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Legend of Fei

Episode 38

This was imprinted from your face.

She's really something. She's naughty.

Forget about the rest, what she drew on your forehead...

...and the moustache on your face...

...means you're a tortoise.

You're right about that.

I'll let her know when she's awake.

You've consumed all three dosages now.

I no longer have other ways.

Tongming, what do you mean?

He means this is a temporary phase before my death.

Be careful.

Get up slowly.

After your previous treatment,...

...I could barely walk around.

I feel better this time around.

The two dosages overlap.

It forces out your remaining energy...

...so that you won't die silently.

This only cures the symptoms, not the root of the poison.

You lose an ounce of true energy each time you do that.

If we still can't find the antidote...

...after taking Triple Decoction...

Is there no other way?

The poison is suppressed by his internal energy.

The moment he weakens, he'll be beyond help.

I have limited knowledge. I've even read through medical texts.

This is the only temporary solution I could think of.

Master Chen.

Life and death is heaven's will.

No one lives like me after being poisoned by Piercing Green.

This is my third time of surviving it.

There won't be a fourth time.

I'm contented with it.

How can you be contented? You haven't gotten married.

Aren't you the same, too? -That's because I.....

I've already given her a love token.

Why don't you rear a female cat...

...so that you're not bored? -Outrageous!

You're such a brat! -Master, save me.

I'm ignoring you!

Where are you going?

Master, I want to leave Peng Lai...

...to travel around with A'Fei.

Are you tired with us, the old men?

Master, you took me in out of kindness.

Why would I feel that way about you guys?

You must take care of yourself.

By the way, where's the saber...

...I forged out of boredom then? -I melted it.

It was not even sharpened yet.

Master Junior Chen said you had poor workmanship.

It'd be humiliating to show it.

All right then.

Then, I'll ask him to help me to forge a new one.

You can leave.

Do you want to tell Zhou Fei?

No need to let her know.

It's pointless to tell her about something that's hard to get.

If I can't make it anymore, it won't be too late to tell her.

"Make a guess."

How dare you make me a tortoise?

I'll draw a few on you.

Your Majesty?

General Wen, long time no see.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Drop the formalities. I don't deserve it.

Your Majesty, why do you say so?

Your Majesty, we still need you to lead us in this battle.

You've been out for long. It's time for you to return with me.

Why? -This is an important battle.

We need you to command us.

What's next after we win this battle?

Isn't it the same to them regardless of who the emperor is?

A general succeeds with the death of thousands of soldiers.

No matter who wins or loses,...

...the people are the ones end up suffering.

I'll make a move first.

Your Majesty.

General Wen,...

...I'm just a nobody...

...and my name is not Xiao Chuan anymore.

Call me Xie Yun.

Wake up.

Thank you.

What happened?

It's the battlefield in front.

This place will fall into the enemy's hands soon.

Why is there no sign at all?

General Wang is now trapped here as he's covering...

...for us, the refugees, to evacuate.

If he fails to hold, this place will be a battle field.

You mean General Wang Lin of Anping Army?

Yes.

Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

Your Majesty?

Who's there!

"Wang Lin of Anping Army" Leave us.

Yes, sir.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty. -General Wang,...

...just call me Xie Yun.

It's chaotic out there. What are you doing here?

I happened to pass by when a refugee said you're trapped here.

So, I rushed over.

What about your martial arts skills?

I lost it but I can use Qing Gong.

Rescuing one person...

...won't be a problem.

I appreciate your kindness,...

...but I can't leave...

...and abandon my comrades...

...in the middle of a battle.

General Wang, you can't leave your comrades here,...

...but there are people waiting for you.

Are you worried about my Qing Gong skills?

Don't worry. Since I'm here,...

...I can escape unscathed.

I've always believed in your ability,...

...but I've already decided...

...what I'll do...

...in this battle.

Come with me and I'll show you.

After you see it,...

...I hope you will understand my difficulties.

"Graves of Patriots"

This battle is too difficult.

We've lost too many men.

"In memory of General Wang Lin"

General Wang, you built your own tomb.

Yes, this battle ended up like this...

...solely because of my mistake in military strategy.

A real man should die on a battlefield...

...after fight to the death.

General Wang, is this worth it?

Must it come to this?

It's all worth it.

I've given my word to the ;ate Emperor to protect this land.

Doing my best and dying this way...

...will see my wish coming true.

I'll have no regrets.

I've been worrying about one thing.

Now that you've showed up,...

...it's considered solved.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not asking you to take over.

I just hope you can pass this badge to Zhou Yitang...

...so that he'll come and command Anping Army.

"May the state prosper"

I heard Master Gan Tang has been living in 48 Strongholds.

He lives in seclusion and rarely goes out.

For him to descend the mountain.....

Don't worry about it.

You only have to bring this badge there...

...and play Anping Anthem.

When you go there,...

...don't alert Mistress Li Jinrong...

...nor mention my name.

It's hard to forget grudges.

So, don't give yourself too much trouble.

"Graves of Patriots"

General Wang.

Your Majesty, forgive me.

You'll be able to move after an hour.

I'll be on the battlefield then.

Don't forget what I entrusted you to do.

Your Majesty, please take care.

"The rebels destroyed the country.

Jiankang was lost.

Mountains fell...

...during the crisis.

Seasons changed.

There must be sorrow.

I guess everything...

...is destiny.

Now I'm all alone...

...with my days numbered.

I'll leave nothing but my skeleton behind.

Anzhi.

How are you feeling today?

I'm feeling a lot better.

You don't look like it.

This is nothing.

For me, life and death is not that important.

Anzhi, do you.....

Do you really have no resentment?

Who doesn't? Since everyone including you and I, does,...

...there's nothing strange about it.

You're after all of the royal bloodline.

Amitabha.

Master, you're talking nonsense.

Not all royals truly come from noble birth.

The so-called bloodline is merely used...

...by the royals...

...to fool those who are ignorant.

What did you write?

A story.

It's about a skeleton who's resurrected.

He notices that he's not in the grave built...

...for himself when he gets up.

He's confused.

So, he crawls out to find his own grave.

I even named it the Legend of Skeleton.

What do you think?

I'll send it to Madam Ni Chang of Yuyi Troupe.

Maybe...

...it'll become another epic play like House of Regrets.

Anzhi, you're too clever.

Master Junior.

Master Junior, I want to forge a good saber.

What kind of a saber do you want?

What's your benchmark of a good saber?

Can you tell me plainly so that I will understand?

What do you think? -I think...

...the material must be good.

The workmanship should be good, too.

The edge should be sharp instead of brittle.

The spine should be firm.

Not too heavy nor too light.

Of course, it must be durable, too.

Then, it's a good saber.

If the owner makes a name for himself,...

...this saber will become a legendary saber.

What? -You don't even...

...use a saber. You're saying what an artisan would say.

If A'Fei heard that, she'd laugh at you.

She's the expert. Whatever.

What wouldn't an artisan say?

Just tell me what kind of a saber you want.

I've always thought...

...about what it means to be born at the wrong time.

That's an interesting question.

Tell me what you think.

Say, commoners who farm to make a living.

One born during peaceful times might enjoy this,...

...while the other born in chaotic times...

...may lose his home and struggle to live.

Are those born in chaotic times...

...naturally more inferior than those born during peaceful time?

There are day and night.

The moon phase changes.

People live and die.

Of course there are good times and bad times.

It's not up to us...

...to choose when to be born.

Then, those born before dawn must be the luckiest,...

...because they can watch the sky getting brighter.

Are you talking about A'Fei?

No, I'm talking about myself.

Master Junior, I know...

...what to name the saber.

Tell me now.

Light of Dawn. -Light of Dawn?

Didn't the ancient people hate the morning light?

What's to hate about the sun rising and driving darkness away?

Just be contented.

"In the scriptures recited by Master,...

...everything in existence is like dreams and illusion.

It's like dew and lightning. We should view it this way.

If I can do the same...

...and endure the constant changes of the world,...

...won't I be the morning dew...

...forever adhering to the light of dawn?

It's considered everlasting."

Mistress Li of 48 Strongholds,...

...the children of Shanchuan Sword and General Wu Fei,...

...as well as Huo Liantao of Huo Manor.

There are people from the martial arts world and ordinary folks.

There are good and bad people.

However, none of them knows...

...what exactly Shuibo Mark is.

Maybe the elders who buried Ocean Sky...

...had promised to take the secret to their graves.

Maybe they're afraid their children would be in danger.

In short, Shuibo Mark has been passed down,...

...but no one knows the content of Ocean Sky.

Master,...

...now I've consumed all three dosages.

Can I live for more than six months or a year?

One year the most.

You must not use your internal energy...

...or.....

Life and death are the same. Everyone dies eventually.

It's just a matter of time, that's all.

No need to worry about it.

It's good that you understand.

Master,...

...I'll be away for some time.

Do you have unfinished business?

I've always wanted to bring A'Fei to Jiankang...

...to see the place where I used to stay.

If we don't go, I fear we won't have a chance anymore.

This journey will be different from the last.

Just go with the flow...

...in everything.

I'll remember what you said.

Zhou Fei,...

...let's go.

Brother, you're home.

Obviously.

Why are you leaving right after you reach home?

I have something to take care of. -What is it?

I heard you're taking a bunch of disciples with you.

It's about secret service. It's nothing important.

A'Fei just left and now you're leaving.

I don't care. I'm going with you.

Look, A'Fei left. I'll leave, too.

We must have someone to watch over this place, right?

So, just stay here and keep watch.

It's boring. Besides, I'm not a guard dog.

"Liu Manor Invitation"

What's this?

Master Liu is holding a birthday celebration for his mother.

I'm going to drop by on my way. Nothing important.

Really?

Why are there so many invitations? Can I go, too?

Master Liu likes making friends. So he invited a few more.

There are many of us. So it has reached the quota.

Fine.

By the way, what has Chuchu been doing lately?

She has been studying martial arts manuals.

That's really boring.

Chuchu. -Mistress Li.

I've read the Xiaoxiang Sect's manual you organised. Very good.

Some are not clear. So I made some notes. You can look at it.

Thank you, Mistress Li.

I thought A'Yan took it to Xiaoxiang Sect's elder.

I didn't know she turned to you.

It's no big deal as 48 Strongholds works as one.

Besides, I leave the stronghold's affairs to the youngsters now.

So, I have spare time.

I just didn't expect...

...that a delicate young lady of a prominent family...

...could reorganise martial arts manuals to this extent.

You're too kind. Everyone in the strongholds have his or her duty.

I studied when I was young.

I also happen to have interest in martial arts.

Since I want to do something, I must do it well.

No need to be humble.

Other than being knowledgeable, one has be firm and unaffected...

...by fame and fortune to reorganise martial arts manual.

I think someone like you...

...is rare in the martial arts world.

By the way,...

...Poxue Skills is my father's lifetime work.

Out of three paths, he only managed to master one, Edgeless.

He didn't leave any manual since he didn't master all nine moves.

All those years, I learnt some of it simply by being with him.

So, I hope that you can organise it, too.

Really? Don't worry,...

...I'll definitely sort it out and hand it to you soon,...

...but it may take some time because I have an appointment...

...with Master Liu to learn...

...about martial arts on Double Ninth Festival.

It's all right, go ahead.

The martial arts you're currently learning...

...is enough for self-defence as long you're not competing.

Just be careful. -All right.

Thank you, Mistress Li. -You can get back to your work.

Sheng'er? -Aunt.

What brings you here?

I want to check something at Classics Chamber.

Are you here to read or see someone?

Sheng'er, Ms. Wu comes from an upright family.

Now she's all alone in our stronghold,...

...but she's unyielding and she never complains.

If you like her,...

...never let her down, understand?

Don't worry, I'll definitely treat her well.

I won't tarnish our reputation.

Come with me, I have an instruction for you.

Sheng'er, have you given this a thought?

Aunt, Yin Pei does evil and he killed Master Chongxiaozi.

Considering the circumstances, I can't just do nothing.

Yin Pei must have a trick up his sleeve.

You must be extra careful. -Don't worry,...

...I've followed your advice and made a plan.

Moreover, I have Madam Ni Chang and other masters helping me.

Nothing will go wrong.

If we can really get rid of him,...

...that will bring peace.

Have you seen A'Fei lately?

Not recently.

I think she's in Peng Lai keeping Mr. Xie company.

You're all grown up. You should go out and explore.

Sister Chuchu! -You scared me.

My brother said he's going down the mountain.

Do you know?

Why?

He said he's attending a banquet.

He never brings me along when he's having fun.

He also mentioned...

...Master Liu of Liu Village.

Master Liu?

Is it the one at Mount Tai? -How do you know?

I'm preparing to meet and consult him on martial arts.

Is your brother really going to Liu Village?

Yes. Why? -Nothing.

"Jiankang" -Come on, we're in a hurry.

I thought I could forget my past...

...if I didn't return. I never expected...

...that I'd revisit the place.

"Jiankang"

Jiankang is colder than I remembered.

Do you feel warmer now?

A'Fei,...

...thank you.

Do you still remember how I said...

...that half of the delicacies in the world were in Jiankang?

I do. You were eating the bread with extra ingredient...

...while talking nonsense,...

...saying that you'd take me to Jiankang's best restaurant.

What are we waiting for?

It's so beautiful.

Do you see that humble shop? -Which one are you talking about?

"Sky Lantern Shop"

There's a story behind the name of the shop.

Decades ago, there was a rich young man...

...who bought tens of thousands of sky lanterns...

...just to make a beautiful maiden smile.

The sky over Huai River was bright for seven days and seven nights.

The young man's sincerity touched the maiden's heart...

...and they tied the knot.

Their descendants share the same sentiments.

So, they sell lanterns here...

...to commemorate this story.

You've grown to be a beautiful woman.

Can't you be more romantic?

I'm anything but a beautiful woman.

There's no need to know this.

If you didn't tell me this story,...

...I'd think it's 48 Strongholds' secret service.

Someone once couldn't differentiate a herbal store...

...from a snack shop back home.

I thought people from 48 Strongholds...

...had goldthread as snacks.

Do you want me to beat you up? -No.

Thank you. -Come again.

You're the couple who's picking up the lanterns you ordered, right?

What a perfect match.

We've prepared the lanterns you ordered for your wedding.

No, we're not.

What do you mean? We didn't have time to get married, that all.

"Badge"

Zhou Fei of 48 Strongholds. -Zhou Fei?

Sister Zhou, I'm so sorry!

I even forgot our young mistress of 48 Strongholds.

For the past few days, everyone is talking...

...about the descendant of Southern Saber...

...killing Disha and those of Four Gods Mountain.

You're cool and powerful!

You've really brought 48 Strongholds glory.

What are you laughing at? Don't laugh.

It's exaggerated. Sorry about that.

Zhou Fei, who is this? -Mr. Xie.

Mr. Xie.

Make yourself comfortable since it's our secret service.

Then, you can get on to your business. We'll look around.

All right, I'll get things prepared. Help yourselves.

This lantern looks special.

This is the Cowherd and Weaver Girl lantern.

Do you like it? It's for you then.

Which lantern do you like? I will give it to you.

I can even give you the entire shop.

"Xie Meimei, I never thought there'd come a day...

...when she'd take the initiative to flirt with you."

All right, I'll accept this love token then.

Didn't you say you'd take me to your favourite restaurant?

Let's go.

Bravo! Encore!

Amazing!

That's amazing!

"Jiangji Restaurant"

A'Fei,...

...this is the restaurant I told you about, Jiangji Restaurant.

I missed their sweet osmanthus rice wine the most...

...when I was not in Jiankang.

Xie Meimei,...

...Triple Decoction may not cure the root of the poison,...

...but I think..... -It's a beautiful sight.

Why spoil the mood?

Are you asking for a punishment?

Cheers.

Life is full of regrets.

Concentrated osmanthus rice wine. Good times are short.

Odourless peony. The wine is too light.

A beauty is before my eyes, interrupting my dream,...

...yet I can't marry her.

What's there to be happy about?

If you're willing to give me a kiss,...

...I will die contented.

Would you believe me...

...if I say you'd fall from here?

Head down? No,...

...it doesn't look elegant.

A'Fei,...

...I was only joking...

...when I said I wanted to make you my consort.

I managed to hold you up for a year.

That will make me smile proudly in my death.

Stop being so full of yourself.

I'd still be able to live this whole year with or without you.

Without me,...

...you wouldn't have had encountered Lu Tiankuang...

...and risked your life on the snow Mountain.

That's right,...

...I wouldn't have ended up...

...possessing the extraordinary skills of trampling Disha, too.

You're shameless.

You're just like how I was back in those days.