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(The tassel crowns the knight. The sword is snow white.)

(In the silver saddle, he rides like a shooting star.)

(He kills a man within ten steps. Invincible he is all the way ahead.)

(He would leave once it's done. No trace of him is to be found.)

=Sword Snow Stride= (Season 1)

=Episode 34=

That's my sister.

Senior, remember

not to call her my sister

and not to mention Jiang Ni.

Um.

Sister.

I'm Xu Weixiong, greetings to Mr. Li.

Your shouting of swords in Mount Longhu

enlightened the benighted.

You already knew it?

It spread that fast?

Thank you for escorting him along the way.

The sword is good.

The Hongchi Sword

is a gift for you.

No need.

I have a lot of swords.

Just keep it.

I only know some techniques,

but I know nothing about the art of swords.

The sword will only be wasted

in my hands.

The sword is good indeed,

and you've spent plenty of time on it.

You're just being too modest.

After I left Mount Longhu, it doesn't make any difference

whether there is a sword or not to me.

Xu Weixiong.

You are his second elder sister. Don't test me.

I promised Xu Xiao

that I would make sure this boy can go back to North Liang

with no legs or arms missing.

I would keep my word

even in Wudi City.

Thank you for keeping your word.

I heard

that you picked on Jiang Ni before?

That's true.

Do you look down on her?

It's normal that sisters-in-law don't get along.

But it doesn't mean the husband's family is all bad.

They just want the wife

to remember the merit of her husband.

My mother passed away early.

I have to be the villain.

So you also think Jiang Ni

can make a couple with this boy?

Even a pig

can tell that.

All right.

I was going to avenge Jiang Ni.

Since you said that, I can't do it now.

But I have to say,

Xu Weixiong, you have a talent.

But Jiang Ni is better than you!

Do you hear it?

He said that to you.

What does Jiang Ni's martial art

have anything to do with me?

I don't care if Jiang Ni disobeys you in the future.

You're an interesting girl.

Xu Xiao is lucky to have you two

as his children.

I also think so.

Sister, why are you waiting for me here?

You knew we would come here?

Is there anyone

who doesn't know where you are?

I'm not that ostentatious.

Let's talk

at my place.

Senior.

Um.

Mr. Li.

I have some family affairs to talk about with Xu Fengnian.

No one can stop you if you want to listen.

Then I'm not going with you.

You're not going...?

You'd better stay here.

Let's go.

Eh.

Let me borrow your Divine Token.

There are few people today.

Today is the triennial examination.

They are not in the school now.

The examination is not in the school?

My class

will be tested on geomantic omen today.

They're going to Mount Difei

to study the terrain

and find the auspicious locations.

Why didn't you go with them?

I don't need to be tested.

Why?

Wang Jijiu who taught this class

once had a geomantic-omen match with me

and he lost to me three times.

Then I don't need to take the test anymore.

You defeated your teacher?

He took me as his teacher.

What did the academy say?

They're used to it.

What do you mean?

Chess, poetry, scripture,

calligraphy and painting, and incantation,

the teachers of these classes all lost to me.

Recently,

I've been teaching these classes.

That's why these students are so afraid of you?

In this case,

they should also call me teacher.

You even beat your teachers.

Sister.

There is no one else like you.

I'm no match for you.

You come all the way to Wudi City to die.

Old Huang's sword box is in Wudi.

Your Highness, there you are.

Who is this?

You've had a long journey.

I'm your brother-in-law.

He is not.

Not for now,

but I will be one day.

Hold on.

Your Highness, is it your first time to visit Shangyin Academy?

I've never been here before.

I'll show you around sometime!

There are many schools at Shangyin Academy,

and there are a couple of interesting places.

I'll leave soon.

What a pity.

Tell me in advance next time.

Eh.

The left side.

Don't be eager to kill me.

Let's get acquainted with each other.

We can get acquainted after I kill you!

Your Highness, please don't mind.

If we keep chatting,

your brother-in-law will be dead.

I understand.

What's your name?

Zhao Kai.

Maybe we will meet again.

Another guy with the surname of Zhao.

Let's go.

Sister.

He is kind of interesting.

Forget what I said.

I was in a hurry

to catch up with Xu Fengnian in Shangyin Academy.

It's faster indeed to go by water.

Where is he?

He is heading for his sister's place.

There's no one else around him.

Don't you want to kill him?

It's a good time.

I can't do it here.

It's just an academy.

If I kill him here,

I'll ruin my reputation.

Then,

what's the point of sounding him out?

This is the safest place,

and this is the only place

where Li Chungang may not be with him.

Keep an eye on Xu Fengnian.

It would be the best if you can hear what he says.

If you can't,

it's okay.

What about you?

I'm going to see Li Chungang.

Come in.

Senior.

Doesn't Xu Fengnian ask you

to rest in the ship?

Feng City Lyupao

still has something left in this world.

Who taught you to say that?

Someone wants to see you.

Where is that person?

Right behind the house on the street.

Does Xu Fengnian

know it?

Sword God Li, your name reverberates like thunder.

It's my luck

to meet you today.

I was wondering

if I should

start with some small talk

to show my politeness

when I see you.

Later I realized it's unnecessary.

I'd better

tell you my intention directly

and be frank with you.

Go on.

I want to kill Xu Fengnian.

There are a lot of people who want to kill him.

But no one can kill him with you around.

That's why you are here to kill me?

I'm not

that overconfident.

Since I knew

you've been escorting Xu Fengnian to the east,

I've read many stories about you.

Did you kill

Feng City Lyupao yourself?

Everyone knows it.

But I think you didn't want to kill her.

If I'm guessing it right,

this is the reason

why you had lived in seclusion for years.

Which old man told you that?

Senior.

I don't know

what Xu Xiao offered you

that make you protect Xu Fengnian,

but I think I can also make an offer.

I hope you can

give me a chance to kill Xu Fengnian.

You know what,

although Feng City Lyupao died,

there are still disciples

of her sect

living in the world.

It's a small sect now.

It has been a rocky time for them.

This sect

is her only existing inheritance.

I guess

probably you want to know

where the sect is

and who

they are.

If I don't agree,

you will kill them all.

Senior, it's not a threat.

Whether you agree or not,

I'll still give it to you.

You took a lot of effort to find it.

Now you just give it to me?

This is my sincerity.

Speaking of it,

Xu Fengnian is neither your relative nor your friend.

Whatever Xu Xiao promised you,

I can also do it for you.

Whatever Xu Xiao can't do,

I'm willing to do it for you.

When are you going to kill Xu Fengnian?

In Wudi City.

It depends on

if you're willing to give me that chance.

(To Sword God Li Only)

That's where you live?

Sister.

Aren't you proficient in all kinds of musical instruments?

Why don't you hang a zither on the wall?

You can write or draw something.

Old Huang's sword box will always be on the top of Wudi City's wall.

It doesn't make any difference when you get it.

Turn the ship around

and you can go back to North Liang now.

I've waited long enough.

I don't want Old Huang to get anxious.

He's dead.

I'll get anxious.

You go back to North Liang.

I'll get the sword box for you.

Sister.

You can't.

Without Sword God Li escorting me,

I can't get it, either.

Do you know what the two most conspicuous matters are

right now?

One is Li Chungang's visit to Wudi City again.

People all guess that he will

have a match with Wang Xianzhi again

and avenge his broken sword.

Senior has no grudge against Wang Xianzhi.

He doesn't care about the broken sword.

Will this battle

take place?

It's possible.

Do you know what it means?

It means

it's probably a battle between the two strongest people in the world.

There are rumors

that Deng Tai'e

is also heading for Wudi City.

Sword God Peach Blossom?

Wang Xianzhi called himself the Second Best,

since then, no one has dared to claim to be the best.

Wang Xianzhi.

Cao Changqing.

(Deng Tai'e, Sword God Peach Blossom) Deng Tai'e.

(Deng Tai'e, Sword God Peach Blossom) I think

they are the three most powerful people in the world.

Now,

Sword God Li reentered the Realm of Immortal-on-Earth.

There is one more candidate for the most powerful masters.

I definitely root for God Sword Li.

Why would Deng Tai'e head for Wudi City?

To watch the battle?

It's said that those who reach the ultimate realm

would ascend to heaven.

I know.

It's said that Qi Xuanzhen, the last master of Mount Longhu,

ascended to heaven in the end.

It's hard to tell

if it's true,

but there is one thing for sure.

If Li Chungang and Wang Xianzhi go all out,

maybe

they could open the gate of heaven.

There would be a chance to ascend to heaven.

Therefore, Deng Tai'e

wants to take this chance

to ascend to heaven?

At that time,

you will also be in Wudi City.

I kind of like here.

I'm not going to ascend to heaven.

If the three of them are in a melee,

who can guarantee your safety?

Even Li Chungang

may not be able to protect you.

It's like

soldiers charging in a battle,

and you are

just an ant on the way.

You can die in a blink of an eye

and your life totally depends on providence.

Even so,

are you still going to Wudi City?

Yes.

I know all the truth.

Sister.

There is a little problem.

I don't want to be a Lord of North Liang like Xu Xiao.

Sister, don't worry.

Whether it's Wang Xianzhi

or Deng Tai'e,

as long as I have God Sword Li,

I'll be fine.

If it was a few years ago,

I would tie you up and bring you back to North Liang.

Sister.

You said

there are two conspicuous things

in the world.

What's the other one?

It's surely your Jiang Ni

and Cao Changqing going to West Shu.

Everyone knows it now?

The world is strife-torn.

There will be a great tumult.

The game

has finally got here.

You've been prepared?

To be frank with you,

Cao Changqing's whereabouts

was spread

thanks to my effort.

Xu Fengnian.

What exactly do you want to do?

To make a big noise, of course.

(The Imperial Palace of Liyang, the Capital)

We are in the Imperial Palace.

You are His Majesty's eunuch.

You don't need to kneel to an alien official.

Get up.

Who is His Majesty

meeting now?

Prime Minister.

Well...

You shouldn't ask it.

Leave me.

Yes.

Eh!

Leave.

Yes.

Greetings to Prime Minister Zhang.

Ah.

His Majesty

was meeting you.

His Majesty is weary of the national affairs.

Today,

I'm afraid he won't be able to see you.

Has His Majesty

read my memorial?

Yes.

He has.

Then he should know

how important it is.

Shu has been a dangerous place since ancient times.

Most of the survivors of West Chu

sneaked into Shu

and raised weapons.

Although it's troublesome,

they are nothing but

insignificant diseases.

But now

Cao Changqing is heading for Shu

with the Princess of West Chu.

They want

to gather these people.

It's said

that they contacted

about ten groups of rebels.

It's going to be

a huge mess.

You're right.

Sister.

How about I wash your hair?

You've been doing this since you were a kid.

You think I can't beat you when my hair is wet?

Sister.

You deliberately let Jiang Ni and Cao Changqing

spread the news

and make a deal out of it

just to show the court?

I knew I couldn't keep it from you.

What's the reason?

How do you think the court will handle it?

The most efficient way

to quell the chaos in West Shu

is to dispatch the North Liang Army to the west.

No matter how chaotic Shu is,

there is no way to stop the North Liang Cavalry.

But the court

would never take such a step.

The reason is simple.

We can't let the Xu family plant a flag on the land of Shu.

If it happens one day,

West Shu

and North Liang

will join forces.

The world

will be no match for them.

You've been wary of North Liang.

Of course, you won't let that happen.

Therefore,

the safest way

is to transfer Gu Jiantang from the capital to the west.

Among the four grand generals,

except for Xu Xiao,

there is only Gu Jiantang left.

Gu Jiantang has been trapped in the capital for years.

If he goes to the west,

your Jiang Ni won't last long.

Do you think it could be him?

If he leaves the capital,

it's like releasing a dragon back to the sea

and a tiger back to the forest.

Our emperor

doesn't have the guts.

In an unusual situation,

we must take unusual actions.

Let's think in a different way.

If Gu Jiantang

can lead the troops,

the most restless place

is not the capital,

but North Liang.

General Gu fell ill.

What illness?

It's said

that he caught a cold.

Caught a cold?

The man who excels at the blade could also catch a cold.

At this moment,

he only wants to protect himself.

What does His Majesty say?

He ordered to send him medicine

and let him recuperate.

Fine.

Forget about Gu Jiantang.

There is one more person in my memorial

who can be used.

If we dispatch this person,

I'm sure we can pacify the rebels in Shu.

More importantly,

with his talent,

he might be able

to change the situation of North Liang.

(Xu)

(Yinma River, North Liang)

Report!

General.

(To Chen Zhibao Only)

General Chen.

There are rebels in West Shu invading the borders.

I think

the court should send you

to Shu to quell the chaos.

If you volunteer to take this mission,

I will recommend you in the court

to be the second lord

not born in the royal family.

You will no longer be held in check

by the Lord of North Liang.

Sincerely,

Zhang Julu.

(Xu)

Chen Zhibao

is respected in the army.

His prestige is high.

He is the second most powerful man in the North Liang Army indeed.

If he is made a lord

and ordered to lead his troops

to quell the chaos in Shu,

the North Liang Army

may fall apart

and collapse from inside.

His Majesty also praised

your sophisticated strategy.

In that case,

His Majesty should issue an order as soon as possible.

No matter how North Liang reacts,

the army

will be disturbed.

It's just His Majesty has some concerns.

What are the concerns?

Xu Xiao is still alive.

Chen Zhibao

may not dare to take the order.

May not?

That's

his concern?

After all,

Chen Zhibao is Xu Xiao's adopted son.

Even a father and his biological son

can turn against each other,

not to mention an adopted son.

♪ Millions of households in North Liang ♪

♪ Many of which are dedicated soldiers ♪

♪ Melt all the honor in a pot of wine ♪

♪ How many shovelfuls of earth can bury an emperor ♪

♪ Rabbits in the mountains ♪

♪ Foxes in the woods ♪

♪ Swallow the world like a tiger ♪

♪ Ten boxes of pearls ♪

♪ A red stove of snow ♪

♪ The girl with thin hands and waist became alone ♪

♪ A hundred thousand bows ♪

Grand General!

Grand General is back!

- Grand General! - Grand General!

- Grand General is back! - Yes.

Grand General!

I just came back

and ran into such a lively occasion.

What are you doing here?

Drilling!

Drilling?

Yes.

The detachment of Chihou Battalion entered the woods

and started to fight.

There are also other means of competition

in the woods,

and this is one of them.

Oh.

What's the prize?

Winners eat meat!

Grand General is back.

He is in the woods now.

Should we go to greet him?

Don't stop! Continue!

Come on!

Grand General.

Put it down.

You have few people.

You'll lose without my help.

The situation on the battlefield changes quickly.

It's the destiny whether we have more people or fewer people.

Did Chen Zhibao

come up with this method of training soldiers?

Yes.

Where's that boy?

He is watching the whole situation from the tower.

All right, go on!

Continue!

Yes!

What is he doing up there?

The land of North Liang still belongs to the Xu family.

His Majesty

wants to use your strategy

after Xu Xiao dies.

Then we will let Chen Zhibao and Xu Fengnian

fight with each other.

What about now?

We need someone to lead the troops to quell the chaos in Shu.

It has been suggested

not to use an army

given the circumstances.

Shu has always been chaotic.

The cause

of our problem right now

is the Princess of West Chu.

If the Princess of West Chu dies,

those people

would still be ill-organized.

Assassination.

Yes.

Find someone to kill the Princess of West Chu,

then

we can mediate

and clear the mess.

Cao Changqing is by her side.

How to kill her?

How?

I don't know, either.

Who came up with this idea?

Not me.

Where is Han Diaosi?

Han Diaosi?

No matter how the court handles the mess caused by Jiang Ni,

what about you?

What are you trying to get out of this?

What worries His Majesty most

is the possibility

of another North Liang in the world.

Therefore,

there is only one way

to deal with Jiang Ni.

People's minds change quickly, and you are far away from the court.

How can you be so sure

about the countermeasures of the court?

Do you have a spy

in the capital?

No.

This is too important to go wrong.

That person

is definitely not a small potato.

It's not a spy,

but your accomplice.

I can't hide anything from you.

There are only a few people

who can influence his Majesty's decisions.

You will figure it out

if you keep guessing.

Does Father know

that you have an accomplice now?

He doesn't know.

You even keep it from Father.

There's something

I want to do myself.

So, going to Wudi City

is also part of your plan?

No.

I'm going to Wudi City only for Old Huang's sake.

What can I do for you?

You don't want to ask what I want to do?

With all the information,

I think

I know what it is.

I'm glad you're my sister.

It's the Xuanyuan Family's ship.

It's mine now.

It's nothing that you took their ship.

But don't take their daughter.

Sister.

I'm not interested in Xuanyuan Qingfeng.

You don't need to explain it to me.

As long as Jiang Ni trusts you.

I used to pretend to be a playboy.

It was fake. You know it.

Your Highness.

My Lady.

Where are other people?

In the barn.

I remember

Qingniao should be on duty today.

She changed shift with me.

Your maids

and I don't get along.

I think they are avoiding me.

That's not true.

Don't play dumb.

Sister Weixiong!

Who is that?

Sister Weixiong!

I'm your brother you never met!

I found him on the road.

He said Xu Xiao is his father.

I finally meet you!

I have a family again!

- Brother! - I'll walk you here.

Help! Brother!

- Be careful on the road. - Sister Weixiong!

- Help! - I know.

I can't swim!

Brother! Brother!

Brother!

- Bodhisattva. - Help!

Come here.

Brother!

Sister Weixiong!

Help! Sister Weixiong!

Brother!

Help!

I can't swim!

Brother!

What's this?

I found it on the road.

- A male and a female. - Brother!

- The male is called Vajra. - Brother!

I gave it to Huangman'er.

- This female... - Help!

- Is called Bodhisattva. - Brother!

It's for you.

What's the use of it?

- The academy is all about righteousness. - Brother!

- How boring it is to be alone. - Help!

It won't be that quiet with it around you.

Brother!

Brother!

I like quietness.

Sister Weixiong! Help!

It likes you.

Sister Weixiong!

Sister Weixiong! Help!

I can't swim!

Okay.

Brother!

I'm leaving.

I'll wait for your news.

Give me a hug before you leave.

Help!

Brother!

Sister Weixiong!

Brother!

Help!

Is everything all right on the ship?

Yes.

God Sword Li got off the ship.

- Where is he now? - Brother!

He is back.

- Okay. - Brother!

Then let's set sail.

Brother!

Should I get him out of the water?

Brother!

Help!

Brother!

Why?

What did I say wrong?

Where is Brother Fengnian?

I'm going to see my brother.

Hold on.

Ah?

Let your clothes dry first.

Miss Shu, you are the best.

You're wrong about me.

I'm pretty bad.

Where have Xu Fengnian

and my wife been?

They were talking in the room.

I dare not get too close and eavesdrop on them.

Did Xu Fengnian come out

when I was meeting God Sword Li?

Absolutely no.

That's good.

What did Li Chungang say?

I think he agreed.

He won't step in

when I kill Xu Fengnian.

How did you do that?

There is

always something

he cares about in the world.

As a Sword God,

he won't go back on his word.

If he doesn't step in,

I'll have a chance to kill Xu Fengnian.

Where will you do it?

Still in Wudi City.

When Li Chungang and Wang Xianzhi are fighting,

we will kill Xu Fengnian.

Since Li Chungang promised not to protect him,

why should we wait for them to fight?

There are twelve martial slaves in Wudi City

who once lost to Wang Xianzhi.

They are top martial artists.

Now,

they volunteer to stay and guard Wudi City.

When Xu Fengnian

gets on the top of the wall to get the sword box,

the twelve martial slaves will try to stop him.

At that time,

Xu Fengnian's guards will have no time to protect him

and it's the perfect time to kill him.

I'm afraid the sword box

is just Xu Fengnian's excuse.

Does this young master

really dare to offend Wang Xianzhi?

I think

he dares.

A playboy.

People are wrong about him.

I think

he and I

are the same kind of people.

What kind of people?

We won't surrender to the destiny

and we are shrewd.

Come on.

Let's go to Wudi City.

♪ The flower of pain ♪

♪ Blooms in my heart ♪

♪ I made a bet with the dawn ♪

♪ That you'll answer ♪

♪ Forgive this tragic end ♪

♪ Moved by the moment we met ♪

♪ In spite of thunder and lightning ♪

♪ In spite of my falling ♪

♪ When we are apart ♪

♪ I'll collapse ♪

♪ Capture an image of the memory ♪

♪ After all these ups and downs ♪

♪ The vanity ♪

♪ Who will open it again ♪

♪ It's worth it ♪

♪ It's enough ♪

♪ Drowned in sadness ♪

♪ Just to see through ♪

♪ I will whisper love to you ♪

♪ For a lifetime ♪

♪ End the worry in the world ♪

♪ It's worth it ♪

♪ I'll be there for you all my life ♪

♪ After the moments of beauty ♪

♪ You are my reason to be ♪

♪ If there is a way ♪

♪ To start over ♪

♪ Will you still remember me ♪