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[Episode 1]

[North Slope Inn]

Waiter, a pot of liquor!

Right away!

Master,

two pots of liquor over there.

Let them.

Da Hai, stop eating.

We need to get moving.

Third Chief,

it's raining so hard. What's the hurry?

Move even if it rains knives,

now with something this important.

Can't risk any delays.

Just one more bite.

At least wait until I'm done.

Are you the Third Chief of Shengyun Stronghold,

Ge Yun Fei?

Leave it,

and you'll have your lives.

You know who I am,

yet you dare to take what's mine?

If you can steal it,

so can we.

You dare challenge Shengyun Stronghold?

You must want to die!

Da Hai!

The Tang Sect.

[Tang Jiu Jue, from Wuning Hall of the Tang Sect]

You're dead!

Watch out!

Are you okay?

Are you wounded?

Who did this to you?

Can't speak?

But you can hear me,

right?

When I find the one who did this,

I'll make him pay.

It seems to like you a lot.

That's weird. The herbs on you...

It shouldn't like that smell.

All from Shengyun Stronghold are dead.

How will you get back there?

You're not from Shengyun Stronghold.

How about this?

Xiangyang is the closest city.

I'll find someone to take you there,

and then have the authorities step in.

Master.

They're back.

Why are you back here?

The child has it. Search him.

Are you blind?

He's dressed so lightly.

Where could he hide anything?

If it's not on him,

then it must be on you.

Cushion Palm, impressive.

You've had your fun with me.

But with the child?

That would stain Tang Sect Wuning Hall.

Who are you?

You...

rank second on the list.

The other two are ranked too low,

I can't remember them. Who is allowed to see the Longhu List?

You should know that very well.

Since you are a friend rather than a foe,

please do us a favor.

Step aside. We're taking back

what belongs to the Tang Sect.

Belongs to the Tang Sect?

If it belongs to the Tang Sect,

why is it at Shengyun Stronghold?

I'm sure you're aware

that the Tang Sect and the Shengyun Stronghold

have a long-standing feud.

The reasons behind today's events

can't be shared with an outsider.

Then what does this thing look like?

What marks does it bear? Tell me about it.

You came looking for it and you don't even know

what it looks like?

- It's fine. - If you keep interfering,

the entire Tang Sect will make sure

you never have peace again.

Then ask Tang Tian Hao if it's okay.

He has never dared to speak to me like that.

From where I stand, that thing doesn't belong to Tang Sect at all.

That's why you can't say what it is.

Or maybe...

it's something foul

and would burn your tongue to just name it.

You really want to know?

It's just that

once you know,

you die!

You must be the Chief of Shengyun Stronghold,

Jiao Chao Gui,

and the Second Chief, Mu Xiu Quan.

Who killed Ge Yun Fei?

It has nothing to do with us.

Concerning the death of your Third Chief,

and the whereabouts of that object,

those three can tell you everything.

What an unlucky day this is.

No way.

Shengyun Stronghold

has suffered so much from the Tang Sect.

Why are they still so reckless?

Don't get me wrong.

I know the rules.

I'm not helping anyone.

My apologies. Go on.

I've already apologized to you.

Why must you still attack me?

How is this possible?

Nothing gets through the Cushion Palm!

Something's wrong. Go!

You must be from Linglong Manor.

Since you're from the Huo family,

thank you for your help.

We'll take the child now.

No need. I wasn't meant to help you.

This child is not from Shengyun Stronghold.

You can't take him away.

Since you insist on meddling,

then I have to offend the Huo family!

This between you and Tang Sect isn't over.

I'll come back for you.

Where are you going?

Xiangyang?

Let me take you there.

Are you going alone?

I've made myself a fair bit of trouble.

I'm afraid if I go to Xiangyang with you,

I'll put you in danger.

Wait.

Let me take you there.

It's too dangerous.

There's blood on your clothes.

It stands out.

Wait for me. Let me find you some new clothes.

Wait for me!

I'll be right back.

Don't leave!

These two pants might be a bit long for you,

but...

Where is he?

[Feng Shao, military envoy of the Xiangzhou (cavalry and infantry)]

No one flees the watch

unless they have a guilty conscience.

Take him back.

Question him properly there.

Cai! Make some hot ginger soup.

Here.

Cai! Get out here!

Master Feng.

You're finally here.

I came close to summoning the guards.

What happened? Why are there so many dead bodies?

Don't just look here.

There's another one pinned inside.

Master Feng, look.

Look at this.

Who did this?

I have no idea.

What about the four outside?

I don't know them.

You bastard, are you playing with me?

I wouldn't dare. The ones outside were killed

by three men in black.

They fled right after the kill.

I don't know who they are.

As for this one, I have no idea how he died.

So, killers are not our targets.

Send the signal.

Master Feng, who was that signal for?

If there are other guests arriving,

I shall receive them promptly.

Who was it for?

My superior, of course.

Commandant of the Xiangzhou Prefecture Cavalry and Infantry,

Master Shao Ji Zu.

[Yicheng County]

Commander Shao.

Did you find the suspect?

It's unclear if he's the suspect,

but I found something weird.

The wounds on these men

are clearly from blades, not swords.

And they died of poisoning.

It must be the Tang Sect.

Did you not see it,

or did you not even look?

What I don't understand is

why the Tang Sect people were here.

Were they also here for that person?

They've been assigned to other matters.

Inside,

there's another body.

Turn this place apart.

Don't miss any single corner.

Yes!

Be careful. Don't make a sound.

Who are you?

Watch out!

Was that you catching Ge Yun Fei's Throwing Halberd?

Cai, are you certain no one is hiding here?

Master Feng, you can see all the rooms I have here.

Definitely no one is hiding here.

Commander Shao had said

that we can't miss any single corner.

If we find anything,

you won't like what happens next.

Master Feng,

is that Master Shao?

He's so young.

So handsome.

He looks so impressive.

Of course.

The peace in Xiangzhou

is all thanks to him.

Even the Lord of Xiangyang

thinks very highly of him,

and arranged a marriage between him and the eldest daughter of the Linglong Manor.

The wedding is in a few days.

- Commander Shao. - Anything unusual?

We've searched everywhere. Nothing.

Even the courtyard?

Yes.

Watch this.

Have you seen this man?

No.

Take a good look.

Commander Shao.

I might have seen him.

When?

I can't quite remember.

A day or two ago, maybe.

Before the killing outside.

He'd already left.

Which direction?

I really don't know that.

Then search your memory. Carefully.

If you remember anything, come and see me.

There will be a handsome reward.

I certainly will.

If I may ask.

Who is this man?

Why commit so many guards to the capture?

He's rather comely.

Is he even more terrifying than the ones who kill those five?

This man is a cold-blooded killer.

Five?

He even killed fifty.

So,

don't let that face fool you.

Commander Shao, don't worry.

I'll tell you as soon as I see him.

I won't let him get away.

I may be mistaken.

Perhaps this death

was not the work of the Tang Sect.

That fatal wound?

It was the Tang Sect's poison, of course.

But what's interesting

is this short halberd in his chest.

Wait.

Could it be that this sword was broken

by this short halberd?

- Innkeeper. - I'm here.

Master.

Whose sword is this?

I heard they called him Master Jiao.

This man threw the short halberd,

striking Jiao Chao Gui's sword.

Then the short halberd changed course,

and struck Mu Xiu Quan.

What an exquisite strike.

His martial arts must be extraordinary.

If his martial arts are truly that formidable,

why didn't he just kill them?

Why did he just use redirection

and finesse against them?

Unless...

he's hiding his true style.

There's another possibility.

He lacks the strength for anything stronger.

He must prevail through subtlety.

There are only three water routes

and two land routes to leave Xiangzhou.

Issue a strict order.

Secure every crossing, every post house.

Horse markets must also be closed.

All we need to do is guard every location

and strictly inspect all passersby.

Even if he wants to leave,

he can't.

That damn Shao Ji Zu.

So ruthless.

They're gone.

Wait.

Who exactly are you?

A nobody.

My name is not worth mentioning.

Who are you hiding from

by staying here?

Holding a divine weapon, Yin Yang An,

showing a superb lightness skill, A Fleeting Glimpse,

possessing the skill of The Silent World Within Earshot.

You can hear voices from a hundred paces away.

I presume

you are from Linglong Manor.

You can recognize my lightness skill?

Wait, how do you recognize the Yin Yang An?

I've spent a lot of time in the martial world.

I heard a thing or two about its history.

The Yin Yang An is forged from the Ink Fire.

It specifically counters cold martial arts.

The Cushion Palm of Wuning Hall

was unaffected by Jiao's and Mu's swords,

yet pierced by yours.

Such a divine weapon...

The stories don't do it justice.

Keen eyes.

Since you've figured it out,

I have nothing to hide.

I am from Linglong Manor.

[Huo Xiao Di, a disciple of Linglong Manor] I'm Huo Xiao Di,

ranking lowest in Linglong Manor.

It seems that

Linglong Manor's standing

is much higher than I thought.

Even its lowest-ranking disciple

can call the Tang Sect's young master

and the provincial general by name.

Don't dodge my question.

I've told you my name.

Your turn now.

[Zhan Ri Fei, a knight-errant] Surname Zhan, given name Ri Fei.

Your sword doesn't look ordinary either.

You know it?

If I'm not mistaken,

it was forged by the famous smith, Zhang Ya Jiu.

It's called the Yanling Sword.

Linglong Manor is known to many,

but few know that

the Huo family were sword smiths.

They built Huo's name on metallurgy,

and studied weapons extensively.

Our library is filled with ancient texts.

I've loved reading them since childhood.

I could recite every famous weapon in my sleep.

Your Yanling Sword is the easiest to recognize.

Compared to ordinary swords,

it's two inches longer and twice as heavy.

Its inscription is not on the pommel,

[Yanling] but on the blade itself.

You are truly knowledgeable.

I've learned something new today.

I also know

that this sword

isn't your usual weapon.

Judging by your skills,

a known name, I'd wager.

Carrying such an obscure sword,

you must be hiding who you really are.

I thought we had a tacit agreement

not to ask about who we really are.

Fine.

I won't ask your real name.

But tell me. Why are you hiding?

And why are you hiding?

To avoid Shao Ji Zu.

So those guards were looking for you?

May I ask, what crime did you commit?

I didn't commit any crime.

It's Shao Ji Zu.

He's abusing his power,

using a manhunt as an excuse to come after me.

He even showed my portrait to everyone he met.

So he was holding your portrait.

He even called me a cold-blooded killer.

Who knows what else he'll do

to get what he wants.

You have a grudge against him?

Let's not talk about it.

I heard that Commander Shao

is engaged to the Huo family's daughter.

Isn't he afraid of offending Linglong Manor?

Engaged? Nonsense.

Our eldest Miss isn't engaged to him at all.

The Lord of Xiangyang was the matchmaker.

How could it be false?

I don't care who the matchmaker is.

Even if the Emperor himself stepped in, that wouldn't count.

I was the one asking questions.

How are you turning it back on me?

I am indeed hiding from an enemy.

But I can't tell you who that enemy is,

or it would put you in grave danger.

I think you're just bragging.

Who would dare provoke the Huo in Xiangzhou?

Since no one dares to offend the Huo family,

why didn't you say who you are

when you were in trouble?

I won't ask you. So don't ask me either.

Innkeeper.

Where is the little boy tied up there?

He was taken away.

Where?

They say he was brought to the county jail

and is being held there.

Ignoring the murder case,

but harassing a little boy,

is this how the guards do their jobs?

You're not a local.

In Xiangzhou,

it's always been like this.

I can't make a single coin.

All I do every day is carry bodies and bury people.

Is this what you call an inn?

I'm shutting it down.

Shut it down!

I'll sell coffins.

Sell coffins!

I'll sell coffins.

Thank you for what happened just now.

My benefactor.

Take care!

Where are you going?

We could travel together.

Since I have trouble following me,

I'd better not travel with you.

Are you afraid of crossing Shao Ji Zu?

With your skill, what is there to fear?

Wait. You're not afraid.

You risked exposing yourself to help me.

I haven't thanked you yet.

You too.

Though you were on the run,

you still stepped in to save that boy.

It's truly admirable.

Your thanks belong to us both.

By the way, how long have you practiced that?

Even Shao Ji Zu is impressed.

He thought that I was the one who did that.

If I had your skills,

I would have dealt with all the villains.

Which way are you headed?

I'm returning to the capital.

I just found out

that the boy was taken away by the guards.

We could rescue him together,

and then head north.

I have too many enemies.

I'd rather not drag you into my mess.

Shao Ji Zu isn't leaving with his men.

You're more than a match

for that lot of useless lot.

Alright then.

Can't force you.

Let's part ways here.

Wait.

Changed your mind?

That boy

is the only survivor from today.

He's the only one who might know where it is.

The thing Tang and Shengyun both want.

Once you rescue him,

both will pursue you relentlessly.

Be very careful.

I know.

I just couldn't stand by

and watch him fall into danger again.

Though, I'll keep your warning in mind.

I'm not afraid of the Tang Sect.

If their young master knew

his men were doing this to me,

they'd die.

As for Shengyun Stronghold,

I'll just win or run.

Your lightness skill is superb.

Keep your wits about you,

and you'll win.

See you.

Wish you a swift end to your troubles.

See you in the capital.

Hurry up! Stop dawdling.

Or we won't reach the county by nightfall.

Hey, you. Are you blind?

Can't you see me on duty?

Get out of the way!

Who are you?

What do you want?

I want something from you.

What is it?

Your head.

That Zhan Ri Fei...

He didn't really mean it

about my skill.

He was afraid I'd slow him down.

That's why he wouldn't travel with me.

Everyone in Hanshui Palace is punished.

We are here

to take you back.

Tell me.

About that secret,

have you told it to anyone else?

True, you can't speak,

but if you wanted to get a message across, you'd find a way,

wouldn't you?

You really haven't told anyone?

People from Hanshui Palace.

You haven't had your medicine in some time.

This dose looks larger than usual.

Just be a bit more painful.

If you don't drink it,

Granny will be very angry.

You know her.

She has many ways

to make you wish you were dead.

A single drop less, and it's worthless.

You're wasting time on purpose.

I'll brew another one.

When did you get here?

- Just now. - How is that possible?

I have The Silent World Within Earshot.

I can hear every sound within a hundred paces.

Too much focus on one thing made you miss it.

I came here to ask you for a favor.

Me? What could I help you with?

There's a man stuck to me like glue.

I can't shake him off.

I need your help.

If you can't shake him off,

how formidable is he?

Yan Zi Qing of the Yunying Sect.

No wonder.

His lightness skill is indeed extraordinary.

But with your skills,

you worried about him?

Not as much as your Fleeting Glimpse.

I owe you one.

Okay.

Let me rescue the little mute first.

You help me deal with that man.

I help you with this.

I'll rescue the little mute. A fair trade.

We'll be even.

It's a deal.

But the people of Hanshui Palace have strange skills.

Their weapons are varied and complex. Be extremely careful.

- I'll keep that in mind. - Meet me here once it's done.

Who's there?

Using such methods

to deal with a defenseless child,

aren't you afraid of bringing shame to Hanshui Palace?

Since you know Hanshui Palace,

don't meddle in our affairs.

What a poison that makes you pray for death.

Good one.

If you don't want to drink it,

leave it,

and no need to return to Hanshui Palace.

Love Longing.

[Moon Envoy, from Hanshui Palace] You must be the Moon Envoy.

Longing leaves no mark and cuts to the bone.

It's not too late for you to leave now.

Carrying Piercing Sun Saber,

[Sun Envoy, from Hanshui Palace] you must be the Sun Envoy.

Aren't you two

coming at me together?

One's enough.

No matter how sharp the sword,

it can't sever my Love Longing.

Moon Envoy, you live up to your name.

You were hurt badly before this.

In that case,

I'm afraid you

won't leave here alive today.

We are no match for him.

What a joke.

A dying man...

How powerful can he be?

I only need one move to kill anyone.

With wounds like that,

you took on my Dragon-Slaying Coil?

Even if I am wounded,

I can still defeat you.

You can try and see

if you can show another move.

He's badly wounded.

He won't last much longer.

Together, now.

We can take him.

Even so,

I still see no chance of winning.

We will meet again.