Original subtitles

~ All is meaningless, see only beauty everywhere ~

~ Drunk amid flowers, laughing forlornly ~

~ Who'll share my loving embrace? ~

~ For you my heart moves, for you I sing ~

~ a stirring song of my heart ~

~ Surging feelings, calm reflection ~

~ Life is but a good dream ~

The Romance of the Condor Heroes ~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 1

You two must remember

emotions are dangerous.

It's the most fearful poison.

People steeped in it can't eradicate it.

Only when you detach from emotions, can you learn our Tomb Sect kungfu.

Understand?

Teacher, are men that scary?

They're like deluges and predators.

They're the origin of pain.

Our Founder was let down by a man

and remained heartbroken.

So you can't leave Ancient Tomb Sect

or contact men. Understand?

Yes.

The first time I heard of love

was the story of our Founder and a man.

It was said they were in love

but the man refused to marry her.

Later she and the man made a bet.

If she won, the man would be hers

and never leave.

If she lost, she'd let him be.

I don't know if that man really loved her.

I only know he chose to leave.

Teacher told me it was very long ago.

Founder had a nice name, Lin ChaoYing.

The man who left her was Wang ChongYang.

Sister, what are you doing?

Good girl. Would you like candy and a pinwheel from outside?

Yes, but they're only in Granny Sun's stories.

Sister, have you seen them?

Outside the Tomb is a colourful world.

It has everything, a thousandfold compared to us.

Yet I haven't seen it.

But, Little Sister, listen.

Don't say anything about this.

I'll bring back fun things and nice food.

Mochou, Xiao Long Nu, why aren't you asleep so late?

Granny Sun. See, I have red spots.

Maybe it's because I mistrained.

You were fine, what went wrong?

Our Sect neigong requires no love or hate.

When you reach a certain level,

you won't get ill, and will stay youthful.

Ask Teacher about the spots.

But she's in retreat to practise Jade Maiden Manual

for two to three months.

Granny Sun, don't tell her.

I like to practise on my own, hoping for new insights.

If Teacher knows, she'll punish me.

You're smart, but our Founder created our kungfu.

You need 20 to 30 years to surpass your teacher.

Practise diligently.

Yes. I hope I can also retreat

to sort out my skills.

I want to surprise Teacher, and make her happy.

I hope you're understanding.

These ideas prove you're worthy.

Fine. From tomorrow,

I'll send food to your door.

You can be a hermit in training.

Thanks, Granny Sun.

Okay, that's perfect.

You lied to Granny Sun.

Be good. I'm going down the mountain.

You eat my meals every day

so no-one suspects.

I'll bring back toys and nice food.

But Teacher said to never leave.

It's bad if you meet a man.

Silly girl.

Don't heed everything Teacher says.

Teacher quotes Founder's story.

She's never left here.

And only Founder met a bad man.

All men can't be bad?

Skip it. You won't understand.

I'm going down Mount Zhongnan now.

Sister's name is Li Mochou.

Teacher named her 'Mochou, no worries'.

Her fate is her name, Li, 'leave'.

Li Mochou left us.

Years later, I realised

her departure began a chain of events.

Dolls. Miss, take a look.

It's a tumult!

It's fun, not scary.

Teacher didn't have fun

but the world's exciting.

Luckily I ignored Teacher and came.

Come and look.

Bring money, or someone with money.

Come and look.

Great!

North and south, I've met good people.

As the saying goes,

rely on parents at home, and friends outside.

We swordsmen will use this space

to perform for you today

our famous Heaven Cauldron Skill!

Great!

Everyone, this is a cauldron of hot oil.

Which hero

dares put his hand in here?

Everyone, look.

Without good skill,

could I stop my hands burning?

Please be generous.

Thank you.

Thank you, Brother.

Amazing.

Miss, why don't you pay?

One, I've no money. Two, it's a trick.

- Bullshit it's a con! - Forget it.

Don't go. Explain yourself.

Miss, how can you be rude?

If it's a trick, put in your hand.

Okay. You said it. I will.

- Brother, this lady... - What to do? - Wait.

It's fine. Everyone was tricked.

It isn't a cauldron of oil,

just a little oil in vinegar.

Denser vinegar sinks below oil.

The heated vinegar evaporates

and you see bubbles.

So it looks like bubbling oil.

The oil is lukewarm.

Take a look.

- Eh? - She's fine.

You can smell the vinegar.

Rotten wench.

Get lost!

- Leave. The show's over. - Teach her a lesson.

You con them but beat me?

I'll beat you, and prostitute you.

So men are bad people.

Don't blame me.

Divine Serpent Palm

Soul Freezing Silver Needle

Scare me? Serves you right.

Brother, why are there corpses?

A deadly poison!

The demon's in the vicinity. Chase her or lose her.

After her!

There's the demon!

Kill!

You're ignorant.

Mochou grew up in Ancient Tomb, and never met anyone.

Killing was no big deal.

Soon the Jianghu (martial world) named her Red Serpent Fairy.

LU MANOR

There's nothing this demoness won't do! LU MANOR

She kills without reason.

We faced her twice, and lost men to death or grave injury.

Her weapons are toxic, her kungfu's weird,

and her *qinggong is remarkable. (*lightness skill)

What's her name?

She's from Ancient Tomb sect... Red Serpent Fairy, Li Mochou.

We'd never heard of them.

We came here to ask old Master Lu to use his skills to deal with her.

Lu sword skills should succeed.

Young Master Lu. We finished our tea. ( Lu ZhanYuan )

Please ask Senior Lu to come out.

It'd be hard for you to see Father.

He died 2 months ago.

- Didn't you know? - What?

Old Master Lu died? What do we do?

Is the *Wulin facing a calamity? (*martial world)

No one can handle this devil?

Not so, not so.

East Heretic, West Venom, South King and North Beggar are alive.

Central Divinity, Wang ChongYang, is dead.

And there's Taoist Priest Qiu. Why can't anyone catch her?

Those Elder Heroes move around.

Where'd we find them? And they can't help from afar.

Alright!

Since it's urgent, I'll handle this witch.

I took 10 strikes from her.

You can't take my 3 strikes! How can you fight?

Don't die foolishly.

Elder Hero,

the winner isn't confirmed yet.

Let's see your methods.

We don't know about Ancient Tomb.

We came to see Old Master Lu.

No-one move.

I still have 2 triggers left.

I needn't use my hands,

and it can shoot 108 silver needles.

Let me ask if my skill is

enough to handle this she-devil?

So you want to lure her here

and use this to trap her?

No.

Come, sit.

Sit down.

Why lure her here? I can capture her anywhere.

In the Jianghu, good kungfu isn't the only method.

Strategy is invaluable.

Then, you're saying...

There's always a way.

I've been here a few days. Where to go next?

Who are you?

Why are you following me?

Me?

See anyone else?

Why'd I follow you?

Right now, we're going the same way.

How am I following you?

Hey...do you like me?

I'm good looking. Women like me.

You seem like my style.

But be warmer, not so fierce.

If you talk rot, I'll kill you.

Don't be so fierce.

Men dislike fierce women. A girl needs warmth.

- Looks better. - I'll kill you.

Li Mochou!

Are they seeking you?

There you are! Are they seeking you?

There you are!

We'll pay you back for your evil.

Li Mochou, we're hunting you. Brothers, attack!

Attack!

Sirs, you got it wrong. It's not Li Mochou. She's my wife.

We were arguing on our way home.

Right, dear? Kiss me.

This is my first kiss.

It's four against one.

I saved you. It's a small loss.

Who asked you?

I'm not afraid. Don't they seek death?

I didn't know you had power.

I worried about you needlessly.

But you needn't kill them.

Today you molested me. I should kill you too.

But seeing your kindness, I'll spare your life.

Leave. Never see me again.

Hey, Miss.

Jiangnan is big. You might get lost.

You haven't tried rice flour noodles, or steamed buns.

Or chicken dumplings?

Right! And Lake Tai is a pretty place.

How about it? Are you keen?

If you want fun, I'll accompany you.

If you don't want to go, I'll go on my own.

See you.

Hey. Come back.

If they're not as good as you said, I'll kill you.

Buns here.

Fresh buns.

- It's crowded. - Sure, their buns are famous.

You won't forget their taste.

There are seats.

This...

- Hey, these seats are ours. - I already sat down.

Boss, two servings here.

If you won't budge, I'll kill you!

Be happy to eat buns.

But they pushed in.

- I'll do magic for you. - Magic?

Butterflies!

Look there.

So beautiful.

Come with me.

How'd they turn into stones?

We didn't eat buns. Why bring me here?

See what this is.

How'd you do that?

Not telling. Buns must be eaten hot.

I won't be shy.

Take a big bite to taste it. Watch me.

How is it?

Delicious.

It's a different taste.

You're not bad.

Sure. Need you say that?

But...Teacher said

men are like deluges and predators.

Your Teacher didn't meet people.

How'd you know?

There are all kinds of men.

A prune is sweet and sour.

What good are men?

They can comfort women

and protect bullied women.

I don't need protection from rotten men.

What are you doing? Be careful.

And when women hurt, men soothe the pain.

You're really pretty.

Man. What's your name?

Lu ZhanYuan.

I'm Li Mochou.

"Mochou, no worries"?

It's a nice name.

Now you met me, I won't let you be sad. It's a nice name.

Now you met me, I won't let you be sad.

You lie.

Teacher said all men are liars.

I just said your Teacher met nobody.

Look into my eyes.

Do you think I'm lying?

You have almond-shaped eyes.

I have a beautiful woman in my eyes.

A person lives to find his soul mate

and face difficulties together.

In cold weather, hug for warmth.

In warm weather, mend clothes for each other.

Be happy to ease each other's worries.

Be intimate to share hearts.

Mochou.

Have you seen your teacher smile?

Perhaps she never had real happiness.

I hope you won't emulate her.

I like your smile.

You smile is so pretty.

- But... - No 'buts'.

If you don't believe me now,

it will be too late in future.

God won't easily

send you to me.

Of course...

if you do mind, I'll respect that.

Ah! I...

I didn't mind.

- Hurry! Let's go see! - Faster! -Wait for me!

Want to go look?

- Yes. - Let's go.

Take a look.

Everyone, come and look.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Men vie annually for a lantern for their girl.

I'm changing that today.

How are you changing it?

How? Look up and see.

An emperor gave this belt to our area's first Scholar-Official.

All scholars envy this.

Today, ladies may compete for this prize for a loved one.

Great!

Come, which maiden will try?

Come on.

This belt is nice.

You like it?

I'll get it for you.

Hold it!

Miss. You can't use kungfu.

I can't use kungfu?

Okay. Can we start?

How do I know you won't use kungfu?

- Unless you... - Unless what?

If acupoints are blocked, martial artists

can't use their power.

I won't believe it unless you block your acupoint.

Okay. I'll do it.

Her character doesn't seem bad to me.

I'll block it.

Wait!

Are you mad? What if you encounter enemies?

I won't. I want to make you happy.

I don't care for this belt.

Let's go.

But...

This...

- Let's go. - I didn't try...

How could they leave? - Let's go. - I didn't try...

How could they leave?

Why'd you lose your happy mood?

Your Teacher is right. Men aren't good creatures.

Why are you saying this?

I played a joke on you. I didn't think you'd do it.

You went to get me the belt.

What joke are you talking about?

You can't think I'm smitten in a day?

Lu ZhanYuan.

I flirt and get misunderstood.

If I wronged you, forgive me.

I told you about Jiangnan. I have business.

I'm going.

Wait!

What are you doing? My kungfu can't beat yours.

If you hate me...

just kill me.

Waiter!

Miss, what would you like?

You said this is potent

and will dull my worries. Why'd it just give me a headache?

Miss. Drink more to feel it.

Okay.

I believe you, but if I get no effect,

I'll kill you. Hear me?

Yes.

Go.

Come back.

Do you think...I'm pretty?

Beautiful...

Beautiful?

So why didn't he like me?

Dear Jing!

Dear Jing, wait for me.

Dear Jing, when will you marry me? Will you?

You're a pain, chasing me for three days.

I love you, so give me an answer.

Tell me, and I won't bother you.

Okay, I will marry you.

Spare his life...

If he dislikes you, why would you marry him ?

"Boy chasing girl climbs a peak; girl chasing boy eats cake."

If a girl pesters a man, she can get him.

"Pestering" is a good method.

Lu ZhanYuan.

Lu ZhanYuan!

Isn't this the flower Lu ZhanYuan gave me? Is he in danger?

Bastard.

How'd Master Lu have a son like you?

You erred with that witch in a love fantasy.

You shame your father's name.

Tell me where that she-devil is.

Because of Master,

we won't make you pay...

Enough! Anger is useless.

We scolded and whipped him all night.

This tough scum won't talk.

The demoness is quite a beauty.

And this kid is handsome.

For him, she almost sealed her acupoints.

We could've dealt with her by now!

Are you okay?

Why are you here?

Why'd you save me? I'll be honest.

I ganged up with them to harm you,

including the belt contest.

I deserved to die.

Why sacrifice yourself?

I don't know why.

But I wanted to save you from danger.

I'm not worth it. But I wanted to save you from danger.

I'm not worth it.

I'll decide if you're worth it.

Although you meant to trap me,

you have sincerity, unlike their falsity.

If you feel you wronged me, live to repay me, okay?

Let's go up.

Okay.

Ha, ha, ha! Die!

Mochou!

Mochou!

- Mochou! - Lu dear!

I'm here.

Mochou. You're fine.

I'm fine.

Lu dear, did you know?

When you left last night,

at first I felt nothing,

but later my heart hurt.

I never felt like this before.

Promise you'll never leave me.

How will you repay me your life?

If I ask you to be my wife,

will you agree?

You mean it?

Of course, but promise something.

Don't kill again. Everyone has the right to live.

We can't take away their rights.

I promise you.

You won't scorn me because I killed?

Of course not. Past is past, now is now.

Together, we'll compensate for your mistakes.

I'll be your rock and protector, and make you happy.

~ O, mortals, what is love ~

~ that binds beyond life into death? ~

~ Over vast miles, a swan geese pair fly ~

~ through all seasons, winging by ~

~ Union is joy, parting is woe ~

Uncle Zhong!

Uncle Liu!

Strange, where are they?

I feel something's not right.

Let's go!

Let's go!

Wait a minute!

Lu ZhanYuan! Didn't you listen?

The mechanisms you created

surprisingly captured you!

How's my family?

Don't worry.

Your family is fine

but if this witch doesn't die today,

your family's safety is at risk.

But they're innocent.

Innocent?

Ask the demoness beside you

how many innocents she harmed.

Today I'll destroy you devils!

Sacrificing a few lives won't matter.

Lu dear, if you don't kill them,

they won't let you off.

Lu dear, I killed no-one.

What will you do?

Brothers.

Now Li Mochou is in our home,

she won't harm anyone here.

Hope we get past this

an not bother each other again.

You guys can leave.

Mochou, you...!

He tried to kill you.

He had poison.

We let you off and you still seek death?

How can you take us all on, devil?

If we die, then we die.

As long as we live to uphold justice,

we'll wipe out you and the Lu family!

You want death?

Don't! Mochou!

Lu dear. Didn't you hear what he said?

Letting them go free means future danger.

You so-called righteous people.

If you trouble me and the Lu family,

I will go straight after you.

Let's go.

Didn't you promise not to kill?

Lu dear, did you want your family killed?

My village is filled with mechanisms.

I'll improve them, nothing can happen to us here.

These traps work on useless people.

But if we encounter an expert, it's useless!

Lu dear, you saw I barely escaped.

You must improve your kungfu.

Lu dear, don't despair.

Being alive together forever

is the most important.

I'll check where your family is. Rest first.

I want to be kind like Buddha

but you led me to be a devil.

How ironic.

Come.

We needn't suffer burdens.

Pulling a string waters all the plants.

Great!

Lu dear.

Mochou, look.

It's my new creation.

Lu dear.

I was just playing with it.

Don't you know people want us dead?

If your kungfu is poor, what if I'm not with you?

What will you do?

Why so many "what if's"?

Okay.

I'll do as you say.

'Lu Family Blade' skill

See. You don't practise properly.

In a few months, you haven't improved.

Okay.

Don't I have you? Nothing will happen.

Let's talk about our marriage.

When we're married, I can practise.

You're kind, and don't understand Jianghu evil.

If they bully you, what will you do?

No. Practise your sword skills

or I will ignore you.

Pick up the sword, quickly.

Pick it up now.

Feelings can't survive all hardships.

Women want to change men

to be their ideal men.

But not every man can be changed.

Just when Mochou gave up everything for her man,

she didn't know

their hearts were becoming distant.

Save me.

You are awake.

How are you? Still unwell?

You saved me?

Yes, I was helping deliver medicine.

I saw you in that condition.

I gave you medicine.

Luckily, Amituofo, you're fine.

It's here.

You wench. I caught you secretly treating a patient.

No, it's not like that.

Dare argue? Men, hit them!

Move aside!

Let's go.

Enough, I can't run any more, can't run...

Who are those unruly men?

They're Madam Cheng's men.

Who's Madam?

I'm He YuanJuan, the Cheng's servant.

Madam hates Doctor Cheng's kindness to me, and sends men to harrass me.

But I'm used to it. It's okay.

If you live in Du Manor like this,

how can you live well?

You're here now. Don't go back.

Come live with me.

No. Madam Cheng saved my grandpa. Before he died, he said to repay her.

I can't forsake our saviour over this small matter.

Thanks for defending me.

I'm going back. I did no wrong.

I'm fine.

This...

'Chopping with sword' strike!

Great style. Why didn't you stab him?

If you didn't kill him, he'd kill you.

Who is he?

Why'd he want to kill me?

I don't know who he is.

His kungfu was enough to spar with you.

Spar with me?

How could you do this?

You disregarded a human life.

I did this for your own good.

You need sword experience.

If no-one has a real duel with you,

how will you know the risks?

Hee's an innocent man.

That was someone's life, you know?!

Jianghu lives are worthless.

Would they care about your life?

I tell you, they won't.

Only the strongest can survive.

Many more people dislike us.

Now we are together,

beginning our beautiful future,

everything could end.

- Do you know... - Don't say anymore!

I don't like this happening.

My happiness can't cause others' suffering.

Don't kill innocent people anymore.

Or else I...

Or else what?

Or else how can I see your face?

- Lu dear! - Don't follow. Leave me alone.

I did this for your sake.

You fool. You misunderstand.

Move aside!

What are you doing?

Be careful of my goods.

Hey...

Are you okay? Hey.

Who are you? Scram!

Hey!

Hey, hey, hey!

What's wrong with you?

You were ungrateful for my help

and dirtied my herbs. Pay me.

So irritating.

Stop there!

Kill me if you want.

I'm unhappy anyway.

Come!

What's wrong with you?

Why make others unhappy like you?

The whole world will be unhappy.

Miss.

How can I be happy?

For example, I helped you,

so thank me and I'll be happy.

For example, you dirtied my herbs.

Help me pick more herbs.

That will be happy.

But it's your happiness, not mine.

I haven't finished talking.

Looks like you've suffered.

If you would thank me,

and my mood improves, I'd smile at you.

Wouldn't you be happy too?

And picking herbs won't lose you money or ability.

Why waste time fretting? Isn't that happy, too?

That's right.

Give it to me.

Why are you taking my herbs?

Didn't you say we'd be happy picking herbs?

Let's go.

Do you have a medicine shop?

Why pick so many herbs?

No. I passed Jiaxin on my journey

and saw poor people who can't afford treatment.

So I want to give them the herbs.

Your heart isn't bad.

No big deal. This is a happy event.

When you help them, they'll be nice to you,

and the children will sing for you.

Are you always happy?

Of course I have problems too

but whether I'm happy or unhappy,

the problem can be solved.

It sounds easier said than done.

Of course it's easy. Watch me.

Hey!

Hurry up! Raise your hands.

No.

Hurry up.

Hurry up!

Hurry up.

Louder!

Don't frown or you'll get wrinkles.

Okay, I finished picking herbs. I'm going.

Let me take you home. Wait for me.

I got the herbs. I should go. Thank you.

Let me help.

No need, you're tired. You should rest.

Who says I'm tired?

I don't need a rest.

Being with a happy person is a happy thing.

Right?

I can tell you're not a bad person.

You're handsome, with good kungfu.

You're happy helping others. I wonder who's

the lucky girl to be with you.

What's wrong?

I may never be happy again.

Why?

There are so many "why's".

I must take responsibility for my actions.

Miss.

I'm He YuanJuan.

Miss He, I am a bit tired.

I can't take you home.

Why are you suddenly unhappy?

Did I say anything wrong?

How can you be at fault? It's my fault.

God's punishing me. I can't drag you into it.

I'm leaving.

Hey! You didn't tell me your name.

Lu ZhanYuan.

"Zhan", flying high.

"Yuan", Founding Fathers.

Lu ZhanYuan?

What's the story behind his frown?

Will I ever see him again?

He YuanJuan,

you met by coincidence.

Don't think too much.

Lu dear. Are you still angry?

Don't be angry. You're a good person

who won't kill innocents.

But today was for your own good.

If you don't like me doing that,

I probably won't kill again.

Okay?

Okay.

Let's eat.

Let's go.

You fought with someone?

Just eat.

That person's kungfu isn't bad. Where is he?

I'll go see him.

Just eat.

Lu dear.

If I say where that person is, what will you do?

His finger kungfu is skilled.

He could be a foe, so it's best to get rid of him.

Can't you not discuss killing?

But that person did...

I'm tired. I'm going to sleep.

Lu dear.

I don't mean that. I...

I want to sleep. Leave.

Miss He. Why are you here?

Lu dear. Her kungfu isn't bad

so I caught her to spar with you.

Don't worry, I promise I won't kill again, or kill her.

I have an important task. I won't stay.

Train properly. Don't think of escape

or I won't keep you alive.