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~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 33

We meet again.

Back for more?

Within three hours, we'll beat you.

Three hours?

Three years won't be enough.

Go after him.

Why could they counter my skills?

He's over there.

Today you die.

Think you can kill me? What a joke.

Expertise isn't style, but speed.

I'm unsure how you know my technique

but I'll use it to kill you.

No time to regret; learn it in hell!

Dugu!

If you move, I'll kill her.

Put down your sword. Disarm!

I didn't think a Wulin expert would surrender so easily.

It was you, right?

You're right; I'm no good.

Why'd you do this to me?

They couldn't beat you, so they wanted your skills.

I'll kill you!

God let me live.

I trained for revenge, until I could kill my betrayers.

Xiao Xiang.

Xiao Xiang, drink with me.

Dugu Qiubai?

Men! Quickly!

Dugu Qiubai, so you're not dead.

Kill him!

You didn't need to do this.

This is my last choice.

Can I ask a favour?

Ask.

Don't watch me die.

Allow me some pride.

Okay.

His story is told.

Why don't you sum up?

Brother, you want to say women can't be trusted, right?

My GuGu isn't like other women.

She's the best woman on earth, the best!

I'll find GuGu and introduce you; then you'll know.

Brother, I told you

GuGu and I aren't like them.

It's different!

Wanna be unreasonable, me too.

I reckon I can leave.

Stop fighting; I lost, okay? I'm not leaving.

Sorry, GuGu.

I can't come now.

But once I finish training, I'll find you.

Brother Eagle, don't be angry. I was only playing.

Let's practise.

Brother Eagle.

Snake bile? You bring it every day.

Won't you have one?

Okay, I won't be shy.

Brother Eagle must've ripped out their gall bladders.

This snake bile is special.

Brother Eagle, you eat this special snake bile

to make you powerful.

Seems I should eat more too.

This way, I'll be worthy of this sword.

Brother Eagle.

Want me to train in this heavy rain?

Did something odd happen?

Hey, Brother, you brought me here to...

Brother, want me to train here?

Every time it rained heavily, Dugu trained in the torrent.

Okay.

~ For this suffering to end, I need you to appear ~

~ Still I bear this heartache alone ~

~ Missing you so much, I long to see you again ~

~ So much sorrow, don't tell me it's a test ~

Training a half-day in a waterfall advanced my skills.

Snake bile aids muscle and bone; and let's inner energy

gain power in critical moments.

Brother, you're a worthy friend.

You made me train properly.

In the water, I learned Piercing, Blocking, Side Slash, Back Chop.

Nothing is strong enough to withstand its force

so Heavy Sword doesn't need a sharp blade.

But without this unique sword,

it wouldn't be effective.

If this force was used with an ordinary blade,

the sword will break.

Brother Eagle, in future, I'll outmatch you.

I can wield lighter swords the same way.

This is as far as Heavy Sword art can go.

I was really just advancing my own abilities.

If not for Dugu's Heavy Sword

and Eagle guiding me,

giving me snake bile for inner energy,

this sword art would be lost.

Dugu Qiubai had no help but achieved this pinnacle by himself.

If GuGu sees my new skills, she'd be happy for me.

How is she?

Is she gazing at the moon, thinking of me?

That little witch is following.

She's up to something.

Nonsense!

Miss Long isn't like that.

You bastard! What time is it?

You still defend her?

You've known her for years, and been intimate with her.

Fine, begging her won't work.

- I know what it is. - What?

She's going to Chongyang Palace

to apprehend you, and expose your dirty deed to Leader

and dishonour Quanzhen. What an evil plan.

It's your fault.

I'll atone; I won't dishonour my sect.

How can you avoid it?

Go to Mount Zhongnan.

She wants me dead; I'll tell her to kill me.

She won't harm you.

If you die, she won't let me off.

- Don't go. - What are you doing?

How could I tell Leader?

You got even more stupid under Miss Long's spell.

Think wisely; we'll handle it together.

You can't risk your life alone.

Do we go to Mount Zhongnan?

Bullshit! We can't go back.

One step at a time; see what she does.

Let's go.

Customers, this way.

Come on; sit here.

Waiter, food.

What's your order?

- Beef and pancakes - Fine. - And tea. - Okay.

Why are we here?

We're at an inn to eat.

I haven't eaten for a day.

If she catches up, I'll be a well fed ghost.

Brother.

Why are you being furtive?

Look there.

Why's Jinlun here?

Don't attract their attention.

There he is! Teacher.

Teacher.

Are you okay?

We looked everywhere for you.

We missed you.

Yes, Teacher. What happened to you?

We had a run-in with Li Mochou.

Her Soul Freezing Needle poison

injured us, then we fell over a cliff.

What a vicious person!

Let's catch her and stab her to death.

Yes, chop her up.

No need to talk about it.

Let's meet Fourth Prince.

Okay.

If these Mongols are here,

something's going on.

Good or bad, it doesn't concern us.

Let's go before they see us.

Wait!

You overheard us now.

Why don't we chat?

Teacher.

They're Quanzhen Taoists.

Great Teacher.

You two must be Quanzhen Sect first class fighters.

Why don't I treat you to tea?

You're too kind; but we're in a rush...

Sit down.

'1000 jin (500kg) pressure'

What are your names?

I'm Zhao ZhiJing; he's Zhen ZhiBing.

Priest Chu ChuJi was once a guest in Mongolia.

He took 19 disciples; were you there?

I'm not so lucky; he went.

Taoist Zhen, what do you think of Kubhilai?

Never met him.

Prince Khubilai is Tolui's fourth son.

He's wise and compassionate.

I'm due to meet him. Why don't you come with me?

Sir, why should we meet the Prince?

He's well respected; you must meet him.

Okay then.

We'll go with you.

He wants to rely on Jinlun to escape from Xiao Long Nu.

Customer, this way.

Customer, sit here.

Passionless Valley bride, greetings.

It's Xiao Long Nu. Where's Yang Guo?

Teacher.

With Yang Guo, she's formidable; alone, she's not your match.

Why don't we attack her?

Fight her? It's a good chance

but she's brash, sitting quietly.

Is Yang Guo nearby?

I can't lose face in front of these Quanzhen Taoists.

Don't be anxious.

Miss Long, take your revenge.

If you want to kill me, I'll let you.

I only hope you let Brother off.

Miss Long, you're refusing; I'll do it!

You must've offended her, so she's looking for you

for revenge.

Teacher is right. Zhen,

what grudge with Miss Long requires dying?

I deserve to die; don't ask.

Taoist Zhen, suicide is an escape.

As a monk, I advise penance.

Miss Long, why's Yang Guo not with you?

Guo'er is with Guo Fu.

I was beaten by her united swords with Yang Guo.

She's alone, without help.

I can attack suddenly.

If she dies, no-one can threaten me.

I can mediate for this Taoist to appease your grudge.

Without Guo'er, I won't live.

Kill me if you want.

You can't beat me by just sitting here.

Xiao Long Nu.

Is that you, Xiao Long Nu?

Damn, she has help. I should've killed her earlier.

Teacher. Go out and look.

- It's Fourth Prince's Flag. - Teacher, Prince is here.

Seems I must let Xiao Long Nu off.

Xiao Long Nu!

- Zhou Botong. - It's our Senior.

It's really you; I looked everywhere.

I'm dying to ask; did you marry Gongsun?

- No. - Great!

Why marry that old fogey?

- That's great. - Hello, Senior.

I'm talking to Xiao Long Nu; do I know you? Scram!

- Yes. - Xiao Long Nu, I want to ask...

Did you find that...

- Hey, Zhou Botong! - Why'd you shout and scare her!

Big Monk, fancy seeing you. I missed you; give me a hug.

Kid, you lost a leg? How'd this happen?

It got poisoned; I cut it off.

You're amazing. Don't get your hand poisoned

or that'd be bad.

Zhou Botong, why do you have Prince's carriage?

His carriage? I stole it. Prince's tent is 20km back.

- Big mate, don't go there. - Why not?

Prince is angry; save your bald pate.

Why's he angry?

I stole Prince's Royal Flag.

- You stole his Flag? - Do you know Guo Jing? - I do.

Xiao Long Nu.

Damn, Prince's Flag was stolen.

What a great disgrace.

I'll hand you the Flag

but guard it carefully; tonight I will steal it back.

Xiao Long Nu.

- Respects to Senior. - Can't you see I'm talking?

You're from Quanzhen?

- I'm Zhen... - I'm disciple Zhao ZhiJing. - Disciple Zhen ZhiBing.

Quanzhen have bad characters; each generation is worse.

Xiao Long Nu, you know him?

You're unhappy here? Let's go elsewhere.

Let's go.

We'll steal Prince's flag.

Senior Teacher.

What are you doing?

Want to go with her?

It's good he took her away.

Stop dreaming; come on.

- Taoists. - Monk.

Let's chat in the inn.

- Farewell. - Nonsense.

We're meeting Jinlun. This way.

Please.

Customer, enjoy your food.

You offended Xiao Long Nu.

She's a very powerful.

Provoking her is a bad idea.

True; we two can't beat Xiao Long Nu.

You lost to her too. Right, Brother?

Brother? All the Wulin knows.

She and Yang Guo are daunting, but she's alone.

I can easily kill her.

You're joking.

Xiao Long Nu defeated you.

Xiao Long Nu isn't alone; she's with Zhou Botong.

It's not easy; you're no match for him and Xiao Long Nu.

- You're joking. - ZhiJing.

You just want Teacher to despatch Xiao Long Nu

in your stead.

You're joking.

Jianghu says Jinlun was defeated by Xiao Long Nu.

All Wulin knows.

I meditated for years; your words won't anger me.

After you sort out Xiao Long Nu,

come to me for protection.

Thank you...

I won't trouble you for help.

Then I take my leave.

Please.

Are you nuts?

Monk, stop!

Monk, please stop.

Brother's a bit foolish.

We're unfamiliar with this area.

We need your help; and the Mongol camp is nearby.

Well said. I welcome your visit.

In future, I'll seek your help.

Whatever your request, I'll carry it out.

Good.

I'm grateful my flag is back.

I'm glad to serve you.

My Royal Flag nearly went to Guo Jing.

Our nation avoided disgrace.

High Monk.

- You're my capable aide. - Thank you.

Let me introduce two guests from Quanzhen Sect.

Taoist Zhen ZhiBing.

He is Quanzhen's talented head disciple.

My greetings to you.

This is Zhao ZhiJing.

He is also talented.

My greetings to you.

Greetings, Fourth Prince. It's an honour.

You are too polite.

If I enlist Quanzhen on my side, it will be a great achievement.

Quanzhen Sect is independent. How could we rely on outsiders?

How could we betray...

Brother is usually refined

but when he drinks, he babbles.

Prince is humane... as well as compassionate.

We're only socialising, not discussing war.

Come, let me toast you.

Okay.

Prince. Brother, quickly.

Why are you still angry?

He's Kubhilai, a Mongol prince, with knowledge and valour.

You disrespected him.

Prince is open minded; or he'd decapitate you.

Zhao ZhiJing.

You're Quanzhen third generation.

Mongols mustn't get Quanzhen skills.

You bastard! You're Quanzhen's biggest loser.

What if Leader finds out you raped Xiao Long Nu?

He'll.....Panicking now?

Anything to say?

You're right. I should return to Quanzhen and confess my crime.

Are you crazy? You're insane?

- Why will you confess? - I broke a major taboo.

I'll confess and be punished.

The penalty is death by sword.

Death befalls all men!

These Mongols kill our citizens.

You sold out to foes!

Come to Mount Zhongnan.

Crap! How can I leave? Won't that witch end up killing us.

- This camp is safest... - Bastard!

How can Quanzhen disciples rely on foes?

Impossible!

What "foes"? It's helping each other.

Do you get my anxiety?

Fine, helping each other? I won't insist.

Take care.

Zhen ZhiBing. Zhen...

- You two, please wait. - Don't.

- Heroes, Jinlun asked for you. - Okay.

Will you come?

We'll go; we will.

But stay tonight.

Leave tomorrow, okay?

You want to see me?

You're like old friends.

I have things to discuss, but your Brother...

Never mind him. He is anxious to return.

You're understanding.

You're intelligent

and more far-sighted than your Brother.

You overpraise me.

You have leadership ability

so I have ideas for you.

Enlighten me; I want to hear.

Your Sect has power.

But how can your Leader favour ZhiBing as successor?

You may not know...

ZhiBing's been chosen; no comment.

Don't say that.

How can Leader's duties pass to someone incapable?

Yes.

I don't care who the Leader is.

But we're friends; I'll intervene.

You'll help me? I'll be indebted forever.

- Gentleman's promise? - Of course.

Okay. Taoist Zhao,

you'll be Leader in six months.

Six months?

How's that possible?

- You don't believe me? - I do.

What's your solution?

You need a strong supporter in your sect.

Who ranks highest in Quanzhen?

Highest rank...is the one who stole the Flag, Zhou Botong...

my Grand Martial Uncle.

If you get Zhou Botong's support, you can be Leader.

That's right.

If Zhou Botong supports me, ZhiBing has no chance.

But Zhou scolded me; how'd he help?

Don't forget Zhou Botong will steal Prince's Flag tonight.

- And so? - I already hid the Flag.

He can't steal the Flag, unless...

Unless I earn his trust by revealing its hiding place,

then he'll like me.

You just sat here silently. I'm bored.

I must wait, or I'll lose those two.

Why follow those two Taoists?

Did they offend you?

Don't be like this. Why'd your face go red?

Xiao Long Nu, we can talk.

Those two must've bullied you.

I'll use a sword and...

kill them!

But I'm their Senior; I'll pretend not to know.

To see you happy, kill them!

Why kill? It already happened.

You can change nothing.

Then why keep following them?

- I don't know. - You don't know?

Xiao Long Nu.

You, seriously. I'm clueless, but you're more clueless.

Will you follow forever?

It's okay to be clueless and happy; but you're unhappy.

Your life has no meaning.

What's the point of me living?

Want to help me steal the Flag?

I wonder where that monk hid it.

It won't be simple.

Do you know where it might be?

That's trivial; you're wasting time.

It's not a waste; you're no fun.

If Little Huang Rong was here, she'd help steal the Flag.

- It's time; let's look for it. - I'm not going.

Didn't I tell you...

Steal the Flag; problems gone. Believe me once?

- I haven't solved my problems. - Don't ponder.

I'm older. I could fret; but one must be happy.

Don't dwell on unhappy thoughts

or you'll feel bad.

You have no unhappy thoughts?

Yes...of course I do.

But I have fun to forget; if I play, I don't fret.

So you must be happy.

Don't overthink; steal the Flag.

Customers.

What are you doing?

A Taoist sent you a note.

- For me? How strange. - I'm going. - Go.

It's over there.

- So sneaky. - Respects to Senior.

I'm tired by midnight! Have concern for old folk.

I'm at fault; but it's like this.

You bet Jinlun you'd steal the Flag.

I risked my life to infiltrate the Mongol camp.

I saw Jinlun hide the Flag, and came to tell you...

Rotten rascal, don't tell me.

Senior.

Senior.

You bit me? Stop spitting.

Senior, I intended well.

I mean no harm.

If you tell me where the Flag is,

isn't it too easy? How's that fun?

Senior. I was worried.

Your kungfu is famed; the Flag's no big deal.

But what if you don't find it?

It will be embarrassing.

Embarrassment is no good.

Good sword. Who am I?

Your Senior, yes?

- Would I? - No, Senior.

- I'd embarrass you? - Senior, hand it to me.

Hand! Why'd you take my stuff?

- Let's have a race. - Rascal, don't joke.

I'm serious about this.

Senior.

Could Jinlun have hidden the Flag in a special place?

Don't you want to know?