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[A Moment But Forever]

[Episode 21]

No.

He wants to go to Su River.

Su River?

That place is remote.

It's far away and sparsely populated.

Why would he want to go there?

Yes.

I just want to go to Su River

and get Ling Yao out.

No way.

I want to go to Su River to pick Ling Yao up, too.

Is Ling Yao a woman?

She's a beautiful woman.

Stop arguing, all of you.

I'll accompany them to Yandu.

Let's draw lots.

One draw to decide.

Yuanzhong.

Lu Chen has already agreed

to go with you.

Why draw lots?

That's right. Lu Chen has already...

Enough talk. The one who draws the smallest number, come with me.

Looks like I'm going to Su River.

Zi Fei's got the smallest number.

I heard Yandu has nice scenery.

I've heard about it.

It's a pity that no matter how beautiful the scenery is,

we won't be able to enjoy it for long.

After we find Xiu and Ling Yao,

the five weapon spirits will be gathered,

and then, you'll be able to borrow

the power of the Divine Left Hand

to summon Heavenly Fire to descend upon the world

and destroy all sins in the world.

Is this why

you didn't read the letter

Pei Jiu left you?

I gave up Yunniang

because I'm still clear-headed.

What about you?

Are you still clear-headed?

Shouldn't we share some with Zi Fei?

Since he can't go see Ling Yao,

he's in a bad mood.

Don't worry about him.

What kind of woman

is Ling Yao exactly,

that Zi Fei is so obsessed with her?

Ling Yao is of the water element,

graceful and elegant,

gentle and charming.

Among all my weapon spirits,

she's the most obedient.

Then I believe this trip with Kai Shan and Lu Chen

will go very smoothly.

They'll indeed have a smooth journey,

but it might not be the same for us.

Why is that?

My last weapon spirit

is called Xiu.

It's of the fire element.

Its temper is a bit peculiar.

It's easy to find it,

but subduing it

will be quite difficult.

Is it also a woman?

You'll know when you meet it.

Tanghua, you're awake.

Someone, come quickly!

Come here and look after him.

Yes.

Excuse me.

Water.

Okay.

Thank you.

Where is this place?

In response to your question, Sir,

this is the City Lord's Mansion in Yandu City.

You're in our young mistress's boudoir.

You got injured,

and our young mistress brought you back.

It's been a few days.

Bou-

Boudoir?

Yes.

Young... Young Mistress.

Young Mistress, please slow down.

These old bones of mine

-can't keep up with you. -Hurry up.

Young Mistress. Young Mistress.

Come, this way please.

Slowly, slowly.

Young Mistress.

You mustn't sit.

You mustn't.

Come on.

Come on.

Lie down.

Doctor, how is he?

His pulse is sluggish and rough,

weak and insufficient,

indicating a condition of exhaustion.

He has chest tightness and shortness of breath,

which is due to the body's defense energy fighting against pathogens,

caused by insufficient yang energy.

Additionally, his muscles and bones

were severely injured the other day,

and his spleen was also damaged.

It's truly a fundamental injury.

You said the same thing last time.

Is he getting better or not?

Don't be anxious, Young Mistress.

With injuries like these,

if he were one of us humans,

he would have died long ago.

But Sir here is an immortal of the Youhu Clan.

He only needs to rest for half a month...

I mean, three to five months...

No, a year or so.

He can fully recover in a year or so.

Dr. Zhang.

You're a renowned physician, aren't you?

How can your diagnosis be so vague?

How long will it actually take?

I...

This is also my first time

taking the pulse of a Youhu immortal.

In this old man's opinion,

he should have died long ago.

But, but...

He's still alive now, isn't he?

If you ask me how many days it will take

for him to fully recover,

I really have no idea.

Young Mistress. Sir.

This old man takes his leave.

Thanks a lot.

I should be the one thanking you.

You got injured while saving me.

Dai.

Mr. Tanghua.

This is my younger brother, Zhi Yue.

Sir, there's no need for formalities.

Young City Lord Zhi Yue.

Thank you for your rescue.

I, Tanghua, am deeply grateful.

Sir, you're too kind.

Our two races have always been on good terms.

Besides, you're Dai's friend,

which makes you a friend of our Yandu.

Friends helping each other

is only natural.

Sir, you needn't worry.

Just focus on recovering here

and make sure to heal properly.

Thank you.

Then I won't disturb your rest, Sir.

If there's anything you need,

please don't hesitate to ask.

I'll take my leave now.

What's wrong?

Nothing. I'm just curious.

I often hear Father talk about

how you were away from home for years because of

this person, Dai.

Now I've finally met him.

He's indeed outstanding.

You have good taste, Dai.

It's all in the past now.

It's all in the past?

Well, never mind.

When will Father come out of seclusion?

I'm not sure about that either.

The immortal medicine you brought back this time

is extraordinary, Dai.

It might still take some time

to absorb its properties.

But when the ending draws near,

we'll be notified.

Dai, you need to rest more.

You've visibly lost weight these past few days.

You too.

Well then, Dai, I'll head back now.

No need to see me out.

[Ningrui Pavilion]

It's all in the past.

Chief.

We've been on the road for too long.

Everyone is almost at their limit.

How about we find a place

to rest and recuperate?

There's a water source 10 miles to the east.

Let's go rest there.

Yes.

Why are you staring at me?

Since you found out

I'm the Mute Lady of Wu Mountain,

you've always wanted to drive me away.

Why don't you want to drive me away now?

You saved me again in my sea of consciousness.

How could I have the heart to drive you away now?

But I'd saved you before that, too.

Then leave.

I'm driving you away.

I want to ask you a question.

Earlier, in your sea of consciousness,

I saw myself.

You pictured me as

a witch,

foolishly guarding the door for you.

That demon said

this means you both guard against me

and trust me.

So, do you really guard against me

or trust me?

Also,

your dreams

get scarier with each layer.

So what's in your ninth layer

of dreams?

Ji Tanyin.

Why does the War Demon

have your birth date and time

and is able to possess you?

I... I don't know either.

Then are you willing to let me enter

your sea of consciousness?

In other words,

are you willing to let me know

the secrets in your heart?

Since you're not willing yourself,

what right do you have

to know everything about me?

Let me give you a piece of advice.

Don't try to know

everything about anyone.

You'll be disappointed.

Chief.

I have a question to ask.

I don't understand.

I saw it clearly at that time,

Chief, that you clearly had the chance

to plunge the dagger into his heart,

but you held back.

Because I saw his eyes.

Those were the eyes of a demon.

The eyes of a demon?

How is that possible?

It's impossible indeed.

He is the High Priest of the Youhu Clan,

and he possesses the Divine Left Hand.

Why would he have the eyes of a demon?

Where are you going?

Are you trying to get yourself killed?

Come with me.

Let go of me!

My mother is still in Gushan.

I need to go back and find her.

You won't find her.

I can!

Can't you just listen to me?

I won't!

You-

Chief.

How old is your mother?

Don't you know?

She must not be young anymore.

Ming Zhang was right.

You won't find her.

Why?

She's already dead.

That's impossible!

Our clan has the blood of the divine race.

We have long lifespans.

How could she have died?

According to our clan's rules,

men protect the clan and kill enemies

until their last breath,

while women bear offspring

also until their last breath.

Our clan's constitution is different from that of the human race.

Childbirth damages the mother's body

and drains a lot of vital energy.

That's why in our War Demon Clan,

no woman can live long.

Nonsense!

That's not true.

Don't you know in your heart

whether what I said is true or not?

You grew up in the War Demon Clan.

How many elderly women have you seen?

After the Battle of Pinghu,

only about one out of 100 of our War Demon Clan survived.

In extraordinary times,

extraordinary measures must be taken.

If not for this,

how could our clan have survived until now?

How could we have accumulated enough strength

to fight against our enemies?

Why?

The human race was once enslaved too,

and they also once became a vassal of another clan.

Why didn't they do this?

That's because they are weak.

They are used to bowing and scraping,

living by begging for mercy.

They are unwilling to make changes

and unwilling to make sacrifices.

Therefore,

they are destined to always be the weak ones!

You speak so grandly,

but you're a woman too.

Why don't you go die?

I will.

As long as I can create the perfect War Demon,

revive our clan,

and kill the High Priest of the Youhu Clan,

I'm ready to die at any moment.

I'll send you on your way right now!

Stop!

Ming Zhang!

You cost me a great warrior.

Chief...

Chief, I beg you.

Please spare his life.

He just wants to reunite with his mother.

There's nothing wrong with that.

The one who deserves to die

the High Priest of the Youhu Clan,

not him.

Chief.

I've shattered your source of power

and destroyed all your skills.

From now on,

you are no longer a member of the War Demon Clan.

Ming Zhang.

Ming Zhang.

Ming... Ming Zhang!

Ming Zhang!

Ming Zhang!

How are you?

I know.

I... I'll find someone to save you.

I know someone who can save you.

I... I'll go find someone to save you.

No need.

What?

I...

Am finally...

Relieved...

No, no. You...

Ming Zhang! Ming Zhang!

Why did you help me?

Why?

You've been helping me since the first time we met.

Why?

Because...

Because I am also...

Mother's son.

I am Mother's...

First son.

Lin.

Look, what's this?

Mother, how come there's still food?

Eat slowly, okay?

You...

You're better than me.

You must live well.

As for me...

I'll go find Mother first.

Ming... Ming Zhang!

Ming Zhang! Ming Zhang! Ming Zhang!

Brother!

Brother!

Brother!

[Yandu City]

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Has Zi Fei arrived yet?

No.

Didn't you say he set off first?

Yuanzhong, I've figured it out.

During the drawing of lots earlier today,

you must have cheated with magic.

It doesn't count.

I'm setting off to find Ling Yao now.

Since it's a long journey,

I'm taking the horse.

Thank you. Don't worry about me.

From Zi Fei.

Yandu City is quite prosperous.

It hasn't changed much though.

You seem to know Yandu well.

I've been here once.

When?

A long time ago.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I didn't know this place was called Yandu.

I just suddenly remembered.

Let's go in.

Bravo! Bravo!

Tang's live chickens, freshly slaughtered!

Come check it out!

Tang's live chickens, freshly slaughtered!

Come again.

Miss.

Check out our newly arrived hairpins.

Each one is more beautiful than the last.

Which one do you like, Miss?

I'll show you.

Miss, how about this one?

This is the best-selling hairpin

at my little stall.

Its shape

resembles two intertwined branches,

entwined together.

It symbolizes a lifelong commitment,

sharing both joys and sorrows.

Do you like it?

Miss.

This intertwined-branch hairpin has a special meaning.

It can only be given by a husband to his wife.

After all,

the intertwined branches and conjoined lotus

are both tokens of love.

It signifies lifelong companionship.

We'll take this one.

How much is it?

Only 10 taels of silver.

Absolutely a fair price.

Boss, how much is this one?

This one? This one is pure jade.

Made of pure jade.

It might be a bit expensive.

Look.

Here you go, Boss.

Thank you, Sir. Here you go.

Here.

Worn by this young lady,

the hairpin looks even more beautiful.

Let's go.

Take care, esteemed customers.

Thank you.

Stop! Someone come here!

Those two cultivators

used magic tricks to deceive people!

-Let's go. -Get them!

There are swindlers! Quickly, report to the authorities!

[Rest Teahouse]

Got it!

Stop! Stop!

Catch the thieves!

Catch the thieves!

Catch the thieves!

Catch the thieves! Catch the thieves!

Catch them! Catch the thieves!

Catch the thieves! Catch the thieves!

Catch them! Catch the thieves!

Don't you have a lot of money?

Zi Fei took it all.

This shopkeeper is probably a cultivator.

Otherwise, he wouldn't

have seen through my illusion.

Make way, make way!

Make way!

Who are these two people?

He seems to be that...

What did they do?

The one who just ran out.

[Wanted] [Reward]

The two thieves they were shouting about catching.

What times are we living in?

The Kunlun Mirror has been updated over a dozen times,

and yet there are still cultivators

using alchemy to turn stones into silver for fraud.

They must have been cooped up for a long time.

They don't know how the outside world

has completely changed.

They must think knowing some magic skills

makes them invincible in this world.

A-Aren't they idiots?

Indeed.

Let's go.

Let me tell you something.

I think I've figured it out.

They must have used some kind of

crafted device that separates truth from illusion.

That's why they easily saw through

your magic.

So what do we do now?

What do you mean?

You don't have any money,

and neither do I.

We can't even afford to stay at an inn.

Moreover,

this thing

is available even at small street stalls.

So your magic skills

are completely useless.

Where's your money?

Zi Fei took it.

What's this?

Liujiao Palace?

Back at Baitou Mountain,

this was the last assignment

my master left for me.

Before Zi Fei returns,

we can stay here.

Stay here?

You've shrunk us.

It's the space of this world

that I've folded and compressed.

All people and objects

that can enter this world

will change accordingly.

How did we get in here?

At the moment we entered,

the space here was expanded.

That's why you didn't feel anything.

This place looks exactly like Liujiao Palace.

I modeled it after Liujiao Palace.

There's even wine.

Did you make that too?

I made all the furniture and decorations.

The bedding,

cups, and utensils

were all brought by me

from Baitou Mountain.

Look.

I even brought

my master's chessboard here too.

We can play chess now.

Let's go check out my room.

It's truly a masterpiece.

This is called Linglong House.

You've heard of it, right?

I've heard of it,

but I've never seen one.

Such creation techniques

could rightfully be called a divine skill, I believe.

You truly live up to your reputation, Mute Lady of Wu Mountain.

It's alright, I guess.

How are you?

Are you hurt anywhere?

Where's the dog?

What?

The dog!

We need to catch it.

The Liujiao Palace is still in its mouth!

Madam.

Why hasn't Wangcai

come today?

That's weird.

It's already mealtime.

Usually, it would have been here by now.

Ji Tanyin!

Slow down!

Madam, look.

That young lady is running so fast.

Even faster than Wangcai.

Good dog.

Give it back to me, and I'll forgive you.

Be good. Open your mouth, will you?

This is the last refuge

for me and him.

If you don't give it back to us,

we

will have to sleep on the streets tonight.

Go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Run!

What are you doing?

It's covered in dog saliva.

I'm washing it.

So you knew it would leak all along.

Well, the house is open-air after all.

Of course it's going to leak.

Then why didn't you stop me

when I was washing it?

Would you have stopped if I had?

Get to work.

You have quite a few things in your portable cosmic bag.

Just no money.

You're not new to

wandering in this world.

Why didn't you bring any money when you went out?

It was because

I was out with you, okay?

Why would a handmaiden

bring money when going out with her master?

You...

Do you think we're high enough

that the dogs can't climb up here?

I gave up Yunniang

because I'm still clear-minded.

What about you?

Are you clear-minded?

What's wrong?

Let's go find the weapon spirit.

There's no need to rush.

Let's go now.

If we find it quickly,

we can meet up with Zi Fei and the others.

Then we'll have money.

Let's go.

Come on, hurry up.

I told you there's no need to rush.

Why don't we

disguise ourselves?

It wouldn't be good if someone recognizes us.

No need.

The human race has another characteristic.

They're forgetful.

Is that so?

Let's go.

Aren't you going to eat?

No.

You're full after just one pancake?

No, I'm still hungry.

Then why aren't you eating?

You don't have any money.

This jade pendant should be

worth quite a lot, right?

Why didn't you take it out earlier?

I forgot.

Are you going to eat or not?

What are you eating?

Noodles.

Of course I know you're eating noodles.

Why are our noodles different?

Because the noodles you're eating were made by me.

You made a bowl of noodles for me

by yourself?

Previously at Orange Lake,

when you got possessed,

that day

should have been your birthday, right?

What are you doing?

Tasting yours.

What if your noodles taste better than mine?

I...

But now that I've tried it,

your cooking does taste better.

Where are we going

to look for Xiu later?

Xiu likes lively places.

Aren't you a regular in Yandu?

You should know

where the liveliest places are, right?

There are quite a few.

Ji Tanyin.

Happy birthday.

Yandu has two districts each in the east, west, and north,

while the south alone occupies three districts.

We are currently in

the fifth ward of the East Central District.

The street we are entering

is the central axis.

Go straight from here,

and we'll reach the west of the city.

That's where the common people live.

Turning right from there

leads to the three southern districts,

where craftsmen gather.

There are spinners, masons, carpenters,

iron workers, and so on.

It's a mixed crowd and very noisy.

The two northern districts are where the City Lord's Mansion is located.

That area has always been quiet,

and parades and markets are prohibited there.

Xiu probably wouldn't like it there.

We are currently in

the East Central and East Outer Districts.

This is where trade and commerce are concentrated.

There are taverns, teahouses,

theaters, entertainment houses;

everything you can think of.

It's bustling with activity during the day

and equally lively at night.

If I were Xiu,

I'd like it here too.

Would you like to try

Yandu's mode of transportation?

What is it?

This is a barrel cart.

Isn't Yandu known as

the city of craftsmanship?

Why would they allow such wooden barrel carts

to travel in the city?

It's fun, don't you think?

Actually, I didn't quite understand it before, either.

Since the human race

can already build tower ships,

why would they

go back to basics

and use barrel carts as a means of transportation?

But today, I suddenly realized

one of its advantages,

and it all made sense.

Because it doesn't cost any money.

That's indeed a huge advantage.

Moreover, tower ships need

the crystals of the Youhu Clan

as their power source.

But barrel carts don't need that.

They only need

to navigate Yandu City's terrain

to move autonomously

on the roads.

Isn't that the meaning

of the art of craftsmanship?

Those interesting

and imaginative ideas

are actually

just icing on the cake.

What do you think?

Do you think that

one day, due to the development of craftsmen,

barrel carts will be replaced by tower ships?

Will there be a day

when they suddenly disappear completely?

What does any of this have to do with me?

Won't you

suddenly miss it one day?

It's like how we never remember

the delicacies we normally eat,

but you'll definitely remember

that bowl of plain noodles we ate

when we were wanted in the entire city

and penniless.

We can continue

to eat plain noodles tonight.

Tomorrow's three meals

can also all be plain noodles.

You're not telling me that

before Zi Fei arrives in Yandu,

all we can afford

is plain noodles, are you?

That's right.

Come on.

Here.

Look.

What is this place?

This is where craftsmen rest

and drink tea.

Why is a place for rest and entertainment

so noisy?

Usually, when craftsmen

work together,

there are always times

when they disagree.

If they argue until their mouths are dry,

they'll come here for a cup of tea.

But usually, they

continue to argue for a while longer.

Didn't you say Xiu

likes lively places?

This place is lively enough, isn't it?

What Xiu likes is liveliness,

not noise.

During my 60 years of seclusion,

the outside world

has undergone tremendous changes

due to the human race's craftsmanship.

Yet behind closed doors,

they are still passionate about

arguing and debating.

It seems so.

Humans always like

to distinguish right from wrong,

even though they know

that many things

don't have clear boundaries.

But they still keep

defining these boundaries

and using them to constrain themselves.

Although humans live no more than 100 years,

sometimes their vision

is more far-reaching

than that of the Youhu Clan and the War Demon Clan.

I thought you wouldn't like

these constraints.

Oh, right.

I'll take you to another place.

It's lively there too.

Maybe Xiu

likes to hang out there.

Alright, for the next place,

I'll lead the way.

[Dance House]

Is this the place you were talking about?

You two have come at just the right time.

The Immortal Dance

is just about to begin.

There are still some good seats available.

Let me show you to your seats.

Thank you, esteemed guests.

You two aren't from Yandu, are you?

Don't blink in a moment.

This Flying Immortal Dance

is one of a kind in Yandu.

A number of scholars and refined guests

have come here to witness its splendor.

What makes it one of a kind?