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Young Master, are you alright?

I'm fine.

Young Master.

Thanks for saving me.

I’m Xia Qingmei of Sword Manor.

So is this the manual of...

Young Master,

please behave yourself

This belongs to our sect.

It’s my father’s manual.

I’ll take back that thanks.

Sword Manor and Hall of Flames are close.

I’m here as requested by my master

to protect your sect.

The real world is dangerous.

You’d better be cautious.

Don’t make enemies easily.

See you at the Assembly.

Young Master.

Muyuan.

Young Master, are you alright?

I'm good.

Who was that person?

Xia Qingmei of Sword Manor.

He saved me

from Silver Whip School’s assassination.

Sword Manor.

Chief Guardian,

those men of Silver Whip School are clingy.

You have no right to complain.

Do you know how many eyes are on Young Master

and the Lotus Sutra?

How dare you take her out?

Muyuan,

don't blame her.

Paintings! Paintings!

Have a look.

Hero Assembly will soon kick off.

All sects will be there.

Attendees include Leader of Moon Valley,

Shangguan Tou.

Sir, would you like to buy a painting?

Have a look.

Secret Guard of Moon Valley Wuming

They’re of the imperial style and high quality.

This is...

That notorious witch,

head of Hall of Flames, Chong Xuezhi.

Would you like to buy one?

Are you thinking about tomorrow’s assembly?

All talents will be there

to fight for fame and wealth.

But that doesn’t interest me at all.

I’m wondering when I can get to Emei,

but I've promised others

to protect that girl.

Hope there won’t be any trouble.

The sooner it's done, the sooner I can leave.

I’ve found them for you.

They’re staying at Tianbao Inn.

Sir,

guess

who is in the painting.

Tianbao Inn

Priest.

Abbess.

Our Huashan Sect has just arrived

and hasn’t had time to visit you.

I apologize.

Have a seat.

Chief Feng, let’s skip the formalities.

You invited us over this late

for something important, didn’t you?

I’ll cut to the chase then.

May I ask

why you attend this Assembly?

Why?

Hero Assembly is a major event

held every two years.

Chief of Shangqing Sect Priest Xingyi

This year’s won’t be any different.

Huashan Sect isn’t new to the Assembly.

Chief of Emei Sect Abbess Ciren

Chief Feng, what’s your point of asking that?

You mistook me.

As you know,

Assemblies in the past

were to select the best martial artist.

But this year’s is different.

The winner will be able to negotiate

with Hall of Flames on behalf of all sects

Emei

to decide on the ownership

of Nine Moves and the Lotus Sutra.

Sparring only serves as a routine.

The owner of Nine Moves and the Lotus Sutra

should be the sect supported by all.

Which one do you think it is, Chief Feng?

In terms of prestige,

Sword Manor is most authoritative.

But it’s partial to Hall of Flames.

Not everyone will be satisfied with its decision.

Isn’t it better for Huashan Sect

to handle the manuals?

Merciful Buddha.

Leader Yuan,

Abbot of Luduan Temple Shiyan

may I ask this gentleman’s name?

This is Chief Disciple of Sword Manor.

Xia Qingmei.

Merciful Buddha.

Please.

He’s Xia Qingmei of Sword Manor.

They say he’s a rising star

who’s mastered Mr. Lin’s skills at a young age.

He seems to be formidable.

Leader Yuan,

please.

This is Mr. Lin’s seat.

Since he isn’t here,

as Sword Manor’s representative,

Mr. Xia, please take that seat.

Sure.

I’ll take it.

Fengzi,

sit.

Sure.

Father.

Where’s head of Sword Manor, Lin Zongxing?

Only the one holding the potato

can tell if it's hot.

In the eyes of the public,

Lin Zongxing is upright and desireless.

By not showing up,

he’s sending a message to the world

that what everyone is dying to acquire

means nothing to him.

That makes sense.

Lin Changran and Lin Zongxing

are Emperor’s brothers

with noble ranks.

They can’t care less

about some manuals.

Not exactly.

Qingmei,

why is everyone staring at us?

Fengzi,

their eyes aren’t on us

but that manual.

Merciful Buddha.

May I ask

you’re Young Master of Hall of Flames?

Yes. I’m Chong Xuezhi.

Please.

Relax. I’m here.

It's Shangguan Tou! Shangguan Tou!

Merciful Buddha.

May I ask you're...

Shangguan Tou of Moon Valley.

I wasn’t aware

that Moon Valley would also be present,

so no seats were reserved for you.

I’m making arrangements now.

That’s fine.

One chair is enough.

Please.

That’s right. He’s so handsome!

Fengzi,

sit back.

Isn’t he

an unworldly god?

He’s Shangguan Tou.

He isn’t any better than the painting.

Young Master.

Rumors about him

are mostly associated with girls.

Shangguan Tou is always unruly

and self-willed.

I bet

he’s only here for fun.

For fun?

He came to make it more fun.

Everyone, welcome to Dongdu

for the biennial Hero Assembly.

It ends at sunset

with three drumbeats.

The one who remains on stage will be the winner.

As per the longstanding rules,

the sparring shouldn't be life-threatening.

You may begin.

Good! Yes! Go on!

Anyone else?

Good! Well done!

Who else will challenge me?

Good one! Wonderful!

They're all from small sects.

When will the real game begin?

Master.

Is it our turn?

Not yet.

Emei’s skills

aren’t inferior to Huashan’s.

Chief Feng,

are you asking us to lose to you?

No need.

You can just

pick another sect.

Chief Feng,

why should Huashan Sect get the two manuals?

When Chong Ye lost control of himself,

he killed my father first.

We suffered a huge loss

to eliminate that monster.

So those manuals should be given

to our sect.

We deserve them.

If you two side with us

and help me win,

I’ll share the manuals with you.

Hold on.

To be the winner,

one must be highly skilled

and seize the perfect timing.

The Assembly opens within a time limit.

By the time it ends,

and you're the only one on stage,

you win.

Father,

when is it my turn?

Bai Mulin,

you first.

Yes.

Bai Mulin of Huashan Sect.

Pleasure to meet you.

Please.

Good! Yes! Well done!

Yes! Wonderful! Great!

Those two manuals are priceless.

Since Lotus Wing reappeared,

everyone is craving for it.

Huashan Sect is generous.

We're willing

to share the manuals with others.

Once they're made public,

they won't be secret anymore.

That way, the battle will end.

What do you think?

I, Bai Mulin, heard that

members of Hall of Flames are highly skilled.

I’d like to challenge...

I’m up for it.

May I ask who you are?

Can you introduce yourself first?

That can wait

after I beat you.

Isn’t he Man Feiyue’s man?

Divine Spirit Temple is known for poison.

Be careful, everyone.

Alright, sir.

I surrender. You won.

I lost.

Which sect are you in?

Can you tell us your name?

I already lost.

You want to know my name to insult me?

Don’t go.

I’ll go get him.

Don’t.

Let's go check.

Father,

why did you stop me?

Don’t forget

why we're here.

They’re playing dirty.

Hall of Flames

Mulin! Mulin! Mulin!

Master,

Mulin died!

Abbot, please bless my disciple.

A man just died.

How come no one seems to care?

Not even Huashan Sect?

A man’s life

means nothing to them.

All they care about

is what’s behind you.

Please carry the body out.

What about the local government?

Court forbids it

from interfering in martial artists’ affairs.

Xuezhi,

this is reality.

The competition continues.

Don’t stick your neck out.

-Sit. -Merciful Buddha.

Hall of Flames

Sword Manor

So slow. What’s dragging your feet?

Have some tea.

Hall of Flames

I understand Shangqing Sect hasn’t taken action.

But why not Sword Manor and Hall of Flames?

Are they waiting till the last minute?

Ciren of Emei Sect

would like to challenge

Hall of Flames.

Xia Qingmei of Sword Manor

is up for your challenge.

Good! Yes! Yes!

Go, go, go!

Good job!

Well done! Yes!

Yes! Good! Excellent!

Good!

Continue! Wonderful!

Yes, yes, yes!

Incredible!

Xia Qingmei of Sword Manor

would like to challenge Young Master

of Hall of Flames, Chong Xuezhi.

Strike!

Master,

why is he challenging Xuezhi?

This isn’t to challenge her

but for the greater good.

If Qingmei loses,

your friend will look good.

If Chong Xuezhi loses,

it’ll still be better than losing to others.

I, Young Master of Hall of Flames, Chong Xuezhi,

is taking up your challenge.

Please.

Chief Guardian,

Young Master doesn’t stand a chance to win.

What should we do?

Young Master!

-Young Master. -Young Master.

Young Master, are you alright?

I'm fine.

Why did you act so rashly?

Muyuan,

he seems to have saved me that day.

Mr. Shangguan is Leader of Moon Valley.

Why?

This is getting more fun.

Mr. Shangguan is amazing.

Mr. Shangguan.

Moon Valley

seldom attends the Assembly.

Why have you

become competitive all of a sudden?

Competitive?

I’m here because I want to

and I can also witness

how great Mr. Xia is.

Fine.

I’ll show you

how capable I am

and

to have a taste of skills of your sect.

Yes! Well done! Go!

Good! Good job!

Go on! Yes! Yes!

Good job!

Go, go, go!

Fantastic!

Nice move.

Yes! Excellent!

Mr. Shangguan.

Very well done.

Amazing.

Do it. Beat him.

Go on. Mr. Shangguan.

Mr. Shangguan, go!

Good job! Yes! Go on!

Amazing! Yes!

Sorry.

Why did he leave?

I know.

He left.

Why did he leave?

Time is up.

That’s an end of the Assembly.

Mr. Shangguan left

and quit the competition.

The Assembly concludes.

I hereby announce

that the winner of this year’s Hero Assembly

is Xia Qingmei of Sword Manor.

Yes! Good!

Great!

Fengzi,

Xia Qingmei is the winner.

Are you surprised?

Fengzi,

are you still thinking of him?

I...I...

Don’t forget who you are.

Yes, Master.

Thank you, everyone.

Tomorrow, I’ll wait for you

at Dongdu Hall in Luduan Temple.

We’ll be negotiating with Sword Manor tomorrow.

Hope Hall of Flames

can give us a satisfactory answer

regarding the five-year pact.

Yes! Yes!

Don’t worry, Young Master.

Negotiating with Sword Manor

isn’t too bad.

Good! Yes!

What’s wrong?

How come...

Mr. Xia.

Internal injury.

Mr. Xia!

Yes.

That’s right.

Mr. Xia.

Qingmei, can you hear me, Qingmei?

He seems

to have been poisoned a while ago.

He won’t make it till the end of the day.

Which heartless monster poisoned him?

Who was it

that poisoned Qingmei

in such an evil way?

I remember it.

He had tea during the Assembly.

Tea?

Was he

poisoned by the tea from Luduan Temple?

Here he is.

Did you serve tea to Mr. Xia?

I did bring it to him,

but...but...

But what?

That tea

was supposed to be given to Hall of Flames.

Hall of Flames?

Abbot Shiyan.

We’re here to check on Mr. Xia.

We were about to look for you.

Xuezhi,

Qingmei had the tea that should've been yours

and got poisoned.

Tea?

Liuli.

Yes.

Liuli is skilled in medicine.

Maybe she can remove his poison.

Mandala Poison.

Mandala Poison?

It’s from the west.

How did it get here?

What to do?

Liuli, can you make the antidote?

I can

but it takes time.

Some herbs are hard to find.

It might be too late

when the antidote is ready.

Everyone,

Mr. Xia’s poison

must have something to do with Man Feiyue.

On our way to the Assembly,

she ambushed us.

She must be the one

who poisoned Mr. Xia.

Yes.

Whether she did it or not,

she must have the antidote to save Mr. Xia.

Man Feiyue is evil.

She must’ve killed my disciple, too.

Divine Spirit Temple is our common enemy.

I’ll catch her

to avenge my disciple’s death

and get the antidote for Mr. Xia.

Thank you, Chief Feng.

Let’s go.

Fengzi,

take good care of Qingmei.

I’m going to get the antidote.

Mr. Xia needs to rest.

Let's go back.

Why isn’t Chong Xuezhi dead?

Don’t blame me.

You saw me drug the tea.

It was

Xia Qingmei’s fault.

I don’t care.

You must figure out a way

to kill Chong Xuezhi!

That won’t be easy.

I’m already exposed.

All sects are after me now.

Chief Wang,

I’m not good at keeping secrets.

I dare you!

That depends on

if you’ll keep your promise.

Chief Wang,

that’s only half of the agreed amount.

Stop there, witch!

Hand over the antidote.

Leader Yuan, you can stop.

I’ve had the antidote.

Chief Wang of Silver Whip School?

I am.

When your nephew was poisoned,

that woman was there.

I assumed she must've done it,

so I tracked her here.

Bring back the antidote

to save your nephew’s life.

Thank you, Chief Wang.

Qingmei, you’re awake!

Fengzi.

Leader Yuan.

I’m glad you're awake.

Qingmei, you’re still weak.

Don't say anything.

Keep Nine Moves of Lotus God safe.

Rest assured, Qingmei. I will.

Have some rest.

Merciful Buddha.

Abbot.

How is Mr. Xia?

He's safe now.

Don’t worry too much.

Thank you, Abbot.

Abbot.

Qingmei wants you

to keep Nine Moves of Lotus God for him.

-I... -Fengzi.

Qingmei is asking us

to protect this manual.

I know.

Isn’t protecting him

our priority?

You forgot what your father said

before we left?

He said this manual

cannot be out of our sight.

So I’m entrusting it to someone trustworthy.

Do you mean I’m untrustworthy?

No, Master.

Qingmei is severely injured.

You and I

aren’t able to keep the manual safe.

If it’s missing,

my father won’t forgive me.

Abbot.

Please keep it for us.

Uh...

Luduan Temple is always neutral.

I appreciate

that you trust me.

You have my word.

Tomorrow, at the convention,

I’ll give this manual back

to Mr. Xia, intact.

Thank you, Abbot.

Merciful Buddha.

Tianbao Inn

Let’s eat.

Let’s eat, guys.

Smells good.

Let’s eat.

Chief Guardian, time to eat.

So good!

Chopsticks.

So many goodies.

Chopsticks.

Chopsticks.

Haitang,

your cooking is divine!

Eat as much as you can.

Haitang.

Zhusha, have a drumstick.

Thanks.

Haitang,

you were taking care of us at home

and doing the same when we’re out.

Thank you so much.

So good.

Chief Guardian,

have some more.

Try the dish, Muyuan.

I’d like to thank you all

for your help.

This feels good.

It reminds me of our childhood.

Back then, you weren’t guardians

and I wasn’t your master.

We were like a family.

We are one.

Liuli.

Liuli!

Young Master,

what's wrong?

After the convention tomorrow,

will the manuals...

You're worrying too much.

Leave everything till tomorrow.

Right now,

let’s enjoy the meal,

right, Muyuan?

Liuli’s concern isn’t unreasonable.

Tomorrow, at the convention,

all sects

will gang up against us.

Tomorrow,

the three of you

the three of you

are responsible for Young Master’s safety.

Chequ and I will handle the rest.

Yes.

Let’s eat.

Let’s eat.

Here.

Chamber of Leaf

Tou, come to Emei immediately for your background. Abbess Baiyun

Hadn’t you needed to protect that girl,

you would’ve arrived at Emei, sir.

Why do you seem sadder than me?

You're eager to know your background, right?

My background?

That doesn’t bother me.

I’m only a bit conflicted.

Tell servants to make preparations.

Tomorrow after the convention,

we’ll leave for Emei.

Yes.

But...

Aren’t you curious about that girl’s fate?

It’s predetermined.

I’m only doing my share of duty.

Luduan Temple

Distinguished guests, leaders,

for the safety of our community,

Hall of Flames deposited Nine Moves of Lotus God

in Sword Manor years ago.

Right now, in the presence of all,

there should be an explanation.

My father made mistakes

because of this manual.

I hereby swear

Hall of Flames won’t practice it ever again.

No one will be hurt by this skill.

Nine Moves of Lotus God and the Lotus Sutra

belong to Hall of Flames

and shall be kept by them.

Young Master vowed to never practice it again.

Sword Manor

has successfully completed our duty.

We’ll return Nine Moves of Lotus God

to its original owner today.

No way.

How can we believe her?

Sword Manor is being partial again

like five years ago.

It can’t be given back

to that cult easily.

Have you forgot

the bloodbath back then?

People all say Nine Moves are evil

but they don’t know without the Lotus Sutra,

people who practice those Moves

will get hurt by them eventually

as if they were living in hell.

Practicing those moves alone

will only lead to death.

If so,

Hall of Flames cannot

have the manual back.

Once they have it,

and start to practice that skill again,

the previous nightmare will repeat.

Priest Xingyi is right.

Nine Moves can't be returned to them.

And the Lotus Sutra

should also

be in our custody for safety.

This is outrageous!

Why should we give our belongings

to you?

Everyone,

what do you think

is the safest place

to store our two manuals?

Emei Sect of course.

Nonsense!

How could we hand such treasures

to your sect?

I think

Huashan Sect should keep them.

No wonder Chief Feng was quiet just now.

You were waiting for this moment.

Leaders,

since these manuals will only cause harm,

why don’t we burn them

once and for all?

No, no, no!

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