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~ Life is but a good dream ~

EPISODE 54

Guo'er.

It's you?

~ I wonder how I lived those 16 years ~

~ Every day, I imagine you by my side ~

~ Drowning in sorrow is my complaint ~

~ left alone in this world ~

~ I wonder how I lived those years ~

~ The yearning never changed ~

~ Heart-wrenching pain deepened ~

~ I think we must meet in heaven ~

Long'er, tell me.

How did you survive these years?

If I hadn't grown up in the Tomb, I'd have died 16 years ago.

Why'd you leave me then?

At that time, I wanted you to take the Severed Intestine Grass.

I wanted to end your death wish.

But if you knew I'd die, how would you live alone?

So I carved those words at the Cliff

to meet you in 16 years to let you give up on me.

You arranged to meet in 16 years.

If you'd made it 8 years,

we might've met 8 years ago.

I thought your deep love won't weaken in 8 years.

So I made it 16 years.

I didn't think in 16 years, you'd jump down.

So it's better for love to be deep.

If I hadn't loved you so much,

and cried only at Broken Heart Cliff

and then left, we wouldn't reunite.

What happened when you jumped down?

I was washed into an ice cave

and carried here by the water.

But Soul Freezing Needle poison

had entered your acupoints.

How did you survive it?

Early on, the poison took effect.

It was unbearable.

You had reversed chi on the Jade Bed to heal injury;

I reversed chi in the icy pool.

It didn't cure the poison, but the pain lessened.

Once day I was glad to see Jade Bees; I made them hives.

I think Old Urchin left them here.

I ate honey and white fish.

Strangely, the poison slowly lost effect.

The icy pool, honey and white fish was the antidote.

So that's what happened.

We must thank Old Urchin.

Guo'er. When I got better, I wanted to see you.

But the cliff walls are too high and sheer to climb up.

So I used thorns to engrave "I'm in gorge" on bees' wings,

but it seemed no-one spotted them.

I thought I'd never see you again.

~ I wonder how I lived those sixteen years ~

~ Every day I imagine being with you ~

Guo'er, how did you live 16 years?

It's a long story.

When I read your cliff message,

Aunt Guo tricked me by saying

South Sea Divine Nun saved you.

Pitiful me believed it.

So I ate Severed Intestine Grass.

Luckily you believed it.

After that, Brother Eagle and I travelled Jianghu.

Here.

Eat more.

Sister, it's a day to Xiangyang.

Why don't you eat?

I have no appetite.

Don't fret too much.

I believe Xiang'er will be safe.

This time, at Xiangyang,

we escaped death.

Yes. Back home, let's thank our ancestral spirits.

True, but I didn't think

my business at Xiangyang

would find us in a big battle.

Gentlemen.

What happened at Xiangyang?

Didn't you hear? Mongols besieged Xiangyang

with tens of thousands of troops,

ballistae, siege towers, and catapults.

Casualties were numerous.

The Mongols have now retreated.

Is the city guardian, Hero Guo, okay?

Oh, you're asking about Hero Guo?

Luckily we have Hero Guo.

He led Beggar Clan and heroes in defence.

They protected Xiangyang.

I heard Hero Guo was injured.

Brother Jing was injured?

- Rong'er. - Sister.

This...

Father, don't worry. I gave the order

to restructure our army to prevent Mongol incursions.

If Mongols come again, we'll kill them all.

You say that, but I'm worried...

Dad!

Mom's back.

- Rong'er. - Brother Jing.

Brother Jing.

Everyone's back safely.

I was so worried about you.

How's your injury? Are you okay?

I'm fine. It's a minor wound.

Jing'er.

How's the situation in Xiangyang?

Mongol Great Khan led troops to seize the city.

Fearless heroes helped defeat them.

I believe the Mongol army will return.

I fear we can't secure the city again.

Xiangyang will eventually be theirs.

Brother, don't worry.

If Mongols come, I'll charge them

and give them a good beating.

My Brother.

- I miss you. - Okay, Brother Zhou.

Brother Zhou, get down.

Brother Zhou, your help is great.

By the way, Rong'er,

any news of Guo'er and Xiang'er?

I didn't want to distract you from battle.

It's like this.

Xiang'er met Guo'er at Passionless Valley...

You're in the wrong.

Guo'er was missing. Why'd you desert him?

I...

Rong'er risked death in the icy pool

but didn't find Yang Guo.

And Miss Guo was captured.

We had to give chase urgently.

Rong'er isn't at fault for not waiting for Yang Guo.

If Xiang'er causes Guo'er to disappear again,

how can we feel at ease?

Monk Jinlun captured Xiang'er.

What's his motive?

I think Jinlun captured Xiang'er

to make demands on us.

Teacher, the Mongol envoy is outside.

What do you want to say?

Hero Guo, your daughter is our guest.

So what?

As long as you surrender...

Am I the sort to surrender?

Ridiculous.

You dismiss your daughter's life?

My daughter is important to me

but thousands of citizens have priority.

Okay, I dis believe this.

You have a heart of steel

to idly watch your child die.

I'd die for citizens. Quit talking.

Guo Jing.

I tell you, Great Khan ordered that,

whoever can kill you

will get money and high promotion.

Fine. I'll be waiting in Xiangyang.

If Great Khan comes,

he'll taste Song people's strength!

You're not asleep so late?

Xiang'er is in enemy hands.

As a mother,

how can I sleep?

I understand how you feel

but please forgive me.

For my own daughter, I can't

sacrifice Xiangyang's citizens.

Jing, we've been married 30 years.

We tirelessly protected Xiangyang.

We don't want Xiangyang under Mongol rule

but I can't sacrifice our daughter.

I believe in Xiang'er.

She's a staunch, brave girl.

She'll understand our dilemma and forgive us.

Jing!

Rong'er.

Rong'er.

- Dad, Mom. Bad news. - What is it?

Xiang'er. She...

What about Xiang'er?

She...

Dad! Mom!

Oh no, they'll burn Xiang'er.

That vile monk is despicable.

Xiang'er, don't fear. I'll find a way to save you.

Hero Guo, if you want your child freed,

it's not difficult. Let's see

if you have any guts.

Get to the point.

Guo Jing, as a father,

if you have a loving heart,

come out and surrender.

I'll immediately release her.

It's me you want; why'd you trouble my child?

Since you fear me,

how can I let you kill me easily?

Hero Guo Jing, you're respected in the Wulin.

I never thought you're a coward!

Your words can't provoke me.

Hero Guo, your daughter is very smart.

I quite like her.

I want her as my disciple to inherit my skills.

But Great Khan commanded...

if you don't surrender,

your daughter will burn alive.

After that, Mongol troops will trample Xiangyang.

Consider carefully, Hero Guo!

Jinlun! I'll fight you one-on-one anytime!

He's right.

Vile monk, you're no valiant man.

I, Zhou Botong, will fight you!

Cut your crap.

Zhou Botong, it's a pity we're at war.

It's no time to duel.

Vile monk, you're absurd.

Amituofo. Botong, don't be rash.

Xiang'er is in their hands; provoke them, they'll harm her.

True; the Mongols planned ahead.

It's hard to get close to that tower.

To reach it, we must handle the troops.

What do we do now?

Little Rong, you're tricky; think of a plan.

Guo Xiang, tell your dad to surrender.

I'll count to 10. If he doesn't surrender, I'll light the fire.

I don't care. If you love to count, go to 1000.

You think I won't light the fire?

I think you're pathetic.

Why am I pathetic?

You can't defeat my parents or Granddad Huang,

or Reverend Yideng or Zhou Botong

or my Big Bro Yang.

You could only tie me up here.

A lowly Xiangyang soldier

isn't as shameless as you!

You treated me well.

We respected each other.

I should call you Teacher.

But you'll burn me, and harm my parents.

If you don't act like a Teacher, I can't respect you.

But seeing how stupid you are,

I feel sorry and will give you advice.

What's your advice?

Is someone like you worthy to live?

Jump off here and go to hell!

Guo Jing. I'll count to 10.

If you don't surrender,

I'll burn the tower!

You think I'd capitulate?

Jinlun, ignorance of your enemy is stupid.

Bullying a girl is unchivalrous;

not daring to fight us is cowardice.

How can a stupid coward like you be a hero?

When I caught you at Broken Heart Cliff,

you kowtowed to Guo Xiang

and begged her to let you go.

Can an ungrateful coward like you

be First Protector of Mongolia?

Guo Jing, listen.

I'll start counting. On 10,

your daughter will become ashes.

One...

Two...

Three...

Four...

- Jing, Xiang'er... - Five.

Xiang'er! Listen.

You're a good girl of Song Dynasty.

Die fearlessly for justice.

Six...

If Mom and I can't save you,

we'll kill this monk and avenge you.

I'm not afraid.

I'm Guo Xiang. For my family,

and Xiangyang, I'll face death.

Don't fall into their trap!

Seven...

Alright.

That's my good daughter.

Xiang'er!

- Rong'er! - Xiang'er! - Mom.

Xiang...

- Xiang'er! - Rong'er!

Eight...

Nine...

Monk, why'd you stop counting?

Men, light the fire.

Yes.

Don't!

Xiang'er!

It's a fun world, but I'll die soon.

I wonder if Big Bro is out of the Gorge?

Big Bro!

Guo'er.

And Miss Long.

Big Bro, you came for me.

I said you'd meet Long'er. How can you die?

Yang Guo, we haven't met in 16 years. Your power expanded.

I can't say the same for you.

I've met opponents like you.

I said you can't match Big Bro.

You're a disgrace.

Big Bro, teach him a lesson.

I practised kungfu in the ocean

to be strong enough to combat waves.

16 years ago, he wasn't my match.

I barely withstood his strike now.

What's the reason?

Charge!

The Mongols are in disarray.

Let's snatch Xiang'er.

Kill!

Open the gate.

Kill!

Shoot the arrows.

Quick, release the arrows.

Big Bro, be careful.

Golden Wheel Monk's 'Dragon-Elephant Wisdom Dexterity'

Guo'er!

Big Bro, don't bother about me.

Yang Guo, today you die.

Long'er, on our joyful reunion,

my Melancholic Sad Palms

have lost effectiveness.

I must give up my life here.

Long'er. Farewell.

Take care.

Melancholic Sad Palm 'Entangled by the Web of Love'

Teacher.

Teacher.

You promised me

you won't kill again.

Did you forget?

Xiang'er!

Xiang'er!

Xiang'er.

Xiang'er!

Xiang'er. Can you

call me Teacher once?

Teacher!

Teacher.

Teacher.

Teacher.

Teacher.

Yang Guo.

Catch her!

Teacher.

Teacher!

- Guo'er. - Mom.

Long'er.

- Mom. - Xiang'er.

- Mom. - Xiang'er.

You're not hurt?

Don't worry, I'm fine.

Kill them all. Spare no-one.

Kill!

Don't delay; kill Great Khan.

Let's go.

Brother Yang, save my husband.

Yelu Qi is my Brother; I must save him.

Do I really hate him?

Why'd he always ignore me?

If he'd treated me better,

I'd have died for him.

Why'd I hate him for no reason?

It's because I think of him

and I miss him

but he never paid me attention.

Brother Yang, thanks for saving me.

Be careful.

When he rushed to save Brother Qi,

who did I worry about more?

I really can't say.

When he gave Xiang'er three birthday gifts,

why'd I hate him to the bones?

When he exposed Huo Dou's evil plan

and let Brother Qi be Beggar Clan Chief,

why was I secretly angry?

Guo Fu...

Do you envy your own sister?

I'm married; my husband loves me.

Why do I care about this?

Brother Qi.

Brother Qi.

Brother Yang, I wronged you

but you're kind and forgiving.

Sister Guo, don't recall the past.

I hope you won't hate me anymore.

Yelu, let's go and kill Great Khan.

Great. No better chance.

Brother Eagle!

Brother Yang, take the spear.

Release arrows.

Retreat now.

Father-in-law.

How are things?

Reporting: the Mongols retreated.

That's really great.

Mongol Great Khan is dead.

His Generals will vie to be Khan, and delay invasion.

Xiangyang is safe now.

Brother Yang, it's due to you.

Xiangyang citizens escaped massacre.

Uncle Guo, you taught me

to punish evil and uphold justice.

Brother Yang. In the past, I troubled you.

Fortunately you didn't resent me...

Enough.

Honestly, I had many faults then.

I hope you forgive me.

Brother Yang.

Guo'er, you gained fame in this battle.

Xiangyang citizens will revere you.

You saved Qi'er and Xiang'er.

Your Uncle and I are indebted to you.

Your parents in the underworld will be proud.

Aunt Guo.

I'm more happy about being with Long'er.

The rest is unimportant to me.

Guo'er, I'm so proud of you.

And you and Miss Long can be a couple.

I'm happy for you both.

Uncle Guo, I left words unspoken for 20 years.

Because you and Aunt Guo

raised me when I was young,

I am who I am today.

Elders guide us.

I had people to guide me.

Without Priest Qiu and my 7 teachers who came to Mongolia,

and Beggar Hong who cared for me,

how could I be skilled today?

I regret the Elders can't celebrate today.

They have all passed away.

Now the Mongols retreated,

I invite everyone to rest in Xiangyang.

When all's clear, I'll go to Mount Hua

to visit my Teacher's grave.

Uncle, I was thinking of that too.

Okay.

Why don't we all go?

Old Venom (Ouyang Feng).

You did so much evil.

Your grave is beside Old Beggar Hong.

Let me tell you, all these people came to visit Old Beggar.

Only these two children bowed to you.

If you see from the netherworld,

you must regret harming so many.

Be reborn as a good person.

Amituofo. It's past; let it go.

West Venom, North Beggar, East Heretic, South King and Central Divinity had fame.

Now there's just me

and you, Reverend.

I'm curious then.

Who are Wulin Five Greats now?

Reverend Yideng and my dad got greater.

Jing'er inherited North Beggar's skills.

Guo'er's kung fu surpasses his peers.

As Ouyang Feng's foster-son, he can be West Venom.

Brother Jing and Guo'er can be North and West.

That's totally not right.

Why not?

Ouyang Feng was venomous.

Guo'er is different.

He can't be a Little Venom; that wrongs an innocent guy.

Well, Brother Jing isn't a beggar.

And Reverend Yideng isn't a King.

So the five titles can be changed.

Father is East Heretic; no change.

Yideng can be South Monk.

As for Guo'er, does "Eccentric" fit?

Good.

Old East Heretic, young West Eccentric; we're a pair.

I'm still young and shallow.

I can't compare with you Elders.

Brother Yang, you're wrong.

You are Eccentric; it's how you act.

And you already have fame.

Don't your skills surpass Old Urchin?

Fine; 'Eccentric' is good.

So can I ask?

West Eccentric and South Monk are new titles. So change North Beggar's name?

Guo Jing is Xiangyang's protector.

I propose 'North Hero'; people call him Great Hero.

It's very suitable.

We have East, North, South, West.

What about Central?

Madam Yang, Xiao Long Nu, is Ancient Tomb successor.

In the past, Miss Lin ChaoYing's Jade Maiden Swordplay was superb.

Wang ChongYang respected her.

If Miss Lin had gone to Mount Hua Sword Meet,

the five Experts would've changed.

She'd have taken Wang ChongYang's Number One title.

Brother Yang's skills come from his wife.

The disciple is remarkable; the Teacher must be.

Madam Yang should be Central.

Elder, you're joking. I won't dare.

Then give it to Rong'er.

Her kungfu is inferior, but she's smart.

She's worthy to be a Great.

Beauty and brain over brawn.

Huang Rong won't get complaints from me.

She gives me headaches dealing with her, and ties me in knots. I admire her.

You!

You deserve to be one of the Five.

Old Urchin, you're not too bad.

I eschew fame.

Yideng sees fame as illusory; only your heart is carefree.

You simply don't think of fame.

East Heretic, West Eccentric, South Monk, North Hero, Central Urchin!

Wonderful.

Old Urchin.

Better to accept than decline.

I'm one of Five Greats.

Guo'er.

You won't come back to Xiangyang?

Uncle Guo, I won't go with you.

I was apart from Long'er 16 years.

We want to be together.

Yang Guo, you just became West Eccentric.

You should show your face.

If you rush off, it's meaningless.

What's the use of high skills?

Won't it all end like my Godfather and Elder Hong?

All turned into dust.

Actually, love is the most important.

I want to value time with my loved one.

Big Brother, will we meet again?

If it's fated, we will meet again.

Child, though you've no more golden needles,

in future, if you need my help,

I will aid you with all my effort.

Thank you, Big Brother.

Thank you, Sister-in-law Yang.

We had a beautiful evening together.

If we meet again, we'll chat and drink.

Everyone, farewell.

Long'er, let's go.

When can we meet again?

That time is unknown.

~ Ask the world, what is love? ~

~ That binds beyond life into death? ~

~ Over vast miles, a swan geese pair fly ~

~ through seasons, old wings flapping by ~

~ union is joy, parting is woe ~

~ boundless for a lovelorn soul ~

~ tell me, above clouds drifting high ~

~ amid snowy peaks, whither will the lone goose fly? ~

~ union is joy, parting is woe ~

~ boundless for a lovelorn soul ~

~ tell me, above clouds drifting high

~ amid snowy peaks, where goes my lone shadow?

~ amid snowy peaks, where goes my lone shadow?

('Wild Geese's Tomb' - Yuan Haowen)