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"Blood of Youth" - Zhang Hexuan

♫ The blade dance causes ripples to spread across the lake ♫

♫ Waving the banner amidst the storm and rain ♫

♫ The snow is not bothered by sadness or joy ♫

♫ Blazing through the desert with the reins in hand ♫

♫ Young and inexperienced, it is apparent ♫

♫ Noble aspirations met with recklessness ♫

♫ No fear of fate's intricate design ♫

♫ Overcome all the obstacles that fate presents ♫

♫ Through trials and hardship spawns vast courage ♫

♫ The journey to seek glory and justice is not in vain ♫

♫ With one smile there's understanding ♫

♫ Singing about our journey ♫

♪Pursuing the dream of our youth♪

♫ We take everything as it comes ♫

♫ The distant land might be dangerous ♫

♫ But what's life without an adventure? ♫

♫ The youth are supposed to dream big and be sharp ♫

♫ Life teaches us with every struggle ♫

♫ We must do what we can in the world ♫

♫ Together, another journey awaits ♫

[The Blood of Youth]

[Episode 36]

Your Majesty. Don't let the problem bogs you down.

You just need to trust me.

Of course, I do.

The thing is

I want you to do me a favor.

What's it?

Use your healing skill to extend my life

for a few more days.

Your Majesty.

I have my own concern.

The chaos in Tianqi has yet to end.

If I were to die now, probably Tiaoqi would fall apart.

If otherwise, Chuhe and the rest still have a rock to depend on.

I'm old already.

There is nothing much left I can help with my three sons.

All I can do now

is merely struggle to breathe for a few days more.

I will do my best.

[Snowfall Villa]

Jinxuan is merely locked up by His Majesty?

Yes. Still, I'm not surprised by this.

After all, Jinxuan is only a eunuch and nothing more.

He's not capable of making waves in the Imperial Court.

Father is surely aware that he meddles in the partisans.

Anyway, he has done more than enough.

Currently, Pingxin Hall is heavily guarded by eighty imperial guards day and night.

Not even a fly can sneak in.

Lord Chi has lost his important aide, I suppose.

What's our next plan?

I will reclaim Wuxin.

So they are at the state of maturity this time, aren't they?

One is contrived from the blood of his kin.

While another one is contrived from the blood of her beloved one.

Very good.

By then, I would like to ask Xiao Chuhe

what he feels to die in the hand of his best friend.

Master.

How is the treatment?

It's out of my depth.

It seems I'm going to ruin the reputation of Medicine Valley.

Master. Look at it this way.

Previously, Xiao Se told us it was Night Crow who poisoned His Majesty.

And Night Crow was once part of Medicine Valley.

In that case, the reputation of Medicine Valley is considered as good.

It's not ruined.

Are you saying it's just my own reputation ruined?

Master. I... I didn't mean that.

Ever since I noticed the problem with the oil lamp, we have started to check on the lamps on daily basis.

Every time we get to solve her mechanism, she will come up with a new one.

It seems that killing her is the only way to stop all of this.

I wonder when the chaos will come to an end.

[Jingxue Pavilion]

Can this tonic crack the Art of Drugs on Wuxin?

My master has checked on this.

Plus, the tonic is concocted strictly according to the book.

Speaking of its efficiency, I can't be certain of it.

Anyway, we have to give it a shot.

But where is Ghost Physician Night Crow?

Where did she imprison Wuxin?

Let's meet someone.

Who is it?

Shall I inform Qianluo and Miss Ruoyi?

No need. Just the two of us.

Sure.

Xiao Se. You have been acting weird lately.

Why do you say so?

Before, you would always bring along Qianluo and Miss Ruoyi

unless they were not around or occupied with something.

However, I notice that you only let me tag along and purposely send others away,

including Mu Chunfeng and Miss Ji Xue.

Do you know why I returned to Tianqi?

Because this is your home.

You're just coming back home from the journey.

Do you know why I was exiled?

Yes.

It was because of Langya Mutiny.

Exactly so.

Now that his name is cleared and Ye Xiaoying has left Tianqi.

Everything I've been planning to do is almost completed.

As for the remaining one, it will be done soon too.

By then, will you leave Tianqi?

Xiao Se. I don't really get you.

As you know, I'm kind of simple-minded.

Can you please make it simple?

Although you inherited the Guardians' Tokens and became my guardians,

do you really want to follow wherever I go in the future?

Since Langya Mutiny is put right, your task has ended already.

Be it Lian or Wuxin, they ended up like this because of me.

I shouldn't drag my friend into trouble as to save another friend again.

When you put it like that, I get it now.

Lord Langya's name has been cleared, therefore, our duty of protecting you has terminated.

As for the rest challenges, you don't wish to have Qianluo and the rest involved.

Yes.

I have one question.

Go on.

Why do you bring me along?

Isn't my life as precious as theirs?

Well...

I got it.

It is because I'm robust.

Rightfully so, Hero Lei.

All right. I get what you mean.

Rest assured.

I will protect all of them with you.

- Deal. - Deal.

Why is it you?

We meet again.

Calm down.

I invite him over.

The one we're meeting today is him?

But he's from Dark River.

That's the reason why we meet him here.

He was one of those who tried to kill my sister.

I wrote to your sister before this.

In fact, Mr. Su, the head of the Su family, and your sister go way back.

What did she say?

According to her letter, she said that even though Mr. Su belongs to Dark River,

however, he is different from the vermin of Dark River.

He's an assassin, but with a kind heart within.

Therefore, your sister isn't against of our meeting with him.

I didn't mean to kill City Lord Li.

I was summoned to halt her.

Since she isn't against this, I won't say much.

Mr. Su has his own set of principles, which I'm clear about this.

However, news came out that many assassins of Dark River have already left Tianqi,

including the head of the Mu family, Mu Yumo.

Besides, the drugged testers contrived by Xiao Yu appeared at Lord Bai's Residence that day.

Only a few assassins of Dark River were able to paint the Director of Sword

and the successor of Heart Sword into a corner.

Mr. Su, you just sat by and did nothing there.

Instead, you took away one of the testers.

Master, help me.

Therefore, I presume that you don't know about the drugged tester.

The scheme was plotted by Xiao Yu and the Leader.

Afterwards, assassins from Su and Mu families left Tianqi.

Only assassins from the Xie family who have lost their head stay.

And that proved I was right.

The drugged testers incident has caused Su and Mu families to not be on the same page as the Leader.

You're indeed intelligent, Your Highness.

You could actually restore the whole story by piecing fragments of information together.

You're right. Leader didn't tell Yumo and me about that.

He has Ghost Physician Night Crow to turn a large number of Dark River assassins into drugged testers.

Upon knowing this, we had several negotiations with Leader, but to no avail.

You used to make a perfect team.

But now, the decision of Su Changhe is leading Dark River to its downfall.

Did you invite me here just to prove your guess, Your Highness?

No.

I'm here to persuade you to team up with me instead.

Team up with you?

Currently, the majority of the Dark River members are under the control of the Leader.

It's impossible for you alone to rescue them.

If you turn down my proposition,

I would ask Xueyue City to launch carnage against those who are about to return to Dark River

and none of them will be left alive.

You're threatening me, aren't you?

I will try fair means before resorting to force.

What if I say yes?

We collaborate to get rid of the Leader.

When you and Dark River members return to the martial arts world afterwards,

I will forgo the grieves between us.

But still and all, Dark River is only allowed to exist as a common clan,

not the assassin syndicate.

There is no one born to kill.

Xiao Se.

Did he agree?

He has no reason to say no.

[Lord Chi's Residence]

Your Highness. Ao Yu, the Crowd Prince of Nanjue has sent a message.

Their envoys have entered Tianqi.

They request to meet you tonight.

This devious fox is getting impatience after seeing the situation of Tianqi.

Fine. I will meet them tonight.

Where are they?

Liuxian Parlor, in the south of the capital.

How come they pick a remote place like such?

[Jingxue Pavilion]

You're here too, Miss Ruoyi.

Qianluo is upset as you have been going out without her recently.

We didn't go somewhere special though.

It has been peaceful in Tianqi recently,

so I asked him to bring me somewhere fun.

What fun places have you been to?

We went to the...

I guess Xiao Se took you to Full Bloom Parlor, right?

It's an amusing place.

Yes.

This is it.

The flowers are fragrant and beautiful.

They are soft and warm to hold.

Certainly.

Soft and warm.

You little airhead.

Full Blossom Parlor is the biggest brothel in Tianqi City.

I didn't go there. I mean it.

I swear to heaven.

I swear on the century-old reputation of the Lei Fortress.

I have never been there. I have never even heard of it.

Why?

There's no harm admit it.

It's not your first time though.

Full Bloom Parlor can never be better than Belle's Manor.

You're right, Fairy Rui.

No, you're not.

I've never been to such a place.

- Gosh, you made me confused. - Enough.

You may leave here.

I have something to speak to her alone.

Sure.

I... Well...

Please be seated.

After we met at Qianjin Gambling House, you asked me to wait there.

I have been waiting for one whole month.

What awaited me is Langya Army entering the capital but not your next plan.

Very soon.

How soon?

Within these few days.

I will send someone to relay the message to you.

Why so long?

It's better to err on the side of caution.

Also, I don't want to put you in danger.

If you were to be hurt because of this,

I would disappoint Lian.

Miss Ruoyi. I didn't go to the brothel.

I have never even heard of it.

Xiao Se and I just simply went to Diaolou Parlor and took Qiulubai brew.

- It tastes worse than the brew in Xueyue City. - Enough, Lei Wujie.

Concerning your intelligence, you won't go to the brothel.

Perhaps those ladies would peg you as an idiot and throw you out.

Stop explaining. You were lying just now.

You're so right, Qianluo.

Very good, you've admitted that you were lying.

So, where did you go just now?

Wait. It's a trap again. I...

We're going somewhere interesting tonight.

Lei Wujie, do you want to join us?

I will surely go if you go, Miss Ruoyi.

What about Xiao Se?

He's a bit tied up.

He and his father have grown closer now.

Today, he's asked to have dinner in the palace.

I don't think he can join us tonight.

Fine. I will have a blast too without him.

[Lord Bai's Residence]

Ever since the Langya Army left,

Tianqi City has returned to its calmness.

Especially when Father burnt the letter,

I became more at ease now.

Is the wind that blows within Tianqi going to stop now?

Many things seem to have come to an end,

but somehow, I'm getting restless.

By the way, Your Highness. Today's the Lantern Festival.

Lantern Festival?

It's a new festival celebrated in Tianqi.

Every year on this date, colorful lanterns would be hung all over Yanyu Street in the south of the city.

The colorful lanterns look splendid.

Your Highness.

If you have time tonight, make sure that you go take a look.

Sure, I will.

Sir.

This, this, and this one.

I will have all of them.

Miss, isn't it too many?

No, not at all. I will buy all of them.

Sure.

This one.

I will claim the money from that jerk later to piss him off.

Ruoyi.

Please pack all of them.

Miss Sikong. You have underestimated me though.

I wouldn't get pissed off even if you buy all of them.

Well, I will buy the entire store and send it to Snowfall Villa.

Sure. Do what she said.

Sure thing.

Are you really Xiao Se?

Lei Wujie, did you pretend to be him?

Just tell me.

Do you want it or not?

So you're a bossy prince now.

I'm just joking.

I will take this one.

It's a gift for you.

Hanghao?

It's said that this is the mascot of Tianqi that protects one from danger.

You must keep it with you.

Sure.

Sir.

I will have this.

I thought you were attending a feast in the palace tonight.

The feast didn't take much time.

Do you like the lantern festival?

Sometimes, I like coming here,

but sometimes, I don't.

You sound mysterious again.

You always claim that Tianqi is a huge city

which is fun and prosperous.

But ever since I have come here, I could only spend time with my spear.

Tonight is my first time hanging out on the street here.

I'm sorry.

From now on, you should take me out more often, all right?

Is there anything fun in Tianqi?

There is Mount Wuwang in the suburbs with magnificent scenery.

Xulan Street at the night market, you can find a lot of delicious food over there.

If you fancy a snifter, you may visit Diaoluo Parlor...

All right.

Tomorrow, list out all the places

and bring me to one place every day.

Sure, Young Lady.

Good boy.

I didn't know there would be such an atmospheric street in Tianqi.

In this Lantern Festival, talented gentlemen, nonchalant swordsmen,

and unparalleled beauties have all gathered here.

Xiao Se would be the gentleman,

I'm the swordsman,

while Qianluo and you are unparalleled beauties.

You're right.

It seems your visit to Full Bloom Parlor has turned you into a smooth talker.

Miss Ruoyi. I shouldn't have lied to you.

But please quit saying that.

Lei Wujie.

Your task in Tianqi City is almost done, right?

I think so.

The case of Langya Mutiny is put right

and things Xiao Se has planned to do are already done.

I can't possibly keep staying in Tianqi.

Then, where do you plan to go?

Going back to Lei Fortress or Xueyue City?

No.

I want to begin a real adventure this time.

I haven't been to those places mentioned in the book.

For instance, Jiuxiao City where the best swordsman, Poetic Sword Deity, stayed a century ago.

Also, Muliang City where Lone Sword Deity used to live alone.

Chaisang City, the biggest city in the southwest

and the world's first academy, Shili Langdang of Qiantang.

I must visit all of them.

Can I tag along?

Previously, I had to stay at home due to my poor health.

Before I met you, I have only been to Tianqi and Xueyue City.

Now that I'm in tip-top shape and I can travel around.

Honestly, I have dreamed of roaming the world like a swordsman too.

Why don't we go to Sword Heart Tomb to ask for a sword?

Sure, of course.

Silly chap.

Qianluo. You had asked me a question before.

What was it?

You asked, after everything is settled, where will I...

- Look! - It's beautiful.

This is so beautiful. Look.

- Over there. This is so beautiful. - This is so beautiful.

Let's enjoy the firework first. We may talk about it later.

You're deliberately mystifying things again.

There are more fireworks. Look.

Over there. This is astonishing.

There are fireworks displays at Xueyue City every year too.

However, it can never be compared with this magnificent scene tonight here.

Indeed, it's mesmerizing.

It would be great

to have such a wonderful sceneevery day here.

Tianqi City claimed to be the most beautiful city

where the strongest liquor, the fastest steed,

the prettiest women, and the most talented youths to be found here.

It's a place where carefree swordsmen see their bright future

and poor scholars find their career.

Nevertheless, it's also the worst city.

Underneath the glitz and glamour,

this place is shrouded with conspiracy.

Xiao Se once said something about this.

He said if you are a simple person,

you can see the most beautiful side of this city.

I doubt that he said this.

You know what, back then, Xiao Se was just like Lei Wujie.

I looked nothing like this silly chap.

Despite all the appealing sides, it is merely a city.

Exactly. Despite all the appealing sides,

it is merely a city and nothing more.

Let's solve all the problems here as soon as possible.

I'm returning to the martial arts world.

Why?

Needless to say, I'm going to cultivate my swordsmanship

and become a sword deity.

If so, let's go to Jiuxiao City.

The place where Poetic Sword Deity once dwelled.

It's now the only place that deserves

to be called the City of Sword in Beili.

Jiuxiao City.

Qianluo. Let's launch the boat lantern.

Can I join you too?

No, you can't. It's a secret between girls.

I want to go too.

Let's go. I'm off.

Lei Wujie.

We should move now.

Just leave it here.

- Sir, two boat lanterns, please. - Sure thing.

Thank you.

Qianluo. This is the boat lantern.

Legend has it that if you write the name of someone you like on the lantern,

it will encounter with that person's lantern

if he or she launches one too.

Here you go, miss. Please write your beloved one's name on it.

[Lei]

[Xiao Se]

I forgot to tell you not to write his full name.

Has Lord Chi left his residence?

Yes, he's heading south.

Disciples of Baixiao Sect will take action soon.

Let's put everything to an end tonight.

(I heard that many lantern festivals will be held) in Tianqi every year.

I wonder if you can take me there.

I'm willing to if there is a chance.

Do you know what it means when you made that promise to a woman?

Have you fallen in love with me too?

Miss Rui. We are on a mission now.

Our enemies might show up anytime.

Please stay focused.

And stop making ridiculous jokes.

Ridiculous? Jokes?

Mr. Lian. Do you know

that many men in Belle's Manor want to share this joke with me?

What a killjoy.

After you complete the mission, you're returning to Xueyue City

and I'm going back to Belle's Manor.

I doubt we can meet again.

Yet, all you think about is only the task.

I must accomplish the task entrusted to me by my master.

Miss Rui. I will surely entertain you when you come to Xueyue City.

The lantern festival in Xueyue City might not be as splendid as in Tianqi,

however, you will enjoy the Flora Spectacle very much.

Silly. I'm a spy sent from Xueyue City.

My identity will be exposed if I go back.

Back then, Third Lord City saved my life.

I joined Xueyue City to repay his kindness.

I once asked him when I could renounce this identity

and blend in with the people without hiding.

He said...

What did he say?

When I meet someone I like

and the man also treats me sincerely,

the moment we tie the knot is when I'm set free.

Mr. Lian, you said you would show me around Xueyue City,

did you mean...

I'm sorry.

[Xiao Yu has left for the south of the city]

Longxie. Are we almost there?

Your Highness. Almost there.

To not attract attention, they chose somewhere less obvious to meet up.

Ao Yu is always arrogant.

I didn't expect this from him.

Your Highness. Someone stops us on the road.

Crap! We're outfoxed.

To my surprise, someone dares to assassinate a prince in public.

It's the men sent by Lord Yong'an, I suppose.

Lord Chi needs your help right now.

Otherwise, he will be in danger.

Lord Yong'an?

I seem to have walked into the trap you set up.

You lured me here to kill me.

My eldest martial brother was killed because of you.

Lei Qianhu, the Fort Leader of Lei Fortress, died because of you.

Zhao Yuzhen, Tao Sword Deity died because of you too.

So, you must die.

I will end your life.

Just you alone?

I know you are a hard nut to crack.

So, I didn't come here alone.

Muyu. The two of you joined hands?

Leader. Please stop doing the wrong thing.

I never want to confront you.

The moment you made the decision,

you should know that we will turn against each other one day.

We are people who live in darkness.

I thought you wouldn't mind that.

You said that although we act in darkness,

you will lead us into the light.

But what I saw is that you sacrificed the lives of the clan

for the sake of your greed.

Well. If so, you can walk your own path,

and I walk on my own.

I can tell that you have regained your power

and have improved quite a lot

after the duel in Lei Fortress.

It's enough to eliminate you.

Infinite Sword from Zhao Yuzhen.

I'm Li Fansong, the disciple of Zhao Yuzhen.

I'm here to avenge my master.

You shall meet your end now.

And me, Feixuan of Mount Wangcheng.

You shall meet your end now.

Xiao Se. Go ahead.

Just leave it to us.

I'm counting on you.

It's Zhao Yuzhen's Taiyi Lion Secret Arts.

Charge.

Charge.

Qianluo.

There's no sign of them.

Maybe they have returned to Snowfall Villa?

Let's go back and check it out.

No way. They wouldn't just leave without informing us.

I know now.

Perhaps they go to rescue Wuxin.

Why would you say so?

They've been acting weird these days.

And now, they just disappeared out of a sudden. I guess they must have gone to rescue Wuxin.

But they didn't take me along.

Is it because they don't think I can be of help?

Qianluo. You're the first disciple amongst all in this generation

of Xueyue City to reach the Insouciant Phase.

How could you not be helpful?

Even if they did go to rescue Wuxin without you,

that'd be because they don't wish you to be in danger.

Not to mention that this is only a guess.

that this is only a guess.

Isn't that Xiao Se's second brother?

Your Highness. It's already started.

What has happened?

A fight broke out in Lord Chi's Residence.

Chuhe is there too.

Yueji. You have become a drugged tester too.

I will take you out later.

Wuxin.

Wuxin. Can you hear me?

I'm Xiao Se.

I'm here to save you.

Eat this and you will be fine.

You want to avenge your master,

however, concerning your strength,

you can barely touch me.

Come on, Feixuan.

Supreme Dragon Elephant Skill!

This can't be true.

None of the needles could hurt him?

No.

There is one.

I asked Tang Lianyue of the Tang Clan

to give me this before I came to Tianqi.

It's your retribution to be killed

by the Pear Blossom Needle Cloudburst.

No!

We can't let him get rid of the Pear Blossom Needle Cloudburst.

Changhe.

Muyu.

Am I wrong?

There's no absolute right or wrong in this world.

It's just that we are protecting different things.

Someone wants to protect the world,

but as for me, I want to protect the members of Dark River.

Fine then.

Please send me to my demise.

In the extreme land of inferno,

light can be seen.

When cloud and fog dissipated,

the moon becomes visible.

Wuxin.

Wuxin.

Are you insane? I'm going to rip your lips off.

(There is no Young Head of Tianwaitian here nor Xiao Chuhe.)

(I'm just Wuxin from Hanshui Temple.)

(What's wrong with him?)

(He shouldn't possess consciousness now.)

Wuxin.

♪Benevolence exists everywhere and compassion presents in silence♪

♪Affection emerges and perishes in an instant of thought♪

Wake up. You're Wuxin.

Wuxin, if you intend to stay,

I will help you.

You're Ye Anshi of Tianwaitian, my best friend.

You shouldn't be in this place

nor should you become like this.

(The rest of your journey isn't yours alone.)

(But ours too. We will embark on this journey with you.

♪No wish left unfulfilled and no regret left unsettled♪

Xiao Chuhe. I knew it was you.

Trying to distract me?

Never think that you can leave here alive.

Kill him.

Why are you here?

Why didn't you ask me to come?

I... It's great that you're all here.

All of you can meet your end here.

Yu. Do you really want to hurt your siblings?

This is hilarious. He stormed into my place.

You, on the other hand,

seem to have taken Xiao Chuhe's side now.

Previously, he saved my life in my residence.

So today, I will save him in your residence.

My sword skill may not be that ferocious,

but it would still cause quite a scene here.

Are you sure you can bear the consequence of killing two princes in your residence?

If yes, your men can do it now.

You're threatening me.

Chuhe. Let's go.

[Snowfall Villa]

He's fine. It's just some small injuries.

What a relief.

Where is Miss Sikong?

It's rare to not see her around.

Don't mention it. She went straight to her room after returning yesterday.

Probably she was sulking all night.

No, I'm not sulking. I will express my anger.

Xiao Se, what were you thinking?

We witnessed how powerful Wuxin is

when we were at Lord Bai's Residence that day.

Yet you sneaked into Lord Chi's Residence yesterday.

You can't possibly beat him.

I was so close.

Don't make it sound like I can't do anything right.

Do you know why you fail at the last step?

Why?

I'm the last step to success.

You only sent Baixiao Sect to intercept Lord Chi. That's not enough.

Therefore, he came back way earlier than you expected.

Had you sent me, they wouldn't have made it back in time.

♪The silent temple♪

♪We still have a long way to go in the martial arts world♪

♪The falling snow♪

♪Only clouds know the warmth of the cold moon♪

♪The roaring fate♪

♪At last, we see the light at the end of the tunnel♪

♪Everything is just a flash in the pan♪

♪Waiting for the ride to the highest heaven♪

♪The ethereal fog♪

♪Fame and fortune do not matter to an enlightened person♪

♪I face the sun♪

♪To have a pristine soul in this polluted world♪

♪Travel far♪

♪And overcome challenges life throws at me♪

♪I do not waste my youth away♪

♪Like blade and sword, relying on each other♪

♪We are devoted friends♪

♪How strong our bond is♪

♪No dream is small♪

♪Despite the conflicts and the feuds♪

♪We sing proudly♪

♪Youths ought to be fearless♪

♪Visiting all corners of the world♪

♪With our youthful spirits♪

♪Traveling freely with friends♪

♪It won't be lonely if I have my confidants♪

♪Travel far♪

♪And overcome challenges life throws at me♪

♪I do not waste my youth away♪

♪Like blade and sword, relying on each other♪

♪We are devoted friends♪

♪How strong our bond is♪

♪No dream is small♪

♪Despite the conflicts and the feuds♪

♪We sing proudly♪

♪Youths ought to be fearless♪

♪Visiting all corners of the world♪

♪With our youthful spirits♪

♪Traveling freely with friends♪

♪It won't be lonely if I have my confidants♪