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[Mysterious Lotus Casebook]

[Episode 9]

After all these years,

we finally found the Shaoshi Sword that Xiangyi always carried with him.

We feel so relieved.

I hope everyone in the martial world

can keep in mind the noble cause of righting wrongs and maintaining peace.

That's also Xiangyi's wish.

Xiao Zijin is so bold now.

Shi Shui.

It's been ten years.

I thought

Qiao Wanmian was your woman.

Ms. Qiao only belongs to herself.

It's my honor

to witness the return of the Shaoshi Sword with you.

Look.

It's really the Shaoshi Sword.

Li Xiangyi cut a stunning figure in the martial world

with the Xiangyi Swordplay he invented.

I heard that to entertain Ms. Qiao,

he tied a long red ribbon around the hilt of that sword

and played the 36 Drunken Moves

on the roof of House of Delights in Yangzhou.

Everyone came out to see him.

♫I♫

♫tried for a long time♫

♫But♫

♫There are still things I can't let go♫

♫I asked myself tens of thousands of times♫

♫Which moment♫

♫I'd never forget♫

♫The martial world♫

♫Is so big and fasinating♫

♫We're all wanderers in it♫

♫Clouds gather and break just like us♫

♫But at least we're under the same moon♫

♫The martial world♫

♫Is full of aspiring souls♫

♫Let's drink away all our sorrows♫

♫Life is like a dream♫

♫Our story ends here♫

It's said that countless people flooded the streets

just to see that sword with the red ribbon.

This must be eye-opening for you two.

He was too young

and too ostentatious.

Yes.

Too ostentatious.

What's that attitude?

You can never achieve what he achieved.

You two are just jealous.

To make it more thrilling,

you can come on stage for a spar.

When the incense burns out,

the one on the stage

with the ribbon flower

can try the Shaoshi Sword.

Try the Shaoshi Sword?

I'll surely win!

It's quite lively.

The Sect Leader likes activities like this.

I bet he's very happy now.

I've known you for so long

but never asked the name of your sword.

Sword.

Sword?

It doesn't have a name?

A sword is a sword.

It doesn't need a name.

That one has a fancy name

but ended up in someone else's hands.

Whatever you say.

Aren't you going to take back your sword?

It's not mine.

Li Xiangyi died a decade ago.

Are you still upset about being defeated by me?

Li Lianhua?

What are you doing up there?

That mask…

Time's up.

The one holding the ribbon flower won.

Li Lianhua,

you lucky dog!

Shut up.

You're not an old friend of the Sigu Sect.

I've never seen you before.

May I know your name?

My surname is Li.

Li?

What's your full name?

Li Lianhua.

You're Physician Li.

I've heard a lot about you.

You got the chance

to try the Shaoshi Sword.

But I… I don't know how to use swords.

You cheated!

It's unfair!

Come down! Come down!

Guys.

Mr. Xiao said

that whoever got the ribbon flower won.

He is the winner.

You're all big shots in the martial world.

Don't be sore losers.

Right?

Young Master Fang is right.

Physician Li has Xiangyi's surname.

Maybe he's destined to win.

Physician Li,

try the sword.

Go.

Go!

What a good sword!

It's so beautiful!

It…

How dare you destroy the Shaoshi Sword?

Guys,

calm down.

There must be a misunderstanding.

What did you do to that sword?

This sword is a counterfeit.

Counterfeit?

Impossible.

Why did you say that?

It's a good counterfeit.

Even the carving on the hilt is exactly the same.

But I heard that Li Xiangyi got this sword at the age of 15

and kept using it for five years.

But this hilt

looks brand new.

It doesn't make sense.

No abrasion at all.

Here, take a look.

When Xiangyi fought with Master Wuyou,

to save Wuyou's life,

he used the hilt of his sword to parry Wuyou's fatal blow.

This hilt is intact.

It's really a counterfeit.

This is not the sword I brought back.

Master Ji,

the sword was swapped.

As I said.

[Sword Room]

Look.

Three days ago,

Ms. Qiao and Mr. Xiao

brought back the Shaoshi Sword and locked it here.

The Sword Room is strictly guarded.

No one has entered here in the past few days.

Before the Sword-Appreciation Ceremony,

Shi Shui and I took the sword out.

I don't think anyone had the chance

to swap the sword.

Look.

Something seems wrong here.

Gosh.

Why is there a tunnel here?

Who did it?

When was it dug?

I wonder where the tunnel leads.

Should we go down and check it out?

Mian.

It's stuffy down there.

You may get an asthma attack.

Why don't you wait here?

No.

I went through a lot to finally find the Shaoshi Sword.

I can't wait here and do nothing.

Let's go.

This tunnel was dug at least half a month ago.

But the Shaoshi Sword was only sent to the Sword Room

in the Baichuan Court three days ago.

Did someone anticipate its coming?

Half a month ago?

By that time, I'd written a letter

to Master Ji and we'd decided

to keep the Shaoshi Sword in the Sword Room.

Few people have access

to our letters.

Seems that it's an inside job.

The tunnel is so long.

There's a clear dividing line here.

The section we walked through is recently dug.

The rest of the tunnel is quite old.

It was dug at least ten years ago.

So someone extended an old tunnel

to the Sword Room?

Ten years ago,

the Baichuan Court was a branch of the Sigu Sect.

We lived here at that time.

Has any one of you heard of

this long tunnel?

This tunnel…

Mian.

Are you feeling uncontrollable?

Li Lianhua.

Come here.

Coming through.

She's dead.

A stab in the chest killed her.

It's been four hours.

Rou?

Rou.

She's my maid Rou.

I couldn't find her anywhere this morning.

Did she know that the Shaoshi Sword was kept in the Sword Room?

She's been my maid for years.

All the letters I exchanged with Master Ji

were sent and received by her.

The cut is thin and clean.

Judging from its length, it was left by the Shaoshi Sword.

There are two types of footprints here.

They're not messy.

So there was no fight.

They were standing face to face

and Rou didn't expect the attack.

It seems that Rou conspired with someone

to steal the Shaoshi Sword

but her accomplice killed her.

These footprints are big.

They must belong to a man.

You're right.

That guy

should be hiding in the Pudu Temple.

I'm so sure

because the monks in that temple

all wear homemade straw shoes like these.

They're not for sale.

Half a month ago,

a new cook arrived there.

Half a month ago?

That fits the timeline.

Yes, it does.

There's a crack in the wall.

It seems to be connected to the outside.

[Pudu Temple]

When I sent someone to look for Jingren,

he was already nowhere to be found.

Who'd have known he was so malicious?

If the Baichuan Court and the Pudu Temple work together,

we can definitely find that murderer.

I hope so.

Namaste.

Ms. Qiao.

Do you recognize this handwriting?

It's Rou's handwriting.

You're obsessed with that sword.

I feel guilty about Ms. Qiao

but don't want you to have regrets.

So I'll take it out to let you have a look at it

and then put it back

before anyone notices it's missing.

Looks like Miss Rou was betrayed by her lover.

She swapped the Shaoshi Sword

so that her lover could have a look at it,

but that man had another plan

and killed her for the sword.

Yeah.

Rou was so foolish

and died for nothing.

Mr. Xiao, Mr. Fang,

can you lead my disciples back into the tunnel

to bring that girl's body up?

No problem.

Ms. Qiao, why don't you come with me to my room

and have some tea while waiting for them?

Mr. Li, come and join us.

Please.

So you've known each other for a long time.

Yes.

It doesn't matter when people meet.

Fate will bring them together eventually.

But it's a pity that when old friends meet,

they can't recognize each other.

What does that mean?

Have we met before, Mr. Li?

No.

Bhante Wuliao

is used to preaching

and loves to give lectures on life.

But personally,

I don't believe in any constant laws.

They're all just personal choices.

Everything is written in the stars

and we just need to go with the flow.

We reap what we sow,

so what's the point of escaping the inescapable?

Mr. Li, I bet you have a lot to say

to Ms. Qiao.

So stop wasting your time on me.

I'll mind my own business

and go explain sutras in the sutra hall.

You guys talk.

What do you want to say to me, Mr. Li?

Here's the thing.

When I was young,

I stayed in this temple for a while

and met a young monk

named Huiyuan.

Later I learned that he joined the Jinyuan Alliance

and changed his name to Shi Hun.

Shi Hun?

I've heard of that name.

I'll look into it for you.

Thank you, Ms. Qiao.

I'll refill the teapot.

No way.

Ms. Qiao.

Ms. Qiao?

Ms. Qiao, are you okay?

They may have come out.

I'll go ask about the person you mentioned.

I'll tell you if I find anything.

Since when have you become so withdrawn?

Why didn't you tell her who you are?

Do you think

you're not as good as your old self?

Director Di,

since when have you

become so nosy?

It's just interesting

to see you pining over a woman.

Don't let your love affair

hinder our plan.

Director Di,

I'm not interested in other people's affairs.

We'll leave once we know the whereabouts of Shi Hun.

[Pudu Temple]

Li Lianhua.

How's it going?

Have Mr. Xiao and Ms. Qiao gone back to the Baichuan Court?

Everything is done.

But Ms. Qiao said she saw someone outside the window

and went after him.

When we came out,

both she and that guy were gone.

We're looking for her now.

OK.

Let's split up.

Li Lianhua.

Li Lianhua

cares so much about Ms. Qiao.

I'm afraid his feelings will never be reciprocated.

[Wei Manor's Yipin Tomb]

[Mysterious Lotus Casebook]

Miss Shi Shui.

Yang Yunchun,

what are you doing here?

You're sneaky.

Miss Shi Shui, don't get me wrong.

I came to attend the Sword-Appreciation Ceremony

but got delayed on the way.

When I got here, I heard that the Shaoshi Sword was stolen.

Are you here to poke fun at us on behalf of the Supervision Bureau?

No.

Don't get me wrong.

We're not looking for the sword now.

We're looking for a person.

Miss Shi Shui.

Miss Shi Shui.

Are you looking for someone?

You know where she is.

I saw her going after a monk

and getting dragged away.

He seemed to be the fake monk

who stole the sword and killed the maid.

You stood by and watched.

Where was she taken?

I can see the murderous intent in your eyes.

I'm so glad.

Li Xiangyi is still alive.

You'd better not joke with me.

Where is Qiao Wanmian?

Rou told you that incense powder

can trigger my asthma.

You used it against me.

She always tells you everything.

She forced me.

I told you.

It's not that I don't want to return the Shaoshi Sword.

I just want to keep it for a few more days.

Who in the martial arts world

wouldn't want the best sword in the world?

You killed Rou

and you're still defending yourself like a coward.

Enough!

You sealed the mountain pass

and trapped me here.

I could only kidnap you.

I'll chop off one of your hands and give it to them.

Ms. Qiao, are you okay?

Why are you here, Mr. Li?

Everyone split up to search for you.

It's just a coincidence.

I'm not good at martial arts,

so I had to launch a sneak attack.

Let me untie you.

You're risking your life to save me.

I will remember

your kindness.

You're too polite, Ms. Qiao.

This person is really shameless.

What treasure is this?

I'm not allowed to look at it?

A bangle.

This Green Phoenix Bangle is the Xiao family's heirloom.

It forms a pair with the Jade Flower Carvings

on my Pojun Sword.

So it's for your future wife.

What?

You have a crush?

I hit it on something just now.

I was afraid it might be damaged.

Luckily, it's fine.

Ms. Qiao.

It seems that you value this jade bangle very much.

Let's get out of here.

Be careful.

Xiangyi is gone.

The Sigu Sect has suffered great losses.

Why don't we dissolve the Sigu Sect today?

You want to dissolve Sigu Sect?

The two leaders are gone.

Our morale is gone too.

Why should we force ourselves to carry on?

Hang in there.

What's wrong?

I feel like Xiangyi came back.

I regret it.

I shouldn't have written that letter to him.

You wrote to him a month ago?

He's a proud person.

But I said I would leave him.

But I was too tired.

I was so tired of chasing him.

[To Minister Yi]

I have enjoyed your love, protection,

and company for the past few years.

I will remember this forever.

I know you are generous.

It causes me admiration, pride,

but also fear.

You love the hubbub of the martial arts world.

You strive towards the pinnacle of the martial world.

I can only follow closely behind you,

exhausted.

You are as bright as the sun,

and as dazzling.

However,

who can look into the sun forever?

I'm tired.

I respect you,

but am unable to accompany you any further.

I can't love you like I used to.

I'll say goodbye to you with this letter.

May you

live healthy,

carefree,

and fulfill your life's wish.

Yours, Wan.

Li Xiangyi.

You only think that everyone relies on you and respects you.

But you don't know

you've become a burden to others.

I'm sorry, Wan.

Ms. Qiao.

I think the intersection between Pudu Temple and Baichuan Court

is too far away.

Let's hurry up.

Okay.

Watch the steps.

Ms. Qiao,

I heard from Mr. Xiao that you have asthma.

Why don't you sit down and rest?

Okay.

Slowly.

Wan.

How are you?

Xiangyi.

Xiangyi, you're here.

Are you willing to talk to me today?

You're still unwilling?

I know

you hate me.

Ms. Qiao,

don't think too much.

Let me send you home first.

No, I don't want to go.

I don't want to go back.

Xiangyi.

Don't go!

Xiangyi.

Do you remember this place?

At that time,

you didn’t say anything

and went to duel with that master.

I was worried and angry.

I told you not to show up in front of me again.

So I dug this tunnel to see you.

At that time, I wanted to make you happy.

But you always resented me for not understanding you.

And I

only had Sigu Sect on my mind.

I neglected your feelings.

You...

Why did you realize this so late?

It's too late, Xiangyi.

I can't find you.

I can't find you.

I can't wait for you either.

What should I do?

What should I do?

Wan.

Forget it.

Live the happy life you deserve.

Zijin always tells me the same thing.

But if I wait for you,

there'll be one more person in this world that believes you're still alive.

Maybe...

Maybe then you can come back alive.

I've let you down.

I... I've also let down Zijin's genuine feelings.

I've let him down.

Did you find anything?

I've searched everywhere.

There's nothing.

Mian must have been caught by that scoundrel.

He might have gone down the mountain.

I'll go down the mountain now.

Inform the people of Baichuan Court

to go after them too.

OK.

Fei?

Why are you here?

Let me ask you.

Did you see Ms. Qiao?

What does it have to do with me?

Wait.

Ms. Qiao has nothing to do with you.

Did you see Li Lianhua?

He said he was looking for someone, but he's gone too.

Did something happen?

You two are old friends.

You should care about where he went.

He told you we're old friends?

Interesting.

Make yourself clear!

Weird.

Xiangyi.

Xiangyi.

Xiangyi.

Ms. Qiao.

Ms. Qiao.

Are you okay?

You were crying and talking in your sleep

when you had an attack.

I have

some medicine on me.

It can relieve your pain.

This sachet...

Why do you have it?

You...

I accidentally found this sachet on the beach

when I was practising medicine at the East Sea.

Do you recognize this?

Is this the only sachet you found?

Many people were dead in the sea.

This sachet

was found

on one of the corpses.

What's wrong, Ms. Qiao?

What did he look like?

What did the person you saw look like?

I remember it very clearly.

But I remember

he was around 20 years old.

I couldn't see his face clearly.

There seemed to be a string of Buddha beads on his left wrist.

I got those for him.

It turns out he's your friend.

At that time,

I had to turn back and ask for help.

To my surprise,

when I came back,

he had already been carried away by the waves.

Now that I think about it,

I'm regretful.

Stop it.

When did you

find him?

Come to think of it,

it's been about ten years.

I'm sorry, Mian.

I always hurt you.

I can't make it up to you.

Zijin loves you wholeheartedly.

I can see that you also love him.

Don't make it hard for yourself.

You must be happy in the future.

Ms. Qiao.

Let me send you back first.

Stop!

Don't touch her!

What does Mr. Xiao want?

He's trying to harm Mian.

He deserves it.

If anything happens to Mian,

I'll kill him.

You're hurting people without getting the facts straight.

You're from Sigu Sect?

Sigu Sect was dissolved ten years ago.

What are you talking about?

I want to take this scoundrel with me.

Mr. Xiao, you're too domineering.

Baichuan Court gives Tianji Hall

leeway.

If you dare to bully my friend,

don't blame me for turning nasty.

Mr. Xiao, don't get me wrong.

I just ran into Ms. Qiao

when she was kidnapped in the tunnel,

so I followed her in.

How dare you make up stories about saving a damsel in distress?

How dare you!

Zijin, stop!

I won't argue with you.

I'll take her back.

Come here.

What's wrong with Xiao Zijin?

The young master of Tianji Hall is really powerful.

But now that you've gotten on a master's bad side,

how can you enter Baichuan Court?

I just can't stand him relying on his position

to bully others.

I don't care.

How are you?

I'm fine.

Brother.

How is Ms. Qiao?

She had an asthma attack.

Luckily, she took Physician Li's medicine.

She's fine now.

Didn't Ms. Qiao say anything else?

Why did Physician Li rush to save her?

Didn't she think

Physician Li seemed familiar?

Biqiu.

What do you want to ask?

Don't you think

Li Lianhua looks a little like

Sect Leader?

To heal someone from Bicha Poison,

besides taking the unique antidote in time,

the other way is Wuliao's Brahman golden needles.

Over the years,

there have been many swindlers pretending to be Sect Leader.

If Wuliao healed him

through the Brahman arts,

why didn't he tell us?

Yes, Biqiul.

I think

his age, physique, and martial arts skills

don't match Sect Leader's.

They only have similar eyes and eyebrows.

But on closer look, they don't look alike.

Brother, I think

I should sound him out again.

It's all because of me

that Sect Leader...

Yun Biqiu, how dare you bring it up?

Bicha poison is so vicious.

It not only disperses people's martial power,

but also cause brain problems and drive them to death by madness.

You know that,

but you still poisoned Sect Leader.

You deserve to die hundreds of times for what you did.

All right.

Let bygones be bygones.

Only the four of us know about

Sect Leader being poisoned by Bicha Poison.

Don't spread it.

He didn't mean to hurt Sect Leader.

He was just bewitched by that demoness.

Every time he has seen someone who looks like Sect Leader

over the past few years,

he would check him out.

I will never forgive

what he did back then.

This...

[General Temple]

Physician Li.

It's the Masters.

Don't get up, you're infirm.

I'm embarrassed.

Thanks to Physician Li,

we were able to find Shaoshi yesterday.

I brought it here today

so you can take a look for yourself.

Please go ahead.

You are really good at joking.

I don't deserve this sword.

You're exaggerating.

Try it.

It's okay.

I'll give it a try.

I'm embarrassed.

I can't pull out this sword.

I think it's a great honor

just to be able to touch the sword.

Please keep it safely.

It's very heavy.

We were inconsiderate.

Physician Li is infirm.

You can't wield this sword.

Good sword.

Physician Li,

I have a small question.

Why don't you show your face?