♫ 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 9 -
Yunfan!
-Big Brother.-Big Brother!
You bad person, you idiot, you dummy! Why did you do this to yourself?
Dad.
Tell me what the result was.
I won.
However, I won't marry Miss Tang.
Why not?
What happened?
Did Miss Tang go back on her word?
Dad, hear me out first.
I just want to leave Miss Yurou with the right to choose.
What does that mean? I don't understand.
The Tang family held this open contest
in order to marry Miss Tang to the winner.
It's not that simple.
It has all kinds of intricacies.
I will explain to everyone slowly.
Miss Yurou will announce the final decision tomorrow.
Her decision is her own matter!
Since you've decided not to marry her, you don't have to go listen to the result tomorrow!
You are a man! How can a woman tell you what to do?
Don't you all think so?
What do we do? Is he going to have to wear a mask from now on?
I think Long You pierced him quite well. There's an aura of mystery.
Some girls like that.
I don't. I like the old Yunfan better.
Cut it out.
Miss Tang is so talented in medicine. She will definitely have a way to help you restore your face.
Looking for her again? I'm against it!
Hey! How come you're always either not liking it or against it?
Who are you to Jiang Yunfan?
I—! I'm his good friend! A good friend who treats him way better than all of you do!
Caiwei, if Miss Tang can help me, will you still be against it?
But... ever since she came to Gale Fortress, the peace that we used to have is gone!
I think she's a jinx! A jinx!
-Jinx?-Right! She's a jinx!
Caiwei, we're all friends. Don''t say that.
Are you not happy if I criticize her?
It's not that. You just can't talk about your own friends that way.
Anyway, if you want to be friends with her, then don't be friends with me!
You—!
You're so illogical! I can't deal with you!
Jiang Yunfan, you're the illogical one!
I can't be bothered to deal with you either!
I say, Long You, can you stop twirling around me? Looking so gleeful at another's misery...
It looks like our Yunfan doesn't understand a girl's heart.
I grew up with Caiwei; we're so close we're like brothers. Gender doesn't matter between us.
Then do you understand Miss Yurou's heart?
Of course, I do!
Although I just met Miss Yurou recently, we hit it off immediately.
She tells me what's on her mind. Don't you think I understand her?
-You don't.-What does that mean?
A girl did everything she could to refuse a marriage to a person she doesn't like.
If she is willing to marry you in order to repay your efforts,
do you think that makes sense?
Of course, I understand. I was afraid I'd make Miss Tang suffer so I rejected her.
Suffer?
Your actions now are what's making her suffer.
Long You, just what do you mean?
My meaning?
Forget it. I'm playing the zither to a cow.(Essentially Long You means Yunfan isn't smart enough to get it.)
I think the proper time hasn't yet come for you and Miss Yurou.
Why are all of you being so confusing today?
Yunfan, let me give you some advice. A woman's heart is as ungraspable as a piece of cloud.
You always have to look between the lines to understand what they're really saying.
Are all of you women like that?
Who says?
Don't listen to what that stupid Long You says!
I'm telling you! I'm an expert in this stuff!
Asking me is the right thing to do!
I'll let you in on this... Actually I'm currently researching love spells and I'm just about to succeed.
You know no one is going to want you in the future so you're planning ahead now. That's a good thing.
What do you mean?
Nothing, really.
I'm not researching the love spells for myself, but for—!
Forget it, I can't say!
Okay. Let's pretend you're researching them for others.
Hey! Stupid Long You, what do you mean by that?!
Stupid Long You! Don't leave! Explain yourself!
What are you doing?
Don't push me!
Why can't I push you?
Didn't you say that you were not going to deal with me anymore?
Did I say that? I forget.
You did, I didn't forget!
Go find your Miss Tang!
Caiwei, I really don't get it!
How does my friendship with Miss Yurou affect you?
Aren't you two also friends?
-It's not the same!-What's not the same?
It's not the same because I say it isn't!
Since you won the competition, just go marry her! Don't come back!
I'm not the type to take advantage of others!
Then what type of person are you?
We grew up together. Don't you already know what type of person I am? You're asking a question you already know the answer to.
Then do you dare to say that your feelings for me are the same as those towards Miss Yurou?
I can't put my finger on it.
But, can you say you feel the same towards me as towards Macheng and Zhaoping?
Of course, it's not the same!
Then we're in trouble.
Actually, Miss Tang told me the other day that she likes you a lot!
Really?
Look at you!
What's there to look at? I'm still the same charming, handsome, well-built,
earth-shatteringly, good looking, devil
combination of brawn and brains, heroic and
lovable—
I lied to you!
She never said that.
I guessed as much.
Are you unhappy?
Me? I wouldn't be unhappy if only you'd stop bullying me.
Then let's look at the sunset from right here; together, everyday.
Okay.
Then are you still going to go hear Miss Tang's decision tomorrow?
♫ 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 ♫
Yunfan, you're the first person who's willing to fight for my sake.
You won this contest. You won it for me. Do you wish to take me as your wife?
I do.
♫ It will erase our longings for each other ♫
♫ Turning my back on you ♫♫ I'm unable to express my love ♫
♫ You deserve someone better ♫
♫ Fall in love with the distant mountains instead ♫
♫ And thoroughly forget this wisp of cloud ♫
Boy, that sure was a good dream. So embarrassing.
How embarrassing!!
Yurou, tell everyone the result.
Since the winner hasn't shown up, then it won't matter whether I announce it or not.
Miss Tang, please pardon my rude advice.
You are a high ranking noble lady. How can you ruin your future for a mountain bandit?
Wait!
I knew you wouldn't give up.
And you were being so cocky yesterday, too.
I'm sorry, I came late.
I didn't know that someone was in more of a rush to know the result than me.
Mr. Shangguan, you should have told me earlier that you were more anxious than I am!
Or else, I thought I could come whenever I wanted.
Enough. Since he came,
Yurou, tell everyone your decision.
Mr. Jiang, if you're not against it... let's continue to be friends.
Okay. I respect Miss Tang's decision.
Miss Tang is an intelligent person. In the end, she can tell the difference between a snake and a dragon.
Mr. Shangguan, am I the dragon or the snake?
Of course, you're not a snake... nor a dragon...
but a worm!
So I am. But what do you call something that's lower than a worm?
The answer is this: Shangguan Ya!
Yunfan!
Father!
Yurou, they're going to get into a fight either way.
No matter here or secretly, behind your back.
But—!
All the seniors are here. What sort of a mess can they make?
Miss Tang, there are some fights between men that cannot be avoided.
So just let them vent.
Madame Shangguan is strict with her upbringing.
I'm sure she will not allow her son to bully those who're weaker than him.
Yunfan!
Where did you get this piece of jade?!
It's a precious family heirloom.
Doesn't it look like this one?
They look the same!
Do you know 'Ouyang Qian'?!
She's my mom! You know her?
Men! Capture him!
-Yunfan!-Yurou!
Let go of him! Why are they capturing him?
Let me tell you!
He's the bastard son of Clean Sky Sect that we've been looking for these past 20 years!
How lucky of us!
I didn't think that he'd end up coming to us instead!
Clean Sky Sect? I don't know what you're talking about! Let go of me!
Who cares if you know or not.
As long as you are Jiang Shili's son,
we have every reason to kill you!
And who's that? Let go of me!
Has your mother never told you about who your father was?
I've never asked my mother before! Why does she need to tell me about those things?
Let go of me!
Are you trying to protect your own?!
I won't let him die in vain!
Aren't you aware how Clean Sky Sect has been these 20 years?!
There's no rush to kill him.
I think we should first lock him up, then decide what to do with him!
Yunfan, this jade pendant has been passed down for generations.
If I were to leave your side one day, then let this be my replacement.
It'll be as if Mom's there. Okay?
No. I don't want you to ever leave my side.
Mom doesn't ever want to leave your side either.
Mom, I miss you so much.
Just who is my father?
Miss Yurou.
Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry. It's my fault.
If not for me, you wouldn't have come here, and gotten into this mess.
It's fine. Although I'm not some great heroic figure,
I definitely keep my promises.
Come with me.
This secret passage leads to Clear Jade Slope. Hurry and leave.
I won't leave.
Why?
If I leave now, doesn't that prove that I'm guilty?
I've never done anything wrong. Why should I leave?
I'm staying to prove my innocence.
But they're vehement that you're the son of Jiang Shili!
It's impossible.
I've never even heard of him till half a month ago,
so how can I be his son?
But... !
They're insistent that I'm his son.
What did I ever do to offend them?
It's true that I'm not some great hero.
I even do a little bit of mischief here and there.
But... I've never done anything against my conscience.
I'll never do evil deeds, and will even
stand up for the victimized.
I know.
But they're being really insistent that you're Jiang Shili's son.
That still doesn't mean that Jiang Shili's son will be just like his dad!
Well... this is what they assume.
Just what kind of a person is Jiang Shili...
Miss Tang, do you know him?
Since I was a kid, I've heard my dad and various seniors say
that Jiang Shili is the Chief of Clean Sky Sect and that he's a demon.
He's ruthless, and the epitome of evil.
Those upright sects hate him to the bone.
Is he alive then?
I don't know.
Are you sure that... you're really not his son?
I can't be sure.
But... my mom's a gentle and kind-hearted person.
If he's as evil and ruthless as you say, then she would never marry someone like that.
Your mom must really love you.
Yeah. She loves me loads.
But... she has already passed away...
If she was alive, then she would definitely help me to clear matters up with them.
Miss Yurou, thanks for coming to see me.
However, I refuse to just escape before redeeming my name.
How can a mere jade pendant be the cause of so much trouble?
This is all my fault.
That's okay. I entered the contest willingly.
I see that your wounds are not deep.
Miracle Cure is a unique medicine with a recipe that has been passed down by my family for generations.
It should be able to erase your scars completely.
Really? That's awesome!
I'll go bring it.
Miss Yurou, since there's a 'Miracle Cure', then is there a 'Miracle Redemption' which will prove my innocence?
If so, then bring some to me as well.
You finally smiled. That's better. Don't worry. I'm alright.
I told you that he was special,
but never would I have guessed that he's the Chief's son.
This must be where they're holding Young Chief.
Why're you guys here?!
So Clean Sky Sect is here to save that bastard son. We must eliminate them!
Yurou, are you alright?
Dad, just what is going on? Mr. Jiang isn't—!
That's none of your business. Stay down!
Let's go!
Sacred Land Pearl!
Be careful!
In order to prevent more troubles in the future, we should
just kill that bastard demon child off!
Please don't be hasty.
This matter has not been thoroughly investigated. What if we got the wrong person?
We would've taken an innocent life then.
I agree with my son.
"A tiger cub will only grow up to kill its owner."
Ms Ouyang, that Clean Sky Sect has come for him is the best proof of his guilt.
I'm afraid you're not being impartial, if you continue to side with him!
We, the Ouyangs, are upright in our actions and have nothing to hide.
We'll not let the words of others affect us!
We all witnessed Jiang Yunfan's behavior during the contest.
It's obvious that he isn't aware of his true identity!
That may be true... but that still doesn't change his identity!
Everyone knows that he's the son of a demon!
If the Ouyangs can't find it in their hearts to kill him,
then leave his execution to the Shangguans!
Even if we find it necessary to cleanse our family of this blemish,
it's our business, not yours!
Your business?
Although that abomination is your sister's child,
his fate is not
solely up for the Ouyangs to decide!
You—!!
Everyone, please calm down.
Jiang Shili's son has made a sudden appearance.
It's more crucial that we investigate this matter thoroughly,
so that we can reach a clear decision.
I... have a suggestion to make.
Please hear me out.
Jiang Shili's son has resurfaced.
This is a matter of no small importance.
I feel that we should escort him to Broken Swords Heights directly
and seek guidance from the Great Chief as to what our next step should be.
It is exactly as you say. I agree with Mr. Huangfu.
But the Great Chief's his grandfather!
Madame Shangguan, I've not finished.
Although Great Chief is his grandfather,
he's also known for his impartiality.
Therefore there can be no question of his suitability.
Rather we should be discussing how best to escort him to Broken Swords Heights without a hitch.
Please allow me to throw in my two cents.
I think Mr. Huangfu should take up the role of escort,
while Ms Ouyang and Madame Shangguan go directly to Broken Swords Heights and report to Great Chief.
What do you guys think?
Mr. Huangfu will be doing the Ouyang family a huge favor if he agrees.
I cannot express my gratitude!
If Mr. Huangfu agrees to do so,
then I have nothing more to say.
Alright, then. I shall do as you've suggested!
Yunfan has been captured by them!
Who knows if he's still alive!
We can't just sit around and do nothing!!
Let's go save him! Let's go!
Chief!!!
That Tang bastard!!
It's fine if he doesn't want Yunfan as his son-in-law,
but how can he accuse Yunfan of being the bastard child of a demon?!
Isn't he just disrespecting us?!
EXACTLY!!!
When Yunfan was growing up in the fortress, have we ever seen a demon?!
No!!!
Chief! Dad! We must think of a way to rescue Yunfan!
Exactly! Let's save him!
Chief, we mustn't be rash since the Four Families are involved.
Chief! Give us your orders!
Chief!!!
Yunfan may be my adopted son,
but he is everyone's brother as well!
YEAH!!
We mustn't let anyone harm
even a strand of hair on his head!
Brothers, what're you guys waiting for?
-LET'S GO RESCUE HIM!-LET'S GO!!
Follow me!!!
Save him!! Let's go!!
Hey, Long You! Do you think they'll succeed?
They will.
You really think so?
No.
But their interference will ensure that the Families won't dare to hurt Yunfan.
You mean that... Gale Fortress is letting them know that they're behind Yunfan
and that they won't back down without a fight?
The Families won't dare to act carelessly then!
If that's the case... the bigger this blows up, the safer Yunfan will be!
What gale has blown all of you down from your fortress to Green Lotus Town?
Sorry for not going to receive you!
Lord Tang, aren't you courteous.
We've known each other for a long time now.
You know that I'm willing to let all matters slide.
Except this one... !
THAT NO ONE SHALL BULLY MY SON!
Release my son and
I'll order everyone back to Gale Fortress!
Who the hell do you think you are?
What?!
Brothers! Someone's looking down on us!
Come! Show him what we're made of!
It doesn't matter if you look down on us
or look up to us.
Our mission today's simple.
And that's to bring Fanfan home!
If you refuse, we shall trample Green Lotus Town to the ground!
Trample them!
Stop!
How can you guys handcuff him like that?
Let go!
Dad. Everyone. I allowed them to handcuff me.
It even makes a rather nice sound.
Yunfan, are you out of your mind?
Fanfan, come here and
let Dad release you from those rotten handcuffs!
I dare you to!
Come at me.
Shangguan Ya, put your weapon down.
Put it down!
See what I'll do to you if you hurt my dad!!!
Don't tell me you're letting this bunch of mountain bandits
rescue this demon boy?
Dad, they didn't force me.
I asked them to handcuff me. I don't want them to accuse me of trying to get away.
Besides... that way you guys will also not be able to rescue me that easily.
Yunfan, why did you do all that?!
Yeah, Yunfan! Why?
The reason is simple.
Because my conscience is clear!
They say I'm the son of Jiang Shili, and will wreak havoc.
What a joke!
Think about it. If I were to escape, wouldn't that confirm their accusations?
Although I don't
know who my biological father is
but I have Dad and all of you.
Dad has always taught me that we mustn't do evil
or things against our conscience!
You're all talk.
Not only will I walk the talk,
I will also follow you back
and stand trial before all of you.
I've not done anything bad, so what is there to be afraid of?
-Yunfan!-Yunfan, you mustn't follow them back!
What if they frame you? No one
-will know then!-Yeah, you mustn't!
That's alright.
They claim to be the four greatest families,
and to be upright people; they won't dare to do anything to me.
Besides you, that is.
Yunfan, you mustn't go!
Yunfan! You mustn't!
Yunfan, don't leave with them!
Come with us!
Everyone, please set your hearts at ease.
I, Huangfu Zhuo, guarantee that
as long as Mr. Jiang can be proven to bear no relation to Jiang Shili
and has no bad intentions,
we will definitely not harm him.
No need for that! Nor do we need your investigation.
This child has been by my side since young.
I can testify!
He has ZERO relation with Clean Sky Sect!
Please return my son to me.
Please.
-Dad.-Please release him!
Dad!!
Release my son!!
-I'm begging you, alright!!?-DAD!!
Why are you begging them for?
Will that work, huh?
Will they believe us because of that, huh?!
Dad, I've also been trying to understand why they refuse to believe us.
But I get it now.
It's because we're honest people
who speak the truth!
Unlike them, busy with their petty squabbles and lies in their quest for more power.
Jiang Yunfan, don't go overboard!
Why? Wanna fight?
Then release me if you dare!!
Everyone, I would like to have a few words with Dad in private.
I'll leave as soon as we're done. You guys don't mind, do you?
Alright.
Thanks.
Dad, let's go over there.
What exactly are you planning?
Speak!
I don't care what you're planning.
I'm determined to get you out today!
Dad, I'm not leaving.
They won't dare do anything to me for fear of tarnishing their reputations.
Besides... my grandfather's the Great Chief!
So don't worry, I've a strong backer.
This is no time for jokes!
Dad, I'm being serious.
I have nothing to hide so why should I be afraid of them?
They won't have much of a case against me.
Are you an idiot?
You're naive because you're young!
Do you know what their plans are?
Humans can be cruel, and the outside world a ruthless place!
Dad, I had my fair share of experiences.
I know that. Don't worry.
It's just that... I've always wanted to ask you...
They say my father's Jiang Shili
and my mom ran away from home to be with him
and had me.
Are they speaking the truth?
Am I his child or not?
Did my mom really elope with him?
Alright. I'll tell you the truth.
Remember my words.
You're Jiang Yunfan, my adopted son.
You grew up in Gale Fortress.
You're a reputable, upright and honest man.
That is true;
and will forever be true!
Can anything else be more important than that?
Dad, I understand.
My name's Jiang Yunfan.
It's not important to me who Jiang Shili is.
My only home is Gale Fortress.
My only kin is Dad—
Come. My precious son.
Dad... don't worry.
I won't come to any harm.
I'll be waiting for your return.
I'll return and drink with you!
Let's not stop until we're wasted!
Stop!
Lord Tang, you don't have to go any further.
Alright. Let's bade each other farewell here.
The road there is dangerous so please be careful, Mr. Huangfu.
Thanks for your concern, Lord Tang.
Mr. Huangfu, I assure you that
Madame Shangguan and I'll make haste to Broken Swords Heights and report to Great Chief.
Great Chief will send additional help to you.
If that's the case, the journey will definitely go smoothly.
I sure hope so.
Mr. Huangfu, I was, too, rude just now.
Please forgive my actions.
Please take good care of my unworthy son.
No problem.
Caiwei.
Yunfan.
Promise me something.
What is it?
Help me look after Dad and the rest.
Aw, quit sniffling!
I hate you!
Dad, I wish to go with them.
Yurou, I really don't wish for you to do so.
I started this mess so I can't just stand by and watch.
Alright then.
Then be careful and look after yourself
on this journey.
Hey! Where're you heading off to?
This is a large world; I shall roam where I please.
Broken Swords Heights... I've yet to visit there...
I heard the scenery from the heights is good.
Heard? From who?
Rumors!
Alright. Let's set off now!
I'm off!
Yunfan, Yunfan, you are the best!
Yunfan Yunfan Yunfan Yunfan—!
♫ 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 ♫