"It's a tower of joy and sorrow, gatherings and farewells."
"As the rose and shadow scatter, loneliness resurfaces."
"Flowers bloom on the other side, while they wilt where we stand."
"Snow Tower, Episode 8"
I...
went to Thermal Valley with my father when I was little.
So, I don't really remember anything.
You can't get in?
Alright then,
beg me.
No?
Fine.
Please.
What?
Please.
I can't hear you.
I beg you, young hero.
Can you please lead me in?
You should have said so earlier.
My father said...
that this map was drawn behind Mister Bai's back.
He warned me repeatedly...
not to lose it.
I think...
even if it fell into someone else's hands,
they won't figure out the art of Qimen Dunjia.
With your intelligence,
it is obviously hard...
to figure out the mechanism.
But if this map...
were in someone else's hands,
they might have come in already.
What do you mean?
What I meant is...
that this map is very important.
If someone else gets it,
the entrance to Sand Valley...
will no longer be a secret.
You have to keep it properly.
And also,
you're really not smart.
Qing Yu, stop right there!
Never mind, Master.
It is my fault I didn't take good care of myself...
and wasted half of your power.
I didn't sigh...
for my power.
Just that your illness...
consumes your mind and body.
If you don't rest well,
I'm afraid that no one can cure you.
It is incurable anyway.
I never thought of changing my fate.
But I've caused you and Nan Chu much trouble.
Running around for my illness.
Ten years ago, you left Sand Valley...
because of me.
Now you've finally returned and settled down.
But because of Snow Tower,
even Xiao Tai is dragged into the pugilistic war.
Alright.
Master.
If you and Mister Bai don't wish to fight,
we can cover you for an early escape.
Leave or stay.
It is up to you.
Forget about it.
It is the same no matter where we go.
Your father and I fought against Hua Lian 10 years ago.
Yet we didn't wipe out Moon Sect.
Consequently, it left such unknown threats.
I get what you mean.
The art of Qimen Dunjia of Sand Valley...
will suffice to hold the enemies.
But...
you've passed half of your power to me,
you're not as strong as before.
For this fight,
you must act carefully.
Alright, I get it.
Don't worry.
I'm only concerned about...
Xiao Tai.
She is just like her mother.
I can't control her.
I only hope that she will be safe.
She may bluff people...
with her poor martial art skills.
But it is useless.
Father!
Are you looking down on...
my martial art skills?
Don't forget...
I learned it from you.
Are you looking down on your own martial art?
Obviously the martial art I created is remarkable.
Then what did you mean just now?
What did I say?
Don't look at Yi Qing.
I'm asking you.
I...
What did I say just now?
Fine.
I came to see you...
to get your support.
Go on.
It is about...
Mister Bai's disciple, Qing Yu.
What trouble did you get into again now?
What again?
It wasn't me, it was him!
Seriously, father?
Old man,
I am...
counting on you on this.
That is child's play.
How could I decline?
Father,
Qing Yu is here.
Do you remember...
what you promised me?
Don't worry.
Greetings, Master.
Greetings, Mister Xue Gu.
Qing Yu,
when you went down on a mission,
did you do anything...
out of line to Xiao Tai?
No.
I simply completed the orders you gave,
to protect the Crown Prince with Qing Lan.
He asked me to disguise as the Crown Prince.
So I did what he said.
Nothing else.
He is lying!
He used the name of the Crown Prince...
to purposely give me a hard time!
Father!
Qing Yu,
did you use the Crown Prince's identity...
and had her test for poison?
Not only that, Mister Bai!
He even framed me...
for stealing a tribute.
I'm a decent girl.
Never have I endured such disgrace!
You have to set things straight for me, Mister Bai.
Master,
what Xiao Tai said is true.
It is my fault.
And also, he...
In front of everyone...
I asked Xiao Tai...
to get the Sea Flower...
for me in public.
Young master, wait for me!
Young master!
An opportunity to spend small and earn big.
Come have a look!
Young master.
Look, everyone.
Young master.
This place is chaotic.
We shouldn't stay too long.
We have dressed up like this.
No one will recognize us.
-Look. -It only blooms once a century.
It has incredible vitality.
If any of you...
shoots any ball...
on this spinner,
you can take this treasure away.
Look, it's so fast.
-Who can aim? -Everybody,
who wants to give it a try?
In the past 3 years,
no one has tried taking the Sea Flower.
I think...
it is hard to tell...
if this is a scam.
Mister,
what is so special...
about the Sea Flower?
Even though the flower is out of the sea...
and has wilted to this unimpressive state,
but once it is stained with blood,
it will bloom again.
Its beauty...
is breathtaking.
I'll take it.
You want to play the game?
Great!
Xiao Tai,
go get the flower for me.
Me...Me?
I...I can't.
Wow!
Go ahead.
Wow!
Let's give him a round of applause!
Alright!
How could I hit the target?
Faster! Shoot!
Alright, this one.
Wrong.
The key...
to archery...
is to stare at one point.
Don't embarrass the Snow Tower.
Stare at one point.
Wow!
I hit it!
"Xie Residence"
Your Highness.
Does the Crown Prince have feelings...
Your Highness,
isn't this flower too valuable?
Who said that this flower was yours?
You are keeping it for me for now.
I'll take it back when I leave.
Keep it well.
Yes.
What kind of man is that?
In retrospect,
my behavior was indeed inappropriate.
If my fake identity as the Crown Prince was exposed,
it would have ruined everything.
Master,
I've reflected on it.
I knew who Xiao Tai is from the very beginning,
yet I embarrassed her a few times.
I really was wrong.
But it has already happened.
I can only make amends...
with actions.
So...
how are you going to do that?
Don't worry, Master.
I'll take full responsibility.
You...
How are you going do that?
Don't be mad, sir.
I know...
Xiao Tai is not married yet.
My behavior has indeed tarnished her reputation.
I'm willing to take care of her...
for the rest of my life.
Fair enough.
Since you're so sincere,
I think...
it is best to...
This is great!
-You brat. -Father.
This is a good idea.
Then...
Father.
Old man,
the relationship between our families...
will be closer than ever!
Father!
How is that great?
I don't need his care!
My child, this is wonderful!
-What? -Alright.
I feel truly sorry.
If Xiao Tai can't forgive me,
I will keep my word.
Alright.
Well.
Since no one disapproves,
why don't we settle...
their marriage today?
Sure!
I object!
I don't want to.
Well then...
let bygones be bygones.
I won't agree...
to this marriage!
Deal.
Deal!
You...
This...
Liar.
Jerk.
Just you wait, Qing Yu!
I won't let go until I get my revenge!
I'll crush you with my feet.
Then stab you to death!
Unbelievable!
Stupid Qing Yu.
I'm so furious!
Don't let me catch you!
If I do, you are screwed!
Don't move.
Outsiders are not allowed in Sand Valley.
Who are you?
I've never seen you either.
Who are you?
My father is a close friend of Mister Bai.
I've been here since I was a kid.
In contrary, you look suspicious.
I don't have to tell you who I am.
You...
You don't know martial art?
Let me help you up.
Are you injured?
I escorted the Crown Prince here.
I got injured halfway.
Qing Lan brought me here...
to seek Mister Bai's treatment.
I'm sorry.
I was too rude.
Did you get hurt?
I should go take my medicine.
Goodbye.
I...I'm sorry.
I didn't mean it.
I'm doomed.
I'm in trouble again.
Thank you for escorting me...
and risking your life.
I'll never forget it.
The Queen saved my father and our village.
It was a request from my father.
It's my duty to protect you.
My journey to the capital was delayed.
Long past my return date.
My parents must be woefully worried.
I must hurry back now.
Your Highness,
Snow Tower has notified my master.
Once you leave here,
they will escort you back.
And also,
your entourage is expecting you.
Thank you all for your help.
Without it,
I doubt I could have survived this trip.
If ever you are in need,
I'll definitely render you my help.
Your Highness,
I'm too weak...
to travel back to Nanjiang now.
My father gave me this...
on my 8th birthday.
Please...
return it to him as keepsake...
when you're back in Nanjiang.
And pass this message on.
Tell him to not feel sad for me.
Thank you for saving my life.
I'll deliver this flute to your father in person.
Young Hero Qing Lan,
please...
take care of Lady Ye Huo.
Yes, Your Highness.
We'll meet again.
After you, Your Highness.
Did you bring the stuff?
Yes, I did.
Did anyone find out?
Everything went smoothly.
No one knows.
Greetings, Left Guardian.
The Crown Prince left Sand Valley alone carrying this flute,
with no guards with him.
So I secretly...
replaced it with a fake one.
Nobody will find out.
She could request the Crown Prince...
to take the flute out from Sand Valley.
It seems like...
nobody knows her identity.
You've done a good job.
This is well within my power.
I must fulfill my mission.
Also,
the Prince will depart for Nanjiang tomorrow morning.
May I know what Mistress has planned...
and when will you act?
You may safely escort the Crown Prince.
There will be no more assassinations.
If he reaches the King Zhen Nan Manor safely,
it is to your credit.
Then King Zhen Nan will honor you.
I belong to Moon Sect.
I won't forget who I am.
Nor will I betray...
Mistress and your trust.
But...
if the Prince returns home safely,
how are you going to explain to the Side Consort?
Does the Moon Sect need...
to explain our actions to anyone?
My bad, my bad.
If the Crown Prince dies on the journey...
as she wishes,
I'm afraid...
that she'll refuse to...
work with us anymore.
You and Mistress are so clever.
While the Crown Prince still lives,
she will have to seek favor from us.
This is...
a perfect plan to turn King Zhen Nan's power.
Alright.
You may leave.
If you're out for too long,
the Crown Prince will get suspicious.
Right.
I'll excuse myself.
Only Bai Di, Xue Gu...
and few disciples...
are in Sand Valley.
If we attack from both inside and out,
it won't be hard to defeat them.
Since we have the map...
to the traps and topography of Sand Valley,
we won't have to worry about Qimen Dunjia now.
Send the red bats into the valley to send a message.
Yes.
Ming Er,
Was everything smooth on your trip away?
This trip made me realize...
that people's minds are hard to fathom,
and the world is dangerous.
The times I spend with you and Master...
in Sand Valley are the happiest.
Where is the sound of flute coming from?
You must be...
Qing Lan, the eldest disciple of Mister Bai Di?
Yes, I am.
After the battle with Tian Li Assembly,
I've been busy with...
Snow Tower matters.
I haven't had the time...
to thank you and your master.
I see, you are Tower Master Xiao.
You're welcome.
My master and Mister Xue Gu...
are good friends.
We may have different masters,
but we're both from Sand Valley.
We should help each other.
Red bats are supposed to be in extremely cold places.
Why are they here?
Qing Lan,
do you know anything about red bats?
This is my red bat.
Ye Huo?
Since this red bat is yours,
why did it attack Lady Jing?
Tower Master Xiao,
there must be...
a misunderstanding.
I saw some red bats...
from afar,
so I played the flute...
to attract them.
But red bats are ferocious...
and are scared of people.
They probably...
had a fright seeing...
Qing Lan and Lady Jing.
That's why they went wild...
and attacked you.
Sorry, Qing Lan.
Sorry, Lady Jing.
No need to apologize.
I'm sorry for your bat.
Red bats are only used...
for delivering urgent message.
My father must have wanted to tell me something.
What is it?
Moon Sect...
carried out a massacre...
in Nanjiang Village.
I'm afraid no one survived.
"Extermination"
Ye Huo.
I'm sorry.
I would like to be alone.
Ye Huo.
I'll go check on her.
Do you suspect Ye Huo?
You are very smart.
You think Ye Huo...
controlled the red bats by playing the flute?
I heard the sound of flute in the woods.
The tunes sounded aggressive.
She is quick-witted...
and suspicious.
But why would she do that?
By the way, Lady Jing.
For the past few days,
did anything strange happen in Sand Valley?
The disciples of Moon Sect...
tried to break in to the entrance.
But because...
it was guarded by Ba Gua formation,
they couldn't get in.
If the formation is broken from the inside,
what are the odds of winning if we stay here?
Nanjiang is very far from here.
No matter how well-trained a small red bat is,
it's unlikely it can travel so far to deliver a message.
Moreover,
I've sent some of my men...
to perform an investigation in Nanjiang.
None comes back.
I believe something bad has happened.
Do you mean...
that the situation in Nanjiang...
is not what we know?
And Ye Huo...
Lady Jing,
she is the only outsider in the Valley.
I'll go find Qing Lan.
What will be,
will be.
Ye Huo,
don't be too sad.
Maybe there will be a silver lining?
Qing Lan,
thank you...
for your care all this while.
I can't bear to say goodbye,
but I have to leave.
Moon followers are everywhere out there.
Where will you go?
No matter what,
I have to leave.
I must return to my village.
I must know if my father is still alive.
Red bats coming here...
is their signal to attack the valley.
You can't go anywhere.
I promise you...
I'll find a way to ask for information.
I'll let you know once I have news.
It is me.
I got the whole village in trouble.
Moon Sect is determined to kill the Crown Prince.
But I went against them.
That's why the village is in danger.
I'm the culprit.
I know I'll face dangers ahead.
Even if I'm unable to reach Nanjiang,
right now,
I just want to be closer to home.
But you'll be traveling alone.
I'll be worried.
If you don't mind,
I can go with you.
Qing Lan.
It is a long journey.
Will you really accompany me?
Qing Ming?
Lady Ye Huo,
why are you not afraid of red bat venom?
I raised the red bats in Nanjiang.
Of course I'm not...
How did the red bats know you're here?
Even if your father knew you were here...
and wanted to send you a message,
Nanjiang is still very far from Sand Valley.
A small red bat,
no matter how well-trained,
is impossible to travel such long distance...
to get here, right?
I...
Ye Huo!
I...
Tower Master.
Nan Chu,
no one else is here.
Any news?
Yes.
The fourth team we sent to Nanjiang...
have finally replied.
As predicted,
Nanjiang Village was wiped out.
Nobody survived.
In this case,
there is no way to find out Ye Huo's identity.
There is one more thing.
In order to save the Crown Prince,
she directed the blood venom bug into her body.
This is a matter of life and death.
It can't be fake.
But I feel like the truth...
was created in advance.
When we want to find out,
it is just laying before us.
This is the first time...
you can't figure out a person.
If Ye Huo's identity...
is a lie,
then she must be...
tough to deal with.
How is she? Better?
Master's herbal soup remains effective,
the venom is controlled...
for now.
But...
the color of the blood venom on her arm...
is getting darker.
She may not make it through tonight.
Qing Lan.
I'll go get Master.
Qing Lan.
You stay and look after Ye Huo.
I'll go find Master.
Greetings, Mister Bai.
Thank you.
If you and master...
hadn't saved me 10 years ago,
I don't think I would have lived until now.
You already know...
how to recuperate.
But...
you worry day and night,
exhausting your mind and body.
No matter how earnestly other people advise you,
it is no use.
Bear in mind,
don't ever use your inner energy again.
Yes.
Master told me...
that it is your stargazing day today.
I figured you might be at the observatory.
I've worn Moon Spirit...
for 10 years.
Moon Sect always wants to take it back.
I assume...
that they're unable to deduce the orbits of stars.
Long time ago,
the Star Reader of Moon Sect...
found a rare stone at the border...
between Jing Province and Xiang Province.
The stone became warm with the touch of hands.
It was warm but not too hot...
and can calm the minds of people.
After it was polished by craftsmen,
it was turned into Moon Spirit.
Generations of Star Readers keep it...
and use it to deduce the orbits of stars.
I see.
Moon Spirit is the only thing...
my mother left me...
before she returned to Moon Sect.
No matter what,
I will keep it well.
Various patterns of constellations...
infuriate sun and moon.
The Dark Star has double shadows.
The Dark Star shines.
The 2 stars beside has fallen.
Perhaps...
this is our fate?
The Dark Star.
Could it be...
Greetings, Master.
What is the matter?
Reporting to Master,
Ye Huo has high fever.
Looks like the venom bug in her body is acting up.
She is in a coma now.
Please go have a look, Master.
I'll go now.
Mister Bai,
I know a bit about rearing venom bugs.
Why don't you let me go with you?
Maybe I can be of some help?
Alright.
Mister Bai,
how is Ye Huo?
Not good.
I don't think she can make it past 2 days.
Mister Bai,
Lady Ye Huo cannot die now.
What do you mean?
Her identity is questionable.
Regarding Nanjiang...
and escorting the Crown Prince,
I have many questions for her.
Ye Huo protected the Crown Prince.
That's why her village was wiped out.
She won't even live long.
Why do you question her?
But ever since she came to the Valley,
many suspicious incidents took place.
First, the intrusion of Moon followers.
And...
what you said is baseless.
Do you have proof?
Enough.
What good will it do...
if you keep arguing?
Let me think about...
what I can do to save her.
Awaiting for Mistress's final order.
Act according to plan.
Nobody...
can stand in my way.
Mistress.
What?
You want to disobey me?
Not at all.
But...
Whoever she is,
it is her honor...
to die for Moon Sect.
Mistress...
After all, she is...
Does it matter who she is?
It is for the revival of Moon Sect.
If you're not ready to sacrifice,
what we've held on to for the past 10 years...
and all the attacks...
will be in vain.
Yes,
Your order is my command.
"Snow Tower"