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♫ Ask the sword, the knife, to cast away resentment ♫

♫ I fear that new and old grudges will add to my troubles ♫

♫ Ask each tactic, each trick, to test who is more skilled ♫

♫ The ups and downs of life are difficult to predict ♫

♫ Ask the road and journey across remote lands ♫

♫ Where is my soul mate? I'm so lonely ♫

♫ Ask the rain and clear skies about the troubles on my mind ♫

♫ Face the moon every day and night ♫

♫ Ask the flowers and leaves, their colors are perfect ♫

♫ Happiness and pain are both short; how many springs are left? ♫

♫ Ask autumn and winter, the snowstorm continues ♫

♫ The rainbow scatters easily but the days are hard to endure ♫

♫ No one knows why the flowers blossomed early ♫

♫ Heaven doesn't laugh, for it has grown old ♫

♫ The pugilist world is small, but the rest of the world is vast ♫

♫ I've forgotten those who are gone ♫

♫ No one knows why the flowers withered early ♫

♫ Heaven feels no sorrow, for it has grown old ♫

♫ The heroes have died and little time is left ♫

♫ I've forgotten those who are gone ♫

[Word of Honor]

[Episode 17]

A'Xiang!

Why are you sitting up?

A'Xiang!

A’Xiang, thank God you're okay.

I dreamed that I wasn't able to protect you.

Why does it hurt so much?

You better just lie down. You were beaten to a pulp and lied unconscious these past few days.

Who can you protect?

A'Xiang, I had so many dreams and couldn't wake up.

In every dream, I couldn't protect you. I was so anxious.

In the last dream, I even died.

I was happily waiting for you by the Bridge of Helplessness. (a legendary bridge every soul must cross to be reincarnated)

I thought I'd surely have to wait 60-70 years

for you to become a white-haired old lady.

But not long after, you came down. I thought to myself,

"That's not right! How could you die young?" It scared me to death!

Are you trying to curse me?

I'm not, I'm not!

Children's words carry no harm. The wind blows them away.

A'Xiang, your heart is so kind. You will surely live to be a hundred.

Where's Sister Xiao Lian?

She was captured by those two old devils.

Then let's go save her!

Enough.

You should lie down. You only have half a life left, who can you save?

Then who saved me? My Junior Master?

Where is my Junior Master?

Easy, my Young Master.

It was Sect Leader Yu of the Mount Hua Sect who saved you.

You better lie down and rest. Don't move around! I'll go find some medicine for you.

Miss Gu, is Nephew Cao all right?

He's fine.

That's good.

A generous and gallant heart like Nephew Cao's is hard to come by.

This is the side residence of my Mount Hua Sect.

Just let him stay here and recuperate in peace.

Enough, Sect Leader Yu. I already told him.

You don't have to force yourself to feign civilness with a young lady from the Ghost Valley.

Please do as you like.

Xiang'er, it's "feign civility."

Alright, you two stay here and chat.

Don't disrupt Nephew Cao's peace and quiet.

Sister Qianqiao, can't you have let me save face in front of an outsider?

Xiang'er, you are still so unlearned. How can you make a good match for a disciple of an illustrious sect?

Who wants to be his match? I am worthy to match a prince!

That big idiot...

Yes, of course. Our Xiang'er is too good for even the emperor.

Look at that! Even our Heartless Purple Demon

has a day when she discovers the taste of worry.

Xiang'er, listen to a word of advice.

In a desperate situation, just focus on the present.

At present, Young Hero Cao is injured.

You two should just live here in the side residence of the Mount Hua Sect.

Wait until I help settle down my master.

Sister Qianqiao, how come the Mount Hua Sect Leader

saved Aunt Luo together with you?

What did you say to deceive him? You should let me know.

Or else later, I might say something wrong.

His son died at the hands of the Five Lakes Alliance.

I promised to help him take revenge, so he helped save my master.

It's that simple?

I think that guy is really cunning.

Sister, you better be careful.

My good Xiang'er, you don't need to worry about me.

Hurry and take care of Young Hero Cao.

That's right, I need to go find some medicine for him.

Then I'll go first.

Girl!

It's time to eat.

Are you deaf or dead?

What? Do you want to starve yourself to death?

No chance!

If you die, then won't all my effort be in vain? (idiom: drawing water with a wicker basket)

Open your mouth. Open your mouth!

Eat! Eat it!

That's enough. That's enough, my old lady.

Stop being so hard on this little girl. Let me try and coax her.

Good luck with that!

That old b*stard Huang He,

what exactly is he thinking?

Since Gao Chong has already paid his debt,

he should immediately go after Shen Shen and Zhao Jing.

What's the use in locking up this little girl?

This girl doesn't know anything.

We should either kill her, or let her go.

What's the use in locking her up?

There is no way we can let her go.

We put in so much effort to capture her.

At this point, we cannot stop halfway. (idiom: Those who ride a tiger find it hard to dismount)

Girl, whatever you know, you'd better say it all.

Your father is no longer here with us. Why must you be so stubborn?

Are you the only one who's suffered?

This old couple will certainly not abuse you.

That may not be the case with others!

A'Xu, are you hot? Look, you're already sweating.

Here, let me fan you.

I wasn't hot before.

But once I heard you talk, I started burning with anger.

Uncle Wen, my master is perfectly fine.

You should be more concerned about me.

Slacking off again? Practice for an extra hour!

Master, I've practiced the Passing Clouds Steps a few thousand times already.

I got comfortable with it long ago. I'm really quite good at it.

Can I stop practicing?

You dare to talk back? Add another hour!

A'Xu, you're usually such a gentle person.

How come when you teach your disciple, you're so strict?

Pushing too hard will bring disaster, not good fortune.

You have to teach children slowly.

How slow?

Fine, fine. I spoke out of turn.

A'Xu teaches according to his student's ability. Only strict teachers can produce brilliant students.

It's useless for anyone to beg me. Don't you know that a clumsy bird must fly first? (You must work hard to compensate for limited abilities.)

I can protect you for now, but can I protect you for a lifetime?

Master, I never said I wouldn't fly.

But, right now, I really can't fly even if I wanted to.

He does have to practice his martial arts, but he can't practice if he suffers from heatstroke.

I think Chengling really can't take it anymore.

How about we let him get back on the cart and rest for a while?

Keep practicing!

Is he your disciple or mine? Are you teaching him or am I?

Fine, fine. I'll shut my mouth. What you say is right.

What is wrong with Lao Wen these past few days?

He has the air of a wife who's been wronged.

What mischief is he planning?

Greetings, my lord, and Scorpion King.

Brother Changing, Brother Lustful.

And this must be Brother Happy.

I've been a poor host.

Brother Zhao, Scorpion King.

Brother Zhao, this time, you're really scheming behind the scenes.

I, Changing, feel heartfelt admiration.

Not at all, you're too kind.

The Heroes Conference at Mount Jun proceeded smoothly

only with the help of Brother Changing and all of these ghost brothers.

Greetings, Zhao...

Alliance Leader Zhao.

Greetings, Scorpion King.

No wonder Brother Happy has such a nickname.

He really makes people happy at first sight!

Alliance Leader Zhao, you've finally succeeded in your great cause. The future supreme leader of the martial arts world,

who could it be but you?

We are all brothers. There's no need to be so courteous. The future is long.

At present, the whereabouts of the Glazed Armor is still unclear.

In the future, there are many areas where I will have to rely on you all.

Brother Zhao, are you saying that at the Heroes Conference,

the Glazed Armor pieces that Gao Chong destroyed were fake?

I just wouldn't want my brothers to waste all their efforts.

Gao Chong, I know like the palm of my hand.

What he did was purely to fool people.

With his death, he wanted to stop everyone from fighting for the real Glazed Armor.

He must have arranged a suitable place for the real Glazed Armor.

So, you will all have to work hard to track it down.

Also, with regards to the search for Hanging Ghost,

you all must set your hearts on that too. But as for the Five Lakes Alliance,

don't worry. Leave it to me. You don't need to worry about it.

Speaking of that,

there is still one thing I don't understand.

Wen Kexing says Hanging Ghost stole his Glazed Armor.

Doesn't the Five Lakes Alliance

have five pieces of the Glazed Armor?

How many pieces do you have?

- Brother Changing - Hmm?

That which you should know, I will naturally tell you.

That which you shouldn't know - why worry about it?

Old Changing, what are you doing?

Having us mix it up with these upright dogs,

our efforts gain us no favors. What good can come of it?

Besides, I think that Zhao Jing and the Scorpion King

are also insane to the bone.

Don't you think I know they are both mad?

If they weren't mad, how could they have come up with such a plan?

If they hadn't come up with such a plan, how could I...

realize what's in my heart?

What do you want to do?

He wants to be master of the valley!

What is so great about becoming master of the valley?

Constantly guarding against three thousand ghosts wanting to replace you.

Who can live watching their back every moment?

They all die.

That's right. So what if one becomes master of the valley?

They still can't see the light of day

all the same.

Even a fierce and ruthless master like Wen Kexing

cannot escape being swallowed by fate in the end.

Then what are you thinking?

Have you never thought of

returning to human life?

To ride the fastest horse.

To drink the strongest wine.

To toy with the most beautiful woman

Yes! Yes!

To kill

the most ruthless

enemy.

I have!

I dream of it!

Old Changing, if you put on a disguise, no one would recognize

that you are the leader of the Ten Great Ghosts.

But this face of mine

And this breathing affliction of mine

that makes it hard to speak.

Who would not recognize me?

If I told you

that in the Armory is hidden

a holy medical artifact that

can heal the dead, put flesh on bones

and cure all old and severe illnesses, what would you think?

Old Wen, come with me to get something to eat.

You rest a while, I'll go.

Filial disciple, come with me to get something to eat.

Uncle Wen, I can't even move my thumb.

Chengling is not allowed to go. He still needs to practice.

Master!

The move that I taught you yesterday.

Practice it another five hundred times before dinner.

By the way, get a few fish, I want to drink fish soup tonight.

And I'd like to drink old monster soup!

Why don't you boil yourself?

You rascal!

Acting like a brat!

A'Xu, have a taste.

Hey! You youngster - don't you know to respect your elders?

Never mind, I'll fill another bowl.

A'Xu.

Thanks, Old Wen.

- Chengling - Huh?

Take this bowl of soup to young pavilion master Long.

If he wants it, feed it to him.

Yes.

A'Xu.

Why do you call that stinker "young pavilion master"?

Qin Huaizhang and Long Que were close friends.

The fact that Long Que knew that little beast Rong Xuan

is due to Qin Huaizhang's introduction.

Little beast.

Who is Rong Xuan to you? And how do you know this about his relationship with these people?

You want to know?

Why do you poke your nose in everything like a woman?

Elder, our trek to Shu is a long road through high mountains.

How do you know that the Dragon Pool Pavilion will have answers?

Aside from those that started this

the only insider still alive from that time is Long Que.

All we can do is find him to verify the truth.

Elder, master.

Who is Long Que?

Dragon Pool Pavilion, old pavilion master Long Que.

He is your grand master's close friend.

The basic mechanical traps and strategems at Four Seasons Mountain Villa

were all learned from Dragon Pool Pavilion.

When I first entered my master's tutelage

old pavilion master Long often came to visit.

But for some unknown reason

he suddenly disappeared.

There was some misunderstanding between master and him

so he didn't seek him out. Until later

master received a letter carried by a mechanical bird, asking for help.

That's when he knew something was up, and went to Shu several times.

Then master, did grand master find him?

No.

Nobody knows where Dragon Pool Pavilion really is.

It's rumored that it's a movable fortress inside a mountain.

At the time the Window of Heaven was still a fledgling organization. I sent people in search of it several times.

But every time they told me that there was nothing wrong with the address.

But whenever they arrived at the address, there was no trace.

It's because they were useless. With such a useless leader, those below it would be even more so.

Useless disciple. Useless friend.

But the soup is acceptable.

After living so long how have you never been strangled to death by anyone?

My martial arts is good.

Elder Ye, careful there might be poison in the soup.

You're not having any?

Have a seat my brothers, make yourselves at ease.

The leaders of Giant Whale Sect and Purple Wave Dock.

Where did they go?

These punks have turned on us.

And even spread word that they were breaking their oath and leaving the alliance.

Now that the Five Lakes Alliance has run into such a large problem

it is inevitable that some people would have a change of heart.

It is only natural.

Great Chevalier Zhao, you are too kind.

But what these punks are doing

they are now treating the oath they took when they joined the alliance

like bamboo!

Having chewed out all its sweetness, now they want to spit it out!

Isn't that too sweet a deal?

In the hundred year history of the Five Lakes Alliance

there has never before been stories of

a leader who worked with evil elements

in order to scheme against a brother like this

Really.

It is still in question whether our former alliance leader worked with Ghost Valley.

The charge of killing a brother is also a serious one.

We can let outsiders speculate all they want.

But we can't have confusion within the ranks.

Great Chevalier Zhao! It has only been a few days.

Those who fought over Gao Chong's body

have all died in terrible ways.

Is that not enough evidence

to show that Ghost Valley is avenging Gao Chong's death?

- Don't you think? - Elder Kong Tong died by the Happy Ghost's hand.

Sun Zhong of Eagle Claw sect died in the street.

Sixteen disciples of the Iron Palm Sect died in the inn.

One word carved on each of their chests,

forming the sentence: "Kill one of mine..."

"... and I eliminate your whole sect."

"Ghosts of Qing Ya Mountain will repay even a glare."

At this moment, the martial arts world is full of fear.

And is full of resentful complaints against the Five Lakes Alliance.

If we don't overcome this hurdle

the departure of Giant Whale and Golden Tiger

will be just the beginning.

I may not be capable

but I know in my heart

that the more difficult it is

the more we as brothers need to unite as one.

The Five Lakes Alliance was not built in a day.

Only by gathering our strength and moving forward

can we show the world our determination.

The Five Lakes Alliance has unfortunately encountered this change.

But as long as you believe in me.

I will use all of my strength to

protect the name of the Five Lake Alliance.

And let our Alliance

continue for another hundred years!

A disrespectful elder

leads to a disrespectful descendant.

I called you chubby and you still lived up to it. Who is your descendant? How old can you be?

You really adopted the manner of a highly respected senior.

I'm not your elder. I'm your ancestor.

Weird old man.

[Giant Whale Sect]

This infuriates me!

Leader, you should think thrice about leaving the Five Lakes Alliance

Think thrice my ass!

Zhao Jing is cowardly and weak. He is not someone we can rely on to get things done.

With him as the alliance leader, the alliance will fall into ruins sooner or later!

What is it?

In painting a dragon or tiger, it is difficult to paint its bones. In knowing a person's face, it is difficult to know his heart.

Leader Wang, we have always been like-minded and have always been friendly.

But now you speak of me like this behind my back. As your little brother, my heart hurts.

Exactly! Wang Mo Xuan, aren't you acting like a snob right now?

Shouldn't you quickly kneel in front of the alliance leader and kowtow to admit your wrongs?

Our leader is a benevolent person, he can spare your moment of muddle-headedness.

Four Great Assassins, Scorpion?

Leader Zhao, the rumours are not false.

You have truly been associating yourself with Scorpion.

Shut your bird mouth!

Brother Wang, you have misunderstood.

Scorpion has pledged his allegiance to Five Lakes Alliance.

In future, we are all brothers of the same family.

We should all get along properly.

How can we the Giant Whale Sect, with the Venomous Scorpions

coexist in peace?

Men! Send the guests out!

Men!

You-

What have you done to the brothers in my sect?

Brother Wang, don't be anxious first.

There is a rumor within the pugilist world that the Giant Whale Sect wishes to split up with the Five Lakes Alliance.

I believe that this is not your intention.

It is definitely those younger disciples talking nonsense and creating rumours.

Am I right?

Right my ass!

The Giant Whale Sect does intend to break all ties with the Five Lakes Alliance!

If you have the skills, then kill me!

Leader! Leader!

Scorpion, why did you kill him?

Godfather, you heard him just now.

He said if we have the skills then we should kill him.

I believe that I do have the skills.

Nonsense!

You have already righted your morals, how can you just kill someone like that!

Stand down!

Yes.

Senior Ye, do you want some nuts? They are from the Wolong shop. Super delicious, fragrant and crispy.

You brat. Are you slacking off?

No, no. I've practiced for more than half a day.

It was Uncle Wen who let me eat the nuts.

He said I should nourish my body so I have the energy to continue training.

You're slacking off yet you have so many excuses.

Hey, even if they're delicious you shouldn't take them all! Leave some for me!

Your slacking time is over! Continue practicing.

[Wang Chen Inn]

Wolong

Here.

Teacher, I wasn't wrong!

You've practiced at least a thousand times. It is expected of you to not make mistakes.

This is called the Passing Clouds Steps, not the Dance of Dogs and Bears.

You look worse than a crawling spider.

Again! Straighten your waist and back!

Ah Xu, don't use my Wolong nuts to discipline your disciple.

Reckless and violent.

I queued for a really long time before I could buy them.

Teacher, this is too heavy. My waist cannot withstand it.

Could I remove some of the load?

Do you believe that I will just remove your legs?

Ah Xu, after seeing you teach your disciple,

I now know how my Teacher back then

was actually really lenient on me.

Who is your teacher?

My own father.

How could a father teach his son? No wonder your skills are so bad.

When you teach a disciple, you should teach them like this.

And which expert martial artists have you taught?

Who knew that your skills would be so bad? You can't even drink alcohol.

Cheers!

Converge your energy, condense your qi at your dan tian. Rely on your energy.

Silly brat, it is easier for you to spread your qi than to gather it.

Spread it out like cotton towards your four limbs and bones.

Once you use your qi to fuel your body, you will naturally find strength.

Who told you to listen to him? Silly boy.

Keep your breathing constant. Bring your qi to your Conception and Governer vessels [T/N accupuncture points]

as if they are rivers flowing into the ocean smoothly without a trace!

If you listen to me it is correct.

Your inner qi has a shape. Its spirit is like a snake

moving about freely.

- You let go. - Ah Xu, don't cause trouble. Chengling he-

Now it's great. The two of you are forcing this disciple to death.

Satisfied?

It's fine.

This is miraculous.

This child's meridians are naturally wider than other people's.

He is truly a unique talent.

You're right. I have already found out earlier on.

Chengling's meridians are naturally wide.

Just like a wide river, they must remain full of water.

Naturally this requires more time than filling a small stream.

His skills improve slowly not because he isn't working hard.

Teacher, what is wrong with me?

There is actually such an individual in this world.

His brain is a little stupid, but his muscles and bones are exceptionally good.

So does heaven want you to be good or bad?

No matter how good his muscles and bones are, he has already accepted our Ah Xu as his teacher.

Don't have any weird ideas just because you noticed other people's talent.

I have seen better.

Do you still want to drink?

I will drink. Who's afraid of who?

Ah Xu, be my witness. Today,

I will definitely make this old monster so drunk that he calls me "father".

Little brat, you are boasting. Here.

Here!

Chengling, are you alright?

If you really cannot withstand it, then practice again for another hour.

His meridians are exceptional. Even if you force him a bit more, he will not die.

Why are you talking so much nonsense? Keep drinking!

- Here. - Drink it all!

Yu Qiufeng this foolish thing, how did he meet up with Xi Sang Ghost?

Wu Yang, the girl who was with him.

How old did she appear to be?

Godfather, forgive me. My eyes are bad, I cannot really remember.

But based on her appearance, she seems to be about twenty.

But her skills appeared to be seasoned. Not like ones a young girl can pull off.

I was unable to go personally, so I could not fulfil Godfather's request.

Please punish me.

I only asked you to order Scorpion to interrupt Xi Sang Ghost.

I also didn't ask you to stop people from getting her.

All the experienced assassins have already died.

You are young. How can you be the opponent of Hua Shan Sect's leader?

I naturally will not blame you.

These years, you have acquired the trust of the Yueyang Sect leader.

You have helped me carry out many tasks.

You and Huai Ren are good kids.

Just that... Huai Ren was not able to wait till today.

Godfather!

Godfather, the timing is too tight.

I could only decorate according to the original San Bai Mountain Manor.

Just that... I still cannot come to a decision about this screen.

Godfather, do you want a mountainous scenery or a painting of birds?

Godfather,

who is he?

You may leave first.

Yes.

Xie'er, on this little matter, you decide.

Once you're done with arrangements, stay there.

I will stay here.

That's unacceptable. Look at the poor condition of Yue Yang Sect's accommodations.

How can you stay in such a place?

"I am a noble swan, my ambitions encompass the earth and sky."

All these years, I've tainted myself with wealth,

pretending to be intoxicated with its trappings

in order to numb those who are shortsighted.

But now

my future is bright

and I look down on the martial arts world from the heights.

I no longer need to pretend.

Yes.

What you say is right.

It's just that I have arranged everything.

Godfather, I personally picked everything.

Xie'er. A man should not put his concern on external things.

What I dislike most is that you are temperamental and lack focus.

You must stay focused in accomplishing your tasks.

Put your energy on the main goal.

First complete the task I gave you.

Yes.

Me first!

Keep drinking. Drink it all!

- Why do I have to? - You have a big mouth!

I...!

How is my mouth big?

A'Xu!

A'Xu!

A'Xu! This old monster says my mouth is big!

This mouth of mine is clearly just right.

A'Xu!

I found it!

You have white hair!

And you say I'm like an old lady, clearly you're more like one.

So what if I have a few white hairs?

That's true.

Who knows how long an old monster like you might've lived.

What does it matter if you have a few white hairs?

But Mister Ye

how old are you really?

I don't remember anymore. Anyway, I should be long dead.

A'Xu!

A'Xu!

I... I...!

Get to bed!

It's fine, I didn't drink that much.

I'm not going to say it again!

Youngster. Why don't you want to live anymore, at this young age?

Who says I don't want to live?

Those nails of yours haven't acted up lately have they?

And you were enjoying it. That's your death knell ringing.

Your internal organs have begun to weaken.

Your energy no longer has the strength to fight your internal injury.

Naturally it no longer torments you.

I just can't understand.

There are so many people who deserve to die in this world

who try every trick in the book to stay alive. Why don't you want to stay alive?

There are only two choices in my life.

Either I live well, or I die well.

Nobody can force me to choose a third path.

Young Qin, this disciple of yours is really stupid.

Are all youngsters these days so stupid?

Chang Qing, when we were young

were we like this too?

I don't remember, I don't remember.

I've lived too long.

I don't remember.

[Wang Chen Inn]

A'Xu, come, have some wine.

What are you looking at?

Does it hurt?

Why don't you try it?

I mean

after all these years

you're the only friend I've met who looks agreeable and I get along with.

Could you not die?

I'll do my best.

Turn around, look at me, say that again!

I don't want to look at you.

I can't look at that fake act of yours.

Wearing a mask, with not an ounce of sincerity.

I, I'm afraid...

You're afraid that I'll die soon.

That I may leave at any moment.

So you accommodate my every wish,

agree with everything and coddle me. Old Wen,

do you pity me, or are you humiliating me?

Don't go!

I'm not leaving.

Once you wake up from your drunken stupor, I'm going to beat you up.

You know that I don't have much time left

and you put on a mask to patronize me.

I'm not pretending.

You're really asking for a beating.

Get your ass to bed. I'm not going to die yet.

There's not much time left, so it should cherished even more.

Punk.

I've said it before. I'm betting that I didn't make a mistake.

I'm betting that one day, you will open your heart to me.

Before I see the outcome, even the Heavenly King

better not chase me off the gambling table.

Open my heart.

One's heart is as a ghost town. What is there to see?

Only when I've seen it will I know how to help you.

Sleep.

When you look inside it

you won't treat me as your friend.

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♫ The sky is gray as I cross the cold river, my duties taken care of ♫

♫ Smiling at the absurdity of the moon's reflection in my cup ♫

♫ Who allowed me to roam around the world on horseback? ♫

♫ Who is drunk in their dreams but can't find the homeland when they wake? ♫

♫ The cold rain of autumn kisses my windows ♫

♫ I don't mind hate and slander, but my melancholy persists ♫

♫ The spring breeze brings greenery along the river ♫

♫ But can't warm the ice in my heart ♫

♫ Is that our light that appeared out of nowhere? ♫

♫ I resent being unable to meet you earlier, but it is not too late ♫

♫ Don't let the flowers of the seasons down ♫

♫ Give up the adventures on horseback for a peaceful, quiet life by the stream ♫

♫ The lights of thousands of families light up thousands of hills ♫

♫ The past disappears like smoke waves in a sandstorm ♫

♫ I will clear away my cold past and happily spend the rest of my life making wine and tea with you ♫

♫ No matter the height of the mountains or distance of the sea, I will be with you ♫