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[Nirvana In Fire II]
[Episode 25]
Commander General.
This way, please.
[Royal Changlin Manor]
Senior.
Princess Consort.
A word in private?
Ping Zhang will return from Cuifeng Military Camp today.
I'll meet him in the suburbs.
Since Old Hall Master Li and Miss Lin can keep Ping Jing safe for now
you don't have to be too worried.
Be it me or Ping Zhang
we'll surely capture Puyang Ying and make him hand over the antidote.
Don't worry.
Take good care of yourself.
Sister Meng?
Are you all right?
Lin Xi, answer me.
Can the gallbladder of a dark hornless dragon snake really cure Ping Jing?
As long as we can find it...
I can definitely cure Ping Jing.
But what can you do with it?
Make him eat it?
It's hard for him to even drink water now.
Judging by Ping Jing's condition, there is still a way to cure him.
What exactly is the method?
We have to find the gallbladder and get a person to consume it.
Then we'll transfer that person's blood to Ping Jing.
What about that person?
What will happen to that person?
That person will lose all energy and blood.
Last night...
Last night when Ping Zhang told me that he was going to meet Puyang Ying...
I felt that he was distancing himself from me.
It was as if I will lose him soon.
I thought that I was being too sensitive.
Could it be that His Highness is...
When you told His Highness about the treatment
you should have expected this might happen.
I'm afraid that His Highness has already made up his mind.
No!
I will talk him out of it.
He is the future hope of Great Liang.
But I'm not like him!
You mustn't!
Nor must Ping Zhang.
Ping Jing...
Ping Jing mustn't die either.
Neither of them should die! Old Hall Master Li!
I'm begging you!
- Sister Meng! - I beg you to think of some other way!
- I'm begging you! - Sister Meng!
Princess Consort, please don't get too agitated.
We won't give up until the end!
There must be some other way...
There must be...
Your Majesty.
The Imperial Guards have delivered Commander General Xun's report.
Bring it to me.
It must be hard on this child.
How far away are we now from the capital?
Your Majesty, we are still two days away.
Convey my orders.
Speed up and rush back to the capital.
Yes.
Commander Chu, please lock down this entire area
from here to Xiangyun in the west
and Wuzi Valley in the south.
I understand.
Without Your Highness's command, no one shall get past the west or south.
Thank you.
Ping Zhang!
Go!
Mentor...
Xi...
I...
Although I have my principles
many matters in life are based on judgment
so it isn't just about what's right or wrong.
If you think it doesn't contradict your conscience
and you won't regret it
then I....
I won't hold you back from doing what you wish to do.
- Cousin Ping Zhang. - Your Highness.
We'll talk over there.
What's going on?
Fortunately, I have not failed you.
We've located Xuanling Cave.
It's right here.
If it's here, Puyang Ying would have stationed his watchtowers
not too far away from where we estimated.
Now, from the west to the south, Xiangyun to Wuzi Valley
is guarded by Commander Chu from Cuifeng.
I believe the area is sealed off.
There are more small routes here in the north.
I'll leave this area to Commander General.
Sure.
This place is the closest to Xuanling Cave.
If you need any assistance, we can look out for each other.
Don't worry.
In the east, it's the main route to the capital.
It isn't likely that Puyang Ying would plan his escape route from there.
But we still have to take precautions.
I'll leave this to Commander Sun.
Yes!
As for Hangu Stream...
It cuts through the northeast corner.
This leaves a gap wide open.
Cousin Ping Zhang.
Send me there.
I'll only need 100 men to lock down that area.
All right.
Although accidents can't be helped
I believe that with everyone's resourcefulness
you surely won't allow Puyang Ying the chance to escape.
Yes!
Supreme Master.
Activity has been spotted at the bottom of the mountain.
It seems that after two days of effort, Xiao Yuan Qi has found us.
The first born prince of Changlin is on his way here.
Very good.
Since Supreme Master intended to meet Xiao Ping Zhang
why would you make him go to such lengths to find us?
Xiao Ping Zhang has always been in a high position.
However calm he might be, he's still proud in a way.
I kept him frantic for days to break his spirit.
It will then seem like a rare opportunity for him to meet us.
Isn't that so?
Supreme Master does indeed understand human nature so well.
As you expected
none of our scouts have reported back any warnings.
Xiao Ping Zhang really is afraid to surrounded the mountain.
After all those years in Jinling City
I'm taking on Xiao Ping Zhang head-to-head for the first time.
I don't dare to act carelessly.
Fortunately, everything is just as I have anticipated.
However smart the first born prince of Changlin might be
he's still too young, compared to Supreme Master.
It's about time.
We can activate the lock to the secret passage.
Yes.
Miss Lin, a thought suddenly came to my mind.
What is it?
Doctor Du, please do tell.
Apart from the nefarious method of transferring blood from another
Bone Frost can be cured simply with the gallbladder
of the dark hornless dragon before the poison breaks out.
Once it does break out, it can only be cured
by the transfusion of someone's medicated blood.
The main difference between these two
lies in the fact that once the victim is unconscious
he can no longer use his inner force to facilitate the healing process.
Therefore, he will need help.
Haven't we been working on finding ways to help him through an external force?
Indeed.
However, neither the acupuncture treatment
nor the medication we've tried so far
are able to help bring about his circulation of inner force.
This means we've hit a dead end.
You mean...
It all leads to a dead end?
No, Princess Consort.
That's not the case.
Do allow me to finish.
What I mean is that Bone Frost is lethal because of its freezing effect.
Since it's not possible to facilitate blood circulation by force
could we not consider curing the poison on a whole
but work on curing the stagnant blood in his veins first?
The freezing of blood is mainly caused by Bush Creeper in the poison.
Judging from the medical elements
the Heart Regulating Powder can cure the poison Bush Creeper.
However, we've already tried it.
There was no effect at all.
Perhaps it's because of the Wuqiao plant in Bone Frost?
It's highly possible.
Wuqiao plant only intensifies toxicity if added at the very end.
Wuqiao plant grows in Yeqin State.
I know more or less about it.
As long as we block the 10 major acupuncture points
- we can-- - We can stop the energy flow.
You mean to say...
If the chilled blood in his heart begins to thaw
does that mean we could achieve both effects at once?
If we can also block his other meridians at the same time
the medical effect of the gallbladder can then be doubled.
It's easy to block off the flow in his meridians
but it will be a difficult recovery.
I remember having read about that.
Mentor, look.
This should be suitable.
It is totally suitable. We can surely give it a try.
Does this mean he can be saved?
It isn't that simple.
It all comes down to whether His Highness can bring
the gallbladder of the dark hornless dragon back.
Here, take a look.
Yes.
Xi!
Xi?
Mentor.
What is on your mind?
I don't think it's that simple.
You've said that the Royal Changlin Manor is a house of the nobility.
There are many loyal subordinates.
It isn't a problem to save one life with another.
However, Puyang Ying is such a vicious man.
How could he possibly think like Mentor would?
I'm worried that...
he went to all this effort to make such a devious plot
not just to have someone transfer the blood.
You mean that he has a specific target in mind for this blood transfusion?
Unless His Highness pays a dear price for the antidote
how will he be able to get the gallbladder easily?
If this really is the price he has to pay...
Ping Jing would perhaps rather die.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
Your Highness.
We're not certain of the situation in the cave.
Please allow me to inspect it first.
Let's go!
We've inspected the cave in the front and it's safe.
In addition, we've discovered Puyang Ying's apprentice.
Go!
I know! I know everything!
Puyang Ying wants to kill you!
It's you who he wants to kill!
What did you say?
Explain clearly!
I don't have long to live.
I refuse to see him win in the end!
All these years, you're the one he has always wanted to kill!
Not only did the most skilled Sons of Yeling attempt to kill you
but he also provoked Marquis Mo Zi
to sneak into your East Quarters!
However, the royal manor was heavily guarded.
You have many bodyguards who are very skilled in martial arts.
He never succeeded.
He finally came up with the idea of using Second Young Master
as the sword to assassinate you!
Where is he?
Thank you for the warning.
I've already figured that out.
Why don't you tell me first, what exactly he did to you
to make you fall out with your mentor?
The first born prince of Changlin has always been clever.
Once he gets to this place
he'll figure out what Supreme Master is really after.
You want him to sacrifice his life in exchange for Xiao Ping Jing's.
I want him to understand that he has no other options in this game.
Unless...
His love and concern for his brother is no more than a pretense.
He actually raised me only as a tool to heal his injuries!
I've been with him since I was a child.
I obeyed his every whim.
However, he doesn't care whether I live or die!
That man's heart is a chilled block of metal!
He doesn't care about anyone!
Your Highness!
Judging by the apprentice's words, Puyang Ying must have set a trap.
Please let me take a look first.
None of you matter to him.
It's me he is waiting for.
Your Highness! Your Highness!
Just a pretense...
Madam, please don't panic.
More doctors will be coming into the city soon.
The medicinal herb that can save him will surely be brought in.
Fortunately, I still have one pill left.
It was made according to my new prescription.
It's very effective.
Let your son take it.
This should keep his condition stable until the other doctors arrive.
Thank you.
Thank you, Doctor.
Thank you.
Please do get up.
Get up.
You're also showing some symptoms.
You should lie down and get some rest soon.
Don't wear yourself out.
The plague is also raging in the Royal School of Yeling.
I have to rush over there now.
My child...
My good child...
You heard the doctor.
The plague is raging in the Royal School of Yeling.
I'm worried about your younger brother...
I believe that you're willing to give this last pill to your brother, right?
Right?
The only way to get out of this plot that I've designed
is to just turn around and leave.
I've given Xiao Ping Zhang a chance.
I hope... he won't disappoint me.
Greetings, everyone! Welcome to my Xuanling Cave.
None of you should make a reckless move.
The cave has been outfitted with many different traps.
I've designed all of them for His Highness.
I wouldn't want some reckless person to sacrifice his life for Xiao Ping Jing.
Your Highness.
Could you take a few steps forward?
Your Highness.
Stop right there.
Does Your Highness recognize this little fellow right here?
Eat the gallbladder and then transfer the drugged blood.
This is the only way to cure a victim of Bone Frost.
My apprentice has told you about it...
has he not?
You left him out there knowing that he would inform me.
I like when everything goes according to my plans.
Commander General, it's just a random pedestrian.
It's a single rider heading toward Jinling City.
His Highness went into the mountain two hours ago?
Yes, it's been two hours.
- Return to your post. - Yes.
Can Your Highness guess what the blades are coated with?
It's the poison, Bone Frost.
Very good.
There's kerosene in that stone trench.
Once the cauldron is lit
the gallbladder of the dark hornless dragon snake will turn into ashes.
I see.
If I want the antidote, I have to reach in to get it.
What a clever and beautiful man.
I've made it very clear now.
Your Highness should know what I have in mind then.
This is a matter of life and death.
Your Highness won't have much time to consider.
I've actually been trying to work out a solution since I entered
but unfortunately, I haven't been able to think of a way that satisfies both sides.
Any fame or compliments are no more than just words.
It's more important to survive.
Isn't that so?
- Your Highness! - Your Highness!
Let me do it!
If it's you instead of him, I'll light the cauldron right away.
I've already told you.
I designed this specifically for His Highness.
Step back.
Your Highness.
Yes.
Xiao Ping Zhang!
You'd sacrifice yourself for the sake of a young lad
who isn't related to you by blood?
Is it worth it?
Think it through.
This isn't some toy you would offer to your younger brother
when you were children.
It's your life that is at stake.
Your own life.
Consider carefully!
It's your life that is at stake!
Your Highness!
- Your Highness! - Your Highness!
Your Highness!
How interesting.
Your Highness!
- Your Highness! - Your Highness!
Your Highness!
Your Highness.
Stop right there!
Go ahead.
Keep pushing hard!
General!
What's going on?
Commander General.
Puyang Ying escaped into a secret passage.
His Highness said that we can close in and start searching the mountain.
How is His Highness?
We're not sure but he just left the mountain.
- Search the mountain. - Yes!
[Royal Changlin Manor]
Our first born prince just left the city and we're not certain when he'll return.
Please do visit him another day.
Did you get the gallbladder?
Ping Jing can be cured.
What happened to your arm?
I'm fine.
It's just a scratch.
I'll recover very soon.
Old Hall Master said to bring back the gallbladder in perfect shape.
They will think of a way to cure him.
You already know about the treatment?
Let's head back now.
Commander General!
Congratulations, Commander General.
You finally caught him.
Ping Zhang is still the meticulous one.
Commander General!
Commander General, the cabinet just sent a messenger over.
His Majesty moved his schedule forward and will arrive tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Commander General, if you have work to do
I can take the criminal to the Ministry of Justice.
Puyang Ying is a felon of the Imperial Court.
You must watch him very closely.
- I'll leave him to you. - Yes.
Guru Puyang...
Commander General Xun has left.
I'll escort you instead.
Oh? Thank you, Your Grace.
Take him away!
- Yes! - Yes!
Your Highness!
Miss Lin.
Your Highness.
Miss Lin, we have the gallbladder.
Your Highness, please don't worry.
My mentor and I have already found a method.
We won't have to transfer anyone's blood to save Ping Jing
as long as we have the gallbladder.
This is great!
Your Highness is poisoned with Bone Frost?
Go and save Ping Jing immediately.
Quickly.
Go now!
There's poison in your wound?
Say something.
Dong Qing has failed to protect His Highness.
I should die for it!
I don't want you to die...
I don't want you to die!
Miss Lin, Master Li...
I'm sorry to have troubled you even further.
If it really doesn't work...
Please don't take any chances.
Ping Jing can't afford to lose this chance.
Your Highness, you need not say another word.
We are not yet out of options.
Xiao Xue...
I'm sorry.
- Xi. - Mentor.
The criminal has escaped! Go after him!
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