"Ashes of Love"
"Episode 19"
Qiang Huo.
Actually,
I've been hiding something from you.
I can see immortals since I was little.
Are they very beautiful?
Yeah.
The immortals are naturally beautiful.
Are they very good at using spells?
Do they have 4 heads, 8 hands...
and are as tall as mountains?
What are you talking about?
I'm telling you the truth.
I can see immortals.
As if I'd buy that.
You must be lying, right?
You were dreaming, right?
No way.
You're the one who's always in a dazzling state.
It's true that I can see immortals.
She's right in front of me now...
and is waving to me.
I don't believe that.
You must be fooling with me.
Believe or not, it's true that I can.
Since young.
Tell me then,
how do immortals look like?
Well...
Qiang Huo, I was hit.
I saw that.
I was hit by a potato.
Yeah.
Why would the potato grow on a tree?
I wonder why I have always been very unlucky.
But I actually got used to it.
With Qiang Huo beside me,
I somehow grew up.
I've been watching for days in mortal world using my primordial spirit.
Jin Mi is fine so far.
It's just that she's always facing challenges.
But she's actually quite happy and free.
Is she still so innocent?
Luckily we have Night Immortal.
He can take care of...
Jin Mi for us without anyone knowing while on duty at night.
I'm still worried.
We from the Flora realm are not bound to Heaven realm's laws.
Why don't let me protect her in Human Realm?
Don't worry.
It was the Heavenly Emperor who...
asked Jin Mi to go through redemption.
It's inappropriate for you to show yourselves too often,
in case someone caught you...
and Jin Mi would have trouble becoming an immortal instead.
From now on, I will be your eyes. I will protect Jin Mi.
Xu Feng can't get away from...
going into war and traveling everywhere even in the mortal world.
As his mother,
I can't just watch him suffer.
Your Majesty, His Highness is the Fire Immortal.
Even though he's in mortal world now,
his fate is still extraordinary.
It's not in my power to control the humans' fate.
But I believe,
the prince is so powerful that...
he will be invincible and turn calamities into blessings.
If it's not for the sake of Xu Feng's primordial spirit,
I'd stop this redemption right away.
His Highness is doing good deeds in the mortal world,
it will help in his cultivation.
You only say the nice things.
How about Jin Mi?
How is she?
Your Majesty,
Jin Mi is now in the Holy Healer Tribe,
learning how to identify different plants and herbs.
What?
Identify plants and herbs?
What kind of redemption is that?
Your Majesty,
their fate is already decided. It's not right to interfere.
Immortal Yuanji,
do you remember why did...
Life Guardian give up on...
the position of Judge of Life...
and let you have it 500 years ago?
I've made an indiscreet remark.
I will follow all your instructions for sure.
Good.
I've never liked perfunctory act.
Since it's a redemption,
she must experience a gut-wrenching pain.
Otherwise, that'd be giving the Heavenly Emperor a runaround.
I'm sure you understand that I'm timid, Your Majesty.
I always follow the rules...
and act on the Heavenly Emperor's words.
Don't use the Heavenly Emperor as an excuse.
He never said to not let Jin Mi suffer.
I won't make it hard for you.
I'll only say this.
If you're too nosy, you can't be an immortal.
I will bear your teaching firmly, Your Majesty.
Good.
You may leave now.
Well, the world was in chaos and there was no leader.
The people of 9 states couldn't live peacefully.
Their lives were filled with sufferings.
Until the day a young man came...
and saved the situation.
He is now our king, King Yi.
His blade is like a hurricane.
No fighting is needed to stop the war.
Nice!
Nice.
All the warriors are no match for King Yi alone.
The only person that can bring peace to the world...
and save the people from deep misery...
is the God of War,
King Yi.
Nice!
Nice.
Jin Mi, King Yi is indeed a great hero.
As one succeeds, millions succumb.
No matter who wins the war,
the commoners are always suffering.
What did you say?
Nothing. I said, King Yi is a great hero.
He'll definitely live long.
If he dies, I'd be dead too.
Okay, it's getting late. Let's get back.
Come on. Let's go.
King Yi is a handsome man who is versatile in many activities.
- Many young ladies fell for him. - Wait for me.
But he's engaged to Princess of Nanping.
- Let's go round and round. - Come on.
Let's go around.
Hurry up.
Aunt.
Saintess, you've been bringing Qiang Huo to...
learn about medicinal diet these days, you must be exhausted.
Let me refine medicine today.
Thanks, aunt.
Oh yeah.
When I checked at the medicine chamber just now,
I noticed some herbs are missing.
I think I'll collect some back...
with Qiang Huo on Mount Luo Ye, okay?
Really?
It must be very fun out there.
Qiang Huo,
you grew up with Saintess,
but why aren't you as soft and steady as her?
Saintess has picked you to be with her,
and has been teaching you personally.
You should have known better...
and help her.
Look at how excited you are.
I think you'd better stay here to assist me in refining the medicine.
Aunt.
How can Saintess collect herbs alone out there?
Furthermore, this will take a few days.
It's okay.
Many of the girls have been wanting...
to assist aunt badly.
Qiang Huo,
study hard and learn from madam during this time.
You will definitely improve by the time I'm back.
Then you'll be more helpful.
You're so thoughtful, Saintess.
But it's not so right if you go collect the herbs alone.
I've been living in the mountain since young.
I know every path very well.
You know that for sure.
If any of these girls follow me...
and get lost,
I'd still have to find them, isn't it?
Then I'll have to trouble you these few days.
I'll be back real quick.
Okay. Be careful.
Long live King Yi.
That's right.
We're Holy Healer Tribe that prepares medicine for the oldie, King Yi.
But of course,
I heard that King Yi now is not an old man,
but a young man.
Well, no matter who he is,
his daily diet...
from medicinal food...
to the Elixir of Life that can prolong his life...
are prepared by us, the Holy Healer Tribe.
But, as for this Elixir of life,
it is still in progress.
It must be done as soon as possible. Otherwise...
My Lord.
Qin Tong.
Take a rest here for a few days with the soldiers.
I'm going hunting and will be back in a few days.
Yes, My Lord.
- My Lord. - People of Liang Guo.
Let's break out!
He's become a mortal, indeed.
Save me.
Someone from Heaven Realm?
The anger of Nether is back in mortal world,
yet the Immortality Destructing Tribe is not yet extinct?
The people of Immortality Destructing Tribe can call out anger of Nether.
They are no ordinary people.
Could it be him?
Xuan Er.
Demon Lord.
- Xuan Er. - Is the prince getting better?
He's still the same.
No sign of waking up.
Fire Immortal said that after taking the Golden Reinvigorating Elixir,
the prince will wake up in 3 days' time.
But it has been so many days now,
the prince is not yet awake.
Those from Heaven Realm...
can't be trusted indeed.
Xu Feng...
I think that...
the Fire Immortal purposely...
disregarded the princes' lives.
Now that Prince Xuan Shou is unconscious,
Prince Chi Shou is mentally unstable,
there's no heir to the throne of Demon Lord,
our future is so unsure.
This is clearly Heaven Realm's conspiracy...
to oppress the Demon Realm.
If Xuan can't regain consciousness,
I will never let...
that brat, Xu Feng, off easily.
He killed so many soldiers.
Could he be a bandit in run?
One who practises medicine will save anybody.
But, this bandit has quite a delicate skin.
There's only external injuries.
The blood seems to be other people's blood.
So many people have died,
you're the only one who survived.
How lucky you are.
It's quite difficult and complicated.
Consider yourself lucky.
You met an outstanding healer like me.
Or you'll be dead.
I'll be making your medicine now.
Lie still.
This is not just a bruise or a graze.
It was clearly caused by a sharp object.
What happened exactly?
I remember very clearly that...
he attacked me with his blade.
Someone from Heaven Realm?
Back then, my chest suddenly turned warm.
When I caught on,
I noticed it was only a flesh wound.
That person was a coward.
He ran away when he couldn't hit me.
That's why I have no idea what actually happened.
That was close.
You're blessed.
Thank god you're fine.
Do you remember who attacked you?
He was wearing a mask.
I couldn't see his face clearly.
This is weird.
We keep away from the world and are always kind.
Who would want to kill you?
I think he didn't intend to kill me, but I was in his way.
By the way,
don't tell aunt and the elders about this.
It's just a scratch.
Don't make them worry, okay?
Finally I've found you.
Why... Why are you standing here in the middle of the night?
I was just about to ask you this.
The thousand-year snow ginseng...
is the guiding herb to King Yi's Eternal Pill.
Why did you take it out?
You're right.
I was about to refine the medicine for King Yi with it.
Are you kidding me?
The pill is not even ready yet.
What do you need the guiding herb for?
Are you...
going to heal somebody else with it?
Cut it out.
Somebody else?
When I was dressing your wound,
you were already hesitating.
Something is fishy.
Did you encounter someone in the mountain?
A healer must be kind-hearted.
Practise the kindness regardless of a person's status.
Have you forgotten madam's teaching?
So it's true.
Who is it?
Regarding this,
it's better if you don't know about it.
If madam and the elders find out,
you're doomed.
I can't just sit and watch you getting into trouble.
Let's just keep this between us.
I won't die if you keep it a secret.
- Qiang Huo. - But...
Jin Mi, you're our Saintess.
Give me. Give it to me.
I'll just ask you.
In the 100 years since Holy Healer Tribe started,
we've served 6 generations of King Yi.
But did any saintess succeed in making the Elixir of Life?
Which King Yi actually lived forever?
If there's such a thing as living forever,
why would the sixth King Yi exist?
Living forever...
is just an unrealistic dream of the people in power.
We make medicines,
we knew that it's an impossible lie.
Why can't we give the herbs...
to those in need?
I can't just see you die or let everyone else die because of you.
Qiang Huo, listen.
I'm Saintess. Don't worry, I'll bear all the responsibilities.
At worst I'll give him my life.
My life belongs to King Yi anyway.
You don't mind your life, but I can't let you kill yourself.
I can listen to you when it's about something else.
But not this.
Qiang Huo.
Sorry.
You're...
I'm sorry, Qiang Huo.
Women's clothes?
Could it be...
Could it be that I'm dead?
Or my soul has left my body?
This person just can't sleep properly.
He even took off his clothes when he's sleeping.
As expected from the thousand-year snow ginseng.
Why does she look familiar?
He's mute?
Why can't I speak?
It wasn't me!
I can't even hear?
He's also deaf?
Why did I even pick up this sword?
I've troubled myself.
I...
Heal...
- I... - Did she save me?
I dressed your wounds.
He finally got it.
I'm your saviour.
I saved you,
but you repay my kindness with violence?
You almost broke my back just now.
Your clothes.
Your clothes are stained with blood.
They stink.
You can't wear them anymore.
Can't wear anymore.
What actually happened to me?
Who is that man in black?
Was he sent by Lord Nanping?
If you want to say anything,
write it down with this.
What's my problem?
So, this bandit is educated.
He has a nice handwriting.
Every disease is different. So does the medicament.
Can you tell me your diet in details?
Braised razor clams with melon, deer stew with radix root,
gourd and licorice soup,
chicken stew with ginseng and fragrant solomon's seal,
partridge stew with fritillaria.
A bandit is actually able to...
eat such fine food?
You fainted because of...
exhaustion after fighting with others.
But the cause of your mute and deaf problem...
has been brewing for a long time.
It's due to incompatible medicament.
I'm poisoned?
Melon and razor clam can't be mixed with radix root.
Ginseng and fragrant solomon's seal can't be mixed with gourd.
In 2 of your daily meals, there are some dishes...
that affect each other in a bad way.
You'll be seriously poisoned if you eat like that every day.
If you're not treated in time,
you'll die in less than a year.
Can it be cured?
An extraordinary disease...
is for an extraordinary person.
It's a piece of cake.
Look at how diabolical you were just now,
you almost strangled me to death.
I'll let you try some strong medicine then.
I had to test them myself before this,
but now...
Princess,
you've never liked something so violent and rough.
But why are you training a Feihuang Army now?
My cousin likes it.
In a chaotic world, the emperor must be someone who has a strong army.
If I can't even help in such trivial military matter,
how can I be a helpful wife in the future?
When the king learns of your thoughtfulness,
he'll be really happy.
By the way, don't spread the news about...
us training the soldiers.
We'll surprise him...
- when he's back. - Yes.
Tell them to practise seriously. I'll reward them when they succeed.
Yes.
This is bad, princess.
What is it?
- Something happened to the king. - What?
Fire Immortal is going through redemption in the mortal world.
Is the news true?
I saw it with my own eyes.
The Fire Immortal is a mortal now.
He's almost dead after fighting only about 100 people.
Since he is a dying mortal,
why didn't you kill him?
Demon Lord,
I wanted to kill him.
When I was about to do so,
a girl wearing a veil came between us.
I thought she was only a mortal and attacked her,
but my attack was countered by a magical power.
She seemed to be protected by a magical object.
I was afraid that the divine army would be lying in ambush,
I didn't dare to act recklessly.
So I retreated and report this to you.
Useless!
You can't even handle a dying mortal.
Yet you call yourself a demon?
Go and be a mortal then!
- Get lost! - Yes, My Lord.
The Immortality Destructing Tribe is back,
we've also alarmed the Fire Immortal.
Does the god want me dead?
Congratulations, Demon Lord.
This is a very good sign.
Of all the people in Demon Realm,
you're the most unruly one for not being straightforward.
What do you mean?
If we kill Fire Immortal with an ordinary weapon,
we'll only help him to end his redemption...
and return to Heaven Realm sooner.
What good would that do?
So, you mean...
we'll just watch him...
live his life freely in the human's world?
Demon Lord, have you forgotten about...
the Immortality Destructing Arrow?
Fire Immortal is standing redemption...
while the Immortality Destructing Tribe has reappeared.
Isn't this a perfect chance?
Do you mean...
we'll seize the Immortality Destructing Arrow...
and kill Fire Immortal?
Demon Lord, you're brilliant.
Use this opportunity...
to avenge both princes.
In the past, because Fire Immortal was there,
the Heaven Realm had always been controlling us,
trying to enforce their stupid laws on us...
and disturb our peace and freedom.
Even if this is not for my pity sons,
I can't stand it anymore. I will fight!
You have always been helpful.
I'll let you take care of it.
Remember,
don't ever let that old King of Biancheng notice.
Yes, My Lord.
Bird Immortal, Xu Feng,
I will definitely seek revenge for my sons!
My sons,
I will kill Fire Immortal and Qiong Qi...
and avenge you by destroying their primordial spirits!
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Please have a look.
So this is...
the Immortality Destructing Arrow made from your bone and blood?
Yes.
How do we use it?
Place it on an arrow and release it.
It can kill any gods or demons that are in its way.
They will definitely turn into ashes...
and can never be saved.
Great.
I've already talked to the Immortal Yuanji.
- You can do it without fear. - Yes.
If Jin Mi is able to return to Heaven Realm,
you will bear the responsibility.
I got it.
I must have been bewitched.
I defied my people's law...
and saved him with the precious herb.
Is this the so-called "healer's heart is like a parent's heart"?
Forget it.
Since you're the first patient that I take care of,
consider it a gift for our first meeting.
Get rid of the bitterness with my grape.
Is it sweet?
It's really sweet, right?
They look very sweet.
It's so sour!
It's so sour! It's not sweet at all.
Liar.
How dare you make fun of me?
I love sour taste.
So you're someone who has sour face when you're jealous, huh?
Your wife is surely unlucky.
When will I recover?
You'll recover in just half a month.
If I may ask, what's your age?
The time passes very slowly in the mountain,
while the outside world changes very quickly.
Maybe you should ask me how old I am.
Since I can remember things,
I've been learning how to speak mysteriously and ambiguously.
If not, how can I make the old people...
and the little girls in my tribe listen to me?
You look of the same age as me.
But when it comes to knowledge and skills,
you'd have to call me senior.
She doesn't seem old,
but the way she talks is very profound.
Is she really knowledgeable...
or just pretending to be so?
How did you provoke the officials?
People of Liang Guo.
People of Liang Guo?
What about them?
They intruded our land and captured the women.
With those crimes, everyone would want to kill them.
You're one deep person.
If you're so high-spirited, why don't you join the army...
but became a bandit instead?
I got it.
The world is in chaos now.
Soldiers are no different from thieves.
I sure got it.
You're admirable.
I'm not joking.
Why is this bandit...
so temperamental?
He was just fine a few minutes ago,
but his mood changes in a blink of an eye.
Now he's ignoring me with his gloomy face.
His face is so gloomy, as dark as a crow.
Now that I look at him clearly, he does look like a crow.
I'd just call you crow from now on.
Crow, crow.
Why did you save me?
Don't give me the crap like a healer has a heart of a parent.
I won't believe that.
You look like a gentleman who is unparalleled in the world.
You really have to thank your parents...
for giving you such a handsome face.
Then I won't think...
using the precious herbs on you is a waste.
The strongest person survives.
As a healer, I'm just responding to the nature.
The chosen one will live a good life at the end.
Don't forget to help the others by then.
So many people died.
The whole mountain was filled with the smell of blood.
You're the only one alive. Who else would I save if not you?
But since I took you back,
why don't you help me to test the medicine?
Consider that helping the Holy Healer Tribe.
People use their hands to play chess,
but we literally use our hands to have a talk.
I'll stop here.
I'm leaving to buy some food.
Bye.
Don't worry.
I will think of a way to get you the right clothes.
But you look quite good in girl's clothes.
What an ignorant village girl.