1 00:00:07,184 --> 00:00:09,962 [Episode 1] 2 00:00:13,136 --> 00:00:14,296 All right, Brother. 3 00:00:14,296 --> 00:00:15,496 Rest assured. 4 00:00:15,496 --> 00:00:16,616 See you tomorrow. 5 00:00:16,616 --> 00:00:18,916 All right, bye. Bye-bye. 6 00:00:19,936 --> 00:00:21,096 What takes you so long? [Yang Ling, Sales Department Employee] 7 00:00:21,096 --> 00:00:22,956 I just finished meeting with a client. 8 00:00:23,856 --> 00:00:26,016 Mr. Zhu, would you like some water? 9 00:00:26,016 --> 00:00:27,816 - You are here. - So late. 10 00:00:28,536 --> 00:00:30,896 Mr. Zhao, it's an honor to meet you here. 11 00:00:30,896 --> 00:00:33,176 I am truly sorry. I've just seen off a major client. 12 00:00:33,176 --> 00:00:34,536 I'll punish myself with three cups of wine. 13 00:00:34,536 --> 00:00:36,396 All right, have a seat. 14 00:00:37,896 --> 00:00:40,896 Today, I gathered you here [Mr. Zhao, General Manager of the Real Estate Company] 15 00:00:40,896 --> 00:00:46,096 to announce the promotion of Yang Ling to Northern Regional Manager. 16 00:00:46,096 --> 00:00:47,816 He will assist Mr. Zhu. 17 00:00:47,816 --> 00:00:52,996 I hope you two can work together to reach greater heights. 18 00:00:56,816 --> 00:01:01,716 He recently signed a contract with Mr. Wang for that office building. 19 00:01:01,716 --> 00:01:03,696 This young man has talent. 20 00:01:03,696 --> 00:01:07,436 And he is also this year's sales champion for the new store. 21 00:01:07,436 --> 00:01:09,616 Thank you for giving me this opportunity. 22 00:01:09,616 --> 00:01:12,336 I-I will certainly not fail you. 23 00:01:12,336 --> 00:01:14,396 Keep up the hard work. 24 00:01:22,563 --> 00:01:24,376 [Mr. Zhu, Southern Regional Manager] 25 00:01:24,376 --> 00:01:26,116 Xiao Yang, right? 26 00:01:26,812 --> 00:01:28,356 Yes, Yang Ling. 27 00:01:28,356 --> 00:01:30,976 I've heard so much about you. 28 00:01:30,976 --> 00:01:33,116 Brother Zhu. You flatter me. 29 00:01:33,116 --> 00:01:36,536 You're a senior, and us juniors, should learn from- 30 00:01:36,536 --> 00:01:38,396 I'm not any senior. 31 00:01:38,396 --> 00:01:40,036 I'm just an old folk, 32 00:01:40,036 --> 00:01:43,676 and I'll be replaced by the new. 33 00:01:45,484 --> 00:01:47,276 Mr. Zhu. 34 00:01:48,176 --> 00:01:51,056 Xiao Yang switched careers halfway 35 00:01:51,056 --> 00:01:52,856 and took the exam for the police academy before. 36 00:01:52,856 --> 00:01:55,376 He's smart and knows how to handle things. 37 00:01:55,376 --> 00:01:56,896 You even attended the police academy before? 38 00:01:56,896 --> 00:02:01,596 Why didn't you become a policeman, instead of selling houses here? 39 00:02:03,296 --> 00:02:05,976 I failed to get in. 40 00:02:05,976 --> 00:02:08,736 The industries are different, but the principles are similar, right? 41 00:02:08,736 --> 00:02:10,816 Ultimately, it's all for the sake of making a living, right? 42 00:02:10,816 --> 00:02:13,096 - Exactly. - Right. 43 00:02:16,136 --> 00:02:18,136 Mr. Zhu, I toast to you. 44 00:02:18,136 --> 00:02:20,636 Please take good care of me. 45 00:02:24,216 --> 00:02:25,576 What a pity. 46 00:02:25,576 --> 00:02:26,976 You've wasted your talent. 47 00:02:26,976 --> 00:02:29,576 Today, I'll give you some advice. 48 00:02:29,576 --> 00:02:33,116 The northern region is filled with elite returnees from overseas. 49 00:02:33,116 --> 00:02:36,116 It doesn't matter if you become a police or not. 50 00:02:36,116 --> 00:02:37,996 But you must obtain your Mandarin certificate. 51 00:02:37,996 --> 00:02:41,056 You must have clear pronunciation and proper intonation. 52 00:02:41,056 --> 00:02:43,336 Practice more when you have time. 53 00:02:43,336 --> 00:02:45,156 As a salesman, if one doesn't speak standard Mandarin, 54 00:02:45,156 --> 00:02:47,256 one is deemed to be not professional. 55 00:02:47,256 --> 00:02:48,716 How can one do sales without standard Mandarin? 56 00:02:48,716 --> 00:02:51,256 Mr. Zhao, am I right? 57 00:02:51,936 --> 00:02:53,276 Mr. Zhu, the meat is cooked. 58 00:02:53,276 --> 00:02:55,456 Is it? Come on. 59 00:02:58,020 --> 00:03:08,010 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 60 00:03:21,536 --> 00:03:22,856 Yes. 61 00:03:22,856 --> 00:03:24,896 General Manager Zhu, you are right. 62 00:03:24,896 --> 00:03:27,556 I will definitely practice more and correct it thoroughly. 63 00:03:27,556 --> 00:03:29,016 This bottle is a toast to you. 64 00:03:29,016 --> 00:03:30,856 Thank you for your advice. 65 00:03:30,856 --> 00:03:33,576 It has made me aware of my shortcomings. 66 00:03:47,416 --> 00:03:50,936 Mr. Zhu, after you drink this up, how about we all give a toast to Mr. Zhao together? 67 00:03:50,936 --> 00:03:53,456 Yes, Mr. Zhu. Drink it up. 68 00:03:53,456 --> 00:03:54,696 - Sure. - Have a drink. 69 00:03:54,696 --> 00:03:56,816 Here, Mr. Zhao. I toast to you. 70 00:03:56,816 --> 00:03:59,616 Brother Zhu, let's give a toast to everyone. 71 00:03:59,616 --> 00:04:00,876 Come on. 72 00:04:00,876 --> 00:04:02,716 A toast to you all. 73 00:04:04,616 --> 00:04:06,316 I will treat you all 74 00:04:06,316 --> 00:04:09,796 to play a murder mystery game for the second round. How about it? 75 00:04:11,096 --> 00:04:12,816 Let's drink. 76 00:04:15,656 --> 00:04:17,096 Come on, Brother. Let's drink cross-cupped. 77 00:04:17,096 --> 00:04:18,316 Let's drink cross-cupped. 78 00:04:18,316 --> 00:04:20,556 I'll have a cross-cupped drink with Brother Zhu. 79 00:04:27,656 --> 00:04:29,200 Mr. Zhu. 80 00:04:29,796 --> 00:04:32,136 - Be careful. - I'll do it. 81 00:04:33,416 --> 00:04:35,296 Brother Zhu, are you all right? 82 00:04:35,296 --> 00:04:37,416 We are salespeople, 83 00:04:37,416 --> 00:04:40,296 if you can't hold your liquor, it's not professional. 84 00:04:40,296 --> 00:04:42,036 Indeed! 85 00:04:42,696 --> 00:04:45,256 You really scared me just now. 86 00:04:45,256 --> 00:04:48,516 I thought you would use that wine bottle to hit that Zhu guy. 87 00:04:48,516 --> 00:04:50,576 Don't speak nonsense. 88 00:04:50,576 --> 00:04:52,396 It's against the law. 89 00:04:52,396 --> 00:04:55,096 I can just call a cab to send him back. 90 00:04:55,096 --> 00:04:57,876 He is a leader and a senior. 91 00:04:57,876 --> 00:05:00,236 We should show some respect. 92 00:05:02,056 --> 00:05:03,516 We've arrived. 93 00:05:03,516 --> 00:05:05,156 Let's go. 94 00:05:16,176 --> 00:05:18,596 This place is pretty good. 95 00:05:19,631 --> 00:05:20,756 [Game Master of Murder Mystery Game] 96 00:05:20,756 --> 00:05:23,396 Welcome to the world of Dafeng. 97 00:05:24,196 --> 00:05:25,960 Please sit down. 98 00:05:35,976 --> 00:05:37,216 Yang Ling. 99 00:05:37,216 --> 00:05:39,596 What are you doing? Come here. 100 00:05:39,596 --> 00:05:40,976 Hurry and come over here. 101 00:05:40,976 --> 00:05:42,056 - Hurry. - Hurry up. 102 00:05:42,056 --> 00:05:43,776 - Coming. - Come on, let's start. 103 00:05:43,776 --> 00:05:45,456 - Hurry. - Come on. 104 00:05:45,456 --> 00:05:46,736 This prop is really well-made. 105 00:05:46,736 --> 00:05:49,536 I took a look just now. It's indeed pretty good. 106 00:05:50,256 --> 00:05:51,996 Let's team up. 107 00:05:51,996 --> 00:05:54,176 Detective, let me tag along. 108 00:05:54,176 --> 00:05:55,948 Everyone. 109 00:05:58,118 --> 00:06:00,176 [Guardians of the Dafeng, Season 1] 110 00:06:01,256 --> 00:06:02,996 I am the GM*. (*Game Master) 111 00:06:02,996 --> 00:06:05,376 Everyone, please turn to the first page. 112 00:06:06,136 --> 00:06:09,356 This world has academies, 113 00:06:09,356 --> 00:06:14,396 sects, heavenly domains, demon nations. 114 00:06:15,356 --> 00:06:17,996 If you can't bear the chaotic world, 115 00:06:17,996 --> 00:06:21,116 you can't understand the rules and regulations, 116 00:06:21,116 --> 00:06:25,056 or sever ties of romantic relationships. 117 00:06:25,056 --> 00:06:29,956 Knowing the origin, not knowing the destination. 118 00:06:29,956 --> 00:06:34,976 Are you really Yang Ling, or Xu Qi An? 119 00:06:34,976 --> 00:06:40,036 Welcome to the world of Dafeng. 120 00:06:41,720 --> 00:06:47,810 One, two, three, four. 121 00:07:43,522 --> 00:07:47,034 [Changle County Constable, Xu Qi An] 122 00:07:53,696 --> 00:07:55,476 Where am I? 123 00:08:04,796 --> 00:08:06,956 Did I drink too much? 124 00:08:08,176 --> 00:08:10,756 This murder mystery game is so realistic. 125 00:08:25,868 --> 00:08:29,219 [Dafeng Capital City] 126 00:08:31,736 --> 00:08:33,616 The great world is full of endless changes. 127 00:08:33,616 --> 00:08:36,656 You don't know many things, but it doesn't mean they don't exist, right? 128 00:08:36,656 --> 00:08:38,736 No, wait, Bro! Don't go! 129 00:08:38,736 --> 00:08:41,736 At first, I was also confused and didn't know how I ended up in this place. 130 00:08:41,736 --> 00:08:45,436 But these past few days, I've been thinking very clearly. 131 00:08:45,936 --> 00:08:48,936 Do you know about time travel and parallel universes? 132 00:08:48,936 --> 00:08:51,836 Bro... Bro, I know this doesn't make any sense to you. 133 00:08:51,836 --> 00:08:53,736 Because it's beyond your comprehension. 134 00:08:53,736 --> 00:08:55,596 But don't be nervous. Don't be nervous. 135 00:08:55,596 --> 00:08:57,936 Right, don't be nervous. Look at this. Look here. [Yang Ling | Xu Qi An] 136 00:08:57,936 --> 00:08:59,836 Anyway, you just need to remember one thing. 137 00:08:59,836 --> 00:09:01,796 My name is Yang Ling. 138 00:09:01,796 --> 00:09:03,776 I am definitely not Xu Qi An, 139 00:09:03,776 --> 00:09:05,996 the criminal you mentioned. [Yang Ling is not Xu Qi An] 140 00:09:07,824 --> 00:09:09,636 Can you understand me? 141 00:09:09,636 --> 00:09:11,416 Are you going to eat or not? 142 00:09:11,416 --> 00:09:13,216 - If not, I will give it to the dogs. - Wait, Bro. 143 00:09:13,216 --> 00:09:14,816 Bro, come back here for a chat. 144 00:09:14,816 --> 00:09:17,636 No, I was wrong. I didn't mean you were dumb. 145 00:09:17,636 --> 00:09:18,856 You can understand it. 146 00:09:18,856 --> 00:09:20,196 I'll explain it clearly right away. 147 00:09:20,196 --> 00:09:21,736 You'll understand it soon. Trust me. 148 00:09:21,736 --> 00:09:24,376 You have to trust yourself too. 149 00:09:24,376 --> 00:09:25,976 Wait. 150 00:09:29,736 --> 00:09:32,556 Did I not draw it clearly enough? 151 00:09:53,775 --> 00:09:57,335 [Jian Zheng, First Rank Imperial Astronomer, Head of the Astronomy Bureau] 152 00:10:03,236 --> 00:10:06,076 Nine stars in alignment? 153 00:10:06,076 --> 00:10:10,336 If I say it like this, he should be able to understand it. 154 00:10:12,976 --> 00:10:15,876 Nine stars in alignment, omens from the sky. 155 00:10:15,876 --> 00:10:17,396 Strange and mysterious things occur. 156 00:10:17,396 --> 00:10:21,856 In layman's terms, that's the magnetic shock 157 00:10:21,856 --> 00:10:25,016 and ripple micro-movements causing the space-time rift. 158 00:10:25,016 --> 00:10:27,216 And I was sucked into this rift. 159 00:10:27,216 --> 00:10:32,076 No, I was traveling within this rift. 160 00:10:32,816 --> 00:10:34,916 I don't even understand it myself. 161 00:10:36,296 --> 00:10:39,696 What is going on? 162 00:10:39,696 --> 00:10:42,196 Xu Qi An, someone wants to see you. 163 00:10:43,496 --> 00:10:45,696 Just half an hour. 164 00:10:46,768 --> 00:10:48,736 Come closer. 165 00:10:48,736 --> 00:10:50,836 You are… 166 00:10:53,733 --> 00:10:57,240 [Xu Xin Nian, Second Son of the Xu family] 167 00:10:58,576 --> 00:11:00,316 It's me. 168 00:11:00,316 --> 00:11:03,156 Come closer. Time is limited. 169 00:11:04,456 --> 00:11:07,416 The soldiers escorting you to the frontier took 300 taels from me. 170 00:11:07,416 --> 00:11:09,328 That's all the money our family has. 171 00:11:09,328 --> 00:11:11,036 Go in peace. 172 00:11:11,724 --> 00:11:13,576 Don't panic. 173 00:11:20,316 --> 00:11:22,716 That is all I can help you with. 174 00:11:23,396 --> 00:11:27,896 If you manage to escape... head straight north. 175 00:11:27,896 --> 00:11:31,876 Don't ever come back to the Dafeng. 176 00:11:35,076 --> 00:11:38,516 Who are you? 177 00:11:38,516 --> 00:11:40,196 What are you talking about, Elder Brother? 178 00:11:40,196 --> 00:11:41,928 Elder Brother? 179 00:11:43,216 --> 00:11:46,516 Dafeng will be in darkness forever 180 00:11:46,516 --> 00:11:50,096 without me, Xu Xin Nian. [Always Eager to Learn] 181 00:11:50,096 --> 00:11:53,216 Xu... Xin Nian? 182 00:11:53,216 --> 00:11:55,376 Brother. This is the Jingzhao* Administration of Dafeng. (*Capital) 183 00:11:55,376 --> 00:11:57,976 Pretending to be a fool doesn't work here. 184 00:11:57,976 --> 00:12:00,836 Dafeng? What is Dafeng? 185 00:12:00,836 --> 00:12:03,096 Wait, what is this dynasty? 186 00:12:03,096 --> 00:12:06,076 Never mind. Just tell me what crime I committed to be exiled? 187 00:12:06,076 --> 00:12:07,596 It must be a grave crime. 188 00:12:07,596 --> 00:12:09,452 It's not you, 189 00:12:10,816 --> 00:12:12,552 It's my father. 190 00:12:12,552 --> 00:12:13,916 Three days ago... 191 00:12:13,916 --> 00:12:16,456 my father was transporting tax taels to the Ministry of Revenue for the imperial court, 192 00:12:16,456 --> 00:12:17,836 and there was an accident on the way. 193 00:12:17,836 --> 00:12:20,976 A total of 150,000 taels vanished without a trace. 194 00:12:27,496 --> 00:12:29,196 There are demons. 195 00:12:29,196 --> 00:12:30,456 The imperial court was shocked. 196 00:12:30,456 --> 00:12:33,076 His Majesty flew into a rage and ordered to 197 00:12:33,076 --> 00:12:35,616 behead my father five days later. 198 00:12:35,616 --> 00:12:37,876 And our three clans of relatives were implicated. 199 00:12:37,876 --> 00:12:40,836 Men to be sent to the frontiers, 200 00:12:40,836 --> 00:12:45,416 and women... to be sent to the Music Bureau*. (*Government-owned brothel) 201 00:12:48,556 --> 00:12:51,496 It's practically hell mode. 202 00:12:53,596 --> 00:12:54,760 What's wrong? 203 00:12:54,760 --> 00:12:56,420 My feet are numb. 204 00:12:56,428 --> 00:12:58,996 Wait, isn't it your father? 205 00:12:58,996 --> 00:13:00,956 Why am I being exiled? 206 00:13:00,956 --> 00:13:01,996 What about you? 207 00:13:01,996 --> 00:13:04,656 I am protected by the masters of the Yunlu Academy. 208 00:13:04,656 --> 00:13:07,236 Naturally, I am not to be exiled. 209 00:13:07,236 --> 00:13:10,936 But even so, I have been stripped of my official rank and title, 210 00:13:10,936 --> 00:13:13,096 and become a pariah*. (*Social outcasts) 211 00:13:16,884 --> 00:13:18,776 You're right. 212 00:13:19,596 --> 00:13:24,856 The current Xu Family is like in hell. 213 00:13:26,636 --> 00:13:28,636 I really have to go now. 214 00:13:30,756 --> 00:13:33,056 If you're unable to escape, 215 00:13:34,576 --> 00:13:38,976 try to... survive longer. 216 00:13:38,976 --> 00:13:40,216 Wait. 217 00:13:40,216 --> 00:13:41,890 What's wrong again? 218 00:13:41,890 --> 00:13:43,370 Come here. 219 00:13:46,356 --> 00:13:48,956 - Can you get the files? - Files? 220 00:13:48,956 --> 00:13:50,956 The files on the lost taxes case. 221 00:13:50,956 --> 00:13:54,136 Brother, what do you want the files for? 222 00:13:54,136 --> 00:13:57,436 I've tried everything and came up with nothing, so why bother? 223 00:13:57,436 --> 00:14:01,036 I just want to know why I have to die. Otherwise, I won't accept it. 224 00:14:01,796 --> 00:14:04,516 Okay. I have read the files. I will tell you. 225 00:14:04,516 --> 00:14:07,036 - Write it down. - As a warrior, can you even read? 226 00:14:07,036 --> 00:14:09,236 Stop the nonsense, hurry up. 227 00:14:09,236 --> 00:14:10,476 Okay. 228 00:14:10,476 --> 00:14:12,476 Let go. 229 00:14:12,476 --> 00:14:14,060 Go now. 230 00:15:02,816 --> 00:15:03,996 Come on. 231 00:15:03,996 --> 00:15:07,176 Brother. Don't ever say I gave you the files. 232 00:15:07,176 --> 00:15:09,356 Okay, I won't. 233 00:15:13,836 --> 00:15:16,120 I really have to go now. 234 00:15:16,636 --> 00:15:18,296 Take care. 235 00:15:23,596 --> 00:15:25,320 Give me your hand. 236 00:15:25,320 --> 00:15:27,856 - Give me your hand. - Here. 237 00:15:32,888 --> 00:15:34,616 Try to survive. 238 00:15:39,732 --> 00:15:41,556 I'm leaving. 239 00:15:48,956 --> 00:15:52,676 Alive or dead, depends on it. 240 00:16:00,208 --> 00:16:01,196 [Demon] 241 00:16:01,196 --> 00:16:03,516 "Caused by demons"? 242 00:16:12,076 --> 00:16:14,616 There are even demons in this Dafeng? 243 00:16:17,010 --> 00:16:19,510 [Guangnan Street] 244 00:16:19,516 --> 00:16:20,636 Are you a fool? 245 00:16:20,636 --> 00:16:21,976 - Go check over there. - Yes. 246 00:16:21,976 --> 00:16:24,031 [Chen Han Guang, Capital Administration's Prefect] 247 00:16:27,796 --> 00:16:29,196 I have already conducted a thorough investigation. 248 00:16:29,196 --> 00:16:30,396 Along the way for twenty li*. (*10 kilometers) 249 00:16:30,396 --> 00:16:32,236 no demonic aura was discovered within the river, 250 00:16:32,236 --> 00:16:33,796 and no traces on the river banks either. 251 00:16:33,796 --> 00:16:36,176 No traces? 252 00:16:36,176 --> 00:16:39,136 This case is full of doubtful points. [Yang Yan, Guardian, Fourth Rank Warrior] 253 00:16:39,136 --> 00:16:41,536 Perhaps, we're going in the wrong direction. 254 00:16:41,536 --> 00:16:43,328 Well… 255 00:16:45,756 --> 00:16:48,656 Why not go to Yunlu Academy and ask a master for guidance? 256 00:16:48,656 --> 00:16:51,036 Prefect, what do you mean? 257 00:16:51,036 --> 00:16:53,576 Don't you trust our Astronomy Bureau's Qi Observation Technique? 258 00:16:53,576 --> 00:16:56,356 Miss Cai Wei, I was just feeling anxious. 259 00:16:56,356 --> 00:16:58,296 I didn't mean to offend the Astronomy Bureau. 260 00:16:58,296 --> 00:17:00,196 There are only two days left. 261 00:17:00,196 --> 00:17:03,956 His Majesty has commanded us to retrieve the lost taxes before Xu Ping Zhi is beheaded. 262 00:17:03,956 --> 00:17:06,456 Sir, you must hurry up. 263 00:17:08,716 --> 00:17:11,276 Official Yang, it is now the Year of Gengzi. 264 00:17:11,276 --> 00:17:13,836 It's the Year of Officials Appraisal, which occurs once every three years in Dafeng. 265 00:17:13,836 --> 00:17:15,716 During the appraisal period, everyone is cautious. 266 00:17:15,716 --> 00:17:17,716 Countless officials have been dismissed. 267 00:17:17,716 --> 00:17:21,056 You see, if this case of mine remains unsolved, 268 00:17:21,056 --> 00:17:23,856 I fear I won't be able to explain it to His Majesty. 269 00:17:24,576 --> 00:17:27,396 Look, why is he leaving? 270 00:17:33,696 --> 00:17:37,396 You civil officials need to be appraised, and so do us Guardians. 271 00:17:37,396 --> 00:17:39,116 To tell you the truth, 272 00:17:39,116 --> 00:17:42,596 this case is also Master Wei's test for me. 273 00:17:42,596 --> 00:17:44,356 Understood. 274 00:17:44,356 --> 00:17:47,196 Any new information from Xu Ping Zhi? 275 00:17:47,196 --> 00:17:50,316 He's a mere warrior and keeps claiming he's been wronged. 276 00:17:50,316 --> 00:17:52,216 He doesn't even know how the tax taels were lost. 277 00:17:52,216 --> 00:17:55,856 I've observed that warrior Xu Ping Zhi's qi. He didn't lie. 278 00:17:55,856 --> 00:17:58,296 He didn't lie? 279 00:17:58,296 --> 00:18:01,960 Xu Ping Zhi decided the escort route for the tax taels at the last moment. 280 00:18:02,596 --> 00:18:05,896 What kind of demon was causing trouble? 281 00:18:05,896 --> 00:18:10,716 I've thoroughly checked, and there are no traces in or along the riverbanks. 282 00:18:10,716 --> 00:18:12,810 What kind of demon can 283 00:18:12,810 --> 00:18:15,530 shield against our Astronomy Bureau's Qi Observation Technique? 284 00:18:15,536 --> 00:18:18,136 This demon is so powerful. 285 00:18:19,616 --> 00:18:21,716 No, it's impossible. 286 00:18:21,716 --> 00:18:23,076 There can't be a demon. 287 00:18:23,076 --> 00:18:26,816 It is just a speculation, made by the Capital Administration's Office. 288 00:18:26,816 --> 00:18:28,636 I must not let their speculation affect me. 289 00:18:28,636 --> 00:18:30,976 I'll analyze it myself. 290 00:18:30,976 --> 00:18:34,056 I could still be saved. 291 00:18:38,436 --> 00:18:40,836 Why would a demon steal the tax taels? 292 00:18:40,836 --> 00:18:42,456 Do they also use them? 293 00:18:42,456 --> 00:18:46,616 No, demons are all transformed from animals. 294 00:18:46,616 --> 00:18:49,176 Isn't cat food or dog food more tempting? 295 00:18:49,176 --> 00:18:52,396 I'm getting sidetracked. Start over from the beginning. 296 00:18:54,156 --> 00:18:57,556 The tax taels fell into the river and then an explosion happened. 297 00:18:58,616 --> 00:19:02,296 Explosion. 298 00:19:02,296 --> 00:19:04,996 Why would the taels explode? 299 00:19:11,056 --> 00:19:14,376 Explosion. 300 00:19:16,136 --> 00:19:17,436 Guards! 301 00:19:17,436 --> 00:19:18,996 Guards! Anyone here? 302 00:19:18,996 --> 00:19:20,636 What are you yelling for? 303 00:19:20,636 --> 00:19:22,616 What are you yelling for? Do you wish to die? 304 00:19:22,616 --> 00:19:25,196 Bro, I need to see your leader. 305 00:19:25,196 --> 00:19:26,396 I want to see Prefect. 306 00:19:26,396 --> 00:19:27,876 See our Prefect? 307 00:19:27,876 --> 00:19:29,676 You are a prisoner. What right do you have to see our Prefect? 308 00:19:29,676 --> 00:19:30,956 Just take a piss and look at yourself. 309 00:19:30,956 --> 00:19:32,796 What gives you the right to see him? 310 00:19:32,796 --> 00:19:33,996 Dodging? 311 00:19:33,996 --> 00:19:35,556 I'll break your legs. 312 00:19:35,556 --> 00:19:37,316 I have important clues regarding the lost tax taels case. 313 00:19:37,316 --> 00:19:39,656 If the case is delayed, will you take the blame? 314 00:19:41,836 --> 00:19:45,076 Sir, the prisoner Xu Qi An is here. 315 00:19:53,350 --> 00:19:56,190 [Like a Dragon Entering the Clouds] 316 00:19:58,358 --> 00:20:00,676 I, a lowly civilian, pay my respects to you all. 317 00:20:00,676 --> 00:20:04,156 Xu Qi An. Three days ago, when imprisoned, 318 00:20:04,156 --> 00:20:07,876 you never mentioned you had any clues. 319 00:20:07,876 --> 00:20:11,616 Where did you suddenly get the clues from today? 320 00:20:12,096 --> 00:20:14,276 Don't ever say I gave you the files. 321 00:20:14,276 --> 00:20:16,016 Okay, I won't. 322 00:20:16,016 --> 00:20:18,016 Just now, Second Young Master Xu came to see me. 323 00:20:18,016 --> 00:20:20,516 He's the one who gave me the records. 324 00:20:20,516 --> 00:20:21,936 Xu Xin Xian? 325 00:20:21,936 --> 00:20:23,136 Yes. 326 00:20:23,136 --> 00:20:25,256 I have to first be honest. 327 00:20:25,256 --> 00:20:29,196 Only then can I make others want to listen to what I have to say. 328 00:20:29,848 --> 00:20:31,476 And then? 329 00:20:31,476 --> 00:20:33,836 - Prefect. - Kneel down. 330 00:20:33,836 --> 00:20:34,996 Who allowed you to get up? 331 00:20:34,996 --> 00:20:36,736 I have solved the case. 332 00:20:36,736 --> 00:20:37,916 Stand up and speak. 333 00:20:37,916 --> 00:20:39,524 All right. 334 00:20:42,076 --> 00:20:44,376 Go ahead. 335 00:20:44,376 --> 00:20:47,396 This case of the lost tax taels is not the doing of a demon, 336 00:20:47,396 --> 00:20:51,196 but was done by someone using demons as an excuse. 337 00:21:04,116 --> 00:21:07,296 Explain it clearly. 338 00:21:07,296 --> 00:21:10,176 Actually, this case is not complicated. 339 00:21:10,176 --> 00:21:11,896 According to the guard's testimony, 340 00:21:11,896 --> 00:21:16,796 my second uncle left the city from Guangnan Street at the second quarter of the Hour of Mao*. (*5:30 a.m) 341 00:21:17,384 --> 00:21:19,496 [Hour of Mao*] (*5-7 a.m) 342 00:21:19,496 --> 00:21:20,936 At that time, there were strange phenomena in the sky, [Guangnan Street] 343 00:21:20,936 --> 00:21:23,436 as if a demon had appeared. 344 00:21:32,476 --> 00:21:34,276 Something happened on the mountain ahead. Go! 345 00:21:34,276 --> 00:21:37,336 - Hurry. - Go. 346 00:22:07,236 --> 00:22:11,060 Officials, have any of you found any clues? 347 00:22:11,828 --> 00:22:13,316 What clues? 348 00:22:13,316 --> 00:22:18,236 May I ask you how much 150,000 silver taels weigh? 349 00:22:18,236 --> 00:22:21,056 Cut the chatter. Tell us now. 350 00:22:21,056 --> 00:22:23,496 Sixteen taels per jin*. (*~0.6 kilograms) 351 00:22:23,496 --> 00:22:29,016 Then 150,000 silver taels weigh 9,375 jin*. (*~12,000 lbs) 352 00:22:29,016 --> 00:22:31,716 Madam, you are really smart. 353 00:22:31,716 --> 00:22:34,396 It is exactly correct. I really admire you. 354 00:22:34,396 --> 00:22:36,396 So then. What does this mean? 355 00:22:36,396 --> 00:22:38,810 It means the time does not match. 356 00:22:39,616 --> 00:22:42,756 Are you trying to say those taels weighing 9,375 jin 357 00:22:42,756 --> 00:22:45,976 could not possibly appear on Guangnan Street at that time? 358 00:22:45,976 --> 00:22:49,756 Correct. Guangnan Street is 30 li* away from the city gate. (*~9.3 miles) 359 00:22:49,756 --> 00:22:51,576 It has to pass through four bustling markets on the way. 360 00:22:51,576 --> 00:22:52,816 Given the strength of an inferior horse, 361 00:22:52,816 --> 00:22:56,180 carrying 9,375 jin of silver taels to leave the city 362 00:22:56,180 --> 00:22:57,630 at 5:30 a.m. [South Gate] 363 00:22:57,636 --> 00:23:02,200 How could it arrive at Guangnan Street by the first quarter of the Hour of Chen*? (*7:15 a.m) 364 00:23:15,516 --> 00:23:19,476 But the tax taels did indeed arrive at Guangnan Street at the Hour of Chen*. (* 7-9 a.m.) 365 00:23:19,476 --> 00:23:24,200 That's because the tax taels were fake. 366 00:23:27,776 --> 00:23:28,816 Ridiculous! 367 00:23:28,816 --> 00:23:31,216 The files contain witness testimonies from those at the scene. 368 00:23:31,216 --> 00:23:35,336 The carriage fell into the river, and the taels fell into the water. 369 00:23:35,336 --> 00:23:37,916 - How could they be fake? - What you see is not always true. 370 00:23:37,916 --> 00:23:42,296 I know there is one thing with indistinguishable color and texture from silver taels, 371 00:23:42,296 --> 00:23:44,416 however, the weight is vastly different. 372 00:23:44,416 --> 00:23:46,176 - What is it? - Sodium metal. 373 00:23:46,176 --> 00:23:47,912 What? 374 00:23:49,116 --> 00:23:51,276 Sodium metal? 375 00:23:51,276 --> 00:23:53,260 - Give it to me. - Give it to her. 376 00:23:53,260 --> 00:23:54,710 Give it to her. 377 00:23:54,710 --> 00:23:56,676 I indeed have never seen this thing before. 378 00:23:56,676 --> 00:23:58,796 Then why not show it to me today? 379 00:23:58,796 --> 00:24:02,596 Give that whatever sodium metal to me. 380 00:24:02,596 --> 00:24:05,236 Sodium metal is extremely difficult to produce. 381 00:24:05,236 --> 00:24:07,096 W-Where would I get it for you? 382 00:24:07,096 --> 00:24:10,896 Difficult? What's so difficult about it? 383 00:24:10,896 --> 00:24:14,516 It requires electricity and extremely high temperatures. 384 00:24:14,516 --> 00:24:17,356 Both are indispensable. 385 00:24:17,356 --> 00:24:20,676 You just go ahead, I'll take care of the rest. 386 00:25:00,156 --> 00:25:01,756 Everyone, please wait a moment. 387 00:25:01,756 --> 00:25:04,376 This step will take some time. 388 00:25:05,816 --> 00:25:08,588 [Four Hours Later] 389 00:25:14,196 --> 00:25:15,796 Everyone, please be patient some more. 390 00:25:15,796 --> 00:25:18,836 This step will also take some time. 391 00:25:30,076 --> 00:25:32,436 Madam, fire, please. 392 00:25:48,236 --> 00:25:49,576 Next, we need electricity. 393 00:25:49,576 --> 00:25:51,896 This step will release some poisonous gases. 394 00:25:51,896 --> 00:25:54,036 We'd better wear protective gear. 395 00:26:15,892 --> 00:26:17,380 Stop. 396 00:26:24,036 --> 00:26:26,996 This thing looks extremely similar to silver taels. 397 00:26:26,996 --> 00:26:29,756 However, in terms of weight, it's much lighter than a silver tael. 398 00:26:29,756 --> 00:26:33,736 If someone passed this off as silver taels, could it be mistaken for the real thing? 399 00:26:33,736 --> 00:26:38,456 If this is what's being transported, then it makes sense. 400 00:26:38,456 --> 00:26:43,496 Even if taels were replaced with this thing, 401 00:26:43,496 --> 00:26:47,196 then why would the taels explode? 402 00:26:47,196 --> 00:26:49,476 Please step back. 403 00:26:50,956 --> 00:26:53,796 Not enough, step back further. 404 00:26:53,796 --> 00:26:56,096 Still not enough. Step back some more. 405 00:26:56,096 --> 00:26:59,076 Good, keep going. 406 00:27:00,476 --> 00:27:02,556 Okay, that's fine. 407 00:27:09,490 --> 00:27:11,240 [Vast and Powerful Spirit] 408 00:27:19,668 --> 00:27:21,156 That... That! 409 00:27:21,156 --> 00:27:24,816 The sodium metal will explode upon contact with water. 410 00:27:24,816 --> 00:27:28,436 No wonder the Astronomy Bureau's Qi Observation Technique couldn’t detect any demon. 411 00:27:28,436 --> 00:27:32,436 The mastermind behind this laid the real taels on the very top to divert attention, 412 00:27:32,436 --> 00:27:35,916 while underneath, it's all sodium metal. 413 00:27:39,596 --> 00:27:42,216 Your name is Xu Qi An? 414 00:27:42,216 --> 00:27:44,064 - Yes. - Good. 415 00:27:44,064 --> 00:27:47,136 You are very good. 416 00:27:47,136 --> 00:27:51,536 Even if the taels were fake, then where have the real ones gone? 417 00:27:51,536 --> 00:27:53,596 Sodium metal has a characteristic. 418 00:27:53,596 --> 00:27:55,656 It is easy to spoil after a long time. 419 00:27:55,656 --> 00:27:57,856 So, there is only one possibility. 420 00:27:57,856 --> 00:28:01,136 The tax taels were switched when the Imperial Sword Guard took over. 421 00:28:01,136 --> 00:28:05,156 In that case, we have a direction for our investigation. 422 00:28:05,156 --> 00:28:06,776 Guards, prepare the sedan. 423 00:28:06,776 --> 00:28:07,916 Guards, quickly prepare the sedan. 424 00:28:07,916 --> 00:28:11,396 I need to enter the palace to see His Majesty. 425 00:28:11,396 --> 00:28:14,796 No need for the trouble, Official Chen. I will go with you. 426 00:28:14,796 --> 00:28:16,296 No, it's not troublesome. 427 00:28:16,296 --> 00:28:18,156 Stand firm. 428 00:28:20,476 --> 00:28:21,716 - Sir. - Help! 429 00:28:21,716 --> 00:28:26,896 Sir, don't forget your promise. 430 00:28:26,896 --> 00:28:29,656 Wait. In the Dafeng, people can even fly? 431 00:28:47,496 --> 00:28:50,656 I can just wait here. 432 00:28:50,656 --> 00:28:54,216 I'm afraid they won't find me when they return. 433 00:28:54,216 --> 00:28:57,296 Don't stand there. Take a seat. 434 00:28:57,296 --> 00:29:00,656 You guys have worked hard these past few days 435 00:29:01,676 --> 00:29:04,896 How about some tea? 436 00:29:04,896 --> 00:29:06,956 No, no. Why drink tea? 437 00:29:06,956 --> 00:29:10,676 You see, I'm about to be pardoned. 438 00:29:10,676 --> 00:29:14,836 Once I get out, I'll treat you guys to a drink. 439 00:29:15,636 --> 00:29:17,556 Fine, I can wait back there. 440 00:29:17,556 --> 00:29:19,556 Anyway, there's nowhere to sit here. 441 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:31,256 Here. You can eat this. 442 00:29:31,256 --> 00:29:33,596 Thank you. 443 00:29:33,596 --> 00:29:36,276 Why can salt turn into sodium metal? 444 00:29:36,276 --> 00:29:39,436 I've seen it in an ancient book before. 445 00:29:39,436 --> 00:29:43,416 It's an alchemy book describing how to turn salt into sodium metal. 446 00:29:43,416 --> 00:29:45,636 - Which book? - High school chemistry. 447 00:29:45,636 --> 00:29:48,536 Published by People's Education Press. 448 00:29:48,536 --> 00:29:53,596 However, this book has long been lost. 449 00:29:53,596 --> 00:29:59,216 But... I still remember the contents of this book. 450 00:29:59,216 --> 00:30:00,996 Quickly tell me. 451 00:30:00,996 --> 00:30:02,692 Oh, my. 452 00:30:04,036 --> 00:30:07,976 My life is at stake, so I can't recall it right now. 453 00:30:07,976 --> 00:30:10,596 You are quite cunning. 454 00:30:10,596 --> 00:30:14,196 There's no point in stalling here. 455 00:30:21,688 --> 00:30:23,176 How about this? 456 00:30:23,176 --> 00:30:25,136 Take me as your disciple. 457 00:30:25,136 --> 00:30:29,676 Given your status, it should be fine for you to take in a prisoner who was implicated, right? 458 00:30:29,676 --> 00:30:33,516 You look like a warrior. Do you want to become a mage? 459 00:30:33,516 --> 00:30:35,136 Mage? 460 00:30:37,056 --> 00:30:40,376 Being a mage is my lifelong dream. 461 00:30:40,376 --> 00:30:44,916 I am very envious of masters like you who possess unique skills. 462 00:30:44,916 --> 00:30:47,116 Tell me the content of that alchemy book. 463 00:30:47,116 --> 00:30:50,676 The content of that book is extremely abstruse and profound. 464 00:30:50,676 --> 00:30:52,996 I'm afraid you may not understand just by dictating. 465 00:30:52,996 --> 00:30:54,928 How audacious! 466 00:30:54,928 --> 00:30:57,950 In this world, regarding alchemy, 467 00:30:57,950 --> 00:31:00,310 the mages of the Astronomy Bureau are the best. 468 00:31:00,310 --> 00:31:01,556 Hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, neon... 469 00:31:01,556 --> 00:31:03,676 Sodium, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, argon, potassium, calcium. 470 00:31:03,676 --> 00:31:07,540 - Are you fooling me? - No, this is the book's mnemonic rhyme. 471 00:31:08,516 --> 00:31:10,676 Stop eating. Give it back to me. 472 00:31:10,676 --> 00:31:12,396 I have already taken a bite. 473 00:31:12,396 --> 00:31:15,796 Wait. Madam, won't you consider taking me in? 474 00:31:15,796 --> 00:31:19,096 The Astronomy Bureau only accepts virgins. 475 00:31:19,096 --> 00:31:20,356 How do you know whether I am or not? 476 00:31:20,356 --> 00:31:22,636 Save it, Brother. 477 00:31:22,636 --> 00:31:23,576 [Shicao Hall] 478 00:31:23,576 --> 00:31:24,996 It's just drinking some wine. 479 00:31:24,996 --> 00:31:26,516 Even my mother has never controlled me like this. 480 00:31:26,516 --> 00:31:27,456 Mind your own business. 481 00:31:27,456 --> 00:31:29,296 - Ci Jiu. - How's the situation at home? 482 00:31:29,296 --> 00:31:31,156 - Right. - Ci Jiu is back. 483 00:31:31,156 --> 00:31:32,756 - How is it? - How's your family doing? 484 00:31:32,756 --> 00:31:34,936 Thank you all for your concern. 485 00:31:34,936 --> 00:31:36,016 Please don't ask too much. 486 00:31:36,016 --> 00:31:39,916 What's wrong with Xin Nian, hanging his head like that? 487 00:31:39,916 --> 00:31:43,436 - Look, he won't tell us. - At least tell us if everything's okay. 488 00:31:43,436 --> 00:31:44,812 This is definitely not a simple matter. 489 00:31:44,812 --> 00:31:49,483 [Dafeng Ministry of Justice | Sealed] 490 00:32:04,316 --> 00:32:07,676 Xu Qi An, you helped the Prefect in solving the tax taels case, 491 00:32:07,676 --> 00:32:09,680 now you are free to go. 492 00:32:09,680 --> 00:32:13,556 Prefect, thank you for your discerning judgment in helping me clear my name. 493 00:32:13,556 --> 00:32:15,188 Get lost. 494 00:32:21,076 --> 00:32:24,436 Wait. Why am I alone? 495 00:32:24,436 --> 00:32:27,036 Don't I still have family? 496 00:32:29,516 --> 00:32:32,336 Sir, where is my second uncle? 497 00:32:38,664 --> 00:32:40,876 Dear. [Li Ru, Wife of Xu Ping Zhi] 498 00:32:40,876 --> 00:32:43,336 Even if I die, 499 00:32:43,336 --> 00:32:48,916 I will not enter the Music Bureau. 500 00:32:51,216 --> 00:32:55,796 My Dear, I have wronged you. [Xu Ping Zhi, Seventh Rank Imperial Sword Guard] 501 00:32:57,536 --> 00:33:00,996 Today, the two of us... 502 00:33:00,996 --> 00:33:04,176 will die together. 503 00:33:04,176 --> 00:33:08,976 I will do whatever it takes to repay you in the next life. 504 00:33:08,976 --> 00:33:12,476 I'm sorry for our children 505 00:33:12,476 --> 00:33:16,616 and my nephew. [Xu Ling Yin and Xu Ling Yue, Daughters of Xu Ping Zhi] 506 00:33:19,656 --> 00:33:21,316 Mother. 507 00:33:21,316 --> 00:33:24,096 When can we go home? 508 00:33:27,368 --> 00:33:29,296 Soon. 509 00:33:29,296 --> 00:33:36,056 We will leave together with your father. 510 00:33:36,056 --> 00:33:37,676 My Dear. 511 00:33:37,676 --> 00:33:40,780 My Dear! 512 00:33:41,576 --> 00:33:44,256 My Dear! 513 00:33:45,896 --> 00:33:47,296 Xu Ping Zhi, come out. 514 00:33:47,296 --> 00:33:49,796 Sign your name and you can go. 515 00:33:52,336 --> 00:33:54,336 My Dear. 516 00:33:56,256 --> 00:34:01,956 I, Xu Ping Zhi, have spent my life loyally serving my country, 517 00:34:01,956 --> 00:34:04,856 and my entire family is of loyal martyrs. 518 00:34:04,856 --> 00:34:10,056 Today, even if I die, I… 519 00:34:17,496 --> 00:34:19,736 Who opened the door? 520 00:34:23,816 --> 00:34:25,156 What does this mean? 521 00:34:25,156 --> 00:34:27,436 Leaving or not? Or you'll be locked up again. 522 00:34:27,436 --> 00:34:29,236 Yes, I'm leaving. 523 00:34:29,976 --> 00:34:33,796 My Dear, quickly come out. Let's go. 524 00:34:36,464 --> 00:34:38,336 Mother. 525 00:34:44,200 --> 00:34:45,672 Which way? 526 00:34:45,672 --> 00:34:47,476 This way. 527 00:34:49,684 --> 00:34:51,736 You went the wrong way. 528 00:34:59,508 --> 00:35:01,128 Second Uncle? 529 00:35:01,128 --> 00:35:03,876 I'm so young, how can I be your uncle? Go away. 530 00:35:03,876 --> 00:35:05,976 Sorry. 531 00:35:16,336 --> 00:35:19,796 - Second Uncle? - What's wrong with you? Stay away from me. 532 00:35:20,856 --> 00:35:23,016 Sorry, wrong person. 533 00:35:35,656 --> 00:35:38,076 What does my second uncle look like? 534 00:35:38,076 --> 00:35:40,118 [Xu Ping Zhi] 535 00:35:44,416 --> 00:35:47,696 Then, I can go now? 536 00:35:47,696 --> 00:35:49,196 Okay. 537 00:36:01,136 --> 00:36:02,596 This case is really tricky. 538 00:36:02,596 --> 00:36:05,176 Yes, it's also my first time encountering this. 539 00:36:05,176 --> 00:36:09,860 [Fair and Selfless | Admirable | Walk the Right Path] 540 00:36:13,376 --> 00:36:17,256 My Dear, are they deceiving us? 541 00:36:17,256 --> 00:36:18,776 This matter is quite peculiar. 542 00:36:18,776 --> 00:36:22,236 We should quickly stay away from this place. 543 00:36:22,236 --> 00:36:23,776 Wait. 544 00:36:25,396 --> 00:36:29,456 Sir, what's the matter? 545 00:36:32,376 --> 00:36:37,516 Official Xu, this is your official robe. Please take it. 546 00:36:41,336 --> 00:36:44,496 I've been reinstated to my official post? 547 00:36:56,616 --> 00:37:02,256 Sir, could you clear up my confusion? 548 00:37:02,256 --> 00:37:04,576 My Dear, quickly stand up. 549 00:37:05,176 --> 00:37:07,696 According to the law of Dafeng, 550 00:37:07,696 --> 00:37:09,876 if family elders break the law, 551 00:37:09,876 --> 00:37:14,016 their descendants may redeem themselves by good service. 552 00:37:16,656 --> 00:37:18,416 - Our Nian'er! My son! - Nian'er. 553 00:37:18,416 --> 00:37:19,456 It was Nian'er. 554 00:37:19,456 --> 00:37:21,916 Our good son. 555 00:37:22,816 --> 00:37:25,276 It was your nephew, Xu Qi An. 556 00:37:25,276 --> 00:37:28,576 He just helped Prefect solve the case, and has just been released. 557 00:37:28,576 --> 00:37:30,676 He should be at the entrance now. 558 00:37:30,676 --> 00:37:32,816 Hurry and reunite with him. 559 00:37:34,516 --> 00:37:36,056 Elder Brother? 560 00:37:36,056 --> 00:37:38,756 Official Xu, I take my leave. 561 00:37:39,856 --> 00:37:43,716 Xu Qi An? 562 00:37:44,336 --> 00:37:46,836 That foolish nephew? 563 00:37:48,376 --> 00:37:50,476 Haven't you stayed long enough? 564 00:37:50,476 --> 00:37:53,456 Get going. Don't stay here. [Capital Administration] 565 00:37:53,456 --> 00:37:56,196 Bro, never see you again. 566 00:38:04,416 --> 00:38:06,576 It's also this hot in ancient times. 567 00:38:06,576 --> 00:38:08,160 Ning Yan. 568 00:38:08,776 --> 00:38:11,730 [Abide Upright Morals] 569 00:38:26,216 --> 00:38:27,916 Ning Yan. 570 00:38:50,616 --> 00:38:52,416 Well done. 571 00:38:54,256 --> 00:38:57,236 I forgot you are now in the realm of refining essence. 572 00:38:57,236 --> 00:38:59,870 Sorry to hurt you. 573 00:38:59,870 --> 00:39:01,550 Second Uncle? 574 00:39:02,776 --> 00:39:05,416 Ning Yan, keep the money and buy some good food. 575 00:39:05,416 --> 00:39:08,516 Don't tell your aunt that I have private savings. 576 00:39:08,516 --> 00:39:10,176 Take it. 577 00:39:13,316 --> 00:39:14,976 Elder Brother. 578 00:39:18,356 --> 00:39:22,076 Elder Brother, did you bring me any candy? 579 00:39:22,076 --> 00:39:23,296 He just got released too. 580 00:39:23,296 --> 00:39:24,856 There's no candy for you. 581 00:39:24,856 --> 00:39:27,236 I just like him. 582 00:39:28,776 --> 00:39:31,556 Brother, you haven't paid my mother for this month yet. 583 00:39:31,556 --> 00:39:33,536 She will scold you again. 584 00:39:33,536 --> 00:39:36,836 Eldest Miss of the Xu Family, Xu Ling Yue. 585 00:39:37,916 --> 00:39:39,920 Ning Yan. 586 00:39:39,920 --> 00:39:41,668 This time... 587 00:39:42,836 --> 00:39:44,836 thank you. 588 00:39:44,836 --> 00:39:46,136 You loser! 589 00:39:46,136 --> 00:39:48,836 From now on, you will live in the side yard. 590 00:39:48,836 --> 00:39:50,416 Without my permission, 591 00:39:50,416 --> 00:39:53,216 you're not allowed to set foot in our Xu family's house. Not a single step! 592 00:39:53,216 --> 00:39:54,948 Did you hear me? 593 00:39:56,816 --> 00:39:58,736 Don't bully me because I'm young and poor. 594 00:39:58,736 --> 00:40:01,876 Things are always changing. 595 00:40:01,876 --> 00:40:03,116 Don't regret it. 596 00:40:03,116 --> 00:40:04,816 You brat, come back here! 597 00:40:04,816 --> 00:40:06,256 You're quite the talker. 598 00:40:06,256 --> 00:40:08,816 You little loser, come out! 599 00:40:13,356 --> 00:40:15,456 Auntie, you have suffered. 600 00:40:23,816 --> 00:40:25,656 True feelings show in adversity. 601 00:40:25,656 --> 00:40:28,416 We are a family, after all. 602 00:40:28,416 --> 00:40:31,056 Today, I have decided. 603 00:40:41,016 --> 00:40:44,576 F-F-From now on, Ning Yan will eat with us. 604 00:40:44,576 --> 00:40:46,296 Anyway, we live close. 605 00:40:46,296 --> 00:40:47,936 It's just a matter of adding another set of chopsticks. 606 00:40:47,936 --> 00:40:50,236 My Dear, what do you think? 607 00:40:54,036 --> 00:40:57,736 You are really generous. 608 00:40:57,736 --> 00:40:59,488 Ning Yan, quickly now. 609 00:40:59,488 --> 00:41:01,356 Thank you, Auntie. 610 00:41:01,356 --> 00:41:04,456 Ning Yan is also sensible. 611 00:41:04,456 --> 00:41:06,156 I have decided on another thing. 612 00:41:06,156 --> 00:41:08,256 Our Xu Family survived a calamity. 613 00:41:08,256 --> 00:41:10,236 Let's go have a good meal together. 614 00:41:10,236 --> 00:41:12,516 - Let's go eat. - Good. 615 00:41:12,516 --> 00:41:14,116 - Let's go home. - Auntie, I'll carry it. 616 00:41:14,116 --> 00:41:16,096 You've suffered, Auntie. You've suffered. 617 00:41:16,096 --> 00:41:17,816 Come on, let's go. 618 00:41:22,092 --> 00:41:26,060 ♫ I'm like a bright mirror inlaid with swirl patterns ♫ ♫ The night breeze blows through the night ♫ 619 00:41:26,060 --> 00:41:28,076 ♫ Shallow dreams dim the glow of my lantern ♫ 620 00:41:28,076 --> 00:41:30,128 ♫ Looking back, a haunting melody rings in my ear ♫ 621 00:41:30,128 --> 00:41:34,028 ♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak and treading along ♫ ♫ Each step I take is like a gust of wind ♫ 622 00:41:34,028 --> 00:41:38,094 ♫ I don't wish to go against the world ♫ ♫ I won't risk my life for it ♫ 623 00:41:38,094 --> 00:41:42,092 ♫ Carefree people don't fight ♫ ♫ Extending a warm welcome to all ♫ 624 00:41:42,092 --> 00:41:47,555 ♫ Want me to lose all sense of right and wrong? ♫ ♫ Sorry, but I can't do that ♫ 625 00:41:48,776 --> 00:41:50,720 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 626 00:41:50,720 --> 00:41:52,744 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 627 00:41:52,744 --> 00:41:54,781 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 628 00:41:54,781 --> 00:41:56,717 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 629 00:41:56,717 --> 00:41:58,828 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 630 00:41:58,828 --> 00:42:00,808 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 631 00:42:00,808 --> 00:42:02,796 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 632 00:42:02,796 --> 00:42:07,268 ♫ With chivalry and youth as my weapon ♫ 633 00:42:08,776 --> 00:42:10,966 [Xu Residence] 634 00:42:18,596 --> 00:42:22,796 Xiao Lu, although my family no longer exists, 635 00:42:22,796 --> 00:42:24,896 yours is still there. 636 00:42:25,456 --> 00:42:28,096 Hoping you and your brothers 637 00:42:28,096 --> 00:42:31,756 can become carefree chickens. 638 00:42:31,756 --> 00:42:33,412 Go on. 639 00:42:43,136 --> 00:42:45,096 I, Xu Xin Nian, 640 00:42:45,776 --> 00:42:47,716 learned to read at three, 641 00:42:47,716 --> 00:42:50,136 recited poetry at five, 642 00:42:50,136 --> 00:42:54,436 read the classics of the sages by 10, entered the Yunlu Academy at fourteen, 643 00:42:54,436 --> 00:42:56,776 and passed the imperial examination at 18. 644 00:42:57,956 --> 00:43:00,116 All the people praised 645 00:43:00,116 --> 00:43:03,676 Xu family's second son is extraordinarily talented, 646 00:43:03,676 --> 00:43:06,256 and knowledgeable. 647 00:43:08,248 --> 00:43:09,796 Father. 648 00:43:11,256 --> 00:43:12,756 Mother. 649 00:43:15,036 --> 00:43:17,676 I am unfilial, 650 00:43:20,016 --> 00:43:22,616 for dying early. 651 00:43:24,616 --> 00:43:27,216 - You're back! - Auntie Ma! 652 00:43:27,216 --> 00:43:28,496 It's all right now. 653 00:43:28,496 --> 00:43:29,976 Our Xu family is fine now. 654 00:43:29,976 --> 00:43:32,256 - It's for you. - This is for you. 655 00:43:32,256 --> 00:43:34,736 All is well now. 656 00:43:37,476 --> 00:43:39,216 Xu Ping Zhi. 657 00:43:39,216 --> 00:43:41,136 Xu Ping Zhi! 658 00:43:41,696 --> 00:43:43,816 - I'm calling you, are you deaf? - Here, for you. - Thank you. 659 00:43:43,816 --> 00:43:46,904 Are these our chickens, Xiao Yun and Xiao Lu? 660 00:43:46,904 --> 00:43:48,456 Yes. 661 00:43:48,456 --> 00:43:49,980 Why is the door open? 662 00:43:49,980 --> 00:43:52,376 Nian'er. It's Nian'er. 663 00:43:52,376 --> 00:43:54,616 I knew Nian'er wouldn't leave us. 664 00:43:54,616 --> 00:43:56,116 He will surely take care of us. 665 00:43:56,116 --> 00:43:57,664 Nian'er. 666 00:44:01,256 --> 00:44:03,260 Dafeng will be... 667 00:44:03,860 --> 00:44:06,130 in darkness forever 668 00:44:07,196 --> 00:44:09,476 without me, 669 00:44:09,996 --> 00:44:12,356 Xu Xin Nian. 670 00:44:16,096 --> 00:44:18,996 - Nian'er. - Ci Jiu. - We'll eventually eat you, you know? 671 00:44:42,976 --> 00:44:44,936 Ci Jiu! 672 00:44:45,970 --> 00:44:55,990 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 673 00:45:20,200 --> 00:45:24,800 'Who are you?' - Huangzi Hong Fan 674 00:45:24,800 --> 00:45:26,866 ♫ I'm like a bright mirror inlaid with swirl patterns ♫ 675 00:45:26,866 --> 00:45:28,775 ♫ The night breeze blows through the night ♫ 676 00:45:28,775 --> 00:45:30,913 ♫ Shallow dreams dim the glow of my lantern ♫ 677 00:45:30,913 --> 00:45:32,908 ♫ Looking back, a haunting melody rings in my ear ♫ 678 00:45:32,908 --> 00:45:34,750 ♫ There are people like me in this world ♫ 679 00:45:34,750 --> 00:45:36,732 ♫ The night is long as if tomorrow is nearing ♫ 680 00:45:36,732 --> 00:45:38,809 ♫ From now on, don't ask too many questions ♫ 681 00:45:38,809 --> 00:45:40,714 ♫ From this moment on, I'll gallop across the vast lands ♫ 682 00:45:40,714 --> 00:45:42,485 ♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak and treading along ♫ 683 00:45:42,485 --> 00:45:44,780 ♫ Each step I take is like a gust of wind ♫ 684 00:45:44,780 --> 00:45:46,540 ♫ I don't wish to go against the world ♫ 685 00:45:46,540 --> 00:45:48,716 ♫ I won't risk my life for it ♫ 686 00:45:48,716 --> 00:45:50,753 ♫ Carefree people don't fight ♫ 687 00:45:50,753 --> 00:45:52,800 ♫ Extending a warm welcome to all ♫ 688 00:45:52,800 --> 00:45:55,116 ♫ Want me to lose all sense of right and wrong? ♫ 689 00:45:55,116 --> 00:45:58,148 ♫ Sorry, but I can't do that ♫ 690 00:45:59,528 --> 00:46:01,548 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 691 00:46:01,548 --> 00:46:03,487 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 692 00:46:03,487 --> 00:46:05,504 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 693 00:46:05,504 --> 00:46:07,451 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 694 00:46:07,451 --> 00:46:09,469 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 695 00:46:09,469 --> 00:46:11,533 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 696 00:46:11,533 --> 00:46:13,508 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 697 00:46:13,508 --> 00:46:16,820 ♫ With chivalry and youth as my weapon ♫ 698 00:46:16,820 --> 00:46:18,894 ♫ I'm like a bright mirror inlaid with swirl patterns ♫ 699 00:46:18,894 --> 00:46:20,766 ♫ The night breeze blows through the night ♫ 700 00:46:20,766 --> 00:46:22,900 ♫ Shallow dreams dim the glow of my lantern ♫ 701 00:46:22,900 --> 00:46:24,852 ♫ Looking back, a haunting melody rings in my ear ♫ 702 00:46:24,852 --> 00:46:26,730 ♫ There are people like me in this world ♫ 703 00:46:26,730 --> 00:46:28,780 ♫ The night is long as if tomorrow is nearing ♫ 704 00:46:28,780 --> 00:46:30,859 ♫ From now on, don't ask too many questions ♫ 705 00:46:30,859 --> 00:46:32,799 ♫ From this moment on, I'll gallop across the vast lands ♫ 706 00:46:32,799 --> 00:46:34,468 ♫ Wielding a sword, wearing a cloak and treading along ♫ 707 00:46:34,468 --> 00:46:36,827 ♫ Each step I take is like a gust of wind ♫ 708 00:46:36,827 --> 00:46:38,560 ♫ I don't wish to go against the world ♫ 709 00:46:38,560 --> 00:46:40,856 ♫ I won't risk my life for it ♫ 710 00:46:40,856 --> 00:46:42,752 ♫ Carefree people don't fight ♫ 711 00:46:42,752 --> 00:46:44,813 ♫ Extending a warm welcome to all ♫ 712 00:46:44,813 --> 00:46:47,152 ♫ Want me to lose all sense of right and wrong? ♫ 713 00:46:47,152 --> 00:46:50,035 ♫ Sorry, but I can't do that ♫ 714 00:46:51,553 --> 00:46:53,538 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 715 00:46:53,538 --> 00:46:55,489 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 716 00:46:55,489 --> 00:46:57,576 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 717 00:46:57,576 --> 00:46:59,500 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 718 00:46:59,500 --> 00:47:01,459 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 719 00:47:01,459 --> 00:47:03,463 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 720 00:47:03,463 --> 00:47:05,489 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 721 00:47:05,489 --> 00:47:09,620 ♫ With chivalry and youth as my weapon ♫ 722 00:47:11,500 --> 00:47:13,412 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 723 00:47:13,412 --> 00:47:15,498 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 724 00:47:15,498 --> 00:47:17,455 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 725 00:47:17,455 --> 00:47:19,467 ♫ Only I am excited ♫ 726 00:47:19,467 --> 00:47:21,603 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 727 00:47:21,603 --> 00:47:23,489 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 728 00:47:23,489 --> 00:47:25,449 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 729 00:47:25,449 --> 00:47:27,434 ♫ The youth is born to chase the wind ♫ 730 00:47:27,434 --> 00:47:29,444 ♫ No matter who comes ♫ 731 00:47:29,444 --> 00:47:31,419 ♫ I hold great ambition ♫ 732 00:47:31,419 --> 00:47:33,468 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 733 00:47:33,468 --> 00:47:35,415 ♫ I'm still the only one excited ♫ 734 00:47:35,415 --> 00:47:37,469 ♫ I only pursue fairness ♫ 735 00:47:37,469 --> 00:47:39,419 ♫ Never bending to officials ♫ 736 00:47:39,419 --> 00:47:41,403 ♫ The martial arts world is profound ♫ 737 00:47:41,403 --> 00:47:44,216 ♫ The youth is born to chase the wind ♫