willing
to gamble your life, and now your face, for Miss Tang!
I'm bringing you back before that happens!
I'm not leaving, I'm not!
You must!!
What—?
Yunfan, are you okay?
It broke.
I didn't do it on purpose.
Caiwei. Don't worry. I'm alright. I'm off to find Long You for help now.
Why're you still following me? Stop following me.
Go to Dad and cover for me.
Yunfan, have a good rest! Let's head back tomorrow.
It's all thanks to your honey that Mr Jiang passed the test.
What will you send him this time, Miss?
I don't know either. I'm just worried
that he will be in pain.
-Mr Shangguan.-I thought that you'll have returned to your inn by now, sir.
Mother and the others are still in discussion.
I'm waiting for her.
Please excuse us.
Yes, Miss.
Miss Yurou. Look, the moon is beautiful tonight.
"Wine mong the flowers/ I'm all alone/
Raising my cup to the moon/ Its light reveals three figures". *(the moon, my shadow and I)
Li Bai's poem has captured my circumstances before I met you. *(Li Bai is a well-known classical poet)
Mr Shangguan is so charming. I'm sure a lot of girls like you.
How could it be a case of 'the moon, my shadow and I'?
“The blossom scatters its petals, but the river simply looks on."
I'm sure that Mr Shangguan must be the river.
Your high birth allows you a degree of fussiness when it comes to picking your wife.
I may be the river...but I'm also the blossom *(when it comes to you).
Since you understand the apathy of the flowing river, then why force the impossible?
I'm tired. Please excuse me.
I'm not doing it! No!-Xiao Man. Help me.
No!! Don't ask me, ask him!-Oh come on!
Help me! -I can't do it, do it yourself.
Long You, please help me bro.
Help me!
It's almost time. Why isn't he here yet?
Is he coming or not?
Does he still want to participate?
Lord Tang. Time's up. What're we still waiting for?
Be patient. There's still a bit of time left until the deadline.
If Jiang Yunfan doesn't show up by then, it will be taken as his forfeit.
It looks like the winner's me.
Who else can it be?
I'm sure no one here thinks
that a runaway "hero" is qualified to compete any further.
Lord Tang, what do you say?
An hour has passed, why hasn't he shown up?
I'm sorry for being late!
That's okay. Mr Jiang.
I see that you've come with a veil. Don't tell me that you've completed the task that Miss Tang has set?
♫ Drifting alone among the crowd ♫
♫ Used to this loneliness ♫
♫ Your sudden appearance ♫♫ Was a beautiful accident ♫
♫ While I'm but a speck of dust ♫
♫ How can I promise you a future? ♫
♫ I'm afraid to get my hopes up ♫♫ Lest I become your burden ♫
♫ Turning my back on you ♫♫ I'm unable to express my love ♫
♫ Pretending to be cold in order to push you away ♫
♫ Just like the clouds which drift high away from the waves ♫
♫ My unutterable love is killing me ♫
♫ Turning my back on you ♫♫ I'm unable to express my love ♫
♫ To end it now is the right thing to do ♫
♫ My memories with you are precious ♫
♫ These memories will sustain me even as they hurt me ♫They look like they couldn't wait to see each other.
We should all be happy for them.
Ms Ouyang. I feel that Mr Jiang is the ultimate winner.
How about you?
Ms Ouyang?
Madame Shangguan. It's my opinion that Mr Jiang is the winner of this contest.
What about you?
Since he has already done that to himself, we're left with no choice but to concede defeat.
Great! Then we have a winner!
Let's all look forward to the wedding!
Are you an idiot?
I must keep my promise to you.
It's our loss that my daughter did not have the good fortune to marry into the Shangguan family.
It's my eternal loss that I do not have the good fortune to marry Miss Tang.
Ya'er. It's hypocritical to be overly modest.
It's definitely not the Shangguans' loss that we're unable to be in-laws.
Miss Tang, if you want to change your mind—
What do you mean?
"A fine bird chooses a fine tree to nest in". I'm just afraid that Miss Tang will come to regret her confused decision.
I think that you're the one who's confused.
The contest is already over and the winner decided.
Stop trying to influence the result.
Gentlemen. I came to my decision after careful consideration.
I appreciate your passionate feelings, Mr Shangguan.
Ya'er. If the swan wants to get together with the toad
then let's leave them alone.
I'm well aware of my circumstances. I won't force the swan to be with the toad.
Mr Jiang, what's the meaning of your words?
I know that Miss Tang is too good for me.
I joined the contest in the hopes of winning her affections, of course.
However, I don't mean to force her to marry me.
I believe that marriage should only be for two people who! are! truly! in!
love! with! each! other!
If it means that Miss Tang must marry the winner no matter who he is
then she's simply a trophy to be won!
She'll live to regret this.
Miss Tang. You heard him.
You don't have to feel guilty for rejecting him!
Miss Tang!
Everyone's exhausted today. Marriage's an important event.
I do hope that my daughter will think about this carefully.
She'll give everyone her answer tomorrow.
Let's all retire for the day.
Alright. Since the contest's already over
it's also time for us to return.
The remaining matters should be decided upon by Lord Tang and his family.
Mr Jiang. Your words were inspiring.
Miss Yurou should also consider them careful.
Thank you for your compliments, Lord!
Miss Yurou. I'm sorry. I was being a bit forward just now.
You really are a passionate and direct person.
I feel that the happiest people are the ones who don't beat around the bush.
You're the first one to compliment me in this way.
Well, you're also the first person who's willing to fight for my sake, besides my dad.
Have you ever considered whether doing this is worth it?
Since I promised you, I must see it through.
As to whether it's worth it or not...well, I've never thought of it in this way!
But don't you hate me for presenting you with such an unreasonable demand?
I know you did all these in order to force Shangguan Ya to quit.
Since you know that he'll quit, why did you do that?
I'm aware of my own limits. My abilities are below his.
It's all thanks to my luck that I was able to advance to the final round with him.
So I have to try my utmost in every trial.
If not, I'll most definitely lose to him.
It's okay if I lose...but...I can't cause you to lose your future as a result.
But your face's all scarred now. It will be hard for you to find a wife. Isn't your future ruined as well?
Well at least my limbs are still intact! Why does my face matter?
I'm sure that I can still find myself a wife!
What if I say...that I'm willing to be your wife?
You're willing to be my wife?
Please don't make fun of me, Miss Tang.
I'm not!
I know that you're afraid I won't be able to get married.
But I still can't let you do that.
If I let you, then won't I be a scumbag like Shangguan Ya?
He treats you as a trophy to be won
while I'll be treating you as compensation for my scars.
I think that friends should help each other without expecting anything in return.
Besides...I did all these willingly.
Friends...?
Yeah. We're friends.
And we'll forever be friends.
You're right. We'll be good friends all our lives.
That's right. Friends all our lives...
I'm off then.
Caiwei caiwei caiwei, listen to me, don't go!-I want to!
Listen to me! Stop!
What's the use? The winner has been decided!
Daughter. Yunfan deliberately kept this from us because his heart was already set!
I'm going to go ruin Tang Yurou's face!
CAIWEI!
Yunfan's not a little kid anymore.
He's responsible for his own actions. Don't blame it on others.
It's because of you two! If you guys hadn't helped him,
will Yunfan be able to tattoo his own face?!
He forced us! He threatened
to brand his face with a hot iron if we didn't agree.
Do you think we should've allowed that then?
Well you should've done something!!
If his heart is set
there's nothing we can do even if we were to tie him up.
In fact, restraining him may only encourage him onto the wrong path.
Mr Jiang. Please wait.
Senior.
May I know your esteemed mother's name?
'Mother' will do.
How do you know my mother?
Answer me first. I have my own reasons for asking you.
Please excuse me. Look at what a sight I am.
I'm too ashamed to mention my mother's name, and stain her reputation.
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♫ I tried so hard to see through the darkness of night ♫
♫ But I can no longer understand the brightness of light ♫
♫ I no longer care about what's right and what's wrong ♫
♫ But I still want to know where the line is between those two ♫
♫ How should I choose to start so that I could end it well ♫
♫ How should I change my fate so that I won't leave any regret ♫
♫ Will the different roads we chose lead to the same destination? ♫
♫ Who are those people we found ourselves to be? ♫
♫ So much joy; so much sorrow ♫
♫ Whether we laugh or cry, we'll miss them all ♫
♫ How many are awake; how many are drunk ♫
♫ Does it matter whether or not our dreams are real ♫
♫ No matter how I choose to start, I must end it well ♫
♫ No matter how I change my fate, I have no reason for regret ♫
♫ It doesn't matter whether or not our roads will lead to the same destination ♫
♫ At least I've already let go of who I am ♫