Once upon a Time in LingJian Mountain
Episode 23
I’ll bring Liuli back to Lingjian
and keep her under watch.
If anything happens,
we can take actions then.
You’re wise.
Stop flattering me.
Wang Lu,
Liuli’s matter’s solved.
Now, it’s your turn.
How do you plead?
I’m guilty.
Really? How so?
I’m guilty of being exceptional
and outshining others,
making them all discouraged.
You brat!
Stop talking nonsense!
Please enlighten me
how I’m guilty.
You lied and cheated,
and established a cult.
Heart Sect isn’t a cult.
You should know that.
Ridiculous!
We’ve received a report
including everything you did in Wuhou.
We already know the whole thing!
And your master
failed to discipline you
and participated in your monkey business.
Shame on you!
Really?
Master Fang,
is there any rule of Lingjian stating that
disciples can’t found their own sects?
That’s chicanery!
You were supposed to experience the real world
to gain experience
and increase your cultivation
not to trick others
to extort money.
That said,
you and your master are indeed alike.
She went to Junhuang to sell goods.
You came to Wuhou to scam others.
Are you really that poor?
You’re right.
Truth is,
my master used up all our fortune.
But I
didn’t take money from anyone.
All I want is that people can love each other
and build a beautiful world together.
If not money,
you must be after power.
That’s not true at all.
You already believed I’m guilty.
Nothing I say can change your mind.
Draw out the sword.
What sword?
Heart Sword.
Are you sure?
You've just begun practicing.
You can’t stand
the power of Heart Sword.
Are you crazy?
I’m innocent, so I’m not afraid of anything.
You may begin,
Master Fang.
Alright then.
Wen Bao, Wen Bao,
will this plan really work?
If our application for registration
is denied,
then we’ll be
an official cult.
Wang Lu said
no matter what it takes,
we must obtain the registration.
Or Master Fang
will punish us.
I know.
It’s been hours.
How come we still haven’t heard anything?
Wang Lu said
his last option would be
to be tested by the Heart Sword
to buy us more time.
Heart Sword?
Yes, that’s right.
When a disciple can’t prove his innocence,
the Heart Sword will be wielded
to strike him.
If he can take it,
that’ll prove his innocence.
If he’s guilty,
even just a little bit,
Heart Sword will break him.
Oh, no!
That’s ridiculous.
What kind of rule is that?
Everyone
makes mistakes.
No one is perfect.
Besides,
whether one can take the strike or not
depends on his physique and cultivation.
How can that prove people’s innocence?
Leader
always has so many ideas.
But this one is dumb.
He’s practically asking for death.
Don’t say that!
I’m sure Wang Lu will be safe.
I said it wrong.
Leader is a kind man.
Nothing bad will happen to him.
When we see
the registration officer,
I’ll tell him every dirty deed
I witnessed in Qianling Sect
to convince him that
we established Heart Sect
to destroy the cult.
OK. Good idea.
We can do it! We can do it! We can do it!
Summon Wen Bao, He Yun
to the chamber.
Give my life back!
Blood for blood!
Give my life back!
Why did you kill me?
Zhou Mingrui?
You must pay with blood!
If it were like that,
you’d be devoured by your victims long ago.
Wang Lu, go die!
It’s you!
Aren’t you glad
you aren’t dead alone?
You people
are unforgivable for the things you did.
You deserve this.
Let go of me!
- Behave yourself. - Let go.
Let go of me! Let go!
Listen to me.
Stop, stop, stop.
Let me explain.
Get out.
Out!
Now!
Wait,
you...
you people...
you people of Light Mansion
are unreasonable.
Pardon?
Save your breath.
I won't buy it.
Hey,
I’m not young anymore.
I’ve finally decided to right my wrongs.
Can’t you give us a chance?
Why don’t you believe us?
Right your wrongs?
Easier said than done.
Who knows
what you're really up to?
It could be anything.
What did you say?
Did she mean me, Wen Bao?
Did you say that to me?
- Chill, chill. - Did you?
Pull yourself together.
This is Light Mansion.
Stop, or I’ll hold you in contempt.
Bring it on.
- I’m not afraid of you. - Calm down.
Miss,
what will make you believe us?
Doughboy,
let me save you some time.
Certain files are needed for the registration.
You don’t have them all.
You can’t talk me into giving you a license.
Not in a million years!
Fine.
I got it.
Let me handle it.
You just want money, don’t you?
Name your price.
Guards!
They’re bribing me.
Drive them out.
What now?
Was I wrong?
Hey,
- Don’t touch me. - Hold on.
Enough, Fang He.
Stop now.
He’s surprisingly tough.
He’s willing to die
to prove his innocence.
Thank you, Master Fang.
Alright, Wang Lu,
you’ve used up too much energy.
Have some rest.
Wang Lu,
you’ve passed the test.
That means you have no ill intentions
and you’re clean.
But...
the nature of Heart Sect
is still unclear.
As the Law-executor of Lingjian,
I order you
to disband your sect.
Go back with me to practice in seclusion for 3 years.
Wait.
How did it go?
You got it?
If there’s an official permission
to allow Heart Sect to stay,
then it doesn’t need to be
disbanded, right?
Official permission?
We don’t have the right to issue it.
What if
it's issued by
Light Mansion of Immortals Union?
That’s impossible!
I can’t believe it!
Hey,
how did you get this?
That you don’t need to know.
Anyway, Heart Sect
is now called Bright Sect
with an official license
and can open tomorrow.
You won’t break your promise, will you?
You...
Fine, whatever.
Now, you’re head of a sect.
I’m only a member of Lingjian Sect.
I can’t control you.
I won’t be in charge.
Now,
I appoint Master He, He Yun,
Leader of Heart Sect.
That’s your internal business.
I won’t interfere with it.
In life, I’m a member of Lingjian;
in death, a ghost of it.
I’ll never leave.
Alright.
You can stay
and continue your journey.
Fang He and I need to leave.
Almighty Sect is in crisis.
We need to go back.
Behave yourselves.
Thank you, Masters.
Let's go.
Well done!
How did you pull it off?
Did you trade yourself for it?
Your Excellency.
What is going on?
They lack enough files and they’re making a scene
and obstructing my duty.
It’s you!
Doughboy!
Qianyu!
What a surprise!
See this? We’re friends.
You may leave.
Yes.
Qianyu.
I’ll leave you alone.
I’m glad Wang Lu
brought me back.
Otherwise,
I wouldn’t know my father was in Light Mansion.
No wonder
you've become an officer so soon.
Let me introduce myself.
My new name is Li Nana.
Call me Nana.
Nana.
By the way,
I need a favor.
Wang Lu is...
I already know. Come with me.
I’ll stamp your application.
What's wrong?
You can’t change your mind.
Wang Lu’s life is on the line.
You remember
your promise to me?
You said
if I failed to marry
a rich and caring man,
you’d take the responsibility.
I guess.
What do you mean “you guess”?
He definitely said that.
I can testify.
I heard it.
Shut up, pervert.
I did hear it.
How about this?
If you agree to marry me,
I’ll stamp your paper.
If not,
well, it takes time to process your application.
Guess you still have to wait.
What?
He’s agreed.
Oh, yes,
the application.
I’ll handle it.
You're a catch!
Good job.
But what were you thinking?
A beauty was willing to marry you.
Why were you hesitant?
Well,
you know,
I’m not old enough to marry.
Gosh!
Look at you!
Leader,
I saw
you were discussing business
so I didn’t come in.
But
I heard you’d
give your post to me.
Are you serious?
Of course.
I never joke about things like that.
To me,
freedom matters the most.
Administration isn’t my cup of tea.
From now on,
our sect is yours, Leader He.
This...
Wait...
I...
You're always the light of my life
and the star of my world.
Here.
Take it.
Get up.
Wang Lu!
Leader!
Wang Lu!
You’re awake.
You’re awake, Lu.
Son.
Dad.
I...
How did I get back?
Thank goodness you’re awake.
Otherwise,
your mom would be worried to death.
Where are Hai and Wen Bao?
They brought you back after you fainted
and were there with you the whole time
without getting any sleep.
That doughboy could barely keep his eyes open
so I asked him to go back
to eat and nap.
Are you hungry?
I’ll have them cook something for you.
I’m glad you’re conscious again.
It’s time
to tell you this.
I know you might not like it.
I’ve proposed to Lan on your behalf.
Mom,
that’s a huge mistake.
You and Lan grew up together.
You two can make a perfect couple.
But...
Mom,
I know what you're thinking.
You fear that if I pass out again,
no one will look after me.
Don’t worry.
I still have
friends with me.
If anything happens,
they’ll protect me
immediately.
You little brat!
You don’t understand.
I was worried sick,
you know?
I don’t want to keep worrying about you.
I don’t care
about other things.
Your safety matters the most.
I want you to get married and have kids.
That’s all.
Anything else
isn’t important.
Mom,
you know
marriage
can’t be forced.
You can’t decide for others.
Lan has no objection.
She’s given me consent in private.
If not,
I wouldn’t have proposed.
She...
She only agreed because I saved her life.
It doesn't count.
You don’t know that.
It's not up to you.
Anyway, all I’m saying is
if you don’t marry her,
don't call me mom again.
I’ll disown you.
Fine, I’ll comply.
Really?
Can you give me some time
to say goodbye to my friends?
Sure.
Take your time.
Lord Dilun.
Feng Yin.
Is it really as you said
in the message that
what my brother did
was for the sake of the world?
Lord Tianlun
might've killed innocent people,
but what he did
was for the greater good.
I didn’t know that.
I’ve wronged him
for so many years.
Now I know he expelled me
in order to
keep our family line,
yet I misunderstood him.
I assumed he did that
to gain power.
Brother,
I’m so sorry.
I’m sure Lord Tianlun
wants to see you
lead the Almighty Sect
and restore its glory.
Black Tide is no small matter.
I’ve invited leaders of the other three sects
to discuss it together
and mourn for Lord Tianlun.
You have my full cooperation.
Brother was lucky to
have you as his friend.
The honor is not mine.
Let’s discuss the business
with other leaders first.
Feng Yin,
what’s so urgent
that you called us here
on such short notice?
They’re General of Junhuang,
Hai Tiankuo,
Head of Kunlun, Empress of South,
and Deputy Chief of Shengjing, Master Shuiyue.
I’m Lord Dilun,
acting chief of Almighty Sect.
Where’s Tianlun?
What happened?
Almighty Sect was ambushed
and suffered a huge loss.
Luckily, Lord Tianlun
managed to keep his brother alive,
otherwise, they’d be wiped out.
Almighty Sect is one of the five major sects.
How did this happen?
Long story.
According to my divination,
someone seems to be behind the attack.
If he’s targeting the Five Sects,
I bet this is just the beginning.
Do you have any lead?
There is one strange thing.
Five-element Seal is crucial.
Five Sects planted it together,
so
only chiefs or people equally powerful
can destroy the seal of Qingmu Mark.
What’s your point, Dilun?
All I’m saying is
Qingmu Mark was mysteriously sealed 10 years ago.
Our sect
always practices the Five-element Formation.
But the formation my brother used this time
belongs to unknown evil magic.
I have reason to believe
the mastermind
is related to the Five Sects.
Nonsense!
Are you suspecting us?
You...
Enough.
Stop arguing.
We aren’t here to bicker.
We need to come up with a solution.
He isn’t accusing anyone.
Before the truth is unveiled,
anything is possible.
Wang Wu of my sect
is out investigating it.
If anything comes up,
we can take actions immediately.
Take advantage of others’ efforts.
Well played.
Don’t know what you're talking about.
Lord Tianlun restored the seal of Qingmu Mark
at the expense of committing a sin.
He thought he was saving the world.
Truth is, he did others a favor.
What gibberish!
Really?
I was wondering
how the seal
suddenly cracked
and why Almighty Sect
adopted such an evil formation
to seal the Qingmu Mark.
Now I get it.
It was your plan all along.
How so?
You knew Lord Tianlun was upright
but hotheaded,
so you destroyed the seal on purpose.
That’s absurd.
I have nothing to do with it.
Even if I did it,
I was to protect the world.
That’s absurd.
Your real target is
Blood Magic Pearl, isn’t it?
You know about it?
Ouyang Shang used to be the No.1 genius.
He knew
everything in this world.
As his friend,
I can’t be too weak.
In this case,
you can reunite with him in hell.
Guess you've spent all your energy
on plotting and scheming
instead of practicing.
Let me see who you really are.
Puppet transformation of Almighty Sect.
Six Lights Prison of Junhuang.
You do know some stuff.
I've cast a Tracking Charm
on you.
Wherever you are,
I’ll hunt you down.
Can you be quiet?
Hai,
are you in a bad mood?
Liuli is with her master.
Wang Lu has us.
Stop worrying.
Have some food.
It’s delicious.
I can’t have enough of the spicy food.
Take a bite.
What’s with the long face?
We’re idols.
Think about your fans.
You're awake, Wang Lu.
You had no one to talk to
over the last few days, right?
When shall we begin our new journey?
I’m ready.
No rush.
Wang Lu needs time to recover.
I can’t leave.
You two set off without me
and win the first prize.
What are you talking about?
We're partners.
We won’t leave without you.
Forget about it.
That was a joke.
No one shall be left behind.
You forgot it?
Don’t take it too seriously.
Look at us,
Liuli is back at Lingjian Sect.
The three of us
aren’t even enough to play mahjong.
Just call it off.
You must be kidding.
Don’t be so serious.
Once I leave Lingjian Sect,
you’ll be
the Successor Disciple.
You’re leaving?
Why?
To marry Lan
and have a roomful of kids.
I suggest
you marry Qianyu soon.
I can be your kids’ godfather,
teach them kung fu,
and tell them
how awesome we were in Lingjian Sect.
Wang Lu,
no jokes!
Of course not.
Let’s eat.
Practice is sheer torture.
We can’t eat or sleep properly.
What’s the point?
Fine.
I wish you a happy marriage
with tons of kids.
Wen Bao, let’s eat.
I’m done.
Hai! Hai, wait!
Here.
Sis,
you’re so good to him.
Eat your food.
- You’re naughty. - It tickles!
- Stop it. - Naughty boy.
Hi, Lu.
Lan.
I’d like to have a word with you.
Go ahead.
Lu,
you seem upset lately.
Is something bothering you?
Me?
Not at all.
I have food to eat and clothes to wear.
Why would I be upset?
- Look. - This is my dream life.
Stop.
They’re having a conversation.
Don’t interrupt them.
Hey,
thanks to Lan,
our son isn’t going anywhere.
I should've known it
they’re perfect together.
Indeed.
I told you to have them engaged
but you disagreed
and said Lan was fatherless
and wasn’t good enough for Lu.
Look how sweet they are.
Listen.
So what’s up?
I...
I’m going to leave tomorrow.
Leave?
Why?
I've applied to Girls’ College of Music.
I’m going there to study.
Study?
Girls’ College of Music?
My goal is to be the best singer in the world.
Are you going there to study
to perform on the stage?
Girls’ College of Music
is the most prestigious college of music
and a cradle of musicians.
I want to spend the rest of my life
with you here,
but
I can’t give up my dream.
Lu, you...
you won’t blame me, right?
Of course not.
Hope you can succeed soon
and make a name of yourself.
I knew you’d support me.
By the way,
are you going to stay here forever?
What do you mean?
Your body is here but your heart isn’t.
When we were watching clouds together,
I was only interested in their shapes,
but you
were wondering what was beyond them.
Your vision is wider than mine.
This place is too small for you.
But...
I know you don’t want to upset your parents,
but you used to tell me
that people need to have dreams.
My point is
just be yourself
and live the life the way you want
if you want your parents to be proud.
Hey...
Alright.
I need to go back to pack.
Think about what I said.
Bye.
Wish you success, Lan.
I know you don’t want to upset your parents,
but you used to tell me
that people need to have dreams.
My point is
be yourself
and live the life the way you want
if you want your parents to be proud.
What’s on your mind?
Can’t you let me know
before you come?
Did you do me the courtesy
before choosing me in the Sword Graveyard?
You gave up practicing
just to muddle along from day to day?
Did you check with me
before you decided to be a mama’s boy?
You think I wanted to do this?
Then why are you doing it?
You know nothing.
An orphan like you
with no burden
doesn’t understand my stress.
You...
My life isn’t easy either.
Ouyang Shang is the love of my life,
but that’s all.
He’s gone.
Should I go with him?
Of course not.
We all have our missions.
I have mine.
So does he.
And you're
no exception.
You're endowed with extremely rare talent
not to let you hide here and count clouds
or cling on your parents all day.
You don’t understand.
My parents need me.
I don’t want my mom to cry her eyes out.
Is that wrong?
Whenever I saw Liuli
fantasizing about
reuniting with her parents,
you know how much I missed my folks?
You know how I felt?
If they were gone,
it’d be too late to regret
not spending enough time with them.
You can’t have your cake and eat it.
That’s the timeless principle.
You need to ask yourself
which path
is the one you desire.
Here.
Son, have more food.
Your mom made
these dumplings for you.
Taste it.
Well...
There’s something...
Hand me the garlic.
Eat your food.
Let me go get some stuff.
Check the medicine on the stove.
Sure.
Medicine?
Who's sick?
Nobody. You don’t need to know.
What were you trying to say?
Nothing.
Take care of yourselves.
Have more dumplings.
I’m full.
A healthy young man like you
should eat more than this,
otherwise, how can you practice?
Mom, you...
Lu,
here.
What is it?
Don’t you know
eating dumplings before setting off?
Pack your stuff.
Your dad and I will see you off.
Where am I going?
The place you should be.
I thought you could help me with the chores,
yet since you came back,
you've been lying in bed
without doing anything.
Nothing could cheer you up.
If this continues,
you’ll rot.
Get out of my sight
and go back to your Lingjian thingy.
Mom...
Say no more.
You should know
your dad and I
have given up on you.
We plan to have another kid.
We've already named him.
It’s Wang Ermao.
Yes.
Your mom and I
went to see Physician Wang the other day.
He said
we’re in great shape
because of your medicine.
He prescribed us herbs
to conceive.
They’re in the pot on the stove.
You youngsters have your business
and so do we.
After observing you
for some time,
I’ve realized
that you’d better be set free
instead of being caged here.
We can have another kid.
If the second child
follows your footstep,
we can have a third
or a fourth one.
With the help of your medicine,
I can live for a few decades.
Anyway,
get out of my face
and go where you should be.
Lan has decided
to realize her dream.
I think
you're better than her.
You heard what Lan said?
Eat your food.
Have some dumplings.
Eat as many as you can.
You have a long way to go tomorrow.
Do take care of yourselves.
I’ll come back whenever I can.