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[The Journey of Legend]

[Episode 5]

Third Young Master.

[Qianzhu Garden]

Third Young Master, Master Xiao has ordered

that no one is to approach his quarters.

Since when have his quarters been so heavily guarded?

If you have urgent matters, I can inform him of your arrival.

Never mind. It's nothing urgent.

I just think you all look overworked.

Mother deliberately changed the subject earlier,

and the quarters are under such heavy guard.

Is that dignitary really at the Xiao Residence?

Old Madam Wu!

Could Old Madam Wu be here at the Xiao Residence?

I can't remember the specifics of the plot,

but I seem to recall her having the Hero Command Token...

That must be why she's being pursued.

So this is where we are in the story.

If that's the case,

the security might be enough to keep me out,

but it won't hold back a peak-level master.

I'd better have a contingency plan.

Come in.

Greetings, My Lord.

Did you find anything?

My Lord,

I haven't been with the Xiao family long,

so I can't move around freely.

But recently, they've added guards near Xiao Xilou's quarters

at the Qianzhu Garden.

If they're hiding someone,

that's most likely where it is.

Qianzhu Garden

Sect Leader.

What's going on?

Why are all the lights suddenly lit?

It was the Third Young Master's order.

Where is he?

Father, Mother.

I did give the order.

Qiushui. This place...

is no venue for your nonsense.

That's right!

Mother. Father.

The martial world is in turmoil these days.

Today I heard the Changle Escort Agency met with trouble.

I am deeply concerned.

Adding more guards won't help much.

We should use these searchlights instead—

they guarantee complete coverage with no blind spots.

What lights?

Permanent lights.

Only constant illumination can prevent sneak attacks!

Sect Leader.

We had not

detected the wildcat in the compound earlier,

but the Third Young Master's permanent lights just scared it away.

Father.

See? I can be of some use after all.

Actually, competing with Yiren

for the Younger Leadership last time—

that wasn't really my intention...

I haven't punished you,

so don't push your luck.

Now, go.

You know what you're supposed to do now, right?

Sleep!

That scared me to death!

I'm off to bed then.

Father and Mother, you should turn in early too.

This...

This child, you...

Old Madam Wu.

Let's go.

Guard this place.

Let no one pass.

Yes.

If Old Madam Wu is truly here,

it's only a matter of time before trouble follows.

Enough overthinking.

I need to become the sect leader as soon as possible.

You startled me!

Where are you off to?

Don't go running off now.

Just so you know, I'm not very familiar with this place either.

Just taking a walk.

What? A walk?

What kind of walk is this in the middle of the night?

Get inside, now.

Perfect timing, actually.

I need to talk to you.

Hurry up!

Come on, move! Get in!

These uncles refuse to recommend me.

I can't challenge Yiren without their backing.

Hey, you! Give me some ideas— and make it quick!

I've always wanted to ask:

why are you so desperate to become the Huanhua Sect Leader?

Because...

If I don't become the sect leader,

there are things I cannot do,

and changes I cannot make.

Anyway, it's not something

I can explain to you right now.

But in this world,

the more desperate you are for something, the more it eludes you.

If you won't help, fine.

But why must you spread doom and gloom?

Look,

it's just the two of us here.

And you—drop the act.

Show me your secret weapon. Now.

Come on,

hurry up!

Secret weapon?

I don't have one.

Then... what about the martial arts?

You couldn't learn my martial arts anyway.

That's odd...

Aren't we friends already?

Don't you have anything to give me?

I have nothing to offer but myself.

Are you out of your mind?

Why are you being so sarcastic?

Let me ask you this:

once your injuries heal,

can you help me destroy the Power Gang?

How could I possibly have that kind of power?

You must be kidding.

That's right.

I was just asking.

Perhaps we've just become friends,

and the Friendship Meter isn't high enough yet.

Fine. Let's do this then.

What are you doing?

Mr. Feng, here's the thing.

I've never been one

for sleeping on the floor.

I hope you don't mind it too much.

Besides, something feels...

off between us.

But since we'll be stuck together day and night,

let's just... not dwell on it.

Time to sleep.

It's getting late.

Oh, and blow out that candle, will you?

Alright.

This guy seems simple and gullible,

yet he keeps surprising me with frustrating moves.

It seems like gaining his trust

won't be as easy as I thought.

Finally awake?

Here, have some breakfast.

No appetite.

No appetite? So you're skipping breakfast?

How odd!

Hey, why the rush?

I've got a question for you:

got any plans for today?

No plans. Just going out to clear my head.

Clear your head? Not a bad idea.

It might even help you come up with a new plan.

Do you really want to follow me around like this?

To be honest, I don't really want to either.

But I truly have no other choice.

Fine. You need a recommendation from a hero

to challenge Yiren. Is that it?

Exactly! I've told you all this.

Are you going to help me or not?

Kang Jiesheng, the son of Kang Chuyu.

What about this Kang Jiesheng?

Three years ago,

Kang Jiesheng was escorting disaster relief supplies,

but gambled away all the funds along the way.

This should have ruined his reputation,

yet he still poses as a young hero today.

Tell me, how is that possible?

So it was Uncle Kang who covered it up for him.

Brilliant.

Kang Chuyu dug into his own pockets

to cover the shortfall and quell public anger.

It shows how deeply he dotes on Kang Jiesheng.

So all you need to do is get close to Kang Jiesheng,

and Kang Chuyu's letter of recommendation will naturally follow.

Now that you say it, it does sound like a solid plan.

Let's go.

Young Master Kang,

as I made clear before,

you and I are not kindred spirits.

Please take these back.

Won't you take a closer look inside the chest?

As the old saying goes, "A fine blade suits a hero;

jewels befit a beauty."

This is but a small token of my admiration.

If anything catches your eye,

you need only ask.

In time, perhaps we may turn into kindred spirits.

True regard must spring from a sincere heart.

If what you say is true,

then you demean

both others and yourself.

Xueyu, give me a chance to get to know you better.

Young Master Kang, please check your behavior.

Scum!

Xiao Xueyu,

you're merely an adopted daughter of the Xiao family.

Who are you to act so aloof?

I, Kang Jiesheng,

the sole heir of the Kang family,

have shown an interest in you.

You should consider it an honor.

What's with the pointing?

I—

Young Master Kang, it seems to me you're severely injured.

Allow me to check your pulse.

What severe injury?

The skin on your face is about to fall off.

That qualifies as a severe injury.

Or perhaps you've simply decided to discard it.

Isn't that right, Xueyu?

You...

Alright.

It seems your father's lesson yesterday

wasn't enough.

"Mother,

I... I want to become the young leader."

And you think you're worthy?

What now?

Are you asking for another lesson in manners from me?

You have come to the Xiao family and yet show no respect.

It seems someone like you is just asking for a lesson.

-Qiushui! -I...

Yiren.

Yiren.

Yiren, he's bullying me.

Mr. Xiao, Qiushui is utterly disrespectful.

It's not Qiushui's fault.

About this matter...

I heard everything.

Young Master Kang, Qiushui is reckless by nature.

I apologize on his behalf.

However, your words and actions moments ago were highly improper.

Xueyu grew up in the Xiao family.

We all regard her as one of our own.

Xueyu, Father always said

that a child's marriage should be their own decision.

Therefore, your marriage

should also follow your heart.

No one can force you into anything.

Did you hear that, Young Master Kang?

And you think you're good enough for my sister?

Get that thought out of your head.

Why don't you take a look at yourself in a puddle?

You wouldn't even get on the waiting list.

Xiao Qiushui, your words are too mean!

Young Master Kang,

morning tea is ready in the front hall.

Uncle Kang is awaiting your presence.

Please do not delay.

Go, now!

Go!

Yiren, you know what?

That scumbag doesn't have an honest bone in his body.

Alright, that's enough from you.

Of course, we are family.

It is my duty to protect you.

Besides, although the Kang family is known for their chivalry,

Kang Jiesheng has a gambling problem.

An alliance through marriage with him

would likely tarnish the reputation of our Huanhua Sect.

That's right.

Rest assured, Xueyu.

I will find you a match from a family

whose strength and honor rival those of our Huanhua Sect.

Only such a worthy alliance would befit you.

Thank you, Yiren.

But if I can stay by Father and Mother's side for life,

roam the martial world and uphold justice,

I would be content.

I'll go prepare the herbal medicine now.

All right.

Yiren, there are many ways to achieve mutual benefit.

But a lifelong commitment

should never be used as a bargaining chip.

I would never wrong my own sister.

If a marriage alliance is to be considered,

it must be with someone she likes.

And another thing—

I haven't addressed you yet.

The Xiao family has a reputation to uphold.

Even if you were in the right moments ago,

your lack of decorum was still unacceptable.

Mother says you've shown newfound ambition lately,

aspiring to compete for the Young Leadership.

But do you know why no one recommends you?

You are still too young and impulsive.

Later, go have tea with Kang Jiesheng.

Consider it a gesture of reconciliation.

I'm not going.

Don't be stubborn. Go now.

Fine. I'll go along with it.

By offending Kang Jiesheng,

even if you go to offer him tea now,

it will be nearly impossible to gain his recommendation.

Just because I've offended him

doesn't mean I'll fail.

Since I've already offended him,

I might as well finish the job.

Besides, I still have you to help me.

You want to gamble with Kang Jiesheng?

Exactly!

Since he bullied Xueyu,

I have to make him pay dearly for it.

Mr. Feng,

lend me your priceless treasure,

the Hanhao Stone.

This time, I'm going to make a serious bet with him.

Mr. Xiao, this stone of mine is exceptionally rare in this world.

The blade wielded by Hero Kang Chuyu

was forged with this very material.

It is a key reason he can unleash the "Sun-Gazing Sword Technique".

It took me immense effort

to obtain just this small piece.

Great!

Now hand it over.

Come on, I need to borrow it!

Mr. Feng, no need to be so stingy.

That's not how a true friend acts.

I'm not that stingy, really...

Hand it over.

Mr. Feng.

Mr. Feng, set your mind at rest.

If I win this time, I will repay you double.

My goodness!

This truly is a remarkable stone!

Without this stone, Kang Jiesheng

has never been able to unleash the technique his father taught him.

Set your mind at ease.

He will desperately want it.

This time, I'm going to make him pay through the nose.

I'll clean him out for good.

Since it's a gamble,

how can you be so sure he won't win?

These dice are loaded with mercury.

They'll land on whatever number I want.

This time, he won't stand a chance.

Do you think this paltry stuff is enough to bet against my Hanhao Stone?

But this is gold!

Gold? So what?

You think I've never seen gold before?

It doesn't even compare to my Hanhao Stone.

Let's go. The game's off!

Then what do you want?

That thumb ring on your hand looks rather fine.

Add it to the pot, and we have a bet.

Xiao Qiushui,

this is a treasured heirloom of the Kang family,

and also the Young Leadership Token of the Kang family.

Treasured heirloom?

So what if it's your treasured heirloom?

This Hanhao Stone of mine

is one of a kind in the entire world.

Enough. Do we have a bet or not?

If not, forget it. Enough with the nonsense.

Let's go. Break it up.

Fine!

Let's do this!

High roll.

One round.

A single round settles it all.

Double sixes! Boxcars! Twelve!

Twelve!

Twelve. Your turn.

Not bad at all.

The dice are hot for you today.

Also twelve!

The Third Young Master is incredible!

I have twelve as well!

Xiao Qiushui,

do you acknowledge

the rules of gambling in the martial world?

Of course I acknowledge them.

It's good that you acknowledge them.

Cheating incurs a tenfold penalty.

And your dice... are loaded with mercury.

How could this be?

No mercury! None at all!

Where is it?

Where's the mercury?

Exactly! Nothing here!

No mercury here! Where would it be?

What did you say just now?

A tenfold penalty for cheating?

Third Young Master won! Kang Jiesheng totally cheated!

How is this possible? Impossible!

How dare he frame our Third Young Master?

This is outrageous!

Pay a tenfold penalty!

Cheating?

You should have your tendons severed.

A pity... I find it too dirty for me.

Mr. Feng, let's split the winnings.

Wait!

When did you switch my dice?

But you just said...

Alright, you two!

You actually set me up and played me!

Right, it's time to eat.

Let's call it.

The game is over.

-Yes, Young Master. -Xiao Qiushui.

After all this,

isn't it just for Xiao Xueyu?

After all you've done for her,

could it be... you've been having a secret affair all along?

What is he talking about? He's just rattled because he lost!

I knew it!

No wonder she refused to marry me.

So this is why—

there's been something going on between you two all along!

My Young Leadership Token...

In this world,

some are born under a lucky star.

They have all they desire without striving,

and stand high without ever working.

In time,

they truly believe they can look down on others.

Today, I'm telling you—

that doesn't work on me.

Xiao Qiushui, it seems you have a death wish.

Jieshen.

Father! Yiren!

Father!

Xiao Qiushui destroyed my thumb ring, the Young Leadership Token!

I saw everything! You... you...

humiliated me beyond words!

I told you to have tea with Young Master Kang!

How did you end up in a gambling match?

Return every coin you took!

I... I didn't take anything!

Chuyu...

You don't have to... Just keep it.

Apologize to Uncle Kang right now!

Uncle Kang, my discourtesy as your junior.

My apologies. Please forgive me.

The thanks should be mine.

Jiesheng usually

keeps too many bad influences around.

I wish to see him make friends

with sincere ones like Third Young Master,

who can wake him up.

This matter is over and done with.

After lunch, all the Xiaos gather here.

I have a matter of importance to announce. Dismissed.

Yes.

Chuyu, I apologize for any offense.

Thank you.

Safe travels.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Did I say you could leave?

Not you.

You—get over here.

Father, I was wrong.

Are you trying to hit your father?

No! I wouldn't dare!

You... you're always causing trouble and truly deserve punishment.

But that fine speech of yours

was rather pleasing to hear.

Remember—don't get cocky.

I'll hold off on the penalty.

Don't repeat this!

Yes.

By doing this, Uncle Kang will probably

give me that letter of recommendation, right?

Anyway, I'm doing it.

Kang Chuyu actually wrote you that letter of recommendation.

Years ago,

Uncle Kang covered up his son's scandal,

embezzlement of charity funds,

while condoning his gambling.

Today's cover-up

follows the same logic.

The more Kang Jiesheng disgraced himself,

the more Uncle Kang must maintain a generous facade.

However unwilling at heart,

he's compelled to grant it.

After today,

both father and son must hold a grudge against me.

We've truly forged bad blood.

You know quite a lot, don't you?

It's all about social nuances, after all.

The first lesson in a career.

Career?

See? Our first collaboration

got us this recommendation letter.

This should strengthen our friendship,

so my settings can restore faster.

Alright,

enough talk for now.

I'm going to find my father.

You—don't wander off.

The Huanhua Sect is gathered here today

for 2 announcements.

First:

recent traces of Marching Pills

were found in Guangling.

Marching Pill?

Wasn't the Baicao Valley

wiped out over a decade ago?

How could there be surviving Marching Pills?

This is suspicious—

hence all righteous sects in the martial world are sending envoys

to investigate in Guangling.

Our Huanhua Sect must take responsibility, too.

Yiren,

tomorrow you will take Kaiyan

and lead the Tiger Guards with Shinian

to Guangling Villa.

Investigate the truth of the Marching Pills.

Yes.

Father, I wish to go with Yiren and Kaiyan.

Having grown up immersed in the Huanhua Sect,

I aspire to become a hero like you and Mother,

and make contributions to the martial world.

Now that my skills have progressed,

and I excel in the Healing Arts.

I can be of help.

Does your mother agree with this?

It would be good to gain more experience.

Great!

With your mother's approval,

I consent.

So—

once the supplies are ready,

you may set out for Guangling with your brothers.

Thank you, Father.

The second announcement

is about family business.

I am now in my 50s

and have led the Huanhua Sect for many years.

In recent years,

Yiren has assisted greatly,

and wishes to

take full charge of Guangling Villa for me.

I originally intended

to hold the ceremony in 6 days,

but since you must depart,

we will advance the date—

and pass the Young Leadership position to you.

Yiren.

Yes.

This is the Huanhua Sect Leader's Token—

from this day forth, you will be...

Wait!

Father, this is the recommendation letter from Uncle Kang.

I wish to compete fairly for the Young Leadership.

It's upside down.

You're holding it upside down!

Sorry, Father.

Please have a look.

Just check it, Father.

Mother!

Just take a look, won't you?

What's the harm in looking?

See? It's really a recommendation letter from Kang Chuyu!

It's genuine!

Well, go on and examine it with your son, then.

Qiushui,

I dare not even compete with Yiren.

Where did you get such nerve?

Qiushui,

now that you have Uncle Kang's recommendation,

it proves that our Xiao family

has gained another young hero.

This makes me glad.

When you are ready,

feel free to challenge me anytime.

Yiren.

Qiushui,

all these years,

Yiren has fulfilled the duties of the Young Leadership.

If you are serious about this,

you should first gain a few more

years of experience in the martial world.

you may properly challenge Yiren.

Mother, I really can't wait!

I don't have the time.

-Qiushui. -I…

You're still so young!

How could you not have the time?

Yiren, could you temporarily pass the role to me for a year?

If not a year, even half a year would do.

I will definitely return the Young Leadership to you.

Could you?

Qiushui,

the Young Leadership

cannot be passed around like a toy.

I thought you were finally seeking progress,

but you treat it as a game.

Then I cannot tolerate this.

Enough! Stop messing around.

Do not disappoint me.

Yiren, I'm not messing around!

This concerns every life

in the Huanhua Sect!

Yiren!

What?

Yiren!

Father, Mother,

then by the rules—

I accept the challenge!

Very well.

Since you have the recommendation,

we must honor your request.

Good!

Before Yiren departs,

we shall arrange a duel between the two of you.

Agreed?

Yes.

Naturally, it's a good thing

that Qiushui shows such determination.

Prepare well.

Yiren, go and prepare the supplies quickly.

Yes.

Let's go.

Qiushui, are you really going through with this duel?

Qiushui, this still doesn't seem right.

Yiren is highly skilled—

you'll only make a fool of yourself against him.

Let me talk to Father again,

and have him drop the matter.

Kaiyan, thank you for your concern.

I do have reasons beyond my control.

There's no need to worry about me.

If I look like a fool, so be it.

I'm not afraid.

Qiushui speaks wisely.

Since he has decided,

let him try.

Even if he is embarrassed,

he will have no regrets.

Kaiyan, set your mind at rest—

Yiren won't hurt Qiushui.

Come, train with me.

Mother, where are we going?

No peeking, both of you!

Let's go!

The tea today is quite good.

Yes, it is.

Why are you here alone?

My Lord, all servants hired in the past 3 years

were dismissed by the Xiao family before noon.

I can only stay until dusk for the handover.

Lately,

that Xiao Qiushui has been keeping me completely occupied.

I was just about to request all of you—

why were you all suddenly dismissed?

I've no idea, either.

The order was given by Third Young Master.

But My Lord,

after you went to investigate the Qianzhu Garden,

the Xiao family sent a palanquin...

to the Sword Manor.

Did you see who was inside it?

I did not.

You will soon face Yiren in the duel.

I am so worried about you.

Mother, do you also think I'll definitely lose?

Yes.

So I have decided—

I will pass my best skills on to you.

Mother, you must be joking!

Your best skill is the Cross Wisdom Sword—

I cannot master that in a single day!

Of course not!

The Cross Wisdom Sword is a public-facing skill.

Before I met your father,

I relied on my true best skill—

in duels, I was never truly defeated,

but I did not always win either.

Never lost—

but neither won nor lost?

What kind of skill is that?

Watch me closely!

First move: Pheasant Ascends to Roof—

use this when you are ambushed on flat ground.

This—

is the second move.

The third move is crucial.

Xilou?

Mother, what is that smell?

What underhanded tricks are you using?

Correct! This is the Three Styles of Boldness.

Back in the day,

with these three moves,

even when I couldn't win,

I could retreat unscathed.

If not for your father—

insisting on being a righteous hero,

forbidding me to use this style—

it would have been perfected and expanded by now.

Remember that?

I remember.

Mom, these moves are really bold.

I know Yiren well.

Though usually reasonable,

his reputation is very important to him.

I know you have clever ideas,

but still be careful—

I don't want

my youngest son to get wounded by the eldest,

leaving me with nowhere to turn to cry!

Please set your mind at ease, Mother.

Do your best!

Remember!

If you cannot win, yield—

never push yourself too hard.

[Xiao's Sword Manor]

It's so heavily guarded—

seems it's here after all.

Xiao Qiushui caused that scene the other day,

making Xiao Xilou so vigilant

that he sent Old Madam Wu to the Sword Manor overnight.

Such a troublesome place!

All that effort to push Xiao Qiushui

into a duel and carve out this time

was for nothing.

Greetings, Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao.

Let's begin.

I did not expect you to be ready so soon.

Then today, I will face you in the duel.

Yiren, I have a proposal.

As we are family,

crossing blades with real weapons

is not quite proper.

How about replacing 1 major duel with 3 smaller matches?

What do you think?

How will these smaller matches work?

Internal energy, lightness skill, and precision.

Good, then have it your way.

Yiren, for the first round,

let's see which of us

can attract more iron rods wins.

Qiushui, you challenge Yiren directly in internal energy—

something so solid and real.

What trick are you up to this time?

Sure, as you wish.

Truly impressive!

Now, my turn.