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~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 10

Teacher, you can't swim. You'll drown.

Teacher!

Teacher!

Teacher.

Come, GuGu.

- Are you okay? - I'm fine.

Let me kill these two.

Forget it.

She's my Sister. Let her off.

GuGu, if we don't kill them, they might kill us.

I won't.

She swallowed a lot of water.

She won't recover fast. Forget it.

I'll let you live because of GuGu.

GuGu, let's go.

Sister, we're leaving. Take care.

Let's go.

Guo'er, let's live there. No-one will disturb us.

Over there?

Didn't you want to live in the world with me?

I thought so at the time.

I get it. You're still injured. I'll wait for your recovery.

Then we'll talk about it again.

Have your tea.

GuGu, I caught a rabbit to eat grilled.

GuGu, what are you doing?

- I'm making clothes. - Who for?

You, of course.

Is that right? Here, let me try it on.

Be careful.

My clothes.

My clothes!

In the Tomb, I didn't know how to do anything.

Now I must learn to take care of things,

so I can take care of you.

Isn't it a bit small?

No, it's not small.

It looks good. See?

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

- Show me. - I'm fine. - Show me.

- Let's redo it. - Okay, come and sit.

GuGu, fix it with your Jade Bee Needle.

Your swordplay is the best.

Your needlework is just as good. I respect you...

Guo'er, you're laughing at me? You don't want this?

No. It's the first clothing you made me.

I'll wear it forever.

Just like you. Always be with me.

Come, sit down.

Mend it.

I didn't imagine Jade Sword, practised with Jade Heart neigong,

would be incredibly powerful.

No wonder Founder said Jade Sword complements Quanzhen Sword.

GuGu.

Since our Jade Heart skills are at this level,

it means we succeeded.

Why don't we visit those damn Taoists

and make them bleed?

Those stupid Taoists have weak skills.

- Why bother? - That's true.

GuGu.

Since you almost healed your injury, and almost finished training,

take me down the mountain to play?

Down the mountain?

We completed Jade Heart Manual,

but compared to Uncle and Aunt Guo,

we're far below them.

How can Uncle Guo's advanced kungfu be beaten easily?

There'll always be people more skilled.

We don't want to be number one,

but if we meet skilled enemies,

our kungfu level won't match.

Sure, GuGu, you're right.

Even if you concede to others, others still bully you.

That's right. Why don't we go to the Tomb

and study 9-Yin Manual

so we won't fear being bullied.

What do you think?

It seems GuGu fears the outside world.

Guo'er, what do you think?

Of course it's fine.

We'll stay here. We'll discuss it after training in 9-Yin Manual.

GuGu, look, a box.

"They say missing someone is good"

"Yearning, I grow older"

"Even after so long"

"missing someone is still good"

And there's a letter.

"For the lady Lin ChaoYing"

Did Wang ChongYang write it to Founder?

ChaoYing. When you read this,

I will have left the Tomb.

My life was half public, half reclusive.

I have no regrets...

Except for one wrong,

and that was to you.

You once woke me with one word.

I fell in love.

When I realised your feelings for me,

I was joyful but dared not express it.

I wanted to accompany you in the Jianghu.

General. I wanted to accompany you in the Jianghu.

Who knew our Fate?

General.

You're still alive.

That's great. What's happening?

General.

My subjects came to me

with a plan to fight the Jin.

My blood ran hot again.

I want to complete my goals

but I can't drag you down.

You're too young and beautiful to die fighting the Jin.

My death won't matter.

You shouldn't walk my path.

I rejected you that night.

When you appointed our duel, my heart hurt.

I thought by losing to you, you'd accept it better

but I felt sorrow.

I feared I'd hurt you more.

So I'm leaving this letter.

If you find this after I die,

don't be sad.

Remember someone loved you.

That will be good enough.

To bring you happiness

would content me forever.

If ChongYang had told Founder the truth,

I believe she'd have followed him.

By the way, GuGu.

There's another letter. Let's open it.

I wonder what I did in my past life

to receive this great blow.

As I prepared to fight the Jin,

I didn't think that...

General.

What's so urgent?

All our supporters have withdrawn.

Without support, we stood no chance

and I didn't want to start a war.

Even if this could be a good thing,

I can never seek ChaoYing's forgiveness.

Perhaps everything is my fault

so God won't give me a second chance.

I think the only way to meet her again

is to duel with her.

Actually, that's good.

At least I could see her again.

Wang ChongYang.

Do you regret it?

You had the skills to beat me.

It's not like that. I thought...

You needn't explain.

I won't listen.

You're here at the Tomb again,

obviously to duel.

If you beat me, I'll return the Tomb to you.

Let's start.

For the sake of seeing her,

I kept training harder.

After a long time, such duels lost their meaning.

In mid-age, people are more desperate.

I didn't need to win

for what is winning in life?

When I rejected ChaoYing,

and we couldn't be together,

we became lost in our lives.

What does 'best in the world' mean?

Losing is still losing.

Ancient Tomb claimed they could beat Quanzhen Sect.

I didn't accept this, and often went into the Tomb to refine skills

just to beat ChaoYing.

But as I left a record of unbeatable skills,

and was about to go,

I saw her again, still beautiful,

sitting quietly.

ChaoYing.

I'm back.

You're still angry with me? I'm back.

You're still angry with me?

I'm here to admit my mistake.

I was wrong.

I think...

I was wrong, ChaoYing.

If you're willing to forgive me,

I will spend my life with you...

to compensate for all my mistakes.

Okay?

How could you die?

How could you die?

We have many things to do and many unspoken words!

ChaoYing.

“They say missing someone is good"

"Yearning, I grow older"

"Even after so long"

"Missing someone is still good"

ChaoYing.

Don't worry.

I will be with you soon.

I will never let your hand go.

That was the outcome of misunderstandings.

I thought again,

if I'd had fewer serious concerns,

and just accepted love as it was, wouldn't that have been better?

ChaoYing has died.

I think I'll leave life soon.

I leave this letter to tell others,

when love arrives, don't hesitate.

Don't decide for her.

Love her and let her choose.

Please don't repeat our mistake.

Why aren't you returning this strike?

I learned from Founder and Wang ChongYang,

you mustn't offend a woman.

You're so glib.

This next strike is great; try to avoid it.

Guo'er, what are you doing?

GuGu, that looks better.

If you practise like this, will you get better?

Don't worry. To protect you, I'll train hard.

GuGu. Are you afraid?

Don't be. This street is fun.

It'll be fine once you're used to it.

GuGu, look.

Those clothes are nice.

Look.

This shop has clothes. Why don't we dress up?

Dress up?

A woman dresses up for her beloved man.

Okay.

I'll dress up for you.

Let's go.

Sir, please look around.

Boss, show us beautiful, comfortable clothes.

Sir, look at this.

It's our most expensive and best.

Feel the material, see the handiwork.

You won't find another like it in the city.

Try it on.

Try it on.

That's right, Miss. Try it on.

Guo'er.

You look beautiful, GuGu.

Wait a minute.

Come, take a look.

It's perfect.

Guo'er.

These clothes don't feel right.

I'm uncomfortable in this.

GuGu, to look pretty requires sacrifices.

You really don't like it?

Okay, we won't buy it, but keep the beads.

It smells so good.

It's baked potatoes.

I'll get you some. You change.

- Wait here for me. - Yes.

Guo'er, Guo'er!

Come.

Miss, why didn't you pick up your beads?

I don't like them.

Can I have them? I don't like them.

Can I have them?

Take them.

How can someone beautiful be that crazy.

Everyone, look at this mad girl.

Come and see this mad girl.

Come see. It's a crazy girl.

I'm not crazy...

I'm not.

Don't run away.

Move aside.

Move aside now!

Move aside!

Move aside now!

Are you okay, little girl?

Are you hurt?

- Are you okay? - Who are you? Why'd you bully my daughter?

I was saving her.

She was fine. How'd you save her?

You're a kidnapper.

Everyone, this is a kidnapper!

Take her to the court.

You're a kidnapper!

I was trying to save her...

GuGu.

What happened?

GuGu, what's wrong with you?

GuGu.

GuGu, GuGu!

Wait for me.

Sorry. Are you angry I left you alone too long?

I went to buy you sweet potatoes but they took time to cook.

I got distracted by people playing chess.

- Playing chess? - Yes, chess is fun.

You use strategy to beat the enemy, like fighting!

Guo'er.

Do you like life down the mountain?

Yes, life there is really fun.

There's a lot of nice food

and new experiences, so exciting.

You'll get to know it.

I think I never will.

GuGu, you really don't it there?

I don't like it.

I mightn't go back.

Are you disappointed?

I'm not. If you don't go, I won't.

- I'll keep you company on the mountain. - Really?

But you like life down the mountain.

You deny being bored on the mountain now,

but you will be bored later.

When you leave, my life will be meaningless.

I swear I'll never be bored.

GuGu.

Didn't we agree to take care of each other for life?

Really?

Guo'er, thank you.

I lived in the Tomb since I was small.

I don't know how to make friends.

You are the only person in my heart.

I'm not used to other people, you know?

I know.

- GuGu. - What's wrong?

GuGu, look.

- It's so cute. - Beautiful, right?

Let's raise it.

No. The sky is the bird's home.

Fly...!

Seems there's a huge world in Guo'er's heart.

Have I closed him in?

Eat more.

You still need to train. Eat more.

It's really tiring today.

The food's getting worse. Is this edible?

That's right.

I found sand in my rice bowl yesterday.

If this keeps up, how can we live?

That's right. This isn't edible.

How can we live?

Dear brothers.

Everyone, bear it.

Bear with it.

You know who buys our food?

The one in charge is Zhen ZhiBing.

He's the future Leader.

We're cursing him behind his back.

We won't have a good life.

Bear with it.

I spit on it.

He's not Head Taoist yet, and see these meals.

How can he become Leader?

Right, everybody?

That's right.

Two days ago, I even saw him

wearing fine silk, with a jade belt.

So luxurious.

Spending food money to look good.

Everyone, don't you think so?

We really can't eat this.

It's too much.

Does that sound reasonable?

He's here.

Look at his clothes.

Why isn't anyone eating? Look at his clothes.

Why isn't anyone eating?

See the clothes he's wearing?

One piece can feed us for a month.

Isn't that so?

Brothers, beat him!

Listen to me.

Don't be violent.

You!

Don't be violent.

Don't be impulsive.

Stop fighting.

Yes, have mercy. Stop fighting.

Yes, have mercy.

What do I always teach you?

This is a place of learning.

You all acted atrociously.

Leader.

This Zhen ZhiBing

wastes our food money

on dressing himself up.

It's not like this, Leader.

As I trained by the river, my clothes got switched.

I don't even know why.

This is really strange.

I've heard of changing plain clothes for nice ones,

but not nice clothes with plain ones.

We Taoists respect good behaviour.

We must treat all people well.

How can you fight over a small matter of meals?

It shames me.

ZhiJing.

What do you think of this?

Leader.

I always trusted ZhiBing.

Only this time, it's really bad.

If this matter isn't settled,

I fear the brothers won't let it rest.

Let's do this then.

Food management

is yours to handle.

- End of meeting, everyone.

Yes, Chief Teacher.

ZhiBing, do you know your mistake?

Leader, I did nothing wrong.

I did none of those things.

Come.

You grew up here in Quanzhen Sect.

I know your personality well.

But, ZhiBing, in this world,

it's not enough to be ethical.

You must also be strong and protect yourself.

Nowadays the strongest survives.

If you can't protect yourself,

you'll suffer shame and ridicule.

Leader, I'm not, not...

You're too kind.

You haven't suffered much.

This is also my fault.

Let me think about it...

How can I teach you?

Leader. What's wrong, Leader?

Blood?

It's nothing.

My training injury hasn't healed. Don't fret.

Go back to your room.

Okay.

Senior Brother.

Do you need something, Senior?

- What's going on? - Leader vomited blood all night.

He's not seeing anyone today.

It looks good for you.

Senior.

There can only be one successor. Prepare yourself.

Thanks.

Tell the Seniors I'll buy them dinner tonight.

Yes.

Brother Zhen.

Senior Brother.

Brother Zhao.

You're looking well.

Did you meet Miss Long?

What are you saying?

You're still shy?

No-one can hear us.

Zhen ZhiBing. Just look at you.

Are you suited to be a Taoist?

Brother Zhen.

You have great potential.

You're good looking too.

It's a pity for you to be a Taoist.

Why don't you go outside and find her?

It's even better if you start a family.

Brother. Don't mock me.

Brother Zhen.

What I just said was sincere.

We've been together 19 years. I know you.

You're unsuited to be a Taoist.

- I... - Why are you at Chongyang Palace?

Why are you staying?

Listen to me.

Find a good lady and have a family.

Listen to me.

Where did it go?

It won't fail this time.

Guo'er.

GuGu.

Are you playing chess?

No.

I was just playing.

Guo'er, you're tired of me?

Where's this leading?

You won't admit it?

Being with me should be enough.

Why are you thinking of other things?

Today it's chess. Tomorrow, a jaunt off the mountain. Next day, something else.

Those things will slowly fill your heart.

There's no place for me.

I won't, GuGu.

You will.

GuGu, why are you unreasonable?

See? In the past, you'd listen to me.

Now you're arguing with me.

No, no...

Let's practise swordplay.

You can't bear to leave the outside world.

You don't want to be with me. Just leave.

GuGu.

Leave!

If you say it again, I'll really leave. Don't regret it.

Leave now so you won't blame me later.

Okay, I'm really leaving.

I'll let you calm down.

He really left. What should I do?

What do I do?

I prefer seclusion.

Guo'er likes the outside world.

Are we really unsuited to be together?

If I insist he stays beside me,

and not let him go out,

will he suffer?

But if I roam the outside world with him,

how could I bear it?

It can't be that a man and a woman how could I bear it?

It can't be that a man and a woman

can't spend their lives together.

Be careful.

- Be careful. - I'm fine.

You're afraid of heights. Don't go up.

This apple isn't ripe.

That one is riper.

You only like those.

Wait. I'll be down shortly.

Are you okay?

Are you hurt?

- Okay? Scared me to death. - I'm fine.

- Miss, thank you. - Thank you.

He fears heights, yet picks you apples. He's good to you.

Hear? She said I'm good to you.

You must treat me better.

- Old fogey. Don't I treat you well? - Yes.

You like spicy food, I don't.

Don't I cook you that every day?

You treat me the best.

If only Guo'er treats me like this.

Miss.

Do you mean your beloved?

Frankly, two people living together

must compromise.

Bear with him, he bears with you.

That's how you grow together.

Old fogey.

- Let's go home and cook. - Okay, let's go.

- Miss, thank you. - Thank you.

So you stay together by compromising.

Guo'er likes the outside world

yet he stays on the mountain with me.

In that case, why can't I change for him?

I'll go down the mountain and learn their life.

You bunch of idiots! I'm so mad!

Look at you!

Not good looking, no skills!

Can't drink, vomits when drinking.

You're really embarrassing.

My brothel will go bankrupt!

Madame, don't be angry.

Remember what I just said!

I know.

Oh my God.

Such a beautiful girl exists?

I'm not dreaming?

Are you from the mountain bottom?

I want to learn how you live.

Can you teach me?

I can get rich with her.

Why aren't you answering?

People here are so strange.

Miss...

You want to learn how we live, right?

Look, my house is in front.

Come to my house and I'll teach you.

Okay.

Let's go.

You found the right place.

Isn't that Miss Long?

Why'd she go in this brothel?

Teacher, where are you going?

She...

Teacher, our rule is not to enter a pleasure house.

We sneaked down the mountain to buy herbs, and didn't tell Teacher Zhao.

What if he finds out?

We'll be in big trouble.

No, this isn't right.

Let's go now.

Let's go.

Miss. To learn about life here,

first learn how to drink tea.

Is there a reason?

Come.

Try my tea. See if it differs

from tea you usually brew.

It's fragrant.

That's right.

It's very sweet.

That's right.

Why'd Miss Long go to such a place?

Could she be in danger?

Probably not.

Miss Long's kungfu is advanced. I'm worrying for nothing.

- No. - Stop.

Miss Long is so naive. She'll be tricked in such a place.

I'm afraid that... I can't do nothing.

Teacher!

Where are you going?

Let's go.

Get them!

Oh good Heavens!

How dare you sneak down the mountain?

You're really brave.

Where's Zhen ZhiBing?

He...

Talk, or take the blame for this.

Be quiet!

Everyone, be quiet!

Listen to me.

I have a joyous announcement.

After a long time with no new girls,

we present an extremely beautiful girl.

I'll let you take a look.

We'll let you consider.

Who'll start bidding?

She's a beauty.

For the right price, this maiden is yours.

Her virginity is worth 50 taels starting bid.

I'll bid 100 taels.

How generous. This beauty is yours.

The money is mine.

Why did you force the girl?

Who are you to make trouble?

- Men, beat him! - Yes. Attack!

Miss Long.

Don't touch my girl.

Put her down.

Let her go! Don't take away my girl.

Oh my god, she's just flying away?

Let me ask. Did a Taoist come in here?

A Taoist snatched my girl.

He beat my men senseless.

Now more Taoists came?

No, I'll fight you.

That lewd Taoist.

What are you doing?

Miss Long, don't misunderstand. Someone drugged you last night.

Then I saved you.

Drink it.

What's going on?

That lady boss went too far.

She drugged you, then sold you off.

Luckily I made it in time.

How could that person be so bad?

I only wanted to learn life down the mountain.

Why do you want to do that?

Guo'er likes life outside, yet stays with me.

I wanted to do that for him.

Your teacher-disciple bond is really good.

Guo'er and I aren't just teacher and disciple. We're very important to each other.

So Miss Long and that little rascal, Yang Guo...

Why am I thinking blindly? As long as she's happy, it's fine.

Seems I'll never learn to live outside.

Miss Long. What life do you want to learn?

Guo'er likes playing chess. I'd like to learn chess...

and how to get on with others.

When I first met people outside,

they regarded me as a fool.

Chess isn't hard to learn.

If you want, I can teach you.

- Really? - Really.

I thought Quanzhen had no good people.

I didn't know you're not bad.

I'm alright.

Let's start chess.

Okay, let's play.

You learned so fast.

Chess is fun. No wonder Guo'er likes it.

It's getting late.

If Guo'er doesn't see me, he'll worry.

You taught so well. Can you teach me tomorrow?

Is it too much bother?

No, it's no bother.

I... lately I'm free.

Thank you then.

Xiangqi - Chinese Chess

How amazing, right?

I won. Give me the money.

It's raining.

Come again tomorrow.

Hey, hey... hey, Boss.

Eh, I say...

Little brother, it's raining.

Aren't you going home? Play chess another day.

Where'll I go? I have no home anymore.

We're in the same situation.

Because I like to play chess,

my wife kicked me out.

The rain is really heavy.

Wife.

The soup's getting cold. Drink it or I'll pour it out.

Wife, you're not angry with me anymore?

You're driving me mad!

Just because I said don't come home, you didn't!

If I forbid chess, you listen?!

Wife.

It's my fault. I was wrong.

- Drink the soup! - Okay, I will.

Little brother. Try my wife's soup.

Try this. I'll use this bowl.

It's really fresh.

Actually, women don't mean what they say.

Her heart cares most for you.

Won't she nag or scold you because she cares about you?

Otherwise she simply ignores you.

Drink up.

What he said is right.

Because GuGu loves me, she bothers about me.

Is she worried after I ran out?

I'm brainless. How couldn't I know her heart?

Boss. I'm going.

Little brother, where are you going?

I'm going home! Someone's waiting for me!

Take your time with your soup. Don't worry about me.

Take your time with your soup.

Wife, you worked hard.

Have a sip.

Did you see my son?

You really didn't see my son?

No, we didn't see him.

GuGu!

- GuGu. - You're back.

How'd you know I'd be back now?

I didn't know.

I just thought you'd eventually be back.

Let's go in. I have a surprise for you.

Let's go.

GuGu, why's there a chess board?

I bought it down the mountain.

- You? - Right. - Down the mountain?

See how fast I learned.

I can buy things and play chess.

- Let's play. - Okay.

You're soaked.

Go and bathe. I'll boil water for you.

GuGu.

I won't go down the mountain.

Why? It's fun down the mountain.

I can go with you.

GuGu, I finally understand.

It's not important where we go.

If I'm with the one I like, that's happiness.

I'll get you hot water.

Okay.

GuGu, don't worry.

I'll never hurt you again.

I will surely make you happy.