Original subtitles

"The Killing of Three Thousand Crows"

"Episode 24"

Why are you being so mysterious?

Don't talk, close your eyes.

Keep walking forward.

A little to the left.

-My eyes itch. -Don't take off the blindfold.

I told you not to take it off.

Now you are scared.

Relax.

Just walk like you normally would.

No.

You were walking before you saw it.

What? Do you want me to carry you?

Give it a try.

Give it a try.

Yes, just like that.

So?

You don't look as scared now.

Then let's go for something more fun.

Let's go.

No, Jiu Yun!

Are you insane?

What if we fall from this height?

You just want me to carry you all the way.

No, that is not true.

Don't deny it.

It's flying so high.

Sir, will you help me release my lantern?

Sure.

-Xuan Zhu? -Your Highness.

-Xuan Zhu? -Based on our older custom,

Zi Chen, you are here.

-Madam Qiu Hua. -After Mid-Autumn Festival...

They are discuss your matter.

Our matter?

-Come in. -This concerns the nation's future.

Every year in the past,

the Emperor was in charge of welcoming Lord Hao Tian and...

and serve the ancestral tablet.

The Empress will aid His Majesty.

But everything has changed for our nation.

On the aspect of ceremony,

we need to be more cautious.

Prayer to Heaven concerns the fate of this nation.

But I am only a princess by name,

I am not a descendant from of the Emperor.

This could go against the customs.

Your Highness.

Among the thousands of our people on Mount Xiangqu,

no one can match your status.

The Prayer to Heaven...

serves as a tribute to heaven,

but it actually is a mean to alleviate people's fear.

You are the last remaining princess of Li.

Thousands of our people will follow your lead.

This doesn't go against any rules.

Is that so?

From the old customs,

the Prayer to Heaven...

are hosted by the Emperor and the Empress,

the Crown Prince and his consort.

But sadly...

However,

we have another rule set by our ancestors.

You may appoint someone to as your aide.

But Your Highness is yet to be married.

Perhaps this could be awkward for Your Highness.

Chancellor Zuo, stop beating around the bush.

Of all the people of Mount Xiangqu,

there is no man better than Zi Chen for this task.

So this is...

how flying above clouds feels like.

Do you enjoy it?

Over there.

That star is so bright.

If you like it, we can pick it.

"May I be your stars and moon, lighting your sky with my shine."

So the star is not the brightest here.

It's your lantern.

But I think the brightest of all...

are your eyes.

Bai.

Lord Jiu Yun, a child has been drained of her spiritual energy.

What?

From what I see,

for the time being, Zi Chen...

should help Her Highness get along with her people.

Of course, there is nothing inadequate about it.

Indeed!

Xuan Zhu has always been so close with Zi Chen since they were young.

This is the best option we have now.

I, Zuo Zi Chen,

will aid Her Highness is preparing the Prayer to Heaven.

Your Highness!

Your Highness, sir,

there is a demon in our village.

He is destroying properties and hurting the people.

You need to see this now!

I'll go.

-Let's go. -But...

We should go.

It's her.

Hua?

Hua?

Hua, wake up.

She is drained of her spiritual energy.

Chuan, stand aside.

Hua.

She is finally awake.

Who could have done this?

Who else could have the urge for spiritual energy?

The Master?

Chuan, take care of the girl.

Bai and I will be right back.

-Okay. -Come with me.

It's all right now.

Run! There is a demon!

Help!

-Hurry up! -Don't fall behind!

Everyone, run!

Run!

Come down here!

Run for your life!

Run! Run for your lives!

Evacuate, now!

Are you hurt?

You need to go.

Run!

There is a route behind the village, go there now!

-Evacuate from the village! -Run!

Watch out!

Xuan Zhu!

Are you all right?

I am fine.

Xuan Zhu.

Are you hurt?

I am all right.

-Are you hurt? -No.

We evacuated the people.

What demon could have done this?

Bai, keep the people safe.

I will get rid of the demon.

-Let's go. -Okay.

Run in fear!

Run in anger!

You are merely vermin to me!

How dare you desecrate my land!

I will let you feel the pain...

of losing your precious home!

I thought...

you've lost all power in you.

But who knows?

You have enough power to cast demon flames.

Why are you doing this?

Jiu Yun, you are a sage yourself.

How could you swallow down the humiliation from these humans?

You may be greedy when I first met you,

but you were never evil.

But now,

you drained a child of her spiritual energy for your own power.

I must put an end to you once and for all.

Don't kill me!

Spare me and I will tell you a secret.

You want to find the Stone of Clarity? I know where it is.

Where is it?

A volcano in the North Yonder.

Do you know the place?

I never told you this information...

because...

I want to keep both you and the Spirit Lantern...

by my side.

Secondly,

I was worried...

that once you've gone for it,

you would die.

If you lied to me,

I will still kill you.

Look at my sorry shape.

Why would I lie to you?

Think about it.

An odd composition,

it absorbs energy and essence of the surrounding,

it was found at the most extreme environment.

Other than the volcano in the North Yonder,

you couldn't have found it anywhere else.

Jiu Yun.

I know the error of my way now.

The two of us...

were master and student,

we were friends.

I should have told you...

this information a long time ago.

Jiu Yun.

Jiu Yun, believe me!

If you don't find the Stone of Clarity,

the Namman Demon Lord will find you,

he will come to Mount Xiangqu,

he will hunt down the girl and all of her people from Li.

When that happens,

will the Tethering Spike still be of any use to him?

Lord Guan Ren had nearly endless power.

but he failed to defeat that demon.

You must not delay this any longer.

Killing the Demon Lord was my master's last wish.

I will move out as soon as I can. However,

I will keep these refugees from Li safe.

You must not harm them.

You have my word.

I will leave the mountain and train on my own.

On Mount Xiangqu,

there is nothing left for me to have.

Put out the fire.

Fu Jiu Yun.

This is your destiny.

Even if I hadn't told you,

you still won't escape it.

Little Lantern Wick.

Why are you crying?

Could it be...

that you already know?

Do you know that I will use up your power?

I owe my life to you, Master.

You may do whatever you need with it.

Your Highness, what kind of carp do you wish to have?

I want a donkey.

Donkey?

We live in peaceful time on Mount Xiangqu.

A normal life.

-With whom? -With you.

The brightest of all...

are your eyes.

Why should I be crying?

Can't you see the smoke from the cooking?

Let me blow the soot off.

I don't need that.

I lost the Spirit Lantern.

I fail at everything!

All right.

The Namman Demon Lord will find you,

he will come to Mount Xiangqu,

he will hunt down the girl.

You are back.

Are you all right?

I am fine.

And you call yourself a greater sage.

Even I can tell something is bothering you.

What? Won't you tell me about it?

Why would I...

keep any secret from you?

But I feel like you are acting weird.

I get it.

Is it because...

I kissed you that night?

Then you couldn't contain your feelings,

so your heart of youth is skipping a beat,

your heart rate is going off the charts?

Heart of youth? Heart of an old sage is more like it.

All right, Chuan.

You should get some rest.

That drunkard Mei Shan...

asked me to have a drink.

Okay, go on.

Wait for me.

Now that I have the Spirit Lantern,

if I could get rid of Fu Jiu Yun,

conquering the three realms...

is just a matter of time.

A volcano?

But that place was...

No, something is at miss.

A volcano of the North Yonder?

I can't make sense of it.

Extreme conditions...

The Stone of Clarity could grow there.

Whether it's a lie or not,

the old man was right.

This is my destiny.

I can't escape it.

If you can't escape, you should at least try to dodge it.

There are plenty of others who want the Demon Lord killed.

Why can't you just be patient?

I can, but she is out of time.

The Namman Demon Lord will be here sooner or later.

So you insist on going there?

Are you setting out now?

It's very likely that you'll die there.

-Then you may go instead of me. -But...

That is not what I meant.

I am not as mighty as you are.

This is a pressing matter.

This could be my only chance.

I need to verify the information.

All right, come over here.

Put on a smile.

Take this as a farewell drink.

You...

You tried everything to stop her from getting the lantern and...

forming a blood pact.

And now you are willing to give up your life...

and take the risk just for her?

Perhaps this is...

just as you said earlier.

From the moment I first laid eyes on her,

I've altered her destiny.

I...

need to answer for my action.

Come on.

I'll go with you.

You...

-If you are coming with me... -Fine, enough.

I can't let you die and do nothing.

But we don't have to leave tonight.

I need to make some preparation for you.

Once we are inside the volcano,

I'll be there with you,

at least you won't die too soon.

I appreciate that.

Don't mention it.

Punish yourself with a drink.

Everyone, we must make use of every second.

There are plenty of unfinished tasks.

We will try to finish the work as soon as we can.

Sir, will this be good enough?

Sure, it's fine.

Qin Chuan.

Don't forget to take this with you.

Remember that.

Nicely done.

♪ The city and the lantern convey my longing ♪

♪ Our fated dreams were built together ♪

♪ Drizzling rain ♪

♪ The hell flower blooms ♪

♪ The promise we made was forgotten ♪

What brings you here?

I am here to check on my favourite cook.

How did you become a carpenter?

We ran out of firewood.

I am here to get some and help the others out.

You grace me with your presence, Lord Fu Jiu Yun.

How may I help you?

What is it?

Qin Chuan.

Come back to work.

I am coming.

I'll talk to you later.

Chuan.

♪ The fleeting rain... ♪

♪ The blooming purple ♪

♪ Made our past a poem ♪

♪ Time passes, and God blesses ♪

♪ In life and death, we will be with each other ♪

♪ Until we grow old together ♪

Jiu Yun.

Bai?

Don't you have something to tell me?

Are you here to bid her farewell?

This is a serious matter.

It's bad enough you won't tell her,

but why wouldn't you tell me?

I couldn't sleep at all last night thinking about this!

All right.

Jiu Yun.

Take me with you.

You know you can't be in that place.

Yet you are worried about me?

You...

My dear Bai is now...

a grown-up.

Stay here.

Take care of her for me.

Only that...

will put my mind to ease.

-But... -All right.

I need to spend some time alone.

Wipe away your tears.

Where is the chain?

Come.

Put it here.

-Xuan Zhu! -Your Highness! I am sorry!

The road is too slippery. I am so sorry.

-I am fine. -All right, get back to work.

Xuan Zhu, how is your leg?

I am fine.

You can barely stand.

Who said so? I can stand up.

That's enough.

Come on up.

What are you doing? Put me down.

I'll get Her Highness' wound treated.

Carry on with your work.

-Okay. -Yes, sir.

Is this wound from last night?

Why didn't you tell anyone?

If you hadn't fallen just now,

are you going to keep holding off the pain?

Xuan Zhu. You've become heavier.

Really?

I lied.

I just want you to talk with me.

My father has fixed a date for the prayer ceremony.

It's 25th of the month.

The craftsmen need more time.

Fixing the ancestral tablet will take longer than we expected.

Also,

the canal downstream is ready.

Irrigation is going well.

The school is fixed.

Right now,

the kids must be having lessons.

Are you carrying me just to make reports?

What I meant was,

we've achieved so much within just a month.

Are you tired?

Not at all.

Don't ever try to be tough to me.

Don't forget,

I am right there for you.

Let's go!

Zi Chen!

-Run! -I am staying!

I must make him pay!

Zi Chen, that day...

What is it?

Nothing.

Let me see it.

The wound is tearing.

Does it hurt?

Zi Chen.

Are you really willing to be on the prayer ceremony with me?

Yes.

Did you agree...

because of pressure?

No.

Are you really willing to be with me...

during the Prayer to Heaven?

This handkerchief is too short.

Let's get you to a doctor.

Come, hold on to me.

Just place it here.

Miss.

Look at the wood.

There are softer woods and there are the harder.

Those with hard texture and delicate patterns...

are the hard wood.

While you cut it,

you need to use force and without stopping midway.

Be generous with the cut.

That is the basic of cutting hardwood.

Your Highness.

I was just passing by.

I wish to see how the preparation are going on.

Your Highness, most of the equipments are almost ready.

But for the ancestral tablet,

we still need to carve the inscription.

What brings you here?

Miss Qin Chuan was very kind.

She is helping me with moving of the materials.

She is eager to learn,

and wanted me to teach her how the art of sculpture.

The kitchen still has dinner to prepare.

If there is nothing else,

I shall go now.

What?

You have a sense of responsibility now?

That is the task I am charged with.

Being responsible is only natural.

Good, you must carry out the task.

Even a commoner like yourself is being responsible to your job,

and at the mean time you are still eager to learn more skills.

I as the princess...

should reward you with a chance you deserve.

Sir.

Is the ancestral tablet of Princess Yan Yan...

ready with its inscription?

Your Highness, no.

Leave the task to her.

I want to see...

if you take on the responsibility of your own duty.

Perhaps the ancestral tablet...

should be handled by the professionals.

I...

I am afraid my skill does not qualify.

It might jeopardize the ceremony.

How humble of you.

Except being a princess,

there is nothing too difficult for you to handle.

Give her the tablet.

Miss.

Carve a proper inscription for the late Princess Yan Yan.

-Qin Chuan. -Chuan.

Qin Chuan.

-Chuan? -Qin Chuan.

-Chuan. -Chuan?

-Chuan. -Chuan!

-Qin Chuan. -Qin Chuan!

Chuan.

You can't be so careless.

It's just a small cut.

Right.

You were about to tell me something this morning.

It's nothing.

It's just that I lost my mirror,

I plan to borrow yours.

But you have Bai as your mirror.

Bai?

He only shows reflections of demons.

My handsome face is beyond his capability to show.

You are so full of yourself.

I couldn't ask because I wasn't.

I don't need it anyway. You can have it.

I may not need it anymore,

but this is a treasure of Li.

Keep it safe and don't lose it.

Don't worry about it.

Keep it.

I will carry this with me to the end.

Nothing.

-Let me help you. -Never mind.

I can do it.

What's wrong?

Go to your room if you are sleepy.

I am sleepy, I can barely walk.

But you...

You action is more honest than your words.

It's hard to deny this feeling.

Get off.

Get off.

Get off.

Fine.

Fu Jiu Yun, what are you doing?

I am not as weak as I used to be.

I am not afraid of you.

You are not afraid of me?

So show me...

how you are going to resist me.

Come on.

Come on.

I wish I could always be with you.

You can always stay here with me.

Are you ready?

Let's go.

Bai, where is Fu Jiu Yun?

-He left. -He left?

When did he leave? When will he be back?

When is he coming back?

I wish I know.

Did something happen?

Nothing, he went out for some work.

He wanted me to look after you.

So he...

Slowly.

Well done.

Here, put the apples on the altar.

Place the drum over there.

Put the table in front of the altar.

-Over here. -Okay.

Your Highness.

The prayer ceremony will start in two hours.

Where is Master Zi Chen?

He is headed to Ningbi Temple to supervise the preparation.

Okay.

This shouldn't be your job.

Xuan Zhu understands the situation. She should know better.

It's new start for Li.

Everything must be handled with care.

What about now?

From your arrival at Mount Xiangqu until now,

when will you stop running away?

Whether I am running away or not,

the Princess Yan Yan people remembered...

is nothing more than a piece of tablet.

You are more than that to me.

You are living person.

You are standing right in front of me.

Do you remember who you were?

Even when you were merely a servant of Mount Xiangqu,

you never lost your faith.

You never failed to uphold your code.

Being a commoner never satisfied you.

That's because you knew...

the only person to rebuild Li...

was you.

So, the only princess you ever loved is her.

Let's go to the ceremony.