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~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 47

Stop it!

Quickly! Don't let it escape!

Why so many beasts?

Oh no, the Fox escaped!

Beast Manor never feuded with Ghosts; why'd you hinder our Fox hunt?

You caused this.

Beast Manor stuck to West Liang; why are you in Shanxi waylaying us?

Why blame us unreasonably?

You let the Fox escape; you won't leave alive!

Mountain King

- Unreasonable! - Ghosts, die!

- Stop fighting! - Miss!

Someone might die!

Xishan Ghosts made me wait just to mess with beasts.

Eagle Hero?

Eagle Hero!

You'd be the Shis.

Are you Eagle Hero?

I am.

Recall your beasts, or the Ghosts will be real.

After they're real, we'll talk to you.

But I can't have my meeting with the Ghosts if your beasts kill them.

Eagle whatever Hero; if you can, stop my beasts.

But I might hurt them.

Rot. How can you stop the beasts?

Don't blame me.

After I meet the Ghosts, fight how you want.

I'll watch without interfering.

You're formidable;

we will heed you.

What about you?

Fight me one on one, or all at once?

Eagle Hero.

Our pathetic skills can't compare.

And you saved our lives.

We'll obey your commands, whatever they are.

If you want us to leave Shanxi, we'll go.

Is your name Fan Yiweng?

I am Fan Yiweng. I'll obey your commands.

I'll obey you.

Then you needn't leave Shanxi.

Fearsome Ghost, can you release your four concubines?

Yep; if they won't go, I'll beat them.

If they wish, let them go; if they stay, treat them kindly.

You want 4 more wives?

I was speaking in anger; I'm ashamed I troubled you.

I swear I will behave.

If I get bold, Big Brother will keep me in line.

I'm done; you guys fight.

We're injured, so we'll go.

We'll visit you in Shanxi or Liang.

We'll go to Liang. If Third Bro goes downhill, we'll seek revenge.

Don't visit Liang; we'll visit you.

Seems Third Bro's injury is severe, but how's it involve us?

Yes. You're at fault.

My Third Bro is...

Big Bro, I won't live long; I won't risk our Brothers.

Clarify this matter now; we fearless Ghosts can kowtow.

Your fire freed the 9-Tail Fox; killing you is useless.

- What use is a fox? - Find that Fox; I'll kowtow.

Be clear; how can we help?

You're all injured or ill.

Sit down to talk.

Eagle Hero, why not mediate?

This way.

Gold Claw Lion King

Third Bro Shi, who injured you badly?

Third Bro fought an enemy who played dirty

and badly injured him.

Third Bro's kungfu is good; who could injure him?

Miss, I'm a firefly next to the sun; Eagle Hero will mock your words.

He's different. I mean your enemy.

Mongol Huo Dou injured him.

He was Jinlun's disciple.

So it's him. No wonder his kungfu's good.

Eagle Hero, punish that Mongol.

Miss.

Don't bother Eagle Hero; when I'm cured, I'll fight and win.

Neigong will cure me slowly;

I need 9-Tail Fox blood.

So that's it.

Caring Sage

9-Tail Fox is rare and elusive.

We took a year to track it.

9-Tail Fox has an unusual habitat

in a big marsh 15km northwest.

- Black Dragon Marsh? - Sure is.

You locals know that area is covered with sludge.

It was an effort to lure it here.

That's why you're in the forest.

As newcomers, we can't be impolite but it was urgent.

- Right? - Yes.

We can't keep up; you saw it.

9-Tail Fox runs fast; we surrounded the forest with beasts to hem it in.

As we about to pounce, you scared it off.

It will be hard to lure it again.

Third Bro isn't improving; we're running out of time.

We're rough mannered. If we offended you, forgive us.

Forgive us.

We're partly responsible.

How'd you lure the fox? Can't we repeat it?

It won't work again; the fox is suspicious and fast.

We used 1000 roast chickens.

The aroma penetrated the Marsh. It ate one each day.

It took 2 months to drop its guard.

We slowly lured it here.

But it was shocked today, and won't be tricked again.

Why don't we capture it in its lair?

The bog is 10 feet deep.

However good your qinggong, you can't cross it.

The light fox runs across it agilely.

Eagle Hero, do you have a plan?

Shi Brothers are beast experts; I'm willing, but what can I do?

- Eagle Hero. - Save Bro. - Please help.

Everyone, rise. I'll try but might fail.

We invite to all to rest.

In that case, we'll heed you.

We'll heed you.

Don't mention it. At least we made a few friends.

Okay. I'll go to the Marsh tomorrow.

Thanks, Eagle Hero.

Eagle Hero.

Eagle Hero, wait for me.

Which bad Ghost bullied you?

You took my hanky; you bullied me.

I kindly picked it up for you.

You were ahead; I lost it. How'd you pick it up?

Little wretch, you're following me and talked back.

Do you need a lesson?

Chivalrous Eagle Hero won't bully a girl.

What's your family name?

Why'd you follow me?

Say your name first; I'll say mine.

Forget it.

I'm just curious how you know me.

I don't know you.

People at Fenglingdu praised you

so I came along to meet you.

I'm famous? You must be disappointed.

If you're not a Hero, who is? Though there are others.

How many Heroes did you meet?

If I list them, take me to the Marsh?

- Okay, name a few. - Fine, I'll start.

One hero protects Xiangyang and its people from Mongols.

- Isn't he one? - Hero Guo Jing is famous.

A Heroine helps her husband protect the people, and is clever.

- Isn't she a Hero? - Madam Guo is one.

An old hero has incredible skills, and is mysterious. Isn't he one?

Huang Yaoshi is an Elder I respect.

Another leads Beggar Clan, and works to protect Xiangyang.

Isn't he one?

Lu Youjiao never did much.

But serving the people qualifies him.

You're also great.

Madam Guo, Hero Guo, Huang and Lu are famous.

Knowing them is easy. Name one more, to see the Fox.

Okay. Another is praised for helping people.

It's Eagle Hero! If he's not one, it's cheating.

- You're flattering me. - Take me along?

If I'm a hero, how can I disappoint you? Come on.

Wait.

Have you ever seen a 9-Tail Fox?

How can we walk in this strange place?

That twig was light but sank.

I have a solution.

What is this?

One year in the North, I saw villagers walk on snow.

Their snowshoes were similar.

You're smart.

Don't exert strength with your feet.

- Move continuously. - I get it.

It's the 9-Tail Divine Fox!

It's hurt.

Who injured my 9-Tail Fox?

It feigned death and tricked us.

Forgive my offence, Elder.

It's hard to enter the Marsh.

I don't entertain guests. Leave.

Elder. I have an injured friend who needs Fox Blood.

I beg you to kindly save him out of sympathy.

Injured? Save him?

Why did no-one save my son when he was injured?

I don't know how your son is hurt. Can we treat him in time?

In time?

He died decades ago.

He's already dust.

Tell me, is it in time?

We improperly came for the Fox.

We should reciprocate; if you have requests,

I'll try to honour them.

I have no family or friends, only my Fox.

If you want it, leave this girl with me for 10 years.

Me? Mud and wood is no fun. I can't live here.

If you're bored, come to my home.

Stay 10 or 20 years; my parents will like you.

Who are your parents? How could they invite me?

Your generous offer to her is a rare opportunity

but she needs parental consent.

Who are you to her?

He's my Big Bro.

I took my sister on an outing.

She thought the magical Fox had an exalted owner.

She is fortunate to meet you.

Flattery won't work.

Attacking my fox shows no respect.

Get out; don't disturb me.

Big Bro, are you hurt?

My Yin Frost Palm struck you; you won't live a day.

You brought it on yourself.

Leave before you die here.

Elder lives in seclusion.

You're unaware people outside have profound, differing skills.

That's great; you're fine.

Your skills are admirable.

But you can't snatch my Fox.

If you step closer, I'll strangle it.

- Leave empty handed. - Elder.

Reverend Yideng wishes to meet Sister YingGu.

Reverend Yideng's skills surpass hers.

Why's he begging her?

Reverend Yideng is a Great; let's meet him.

Okay, I want to see him.

Where's Yideng? He sounded nearby.

Yideng is using 'Voice Transmitting Over Miles' skill.

Teach me that. If we're miles apart, we can talk.

This skill's name shows it's amazing.

To reach his level will take years, even with your intelligence.

Who's better of you and Yideng?

Yideng is famous 'South King' of Five Greats; I can't compare.

If you were born decades earlier, you'd be Sixth Great.

South, East, West, North and Central; and Condor Hero!

Hero and Madam Guo make 8 Greats.

You met the Guo's?

They like me a lot.

Come and meet them.

Maybe next year; I must wait for my wife.

- She'd have beauty and skill. - True.

Let me meet your wife.

I will; she'd like you.

Amituofo.

- Yang Guo greets Reverend. - Hello.

Yang, long time no see.

What happened to Ci'en?

He's badly injured; beyond help.

Ci'en's kungfu is great; who hurt him?

After Mongols failed to take Xiangyang, Ci'en heard they attacked Dali.

Ci'en investigated, and was injured when he battled a Mongol for one day.

Has Monk Jinlun returned?

How'd you know it was Monk Jinlun?

Few are capable of hurting Ci'en; only Jinlun is so terrible.

Go and deal with Jinlun.

Take revenge for Reverend.

You don't want revenge?

You fear Jinlun will defeat Big Bro.

Lass, you're wrong. My disciple repented and atoned for his sins.

One thing disturbs him close to death.

He seeks no revenge, only someone's forgiveness, to die in peace.

He came to see that old lady?

She's stubborn and won't easily forgive.

True. We waited seven days with no response.

Is this about her unhealed child?

You know that?

I don't know details; she mentioned it.

Her temper was always strong.

She's Liu Ying; my Consort.

King of Dali - Duan Zhixing

- Must we do this? - Your Majesty.

Two years of war hurt our people.

Ming Yue's marriage will solve this war.

I take my leave.

Concubine Ming Yue

Guess who.

Ming Yue.

Not fun; you always guess.

Who always does this?

Look. I prepared a wedding dress.

When will I be Queen?

Ming Yue, the Jin king favours you.

Did you reject him?

Dali is a small nation at war; the people suffer. I feel that...

You'll send me out.

I don't wish it.

I'm ruler of Dali; I must consider matters.

I'm not a good man.

- I'm sorry. - Enough.

I understand.

I wish you well.

Ming Yue.

I believed if this situation arose,

you would stand up for me and forgo rationality.

How wrong I was.

I hope you meet someone who makes you selfless.

After Ming Yue left for Jin, I felt depressed and listless.

My heart turned cold.

I couldn't train; I'd only get drunk,

until one day I saw a mirage.

Great.

Ming Yue?

Sorry, I lost control. Is your hand okay? Let me see.

Luckily you're fine. Sorry.

Let go; return my sword.

This is unreasonable.

Heaven returned my Consort.

Why don't I understand?

Let me go.

Let me go; I'll scream.

Men!

Look.

Men, get him.

Let me go.

Your Majesty, pardon my lateness.

You're the King? Greetings.

What's your name?

I'm Liu; call me YingGu.

YingGu, you're now Consort Liu.

I'm Consort Liu?

I'm not dreaming?

How's this?

It's beautiful.

Of course; you'll live here.

Your scent is here.

I know you'll like this.

It's my first time here; how's it have my scent?

Your Majesty, are you ill?

You're not YingGu, but someone else.

If we can dream, I'd rather not live in reality.

I don't understand.

How can't you understand? If you can't, who else can?

Come.

Play the guzheng for me...

your favourite piece.

But I can't play the guzheng.

Sing then; you liked to sing "The sky is gray, the land is vast"

"Wind blows the grass; see the cows and sheep".

The sky is gray? The land is vast?

I never heard this song; how can I sing it?

You seem to know nothing. What do you know?

I can wield the sword, and swallow fire.

Your Majesty, you know this.

Why don't I serve you?

You are not her.

I finally understood: what I lost won't return.

Someone resembling her is not her.

I stopped visiting her.

I practised kungfu and found another life.

Wang ChongYang was then top expert; he visited me in Dali.

Your distractions hinder your advancement.

What is your advice?

Seclude yourself and focus to overcome problems.

That's a good idea.

- I let you run away. - You can't catch me.

Come here.

How's a man in the Inner Palace?

Don't be alarmed. He's my disciple, Zhou Botong.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

Brother.

What's this behaviour before the King?

You're the Dali ruler?

So ordinary; you only practise kungfu, and ignore your wife.

Did my Consort complain?

I won't dare.

Aren't you talking nonsense?

Would she dare say the truth?

Zhou Botong! How presumptuous!

What's this behaviour?

Brother, that Dali King is presumptuous.

What's wrong with him? Isn't he a man?

You made her Consort; so take care of her.

How can you neglect her?

Insufferable!

He has good intentions.

Okay. We two will retreat to train.

You may keep her company.

This should be the way.

Come and catch me.

- Come... - Botong!

That lessens my distractions.

Come, I'm over here; come and catch me.

I caught you.

Botong, I'm over here.

Botong.

Come.

It hurts. I'm not playing anymore.

It's boring playing this every day.

Let's play something more fun?

So what is it?

This isn't a good idea.

Why not? Unless you don't dare.

I fear nothing!

Your Majesty!

Who let you in? Didn't I say no disturbance?

Your Majesty, bad news.

Consort Liu was "up to mischief".

- Who was it? - It was Zhou Botong.

Bastard.

How is my disciple so despicable? I'll deal with him.

- Withdraw. - Yes.

You always fool around. You're young

but your crime is unforgivable.

I must severely punish you.

Botong.

Wait. Youthful folly is unavoidable.

I gave Zhou permission to accompany my Consort.

Since Zhou was intimate with her,

why not let her marry Zhou?

That's too easy on him.

It's okay.

Guide her, don't betray her hopes.

Your Majesty, I didn't know you're such a good man.

It's my fault; I'm not human.

I wronged you.

I return her to you.

You won't see me again.

Botong!

Zhou Botong!

Zhou Botong.

You rejected me!

This is all our fault.

I can't make another mistake.

I'm leaving.

Take care of yourself.

Bastard.

Botong!

Son of a bitch.

Don't be so angry. Let's practise kungfu.

Don't show your face again; reflect in the Palace.

Just after Zhou Botong left, YingGu realised she was pregnant.

She avoided me and cared for the child quietly.

A man tolerates a woman he doesn't love; but rumours spread.

The child was proof of her affair.

Everyone called me a cuckold. My heart felt suffocated; hatred grew.

An unexpected incident occurred.

Child. Who are you? Why'd you harm my child?

I only injured his heart meridian.

Within three days, the King must save his life.

He'll never save my child.

Won't he save his own child.

It's not his child.

Why? Why'd you do this?

If he joins in Mount Hua Sword Meet, anyone could end up Number One.

To save this child requires half his energy; then he can't compete with me.

You planned ahead; but you made the wrong move.

Even if this isn't his child, he won't not save him. Find him now.

Your Majesty!

Stop! The King's in seclusion; no-one may disturb him.

Your Majesty, my child's injured.

Please come out. He's hurt. I beg you to save my child.

I beg you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I wronged you.

I shamed the Dali ruler

but my child...

My child is innocent.

You're always merciful.

I beg you to save my child.

If you save my child, I'll accept death as punishment.

Your Majesty, I'm begging you.

Your Majesty.