Original subtitles

♫ Suddenly entering and leaving the red dust of the rivers and lakes with a thought ♫

♫ Looking around everywhere are lonely smiles ♫

♫ Looking for the path of fallen flowers and remnant snow ♫

♫ Greed and betrayal, deliberate or unintentional ♫

♫ After many years, things are different ♫

♫ One side of the martial arts world is like a dream, a group of heroes fighting for power ♫

♫ A piece of the world, walking with horses, talking about life with a smile ♫

♫ Ruling the world, with lonely brothers turning against each other ♫

♫ Both honored and disgraced, tasting the warmth and cold, making it hard finding a place to return ♫

♫ Ruling the world, with lonely brothers turning against each other ♫

♫ Both honored and disgraced, tasting the warmth and cold, making it hard finding a place to return ♫

[The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils] ♫ Both honored and disgraced, tasting the warmth and cold, making it hard fi

[Episode 20]

When the mother went to ask the boy,

she found him sharpening that dagger on the stone.

Where did you get the dagger?

Someone... Someone gave it to me.

Such a new dagger can be sold for two taels.

Who would give it away?

Does it hurt?

Come on.

Feng, we're poor.

We couldn't buy you any toys.

You must be upset.

It's all right if you bought this dagger as a toy.

However, you must hand over the extra money to me.

Your father is sick.

Let's buy a catty of meat to make some soup for him.

What do you mean by the extra money?

You took four taels to buy a dagger.

- Am I right? - I didn't take the money.

- I really didn't take it. - Still denying it?

I didn't take the money!

I really didn't take the money!

The boy was hurt and wronged.

He felt aggrieved and burst into tears.

The mother was upset,

but she didn't scold the boy.

The mother is very strange.

It's common that poor families can't afford toys.

Why did the mother say she had upset the boy?

Moreover, his father was sick.

The mother suspected that the boy stole the money.

She not only did not scold him but also treated him with such respect and politeness.

Don't you find it strange?

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Brother Qiao, whenever you channel your inner energy to me,

your inner energy will be reduced a little.

You treat me with such kindness.

I don't know how I should repay you.

What are you saying?

I only need to sit still and practice meditation for a few hours

to regain my inner energy.

Don't worry.

I'll definitely find a good physician to treat your injuries.

Brother Qiao, I want to continue to listen to the story.

Later, when the boy had finished sharpening the dagger,

he heard his mother whispered to his father,

"Feng stole money to buy a dagger, but he denied it."

Just let him be.

We didn't give him much all along.

Feng.

How did you fall so badly?

Father, I didn't steal the money.

I didn't buy the dagger either.

Your mother worries too much.

It's not a big deal if the money is missing.

Yet, she made a fuss about it. Does it still hurt?

- Does it still hurt? - It's fine.

It's fine. I really didn't steal the money.

I know. You have been busy for hours.

Go and take your dinner.

I'm not hungry. I'll go to bed now.

The boy killed the physician?

The next day, the physician's family found that he was dead.

But the door was locked.

Hence, they suspected someone within the residence had killed the physician.

After a few years of dispute, the family was broken up.

Later, it became an unsolved mystery in Xujiaji.

Xujiaji?

The physician was from this town?

Yes.

His surname is Deng.

He lived in the west of the town.

The physician looked down on the poor.

He treated the poor badly.

He was abominable,

but he didn't deserve to die that way.

Brother Qiao, did the seven-year-old boy really kill him?

The story isn't true, right?

It's a true story.

That boy is so cruel.

I am that boy.

Brother Qiao, I was just talking nonsense.

Please don't take it to heart.

I didn't mean it.

- I... - I was so unforgiving.

Is it because I'm a Khitan?

Don't over-think it. He kicked your mother.

You have been heroic since young.

It's understandable that you killed him.

He not only kicked my mother

but he also caused others to wrongly accuse me of what I did not do.

I can't stand being falsely wronged.

My father,

my mother,

and my master are dead.

I was accused of these three crimes.

Who and why does this person want to frame me for such heinous crimes so badly?

Brother Qiao, I'm sure they are spreading rumors to slander you.

You are benevolent and righteous.

You even take good care

of an insignificant girl like me.

What if I'm indeed a Khitan?

Would you still let me take care of you?

A Khitan?

Even among the Hans, there are good and bad people.

Being taken care of by you is my blessing.

I'll go out for a while. I'll be back soon.

Be careful.

Brother Bao.

- Brother Bao. - Brother Xiang.

Come in.

Qi Lao Liu of Guanxi has arrived too.

- Master Xiang. -Please.

Qiao Feng has been faking his kindness to deceive people.

When we fought together at Yanmen Pass,

I thought he was a great hero.

Now, he has committed heinous crimes.

Back then, he led us into the enemy's defense

to capture Prince of Chu and force the Liao Army to retreat.

I truly admired him.

When I heard them say that he was a Khitan,

I even argued with them and defended him.

He had kept his heritage a secret all this time,

but his true colors have finally come to light.

I never thought he was from Shaolin

and Reverend Xuan Ku was his master.

This was a tightly-guarded secret.

Only a handful from the Shaolin Sect knew about it.

This evil man killed his parents and master

and hid the truth about his heritage.

He silenced them so that the secret would never be found out.

However, his plans backfired, and his sins only grew.

Divine Physician Xue has been sending out Hero Invitations

to the entire martial arts world.

He is asking the heroes to gather at Heroes' Gathering Manor.

Brother Qi, what do you think is his purpose for doing so?

- (Divine Physician Xue?) - In my humble opinion,

Divine Physician Xue did so

to get everyone to discuss how to deal with Qiao Feng.

I heard that Yanluo's Rival abhors evil.

Moreover, he has a close relationship

with Reverend Xuan Nan and Reverend Xuan Ji of the Shaolin Temple.

That's right.

Recently, there have been no major incidents in the martial arts world

besides the evil doings of Qiao Feng.

It's a pity that the heroic Chief Wang

had made such a grave mistake.

(They are acquainted with me.)

(But even they are saying such things about me.)

Brother Qiao, what happened?

It's nothing.

Really?

Yes.

Get some rest.

(If I have been unjustly framed, )

(why should I try so hard to be vindicated?)

(I should just go into seclusion)

(and have my friends and allies)

(in the martial arts world)

(forget about me.)

Brother Qiao,

you must be feeling hurt, right?

Tomorrow, I'll look for the best physician.

We'll definitely heal your injuries.

All right. I'll leave everything to you.

Brother Murong. Good morning.

Good morning, Yan.

Take a seat.

Let's have breakfast.

Here.

This is your favorite.

- Here. - Thank you, Yan.

Young Master, what would you like to have?

Young Master.

No need to fret, Yan.

Greetings, Crown Prince's Heir of the Dali Kingdom.

Please rise.

Young Master, we have finally found you.

Your Highness is safe and sound.

It's a blessing for the Dali Kingdom and our people.

Welcome home, Your Highness.

I'm Qiao Feng.

You may take my head anytime you want.

Since you could even kill your parents and master,

you don't have to be merciful

with mere acquaintances like us.

We have not met since we fended off enemies from Yanmen Pass.

I heard that Yanluo's Rival, Divine Physician Xue, is sending out Hero Invitations.

I need a favor from you.

I hope you can lead me to the gathering.

The Heroes Gathering will be held at the Heroes' Gathering Manor, about 70 Chinese miles northeast from here.

All odds are against you if you attend.

- Don't blame me for not reminding you beforehand. - I understand.

The Heroes Banquet will be held at Heroes' Gathering Manor.

Then, the host must be the two heroes of the You family.

You may depart first.

I'll take my time and depart two hours later,

so you have the time to be well-prepared.

All right. In this case, we will

wait for you to arrive at the Heroes' Gathering Manor.

When Jiu Mo Zhi abducted you, His Majesty immediately contacted the Song

to seek their help to locate you.

A few days ago, we received news that you were in Luoyang.

We rushed there immediately but failed to find you.

The good are protected by heaven.

Since Your Highness is safe and sound, we can be rest assured then.

Your Highness, please come back with us.

When Princess Consort heard that you had been abducted,

she was so worried that she couldn't eat and sleep well.

She will be very happy when you return safe and sound.

Sirs, wait for a while.

Miss Wang,

I will have to bid you farewell for now.

I'm not a learned man.

If I have offended you in any way in our travels,

I hope you will forgive me.

Miss Wang,

I hope you'll meet a man who is hundreds of times better than me soon.

Someone who loves you, cares for you,

respects you, and protects you.

Someone who makes you happy every day.

In that case, I will have no regrets

when I think of you.

Young Master Duan, I wish you a safe journey.

After today's farewell, we might not be able to meet again

in this vast world.

Why bother remembering me then?

Brother Murong, let's depart.

All right.

Young Master, let's depart.

The horse carriage is waiting at the entrance.

That was quite a scene when Young Master Duan's men came in.

I didn't know about his true identity.

Yan, did you know about it?

I don't know him well.

I only knew he was from Dali.

He came to Mandarava Villa because he was being hunted down.

I don't know anything else about him.

I heard that the Dali Emperor has no children.

The only heir is the son of the Crown Prince, Prince Zhennan.

Just now, I heard they addressed Young Master Duan as Crown Prince's Heir.

I guess it must be him.

He's the future emperor of the Dali Kingdom?

Absurd.

Are you Young Master Murong?

Yes, I am.

May I know who you are?

I'm Shan Zheng, the Stern Faced Judge.

I'm heading to the Martial Arts Meeting at Heroes' Gathering Manor with my five sons.

We'll be planning how to eliminate the villain Qiao Feng

to remove harm from the pugilist world.

What's going on?

Hero Qiao is a person with integrity.

Why did you call him a villain?

And why are you trying to eliminate him?

I suppose you have not heard of what happened.

After Qiao Feng's true identity came to light, he turned into a violent man.

He killed his father, his mother, and his master.

He's on a killing spree.

He is despised by the entire pugilist world now.

Divine Physician Xue sent out invitations to gather everyone

to discuss how to eliminate the villain Qiao Feng.

I heard Young Master Murong is highly skilled in martial arts.

I wonder if Young Master Murong would be interested in joining us?

Well...

Brother Murong, you can't do that.

When you were framed, it was Hero Qiao who defended us.

He also saved Zhu and Bi.

When the Beggars' Sect revolted against him, he didn't take it to heart.

Instead, he merely shouldered the blame and protected them.

Such a righteous person will never perform such unfaithful and unfilial acts.

That's right, Young Master.

When I was poisoned in Xingzi Forest, I was saved by Qiao Feng.

When it comes to killing his own father, mother, and master,

I'll be the first person to disbelieve it.

These small kind acts are Qiao Feng's tricks.

Please don't be deceived by him.

Qiao Feng has been committing vicious acts all around.

It's a good opportunity for Young Master Murong to show how skillful you are.

Young Master Murong, please make a prompt decision.

I shall take my leave now, then.

Heroes of the martial arts world will be waiting for you at Heroes' Gathering Manor.

- Farewell. - Farewell.

Young Master, no matter what,

we must repay kindness with kindness and harm with harm.

We must not fight against Chief Qiao.

No, that's not so.

Firstly, Qiao Feng is no longer the Chief of the Beggars' Sect.

Secondly, he's a Khitan.

He's also embroiled in many disputes.

That makes him an enemy of the pugilist world.

If Young Master comes forward now,

it will be a chance for you to prove yourself and gain standing in the pugilist world.

You'll win the hearts of many.

Our young master isn't a Han.

Why should he risk offending Qiao Feng for those people?

Young Master, what do you think?

This invitation was sent out by Yanluo's Rival, Divine Physician Xue.

All heroes will be present there.

It's an opportunity for us to get acquainted with him.

If we run into trouble one day, he might be of use to us.

If we help the heroes of the pugilist world to remove their troubles,

we'll also gain prestige and favor for the Murong clan.

How can we miss such an opportunity?

But I feel that Hero Qiao has no malicious intentions toward us.

On the contrary, he has helped us repeatedly.

How can we be soft-hearted when it comes to restoring our kingdom?

Third Brother Bao, Fourth Brother Feng, take Yan and Bi back to Swallow's Nest.

Everyone else, follow me to Heroes' Gathering Manor.

Yes, Young Master.

Brother Shan, you arrived on time.

You're here, Old Master Tan, Old Madam Tan.

Amitabha.

Greetings, Elders.

Master You! Master You!

Master You, Qiao Feng is here.

- Qiao Feng is really here? - The audacity!

That's right.

Mr. Xue, forgive me for coming uninvited.

Brother Qiao, what can I do for you?

I have acted recklessly.

She was hit by a palm move and suffered a serious injury because of me.

In this world, no one else but Mr. Xue will be able to heal her.

Mr. Xue, please save her life.

What is the lady's surname?

What is her relationship with you?

She's a maid of my friend.

You must have a good relationship with your friend.

Otherwise, you would not have gone to such great lengths.

I have only met this friend a few times.

All right then.

Let me check her pulse first.

Thank you, Mr. Xue.

If it weren't for Old Master Tan's elixir

and your inner energy,

she would have already died from Abbot Xuan Ci's Great Vajra Palm.

Where did she get our elixir from?

Have you forgotten? That day in Xingzi Forest...

It's her?

When did the abbot hit this lady

with Great Vajra Palm?

That's right, Mr. Xue.

The abbot has not left the monastery for years.

Moreover, the Shaolin Temple forbids women from entering its compound.

This Great Vajra Palm cannot possibly be the doing of our abbot.

But as far as I know, no one besides Abbot Xuan Ci has mastered the Great Vajra Palm.

Qiao Feng, you trespassed Shaolin Temple and killed Reverend Xuan Ku.

You had also blocked our abbot's Great Vajra Palm.

If she was indeed hit by Abbot Xuan Ci's move,

she couldn't have possibly survived it.

Reverend Xuan Ku is my master.

I have yet to repay his kindness.

Even if I have to sacrifice my own life,

I will never kill my master.

Still denying it?

Then, where is the Shaolin senior monk you have captured?

Are you trying to say that this was not your doing as well?

May I ask who the senior monk I've captured is?

Shaolin is an esteemed and prestigious existence in the pugilist world.

You entered and left Shaolin all by yourself and killed Reverend Xuan Ku.

You not only escaped unscathed but also captured a Shaolin senior monk.

This is absurd.

There must be something strange going on.

What you've said are either lies or incomplete truth.

There are many things that you don't understand.

The same goes for me too.

No matter what, my senior didn't hurt this lady.

Abbot Xuan Ci is a compassionate person.

He would never hurt a lady.

There must be someone disguising as someone from Shaolin to deceive and harm others.

Miss, who hurt you?

Where did you get hurt?

Where is the person now?

This matter is related to Shaolin's reputation.

Miss, you must explain it clearly.

Miss, explain it clearly to us

so that Mr. Xue can save your life.

Reverends, it was a young man who hurt me.

He looked handsome and aloof.

He should be around 27 or 28 years old.

At that time, Brother Qiao and I

were in a restaurant talking about

Divine Physician Xue's superb medical skills.

His skills not only have no equal in this world

but are also unprecedented.

No one else in this world has such remarkable skills.

I think even the deities are incomparable to Divine Physician Xue.

At that time, I said that with Divine Physician Xue around,

there is no need for us to learn martial arts.

But Brother Qiao asked for the reason.

I told him that with Divine Physician Xue around,

he will save as many lives as those who are harmed.

If two are harmed by others, he will save both of them.

What's the point of learning martial arts, then?

- That's right. - Yes.

The man who sat at a table near us suddenly said with a sneer,

"All the palm techniques in the world are soft and weak."

"That Divine Physician Xue's reputation is undeserving."

He said, "Let's see if he can heal the injury caused by my palm strike."

Right after he said so, he was already in the air

and attacked me with his palm strike.

All of a sudden, I felt dizzy.

I felt powerless and strength-less.

I only heard the man said,

"Ask Divine Physician Xue

to study the medical books thoroughly and practice hard."

"So that in the future, he'll be able to treat Abbot Xuan Ci's illness."

"When that time comes, he won't be at a loss then."

What do you mean?

This might mean that he intends

to defeat Abbot Xuan Ci with this very move in the future.

"Fight fire with fire"?

Murong Fu!

So it was the Murong clan, after all!

Qiao Feng,

what exactly is your relationship with Murong Fu?

Let's not talk about that first.

Her life is at stake.

Mr. Xue, you are benevolent and kind.

I hope this has moved your compassionate heart.

It doesn't matter who brought her here.

I'll heal her all the same.

However, because it's you who brought her here,

I will not heal her.

Saving a life is of boundless beneficence.

Mr. Xue, you have been doing meritorious deeds in the martial arts world.

If you're willing to save her life today,

I will never forget your kindness.

Will never forget my kindness?

Do you think you will be able to leave the Heroes' Gathering Manor alive today?

- That's right! - Dream on!

You won't be able to leave!

That's right!

Everyone here is a great man.

You know what is right and wrong.

You have gathered here today to discuss how to deal with me.

I knew about this.

Whether I'll save her or not will depend on my mood.

No one can force me to do it.

Qiao Feng, you have committed heinous sins.

We were planning to capture you

to cut you into pieces as an offering to your parents and master.

And you presented yourself at our door.

That's very good indeed.

Qiao Feng, take your own life then.

- Take your own life! - Yes!

Take your own life!

All of you say that I'm a Khitan

and want to eliminate me.

But at this moment,

I, myself, don't even know for sure

whether I'm a Khitan or a Song.

If I'm a Song,

Mr. Xue, I will not let you off the hook

for insulting me today.

If I'm a Khitan,

I'm determined to treat Song as my enemy.

I'll kill you first

lest that you save all the Songs I kill in the future.

No matter what,

you were going to kill me anyway.

I beg you one last time.

Please save her.

A life for a life.

If you save her,

I shall never lay a hand on you.

I have been treating and healing people all my life.

I only accept sincere requests.

Not threats.

The same applies to you.

Brother Qiao!

I don't want to get healed.

I'm only an ordinary maid.

I'm not worthy of sacrificing your life for.

I don't want you to die!

Whether a person's life is precious has nothing to do with status.

I promised to find the best physician for you.

I will keep my words.

You brothers,

I saw many old friends here today.

After today, we will be enemies.

I can't help but feel a little upset about that.

I would like to ask for some wine.

All right. Serve the wine!

Most of you are my acquaintances.

Some of you are sect brothers with whom I shared good moments.

Some of you are warriors

who have fought with me

against the Liao Army at Yanmen Pass.

I will never forget these memories and sentiments.

Since we are in dispute today,

we'll toast to a clean break.

Those who want to kill me

may come forward for a toast.

From now on, we'll write off our relationships.

If I kill you,

I am not ungrateful.

If you kill me,

you are not ungrateful too.

Heroes of the world

will be our witnesses.

Who would like to go first?

- Me! - Who is she?

How could it be her?

It's Mrs. Ma.

Why is she here?

My late husband died in your hands.

We are no longer acquainted.

I can't finish this as I have low alcohol tolerance.

Life, death, and revenge

are like this wine.

Brother Ma, rest in peace.

Wait.

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