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Episode 25

Customer, what you want?

A good wine, and two buns.

Alright, right away.

waiter

Where is the way to the Xiangyang?

Follow that road for 3 days, and you will arrive.

Really easy to go.

I'll go get you wine.

Hey buddy

I overheard that you wan to go to Xiangyang.

I advise you not to go.

A few days ago,

the Mongolian army surrounded the city.

The situation is serious.

How is the situation now?

Luckily Hero Guo and Madam Guo arrived in time to save the city.

If not, then the Mongolian army would already destroyed the city.

Currently, the situation is serious.

Thank the Heavens for having the Guo couple defend the city for us.

Let's drink wine.

Hero Guo is loyal and brave. He saves the people from miseries.

He is worthy of the title Great Hero.

-That's right. -Benevolence and righteousness.

I see it more like pretend benevolence and righteousness (hypocrisy).

This.

Hey buddy, what do you mean by this?

To us, Hero Guo is heroic and chivalrous.

Why do you say pretend benevolence and righteousness?

Guo Jing is a hypocrite.

And Huang Rong is even more treacherous and sly. They are worse than a beast.

You scoundrel! How can you actually speak ill of Great Hero Guo?

You must be a lackey for the Mongolians!

That's right!

I have not said any lies.

My dad was murdered by them.

This customer,

I think there might be a reason.

Hero Guo is righteous. If he killed someone, then it's for the better of mankind.

I might overstep here, but if your dad was killed by Hero Guo.

Then, your dad is not a good person.

Why are you reckless

Even if you have martial arts, you shouldn't randomly hit people.

What did he say wrong? Why you hit him so hard?

What he said is right. You shouldn't randomly hit people.

Looking at you, your dad is not a good person.

We are justified and defenseless common people here.

Even if you killed us, can you stop the everybody in the world?

Great Hero Guo

is our hero.

We know all his good deeds.

Why are you denouncing him?

Whatever you said, I will not believe you.

I don't believe that Hero Guo is a pretend benevolence and righteousness.

No one will believe you.

Go away!

Why doesn't anybody believe me that Guo Jing is a vile person who is guilty of evil?

It can't be that after a person is famous, all his evil deeds will be forgotten.

This person have great internal energy.

Who is it?

Da'erba?

Why is he here?

Unless Jinlun Guoshi is also here.

Teacher!

Teacher! You must be hungry.

I plucked some wild berries.

Da'erba

Someone followed you here.

You didn't even notice?

Someone followed me?

Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar?

If you came already,

Then come out and meet.

Yang Guo

Jinlun Guoshi

Long time no see.

Why are you sighing?

To fall into your hands,

is Heaven's will.

My student, Da Er Ba,

is not your opponent

I am also injured and cannot move.

Thinking back, I have practiced martial arts for so many years.

I never would have thought to die in the Central Plains.

I and this monk never had a feud before. Earlier I didn't know Guo and Huang Rong were my father's killer.

So I came to their aid against this monk.

Since we came across by chance, why not turn an enemy into a friend?

Yang Guo

If you have skills, then kill me.

As long as i'm here, I won't let you hurt my teacher

Da'erba

I considered you to be a true man.

Relax, I won't hurt your teacher

Yang Guo! Don't touch my teacher!

Back off!

He is

helping me recover

Teacher, you feel better?

Help me up.

Come..

Thank you Master Yang for healing my injuries.

I don't understand

You and I are enemies.

Why help me recover?

I found information on

the people who murdered my father.

It was Guo Jing couple.

So you and Guo Jing have score to settle about your father's murder.

My father's murder is absolutely irreconcilable. This wrong must be avenged.

Master Yang,

You and Guo Jing have animosity towards each other.

Guo Jing couple are powerful martial artists.

With your skills,

it won't be easy to kill them.

Even if, father and I both die in his hands,

I must seek revenge.

Yang Guo

I thought with my skills,

I would conquer the Central Plains

and win the title of Leader of Wulin.

But, I never thought,

Central Plains martial artists don't follow the rules of fighting one on one.

I have to think of another way.

Once i recover, I'll get other martial artists to help.

Then, Central Plains martial artists won't take advantage of us.

Yang Guo

Will you help me?

What are you saying?

I am Han, I will not aid the mongol.

But by yourself,

to face Guo Jing couple is extremely hard.

I'll help you get the position of Leader of Wulin, you help me take revenge.

Good

A true man's word is worth nine sacred tripods.

Clap hands to swear.

Let me warn you.

If the Mongols invade Central Plains and hurt civilians,

we will be enemies.

Yang Guo

You are Han.

I won't force you.

But, I notice

you have many martial arts.

But, which martial arts are you good at?

What martial art are you going to use

to kill Guo Jing couple?

I don't know which of my martial arts is most powerful.

Yang Guo

If you want revenge,

you must focus on training one martial art

and master it to defeat Guo Jing

Go think about it.

I will take my leave.

These berries for you. Thank you.

Teacher!

Nine Yin Manual.

Quanzhen Sect's martial arts. Ancient Tomb Sect's martial arts.

Godfather's, Elder Hong's

Peach Blossom Island Huang's

I have learned many martial arts.

These martial arts are all powerful.

But, I never focused on only one of them.

I never really mastered one martial arts.

My martial arts may be flowery and fancy, causing confusion to opponents.

But, against highly skilled martial artist, it is useless.

I can't even defeat Li Mochou.

What should I do?

I have no other choice.

You are a man and you can't even establish yourself.

All day you're thinking left and right.

Also, we have our own feet and hands. We can work for our meals.

Plain tea and simple foods, one would be glad to do it.

Madam is right, we will not rely on them, we will start our own.

That is right, let's go home.

Right!

Since i know so many martial arts, why not combine

and create one of my own?

All martial arts are created by people, why can't i create one?

Create my own.

if a farmer can do it, why can't I also do it?

Is he crazy?

This kid is talented in martial arts.

He just increased his martial arts by a level.

Teacher

I think he has gone crazy after what you said.

Your talent is average, you won't understand.

If this kid don't help me,

later on, he will be a powerful enemy.

Master Yang,

Just now I received Huo Duo's message.

It said that someone special is in the area.

This person is a great hero and extremely open minded.

I bet you will be satisfied.

I have not gotten my revenge, I don't want to see anyone.

If so, then this person you definitely need to see.

With his help,

you can get your revenge.

Who is he?

Mongolian prince Kublai.

Genghis Khan's grandson

and the fourth son of Prince Tolui.

You mongolians are cruel by nature, I won't meet him.

But you have a promise with me, how can i go against my words.

His place is around here.

It's only a day's walk away, consider it a walk with me

How about it?

With my abilities right now,

I can't defeat the Guo Jing couple in wit or martial arts.

Without help of Jinlun Guoshi, revenge will be hard.

I shouldn't throw away his kindness.

Alright, let's go.

Let's go.

Report!

Jinlun Guoshi has come to meet prince.

Ok, quickly invite.

Yes, your highness!

Guoshi, this way.

This way.

Guoshi.

Guoshi, it has been awhile, I have missed you.

Thank you, your highness.

Your highness, Master Yang here may be young,

but, he is a talent.

So he has great talent?

Since it is Guoshi's friend, he is also my friend.

Someone bring wine.

I want to have drink with Brother Yang.

This way.

Come. Guoshi.

Brother Yang, cheers.

Your highness, cheers.

Brother Yang, what do you think about the wine?

This wine is harsh and sour.

The taste isn't great, but this is something a true man drinks.

Good! You really are knowledgeable.

Guoshi, you are not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also have good eyes.

Where did you find such a talent?

My Mongolia is really fortunate.

Your highness,

I and Master Yang, if we didn't fight we wouldn't met.

Master Yang's martial arts is powerful.

Even I couldn't take it lightly.

He is pretty famous in the Central Plains Wulin.

I am just a young lad, Guoshi think too highly of me.

I have lived in the Central Plains for a while. I admire the Chinese localization and usually associate with the Han people.

And also read scriptures and learn from experts.

I must befriend with Brother Yang, who is young and talented.

Some able people have been made guests here in the past few days.

It really is my country's luck to have these people.

But they just can't match to Guoshi's or Brother Yang's skills.

Your highness, more martial arts experts came to you?

Yes! The feast is ready. This way.

Today I am really happy

to meet extraordinary heroes with special abilities from all over.

Let me introduce

This person is Xiaoxiang Zi from Xiangxi.

And this person is Nimoxing from Tian Zhu (India).

This is Ma Guangzuo from Huijiang.

This person is a third generation merchant who traded jewelries in Cheung An and Tai Yuan.

His Chinese name is Yin Kexi.

This person is the First Protector of Mongolia, Jinlun Guoshi.

Next to you is a person Guoshi brought with him, Yang Guo.

Come!

I offer cheers to you all.

Thank you, your highness.

Thanks you, your highness.

Come, sit.

Eat and drink what you want.

Your highness,

the lands of Mongolia are vast.

This monk is the First Protector of Mongolia, his martial arts must be profound.

We want to see his skills

This person, Nimoxing,

is from Tian Zhu (India). You should be aware

that Tibetan and Mongolian martial arts originated from India.

In this world could there be such a martial arts that is better than where it originated?

This little brother does not believe it.

I was given the position of First Protector of Mongolia

because of the kindness of the Great Khan and her Highness.

With also the Fourth Prince's help.

Originally I did not dare to accept this position.

Then you should give it up to someone more worthy.

If i don't show my skills,

you guys will still be arrogant.

This lamb meat is tasty.

But, I don't want to eat it.

If anyone want to try it,

then come and get it.

Let me try it.

This meat does not belong to you.

Evil monk!

This person

give it a try.

Then let's all not eat it!

Good skills!

Everyone is too polite.

You're offering the meat, but you don't want it nor does anyone else. The meat will get cold.

Brother Yin,

Do you want to try?

I myself only likes treasures and jewelries.

I don't have interest in lamb.

You keep the big piece, I'll take a small piece.

Brother Yin, if you don't want to eat this delicious meat, then it's a pity.

Alright, I'll enjoy it.

The meat is tasty, but the chopsticks aren't sturdy.

Who are you?

I am me? Why should I tell you?

Can you give me another piece?

You're trying to test my martial arts?

I feel much better after a plate of lamb.

Would be nice to have another plate of beef.

There is more here.

This is good.

This senior sure enough have powerful skill.

I know, I know

May I ask if senior's surname is Zhou?

Do we know each other?

So it's the Old Urchin Zhou Botong.

That's right I am Zhou Botong.

I never thought you would recognize me.

That's rare. That's rare.

Old Urchin. Senior Zhou,

our Prince values talented people. Why don't you join us and have a drink?

I can't, I have important things to do I have to help Guo Jing

Do you know where Guo Jing is?

-How are you related to Guo Jing? -He is my sworn brother

Why are you looking for him?

He sent me a letter asking me to attend the Heroes' Gathering. But I was playing around too much.

So I got there a couple of days late, but the feast had finished.

He never left a note for you?

Why are you asking all the questions? Do you know Guo Jing or not?

Of course I know Guo Jing.

He has a wife named Huang Rong

and a daughter named Guo Fu.

Wrong, Huang Rong is still a kid, how can she have a daughter?

It has been a long time since you saw them right?

Not many years, just 20 years.

20 years not consider long?

In 20 years, won't she be older?

Within 20 years, won't she give birth?

What you said is correct. Is the child pretty?

That is hard to explain. She doesn't look like father, but like her mother.

That is good. If a girl looks like Guo Jing, then she won't pretty.

Huang Rong's father is Island Master Huang Yaoshi. He and I are great friends, do you know him?

You little kid, how can you call old "Heretic" Huang as your brother? Who's your master?

I'm afraid if I tell you, it will scare you.

What can scare me? I'm not afraid of anything.

You don't want to tell me? Then I'll find out myself.

Wow, how do you know Quanzhen Sect's martial arts?

Do you know Qiu Chuji?

Qiu Chuji, that old priest, I still have to teach him a lesson.

You little kid, you want to teach Qiu Chuji a lesson?

When you fight him, don't forget to call me.

So I can secretly watch from the side.

Why would you need to watch from the side?

The truth is I'm his teacher's junior.

If he sees me, he'll naturally call to me for help. But I don't want to save him or else I won't get to watch a good show.

When will you fight him?

Right now? Thats great!

I can't, I need to go to Xiangyang.

Xiangyang for what? What's so much fun in Xiangyang?

Don't go

Good buddy, you don't understand.

Guo Jing left a letter for me at the Lu Manor.

It said that the Mongolian army is invading south and will attack Xiangyang.

He's leading the heroes of Central Plains to Xiangyang to help, and I should lend a hand as well.

But I haven't seen him on my travels so I better go to Xiangyang.

So the warriors of the Central Plains have gathered to Xiangyang

to protect the city.

Are you going? If you're not going, then I'm leaving you.

Can you wait for me?

Senior Zhou.

What are do you want? Can't you see we're talking here?

Your amazing abilities are rarely seen in this world. Before you leave,

I want to give you a toast on behalf of his highness.

You're actually considerate. How did you know I'm thirsty?

That's good!

Why does my stomach hurt?

Old Urchin, you are dead in my hands.

you!

I know!

You poisoned the wine.

I drank too little poisonous wine, that's why my stomach ached.

Why are you so selfish?

I feel good!

That's not right. If I drink too much poison, then I'll turn into old poisonous urchin.

How about i return it to you.

This Zhou Botong is really highly skilled.

I never thought there was such a highly skilled martial arts expert here.

The Mongolian army has reached Xiangyang.

This time, the heroes of the Central Plains have gone there to protect the city.

Even this Zhou Botong is going to help, this will be difficult.

Do any of you have ideas?

Your highness, just go head on.

The Central Plains have their heroes, but we aren't inferior.

Guoshi is correct.

I said that I won't go then I won't go. Even if you forced me, I won't go.

-Then I won't hold back. -If Zhou Botong doesn't want to go, who can force him?

Let's go take a look.

I wonder who is causing troubles.

The problem is between you two. You two should settle it.

This prince

will not help either people.

Zhou Botong

I have no intentions to make things difficult.

But you kicked over our pill furnace, ripped our spirit fungus,

tore our books, and burned our sword room.

You must come back with us and explain everything to our Master.

You can easily tell your Master that you've searched everywhere for Zhou Botong.

but you couldn't find him. Or you can just said that I'm dead.

I don't really mind.

Then your answer is you don't want come back to Passionless Valley?

To explain this kind of thing is really boring.

There's nothing to eat, drink, or play there. What you want me to do there?

Valley Master, you've came.

Where? Not there.

Let me out!

I said I won't play anymore!

Let me go!

-Take him away! - Yes!

You guys are using numbers to bully an old man!

You guys are playing dirty!

Hey buddy, where are you taking him?

You don't need to worry about the Passionless Valley's affairs. Let's go!

Your highness, I have something to do. I'll take my leave first.

Take care!

Who would have thought the fish nets are this powerful.

That even Zhou Botong was caught by them.

Who are they? Where is Passionless Valley?

It seems the Central Plains is still a place of hidden dragon, crouching tiger (concealed talent).

Your highness,

I will go scout, and find out who they really are.

I will also go. I will also go.

Good, Then I'll rely on you guys.

Also, the gentlemen earlier is a skilled talent.

Don't let him help Xiangyang and increased the enemy's power.

Yes!

Master Yang, where are those people?

I chased them here and they disappeared.

There is nothing here.

Where would they go?

Let's split and search. There must be a entrance here.

You don't need to search. Except for ice, there is nothing else.

Impossible.

We followed them here.

How can they just suddenly disappear?

How about we check the ice wall over there?

Sometimes the best place to hide is the one in sight.

I believe they are behind the ice block.

How about I go check it out.

We'll all go check it out.

Sister Liu

-Sister Liu -What is it?

My dad caught your friend Zhou Botong back.

Zhou Botong got caught?

Yes, he is being held captivate in the fire room.

I'll go find the Valley Master.

Don't tell my dad it was I who told you.

Or else I will get yelled at.

Gongsun Zhi, you old disgrace!

Let me out!

Zhou Botong

Right now you are like a fish on a cutting board. You still don't repent and continue to speak rudely.

You're old and want to be with a flower. I'm already polite by not calling you a sex maniac!

Absurd!

If you don't be quiet, then don't blame me.

I won't be quiet! It's my mouth and I can talk all day long.

Unless you want to kill me!

Do you want me to kill you, to make you quiet?

Valley Master Gongsun.

Valley Master Gongsun.

Valley Master.

Valley Master, can you let him go?

Sister Liu, a person like that you shouldn't protect.

Valley Master he may be a fault, but don't kill him.

You misunderstood. He and I never had a feud before, why should I kill him?

Don't believe him.

You don't know how scary he was.

He was going to kill me.

Valley Master, in any case he is my friend.

Let him go.

Don't worry, I will let him go.

But what if he cause more troubles after I released him?

How about I let him go, after we get married

No!

You can marry anybody else, just don't marry him!

You can marry a dog, but not him!

An old person wants to be with a flower. Don't believe him!

Sister Liu, don't worry I'll keep my promise to you.

I'll take you back to your room.

Come.

Sister Liu, don't worry.

I will definitely let Zhou Botong go.

Reporting to Valley Master!

Outsiders have entered the Passionless Valley.

Who are they?

I don't know yet.

They don't know the way into the Passionless Valley.

So they're moving back and forth by the ice block.

There are 6 martial artists from Wulin.

Martial artists from Wulin...

There must be a mechanism around here.

How could it just be blocks of ice?

This place is really cold.

What kind of people are living in this Passionless Valley?

Who would live here?

Must not be any good people living here.

Who are you guys? Friends or enemies?

Of course friends.

If friends, then the Valley Master ordered us to greet the guests.

Everyone, this way.

-I didn't expect such a beautiful scenery here. -Yes, it feels like a paradise.

Everyone please wait in the guest room.

Wait a minute.

See their manner? It's like we're being treated as convicts.

Hey, are you trying to detain us?

I would not dare, it's just rules are so.

After you've met the Valley Master, then you're free to roam.

Sorry.

Everybody, since we're already here. Let's not go against the Valley Master's customs.

There's a saying, wherever you are, follow the local customs.

-Let's go. -This way.

What is this? I thought we were guests.

Why is no one taking care of us?

Brother Ma, just be calm for a moment. Don't get too excited.

The arrangement here is unusual, but this journey has not been in vain.

If a beautiful woman appear, then this journey has not been in vain.

We failed to welcome honored guests from afar, please forgive us.

No problem, no problem.

Pretty sister.

Could this person be the rumored Valley Master?

The Valley Master is my father. But he is busy with other matters, so he couldn't welcome you guys.

What brought our guests from afar here?

We saw Zhou Botong being bought here by your Valley Master's disciples.

So we were curious and came to see what Zhou Botong did.

Zhou Botong made a mess here before.

So we bought him here for father to punish him.

Girl, how did Zhou Botong make a mess?

It's hard to explain everything that Zhou Botong did.

But he broke the 100-year old ginseng root that will be used for my father's wedding.

For this reason, my father is furious.

I don't know what punishments the Valley Master will have for Zhou Botong.

But I am acquaintance with Zhou Botong, I hope that he will be lenient.

Please don't worry. My father's wedding is not far away. He wont kill that easily.

Junior, the food is ready to be served for our guests.

Alright.

Finally we're going to eat, I'm starving.

Fungus/Mushroom?

Green vegetables and tofu?

Why is there no meat?

We don't eat meat here.

Hope you guest don't mind.

Pretty sister,

I won't be full without meat.

Forget it, just drink more of wine.

What is this wine? There is no taste!This is just water

This was originally water how will there be taste?

What are your problems?

You Passionless Valley people don't even serve wine for your guests.

We are not allowed to drink wine.

-So, we hope you can forgive us.

Then we'll bear with the water in our mouth.

But having alcohol in our mind.

Good water!

Truth is, I don't know what wine taste like.

But, books say wine harms the mind. It appears that it isn't anything good.

Please enjoy the food.

I can't eat this, I'm leaving.

Hey you just leaving like this? Where are your manners?

We still have to look for Zhou Botong.

Right now, we don't even know the who is the Valley Master.

How will we reply to the prince?

What kind of host not have enough food for their guest?

Are you finished with it?

Just stop it.

You just don't want to eat.

If you want to leave, then you leave alone.

Don't cause a scene here.

Everyone,

you should have noticed

that this Passionless Valley

have many places that are out of the ordinary.

I hope you guys stay overnight, might find something out.

Okay. Okay. Just do as you please.

Zhou Botong.

Zhou Botong.

Are you okay?

Xiao Long Nu

I'm bored to death. Quickly find a way to release me.

If you want me to release you, then you have to listen to me.

Okay, if you release me, then I will listen to whatever you said.

You said it.

I feel so relieved.

He used such a dirty trick to lock me up.

-Zhou Botong, I want you to leave immediately -Alright let's leave together

I won't leave.

If you don't leave, I won't leave.

You just said you will listen to me.

Do you really want me to go?

Leave.

Then I'm leaving Xiao Longnu...

Everyone woke up early.

You're early too, Guoshi.

I was just looking around. It seems this place is heavily guarded.

There are people in every corner.

Do you guys think we will meet the Valley Master today?

Whats wrong with you?

-My stomach hurts. -I told you to not eat too much, but you didn't listen.

I have to go to restroom.

-You loathsome little bald head. -He's angry, I already warned him.

Sorry guys, I'm bored, so I'm going out for a walk.

I feel much better.

Who is it?

Miss!

Good morning, miss.

You woke up really early.

Want to eat breakfast?

Eat flower petals?

How does it taste?

It has a nice fragrance, and it is sweet when eaten.

The fragrance is subtle and there is a hint of bitterness.

It is sweet at first, but afterwards it is bitter.

Miss, what is the name of this flower?

This flower is called the Passion flower.

Passion flower? What a strange name.

Watch out! Don't touch it!

There are thorns on the surface.

This place is called the "Passionless Valley," yet there are so many Passion flowers grown here.

Why is it called the Passionless Valley?

I don't know why.

The name was passed down from our ancestors.

Maybe my father knows the origin.

The valley is called Pasionless Valley, because people want to sever their affection.

Wherever there are people, there are passion.

Therefore the Passionless Valley has a lot of passion flowers.

You.

You explained it really well.

-How are you so smart? -I just made a guess.

You're not guessing, what you said must be right.

It would be nice if Gu Gu is here.

Why is it like this?

You must have thought of someone you love.

How do you know?

Once you got pricked by the spikes, you can't think of love for 12 hours.

Or else, you will feel pain in heart area.

So strange.

My dad said love is like this

when it enters the mouth it's sweet, but afterwards it becomes bitter.

Once you got pricked, even if you are extremely careful, pain from it would be unavoidable.

Because of this flower's special characteristics,

people call it the Passion flower.

Then, why can't you think of love for 12 hours?

My dad said,

The Passion flower thorns have poison.

Once someone think of love,

it will make their blood circulate faster, and the blood will

will produce some unknown substance.

The poison in the spike does no harm. But once it meets that substance,

it will cause pain to the person.

Is that so?

The Passion flower is so beautiful, yet its fruits are so ugly.

It's not only ugly, but also not edible.

Some are sour, some are spicy.

Some stink so much it makes people want to vomit.

So there are no sweet ones?

There are some, but you can't tell by looking at it.

Some look ugly but the meat is sweet,

but not all ugly ones are sweet.

You have to try it to find out.

Out of 10 fruits, 9 are bitter.

So we don't eat it.

Though she is talking about the Passion flower, it is like an analogy for love.

Could it be that although the love between lovers is sweet at first, but it will eventually turn bitter?

Can a pair of lovers who are deeply in love with each other eventually caused them to be half dead, half alive?

In the end, there will be more bitterness than sweetness.

Could it be that the yearning love I have for Gu Gu will eventually...