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Legend of Fei

Episode 24

All right, have a good rest before the battle.

Ms. Chuchu,...

...it's very safe here. So, just stay here. I'll be back.

Li Sheng,...

...Disha Sect is extremely cruel and merciless.

Don't exert yourself if you can't fight them.

Don't worry,...

...the disciples of 48 Strongholds are strong.

Moreover, we're more familiar with the terrain here.

There's nothing to be afraid of even if Disha is aggressive.

I know, I have faith in A'Fei's ability.

She'll capture Yu Wenzhi. We'll win without a battle.

I'm sorry, Ms. Chuchu.

I didn't expect you to live in fear after coming here.

I'm fine.

I'm not scared at all when I'm with all of you.

I'll definitely keep everyone...

...and 48 Strongholds safe.

A'Sheng.

I have faith in you.

Chuchu, wait for me.

A'Fei. -Uncle Ma.

"Dear wife, are you and our child well?"

Coming.

Come in, A'Fei.

Uncle Ma, have you gathered those men for me?

About this.....

A'Fei, are you sure you want to do this?

Yes.

Uncle Ma, I know you're doing this for my own good,...

...but I'm no longer a child.

Actually, I am capable.

Don't blame me...

...for nagging you.

There are many brave and smart people...

...just like you.

Most of the time, they think they can do everything on their own,...

...but they end up losing their lives because of that.

I've watched you growing up.

I don't wish to see you ending that way, understand?

I know. Some of those who take the risk...

...might lose their lives over an unworthy cause.

I'm not that kind of person.

Besides, it's not that I'm definitely going to die.

That's why I need our disciples to protect 48 Strongholds with me.

All right,...

...since you've already decided,...

...I'll respect that.

I'll need your help for communication when the time comes.

The men you want...

...are waiting at Elder Hall.

Thank you, Uncle Ma.

A'Fei,...

...one more thing.

I believe Ming Feng Sect betrayed us a long time ago.

I don't think we should...

...get involved with the imperial court.

All right, I understand.

Luckily A'Fei and I used to sneak down the mountain to play.

That's how we know this trail.

Check in front. -All right.

I thought no one knew this trail.

There's someone there!

After her! -Go!

Stop right there!

Stop!

Stop! -After her!

Stop right there!

Stop running!

Zhou Fei is really going down the mountain.

Disha and the private soldiers are at the foot of the mountain.

This is no joke.

Zhang,...

...you and I will command here. -All right.

Ma, organise and do a follow-up on the guard post at the inner gate.

All right, I'll go now.

Deng Zhen, bring Li Sheng and other disciples...

...and guard every road that leads to the stronghold.

All right.

Deng Zhen, how do we organise it when we're shorthanded?

We must guard the outer gate as it's a strategic point.

If it's breached, we'll retreat to Feihong Bridge.

So, I propose that we set up a second line of defence there.

What should we do...

...if we lose Feihong Bridge?

If we lose Feihong Bridge,...

...Disha will advance straight to the main gate of the stronghold.

48 Strongholds will be in danger then.

They besieged the town in the name of suppressing bandits.

They even burn, kill and loot it.

Such heinous crime!

I don't think it's that simple.

Yu Wenzhi is farsighted and shrewd.

If he only wants to cut off the stronghold's food supply,...

...he didn't have to catch the harmless townspeople.

You're saying they have other purposes?

You're not as dumb as I thought.

48 Strongholds is an influential upright sect.

Yu Wenzhi surrounds the town without a valid justification.

He fears being condemned by others.

From what I understand, he'll need an excuse.

So,...

...he captured the people to shift the blame on us...

...and frame us as bandits.

That's right. Then, they'll have a reason to go up the mountain.

Looks like you're smart.

Where is she? - She was around here just now.

Go that way. -All right.

Move quickly!

Hurry up.

As the commander, where do you think Yu Wenzhi will be?

It must be convenient for organising defence.

It's best to pick a big house with four walls.

So, he won't be in the southwest area as it's packed with houses.

It needs access in all directions for supplies...

...and to retreat when unexpected things happen.

Northwest is backed by the mountain.

The road is blocked.

He wouldn't be there.

He's neither here nor there.

Where exactly is he then?

I see that there's an official residence that's suitable.

Yu Wenzhi might probably be stationed there.

Where would the townspeople be held?

The townspeople.....

There's an ancestral shrine in town, which is spacious enough.

I'm certain they're locked up there.

Focus on the big picture. Confirm Yu Wenzhi's location first.

I understand,...

...but how can I be at ease?

Junior,...

...please check the ancestral shrine.

We'll find Yu Wenzhi's location.

Keep me updated. -Yes.

Disha suffered heavy casualties and have yet to recover...

...from the previous attack.

Don't you think it's harsh to ask us to go back up there?

While your private soldiers have been lying low,...

...why not send them on our behalf to continue the attack?

Lord Shen, you've been there. So you're more familiar than I am.

So, you're more suitable compared to my troops...

...for the second attack.

Lord. -What is it?

They really descended from the mountain.

Any news? -My agent sent news...

...saying they'd descended the mountain...

...and that they planned to capture you.

We must stay alert as they have skilled martial artists.

Commander, time to send reinforcements for defence.

No, just let them come.

What?

Since they want to come,...

...why don't we track them down...

...and capture them?

Commander, why don't you give me a clear idea on the deployment...

...between Disha and your private troops?

I'll leave the second attack on 48 Strongholds...

...to you, Lord Shen.

If you hope to preserve your force,...

...I fear it's difficult for me to trust you again.

All right.

Since you've brought it up,...

...I'll lead the troops to attack from Ximo River.

You'll lead your men and attack the front gate. We'll both attack.

It's a deal.

It's a deal.

I've finally gotten rid of them. That was close.

Let us out!

Help!

Help! -Let us go!

Stop beating them!

Let us out! -Let us go!

Stop beating them!

Let us go! -Let us go!

Don't look at the dead. They cannot come back to life.

Focus on the living.

The town will be destroyed if Yu Wenzhi is not caught!

Zhou Fei, the people are held at the ancestral shrine.

Some of them are being tortured, too.

A'Fei, calm down.

Don't forget our plan.

You'll end up alerting them if you save them now.

Yu Wenzhi, I'll definitely find you.

A'Fei,...

...let's reorganise our plan.

We must capture Yu Wenzhi, but we must save the people, too.

We'll split up. You two, hide in a house near the shrine.

They'll help you if they know you're from 48 Strongholds.

Stay alert but don't take action.

After I catch Yu Wenzhi and signal through whistling,...

...break in and save them. -All right.

Follow me! -Yes.

Xie Meimei, let's find Yu Wenzhi.

Not only you look pretty, you're good at deploying men, too.

Stop talking nonsense already.

You make me like you even more.

What should I do now?

Keep it to yourself.

"Tian Residence"

Tianxian,...

...I'll go myself. You will stay.

What's your plan?

I don't believe a word Yu Wenzhi said.

Stay by his side in the name of protecting him.

Watch his every move.

All right.

Pass my order. Do not take any action...

...until Shen Tianshu breached 48 Strongholds.

When the defence has collapsed, they'll flee to Ximo River.

When the time comes, we'll head up and suppress them.

We'll just sit by and reap the benefits of their work.

Why don't you teach me some Qing Gong moves...

...for timely measures? Since we're after Yu Wenzhi,...

...we can use that to catch him.

The perfection of Qing Gong is being oblivious of oneself.

One is invisible and untraceable.

Imagine you're wind, water and shadow of swaying trees.

This is usually practised...

...by assassins. Southern Saber can forget about it.

You guys are noble. You shouldn't take this way.

Just say so if you refuse to teach me.

Forget it then.

Let me go.

How does Yu Wenzhi look like?

Why do you want to know? You want to marry the Emperor?

Have mercy on me!

That's Yu Wenzhi.

"He's a coward.

Why would he bring so few men with him?"

Something is amiss.

A'Fei, where are we?

The foot of 48 Strongholds.

It's considered the stronghold's territory.

There're many skilled martial artists.

If you're the commander,...

...would you walk around with only a few men...

...when Disha has been deployed elsewhere?

Yu Wenzhi is trying to lure us out.

48 Strongholds wants to capture me?

They're inexperienced.

You're indeed wise.

You're made them believe that you're at the base camp.

It must be a trap. We mustn't barge in.

A'Fei, get everyone to retreat from Chunhui.

What do you mean?

Are we not saving the people...

...and capturing that scoundrel?

Can you trust all the people you brought with you?

What makes you think there's a mole among us?

I may have no evidence,...

...but it's my instinct.

Is it your instinct to distrust?

A'Fei, trusting is like gambling.

Once we lose, we lose everything.

Do you understand?

I understand.

I can't afford to lose, too.

However, I can't do it...

...if trust is based on instinct.

Have you ever thought that if we retreat now,...

...we won't be able to save 48 Strongholds and the people.

All our previous effort will be in vain.

You're right.

I have another idea.

We'll save the people first. It may create chaos.

Once there's chaos, Yu Wenzhi will definitely reveal his weakness.

Then, we can take advantage of it.

We'll split up. I'll distract and lure the private troops.

You and others will save the people.

All right.

You only need to focus on protecting me.

Don't make the same mistake...

...you did with Qian Ji Formation.

Don't ever...

...think of betraying me.

Run! -Thank you!

Don't be scared, we're sent by 48 Strongholds to save you.

Mother!

Don't be scared.

Send them to a safe place. -Yes!

Thank you for saving us.

Let's go.

Formation!

Formation!

Move!

Attack!

Charge!

Who's that?

Shen Tianshu.

Lord, we fail to breach the outer gate.

Shift positions!

You bunch of kids...

...are hiding in the stronghold like cowards.

Have you forgotten the chaos in Huarong City...

...where many were burnt to death at the inn?

We even saved one of your seniors...

...but he ended up being silenced by your own people.

Even Old Madam Wang sacrificed herself to save you.

Old Madam Wang?

Didn't you say...

...Old Madam Wang and Chenfei were on their way home?

They're already dead.

I'm sorry, Brother Deng.

You've made a mess and you expect me to clean up after you?

Brother Deng!

Shen Tianshu, I'll kill you!

Guard the gate!

Yun Xiao, retreat and put up defence at Feihong Bridge!

Retreat!

Open the gate!

Attack!

Retreat!

Retreat!

He even learnt some Qimen techniques.

Cover us! Release the whistling arrow!

Be careful, Brother Deng.

What's going on?

Li Sheng and Brother Deng failed to defend the gate.

I'll leave 48 Strongholds to you.

Brother Deng, hang in there!

Mistress Li, I've failed you!

Archers, follow me!

I failed to defend the stronghold.

No, Brother Deng.

When I was a kid,...

...my village was attacked.

Old Madam Wang was the one...

...who rescued me.

She also...

...raised me like her own grandson.

Otherwise,...

...I wouldn't have...

...met all of you...

...and lived in 48 Strongholds.

My life...

...is worth it when I have...

...brothers like you...

...and a grandmother like Madam Wang...

...in my life!

Brother Deng!

Shields!

Forward.

Remain in positions. When the smoke is gone,...

...they will be exposed.

Li Sheng. -We're out of arrows.

Send Deng Zhen back for treatment.

Everyone, retreat.

Li Sheng, what about you? -We can't leave you here!

Listen, this is to protect the stronghold. Go now!

Li Sheng! -Go!

Go back now! -Li Sheng!

The outer gate is the strategic point.

If it's breached, we'll retreat to Feihong Bridge.

So, I propose that we set up a second line of defence there.

It's to protect the second gate.

Kerosene?

"Kerosene"

Line the bridge with kerosene. Set it on fire...

...once the gate is breached.

Retreat now!

Retreat now! -Retreat!

Retreat! -Retreat!

A'Sheng!

Let it burn.

Rest for now and stay alert.

Is there news from Gu Tianxian? -Lord,...

...Lord Gu said...

...Yu Wenzhi didn't deploy his troop to Ximo River as promised.

I never intended to count on him.

Inform Ma Jili at the guard post to deploy more archers...

...at southeast, southwest and northeast guard post right away.

Yes, Elder.

Zhao, why don't I take a look? -Report.

The disciples retreated to Feihong after the gate is breached.

It's time for me to join the battle.

Fetch me my spear! -Zhang,...

...can't you be steadier?

The outer gate may be breached.

There're Feihong Bridge and the main gate.

Even so, how long can they hold out?

They're already here. They'll charge in without difficulties.

You want me to stay like a coward?

Deng Zhen, Li Sheng and Yun Xiao are 48 Strongholds' disciples.

Don't tell me you don't have faith in them.

Who's going to be in charge here if you go to the front line?

A'Fei, it's up to you.

The saber remains with you.

Juniors, remember our purpose here.

It's to capture Yu Wenzhi.

Let those in the mountains fight.

Are the disciples and the elders at the stronghold...

...no better than us?

Didn't Shen Tianshu come before?

He'd still have to leave anyway.

She's right.

Split into three groups and escort the people to a safe place.

Protect them...

...until Yu Wenzhi and Disha are repelled.

Yes.

Come with us. -This way.

This way.

I wonder how the stronghold is doing.

Child, where are you going?

I want to fight and protect everyone together with my brother.

Young man, can you promise me one thing?

All right. -Come with me.

Sit here quietly.

After your brother win the fight, he'll come back for you.

All right. -You must practise diligently...

...to become a hero like your brother.

Why is there no news yet? How are they doing?

Is the whole sect being wiped out?

What do we do now?

Don't tell me we're doomed this time.

We'd rather die than losing our dignity.

If they really get in, I'm going to die with these scoundrels!

Right, die along with them! -Die with them!

May heaven protect us. -Die with them!

Please calm down.

Calm down and let me say something.

The disciples are fighting a fierce battle out there.

We cannot cause them trouble by going out there.

They'll be distracted if we go out.

We must not be a burden to them.

She's right. -That's right.

Merciful Buddha.

A'Fei, are you giving up on locating Yu Wenzhi?

I get it. You sent everyone away in case there's a mole.

He or she will wrong information. It'll buy us time.

We still need to do our best to capture Yu Wenzhi soon.

Do you have ways to find out where he's hiding?

We just caused trouble.

If I'm not wrong,...

...he'll definitely strengthen the defence.

So, anywhere which is heavily guarded may be where he is.

Commander,...

...48 Strongholds managed to rescue the townspeople.

They didn't take the bait.

I don't think it's as simple as saving the townspeople.

I think...

...they already know that I'm not at the base camp.

Get Lord Gu here now. Also,...

...the top priority is to strengthen the defence here...

...for my safety.

I'll arrange Ming Feng's skilled disciples to protect you.

Go south.

Hey, that's north.

Can't you just say left or right?

Protect the master while we're on patrol, understand?

Yes. -Let's go.

Ming Feng's disciples have tightened the security here.

No one can get in.

Good.

Any news of 48 Strongholds?

Not at the moment,...

...but my agent said...

...Southern Saber's granddaughter, Zhou Fei, leads them out here.

I think she's with a young man with great Qing Gong.

A young man with great Qing Gong?

What's wrong?

Nothing, it reminds me of an opponent back then.

Throughout the town, this is the most heavily guarded place.

It's highly likely that Yu Wenzhi is here.

Kou Dan has dispatched experts of Ming Feng to protect Yu Wenzhi.

A'Fei, calm down. Let's watch them for now.

Where are you going?

I'm returning to the village.

Wait!

There's a report saying someone sneaked down the mountain.

Where did you go just now?

I.....

I.....

Stop right there!