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Guardians of the Ancient Oath
[This story is purely fictional.]
Episode 33
-Well... -Well...
Repeating the same thing
is a waste of time.
Let's put the past behind
for now
and focus on rescuing brother, OK?
I've checked.
Everyone at home is gone.
Officials close to the Baili family
have either been exiled
or gone back to their hometowns.
A few left
have been watched
by He Yao’s people day and night.
We're on our own now.
It’s impossible
to ask others
about brother’s location.
You said he’s locked up in the Supervision Agency,
but
I think it's unlikely.
Although He Yao
is currently in charge of that agency,
it was
under father and brother’s control
for decades.
I don’t think He Yao
would take such a risk to jail him there.
Where do you think brother is?
I don’t know.
You don't know?
But we can’t sit and do nothing.
At least,
we can break in.
That way, we’ll still have a shot.
How about we capture He Yao
and torture him for the answer?
Then we’ll know where bro...
where Baili Hongxuan
is imprisoned.
I’ve considered those options,
but we’re shorthanded.
If we try to break in,
we’ll only end up dead.
As for capturing He Yao,
he’s protected
by an army.
The two of us
can’t even go near him.
Hongyi. Although brother is away,
we can’t lose our heads.
What's your plan?
You’re still so hot-tempered.
You haven’t changed a bit.
Do you have a better idea?
If we can get hold of
brother’s exact location,
I’ll take the shot
to get brother out
at all costs.
But Ye City is big.
We won’t be able to find brother
unless...
Hou Zhengze!
Hou Zhengze! Come here.
Be careful. Don’t break anything.
What are these?
Let’s see if there’s anything useful.
This looks like a spoon.
Be serious,
or get out here.
I remember master said
he had a mirror.
We can use it to see
the person we’re looking for.
That’s it.
Let me see.
Can it work?
Of course.
Problem is, we don’t know how to use it.
How can we activate it?
Master had a spell.
What spell?
Like those
you learned secretly.
Stop pretending.
I remember the words
but can’t cast the spell.
I know you can’t.
You’re dull.
Just say the words.
Hongshuo can repeat after you.
OK. Let me think.
Which one is it?
Shining is the sun, rising from the east.
Doesn’t sound right.
That’s to dispel demons.
Move the cloud to cloud the sky.
Wrong again.
That’s to make rain.
You can do that?
Hou Zhengze, Can you do it or not?
I got it!
Master taught me a location spell.
Hard to meet in different worlds.
A mountain or a river isn’t worth mentioning.
To find the location…
That’s it.
I just repeat after him, right?
It’ll also need blood.
You two are related by blood, aren’t you?
Either of you can give the blood.
Let’s begin.
Hard to meet in different worlds.
A mountain or a river isn’t worth mentioning.
To find the location,
pure water is needed,
together with holy water.
Take a deep breath,
use all the strength.
Powers brighten the sky.
All stars twinkle.
The three sources of light shine.
Will your spell work?
Look.
Am I taller?
You used to be tall enough.
Thanks.
I didn’t anticipate
you’d come back to save brother.
Me neither.
-If… -I...
You first.
Once we get Baili Hongxuan out,
I’ll leave.
What were you trying to say?
Let's go.
Hope General and Bai Yi
will come back safe and sound.
Hope General and Bai Yi
will come back safe and sound.
Safe and sound.
Hope General and Bai Yi
will come back safe and sound.
Hope General and Bai Yi
will come back safe and sound.
Hope General and Bai Yi
will come back safe and sound.
Hope General and Bai Yi
will come back...
I found this
in master’s bag.
It should be useful.
Where’s Hongshuo?
I’m ready.
Why haven’t you got changed?
Hurry up.
They’ve left.
What? Already?
What about us?
General asked us
to stay at home.
He and Hongyi would go to the palace.
That’s a bad idea.
It’s too dangerous for them to go there alone.
More hands make light work.
They're on a rescue mission
not to pick fights.
But...
General knows the palace well.
More people will make a bigger target.
Besides,
we can’t do much
and will only hold them back.
But look,
I have magic.
I can
use it
to get rid of enemies.
You can change your looks, too.
Last time,
you helped them out at a critical moment.
General also said
even if we all went together,
we couldn't battle thousands of guards.
We’re getting someone out of the palace,
not the jail we went to last time.
I...
End of discussion.
Anyway, I trust Bai Yi
and General.
Family before friends, huh?
Nothing.
I think where brother is imprisoned
is close to His Majesty’s chamber.
Take the back lane then.
Let’s go.
Let’s keep going.
Hold on.
No. We passed here just now.
What should we do?
Go inside first.
Let’s go take a look.
How come we're back here again?
Something is wrong.
Can’t you go through walls?
Someone’s placed a ban.
I can’t cast the spell.
Why is a firefly here?
Is it showing us
the way out?
Follow it.
An Tingfeng? You again!
You placed a ban
and led us here
for what?
I placed a ban?
I’m not that bored.
I have zero interest
in your business.
Then why are you here?
I have my reason.
You don’t need to know.
Just a friendly reminder.
You two
are unable to get Baili Hongxuan out.
Hadn’t I helped you out,
you would've
still been stuck in that formation.
Who set the ban?
I’m looking into it, too.
That person is extremely skilled.
Even I
dared not challenge him,
so I used my firefly to help you.
Your firefly?
Without it,
you would've been there
till death.
I don’t know who that person is,
but I’m sure
that you two aren’t his match.
Don’t come to the palace again.
Useless!
An Tingfeng is a demon hunter.
What is it
that’s in the palace?
Whatever it is,
it’s much stronger than us.
What else can we do?
In this case,
there’s only one place left.
What is it?
The execution ground.
Marquis Baili committed treason.
I can’t believe he did that.
General. This place is packed.
How can we get him out?
Calm down.
Stick to the plan.
Yes.
Guards are everywhere.
What to do?
Even so,
there must be loopholes.
Executing Marquis in public
is to nail him
to the pillar of shame.
The onlookers
are the loopholes.
Marquis Baili
is no ordinary man.
Even His Majesty is here
to watch his execution.
He’s a traitor.
His Majesty would rather
chop him into pieces.
How could he miss his death?
Marquis Baili
used to be virtuous.
If so,
he wouldn’t have colluded with the Langs.
People change.
What a shame!
Baili Hongxuan
committed treason,
violated ethics and disappointed His Majesty.
Punishment is given to prevent further violations.
His crimes are unforgivable.
His Majesty was kind
and sentenced him to be beheaded.
Watch out!
-Move. -Let’s go.
Let’s go.
I’m here, brother.
Marquis.
Hou Zhengze, now!
Let’s go!
Marquis.
Identity verified.
Proceed.
Stop!
Why did those three leave?
They’re suspicious.
Bring them back.
Stop the suspects!
Yes!
Your Majesty. It’s Baili Hongxuan.
Baili Hongshuo.
Catch the rebels and stop the convict.
Yes!
Go!
General.
Go! Catch that rebel Baili Hongshuo!
Arrest all of them!
Your Majesty.
Rebels here may endanger your safety.
Please go back to the palace.
How dare they
try to steal the criminal away under my watch?
They don’t respect me at all.
Your Majesty.
Bring me the bow.
Brother!
Careful.
-Marquis! -Marquis!
Brother!
We’ve lost mother,
father and grandfather.
From now on,
we only have you, brother.
Brother!
You must be safe.
Brother!
Careful.
Leave, Ruo!
I can’t.
Archers, get ready!
Catch all rebels!
Don’t let anyone escape.
Kill all four,
no, five of them!
Kill them all.
No exception!
We must leave now,
or we’ll all be dead.
Hurry, take him with you.
Hongshuo!
Hand on my shoulder.
Soul should be intact and peaceful.
Sky, mountain, fire and wind.
Go!
Where are they?
Where did they go?
They’re gone.
Your Majesty. How did they disappear?
Baili Hongshuo.
He's fine. He simply fainted.
He’ll wake up in a while.
Bai Yi. This is...
Take care of Hongshuo.
What brings you here?
Under no circumstance
can you take this off again.
What’s your plan next?
I’m not sure.
Wait till he wakes up.
Baili Hongshuo!
General.
Thank goodness! You're finally awake!
General.
Slowly.
Where’s my brother?
Where is he?
Why am I here?
Where’s Hongxuan?
I’m going to get him out!
Baili Hongxuan died.
Impossible!
Ming Yefeng? What are you doing here?
He saved us.
I don’t need his help.
Hongshuo. Where are you going?
To save my brother!
He is dead!
He took his last breath in your arms.
Baili Haohe killed him.
You saw it yourself.
Liar!
You and that Ming Yefeng are the same.
I don’t trust you.
Hongshuo!
King of Lang,
you're so protective towards her.
You’ll only get yourself killed.
I must kill Baili Haohe first!
Can you?
You’re the last hope
to carry on the bloodline of Duke Pingyuan.
You’d rather go on a suicide mission?
General.
General?
Brother is gone.
Our mansion is ruined.
I’m the only one left
with little power.
Are you happy now?
Duke Pingyuan's Mansion doesn’t exist anymore.
Isn’t that what you want?
You've finally
avenged your father's death.
What do you mean?
You heard me.
The place you hate the most
disappeared forever.
Are you still unsatisfied?
I’m the last one alive.
Come on.
Kill me now.
What are you saying?
Bai Yi
is your elder sister.
Why would she want to kill you?
Yes.
All members in Duke Pingyuan’s Mansion
are my mortal enemies,
including you,
Baili Hongshuo.
Listen,
I’ve repaid you
for your family
and Yo’s upbringing.
From now on,
I’ll cut all ties
with you.
Whatever you're going to do,
whether you choose to live or die
are none of my business.
Bai Yi.
You didn’t mean that.
Family bonds can’t be cut off.
Take care of him.
Hongshuo!
Thank you both for everything you did.
You should leave
and carry on with your own lives.
I’m senior to you. I’m in charge.
Leave me alone!
Your Majesty. The person interrupted the execution
was Baili Hongshuo.
He had four complies.
Two males and two females.
Two of them are his guards.
One of the females is Baili Hongyi.
The other...
seems to be the new King of Lang,
Ming Yefeng.
Ming Yefeng?
Are you sure?
Almost certainly.
If it was him,
King of Lang sneaking into Yo
would be no small matter.
What do you imply?
We can’t wage war against Lang
based on this matter.
Aunt. The war between Yo and Lang
is inevitable.
Those enemies
have stepped on us.
He Yao,
the war is inevitable,
but it doesn’t have to be
a bloodbath.
Uh...
You guarded the border for years.
I believe
you have moles in Lang.
I only placed them
for national security.
I didn’t accuse you of anything.
I know you've always been loyal.
You're wise, Your Majesty.
Think about it.
How will Shuchi react
to Ming Yefeng’s secret trip to Ye City?
Mother.
Right after Ming Yefeng
became the new king,
he came to the south secretly.
Once his opponents find out
that he took the liberty to come here,
and to save a Yo citizen from being executed,
who,
by the way,
was their mortal enemy,
Duke Pingyuan’s son,
what will they think?
You’re indeed maturer, son.
That’s brilliant, Your Majesty.
I’m inferior to you.
This matter concerning Ming Yefeng
and Baili Hongyi is huge.
Keep it in a small circle, though.
Tread lightly.
What about Baili Hongshuo?
All traitors
must be brought to justice.
Yes.
It was too risky this morning.
I was worried sick
at the thought of you being right there
at the gate tower.
I’m fine, mother.
Baili Hongxuan
was shot to death.
What’s left
is Baili Hongshuo alone.
Emperors shouldn’t carry weapons themselves.
You crossed the line.
Mother.
When I was young,
hadn’t you asked others
to teach me horse-riding and archery,
I wouldn't
be so skilled right now.
I should thank you
for my accomplishment today,
mother.
Alright. I know you're a sweet kid.
You should go back and rest.
I was dreading all day.
I’m exhausted.
You may leave.
Good night, mother.