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[Sword and Beloved]

[Episode 5]

Rumu,

let's split up at the Blue Sky Assembly

tomorrow.

You go attend the skill battles and buy time.

And I

will go to the Xiyun Hall to save them.

You must hang in there until I come back.

You have to do

what you asked for by yourself.

Here we are.

We've arrived.

Up ahead

is the X-Xiyun Hall.

Mr. Blind,

c-can you

do massages?

My legs hurt so much.

Could you give me a massage?

Huh?

Young Master Fugui doesn't know how to massage.

But I can do it.

How about

I give you a massage?

Forget it.

Look at your skinny arm!

How can you give a nice massage?

Y-You're too weak.

I don't need it.

You must know how

to tell fortunes, huh?

Read my fortune.

I feel like I'm having a tough year,

constantly dealing with those shameless guys.

He can't do fortune-telling either.

Tell me.

What do you want to know?

Is it about your career

-or marriage? -Why are you so annoying?

I don't want you to do it.

I want him to tell my fortune.

He's blind, typical of good fortune-tellers!

Stop arguing.

He's not blind.

I asked him to find you.

I find you are even...

even more shameless.

Listen,

Piaopiao,

you may

regret what you just said

in the future.

Boss.

Boss.

Come on.

Tell him

w-who I am.

W-Will I r-regret it?

Listen carefully.

Do you know who my boss is?

[Unrivaled Swordsman Lu Piaopiao]

My boss is the Phantom of the Raccoon Dogs,

Lu Qiba,

also known as Lu Piaopiao.

Why are you laughing?

Are you looking down on me?

I'll beat you up!

I...

Tell me

what's going on inside.

I have no idea

about the exact situation inside.

I didn't dare to go too deep.

But I only know

that it used to be

be a tobacco house.

The guests were all

disheartened members of the Yiqi Alliance.

Where is the entrance to the cave?

Well...

H-How could I possibly know that?

They have hostages.

We can't act rashly.

Young Master Fugui,

let me go first.

The fifth skill battle of the Blue Sky Assembly,

Quan Rumu from the Quan family

versus Li Shunqi from the Li family.

The battle begins.

That pill

has hyped me up

with a yearning

to kill!

The fifth round

goes to Quan Rumu.

Hongye,

has Rumu

always been this ruthless?

He's badly injured five people today.

Let's keep observing.

You guys are so lame.

You can't achieve anything big.

You're way too stingy.

You asked us out for a mission.

We traveled all the way here,

yet you didn't even prepare any wine or water.

Boss.

Listen.

Something happened.

[Unrivaled Swordsman Lu Piaopiao]

Let's go.

Come on.

Let's go, Blind.

Blind!

Hurry up!

Something happened.

Hurry! Come on!

Something's up.

Blind, hurry up.

You're wearing a dancer's clothes.

Yes.

I saw a dancer

resting in the room.

I knocked her out

and put on her outfit.

Wait,

how did you know I changed my clothes?

Young Master Fugui,

you can see now?

How's your investigation going?

Oh, right, Young Master Fugui,

this mansion

is heavily guarded as expected.

I've been wandering inside for a long time.

But I still haven't found

the entrance to the cave.

You scared me.

I thought it was someone else.

Piaopiao.

Yes?

Why were you two hiding behind?

I went to take a leak.

Y-Your clothes are pretty.

Really?

I can find the entrance to the cave.

Piaopiao.

Yes.

Come over here.

Come on.

Piaopiao,

listen.

You can't talk

after we get inside.

Just do what I say.

Do you hear me?

Come on, let me take a look.

Nice.

Sorry to put you through this, Piaopiao.

It's all for the rescue,

right?

You can save whoever you want,

but why did you explode it on me?

It wasn't me.

And we'll give you a raise.

You should've told me earlier.

Catch me. Hurry.

Boss.

Boss.

What are you looking at?

Kneel down!

Kneel there.

What's going on?

I just wanted to get some fresh air

and found that this guy tried to escape.

If I'm not mistaken,

this is the demon brought here and locked up by Master Quan, right?

Impossible.

The demons brought by Master Quan

are all locked in the cave.

And the cave

is covered by demon-subduing talismans.

How did he

get out?

These little demons

know sorcery more or less.

You can't underestimate them.

Thank you, miss.

Take him away.

Do not try to run again.

Go.

Yi.

Yi!

Stop slacking off.

You lazybones.

How can you earn your freedom?

Work harder.

Follow me to the stage.

Let's welcome the next challenger,

the Cold Jade Sword

from the Shi family,

Shi Tang.

Master,

the Soldier has reached the Xiyun Hall.

Mm.

Everything unfolded just as you predicted.

A father knows his son the best.

Rumu has been friends with the Soldier since childhood.

He wouldn't hurt his friend

just because I forced him to.

He went to see the Soldier without telling me.

But I knew it.

I didn't predict the future.

It's just that human nature is unpredictable.

I just played along.

You lured the Soldier to my Xiyun Hall

and made me deal with him.

You also forced Rumu to attend the Blue Sky Assembly.

I suppose

the Soldier isn't

the only one you want to kill,

right?

He's been outshining me in every aspect since childhood.

Yes,

Rumu might not be able

to kill the Soldier.

But what if the person I want Rumu to kill

is not the Soldier?

Split them up and destroy them separately.

What a good plan to kill two birds with one stone.

Now it all depends on whether the demon king you raise

can kill the Soldier.

Just rest assured.

Be g-gentle.

You, the one who came in with me,

your plan

is indeed quite smart.

If no one had informed us

that someone'd definitely come to rescue the prisoners today,

you'd have

pulled it off.

The Soldier is here!

Don't let him get away!

Hurry up!

Come on! Run!

Go!

Young lady,

how dare you, a little demon,

impersonate one of us?

Do you know

who we are?

Do you know

who we are?

You're demons, aren't you?

Oh,

young lady,

you know quite a lot.

What if

I'm not a "young lady" as you said?

You want to die?

Little spider?

Don't let her escape!

Kill her!

Who are you?

Be careful, Young Master Fugui.

They are the demon king.

"Young Master Fugui"?

I know only one powerful swordsman

called Fugui.

That is

Wangquan Fugui.

So the target

we're going to kill today

is the Soldier?

Young Master Fugui,

your eyes have really recovered?

Mm-hmm.

Young Master Fugui,

you're exactly the one

I've been waiting for.

Although the Musk Demon King is not the strongest in the Demon Realm,

she excels in clones and poison.

Unless you kill the original,

the clones will never die.

This time,

there's no way he can survive.

And the musk demon's poisonous miasma.

Come on.

It's not only suffocating,

making him unable to control the sword,

but it can also disturb the Soldier's senses.

In such a chaotic environment,

it's impossible for the Soldier

to find her.

Young Master Fugui,

this is poisonous fog.

Hold your breath.

No matter how strong a swordsman is,

he needs to breathe to wield his sword.

How many strikes can you pull off if you hold your breath?

Soldier,

both of you will die in the miasma today!

I got her!

Young Master Fugui, are you alright?

Soldier,

it's not that easy to kill me.

As long as the real me is safe,

I will never die.

Today,

you're not getting away.

Let me do it!

Don't!

Master ordered us

to leave no survivors!

Kill them!

Let's go.

Thanks to you finding her location,

I was able to kill her.

How did you know

where that demon king's real body was?

Young Master Fugui,

actually, when that demon king

dragged me to the stage,

I already found something off about her.

So

I left something

on her.

I tied my gossamer

on her wrist.

Never thought

that would help me find her location.

Young Master Fugui,

I finally managed to help you.

Did I do a good job?

I owe you one.

But next time, you should run away immediately.

I don't want you to risk your life.

If I run away,

what about you, Young Master Fugui?

They knew I'd come to the Xiyun Hall to save people.

They even got their own men killed

just to make sure I die here.

If Quan Jingting made Rumu take the pill

not for killing me,

then who is his target?

This pair of talismans

is an upgraded version of the Demon-Taming Talisman.

I added something else

to the Dragon Tempering Pill.

No.

He's targeting my father this time.

Young Master Fugui,

you should hurry back now.

Okay.

I'll go back with my sword.

This is too dangerous.

Take care of yourself.

Don't come to meet me again.

I am Chi Yan.

Looking forward to a good match.

Rumu,

kill him.

Is Quan Rumu going crazy?

Is he trying to kill?

Hongye.

He's mad.

Go

send someone to take Rumu away.

Uncle,

it's your turn now.

Go down!

Assassin!

Hurry!

Protect the Chief.

I've been waiting for you.

Rumu,

I order you

to kill Wangquan Hongye

at all costs.

Rumu!

Why is the Soldier still alive?

Fugui, take the sword!

Rumu!

Wake up!

Why is he emitting such a strong demonic aura?

Father,

why can't I use the Divine Fire,

although I have the Dongfang family's bloodline?

Maybe because your mother had little spiritual power

[In Memory of Beloved Wife Dongfang Huaizhu]

when she gave birth to you.

Why do you ask so?

Because I recently found that all the flames

seem to be afraid of me.

But I can't control them.

The Dongfang Divine Fire

is the mightiest in the world.

Once the Divine Fire blazes,

all evil flees.

It's fine if you can't use that fire.

Without it,

your mother wouldn't have died.

Practice your swordplay harder.

and keep it pure.

Only in this way

can you forge the Heart of Sword

and complete the Heaven-and-Earth Strike.

The Dongfang Divine Fire is the nemesis of all evil things.

Rumu,

I will keep you safe.

This is...

The aura of the Purest Sun Flame!

The Soldier is the Soldiers.

Hang in there.

Chief,

these people must've taken some evil drug.

It's extremely powerful,

making people lose their minds

and grow stronger

into a fighting machine.

Investigate these assassins' identities.

Their weapons,

clothes, and moves

will all leave some clues.

Understood.

Quzhuo,

you're a pro in elixirs and pills.

Come take a look.

Okay.

You...

Chief,

I'm guilty.

I was eager to win.

To help Rumu win the Blue Sky Assembly,

I went to the Xiyun Hall

and bought the so-called elixir

that could improve power from Elder Wangquan.

I didn't expect

that he'd attempt to kill you ruthlessly

with such a horrendous scheme!

This drug can indeed boost power.

Besides,

it's mixed with talismans that can control

a person's mind, like the Demon-Taming Talisman.

It can deprive them of all senses, make them feel no pain,

and turn them into a killing machine.

The master-talisman holder

should be at the scene.

Muhai,

go check it out.

Yes.

Why did this thing

appear in our Yiqi Alliance again?

Wangquan Hongye,

I only sent a small gift into the circle.

Never thought

it could really lead to the infighting within the Yiqi Alliance

and cause huge losses.

The Yiqi Alliance that you desperately try to protect

looks pathetic.

You had a narrow escape today,

but the show

has just begun.

The drug they took

is called Chakuwa.

It's worth ten taels of gold.

I bought the Dragon Tempering Pill worth 1,000 taels of gold.

Did you participate in the chaos

caused by Wangquan Shouyi?

No.

I just wanted Rumu to defeat the Soldier

and return to the Wangquan family.

Is that all?

Also,

I want to reclaim

my surname, Wangquan.

I admit

that I was used by Wangquan Shouyi

and almost had Rumu make a terrible mistake.

If you must punish me,

please sentence me to death.

Rumu and I

just won't return to the Western Regions.

Because of Rumu,

I already gave you a chance

over 10 years ago.

Then please

forgive Rumu one more time.

To atone for my sins, I'm willing

to enter and guard the Sword Tomb.

You may leave.

Quzhuo,

send someone to investigate the Xiyun Hall

and look for Wangquan Shouyi's accomplices.

Okay.

Lock up Quan Jingting immediately

and escort him to guard the Sword Tomb.

Young Master Rumu will be fine

after he wakes up.

But,

Soldier, your injuries

should be

paid more attention to.

I got it. You may leave.

Hongye,

[Auspice from the East]

I've taken care

of both the Soldier and Rumu

and got them the best physician of the Li family.

Now that things have come to this point,

let's cancel

tomorrow's mind battles.

When Rumu gets better,

we will

immediately return

to the Wangquan Manor.

Hongye,

aren't you going to check in on him?

Actually, the Soldier

is hurt worse than Rumu.

He

has his own way to go.

Spoiling him too much

will only harm him.

Young Master Fugui asked me to leave

because there was danger in the Blue Sky Assembly.

He was afraid that I'd get dragged into it, too.

I wonder how he's doing right now.

I must go back to take a look.

Come out.

The courtyard

is full of wintersweet trees.

And today,

it happens to be snowing.

Would you like

to take a look with me?

No.

Wait,

why are you

so...

So boring?

You want me to stay still here

and say thank you

to you?

Good idea.

I'm injured.

Stabbed by you.

After having that little spider,

Fugui,

you've become a bit mischievous, I think.

Young Master Fugui...

Young Master Fugui!

Young Master Fugui.

Are you hurt?

Thank goodness.

Seeing you alright,

I can put my mind at ease.

There's an outsider here.

Be quiet.

I see.

Young Master Fugui,

I know you don't want me back

because you're afraid it's dangerous here.

But...

But we've agreed

that I'll only leave after I learn a set

of sword moves to be able to protect myself.

I...

I haven't mastered it yet.

So...

So,

I can't leave.

C-Can I stay?

Little spider,

let me tell you another secret.

It can make you

stay here no matter what.

What secret?

Shut up.

No.

I must say it.

You could transform into a human, all thanks to him.

What he did

would shorten his life by 10 years.

I don't know

why he did that.

Anyway, now we both

owe you our lives.

As the saying goes,

as long as you are thick-skinned,

you can let go of grudges and gratitude.

I'm not

expressing my gratitude for now.

Take your time to feel touched.

As an outsider,

I'm leaving now.

Ten years?

But...

Young Master Fugui,

why?

Because I saw you striving to survive.

I don't want you to be crushed by fate.

But Young Master Fugui,

you'd lose 10 years of your lifespan!

If it were other creatures,

I would also save them.

There's nothing wrong

with a yearning to stay alive.

Young Master Fugui,

I've made up my mind.

I'm not leaving.

I want to stay to repay your kindness.

From now on,

I'll be your little spider

in life and in death.

You don't belong to me.

But I can give you a name.

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

♪ At sunrise, I open my eyes; at moon-fall, I wait for an answer ♪

[Qingtong]

You have eyes that can see through the world.

So

♪ If the light shines through the night ♪

let's call you Qingtong (clear eyes).

Qingtong.

♪ Dawn will awaken ♪

♪ We never ask if fate is fair ♪

Come on,

you can have a try.

Okay.

♪ You are the bright morning, sinking into the sea ♪

♪ I am the reflection of the clear puzzle in the wind ♪

Qing...

Tong.

♪ If our so-called destiny is to separate ♪

Thank you, Young Master Fugui.

You gave up 10 years of life

♪ We'll exchange courage in the sea and wind ♪

in exchange for my human form

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

and even gave me such a beautiful name.

Since I was born,

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

no one's been this nice to me.

Thank you,

♪ If we're destined to not be together ♪

Young Master Fugui.

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

Thank you.

Thank you, Young Master Fugui.

Starting today,

I have a name.

My name is Qingtong.

[Qingtong]