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[Episode 16]

Precious pearl?

They're giving me a pearl!

When she hears about treasure, she gets hungrier than hearing about food.

Can't I have just a little something that I enjoy?

Fine.

I hope everything will go well in the future.

It has to be. It has to be!

Sister Bai Ying, can you come with Brother Crown Prince next time?

I haven't seen him for a while, I miss him a little.

Every day I only have Uncle Xi Jing to keep me company. How boring!

All right. Next time when I see His Highness the Crown Prince, I'll tell him.

Do you still want to eat chicken?

Young Master.

Have you prepared what I asked for?

Here is the obsidian you asked for.

Are you taking it to the Cangliu Military Camp?

While we're in the Cangliu Military Camp, give this obsidian to Xiang.

Did you get in touch with Xiang?

Yes, I did.

But Xiang said she hasn't discovered Master Peng's true motives yet.

It is said that the plan was created by Yu Huan,

but carried out by Nan Zhao. Also...

Speak.

Today at the Grand Hall, Xiao will serve at the side.

Xiao?

Xiang said Xiao has recovered her memory.

She deeply regrets her past behavior.

The only reason she stays in the Cangliu Military Camp

is to help the Quanxian return to the Biluo Sea.

Young Master, can we still trust her?

Tell Xiang about my plan first.

What is Young Master's goal for this trip?

Save our tribesmen, destroy the Wind Falcons.

Cangliu invited us to their army camp, they must be afraid of Young Master.

I worry that it's not safe for you to go there alone.

That's why I need your help.

I won't hesitate to help.

This is very simple.

You only need to learn one thing well.

What's that?

The scout at Jing City sent a message.

A large number of the Cangliu army has mobilized, it looks like they're preparing to make a big move.

At this time,

Young Master should be in Jing City.

Elder Yu, for Cangliu to mobilize a large army at this time,

what intention would they have?

Elder Yu, I'll go help Young Master.

Han Zhou, go assemble the army and quickly come to assist.

You both must ensure the safety of Young Master.

Young Master, before he left, made it clear to us that we shouldn't behave rashly.

If we go hastily,

it may put Young Master in danger and ruin his plan.

But I can't just sit and do nothing. One more person will be one more helping hand.

Ning Liang, calm down.

Stop acting impulsively. It's dangerous this way.

Let's wait a little longer.

Young Master has already said he's using a delaying tactic.

If Young Master and Yang Xi really do encounter danger and you go there now,

how are you going to help?

Young Master is the Emperor of the Sea, we should obey him.

Lord Emperor of the Sea is truly courageous.

Keeping the appointed time.

All right, you even brought someone with you.

But this here is the Cangliu Military Camp,

I wouldn't mind even if you brought dozens of people.

Lead the way.

Master Peng respectfully awaits inside the hall for the Emperor of the Sea.

Please stay here.

Master Peng wants to have the discussion with the Emperor of the Sea alone.

Rest assured. Today, we invited the Emperor of the Sea here to discuss a collaboration.

We won't hurt the Emperor of the Sea.

Lord Emperor of the Sea, please.

Emperor of the Sea, please take your seat.

Let them dance to entertain you.

Start the music and dance.

It's not necessary.

Master Peng invited me here today, there must be some important matters to discuss.

In the past, Cangliu lived faraway in the wilderness,

there was no way for us to eat shrimp or crabs.

To pair good Cangliu wine with delicious seafood,

that's truly the best in the world.

Xiao, pour the wine.

Merpeople don't drink wine.

Then offer tea to the Emperor of the Sea.

This Xiao, she voluntarily sought shelter here.

She looked shrewd and clever when she came,

so we didn't apply the mind control technique to her.

- She's really good at flying the Wind Falcon. - Oh.

During the Taoyuan Province battle, she's the one who piloted Yu Huan's wind falcon.

It seems she earned lots of merit for outstanding military service.

Nan Zhao.

I shouldn't have brought this up. I'll punish myself with a drink.

Why mention the Taoyuan Province?

Today, we invited the Emperor of the Sea here to discuss an alliance.

We shouldn't have fought the battle in Taoyuan Province.

If we had formed an alliance with the Emperor of the Sea earlier,

how could we have fought against the Emperor of the Sea?

Master Peng is absolutely correct.

If that were the case, Xiao wouldn't have killed her sister with her own hands.

If it's like what you've said, Ting's death was due to my late arrival.

Emperor of the Sea, you must be joking.

Ting is already dead.

I don't want to dispute what happened in the past.

Ting didn't want to dispute it either.

Xiao, what are you doing?

She just spilled some water. No big deal.

Xiao, what are you doing?

You can't even do a good job pouring water?

Find another person to serve the Emperor of the Sea.

How about we get straight to the point.

Cangliu wants to form an alliance with me.

What is Master Peng's intention?

The Emperor of the Sea is a straightforward person.

I heard earlier that the Emperor of the Sea and Kongsang created a land-sea alliance.

It really is useless.

I'd ask the Emperor of the Sea to reconsider it.

If the alliance with Kongsang is successful,

us Quanxian can return to Biluo Sea.

How can you say it's useless?

Why do you want to mix in with that muddy water

and become an enemy of our great Cangliu?

We can dispatch the Wind Falcons and destroy them in one move.

Instead of forming an alliance with them, why not ally with us?

All you have to do is hand over the person who holds the Heavenly Ring to us.

Come help Cangliu,

then I'll release those captured merpeople.

Go! Go!

Kneel down! Quickly!

If you don't agree, I can only trouble the Emperor of the Sea

to personally gather their corpses.

We've fought several times. You should know my strength.

These few soldiers...

are nothing to me.

Of course, other people might not know,

but I know very well what Master Peng really wants.

What I want is an alliance with the Emperor of the Sea

and to completely wipe out the Kongsang.

Master Peng has fought everywhere for Cangliu.

Why is such a small matter as wiping out the Kongsang

your deepest wish?

This tea is good.

I didn't think so at first,

but the more I drank,

the more I've noticed its aroma and sweet taste.

If the Emperor of the Sea likes it, you can come often.

Whether Yunhuang is ruled by Kongsang or Cangliu,

it doesn't make any difference to the Quanxian.

It only depends on who gives us better terms.

What Master Peng promises, Cangliu may not agree to.

But what Kongsang Crown Prince promises,

no one will oppose.

What do you mean?

In Cangliu, if you can dominate the other four masters,

wouldn't it be much easier to do things in the future?

Master Peng wants the Heavenly Ring, but I have more than just the Heavenly Ring.

I can give you both the Heavenly Ring and the Earth Ring tomorrow,

as my gift to Master Peng.

Very bold.

All right. I'll agree.

Let's use tea in place of wine

to hope in advance that we'll reach an agreement.

- Young Master. - Emperor of the Sea.

Cangliu Military Camp is quite large. I'm concerned that you'll get lost.

This way, please.

Let's head back first.

You're the one who drank a lot of tea. Why hasn't your subordinate come out yet?

I'll have to bother you to wait here then.

I can't let Master Peng wait too long for me.

Master Peng.

Emperor of the Sea.

We really were friends at first sight.

I feel the same.

The main hall is up there.

I know.

If you know, then why are you here?

General.

Weren't you serving in the main hall? Why are you here?

I was kicked out by General Nan Zhao.

Nan Zhao?

Where are you going?

I'm going back to the main hall to see Master Peng.

The Emperor of the Sea and Master Peng are discussing important business today.

Oh yes. General Nan Zhao is also in the main hall.

Why aren't you among the guests today?

A merperson dares talk rudely to me?

We can't let good food go to waste.

Reporting.

- Go on. - Yes.

Master Peng, the Emperor of the Sea's subordinate appears to be in a conflict with Yu Huan.

Con-

Conflict?

Emperor of the Sea, you need not worry. We won't slight your subordinate.

Don't think just because Master Peng invited you—

General.

I wonder how rude I was to the General?

Yu Huan!

General Nan Zhao.

What are you doing?

He's the Emperor of the Sea's subordinate. The Emperor of the Sea is our guest today.

Why do I feel that he has another motive in coming to the military camp?

I merely got lost and went the wrong way.

The Emperor of the Sea and Master Peng are discussing important business today.

I definitely won't dare ruin it.

Is it because you didn't attend the main hall today

that you are using this pretext to ruin our cooperation with the Emperor of the Sea?

Idiot.

- Who are you referring to? - Why would I?

Generals.

This incident today started because of me. If General Yu Huan doubts me,

I can leave the camp right away.

- All right. - No.

Follow me back to the main hall.

Please.

General, I'll take my leave first.

Come with me.

General Yu Huan.

Xiang?

As ordered by General Fei Lian, I'm delivering

a jar of good wine to General Yu Huan.

Fei Lian?

General Fei Lian received some good wine today.

He said he wanted to share it with General Yu Huan for you to taste.

He especially asked me to deliver it.

Thank him for me.

Is there something else?

I forgot to mention. General Fei Lian said

this wine will taste better if it's warmed.

I forgot just now.

Take care, General.

You can take these merpeople with you first.

The rest will depend on how sincere the Emperor of the Sea will be tomorrow.

Please wait and see.

Emperor of the Sea.

I offended you just now. Please forgive me.

I bid my farewell now.

If he can bring back the Heavenly Ring and the Earth Ring,

that will make everything else easy to do.

The situation looks a bit fishy.

- What is it? - When we entered, there were two teams of guards.

They are all gone now. Be careful.

Yes.

- We should hurry and leave. - All right.

[Golden Formation]

Young Master!

What's going on?!

Is he crazy? Without your order,

he actually unleashed an unauthorized attack!

Take everyone and leave now!

Go! Go!

- Master Peng has ordered everyone to stop! - Yes!

Yu Huan, we've already agreed with the Emperor of the Sea to cooperate. Why did you suddenly make a move?

You don't need to know. Su Mo, even if the Dragon Deity is here,

this formation cannot be easily broken, especially if it's you.

After your power is dispersed, let's see if you can boast then!

This is the Golden Formation.

Senior Sister?

Capture the Earth Ring!

Bai Ying!

Such strong power.

It actually broke the Golden Formation.

I just need to rest for a little while.

Why were you and Yan Xi in Cangliu's Military Camp?

The Cangliu people wanted to see me.

They threatened me with captured hostages

to make me go into Cangliu's Military Camp.

They were already prepared.

No matter what happens,

you shouldn't act rashly.

There must be an expert advising the Five Masters of Cangliu.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have known about the Golden Formation.

Golden Formation?

It's an ancient formation from Kongsang.

Only the imperial family knows of it.

Then, I'll ask His Highness to look into it.

Oh yes, about Na Sheng going down to the Ghost and Deity Abyss.

The High Priest has found out about a Water Dispelling Pearl.

When wearing this object, one can walk underwater.

Yu Huan, why did you suddenly attack them?

Master Peng already made an agreement with the Emperor of the Sea.

Quanxuan was willing to ally with us.

He was going to give us the Heavenly Ring and the Earth Ring tomorrow!

It's not possible for Su Mo to hand over the Heavenly Ring.

You're the one who said to ally with Quanxian.

- Now you're also the one who rashly attacked them. - I did it all for Cangliu.

For Cangliu?

Learning the Golden Formation

was that also for Cangliu?

Golden Formation? This...

You may leave.

Yes.

Right now...

you really know quite a lot.

I wouldn't dare. Everything I know

has always been under the advice of Master Peng.

I'm not the one advising you now.

Young Master is still in the Cangliu's Military Camp.

If he didn't resist for us,

we couldn't have retreated.

I'll go to Cangliu's Military Camp right away to help Young Master.

I'll go with you.

Be careful. The Cangliu people are full of tricks.

You must bring Young Master back safely.

Don't worry. We will definitely bring Young Master back.

Our strength is still too weak.

Instead of allying with Kongsang

and fighting against the powerful Cangliu,

I think we should seek shelter with Cangliu first

to safeguard ourselves.

No one wants to see

their loved ones die.

If we want to save everyone, we should discuss plans together.

For the past hundred years, this is how we've done things.

- You should recuperate first. We elders— - Reporting!

Young Master is back. He is summoning the Left Commissioner.

Young Master.

Young Master, how's your injury?

I'm fine. How's your injury?

I'm fine.

Young Master, Cangliu suddenly attacked us today.

Did Master Peng see through our scheme?

Their formation was already prepared.

The alliance was fake.

The real goal was to capture me.

Xiang has already obtained the obsidian.

I'll contact her using the sound pearl later.

After Xiang puts the obsidian in the Wind Falcons storage area,

we can make our move.

I was not capable

and dragged you down, Young Master.

It has nothing to do with you.

Cangliu is far more powerful than I thought.

Behind Master Peng and Yu Huan, there must be someone else.

Young Master.

Where's Princess Bai?

She's probably returned to Wuse City.

Today, it was all thanks to Princess Bai.

Otherwise, we couldn't have escaped.

Young Master.

The elders still think we should ally with Cangliu.

I understand. Go on out. I'll be out in a moment.

Yes.

Therefore, their target is Na Sheng?

Yes.

Then, what does Su Mo think?

He won't hand over Na Sheng.

Should we protect Na Sheng?

There's no need. That hut is quite hidden.

The more people that go, the more attention it'll attract.

I'll remind Xi Jing to be more cautious.

That's fine. Su Mo said the Cangliu people

know Kongsang's ancient formation.

It's called... the Golden Formation.

- What? - What?

I found it!

I found it!

Golden Formation. It's a formation that only Kongsang's imperial family uses.

It's used to trap the merpeople.

It's Kongsang's techniques again.

It appeared last time when we went from Taoyuan Village to Jing Lake.

This definitely isn't a coincidence.

Su Mo asked me to pass a message to Your Highness.

He said there's an expert behind Cangliu's people, advising them.

Could that expert be someone from Kongsang?

Could it be someone from the Qing Clan?

Ever since the Battle of Liejing,

the Qing Clan haven't been able to leave Jiuyi Mountain because of the barrier.

Among the Kongsang people, aside from us, there's only Xi Jing.

- Who else is there? - Yu Huan!

It can't be him. He's only a disciple of the Holy Sword Sect.

Only Kongsang's kings can study this kind of formation.

Even my master doesn't know this.

- Who could it be then? - Let's not worry too much about it now.

Su Mo said that the Cangliu people did this to make Quanxian betray the alliance

and hand over Na Sheng.

We must quickly think of a solution to resolve this matter.

Otherwise, the longer it drags on, the more complicated it'll get.

Also, even though we won't hand over Na Sheng,

as long as Kongsang and Quanxian develop a discord,

a seed of betrayal in our alliance will have been sown.

Then we'll have fallen into Cangliu's trap.

Everyone, let's leave tomorrow for the Quanxian Camp.

I'll read through the Dark Golden Classics first

and see if there are any clues.

A'Ying,

from now on, don't just rashly leave.

When you're worried about others, there are also

people who are worried about you.

The Golden Formation is a technique of the Kongsang imperial family.

It'll cling to a person's body and cut it endlessly with a blade.

Only the imperial family can break it.

Five hundred years ago, it was lost in the land of Yunhuang.

Again, it's another one of Kongsang's techniques.

There isn't any solution written here to break it either.

Could it be in the next volume?

But the next volume is probably still in the Jing Pagoda.

[Dark Golden Classics - Volume 1]

Now starts...

the real sumptuous feast.

Young Master, Ning Liang has an important matter to report.

Wait for me in the main hall.

Yes.

Everyone, look.

These people are really pitiful.

Young Master will be here soon.

- I'm going to kill that bunch of Cangliu people. - No.

How can I stand by and watch when our tribe's people are tortured and killed?

3,000 Quanxian troops against the Wind Falcons,

it's like using eggs to hit rocks.

If we go, it'll only increase our wounded and dead.

Over the past few decades, the Cangliu people

have never slaughtered us at such a great scale.

We allied with Kongsang

and attracted this calamity.

We shouldn't have fought directly against

Cangliu's army.

Right now, there's only one person

who can prevent our slaughter.

Who?

Only if we hand over the holder of the Heavenly Ring

will the Cangliu people let us go.

Young Master should make this decision. We shouldn't act recklessly.

The situation is already urgent.

Young Master hasn't recovered from his severe injury.

I think us, your elders, can make the decision.

That's right.

Everyone.

Young Master.

You may rise.

Young Master, can we

negotiate with the Cangliu people now?

Yesterday, the Cangliu people trapped me with the Golden Formation.

They must've prepared this early on.

They used the alliance as pretext, when actually they wanted to capture me.

At this time, how can we talk peace with them?

In that case, we can only

hand over the holder of the Heavenly Ring.

Young Master, please be wise.

Elders, do you really think handing over the holder of the Heavenly Ring

will prevent the Cangliu people from slaughtering us?

Canglliu's original target isn't the Quanxian,

but Kongsang.

Only when we hand over the holder of the Heavenly Ring,

will they let us have peace and stability again.

Cangliu people will agree.

Besides, are the lives of the entire Quanxian tribe

not as important as the one person who holds the Heavenly Ring?

Elders, we were threatened by Cangliu today,

to betray our allies.

The Cangliu people will know our bottom line.

Later, they'll be even more assured without fear.

We mustn't make any rash moves when it comes to this.

If everyone trusts me,

let me get adjusted, I will definitely save everyone.

I'm going back to the ice chamber.

Before I come out, do not make any rash moves.

Young...

Prepare for execution.

Stop!

Who ordered this?

Fei Lian, what are you doing?

There are many methods to force Quanxian to surrender!

Why choose the cruelest one?

This is Master Peng's orders.

Master Peng?

Is Master Peng right about everything?

A military order cannot be changed.

Then why not make it a quick death?

How can anyone who wants to achieve big things

- be softhearted like a woman? - Big things?

Aren't human lives big things?

General Fei Lian, considering your relationship with Master Lang,

I won't dispute this matter with you.

But don't be mistaken.

I am also a general now,

not your subordinate.

Our Master Peng isn't like your Master Lang,

who will pamper your moods.

Nan Zhao.

You're getting bolder and bolder.

You would dare attack our own?

Every one of you,

just you wait.

Master, can you prepare more obsidian for me,

the blood of the wensha beast and youtong flower sap?

These are all objects of extreme coldness.

Emperor of the Sea, needing these, are you going to cultivate the Splitting Technique?

The backlash of the Splitting Technique is even greater than the Mirror Technique's.

In the best case, it'll turn the practitioner insane. In the worst case,

you could lose your life.

Master, there's no need to worry.

Why are you cultivating the Splitting Technique?

I have already ordered Xiang

to place the obsidian in the Wind Falcon's storage area.

Therefore, I want to use the Splitting Technique to ignite the obsidian to burn down the Wind Falcons.

- But— - We can't make a single mistake this time.

We also must quickly save those captured people.

If I don't use the Splitting Technique, I'm afraid it'll be difficult to counter them.

Master, please rest assured.

One more thing.

Previously, when I scouted the roads of Jing City,

I discovered many barriers surrounding Jing City.

There were also many ancient Kongsang techniques like the Golden Formation.

I think there must be a highly skilled expert protecting Cangliu.

I am most worried about this person.

I must use my magic powers to find out.

What have you found out?

Our tribe's people are being hung over the city walls.

They're being whipped and dehydrated by the scorching sun.

But, even so,

they're still hoping to be rescued by the Emperor of the Sea and the tribe.

That bunch of bastards! I'm going to kill them!

Young Master already said not to make rash moves.

Young Master also said not to make any rash moves last time.

Young Master and Yan Xi went to discuss a peace agreement.

- They were both— - Young Master returned with injuries. What's the use in you going?

I don't fear death, nor do I fear getting injured.

If this one life of mine can be exchanged for two lives, it's worth it!

It's not worth it!

What's the matter?

You're a Quanxian warrior.

Only if you live can we rescue more of our people,

and then lead our people back to Biluo Sea.

I'm just saying it, it's not certain that I'd die.

Ning Liang, I hope we can return to the Biluo Sea together.

Of course.

Han Zhou, what's the matter with you?

- It's nothing. - About Cangliu capturing our tribe's people,

is there any word from Kongsang?

They haven't contacted us.

Maybe they don't know about it.

They don't know? They probably don't want to know.

What an ally! They didn't even appear when we suffered such a severe loss.

Where is that girl from the Central Plains, Na Sheng?

Na Sheng?

I heard that Kongsang's Crown Prince arranged for her

to settle in a hut next to a river to the east of Jing Lake.

Why are you suddenly asking about her?

Nothing.

I'm just asking randomly.

Ning Liang.

Don't do anything stupid.

Cangliu people sent another message to the sound pearl.

They announced that they'll make another vicious strike tonight.

Previously, whenever our tribe's people were endangered,

we would dispatch troops to give aid.

Now, we're told to do nothing.

- I don't have any patience to sit here and just wait. - Elders!

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Wanting to Return by Zhou Shen

♫ Among the frosty clouds is the cold moon ♫

♫ A strange light in the night ♫

♫ In the dream, there is longing and fear ♫

♫ The layers of waves build up ♫

♫ Repeating the promise ♫

♫ Yet they disappear in the end ♫

♫ We've met several times ♫

♫ Yet it is hard to mention our fated relationship from the past ♫

♫ Sighing over the past is as frivolous as smoke ♫

♫ Split open the cocoon in my heart ♫

♫ You live in there ♫

♫ and have never been discovered by anyone ♫

♫ Ask time to borrow a chapter ♫

♫ The unforgettable memories ♫

♫ have disappeared, disappeared ♫

♫ I once thought there was a deep bond ♫

♫ Using ten fingers to painstakingly ♫

♫ play the ancient chords ♫

♫ In exchange for only a moment of your smile ♫

♫ Use a lifetime to love only one person ♫

♫ How do you calculate the debt between each other? ♫

♫ Yet unwilling, unwilling ♫

♫ to make an exchange for a promise and apology ♫

♫ Our next lives are too far away ♫

♫ I would rather turn into ash and be lost in a reverie ♫

♫ When I want to return, it will be time for my dream to come true ♫