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~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 49

God, protect Big Brother; let him see his wife soon.

We're leaving.

Old Urchin.

Big Bro misses his wife; YingGu misses you.

How can you not see her?

Sister, don't insist anymore.

Let's go.

Big Bro, how'd you meet your wife?

She was my Teacher.

Teacher?

I was sent to Quanzhen Sect to learn kungfu, and got bullied.

My Teacher saved me and took me as her disciple.

Did people oppose your Teacher-Disciple relationship?

You're right.

Ill-intentioned people obstructed us;

well-meaning people sabotaged us.

But my wife and I didn't retaliate.

Later when my arm was cut off,

my wife didn't reject me.

Even when I was poisoned and couldn't be cured,

my wife wanted to marry someone else to get my antidote.

So doesn't my wife love me?

You must've missed your wife very much all these years.

I hope God will safely reunite you, never to part.

On my birthday, Mom prays for me.

This time, I'll pray for you and your wife to reunite soon.

Thank you; I won't forget your prayer.

If I meet my wife on the appointed day,

I'll tell her of your kind concern.

Yang Guo!

Slow down, wait for me.

You only got this far.

Morning.

Little girl.

Your words made sense.

Why don't we see YingGu.

That's the way; she misses you.

I'm old; I shouldn't feel bad.

For a long time, my heart has held things to tell her.

Botong.

Old Urchin, don't you have something to say? Speak.

How many cowlicks were on our son's head?

We parted years ago. I'm surprised-

that's your first question?

Why?

Tell me now.

It's really important.

It was two.

Same as me.

Our child would be smart.

If he had grown up...

he'd have been a hero.

Amituofo.

Don't cry.

Reverend.

I wrongly seduced your wife;

you didn't save my child.

We're even.

This man killed your child; I'll hand him to you.

Botong.

If it weren't for him,

we wouldn't have met today.

The dead can't revive.

Let bygones be bygones.

Okay, I'll heed you.

Reverend, let's be good friends.

Thanks, both of you.

Thanks, Teacher, for aiding my wish...

Amituofo.

[ Grave of Ci'en ]

Ci'en, you were my disciple and friend.

After our many years together, you have eternal rest.

Come. Yang Guo.

Yang Guo, come here.

Master Yang, to repay your kindness, take this Fox.

I just met it; it'll die soon.

Yang, you needn't kill it.

Just cut its leg daily for a small cup of blood.

It's good the fox will be fine.

Let the Fox go once you're done; it will come home.

YingGu, come with me.

You too, Reverend.

How about you two stay with me; I'll show you my bees.

And I learned an amazing new Palm.

It has 17 stances.

Okay, I'll go with you.

I will come.

Old Urchin, you needn't be alone again.

That's right.

How can I thank you.

After you cure your friend, come and play.

I will.

If all goes as planned, I'll visit you three Elders

but now a task waits. Farewell.

Bye.

That treatment lets you use internal energy.

Fox blood with neigong should cure you in a month.

Thank you, Eagle Hero; I'll never forget.

Thanks very much, Eagle Hero.

You overpraise me.

Shi Brothers, come and rest.

Let's go.

Where'd you take my sister?

- Who's she? - Hand her over.

- Look elsewhere. - Bring her out.

Uncle, what's going on?

Your fierce sister is making a fuss.

- What's going on? - Let's go and look.

Okay.

Big Bro, I should go.

My sister is here to find me.

She's your sister?

Yes. I wanted to meet you

so Uncle Big Head brought me.

I....

If you have a problem, tell me.

No, I have none.

Does your sister bully you?

I'm not afraid of her; if she scolds, I argue back.

She won't dare hit me.

So tough?

Okay. Why'd you look for me?

At Fenglingdu, people talked about your heroism.

I was full of admiration; I had no other motive.

I just remembered, "every meeting has a parting".

I'm sad to leave.

- Let me in. - You can't enter.

- I'll be impolite. - You!

Big Bro, I should go.

May I ask something?

Speak.

When will you meet your wife?

This winter.

When you meet her, send me a message.

Let me be happy for you.

Okay. How are your parents?

They're fine.

When you and your wife reunite, visit us.

My parents and you are heroes; they'd want to see you.

Wait and see. Promise me

you won't tell your family you met me.

Okay, I won't.

It's our secret.

I know your parents are heroes.

That means you won't have trouble;

but things can change.

If you face problems you can't tell your parents,

send someone to find me.

Big Bro, you're so nice to me.

My sister often brags she's Hero Guo's daughter.

It's embarrassing.

My parents may be famous but we shouldn't boast.

Eagle Hero is my Big Bro; my sis can't boast that.

Come here.

these three golden needles represent me.

If you've a serious request, send me a needle.

I'll help you, whatever it is.

I'll say my first request.

I want you to take off your mask so I see your face.

I wear it to avoid recognition.

But your request replaces an urgent task.

You wasted one needle. Isn't that a pity?

But I can't recognise your face.

This isn't trivial.

You won't regret it?

He's good looking.

What?

No...nothing.

Satisfied now?

I'll say my second request.

This is childish; send for me in a few years.

On my 24 September birthday,

just visit me in Xiangyang.

Just this?

Okay, I will; but I won't meet your sister or parents.

That's up to you.

This naive little girl treats my serious promises as a game.

I can't think of a third wish; I'll tell you in future.

Sis, I'm here.

Soon after her birthday, I meet Long'er after 16 years.

Longer, you must keep our date.

Xiang'er.

You were with Big Head for 2 days.

Did you meet anyone else?

Who?

You know who; did you see him?

I didn't.

- Sis, who do you mean? - Butt out.

Xiang, where'd you go all that time?

I...

I followed Big Head into the forest to wait for Eagle Hero

but I didn't see him, then you came.

Big Sis, do you not like him?

Why do you fret about him?

Unless you want to see him.

So you mean Eagle Hero?

What's great about him?

I'm not interested; he can't even beat Dad.

Big Sis, why say that? He didn't offend you!

You dare argue?

You made me look for you.

See how Dad punishes you.

Second Sister, let's go.

[ Ye Manor ]

- Dad, Mom, we're back. - You're back.

Dad, Mom. Sis disobeyed and caused me problems.

Dad, Mom.

- Uncle Lu. - You're back.

Polu, you're back.

What did she do?

Dad, she went with a stranger, and was gone two days.

Is that so?

Xiang'er, did this happen?

Sure; I went with a friend.

- You... - It's no big deal.

Sister's fussing over nothing.

Dad, just listen to that.

Xiang'er. Who is he; what's his name?

I forgot to ask his name, but he's Big Head Ghost.

Mom, he's a Xishan Ghost.

- Wrong! How'd I raise you? - Don't be angry.

Xishan Ghosts aren't refined

but they've done no evil acts.

They're not bad people, right?

No problem.

Yes; Uncle Lu knows.

No discipline.

How can you go off with a stranger?

What if something happened?

I won't do it again.

You're rebellious so young.

Go to your room.

Stay there until the Heroes Congress.

- Polu, take her there. - Yes, Dad.

Let's go. Sister...

Xiang'er, let's do this.

I'll go with you two.

Let's go.

Father. Xiang'er is just naive.

She can't be as spoiled as Fu'er.

I....

If I don't discipline her, it will ruin her life.

Dad is biased; Big Sis gets away with anything.

Big Brother treats me best.

I wish my birthday was soon.

Xiang'er.

- Uncle Lu. - See what I brought.

- Lass, open the door. - Okay.

- Here's good food. - Uncle, you dote on me.

Lass, doting or not, do you know your Mom cooked this?

- Hungry? Let's eat. - Okay.

If we share Mom's food every day, I won't be bored.

Let's drink up.

Okay. I'll eat with you every day.

Okay.

Cheers.

Yang Tai Fu Temple

- Chief. - Find anyone?

We found no-one.

Yes, no sign of anyone.

Strange; his letter said to meet here. Isn't he coming?

He didn't turn up. Why not leave?

No.

He has serious news of a Mongol attack.

Why don't I wait?

Don't wait anymore.

Your spy won't show up.

It's you.

Uncle Lu, don't die.

Look at me. Don't die, Uncle Lu.

What happened?

Chief Lu and his two men didn't return from patrol.

I checked and found Chief's corpse.

Uncle Lu.

Were those two already dead?

The two men were close to death after being ambushed.

They said they'd encountered Mongol Prince Huo Dou.

They fought him and were injured by his Palms.

Don't die, Uncle Lu.

Huo Dou! If I'd known,

I wouldn't have spared him.

Did Huo Dou leave a message?

- I dare not say. - Why don't you dare?

He said Guo Jing and Huang Rong must surrender to Mongols or die?!

You're wise; that's what he said.

So the Dog Beating Stick was stolen by Huo Dou?

Yes.

Mom, kill those Mongolians and avenge Uncle Lu.

Sister, don't be sad.

You must arrange their burial.

Yes, Chief Huang.

Look at me, Uncle Lu.

Don't die.

Uncle Lu.

Yang Tai Fu Temple

Uncle Lu, we were just drinking merrily.

Who knew you'd die tragically.

I'm waiting for your spirit to come and see me.

If you can't come, it's okay; I'll toast you.

Uncle Lu, it's really you?

You came to see me?

Why are you here alone?

- Sis, it's you. - Who else?

I'm waiting to see Uncle Lu. He must come.

Why don't you go? After I see Uncle Lu, I'll come.

If Lu's spirit came, he'd take revenge on Mongols.

How'd he have time for you?

Who says he won't? He will come.

I want to wait.

Why are you childish at 16?

When you marry in 2 or 3 years, will you be immature?

What's the difference?

You married Yelu Qi but act carefree.

How can others compare to him?

Yelu Qi is a broad-minded hero, talented in kungfu and literature.

Who compares to him?

If your future husband is half as good, Mom and Dad will be happy.

Yelu Qi is great, but someone must compare.

You disbelieve me; wait and see.

I know someone 10 times better.

Who? Tell me.

It's good enough I know.

Is it Zhou or Wang JianMing?

No. They can't even match Bro-in-law.

You mean Granddad, our parents, Uncle Zhu or Elder heroes?

No.

He's younger than Yelu Qi, more handsome, with better kungfu!

No-one compares! He's a good man.

He helps anyone in trouble.

You're being foolish.

Beggar Clan is leaderless.

Heroes will attend the Congress;

a kungfu contest will pick the most skilled as Chief

to keep Beggar Clan intact.

Tell that guy to compete with Yelu Qi

to see who becomes Chief.

He won't want to be Chief.

You scorn the Chief's status?

Elder Hong and Mom held that post. Do you look down on them?

I never said that; Uncle Lu and I got on well.

Okay.

Tell your hero to duel with Yelu Qi to find who's superior.

Who's a hero, who's a useless bum, will be shown.

You're unreasonable.

Did I say Yelu Qi is a bum? Are you a beast?

Mom birthed us. What am I?

I've no time for rot.

Come home or we'll get scolded.

Mom and Dad dote on you. If you're Clan Chief's wife,

- who'll scold you? - Don't talk rot.

Yelu Qi must win the contest to become Chief.

And he's not Chief yet.

People will laugh at you.

Which day is the Contest?

The Congress starts on the 15th; it's urgent to plan to resist Mongols.

That should take from 5 to 9 days.

Choosing the new Chief will be on 23rd or 24th.

What's wrong?

The 24th is my birthday.

Mom will be so busy, she won't celebrate it.

Your birthday is minor.

Choosing a Chief comes first. Won't people laugh?

Who'd remember a trivial matter.

Dad may not remember; Mom will.

It's not trivial; I'll be 16.

Fine. On your birthday,

all the heroes gathered in Xiangyang will say congratulations

because Miss Guo is 16, not a baby, but a lady.

Others may not know

but a great hero will remember my birthday.

He promised he'd visit me.

What great hero?

The one better than your Brother-in-law?

I tell you: first, you fantasised him.

Second. If he does exist, he'd have important tasks.

How'd he have time for your birthday unless he attends the Congress?

He promised he'd remember.

He won't attend the Congress.

If he's not a hero, he's not invited; he may not be fit to attend.

In that case, I won't attend either!

If you don't attend the Heroes Feast,

will all the glory be missing for the new Chief?

You two Misses.

Nimoxing?

Miss Guo is sharp. Admirable!

Why are you here?

You both come with me.

Let's go; don't resist.

- Sis, who's he? - This is your fault.

Sword of the Yue Maiden

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

Who helped us now?

Helped us?

- It's him. - He? Who?

He....

- Uncle Lu's spirit helped. - Nonsense.

This kungfu level is admirable.

His power is deep.

Such skill belongs to you, Grandad Huang, my Master, Yideng and Jinlun.

Jinlun wouldn't kill Nimoxing.

Yideng won't kill.

You're right. My Dad and Old Urchin are capable of that level of skill.

I believed only I and Hong Qigong had such power but...

Xiang'er, who helped you?

Was it him? Impossible.

I was mistaken.

Mom asked a question; stop dreaming.

Mom, I don't know.

Forget it. It's late.

Go and rest.

We'll go and rest.

Xiang'er.

- I admire your loyalty. - I know, Dad.

Go.

Brother Jing.

Is Xiang'er hiding something?

Hiding something? She got a shock.

Not so. Since she came back,

she has a hidden joy.

Is that so?

Why don't I see it?

You didn't understand a girl's heart when you were young;

even less now.

Okay.

Whatever you say.

But I hope Xiang'er won't meet some disaster.

Yang Tai Fu Temple

Xiang's hidden saviour is highly skilled.

Who is that person?

Is it Guo'er? It can't be.

Guo'er can't have such incredible skill,

especially since...

Come with me.

Why are we here?

Benefactor wants these heroes' invitations delivered.

You must tell them to come to Xiangyang within five days.

Okay. I know it's important.

This assignment involves a grand event.

We can't disappoint him.

Don't be late by even one day or I won't forgive you.

Don't mess up.

Don't worry; no need to nag. If I mess up, feed me to the pigs.

That's right. Even if Benefactor would forgive you, I won't.

Okay, get ready to set off.

Okay.

Brother Jing.

Did we miss inviting anyone?

How?

We couldn't have missed inviting anyone.

We checked for days to make sure no-one in Jianghu missed out.

But an unknown great hero is holding his own Xiangyang Meet.

It would be great if this hero joins forces with us.

He could command the heroes to defend against the Mongols.

But from what I heard, he mightn't be here to defend the city.

He's dissatisfied with us if he's holding a competing Meet.

If this person can invite other great people, Xiangyang would be strengthened.

Rong'er, we must meet this man.

But what if his motive is to work with Mongols.

Rong'er, don't worry.

Some heroes are strange but not evil.

And if it's the person Xiang'er mentioned, it's fine.

What if it's not?

Alright. The heroes arrive soon.

You'll be too busy to breathe.

Chief Huang.

Everyone, greetings.

Fu'er.

Make yourselves at home.

Fu'er, where's Xiang'er?

She's sulking; Polu went to get her.

Polu. Won't Xiang come?

- It's really odd. - What?

Sis is holding a small banquet for heroes in her room.

A small banquet for heroes? What's she up to?

- Who are her guests? - I saw men and women

drinking and laughing there.

That kid was always strange

but how can she entertain in her room?

Mom, you know Xiang'er doesn't bother about propriety, and befriends all kinds.

Fu'er, go to Xiang'er's room; invite her friends out.

Polu won't know how to invite guests.

Okay, I'll go.

Polu, come with me.

Come, let's drink.

- Drink and eat more! - Okay.

Human Cook

This is a rare occasion.

Miss Guo is straightforward. Pity I, Ren Chuzi, didn't know before

or we'd be old friends.

Cheers!

On your birthday, I have a gift.

It's a 1000 year old Snow ginseng, to cure illness and poison.

But Miss Guo is lucky in life and mightn't need it.

At 100, use it to live to 200.

Thanks, Uncle 100-Herbs Deity; it's precious.

I'll toast you.

Come, cheers.

Come.

Good wine.

Turning Wheel King Zhang Yimang

Come, Miss Guo.

I have a gift for you.

Elder, is this rare black jade?

Miss Guo is knowledgeable.

A blade can't scratch it.

- Thanks, Senior. - Don't mention it.

Merciless Killer Abbess Shenying

Abbess Shengyin, you don't have a gift?

How couldn't I have one?

This is Snow Lotus perfume.

It's for you.

Thanks, Abbess Shengyin.

It's so fragrant.

- Prepare snacks and tea. - Yes.

- Fu'er. - Mom.

What is it?

Sister has weird guests... Human Cook, 100-Herbs Deity, Abbess Shengyin.

100-Herbs Deity? Abbess Shengyin? How'd they know Xiang'er?

It's very odd; I never heard of them.

Xiang'er has never travelled far.

Fu'er, tell me honestly. Did you know about this?

I didn't.

This is strange.

How do we deal with weird heroes and Mongols? It's a headache.

We only came for birthday wishes, no other motive.

Mom.

Xiang'er.

Mom, Sis.

See all my gifts; they're everywhere.

Xiang'er, how'd you know these people?

You mean Deity, Cook and Abbess? I just met them.

Yet they gave you rare gifts?

It's true; I was drinking alone.

Uncle Human Cook looked in and asked me to drink with them.

I agreed.

Those four jumped in.

They said they'd return for my birthday.

Mom, are they your friends?

Your dad and I don't know them.

That's odd. How'd they know my birth date?

They gave me nice gifts.

100-Herbs Deity and Abbess Shengyin visited Xiang'er.

This is so strange.

They showed manners to her, not us.

Don't fret; I doubt they intended ill.

If they turn up, we can persuade them to be our allies.

I fear they intend trouble.

Why'd they befriend a young girl and drop in for her birthday?

Many people might be unwilling to let you be Wulin Honcho.

Rong'er, we need all help possible. Whoever is Wulin Honcho, it's the same.

Good wins over evil.

And if they came to make trouble, let's entertain them.

Your Dog Beating Stick and my 18-Dragon Palms aren't too rusty.

Let's select the Clan Chief on Xiang's birthday instead.

Okay.

Xiang'er is up to something; I'll ask Fu'er.

- Fu'er. - Mom.

Close the door; I want to talk.

When you delivered the Invitations, what happened?

Nothing did.

Then why was Xiang'er visited by weird friends?

Aren't you concerned?

Where'd she go on West Mountain? Who'd she meet?

In Fenglingdu,

Xiang'er heard talk about a Great Hero.

Xiang'er was curious, and left to meet Eagle Hero.

Eagle Hero? Did she see him?

When she came back, she didn't mention him; I think not.

- But... - But what?

Xiang'er said a hero would celebrate her birthday.

She refused to say who.

It must be Guo'er! So Xiang'er met Guo'er.

No wonder when he saved her, he hid.

Mom, that person is Yang Guo?

But why's he nice to Xiang'er?

Maybe he hates me for killing his dad? And you cut off his arm.

And you poisoned Miss Long and separated them for 16 years.

You mean he's back for revenge?