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[Laughing In The Wind]

[by Jin Yong]

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[Laughing In The Wind]

Episode 21

Brother Xiang, why are they trying to kill you?

Because I am searching for someone.

Who is it?

You will know when I find him.

Brother Xiang.

I don't care who it is you are looking for.

I will pray for your success.

Come, let us down this.

Okay.

Brother Xiang.

I am at my limit.

You could never drink as much as me.

That is true.

I could never do anything better than you.

Brother.

Surely you can handle this amount of wine?

Left Guard Xiang.

You will never find the man you seek.

Lieutenant Xue.

Lieutenant Xue does not exist after tonight.

You should call me Left Guard Xue.

Capture him!

Hey. Boy.

Have you seen a ragged old man?

One bleeding all over.

Let's go.

Xiang Wentian.

You are completely surrounded.

To think you would be cornered like a rat.

Xiang Wentian, you killed two of my disciples.

You shall pay for it with your life.

Xiang Wentian.

You've killed so many of our brothers.

Your life is forfeit!

You want to kill me?

You worthless bunch of scum.

You've already come so far yet are afraid to take the last step?

Come if you dare.

Bring it on!

They are from the demonic cult.

Ignore them.

Kill the demon Xiang Wentian, first!

You still dare show yourself in front of me?

We all serve our own masters.

Xiang Wentian.

There sure are a lot of men trying to kill you.

That's because I've killed countless men.

You were fortunate the last time.

Let's see how you get out of this one.

Lieutenant Xue.

I'm afraid you shall die as but a lieutenant.

Let me tell you this.

I will not be running today.

I shall fight you all to the death here and now.

Which one of you wants to die first?

This man shares a similar fate as I do.

Xiang Wentian.

Since you will fight to the death I shall oblige you!

Xiang Wentian.

You've killed countless brothers of our orthodox sects.

You must die at our hands!

I did not think I could be so popular.

I don't care who or where you are from.

Come at me together if you have the guts.

Hold up!

Who are you?

Greetings, elder.

Ganging up on one person with so many isn't that a little shameful?

Elder.

Allow me to have a sip.

Who might you be?

Just a passerby.

Elder, this is some good wine.

It is most satisfying.

Kid.

If you are done here hurry and get lost.

That won't do.

I've drank some of your wine so we are already friends.

If you have a problem I must help out.

Why do they all want to kill you?

You're done drinking so be on your way.

Don't stay here just to seek death.

To seek death...

That's right.

I have come to seek death.

You shameless scumbags.

Come and fight me first if you dare to.

How can you bully an injured old man?

Kid, who are you really?

Me?

A person meant for death.

Isn't he Linghu Chong of Mount Hua Sect?

Yes, that's right.

He is now an expelled disciple of Mount Hua.

That's correct.

I am Linghu Chong.

Taking advantage of others like this.

How can you call yourselves heroes or warriors?

Linghu Chong, you have no right to speak here.

Get lost!

This does not concern you.

Get out of here. Don't get caught up in this!

Elder.

I insist on getting caught up in this.

Charge!

Here I come!

Kid!

You are pretty good with your sword!

Aside from my sword I have nothing else!

Elder, show some mercy.

Nonsense. Even if I do, they will not.

What are you doing?

Elder, please do it for my sake.

Elder.

Elder.

Young Brother.

You've woken up.

Elder, sorry I caused you trouble.

Don't get up.

What talk is that?

You do not fear death so why should I?

I wasn't planning to get out of there alive.

But I couldn't just watch you die at the hands of those scum.

Elder.

If it wasn't for me holding you back you probably could have killed them all!

Your words are frank and modest.

I like it!

Young Brother.

Your swordplay is spectacular!

But your internal strength is severely lacking.

We didn't fight for that long and you were already exhausted.

It's not just lacking.

I basically have no internal strength at all.

You are really Linghu Chong?

I am.

Who are you, elder?

What?

You lent me a hand in battle and don't even know who I am?

Let me tell you frankly.

I am from the holy cult.

Holy cult?

Then that means you were fighting amongst yourselves?

Then, I guess I was just too meddlesome.

Then...

May I ask you about someone?

Who is it?

There's a girl named Yingying in the cult.

Yingying?

She's known as Sacred Lady in the martial arts world.

Do you know of her, elder?

Of course I know the Sacred Lady.

Where is she now?

What do you want with her?

Nothing really. I...

I'm supposed to help her find her father.

You want to help her find her Father?

That's right.

However, I got injured right afterward and got separated from her.

I haven't seen her since.

Do you know who her father is?

I do not.

Brother.

You are making me so fond of you!

Elder.

Stop with the elder thing.

Call me Brother Xiang from now on.

I will call you little Brother.

How can that be?

Why not?

We've already fought a battle together.

Or else, let's go for another round.

I wouldn't dare to fight you.

When you use some force even the pavilion was blown away!

There's no way I can take such a hit.

Brother.

Big Brother Xiang.

Please accept my show of respect.

Brother, please stand up.

Good Brother!

- Big Brother Xiang! - Good Brother!

Brother, did you know?

You are my only sworn Brother in this entire world.

Then I am truly honored!

Brother.

Come, have a seat!

Good Brother!

Here!

After you, Brother Xiang.

All right!

Go ahead, Brother!

Thanks!

Good Brother.

You are so young yet your injury...

This injury of mine has no cure.

Elder Ping, the Famed Killer Physician has seen it.

Master Monk Fangzheng of Shaolin Temple has also seen it.

There's nothing that can be done.

There might be someone that can.

Who is it?

I'll take you to see him tomorrow, Brother.

Okay!

What are you laughing about, little Brother?

Big Brother Xiang.

I'm laughing that your outfit makes you look like a sly merchant from the west.

While I look like a son of a wealthy family.

Where are we going in these outfits?

Didn't we already decide?

We will be doing what I say today.

Also, no asking why!

I shall obey!

We're here.

This place is quite elegant.

[Plum Manor]

- Come. - Okay.

What can I do for you two?

We're disciples of Mount Song and Mount Hua.

We wish to see the Masters of this manor the Four Friends of River South.

The Masters of this manor do not receive guests.

Please wait.

Please pass this on to your Fourth Master.

Brother Xiang.

Brother Xiang?

We're perfectly fine why are we...

Why are we pretending to be from Mount Song Sect?

In my view...

there's something weird about this doorkeeper.

His name is Ding Jian.

He's known as the Flash Sword.

Back in the day at the base of Mount Qilian he killed four fighters with one hand

and defeated two warriors in a single strike.

Who lives here in this Plum Manor?

Even the doorkeeper is so powerful.

Gentlemen, please come in.

Fourth Master.

The two guests are here.

The two of you are?

I am Tong Huajing of Mount Song Sect.

This is Feng Erzhong of Mount Hua Sect.

Greetings, Fourth Master.

How may I help you two?

I have a few small things here.

I would like the four Masters to appraise it for me.

Ding Jian. Go and fetch second and third brother here.

Understood.

Fourth Master.

This painting is 'Journey to Mount Xi' by Fan Zhongli of the North Song Dynasty.

Can you check if it is authentic?

There is also a calligraphy work here.

'Epitaph of Command' by Zhang Xu of Tang Dynasty.

Third Brother.

The treasures of your livelihood are here.

There is also a chess notation here.

Although only twelve games are recorded

they are of legendary games played in ancient times.

Including the match of immortals seen by Wang Zileh at Lanke Mountain.

The chess match played by Liu Zhongfu against the immortal of Li Mountain.

Also, match of the Fox Fairy Mother and Daughter-in-law, seen by Wang Jixing.

Such a chess notation book truly exist!

Second Master what do you think?

I also have a music score here that

I wanted the eldest Master to have a look

'Guangling Verse.'

Where is the eldest Master?

Our elder Brother never leaves his room.

If you want to have him look it over I can bring it to him for you.

Gentlemen.

Why exactly have you brought these things here to Plum Manor?

Don't worry, Second Master.

Brother Feng and I have come to Plum Manor for nothing but a gamble.

Everybody knows the four masters of Plum Manor are elite martial artists.

However, your swordplay is not so good.

I am willing to bet that nobody here at

Plum Manor can beat my Brother Feng at swordplay.

If anybody here can beat my Brother at swordplay

then I will leave this package of mine here.

If nobody can beat him then we will simply be on our way.

Brother Tong, are you serious?

I will not go back on my word.

All right!

Wait.

We cannot make this decision.

We will have to ask our big Brother.

If the elder master does not agree then we will simply be on our way then.

Hold on!

Second Brother please go ask him.

Brother Tong.

May I borrow your 'Guangling Verse?'

Let him have it.

Of course you can.

Brother Tong.

This calligraphy drawing is very lively.

I kind of like it.

It's as if there's a swordplay hidden within it.

Brother Feng.

So you also understand calligraphy?

To be able to sense the swordplay within the calligraphy of my Third Brother.

Spectacular!

- Ding Jian. - Present.

Bring my pear blossom wine and jade cup here.

Yes.

Right! Very reasonable!

Zu Qian...

Ancient men have said

'Red tea with woven silk boasts persimmon leaves.'

'For wine, take advantage of pear blossoms.'

Pear blossom wine should be drank with jade cups.

Fourth Master is truly an expert of wine.

Brother Feng also knows wine as well?

Just a little bit.

A good worthy friend!

Brother Feng.

They call me the Three Aces of Sword, Paint and Wine.

Actually, wine comes first for me.

Second is paintings.

While my sword is ranked last.

I understand now!

The elder Master must love the qin.

The Second Master loves chess.

The Third Master loves calligraphy.

So the Fourth Master surely is into paintings!

That is only natural.

We each have our own love of qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

That's why we're called the Four Friends of River South.

Brother Feng.

Let me take you to visit our wine cellar.

Okay!

Second Brother.

- Has elder Brother agreed? - Elder Brother has given his permission.

Fourth Master the wine is here.

- Ding Jian. - Present.

- Bring the sword. - Yes.

Brother Feng.

Let us compete in swordplay before we savor the wine, what do you say?

All right!

But we have time for a taste first, right?

Catch.

Fourth Brother.

What's the rush?

Brother Tong has said anyone in Plum Manor will do.

Isn't Ding Jian also a warrior?

He can use a sword.

Let him try it first.

That is only natural.

Anyone in Plum Manor will do.

We are only competing in swordplay.

There'll be no need to compete in internal strength.

I shall try out Master Feng's swordplay.

All right!

Fourth Master.

Regardless of who wins after the fight let us continue on with our drinking.

Of course.

Brother Feng.

Do not use internal strength to seize victory.

The Violet Mist strength of your Mount Hua Sect

is far stronger than the internal strength of our Mount Song Sect.

How about this.

Stand in between these footprints of mine

and try your swordplay against Brother Ding, what do you say?

Brother Ding, please.

Brother Ding thanks for the match.

You are worthless.

Go to Tulufan and transport wine.

Yes sir.

Brother Feng.

You spared Ding Jian's hands.

For this kindness a toast to you.

My gratitude, Fourth Master.

Brother Feng make the first move.

All right then!

Brother Feng.

Your swordplay is truly magnificent.

I, Dan Qingsheng candidly admit defeat.

Not at all.

Your swordplay has a poetic form to it.

You have my admiration.

Now that you've tried his skills I would ask that you try mine now.

This form of mine is derived from General Pei of Yan.

Please appraise it Brother Feng.

All right, I shall accept.

General Pei.

A great king conquers the world.

A brave general clears the fields.

A warhorse is as a dragon and tiger.

Soaring above...

Soaring above the battlefield!

My respects.

Great!

Brother Feng.

Your sword skill is truly top in the world.

Not necessarily.

Brother Feng.

How about a game of chess?

But I don't know how to play chess.

Oh? I can teach you.

Second Master.

This chess match is a draw.

Second Master let us call it a draw.

Brother Tong, it's still too early to be happy.

There is still our elder Brother.

Brother Feng, come with me.

Fourth Master, perhaps we should call it quits.

How about we all have a few...

That is not acceptable.

You must meet with our elder Brother.

I guess we have no choice.

This way, please.

So be it.

Accommodate Brother Tong.

Understood.

What is it?

None of you could handle it?

Elder Brother.

His skills are truly extraordinary.

None of us were a match for him.

So, we have come to seek your help.

Brother Feng, please come in.

I am Feng Erzhong.

My respects to the eldest Master.

It's because the three Masters went easy on me

that I was lucky enough to get by.

In this 'Guangling Verse'

there is much I do not understand so I hoped you would explain it to me.

My apologies, elder.

I have but a passing knowledge of music.

Anything that elder does not understand would be utterly impossible for me.

But if elder is so fond of this music score

I can try persuading Brother Tong to leave it here for you to study.

I dare not make such a request.

Since Mister Tong has already set the condition

I wouldn't dare to dishonor it.

It's just that I only have flute and qin here

but no swords or weapons.

If I were to play the qin while you play the flute

we could compete.

Well...

Brother Feng, if you don't compete we would have lost for no reason.

Fine then.

If that's how it is I can only give it a try.

But I hope that you will show me some mercy.

How is it?

Oh no! It's the Formless Seven Chord Sword.

I forgot to tell elder Brother that he can't use his internal strength.

Brother Tong.

What do you think?

It's all right.

He who knows not has no blame.

That's not good!

Elder Brother.

Elder Brother.

Elder.

The four of us have retreated here.

For over ten years, we have kept clear of matters of the martial arts world.

Now, we are nothing but frogs in a well.

Elder Master, don't be sad.

It's because I'm injured and lost all my internal strength

that I couldn't sense the energy flow from your lute.

It's not because you...

If you don't believe me you can see for yourself.

The Yangtze river flows on wave by wave.

A new generation has risen in the martial arts world.

Young hero Feng is open and sincere with sword skills that surpasses all.

I have the utmost admiration for you.

I'll go talk with brother Tong and convince him to leave the things behind.

Please wait for me.

Brother Xiang. Brother Linghu.

You sure are good.

Brother Xiang. I think we should just leave these for them.

What for? They didn't beat you.

It wasn't a glorious way to win.

A loss is a loss and a win is a win, right?

Fourth Master.

Please return the 'Guangling Verse' to us.

This 'Guangling Verse...'

Then, we'll just be on our way.

Fourth Master, I...

Farewell.

Please.

- Farewell. - Farewell.

Big Brother.

You have something against them?

Not at all.

So why do you torture them so?

Did you see how sad they were?

Brother.

They aren't even your friends.

You don't have to worry for them.

Doesn't mean we had to tease them so.

These four masters are all more skilled in martial arts than you and I.

Why would I dare to tease them?

Then why did you show them these treasures

and then take everything and leave afterward?

Don't worry.

They will come for us again.

Brother Feng, please wait.

Fourth Master.

Brother Feng.

You must drink this glass of wine before you go.

All right!

Oh that's right.

Fourth Master.

Is there something else you want?

I want to invite you two back into Plum Manor.

You've used so much energy and we didn't even offer you a meal.

It's unbecoming of us Four Friends of River South.

In the end it is still for these things, isn't it?

Brother Feng, the truth is there is still another

here in Plum Manor who can compete with you.

There is another?

Just give it up Fourth Master.

You don't have to rack your brain to fool us back inside.

Who else inside the Plum Manor can be better than the Four Masters?

Brother Feng, let us go.

Wait!

It is true.

My brothers are discussing it right now.

They should have made a decision when we return.

Brother Tong. We can't refuse their hospitality.

Fine then.

Please.

Please come in.

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