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[Sword and Beloved]

[Episode 25]

Tell me.

You awoke me across a thousand years of time.

What do you want to do

and what do you want?

I need you to deploy the Myriad Blight Formation

to help Madam Black Fox escape.

I will satisfy

all you need.

Young man,

remember your promise today.

If you lie to me,

I'll let you fall into the abyss

and never be reincarnated.

I didn't expect that sacrificing my lifespan would be so detrimental.

With my physical condition,

I can't hold on much longer.

In this case,

I should find Qingtong as soon as possible

to settle one thing.

Fugui.

I just don't understand.

Although saving others is important,

no matter what,

you shouldn't have sacrificed your lifespan.

You have been exiled.

You should do things

like planting flowers,

growing grass,

and looking for Little Spider.

Right?

Okay, I'll drink.

Fugui.

I don't mind being your personal bodyguard.

But

you have to give me a chance to draw my sword.

Next time.

Next time?

I've guessed it right.

I wouldn't believe you.

Fugui.

One day,

I will protect you too.

That's cheesy.

I-Is it?

Really?

Quite pretentious, yeah.

But I mean it.

Seriously,

you have to do me a favor.

You have to help

break the binding spell for me.

If you forcefully break the spell now,

can your body

take it?

Of course.

Master.

Celestial Master.

Why are you here?

I brought Xueyang here to see you.

I came here

to thank you for saving Poor Dog.

I brought some good wine.

Let's get drunk tonight.

You don't know.

He can't drink at all.

You can just give it to me.

I'll drink with you

on behalf of him tonight.

Well...

Right, Fugui?

Yes.

Seriously, Fugui?

You're such a heavy drinker.

I didn't realize it before.

I forgot to tell you.

My mother

could never get drunk.

We've really broadened our horizons.

Come on!

Let's have another drink!

To Fugui's first drink!

Cheers.

Drinking up this pot

means our friendship lasts forever!

Cheers!

Come on.

Come on.

Come on, come on.

-Let's drink. -Cheers.

Don't drink too much.

It's okay. It's okay.

Drink.

Eat.

I cooked them all.

I cooked them all.

It's so delicious that even a chef would praise it.

Your cooking is really good.

Come on, come on.

Can you two

stop holding hands?

Hurry up.

Eat this.

Eat.

Xueyang, eat.

Here.

Xueyang.

I want more.

You guys eat.

I don't usually show my cooking skills.

It's delicious.

Get him some of it.

This one.

I didn't expect

that Master

would be a Soldier of the Yiqi Alliance.

Let me tell you,

when the Water-Control Orb

was in his hands,

it had absolutely no temper at all.

No wonder

he's a Soldier.

Soldier?

What's the big deal about a Soldier?

Your Xue...

Xueyang is also a Soldier, isn't she?

What did you say?

This is precisely

what I want to happen.

You said I was terrible?

As ordinary people,

we can get drunk,

cry,

and smile whenever we want.

There are no disputes in the world,

where people can lead a free life.

Qingtong,

I'm living a normal life now.

But

where are you?

Seems that the wound caused by the sacrifice

has extended to my vital organs.

I must set off to find Qingtong as soon as possible

before there are any major abnormalities.

Cheers!

Celestial Master.

Let me tell you.

Back then, Master

refused to touch my belly, no matter what.

I...

I held back a big move.

I'm eating.

Sorry.

Fugui told me about this.

He said you held it in

and peed the bed.

When you have babies,

I'll surely tell them this.

Stop, stop.

My husband is stupid.

My husband is stupid.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

Here.

Xueyang,

let's drink less.

Let's take a rest first.

Be good.

I'm not drunk.

But you two...

I've had enough.

Speaking of which, Celestial Master,

I really have to thank you.

Without you,

I wouldn't have gotten such a good wife.

So beautiful.

Celestial Master, do you think

we're a good match?

Look at you.

As if others don't have one.

I almost succeeded.

There's something up with you?

Tell us.

I've agreed.

But...

But she hasn't.

It's not almost successful.

That's way too far.

But it doesn't matter.

Life is just like a drama.

I'll never get angry.

Someone will be happy if I get angry.

Besides, getting angry

costs energy.

It rhymes again.

Help.

Rhyme

is all you've got.

But Celestial Master,

you still have us.

Xueyang,

Master,

and you.

You guys are the most important

to me in my life.

Stop it.

There's a priority order in the ranking list.

I!

It's okay. It's okay.

I swear here

that I'll look after you, Master,

no,

Celestial Master.

Celestial Master. Celestial Master.

Celestial Master.

And Master. I promise.

Yes!

Whatever Poor Dog said is right.

Right?

We'll take care of you two until you die.

Drink!

No more, no more.

I'll take her back to rest.

Well, are you...

-Xueyang. -Really leaving me here

and letting me drink alone?

Don't worry.

I'll teach you later.

I'm married.

I've been through it.

Here.

Drink.

Fill the cup.

Cheers.

Young Master Fugui.

What's wrong with him?

His power is less than 30% of what it used to be.

He also has severe internal injuries.

Did those people from the Wangquan Manor

really hurt you so badly?

Young Master Fugui,

I will surely seek justice for you.

♪ It was you who opened the world, the times transparent ♪

♪ At sunrise, I open my eyes; at moonfall, I wait for an answer ♪

Here.

This is for you.

Young Master Fugui,

♪ If the light shines through the night ♪

did you

make this yourself?

Yeah.

What do you think of it?

♪ Dawn will awaken ♪

I like it very much.

♪ We never ask if fate is fair ♪

Thank you,

Young Master Fugui.

♪ Through the dream, I'll meet you again ♪

♪ Not yet awake, but I believe I'm close ♪

If I'm gone

one day,

will you wait for me

♪ If we're destined to not be together ♪

just like how Madam Yin

waited for her husband?

We promised to journey together.

No matter what happens,

♪ Be each other's star and meet at the end of destiny ♪

I'll always wait for you.

Young Master Fugui,

the tree seed in my body

is related to the Black Fox.

The Black Fox is after you.

So forgive me.

I can't go back

to you right now.

You used to protect me before.

This time,

I'll protect you.

When I can control the tree seed in my body

and stop connecting to the Black Fox,

I will come back to you

and travel all over the mountains and rivers

with you.

Little Spider,

this is not the way back to Qianji City.

Where are you going?

Qingtong is not in the city.

I also happen to take a break from work

to meet someone.

Someone I've been looking forward to.

I'm warning you.

Don't provoke him now.

Wangquan Fugui,

with the abolished sword meridian,

even made it to suppress the chaos in the Western Regions.

You and I are no match for him.

All the more reason for me to visit him.

Let's see

how much power Wangquan Fugui has left

without the sword meridian.

Hya!

Hya!

Could it be

that someone was here just now?

Excuse me, are you Lantern Wang?

I heard that you write letters for others in Sandstorm Town.

I especially came to ask you to help me write a letter home.

You

don't seem to be illiterate.

It's not appropriate

to judge people by their looks, right?

You're right.

But today,

let's just forget it.

Please come again another day.

I came all the way here for you.

Are you really going to reject me?

All the way here?

I have a habit of writing letters on behalf of others.

They should

grind the ink themselves.

Good.

You don't look well.

I'll do it.

You may speak now.

Listen to me carefully.

This letter

is for my sister.

Sister.

I know you still

can't get that man out of your mind.

But he doesn't deserve you.

Yes.

Everyone respects him for being the best.

So what?

He is hypocritical.

He only cares

about his righteousness

and his outstanding achievements.

In his mind,

you are nothing.

You're insignificant to him.

I'm the only one

who loves and cherishes you.

Why?

Are you scared?

You are

such a devoted person.

Then your sister

must be a very special person.

My sister is pretty.

She's like a gem shining in the sun.

If she moves slightly,

she'll emit colorful light.

We grew up together

and worked hard to survive together.

Without that man,

she would live better now.

I will be her pride

and her dependence.

I love her.

I love her more than anyone does in the world.

What else?

That's enough.

What do you think my sister would look like

when she sees this letter?

Where is Qingtong?

Do you think I'll tell you?

You took her away.

Was she willing or not?

You know who I am?

Where is Qingtong?

Fugui!

Master, are you alright?

Who are you?

Don't.

Fugui.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Just now,

I vaguely heard him say "Sister."

Then, is he Qingtong's younger brother?

He looked fierce.

He was up to no good.

No matter what,

Qingtong is very smart.

Don't worry about her.

She should be fine.

Fine?

He came to provoke us.

You call that fine?

But...

Who is Qingtong?

Don't ask what you shouldn't.

Alright.

I was planning to break the binding spell

to look for Qingtong.

It seems

that there's no time to lose.

No way. In such a hurry?

He came to provoke you;

you can just

brush him off.

Your health is more important.

Breaking the binding spell

is not because of his provocation.

I sensed the aura of Black Fox

on Qingtong's little brother.

There's something really wrong

with her brother.

I see.

I'll go with you.

Unrest is brewing

in the Western Regions.

The Quan family

needs you to mediate.

Besides, this place is the closest to the beyond the circle.

I'll be more at ease

if you stay here.

Alright.

Come in with me.

Fugui.

How is Master?

He's fine.

After half an hour of circulation,

he should be fine.

Celestial Master.

I may be a little dull-witted,

but I'm not stupid.

Is Master not feeling well?

I can go with him.

The saddest thing

in my life

is that I wasn't with my brother

when he met a demon.

I don't want something like this to happen again.

It's not impossible.

But

you just got married.

Shouldn't you go ask

about Xueyang's idea?

Of course I have to ask.

When Xueyang wakes up,

I'll discuss it with her.

I've never seen such a mushy man.

I can't really bear you.

Master.

It's time to take your medicine.

Okay.

You don't look well.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

It's fine.

I think

maybe

I've sat here for too long tonight.

I feel a little dizzy.

It seems

I'm really old.

I have to admit I'm getting old.

You're just too tired.

Since Senior Fugui and Young Master Rumu

left the Wangquan Manor,

you've been in charge of

all the matters in the manor.

Tingyun.

Pass my order

to continue to select excellent talents.

In 3 months,

I will resign as Chief.

Whoever is capable

shall take the position.

Master,

why all of a sudden?

Not at all.

I've thought about it for a long time.

Besides,

it's time to give a chance

to younger generations.

I don't object to your resignation.

But what about the Wangquan Manor?

What will happen to our manor?

Will it not exist in the future?

There is no making without breaking.

It doesn't matter whether the Wangquan Manor

exists or not.

Besides,

I have

limited energy.

Yiqi Alliance

needs a stronger core.

If you've decided to resign,

it's fine.

But Master,

you can't work so hard anymore.

Okay.

I know what to do.

Go check

where there is chaos

to see if there is any trace of Little Black Fox.

If anything happens,

tell me immediately.

Yes.

What did you ask Jiang Bo to do?

You actually know to come back.

You've been away from Qianji City for days.

Where were you?

How dare you say that?

Since you went to the Western Regions,

did you see Wangquan Fugui?

I thought you were so happy

and forgot about us in Qianji City.

I'm asking you.

Why are you involving others?

Besides,

how can I leave you here alone

with peace of mind?

On your trip to the Western Regions this time,

didn't you acknowledge Wangquan Fugui?

Now is not the time.

There's something more important

to do.

Little Spider,

what's wrong with Qingtong?

The whole city has been mobilized to investigate Madam Black Fox.

I've told you before.

Qingtong is tracking Little Black Fox.

I advise you not to come out.

If she finds out,

you'll be dead.

You must be happy

about Qingtong not acknowledging the Soldier?

Don't blame me for not reminding you.

Qingtong can connect to the Black Grief Tree.

If she knows about Madam Black Fox's plan

and tells the Soldier,

the plan may fail.

So you'd better find a way

to keep Qingtong in line.

Also,

Madam Black Fox said

you'd better find a way to remove the tree seed

in her body as soon as possible.

Otherwise...

What?

Tell Madam Black Fox

that she can use me,

but she must never lay a finger on Qingtong.

Otherwise,

I'll fight to the death.

That depends on your performance.

The plan of the Myriad Blight Formation

is very important to Madam Black Fox.

Don't let Qingtong ruin the plan.

Also,

you need to find a way

to divert Yiqi Alliance's attention

and buy some time for Gulizan.

I have a good idea

to accomplish 3 goals in one go.

It can keep the Wangquan Manor too busy to attend to other matters,

stop Qingtong's investigation of Madam Black Fox,

and make her fight against Wangquan Fugui,

making it impossible for them to get together.

[Martial Arts Field of the Ximen Family]

Wangquan Hongye.

How could you let a groom's child

be on the same level as me?

Why?

He even values Dongfang Yuechu so much.

The abdication?

The recommendation of the capable without avoiding relatives?

Nonsense!

He just wants to control everything!

If you hate the Wangquan family so much,

why don't you replace them?

You're not capable.

You can't defeat him.

Who are you?

You want to die?

If you dare,

just give me a quick death.

A lackey who grovels at others' feet like you

doesn't deserve a quick death.

Since you hate the Wangquan family so much,

I will give you a chance to fight back.

[Demon Core Refinement]

This...

This is the practice of refining demon cores.

Why?

You dare not practice?

Where should I go to catch demons?

You can go to Qianji City to catch some.

That lawless Qianji City?

Who are you exactly?

Why did you teach me this method?

What is your purpose?

I have my own plan.

You don't need to know.

You don't have to accept it.

I'll wait for the day

when you kowtow to young talents.

The fight between humans and demons

is pressing.

Qingtong.

As long as you kill this scum,

you'll be the enemy of the Yiqi Alliance.

By then,

can you still be with your Young Master Fugui?

Alright.

I put the clothes and notes

inside.

Remember to come back early.

If someone really makes things difficult for you,

remember to tell them who I am.

The Li Army of the Western Regions is quite influential.

Don't worry.

Master drew a talisman to isolate the demonic aura for me.

Ordinary people can't see anything unusual.

Don't you have anything else

to tell me?

That's all.

Haven't you made yourself clear?

What's wrong?

Xueyang.

After being with you,

I've been very happy every day.

♪ Distant lights flicker on and off again ♪

♪ You're still looking for the answer in the deep dark night ♪

♪ Why is it heartbreaking? ♪

♪ Why do we drift away from our dearest ones? ♪

♪ Time will tell us the answer ♪

♪ You're not an isolated island; you just forget ♪

♪ To look up ♪

♪ You won't be left alone in this world ♪

♪ You don't need to find the direction ♪

♪ Let your heart guide you to the shore ♪

♪ You're not an isolated island so long as you open ♪

♪ Your arms ♪

♪ Embracing the blue waves ♪

♪ To fill your heart little by little ♪

♪ It's already so romantic to love yourself ♪

Alright.

Don't let Royal Master wait too long.

I'll wait for you here.

Okay.

I'm leaving.

I'm leaving.

Go.

I'm leaving.

Be careful.

Don't worry.

I'll be back soon.

Wangquan Hongye, Chief of the Yiqi Alliance,

is about to abdicate.

My Lady, bad news.

What is it?

Some demons near Qianji City

have been captured by the Ximen family of the Yiqi Alliance.

Little Spider.

You are so cunning.

By just sacrificing several demons,

you've diverted Qingtong's attention

from Madam Black Fox.

Good.

Very good.

There's a lot to do before finishing the plan.

The Ximen family is just a bait.

How is your subsequent plan

going?

Don't worry.

Everything will go as planned.

From now on,

the Western Regions and the Yiqi Alliance

are both under my control.

Only I

can make Qingtong happy.

[Ximen Family]

Who are you?

Where are my demons from Qianji City?

You lost demons,

but you came to the Ximen family.

That's too arrogant.

This is the territory of the Yiqi Alliance.

Demons are not allowed in.

Leave now.

Where is Scum Ximen?

Let him out to see me.

Shut up!

Do you think a demon like you

is worthy of meeting the Master of the Ximen family?

Since you don't want to leave,

don't blame us for being rude.

Go!

Brothers,

take her together!

I was wondering who dared to commit murder in my Ximen family.

Turns out it's you, you lowly spider.

Master Ximen.

How dare you consume demon power so recklessly?

These demons are innocent!

You want to save them?

They're all locked up in the dungeon,

almost dead.

Why don't you come with me to the dungeon

to let you experience

the pain of demon power being drained?

Today,

the revenge of Qianji City and Young Master Fugui,

the old score and the new grievance,

will be settled together!

No wonder Wangquan Fugui values you so much.

You have such powerful demon power.

If I don't drain it,

it will be a waste.

You're despicable.

You don't deserve to mention

Young Master Fugui's name in front of me.

Young Master Fugui

has spared no effort

to protect you despicable people.

Did you force him to give up his sword meridian

at Wangquan Manor because of morality and justice?

Because you are afraid of him.

You are selfish,

cowardly,

and greedy.

You don't deserve to be human!

I'll spare your life

for Chief Wangquan's sake.

Release all the demons

before sunset.

Not one less.

Little Spider, you miscalculated.

Looks like Qingtong

still cares about the overall situation.

She didn't kill the scum of the Ximen family.

I don't think you can stir up

trouble in the Yiqi Alliance.

Not necessarily.

Qingtong.

As long as the whole world believes

that you killed them,

by then,

Qianji City will be your sole destination.