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[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.]
[Listening Snow Tower] [Episode 5]
What's wrong?
Are you all right?
It's nothing.
I was just thinking... of taking you on a tour to Jiangnan after I recover.
Then, I'll be the one taking care of you.
Sure.
Don't worry.
We'll be fine.
Reporting back, Mistress.
None of our men survived the assassination of the Crown Prince.
Bai Di's disciple is competent indeed.
How are things in Luoyang now?
Mistress, the Snow Tower is not as powerful as before,
but Xiao Yiqing returned to Luoyang with his own men.
He's planning to reinstate the glory of Snow Tower.
Besides, he's concerned about the Crown Prince and his company.
With the protection given by the Sand Valley to the Crown Prince,
everything is against our will.
I suggest that we have to plan meticulously after this.
No mistakes can be allowed.
Don't worry.
Everything is under our control.
This time, I will let them pay for what they deserve.
Gu Guang, you are the Left Guardian of the Moon Sect.
Do you know your responsibilities?
I, Gu Guang,
swear to protect Moon Sect with my life.
All these years, I have been the Adjunct High Priest.
Do you, as the Left Guardian,
think that there are better candidates in the Moon Sect?
Mistress devotes to the sect selflessly.
This is truly commendable.
No one can surpass that.
It is reasonable for the Mistress to be the Adjunct High Priest.
No one can ever replace you.
We've lost track of the Crown Prince of King Zhen Nan for a few days.
Look into it carefully.
Rest assured, Mistress.
I'll look into it now.
I will not disappoint you.
So many affairs to handle on this trip in Luoyang.
[Heavenly Arsenal Hall]
Father.
Yiqing.
This is the key to the secret cabinet.
Remember.
Never use the books in the cabinet unless you're desperate.
The books in there...
are the ones that Mother took from the Moon Sect?
Back when your mother and I knew each other and fell in love,
I took her away from the Moon Sect.
Since then, we were constantly under pursuit.
I think you still remember your younger days when we wandered around places.
You're amazing, Father!
Next time, I want to learn martial arts, too.
So that I can protect Mother like you.
Sure.
I'll teach you then, all right?
Great!
Seems like both of you will be in charge of serving justice
and helping the weak, also the poor in the future.
Come.
Mother.
How can I serve justice without my wife?
I will definitely establish a pugilistic clan in the future.
I'll gather all heroes and benevolent men to purge evil...
while upholding laws of the pugilistic world.
This may be the only way we can go against the Moon Sect.
If the Moon Sect wasn't pursuing us, your ideals on becoming a hero will not end here.
I'm able to take a leap of faith for my heroic dreams because you've been my side.
My dear.
Why don't I name this clan as "Snow Tower?"
What do you think?
Yiqing.
I'm fine.
Don't worry, Mother.
Hua Lian and her men are hiding somewhere.
I'm afraid that they will attack you two when I'm out for medicine.
Of course, I remember.
I would rather wander around just to have my family together.
But... Mother left for the best of us.
Xue Wen.
Shishui, this life under pursuit has diminished all the peace in our lives.
I will return to the sect and end this since it's the only way.
I'm entrusting Yiqing to you.
Take care.
Xue Wen.
Xue Wen!
Xue Wen! Xue Wen!
Your mother was Hua Lian's junior sister and the Star Reader of the Moon Sect,
but Hua Lian was more cruel to her than anyone else.
I established the Snow Tower for your mother over ten years ago.
I thought I was strong enough.
But even after I joined forces with Blood Demon, Bai Di and Xue Gu,
I couldn't make it to the Moon Palace of Moon Sect.
And now, your mother is already...
[Heavenly Arsenal Hall]
Young Tower Master.
Lady Jing.
I heard that you can't be disturbed in the Heavenly Arsenal Hall.
So I've been waiting here.
Doctor Mo requested you to take this medicine on time.
Lady Jing,
my illness is not new to me.
I have Nan Chu with me.
You don't have to trouble yourself.
Back then, I insisted to watch over my parents' wake.
You didn't have any reason to stay.
But why did you risk your health and stay behind?
You're right.
We've only met each other once.
We have no relations whatsoever.
Your illness relapsed today.
I'm here taking care of you to repay what you did back then...
by enduring your pain and accompanying me at my parents' wake.
Thank you, Lady Jing.
Your hands are cold.
Nan Chu said his tolerance to coldness enhanced just by being close to me.
I feel nothing myself.
Maybe I'm already used to it.
Thank you! Thank you! We really appreciate it.
- You gave us lots of things. - Go inside, Madam.
Have a safe trip home.
Snow Tower?
You are everywhere!
That horse you own named Lao Hei...
Did you get it back?
I never thought that the Snow Tower who doesn't care of pugilistic world affairs...
gets interested in such boring matters.
I regret not killing Xiao Yiqing myself.
Now that I'm in your hands, I will not surrender either.
Do it.
Come out!
Save the hassle.
It's just me.
It seems the horse died.
Since that day, you knew that Tian Li Assembly punishes evil and robs the riches for the poor,
so you joined them.
You've got your chance by bringing your men...
to avenge in the Qian's safe room.
Isn't that so?
So what?
All seventeen male descendants of Qian family perished that night.
But you'd spared the frail and the sick.
Though you got your revenge, you can't bear leaving the women helpless.
You're here now to spare them some money, right?
Are you in fact evil or kind?
I never stop killing to end all killings in the future.
My old horse was beaten to death by Young Master Qian.
What did it do wrong?
Three generations of male descendants in the Qian family were engaged in high-interest trade.
They deceived and harmed people.
They bullied and condemned the innocent in Luoyang, too.
If they are not eradicated, more people will suffer.
I did community service by killing those who deserved to die.
But their family members are innocent.
When you were in a dire state, you could only watch your old horse being beaten to death.
But who didn't endure such circumstances?
When you were alone and helpless, you didn't receive any helping hand.
You were miserable and in pain, I can understand you.
Good and evil do not co-exist.
Since you've chosen the Snow Tower, we're destined to be enemies.
Make your move.
Leave.
As if we didn't meet today.
Strong words and powerful voices are useless against evil.
No one is obliged to know what you did.
You will gradually understand what true justice means.
We're at the Sand Valley.
This is the Sand Valley?
Please cover your eyes, Your Highness and Lady Ye Huo.
The ancient rules of the Sand Valley state that...
no one is allowed inside except disciples from the valley.
Even by invitation, you have to cover your eyes before going in.
My apologies.
Why did you do it?
Why did I do it?
Master,
don't you understand?
All these years, I've sacrificed so much for Snow Tower.
But what did I get in return?
I remember everything you did for Snow Tower.
If you wanted to form your own clan or betray Snow Tower,
I can forgive all that.
But you conspired with the Moon Sect.
Doing unscrupulous things in the name of justice.
I will not condone such doings.
So you knew all along.
Good.
Now, I'll let you know why I did it.
I want to let everyone know that...
I, Mai Qiancheng, can be the same as Xiao Shishui!
I can be the hero that everyone respects and honors!
I need to!
Who is it?
Chief, everything is settled.
I'll take you out this instant.
Wait here for me.
Don't move around.
And don't touch anything.
All right, let's go.
Careful of the stairs.
Here, to the right.
We've found the headquarters of Tian Li Assembly, why don't we attack?
The best way to wipe out enemies is to strike them unprepared.
Based on what you said, do you have a plan?
I do have a plan.
But it's not the time yet.
You decide to hold your forces and risk your health out here.
This must mean that the forces behind Tian Li Assembly are not as simple as we'd guessed?
With a mere Mai Qiancheng, how did Tian Li Assembly gather this much power...
to tackle Snow Tower head-on in just a few years time?
He must have gained some hidden forces in the dark.
You're trying to reflect his attack?
We've found the mastermind of Tian Li Assembly, it's the Moon Sect.
Whether Mai Qiancheng would betray us or not, we'd still exterminate Tian Li Assembly.
But Mai Qiancheng's betrayal gave us the reason to do so.
Why did you tell me everything about Snow Tower in such detail?
Should I not trust you?
Are you really doing this?
This is the only way I can cause doubt to the mastermind.
Just that I should not have dragged you in in the first place.
My parents died because of the Moon Sect.
How can I stay on the sidelines?
Oh, right.
Doctor Mo reminded me plenty of times that you shouldn't overuse your inner energy.
Otherwise, even with Moon Spirit, you can't guarantee Jue Yin disease will not act up.
It's just a secret sentry. Let me do it for you.
There's no need.
If something happens to you...
If something happens, I'll take full responsibility.
Think of it as a practice to me.
Lady Jing.
There's really a secret sentry here.
Seems like Mai Qiancheng was right.
Master,
can you expel the magic spell on His Highness?
The venom in His Highness' body is rare.
It's really complicated.
But it seems like that venom is not Hua Lian's doing.
Yes.
I've ordered Qing Yu to distract the enemies by disguising as His Highness.
But he was still found by the Moon Set.
Even if it's not Hua Lian, it's one of her men.
Speaking of which, Master,
Qing Yu's task to disguise as His Highness is complete.
Should I send him back?
Let Qing Yu stay in Luoyang for a few days.
He can return with Qing Ming after she visits her parents' grave.
The Moon Sect attacked the Crown Prince of King Zhen Nan.
This means that they must've known that the Crown Prince in town was fake.
King Zhen Nan's Manor definitely won't know what happened to the Crown Prince.
If we can't find a cure, we can't hide it any longer.
Please forgive me for disturbing Mister Bai.
I have a way to extract the venom from His Highness.
What is it?
This method requires Mister Bai's inner energy as guidance
then it'll work its best.
If you can transfer the venom into my body, His Highness will recover.
No!
You will be trading your life for his!
And if you do this, your inner energy will deplete terribly, Master.
I disagree.
Mister Bai very well knows this is the only way to save His Highness.
The man that escaped will definitely report to Hua Lian.
Hua Lian led Moon Sect for a very long time.
Even if she doesn't show it, she will remove all threats.
Mai Qiancheng is cornered this time.
He will wish he was dead.
You're so sure that Mai Qiancheng will return to Tian Li Assembly
after his escape from the Snow Tower.
Did Snow Tower perhaps set up a trap for him
and he will take the bait?
He's desperate for success.
Since he wanted to be the best, he'll rush to Tian Li Assembly and take control of it.
But...
he won't know that he will face a fate worse than death.
Mister Bai did something right.
Bloodshed in the pugilistic world will never end.
You can escape the wraths of the world if you only let go of all hatred.
You must live well.
Don't take revenge for us.
Father!
Let me safeguard your Blood Rose Sword.
May you live a life without sorrow and danger,
and never needing the Blood Rose Sword to resurface.
If one day, the same tragedy happens to you,
can you let go just like that?
I am the Young Master of Snow Tower.
My destiny is with the pugilistic world.
I can never escape the bloodshed.
I have to go on my way alone and strong.
I heard if the Shadow Sun Saber acknowledges a new master,
they will share empathy with each other.
It's extraordinary indeed as I see it now.
Now, you won't be lonely then.
Yes.
It will protect me, and protect those I wish to protect.
Xiao Tai,
these grapes seem sweet.
I'm thirsty.
Why are my shoulders sore?
Right here, right here.
Your Highness.
All right, stop!
You don't even know how to massage. Leave.
Yes, Your Highness.
Junior Sister!
Come here.
I knew you came down to pray.
Did Qing Lan tell you I was here?
Senior Brother, I received a letter from Qing Lan.
It said that the Moon Sect will take action on the Sand Valley.
So let's go back together if you're done here in Luoyang.
Actually, I received it, too.
I'm just worried to cause suspicion around the Zhen Nan Manor.
I'm staying for two more days.
Two days, you say?
I see you haven't stepped out after you became the Crown Prince here.
Who will ever know if the people at the residence keep quiet?
Hey, Junior Sister,
try this.
This dessert is really delicious.
Much better than those in Sand Valley.
I've kept a lot for you and Qing Lan.
Try it.
It's delicious, isn't it?
You're living a good life here.
Have you forgotten the Sand Valley?
Junior Sister, what are you talking about?
Am I such a person?
Right, Senior Brother.
I need your help to attack the Moon Sect for Snow Tower.
Sure. Let me think about it.
Jeez, Senior Brother!
If the Snow Tower defeats the Moon Sect, it will be good news to Sand Valley, too.
Fine. I promise you.
I am so bored at home.
Let's go out.
No!
Sorry for my recklessness.
If Your Highness has no urgency, do stay at Xie Residence.
It's fine.
If you're unwilling to go, I won't force you.
You stay here, I'll go myself.
No way!
Your Highness is not allowed to go out alone.
Besides, you see.
With your honorable identity,
wouldn't it lower your status and class if you walk in the busy streets?
- You have a point. - Right?
It's terrible!
Something bad happened!
What happened?
Reporting to Your Highness.
We've lost a gold necklace from the presents we'd prepared.
Why stand there? Hurry and search!
Yes, I'll do it immediately!
Did the enemies sneak into the residence?
Your Highness!
Why did you steal it?
How can this be stealing?
This is borrowing.
Lady Xiao Tai, what you said back there made a lot of sense.
It's unwise to act without thinking.
What if...
The Snow Tower sent me here to protect you.
I will not oblige to other's orders.
Fine, fine, fine.
Catch the thief!
Stop the nonsense!
I...
Mutton soup!
Delicious mutton soup!
All this time, tons of people try to harm me.
Who knows if there is any poison in the soup?
If you're here to protect me, shouldn't you try it for me?
The Snow Tower can't be that irresponsible, right?
- What a weakling. - What did you say?
I said I will drink it.
Tell me!
Who are you?
Let me tell you.
Nobody has ever lied to me like this.
Nobody has dared bully me like you have.
But you lied to me again and again!
Let me explain! Please let me explain!
What do you want to say?
I'll beat the crap out of you today!
I am Bai Di's disciple, Qing Yu.
I'm also here to protect His Highness.
Mister Bai?
Are you scared?
Yes, I am.
So scared.
Today, I will definitely help Mister Bai to educate his eldest disciple!
Don't run!
- You're such a shrew! - Who's a shrew?
Stop right there!
- Don't follow me! - Stop!
How dare you call me a shrew!
Stop right there! Stop!
Sky, marsh, fire, thunder.
Wind, water, mountain, earth.
Nothing is special about the traps in Sand Valley.
If we didn't procure the Silver Moon Powder back in the bamboo forest,
we may not have crossed the hazardous traps and got here.
Follow me.
Yes, Sir!
Here, let me help you.
Come.
These stones are so steady.
They're chiseled, too.
Junior Sister was accepted into the valley at 8 years old.
It was hard for her to walk through the rapid current.
She was stubborn and wouldn't let me help.
So I chiseled the rocks for her.
You're so good to her, Qing Lan.
We're in the same sect.
We're obliged to help each other.
Be careful.
Thank you.
By the way, Brother Qing Lan,
have you stayed anywhere else besides Sand Valley?
No.
I've been living in the valley with Master since young.
Maybe because my parents died in pugilistic wars.
So I can actually understand... Junior Sister's pain.
The pain of losing her parents.
Okay, we'll not talk about this.
Let's go somewhere else. Let's go.
Talking about Junior Sister again.
Qimen Dunjia in Sand Valley is unusual indeed. (Qimen Dunjia is an ancient form of divination from China; based on astronomical observations; consists of various aspects of Chinese metaphysics)
No wonder our sect can never get in after so many years.
Sky, marsh, fire, thunder.
Wind, water, mountain, earth.
I wonder how...
I can crack this Jiugong Bagua Formation based on how it was designed.
Look for clues.
Brother Qing Lan,
I see you carving this wood every day.
Are you making a talisman?
Yes.
Junior Sister's personality is not suitable for the pugilistic world.
She's so stubborn
and she doesn't know how to express herself.
She even went to the Snow Tower because of what happened to Lady Xie.
I'm just worried that...
these days of chaos and fighting will disturb her peace of mind again.
Brother Qing Lan,
you're hoping that she's forever safe, aren't you?
[Listening Snow Tower]
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♫ Enter the door of sorrow and joy ♫
♫ Become a secular person ♫
♫ Light the lamp of kindness and enmity ♫
♫ I am dust and ashes ♫
♫ I came alone ♫
♫ I also leave alone ♫
♫ The chair of memory in the hall was secretly laid out ♫
♫ The cruel world is a building of sorrow and joy ♫
♫ At the end of the fence are (you in) the sad thin white clothes ♫
♫ Who looks back every step saying life is still the same ♫
♫ How to steal yearn in a reign of terror? ♫
♫ Drink a cup of salty wind from the underworld ♫
♫ Taste a mouthful of sweet snow falling this year ♫
♫ Fate is like the knife, like the sword that shows no sympathy for romance ♫
♫ Time will reveal our obsessions ♫
♫ The crying moon in the sky is bloodthirsty ♫
♫ The man with a snowing heart is bitterly cold ♫
♫ I wish to be the breaking knife; the heart-torturing sword battles the lonely wilderness ♫
♫ I still need to pass this mortal life ♫
♫ The person inside is lustrous ♫