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[Blood River]

[Based on the novel of the same name from Zhou Munan's Youth in Jianghu series]

[Available on fanqienovel.com & bkneng.com]

[Episode 18]

So, what's your goal

for coming here?

[Blood River members involved in the Wushuang City attack: Su Xiemo]

Don't worry.

We came here

with no goals in mind.

Xiao Zhaoyan is my younger sister.

She's here

because I requested the Patriarch

to send her here back then.

I see.

If so, I shall not bother you all.

Farewell.

That guy is kind of interesting.

He was a little surprised

when he found out about our identities.

However,

he wants to

keep a distance from us after that.

The people here

are most terrified of

getting involved with Blood River.

There are plenty of retired members

like

Mr. Xiemo.

If we can

recruit them into Blood River again,

they'll form an unstoppable force.

Therefore, after he found out about your identities,

he left immediately upon knowing that you didn't come here

for him.

If he found out that you guys came to find them,

we would've been in some trouble.

Let's drop the topic.

Didn't you say that we would enjoy meat and liquor

every meal?

Where's the meat?

Where's the liquor?

This is our homemade rice wine.

It's very strong.

Do you dare to drink it?

I've never gotten drunk, you know?

[Flying Tiger General's Residence]

Since you dare to seek an audience with me

at Uncle's residence in the middle of the day,

does that mean

you've persuaded the Three Families successfully?

Indeed.

Your Highness,

Grandfather and the rest have agreed to join hands with you.

Excellent.

A wise man adapts himself

to the changing times.

Yi Bu wouldn't have ended up like this

had he understood the meaning of that line.

As for you,

you made the right decision.

Since young,

it felt strange to me

that the Shadow Guards

could come and go at will

while the Three Families

could only keep watch over Wanjuan Tower,

and become the bodyguards

of Yi Bu's Shadow Sect.

Until the day I saw Su Muyu.

That's when I understood

why I had to endure defiance and unwillingness

all these years

Su Muyu was unhappy about

being the shadow of the Shadow Sect.

Does he think that I'm happy about that?

Grandfather and the rest may have been old,

but I'm still young.

The younger generations

are brave enough to carve a new world out of the old.

Your Highness,

I'm willing to be your arrow.

On the day you release it,

once you help me make a name for myself,

by then, we can see

whether or not Su Muyu of the martial world is stronger

than our forces

in the imperial palace.

Excellent.

Very good.

By the way,

on that night,

I assume they've retrieved the letter

that belonged

to their own compartments, right?

They have.

Excellent.

After Blood River selected a new leader,

Yi Bu ordered his men

to retrieve everything in the compartment.

Your Highness, did you feed them

with false information?

No.

Of course they're true.

It might even be

more detailed

than the original document.

It's because I bought the information

from Baixiao Hall many years ago.

Back then, Baixiao Hall

was still untainted

by the forces of Prince of Langya.

Your Highness, why are you helping them out?

It's because it'll be their turn

to help me out soon.

Ms. Yumo.

Please help me keep an eye on

the movements of Tianqi's Xuanwu Guardian.

We had a promise.

But when I visited the Inner Security Division yesterday,

their men said

that they hadn't seen him around for a long time.

If you receive any news of him

returning to Tianqi,

please notify me immediately.

Yes, ma'am.

He has never gotten drunk?

He fell unconscious just after one bowl.

Changhe has a mystical ability.

When he wants to get drunk, one cup is enough.

But when he wants to stay sober,

he won't get drunk

no matter

how much liquor he drinks.

If so, why did he choose

to get drunk so early tonight?

It's because he knows

that I have some private matters

to tell you.

What is it?

I found some past secrets

in Tianqi City's Wanjuan Tower.

I also found out

about the identity of the culprit

who wiped out No-Sword City back then.

Who was it?

It was Blood River.

Is that true?

Back then,

Blood River sent out 93 of their members

as per the order.

Together with

several of Zhou Yuluo's personal disciples,

they caused The Uprising of No-Sword City.

Zhou Yuluo's family

had a total of 67 members.

Only their young lord, who was still a child, survived.

He escaped along the river.

He was captured by Blood River.

The young lord of No-Sword City was born with an affinity for swords.

The head of the Su family coveted his talent.

Thus, he arranged for him to enter the Furnace.

He nurtured him as a Nameless

so that he could serve the Su family in the future.

Blood River?

Indeed.

The culprit that I've been searching for,

it's actually the place

I grew up in.

There were 93 assassins

dispatched for duty.

18 of them survived.

I reviewed the name list.

I know none of them.

It's because they were murdered

in the middle of their missions

after the incident.

You can take a look.

[Blood River members involved in the Wushuang City attack: Su Xiemo]

Su...

Su Xiemo?

Continue reading.

Su Xiaoyan.

Xie Shuitao.

Mu Tianze.

These names...

Do you know them?

All these people,

they're

in the Homeland.

Understood.

Yu, what are you up to?

I'm just going to ask them some questions.

Wait here for me.

If the guy inside is awake,

tell him to stay put.

Yu!

Don't worry.

I can't just slaughter

the entire village

just after I said that

this was my home yesterday.

Where does Su Xiemo live?

The third house

from the village entrance.

All right.

Please be careful.

Senior, you're in a great mood, huh?

It's been a habit of mine for many years.

Enjoying a vat of wine

and a plate of peanuts

is the only

enjoyable moment

of my day.

I understand.

I figured out who you were

after our first encounter.

You resemble

the younger version of your father

a lot.

My swordsmanship

is also

on par with his.

Is your umbrella

your sword?

I keep 18 swords in my umbrella.

And, there are a total of

18 people here.

Just nice. One sword

for each of you.

I can tell why the head of the Su family

took a liking to you immediately.

I can't believe that someone picked up the Eighteen-Sword Array.

All of you

were supposed to be dead.

Why are all of you in the Homeland?

Back then, Soul Reapers' Hall

gave us this mission.

At first, the Patriarch refused to accept it.

The eradication of No-Sword City

would bring a huge impact.

It would shake the foundation of Blood River.

However, the Soul Reapers' Hall was very adamant about it.

Due to that, Blood River suffered heavy casualties.

Out of 93 expert assassins who were dispatched,

only 18 of them survived.

And, these 18 survivors

were hunted and pursued

during

their missions.

No one could find out about the mission

Blood River would accept in advance.

Except for

the Soul Reapers' Hall.

Indeed.

The Patriarch also suspected

that Soul Reapers' Hall and the one who placed the order

wanted to silence us.

The art of silencing people

never existed in Blood River.

It's because you guys have no information

about your employers.

There's no need to silence them.

But that time

was different.

The employer desired

the precious sword manuals

of No-Sword City.

On the night our men

charged into the city,

some of their men who had infiltrated the city

were fighting for

the sword manuals.

And for a brief moment,

our two forces

clashed by mistake.

It was during the clash

that I figured out

the sword techniques they were using.

Riding the sword to the Ninth Heaven...

As the dragon falls into the Yellow Springs.

That's right.

It was the Ninth Heaven Sword Technique.

Wushuang City?

Calm down.

Once this technique is used,

every other sword technique will pale in comparison.

However, the strongest city in the world

with an unparalleled reputation,

also made a name for itself due to its sword techniques.

Wushuang City, huh?

That answer chills my heart.

Why do you say so?

It's because my father

once complimented the swordsmanship

of Liu Yunqi, the former lord of Wushuang City.

He felt a faint sense of kinship toward him.

What a shame.

Mr. Su,

I've already told you

everything I know.

But there are certain things

I wish to tell you.

There's no emotional bond

between you and us.

We don't feel any guilt at all.

Blood River was just following orders.

It's the same for you.

Therefore,

if you wish to seek revenge,

we'll surely kill you.

Even if I wish to seek revenge,

I should seek the culprit behind everything.

I understand that.

Moreover,

after joining the Homeland,

all of your honors and sins will be washed away.

That will never change.

Master Su.

Thank you.

It's been many years

since

we wielded a sword.

Now, we're better at using hoes

compared to

swords.

Farewell.

Sir.

Why are you scared of him?

We have plenty of people here.

I'm sure we can kill a brat like him.

I'm afraid we can't.

The Eighteen-Sword Array

is no joke, you know?

Moreover...

Sir.

Since when was he here?

He's been here for a long time.

Just now, when we showed up,

that guy outside

has already released his killing intent.

If we attack him,

he would surely rush into the room.

He's the current Patriarch of Blood River,

Su Changhe.

Su Changhe, huh?

Interesting.

So, what's the aura surrounding him?

He cultivated Hell Palm.

- Hell Palm? - Hell Palm?

I heard

that it was a cursed art.

Patriarchs who cultivated the art

would have a tragic end.

I don't believe in that type of saying.

It's because most people like us

have a tragic end.

That's why it's making it

as if

every Patriarch who cultivated the art

would have a tragic end.

What are you doing here?

Didn't I tell you not to come?

I was drunk.

I didn't hear what you said.

Didn't I tell Zhaoyan to relay the message to you?

Why should I listen to a lass like her?

But since you don't intend to kill them,

let's head to Nan'an tomorrow.

What's with the sudden trip

to Nan'an?

I just received some news.

Your beloved told us to go there and have some fun.

Tell me the original message.

[To Su Muyu]

Su,

may this letter find you well.

I've returned to Nan'an City recently,

and I wish to reopen my apothecary.

Now, we have enough physicians.

But we lack an apprentice to grind the herbs or tend to our guests.

Muyu, I wonder if you're in the mood

to work for us temporarily.

It's fine even if you're busy.

But remember this.

Do not bring Changhe with you?

I'm the only one he invited.

Who said it was us?

You!

Just tell me.

Will you head there or not?

I guess.

As for you,

you should join me too.

Could it be that you haven't received

any useful news from them

as of yet?

What do you think?

[Heyu Apothecary]

A life like this

is wonderful indeed.

The incident with Blood River has been resolved.

Don't you think you should think about

your marriage now?

Fadog!

You're starting to spout nonsense again.

I think Su Muyu

is a great candidate.

Among the people of Blood River,

I like him the most.

But you see,

I don't like his type.

He's too cold.

He feels

boring.

Perhaps most of the women out there

would like a guy like him.

He has a gentle personality.

And,

he's good-looking.

But...

But what?

But I prefer

people who are interesting.

For example,

a person like Su Changhe.

He's the Patriarch of Blood River.

He's as strong as you can get.

He has all the power he wants.

And,

he is

very interesting.

His manner of speech

is very unique.

He's a special man.

That brat...

You brat...

Fadog.

Where are you going?

I cannot kill you.

You're my daughter.

However, I can choose to kill

that brat, Su Changhe.

Wait here.

I'll return soon.

He's the Patriarch of Blood River, you know?

Su Muyu

is just the head of the Su family.

Fadog,

why do you like Su Muyu that much?

And, why do you hate Su Changhe that much?

I know Su Changhe

is powerful.

But he's full of sinister thoughts.

If you do marry him,

it's fine if he bullies you.

But I don't want you to be a widow.

You see, heroes

are often misunderstood

by commoners like you.

You see,

Changhe is...

Miss Bai,

I never expected you

to like me that much.

You must be kidding me.

Miss Bai, I fancy you as well.

Why are you here instead?

Who is it you wish to see, then?

Who is this?

She's the woman

Su Muyu cares for the most.

She's Su Muyu's

childhood sweetheart.

She's Xiao Zhaoyan.

She comes from Blood River's Homeland.

We're heading to Nan'an.

There's a miracle physician there.

And, she lacks an apprentice to grind her medicine for her.

So,

the person Su Muyu misses often,

the member from the Homeland,

it's you, Ms. Xiao.

Greetings, Miss Bai. I'm Younger Sister Xiao.

Younger sister?

Does that mean

she's younger than me?

Someone's feeling a little sensitive.

Someone's feeling a little sensitive, huh?

Lass, you're not eloquent at all.

Miss Bai is merely 30 years old.

How could you address her as such?

You should address her as...

Fadog!

Yes, my girl.

Kill him!

Roger that!

No escape for you!

Uncle Zhe!

Calm down!

You can't hit me!

Ms. Xiao,

since you're here,

where's Su Muyu?

Muyu said

that he had to visit someone.

Therefore, he didn't come with us.

But he'll arrive soon after.

Visit someone?

You've been following me the entire way.

I'm not that free.

My subordinate was the one following you.

Master Su.

Master Ji.

Why did you

arrange for this meeting?

Master Su, did you take anything related to Baixiao Hall

away from

Imperial Father-in-Law's Residence?

If you did,

that'd prove

that my long trip

wasn't in vain.

Master Ji,

your words are still as profound as always.

Is it profound?

I thought

I'd already made it obvious enough.

Did that young archer

of the Xie family tell you about that?

I make my own judgments.

Master Ji, have you been to Wanjuan Tower before?

I've heard about it.

Within Wanjuan Tower

contains Blood River,

the Free Wind Sect,

and...

Baixiao Hall.

Our Baixiao Hall is known as the All-Knowing under Heaven.

We've never held Wanjuan Tower in high regard.

However, for some reason, Wanjuan Tower

contains information related to Baixiao Hall.

It would've been fine if the document had been burned down.

If someone intends to keep it,

no one shall gain access to it.

Among all the shelves,

Baixiao Hall has the fewest books and scrolls.

This is the only book

I've retrieved from Wanjuan Tower.

[Baixiao Hall]

I haven't read it yet.

Master Su, you're a smart man.

Luckily,

we aren't foes yet.

If, one day,

Baixiao Hall and Blood River

turn into foes,

I suppose

you will be

the first person

I have to kill.

I'm showing you this book

not because I intend to make you

owe me a favor.

After all, it would never have existed

had I allowed it

to be burned down in a fire.

I'm showing it to you

because I found out

that the paper of the letter contained in the compartment

was new.

I once intended to buy some intel from Baixiao Hall.

According to them,

that piece of intel would cause an uproar in the martial world.

Therefore, they couldn't sell it to me.

Master Ji, I just want you

to review the piece of intel that I've received.

You just need to tell me

whether it's real

or fake.

All right.

[Wushuang City launched an attack, Blood River sent ninety-three assassins]

[Eighteen survived]

It's real.

Thank you.

Someone stole this document

from Baixiao Hall.

After that, they wrote a new one

and replaced it.

I've seen plenty of switch-outs before.

But switching genuine intel for genuine intel?

This is a first.

Perhaps

it's because the version we recorded

was more detailed.

Perhaps he wanted to please you

with it.

Or perhaps

he wanted you

to receive

certain information from it

so that you could take action.

It seems someone is trying to use you.

About that,

Master Ji, you don't need to worry.

Sorry for being nosy.

Farewell.

Master Su, why are you in a hurry to leave?

The osmanthus cakes of Zhiwei Restaurant

will be for sale soon.

A friend of mine

loves them.

[Heyu Apothecary]

Heyu Apothecary, huh?

[Heyu Apothecary]

Su Muyu.

You're here.

What do you think?

Don't you think it's a great name?

Although I'm the physician here,

and you're just my apprentice,

I still included

your name

just to be fair.

However, for fairness's sake,

you have to fork out half of

the rent here.

Thank you, Miss Bai.

[Zhiwei Restaurant]

Aren't these osmanthus cakes from Zhiwei Restaurant?

Why are you thanking me?

I heard that you visited someone just now.

What?

Do you actually have other friends in Nan'an City?

Strictly speaking, we aren't friends.

We're merely acquaintances.

Coincidentally, we encountered each other here.

Miss Bai.

What's wrong?

Since I own half of the apothecary,

why aren't you inviting me inside?

Please.

Go inside.

Okay.

[Heyu Apothecary]

Where are the rest?

I thought that you were the only one coming.

Therefore,

I only prepared an extra bed.

You see, Fadog

had great foresight.

He knew that Su Changhe would definitely follow you here.

Therefore,

he prepared another bed.

But no one expected you

to bring your childhood sweetheart here.

Therefore, he had no choice but to take them out

to buy some beds

and daily necessities.

I see.

What are you laughing at?

Say,

do you think Changhe

knows how to bargain?

"All these,

and these,

wrap them up for me."

"And those,

and those,

I'll be taking all of them."

"Here's a silver ingot.

Keep the change."

Your imitation was perfect.

Listen.

All men act the same way when they make

a huge fortune in a short period.

Now,

he's the Patriarch of Blood River.

That means

he owns all of their assets.

By the way,

what's with that younger sister of yours?

Why did you suddenly

bring her out

from the Homeland?

Didn't you tell me

that the Homeland

was the safest place in the world?

It's because we found out

that the culprit behind the eradication of No-Sword City

was actually Blood River.

Some of the culprits

are still alive.

They're living in the Homeland as well.

Although they've retired early,

and they won't commit any killings

unless it's necessary,

people still hold a grudge against them.

I cannot feel at ease

if Zhaoyan stays there.

I was reminded of you.

I thought that your place

must be very safe.

You're very reliable.

In addition, Uncle Zhe is here as well.

Zhaoyan will surely be safe

staying with you.

Judging from what you said,

it seems you're entrusting her to me.

Could it be

that you still have other matters

to deal with?

Is it related to No-Sword City?

I won't leave for the time being.

I'll live in Nan'an City for now.

After all, I own half of this apothecary.

I have to do my best to manage it.

Come inside.

Leave them here for now.

I'll think of a way to arrange them.

Put all of the food into the kitchen.

All right.

As for the beds and blankets,

Uncle Zhe,

you can lead them to the rooms and settle down first.

Follow me.

As for the rest,

just leave them here.

I'll think of a way to arrange them.

What did I say again?

What is that?

You see, we encountered a fish seller.

This green jade basin was his family treasure.

In the end,

Changhe wanted to buy it.

The seller sold it to him reluctantly

upon seeing a gold ingot.

After that, he requested this mister to transport it here.

Here's 500 taels.

Share them with your buddies.

Thank you, mister!

Let's go.

This is an apothecary.

It's not a general store.

It's not like I'm decorating the place

like an apothecary.

You see,

this is our house.

From now on, we have to stay here.

Naturally, it shouldn't be too boring.

We have to decorate it

with things we like.

I think you're the only one who likes this.

How come I never knew you liked watching fish?

I never knew you liked watching birds either.

Everyone

has their own preferences.

You like to grind herbs, cook,

and be a good man.

But me?

I like to watch birds, fish, enjoy music,

and live my life as a shameless womanizer.

To each his own.

[Heyu Apothecary]

That's right.

Dear folks

of Nan'an City,

now, I hereby announce

that Heyu Apothecary

is officially open!

Excellent!

Excellent!

I thought our apothecary

was already open long ago.

Changhe said that our business

wouldn't last long

as we waited for patients to come.

We have to use this opportunity

to show the folks

your true capabilities.

It's so lively.

What a lively atmosphere.

It's like a festive occasion.

Yeah.

Apothecary?

If my memory serves me correctly,

this was a place

that depended on good-looking men

to sell expensive medicine.

In Nan'an City,

there are a total of 63 apothecaries of varying sizes.

We also have the Four Famed Physicians

and 30 Sacred Healers here.

You said that this was an apothecary, right?

I wonder who the owner is.

It's me.

Who is that?

♪Like fate, winding with the tide♪

♪Who can ford this river of night?♪

♪Where's the far shore we chase all our lives?♪

♪Surrendering all hues for a glimmer of light♪

♪Through joy and sorrow♪

♪Still I can't let go♪

♪Longing keeps me awake at night♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪

♪How many hidden feelings♪

♪Sink in silence deep?♪

♪Searching through the endless nights♪

♪Struggling on the edge of love and pain♪

♪Shadows crossing shadows♪

♪Whose name hides in your eyes?♪

♪When the wind blows, ask not when I shall return♪

♪Ask not when I shall return♪

♪Like fate, winding with the tide♪

♪Who can ford this river of night?♪

♪Where's the far shore we chase all our lives?♪

♪Surrendering all hues for a glimmer of light♪

♪Through joy and sorrow♪

♪Still I can't let go♪

♪Longing keeps me awake at night♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪