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[Sword and Beloved]

[Episode 11]

[Dust-Seeker]

Young Master Fugui,

you're giving this sword to me?

Qingtong,

we each have

our own path to walk.

If fate allows,

we'll meet again.

I know

you have things you must do.

So do I.

I...

want to become a better version of myself.

Young Master Fugui,

let's say goodbye.

Tomorrow,

go back with me.

Go back where?

The Yiqi Alliance.

It's impossible for me to take over the Zhang family.

But the Chief might at least let me

spend the rest of my life in comfort

and leisure in the Zhang family.

But what about them?

They don't have a life left to live.

Jiu

was a little demon of the raccoon dog demon clan,

900 years old.

Because of its love for food and fun,

it accidentally cultivated into a great demon.

The Wu couple—

one human and one demon.

They were once locked in a cage and dunked in water.

The wife, a water-snake demon,

broke off her tail

to help her husband escape.

Qiu Hanlin,

a young master from a noble family

and Fuying's benefactor.

Fuying took human form

upon hearing his flute.

And it's not just these demons I mentioned.

Many humans and demons in the village

don't have a future anymore.

And all of this

was because of me.

Do you still think

I can go back with you?

I understand.

But Zhang Qi,

Yiqi Alliance already knows

what happened in Peach Village.

This is the Ximen family's territory.

They won't allow Peach Village to exist.

Even if the Ximen family doesn't kill them,

they're weak beings

rejected by both the human and demon realms.

Where could they possibly go?

How can they live?

Tonight as I sit here,

I've cursed myself countless times

for being deceived by Qingli

and causing everyone's death.

How foolish

and unforgivable.

But Soldier,

I've always believed Peach Village was never wrong.

We cultivate,

not to compromise with this chaotic world.

Whether human or demon,

strong or weak,

everyone deserves a home.

Even after all the betrayal

and slander,

you still don't regret it?

Do you know

how I purified the miasma around Peach Village

back then?

You used miasma-repelling talismans,

linking them into a formation

to keep it outside the village.

That's right.

I burned all 12 talismans

that could block the miasma.

Starting tomorrow,

the miasma will once again shroud Dingling Mountain.

All paths leading to Peach Village

will be cut off.

The Ximen family

will never enter again.

But if so,

Peach Village will also be covered in miasma.

Come with me.

You wrote this miasma-repelling talisman

with blood,

using this peach tree as the formation's core

to activate this defense formation.

Since you want to protect Peach Village

and keep outsiders away,

why didn't you use the 12 bamboo talismans?

There was no time.

The bamboo talismans' spiritual power is limited.

It took me seven years to weave them into

a formation back then.

Without me maintaining it,

once their spiritual power fades,

the Ximen family will surely enter Peach Village.

And I no longer have another seven years.

Talismans are Yin, and weapons are Yang.

Humans are the weapons of heaven and earth.

If I offer my own flesh and blood as a sacrifice,

Peach Village can be preserved forever,

free from the miasma's corrosion.

If you do that,

once the talisman is activated,

you'll die.

My dream

started here,

so it will also end here.

I won't fail Zhang Qi from back then.

Soldier,

I have no spiritual power left.

Could you please

activate the formation for me?

I know

I shouldn't have entrusted this to you,

but it's the only way to protect Peach Village.

Forgive me.

I can only count on you now.

I understood.

You're a Soldier of the Yiqi Alliance.

By helping me protect Peach Village this time,

you'll likely pay a heavy price in the future.

As you said,

we cultivate,

not to compromise with this chaotic world.

Well then,

thank you.

I won't let you down.

♪ A gale blows, followed by rain ♪

♪ Thousands of mayflies enter the dark river ♪

♪ The roaring tides of time wrap ♪

♪ The young me and you ♪

♪ I open my eyes, and see the color of night ♪

♪ I wield my sword, concentrate, and realize the land has been conquered ♪

♪ Holding the umbrella, I recall the unpredictable near-death moments ♪

♪ We've overcome many a precipice together ♪

♪ These memories are vivid in my mind like daylight ♪

♪ A heavy snow falls upon my fate ♪

♪ How can this hopeless battle ever end? ♪

♪ A spark of your warmth has opened my heart ♪

♪ Through withered bones and leaves we've walked apart ♪

♪ Together we watched a sunset like blood ♪

♪ Fortunate to brave the storm and snow by your side ♪

♪ The wind has carried countless farewells away ♪

♪ Whose eyes has it turned red? ♪

♪ Even if a sword of vengeance turns all to dust ♪

Jiu...

♪ You come for me still, keeping our destined trust ♪

Mr. Zhang!

You're finally back!

Granny Shui.

Here.

Xu Feng...

I have a new home now.

♪ I wield my sword, concentrate, and realize the land has been conquered ♪

♪ Holding the umbrella, I recall the unpredictable near-death moments ♪

I wish you could see it—

♪ We've overcome many a precipice together ♪

the peach blossoms

♪ These memories are vivid in my mind like daylight ♪

are truly beautiful.

♪ A heavy snow falls upon my fate ♪

♪ How can this hopeless battle ever end? ♪

♪ A spark of your warmth has opened my heart ♪

♪ Through withered bones and leaves we've walked apart ♪

♪ Together we watched a sunset like blood ♪

♪ Fortunate to brave the storm and snow by your side ♪

♪ The wind has carried countless farewells away ♪

♪ Whose eyes has it turned red? ♪

Zhang Qi,

the peach blossoms have really bloomed.

♪ Even if a sword of vengeance turns all to dust ♪

Your dream didn't perish.

Among all living beings, human or demon,

there is good and evil.

♪ You come for me still, keeping our destined trust ♪

If the strong wield their swords without regard for right or wrong,

and fight not to protect the weak

♪ The rain falls and tears the long night apart ♪

but only to kill,

then what meaning is there

♪ The tangled web of fate held in my palm is unraveled ♪

in holding a sword at all?

♪ The unattainable flowers on the other side have blossomed ♪

Within a day,

Peach Village will be shrouded in miasma.

♪ Let's get drunk again and forget about time ♪

Those who don't want to stay here forever

may leave.

♪ The rain falls and tears the long night apart ♪

♪ The tangled web of fate held in my palm is unraveled ♪

♪ The unattainable flowers on the other side have blossomed ♪

Young Master.

Where is Zhang Qi?

♪ Let's get drunk again and forget about time ♪

He's gone.

Let's go back.

Lift the palanquin.

Young Master Fugui,

I will find a new home for the residents

who don't want to stay in Peach Village.

Following your path,

I'll do what I can within my power.

Just as you

illuminated me,

I will illuminate others.

One day,

when we meet again,

I will have become someone

as capable as you.

Young Master Fugui,

take care.

[Virtues]

Master.

Why didn't you bring Zhang Qi back?

Why didn't you kill the demons?

Why did you help Zhang Qi preserve Peach Village?

The producer of the Chakuwa is dead.

I believe the remaining innocent people

of Peach Village

have the right to live.

Those are demons.

A human territory has now become

Peach Village, a place where humans and demons coexist,

and it

was all brought about by you, a Soldier.

Do you know what you are doing?

Yes.

From now on, before I slay a demon,

I will ask for the reason.

Demons that shouldn't be killed—

I won't

kill them anymore.

Why?

Father, do you think Zhang Qi was wrong?

If it weren't for that despicable moth demon

deceiving him,

he would still be

the Black Sword now.

He...

was so wrong!

But I don't think so!

Zhang Qi was deceived,

but his dream was not wrong.

Whether human or demon,

strong or weak,

everyone deserves a place to live.

You are a Soldier,

born to slay demons.

If a Soldier is bound

to be the strongest blade without right or wrong,

then what is wrong

is the idea of a Soldier itself.

I'm here to discuss with you.

Maybe killing alone

isn't our only option for dealing with the Demon Realm.

Is Zhang Qi really the only thing

making you waver like this?

Father,

this isn't wavering.

It's just that I now understand

what wielding a sword truly means

as a Soldier.

Even under the pressure of the Blue Sky Assembly's prophecy,

you will still do this?

Then what about me

and Wangquan family?

If Yiqi Alliance has no rules,

how will we ever lead others against the demons?

I'll give you another chance.

Go to Peach Village right now

and kill every demon there.

I, Wangquan Fugui,

stand without regret

and with a clear conscience.

I'll take my leave.

Stop!

Guards!

Yes!

The Soldier violated the family rules.

Subject him to clan punishment!

Yes!

[Wangquan]

Stop!

Master,

Young Master Fugui is injured.

That many lashes

are enough.

You even sealed his spiritual power.

You're killing him!

Demons

are cruel and brutal to humans,

yet he showed mercy

to demons.

Give me the whip!

Master!

Young Master!

Just give in, okay?

Fei.

From today on,

you will no longer celebrate your birthdays.

Why?

As a Soldier, you need

absolute loneliness and concentration.

These worldly things

will only distract you.

Let's begin.

Can I keep this?

This ebony sword

was a gift from you.

Then let's start with this sword.

Break it.

Master!

Forty lashes have been carried out!

Forty lashes have been carried out!

Soldier,

do you admit your mistake?

I did nothing wrong.

Since he doesn't admit it,

keep him hanging until he does.

No one is allowed

to approach—

let this serve as a warning!

Why am I still unable to subdue

the Dragon Spine Sword?

Quan Jingting,

are you giving up so easily?

I brought good news.

The Soldier

protected Peach Village.

Even heaven stands on my side.

I won't lose.

Good.

That's right.

Then let me...

help you.

You finally submitted to me,

Dragon Spine Sword.

It's my time to take the stage!

Masters, you've traveled through the night

[Do your best to kill demons.]

and must be exhausted.

Shall I arrange for you

to rest at the manor first?

The weather is changing,

and you're still thinking about rest, Fei?

It won't come to that.

Elders, please be patient and wait a little longer.

[Elder of Yiqi Alliance, Master of the Ximen family]

Our Chief

has always been fair.

I believe

he'll give you a satisfactory answer.

The Chief has arrived!

Elders,

you came in such force

and even brought your disciples—

what's the matter?

Chief,

do you really not know?

About the Blue Sky Assembly,

I've already discussed it

with you all,

and we've reached a consensus.

The Soldier

will never go astray.

Never go astray.

Then how do you explain

the incident in Peach Village?

That's right.

As we all know,

Peach Village in Dingling Mountain

is the Ximen family's territory.

But now, it has become a place where humans and demons coexist.

I also heard that

the evil drug, Chakuwa,

originated from there.

The Soldier

actually blocked all paths leading to Peach Village

to help those demons.

This is nothing less than a slap in the face

to both the Ximen family and Yiqi Alliance.

The Soldier's fault

was merely a moment of weakness,

and I've already punished him according to our family law.

Chief.

Do you really think

a few lashes are enough to cover up

the Soldier's wrongdoing?

Quan Jingting,

why are you here

instead of at the Sword Tomb?

Since entering the Sword Tomb,

I've spent my days

with the ancestors.

But recently,

a voice

has been crying in my ears—

mournful

and sorrowful.

That was the voice of the Wangquan ancestors crying.

They told me that

Yiqi Alliance will face a great calamity,

and that disaster

will come from the Soldier,

Wangquan Fugui.

How dare you!

What right do you have

to speak against the Soldier?

Under the guidance of the ancestors,

I obtained a peerless sword.

This sword

is my right.

What sword?

Nonsense!

Listen.

How sorrowful

this wailing sounds.

One misstep can lead to eternal regret.

Before the Soldier

commits an unforgivable sin,

the ancestors have asked me to step forward

and uphold justice,

to make him turn back before it's too late,

and to turn the tide.

What a joke.

How could the ancestors

let a man with wolfish ambitions

to take charge?

However ambitious I may be,

it's for Yiqi Alliance.

But what about you?

Back then, you insisted on getting out of the circle

and caused the deaths of so many young masters and elites.

But you gave birth to a Soldier

and now dominates Yiqi Alliance.

Everyone,

is the existence of the Soldier

really good

for Yiqi Alliance?

In the Peach Village incident,

the Soldier's mindset has changed.

Will the prophecy come true?

Everyone,

those who spend their days training hawks

will one day have their eyes pecked out by the hawk.

Who hasn't been reckless in youth?

Hongye has been in charge of Yiqi Alliance for many years

and his merits are undeniable.

We're arguing here today

only because we're worried the Soldier

will break the circle and side with our enemy.

This magic tool is called Wuchen.

It can strip away all worldly thoughts

from the Soldier

and elevate him

into a merciless, emotionless, and peerless blade.

Master,

he's trying to turn the Young Master

into a monster.

As long as I, Wangquan Hongye, am still in the Yiqi Alliance,

no one can lay a finger on him.

I have overseen Yiqi Alliance's punishments for years

and know the law well.

I understand

the bonds of family.

How about this?

Before sunset tomorrow

I hope the Soldier can mend his mistakes

and give us a satisfactory answer.

Otherwise,

don't blame Yiqi Alliance for being ruthless.

Quan Jingting,

do you think this show of force

can bring down the Soldier?

Wangquan Hongye has been in charge of Yiqi Alliance for years.

That's his son with Dongfang Huaizhu.

His heart

is not truly cold.

He will risk his life to protect his son.

I need another blade

to strike him and his son.

Good.

No wonder our Madam chose you.

Then I'll give you

the blade you want.

[Deer Village]

Sir,

I'm done looking.

How is it?

Are you satisfied?

It's very good.

Is it enough?

Yes.

Thank you, sir.

I have a question.

You're renting

two rooms for yourself—

isn't that a bit wasteful?

How about I switch it to a smaller one

so

the rent's cheaper?

No need.

Thank you, sir.

My sister will come in the future.

This big room

is for her.

Alright.

But let me remind you.

Don't run around,

especially to the east.

Whatever you do, don't go there.

What's wrong with the east?

Three hundred li east of Deer Village is a city called Qianji City.

Its lord

is a devil in human skin.

They hunt demons everywhere.

Male or female,

old or young—

they take them all.

Let's not talk about these bad things.

Remember,

don't fall behind on your rent.

Thank you, sir.

I see.

Don't run around.

Okay. Bye, sir.

Sister,

we have a home now.

From now on

we don't have to be afraid.

Here.

Have some.

Thank you.

Here.

I know

you just lost your home.

But trust me.

Deer Village

will also be a wonderful place.

They are willing to accept everything.

Because my brother is there.

That place

will be your new home.

Thank you, Miss Qingtong.

Thank you, Miss Qingtong.

Great.

Eat up.

If your master were still alive,

he'd want you to pull yourself together,

live well,

and write more songs.

Here.

Eat something first.

Eat more.

We'll be on the road again soon.

Oh no.

Everyone, get up!

Follow me!

Hurry!

Hurry up!

Keep up!

Hurry up!

Hurry!

Hurry!

Run straight

along this road!

Catch all the demons.

Don't let a single one get away.

You're quite interesting.

No wonder

the Soldier took a liking to you.