Episode 11
ChangSheng
What do you think?
About what?
About the tablets we found.
I've imprinted all of them.
But with both our brains we still can't understand it.
Leave the word "both" out of it.
First.
These words came from the ancients.
Written like this
It means the natural order of heaven and earth.
After that.
It identifies no difference between male and female.
There's no love.
They cannot come together.
You really understand these writings?
These writings...
Are hidden secrets.
Until you use power to wake them
To shift heaven and earth
You won't be able to decipher the meaning in them.
If that's so
Then we can't do anything.
For now...
That's correct.
Can't you focus a little?
What's this?
A map?
That's right.
I'm thinking...
Where to build a bridge that's under water.
Don't tell me
You're worrying about that dragon?
She caused so much devastation
She's lucky she wasn't killed.
Yet you still want to save her.
What are you doing?
I'm checking to see if your head is full of water.
Shifu.
If you're all trying to build a bridge
I'll tell Uncle Jin to build you a really long bridge.
There really is a dragon?
Ignoring me?
I've never seen one.
Of course there's a dragon.
Not only is there a dragon
But it's a dragon that can destroy houses.
Years ago it almost razed the palace.
Be careful when it's released
It'll destroy all of you!
Then that means...
His head is definitely full of water.
Who are you talking about?
Him.
It's your head that's full of water.
What's kind of attitude is that?
Alright, alright. Alright.
I am.
But...
Even if she was at fault before
She's paid the price by being imprisoned for so long.
In any case
She's just a child.
You're full of justice. You're full honor.
You're worrying about a child. That's great.
But I don't have the free time.
And also
Unless Tiandao is flooded
It's useless to build anything.
That's true.
For water to flood the bridge...
It's a promise that can't be fulfilled.
Shifu.
Look at you with all your free time.
Why do you keep worrying about that dragon?
Why can't you think about me a little more?
All of us.
That's right. It's true!
If you have that much free time
Why not prepare for the Ivy Banquet?
Have any of you ever experienced...
The taste of despair before?
If it's me, I'm the one causing other people despair.
All of you won't be able to understand.
The taste of despair.
Days passing into days. Years passing into more years...
That no one can recount.
The torture of solitude that a person must endure
In the darkness.
Waiting for a miracle to happen.
That feeling...
Can you understand it?
Have descendants left in this world now.
I understand.
That's why...
I have to save her.
While I still can.
Days passing into days. Years passing into more years.
That no one can recount.
The torture of solitude that a person must endure
In the darkness.
Waiting for a miracle to happen.
That feeling... Can you understand it?
Shifu.
What have you had to endure?
One.
Two
Three.
Who?
I'm LuoLuo.
I'm ChangSheng's disciple.
Xuanyuan.
Mister.
Where did LuoLuo go?
I don't know.
Perhaps she went to practice.
That's odd.
I clearly told her I was going to teach her swordsmanship.
Where could she have gone?
Get up!
Let me tell you.
It was you who found your way to my front doors to be my meal!
Don't judge me. I regret it now.
Interspatial Bug!
So delicious.
Tastes good?
Do you put your trust in Chen ChangSheng so much
Simply because he's your Shifu?
He's a human. You're a beast.
You're both of different tribes.
My Shifu is a person who isn't prejudiced against any living thing.
Against any tribes.
He treats everyone like a rose.
Even if it's a blade of grass he will treat it gently.
He's the type of person...
That as long as you're beside him
You'll feel that living is something enjoyable and sweet.
My Shifu is someone who will not treat you differently because of who you are.
He treats everyone with sincerity.
He treats everyone with kindness.
He wishes everyone to live well.
Did he hit you on the head?
I understand the human race the most.
Humans are all liars.
It's because of humans that my father is dead.
Your father was a dragon?
What dribble!
Isn't your father a beast?
My father was the Great Dragon.
The most powerful in the world.
When I was little
We flew together over the seas.
We were incredibly happy.
But afterwards...
The humans took him away.
Never to return again.
Then why don't you go find him?
He's no longer a part of this world.
But how do you know it was the humans that killed him?
A person called the Black Gown told me.
He said...
It was the human Chu DuFu that murdered my father.
He took me to the humans to get revenge.
But...
We ran into a woman at Tiandao.
She was too powerful.
I couldn't defeat her, so she imprisoned me here.
What a hateful person.
Humans are hateful!
Chen ChangSheng is no exception!
If you hate humans so much
Why did you take the form of one?
I...
Hey.
Hey!
When are you going to release me?
Rations aren't allowed to speak.
You're the ration!
Moldering under the earth for dozen of years!
You little witch!
With such a sharp tongue, do you want to argue with me?
I'll have you know
I've never lost to anyone, so why don't you try?
We...
Can compete with logic.
Then let's compete.
I'm a powerful dragon.
I'm not afraid of a tiny beast like you.
I'll ask the question first.
An incense stick has been burnt up in one hour.
What must you do in order to burn the incense within half an hour?
Burn it at both ends at the same time.
You got lucky.
Chickens have two legs. Rabbits have four legs.
Chickens and rabbits are kept together
For a total of 35 animals.
There are 94 feet.
How many chickens and rabbits are there?
That's a lot.
A lot of feet.
So how many are there?
If you don't answer you lose.
Lose! Lose! Lose!
Not yet! Not yet! Not yet!
You're keeping the chickens and rabbits together!
They're going to fight for sure!
No.
A child eats a cake in the time it takes to drink one teacup.
How many cups does it take for the child to finish the cake?
9 cups!
Wrong. It's still one teacup.
You're running with three people.
You run pass the third person, then you run pass the second person.
What position are you in?
First!
Wrong. You still haven't run past the first person.
You're still in position two.
We both agreed that if I won you have to release me.
I only said we'd compete with logic.
When did I say that if I lost I would release you?
This dragon!
You're even more devious than humans!
But...
Seeing as you're so pitiful
I'll be merciful and release you.
But!
You have to say you're not as smart as me!
You're an idiot! I'm not as smart as you.
Fine. Fine. You can leave.
Then I'm leaving.
I'm leaving.
I'm leaving!
Hold up!
That Chen ChangSheng.
He's not suited to learning martial arts.
He's always messing around.
Tell him that the next time he wants to learn martial arts...
To come find me.
To avoid him trying to learn then getting dead.
Then there will be no one left to save me.
I know.
I know you're a good dragon.
I'm leaving.
Shifu is so cool!
So cool!
Shifu.
You've been practicing a lot lately.
Will it affect your health?
I'll be alright.
The Ivy Banquet is almost here.
So I have to prepare.
In any case...
We have to get pass this door in order to compete in the Imperial Exam.
As long as you're not hurt, that's good.
This neither of your fault.
You're both very good already.
I'm practicing so hard
Because I don't want to embarrass my Shifu at the banquet.
Shifu's Shifu?
How incredible he must be.
I also want the see Shifu's Shifu's Shifu.
If there's an opportunity, I'll bring you both to see him.
XuanYuan, you should hurry home.
I'll continue practicing with Shifu.
Wait. Here.
Okay go.
Shifu. Let's continue practicing.
First brother is a person of such high caliber.
Yet he is so hard working.
He's truly a gift to Lishan academy.
Second brother.
I heard that the elders of our academy want to make a betrothal
for first brother during the Ivy Banquet.
Is that true?
First brother and the Saintess YouRong were born as a fated couple.
Besides...
Both of them are highly skilled in martial arts.
With them together
It'll bring both honor and prestige to our academy.
Second brother.
You don't begrudge them?
You.
You dare joke about me and first brother?
First brother has such great qualities.
Isn't...
Your heart moved?
I don't want to be moved.
I...
Qijian.
From the beginning
Your disappointment has been clearly written on your face.
Does his betrothal make you unhappy?
No such thing.
I simply don't know...
How I'm going to talk to him about this.
Second brother.
The elders request your presence.
Alright. I'll come immediately.
Qijian.
Don't tell First brother about the betrothal.
Let's give him a surprise.
Okay.
I'm going first.
Qijian.
First brother.
What is it?
Did Shifu ask you to find me?
No.
I...
Why are you being so hesitant? What's the matter?
It's nothing.
I...
I only wanted to know...
In the future
Are you still going to be my first brother?
Idiot.
If I wasn't your first brother, what place would I have in Lishan academy?
You're laughing at me.
First brother.
It's time to decide on Qiu ShanJun's marriage.
Qiu ShanJun and Xu YouRong
Have been a perfect couple since they were little.
To get them together is the intent of everyone here, isn't it?
For all of us in the academy to obtain more power and status
This marriage needs to happen.
To express the importance of this
I'll ask the elder to personally write the betrothal request.
Gou HanShi will lead the rest of the students towards Tiandao.
Master, you are too courteous.
This is a happy occasion for Lishan academy.
I am very happy.
HanShi.
Here.
You will lead your classmates towards Tiandao.
You've all grown up here at Lishan academy.
Going to the banquet will open your eyes, and give you some good experience.
Qui ShanJun is your first brother.
Don't mar this happy occasion for him.
I will follow orders.
Good.
With HanShi personally going, I can rest at ease.
General.
The Lishan elder sent a letter.
It says at the Ivy Banquet to request a betrothal for Qui ShanJun.
This is definitely a good opportunity.
According to the ancestors, you simply need to ask Heaven and Earth, the sovereign, and the Shifu.
If no one objects
Then the connection between YouRong and ShanJun is complete.
There is currently a lot of great prospects
Especially in Li Shun academy.
Their power is not small.
This situation is Heaven sent.
It's satisfying to people's hearts.
General.
You and I have to do our best to see this through.
It's a good time...
At the banquet...
To destroy that sore eye in front of us.
But...
The Pope is always protecting him.
ShenHou doesn't seem to be doing anything.
It's best to borrow a blade to kill.
We can't let YouRong know.
Speaking of...
There only seems to be one person appropriate for the job.
A human's heart is always full of spite and jealousy.
What is the Ivy Banquet?
It's only an excuse for self-satisfaction and hubris.
Ke'er.
Shifu.
The Ivy Banquet is coming soon.
Speed yourself towards Tiandao.
Many of the humans will be gathered there.
They won't be cooperating with each other.
You can help me use this opportunity to muddy the waters.
I understand.
I will go to Tiandao immediately.
At the right time, if I see a person, I will kill a person.
With so many elites gathered there, you have to be careful.
Yes.
Halt.
Who is the stranger that's come to disrupt me?
General Xu.
Sit. Sit. Sit.
You seem to be in the mood.
Tiandao academy is preparing for a battle.
Aren't you interested?
What's an Ivy Banquet worth?
A banquet within the palace each time is more elaborate than it.
The Ivy Banquet this year is not like other years.
Last time only five academies attended.
This year
Guojiao academy is newly re-opened.
What are they playing at?
In the beginning, Tiandao academy was ordered to clean out the traitorous Guojiao academy.
Countless people in Tiandao academy died.
Guojiao academy has been closed off for 19 years now.
But a person named Chen ChangSheng passed the sword formations there.
Then he blithely reopened up Guojiao academy.
Chen ChangSheng.
It's that guy again.
This person a few days ago found the keys to Guojiao academy.
Then pronounced publicly that he will battle at the Ivy Banquet.
I thought it was easy to swallow.
19 years ago...
It was Guojiao academy that went to battle with our Tianhai house.
I will not let them easily regather the dead ashes.
Isn't ShenHou doing anything?
ShenHou is merciful and grand.
Chen ChangSeng hasn't broken any rules.
ShenHou can't do anything to him.
Sadly...
Even though I hate him in many ways
I can't fight him.
ShenHou may be merciful to him,
but I can't forgive this speck of sand.
I might in one go, smash his academy to smithereens.
General Xu.
Just give him to me.
Let me handle it.
What if her Majesty finds fault with this situation?
What's there to be afraid of?
There's me to take responsibility.
Your Majesty.
Greetings Your Majesty.
Come here, YouRong.
Sit.
Mo Yu. You're all dismissed.
Yes.
Alright.
They've all left.
We can talk about personal matters now.
Recently Lishan academy's master met with me.
During the Ivy Banquet, they want to engage you to ShanJun.
What do you think?
Your Majesty, I'm already engaged.
I cannot agree with a betrothal to Qui ShanJun.
You engagement hasn't been dissolved?
Not yet.
Since you were little, you've been cultivating.
If you have intentions towards ShanJun
I can be a judge for you.
The relationship between Shan Jun and I are only of colleagues.
Not that of a man and a woman.
I've also dedicated myself to cultivation since I was a child.
I don't wish for there to be any delay.
To follow the Taoist way, not engaging your emotions is the correct path.
But if you want a way back
Only when you wear feet of feathers can you be sure your emotions won't get in your way.
Do you understand?
My emotion will not be affected.
If you know the duty you have on your shoulders
Then you must know at what time you must make your decision.
The final decision is up to you.
Yes.
Sister
Second brother. Third brother.
The road has been long and tortuous. You must be tired.
Let's enter the city.
They're the students from Lishan.
That's right.
In the middle is Gou HanShi.
On the left is third in the Qingyun Standings.
It's said that even their lowest disciples are ranked within the 10th ranking of the Qingyun Standings.
That's impressive.
Nonsense!
HanShi has been kick out of the tenth place by my first brother a long time ago.
Today, I'm going to have to let the people of Lishan
Taste the might of our Tiandao academy.
First brother, what our junior says is true.
It's time to let them know how powerful we are.
I'm Gou HanShi.
I'm wondering what teachings you have to impart.
I am Zhuang Huanyu.
A student of Tiandao academy.
I've come here to have brother HanShi teach us.
So it's brother Zhuang.
I've heard much about you.
If all our brothers are here, then I shouldn't decline
but we still have other things we must do.
Next time, we will come give our greetings.
I think you don't dare is more correct.
You!
Second brother.
Don't you know?
This time we came because we have something important to attend to.
Once we complete our duty,
We'll definitely come pay our respects.
Talk a little less drivel
Forget it.
Is it as my brother suggests? You guys don't dare?
Brother.
Fei Bai.
I'm apologize. Fei Bai was out of line.
He ambushed us!
If you have what it takes, then face us with honor in a fight.
Let them go.
Brother.
We'll meet again.
General Xu.
You don't need to be polite.
You must be tired after reaching Tiandao, so you should be resting.
This is a ritual we must adhere to.
The Xu mansion and Lishan academy have always been on good terms.
Our master told us that once we reach Tiandao, we had to greet you.
Your master certainly has heart.
Why didn't he come himself?
He's currently in seclusion.
He gave me orders to bring my classmates to Tiandao to attend the Ivy Banquet.
Alright. After the banquet...
I will ask YouRong to show you around Tiandao.
General Xu is too polite.
YouRong has always been busy.
I don't wish to bother her.
So we will say our farewells and prepare for the banquet.
That's fine.
Someone.
Bring the gifts I've prepared. I must ask your forbearance.
This song...
It was composed by Shifu years ago.
Why has it appearing in Guojiao academy?
These words...
Looks like Shifu's handwriting.
Does that mean Shifu was the master of Guojiao academy?
Xaun Xin Jun?
This handwriting...
I probably forced myself too hard last night during practice and it backfired.
Like this...
I won't even survive pass the Ivy Banquet.
Go!
Stop!
Loulou
Who are you?
That you dare enter Guojiao academy to cause trouble?
Be careful.
Don't worry, Shifu.
I've been frustrated recently.
Shifu!
Your Holiness.
Using this method to get you here...
I've caused you trouble.
Thank you for helping me.
Just now...
If it weren't for your leaf
I might not have been able to see you again.
Rain comes to the mountains.
Wind fills the tower.
At the Ivy Banquet, there will be many with ill intentions.
Guojiao academy is one of Tiandao's academy.
Of course you will have to attend.
I remember...
When Guojiao academy was powerful.
My senior, Xaun Xin Jun
Was a master who had everyone's respect.
Who would think...
Your holiness...
You were close with the old master?
He was my colleague.
The two of us were like brothers.
It's a pity...
Your Holiness.
I won't talk of this anymore.
It's simply the past.
I've gotten old.
I often remember my friends.
I wonder...
Where he is now.
If only I can see him one more time
I'd have no regrets.
Actually...
Master Xuan Xin Jun is doing well.
You've met my senior?
To be honest
I've only recently found out.
Master Xuan Xin Jun is my teacher.
Is that true?
This is fate.
I can't believe...
After so many years, I'd be able to find news of senior.
ChangSeng.
You cannot tell anyone your identity.
Once someone with ill intention finds out
The consequences cannot be imagined.
Thank you for your advice.
I will remember it.
Alright then.
The engagement between you and YouRong was made by your Shifu?
Yes.
That year, Shifu was able to save a relation of General Xu's.
That's why the engagement exists.
Senior's medical skills are unsurpassed.
Even you are not his equal, yet you were given this blessing.
ChangSheng
Tiandao is where tigers roam.
At the Ivy Banquet, where the master-hands have gathered
There are no weaklings.
But I still hope, you can achieve great merits for Guojiao academy.
Yes.
I'm very worried about your situation.
There are some things I can't explain.
But...
I'll always hope that Guojiao academy will rise up, and regain its status.
I don't know if I will be able to do it.
But I will try.
A youngling like you
Can definitely achieve it.
After all these years, I've yet to judge a person wrong.
Thank you, Your Holiness.
Where did Shifu go?
Last night, Shifu disappeared right at this spot.
Disappear?
Are you sure Tianhai's young lord did it?
Of course! I saw it with my own eyes.
I even fought with his minions.
I'm going to look for him to square things off.
I'll go with you.
Where are you going?
Shifu!
Shifu, you're home.
If you hadn't come home, I'd be dead and gone.
It's alright. His Holiness saved me.
His Holiness saved you?
Your clout certainly isn't small.
For His Holiness to personally deal with it
That mongrel, Tianhai's young lord, wouldn't dare to cause any more trouble.
Shifu, were exactly did you go?
You scared me to death.
His Holiness wanted to talk to me for a bit.
Don't worry.
Today is your birthday. How could I miss it?
Thank you Shifu.
Here. Here. I knew you were the best!
Beneath the skies
I wish Princess Loulou a happy birthday.
I also wish for everyone to have good results at the Ivy Banquet.
Cheers!
Pour me a little.
Shifu.
Didn't you say alcohol is bad for your health
So that's why you never drink?
Today is a happy occasion. I'll break the rules this once.
If you're happy then drink up.
Thank you for all the presents.
I really like them.
Happy birthday, my little disciple.
So many?
I wanted to give them all to you, so I gave it all.
Thank you Shifu.
Don't. Don't.
I hope you'll always be like today.
Happy and beautiful.
Open it.
I have one too?
Thank you Mister.
This one is for you.
What?
What's this?
Happy occasion.
Why do I feel like you're preparing your farewells?
What nonsense are you talking about?
Then explain.
Why are you acting so strange tonight?
It's only a few presents.
I wanted to give them as gifts.
Don't talk around it.
Have you met with some trouble?
Thank you, Tang 36.
I haven't met with any trouble.
Don't worry.
It's only...
A lot of things have been happening recently.
I'm only thinking
If something were to happen unexpectedly
I hope that you can take care of everyone, including Loulou.
And there's one thing I want to ask of you.
If there's an opportunity, please tell YouRong I'm sorry.
If it's your disciple, then you take care of them!
If you want to apologize to anyone, then go apologize yourself!
Chen ChangSheng! I'm telling you --
Shifu! Thang 36!
Come eat.
If you don't come, Xuanyuan will eat it all.
You two... argued?
Why would we argue? Right?
That's right.
Why would we argue?
I don't care. I'm going to eat the birthday dinner.
Let's go.
Another present?
This isn't a present.
It's very important.
If I'm late to the Ivy Banquet, this can come to the rescue.
What's inside?
Wait to open it.
So secretive.
Let's go and eat.
I brought these nuts from the beast tribe.
I planted them in the Bai Gardens.
So? Have a taste.
What is this?
This is a seed of longevity.
I named it after Shifu.
Seed of longevity?
Isn't that possibly bad? We can't be eating the Mister every day.
Then you give it a name.
I feel you should name it...
Since Your Highness lives in the Bai Gardens, and planted these there
Then of course you have to name it Bai nut.
Get a brush. I have to write it down. Quickly.
You can let me do the manual labor.
I'm done writing.
You write like that...
And you still want to act all cool and offer to write it.
What's the matter? It's pretty!
Bears have taste?
Bears... don't have any taste?
You're not allowed to argue back.
A whole group that doesn't know the meaning of life and death.
Right now they aren't aware of their surroundings.
It's a good time to attack.
Don't worry General.
I won't shelter a speck of sand.
I assure you, they won't see the next sunrise.
Cheers.
Here here. Let's celebrate. Here here.
Please enjoy your meal.
Happy birthday!
Thank you everyone.
Happy birthday.
Be careful!
Let's go!
How can this be?
To let them escape.
Next time.
They won't be so lucky.
What is this?
Tang 36's new invention?
Is it usable?
It's not a love letter is it?
Loulou.
This is my engagement letter to the lady of Xu manor, Xu YouRong.
If I don't appear at the Ivy Banquet
give the latter back to Xu manor.
Shifu!
What am I to do? Please figure out a way.
What happened?
Uncle Jin told me
Lishan academy is prepared to make a betrothal between ShanJun and YouRong at the Ivy Banquet.
Your wife is being stolen!
Shifu.
You've looked inside the package?