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♪Let this long river boil, forging new mountains and seas♪

♪Let the blade cut through the dust♪

♪At the end of the other shore, the long night finally pales♪

♪Only then is this oath not sworn in vain♪

♪Let the torrents drench me, frost and snow embrace me♪

♪My resolve has never wavered♪

♪Even after millennia, I'll cleave mountains asunder♪

♪I'll wait for the fog to clear, the dawn to break, and for you to come♪

♪Storms and turmoil rage♪

♪Turbulent waves surge♪

♪Trampling the dawn's light♪

♪Let us venture together♪

♪Let this long river boil, forging new mountains and seas♪

♪Let the blade cut through the dust♪

♪At the end of the other shore, the long night finally pales♪

♪Only then is this oath not sworn in vain♪

♪Let the torrents drench me, frost and snow embrace me♪

♪My resolve has never wavered♪

♪Even after millennia, I'll cleave mountains asunder♪

♪I'll wait for the fog to clear, the dawn to break, and for you to come♪

=The Journey of Legend=

=Episode 25=

Lady Tang's right.

Qiu, you should be upfront about such matters.

Understood?

Qiushui, I'm back!

Make way.

He is...?

So many people?

Let me formally introduce him.

- This is Swordsman Sancai. - Honored to meet you.

This plan succeeded thanks to him.

The honor is mine.

Sancai, what about Yiren...

Yiren said...

Shall we speak privately?

No need. These are all trusted allies.

He said he's too busy to care for you.

And that he disowns you as his brother.

I wanted to return the Changge Sword to him.

How infuriating!

♪Seas laugh♪

♪Torrents surge on both shores♪

♪Rise and fall with the waves this day♪

♪Heavens laugh♪

♪Chaotic tides of mortal world♪

- Qiushui. - Qiushui.

By heaven above and the moon as witness,

we'll live or die together and establish the Shenzhou Alliance.

♪Rivers and mountains smile♪

♪Misty rain afar♪

♪Waves wash away worldly dust♪

♪Who can tell♪

♪Breeze chuckles♪

♪Yet brings solitude♪

♪Passion lingers in twilight's glow♪

♪Seas laugh♪

♪Torrents surge on both shores♪

♪Rise and fall with the waves this day♪

♪Heavens laugh♪

♪Chaotic tides of mortal world♪

♪Only heaven knows who will win♪

♪Rivers and mountains smile♪

♪Misty rain afar♪

♪Waves wash away worldly dust♪

♪Who can tell♪

♪All mortals smile♪

♪No more solitude♪

♪Our passion remains intact♪

(I'll visit Yiren tomorrow morning to return the Changge Sword.)

How are your injuries? Did the medicine help?

Quite effective.

Thank you, Physician Tang.

This dart helped me pass the Tang Sect's first trial.

I keep it as a talisman.

You helped me secure the position of family head in Insect Valley.

Take this.

May it protect you from harm.

Thank you.

(Xiao Residence)

Which family?

(Xiao Residence)

(Vigilance in Peace)

(Calm Composure)

(Xueyu, you mustn't marry.)

(You don't love him at all.)

(We've watched Xueyu grow up.)

(We can't do this to her, no matter what.)

(Xueyu,)

(your happiness should be in your own hands.)

(No one should pressure you.)

(Xueyu,)

(I'll find you a match from a clan equal to Huanhua in power and fame.)

(Rest assured.)

(Vigilance in Peace)

Father, Mother,

I marry today.

Our family needs me now.

I can't live only for myself.

You'd support my choice, wouldn't you?

Do you like them?

I do.

Have some pastries.

Thank you, Xueyu.

(Calm Composure)

(Joy)

Yiren.

You look truly radiant today.

Well? Are you prepared?

I just remembered that many herbs remain unprepared.

I'll entrust them to your care.

I'll safeguard them for you.

I recall when we were young,

I fell from a cliff while herb-gathering.

You rescued me just in time.

Ever since, whenever I needed herbs,

you'd always gather them for me.

Thank you, Yiren.

Xueyu, the person you describe wasn't me.

It wasn't you?

Back then, it was Qiushui who frequented the mountains

and came back in wounds.

Father kept saying he was a wild kid and even beat him several times.

I never expected it was Qiushui.

Xueyu, thank you for everything you've done for the Xiao family.

Yiren, please take back what you just said.

I am a Xiao too.

Father and Mother raised and cherished me.

It's only natural I want to protect our family for them.

♪The bleak wind starts to blow♪

♪Like a mournful farewell ode♪

Okay.

♪How deep does sorrow flow♪

♪Gazing at the moon beyond horizons♪

♪Let tears fall where maple leaves stay calm♪

Help!

(Xiao Residence) Don't be afraid.

It's alright. Don't be afraid.

♪Yesterday's like an elusive dream♪

(Huanhua Sect)

You must be Xueyu, my new sister Mother gave birth to.

Yes, I gave birth to her.

She's the daughter of our family.

I have a sister now! A sister!

Slow down.

Yiren! Yiren!

Did you miss me?

- Did you miss me? - Yes!

♪The broken sword wails, trapped in despair♪

♪This heart-piercing punishment♪

♪As waterside blossoms wither♪

♪How brief this mortal journey goes♪

Lady Xueyu, it's time.

♪The bleak wind starts to blow♪

♪Like a mournful farewell ode♪

Young Master.

Liang, what's happening today?

Lady Xueyu is marrying into the Nangong family.

♪Let tears fall where maple leaves stay calm♪

(Huanhua Sect)

Yiren!

Yiren.

Weren't you thriving with your Shenzhou Alliance ventures?

What brings you back now?

Tell me why you're making Xueyu marry into the Nangong family.

Our family affairs no longer concern you.

As long as she's my sister, I have the right to know.

Tell me truthfully, is someone forcing her?

Stop being unreasonable.

I'm not being unreasonable!

Tell me, does she consent to this?

Or does the marriage serve your ambition to restore our family's status?

Enough!

As the eldest son, I must plan for our family's future.

How could you understand?

Every Xiao member should bear responsibility for our family.

Yiren, there are three brothers of us.

Why sacrifice Xueyu's entire life?

Qiushui, stop pressuring Yiren.

Can't you see our family's current state?

We've offended the Power Gang.

All factions in Jin City avoid us now.

Even our young sect members have joined Tang Song.

What options does Yiren have?

Xueyu marrying into the Nangong family at least offers some protection.

Protection?

Kaiyan, Yiren, Tang Song's influence is already waning.

You needn't worry about the Tang Sect anymore.

- The Tang Sect? - How did you know this?

The Tang Sect has always opposed us.

What? Do you have shady dealings with them now?

I went to the Tang Sect to eliminate those who colluded with the Power Gang

and undermined Jin City's factions.

My actions were honorable. I've done nothing else.

Yiren, can't you be honest too?

Answer my question.

You meddled in Tang Sect affairs for outsiders.

Should I praise you for this?

I only fear you're bringing more trouble to our family.

What right do you have to comment on our family matters now?

I don't. I truly don't.

Yiren, Qiushui.

Xueyu.

Qiushui, I'm glad you came today.

Just say 'no,' and nobody can take you away.

For our family, I'm willing.

Xueyu, this isn't right.

The Nangong family is prestigious.

In these turbulent times, who wouldn't want secure shelter?

This marriage benefits both our family and me.

Our parents would rest easy knowing this.

So stop arguing.

Let's go.

♪Life's unfolded♪

♪Memories linger in twilight♪

♪We met and parted♪

♪In heaven and earth♪

Whatever kind of person you choose, I'll support you.

He must be an upright hero of unwavering integrity.

He'll be skilled in martial arts and decisive in actions.

But moral character matters most.

He must be noble-hearted and righteous.

♪Going through the storms♪

♪Traveling far with freedom♪

♪Mortal world is intricate♪

♪Slowly♪

♪We got drunk♪

♪Drink a toast♪

♪Let the past just be the past♪

Take a good look at who's disgracing our family.

Qiushui.

Are you alright?

Kaiyan, Xueyu never wanted to marry into the Nangong family, did she?

But didn't she agree to it herself?

♪Memories linger in twilight♪

Her words didn't come from the heart.

Xueyu never truly consented to this marriage.

Hasn't Xiao Xueyu always been this kind of person?

She's too considerate, always neglecting her own needs.

But Kaiyan, you knew she'd react this way.

Why didn't you stop Yiren?

I did try to stop him.

When our parents were alive,

they loved her as their own daughter.

Now that they're gone,

Xueyu's being forced into marriage.

The Nangong family holds our family's sword manual.

If Xueyu refuses this marriage, they'll never return it.

Yiren had no other choice.

He couldn't let our sword manual be lost.

♪Mortal world is intricate♪

♪Slowly♪

♪We got drunk♪

♪Drink a toast♪

♪Let the past just be the past♪

(Nangong Residence)

♪Mortal world is simple♪

♪The wind is loud♪

♪Soaring like a bird♪

♪The experiences of sadness and happiness♪

(Nangong Residence) ♪Make me brave♪

♪Mortal world is intricate♪

♪Full of countless trials♪

♪People live and die♪

♪Among a million lights out there♪

♪There is one for you♪

♪Distant roads through mist♪

♪Fading affections♪

♪Blossoms fall at dawn♪

♪Heart drifts like rain with clouds♪

After marrying into the Nangong family,

take good care of yourself.

If anything happens...

I won't burden our family anymore now that I've left.

Set your mind at ease, Yiren.

(Nangong Residence)

(Joy)

Who are you? What are you doing?

Who am I? I'm your husband.

And I am consummating our marriage.

Here, let's drink the nuptial wine.

Get away from me!

My marriage contract was with Nangong Wushang.

Who do you think you are?

Stop playing the fool!

Listen well, Xiao Xueyu.

I know you're tricky,

so I lit knockout incense beforehand.

Xiao Yiren signed the contract when he came to discuss the marriage.

(Contract) The groom's always been me, Nangong Han.

Yiren would never do this.

You deceived him.

Though our family has declined,

we're old allies of the Nangongs.

How could you stoop so low?

(Marriage of Nangong Han & Xiao Xueyu) Xueyu, take a closer look.

(Signed by Xiao Yiren) It's his handwriting and seal.

He signed this personally.

Surely you recognize it, huh?

Good that you understand now.

(Contract) Stop playing the chaste woman.

Look at your family's current state.

Your brother Xiao Yiren doesn't even have the family sword.

My taking you as wife elevates your status.

I'd rather die than submit to you.

Really? Let me see.

Xueyu, let's go.

No one can force you into anything.

Remember,

I, Xiao Xueyu, have no ties to you at all.

Changge Sword?

From this day forth, if the Nangongs dare harm my family,

my blade will show no mercy.

Let's go.

Xiao Qiushui!

(Liang Residence)

Xueyu, rest assured. This place is safe.

The Nangongs won't cause trouble here.

I'll confront Yiren about this.

I accepted the arrangement myself.

I wanted to repay our parents' love

and to do my best to revive our family.

But I never imagined our years of sibling bond

would end with Yiren distrusting me in the end.

This whole matter is absurd.

Xueyu, you shouldn't use your entire life as leverage.

Nor risk your own safety recklessly.

But what's even more absurd is Yiren's side.

Our parents lived with integrity.

How could our family's reputation be built by sacrificing its own members?

On the way to Nangong's residence, many old memories resurfaced.

I remembered when our parents first brought me home,

how your first words dissolved all my reservations

and made me truly feel like part of the Xiao family.

Qiushui, when our whole family was together back then,

it was truly wonderful.

Xueyu, between family,

gratitude toward care and upbringing should never become the shackles.

Respect and understanding always prevail.

No one in this world can

or has the right to force you into anything against your will.

And you shouldn't burden yourself with such notions either.

Cherish yourself and pursue what you desire.

That's what all your true family wants for you.

I understand now.

Rest assured.

Since I managed to rescue you from the Nangong family,

I'll never let anyone hurt you or force you into anything again.

If anyone tries, I'll smash their heads and break their legs.

Thank you, Qiushui.

We're family.

No need for thanks between us.

Xueyu, the Qu sisters live here.

Spend time talking with them

and focus on recovering your health.

I bet they're making herbal soup for you right now.

I'll go check on them.

Qiushui.

My gratitude isn't just for today's rescue.

I also thank you for saving me when I fell off the cliff herb-gathering

and for all those precious herbs you've gathered for me over time.

We're family.

No matter what dangers you face in the future,

I'll always be the first to save you.

Enough talk now.

Or you'll think I'm nagging.

I believe we should always look forward.

We siblings will never be separated.

It used to be me lecturing you,

but today you're the one guiding me.

Alright.

Xueyu, you've lost too much weight.

I'll get you the soup.

Tang Fang.

I saw you were busy earlier,

so I waited outside for you.

What's this about?

Women understand each other's struggles.

I'm glad you rescued Xueyu.

Her predicament with the Nangong family

was no different from my past situation in the Tang Sect.

That's why I'm glad you intervened

so that she's safe and sound now.

Thank you.

I received a letter from my father.

There's apparently a mess waiting for me to clean up.

And since your injuries have healed,

I should return home now.

Will it be troublesome?

Just minor issues.

I'll come back after handling them.

Okay. Then we'll all go to Emei together.

If we can uncover the secrets of the Book of Oblivion,

your father might be saved.

Qiushui, just as you predicted,

Nangong Wushang and his brothers are causing trouble at Xiao Villa.

Your family disrespected us Nangongs!

Mr. Nangong, what's the meaning of this?

Still playing dumb?

Xiao Yiren, we Nangongs have shown you every courtesy.

The betrothal gifts and ceremony were as you requested.

Before my brother could finish hosting guests,

Xiao Qiushui stole the bride!

What kind of scheme is this?

Wasn't Xueyu supposed to marry you, Nangong Wushang?

What's really going on?

Xiao Qiushui isn't that capable.

Besides, he's no longer part of our family.

No?

Xiao Qiushui was holding Changge, the Xiao family head's sword.

What?

Changge is in Qiushui's possession?

Yiren, what's going on?

Xiao Yiren, if you can't control your own family,

stop pretending to be the family head.

I'm canceling this marriage arrangement.

Just return all the betrothal gifts

and compensate us with five thousand taels for our losses.

Nangongs, don't push your luck.

Five thousand taels? That's robbery.

Today, we'll tear down this Xiao residence if we must!

How dare you! I won't tolerate such insolence!

Resisters will be dealt with mercilessly.

- Qiushui? - Qiushui?

Xiao Qiushui?

You people took advantage of our family and disgraced your name.

How dare you cause trouble here?

I told you the marriage pact is void.

The betrothal gifts will be returned tomorrow morning.

Let's go.

Qiushui.

Have your martial skills recovered? You're even more formidable.

Your martial skills have improved, and so has your talent for trouble.

If you're talking about rescuing Xueyu from the Nangong family,

I did nothing wrong.

Yiren, you're the one who erred.

Tell me, do you truly possess Changge?

When I obtained it, I intended to give it to you.

But now it seems completely unnecessary.

The responsibility to revive our family falls on every one of us.

But I disagree with your methods.

Xiao Qiushui!

Qiushui!

Qiushui.

It hurts.

- Are you okay? - It hurts.

You're still so reckless

and poor in lightness skill, flying blindly around.

Then next time, I'll...

Qiushui, look.

I found this in the hidden alcove in Sword King's bedroom.

♪Under the moon and stars♪

♪Life's unfolded♪

♪Memories linger in twilight♪

♪We met and parted♪

♪In heaven and earth♪

♪Mortal world stays constant♪

♪Clouds spread east-west♪

♪Chivalry resides in hearts♪

♪Mortal world is simple♪

♪We talk and laugh♪

♪Be a righteous swordsman♪

♪Going through the storms♪

♪Traveling far with freedom♪

♪Mortal world is intricate♪

♪Slowly♪

♪We got drunk♪

♪Drink a toast♪

♪Let the past just be the past♪

♪Mortal world is simple♪

♪We talk and laugh♪

♪Be a righteous swordsman♪

♪Going through the storms♪

♪Traveling far with freedom♪

♪Mortal world is intricate♪

♪Slowly♪

♪We got drunk♪

♪Drink a toast♪

♪Let the past just be the past♪

♪Mortal world is simple♪

♪The wind is loud♪

♪Soaring like a bird♪

♪The experiences of sadness and happiness♪

♪Make me brave♪

♪Mortal world is intricate♪

♪Full of countless trials♪

♪People live and die♪

♪Among a million lights out there♪

♪There is one for you♪