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♪ In this lifetime, I ride the wind in a carefree manner, ♪

♪ A peerless swordsman cutting through the chaos. ♪

♪ At sunset, the strong winds blow, echoing the horse hoofbeat rhythm, ♪

♪ Spreading the word of my growing reputation. ♪

♪ Across lands and rivers, ♪

♪ Yellow sands fall upon my path, ♪

♪ Where injustice reigns, my chivalry takes flight. ♪

♪ A thousand cups of wine drank, yet I remain sober, ♪

♪ From three great streams, my spirit held high. ♪

♪ These legendary stories shall be defended. ♪

♪ My master taught me to discern right from wrong, ♪

♪ And a hero's heart always maintains a clear conscience. ♪

♪ As I gaze upon the broken sky, ♪

♪ It ignites fearlessness in my heart. ♪

♪ The westerly wind propels me forward, ♪

♪ As I whip my horse to chase the pale moon. ♪

♪ When the petals fall, ♪

♪ I vow not to shed her tears again. ♪

♪ Filled with regrets, ♪

♪ My heart, overflowing with compassion, can no longer bear this practice. ♪

♪ The drunken mind speaks repeatedly from a sober heart. ♪

♪ In this lifetime, riding the wind in a carefree manner, ♪

♪ A peerless swordsman cutting through the chaos. ♪

♪ At sunset, the strong winds blow, echoing the horse hoofbeat rhythm, ♪

♪ Spreading the word of my growing reputation. ♪

EPISODE 13

Thank you for your hard work!

Now, have some rest.

Internal Force,

a first-class martial artist.

Commander Mu, what is the meaning of this?

Dead people don't need to know so much.

If this is about stealing the Beast Talisman,

then there's no need to kill me.

I can keep secrets.

You don't seem surprised that I want the Beast Talisman.

Luo...

Qing...

Ning!

Your life can no longer be spared.

The toolbox mechanisms are essentially depleted.

Mechanical skills are just underhanded tactics.

Relying on them against me

is premature.

Remember to be more naive in your next life.

I didn't expect Mu Yuan to do this in front of Mu Siqing.

Seriously?

I'm barely holding on.

Please don't break!

Agu!

You came a bit late,

Agu!

I almost died.

I didn't expect you to have a backup plan.

But this is a fight for survival.

You should just run away

while you still have a chance to live.

I have questions I want to ask Commander Mu,

so how can I just leave?

Since you are eager to die,

I'm happy to accommodate you.

What?

He's at the Quasi-Transcendent Level,

and the power is truly amazing.

Nevertheless, I emerged victorious.

Your mechanical armor is indeed tough,

but it's no match for my inner strength.

It's time for you to die.

As expected of Commander Mu,

it took quite a while for the Paralysis Toxin to take effect.

Paralysis Toxin?

When did that happen?

I applied it to the Bull Beast Talisman,

then used the needle to breach your Qi defense from your palm,

allowing the Paralysis Toxin to infiltrate your body.

So you've been plotting against me from the start.

It's easier to beware a villain than a gentleman.

If Commander Mu hadn't taken any action,

the Paralysis Toxin would naturally have been ineffective.

How did you find out about me and Luo Qingning?

The night before we departed for the capital,

you sent Luo Qingning away with a push.

From that moment, I suspected you.

That's why you stopped me from chasing Luo Qingning that day,

because you were worried I'd hand her that Beast Talisman.

Exactly!

Since the seventh day of the Qinan Mansion massacre,

you've been targeting me.

I initially thought you suspected me

as the murderer, so you had me followed.

But the night before we departed for the capital,

I realized you were following me because of the Beast Talisman.

The obvious spear marks around my house

must be your handiwork.

I have underestimated you.

Normally, something as important as the Beast Talisman

would prompt someone to report back to the Imperial Court the moment it was found,

then it should be protected with a strong escort.

But after the Commander received the Bull Beast Talisman from me,

you lingered behind at Qinan Province.

Furthermore, the post station was loosely guarded,

leaving it vulnerable.

That's why it's hard for me not to be suspicious.

I shouldn't have let you guard the gate that day.

Come to think of it,

back at the secret passage,

you deliberately blocked Captain Mu's pursuit

to allow Luo Qingning to escape.

On the way back to the capital, you deliberately fell behind,

leading Wenxiang Sect people to find Ma Pengguang.

That must be your arrangement as well.

It was by chance that I was on the roof that day

and saw you handed the Beast Talisman to Ma Pengguang.

So, is the Suanni Beast Talisman with you?

Since Commander Mu suspects the Suanni Beast Talisman is with me,

why don't you wait until you have the Suanni Beast Talisman before killing me?

That's not your concern.

You've talked a lot of nonsense

without making your next move.

What do you want to do?

I understand now.

The number of Beast Talismans isn't important.

The deal with the person backing you

only requires one Beast Talisman

for him to fulfill your objective.

This makes me more curious.

Can you tell me who Commander Mu is working for?

Someone you can't afford to mess with.

Commander Mu probably forgot

that Captain Mu is still nearby.

What do you mean?

Commander Mu has done so many things,

even betraying the Imperial court,

so there must be a purpose, right?

Your purpose is

Mu Siqing, right?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Let me guess

what Commander Mu wants.

If you want to marry Mu Siqing legitimately,

you need to break free from your status as an adopted son.

Mu Qianshi is a fourth-rank official,

so the person dealing with you must be at least two ranks higher than him.

To you, Captain Mu is very important.

That's why you behave honorably in front of her.

If Captain Mu hadn't followed me during that time,

I'm afraid I'd already been killed long ago.

So tell me about it.

Commander Mu,

you don't want your perfect image tainted in Captain Mu's heart, right?

What exactly do you want?

Tell me who Luo Qingning and you are working for,

or I'll bring Captain Mu over here

to see your betrayal of trust.

Betrayal of Trust?

The Commander-In-Chief owes me a favor.

He doesn't deserve it.

It's not wrong to like someone,

but what you did is a disgrace to the kindness of your adopted father in raising you,

and a betrayal of Captain Mu's trust in you.

Unjust and immoral!

Unjust and immoral?

I haven't done anything wrong.

What's wrong with loving someone?

Look at yourself,

a scholar dabbling in craftsmanship,

a rebellious nonconformist.

It's obvious we're facing the prejudices of others.

Shen Wen, why can't you understand me?

We're different.

I feel no shame towards heaven,

no guilt towards the earth,

and no regret in my heart.

But you, driven by love,

do not hesitate to betray your adoptive father, the Imperial court,

and even draw the Wenxiang Sect out to kill many of our Jinyiwei brothers.

You and I

are not on the same path.

For Siqing's sake,

what does it matter if I betray the world?

You'll do anything to achieve your goal,

but have you considered that

Mu Siqing might not have any romantic feelings for you?

What do you know?

What's going on?

I didn't expect to damage his book.

By the way, where's Shen Wen?

He's showing a faint hint of innate Qi,

on the verge of breaking through.

You say she doesn't love me,

but we grew up together.

She shares her happiness

and sadness with me.

I taught her martial arts,

Isn't that how normal siblings behave?

Besides, she told me she only sees you as an elder brother.

Shut up!

She's a girl.

How could she possibly say it out loud?

We are in sync with each other.

If it weren't for that old Commander-In-Chief Mu,

we would have been married long ago.

This despicable world.

Why do people want to keep us apart?

Brother Yuan,

you both are...

Siqing,

you're awake.

What happened to you?

Who hurt you like this?

It's my fault.

What have you done?

I was discussing a relationship issue with Commander Mu.

What?

Mu Siqing never love you romantically.

She told me

she only sees you as an elder brother.

Siqing,

you look really beautiful today.

Brother Yuan, what's wrong with you?

I love you,

Siqing!

Ah!

Don't you love me,

Siqing?

I...

Of course, I love you too, Brother Yuan.

He's not talking about sibling affection

but romantic love.

Shut up!

Why are you so dirty-minded?

Brother Yuan wouldn't mean that.

No,

I really like you.

I love you very much,

Siqing.

Brother Yuan,

what are you saying?

I've always seen you as family,

loving you like an elder brother.

Elder brother...

Loving me...

But I

never once saw you as my younger sister

Commander Mu,

don't get agitated.

Both of you are really siblings.

Siqing,

do you only see me as your elder brother?

Yes.

Brother Yuan,

what's wrong with you?

I can't accept this...

I can't accept this...

Wait,

danger!

I can't accept this!

Brother Yuan!

This is not good!

Brother Yuan,

don't do anything foolish.

Siqing,

I

really love you...

my wife...

Brother Yuan,

let's talk about this when we get back up there.

Sure... Sure...

Hey!

Brother Yuan!

Siqing!

Brother Yuan, he

has always looked at me this way...

Because of the Beast Talisman, Commander Mu

has attacked me.

I had no choice but to act in self-defense.

Brother Yuan,

why?

He is obviously a good person.

He is usually serious,

but when I'm unhappy,

he always finds ways to cheer me up.

He has great martial skills and a bright future.

So many ladies are falling for him, so why bother?

What else can you do besides saying 'mm... mm... mm'?

Let's go down there and search for him.

I want to find him, dead or alive.

And the person who manipulated him,

I want his life!

Xiao Qing!

Uncle Fu, you came just in time.

Follow me down quickly to find Brother Yuan.

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day.

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities,

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members.

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members. Struggling and shorthanded, Hongru decided to launch the uprising prematurely in May.

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members. Struggling and shorthanded, Hongru decided to launch the uprising prematurely in May. Due to the lack of preparation,

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members. Struggling and shorthanded, Hongru decided to launch the uprising prematurely in May. Due to the lack of preparation, and the Imperial Court sending a large combined force to suppress the rebellion,

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members. Struggling and shorthanded, Hongru decided to launch the uprising prematurely in May. Due to the lack of preparation, and the Imperial Court sending a large combined force to suppress the rebellion, Xu Hongru's army was besieged in Tengxian.

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members. Struggling and shorthanded, Hongru decided to launch the uprising prematurely in May. Due to the lack of preparation, and the Imperial Court sending a large combined force to suppress the rebellion, Xu Hongru's army was besieged in Tengxian. By September,

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members. Struggling and shorthanded, Hongru decided to launch the uprising prematurely in May. Due to the lack of preparation, and the Imperial Court sending a large combined force to suppress the rebellion, Xu Hongru's army was besieged in Tengxian. By September, they ran out of food and supplies, with no hope of reinforcements.

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members. Struggling and shorthanded, Hongru decided to launch the uprising prematurely in May. Due to the lack of preparation, and the Imperial Court sending a large combined force to suppress the rebellion, Xu Hongru's army was besieged in Tengxian. By September, they ran out of food and supplies, with no hope of reinforcements. Unable to break free from the siege, they were captured.

Wenxiang Sect Leader Xu Hongru and his followers planned to start their uprising in August, two years from that day. In the spring of that year, he was betrayed and reported to the authorities, leading to the arrest of several key members. Struggling and shorthanded, Hongru decided to launch the uprising prematurely in May. Due to the lack of preparation, and the Imperial Court sending a large combined force to suppress the rebellion, Xu Hongru's army was besieged in Tengxian. By September, they ran out of food and supplies, with no hope of reinforcements. Unable to break free from the siege, they were captured. In December, they were publicly beheaded in the capital to deter future uprisings.

Jinyiwei Shen Wen,

for your significant contribution in uncovering the Wenxiang Sect's rebellion,

you are now promoted to Captain of the Jinyiwei

and will report to Mu Siqing, the Commander-In-Chief of the Northern Garrison.

Did you receive your reward?

Thank you, Commander Mu, for recommending me.

I've been assigned to your unit

and look forward to your guidance and support.

Be diligent in everything you do, and don't be sloppy.

Yes, ma'am!

Your daughter greets you, Foster Father.

You failed to complete your tasks,

and you have the nerve to return and face me?

Please forgive me, Foster Father.

So be it.

There's a new task for you.

If you succeed,

it will amend your previous failure.

Thank you, Foster Father.

♪ Soft rainfall ♪

♪ dampens the dusty road. ♪

♪ Beyond the city's edge, ♪

♪ a few shadows linger. ♪

♪ You sigh, ♪

♪ feeling helpless and frail. ♪

♪ Whose fault to blame for these heartaches? ♪

♪ As the dust washes away, ♪

♪ carried off by the breeze, ♪

♪ an old friend appears, as if in a dream. ♪

♪ I yearn to ♪

♪ dance under the moonlight, ♪

♪ swept away ♪

♪ beyond those peaks and tides. ♪

♪ A lifetime's unsung melody ♪

♪ can't express these unspoken feelings. ♪

♪ I long to break free from life's constraints ♪

♪ holding you closely, never to be lost. ♪

♪ Once I fell into this destiny, ♪

♪ with unresolved parting sorrow, ♪

♪ until I see the tenderness in your eyes. ♪

♪ These inevitable, ♪

♪ persistent affections. ♪

♪ As time swiftly passes, ♪

♪ no more hesitation ♪

♪ to stay by your side. ♪

♪ I can't beat this feeling, ♪

♪ even for a fleeting moment of fireworks. ♪

♪ As the dust washes away, ♪

♪ carried off by the breeze, ♪

♪ an old friend appears, as if in a dream. ♪

♪ I yearn to ♪

♪ dance under the moonlight, ♪

♪ swept away ♪

♪ beyond those peaks and tides. ♪

♪ A lifetime's unsung melody ♪

♪ can't express these unspoken feelings. ♪

♪ I long to break free from life's constraints ♪

♪ holding you closely, never to be lost. ♪

♪ Once I fell into this destiny, ♪

♪ with unresolved parting sorrow, ♪

♪ until I see the tenderness in your eyes. ♪

♪ These inevitable, ♪

♪ persistent affections. ♪

♪ As time swiftly passes, ♪

♪ no more hesitation ♪

♪ to stay by your side. ♪

♪ I can't beat this feeling, ♪

♪ even for a fleeting moment of fireworks. ♪