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(Guardians of the Dafeng)

(Episode 21)

How dare a Rank Four warrior

stand by and watch without doing anything.

Rou!

I dealt three blows to him.

Even if he survives, he'll barely live.

However, who is this guy?

I mean the arm.

The arm?

According to my observation, the arm doesn't belong to him.

I've never encountered such strong demonic energy in my entire life.

Yang Qian Huan, are your eyes on your back?

I took a peek before he left.

Can you turn around and speak to us properly?

You weren't like this in the past.

Don't!

Please allow me to reject your proposal.

I, Yang Qian Huan, only do things on my own whim.

I've observed Wei Yuan and the Imperial Astronomer closely.

Did you guys not realize it?

What do you mean?

One of them stands on the watchtower with his back to you all

while the other sits on the Eight Trigram Platform with his back to us.

Everyone thinks that Wei Yuan

and the Imperial Astronomer possess the demeanor of a true master.

Enough already. Get straight to the point.

According to the intel we have,

that arm must be the thing that was sealed away under Sangbo Lake.

Indeed.

The gray-clad man is Heng Hui.

We can locate Princess Ping Yang's whereabouts as long as we capture him.

The case at Sangbo Lake only occurred a few days ago,

yet you guys already have a firm grasp on the case, huh?

Wait. Why haven't my juniors

from the Astronomical Bureau mentioned this to me?

Did you guys not seek their assistance?

The Night Guardians aren't that adept

at investigating cases, you know?

The Night Guardians didn't even mobilize the Gold Guardians.

The one investigating the case was only a common Copper Guardian.

A Copper Guardian?

- Who is it? - I suppose you've heard of him before.

Everyone in the Astronomical Bureau knows him. His name is Xu Qi An.

Xu Qi An?

I've heard of him when I first returned to the Astronomical Bureau.

He's an alchemy genius.

But I never expected him to be in charge of the case at Sangbo Lake.

He's claiming all the credits again.

He's a formidable foe.

What's the deal with the demonic arm?

I don't know. I'm uninterested in the lore of demons and deities.

I don't even bother myself with the likes of them.

All of you, listen up.

For today's battle, I, Yang Qian Huan, have rendered first-class merit.

His condition has worsened after leaving the capital, huh?

Why don't we find another physician for him?

Just ignore him.

It's best if he dies from this.

Senior,

I'm seriously injured.

The broken arm is devouring me.

Heng Hui.

Turn back before it's too late.

Senior.

I joined Qinglong Hall when I was six years old.

I've been following you since then.

You taught me how to chant mantras

and meditate.

You provided me with food, clothing,

and shelter.

You treated me like I was your brother.

You took care of me like I was your son.

And now,

I need you

to do me a favor.

I want to...

I want to

devour you.

I want to devour you!

(Night Guardian)

Lord Wei.

What are you laughing at?

I didn't.

I didn't laugh at all.

Where were you when we were having a tough battle last night?

Gold Guardians, your skills and techniques

are impeccable and extraordinary.

I'm just a common Copper Guardian.

I'd be dragging you guys down if I went there.

You're just timid.

- That's not the case... - Enough.

Last night, Heng Hui appeared at the Minister of War's Residence.

- The Gold Guardians... - They were injured by Heng Hui.

The yamen set up a trap at the Minister of War's Residence

and Chief Advisor's Residence last night.

There were three Gold Guardians

and a Rank Four disciple of the Imperial Astronomer.

Even four Rank Four martial arts experts couldn't capture Heng Hui.

Have you guys managed to identify him?

He had a broken arm.

Indeed.

Lord Wei.

What's the rank of the man with a broken arm?

At least Rank Two.

It's likely that he's Rank One.

Where exactly did the broken arm come from?

Is it related to the celestial realm?

This is related to a secret case.

Even I don't know the details myself.

Now, the only thing we know is

that Heng Hui is seriously injured.

He's still hiding in the city.

I've reported the situation to His Majesty. We'll continue the search.

As for you,

you should proceed with your investigation.

Yes, Lord Wei.

If so, where is the Minister of War?

We've placed him under house arrest

for the sake of his safety.

I'll proceed with my investigation now.

Wait.

Minister Zhang is a Rank Two official.

You have to mind your conduct.

Qi Observation Skill cannot be used on Rank Four officials and above.

That's the rule.

Yes, Lord Wei.

However,

you can still bring a sorcerer with you.

Understood.

If so, I'll request Lady Cai Wei's assistance.

No need for that.

A superior sorcerer has been waiting for you

at the yamen for the entire night.

He's been waiting for me?

Are you Xu Qi An, the alchemy genius?

Those were just petty tricks.

When it comes to alchemy, the Astronomical Bureau is the best.

You're rather tactful, aren't you?

Senior, may I know your name?

I'm the best sorcerer in the Astronomical Bureau,

Yang Qian Huan.

I assume you know who I am.

Huan.

Qian.

Yang.

It's Yang Qian Huan.

He's my senior.

He's the only Formation Sorcerer in Dafeng.

You must be the legendary Rank Four Formation Sorcerer,

Senior Yang.

I've long heard of your name.

I've long heard of your name.

Senior Yang,

why are you facing me with your back?

Turning your back on the masses

embodies the demeanor of a true master.

What do you think?

(So, it turns out that he's a huge geek as well.)

Senior Yang, you're right.

Why are you looking for me?

Catch.

- This is? - My merit log.

Last night, I assisted the Night Guardians

in eliminating a crazed assailant.

He had a sturdy body

and a terrifying demonic aura.

Even three Gold Guardians were no match for him.

Luckily, I helped them out.

I used the Three Clans' Killing Intent

to turn the tides,

secure our victory,

and repel the crazed demon.

Due to that,

I, Yang Qian Huan, deserve first-class merit for that.

I've written all the details on it.

You can take your time.

You can declare it to the world as it is.

Just declare it to the world

as it is.

Are you done?

Senior Yang, why didn't you look for Lord Wei directly?

I'm just a common Copper Guardian.

I did.

I don't know what Wei Yuan is thinking either.

He said you were the main investigator of the case at Sangbo Lake.

Everything must go through your approval before it can be made public.

(Lord Wei is truly meticulous at shirking his responsibilities.)

Senior Yang, don't worry.

I'll definitely declare it to the world after the case is over.

I'm glad to hear that.

At least I didn't wait for you in vain.

You can go ahead. I'll head to sleep now.

Senior Yang, don't leave yet.

Is there anything else?

It's nothing major.

I just suddenly thought of a stanza that matches your flair perfectly.

Sun, moon and stars in my hand.

There's no man like me on this land.

That was wild,

solitary,

and invincible.

What an excellent poem.

What an excellent poem!

I also stumbled upon this phrase earlier.

However, I couldn't find anyone who fit the theme

until I encountered you, Senior Yang.

What about this?

If you don't mind, you can take my poem as a gift.

You're really understanding, aren't you?

Since you're gifting it to me,

I shall gladly accept it.

Let me experience the emotions once more.

Sun, moon and stars in my hand.

There's no man like me on this land.

Sun, moon and stars in my hand.

There's no man like me on this land.

Sun, moon and stars in my hand.

There's no man like me on this land.

Sun, moon and stars in my hand.

There's no man like me on this land.

It's an excellent poem indeed.

But I feel like

it lacks something.

It lacks your handsome face.

By the way, Senior Yang,

since you've rendered plenty of merits,

I wonder if you mind rendering another merit?

Do you have an idea?

Tell me immediately.

It's like this.

I need to interrogate Zhang Feng at the Minister of War's Residence.

I lack an excellent sorcerer like you

to verify the genuineness of his words.

The Night Guardians can't survive without the Astronomical Bureau indeed.

Forget it. Since I'm in a great mood today,

I shall join you.

All right. I'll prepare the horses immediately. Please wait a moment.

No need for that.

Close your eyes gently.

Lower your head, and breathe two times.

Sun, moon and stars in my hand.

There's no man like me on this land.

I found it!

I finally got the right feeling!

Senior Yang,

where are we?

Crooks, how dare you two intrude upon the Minister of War's Residence?

I'm the main investigator of the case at Sangbo Lake. I'm here to...

Away with you!

You too!

Another one!

You too!

Wait. Senior Yang, you...

Don't worry.

I just teleported them to somewhere quiet.

Such audacity.

How dare you guys send them away?

Who are you two?

How dare you two intrude upon the Minister of War's Residence?

I'm the main investigator of the case at Sangbo Lake.

Away with you!

Not him!

What? Where are we going?

Let's

have a chat inside.

Lord Zhang, please pardon us for the interruption.

Lord Xu, you're young and talented.

I heard that not only have you made progress with the case at Sangbo Lake,

but you also found the true culprit behind Count Ping Yuan's murder.

Lord Zhang, you flatter me.

There's no need for pleasantries.

Just ask him what you wish to ask.

I came here to inquire about the situation

so that I could solve the case faster.

Lord Xu, you must be joking.

The Night Guardians are in charge of the case.

I assume you guys know more about the situation than me.

Why would there be any clues in my residence?

By the way, Senior Yang, during the questioning process,

which of his words were true or false?

All of them were false.

He's an old fox indeed.

If there's nothing else, I'll return to the Astronomical Bureau.

All right. Senior Yang, thank you for your aid.

All right. Farewell...

Senior Yang, are you okay?

I'm fine.

This happens every day.

We found Heng Yuan.

What's going on?

You guys are one step too late.

He has already passed away.

Is he dead?

Between me and death,

he chose the latter.

The demonic arm devoured his vitality.

Devour Heng Yuan!

No!

You cannot kill him!

Heng Yuan is a martial monk.

He's full of vigor and energy.

We can heal our wound by devouring him.

What's wrong?

Do you intend to stop seeking revenge?

This won't do.

He's my senior.

This won't do!

We cannot kill him!

You once told me

that everyone in the world can be sacrificed

as long as it can help you seek revenge.

Why can't we

kill him?

He's my senior.

He's the person I respect the most in the world!

If so,

what about Ping Yang?

Ping Yang?

Ping Yang?

Heng Hui?

Heng Hui.

You may kill everyone in the world,

except for my senior!

Heng Hui!

Senior,

you always wanted to know

what happened

one year ago, right?

After that, I don't know where the demonic arm went.

I was the only person left

as I waited for you guys.

Did you wait for us because you have something to tell us?

He might have been gone,

but he didn't give up on his quest for vengeance.

Instead, he handed the burden to me.

And I

wish to tell you all a story.

This story happened one year ago.

Is it related to Heng Hui and Princess Ping Yang?

One year ago,

Heng Hui encountered Princess Ping Yang in Qinglong Hall.

Ping Yang saw the freedom she yearned for

when she encountered Heng Hui.

In order to escape from her engagement,

they decided

to leave the capital as soon as possible.

(Prince Yu's Residence)

To leave the capital successfully,

they needed a magical weapon that could conceal their presence

to evade the Astronomical Bureau's sorcerers.

Besides that,

they needed someone

who could help them prepare new identities

and a way for them to leave the capital.

Because of that, Princess Ping Yang

enlisted the help of her trustworthy friend,

which was the son of Count Ping Yuan.

Back then, Count Ping Yuan was already close to

the nobles and aristocrats.

After hearing about it from his son,

he colluded with Zhang Feng, who was the Vice Minister of War,

and came up with a plan to send Princess Ping Yang out of the capital.

They intended to use that plan to deal a blow to Lord Yu.

If so, where is Princess Ping Yang right now?

Did Count Ping Yuan forge an identity for her?

Princess Ping Yang, who was innocent and pure,

had no idea about the complex situation in the imperial court.

She had no idea about how vicious humans could be.

She was an inexperienced noble lady

while he was a wanderer who had long resided in distant lands.

The moment they decided to leave together,

their tragedy was already inevitable.

Humans are cruel and vicious.

After the group left the capital,

they started showing their true colors.

They intended to abuse Princess Ping Yang during their journey.

Ping Yang and Heng Hui risked their lives to resist them.

In the end, one of them was killed

while the other took her own life with a hairpin.

Is Princess Ping Yang dead?

Them?

Who else was involved

besides Count Ping Yuan's son?

The other crook

was Zhang Yi, the son of Zhang Feng,

the Vice Minister of War.

No!

No!

Stop!

Heng Hui!

Heng Hui!

If Heng Hui died one year ago,

how come he's here, then?

The dead

cannot be revived.

Someone sealed Heng Hui's consciousness into a body using a secret art.

He became the walking dead.

Vengeance was the only thing

that kept him alive for the past year.

He existed solely to seek revenge for Princess Ping Yang.

So, who revived him?

What exactly is his goal?

About that, I have no idea either.

Heng Hui was unclear about

that part either.

He only knew that the perpetrator used his body

to purify the demonic arm's demonic aura.

Necromancy, huh?

That's the secret art of the Wizard God Sect.

Seems like Heng Hui was merely a vessel.

The mastermind used necromancy to weaken the strong demonic aura

so that he could use the demonic arm.

There's no solid evidence.

Do you have any evidence to back your statements?

If you guys don't trust me,

you guys may take his body back

and instruct the coroner to perform an autopsy.

Be gentle.

Found it!

Lord Wei, Princess Lin An is here.

Xu Qi An.

Head to the morgue together with Princess Lin An.

Yes, Lord Wei.

(Wizard God Sect)

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

We haven't confirmed the body's identity yet.

It might not be Princess Ping Yang.

It's her!

It's her!

Lin An,

I don't wish to be trapped here forever.

Once I reach the southern borders,

I'll write to you.

Wait for me.

I'll definitely come back and find you.

Cover the body.

Your Highness.

Princess Lin An is filled with anguish.

Even so, she managed to identify the body.

It was Princess Ping Yang.

And, Lord Yu's consort is on her way to the morgue.

Understood.

You may leave.

Your Highness, this is a major deal.

Something might crop up in the imperial court due to this.

- Shouldn't we... - Get out!

Yes, Your Highness.

You loved to play, didn't you?

You loved to be mischievous, right?

What are you doing right now?

Get up!

Why are you so obedient now?

I almost forgot.

These are fresh pomegranates we harvested this year.

It's your favorite, right?

Let me peel them for you, okay?

They're sweet.

They're very sweet.

Ping Yang, try them.

These are fresh pomegranates we harvested this year.

Try them!

Aren't pomegranates your favorite?

Why aren't you trying them?

They're very sweet!

Ping Yang!

From now on, I'll keep you company!

I'll take you home!

Let's go home, okay?

Ping Yang, let's go home!

Who did it?

Who did it?

The son of Count Ping Yuan

and the son of the Minister of War,

Zhang Yi.

Was she humiliated?

She took her own life

with her golden hairpin.

Thank you.

All right.

My subject, you may proceed with the task as per your suggestion.

Yes, Your Majesty.

How's the progress with the Sangbo case?

Why isn't Wei Yuan here today?

Your Majesty,

Princess Lin An seeks an audience.

Lin An?

What is she doing here?

Tell her to go back.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What are you doing here?

Your Majesty, I, Lin An,

have something to report!

This concerns a grievance as vast as Heaven itself!

Your Majesty, I request your wise judgment!

Come in.

With barren soil and dusted bones,

this concerns a one-year grievance.

The living mourns

while the dead sheds tears of blood.

Heaven and Earth,

bear witness to my plea!

This is a blood-written plea for justice,

and may Heaven's mandate deliver retribution!