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Once upon a Time in LingJian Mountain

Episode 23

I’ll bring Liuli back to Lingjian

and keep her under watch.

If anything happens,

we can take actions then.

You’re wise.

Stop flattering me.

Wang Lu,

Liuli’s matter’s solved.

Now, it’s your turn.

How do you plead?

I’m guilty.

Really? How so?

I’m guilty of being exceptional

and outshining others,

making them all discouraged.

You brat!

Stop talking nonsense!

Please enlighten me

how I’m guilty.

You lied and cheated,

and established a cult.

Heart Sect isn’t a cult.

You should know that.

Ridiculous!

We’ve received a report

including everything you did in Wuhou.

We already know the whole thing!

And your master

failed to discipline you

and participated in your monkey business.

Shame on you!

Really?

Master Fang,

is there any rule of Lingjian stating that

disciples can’t found their own sects?

That’s chicanery!

You were supposed to experience the real world

to gain experience

and increase your cultivation

not to trick others

to extort money.

That said,

you and your master are indeed alike.

She went to Junhuang to sell goods.

You came to Wuhou to scam others.

Are you really that poor?

You’re right.

Truth is,

my master used up all our fortune.

But I

didn’t take money from anyone.

All I want is that people can love each other

and build a beautiful world together.

If not money,

you must be after power.

That’s not true at all.

You already believed I’m guilty.

Nothing I say can change your mind.

Draw out the sword.

What sword?

Heart Sword.

Are you sure?

You've just begun practicing.

You can’t stand

the power of Heart Sword.

Are you crazy?

I’m innocent, so I’m not afraid of anything.

You may begin,

Master Fang.

Alright then.

Wen Bao, Wen Bao,

will this plan really work?

If our application for registration

is denied,

then we’ll be

an official cult.

Wang Lu said

no matter what it takes,

we must obtain the registration.

Or Master Fang

will punish us.

I know.

It’s been hours.

How come we still haven’t heard anything?

Wang Lu said

his last option would be

to be tested by the Heart Sword

to buy us more time.

Heart Sword?

Yes, that’s right.

When a disciple can’t prove his innocence,

the Heart Sword will be wielded

to strike him.

If he can take it,

that’ll prove his innocence.

If he’s guilty,

even just a little bit,

Heart Sword will break him.

Oh, no!

That’s ridiculous.

What kind of rule is that?

Everyone

makes mistakes.

No one is perfect.

Besides,

whether one can take the strike or not

depends on his physique and cultivation.

How can that prove people’s innocence?

Leader

always has so many ideas.

But this one is dumb.

He’s practically asking for death.

Don’t say that!

I’m sure Wang Lu will be safe.

I said it wrong.

Leader is a kind man.

Nothing bad will happen to him.

When we see

the registration officer,

I’ll tell him every dirty deed

I witnessed in Qianling Sect

to convince him that

we established Heart Sect

to destroy the cult.

OK. Good idea.

We can do it! We can do it! We can do it!

Summon Wen Bao, He Yun

to the chamber.

Give my life back!

Blood for blood!

Give my life back!

Give my life back!

Why did you kill me?

Zhou Mingrui?

You must pay with blood!

If it were like that,

you’d be devoured by your victims long ago.

Wang Lu, go die!

It’s you!

Aren’t you glad

you aren’t dead alone?

You people

are unforgivable for the things you did.

You deserve this.

Let go of me!

- Behave yourself. - Let go.

Let go of me! Let go!

Listen to me.

Stop, stop, stop.

Let me explain.

Get out.

Out!

Now!

Wait,

you...

you people...

you people of Light Mansion

are unreasonable.

Pardon?

Save your breath.

I won't buy it.

Hey,

I’m not young anymore.

I’ve finally decided to right my wrongs.

Can’t you give us a chance?

Why don’t you believe us?

Right your wrongs?

Easier said than done.

Who knows

what you're really up to?

It could be anything.

What did you say?

Did she mean me, Wen Bao?

Did you say that to me?

- Chill, chill. - Did you?

Pull yourself together.

This is Light Mansion.

Stop, or I’ll hold you in contempt.

Bring it on.

- I’m not afraid of you. - Calm down.

Miss,

what will make you believe us?

Doughboy,

let me save you some time.

Certain files are needed for the registration.

You don’t have them all.

You can’t talk me into giving you a license.

Not in a million years!

Fine.

I got it.

Let me handle it.

You just want money, don’t you?

Name your price.

Guards!

They’re bribing me.

Drive them out.

What now?

Was I wrong?

Hey,

- Don’t touch me. - Hold on.

Enough, Fang He.

Stop now.

He’s surprisingly tough.

He’s willing to die

to prove his innocence.

Thank you, Master Fang.

Alright, Wang Lu,

you’ve used up too much energy.

Have some rest.

Wang Lu,

you’ve passed the test.

That means you have no ill intentions

and you’re clean.

But...

the nature of Heart Sect

is still unclear.

As the Law-executor of Lingjian,

I order you

to disband your sect.

Go back with me to practice in seclusion for 3 years.

Wait.

How did it go?

You got it?

If there’s an official permission

to allow Heart Sect to stay,

then it doesn’t need to be

disbanded, right?

Official permission?

We don’t have the right to issue it.

What if

it's issued by

Light Mansion of Immortals Union?

That’s impossible!

I can’t believe it!

Hey,

how did you get this?

That you don’t need to know.

Anyway, Heart Sect

is now called Bright Sect

with an official license

and can open tomorrow.

You won’t break your promise, will you?

You...

Fine, whatever.

Now, you’re head of a sect.

I’m only a member of Lingjian Sect.

I can’t control you.

I won’t be in charge.

Now,

I appoint Master He, He Yun,

Leader of Heart Sect.

That’s your internal business.

I won’t interfere with it.

In life, I’m a member of Lingjian;

in death, a ghost of it.

I’ll never leave.

Alright.

You can stay

and continue your journey.

Fang He and I need to leave.

Almighty Sect is in crisis.

We need to go back.

Behave yourselves.

Thank you, Masters.

Let's go.

Well done!

How did you pull it off?

Did you trade yourself for it?

Your Excellency.

What is going on?

They lack enough files and they’re making a scene

and obstructing my duty.

It’s you!

Doughboy!

Qianyu!

What a surprise!

See this? We’re friends.

You may leave.

Yes.

Qianyu.

I’ll leave you alone.

I’m glad Wang Lu

brought me back.

Otherwise,

I wouldn’t know my father was in Light Mansion.

No wonder

you've become an officer so soon.

Let me introduce myself.

My new name is Li Nana.

Call me Nana.

Nana.

By the way,

I need a favor.

Wang Lu is...

I already know. Come with me.

I’ll stamp your application.

What's wrong?

You can’t change your mind.

Wang Lu’s life is on the line.

You remember

your promise to me?

You said

if I failed to marry

a rich and caring man,

you’d take the responsibility.

I guess.

What do you mean “you guess”?

He definitely said that.

I can testify.

I heard it.

Shut up, pervert.

I did hear it.

How about this?

If you agree to marry me,

I’ll stamp your paper.

If not,

well, it takes time to process your application.

Guess you still have to wait.

What?

He’s agreed.

Oh, yes,

the application.

I’ll handle it.

You're a catch!

Good job.

But what were you thinking?

A beauty was willing to marry you.

Why were you hesitant?

Well,

you know,

I’m not old enough to marry.

Gosh!

Look at you!

Leader,

I saw

you were discussing business

so I didn’t come in.

But

I heard you’d

give your post to me.

Are you serious?

Of course.

I never joke about things like that.

To me,

freedom matters the most.

Administration isn’t my cup of tea.

From now on,

our sect is yours, Leader He.

This...

Wait...

I...

You're always the light of my life

and the star of my world.

Here.

Take it.

Get up.

Wang Lu!

Leader!

Wang Lu!

You’re awake.

You’re awake, Lu.

Son.

Son.

Dad.

I...

How did I get back?

Thank goodness you’re awake.

Otherwise,

your mom would be worried to death.

Where are Hai and Wen Bao?

They brought you back after you fainted

and were there with you the whole time

without getting any sleep.

That doughboy could barely keep his eyes open

so I asked him to go back

to eat and nap.

Are you hungry?

I’ll have them cook something for you.

I’m glad you’re conscious again.

It’s time

to tell you this.

I know you might not like it.

I’ve proposed to Lan on your behalf.

Mom,

that’s a huge mistake.

You and Lan grew up together.

You two can make a perfect couple.

But...

Mom,

I know what you're thinking.

You fear that if I pass out again,

no one will look after me.

Don’t worry.

I still have

friends with me.

If anything happens,

they’ll protect me

immediately.

You little brat!

You don’t understand.

I was worried sick,

you know?

I don’t want to keep worrying about you.

I don’t care

about other things.

Your safety matters the most.

I want you to get married and have kids.

That’s all.

Anything else

isn’t important.

Mom,

you know

marriage

can’t be forced.

You can’t decide for others.

Lan has no objection.

She’s given me consent in private.

If not,

I wouldn’t have proposed.

She...

She only agreed because I saved her life.

It doesn't count.

You don’t know that.

It's not up to you.

Anyway, all I’m saying is

if you don’t marry her,

don't call me mom again.

I’ll disown you.

Fine, I’ll comply.

Really?

Can you give me some time

to say goodbye to my friends?

Sure.

Take your time.

Lord Dilun.

Feng Yin.

Is it really as you said

in the message that

what my brother did

was for the sake of the world?

Lord Tianlun

might've killed innocent people,

but what he did

was for the greater good.

I didn’t know that.

I’ve wronged him

for so many years.

Now I know he expelled me

in order to

keep our family line,

yet I misunderstood him.

I assumed he did that

to gain power.

Brother,

I’m so sorry.

I’m sure Lord Tianlun

wants to see you

lead the Almighty Sect

and restore its glory.

Black Tide is no small matter.

I’ve invited leaders of the other three sects

to discuss it together

and mourn for Lord Tianlun.

You have my full cooperation.

Brother was lucky to

have you as his friend.

The honor is not mine.

Let’s discuss the business

with other leaders first.

Feng Yin,

what’s so urgent

that you called us here

on such short notice?

They’re General of Junhuang,

Hai Tiankuo,

Head of Kunlun, Empress of South,

and Deputy Chief of Shengjing, Master Shuiyue.

I’m Lord Dilun,

acting chief of Almighty Sect.

Where’s Tianlun?

What happened?

Almighty Sect was ambushed

and suffered a huge loss.

Luckily, Lord Tianlun

managed to keep his brother alive,

otherwise, they’d be wiped out.

Almighty Sect is one of the five major sects.

How did this happen?

Long story.

According to my divination,

someone seems to be behind the attack.

If he’s targeting the Five Sects,

I bet this is just the beginning.

Do you have any lead?

There is one strange thing.

Five-element Seal is crucial.

Five Sects planted it together,

so

only chiefs or people equally powerful

can destroy the seal of Qingmu Mark.

What’s your point, Dilun?

All I’m saying is

Qingmu Mark was mysteriously sealed 10 years ago.

Our sect

always practices the Five-element Formation.

But the formation my brother used this time

belongs to unknown evil magic.

I have reason to believe

the mastermind

is related to the Five Sects.

Nonsense!

Are you suspecting us?

You...

Enough.

Stop arguing.

We aren’t here to bicker.

We need to come up with a solution.

He isn’t accusing anyone.

Before the truth is unveiled,

anything is possible.

Wang Wu of my sect

is out investigating it.

If anything comes up,

we can take actions immediately.

Take advantage of others’ efforts.

Well played.

Don’t know what you're talking about.

Lord Tianlun restored the seal of Qingmu Mark

at the expense of committing a sin.

He thought he was saving the world.

Truth is, he did others a favor.

What gibberish!

Really?

I was wondering

how the seal

suddenly cracked

and why Almighty Sect

adopted such an evil formation

to seal the Qingmu Mark.

Now I get it.

It was your plan all along.

How so?

You knew Lord Tianlun was upright

but hotheaded,

so you destroyed the seal on purpose.

That’s absurd.

I have nothing to do with it.

Even if I did it,

I was to protect the world.

That’s absurd.

Your real target is

Blood Magic Pearl, isn’t it?

You know about it?

Ouyang Shang used to be the No.1 genius.

He knew

everything in this world.

As his friend,

I can’t be too weak.

In this case,

you can reunite with him in hell.

Guess you've spent all your energy

on plotting and scheming

instead of practicing.

Let me see who you really are.

Puppet transformation of Almighty Sect.

Six Lights Prison of Junhuang.

You do know some stuff.

I've cast a Tracking Charm

on you.

Wherever you are,

I’ll hunt you down.

Can you be quiet?

Hai,

are you in a bad mood?

Liuli is with her master.

Wang Lu has us.

Stop worrying.

Have some food.

It’s delicious.

I can’t have enough of the spicy food.

Take a bite.

What’s with the long face?

We’re idols.

Think about your fans.

You're awake, Wang Lu.

You had no one to talk to

over the last few days, right?

When shall we begin our new journey?

I’m ready.

No rush.

Wang Lu needs time to recover.

I can’t leave.

You two set off without me

and win the first prize.

What are you talking about?

We're partners.

We won’t leave without you.

Forget about it.

That was a joke.

No one shall be left behind.

You forgot it?

Don’t take it too seriously.

Look at us,

Liuli is back at Lingjian Sect.

The three of us

aren’t even enough to play mahjong.

Just call it off.

You must be kidding.

Don’t be so serious.

Once I leave Lingjian Sect,

you’ll be

the Successor Disciple.

You’re leaving?

Why?

To marry Lan

and have a roomful of kids.

I suggest

you marry Qianyu soon.

I can be your kids’ godfather,

teach them kung fu,

and tell them

how awesome we were in Lingjian Sect.

Wang Lu,

no jokes!

Of course not.

Let’s eat.

Practice is sheer torture.

We can’t eat or sleep properly.

What’s the point?

Fine.

I wish you a happy marriage

with tons of kids.

Wen Bao, let’s eat.

I’m done.

Hai! Hai, wait!

Here.

Sis,

you’re so good to him.

Eat your food.

- You’re naughty. - It tickles!

- Stop it. - Naughty boy.

Hi, Lu.

Lan.

I’d like to have a word with you.

Go ahead.

Lu,

you seem upset lately.

Is something bothering you?

Me?

Not at all.

I have food to eat and clothes to wear.

Why would I be upset?

- Look. - This is my dream life.

Stop.

They’re having a conversation.

Don’t interrupt them.

Hey,

thanks to Lan,

our son isn’t going anywhere.

I should've known it

they’re perfect together.

Indeed.

I told you to have them engaged

but you disagreed

and said Lan was fatherless

and wasn’t good enough for Lu.

Look how sweet they are.

Listen.

So what’s up?

I...

I’m going to leave tomorrow.

Leave?

Why?

I've applied to Girls’ College of Music.

I’m going there to study.

Study?

Girls’ College of Music?

My goal is to be the best singer in the world.

Are you going there to study

to perform on the stage?

Girls’ College of Music

is the most prestigious college of music

and a cradle of musicians.

I want to spend the rest of my life

with you here,

but

I can’t give up my dream.

Lu, you...

you won’t blame me, right?

Of course not.

Hope you can succeed soon

and make a name of yourself.

I knew you’d support me.

By the way,

are you going to stay here forever?

What do you mean?

Your body is here but your heart isn’t.

When we were watching clouds together,

I was only interested in their shapes,

but you

were wondering what was beyond them.

Your vision is wider than mine.

This place is too small for you.

But...

I know you don’t want to upset your parents,

but you used to tell me

that people need to have dreams.

My point is

just be yourself

and live the life the way you want

if you want your parents to be proud.

Hey...

Alright.

I need to go back to pack.

Think about what I said.

Bye.

Wish you success, Lan.

I know you don’t want to upset your parents,

but you used to tell me

that people need to have dreams.

My point is

be yourself

and live the life the way you want

if you want your parents to be proud.

What’s on your mind?

Can’t you let me know

before you come?

Did you do me the courtesy

before choosing me in the Sword Graveyard?

You gave up practicing

just to muddle along from day to day?

Did you check with me

before you decided to be a mama’s boy?

You think I wanted to do this?

Then why are you doing it?

You know nothing.

An orphan like you

with no burden

doesn’t understand my stress.

You...

My life isn’t easy either.

Ouyang Shang is the love of my life,

but that’s all.

He’s gone.

Should I go with him?

Of course not.

We all have our missions.

I have mine.

So does he.

And you're

no exception.

You're endowed with extremely rare talent

not to let you hide here and count clouds

or cling on your parents all day.

You don’t understand.

My parents need me.

I don’t want my mom to cry her eyes out.

Is that wrong?

Whenever I saw Liuli

fantasizing about

reuniting with her parents,

you know how much I missed my folks?

You know how I felt?

If they were gone,

it’d be too late to regret

not spending enough time with them.

You can’t have your cake and eat it.

That’s the timeless principle.

You need to ask yourself

which path

is the one you desire.

Here.

Son, have more food.

Your mom made

these dumplings for you.

Taste it.

Well...

There’s something...

Hand me the garlic.

Eat your food.

Let me go get some stuff.

Check the medicine on the stove.

Sure.

Medicine?

Who's sick?

Nobody. You don’t need to know.

What were you trying to say?

Nothing.

Take care of yourselves.

Have more dumplings.

I’m full.

A healthy young man like you

should eat more than this,

otherwise, how can you practice?

Mom, you...

Lu,

here.

What is it?

Don’t you know

eating dumplings before setting off?

Pack your stuff.

Your dad and I will see you off.

Where am I going?

The place you should be.

I thought you could help me with the chores,

yet since you came back,

you've been lying in bed

without doing anything.

Nothing could cheer you up.

If this continues,

you’ll rot.

Get out of my sight

and go back to your Lingjian thingy.

Mom...

Say no more.

You should know

your dad and I

have given up on you.

We plan to have another kid.

We've already named him.

It’s Wang Ermao.

Yes.

Your mom and I

went to see Physician Wang the other day.

He said

we’re in great shape

because of your medicine.

He prescribed us herbs

to conceive.

They’re in the pot on the stove.

You youngsters have your business

and so do we.

After observing you

for some time,

I’ve realized

that you’d better be set free

instead of being caged here.

We can have another kid.

If the second child

follows your footstep,

we can have a third

or a fourth one.

With the help of your medicine,

I can live for a few decades.

Anyway,

get out of my face

and go where you should be.

Lan has decided

to realize her dream.

I think

you're better than her.

You heard what Lan said?

Eat your food.

Have some dumplings.

Eat as many as you can.

You have a long way to go tomorrow.

Do take care of yourselves.

I’ll come back whenever I can.