"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 31"
Xiao Tai,
you shall never let anyone know about the Lovesick Tears.
It would bring harm to the Snow Tower.
Are you clear?
Yi Qing,
do you really have no idea about my feelings for you?
Master died because of me.
Hence, I owe you my life.
That's not what I want to hear from you, Yi Qing!
You know that's not what I want to hear!
I can never repay Master's kindness to me.
I must oblige his last words.
Xiao Tai.
What's wrong?
Gao Meng Fei.
Am I full of flaws?
It depends on whom you ask.
If you ask me,
your flaws are what make you adorable.
But why?
I've changed so much but Yi Qing doesn't seem to care.
I've repented my mistakes,
making copies of scriptures all day long.
But none of my efforts compare to a news about Shu Jing Rong.
Perhaps...
I should have injured myself more.
So that Yi Qing would totally lose trust in her.
Then he'll start noticing me.
So you hurt yourself just to get Xiao Yi Qing's sympathy?
It seems like I shouldn't waste my time on you anymore.
No one could help if you want to give up on yourself!
I'm not giving up on myself!
I know that...
if I keep improving myself...
and contribute to Snow Tower with my own strength...
only then, he will truly notice me.
I don't blame anyone for that.
I blame myself for not working hard enough.
What about you?
Have you ever cared about others?
Gao Meng Fei.
We have to strive harder.
We have to be strong enough...
to make it hard for others to ignore us.
Shu Jing Rong is the best example.
In a short period of time,
her position at Snow Tower is already on par with Nan Chu.
Both of you are from the same school.
But your statuses are now miles apart.
Status?
Position in Snow Tower?
I don't care!
What I care is my position in your heart.
Chi Xiao Tai.
Please do not exploit my care for you.
Position is everything in Snow Tower.
What happened back in Sand Valley,
even though Shu Jing Rong says nothing about it,
I'm sure she's still wary of me!
If I'm not highly regarded in Snow Tower,
I'll always be a cut below.
Who knows what will happen in the future?
If that day was to arrive,
I'll definitely keep you safe.
I'll make sure nobody can hurt you!
Xiao Tai,
I'll fight for the position of tower lord for you.
But if you only care about him,
then I won't bother about everything between you and him anymore.
Tower Master.
Among the 12 disciples that we sent out,
five were sacrificed.
How did it end up like this?
They fell into trap and were ambushed.
I apologize for my incompetence.
Where is Jing then?
Lady Jing has gone missing nearby the Yin Residence.
But I've sent another batch of disciples to assist.
I believe she'll be found soon.
Don't worry, Tower Master.
This seems very peculiar.
Take another group of disciples there with you.
You must bring Jing safely back to Snow Tower.
Yes.
One more thing.
Train the disciples of Chuihua House well.
Sloppiness is unacceptable.
If I don't make it back today,
please hand the manual to Liu Zhu on my behalf.
Ask her not to wait for me anymore.
Don't you miss Lady Yin at all?
Her entire family was murdered.
You are the only person she cares about.
She specifically asked me to protect you.
Liu Zhu doesn't deserve to suffer.
I've used all my might to get the manual.
I thought that I wouldn't disappoint her.
But I didn't expect I'd end up like this.
I only told Tower Master Xiao about this before departing.
Where did these assassins come from?
Could it be...
Could it be that there's a spy in Snow Tower?
That's impossible.
The Tower Master has ordered to retrieve the manual!
Attack!
Lady Jing.
Tower Master heard that you were in danger,
so he sent me to your rescue...
to escort you back.
"Feng Qing Garden"
Why don't you drink with me, Madam Zi?
Cheers, sir.
Here you go, sir.
Another cup of wine for you.
You smell good, Madam Zi.
You must be kidding, sir.
Not only are you handsome,
I heard you have connections with all the sects out there too.
Is it true?
Madam Zi is hosting a guest tonight.
She isn't free to see you at the moment.
Who are you?
How dare you interrupt me?
Get lost!
Do you know who I am?
Scram.
Mister!
Huang Quan.
Are you aware of what you've done?
He has connections with Nangong.
I could have found out more about Nangong from him.
But now...
My efforts are wasted.
I'm sorry.
Every time I see you forcing a smile...
I just can't help myself.
This is my responsibility.
I've gotten used to it.
It's just a way to make a living.
Do you love me?
I...
I don't deserve your love.
I was a concubine of the Xie family.
Do you...
love me?
I'm a courtesan.
We are of different worlds.
Zi Mo!
Just answer me.
Do you love me?
So what if I do?
-I am... -I don't mind that.
I just want to hear your answer.
Gao Meng Fei!
Can't you hear that I'm calling you?
Are you deaf?
Is there anything I can help you with, Lady Xiao Tai?
I...
You haven't looked for me in 2 days.
-Are you still mad at me? -Yes.
I'm still mad at you.
So why are you looking for me?
How could a man be so petty?
I've taken the initiative to talk to you.
Please don't be angry anymore.
I wasn't known for my tolerance since the day we first met.
Didn't you know?
Fine.
I was just talking to the air just now.
What are you doing?
Let go of me!
What if I don't?
Mind you.
One's patience has its limits.
Apology doesn't always come with forgiveness.
And don't you try to test my limits.
Alright.
It hurts!
"Mission accomplished. I'll be back in 3 days. Jing."
It's been 3 days.
Jing.
Lovesick Tears...
you'll suffer the lovesick sorrow for the rest of your life.
Feeling the pain in every way.
Tower Master Xiao, are you sure?
Jing.
What does the future hold for us?
Perhaps...
that's all we could do.
Tower Master.
Come in.
Please forgive me, Tower Master.
Due to my carelessness,
I missed the chance to find out about Nangong Residence.
I'm here to ask for your forgiveness.
It's fine.
I'm sure that with your capabilities, you'll find another chance.
Yes, sir.
There's one more thing, Tower Master.
Before Lady Yin was here in the tower,
there were rumors saying that Snow Tower had malicious intentions,
and now it has gotten worse.
Rumor has it that Snow Tower has long been after the Guo Se Sword.
And is now keeping the Yin daughter captive...
in order to forge the Guo Se Sword.
Some even said that the extermination of the Yins...
was secretly arranged by Snow Tower.
If this persists,
I'm afraid that something bad might occur before the truth is out.
This is a disadvantage to Snow Tower.
Lady Jing.
Do you really believe in Snow Tower?
You saw that we were ambushed by the assassins.
If it wasn't Snow Tower,
I can't seem to figure out...
who else would dare to cause trouble at Nangong Residence.
Everyone has their eyes on Guo Se Sword.
Liu Zhu is the only Yin descendant.
She has agreed Tower Master Xiao to forge the sword for him...
as a way to repay his kindness.
However,
please forgive me for being bold,
perhaps Snow Tower has been longing for this gratitude.
The truth will be revealed when we see the Tower Master.
Reporting back to you, Tower Master.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
You're not injured, are you?
Xiao Yi Qing couldn't care less about anyone else,
but gives special treatment to Shu Jing Rong.
Greetings, Young Master Xiao.
I know that Wu Gou was injured while retrieving the manual.
I've ordered Doctor Mo to prepare some ointment.
Guards.
Take Mister Nangong to the treatment center.
Yes.
Are you all right?
What's wrong, Jing?
Anything you want to tell me?
Nangong Wu Gou was ambushed by assassins.
Did it have anything to do with you?
Are you suspecting me?
There's something you need to know, Tower Master.
The swordplay executed by the assassins was taught by Chuihua House.
And once Gao Huan arrived,
the assassins were dismissed as if everything was planned.
They said that they were under your orders,
and showed mercy to me. I...
I couldn't find anyone more powerful than that.
Yes.
It was me.
Why?
I wanted to protect you.
You must be exhausted after all the traveling.
Go and take some rest.
There's one more thing.
Does Snow Tower have anything to do...
with the extermination of Yin family?
What?
The extermination of Yin family.
The ambush of Nangong Wu Gou.
Heavenly Arsenal Manual, Guo Se Sword.
Everything seems to be related to Snow Tower.
No matter how people look at it, we seem to be the beneficiary.
Are we not?
It looks like you've been doing a lot of thinking,
and your assumptions are accurate.
You mean,
you're aware of everything that has happened?
Right?
Yes.
Who could ever resist Guo Se Sword?
Exterminating Yin family and saving their daughter,
then helping her to find the murderer for the sake of justice.
The manual and its exquisite sword casting technique,
and the formidable Guo Se Sword...
They all belong to Snow Tower now,
don't they?
You...
You had only endured minor injuries,
and no injury to the bones.
Rest for a few days and you'll recover.
Don't you worry.
Thank you, Doctor Mo.
Liu Zhu.
Wu Gou.
How are you?
Were you hurt badly? Is it painful?
Don't you worry. I'm fine.
Liu Zhu.
I've retrieved the manual for you.
It just that I was ambushed on my way back.
Even though the assassins hid their identity,
I suspect that...
I suspect that everything was arranged by Snow Tower.
"Xiao Shi Shui's Letter to Yin Qi Hong"
This letter was hidden in the ancestral hall.
I found it while retrieving the manual.
I think you didn't know about this.
Years ago,
Xiao Shi Shui, Xiao Yi Qing's father,
had requested for Guo Se Sword with this letter.
During the ambush,
the assassins were using the swordplay by Chuihua House of Snow Tower.
How could this be?
Liu Zhu.
I think the mastermind behind the extermination of Yin family...
might be Xiao Yi Qing.
It's rather obvious.
On that day,
why would the men of Snow Tower arrive right at the last minute,
and only saved you and took you back.
Hasn't it occurred to you...
that only after Yin family is exterminated,
Xiao Yi Qing will have access to Guo Se Sword.
All these years,
Yin family had been safe under the protection of Snow Tower.
But Xiao Yi Qing went missing not too long ago.
Snow Tower suddenly lost its leader...
and that gave the assassins a chance to attack Yin family.
Think about it.
Words have been spreading,
who could guarantee that Xiao Yi Qing wasn't in the tower?
Even if the rumors are true,
the assassins couldn't be certain...
if Snow Tower would withdraw its power and set Yin family aside.
Therefore,
only the Snow Tower would know when was the best timing.
Moreover,
you've offered Guo Se Sword to Xiao Yi Qing...
for helping you search for the assassins.
And he didn't resist the idea.
Making it clear that he is determined to get Guo Se Sword.
You have to know...
that Snow Tower always kills to control people.
Guo Se is the most powerful sword in the world.
More so than Sun Shadow Dagger and Blood Rose Sword.
Of course he would want to own the Guo Se Sword.
If that's the truth,
then Xiao Yi Qing is a cruel man!
If he wasn't,
he could never have led Snow Tower up till now,
nor can he gather all the heroes in the world.
So, everything...
everything was a trap.
To force us to help him forge the Guo Se Sword,
he went through such heartless means.
Snow Tower's plan was foolproof.
Wu Gou.
You're the only one I have.
What should I do?
Don't worry.
I've had everything planned before coming here.
If you could forge the Guo Se Sword as planned,
I can definitely avenge your family.
Once I exterminate Snow Tower,
I'll marry you right away.
Right, Wu Gou.
Do you still have the hair bell that I gave you?
It's fine.
But remember to bring it along with you next time.
After you kill Xiao Yi Qing,
the bell will be the witness to our marriage.
All right.
While I was staying here,
I made this phoenix hairpin.
Whenever a Yin daughter gets married,
she has to wear a phoenix hairpin made by herself.
You're truly the successor of Yin family, Lady Yin.
You've forged such a fine sword.
As Guo Se Sword emerges,
even Shadow Sun Dagger and Blood Rose Sword...
will have to bow at its presence.
My family was killed brutally.
Even though I've forged the Guo Se Sword,
I've still failed all my family members who were sacrificed.
At first I thought, since the enemy killed to get the manual,
then his ultimate aim will definitely be the Guo Se Sword,
the most powerful sword in the world.
You're trying to lure your enemy out with this sword.
Yes.
The Guo Se Sword is a long-awaited event in Central Plain.
I have a plan that I have to ask for both your opinions.
Why not we call forth heroes from all over the world to admire this sword.
It will be great if the assassin shows up.
According to the agreement, Guo Se Sword belongs to Snow Tower.
If the assassin doesn't show up,
then whoever finds the assassin and avenges Yin family will get the sword.
I think this is a good plan.
Tower Master Xiao.
If you're still uncertain about the enemy's strength,
Nangong family is willing to provide you with our manpower...
to assist the Snow Tower.
There are many parties involved in this matter.
I'll have my own plan.
Tower Master Xiao.
Are you all right, Tower Master Xiao?
My old illness has recurred.
Please excuse me.
Snow Tower is the number one sect in the world.
You must be busy everyday...
and extremely exhausted.
That's why your old illness recurred.
Before I came back to Snow Tower,
I heard rumors that Tower Master Xiao was unwell.
I think many people are casting eyes on Snow Tower.
Please tell me if you need assistance, Tower Master Xiao.
Nangong family will always have your back.
So what if I'm weak?
Shadow Sun Dagger is only one of the reasons...
why Snow Tower could remain on the top.
But most importantly, it's scheming and planning.
Schemes and plans are way more powerful than knives and swords.
As long as I'm here in Snow Tower,
I'll not allow others to covet it.
You're right, Tower Master Xiao.
Please forgive me.
"Yi Xue Hall"
Tower Master.
Lady Yin told me about the sword appreciation ceremony.
Are you here to persuade me to agree to that?
I don't understand why you rejected the idea.
Are you...
are you reluctant to hand the Guo Se Sword to others?
We had a fight earlier because of this.
Since I am an unscrupulous man to you,
why do you even bother asking me?
Will you even believe anything I say?
You can tell me if I've misunderstood you.
I'll decide whether to believe you or not.
But how do you expect me to believe with that attitude?
Then what do you think I should do?
I...
I think Lady Yin is right.
If we use Guo Se Sword as bait,
perhaps the secret enemy of Yin family could be found.
By then, all the sects will be around.
If the incident had nothing to do with Snow Tower,
the rumors will be proven wrong.
As for the Guo Se Sword,
whoever finds the enemy will own the sword.
Isn't it fair?
If Snow Tower fails to meet Lady Yin's request,
we have no right to have claim over the sword.
Fine.
Whatever you say.
You...
Anything else?
No.
I guess I've disturbed you.
Goodbye.
Lady Jing.
Lady Yin.
What brings you here at this hour?
I just sent Wu Gou off.
Don't you worry.
The Tower Master has agreed to hold the sword appreciation ceremony.
I'll help you find the assassin.
You've helped Wu Gou to retrieve the manual.
I can't thank you enough.
And now you've persuaded the tower master to make the ceremony happen,
using all your might to investigate my family's case.
I'll always remember your kindness and will repay you in the future.
It's fine.
When I see what had happened to you,
it reminds me of my past.
Therefore, I really hope that I could help you.
I've heard about your story even though I'm always hiding in my room.
We are both of ill fate.
Lady Yin.
I...
Please be frank, Lady Jing.
What else can't I take after what I've gone through?
I am just thinking,
in this whole wide world,
who else can we really trust?
I've heard so many rumors all these years.
Tower Master Xiao loves you very much.
Of course you have someone to trust.
This time, the people from Snow Tower has rescued me...
and helped me in avenging my family.
I'm thinking to hand the sword to you and Tower Master during the ceremony,
as my blessing to your love.
That would be great.
Lady Yin.
I bet you heard about the incident that happened to Wu Gou and I,
and his speculations on Snow Tower and Guo Se Sword.
You're such a brave and devoted heroin just as rumored.
I've a favour to ask from you, Lady Jing.
Can I make a trip back to the Yin Residence?
I would like to pay respects to my parents before the ceremony.
Liu Zhu.
The ceremony is around the corner.
It's too dangerous.
Moreover...
If you really want to go back,
I'll go with you.
Thank you, Lady Jing.
Yi Qing.
Lady Jing left Snow Tower together with Lady Yin.
Where did they go?
They're heading towards Yin Residence.
Outrageous!
Yi Qing.
Why not, I send someone to secretly protect them...
in case of any dangerous events.
All right.
That's all we can do.
The assassin is still on the loose.
There's danger everywhere.
How could she act on impulse?
Doctor Mo.
How has the Tower Master been lately?
"Snow Tower"