The Untamed
Episode 07
All these years,
my spiritual power has guarded this place.
No-one could step in Lan Sect Forbidden Land.
Afterwards, what happened to my Grandmaster?
Your Grandmaster?
Openly, Elder, I am Wei Wuxian.
Jiang Sect adopted me young. Cangse Wanderer is my mother.
Baoshan Wanderer is my Grandmaster.
So it's been that many years.
Back then,
Baoshan Wanderer had no disciple. Who would imagine
she has a grand-disciple
now standing in front of me.
It's a pity. After I made trouble,
she lived as a recluse
and I was too ashamed to find her.
Elder, I have a question.
Was it you who led us in here?
No.
For 100 years, my powers suppressed the Stygian shard
to preserve the mountain ward.
But in the last decade, the Shard had traces of activation.
My spiritual power is weakening.
I am afraid that...
resentment in the Stygian Iron polluted the water.
Elder, in these ten years, how could the Shard activate?
If I'm not wrong...
it's because the other Shards surfaced.
It seems that Cultivator we saw with his spirit snatched
was used by someone copying Xue Chonghai's methods
to make puppets.
They are experimenting.
Since I removed the Seal,
Stygian Iron Shards are able to sense each other.
I'm lucky to have lived these 100 years.
The day I feared
inevitably came.
Elder, is there no way
to prevent Stygian Iron harming humanity?
Stygian Iron is natural, unable to be eradicated.
And, split into pieces, it spreads resentment,
luring evil to its sites.
The only way is to find and repress all Shards in Cold Pool.
It's a shame.
I can't remedy my mistake.
Elder.
Don't panic. My time has come.
Borrowing 100 years was to pay my debt.
Since you turned up today,
I no longer need to strain.
As a Lan Clan descendant, it is my duty to fulfil your wishes
to find and seal the Shards in Cold Pool.
It's my duty too.
This Lan Clan matter is not yours.
Lan Zhan. You can't stop me.
Being brought up in Yunmeng,
I know what justice is.
Besides, my Grandmaster lived secluded 100 years due to this.
I can't sit aside and do nothing.
As expected of Baoshan's disciple.
Remember, there will be obstacles in resolving this problem.
No matter what, I hope you two won't repeat my mistakes.
Elder, rest assured. I'll do my best.
Elder!
You haven't told us where the other Shards are!
Lan Sect warded Cloud Recesses rear mountain.
Is it just to protect the mountain?
Lady Wen!
- Childe Wei. - Lady Wen, are you seeking Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, too.
Lan Zhan!
Lan Zhan, I didn't do it on purpose.
Wei Wuxian!
Jiang Cheng.
Get up.
Up, up, up. Up.
Wen Qing. Jiang Cheng. Why are you two here?
That's what I should ask you.
Where were you for a day and night?
Sis couldn't eat or sleep for worry.
If I couldn't find you, we'd have to write to Dad at Lotus Pier.
A day and night passed.
Yes. Lord Zewu searched for you without resting.
Do you know everyone worried?
Just where did you go?
It's a long story. Tell you later.
Wait.
Your foreheads are emitting an aura of cold.
What's inside that place?
We healed our wounds in Cold Spring but a rapid current
carried us to a cold place.
What place? How can this happen here?
We were trapped inside and swam for ages.
It was exhausting to find that place to exit.
So what was inside?
- Inside... - What else but ice and water?
Let me tell you two.
I almost froze to death in there.
Okay. Go ease their worries.
Right, right. You're right. Talk later.
Talk later.
Let's go.
[ Qiankun / Magic Dimensional Pouch ]
In the end, we couldn't avoid it.
Uncle, Brother, you knew early on?
Since Elder Lan Yi broke the seal,
Lan Sect closed off rear mountain,
for fear Stygian Iron resentment will infect living beings.
So of Five Great Sects, only Lan Clan Masters know about it
and pass the story down.
So, when spirit-snatching and the Maelstrom occurred,
you knew it might involve Stygian Iron?
You're very astute.
At Biling Lake, you guessed most of it.
Wangji, when you asked me, I couldn't tell you the truth.
Confidants, eh?
Uncle thought events related to Stygian Iron
so I checked Forbidden Land's ward.
Indeed it was weakened.
Uncle's journey to Qinghe
was to discuss this matter with Leader Nie.
We never thought you two would enter Cold Pool Cave.
We also didn't think Stygian Iron would appear.
It's Qishan Wen Sect again!
Don't chase it.
It seems Qishan Wen Sect came here for Stygian Iron.
Elder Lan Yi said the Shard stirred due to sensing other Shards.
Seem we were right. Wen Ruohan has a piece of Stygian Iron.
He also knew a Shard was here and sent people to get it.
How did Wen Ruohan know Gusu had a Shard?
Stygian Iron was dispersed
but after 100 years, no-one knew the four sites.
Since Wen Ruohan was able to acquire one Shard,
someone must've helped him.
Elder Lan Yi said the Shards can sense each other.
We have one Shard.
Why not use it to track down the other Shards?
Uncle, Brother. What do we do now?
Stygian Iron surfaced. If those with evil motives acquire it,
a reign of terror will result.
For now, we can only put it back in Cold Pool.
We can reset the ward so no-one gets near it.
Uncle, Wen Ruohan has one Shard. It senses other Shards.
If we put it back in Cold Pool, I fear it is to no avail.
Besides, Wen Ruohan covets the Shard. I fear we cannot hide it from him.
Discuss this later.
- Uncle. - Don't discuss it anymore.
Today's discussion is a secret.
Well... Teacher, relax.
I promise to tell no-one.
Brother Wei! Brother Wei!
Second Childe Lan.
Bro Wei, I knew you'd come back alive.
Where'd you go?
Why'd Lord Zewu speak to you? Not getting hit again, right?
Relax. This time I'm not getting hit.
Cloud Recesses is just too big.
Second Childe Lan got lost.
You got lost soaking in Cold Spring?
You two went missing for a night. Anything strange (qi)?
Happy encounters? (qi yu)?
There was one! Want to hear?
Do tell me.
Come here.
That dark night, in howling winds,
a hand suddenly shot up from the Cold Spring depths.
It dragged Lan Zhan and me down.
Guess? What was that hand?
W-what?
A snake demon!
Don't go! Want to know what it looked like?
D-d-don't say anymore. I most fear snakes.
Keep that encounter to yourself.
I'm leaving.
Oh, it's Lantern night.
Go, go.
Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng!
Why'd you run off?
Wei Wuxian, you're close to Lan Wangji nowadays.
Just become a Lan Sect disciple
and stay. Don't go back to Lotus Pier.
What are you thinking?
Lotus Pier is better for sure.
Just 3000 sect rules alone
is enough to take my life.
Don't overthink. Let's go.
Father, Cloud Recesses Stygian Iron appeared.
Congratulations, Father.
Congratulations? Did we get it yet?
Xue Yang.
Immortal Chief.
Go to Yueyang.
So...Yueyang Chang Sect?
You can do whatever you want.
I just want the Stygian Iron.
Thank you, Immortal Chief.
Xue Yang, there are some words I needn't repeat.
Immortal Chief, don't worry.
I've no interest in Stygian Iron.
Besides, my Cultivation is weak.
How could I elude your control?
Father, how can you let that villain go to Yueyang?
Should it be you?
But, Father, what if Xue Yang has other ideas?
- Then— - Your job is to be backup.
If Xue Yang tries anything,
you know what to do.
And Cloud Recesses Stygian Iron? You'll just let it be?
Gusu Lan Sect can't hide it.
They're unaware I'm behind this.
But...
Despite your lack of permission, I have my own methods.
No, it won't hold.
- Watch me. - That's unstable.
That's it. Grab this layer.
Give it to me.
So smart.
- See mine, so pretty. - Right, right.
- It'll float high. - Yeah.
Make your own.
This one's good.
This one.
Lan Zhan, since we shared life and death experiences,
let's wish on a lantern together.
I do it alone.
Change your habits.
Besides, I made this lantern for you.
Look.
You smiled!
Bro Wei! My lantern is the best!
It was hard to make! How can you burn it?
Bro Nie, I'll make you a new one.
This paper was made by Qinghe Cheyun Hall—
thin as a cicada's wing, fine as jade, worth gold!
You can't afford this.
Look!
I wish to complete my studies
and not come back next year.
I, Wen Qing, wish
my little brother can be safe and sound,
free from danger.
I, Wei Xuxian,
will punish evil, aid the weak, with a clear conscience.
Look.
Senior Sis. What wish did you make?
I wished you'd grow up and behave.
Liar. Bet you wished for a good marriage.
Lady Jiang's marriage is set. Why wish for it?!
Bridegroom Jin is here.
Why float a lantern alone? You made it together.
I heard you'll marry soon.
Why don't you two float a lantern for bliss.
Yes, Childe! Cowherd and Weaving Maid meet once a year.
They'd bless you with happiness.
Mian Mian, it's late. Let's go.
What are you up to?! Wei Wuxian!
What's wrong? Why not float a lantern with her?
Alright! Stop asking.
Childe, pardon.
You're betrothed. She'll be mocked at your leaving.
Childe.
Listen! This betrothal isn't my will. Don't mention it again.
Wait!
What "don't mention it again"?!
Wei Wuxian, what's it to do with you?
- Childe Wei. - What "don't mention it again"?!
"Don't mention it again"— Is that hard to understand?
You.
Lady Jiang! Lady Jiang! It's bad!
Childe Wei, Childe Wei...
He and my master are in a fight!
I'll beat you to death. Stop holding me!
Get here! You're dead!
- Come on. - Wei Wuxian!
Stop holding me!
- Wei Ying, stop! - Don't stop me!
Let me go! I'll beat you!
- Don't stop me! - Make way. A-Xian.
Come here!
Get here! Don't stop me!
A-Xian.
Jin Zixuan looked down on Lady Jiang
and wanted to break the troth. Wei Wuxian defended her.
A-Xian, let's go home.
Wei Ying, you knew you were wrong. Why'd you act like that?
Lan Zhan.
Lan Zhan, look. A mass of ants.
Look!
You were told to kneel and reflect, yet play with ants.
Incorrigible.
But there are lots of ants...
The ants are so cute.
Uncle Jiang! Why are you here? [ Jiang Fengmian ]
Kneel!
You kneel so fast.
I've often been punished, as you know.
But that delicate flower, Jin Zixuan,
won't be used to kneeling long.
If he didn't cry when kneeling, my name's not Wei.
You still have nerve to talk? Dad traveled a night and day.
Teacher Lan will surely scold you.
Jin Zixuan, you're dead meat.
[ Jin Guangshan - Jin Sect leader - father of Jin Zixuan, Jin Guangyao, Mo Xuanyu ]
Teacher Lan.
Brother Jiang.
You two clan leaders had tiring trips. Please sit.
This problem occurred suddenly.
Though a boys' quarrel,
it's about the troth between your clans.
I dare not decide this on my own.
So, I invited you two to discuss this matter.
I know the root of the problem.
Wei Ying is wild at heart and caused you trouble.
I didn't teach him properly. My apologies.
Brother Jiang, no need. I know a bit about this.
I will go and scold A-Xuan (Zixuan).
I ordered both to kneel according to sect rules.
You two, no need for further action.
But, the betrothal shouldn't be taken lightly.
Teacher Lan is right.
The betrothal should be taken seriously.
Brother Jin, I have a request.
It's my pleasure. Brother Jiang, please go on.
My Jiang Sect has always valued one's true nature and conscience.
I never force my children to do what they don't wish.
A-Li and your son have a betrothal.
But it originally was insisted upon by her mother.
It seems both sides aren't happy with it. Let's cancel it.
Father.
Bro Jiang, the boys aren't sensible. It's a misunderstanding.
You and I need not heed this.
Brother Jin, we can betrothe them
but we can't follow through.
They're the ones who must spend their lives together.
I've sent a letter to A-Li's mother. It's best to break the troth.
Brother Jiang, it's my son's fault.
He ruined a beautiful union.
Since you've made up your mind, I'll follow your decision.
But I hope this doesn't affect the relationship between our families.
How would it?
It's bad, Wei Wuxian, my sister's betrothal is broken.
What?!
Jin Zixuan wants another hit.
How dare he?
Not so. Father suggested it.
- Uncle Jiang suggested it? - Yeah.
Then where's Senior Sister?
She must be inside.
Childe Lan.
Leader Jiang.
Sect Leader Jiang. I'll be honest with you.
I invited you here for another essential matter.
Teacher, please speak.
Leader Jiang, forgive me. It's just that this matter is vital.
No choice but to be careful.
Have you heard of strange happenings recently?
I have heard so.
The snatching of Cultivators' souls happened in Yunmeng too.
What the cause is, I'd like to hear.
These happenings are due to a 100 year old magical item
reappearing in the world.
What item?
Stygian Iron.
( Golden Core energy )
( Paperman Metamorphosis - Dark Arts )
A-Xian, I know it's you.
A-Xian.
- Senior Sister. - After kneeling so long, are you okay?
How are your knees? Let me see.
Senior Sister. It's my fault.
Why not scold me?
I might feel better.
A-Xian, it's nothing to do with you. Don't think too much.
As for fate, I can't force it.
Senior Sister, you will marry someone far, far better than him.
And you will marry a beautiful, talented female Cultivator.
I don't want that. I want to keep you company at Lotus Pier.
A-Xian. Within one or two days, we'll go back to Lotus Pier.
It's ending already.
You want more scoldings?
Dad said, when A-Cheng is back, we'll farewell Teacher Lan.
Okay.
I never expected such causes behind all this.
I'll be honest, Leader Jiang.
What most worries us now
is the Shard that first appeared.
If its user has ill intent,
the consequences will be disastrous.
Qishan Wen Clan seem to lack transparency.
Speaking of this, I heard something weird while on the road.
Recently in Yueyang, several small clans were slaughtered.
No-one survived. I don't know who was behind this.
It seems the killer is
a young Wen Clan guest surnamed Xue.
Such a thing happened!
Wen Sect's ambition is showing.
We need to act quickly.
Come in.
Students greet Teacher Lan, and Sect Leader Lan.
Merits receive reward; faults receive punishment.
Childe Wei, you've been punished for wrongdoings in Cloud Recesses.
As for merits...
Sect Leader Jiang should be awarded.
What did he do?
Leader Jiang, Wei Ying needs your strict regulation.
Before he came, sect disciples dared do nothing.
But after Wei Ying came, those cowardly kids
were instigated by him
to wander at night and get drunk on wine.
Ying is always like this. We troubled Teacher.
Come in.
Wangji, what is it?
Leader Lan, I will take my leave.
- Leader Jiang. - Leader Lan, don't worry.
I know how serious it is.
If Lan Sect needs help, Yunmeng Jiang Sect will help.
Childe Lan, Teacher Lan, Second Childe Lan.
I take my leave.
- Leader Jiang, take care. - Okay.
Lan Zhan, about Stygian Iron. Lan Zhan...
Let's go.
Wangji, be careful along the way.
Wei Wuxian, are your ears bad?
Lan Wangji hates you but you still bug him.
What? As classmates for half a year, can't I say goodbye?
You're so annoying, your leaving
- would thrill Wangji. - Rot.
I tell you. Everyone likes me, and can't bear to see me leave.
Senior Sister.
What do you say?
That's right. Everyone adores you.
Let me ask, of all disciples,
why only farewell Lan Zhan?
I admire him. I was unbeatable.
Not your fault. I wanted an equal. He's my match.
Shameless!
Who's shameless? You raised a fist first!
- Well? It's you. - You!
Alright, you two. Cloud Recesses forbids fighting.
Play back at Lotus Pier.
Okay, Senior Sis. I know, Senior Sis.
Relax. I won't hit him!
Wei Wuxian, you...
Stop there! Stop there!
Why'd you hit me?
You two, stop fooling.
Senior Sis, look!
Okay. Stop.
Listen!
Making a noise is forbidden here.
Jiang Cheng, what are you doing?
Sis, just look at him!
After Childe Wei leaves, Cloud Recesses will be quiet as before.
Wangji, should you tell Childe Wei you're leaving for Stygian Iron?
No need.
Little rabbit. Little rabbit.
Pets are forbidden in Cloud Recesses.
So I had to hid you guys here.
Are you happy living here? "I'm happy."
Okay. Since you're happy here, I won't worry.
Should I take you guys back to Lotus Pier?
No, no, no good.
If Lan Zhan gets bored and comes here, he won't find you.
But...
Wangji, be careful along the way.
What do you guys think? Where's he going by himself?
He isn't going alone to find Stygian Iron, right?!
~Listen to the lonely, disconsolate flute~
~In endless night deep in cloud~
~Right or wrong is in the past~
~On waking, how can I take it as a dream~
~How to measure praise and blame, gains and losses, in this world~
~Whistling hot blood and cold blade~
~On peaks or rivers, hear the zither~
~The story isn't over, like buds under moonlit frost~
~Stir a cup of life's joy and sorrow to toast the lad~
~Why's the bright moon still listless~
~Why not face all hardships carefree~
~Sharing a melody however far away~
~Stir a cup of life's joy and sorrow to toast the lad~
~Why's the bright moon still listless~
~Why not face all storms unrestrained~
~Playing a melody together afar~