Original subtitles

=Generation to Generation=

=Episode 23=

I've never understood

why the Man in Black

set ambushes everywhere and

chased us all the way since Chang Fort.

Just now, I got it.

Nie Zhe and the Man in Black

are both so obsessed with the Jade Sunflower.

You lured me into going to Chang Fort,

then tricked me into seeking the Shi brothers.

Also for the Jade Sunflower.

And Lu Chengnan

betrayed his master and sect

just to take it.

Guess the Jade Sunflower, like saliva,

is an important medium for cultivating the Ziwei Method.

I knew I couldn't hide it from you.

I once suspected your sudden surge in power

came from cultivating the Ziwei Method.

But on the way back from the Snow Mountain,

I have already checked that

the saliva hasn't decreased.

If you've been cultivating the Ziwei Method,

then where did your saliva come from?

When did you tamper with it?

What else are you hiding from me?

Zhao.

I got the saliva purely by accident.

It actually worked.

This wasn't my intention.

You really are cultivating the Ziwei Method.

If you insist,

I'll never let you

get the Jade Sunflower.

Zhao.

Where is she?

Search!

Zhao, look.

The persimmon cakes we sent to Luoying Valley years ago

were picked from this tree.

So you really are Shi Tieqiao.

(Shi brothers, Shi Tieqiao) Uncle Tieqiao.

I never dreamed

I'd see Zhao

in my lifetime.

You look more like your mother,

but your eyes

take after your aunt.

This place is so similar to Luoying Valley.

What a wonderful retreat.

No wonder we couldn't find it.

It's surrounded by mountains.

Warm air creates mist.

Mountains hidden in fog.

Truly hard to track.

Just put it there.

Others can retreat

with their small families,

but ours has always been a big clan.

All those aunts and uncles.

Including your second uncle and fourth great-uncle.

Over a hundred people total.

If your aunt hadn't found this place,

we could never have retreated

even if we wanted to.

You two youngsters

went to such trouble to lure me out.

What's this all about?

Thank you, Uncle Tieqiao.

Lu Chengnan's tomb

was indeed built by us brothers.

But that pillar

must have been added later by Haosheng.

Haosheng admired Lu Chengnan's character

but couldn't erect a monument openly.

So

he built this pillar,

but it ruined our design.

Uncle Chang meant well.

Well, he...

Died because of that act of kindness.

Uncle Tieqiao, do you know

about the massacre of Uncle Chang's clan?

Of course I do.

As his brother,

why did you do nothing?

Back when we left.

Pingshu repeatedly told us

to leave

completely.

Step away from Jianghu

means no half-measures.

No matter if Jianghu sees endless battles

or a bloodbath,

it has nothing to do with you.

In fact, back then,

your aunt also advised Haosheng.

Either recruit followers

to avoid being easily destroyed,

or

like me,

retreat to the mountains resolutely.

The worst

is being half-retired

like Haosheng.

Ms. Cai

truly has insight.

Over the past ten years,

the brave elders of the Chang clan

have either aged, fallen ill,

or passed away.

Chang Fort lost its ability to defend itself long ago.

But Uncle Chang still went down the mountain often

to get involved in Jianghu affairs.

He couldn't let us go.

Staying or leaving

was our choice.

It has nothing to do with you.

No need to feel guilty.

However,

Chang clan's mechanism

changes its formation core every three years.

Without a familiar guide,

outsiders can't enter.

Who would have thought...

Uncle Tieqiao,

where is the Jade Sunflower

Lu Chengnan took out?

Jade Sunflower?

What's wrong with you?

Mu.

You're awake.

Your pulse is finally back to normal.

You know,

when I was little, I was also in poor health,

often had high fevers.

But I'd cry and fuss,

and talk nonsense.

Wanted the whole Luoying Valley to know.

That way, Uncle Douhua and others would

bring me lots of snacks and drinks.

Not like you.

Burning up all night without a sound.

You're quite tough.

I got used to this before I was five.

Crying or fussing,

someone has to care.

If no one cares,

what's the point?

Besides,

we all die eventually.

When did the poison strike?

Why didn't you tell me

something so important?

Would it make any difference?

I shouldn't even exist.

Except for my father.

Everyone wishes me gone.

Don't worry.

I have my father's Innate Circulation,

plus the medicine you went through so much trouble

to bring me from the Hanhai Mountains.

I won't die anytime soon.

Won't die.

Do you know your pulse almost stopped

when the poison struck last night?

Zhao,

I made you worry again.

I'm sorry.

But truly, I'm fine,

I haven't found the Man in Black,

haven't avenged the Chang clan,

haven't avenged my father.

Avenge, avenge.

If the poison strikes,

- you'll do nothing. - If that day comes,

forget me,

and continue as Miss Cai,

Manager Cai.

Don't speak nonsense.

This is Uncle Tieqiao's secret detox soup.

It can even suppress corpse poison.

Drink it. You won't die from it.

Alright.

What's the matter?

Not feeling well again?

It's so bitter.

I crave some Smileys.

I didn't make you get poisoned.

Why should I make you food?

Uncle Tiefeng?

(Shi brothers, Shi Tiefeng)

Zhao!

What delicious food are you making?

It smells amazing.

Smiley.

Pingshu made it once years ago.

Haosheng and the others ate it all.

I didn't get any!

Quick, give me some.

Uncle Tiefeng, help yourself.

Just leave one piece for my friend.

Friend?

You mean that Mu, right?

I heard from Tieqiao.

He said Mu is quite good-looking.

Is he your sweetheart?

How could that be?

What's there to be shy about?

You're talented and he's handsome.

You're a perfect match.

Though he's from the demon sect,

not all demon sect members are bad.

The one who helped us get the Jade Sunflower

to heal

was also the demon sect...

Do you mean aunt's friend,

the masked one?

So tasty, truly delicious.

I just remembered

I have something to do.

Uncle Tiefeng!

(Kind and Hospitable)

Zhizhen.

Look, what has your son done?

Luckily Pingchun hasn't arrived.

If he had come,

he'd definitely fight you.

I failed to teach my son well.

I'm sorry about Pingchun,

and Zhao.

When I get back to Peiqiong Manor,

I'll break that boy's legs.

What good will breaking his legs do?

Do you want Zhao

to marry a cripple?

Don't worry.

I have a way to fix this.

Your son refuses the marriage, doesn't he?

My son does.

I think Yuzhi and Zhao are a great match.

Song Shijun.

Had this in mind all along?

I wondered why you're so eager.

What does Yuqi and Zhao's marriage

have to do with the Guangtian Sect?

- Yet you ran faster than me. - This...

What are you talking about?

The Six Sects are united.

How can it be unrelated to the Guangtian Sect?

I care about the younger generation.

Enough. I'm not arguing with you.

I just want to remind you

Yuzhi and Lingbo are already engaged.

Father.

Father.

Father.

I want to withdraw my engagement to Song Yuzhi.

Lingbo.

Are you serious?

Father, please grant my wish.

Grant it.

Definitely.

Lingbo.

You've finally come to your senses.

That rascal Yuzhi

is not worthy of you.

I also think he's not worthy.

I was blinded by the engagement before,

but now I see clearly.

He's

cold and unfeeling,

stubborn and dull,

narrow-minded,

and lacks any sense of romance.

He's truly not worthy of me.

My future husband

should cherish,

understand,

and protect me.

Even a relationship like Zhou Yuqi and Min Xinrou's,

for all its shamelessness,

is better than a forced marriage.

Father.

Uncle.

I've made it clear to him.

From now on,

we're just fellow disciples.

As long as it's clear, it's fine.

Clarifying it is enough.

Yunke.

Why not take this chance

to change their engagements?

Nie Zhe is on the run.

Zhao is missing.

I truly have no mind for this.

Let's go to Taichu Temple first.

Dalou, you're here.

Lady Yin.

I made you ginger soup.

The weather is getting cold,

be careful of the cold.

Your master went down the mountain again?

Master went to handle Zhao's matter.

How long have you been on the mountain?

Twenty years.

Twenty years.

Lingbo wasn't even born then.

Lingbo is braver than me.

If I had her courage back then,

I wouldn't be like this now.

Lady Yin.

Master has always kept you in his heart.

But he's stuck with trivial matters

and has to mediate.

Maybe.

Gentle wind, light rain.

Smoke from cottages.

Spending the rest of my life here

wouldn't be bad.

You're not going to catch the culprit?

Zhao.

Do you really want me to keep digging?

What do you mean?

The sword formation used by

the Man in Black who ambushed us.

Doesn't it feel familiar to you?

Not the Xuantian Sword Formation.

Just somewhat similar.

Both originate from the Big Dipper's footwork,

but are fundamentally different.

The leader's

sword techniques.

Definitely not from Qingque Sect.

Dinner's ready,

Uncle Tieqiao.

Time to eat.

You've worked hard.

This is your favorite.

These days the dishes are mostly light.

Why so much meat and fish today?

Well, Mu's injury is almost healed.

Consider this your farewell dinner.

Come on.

Eat more meat.

Uncle Tieqiao, you have some too.

I know why you came here.

Once it's said,

it's time for you to leave.

Lu Chengnan was seriously injured

and

fled to Chang Fort

with Mu Zhengming's help.

Before my father was wounded,

he did rescue many in secret.

Mr. Mu is a good man.

Unfortunately,

Haosheng immediately sent a carrier pigeon to Pingshu.

We brothers were with her,

so we rushed to Chang clan at once.

By then,

Lu Chengnan's heart meridians were shattered.

On his deathbed.

(Li Sect, Lu Chengnan)

Why give the Jade Sunflower to me?

My master's skills

reached perfection

years ago.

At his age,

he shouldn't have improved much.

But this year,

I noticed his power surged dramatically.

Secretly, master

ordered Nie clan's disciples

to massacre many upright martial artists.

They even captured many people alive.

Soon after, what were thrown out

were bodies upon bodies,

dried and lifeless.

All had broken meridians,

destroyed dantians.

All the essence and vital energy in their body

were completely drained away.

Only then did I realize

my master had been cultivating our sect's

lost supreme skill,

Ziwei Method.

It requires the Jade Sunflower

to absorb others' danyuan and inner power.

No wonder many top martial artists

have disappeared without a trace in recent years.

But gradually,

my master's mind became abnormal.

Sometimes insane.

He even targeted our sect's top experts.

If this continues,

not only will our sect brothers be slaughtered,

master will also go mad from cultivation.

So you stole the Jade Sunflower

to stop your master,

make him turn back.

Even though I and Ms. Cai

have never met,

I've long admired you.

You act boldly

and with integrity.

Far better than those

rigid,

selfish old folks.

The future

of the world

is in your hands

to decide.

True friendship

is worth trusting with life.

Aunt and Lu Chengnan are both heroes.

Sadly,

heroes never live long.

Better to be like me.

Care about nothing

and live freely.

So

the Jade Sunflower

is still with Ms. Cai's.

But my parents said

there's no trace of it in Luoying Valley.

Pingshu once said

this thing is a curse.

You're both so young,

if you can't find it,

better give up.

Don't let this

cause more trouble.

Fine,

maybe it's all aunt's will from heaven.

Senior,

what exactly does

the Jade Sunflower look like?

It was burned

in the Li Sect treasury.

Only left with…

Since it's a curse,

why cling to it?

Tieqiao.

Hurry, come see Zigui with me.

Zigui has awakened?

It must be time.

The Shi twins

have Zigui?

Zigui

has been comatose for years.

Now he's awake.

It must be fate.

You two.

Come with me.

Let's go.

Pingshu.

She is not Pingshu.

She's the daughter of Xiaofeng and Pingchun.

Cai Zhao.

Cai Zhao.

Yes.

She's also a disciple of Yunke.

Xiaofeng and

Pingchun's daughter.

She's grown up so much.

Back then, we promised

to carry Xiaofeng

at her wedding.

But I broke my word.

Zhao.

How's

your mother?

My mother is fine.

And you are...

You must be Yin Dai's seventh disciple.

Guo Zigui.

Who is Uncle Guo?

He's the uncle who grew up with your mother.

And also my and your Uncle Qi's junior brother.

How could that be?

Uncle Guo

is the same age as my mother.

Your Uncle Guo

was born into a wealthy family in Jiangdong.

A charmer by the bridge at dusk.

He idled all day.

A laughing

and cheerful lad.

Your maternal grandparents'home was just one alley away from the Guo clan's.

Whenever your mother met Zigui,

it was bound to stir trouble and headaches for all.

We were childhood sweethearts,

as close as siblings.

As close as siblings.

Uncle Guo.

(Qingque Sect, Guo Zigui) Mom has been looking for you.

Why haven't you come back?

Xiaofeng

must want me to join in her games.

Kid.

How is your aunt?

My aunt, she...

She's at Luoying Valley.

She's in poor health,

resting there to recover.

Resting is good.

Your aunt…

has suffered too much.

Zhao.

Tell me.

How are things in the sect?

Come, help me up.

Alright.

Sit down.

Qingque Sect.

How is it now?

Everything's good

except the cook isn't great.

You know

my master's personality.

Lenient with himself.

Even more so with others.

So now at Qingque Sect,

everyone

loves gathering to chat.

The sunflower seed shells they crack each day

can pile up into a big basket.

Luckily Uncle Li Wenxun is there,

so the sect rules still hold firm.

Not like

back in our day.

But

so many senior brothers

are gone.

Uncle Lei is still around.

He loves rambling about pill quality

in the Herb Hut.

He's someone

who loves looking good.

Once he's dressed up,

he likes going where it's crowded.

Now he stays in the Herb Hut all day.

He must be wounded.

Just a few small scars on his face.

I don't think it's a big deal.

I think it makes him look more valiant.

If it's only a few small scars,

he could heal them himself.

There must be other injuries.

Luckily, he's still alive.

Being alive is enough.

Uncle Guo.

Let me do it.

Let me handle it.

Uncle Guo.

This is clearly draining Uncle Guo's vitality.

This is trading the future for now.

Zhao.

Zigui's injuries are far too severe.

This is the only way left to keep him alive.

Zhao.

Bring some things back for me.

Guo clan of Jiangdong

is gone now.

These are my

only remaining belongings.

Consider it

as extra dowry for your mom.

- And your aunt... - Zigui.

Pingshu.

Zigui.

I promise.

Next time.

Next time I'll take you to roam Jianghu.

Zigui.

Wait until you've mastered your skills.

We're out to uphold justice.

Not just out for leisure.

With your current clumsy moves,

blood will make you faint.

When the time comes,

we'd have to carry you back.

Zigui.

Master already said,

you've got talent.

You'll master it for sure.

Come on.

- Drink up. Drink up. - Drink up.

Cheers.

Come on.

Fill it up, fill it up.

Alright.

Zigui, join us for a drink.

Breeze.

- Here! - Hurry over.

Come on.

- Drink, drink! - Cheers!

I saw Pingshu raised the Sunshine Blade.

Those bandits were so scared.

And they scrambled away in seconds.

One even fainted on the spot!

Zigui, here.

It hurts, it hurts!

Zigui.

- Scared of pain? Then why learn martial arts? - Exactly.

Because Lord Yin personally went to Jiangdong and

insisted on taking Zigui as his disciple.

Right?

I heard the Mu Wei Palace was just renovated.

Your family paid for that again.

As disciples of Qingque Sect,

it's only right to serve the sect.

(Lord of Qingque Sect, Yin Dai)

The demon sect has evil ambitions.

Jianghu is in danger.

Disciples of the Six Sects,

you must do your duty

and eliminate the devil!

(Righteous Spirit) Eliminate the devil!

In that battle,

almost all the younger disciples went

except Qiu Yuanfeng, who was recovering from injuries.

- What are you doing here? - Pingshu.

Yuanjing, keep Zigui safe.

Okay.

Fight!

Fight!

Zigui, over here.

Wang Yuanjing took Zigui

and got lost in the EightClaw Prison.

They accidentally separated in the chaos.

Where's Zigui?

I got separated from Zigui.

- I'll go find him. - I saw him running back.

He must've gone back.

But never returned.

Pingshu snuck into the Youming Path

several times to find him,

but the Hanhai Mountains are too big.

Impossible to locate.

Never thought

he's so tough.

Every bone in his body was crushed,

yet he endured.

I won't surrender.

I won't surrender.

Keep beating him.

(Parents alive, when can I go home?)

Father.

Mother.

It hurts.

It hurts.

Mother.

Take me home.

Take me...

Take me home.

Just sign the surrender letter,

and your master will take you home.

Keep dreaming.

Zigui.

Zigui.

Pingshu.

My son.

Father!

Zigui.

Mother.

Come.

Come home with me.

Come home.

My son.

Come home with me.

Zigui.

Come home with me.

Come home.

Come home.

(Respectfully, Guo Zigui)

Come home.

The demon sect sent Zigui's surrender letter to Yin Dai.

But Yin Dai refused to save him

and even issued a kill order.

Lord Yin.

As long as you save Zigui,

I'll give you all my family property.

Please save Zigui.

Such a cowardly man

deserves to die to prove his loyalty!

No.

- Please, Lord Yin! - Mr. Guo, Mrs. Guo.

Lord Yin.

Zigui is Beichen disciple. Why not save him?

Any Qingque Sect disciple

who shows weakness and surrenders to the enemy

deserves death.

I'm being lenient

by not killing him myself.

He never hurt anyone!

In this world,

not everyone is born a hero.

If everyone is cowardly and surrenders easily,

what's left of loyalty and righteousness?

How can the Six Sects of Beichen command respect?

Is it really wrong to fear death?

Wasn't the reason we

learned martial arts to rid the world of bullying

and unnecessary sacrifice?

Words mean nothing now.

No one from the Six Sects

will save him.

Whoever does

is deemed a traitor.

Later,

Pingshu searched for a long time

and finally found out

Zigui was locked in the EightClaw Prison.

Zigui.

Don't beat me.

Don't beat me.

It hurts.

No... Don't hit me.

Zigui.

It's me, Pingshu.

Senior Sister.

Pingshu.

I'm taking you home.

Home.

Home.

Home.

- Home... - Sadly, the two elders of the Guo clan

never got the chance to see their son again.

Not long after returning from Qingque Sect,

they both

died of anger.

Let Zigui retire with you.

He never wanted anything to do with Jianghu.

Staying here.

A few years of peace, at least.

Pingshu.

You retire too.

This world...

isn't what we imagined.

Then let's make it into what we imagined.

- Pingshu, you... - Tieqiao.

Someone has to hold on.

Pingshu!

Zigui.

Pingshu!

Let me do it.

Uncle Guo.

Pingshu.

- Father. - Try this.

- Mother. - This one is nice.

- Zigui, come drink. - Have a taste.

Breeze!

Chang.

Come.

Shi.

Wu.

Zigui.

Yuanrong.

Qi.

Pingshu.

Xiaofeng.

Zigui.

Father.

Mother.

Son.

My good son.

Come, let me take a look.

You've grown much stronger.

Come on, let's drink.

Come on, fill every cup, let's drink.

♪The breeze is gentle♪

♪And spring is fair♪

♪I roam the rivers and hills♪

♪In the martial world♪

♪With a shining cup♪

♪I drink with delight tonight♪

♪Free to wander♪

♪in the world♪

Till we're drunk!

Till we're done!

Cheers!

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I rest beneath the stars' soft gleam♪

♪The night is calm, still as a stream♪

♪It washes away all judgment and scheme♪

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I hold the bright moon as I return home♪

♪I freely roam in the world♪

♪All I ask is that you go with me♪

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I hold the bright moon as I return home♪

♪I freely roam in the world♪

♪All I ask is that you go with me♪

Zigui!

Zigui!

=Generation to Generation=

♪The breeze is gentle, and spring is fair♪

♪I roam the rivers and hills in the martial world♪

♪With a shining cup, I drink with delight tonight♪

♪Free to wander in the world♪

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I rest beneath the stars' soft gleam♪

♪The night is calm, still as a stream♪

♪It washes away all judgment and scheme♪

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I hold the bright moon as I return home♪

♪I freely roam in the world♪

♪All I ask is that you go with me♪

♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪

♪I hold the bright moon as I return home♪

♪I freely roam in the world♪

♪All I ask is that you go with me♪