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[Team Credits]

[The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils]

[Episode 11]

Where did you learn the Great Energy Dissolving Skill from?

What do you mean?

Do you think the Duan clan practices heterodox skills as you do?

Nonsense!

I wonder what would happen to your brain if it had been just a little bit lower?

Since you insist,

I will write it down.

Reverend, please look at how exquisite the Six Pulse Excalibur technique is.

Reverend, it has been quite some time.

I have a bad memory.

I am a scatterbrain.

I'm not sure if I remember the technique correctly.

But it should be fine. You won't look at it anyway.

You'll be incinerating it before Old Mr. Murong's grave.

If Old Mr. Murong becomes deranged

when practicing it alone in the other world, and damages himself...

I believe he won't blame you.

You brat!

I want to let you live.

Yet, you still refuse to come to your senses.

Fine.

I'll bring you before Mr. Murong's grave

and incinerate you.

The technique you remember shouldn't be a fake one!

All right.

From now on, I'll try my best to forget the correct technique.

I'm sure Old Mr. Murong's soul

can't do anything about it.

You...

Third Brother Bao, what makes you so happy?

Nothing.

Shopkeeper, what kind of bird is this?

This is a leiothrix, also known as a lovebird.

A lovebird?

You're good-looking and spirited.

I'm sure you're admired by many young women.

Why don't you buy one for your sweetheart?

Very well.

All right. Thank you.

- Take care. - Let's go.

Come in.

Young Master, we'll reach Wuxi tomorrow.

There are few newly-built manors in Wuxi.

Would you like to stop by and take a look?

No.

We've been out on the road for some time.

We'll return to Swallow's Nest.

Yes, Young Master.

Young Master,

why did you buy a bird out of the blue?

I received a letter from Yan'er a few days ago.

She said she has no one to talk to on the island.

I found this bird chirps beautifully.

So I bought it to make her happy.

You bought this bird for Miss Wang?

for Miss Wang?

Yes.

I'm out all year round.

And you know how Aunt is.

It's inevitable that she feels lonely.

Having a living creature as her companion will make her happy.

You're out all year round to make preparations to restore Yan.

How could you over-indulge yourself in romance just because of a letter from Miss Wang?

Back then, when Old Master was at your age,

he had already challenged the top seven sects consecutively,

spreading the name of the Murong clan across the pugilist world.

And that Qiao Feng. He is only a few years older than you,

but he has already made a prestigious name for himself in the pugilist world.

Second Brother Gong Ye,

are you blaming me for being inferior to Qiao Feng?

Those who do great things must not be bothered by trifle matters.

But indulging in a romantic relationship is taboo.

All I know is that Chief Qiao wouldn't rush to return because of a woman.

- And he certainly wouldn't use such a toy to please a woman. - That's enough!

- You... - Don't...

It's only a bird.

Where are the newly-built manors?

Who is in charge of them?

I, a disciple of the Shaolin Temple, am here on Abbot Xuan Ci's orders

to invite Young Master Murong to Shaolin to discuss important matters.

Excuse me.

Do you know where Canhe Manor is?

I have no idea.

Sir. Sir!

Sorry to bother you.

Do you know where Canhe Manor is?

I have no idea.

Then, do you know where the residence of the Murong clan is?

Never heard of it.

The fragrance of lotus wafts over the vast lake.

The playful young girl delays her lotus picking.

In the evening, she rows the boat along the lake.

And wraps her red skirt around a duck.

The blue waves are vast. The weeping willows are reluctant to part.

There are a few thatched huts across the grass, with apricot blossoms fluttering under the oblique sunlight.

Nonsense!

No wonder people love Jiangnan.

I didn't expect Jiangnan women to be so strikingly beautiful.

Young Master, you must be teasing me.

If you move an inch again, I'll break your legs.

Miss, do you know where Canhe Manor is?

Canhe Manor?

The name Canhe Manor is unknown to outsiders.

Reverend, where did you hear it from?

I am a good friend of Mr. Murong.

I came from Tibet. A land thousand of miles away.

I would like to visit the late Mr. Murong's grave and pay my respects.

Of course,

I would also like to meet Young Master Murong.

That's really unfortunate.

Young Master Murong left a few days ago.

I'm afraid you won't be able to meet him.

Since you are the Old Master's friend, please have a cup of tea in the manor.

I'll inform the manor of your visit.

May I know who you are?

How shall I address you?

I'm a maid who plays the zither and flute for the Young Master.

My name is Bi.

Miss Bi...

You need to use the water route to reach Swallow's Nest.

If you would like to go there, I can send you there by boat.

Thank you very much.

This way, please.

Bi, he's a bad guy.

Sirs, we'll be reaching soon.

Miss,

is this Canhe Manor of Swallow's Nest?

No.

Young Master lets me live here.

It's a small place.

It's not suitable to welcome distinguished guests.

But you've mentioned

that you would like to visit Old Master Murong's grave to pay your respects.

But I can't make the call.

So I brought you here to wait while I go and ask Zhu.

Who is Zhu?

She is who she is.

Please have a seat.

We can't make it to Zhu's manor today.

You may stay here for a night.

Tomorrow morning, I'll bring you to Swallow's Nest.

In that case, why didn't you bring us to Swallow's Nest directly?

Isn't that the best way?

Bi, what is the noise about?

May I know your name?

Are you a relative or a friend of the Murong family?

I'm an old servant who serves the Young Master.

My name isn't important.

(Something smells nice.)

I heard you are a good friend of our late Old Master?

May I know what do you need?

I'm here

to meet Young Master Murong.

I've mentioned it just now.

That's really unfortunate.

Young Master left a few days ago.

We don't know when he'll be back.

Where did your young master go then?

Look at what a scatterbrain I am.

If I'm not mistaken, it's the Xixia Kingdom

or The Liao Kingdom.

Or Tibet. Or Dali.

Look at my bad memory.

Forget it.

I guess I can't stay until your young master returns.

That's a good thing.

Steward, please bring me to your old master's grave.

I want to pay him a visit as a friend.

I can't help you with that.

I can't make the call.

I'm not the steward.

Who is the steward then?

Please ask him to see me.

All right. Please wait a moment.

I'll go and get him.

There are all kinds of people in this era.

A man with hair calls himself a monk?

I have seen the world.

Reverend, don't get angry.

Old Uncle Huang is a scatterbrain.

He thinks he is smart.

But his words often offend others.

Greetings. I am Sun San.

Reverend, we're so grateful that you would like to visit the Old Mr. Murong's grave

to pay your respects.

However, Young Master is not home.

We can't return your kindness.

We apologize for being disrespectful.

I'll inform Young Master of your kind intentions when he returns.

(It's so strange.)

(When the old servant came inside the room, )

(there was a faint fragrance that belonged a woman.)

(When this steward came inside, )

(I smell the same fragrance again.)

(Could it be)

(that both the old servant and the steward are women in disguise?)

(But) (Adam's apples) (can't be disguised.)

I met your old master by the borders between Tibet and Sichuan.

We respected and admired each other and became good friends.

I didn't expect a talented and capable person like your old master

would pass away sooner

than an unfavorable and mediocre person such as I.

I came to pay my respects to my good friend.

It is not important

if the kind gesture is returned or not.

Since you are Old Master's good friend, you should have known his character well.

Old Master hated visitors.

He said those who came either sought revenge or sought to become a disciple.

Others would try to take advantage and to steal.

The monks and the nuns were even more untrustworthy.

Yes.

Now, there are many treacherous people and only a few honest people.

It's understandable that your old master stayed away from those kinds of people.

That's right.

Old Master's last words were to reject those who came to sweep his grave.

He said most of the monks carry ill intentions.

Reverend, of course, our Old Master certainly wasn't talking about you.

I am Jiu Mo Zhi, the adviser to the Tibetan ruler.

I only intend to pay respects to my deceased friend.

Steward, you need not worry so much.

But I can't make the call.

What about this?

I'll seek advice from Old Madam and come back to you.

Madam?

Who is Old Madam?

Old Madam Murong.

She is Old Master's aunt.

Whenever Old Master's friends come for a visit, they'll pay their respects to her first.

Since Young Master isn't at home, we'll have to report everything to Old Madam, of course.

That's good. Inform your old madam that Jiu Mo Zhi, the adviser to the Tibetan ruler,

wishes to send his regards.

I shall take my leave then.

Reverend, please be patient.

Bi,

I heard Old Master's good friend is here.

Yes.

Have they kowtowed to me?

Hurry and kowtow to Old Madam.

If you kowtow and make Old Madam happy, she'll agree to everything.

Little girl, what are you saying?

Have they kowtowed to me?

I, Jiu Mo Zhi, the adviser to the Tibetan ruler, greets Old Madam.

Great.

In this age, there are many treacherous villains and only a few honest people.

Take kowtow as an example.

Those bad guys only come to make trouble.

They would lie and say that they kowtowed, but they only made a banging sound on the floor.

They try to take advantage of my blindness.

You're good.

A good boy. It echoes.

Child, why didn't you kowtow to me?

Old Madam, it suddenly reminds me of my little niece.

She is smart but naughty.

She likes to act like a monkey.

Sometimes as a male. Sometimes as a female.

She'll play tricks too.

I'm sure you'll love her.

It's a pity that I didn't bring her along with me today.

A really good boy indeed.

You know how to make me happy.

Come here. Kowtow to me three times.

I will certainly make it worth your while.

Bi, you mentioned there is a lady called Zhu in the manor.

Is she as beautiful as you?

I'm only an ugly woman.

Zhu is 10 times prettier than me.

You're amongst the handful of beauties in the world.

I believe someone 10 times more beautiful than you doesn't exist at all.

Old Madam told you to kowtow to her.

What are you doing spouting nonsense and trying to please me?

Kowtow now.

All right.

The land of Jiangnan is lush and fertile.

It has given birth to many beauties.

I am sure that Old Madam

must have been a true beauty as well when you were young.

I'm willing to kowtow to a beauty.

Good boy.

Great.

Monk, are you here to pay a visit to my nephew's grave?

Mr. Murong and I made a pact.

If I obtained the scripture of the Six Pulse Excalibur of Dali Temple,

I would lend it to Mr. Murong.

I've not fulfilled my promise.

I feel ashamed.

The Six Pulse Excalibur?

What happens if you obtained it?

And what if you didn't?

Based on our agreement, if I obtained the Six Pulse Excalibur,

I would lend it to Mr. Murong and in return, I would be allowed to read some books

at the Murong residence's Huanshi Library for a few days.

Now, I've brought the Six Pulse Excalibur scripture with me here.

I dare to seek your permission to adhere to the old agreement

and allow me to read scriptures at Huanshi Library

for a few days.

Show me the proof.

What scripture?

Where is it?

Show it to me.

I'll see if it's authentic or not.

Young Master Duan remembers the contents of the scripture to the core.

His presence is akin to obtaining the Six Pulse Excalibur.

I wondered what the Six Pulse Excalibur scripture was.

It turns out that you were just kidding.

I never kid.

The original scripture of the Six Pulse Excalibur

was originally stored in the Tianlong Temple of Dali.

And it had been destroyed by Reverend Ku Rong.

Fortunately, Young Master Duan remembers the content well.

Whether Young Master Duan remembers it well or not is his own business.

What has it got to do with you?

To fulfill the agreement,

I'll incinerate Young Master Duan

before Mr. Murong's grave.

You must be kidding.

How could you burn a person alive?

That's right.

You're not honest.

Six Pulse Excalibur is such a powerful martial arts technique.

is such a powerful martial arts technique.

If this kid could master the technique,

would he bow down to you?

If it's true, then ask him to demonstrate it.

I'm confident that you're lying.

that you're lying.

That's easy.

Whether it's a lie or not,

just watch and see.

Slow down.

Young Master Duan,

Old Madam doesn't believe that you know Six Pulse Excalibur.

How about you show it to her?

Like what I just did.

Knock down the remaining lantern.

I have no martial arts skills.

Why did you destroy the lantern?

You're too humble.

You are one of the most skilled in martial arts in the Duan clan of Dali.

In the current pugilist world, besides...

Besides Young Master Murong and me,

I'm sure only a handful can win against you.

Monk, you've been very rude to me this entire journey.

You brought me to Jiangnan by force.

I planned not to utter a word to you ever again.

But after I witnessed Jiangnan's beautiful scenery

and deity-like girls,

most of my resentment has disappeared.

What about this?

Let's consider this matter settled, once and for all.

Let's not bother each other again, all right?

Young Master Duan,

your refusal to demonstrate your skills will show that I'm lying.

You're indeed lying.

Why bother covering it up then?

Old Madam, he's envious of the Murong clan's powerful martial arts.

He wants to steal your technique, the technique that allows you to "fight fire with fire"!

You...

What this young man has said makes sense.

Monk, what on earth do you want?

Old Madam, Young Master Duan is talking nonsense.

He is trying to fool you.

It's true that I had an agreement with Mr. Murong.

But I've been practicing the Blaze Blade in seclusion

and I didn't step out for nine years.

If I didn't master the Blaze Blade,

forget about the Duan clan of Dali's Six Pulse Excalibur,

it would be impossible for me to escape Dali's Tianlong Temple unscathed.

Monk, you claim you were powerful and skilled in martial arts with great authority.

with great authority.

Why did you become a swindler in Jiangnan then?

Young Master Duan, if you still refuse to make your move,

don't blame me for being rude.

for being rude.

You've been extremely rude to me.

What could be worse?

At most, you would probably just kill me. I'm not afraid of you!

Fine.

Take this!

Duan Yu, you would rather die than counter?

Greed, anger, and ignorance.

You possess each and every one of those.

Yet you dare to you call yourself an adviser to a ruler? You don't deserve it!

Fine.

I'll kill this girl first.

Let's see what you will do.

The Six Pulse Excalibur?

It really deserves its reputation.

No wonder Mr. Murong admired it so much.

Ladies, this monk bullies others with his powerful martial arts skills.

Run quickly. I...

I don't know martial arts.

But I... I'll cover for you.

Young Master Duan, you can't even protect yourself at the brink of death.

you can't even protect yourself

at the brink of death.

And yet you still want to protect those ladies?

Old Madam.

Both of you, please stop pretending.

please stop pretending.

Who makes the call in the manor?

Tomorrow, I'll take Young Master Duan

to Mr. Murong's grave and incinerate him.

Even in the other world, Mr. Murong will know

that I have fulfilled my promise.

Fine.

We believe your words.

However, you'll need to travel another day through the water route

to reach Old Master Murong's grave.

It's getting late.

Tomorrow morning, both of us will accompany you and Young Master Duan

both of us

will accompany you and Young Master Duan

to sweep the grave.

Let's go.

Thank...

Thank you, Brother Quan, for sending me home.

We're brothers. Don't mention it.

Mrs. Ma. Mrs. Ma!

He is drunk again?

Branch Leader Quan, thank you for bringing my husband home.

It's getting late.

Branch Leader Quan, go home and rest early.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Who is it?

It's you...

- This way. - Come on.

- Hurry up. - Come on.

- What happened? - Hurry up.

Come on. Hurry!

- Hurry, hurry. This way. - What happened?

Go and take a look.

Elder Bai, take Mrs. Ma away from here for now.

take Mrs. Ma away from here for now.

No!

I will stay.

I want to know who killed my husband.

I want to know who could have such cruel intentions.

It is Deputy Chief Ma's Throat Locking Skill.

Take a look.

Chief, it is indeed Deputy Chief Ma's unique and famed Throat Locking Skill.

Based on the injury, he must have killed him in a single move.

It must be someone whom Deputy Chief Ma knew well.

Furthermore, it seems that the culprit's skills are superior to Deputy Chief Ma.

This is really strange indeed.

Ma Da Yuan created this move himself.

It wasn't inherited, and neither was it passed on.

In the martial arts world,

no one uses it besides him.

If the killer intended to kill,

he shouldn't have used this move.

Unless the killer... "fought fire with fire".

Murong Fu.

Murong Fu did this!

Who else is capable of doing such a thing,

if not Murong Fu?

This is a serious matter.

We must get to the bottom of it.

Mrs. Ma, don't worry.

I'll definitely get to the bottom of this.

My condolences.

Let us arrange for Deputy Chief Ma's funeral right now.

for Deputy Chief Ma's funeral right now.

Yes, sir.

This way, please.

Miss Zhu.

Miss Zhu, a beauty like you

could even act as Old Madam without any flaws.

What is it?

Couldn't accept kowtowing to me?

kowtowing to me?

The kowtow was perfectly reasonable.

- But I might be taking it wrong. - How so?

I should have known that Miss Zhu

was also a rare beauty like Miss Bi.

But when I actually saw your true looks...

- Well... - So, I look worse than Bi, do I?

You found out that she was 10 times prettier than me,

so you were by surprise?

No. Neither.

I am only in awe of heaven's ability to create humans.

He must have put so much effort into creating a rare beauty like Miss Bi.

Logically speaking, Jiangnan's spiritual energy should have been completely used up.

But who would have thought that he also created a beauty like Miss Zhu?

Both of you are completely different in looks,

yet you are both equally beautiful.

I wanted to compliment you, but...

I can't seem to find the proper words to describe your beauty.

Bi, this man is glib-tongued.

And yet he says that he can't find words.

You are our guests, but we don't have any good food to serve you.

We can only serve you some local seasonal dishes.

Please.

This way, please.

Such exquisite dishes.

Only such fertile lands can produce such characters.

Only such characters can produce such talent.

And only such talent can produce such exquisite dishes.

Young Master Duan is praising you.

Why don't you play him a song?

If you don't mind my mediocre skills,

I would certainly love to play a song for you.

Young Master Duan, try this.

Young Master, come and take a look.

Do you know what kind of zither this is?

Come, Young Master Duan.

Adviser, please help yourself.

Hurry.

Row faster.

Hurry! He found out!

Hurry!

You little brat!

I'll shred you into pieces when I catch all of you!

Don't worry, Young Master.

He won't be able to catch up.

The mechanisms at Tingyu Residence are interesting indeed.

are interesting indeed.

This bamboo raft was parked right under your zither, right?

Yes. That's why I asked you to come and see the zither.

Impressive.

That foolish monk was so mean.

We ought to teach him a lesson. Right?

Yes.

We're arriving. Let's speed up.

All right.

Mrs. Ma, my condolences.

Chief.

Elders. And fellow brothers.

Thank you for arranging this funeral.

On behalf of my late husband,

I am truly grateful.

Deputy Chief Ma was killed viciously.

It angered everyone in the Beggars' Sect.

Rest assured, Mrs. Ma.

We will get to the bottom of this matter.

My late husband lived a sincere and honest life.

lived a sincere and honest life.

He never uttered rude words.

He had no enemies in the martial arts world.

I have no idea

who would be so vicious

to take his life.

No one else knows Da Yuan's unique move

except for...

the Murong clan.

I heard that Reverend Xuan Bei of Shaolin Temple

was killed at Shenjie Monastery in Luliangzhou

with his own unique Vajra move as well.

Everyone believed it was Murong Fu's doing.

But no one knows his motive

and the reason why he is stirring up trouble

and causing everyone to panic within the pugilist world.

We still don't know if it was Murong Fu's doing.

Don't jump to conclusions.

My late husband's death is unjust.

I hope Chief and Elders will help us

find out the truth.

And avenge

my late husband.

Mrs. Ma, please get up.

I've discussed this with the elders.

with the elders.

Elder Bai will take care of Beggar's Sect temporarily.

will take care of Beggar's Sect temporarily.

I'll head to Suzhou immediately to investigate the matter.

to investigate the matter.

I promise I will find the truth.

Thank you, Chief.

- Look. -Zhu.

What's the matter?

Lower your voice.

What is it?

I... I need to answer nature's call.

Young Master Duan is asleep.

is asleep.

Go ahead. I'll cover for you.

No. What if Young Master Duan wakes up?

That would be embarrassing.

We're close to Mandarava Villa.

Why don't we head there instead?

Well, why don't we bring Young Master Duan along

lest that he worries about us?

It'll be embarrassing then.

You're so considerate.

Aren't you afraid that he'll be jealous?

He won't be jealous.

We're only ordinary girls.

He won't care much about us.

Young Master Duan.

I feel dazed.

Have I slept for long?

Ladies, there is something inconvenient for me to speak up.

Just tell us.

I need to answer nature's call.

Young Master Duan, our relative, lives nearby.

Why don't we head over there?

But our relative has a weird temper.

She won't meet strange men.

We have to come back to the raft right after answering nature's call.

- We mustn't cause any trouble. - I understand.

All right.

Come on.

Almost there.

- Aren't these Dali camellias? - Hurry up.

I didn't expect to see it in Lake Tai.

to see it in Lake Tai.

Young Master Duan, this is Mandarava Villa.

this is Mandarava Villa.

It is filled with all kinds of camellia.

Amazing. Camellia is known by another name.

It's called mandarava.

Since this villa is named after it,

I must see what other species of camellias lie here.

- Don't run around! - Don't run around!

How dare you girls sneak in here again.

Madam said to put a cross on your face

on your face

and destroy your exquisite beauty.

Greetings, You Cao.

Is aunt at home?

Madam also said,

"How dare you to bring a strange man to Mandarava Villa.

Hurry up and cut off his legs."

You Cao, don't frighten me.

Did she really say that?

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♫ As the sword laughs, many of your dreams are shattered ♫

♫ It's just a small story in the martial arts world ♫

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