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[The Flame's Daughter]

[Episode 1]

Ge'er!

Here.

You practice under the Misty Deity Lineage.

It's best for us not to go there.

Ge'er...

Stay here. I'll go and plead with them.

They will save you.

But you betrayed them and left.

How can you head back there again?

My mentor used to dote on me the most.

As long as I beg him, he will do any favor for me.

Don't you worry.

They will save you.

Mentor!

Your ungrateful disciple, Yin Xue... has returned.

That day, you betrayed your lineage and degenerated into diabolism.

Had it crossed your mind then that one day, you'd have to return?

Mentor...

Please...

I beg you to please save her.

I'm willing to kneel here at Misty Peak for 10 years.

All I ask is that you save her.

Mentor!

Mentor, how is she?

She died.

She left you her last words.

She'd like you to leave the diabolic practice

and return to the Misty Deity Lineage.

Mentor...

Please accept me once again into the Misty Deity Lineage.

You have made up your mind?

Yes.

You've spent many years in Dark River Palace.

If you wish to return to the practice of the deities again

only 100 years of bitter coldness can turn ice into your bones

and snow into your flesh.

Now that you're returning to our lineage

it's inevitable that all your skills must be stripped from you first.

Such agony...

I'm afraid that you won't be able to handle the pain.

I can.

Even if you make it into the realm of the deities...

I'm afraid that you still can't change destiny.

I can.

I'll be able to see her again.

The practice under the Misty Deity Lineage

must be done without desire.

If you insist on being with her

I'm afraid that you'll be punished one day by the gods!

I...

I am willing.

This is Luoyang.

The capital.

This is also a part of the Pugilist World.

[Blossoms House] [Yin Xue]

[Chamber of Fair Ladies]

Take this to Miss Si Si.

Yes.

- Let's go over there. - Sure.

This is so pretty.

Come here! Form a line.

Blossoms House is unlike any other common brothel house.

We do not entertain any common customers.

What brings you to Blossoms House?

Tell me.

This is...

We...

Why don't you go first?

Madam, my family is poor, so I wish to make more money

for our household expenses.

Bi'er.

Yes.

Thank you, Madam!

What about you?

I'm also poor and in need of money so--

Young lady, please head home.

Who's next?

Come, tell me.

Madam, my parents passed away.

Even the only younger brother I have left is severely ill.

I'm in need of money.

I beg you to please let me stay.

- Bi'er. - Present.

- Give her more money. - Yes.

Thank you, Madam!

- Look after your brother. - Yes.

- Here you go. - What about you?

My mother suddenly contracted a severe illness two days ago.

She passed away.

My family is too poor.

We don't have any money to pay for her burial.

Madam, please take me into the brothel.

I can do anything.

As long as my mother can be buried, I'm willing to do anything.

We're left with just one now.

You don't have to kneel down.

You must have come to the wrong place.

I didn't.

I saw that Blossoms House posted before the end of year

to recruit some new maids.

I'm here to serve as a maid.

Judging by your appearance, you don't seem to have had any hardship.

How can you be a maid?

I only came here out of admiration.

Admiration?

There's no other place as famous as Blossoms House.

I believe there must be much to learn from such a successful business.

I came all the way to Blossoms House out of my admiration for its fame.

Besides... I just wish to take a look at how Blossoms House managed

to be so well known throughout the Pugilist World in merely 10 years.

Interesting.

Since you know that we're the best brothel in the world

tell me, how are you different from any of these girls?

If you can convince me, I'll take you in.

This is a tea cup from Jian Kiln.

This Sparrow Tongue tea was harvested before the rain fell in March.

Dragon's Tea Bud grew in the blossoming of spring.

600 servings of these teas are offered as tribute into the palace

while the rest is taken away by the rich in various places.

I never expected to see them here in Blossoms House today.

That will do.

Madam, you'll keep me here?

Can you tell me how your knowledge of such matters

is useful to Blossoms House?

I'll be able to know what our customers fancy.

I believe that the customers of Blossoms House must be prestigious.

They will need maids who know their preferences well.

All right.

You managed to convince me.

Thank you, Madam.

At least, you're more handy than those girls who only sob and wail.

Tell me. What is your name?

Ru Ge, my name is Ru Ge.

- Ru Ge? - Ru Ge...

From now on, we'll call you Ge'er in the house.

Thank you, Madam!

But... Madam, am I the only one recruited?

I think this young lady here is also in need of this job.

Young lady, it isn't that I don't wish to take you in.

Look at this place.

Although we're adorned with the plaque that says "Best Brothel in the World"

it is, after all, a place to entertain and make our customers happy.

You're so forlorn and weepy.

How could we make our customers happy?

Madam, I think that she's only so sad because she just lost her mother.

After her mother is buried

I'm sure she will be in a much better mood.

Look, this young lady is pretty and also very sentimental.

I'm sure that she'll be of great assistance to Madam.

Young lady, am I right?

Yes! Yes, indeed.

Madam, do take her in.

Please?

Bi'er.

Give them a tael of silver each.

Yes.

Come with me.

Send Ru Ge to Phoenix.

Phoenix asks for a new maid every month.

She gives me such a headache.

Ge'er seems to be very witty.

Who knows? Phoenix might be pleased with her.

Yes. Thank you, Madam.

Miss Xiang'er, take this tael of silver.

Get your mother buried soon.

This... this won't do.

It's fine. I'm not short of money anyway.

Xiang'er, this is where you will be serving from now on.

Yes.

Bi'er, the courtesan that Xiang'er serves has Seven as her surname?

[Lady Seven, Feng Xi Xi]

Her surname is Feng. Feng Xi Xi.

The numbers listed on the plaques are the courtesans' rankings.

Their rankings?

Blossoms House is best known for our Gorgeous Beauties Ranking.

Don't assume that you can do well in Blossoms House

just with the gift of gab.

Learn well.

Yes. Bi'er, you're right to preach to me.

Bi'er, Xiang'er isn't too good at interacting with others.

Could you elaborate on the preferences of this Miss Feng she is serving?

I'm not sure about her preferences, but Miss Feng does have a habit.

She never serves any customer from the Imperial Court.

However high the official is ranked, she ignores them all.

As for the pugilists and merchants, she regards them with great importance.

She's in Luoyang, but she never serves any officials.

She is indeed quite strange.

Miss Feng.

This is the maid, Xiang'er, Madam Blossom assigned to you.

She has tear stains all over her face. It's unlucky to have a weepy maid.

I want her instead.

This maid... is to serve Miss Phoenix.

What is it?

Is it because you know that Phoenix ranks above me this month

so you're using her as an excuse to scare me off?

Isn't she just a maid?

Do you have to get angry about it?

Bi'er, I'll take Xiang'er instead.

Miss Phoenix, thank you for being so understanding.

The ranking of the beauties changes on the first day of every month.

There are many courtesans moving up and down the ranking.

Xi Xi, there's no need to be so concerned about it.

By the first day of next month

we shall see who is ranked higher.

By then, if I rank higher than you...

You need not be too concerned either.

Who cares?

Come.

Come in.

What brings you here?

I want to make some money.

Since you're here for the wages

why did you give away the money you received for selling yourself?

I...

You have nothing to say?

I won't force you to explain.

Everyone has a motive for coming to Blossoms House.

Including me.

Thank you for being understanding.

Whatever you might be here for

you'll have to assist me now that you're serving under me.

But I just joined.

What can I possibly assist you with?

What do you think of my face?

You're so beautiful.

How am I compared to Phoenix?

In terms of appearance, you're much prettier.

However, for the past six months, Phoenix has ranked above me.

I want you to assist me in getting into the top three

of Blossoms House's Gorgeous Beauties Ranking.

But I haven't even seen the Gorgeous Beauties Ranking yet.

The Gorgeous Beauties Ranking is posted outside the door.

- It's on the plaque? - Yes.

If you succeed in assisting me, I'll keep you.

If you can't help me at all

I'll have you kicked out of Blossoms House.

Ge'er, you surely don't want to be kicked out so soon.

Am I right?

As long as I'm not asked to act against my morals.

I'm not asking you to harm anyone.

I want you to win over a prestigious customer for me.

A prestigious customer?

Top Blade City's Young Master Dao Wu Xia.

Top Blade City is the second best prestigious family

in the Pugilist Alliance.

I will be able to rank in the top three if their young master favors me.

Your Highness.

A messenger dove just flew in.

Senior, do you know anything about Dao Wu Xia?

What are his weaknesses or hobbies?

Look into where Dao Wu Xia has been in the past two weeks

and where he will be going.

Yes.

Dao Wu Xia has always been modest, polite, and well-behaved.

He's considered to be of high standing in Top Blade City.

But that is what we know superficially.

You must still treat him with caution.

His weakness is that he can't stand to be embarrassed.

His hobby should be... women.

He has 17 concubines.

Ge'er, where are you now?

Why would you suddenly ask about him?

I simply refuse to tell you where I am right now.

Your Highness.

Dao Wu Xia will be visiting Luoyang's Blossoms House today.

Oh?

He came all the way to Luoyang just to visit a brothel?

Some great mood he is in.

There are people from all walks of life at Blossoms House.

Why don't I check the place out first?

I'm going to look for my junior

as well as take a look at that Young Master Dao.

How dare a courtesan of a brothel make such rules?

Master Zhou, Feng Xi Xi has no manners at all.

Don't be mad at her.

I'll brew you a pot of good tea.

Mister Youqin will be here today.

You're right. It's the first day of the month.

Tonight, the Young Master of Top Blade City will be visiting.

Sir, you've come at the right time.

You'll be able to enjoy a tune in peace.

Young Master Dao rarely visits Luoyang.

Miss Feng, why do you cover up your face with this white veil every day?

Men are wretched.

The more they can't tell what your appearance is

the more they wish to see it.

What is it?

You asked for such details because you wish to become

one of the many courtesans here in Blossoms House one day?

It isn't so.

I'm just curious about how to attract men.

That depends on what sort of man you'll be dealing with.

A man's mind is really hard to read.

Some of them prefer that women are shy.

Some prefer them wild.

Some even prefer them cold and distant.

However, I only get to dress in one style when I take the stage.

It's just like placing your bets while gambling.

If I'm lucky, I place my bets on the right man.

If I'm unlucky

I can only watch another courtesan win over a good customer.

Why don't you just treat them genuinely?

Are men worth being treated genuinely?

All right now, Ge'er.

Didn't you just say that

you've thought of a way for me to surpass the others?

The person who can assist you in topping the ranking

is the one playing the zither in the backyard.

You're referring to Youqin Hong?

You're skilled in dancing.

However, as the Young Master of Top Blade City

Dao Wu Xia must have had many beauties dance for him.

Therefore, he won't find dancing special.

However, if the zither player can offer some assistance

your elegant dance, along with the tunes of the zither

will surely place you at the top of the ranking tonight.

However, Mister Youqin isn't one to be easily invited.

Anyone can be invited.

As long as...

you give him what he wants.

Ge'er!

Miss Feng, what else would you like me to do?

I threatened you into doing this.

Why would you still do your best to help me?

Because... you're pretty.

Mister Youqin?

Are you in?

Mister Youqin, are you--

Mister Youqin.

Excuse me for intruding.

What is the matter?

I've come to ask you for some assistance.

Please play a tune for my mistress.

It doesn't have to be long.

Just any tune will do.

Please.

My mistress can afford any amount you wish to ask for in return.

It's time that you leave.

- Sir-- - Leave.

[Blossoms House]

Young Master Dao is truly punctual.

Our courtesans have been long waiting to see you.

Here, please do come in.

Madam Blossom, thank you for the effort. After you.

This way, please.

- Great! - Wonderful!

Ge'er, it's running late.

Miss Feng, Young Master Dao is here.

I saw that he has also brought quite a few others with him.

His younger brother, Dao Wu Hen, and his youngest sister, Dao Lie Xiang.

What is a lady doing in the brothel?

I think she might have visited out of curiosity and good cheer.

Miss Feng, you should get going.

Young Master Dao is already waiting in the grand hall.

Madam Blossom has picked out the plaques.

You're performing after Miss Phoenix.

Let's go.

- Wonderful! - Great!

They really are gorgeous!

Where is that eloquent maid of yours?

Why should you care?

I'd quite like to see what you and your maid can do

to move your ranking up.

Thank you for the reminder.

We have our ways.

Mister Youqin.

Please come out here to meet me.

You'll surely be interested in the terms I have to offer.

Ge'er, I wonder if you can make it in time.

If not, all I can do is give it my best.

Bi'er! Bi'er!

Bi'er, I'd like to take the seven-string zither.

The seven-string zither?

- Do we not have one here? - We do, but what do you need it for?

Anyway, it will come in handy.

Please, Bi'er. Find it for me.

All right, then. Come with me.

Thank you.

Here, have a drink.

Our honorable guests.

We will still play by our old rules tonight.

On the first day of every month

the courtesans of Blossoms House will dance one by one for everyone.

Tonight, we've drawn names randomly to decide on the order of performances.

It's to avoid influencing your preference with last month's ranking.

We'll save you the anticipation so you can pick them one by one.

You get to pick the one that you favor the most.

- Good! - Great!

Young Master Dao, do you have any objections?

I'll do as the locals do.

We have no objections either!

- No objections! - We agree!

Good!

We'll welcome our first courtesan today.

Phoenix!

Who taught you this tune?

Traveling by Xiang River and yet in one's dreams

the traveler misses home and hopes to fly home as birds do.

Sir, you're playing the tune "The Traveler" today.

I just played the tune "The Traveler's Dream."

Why would you have the music score of "The Traveler's Dream"?

That music score should have been long lost a century ago.

If you wish to read the music score

I can let you take a look at it.

As long as you agree to play a tune for my mistress

I'll bring the music score to you.

You'd use a priceless music score in exchange for my performance

with your mistress?

Yes.

How ridiculous.

It isn't!

Your performance with my mistress could win her a prestigious customer.

If this prestigious customer then gets my mistress to top the ranking

she will allow me to stay in the Blossoms House.

This matters greatly to me.

Why would a decent lady like you stay in such a place?

I... wish to learn about certain matters.

Sir, don't worry about someone as trivial as me.

Sir... will you agree to do what I just asked of you?

All right, I can agree to it.

Phoenix really is quite good!

Exactly!

Her dancing is remarkable!

Miss Feng, everything is arranged.

We'll watch the performance first.

Miss Phoenix really dances very beautifully.

What just happened?

You're too careless.

Are you tired?

Thank you, Young Master.

Tired?

It's obvious that she did so deliberately!

Lie Xiang.

This is nothing compared to a young lady frequenting a brothel.

Don't compare me to you.

We're both women in a brothel.

It's just that one stands and the other was sitting down.

What difference does it make?

I'll show you right now how different we are!

Who is it?

Show yourself!

When did Senior Yu get here?

- How dare you-- - Lie Xiang!

Miss Dao, please show some mercy.

Wu Xia, that's Xuan Huang of Prince Jingyuan's royal manor.

That woman upstairs is Huang Zong of Prince Jingyuan's royal manor.

That means...

the person in the middle is...

Dao Wu Xia of Top Blade City greets Young Master Yu!

Young Master Yu?

He's Young Master Yu?

Why would Young Master Yu visit Blossoms House?

Why is he here?

This can't be right.

Yu Zi Han of the Flame Villa is deaf and mute.

I might sound disrespectful for greeting him so.

Young Master Dao, please face His Highness when you speak.

Only then can he read what you speak.

Thank you for the reminder.

Young Master Yu, my baby sister is too young and aggressive.

It's embarrassing.

I'll be sure to discipline her strictly when we get home.

Your sister is just naive and need not be further reproached.

Yes.

Women in the brothels tend to be quite racy.

It's understandable that Miss Dao finds it unbearable.

However, she should still act with restraint.

Yes, thank you for the reminder.

Since Young Master Yu has nothing more to preach

why don't we continue to admire the gorgeous beauties?

Wu Xia, is he really the one from the Flame Villa?

He's the second disciple of the Flame Villa's master.

Young Master Yu, Yu Zi Han.

Why is he deaf and mute?

Lie Xiang, how can you speak of Young Master Yu behind his back?

There are too many people here.

This isn't the place to discuss such matters.

We'll talk about it when we get home.

Since Young Master Dao isn't fond of dancing

I'll humbly present my skills in wielding the whip.

The whip?

I've heard that the Young Mistress of the Flame Villa is skilled in

wielding a long whip.

Today, I'd like the heroes present to take a look

to see how well I wield this whip compared to the young mistress.

The flame will be put out, but the candle won't break.

Hey!

Isn't it too cruel to use a person as the target?

Exactly!

- It's too cruel! - Miss Phoenix.

Please hold.

Young Master Dao wishes to say a few words?

It's indeed a bit too cruel to use a person as the target.

But she is my maid.

She should act as my target.

What if I buy her from you?

- What? He's going to buy her? - What?

What?

He's going to buy her? Really?

I said, I'm going to buy her from you.

Congratulations, Xiang'er!

She's won the favor of Top Blade City's Young Master.

Prepare the nuptial room!

May your shared destiny begin from tonight.

A night as husband and wife means a devotion for life.

Great! Congratulations!

Gentlemen! Eat and drink to your heart's content.

All drinks are on me tonight.

Great!

- Congratulations, Young Master Dao! - Congratulations, Young Master Dao!

Thank you.

Everyone, drink up!

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