Gouyu Sword.
I'm not as ignorant and ill-informed as you think, right?
What's your relationship with Xie Tingyun in Jiangnan?
You're a smart person.
Tell me why I would ask you this now instead of...
back at Gui Hua City or en route to here?
That's because Master Mei and I have proven our values.
Very good.
It seems that you have thought it clearly.
I was just a groom in Xie's residence.
Qing Mang Chant?
You practice Xie's mental cultivation methods...
which can only be passed to male descents.
A groom?
I'm afraid your martial arts are better than Xie's eldest daughter.
Honestly, I was just a groom in Xie's residence.
Mr Xie taught me martial arts because he liked me.
You went to Gui Hua City just to kill Cha Luo, the price is too big.
As a groom, why would you do so?
I would have long gone if they didn't raise me.
My life belongs to Xie's family.
I smell bamboo shoots.
It's been a while since we left.
The best part of the bamboo shoots should have gone.
The bamboo shoots with fried pork this year may not taste so good.
No worries.
Whatever you cook tastes good.
They have left, haven't they?
Yes.
I asked them to say that they were ordered to kill a chief of Wu Du Cult.
The chief has died.
That's good, you are still the reliable one.
I know what you're thinking.
I'm wondering where to find some good bamboo shoots for the dish.
Wan Mei is just a tool for me to achieve my goal.
You have been staying with me since you were 9.
No one can replace you.
Don't be jealous, that's not you.
I know you have me in mind.
I am neither suspicious nor jealous of Wan Mei.
However, as she has taken Jiu Ming now,
I have to take her heart out...
so that master can survive.
Master.
Can I have roasted fish tonight?
No problem, I'm going to prepare it.
Chang An.
Is there anywhere in Gui Hua City that Qian Tong will not go?
What do you want to do?
Train with sword.
I have no idea how to use the Serpent Sword...
that was given by mister.
I'm looking for somewhere to use it without arousing anyone's attention.
That's right.
Since you're not Tian Sha yet, it is better to keep it quiet.
I know a safe place.
I will take you there later.
Are you sure here is a safe place?
There is no absolute safe place in Gui Hua City.
I always look around searching for such kind of place.
No one has been around here lately.
Chang An.
Did you ever like somebody else?
Did you ever like somebody else before you met me?
It may take a while to roast the fish.
You can practice with the sword first.
Alright.
Why didn't you dodge?
I trust you.
Good move, interesting.
Did you ever like somebody else?
I won't ask it anymore,
but you have to swear that you won't love...
somebody else for the rest of your life.
I have sworn it earlier.
Yue Ying.
Yes.
What's the matter?
It's better that you get some rest.
I'm fine.
Would you like to come chat with me?
You look worried.
I just recalled the story you once told me.
Which one?
The story about Warrior Gu Feng chanting while waving his sword.
When nine horses bled to death,
I was told to hold the saddle and weep.
Well-trained soldiers were recruited...
to kill for revenge.
Where?
Right under our nose.
Do you mean Wan Mei?
I'm not quite sure why she took Jiu Ming, but it must be her.
Can we take it out?
Jiu Ming protects the heart.
All the medicine will flow to the heart...
during the turning point of life and death.
Just take her heart out before she dies.
Get her to come meet me at Bi An Palace.
You're the first one that I saw after regaining my sight.
You have widow's peak just like my mother.
I have no idea where she is now.
Before she left, she gave me a jade pendant with some words carved on it.
It says that if the hatred lasts for years,
it will damage her relationship with me.
Last time you mentioned I went to Xuan Ji Palace...
was because of my mother.
You were right.
I need the thing in Xuan Ji Box to root out Blood Lotus Cult...
to revenge for my mother.
Mister, why did you tell me all those things?
I think that you should know those.
Master, I give up!
Do you want to save your shadow at all costs?
- Yes. - Even exchange it with your life?
Yes.
No one wants to live like a walking dead.
I'll feel guilty if I don't save her.
I'm fully aware of my limits that I can't save all people,
but if I get the chance,
I will surely give it a try.
I hope to keep myself and people around me unharmed...
while saving others from trouble.
If I'm capable of doing so someday,
I hope you will support me.
Do you want to die?
I won't live alone if she's dead.
Do you know you will end up being skinned alive for saying so?
So what?
What on earth has she done that make you do this?
I will bear the consequences for her no matter what she has done.
Did I ever mention that I would kill her?
I was thinking...
what mental cultivation methods I should teach her.
However...
Get out of Bi An Palace.
Mister.
You have sobered up?
I should get death penalty.
You may rise.
There's only one share of Jiu Ming.
Then I will teach her mental cultivation methods...
so that she can make better use of Jiu Ming.
Yes.
She still has value to us.
You may go to take her heart out if she fails one day.
Here's the order from Tingzhu Yard.
Miss Wan Mei, please go to Bi An Palace to accept your task.
Zhaixing Mansion, Madam Ruan, dies in June, 12th year of Tianyou.
Zhaixing Mansion sits on the edge of Yong Yue Lake outside the capital.
According to hearsay, it is not only a restaurant...
but an intelligence organization held by Yue Qingya, the grand tutor.
Madam Ruan is the owner of Zhaixing Mansion,
she is also deeply trusted by Yue Qingya.
This time, master and I will act as wife and husband...
travelling from Chang Le to the capital.
We plan to stay at Zhaixing Mansion temporarily...
and try to track Madam Ruan.
Madam, do you want to have a meal or overnight?
Overnight.
How about...
I give you a brief introduction?
I'm sure you'll satisfy.
This way please.
Our mansion has eight floors, each of them has different style.
Of course the higher the room is, the more expensive the room is.
Which floor would you like, madam?
The ninth floor, how much is it?
Madam, the ninth floor is not open to the public.
I will pay no matter how expensive it is.
I am sorry.
Mister, people make the rules.
You can change it according to the price.
I can pay as much as you want.
I want that room at east side.
I really can't do it.
What about the one at west side?
That is definitely a no.
- Do you still want to do business? - Don't be mad, darling.
I will be sad if you get mad.
Madam, in fact, all rules are made by my boss.
- There's nothing that I can do. - No!
I want to stay on the ninth floor.
Dear, let me talk to him.
What about the eighth floor?
No problem.
What?
Who allowed you to talk nonsense? What did I teach you at home?
Madam, I'll arrange the silver fox suite for you...
which is the best one on the eighth floor.
The room is decorated with the best silver fox skin...
it's most suitable for a beauty like you.
Besides, I'll give you some rose tea.
The roses are fresh, they were just picked from the garden this morning.
They smell good.
How is it, madam?
Although the rules here are disappointing,
you are so good at your job.
Thank you.
Alright, I will stay on the eighth floor then.
It would be nice to enjoy the starry night lying on the silver fox skin.
That's great. Hey.
Yes.
Please escort them to the silver fox suite on the eighth floor.
No problem.
It seems like Madam Ruan lives in the room at west side.
He made it obvious by saying that the room at west side was definitely a no.
According to mister, Madam Ruan has the map of Blood Lotus Cult's branch.
I need to steal it for him.
I heard that the ninth floor is indeed not open to the public.
Madam Ruan will serve the guests herself if they are invited.
Nobody is allowed to go to the ninth floor.
It can be a huge challenge to our mission.
This building seems to be standing alone, we can't enter from the top.
There are securities patrolling outside days and nights,
so it's hard to enter from outside of this building.
- Are there martial arts experts here? - Yes, a lot.
Before we entering this building,
those grooms and receptionists are good at martial arts.
It is so tight, it seems that this is a highly challenging mission.
Every mission you encountered was highly challenging mission.
That's true.
Since we have no idea how to deal with it,
why don't we just enjoy the sunset and the starry night?
Grand tutor.
Where did the news come from?
There is only one apricot flower drawn on the letter.
Chuixing Mansion of Gui Hua City.
Has the man gone to Xuan Ji Palace of South Xinjiang returned?
He just arrived.
He has scouted around thoroughly,
but failed to find the Xuan Ji Box that you mentioned.
Someone must have taken it.
The box contains the highest class poisonous insect of Blood Lotus Cult.
Only Lan He and King Ning are interested in it.
Why do they want this stuff?
I don't know yet.
In short, they must be planning something.
They even dare to mess with Zhaixing Mansion.
What should I do now?
Send more people to Zhaixing Mansion.
Besides, tell Madam Ruan that I can't help as I'm too busy.
Tell her to stay alert and catch the assassin alive.
Yes.
Madam Ruan.
Come in.
I'm afraid that we've assassins here.
Who is the target?
Me.
I got a message from the grand tutor.
I guess he has sent some people here to help me.
I believe they will arrive soon.
He cares about you.
Me or the stuff that I'm taking care of?
The assassins must have sneaked into Zhaixing Mansion now.
Go downstairs and send more men to strengthen security.
Check out who our guests are.
Pay more attention to the young and beautiful ladies.
Let me know if you find lady came with umbrella.
Yes.
The scenery is breathtakingly stunning.
There is no other tall building standing in the way.
Yong Yue Lake is just right behind it.
Although it's very hot outside,
I still feel cool in here and we don't have to put away the silver fox skin.
Do you know which part of you is the most good-looking?
Your eyes.
Because I am in your eyes.
Someone's outside.
What are you doing here?
I...
Stop there!
Madam.
Coincidently, I'm looking for someone.
Go get me ten pots of best Green Bamboo Leaf Liquor,
any price will do.
- Ten pots? - Yes, ten.
Dear, you better don't drink as you have a bad stomach.
Why would I marry such a loser like you?
As I always get mad, why can't I drink some?
Alright. What about two pots?
Don't care about him. I spend the money from my family.
Hurry up.
- You have to warm up the liquor, okay? - Yes.
I want the cold one.
What about five pots are cold and the rest are warm?
I'll come back in a moment.
Drink with me since he has brought it.
I can't drink.
You can't or dare not drink?
Of course I dare.
Don't you afraid to let me know any secret after you get drunk?
Everything I say is true.
Madam, there you go.
Madam, you're a good drinker.
What? Are you going to drink with me?
I dare not.
Well, my husband is nothing more than a display here.
No worries.
You must be kidding me. I'll make a move first.
He's still here.
Wow! This wine tastes so good!
I haven't drunk such good wine since a few months ago.
Don't you dare to go!
Face the wall!
Yes, stay there!
What a nice view here!
Unfortunately, you are here, right?
Whatever you say.
You're nothing except from knowing some martial arts.
How could you make my father force me to marry you?
What is good about you? Tell me!
I am obedient.
Good, obedient.
Then, stand here until the next morning!
Chang An.
I've drunk so much.
You still don't want to join me?
If you don't drink, that means you don't love me.
You're drunk.
I am not, I'm thinking something.
Chang An, do you think I am pretty?
Yes.
Is there any other woman prettier than me?
Tell me, is there?
Yes,
but I only take her as my family.
After being adopted by Mr Xie,
I was assigned to be his eldest daughter's groom.
She just turned 12.
She's a beautiful girl who I dare not look at.
What happened then?
One day, the horse was out of control,
I didn't put my shoes on before chasing after it.
I ended up being pierced by a piece of ironwood.
It's her who helped me dress the wound.
I was so close to her just like you and me now.
It was the only time that I thought a person could be such good-looking...
before meeting you.
She is more beautiful than the fairy in opera.
You mean all the ladies outside are more beautiful than me?
Who's living upstairs?
Boss, a couple just moved in the room at east side on the eighth floor.
The wife is so spoiled and dominated who scolds her husband like a child.
They have been arguing since they moved in here.
Should I go upstairs and ask them to lower their voices?
It's fine.
Check out how many stuffs they've damaged when they leave tomorrow...
and claim double compensation.
Yes.
Look at you,
I'm not angry.
I just wanted to smash all the stuffs in this room into pieces...
so that they would believe us.