1 00:01:36,380 --> 00:01:41,020 [The Journey of Legend] 2 00:01:41,400 --> 00:01:43,950 [Episode 5] 3 00:01:52,870 --> 00:01:53,479 Third Young Master. 4 00:01:53,259 --> 00:01:57,690 [Qianzhu Garden] 5 00:01:56,229 --> 00:01:58,130 Third Young Master, Master Xiao has ordered 6 00:01:58,130 --> 00:02:00,330 that no one is to approach his quarters. 7 00:02:05,770 --> 00:02:08,960 Since when have his quarters been so heavily guarded? 8 00:02:10,710 --> 00:02:14,040 If you have urgent matters, I can inform him of your arrival. 9 00:02:16,360 --> 00:02:18,840 Never mind. It's nothing urgent. 10 00:02:20,400 --> 00:02:22,560 I just think you all look overworked. 11 00:02:37,400 --> 00:02:39,910 Mother deliberately changed the subject earlier, 12 00:02:39,910 --> 00:02:42,370 and the quarters are under such heavy guard. 13 00:02:42,770 --> 00:02:45,430 Is that dignitary really at the Xiao Residence? 14 00:02:54,190 --> 00:02:54,920 Old Madam Wu! 15 00:02:56,150 --> 00:02:58,810 Could Old Madam Wu be here at the Xiao Residence? 16 00:02:58,829 --> 00:03:01,200 I can't remember the specifics of the plot, 17 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:04,000 but I seem to recall her having the Hero Command Token... 18 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:06,060 That must be why she's being pursued. 19 00:03:06,430 --> 00:03:08,360 So this is where we are in the story. 20 00:03:09,360 --> 00:03:10,420 If that's the case, 21 00:03:10,800 --> 00:03:13,030 the security might be enough to keep me out, 22 00:03:13,030 --> 00:03:15,430 but it won't hold back a peak-level master. 23 00:03:15,630 --> 00:03:17,630 I'd better have a contingency plan. 24 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:22,329 Come in. 25 00:03:30,630 --> 00:03:31,760 Greetings, My Lord. 26 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:33,630 Did you find anything? 27 00:03:33,630 --> 00:03:34,190 My Lord, 28 00:03:34,750 --> 00:03:36,280 I haven't been with the Xiao family long, 29 00:03:36,280 --> 00:03:37,750 so I can't move around freely. 30 00:03:37,750 --> 00:03:39,520 But recently, they've added guards near Xiao Xilou's quarters 31 00:03:39,520 --> 00:03:41,750 at the Qianzhu Garden. 32 00:03:42,240 --> 00:03:43,430 If they're hiding someone, 33 00:03:43,430 --> 00:03:45,160 that's most likely where it is. 34 00:03:46,590 --> 00:03:47,800 Qianzhu Garden 35 00:04:16,870 --> 00:04:17,600 Sect Leader. 36 00:04:18,070 --> 00:04:19,000 What's going on? 37 00:04:19,190 --> 00:04:21,190 Why are all the lights suddenly lit? 38 00:04:21,829 --> 00:04:23,960 It was the Third Young Master's order. 39 00:04:24,600 --> 00:04:25,260 Where is he? 40 00:04:25,740 --> 00:04:26,670 Father, Mother. 41 00:04:30,430 --> 00:04:31,560 I did give the order. 42 00:04:31,750 --> 00:04:33,080 Qiushui. This place... 43 00:04:38,310 --> 00:04:40,159 is no venue for your nonsense. 44 00:04:40,630 --> 00:04:41,360 That's right! 45 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:42,290 Mother. Father. 46 00:04:42,510 --> 00:04:44,310 The martial world is in turmoil these days. 47 00:04:44,310 --> 00:04:46,750 Today I heard the Changle Escort Agency met with trouble. 48 00:04:46,750 --> 00:04:48,010 I am deeply concerned. 49 00:04:48,240 --> 00:04:50,270 Adding more guards won't help much. 50 00:04:50,750 --> 00:04:53,150 We should use these searchlights instead— 51 00:04:53,630 --> 00:04:55,430 they guarantee complete coverage with no blind spots. 52 00:04:55,430 --> 00:04:56,159 What lights? 53 00:04:59,870 --> 00:05:01,190 Permanent lights. 54 00:05:02,160 --> 00:05:05,290 Only constant illumination can prevent sneak attacks! 55 00:05:06,360 --> 00:05:07,090 Sect Leader. 56 00:05:07,310 --> 00:05:08,110 We had not 57 00:05:08,110 --> 00:05:09,750 detected the wildcat in the compound earlier, 58 00:05:09,750 --> 00:05:13,480 but the Third Young Master's permanent lights just scared it away. 59 00:05:24,300 --> 00:05:24,770 Father. 60 00:05:25,970 --> 00:05:28,530 See? I can be of some use after all. 61 00:05:30,480 --> 00:05:32,680 Actually, competing with Yiren 62 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:34,310 for the Younger Leadership last time— 63 00:05:34,310 --> 00:05:36,630 that wasn't really my intention... 64 00:05:37,920 --> 00:05:39,250 I haven't punished you, 65 00:05:39,630 --> 00:05:41,159 so don't push your luck. 66 00:05:41,720 --> 00:05:42,270 Now, go. 67 00:05:42,560 --> 00:05:45,159 You know what you're supposed to do now, right? 68 00:05:50,510 --> 00:05:51,480 Sleep! 69 00:05:54,390 --> 00:05:55,290 That scared me to death! 70 00:05:55,290 --> 00:05:56,159 I'm off to bed then. 71 00:05:56,159 --> 00:05:58,750 Father and Mother, you should turn in early too. 72 00:05:58,750 --> 00:05:59,210 This... 73 00:05:59,800 --> 00:06:00,860 This child, you... 74 00:06:02,800 --> 00:06:03,530 Old Madam Wu. 75 00:06:06,360 --> 00:06:06,890 Let's go. 76 00:06:14,430 --> 00:06:15,430 Guard this place. 77 00:06:15,510 --> 00:06:16,560 Let no one pass. 78 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:18,070 Yes. 79 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:24,640 If Old Madam Wu is truly here, 80 00:06:24,830 --> 00:06:27,630 it's only a matter of time before trouble follows. 81 00:06:27,950 --> 00:06:29,040 Enough overthinking. 82 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:31,900 I need to become the sect leader as soon as possible. 83 00:06:55,560 --> 00:06:56,680 You startled me! 84 00:06:57,720 --> 00:06:58,850 Where are you off to? 85 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:00,400 Don't go running off now. 86 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:04,380 Just so you know, I'm not very familiar with this place either. 87 00:07:04,950 --> 00:07:06,010 Just taking a walk. 88 00:07:06,430 --> 00:07:08,240 What? A walk? 89 00:07:08,870 --> 00:07:11,560 What kind of walk is this in the middle of the night? 90 00:07:11,560 --> 00:07:12,490 Get inside, now. 91 00:07:12,870 --> 00:07:13,830 Perfect timing, actually. 92 00:07:13,830 --> 00:07:14,960 I need to talk to you. 93 00:07:16,030 --> 00:07:16,760 Hurry up! 94 00:07:17,360 --> 00:07:19,070 Come on, move! Get in! 95 00:07:33,560 --> 00:07:35,600 These uncles refuse to recommend me. 96 00:07:35,600 --> 00:07:37,600 I can't challenge Yiren without their backing. 97 00:07:37,600 --> 00:07:40,200 Hey, you! Give me some ideas— and make it quick! 98 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:46,460 I've always wanted to ask: 99 00:07:46,920 --> 00:07:50,180 why are you so desperate to become the Huanhua Sect Leader? 100 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:55,040 Because... 101 00:07:56,720 --> 00:07:58,390 If I don't become the sect leader, 102 00:07:58,390 --> 00:08:01,240 there are things I cannot do, 103 00:08:02,160 --> 00:08:03,620 and changes I cannot make. 104 00:08:03,800 --> 00:08:05,070 Anyway, it's not something 105 00:08:05,070 --> 00:08:06,730 I can explain to you right now. 106 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:07,870 But in this world, 107 00:08:08,510 --> 00:08:11,870 the more desperate you are for something, the more it eludes you. 108 00:08:11,870 --> 00:08:13,270 If you won't help, fine. 109 00:08:13,270 --> 00:08:15,400 But why must you spread doom and gloom? 110 00:08:20,290 --> 00:08:20,880 Look, 111 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,240 it's just the two of us here. 112 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:25,040 And you—drop the act. 113 00:08:25,720 --> 00:08:27,520 Show me your secret weapon. Now. 114 00:08:27,830 --> 00:08:28,800 Come on, 115 00:08:29,360 --> 00:08:30,120 hurry up! 116 00:08:30,140 --> 00:08:31,260 Secret weapon? 117 00:08:33,030 --> 00:08:33,960 I don't have one. 118 00:08:35,840 --> 00:08:37,900 Then... what about the martial arts? 119 00:08:38,669 --> 00:08:41,070 You couldn't learn my martial arts anyway. 120 00:08:45,910 --> 00:08:46,750 That's odd... 121 00:08:47,510 --> 00:08:49,080 Aren't we friends already? 122 00:08:51,600 --> 00:08:54,510 Don't you have anything to give me? 123 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:06,130 I have nothing to offer but myself. 124 00:09:07,240 --> 00:09:08,870 Are you out of your mind? 125 00:09:08,870 --> 00:09:10,600 Why are you being so sarcastic? 126 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:18,660 Let me ask you this: 127 00:09:18,870 --> 00:09:20,270 once your injuries heal, 128 00:09:20,390 --> 00:09:22,520 can you help me destroy the Power Gang? 129 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:28,240 How could I possibly have that kind of power? 130 00:09:28,240 --> 00:09:29,370 You must be kidding. 131 00:09:32,510 --> 00:09:33,310 That's right. 132 00:09:34,030 --> 00:09:35,240 I was just asking. 133 00:09:40,390 --> 00:09:42,390 Perhaps we've just become friends, 134 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:45,740 and the Friendship Meter isn't high enough yet. 135 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:50,360 Fine. Let's do this then. 136 00:10:11,960 --> 00:10:13,020 What are you doing? 137 00:10:14,720 --> 00:10:16,440 Mr. Feng, here's the thing. 138 00:10:17,440 --> 00:10:18,500 I've never been one 139 00:10:18,670 --> 00:10:20,600 for sleeping on the floor. 140 00:10:21,360 --> 00:10:23,160 I hope you don't mind it too much. 141 00:10:24,720 --> 00:10:27,200 Besides, something feels... 142 00:10:27,510 --> 00:10:28,600 off between us. 143 00:10:29,840 --> 00:10:32,500 But since we'll be stuck together day and night, 144 00:10:33,150 --> 00:10:34,810 let's just... not dwell on it. 145 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:37,160 Time to sleep. 146 00:10:37,670 --> 00:10:38,730 It's getting late. 147 00:10:40,010 --> 00:10:42,720 Oh, and blow out that candle, will you? 148 00:10:43,910 --> 00:10:44,480 Alright. 149 00:10:47,810 --> 00:10:51,140 This guy seems simple and gullible, 150 00:10:52,200 --> 00:10:55,060 yet he keeps surprising me with frustrating moves. 151 00:10:55,390 --> 00:10:57,120 It seems like gaining his trust 152 00:10:57,550 --> 00:10:59,360 won't be as easy as I thought. 153 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:33,050 Finally awake? 154 00:11:33,050 --> 00:11:34,580 Here, have some breakfast. 155 00:11:36,910 --> 00:11:37,640 No appetite. 156 00:11:39,510 --> 00:11:41,970 No appetite? So you're skipping breakfast? 157 00:11:42,270 --> 00:11:43,270 How odd! 158 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,000 Hey, why the rush? 159 00:11:51,080 --> 00:11:52,390 I've got a question for you: 160 00:11:52,390 --> 00:11:54,150 got any plans for today? 161 00:11:54,870 --> 00:11:57,130 No plans. Just going out to clear my head. 162 00:11:58,750 --> 00:12:01,120 Clear your head? Not a bad idea. 163 00:12:01,440 --> 00:12:04,200 It might even help you come up with a new plan. 164 00:12:06,630 --> 00:12:09,290 Do you really want to follow me around like this? 165 00:12:10,670 --> 00:12:12,390 To be honest, I don't really want to either. 166 00:12:12,390 --> 00:12:14,190 But I truly have no other choice. 167 00:12:14,750 --> 00:12:18,390 Fine. You need a recommendation from a hero 168 00:12:18,750 --> 00:12:20,270 to challenge Yiren. Is that it? 169 00:12:20,270 --> 00:12:22,240 Exactly! I've told you all this. 170 00:12:22,240 --> 00:12:23,900 Are you going to help me or not? 171 00:12:33,150 --> 00:12:35,240 Kang Jiesheng, the son of Kang Chuyu. 172 00:12:39,200 --> 00:12:40,930 What about this Kang Jiesheng? 173 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:42,600 Three years ago, 174 00:12:42,600 --> 00:12:45,270 Kang Jiesheng was escorting disaster relief supplies, 175 00:12:45,270 --> 00:12:47,730 but gambled away all the funds along the way. 176 00:12:48,240 --> 00:12:50,500 This should have ruined his reputation, 177 00:12:50,840 --> 00:12:53,040 yet he still poses as a young hero today. 178 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:54,860 Tell me, how is that possible? 179 00:12:56,240 --> 00:12:58,700 So it was Uncle Kang who covered it up for him. 180 00:12:59,080 --> 00:12:59,740 Brilliant. 181 00:13:02,080 --> 00:13:03,550 Kang Chuyu dug into his own pockets 182 00:13:03,550 --> 00:13:06,150 to cover the shortfall and quell public anger. 183 00:13:06,270 --> 00:13:08,630 It shows how deeply he dotes on Kang Jiesheng. 184 00:13:08,630 --> 00:13:11,000 So all you need to do is get close to Kang Jiesheng, 185 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:14,730 and Kang Chuyu's letter of recommendation will naturally follow. 186 00:13:15,790 --> 00:13:18,630 Now that you say it, it does sound like a solid plan. 187 00:13:19,670 --> 00:13:20,200 Let's go. 188 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,060 Young Master Kang, 189 00:13:29,150 --> 00:13:30,670 as I made clear before, 190 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:32,470 you and I are not kindred spirits. 191 00:13:32,470 --> 00:13:34,240 Please take these back. 192 00:13:37,080 --> 00:13:39,610 Won't you take a closer look inside the chest? 193 00:13:40,440 --> 00:13:42,200 As the old saying goes, "A fine blade suits a hero; 194 00:13:42,200 --> 00:13:43,530 jewels befit a beauty." 195 00:13:44,030 --> 00:13:46,360 This is but a small token of my admiration. 196 00:13:46,440 --> 00:13:47,960 If anything catches your eye, 197 00:13:47,960 --> 00:13:48,960 you need only ask. 198 00:13:49,480 --> 00:13:52,550 In time, perhaps we may turn into kindred spirits. 199 00:13:54,870 --> 00:13:57,030 True regard must spring from a sincere heart. 200 00:13:57,030 --> 00:13:58,290 If what you say is true, 201 00:13:58,510 --> 00:13:59,960 then you demean 202 00:14:00,360 --> 00:14:01,820 both others and yourself. 203 00:14:01,910 --> 00:14:05,840 Xueyu, give me a chance to get to know you better. 204 00:14:19,200 --> 00:14:21,860 Young Master Kang, please check your behavior. 205 00:14:22,390 --> 00:14:23,270 Scum! 206 00:14:25,870 --> 00:14:26,630 Xiao Xueyu, 207 00:14:27,240 --> 00:14:29,200 you're merely an adopted daughter of the Xiao family. 208 00:14:29,200 --> 00:14:30,550 Who are you to act so aloof? 209 00:14:30,550 --> 00:14:32,360 I, Kang Jiesheng, 210 00:14:32,470 --> 00:14:34,000 the sole heir of the Kang family, 211 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,600 have shown an interest in you. 212 00:14:35,600 --> 00:14:37,400 You should consider it an honor. 213 00:14:37,960 --> 00:14:38,990 What's with the pointing? 214 00:14:38,990 --> 00:14:39,440 I— 215 00:14:39,960 --> 00:14:42,870 Young Master Kang, it seems to me you're severely injured. 216 00:14:42,870 --> 00:14:44,470 Allow me to check your pulse. 217 00:14:47,840 --> 00:14:48,970 What severe injury? 218 00:14:49,600 --> 00:14:51,840 The skin on your face is about to fall off. 219 00:14:51,840 --> 00:14:53,200 That qualifies as a severe injury. 220 00:14:53,200 --> 00:14:55,320 Or perhaps you've simply decided to discard it. 221 00:14:55,320 --> 00:14:55,840 Isn't that right, Xueyu? 222 00:14:55,840 --> 00:14:56,240 You... 223 00:14:56,910 --> 00:14:57,440 Alright. 224 00:14:58,080 --> 00:14:59,720 It seems your father's lesson yesterday 225 00:14:59,720 --> 00:15:00,960 wasn't enough. 226 00:15:02,320 --> 00:15:02,910 "Mother, 227 00:15:03,080 --> 00:15:05,290 I... I want to become the young leader." 228 00:15:06,510 --> 00:15:08,110 And you think you're worthy? 229 00:15:08,510 --> 00:15:09,040 What now? 230 00:15:09,790 --> 00:15:12,720 Are you asking for another lesson in manners from me? 231 00:15:13,870 --> 00:15:16,480 You have come to the Xiao family and yet show no respect. 232 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:18,790 It seems someone like you is just asking for a lesson. 233 00:15:18,790 --> 00:15:19,720 -Qiushui! -I... 234 00:15:24,320 --> 00:15:24,840 Yiren. 235 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:25,910 Yiren. 236 00:15:27,630 --> 00:15:29,420 Yiren, he's bullying me. 237 00:15:31,840 --> 00:15:34,600 Mr. Xiao, Qiushui is utterly disrespectful. 238 00:15:35,440 --> 00:15:36,720 It's not Qiushui's fault. 239 00:15:36,720 --> 00:15:37,440 About this matter... 240 00:15:37,440 --> 00:15:38,570 I heard everything. 241 00:15:39,120 --> 00:15:41,920 Young Master Kang, Qiushui is reckless by nature. 242 00:15:42,910 --> 00:15:44,370 I apologize on his behalf. 243 00:15:44,550 --> 00:15:48,280 However, your words and actions moments ago were highly improper. 244 00:15:48,720 --> 00:15:50,750 Xueyu grew up in the Xiao family. 245 00:15:51,670 --> 00:15:53,510 We all regard her as one of our own. 246 00:15:53,510 --> 00:15:54,970 Xueyu, Father always said 247 00:15:55,320 --> 00:15:57,790 that a child's marriage should be their own decision. 248 00:15:57,790 --> 00:15:59,250 Therefore, your marriage 249 00:15:59,270 --> 00:16:01,000 should also follow your heart. 250 00:16:01,750 --> 00:16:03,750 No one can force you into anything. 251 00:16:07,630 --> 00:16:09,690 Did you hear that, Young Master Kang? 252 00:16:09,840 --> 00:16:12,080 And you think you're good enough for my sister? 253 00:16:12,080 --> 00:16:13,940 Get that thought out of your head. 254 00:16:14,240 --> 00:16:15,960 Why don't you take a look at yourself in a puddle? 255 00:16:15,960 --> 00:16:18,150 You wouldn't even get on the waiting list. 256 00:16:18,150 --> 00:16:20,000 Xiao Qiushui, your words are too mean! 257 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,060 Young Master Kang, 258 00:16:23,200 --> 00:16:24,840 morning tea is ready in the front hall. 259 00:16:24,840 --> 00:16:26,960 Uncle Kang is awaiting your presence. 260 00:16:26,960 --> 00:16:28,090 Please do not delay. 261 00:16:30,030 --> 00:16:30,960 Go, now! 262 00:16:32,550 --> 00:16:33,120 Go! 263 00:16:41,320 --> 00:16:43,000 Yiren, you know what? 264 00:16:43,320 --> 00:16:45,550 That scumbag doesn't have an honest bone in his body. 265 00:16:45,550 --> 00:16:47,600 Alright, that's enough from you. 266 00:16:49,720 --> 00:16:51,510 Of course, we are family. 267 00:16:51,960 --> 00:16:53,490 It is my duty to protect you. 268 00:16:55,120 --> 00:16:58,200 Besides, although the Kang family is known for their chivalry, 269 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:00,080 Kang Jiesheng has a gambling problem. 270 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:01,750 An alliance through marriage with him 271 00:17:01,750 --> 00:17:04,160 would likely tarnish the reputation of our Huanhua Sect. 272 00:17:04,160 --> 00:17:04,960 That's right. 273 00:17:07,440 --> 00:17:08,589 Rest assured, Xueyu. 274 00:17:08,589 --> 00:17:11,349 I will find you a match from a family 275 00:17:11,349 --> 00:17:13,920 whose strength and honor rival those of our Huanhua Sect. 276 00:17:13,920 --> 00:17:16,380 Only such a worthy alliance would befit you. 277 00:17:17,270 --> 00:17:18,270 Thank you, Yiren. 278 00:17:19,030 --> 00:17:21,310 But if I can stay by Father and Mother's side for life, 279 00:17:21,310 --> 00:17:23,710 roam the martial world and uphold justice, 280 00:17:23,790 --> 00:17:25,310 I would be content. 281 00:17:26,160 --> 00:17:27,720 I'll go prepare the herbal medicine now. 282 00:17:27,720 --> 00:17:28,319 All right. 283 00:17:33,510 --> 00:17:36,880 Yiren, there are many ways to achieve mutual benefit. 284 00:17:37,440 --> 00:17:38,900 But a lifelong commitment 285 00:17:39,240 --> 00:17:41,240 should never be used as a bargaining chip. 286 00:17:41,240 --> 00:17:43,100 I would never wrong my own sister. 287 00:17:43,920 --> 00:17:45,550 If a marriage alliance is to be considered, 288 00:17:45,550 --> 00:17:47,410 it must be with someone she likes. 289 00:17:47,790 --> 00:17:48,720 And another thing— 290 00:17:48,720 --> 00:17:50,320 I haven't addressed you yet. 291 00:17:51,070 --> 00:17:52,490 The Xiao family has a reputation to uphold. 292 00:17:52,490 --> 00:17:54,720 Even if you were in the right moments ago, 293 00:17:54,720 --> 00:17:57,250 your lack of decorum was still unacceptable. 294 00:17:57,960 --> 00:18:00,030 Mother says you've shown newfound ambition lately, 295 00:18:00,030 --> 00:18:02,440 aspiring to compete for the Young Leadership. 296 00:18:02,440 --> 00:18:04,700 But do you know why no one recommends you? 297 00:18:06,510 --> 00:18:09,200 You are still too young and impulsive. 298 00:18:11,160 --> 00:18:13,400 Later, go have tea with Kang Jiesheng. 299 00:18:13,890 --> 00:18:16,220 Consider it a gesture of reconciliation. 300 00:18:17,270 --> 00:18:18,070 I'm not going. 301 00:18:18,830 --> 00:18:20,510 Don't be stubborn. Go now. 302 00:18:26,160 --> 00:18:27,690 Fine. I'll go along with it. 303 00:18:34,720 --> 00:18:36,320 By offending Kang Jiesheng, 304 00:18:36,400 --> 00:18:38,240 even if you go to offer him tea now, 305 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:41,440 it will be nearly impossible to gain his recommendation. 306 00:18:50,310 --> 00:18:52,040 Just because I've offended him 307 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:53,590 doesn't mean I'll fail. 308 00:18:54,640 --> 00:18:56,400 Since I've already offended him, 309 00:18:56,400 --> 00:18:58,060 I might as well finish the job. 310 00:18:58,750 --> 00:19:01,350 Besides, I still have you to help me. 311 00:19:09,550 --> 00:19:11,680 You want to gamble with Kang Jiesheng? 312 00:19:11,920 --> 00:19:12,480 Exactly! 313 00:19:14,270 --> 00:19:15,920 Since he bullied Xueyu, 314 00:19:16,510 --> 00:19:19,000 I have to make him pay dearly for it. 315 00:19:21,240 --> 00:19:21,830 Mr. Feng, 316 00:19:23,160 --> 00:19:25,020 lend me your priceless treasure, 317 00:19:25,200 --> 00:19:26,200 the Hanhao Stone. 318 00:19:26,790 --> 00:19:29,590 This time, I'm going to make a serious bet with him. 319 00:19:32,720 --> 00:19:37,550 Mr. Xiao, this stone of mine is exceptionally rare in this world. 320 00:19:39,960 --> 00:19:41,310 The blade wielded by Hero Kang Chuyu 321 00:19:41,310 --> 00:19:43,310 was forged with this very material. 322 00:19:43,680 --> 00:19:47,410 It is a key reason he can unleash the "Sun-Gazing Sword Technique". 323 00:19:50,400 --> 00:19:51,800 It took me immense effort 324 00:19:52,070 --> 00:19:53,870 to obtain just this small piece. 325 00:19:57,480 --> 00:19:58,030 Great! 326 00:20:00,920 --> 00:20:02,880 Now hand it over. 327 00:20:13,720 --> 00:20:15,230 Come on, I need to borrow it! 328 00:20:15,230 --> 00:20:17,710 Mr. Feng, no need to be so stingy. 329 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:24,070 That's not how a true friend acts. 330 00:20:24,270 --> 00:20:26,000 I'm not that stingy, really... 331 00:20:32,150 --> 00:20:32,880 Hand it over. 332 00:20:36,960 --> 00:20:37,680 Mr. Feng. 333 00:20:39,420 --> 00:20:40,750 Mr. Feng, set your mind at rest. 334 00:20:40,750 --> 00:20:43,080 If I win this time, I will repay you double. 335 00:20:43,720 --> 00:20:44,450 My goodness! 336 00:20:45,480 --> 00:20:47,340 This truly is a remarkable stone! 337 00:20:52,110 --> 00:20:54,680 Without this stone, Kang Jiesheng 338 00:20:54,680 --> 00:20:56,920 has never been able to unleash the technique his father taught him. 339 00:20:56,920 --> 00:20:58,030 Set your mind at ease. 340 00:20:58,030 --> 00:20:59,630 He will desperately want it. 341 00:20:59,920 --> 00:21:02,830 This time, I'm going to make him pay through the nose. 342 00:21:02,830 --> 00:21:04,360 I'll clean him out for good. 343 00:21:05,000 --> 00:21:06,070 Since it's a gamble, 344 00:21:06,070 --> 00:21:07,930 how can you be so sure he won't win? 345 00:21:13,110 --> 00:21:15,110 These dice are loaded with mercury. 346 00:21:15,270 --> 00:21:17,470 They'll land on whatever number I want. 347 00:21:19,030 --> 00:21:21,750 This time, he won't stand a chance. 348 00:21:28,590 --> 00:21:32,520 Do you think this paltry stuff is enough to bet against my Hanhao Stone? 349 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:34,350 But this is gold! 350 00:21:35,350 --> 00:21:37,640 Gold? So what? 351 00:21:38,310 --> 00:21:40,440 You think I've never seen gold before? 352 00:21:40,720 --> 00:21:43,120 It doesn't even compare to my Hanhao Stone. 353 00:21:43,550 --> 00:21:45,070 Let's go. The game's off! 354 00:21:45,310 --> 00:21:47,000 Then what do you want? 355 00:21:57,310 --> 00:21:59,910 That thumb ring on your hand looks rather fine. 356 00:22:00,310 --> 00:22:02,550 Add it to the pot, and we have a bet. 357 00:22:03,750 --> 00:22:04,550 Xiao Qiushui, 358 00:22:05,200 --> 00:22:07,590 this is a treasured heirloom of the Kang family, 359 00:22:07,590 --> 00:22:10,270 and also the Young Leadership Token of the Kang family. 360 00:22:10,270 --> 00:22:11,470 Treasured heirloom? 361 00:22:11,720 --> 00:22:13,680 So what if it's your treasured heirloom? 362 00:22:13,680 --> 00:22:15,080 This Hanhao Stone of mine 363 00:22:15,440 --> 00:22:17,370 is one of a kind in the entire world. 364 00:22:17,440 --> 00:22:18,550 Enough. Do we have a bet or not? 365 00:22:18,550 --> 00:22:20,000 If not, forget it. Enough with the nonsense. 366 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,200 Let's go. Break it up. 367 00:22:21,270 --> 00:22:21,750 Fine! 368 00:22:28,110 --> 00:22:28,910 Let's do this! 369 00:22:35,270 --> 00:22:36,000 High roll. 370 00:22:36,680 --> 00:22:38,070 One round. 371 00:22:42,590 --> 00:22:44,750 A single round settles it all. 372 00:23:18,350 --> 00:23:20,150 Double sixes! Boxcars! Twelve! 373 00:23:22,160 --> 00:23:23,070 Twelve! 374 00:23:24,640 --> 00:23:26,680 Twelve. Your turn. 375 00:23:28,030 --> 00:23:28,880 Not bad at all. 376 00:23:29,590 --> 00:23:31,250 The dice are hot for you today. 377 00:23:36,310 --> 00:23:37,350 Also twelve! 378 00:23:40,400 --> 00:23:41,070 The Third Young Master is incredible! 379 00:23:41,070 --> 00:23:42,270 I have twelve as well! 380 00:23:42,510 --> 00:23:43,310 Xiao Qiushui, 381 00:23:44,350 --> 00:23:46,070 do you acknowledge 382 00:23:47,680 --> 00:23:49,400 the rules of gambling in the martial world? 383 00:23:49,400 --> 00:23:51,060 Of course I acknowledge them. 384 00:23:51,400 --> 00:23:53,460 It's good that you acknowledge them. 385 00:23:53,640 --> 00:23:56,270 Cheating incurs a tenfold penalty. 386 00:23:58,310 --> 00:24:01,480 And your dice... are loaded with mercury. 387 00:24:06,480 --> 00:24:07,510 How could this be? 388 00:24:08,790 --> 00:24:11,000 No mercury! None at all! 389 00:24:11,200 --> 00:24:11,860 Where is it? 390 00:24:12,790 --> 00:24:13,990 Where's the mercury? 391 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:15,680 Exactly! Nothing here! 392 00:24:15,680 --> 00:24:17,610 No mercury here! Where would it be? 393 00:24:17,750 --> 00:24:19,400 What did you say just now? 394 00:24:19,680 --> 00:24:21,480 A tenfold penalty for cheating? 395 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:34,750 Third Young Master won! Kang Jiesheng totally cheated! 396 00:24:34,750 --> 00:24:36,680 How is this possible? Impossible! 397 00:24:36,750 --> 00:24:38,510 How dare he frame our Third Young Master? 398 00:24:38,510 --> 00:24:39,640 This is outrageous! 399 00:24:40,110 --> 00:24:41,370 Pay a tenfold penalty! 400 00:24:42,440 --> 00:24:43,270 Cheating? 401 00:24:44,440 --> 00:24:46,570 You should have your tendons severed. 402 00:24:46,790 --> 00:24:48,160 A pity... I find it too dirty for me. 403 00:24:48,160 --> 00:24:50,160 Mr. Feng, let's split the winnings. 404 00:24:50,550 --> 00:24:51,000 Wait! 405 00:24:52,480 --> 00:24:54,030 When did you switch my dice? 406 00:24:54,410 --> 00:24:55,540 But you just said... 407 00:25:00,260 --> 00:25:01,870 Alright, you two! 408 00:25:02,510 --> 00:25:04,510 You actually set me up and played me! 409 00:25:05,960 --> 00:25:07,550 Right, it's time to eat. 410 00:25:07,880 --> 00:25:08,530 Let's call it. 411 00:25:08,530 --> 00:25:09,130 The game is over. 412 00:25:09,130 --> 00:25:11,130 -Yes, Young Master. -Xiao Qiushui. 413 00:25:14,120 --> 00:25:15,230 After all this, 414 00:25:15,720 --> 00:25:17,320 isn't it just for Xiao Xueyu? 415 00:25:17,680 --> 00:25:19,340 After all you've done for her, 416 00:25:22,030 --> 00:25:27,480 could it be... you've been having a secret affair all along? 417 00:25:28,030 --> 00:25:31,360 What is he talking about? He's just rattled because he lost! 418 00:25:31,830 --> 00:25:33,070 I knew it! 419 00:25:33,430 --> 00:25:35,290 No wonder she refused to marry me. 420 00:25:35,310 --> 00:25:36,110 So this is why— 421 00:25:36,750 --> 00:25:40,440 there's been something going on between you two all along! 422 00:25:51,880 --> 00:25:53,540 My Young Leadership Token... 423 00:25:53,960 --> 00:25:54,760 In this world, 424 00:25:56,550 --> 00:25:59,070 some are born under a lucky star. 425 00:26:00,350 --> 00:26:02,810 They have all they desire without striving, 426 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:06,000 and stand high without ever working. 427 00:26:07,790 --> 00:26:08,640 In time, 428 00:26:10,830 --> 00:26:13,490 they truly believe they can look down on others. 429 00:26:18,030 --> 00:26:19,640 Today, I'm telling you— 430 00:26:20,960 --> 00:26:22,590 that doesn't work on me. 431 00:26:23,350 --> 00:26:27,750 Xiao Qiushui, it seems you have a death wish. 432 00:26:27,960 --> 00:26:28,520 Jieshen. 433 00:26:39,670 --> 00:26:42,260 Father! Yiren! 434 00:26:43,510 --> 00:26:44,000 Father! 435 00:26:44,310 --> 00:26:46,270 Xiao Qiushui destroyed my thumb ring, the Young Leadership Token! 436 00:26:46,270 --> 00:26:48,070 I saw everything! You... you... 437 00:26:48,200 --> 00:26:49,800 humiliated me beyond words! 438 00:26:50,070 --> 00:26:51,480 I told you to have tea with Young Master Kang! 439 00:26:51,480 --> 00:26:53,540 How did you end up in a gambling match? 440 00:26:55,750 --> 00:26:57,920 Return every coin you took! 441 00:26:58,310 --> 00:26:59,910 I... I didn't take anything! 442 00:27:00,830 --> 00:27:01,590 Chuyu... 443 00:27:04,070 --> 00:27:05,930 You don't have to... Just keep it. 444 00:27:09,680 --> 00:27:11,610 Apologize to Uncle Kang right now! 445 00:27:16,160 --> 00:27:18,560 Uncle Kang, my discourtesy as your junior. 446 00:27:18,830 --> 00:27:20,690 My apologies. Please forgive me. 447 00:27:21,310 --> 00:27:22,830 The thanks should be mine. 448 00:27:23,350 --> 00:27:24,510 Jiesheng usually 449 00:27:24,510 --> 00:27:26,100 keeps too many bad influences around. 450 00:27:26,100 --> 00:27:27,900 I wish to see him make friends 451 00:27:27,930 --> 00:27:30,030 with sincere ones like Third Young Master, 452 00:27:30,030 --> 00:27:31,240 who can wake him up. 453 00:27:34,110 --> 00:27:35,970 This matter is over and done with. 454 00:27:36,440 --> 00:27:39,310 After lunch, all the Xiaos gather here. 455 00:27:40,030 --> 00:27:43,000 I have a matter of importance to announce. Dismissed. 456 00:27:43,000 --> 00:27:43,400 Yes. 457 00:27:43,400 --> 00:27:45,400 Chuyu, I apologize for any offense. 458 00:27:46,270 --> 00:27:47,000 Thank you. 459 00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:47,800 Safe travels. 460 00:27:49,110 --> 00:27:49,750 Let's go. 461 00:27:56,070 --> 00:27:56,600 Let's go. 462 00:27:57,920 --> 00:27:59,320 Did I say you could leave? 463 00:28:02,070 --> 00:28:02,920 Not you. 464 00:28:07,070 --> 00:28:08,130 You—get over here. 465 00:28:12,070 --> 00:28:13,200 Father, I was wrong. 466 00:28:15,830 --> 00:28:16,790 Are you trying to hit your father? 467 00:28:16,790 --> 00:28:18,750 No! I wouldn't dare! 468 00:28:21,090 --> 00:28:24,950 You... you're always causing trouble and truly deserve punishment. 469 00:28:27,350 --> 00:28:29,510 But that fine speech of yours 470 00:28:30,880 --> 00:28:32,480 was rather pleasing to hear. 471 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:34,490 Remember—don't get cocky. 472 00:28:35,440 --> 00:28:37,790 I'll hold off on the penalty. 473 00:28:39,030 --> 00:28:40,270 Don't repeat this! 474 00:28:41,440 --> 00:28:41,960 Yes. 475 00:28:48,830 --> 00:28:50,400 By doing this, Uncle Kang will probably 476 00:28:50,400 --> 00:28:53,590 give me that letter of recommendation, right? 477 00:28:55,640 --> 00:28:58,070 Anyway, I'm doing it. 478 00:29:06,510 --> 00:29:09,970 Kang Chuyu actually wrote you that letter of recommendation. 479 00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:11,000 Years ago, 480 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:14,400 Uncle Kang covered up his son's scandal, 481 00:29:14,720 --> 00:29:16,150 embezzlement of charity funds, 482 00:29:16,150 --> 00:29:17,880 while condoning his gambling. 483 00:29:18,110 --> 00:29:19,110 Today's cover-up 484 00:29:19,240 --> 00:29:20,570 follows the same logic. 485 00:29:21,830 --> 00:29:23,960 The more Kang Jiesheng disgraced himself, 486 00:29:23,960 --> 00:29:26,680 the more Uncle Kang must maintain a generous facade. 487 00:29:26,680 --> 00:29:28,280 However unwilling at heart, 488 00:29:28,640 --> 00:29:30,170 he's compelled to grant it. 489 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:31,200 After today, 490 00:29:31,880 --> 00:29:34,610 both father and son must hold a grudge against me. 491 00:29:35,110 --> 00:29:36,770 We've truly forged bad blood. 492 00:29:37,070 --> 00:29:40,000 You know quite a lot, don't you? 493 00:29:40,350 --> 00:29:41,720 It's all about social nuances, after all. 494 00:29:41,720 --> 00:29:43,320 The first lesson in a career. 495 00:29:43,960 --> 00:29:44,640 Career? 496 00:29:47,110 --> 00:29:49,750 See? Our first collaboration 497 00:29:50,400 --> 00:29:52,310 got us this recommendation letter. 498 00:29:52,310 --> 00:29:55,350 This should strengthen our friendship, 499 00:29:55,960 --> 00:29:58,240 so my settings can restore faster. 500 00:29:58,680 --> 00:29:59,210 Alright, 501 00:29:59,310 --> 00:30:00,510 enough talk for now. 502 00:30:00,960 --> 00:30:02,880 I'm going to find my father. 503 00:30:03,070 --> 00:30:04,350 You—don't wander off. 504 00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:17,070 The Huanhua Sect is gathered here today 505 00:30:18,030 --> 00:30:22,110 for 2 announcements. 506 00:30:22,960 --> 00:30:23,550 First: 507 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:26,480 recent traces of Marching Pills 508 00:30:27,110 --> 00:30:29,350 were found in Guangling. 509 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:30,580 Marching Pill? 510 00:30:31,270 --> 00:30:32,830 Wasn't the Baicao Valley 511 00:30:32,830 --> 00:30:34,360 wiped out over a decade ago? 512 00:30:34,550 --> 00:30:36,270 How could there be surviving Marching Pills? 513 00:30:36,270 --> 00:30:37,400 This is suspicious— 514 00:30:38,440 --> 00:30:42,100 hence all righteous sects in the martial world are sending envoys 515 00:30:42,110 --> 00:30:43,770 to investigate in Guangling. 516 00:30:44,030 --> 00:30:47,110 Our Huanhua Sect must take responsibility, too. 517 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,640 Yiren, 518 00:30:49,030 --> 00:30:50,880 tomorrow you will take Kaiyan 519 00:30:51,270 --> 00:30:53,830 and lead the Tiger Guards with Shinian 520 00:30:54,400 --> 00:30:56,750 to Guangling Villa. 521 00:30:57,270 --> 00:30:59,800 Investigate the truth of the Marching Pills. 522 00:31:00,640 --> 00:31:01,350 Yes. 523 00:31:02,240 --> 00:31:05,030 Father, I wish to go with Yiren and Kaiyan. 524 00:31:06,160 --> 00:31:08,350 Having grown up immersed in the Huanhua Sect, 525 00:31:08,350 --> 00:31:10,720 I aspire to become a hero like you and Mother, 526 00:31:10,720 --> 00:31:12,830 and make contributions to the martial world. 527 00:31:12,830 --> 00:31:14,830 Now that my skills have progressed, 528 00:31:15,310 --> 00:31:17,000 and I excel in the Healing Arts. 529 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:17,920 I can be of help. 530 00:31:20,270 --> 00:31:23,160 Does your mother agree with this? 531 00:31:26,160 --> 00:31:28,480 It would be good to gain more experience. 532 00:31:32,430 --> 00:31:33,000 Great! 533 00:31:34,030 --> 00:31:35,690 With your mother's approval, 534 00:31:36,920 --> 00:31:38,030 I consent. 535 00:31:38,730 --> 00:31:39,290 So— 536 00:31:39,910 --> 00:31:41,510 once the supplies are ready, 537 00:31:41,790 --> 00:31:44,750 you may set out for Guangling with your brothers. 538 00:31:45,270 --> 00:31:46,330 Thank you, Father. 539 00:31:51,030 --> 00:31:52,880 The second announcement 540 00:31:53,920 --> 00:31:55,380 is about family business. 541 00:31:55,750 --> 00:31:58,110 I am now in my 50s 542 00:31:58,790 --> 00:32:02,240 and have led the Huanhua Sect for many years. 543 00:32:03,270 --> 00:32:04,200 In recent years, 544 00:32:04,640 --> 00:32:06,350 Yiren has assisted greatly, 545 00:32:06,730 --> 00:32:08,050 and wishes to 546 00:32:08,550 --> 00:32:11,440 take full charge of Guangling Villa for me. 547 00:32:12,030 --> 00:32:13,050 I originally intended 548 00:32:13,050 --> 00:32:15,580 to hold the ceremony in 6 days, 549 00:32:16,030 --> 00:32:17,640 but since you must depart, 550 00:32:18,350 --> 00:32:19,750 we will advance the date— 551 00:32:19,830 --> 00:32:22,720 and pass the Young Leadership position to you. 552 00:32:26,350 --> 00:32:26,960 Yiren. 553 00:32:28,590 --> 00:32:29,110 Yes. 554 00:32:30,200 --> 00:32:34,350 This is the Huanhua Sect Leader's Token— 555 00:32:34,920 --> 00:32:37,270 from this day forth, you will be... 556 00:32:37,270 --> 00:32:37,830 Wait! 557 00:32:47,700 --> 00:32:51,030 Father, this is the recommendation letter from Uncle Kang. 558 00:32:52,950 --> 00:32:55,750 I wish to compete fairly for the Young Leadership. 559 00:32:56,680 --> 00:32:57,680 It's upside down. 560 00:33:00,720 --> 00:33:02,450 You're holding it upside down! 561 00:33:07,810 --> 00:33:08,670 Sorry, Father. 562 00:33:09,790 --> 00:33:10,850 Please have a look. 563 00:33:11,720 --> 00:33:12,980 Just check it, Father. 564 00:33:13,110 --> 00:33:13,640 Mother! 565 00:33:14,030 --> 00:33:14,920 Just take a look, won't you? 566 00:33:14,920 --> 00:33:16,450 What's the harm in looking? 567 00:33:18,030 --> 00:33:20,590 See? It's really a recommendation letter from Kang Chuyu! 568 00:33:20,590 --> 00:33:21,390 It's genuine! 569 00:33:24,880 --> 00:33:27,410 Well, go on and examine it with your son, then. 570 00:33:30,510 --> 00:33:31,200 Qiushui, 571 00:33:31,790 --> 00:33:33,640 I dare not even compete with Yiren. 572 00:33:33,640 --> 00:33:35,240 Where did you get such nerve? 573 00:33:36,830 --> 00:33:37,790 Qiushui, 574 00:33:38,160 --> 00:33:40,240 now that you have Uncle Kang's recommendation, 575 00:33:40,240 --> 00:33:41,440 it proves that our Xiao family 576 00:33:41,440 --> 00:33:43,170 has gained another young hero. 577 00:33:43,200 --> 00:33:44,260 This makes me glad. 578 00:33:44,920 --> 00:33:46,400 When you are ready, 579 00:33:46,750 --> 00:33:48,440 feel free to challenge me anytime. 580 00:33:48,440 --> 00:33:49,450 Yiren. 581 00:33:49,480 --> 00:33:50,240 Qiushui, 582 00:33:50,880 --> 00:33:51,640 all these years, 583 00:33:51,640 --> 00:33:54,030 Yiren has fulfilled the duties of the Young Leadership. 584 00:33:54,030 --> 00:33:55,250 If you are serious about this, 585 00:33:55,250 --> 00:33:57,210 you should first gain a few more 586 00:33:57,240 --> 00:33:57,880 years of experience in the martial world. 587 00:33:57,880 --> 00:33:59,810 you may properly challenge Yiren. 588 00:34:00,200 --> 00:34:01,830 Mother, I really can't wait! 589 00:34:01,830 --> 00:34:02,830 I don't have the time. 590 00:34:02,830 --> 00:34:03,630 -Qiushui. -I… 591 00:34:05,160 --> 00:34:06,110 You're still so young! 592 00:34:06,110 --> 00:34:07,840 How could you not have the time? 593 00:34:09,800 --> 00:34:13,040 Yiren, could you temporarily pass the role to me for a year? 594 00:34:13,040 --> 00:34:14,550 If not a year, even half a year would do. 595 00:34:14,550 --> 00:34:16,670 I will definitely return the Young Leadership to you. 596 00:34:16,670 --> 00:34:17,230 Could you? 597 00:34:17,230 --> 00:34:17,800 Qiushui, 598 00:34:18,150 --> 00:34:19,350 the Young Leadership 599 00:34:19,590 --> 00:34:21,520 cannot be passed around like a toy. 600 00:34:21,800 --> 00:34:23,670 I thought you were finally seeking progress, 601 00:34:23,670 --> 00:34:25,280 but you treat it as a game. 602 00:34:25,880 --> 00:34:27,480 Then I cannot tolerate this. 603 00:34:27,590 --> 00:34:29,250 Enough! Stop messing around. 604 00:34:29,400 --> 00:34:30,600 Do not disappoint me. 605 00:34:32,630 --> 00:34:34,960 Yiren, I'm not messing around! 606 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:37,030 This concerns every life 607 00:34:37,030 --> 00:34:38,159 in the Huanhua Sect! 608 00:34:39,070 --> 00:34:39,679 Yiren! 609 00:34:39,840 --> 00:34:40,400 What? 610 00:34:40,920 --> 00:34:41,440 Yiren! 611 00:34:44,840 --> 00:34:46,150 Father, Mother, 612 00:34:46,670 --> 00:34:47,670 then by the rules— 613 00:34:48,150 --> 00:34:49,480 I accept the challenge! 614 00:34:54,320 --> 00:34:54,920 Very well. 615 00:34:55,710 --> 00:34:57,710 Since you have the recommendation, 616 00:34:58,440 --> 00:34:59,970 we must honor your request. 617 00:35:00,670 --> 00:35:01,150 Good! 618 00:35:01,710 --> 00:35:03,230 Before Yiren departs, 619 00:35:03,800 --> 00:35:06,330 we shall arrange a duel between the two of you. 620 00:35:06,880 --> 00:35:07,480 Agreed? 621 00:35:09,230 --> 00:35:09,710 Yes. 622 00:35:11,920 --> 00:35:13,550 Naturally, it's a good thing 623 00:35:13,840 --> 00:35:16,100 that Qiushui shows such determination. 624 00:35:16,150 --> 00:35:16,950 Prepare well. 625 00:35:18,230 --> 00:35:21,960 Yiren, go and prepare the supplies quickly. 626 00:35:25,070 --> 00:35:25,630 Yes. 627 00:35:29,000 --> 00:35:29,560 Let's go. 628 00:35:35,360 --> 00:35:37,760 Qiushui, are you really going through with this duel? 629 00:35:37,760 --> 00:35:40,020 Qiushui, this still doesn't seem right. 630 00:35:40,070 --> 00:35:41,470 Yiren is highly skilled— 631 00:35:41,960 --> 00:35:44,070 you'll only make a fool of yourself against him. 632 00:35:44,070 --> 00:35:46,110 Let me talk to Father again, 633 00:35:46,440 --> 00:35:48,040 and have him drop the matter. 634 00:35:48,480 --> 00:35:51,110 Kaiyan, thank you for your concern. 635 00:35:53,150 --> 00:35:56,400 I do have reasons beyond my control. 636 00:35:57,030 --> 00:35:58,890 There's no need to worry about me. 637 00:35:59,670 --> 00:36:01,270 If I look like a fool, so be it. 638 00:36:01,360 --> 00:36:02,220 I'm not afraid. 639 00:36:02,510 --> 00:36:03,840 Qiushui speaks wisely. 640 00:36:04,230 --> 00:36:05,430 Since he has decided, 641 00:36:05,440 --> 00:36:06,440 let him try. 642 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:07,800 Even if he is embarrassed, 643 00:36:07,800 --> 00:36:09,130 he will have no regrets. 644 00:36:09,190 --> 00:36:10,850 Kaiyan, set your mind at rest— 645 00:36:11,000 --> 00:36:12,460 Yiren won't hurt Qiushui. 646 00:36:15,190 --> 00:36:16,550 Come, train with me. 647 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:18,330 Mother, where are we going? 648 00:36:18,960 --> 00:36:20,760 No peeking, both of you! 649 00:36:22,150 --> 00:36:22,680 Let's go! 650 00:36:27,670 --> 00:36:29,360 The tea today is quite good. 651 00:36:29,360 --> 00:36:29,960 Yes, it is. 652 00:36:30,480 --> 00:36:31,740 Why are you here alone? 653 00:36:32,840 --> 00:36:35,190 My Lord, all servants hired in the past 3 years 654 00:36:35,190 --> 00:36:37,670 were dismissed by the Xiao family before noon. 655 00:36:37,670 --> 00:36:40,070 I can only stay until dusk for the handover. 656 00:36:42,760 --> 00:36:43,550 Lately, 657 00:36:43,880 --> 00:36:47,210 that Xiao Qiushui has been keeping me completely occupied. 658 00:36:47,510 --> 00:36:49,030 I was just about to request all of you— 659 00:36:49,030 --> 00:36:50,960 why were you all suddenly dismissed? 660 00:36:50,960 --> 00:36:52,000 I've no idea, either. 661 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,880 The order was given by Third Young Master. 662 00:36:53,880 --> 00:36:54,540 But My Lord, 663 00:36:54,880 --> 00:36:56,960 after you went to investigate the Qianzhu Garden, 664 00:36:56,960 --> 00:36:58,360 the Xiao family sent a palanquin... 665 00:36:58,360 --> 00:36:59,630 to the Sword Manor. 666 00:37:00,800 --> 00:37:02,050 Did you see who was inside it? 667 00:37:02,050 --> 00:37:02,650 I did not. 668 00:37:05,070 --> 00:37:07,280 You will soon face Yiren in the duel. 669 00:37:07,510 --> 00:37:09,070 I am so worried about you. 670 00:37:11,070 --> 00:37:13,360 Mother, do you also think I'll definitely lose? 671 00:37:13,360 --> 00:37:13,880 Yes. 672 00:37:16,070 --> 00:37:17,190 So I have decided— 673 00:37:18,150 --> 00:37:21,630 I will pass my best skills on to you. 674 00:37:25,030 --> 00:37:26,960 Mother, you must be joking! 675 00:37:27,400 --> 00:37:29,230 Your best skill is the Cross Wisdom Sword— 676 00:37:29,230 --> 00:37:30,840 I cannot master that in a single day! 677 00:37:30,840 --> 00:37:32,110 Of course not! 678 00:37:32,470 --> 00:37:35,030 The Cross Wisdom Sword is a public-facing skill. 679 00:37:35,030 --> 00:37:36,920 Before I met your father, 680 00:37:37,150 --> 00:37:39,070 I relied on my true best skill— 681 00:37:39,150 --> 00:37:41,210 in duels, I was never truly defeated, 682 00:37:41,320 --> 00:37:43,050 but I did not always win either. 683 00:37:43,070 --> 00:37:44,030 Never lost— 684 00:37:44,880 --> 00:37:46,280 but neither won nor lost? 685 00:37:48,550 --> 00:37:50,010 What kind of skill is that? 686 00:37:50,320 --> 00:37:51,320 Watch me closely! 687 00:38:02,110 --> 00:38:04,190 First move: Pheasant Ascends to Roof— 688 00:38:04,190 --> 00:38:06,720 use this when you are ambushed on flat ground. 689 00:38:13,590 --> 00:38:14,360 This— 690 00:38:14,590 --> 00:38:15,880 is the second move. 691 00:38:17,320 --> 00:38:19,590 The third move is crucial. 692 00:38:34,150 --> 00:38:34,760 Xilou? 693 00:38:45,590 --> 00:38:47,000 Mother, what is that smell? 694 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:48,880 What underhanded tricks are you using? 695 00:38:48,880 --> 00:38:51,670 Correct! This is the Three Styles of Boldness. 696 00:38:53,630 --> 00:38:54,510 Back in the day, 697 00:38:54,960 --> 00:38:56,630 with these three moves, 698 00:38:56,880 --> 00:38:58,280 even when I couldn't win, 699 00:38:58,590 --> 00:39:00,120 I could retreat unscathed. 700 00:39:01,840 --> 00:39:02,960 If not for your father— 701 00:39:02,960 --> 00:39:05,070 insisting on being a righteous hero, 702 00:39:05,190 --> 00:39:06,840 forbidding me to use this style— 703 00:39:06,840 --> 00:39:09,570 it would have been perfected and expanded by now. 704 00:39:12,110 --> 00:39:12,970 Remember that? 705 00:39:13,190 --> 00:39:13,850 I remember. 706 00:39:14,150 --> 00:39:16,110 Mom, these moves are really bold. 707 00:39:25,000 --> 00:39:27,150 I know Yiren well. 708 00:39:27,280 --> 00:39:28,880 Though usually reasonable, 709 00:39:29,030 --> 00:39:31,190 his reputation is very important to him. 710 00:39:31,190 --> 00:39:32,790 I know you have clever ideas, 711 00:39:33,150 --> 00:39:34,350 but still be careful— 712 00:39:34,840 --> 00:39:35,800 I don't want 713 00:39:35,800 --> 00:39:37,840 my youngest son to get wounded by the eldest, 714 00:39:37,840 --> 00:39:39,970 leaving me with nowhere to turn to cry! 715 00:39:40,480 --> 00:39:42,540 Please set your mind at ease, Mother. 716 00:39:43,190 --> 00:39:43,920 Do your best! 717 00:39:46,800 --> 00:39:47,590 Remember! 718 00:39:48,280 --> 00:39:49,550 If you cannot win, yield— 719 00:39:49,550 --> 00:39:51,210 never push yourself too hard. 720 00:39:58,150 --> 00:40:00,900 [Xiao's Sword Manor] 721 00:40:07,030 --> 00:40:08,430 It's so heavily guarded— 722 00:40:08,840 --> 00:40:10,300 seems it's here after all. 723 00:40:11,590 --> 00:40:13,840 Xiao Qiushui caused that scene the other day, 724 00:40:13,840 --> 00:40:15,500 making Xiao Xilou so vigilant 725 00:40:15,920 --> 00:40:17,710 that he sent Old Madam Wu to the Sword Manor overnight. 726 00:40:17,710 --> 00:40:19,170 Such a troublesome place! 727 00:40:20,510 --> 00:40:22,030 All that effort to push Xiao Qiushui 728 00:40:22,030 --> 00:40:23,890 into a duel and carve out this time 729 00:40:24,070 --> 00:40:25,000 was for nothing. 730 00:40:55,590 --> 00:40:57,520 Greetings, Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao. 731 00:41:12,230 --> 00:41:13,150 Let's begin. 732 00:41:33,590 --> 00:41:35,720 I did not expect you to be ready so soon. 733 00:41:36,150 --> 00:41:38,710 Then today, I will face you in the duel. 734 00:41:40,400 --> 00:41:42,880 Yiren, I have a proposal. 735 00:41:43,400 --> 00:41:44,480 As we are family, 736 00:41:44,760 --> 00:41:46,480 crossing blades with real weapons 737 00:41:46,480 --> 00:41:47,610 is not quite proper. 738 00:41:47,880 --> 00:41:50,920 How about replacing 1 major duel with 3 smaller matches? 739 00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:51,920 What do you think? 740 00:41:53,920 --> 00:41:55,280 How will these smaller matches work? 741 00:41:55,280 --> 00:41:58,140 Internal energy, lightness skill, and precision. 742 00:42:05,960 --> 00:42:07,960 Good, then have it your way. 743 00:42:18,190 --> 00:42:20,320 Yiren, for the first round, 744 00:42:21,030 --> 00:42:22,160 let's see which of us 745 00:42:22,190 --> 00:42:24,800 can attract more iron rods wins. 746 00:42:26,630 --> 00:42:29,670 Qiushui, you challenge Yiren directly in internal energy— 747 00:42:29,670 --> 00:42:31,270 something so solid and real. 748 00:42:31,800 --> 00:42:33,660 What trick are you up to this time? 749 00:42:37,360 --> 00:42:39,280 Sure, as you wish. 750 00:42:53,440 --> 00:42:54,550 Truly impressive! 751 00:42:56,590 --> 00:42:57,440 Now, my turn.