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(Guardians of the Dafeng)

(Episode 12)

Is there anything else? Otherwise, let's dismiss.

I still have to deal with bandits in the mountains tomorrow.

No. 3, you've been here for a long time.

Can you tell us your name?

I will never change my name.

I am Chen Jin Nan.

Did you list these out?

Yes.

You are quite meticulous.

Tell me.

As you can see,

there are nine core members in the Tiandi Society.

At the same time, they each own a Jade Mirror.

They are in order of the number on the mirror.

No. 1 is in the capital city.

My initial observation is, he has powerful people supporting him.

I think he's someone from the imperial court.

No. 6 is a frank and honest person.

Easy to get along with.

He can be our easy way in.

No. 3 is handsome, charming,

humorous,

loyal, and righteous.

He's a Night Guardian, the Copper Guardian. Me.

As for No. 5, No. 7, and No. 8,

we haven't talked at all. So, I don't know anything about them yet.

No. 2, Li Miao Zhen.

She is in Yunzhou. She loves eliminating bandits.

Also known as the Sparrow Heroine.

No. 4, Chu Yuan Zhen.

The eldest disciple of the Lingbao Court.

The two of them are rivals.

It seems like they hold a grudge against each other.

Chu Yuan Zhen.

The Saint of Mortal Clan.

Do you know this person?

Li Miao Zhen must be the Saintess of Heaven Clan.

The celestial people have been

fighting each other for a long time.

The two of them will one day go to war against each other.

Have you found out why Jin Lian created

Tiandi Society?

According to Jin Lian,

the leader of the Earth Clan has entered the demonic path.

So, he established the Tiandi Society

and gave the Jade Mirror

to all the chosen ones across the worlds

to support them

in the hope that they can be of help when it comes to a fight.

The Earth Clan is very secretive.

Even us Night Guardians don't know

that Gong De has entered the demonic path.

He knows that you are a Night Guardian.

But he didn't hide that information from you.

Why do you think he did that?

Are you saying

that Master Jin Lian is using me as a middleman

to form an alliance with you in secret?

From now on,

you will be our spy in the Tiandi Society.

Your task is to spy on the Earth Clan.

The yamen

will help you when you need it.

Yes, Lord Wei.

You are in the Qi Refining Realm now, right?

You can try learning the Ultimate Technique now.

I'll ask Li Yu Chun to take you to the Sutra Library to choose a sutra.

Do you prefer a blade or a sword?

Both are fine for me.

A blade.

When you choose your manual,

choose the one with simple and straightforward techniques.

Don't choose anything that's too complicated or flashy.

Remember that.

Warriors

are different from people in other factions.

We don't have a lot of magical power. Just brute strength.

Thus,

the simpler the technique, the better.

In the future, when you reach a higher realm,

you'll understand it.

Thank you for your advice, Lord Wei.

You are so lucky.

You entered the Tower of Valiance again.

Lord Wei summoned me.

I didn't have a choice, Boss.

- This way, please. - I'll take him there.

There are 407 blade fighting manuals in the Official Document Section.

All of them are here.

Are you going to ask me

which blade fighting manual is the best?

There are two types of Ultimate Technique.

One is the skill type.

And the other one is the magical type.

Don't bother learning the second type.

As for the first type,

all techniques are equally strong.

It depends on the wielder.

This is the blade technique that I studied.

Do you want to take a look?

Seventy-two blade moves?

(When you choose your manual, )

(choose the one with simple and straightforward techniques.)

(Don't choose anything that's too complicated or flashy.)

Boss.

I think this blade technique

is too advanced.

With my current capability,

I'm afraid that I can't master it.

Even I have not been able to master

all the moves in here. Let alone you.

Choose with care.

Yes, Boss!

The Beast Technique.

So, it really exists.

The Nine Dragon Whip Technique.

Is this what Nangong Qian Rou is practicing?

The 136 Mount Hua-Splitting Moves.

Why are there so many moves?

Are you not done yet?

Do we have any new Ultimate Technique blade manuals?

The Astronomical Bureau gave us a manual two days ago.

They specified that it must be paired with a magical weapon.

Otherwise, it'll just be a piece of waste paper.

A magical weapon?

Only a Gold Guardian or someone more powerful can wield it.

Can you please show it to me?

I would like to study it.

Okay.

One slash?

There's nothing in this world that can't be cut with one strike.

If there is, my suggestion

is to run away.

When you face an enemy,

it's crucial not to lose your composure.

How can one run away so easily?

When you strike

with a clear conscience,

you can cut through heaven and earth.

Is there really someone in this world who can split the world apart?

Impossible.

Even the Lord of the North himself

will not be able to split the world apart.

I think this manual

is total nonsense.

It's worthless.

Besides, it doesn't suit you. Look at other manuals.

I think this is just nice for me.

Do you have a magical weapon?

No. But it doesn't mean that I can't get one in the future.

It's good to always be prepared, right?

There's only one chance.

Think carefully.

It's okay. I'll take this.

(Heaven and Earth Slash)

Heaven and Earth Slash?

Yes. I told him

he needed a magical weapon to master this technique.

I asked him not to waste this golden chance.

But Copper Guardian Xu still chose it.

I got it. You can leave now.

What is it? Do you still have something to report?

This manual that he chose cost 300 taels of sterling silver.

He said he didn't have enough money and he would pay for it later.

I don't think he's going to pay for it.

Deduct it from his salary.

Yes, Lord Wei.

The Astronomical Bureau.

Master, Lord Wei is an intelligent man.

After what we did, I'm sure he'll be suspicious.

It's okay.

We can't keep it a secret from him anyway.

Looks like I can't fool you.

Looks like it was indeed all thanks to you.

No wonder

I got this manual out of the blue today.

I visited the Astronomical Bureau before this

and asked the Imperial Astronomer to take good care of you.

Although you've found out,

you still need to keep a low profile.

Don't tell anyone

about what happened today.

You are not a part of the Astronomical Bureau.

It'll ruin their reputation if others find out

that they are playing favoritism.

Today?

What happened today?

I think I have a memory loss.

I don't remember

what happened today.

Smart.

Since you are so clever,

let me treat you to a drink today.

Have a seat.

- Gang, take a seat too. - Okay.

It's not so easy to find a great master who is as

modest, magnanimous, honorable, and capable as you.

It's my honor to be able to serve you.

Come. Let me show my gratitude first.

I'll start with Your Highness.

Thank you for supporting me, Your Highness.

Cheers.

Come, Gang. It's your turn.

You are a senior of mine when it comes to working for Her Highness.

- Please take care of me. Cheers. - You are too kind.

Are you saying

that you are willing to work for me because

I value and recognize your worth?

Of course.

What if someone

values and recognizes your worth even more?

Even if that person is not Huai Qing,

will you still serve her?

Of course not.

Although I'm not an erudite scholar,

I know that we have the be grateful.

I will not betray my master for personal gains.

Don't be so agitated. It's not a serious question.

What if I agree for you to leave?

What if you agree?

Yes.

That way, you won't be betraying your master.

Will you be willing

to serve another person?

Let me put it this way.

What can someone offer

to convince you to work for them instead of Huai Qing?

I understand now.

Why are you leaving?

Since you've found a better adviser,

why are you stopping me from leaving?

Don't worry.

I will forever remember the kindness you've shown me

in this period of time.

I won't disturb you further.

Farewell.

This is not what I meant.

Xu Qi An, why are you being so ridiculous?

I said I didn't mean it that way.

No. What did you mean, then?

I was just jesting.

Jesting?

You asked me to work for another.

Doesn't it mean that you want to fire me

in a polite way to preserve my pride?

(When you break up, you should...)

I feel like singing when I drink.

I vow that if I ever want to give you up,

I'll get struck by lightning and die horribly.

I also vow that I will forever be loyal to Princess Loyal

no matter what happens in the future, through thick and thin.

My loyalty to you will never fade,

and I'll always serve you and you alone.

Very good.

Very good.

If I betray Princess Huai Qing in the future

to serve another,

I will get struck by lightning...

That's enough. I get it.

Get up first.

Your Highness, I happen to be highly inspired lately.

I have a new poem. Please help me review it.

Next time.

You can leave now.

- We haven't finished the wine. - Get lost.

Yes, Your Highness. I won't disturb you.

Huai Qing.

He keeps talking about Huai Qing.

Your Highness, we can't continue to lie to him anymore.

Xu Qi An adores Princess Huai Qing passionately,

he is only willing to serve you because...

Adores her passionately?

I'll put out his passion, then.

Tell me.

How can we build

an unbreakable trust between two people?

That's easy. Take him to the Imperial Music Bureau and drink with him

to build an impenetrable friendship.

She's someone with a high status. She can't be an eating buddy.

Then do everything for her selflessly to improve your relationship.

No. I'm already slaving after her. Is that not enough?

She continues to test my loyalty to her.

Zhu Guang Xiao, do you see?

Although we are eating,

he is still working so hard for his future.

We can't

be compared to him.

That's why he gets to enter the Tower of Valiance so often.

(Braised Pork Rice)

- Boss. - Are you done eating?

- Keep the change. - Okay. Thank you.

You owe me two coins from our last mahjong game.

It looks so familiar.

What are you talking about?

The money that Ning Yan is holding looks like mine.

I've been losing money quite often lately.

And it's always two coins.

How can you tell it's your money?

- Is your name written on the coins? - Show them to me.

No wonder they look so familiar. They are mine.

- Really? - Ning Yan, where did you find these coins?

- What's going on? - A red flare is a warning.

It usually happens during a search or an arrest.

Maybe some Night Guardians ran into a suspicious person

who got away.

Based on the distance of the red flare, I think it's close to us.

My friend, what's going on?

Count Ping Yuan has been killed.

Our comrades who are in charge of that area are injured too.

The culprit escaped with mystic art. We can't find him still.

Count Ping Yuan?

The count has been killed?

Why are you still standing there? Let's go!

My friends. Let's go.

(Fresh Fruit Market)

(Everyone.)

(I am No. 6. I'm in trouble in the capital city.)

(Can anyone help?)

(No. 6, what trouble are you in?)

(I'm being trapped in the capital city.)

(The Night Guardians are coming after me.)

Is this for real?

The Night Guardians haven't found me yet.

But the sorcerers of the Astronomical Bureau will arrive in two hours.

When that happens,

I won't be able to get away.

(But I'm too far away from you)

(to be able to help.)

No. 6, how about you come up with a solution

to break out by force?

(No. I'm too far away from the city gate.)

The Night Guardians and Imperial Sword Guards are patrolling the city too.

Moreover, even if I can get out of the inner city gate,

there's still the outer city gate.

Do you have a magical instrument that can conceal your presence?

No.

I have one.

But I can't send it to you.

Don't worry, Master.

If I can't get away,

I'll leave the mirror behind.

You can use its aura to track it tomorrow

to get it back.

No. 6, don't give up so easily.

Ask No. 1, he's in the capital city.

No. 1, can you help?

(One)

(What did you do?)

I killed Count Ping Yuan.

I'm sorry. I can't help you.

No. 1, we are all in the Tiandi Society. We should help each other out.

I believe that No. 6 will not simply kill a person.

(One)

No. 6, you helped me once.

I can consider helping you.

But you need to tell me why you killed Count Ping Yuan.

(If he's a good man, I'll help him)

(and show the Tiandi Society what I can do.)

(If he's a bad person, )

(I can get him to trust me first.)

(After I find out where he is, )

(I can hand him over to the Night Guardians to earn some merits.)

(Either way, it'll benefit me.)

You don't have to tell me.

But think carefully.

I'm the only one who can help you now.

No. 6,

since No. 3 is willing to help you,

stop hiding the truth from him.

Yes. You did something so terrible.

You should tell him the truth if you want his help.

One year ago,

my junior went missing.

I suspected that he was kidnapped

and sent out of the capital city through a secret channel.

After investigating the matter for a long time,

I confirmed that it was the doings of the Yazi Organization.

And the mastermind behind the Yazi Organization

is Count Ping Yuan.

So, you killed him out of anger?

I sneaked into Count Ping Yuan's residence

to find out where my junior is to no avail.

So, I killed him for him as a redemption of his sins.

(So, he's just an angry man.)

(Actually, he could've filed a report against Count Ping Yuan.)

(It was unwise of him to murder someone.)

(You violated the law.)

(Why didn't you report it to the authorities?)

(Look at how rational No. 1 is.)

Rubbish.

If reporting it was useful, Count Ping Yuan would be dead now.

The officials cover up the crimes they did for each other.

These people have no conscience.

We have to uphold our own justice.

(No. 2 is even more reckless than No. 6.)

I have my reasons.

I saved

many children in this one year.

Most of them

are crippled

and starving.

They were tortured.

They would crawl on the ground to beg for money.

If they could get some money,

they would be given some leftover food.

If they couldn't get any money,

they would be left to die in the wild.

Where are those children now?

I sent those children who survived

to Anji Abode.

I only found out afterward

that they were kidnapped by the Yazi Organization

from all over the world.

(No. 6, are you telling the truth?)

Yes.

Count Ping Yuan kept the Yazi Organization running in secret

and made huge profits from human trafficking.

(They sold those children and women they kidnapped)

to the brothels

and illegal workshops.

They raised them to be thieves and robbers and even...

They even damaged their bodies

to be used as toys.

(So, )

(even if it wasn't because of my junior, )

(I would never forgive Count Ping Yuan.)

I had to kill him to destroy the Yazi Organization.

That's the only way

to save more people from this evil.

Good. Good job in killing him!

What was the point of keeping that devil alive?

That's right.

What No. 6 did should be set as an example for all of us.

No. 3, if you can save No. 6,

if we ever meet other, I'll owe you one.

Count me in too.

No. 3,

I hope you can help him.

(Although he has valid reasons for doing so, )

(killing a count is a grave matter.)

(And to rescue him from the Night Guardians, )

(it's not an easy feat.)

(The one who aids him will definitely get into trouble as well.)

(Three)

It wasn't my intention

to bring you trouble.

I will

take responsibility

for my actions.

No. 6, where are you now?

(Six)

You, go over there. Send two people there.

The rest, come with me.

Search carefully.

Don't miss any corners.

Roger that!

The uniform of the academy

is enchanted with a sense of righteousness.

It can conceal your murderous intent.

Is No. 3

someone from the Yunlu Academy?

(The Vajra Staff?)

(Is he from the celestial realm?)

(Jiang Lv Zhong, Fourth Rank Warrior)

This is weird.

The trace of blood is gone.

I'm Song Ting Feng from Chunfeng Hall.

I'm Zhu Guang Xiao from Chunfeng Hall.

Greetings, Gold Guardian Jiang.

Have you managed to track the culprit?

We've combed through the streets. But we haven't found anything.

We haven't found anything here either.

My Lords, are you sure the trace of blood appeared here?

Are you questioning our abilities?

I wouldn't dare.

Have you searched below there?

- No. - No.

Is everyone at Chunfeng Hall

so careless?

Lord Jiang, we found it.

Boss.

It looks like a type of magical instrument.

Why is there a magical instrument in the drain?

Is it left behind by the culprit?

Go back and report this.

- Yes, My Lord. - Wait.

Young Master Xu.

It's really Young Master Xu.

Young Master Xu, you haven't visited the Astronomical Bureau in so long.

Senior Song keeps talking about you.

Yes. Young Master Xu,

you have to visit the Astronomical Bureau next time.

We want to learn the art of alchemy from you.

- The art of alchemy? - Next time. I'm on duty now.

Okay.

My Lord, this belongs to me.

Yours?

Who are you? Which branch are you from?

He's from Chunfeng Hall. His name is Xu Qi An!

My Lord, this is something given to me by Lord Wei.

Can you return it to me now?

Why is it in the drain?

I had diarrhea just now.

Maybe

it slipped out

when I was doing my business.

If you don't believe me,

you can ask Lord Wei about it.

I can't believe you.

- Yes. - Ignore him.

My Lords,

do you know

this Night Guardian?

We know him. But he doesn't necessarily know us.

What do you mean?

You know Senior Song Qing, right?

The Imperial Astronomer told us

that he's a one-in-a-million genius.

But do you know what Senior Song Qing has been saying lately?

He always says that Xu Ning Yan

is our master.

Go to Chunfeng Hall tomorrow

to transfer him to our branch.

Yes, My Lord.

Xu, you are so popular.

You make Chunfeng Hall proud.

Shut up. They haven't left.

There's nothing to be afraid of. We have Xu here.

He's just a Golden Guardian. What can he do to us?

Look at him just now.

Alchemy?

You are powerful. I can't afford to offend you. I'll run away first.

- What are you laughing at? - My Lord.

Stop slacking off.

- Search for the culprit now! - Roger that.

Let's search for the culprit now. Stop laughing.

No. 3.

Why did you leave me behind in such a place?

(South Gate)

We searched the whole night and found nothing.

We just caught two thieves.

That's good enough. At least we can get five coins from it.

(I wonder how No. 6 is doing.)

We have to report back at the yamen later.

Ning Yan, do you want to go back together?

I have things to do. You can go back first. I'll see you in the afternoon.

That person.

(No. 6.)

What's wrong?

Isn't he a scholar?

No. He's not a scholar.

Look at his outfit.

It doesn't belong to him because it doesn't fit him well.

And his steps are a little shaky.

As if he has gone through a battle.

Besides,

he came out from the inner city.

Could it be...

That's right.

He must have...

Gone to the Imperial Music Bureau.

I want to go there too.

Should we go there tonight?

I'm too tired. I need some rewards.

Let's go back and rest.

I don't want to rest if we are going to the Imperial Music Bureau.

(Chunfeng Hall)

My friends, look at the time now.

Don't you have to send in your reports?

We've already done it.

Shouldn't we continue to search for the culprit?

We haven't received an order from our superior yet. No need to rush.

This is strange.

This is not a minor issue.

What's so strange about this?

Count Ping Yuan is not a good man.

Lord Wei can't wait to get rid of this parasite.

Is Lord Wei someone like that?

Move this away if you are done roasting it. It's hot.

We searched the area around Count Ping Yuan's residence

and all the possible hiding places in the inner city throughout the night.

But we couldn't find any trace of the culprit.

The White Robes couldn't find

the trace of blood that could usually be found after a murder.

I'm incompetent.

Please punish me, Lord Wei.

Lord Jiang, how competent you are.

You didn't manage to catch that culprit

even with the help from the Astronomical Bureau.

Do you know that everyone in the imperial court

is waiting to see us make a fool of ourselves?

I will send more people at once and expand our search area.

We'll catch the culprit by today.

It's enough.

You searched the city the whole night.

You must be tired.

Go back and take a rest.

Yes, Lord Wei.

Lord Wei,

have you given a magical instrument to someone recently?

You can be frank with me.

I have something else to report to you.

Foster Father, the Ministry of Justice is

secretly investigating the death of Count Ping Yuan too.

I'm afraid they want to find the culprit first

and accuse the Night Guardians of being incompetent.

Even the Night Guardians can't find any clues.

What can those useless people find?

Greetings, Lord Wei. Copper Guardian Xu wishes to see you.

I have something important to report.

Go ahead.

Lord Wei.

I have something

that I need to report to you alone.

What is it? Are you chasing us out as a Copper Guardian?

You may leave.

Leave.

Come forward and talk to me.

Yes, Lord Wei.

Is it about the Tiandi Society?

It's about Count Ping Yuan.

The person who killed Count Ping Yuan

is No. 6 from the Tiandi Society.

What were his reasons?

By helping the culprit,

you'll get the same punishment as him!

Are you crazy?

I know I was wrong.

I know I've committed a grave crime.

That's why after a night of struggles,

I've decided to come clean because my conscience is eating at me.

Be it capital punishment or exile, you can punish me however you wish.

I only found out

after talking

to our comrades today

that you were rebuked by His Majesty.

And the officials in the court used this matter as a weapon

against the Night Guardians.

When I think about the kindness you've shown me, I...

Shut up.

You are exaggerating.

Just tell me your reasons.

Count Ping Yuan kept the Yazi Organization running in secret

and made huge profits from human trafficking.

They sold those children and women they kidnapped

to the brothels and illegal workshops.

They raised them to be thieves and even

damaged their bodies to be used as toys.

Even I wanted to kill him

after hearing that.

Stand up and talk.

Yes, Lord Wei.

Xu Qi An.

How much do you know about the Tiandi Society?

How much do you know about Jin Lian

from the Earth Clan?

According to our investigation,

Count Ping Yuan was indeed behind the Yazi Organization.

But did No. 6 really do it

for his so-called junior?

Did he have no other ulterior motives?

Perhaps

Count Ping Yun was involved in other criminal acts too.

Perhaps

the Yazi Organization did something

that brought death upon themselves.

Have you thought

about everything?

(He's telling me what I should've done.)

(He really wants to help me grow.)

You are right, Lord Wei.

No matter what, you should

stay out of this matter.

I'll send others to investigate this case.

Continue to lie low in the Tiandi Society.

Your main goal for now

is to find out everything about every member.

One more thing.

Protect yourself well.

I will do my best.

This is ridiculous.

You, the Golden Guardian, are asked to leave by a Copper Guardian.

Obviously, he has no respect for you.

I'm trying to sow discord between them. Support me.

You know how talented he is.

And you know that Lord Wei wants to help him grow stronger.

What do you want?

But you know that he has no respect for you, right?

But it's also a fact

that he's working under me.

Not bad, Yang Yan.

Just you wait.

Bye.

Be careful.

Master Heng Yuan, you are finally back.

Why are you dressed up like this?

I went to get some things done.

We can't keep the hall running much longer.

I'll find a way to get us some money.

(No. 6!)

(Have you gotten to safety?)

(Anji Abode)

(How is it? Have you gotten to safety?)

We didn't hear from you the whole night.

I didn't dare to ask.

Thank you for caring.

I'm safe for now.

Did No. 3 save you?

Yes.

I managed to escape

thanks to No. 3.

Where is No. 3?

Is he in trouble?

No. 3 is a kind man.

I'm sure he will be fine.

(Three)

- No. 3. - No. 6.

I have some updates.

The Night Guardians found some clues from an unknown source.

They will continue to investigate you. You need to be on guard.

Thank you for your warning.

Not only No. 3 managed to save No. 6,

but you also managed to get information about the Night Guardians.

You are indeed a capable person.

No. 6, since No. 3 is here now,

can you tell us how you got away?

No. 3.

Can I

tell them the truth?

Why not?

I have nothing to hide. Go ahead.

Okay.

It was like this.

No. 3

gave me a scholar's uniform.

And it helped me conceal my murderous intent.

Yes.

But just concealing his murderous intent was not enough.

So, I brought No. 6 to a secluded inn to hide.

(Even so, the Night Guardians searched the area thoroughly.)

(How did he hide from them?)

He couldn't.

The Night Guardians found the trace of No. 6.

He was in grave danger.

Luckily, I was ready for it.

What did you do?

I asked No. 6 for his robe in advance.

I wore it and jumped out of the window.

I caught the attention of the Night Guardians and the Astronomical Bureau.

So, No. 6 managed to spend the entire night safe

in the mirror.

Am I right, No. 6?

I guess so.

(Looks like No. 6 is not slow to catch on.)

(He can be a friend.)

Amazing. No. 3 is good at creating a distraction.

(No. 3, how did you get away?)

To be honest,

I'm still in danger.

They searched the whole night.

But they still haven't given up.

Do you have a magical instrument to conceal your aura?

I have only one uniform from the academy.

I gave it to No. 6.

Looks like I can only wait for my trace of violence to dissipate.

If I'm caught before that,

don't worry.

I won't betray No. 6

and everyone in the Tiandi Society.

No. 3.

For No. 6, you...

A scholar will die for his friends.

What No. 6 said before this

was so touching and it opened up my eyes.

A righteous person like No. 6

should not be arrested.

And he shouldn't be tortured by the Night Guardians!

As No. 6's comrade,

this is the right thing to do.

Don't worry. Even if this will cost me my life,

I'll have no regrets.