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~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 50

Mom, Sis.

See all my gifts everywhere.

How do you know these people?

100-Herbs, Cook and Abbess? I just met them.

Yet they gave rare gifts?

Sure; I was drinking alone.

Cook looked in my window and asked if the four could drink with me.

They'll return for my birthday.

Mom, are they your friends?

Your dad and I don't know them.

How'd they know my birth date? They gave me nice gifts.

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

That's so strange.

They greeted her, and not us.

Don't fret; I doubt they mean 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?

Many people mightn't want you to be Wulin Honcho.

We need all help possible. Whoever is Wulin Honcho, it's the same.

Good wins over evil; and we can handle any trouble.

We have your Dog Beating Stick and my 18-Dragon Palms.

But let's select the Chief on Xiang's birthday.

Okay.

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

- Fu'er. - Mom.

Close the door to talk.

When you delivered the Invitations, what happened?

Nothing did.

So how'd Xiang make odd friends?

Aren't you concerned?

Where'd she go? Who'd she meet?

In Fenglingdu, Xiang'er heard talk of a Great Hero.

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

Eagle Hero? Did she see him?

She didn't say so; I think not.

- 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, you say it's Yang Guo? Why's he nice to Xiang?

He hates me for killing his dad; you cut off his arm.

You caused his separation from Miss Long.

So he's back for revenge?

16 years is almost up for Guo'er to meet Miss Long.

If not...

Yang Guo is nice to Xiang'er for no reason. Will he harm her?

Mom, find a solution.

Tomorrow we choose a Chief.

See how things go.

Fellow heroes.

Beggar Clan Elder Liang

Our late leader, Chief Lu, was wise and patriotic

and devoted to Clan and nation.

We want revenge for his death.

We'd like former Chief Huang to answer this issue of retribution.

Beggar Clan Chief Huang.

Dear Brothers.

Chief Lu's death is an unavenged resentment

but under threat of a Mongol attack, our nation comes before our Clan.

A new Chief must lead you.

If Beggar Clan Chief Huang won't reply, who'll be able to lead us?

What should we do?

Everyone!

Let's begin the selection; valiant people are here.

Which hero will show his skills to be Chief?

Whoever proves strongest will be new Chief.

- Great! - Agree! - Okay, I'll go first.

Hero Zhou, come on stage.

Chief Huang.

I will honour our Clan.

Which hero will take on Zhou?

He's competing with his level; he has no shame.

Sis-in-law, when brother beats them all,

you can be Madam Clan Chief with little effort.

How can you say "with little effort"?

I'm willing to brave it.

It's Second Master Wu.

- I'm Wu XiuWen. Give me pointers. - Please.

XiuWen is a first class fighter.

He rushed in and wasted energy; he'll suffer.

For Yelu, XiuWen can beat a few. You go later.

- Sure. - Beat some more for Yelu.

Polu, I said to get Xiang.

I went to her room but she won't come.

She's so stubborn.

- I'll check on her. - Okay.

Heaven, hear my wishes.

First, let Mom and Dad defeat Mongols to protect Xiangyang.

Second, give my parents' good health.

Third, may Eagle Hero Big Brother reunite soon with his wife.

So Xiang knows about Guo'er and Miss Long. Did I misjudge Guo'er?

No! Guo'er's love for Miss Long makes him unpredictable. Xiang is too naive to be allowed near him.

Uncle, you're here. Where's Big Bro?

- Eagle Hero sent me. - He can't make it?

Not at all. He's preparing three gifts

so he'll be a day late.

But many people gave me gifts.

Please tell Big Bro not to get me gifts.

The first is ready; Eagle Hero said to give you the gifts at the contest.

But I don't want go to the contest.

Eagle Hero said we must hand you the gifts at the Chief's contest

so please come now.

I told Big Sis I won't go; but Eagle Hero said I must.

- Okay, let's go. - Let's go.

Will Guo'er really come?

- DunRu. Concede defeat. - Yes, Teacher.

This brother wins again.

Which Hero will come on stage?

Brother Yelu, time to fight.

I'll heed you. I'm going on stage.

I'm Yelu Qi. Pointers, please.

Great! Do your best.

Rong'er.

Is anything worrying you?

No.

Great fight.

My brother will be Chief. Are you happy?

If it's true, as his sister, you're honoured too.

Great!

Master Yelu wins again.

Who'll come up?

Report. Urgent report!

Report!

What's urgent? Report.

Mongol 1000-troop left flank arrived at Dengzhou.

Mongol 1000-troop right flank arrived at Xinye.

That fast?

But all 1000 Mongol troops at Dengzhou were killed.

That happened?

All 1000 at Xinye were also killed.

Strangely, all 2000 Mongols had their left ears cut off.

2000 dead won't make a dent in an enemy 10s-of-1000s strong

but it will crush their spirits.

But who destroyed the two Mongol flanks?

This is pleasing news. Why fear Mongols?

Rightly said.

Everyone!

Master Yelu is right. Can anyone match him?

If not, Chief is Master Yelu.

New Beggar Clan Chief!

Who are they?

Shi uncles, you're here.

- Eagle Hero's first gift is here. - Is that so?

Brothers, Beggar Clan is finishing electing our Chief.

Eagle Hero ordered us to deliver Miss Guo's first birthday gift.

Gift?

I wonder what this gift is.

- Is it a cub or kitten? - No!

This is the effort of 700 Jianghu friends under Eagle Hero's leadership!

Human ears?

Yep! 2000 Mongol ears.

But what do I do with all these ears?

Shi Brothers. Did Eagle Hero kill the 2000?

Hero Guo, Madam Guo.

Eagle Hero said it's Miss Guo's 16th birthday.

The imminent Mongol attack would harm her.

He regrets he could only kill 2000.

Where's Eagle Hero to thank him?

Eagle Hero sent you apologies; he's too busy to visit.

No offence meant.

- You know Eagle Hero. - I do?

- He's Guo'er. - Guo'er?

It's really Guo'er?

Guo'er did Song a great service.

Miss Guo.

On Eagle Hero's orders,

Xishan Ghosts deliver your second gift.

More bloody stuff? I can't look.

It's not bad. It's colourful and joyful.

Here.

What beautiful fireworks.

Respectful Best Wishes Prosperity Longevity

Xiang'er loves fireworks; Guo'er found a skilled artist.

These fireworks are like a beacon for kilometres away.

I wonder what Guo'er planned.

It won't simply be fireworks.

They were set off towards Nanyang.

Success!

Great! It's Nanyang Logistics!

Nanyang Logistics?

This is Eagle Hero's second gift to Miss Guo.

We burned the Mongol army Logistics.

I tried to send teams to destroy it.

Who knew Guo'er would burn it.

Can your team retreat unharmed? Can we help them?

Hero Guo, you're a truly benevolent man.

Eagle Hero planned well.

Nanyang was burned by Abbess Shengyin, Human Cook, 100-Herbs Fairy and 300 others.

Mongols can't harm them.

Guo'er gathered so many valiant people.

This was a good move to preempt a Mongol attack.

Our spies reported Mongols would attack Xiangyang with firepower.

They had 5000kg gunpowder; we just used their tactic.

We destroyed explosives and food supplies.

2000 ears crushed morale; their storage is smashed.

Without a food supply, they must retreat.

- Everyone, this way. - By all means.

Fellows, today we celebrate two Mongol defeats.

And we celebrate our new Chief.

That's right. New Chief.

New Beggar Clan Chief.

Yes, Master Yelu had admirable skills.

If no-one else competes, Master Yelu will be new Chief.

New Beggar Clan Chief.

Fellows!

If no-one objects, we confirm Yelu Qi as new Chief.

Good.

Wait!

I want to consult Master Yelu.

Why not; please speak.

Your late father was Mongolian Prime Minister.

Is it proper for you to lead us?

That's right.

My father was poisoned by the Mongol Empress.

So aren't they my enemy?!

Then forget it. I've two more issues.

Please speak.

Firstly, our late Chief must be replaced.

You want to be Chief; where's the Dog Beating Stick?

They haven't found it yet.

Chief Lu was killed by a criminal who stole the Stick.

It's a disgrace; the Clan must retrieve it.

Secondly, I want to know whether Chief Lu has been avenged.

Chief Lu was harmed by Huo Dou; we hunted for him.

I will search all corners

- until I avenge Chief Lu. - Fine.

First, get back the Stick; second, avenge Chief Lu.

These tasks aren't done, yet you want to be Chief.

Aren't you rushing?

Brother He makes sense.

But our disciples are scattered, and can't be left leaderless.

Those two tasks aren't easy.

We urgently need a Chief.

- You're very wrong! - Why am I wrong?

Whoever gets the Stick and kills Huo Dou

should be Chief.

What if Huo Dou defeats Yelu Qi; will he be Chief?

Rubbish! How'd Huo Dou defeat him?

Brother Yelu is highly skilled, but not invincible.

I only have Five Pouches, but I doubt he can beat me.

Brother Qi, give this rascal a lesson!

Clan affairs are Elders' business, nothing to do with Madam Clan Chief.

And Yelu Qi isn't Chief yet.

Even if he was, Madam Yelu has no right to denounce a disciple. Right?!

You!

He's right.

Elder Liang, if I beat Master Yelu,

I can lead Beggar Clan, right?

Or should we wait for the Stick?

Whoever it is must beat all contenders, retrieve the Stick and kill the enemy.

If Master Yelu is Chief, those tasks are his.

If he can't beat you, how can he lead?

That's reasonable.

This lowly beggar wants pointers from Master Yelu!

I'm unworthy to accept, but if you teach me something,

that's good.

Well said.

How strange; He Shiwo had low skills.

How'd his kungfu get formidable?

What's his School style?

I can't tell; he's hiding his origins.

Qi'er can win; if He Shiwo won't concede defeat, he'll reveal himself.

- Brother-in-law. - Brother Qi.

Come.

He used a dirty trick! Qi, fight again.

Though I beat Master Yelu, I don't dare be Chief.

I want to wait for the Stick, and for that dog, Huo Dou, to be killed.

Who's this?

Miss Guo, this is Eagle Hero's third gift.

What's this? Why's it moving?

Da'erba?

You bastard traitor! I'll kill you today.

- Rong'er, what's going on? - They know each other.

Let's observe.

Abbess, the gifts are weird...

The best is for last; be patient.

Hero Guo, Madam Guo, look.

Dog Beating Stick?

Eagle Hero said to return this.

Thanks, everyone.

They found the Stick.

That metal fan hurt me.

- He's not He Shiwo. - He's in disguise.

- Who is he? - You know him.

You forgot? I fought him at the Heroes Meet.

Huo Dou? Yes, he used a paper fan; now it's a metal fan.

Da'erba and Huo Dou are Brothers. Why'd they fight?

At Quannzhen, Guo'er's sword pinned Da'erba and Huo Dou.

Huo Dou deserted Da'erba.

So that scum hid in Beggar Clan and fooled everybody.

He killed Chief Lu and stole the Stick.

No wonder he found Chief Lu's corpse.

He schemed to be Chief; he'd let a random disciple find the Stick.

No-one suspected his disguise.

Luckily Guo'er exposed Huo Dou, or it'd be dire.

Big Bro saw me mourning Uncle Lu, so he kindly took revenge for me.

He deserved to die.

Teacher, I ended our grudge!

Eagle Hero spares you if you stay in Tibet.

Thank Eagle Hero for giving me this traitor. I'll keep my word.

That's good.

Reincarnation Chant

I'll see if it is Huo Dou.

- Sister Fu. - Sis.

- Sister Fu. - Sis.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

- A flying stone saved Fu'er. - It's Finger Flicking Skill.

Dad, is that you? Come out.

- Dad, it's you. - Greetings, Father-in-law. - Enough.

Fu'er, thank Granddad.

Not only I saved her.

Brother Yang. Aren't you coming out?

- Guo'er. - Guo'er.

Big Bro, you came.

Master Huang, Uncle Guo, Aunt Guo; it's been a long time.

Guo'er, so good to see you.

Dad, you came with Guo'er?

Quite the opposite; on my wanderings...

Brothers.

Eagle Hero will hold a rare grand event at Xiangyang; let's join in.

I didn't know Eagle Hero.

I feared trouble, so I hid.

But Eagle Hero is Brother Yang.

If I'd known, I needn't have worried.

Fu'er, thank Guo'er.

Granddad, thanks for saving me.

Brother Yang, thanks for being our saviour.

You've a dutiful husband, Sister Fu.

So you're her husband.

- Yelu Qi greets you. - Get up.

You're talented.

Xiang, Polu, greet Granddad.

Go now.

- Peace to Granddad. - Okay, get up.

Granddad.

Xiang'er, you resemble your Grandma.

She's like you; she's 'Little Eastern Heretic'.

Good; someone takes after me.

You trounced the Mongols; thank you.

Uncle Guo, it was my small gift to Xiang'er.

Big Bro, I'm grateful for your big gifts.

Guo'er, how'd you know it was Huo Dou?

By coincidence, 10 years ago I witnessed He Shiwo killed by Reverend Ci'en.

He Shiwo suddenly reappeared.

I checked out of curiosity, and discovered Huo Dou's scheme.

So you were at Yang Tai Fu Temple?

Yes, but I was rushing on business.

Guo'er, you saved Xiangyang and avenged Chief Lu.

You should be Clan Chief.

He's right. I won't take it; Clan leadership is yours.

I'm a wanderer unsuited to the post.

Brother Yelu, you have literary and kungfu skills.

This post suits you.

Then we won't insist.

Qi'er, take over as Clan Chief.

Yes.

Beggar Clan Brothers, any objections?

No objections!

Our legacy continues.

Good.

Guo'er, stay tonight; let's catch up.

Yes, Big Bro, I've lots to tell you.

Uncle Guo, I have tasks; I won't stay.

If I meet Long'er, we'll visit.

Everyone, farewell.

- Dad, will he be back? - Rong'er, I'm off too.

Dad, you just arrived.

Don't you know me?

I avoid noisy places full of people.

Okay, I'm going.

Brother Yang, wait for me; let's drink again.

Dad.

Oh no, I had something urgent to tell you.