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Guardians of the Ancient Oath
[This story is purely fictional. ]
Episode 17
Baili Hongshuo,
now you see
why this is called Raging Fire of Red Lotus.
Awesome!
I’d like to
teach you all what I know.
I didn’t expect such a fake priest
knows about Raging Fire of Red Lotus.
Stop right there.
Why? Can’t I get near?
Don’t be so hasty.
I’m drawing
the demon out
to burn it with White Lotus Fire.
You haven’t enough experience.
I’m afraid you might be hurt.
The White Lotus Fire has its spirit.
Since the fire is getting stronger,
I’m connecting with its spirit.
Connecting with its spirit?
Since when has my master
become so powerful?
Alas.
Fire in air, fire in stone, fire in wood.
These three fires.
Fire in human world, White Lotus Fire.
Fire of stars.
Come out.
One more time.
Fire of stars.
Come out, come out.
Come out.
Master Ji Qiu.
You aren’t a swindler, are you?
Swindler?
You call me a swindler?
I’m the eighth generation
direct disciple of Yan Jisheng.
How can you call me a swindler?
Right.
There is no way that
my master could cheat.
You don’t believe me?
Let me do it again.
Watch this.
White Lotus Fire, fire of stars.
Come out, come out.
Hold still!
You can’t leave here.
Where are you going?
Stop running.
Come back!
Master.
Taoist Ji.
Why did you run
since the demon hasn’t come?
You are mistaken.
I’m the eighth generation
direct disciple of Yan Jisheng.
Why would I lie?
I was just doing warm-up.
If you don’t believe…
Hah, hah, hah.
You are…
You drew me out.
How dare you not know me?
Who are you?
You Yan.
Good.
You know my name.
Good, great.
Was it you who killed those people in Li City?
Which village did you refer to?
I have eaten so many people.
The village on the border.
The whole family.
You must pay for what you did.
I’m killing you.
General.
Let’s go, quickly.
Master.
Since you are here,
no one can leave.
I’m killing and eating as much as I want.
General.
My goodness!
Hah, hah, hah.
General, general.
Did you see that?
Awesome!
It worked again!
General.
General, general.
General.
Where is You Yan?
General.
It’s the same kid we saw earlier.
Let’s bring him back.
OK.
General
According to the customs of Baize,
I’m telling the heaven the good news,
so that gods in there
could know my gratitude.
Ba Yin.
His Majesty has just lost his son.
He would be unhappy
if he knows you fly the kite here.
Fine. I must not look too cheerful.
As you require.
By the way,
my brother sent some gifts here.
Would you like check on that in the tent?
General.
Master, do you know that
you were so amazing today?
You kicked
the demon’s ass only
by saying something.
Really?
Yes.
Buy why didn’t you teach me those skills?
Those high mountains
all endowed with fine spirits.
Men in those mountains will be endowed the same.
General Baili.
After the battle today,
I think you will believe what I said.
We were meant to meet each other.
You got talents
and should be my apprentice.
Tell me first
how to catch him.
After the battle today,
he must be frightened.
I’m afraid he won’t come out.
You Yan is like a cunning monkey.
He would pretend and be sly.
He would end up being a baby.
That’s all he does.
What’s the matter?
You said he would end up being a baby?
Yeah.
Although he looks like an old man,
that’s just his camouflage.
He pretends to be weak
to let others believe him.
This is why
You Yan is so powerful.
Keep away from him.
Now you know
who you will go up against.
I won’t let you escape today.
You smell better.
Let me eat you first
and then finish the idiot.
Stop it.
General.
Since you are courting death,
I will play with you
tonight.
Master, what happened to them?
I think their spirits were charmed by the demon.
How do we…
Tonight,
I don’t think we can escape from this.
Let’s fight the demon to the death.
Let’s go.
Why hasn’t you gone to bed?
I will go to sleep soon.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
What are you holding?
Could you show me what that is?
The off-year’s eve is coming.
Since I’m not adroit,
to make sure Her Highness likes my gift,
I embroidered this sachet for practice.
You made this for me?
The two lotus blossoms on one stalk
are so exquisite.
The two
lotus blossoms
that share
one stalk
also symbolize…
What?
That conjugal affection.
I appreciate your efforts.
I like it.
Let me help you wear it.
What’s this?
The gift I prepared
for Her Highness.
The painting of flowers you embroidered
is beautiful and classy.
I think
Her Highness will love it.
It’s the thought that matters.
Don’t feel burdened.
Just try your best.
Since we have been married not so long,
I’m not good at assisting you.
I hope I could
do what I’m capable of
as well as I can.
You’ve done so well.
It’s just I’ve been so busy
and may ignore you sometimes.
Sorry to make you go through all this.
I never feel ignored.
As long as you could see
my efforts,
I would be happy.
You have done so much recently,
take a good rest now.
Let’s go search there.
You seem to be skilled
but don’t look delicious.
Since you come to court death,
I don’t mind that much.
Haven’t you
played enough?
Who are you?
A demon hunter.
Demon hunter?
Do you know
that I have eaten
more than one hundred demon hunters?
In nature, there is spread evil spirits.
Eliminate the evil to maintain justice.
Xiaotong.
Xiaotong, are you all right?
Master, look.
Master Ji Qiu, did you take him down?
I didn’t do it
by myself.
My fellow priests
endowed me with power and responsibly,
which helped me subdue the demon.
How should we dispose of it?
How to do?
Kill it, of course.
Kill it?
But I can’t do it
since he is like this now.
I won’t kill human, either.
Don’t look at me.
I’m afraid of blood.
Well,
put him in my study for now.
We will host the officials soon.
As long as I think about
Hongxuan and Yao,
I would feel uneasy.
Mother.
Why don’t we
use the opportunity of off-year’s eve
to bring the Baili family
and He family together?
Do you have any good idea?
I want to have Hongyi marry He Yao.
Hongxuan hates Yao
so much.
He wouldn’t agree with it.
Don’t worry.
Hongyi is now at the age
for marriage.
Hongxuan can’t
keep her in his mansion forever.
But Hongyi isn’t of royal blood.
This isn’t a good idea.
Mother.
Hongyi has always been seen
as a pearl in the palm in the mansion.
Hongxuan and Hongshuo
also take her as their beloved sister.
In terms of status,
Hongyi is no worse than girls
from other influential families.
Even so, it’s still inappropriate.
Hongyi has been spoiled since childhood
that she is still wet behind the ears.
She never behaves like a girl.
I don’t think it’s a good idea.
You also want to bridge the gaps
between the two families, don’t you?
But there are many other
reasons for concern.
For the present,
only this method can work.
Although you want to promote the marriage,
I’m worried that
Hongxuan won’t appreciate what you do
and could be mistaken.
Your plan may backfire.
Mother.
Hongxuan cares
nothing more than
national security.
He will keep the big picture
as his priority.
If the two families are bonded by marriage,
it will be good for
the prosperity of our country.
In that case, to have them marry
each other is a good idea.
Mother, you got to believe me.
Nevertheless,
we still need my uncle to prove his sincerity.
Well, then, we will do as you said.
I will see to it arranged properly.
It’s settled.
Don’t worry.
You may go back.
Excuse me, mother.
General.
How do you feel now with your wound?
I’m all right.
I have had the two people
properly taken care of.
Good.
What else?
By the way,
I got the message from our spy that
Prince Anahoi of Lang
has been disposed of
due to a failed coup.
It seems that no other than Ming Yefeng
will succeed to the throne.
General Ming Yefeng of Lang
has long been coveting the throne.
Ming Yefeng not only is
brave and prudent,
but also works hard
and plans ahead.
If he becomes the Great King,
there will be a great threat
to our country.
The Lang people are cunning.
We must be very careful now.
Yes.
You may leave now.
OK.
You reveal yourself again.
You…
Why is it you again?
Who are you?
It looks like
your disguise worked
on them finally.
Even extremely bad people
sometimes don’t have the heart
to kill the demon,
let alone those people.
You know human nature well.
Of course.
I have lived several hundred years
and seen various people.
Then, guess
whether I will kill you or not now.
Are you really so cruel
that you could kill me?
What a pity.
Your disguise
could never fool me.
Change.
Straight. Use your strength.
Your movements should be clean, quick and forceful.
Only with precision and force
can you kill the enemy.
Change.
Soldiers.
Fight.
Soldiers.
Fight.
Soldiers.
Fight.
Soldiers.
Fight.
General.
General, there is a trouble.
Hou Zhengze
Don’t you know how to knock the door?
But, the demon is dead.
Dead?
What happened?
I don’t know.
Last night, Taoist Ji
went to have a drink with them.
When he came back,
the demon was dead.
How did they dispose of the demon?
Taoist Ji said that
demon was killed after being stabbed by a sword
made of peach wood.
He said that it should be buried since it’s dead.
Buried?
Nonsense.
Let’s go.
General.
General, they have already arrived.
Why in such a hurry?
Since Anahoi was dead,
they are in panic.
Greetings, general.
I think I didn’t invite you here.
Sangqier, envoy of Wuluolan tribe,
by the order of our head,
express our greatest respect
to you.
Rurui, envoy of Ava tribe,
on behalf of our head,
send his greetings to you.
Envoy of west Wuyin tribe
expresses our willing to join hand with you.
Please lead us
to revitalize Lang.
I’m only the general of Lang.
You should follow the His Majesty to revitalize Lang.
General Wanqi.
Do you think we haven’t
shown enough sincerity?
The head of Wuluolan tribe
asked me to
express our sincerity to you.
All people of Wuluolan tribe
are yours to command from now on.
People of Ava tribe are yours to command.
Wuyin tribe will follow your lead
and be under your control.
Please let go of the past.
Under the wise leadership of His Majesty,
we are peers.
What past do I we have to let go?
Well,
His Highness has just died
and now you come to me.
Don’t you think
those relations are so untrue?
General, you are chosen one.
You have the full support
of Ava tribe.
Please go back.
I serve His Majesty.
You should serve His Majesty with loyalty.
Please.
A strong force and sufficient supply
are the fundamental of Lang.
We will recruit at the start of next year.
You may show your
sincerity then.
Thank you for your advice.
We will have our best soldiers
to apply for enrollment.
Wait.
Open it.
Be careful. It’s a demon.
Don’t make any sudden move.
Although the demon is dead,
his spirit still exists.
Let me suppress him.
How did he die?
He…
He was hurt
and his essence was destroyed.
Hurt?
He seemed good earlier.
No more nonsense.
I’m highly skilled in sorcery.
He was badly
injured inside.
You couldn’t tell from his appearance.
Let his soul be stable and spirits not deteriorate.
Come on
Recite what I said.
Recite.
If his spirits are not suppressed,
he will continue his evil deeds.
Recite.
All right,
with this sword,
the demon won’t do anything evil.
Let his soul be stable and spirits not deteriorate.
Beast.
If I remember rightfully,
you have served me seven years.
You are from Hexi tribe.
Yes, general.
When you united Beimo,
my father and I
provided you with
the horses of Hexi tribe.
I have always wanted
to ask you a question.
Since you are the son of the head,
why would you be content to serve me?
I never mentioned it before
because you didn’t ask.
You are such a brave hero
and has always been my role model.
I have no regrets in my life
to fight alongside with you.
What do you think of
those tribes reaching out
to me recently?
When Hexi tribe pledged allegiance,
my father was sick
and most affairs were under the control
of my uncle.
My uncle for his own profits
collaborated with foreign forces
and turned against Shuchi.
It’s you who
conquered the rebels.
My father,
for the sake of Hexi tribe,
decided to pledge allegiance to Shuchi
and gave up the title of Hexi.
He moved the tribe to Shuchi.
My father’s decision
was questioned and against by many people.
Without your
generosity to us,
I don’t know
if that was a good result
or bad.
Even in Hexi tribe, many people would question.
Not to mention those tribes.
I don’t want to be quick to judge.
Then, you don’t believe them?
Standing in their shoes,
I know exactly
what their intentions are.
You will be invincible
in Shuchi.
They took the wrong side earlier
and want to make it up.
I will be invincible.
Where did you hear that?
It’s not something I heard,
but what I truly believe.
I have never asked you
any questions.
I believe
you are the chosen one
and the one wanted by people.
Now it’s an opportunity that can’t be better.
But I have said many times
that I don’t want to be the Great King.
Of course, you don’t
since the current Great King is still alive.
I really don’t.
All I want is to become strong.
Because only when you are strong,
you can do
whatever you want.
But what can be called strong?
To what extent is strong enough?
I don’t know.
What do you want to do?
What do you think?
To unite the prairie
and become the king.
That’s what you want.
Whatever you want to do,
I will follow your lead all my life.
Let his soul be stable and spirits not deteriorate.
Hongxuan.
He caused such a big trouble
and still made it to the governor
as well as controlling the business of Ye City.
It’s so unfair.
You forget what I told you?
Fine.
I’ll be quiet.
With you gathering here,
I’m very happy.
The health of Your Highness
is the greatest blessing for Yo.
May health be with Your Highness.
Long live Your Highness.
OK, OK.
I appreciate your good intention.
Today, all I want is jollification.
Please stand up.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Is this the first time
that Jinyang has spent the new year here?
Are you used to it?
Your Highness, thank you for your concern.
I’m quite used to it.
Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.
Well,
Hongxuan is so concerned about Jinyang.
I just asked one question,
he would answer it for her.
Marquis Zhenbei and Princess Jinyang
display such deep affection
to each other
and make a perfect couple,
which is a blessing for Yo.
The marriage of Marquis and Princess
was promoted by Your Highness.
Your Highness,
you do have a keen eye for them
and make such a perfect couple.
OK, fine,
stop joking about them.
Take your seats.
Your Highness,
Jinyang embroidered
a painting of flowers,
which is a gift for you.
Bring it here.
I’m not adroit, please forgive this.
It’s great.
I love it.
I can see you did put much efforts into it.
Good job.
Look,
Her Highness loves
your gift so much.
Hongxuan, you also contributed a lot to it.
I have rewards for both of you.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Go back to sit down.
Jinyang, I like you.
But there are some words
I have to tell you.
You see,
Hongyi still
doesn’t behave like a female.
Although she is a girl,
she always
wear male clothes.
Your Highness, I have become used to it.
I won’t know how to walk
if wearing female clothes.
I didn’t blame you in the past
when you just followed
Hongxuan and Hongshuo
in the Marquis Zhenbei’s mansion.
All you knew is playing with weapons.
Jinyang, now you are her sister-in-law,
a sister-in-law shall play the role of mother.
You should
educate your younger sister.
It’s my fault.
A girl
shall behave
as a girl does
and has good manner.
Women in Yo are well-known
for being good and helpful.
Living in such a peaceful world,
girls should be
like Jinyang and
learn embroidery
as well as helping their husbands in daily affairs.
That’s what they should do.
Your Highness, thank you for your teaching.
I will keep your words in mind.
Your Highness, I can’t agree with you more.
I will keep a close eye
on my sister from now on.
Today,
please cut her a break.
I just said you protected your wife,
now you are helping your sister again.
You sound as if
I have no liking
for Hongyi.
How could I not like Hongyi
since she is my granddaughter?
Your Highness, I really appreciate that.
A few days earlier, the household department
sorted out
some dresses I wore
when I was young.
Upon looking at them,
I remembered those are exact the clothes
I wore when meeting
with your grandpa for the first time.
So many years
have past.
Today, when I saw Hongyi,
it occurred to me
that the dresses must
suit you well.
Why don’t you change into them now?
They may bless you with a good husband.
Your Highness, thank you for your gift.
I will let Hongyi wear them
the next time we come to the Palace.
Why next time?
Change into them now.
Now?
Go.
Your Highness, thank you.
Together with my son,
I’d like to propose to Your Highness and Your Majesty.
May peace with Your Highness and Your Majesty.
May prosperity with Yo.
Brother, this is a family feast.
You don’t need to keep it formal.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Aunt, Your Majesty,
I’d like to wish you happy and safe.
Yao.
How is your new job as the governor?
Aunt, thanks for your care.
Although the position of governor
is different from military commander,
everything goes well
under the help of my staff
and my father.
You used to fight
on the battlefield in Li City.
Now you come back
and learn to deal with governmental issues.
It’s also good for you.
I want to thank Marquis Zhenbei for giving me
the opportunity to come back and care for my parents.