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[The snowflakes on the seventh night bloom and wither. Like a short reunion and a permanent separation.]

[Snowy Night Timeless Love]

[Episode 10]

Chief.

Beautiful.

Really beautiful.

What's beautiful about her?

Chief Xue is graceful and elegant.

You don't know how to appreciate beauty,

but I do.

She's a woman worth pursuing.

I absolutely cannot let her down.

What's wrong?

What are you doing? Hey.

I still have things to do.

What are you doing?

Look at you.

You want to repeat your old mistakes again?

Those people who you promised

to never let down

have all been let down in the end.

You and Fifth Brother's

past romantic affairs

are known to everyone in the martial world.

Why are you mentioning him?

Don't compare me to that old man

Wei Fengxing.

I'm still young and handsome.

Fine.

I wonder who it was

who was obsessed with

Miss Liu Feifei, the top courtesan in Yangzhou, just a few months ago,

and now has fallen for Chief Xue

at first sight.

Let me warn you.

Don't mess with Chief Xue.

If you offend her,

you'll be in trouble.

What if I insist on pursuing her?

Your tricks won't work on her.

She's cold-hearted,

you know?

Seven.

Some women may seem cold on the outside,

always keeping people at arm's length,

but in fact,

they're warm on the inside.

Chief Xue

will surely be moved

by my sincerity.

Good luck to you then.

Seven.

Do you know what Chief Xue likes to do

in her daily life?

So what if I know?

I'm sorry, okay?

Just tell me, please.

You are really unbelievable.

Well, as for Chief Xue,

she collects Rootless Water every day.

When there are patients coming in for treatment,

she treats them.

When she's free,

she takes Ms. Shuang Hong and the others

to practice acupuncture,

or reads medical books.

Oh, right.

They also go to the Winter Hall

to drink wine and warm up.

This kind of simple life

seems to match

Chief Xue's tranquil temperament well.

Fourth Brother.

I seriously warn you.

Chief Xue is a person who values rules highly.

Don't overstep your bounds.

Don't worry.

I know what I'm doing.

You...

Mr. Xia, bravo!

Childish.

Shaoshang Acupuncture Point is on the upper side of the thumb.

What does Shaoshang Acupuncture Point mainly treat?

Xiao Cheng.

Shaoshang Acupuncture Point?

Shao...

Shuang Hong.

Chief is asking you about Shaoshang Acupuncture Point.

Chief Xue.

Your medical skills are godlike, Chief Xue.

You deserve the best items.

I want you to have this.

-It's made of gold. -It's made of gold.

Chief.

Seven.

Come here.

Let me tell you.

You'll see when you look.

Fourth Brother.

Come here, come here.

Hurry.

Seven.

Hurry up.

Don't pull me, I really don't want to go.

Hurry up.

I'll show you.

You don't know anything usually.

Let me tell you.

Study hard.

Go. Go.

Chief Xue.

This gold floral hairpin

was specially commissioned by me from skilled craftsmen

to be crafted for you, Chief Xue.

I wonder if it's good enough

for your taste, Chief Xue.

The craftsmanship of this gold floral hairpin is remarkable.

Was it made by

Master Su, the goldsmith from Jiangnan?

It's said that any piece

made by Master Su

can sell for tens of thousands of taels of gold.

It's not worth mentioning.

Do you like it, Chief Xue?

If you like it,

I'll have Master Su craft a few more,

so that you can wear a different one

every day.

Mr. Xia, you aren't busy now, right?

No, not busy.

What can I do for you, Chief Xue?

Please go ahead.

Follow me.

Mr. Xia,

please come in.

Okay.

I...

I have something to get.

Come get it later.

She closed the door?

Chief Xue, so you took me here to...

Please sit.

Mr. Xia, recently,

you've brought many valuables to Apothecary Valley.

As long as it pleases you, Chief Xue.

I heard from Feng Lyu

that on the day you entered the valley, you said

you would pay the medical fees for your seventh brother.

Is that true?

It is.

A virtuous person should acquire wealth in an upright and just way.

I can't just accept

so many gifts

from you for no reason, Mr. Xia.

[Apothecary Valley, Clinic Record]

Here's the debt your seventh brother

has incurred in Apothecary Valley over the years.

The money you spent

will be regarded as paying off your seventh brother's debt.

But that's not why I...

But that's why

I allowed you

to stay in Apothecary Valley.

So when you saw me practicing sword

and praised it...

I simply meant

the jade pendant at your waist

was of good quality.

I see.

Including the consultation fee

for the Seven-Leaf Fungus last time,

Huo Zhanbai owes Apothecary Valley

a total of 200,000 in consultation fees,

plus three jars of Laughing at the World,

as well as daily medication costs,

food expenses, and lodging fees.

The total sum amounts to...

Are the money and the gold hairpin not enough?

Right. Not enough.

How much does Seven actually owe?

Mr. Xia, please sign here.

This way, Seven's debt

will be transferred to you.

Sign?

It seems Seven was right.

I failed to see through

you after all, Chief Xue.

But this doesn't mean

I'll give up just like that.

Chief Xue.

See you.

You're drinking alone, yet you've opened so many jars of wine.

Can you finish them all?

I can't.

Why don't you, Chief Xue,

join me for a drink?

You opened the wine,

so you should deal with it yourself.

Then I'll have to take away what I can't finish.

Your plotting

is quite clever, isn't it?

That depends on who you're comparing it with.

Chief Xue.

You've come at the right time.

Taste this wine yourself.

Why does it taste bitter?

Could it be that since I haven't paid for the wine,

your Apothecary Valley

stopped serving me good wine?

So you know

you haven't paid, Mr. Huo?

You should be grateful to have any wine at all.

Yet you're still being picky.

That gold floral hairpin doesn't suit you.

Is that so?

But I think

it suits me quite well.

Gold material is gaudy.

You deserve better.

Then, Mr. Huo, do tell me

what kind of hairpin

would suit me.

A white jade hairpin.

As white as snow, as bright as clouds, and as lustrous as the moon.

Natural yet not vulgar.

Preferably in the shape of a plum blossom.

Blooming in the cold,

with its own integrity.

The jade hairpin is polished,

while the winter plum endures wind and snow.

Both are elegant and noble things.

Don't move.

Now it's fitting.

Seven.

Chief Xue.

You've opened so many jars of wine.

Can you finish them all?

I happen to be in the mood for some, too.

Fourth Brother.

It's getting late.

You should go back and rest early.

I'm not sleepy. If you want to leave, you go.

I've never had a drink with Chief Xue before.

Chief Xue!

You want to drink, right?

Let's go, I'll drink with you.

Never mind.

Let's go back and sleep.

Weren't you not sleepy earlier?

That was then.

Chief Xue was still here earlier.

How can it be the same as now?

Look at you.

There's good wine, but you don't want to drink it,

insisting on drinking tea instead.

As for tea,

the more you drink, the more awake you become.

But when it comes to wine,

the more you drink, the more confused you get.

By the way,

you know

the rules of Apothecary Valley.

Except for patients,

no one is allowed to stay overnight.

You've been in the valley

for a while now.

When do you plan to leave?

Chief Xue hasn't asked me to leave yet.

Why are you in such a hurry?

I...

But now that you mention it,

Chief Xue

has broken

the valley's rules for me, hasn't she?

What do you think?

I think she has.

I've had enough.

If I drink too much,

I won't be able to sleep at night.

As for me,

I can sleep no matter what I drink.

Chief Xue.

Chief Xue.

Chief Xue.

Chief Xue.

You're so beautiful.

Seven.

How did I fall down?

Fourth Brother.

How did you get down there?

I don't know.

You must have had a nightmare.

A nightmare?

That can't be.

I was dreaming about Chief Xue.

Three catties and two taels.

Chief.

All this gold added together

isn't enough for the 200,000 medical fee.

Less than 200,000.

Our Apothecary Valley's

daily expenses for everyone,

plus the expenses of us sending medicine and doing check-ups

for the villagers nearby on the first and fifteenth of each month

and every solar term,

as well as the costs of running the orphanage,

and the expenses of sending those

grown children

to school for their education.

When you add it all up, it's not nearly enough.

I knew the amount wasn't enough.

Chief.

This is said to be very valuable.

Perhaps

its value is comparable to that of

the jade pendant on Mr. Xia's waist.

Does Mr. Xia already know

that all this gold has been used

to pay off Mr. Seven's debt?

I've already told him.

Who's that?

It's me.

Good evening.

Sorry to disturb you ladies.

You've come at the right time.

Your Fourth Brother has

paid off part of your debt.

From now on,

you'll have two creditors.

Great.

That's wonderful.

Why are you smiling?

You're not...

Not what?

You're not

thinking about smashing the pot since it's already cracked,

are you? Giving yourself up completely?

Indeed I am.

Chief Xue, you're truly perceptive.

I see the moon is bright and the breeze is cool.

If we could drink under the moonlight,

that would be even more delightful.

Today's wine

tastes right.

Your alcohol tolerance

is not what it used to be.

You've only had a few sips,

and you're already like this.

This wine

is clearly the same as before.

Today's wine

is especially delicious.

Chief Xue.

I've never asked you before.

Why do you particularly love this Laughing at the World?

When I was 14, I fell into an icy river

and caught a chill.

That's why my lungs have never been in good condition.

The wine of Apothecary Valley

is made with the finest medicinal ingredients,

carefully crafted.

Master had me drink a bottle daily

to invigorate the blood, clear the meridians,

warm the lungs, and dispel the cold.

But that young man under the ice

fell into the icy river with you.

You probably rarely leave the valley, right?

Given the chance, let me take you to the Central Plains

to broaden your horizons,

so you won't doubt

my reputation as Mr. Seven.

I originally came from the Central Plains.

So there are also

heroic figures like you in the Central Plains,

Chief Xue.

What?

Trying to get information out of me?

No.

I just wanted to see

if there's anything I can do to help you.

Is it to repay the favor I did you

in the White Cloud Palace?

Do you think everyone in the world

is like you,

loving to have everything

calculated clearly?

I don't like owing others,

nor do I like others owing me.

You don't need to help me with anything.

Just pay off the rest of

the medical fees you owe Apothecary Valley

in full.

In Apothecary Valley,

there are many people waiting to be fed.

This...

Since you're so greedy for money,

why do you only treat

ten patients a year?

My body can't handle more.

Besides,

I don't like those people of the martial world.

Those who waste their lives

on meaningless battles

are not worth saving.

I'd rather

spend this time

treating people with colds and fevers

in nearby villages.

Then,

why did you save me?

Well...

Of course it was because your face

still has some redeeming qualities.

There are so many women in the valley.

It's quite boring, isn't it?

You and I have

been through life and death together, haven't we?

We haven't shared a drink yet.

♫Longing etched in my heart, but all it brings is parting♫

Here.

I prefer to drink alone.

♫Plum blossoms are about to fall; I'll see you here♫

♫Why are you late and why is it about to snow again?♫

♫Warm stovetops and green film in wine, like an eternal farewell♫

♫Don't stop drinking; keep lingering and enjoy the long night♫

♫After all these years, my yearning for you is still as clear as the bright moon♫

♫Looking into the distance, speechless and sleepless♫

Huo Zhanbai.

Huo Zhanbai?

♫Warm stovetops and green film in wine, like an eternal farewell♫

♫Don't stop drinking; keep lingering and enjoy the long night♫

♫After all these years, my yearning for you is still as clear as the bright moon♫

♫Looking into the distance, speechless and sleepless♫

♫Longing etched in my heart, but I don't wish for your acknowledgement of my love♫

♫Asking the stars about our fate, as fireworks appearing in my dream♫

♫I've fulfilled my wish, having traveled this far with you♫

Why is Mr. Seven

lying here?

Don't tell me

he slept here last night.

[Sword Sect]

Years ago, all the major martial sects of the Central Plains

joined forces to attack Yuan Yi Palace.

The Seven Star Sword Formation led by Tiancheng

played a crucial role in that battle.

Now, Yuan Yi Palace has been hiding in

West Kunlun for many years.

How could Tiancheng

be so foolish

as to go to such an evil place?

If it weren't for Yuan Yi Palace's coercion and enticement,

Tiancheng wouldn't have ended up like this.

I have come here this time,

hoping that you

can lend me a hand

to thoroughly investigate this matter

and find the real culprit, Chief.

Actually, regarding this matter,

I already have some clues.

What clues do you have?

Xingzhi.

Chief Lin.

Take a look at this.

The Wuji Sect also got ambushed?

The victim was also

an important figure in the sect.

Although Chief Leng of Wuji Sect

escaped death,

he was seriously injured.

Judging from this,

there must be someone behind the scenes

systematically harming

the martial artists of the Central Plains.

Senior Qin Tiancheng

was definitely not killed by Seventh Brother.

I was rash

in this matter.

Regarding the matter of Zhanbai,

Chief Lin, you needn't take it to heart.

He took your sect's sacred Azure Phoenix Flower without asking for your permission,

so he deserves to suffer a bit.

However, regarding Tiancheng's murder,

in my opinion,

it may be

related to Yuan Yi Palace.

According to reliable information,

Chang Wujue seemed to have only

sent out Miao Huo,

but in fact, there was another person.

The Asura Field in Yuan Yi Palace

is where Chang Wujue

trains assassins.

The Five Sages by his side

all come from there.

A few years ago, there appeared

a so-called once-in-a-century

top assassin, named Eye.

If Zhanbai had already lured Miao Huo

to a secluded alley at that time,

then the real culprit who impersonated Zhanbai

and murdered Tiancheng

is very likely to be Eye.

You're right, Chief.

The Seven Star Sword Formation

is the foundation of our White Cloud Palace.

With Tiancheng dead,

the Seven Star Sword Formation...

Those scoundrels from Yuan Yi Palace

are truly cunning and treacherous.

I must storm West Kunlun

and grind their bones to dust.

Chief Lin, please be patient.

This is merely my speculation.

For so many years,

Yuan Yi Palace has never invaded the Central Plains.

If this was truly done by Yuan Yi Palace,

then they must have planned it meticulously

to make sure it was impeccable.

Therefore, we must not act rashly.

We need to carefully consider our next move.

What you said is absolutely right, Chief.

Chief.

Do you have any good plans?

This requires all the righteous martial sects

to work together

and unite as one.

Chief Qiushui of the Celestial Alp Sect

is highly respected

and has great prestige in the martial world.

Xingzhi.

When Qianyu is back,

you two make a quick run

to the Celestial Alp Sect

and invite Chief Qiushui to come here and discuss

our countermeasures.

Yes.

The martial world

has been peaceful for many years.

I'm afraid

another bloodshed

is about to take place.

Doctrine Leader.

Doctrine Leader.

Doctrine Leader.

You're back.

I failed to keep you safe, Doctrine Leader.

Please punish me, Doctrine Leader.

This is not your fault.

I was too eager

and practiced on my own.

If you hadn't returned in time,

I might have gone berserk.

It seems that to break through the ninth level

of the Iron Horse Glacier mental technique,

your Spring Breeze technique

is indispensable.

I'm willing to always be by your side, Doctrine Leader.

I'm at your disposal.

Mr. Seven.

Do you feel any discomfort?

I feel very good.

I'm ready to set out

and find the next herb.

Hold it.

If you can hold it

for 30 minutes,

I'll let you leave the valley.

No problem.

Right hand.

I'll just

take medicine for a few more days.

It's not a problem.

Shuang Hong.

Give him a few more doses of medicine

according to this prescription.

Chief!

Chief!

Go to the Winter Hall and have a look.

Mr. Xia made a huge mistake.

These peonies are medicinal herbs.

Why did you pull them all out?

Miss Feng Lyu.

I didn't know they were used for medicine.

I just thought they looked pretty, so I picked them.

How much are they worth?

I'll pay.

We were going to decoct medicine with the peonies.

Can money be used to decoct medicine?

This is indeed my fault.

I'll make amends, alright?

Chief Xue.

Chief.

Since you want to make amends,

don't just stand there.

Whatever you order, Chief Xue.

Since Mr. Xia has caused trouble,

you two brothers,

go and pick some herbs

to make up for it.

It was Fourth Brother's fault.

What does it have to do with me?

Have you forgotten

how much you owe for medical fees?

I'm still injured.

Your shoulder is injured,

but your legs are fine.

Walking more

will help you recover.

Don't come back to the valley

until you fill your baskets with herbs.

Seven.

Are you sure this is the right path?

Can we find herbs here?

There's a grove up ahead.

Let's go check there.

I just thought I'd pick a bouquet of flowers

to give to Chief Xue

as soon as she came out of her room.

I didn't expect

to cause such trouble.

On this land of ice and snow,

where can I possibly find flowers?

Fourth Brother.

Even if you picked flowers,

Chief Xue wouldn't like them.

So I advise you

to stop this matter right here.

What matter do you mean?

Trying to please Chief Xue.

Why?

You don't know her.

That woman

has her own principles.

Her likes and dislikes are unpredictable, and her temper is odd.

It's very hard to please her.

Moreover,

she doesn't always say what she means.

She often says one thing

but does another.

Most importantly,

she's too willful and arbitrary.

She's not suitable for you, Fourth Brother.

All these years,

you should've spent most of your time

traveling outside to find herbs, right?

Why do you seem

to know Chief Xue so well?

We haven't spent much time together,

but we've been through some life-and-death situations.

Naturally, I've gained some understanding of her.

But the Chief Xue in your eyes

is very different from

the one I know.

Just this time,

when White Cloud Palace chased us to Apothecary Valley,

what Chief Xue did

shows that she is someone

who values reason and loyalty.

Fourth Brother.

Why can't you listen to my advice?

What a fool.

Who are you calling a fool?

Seven.

Do you know

when the iron tree blooms?

The iron tree?

During my years of traveling in the martial world,

I've indeed seen

many iron trees.

Some bloom in summer,

while others bloom in autumn.

Depending on their location,

they bloom in different seasons.

You're really a blockhead in romance.

In that case,

I'll return to the Sword Sect tomorrow.

You... You're giving up so quickly?

You've been trying to persuade me for such a long time.

If I still don't take your advice,

wouldn't that be insensitive of me?

I'll go over there to look for herbs

and take another good look at the scenery in this valley.

A blockhead in romance...

Was that an insult?

Xiao Jing.

Come here.

Chief.

The tea from the snowy mountain

is indeed more crisp and refreshing.

Is it?

I didn't taste any difference.

It seems you ladies are in a good mood.

Mr. Huo.

Chief Xue, please take a good look.

Is this basket of medicinal herbs

enough to pay off the debt?

The quantity is sufficient,

but it still depends on quality.

Miss Xiao Cheng.

Please give me a cup of hot tea.

Chief?

Five taels.

Five taels.

No.

Ten taels.

Ten taels.

Ten taels it is then.

Put it on my tab.

Three taels?

I, the fourth disciple of the Sword Sect,

the only son of the Huashan Sect Leader,

known in the martial world as

White Feather Sword, Xia Qianyu,

worked so hard

gathering herbs for four hours,

and they're only worth three taels?

Indeed.

Who would have thought

that the fourth disciple of the Sword Sect,

the only son of the Huashan Sect Leader,

known in the martial world as

White Feather Sword, Xia Qianyu,

Young Master Xia,

worked hard for four hours

and gathered only useless weeds?

Only a few are actually useful,

and it takes my discerning eyes

to pick them out for you.

Three taels is actually generous.

Three taels?

When I drink outside,

I casually give the servants tips

more than this amount.

Chief, dinner is ready.

Time to eat.

Tomorrow, I'll send a letter

to my father,

asking him to send a cart of herbs here.

Seven.

Stop eating.

Come on, let's go back to our room.

The sweet potatoes are freshly baked.

They're still hot.

And they're free.

I have something important to talk to you.

Let's go.

I'll get one for you.

I don't want any.

Sit down. Sit down.

What's so urgent?

You seem to be in such a hurry.

No, thanks.

After we parted ways,

do you know where I went?

I went to the back of the mountain.

At the back of the mountain,

there are many cenotaphs standing.

Did you know that?

In this desolate mountain,

it's normal to have cenotaphs.

But what if the cenotaphs are

for over a hundred people?

Besides, the person who set those cenotaphs up

was Chief Xue.

On New Year's Eve of the fourth year of Huijia,

over a hundred villagers

all died on the same day.

There must be something fishy about this.

I think

you should go and check.

Maybe we

can be of some help.

127 villagers

of Mo Family Village

died on New Year's Eve of the fourth year of Huijia.

Respectfully set up by Xue Ziye

in mid-spring of the fifth year of Huijia.

Mo Family Village?

Is this the village where Chief Xue

used to live?

[Mo Family Village]

Such an atrocious crime.

Who could have committed it?