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~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 37

Senior.

Miss Gongsun.

I sent a messenger pigeon to your Teacher.

Thank you.

No problem; this is all Mom's fault.

I hope your Teacher comes soon.

May I ask a favour?

What is it?

My Senior wants a few Passion Flowers.

Why's he want those?

He's a poison specialist; he wants to create an antidote.

Please help.

I'll do it to help Yang Guo.

Okay.

It's me; stay quiet.

Dad? Why are you back?

Why? It's my ancestral Valley.

- If Mom sees you.. - Don't mention that hag!

- Where'd she hide my items? - What items?

Feigning ignorance?

My Gongsun family's ancestral secret precious herbs are missing from my room.

Where'd she hide them?

Mom stored them; I don't know.

You wretch! Not telling me?!

I really don't know; how can I tell you?

Useless daughter, don't you fear death?

You pushed me in the pit. You...

You'll cry at your own funeral.

Dad, stop this.

Confess your crime; Mom will let you off

You want me to beg your Mom to let me off?

Wishful thinking!

Dad, I beg you; don't err again.

You're still married.

If you still call me Dad, don't mention that hag.

- Lu'E. - Don't say I was here.

Lu'E!

Lu'E, open the door.

Coming.

- Okay, you may leave. - Yes.

- Lu'E. - Mom.

Why were you slow to open the door?

I was just resting.

Don't hide anything from me.

Why would I do that?

Don't think I don't know

you faked injury to let that dad and two sons get away. Right?

I....

Think I don't know!

They want Yang Guo's antidote.

You helped outsiders against me.

Lu'E, stop being mulish.

Yang Guo never had you in his heart.

This can only bring you grief.

And 18 days have passed.

Yang Guo's poison would strike; maybe he's dead.

It's useless to miss him.

Lu'E, forget him; don't give yourself pain.

Good girl, stay here with me.

I won't let anyone bully you.

Reverend Chonghe (Spiritual Master).

Reverend Chonghe.

That's my spiritual title, but no-one uses it. What's up?

You're back at last.

Li ZhiChang. You're my Senior; I'm unworthy of that title.

Return to Mount Zhongnan; say he's on his way.

Yes.

Reverend Changchun (ChuJi) has appointed you as Acting Leader.

Acting Leader? What's going on?

Reverend, there may be Mongol spies listening.

Let's go to the tea house; I'll tell you.

Fine; this way.

Why's Brother Zhao not with you?

Talk about that later. This way.

- Leader is in seclusion? - Yes.

The Elder Teachers are with him in the Cave of the Jade Void.

How long is it for?

It's for 3 to 12 months; you must quickly take charge.

Leader's kungfu is profound; what skills must he amend.

It involves the Mongols and Ancient Tomb.

Ancient Tomb?

They want to develop skills to defeat High Monk Jinlun

or Ancient Tomb if they seek revenge.

To avoid disaster, Leader and Elders went into seclusion

to create an amazing martial art skill to protect Quanzhen's reputation

and to protect our country and its people.

So that's why they summoned me to be Acting Leader.

On arrival, you must take up your post.

Your official inauguration must wait till Leader ChuJi emerges from seclusion.

We'll hurry off after our meal.

Okay, let's eat.

Bring tea.

She is here.

What are you pondering?

Nothing; all's as it should be.

Waiter.

She isn't Li Mochou.

She's Li Mochou's Junior,

Miss Xiao Long Nu.

Ancient Tomb is Quanzhen's enemy; she has ill intent.

She's here to kill me.

Acting Leader, you must be safe.

Leave first; I'll stop her.

Forget it; let her be.

It's my fate.

She has great kungfu; don't obstruct her.

No wonder you're Acting Leader.

In your calmness alone, which student surpasses you?

It's not calmness; I'm just expecting her to kill me.

Let's leave.

I've seen Zhao JiJing and you duel.

You two are comparable in martial skills.

But when it comes to character, that's a different matter.

We're at the mountain foot; our Brothers will greet us.

Miss Long can't do anything now.

- She didn't follow. - It's best she retreats.

Reverend Chonghe, welcome back.

We waited ages for you.

- After you. - Please.

Rotten woman! I swear I'll go back to the Valley one day.

Wait till she's in my grasp.

I'll torture her and let her beg for her life.

The scenery is nice.

Brother, Jianghu has a vicious repute, but we haven't experienced it.

Jianghu is so peaceful, I can't act as a hero.

That's child's talk. How would you know the Jianghu?

Not everyone has peace. Are you wanting trouble?

But isn't it better for everyone to have peace?

Brother Yelu, aren't I right?

Of course; peace is better than killing.

See, at leisure with two beautiful sisters, I can enjoy "accomplished nature".

"Unhurried nature accomplishes everything". What about, "He without desire is at peace".

Though don't let 'sister-in-law' go.

What are you saying?

- Wanyan, my brother is a good man. - Yan, stop fooling. Don't.

Sis, don't talk rot; she likes someone else.

Is that so? Who is it?

I have no-one.

Is he Yang Guo?

No, don't misunderstand.

I only treat him as a brother.

Just like your brother; there's nothing between us.

You see him as a 'brother'; he mightn't see you as a 'sister'.

Sister Yan, I can't out-talk you.

Don't miss out on a good husband.

See how shy you are.

Sis, not everyone's like you.

If you don't say your feelings, how'll she know? Right, Sister?

Enough talk about this.

Wait here while I get water at the river.

Okay.

- You talk too much. - What'd I do wrong?

She looks like Sister Liu,

not as fair but still a beauty.

Who are you?

Miss, you're alone; like some company?

Go away or I'll be impolite.

Let's see your impoliteness.

- You smell nice. - Stop!

- Are you okay? - I'm fine; you came in time.

Don't worry; I'll handle him.

Damn brat! I'll sleep with them.

"A dirty mouth can't speak decently".

Sis, be careful.

Heaven gave me two beauties.

Why not be my wives?

Little beauty, I won't injure you.

Sister Yan.

- Are you okay? - I'm fine.

- Run away now! - Brother.

That man won't kill Brother; let's go.

- Leaving? Not that easy. - Stop!

Brat, you're not my match; get lost.

Why is Dad so stubborn?

We couldn't save Senior Zhu. Why don't we get the Guo's help?

Dad is tenacious; and our Teachers can't leave Xiangyang unprotected.

Hurry up.

Beauties, wait for me.

- It's them. - Let's go.

- Miss Wanyan, what's up? - He propositioned us.

Rot! Don't even dare!

Arrogant young punks.

Wannabe-heroes; what a joke.

- Beauties, who dies first? - Don't!

- I won't, if you do what I want. - What do you want?

- What do you think? - Scum.

- Vile! - Shrews.

- Watch them die. - Stop!

Can't bear it? Okay, strip off.

Don't run or I'll kill them.

And you won't escape.

Strip!

Ignore this evil lecher!

Just kill me.

I'll kill you first.

Yang Solitary Finger

Who harmed my sons?

Mom, someone's fighting.

Is it Yang Guo?

It's possible. Sister Li, let's help.

Yes, protect Xiang'er.

- Dad. - I'll kill each one.

Dad, are you okay?

Your tone is bold.

- Madam Teacher. - Madam Teacher.

Another three beauties.

My luck is good today; so many lovely women.

I'll enjoy taking my pick.

Want to die?

Taoist Li, who should chastise him?

Handle him quickly together; whoever immobilises him is the winner.

Okay.

You two are highly skilled.

Your kungfu is good. Who are you?

Why are you harrassing them?

I'm Gongsun Zhi.

I was teaching those two brats to mind their own business.

Why don't you beauties be my wives?

I'm Huang Rong; she's Li Mochou.

You dare make us wives?

Li Mochou? Never heard of you.

Huang Rong, Huang Rong...

You don't even know my mom?

She's Huang Yaoshi's daughter,

Guo Jing's wife, Beggar Clan Chief.

Are you afraid now?

Fu'er!

This braggart isn't too bad.

Let me go.

Mom and daughter are like lovely sisters.

- Fu'er. - Stay away,

or your flower-child dies.

Mom.

Fu'er.

Hey! You're ganging up on me.

I'm tired of playing with you.

See you again.

Want to leave? Not so easy.

Be careful.

- Fu'er, are you okay? - I'm fine.

Brother Yelu, thanks for saving me.

Mom, I told you about Brother Yelu, Miss Yelu, and Miss Wanyan.

- Madam Guo. - Madam Guo.

Brother Yelu, Miss Yelu, are your skills from Quanzhen?

Quanzhen? I don't know; my brother taught me kungfu.

- That's right. - Brother Yelu.

You're a top Quanzhen fighter,

matching ZhiJing and ZhiBing.

You're fourth generation Quanzhen.

Is Taoist Qiu your Teacher?

My Master has forbidden me to mention his name.

I hope you forgive me.

Quanzhen has this strange rule?

Your skills are excellent.

Why won't you tell me?

Mom. Brother Yelu doesn't want to say it; let him be.

You rarely consider others.

I guessed who his Teacher is.

Madam Guo guessed correctly.

Mom, who's his Teacher?

I needn't ask him anymore.

Keep it to yourself.

Big Wu, Small Wu, why'd you fight Gongsun Zhi?

- Taoist Li, those two are my students. - I know them.

- Li Mochou, we'll avenge our mom. - You're not capable.

- You! - Enough.

Injuries must be treated; let's find a place to rest.

Let's go.

Brother Wu, defer your revenge.

I have something to discuss.

Okay.

Madam Guo, why are you here?

We came to find Guo'er.

Yang isn't in Xiangyang?

Blame me for not teaching Fu'er well.

She cut off Guo'er's arm.

Yang's arm was cut off?!

How could this happen? How is he?

It's like this. That day...

That's why we came to find him.

Yang's injury was caused by these two!

I'll beat you to death!

Brother Wu.

Senior Wu, Senior Wu. Calm down, calm down!

How'd this happen? You two, listen.

Yang is your saviour. You caused him to lose an arm.

You two little animals!

Brother Wu! Don't be angry.

Blame me for spoiling Fu'er. Her dad wants to cut off her arm.

Her arm should be chopped off!

- What did you say? - You... - It's not your business. - Fu'er.

- Senior Wu. - Fu'er, shut up.

Miss Guo made a mistake; she didn't plan to harm Yang.

Poor Brother Yang lost an arm and is poisoned. Where'd he go?

Yes, how can we find him?

If my guess is right,

Guo'er went to Ancient Tomb.

Ancient Tomb?

Two matters are vital.

- First, find Guo'er; see how he is. - Yes, urgently.

Secondly, save Reverend Tianzhu and Brother Zhu

and get Yang Guo's antidote.

But we don't know Zhu's situation.

I know. They're chained in the stone room.

That hag didn't harm them.

So it's more urgent to get Yang Guo to the Valley for the antidote.

Okay, my sons and I will come. Let's go.

Wait.

If the other kids tag along, it's more help.

Brother Yelu, how about coming to help?

Okay, brother, let's go too.

Your kungfu is good; go with us.

If you and Senior Wu won't mind,

I can benefit from your guidance. That is my greatest wish.

Okay.

Our diverse group needs a leader.

- Brother Wu. - Huh? - Why don't you lead us?

You're a great strategist; you should give the orders.

- Is that true? - How's it false?

Young ones take orders; you won't.

Whatever you say to do, I won't say no.

In front of the juniors, mean what you say.

Even without them here, how can I break my word?

Okay.

Find Yang Guo, get his antidote, save your Brothers.

Defer revenge.

Your family can't settle scores with Li Mochou yet.

But I...

Your leg is injured; revenge is never too late.

- Can't it wait? - Okay.

I'll heed you.

I won't settle with you now.

If you want revenge, I can wait.

You!

Okay.

Let's go to Mount Zhongnan to find Guo'er.

Okay.

I must rush; Jinlun can't be right.

ZhiBing can't get the leadership.

Teacher, you're back.

Teacher, you're finally back.

Tell me what's going on right now.

Don't you know it's Acting Leader's inauguration day?

- That's right. - Who's Acting Leader?

- It's Zhen ZhiBing. - Brother Zhen.

Zhen ZhiBing? Where's Leader?

He's in seclusion.

- That's right. - I must stop him!

- Teacher! - Get lost!

Teacher!

Founder Chongyang's third generation disciple, Zhen ZhiBing,

is appointed as Acting Leader, to represent Quanzhen Sect Leader.

Sect Leader Decree.

- Wait! - Teacher!

Wait.

Teacher!

Come, come.

- Wait. - Teacher. - Get lost!

Zhao, what's the panic?

Bastard!

Brother Li, not you; this ZhiBing bastard.

Don't pass him the title.

Zhao, how can you say that?

Brother Li, ZhiBing is unworthy.

How can you confer the title of Acting Leader on a despicable...

Zhao ZhiJing! What are you saying?

You know what I want to say.

No wonder you rushed back.

I tell you, ZhiBing, stop dreaming.

Your conferment as Quenzhan Acting Leader is defrauding the Brothers.

Impossible! It's a mistake.

- Teacher, don't say that. - Shut up!

Zhao, you must've misunderstood.

- Just withdraw. - I didn't misunderstand.

Brother Li, he's Leader's student, so you trust him blindly?

ZhiBing told you he was to be Leader. It should be me! How'd you believe him?

Leader ChuJi is venerable and respected. You're questioning him?

Impossible.

- Bastard! - Teacher.

You knew ZhiBing would be Acting Leader

and get the Quanzhen Decree.

Why didn't you tell me?

You caused me to be embarrassed.

Teacher, I wanted to tell you.

Bastard, you dare to quibble!

- I dare not. - Ridiculous.

Zhen ZhiBing.

Don't just think you can sit in Leader's seat.

Impossible! I'll drag you down!

- Teacher. - What?

Teacher, Mongolians arrived. Where is Acting Leader?

Mongols?

Guo Jing and Huang Rong's daughter will always be mine.

Think of it as a kind of compensation for my lost arm.

Yang Guo. Yang Guo.

Why didn't I take revenge on Guo Fu? Is it because she's a beautiful girl?

If a guy had cut off my arm, would I forgive him?

GuGu, where are you?

Hurry up.

Why are Mongols on Mount Zhongnan?

Great Khan grants an Imperial Edict to Quanzhen Leader.

Great Khan sent us a Decree?

"Imperial Edict conferred on Quanzhen Leader:"

"Divine Personage of Excellent Learning and Integrity."

Quanzhen, kneel to accept.

Wait!

Leader Qiu is in seclusion; I'm Acting Leader.

The Edict is not for me; we can't accept this.

Great Khan stipulated Quanzhen Sect Leader, but didn't specify the name.

Who is Quanzhen Leader?

You didn't hear clearly.

He is Venerable Reverend Qiu.

He is now in seclusion.

This lowly priest is not competent to accept.

Why are you bashful?

This is an honour from Great Khan; accept it quickly.

I can't accept it just like that.

- You... - Acting Teacher Zhen.

Great Khan showed you a great kindness; it is proper for you to gracefully accept.

I hope you won't reject it.

This Edict was unexpected.

This is not a small matter.

We Brothers will discuss this, then give you an answer.

Good boy.

I hope you're wise enough to make a smart decision.

Don't drag it out.

Brothers, let's discuss this.

In the matter of this Edict, I'll hear your valuable opinions.

I'll take up your offer.

Fellow Brothers.

Mongol Great Khan sees we are prosperous, and dares not look down on us.

Not so, not so.

Mongols invaded our country and massacred our people.

Brother Li disagrees.

Leader ChuJi accepted Genghis Khan's invitation to visit Mongolia.

ZhiBing and Brother Li went too; that set a precedent.

So how can we refuse this Decree?

Zhao, you're wrong.

I'm wrong, Brother Li?

Our honourable predecessors were fearless patriots.

Shouldn't we die to uphold Quanzhen honour?

Is it only you unafraid of death? Aren't our Brothers the same?

Brother Li.

Quanzhen has high respect.

Our predecessors' difficulties taught us bravery.

If we fail, how do we face our ancestors, or our Teachers?

Brothers, I can't let Quanzhen fall!

Don't forget, Mongols once defeated the Jin, our enemy.

When Jin defeated founder ChongYang, he hid in Ancient Tomb.

He suffered.

If only Mongols had formed an alliance with Great Song,

we'd live in peace.

Mongol invasion endangers you, me, and all citizens.

Xiangyang is under attack.

Song is in grave danger; Quanzhen can't turn traitors.

That's right. Yes, Brother.

We must be merciful and help the people.

If we accept the Edict, we can persuade Mongols not to commit atrocities.

Didn't Leader ChuJi do the same and saved a multitude of lives?

We could save many innocent lives.

Hey.

I myself saw Mongols destroy cities, massacre people, and commit atrocities.

If we accept Mongol influence, aren't we assisting tyranny?!

Okay. Fine.

I know you journeyed with Leader ChuJi to visit Genghis Khan.

So what? Genghis is dead. I met Fourth Prince, Kubhilai.

Mongol prince, Kubhilai, is generous and open-minded.

He's not a ruthless killer, dear brothers.

Zhao ZhiJing.

You're spying for Khubilai!

- What did you say? - You!

Conspiring with Mongols is traitorous!

- Who do you think you are? - Stop it!

- Don't fight. - Who'd fight you?!

Zhen ZhiBing is Acting Leader.

The Mongol Edict is for him.

It's up to him to accept it or not.

He won't dare oppose me.

Brother Zhen.

Dear Brothers.

I lack competency and skill.

I face a crisis on my first day.

Everyone! Heroes are fighting the invaders.

Since we don't all agree,

let's consider if our Teachers would accept or refuse.

Our Leader ChuJi definitely won't accept it.

Teacher Qiu isn't Leader now.

It's Zhen ZhiBing.

I won't violate our masters' teaching.

I can't disgrace us.

You'll really refuse?

My insignificant life is worthless!

Everyone.

Quanzhen can't fall under Mongol feet!

Acting Leader's words are true.

Your words were pleasant to the ear.

Is he capable?

You have guts.

You know the consequences!

Zhao ZhiJing won't take this lightly.

By rejecting the Decree, I condemned myself to die.

My secret about Miss Long will be revealed.

My mind is clear.

What are you doing? Suiciding?

Leader Qiu! Founder!

See who you chose.

Look at your sorry state! You became Leader, then suicide?

They must be blind.

Think death settles scores? Suicide clears debts?

Xiao Long Nu is waiting outside.

How do I explain to her?

No need, I'll go; I'll confess to her.

Come back.

Killing yourself won't solve the problem.

What about Leader Qiu?

He'll investigate.

You ruined our sect reputation. You'll be condemned forever!

What do I do? If I can't die, there's nothing else.

There is.

Promise me one thing.

I'll cover up your crime with Xiao Long Nu.

I guarantee I'll save Quanzhen's and your reputation.

I know. You want me to accept the Edict.

I tell you, ZhiJing...that's impossible!

Let me finish talking. Did I ever say that?

Don't worry.

After years with you, I know your stubborn streak.

I won't make you accept the Decree.

I swear I won't force you.

- You'll keep your word? - I swear as a Brother.

Okay. If it's not that, I agree.

Zhen ZhiBing.

Don't forget your promise.

If any Mongolian soldiers come to Chongyang Palace, don't stop them.

That's not right.

Mount Zhongnan security is usually tight.

What's going on?

Acting Leader Zhao changed the order.

Heed the order.

Leader Qiu ChuJi ordered us to never let Mongol soldiers on the mountain.

Now, you're saying not to stop them?

Whose order do we follow?

Quanzhen Sect is loyal and upright.

How can Zhao ZhiJing be Acting Leader?

Zhao ZhiJing is scum letting in Mongols.

Still, this doesn't concern me.

By the way, Acting Leader said,

if you see a woman in white, stop her ascending the mountain.

- Yes. - Report any incidents.

It's GuGu; they mean GuGu.

Why would they stop GuGu from going up the mountain? Is she here?