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♪Through dust and storms, I press on alone♪

♪Winds arise, sands stretch far and wide♪

♪Trials of the world test my resolve♪

♪Forged in fire, I chase the light beyond♪

♪Facing challenges, fate ever shifts♪

♪A journey through the wilderness of time♪

♪Fearless like armor, through thorns I grow♪

♪Breaking through darkness, my name will shine♪

♪Never in vain♪

♪Guarding my fleeting light, tempered to shine bright♪

♪Cherished past♪

♪A lifetime treasured, through a thousand waves we ride♪

♪To fight with fury, to love with passion♪

♪True to my faith♪

♪I greet the frost and the prize with pride♪

=Love and Sword=

(Adapted from Shen Cangmei's novel Sleeping Beside Yan Shao)

=Episode 11=

Father.

The Ghost Valley Sect

is pressuring various sects.

Many have already wavered

and declared their allegiance to them.

It seems a final battle is inevitable.

Master Lin.

Master Lin,

someone sent Liu An back.

(Yuchi Manor)

Liu An?

Who could have done

Yuchi Manor such a huge favor?

Perhaps some mysterious benefactor.

Master,

could it be you?

Interrogate the traitor.

Find out exactly

how she colluded with Ghost Valley Sect.

Father,

be careful as this could be a trap.

We should imprison Liu An first

and question her thoroughly later.

Take her away.

Still looking, huh?

You scared me.

What happened?

Go inside and see for yourself.

Who did this?

Ghost Valley Sect is bound to make a move sooner or later.

Now, there's no avoiding it.

They're already at our doorstep.

What's there to run from?

We've always had a strong alliance with Yuchi Manor.

Now that they've openly opposed the Ghost Valley Sect,

we've become a target

as well.

Yuchi Manor is much stronger than we are.

Now,

even they're struggling to hold them off.

Right now,

we need to discuss a plan

with them.

I'm heading there now.

Linglong!

Why isn't this working?

I don't understand this thing either.

Sister Rong, Brother Shaoci is looking for us.

He says there's something urgent.

Yu is here.

So let her come.

Something happened at her sect.

Let's go.

(Boardroom) This is the current situation.

I don't wish for Yuchi Manor

to suffer further because of this.

Spirit Fox Sect and the Yuchi Manor are sworn allies.

We have always supported each other.

Now that the Yu family is in trouble...

What's going on?

We should lend a hand

and fight Ghost Valley Sect together.

You have come all the way to Yuchi Manor.

That alone proves your loyalty.

How could she possibly side with Ghost Valley Sect?

Even so,

Yuchi Manor is struggling

to survive as it is.

How can we afford to help others?

If you ask me,

this might just be a diversion

that Ghost Valley Sect set up to lure us into a trap.

I came today

to seek allies,

not to drag Yuchi Manor into danger.

I understand Hall Master Feng's concerns.

If anyone still has doubts,

then just pretend I was never here.

Yu, wait.

Everyone,

are we really not helping Spirit Fox Sect?

Even if we only think of protecting ourselves,

how will we establish ourselves

in the martial arts world in the future?

Young Master Lin has a point.

If the other sects fall under Ghost Valley Sect's control,

the alliance will fall.

After that, Yuchi Manor may be

in a more dangerous situation.

At that point, they will be unstoppable.

Unless

Tiangang intervenes.

Father,

I wish to go with Yu to Spirit Fox Sect

and see the situation myself.

Go.

Yes, Father.

Yan Shao, are you interested in coming along?

That's what I had in mind.

Same here.

We're going too.

I take full responsibility for my actions.

So you don't have to worry.

Who captured you?

Was it Yan Shao?

He's even more unfathomable than we imagined.

Young Lady Lin, you should be more cautious

when you act alone.

I can handle it myself.

You don't have to worry.

Shaoci and Yan Shao are not in the manor now.

You've worked for me,

so I won't abandon you.

Young Lady Lin, don't bother.

None of this matters

to me anymore.

What did Yan Shao say to you?

(Spirit Fox Sect)

(Four Seas Hall) Second Brother.

Linglong.

Welcome, everyone.

Forgive me for not welcoming you sooner.

Please, come in.

Have a seat.

Make yourselves comfortable.

I have some matters to arrange.

Then I'll be back.

Second Brother,

where's Eldest Brother?

He's out handling some matters.

What matters?

You'll know when he's done.

I'll be right back.

Doesn't this all seem a bit strange to you?

Second Brother.

Why are you here instead of staying in the main hall

with the guests?

I've never seen those disciples outside before.

Are they new?

People come and go in the martial world all the time.

Eldest Brother has always admired Young Master Lin.

Now that they're here to help Spirit Fox Sect,

it would be rude for him

not to greet them.

Eldest Brother...

What happened to him?

He has decided to join Ghost Valley Sect.

I had no choice

but to imprison him along with the disciples

who followed him.

You should go and see them.

Sister Rong,

why do you

keep pacing around?

What's taking Yu Linglong so long?

Perhaps she's been delayed.

I'll go look for her.

Sorry for keeping you waiting.

Please take a seat.

Our sect has suffered a great misfortune.

We are grateful for your help.

Please, accept this tea as a token of our gratitude.

Please enter.

This way.

(Four Seas Hall)

The people you want are there.

Where is the thing you promised to give me?

Attack!

Hey, Yellow-Robed!

Are you surrendering or not?

You dare betray Ghost Valley Sect?

Or was this all a trap you set together

from the start?

I...

Second Brother Yu,

we accept your goodwill.

But don't let that Yellow-Robed hurt you.

You...

Kill him!

Someone, save me!

You...

- Linglong... - You still dare to show your face?

Linglong...

Their antidote...

Stop chasing them.

We don't know how many of them are still outside.

You,

look at these dead bodies.

They all died because of you!

Ghost Valley Sect planted a spy within Spirit Fox Sect

and poisoned everyone.

The poison wasn't lethal.

But it drained everyone's strength,

leaving them powerless against the enemy.

That's right.

The moment Linglong left, we felt weak all over.

But how did they manage

to poison so many people?

The water supply.

That's my guess too.

I had no choice.

So I made a deal with Ghost Valley Sect

to hand over Young Master Lin and the others

in exchange for your survival

along with the rest of our sect's disciples.

If Young Master Lin and Yan Shao

hadn't come prepared,

they would have died because of you.

Between saving our own people and saving outsiders,

we could only choose one.

If it were you,

what would you have chosen?

I...

You think you've done nothing wrong.

But after this incident,

how will Spirit Fox Sect set a foothold in the martial world?

Look at the disciples who got killed because of you.

How will you answer for their deaths?

Eldest Brother,

Linglong.

I have let you both down.

As for those who died because of me,

I will give them an answer myself.

Second Brother!

Second Brother!

Second Brother.

Second Brother!

Second Brother.

Second Brother...

Second Brother...

They have gone too far!

Ghost Valley Sect stops at nothing to achieve their goals

and is absolutely ruthless.

We should focus on strengthening our defenses,

not act recklessly.

Have you gotten too comfortable living in peace?

What are you saying?

I only say not to act rashly.

Hall Masters, please calm down.

Father and I both have a plan.

Reckless bravery

won't accomplish anything.

No matter how much we guard against them,

we still keep suffering their attacks.

Shukuang,

what do you think about this?

(Why is he suddenly putting me on the spot?)

I think

the best defense is offense.

It's time we plan a counterattack

against Ghost Valley Sect.

Yan Shao, what do you think?

Throughout history,

there have been alliances like those

between Gongsun Yan and Su Qin.

To defeat the Ghost Valley Sect,

we need to form alliances with various sects

and fight together.

Only then do we have a chance of victory.

Well said, Yan Shao.

The various sects in the martial arts world

are scattered.

If we want to unite them,

I fear only Yuchi Manor has the influence to lead such an effort.

Father and Shaoci

have great reputations in the martial world.

If you rally the righteous sects,

I believe they will follow Yuchi Manor

in resisting the Ghost Valley Sect.

I am willing to fight against Ghost Valley Sect.

I will follow Master Lin into battle!

Good!

(Boardroom)

What's wrong?

Are you scared?

No.

Shukuang,

has your martial strength recovered?

Not yet.

But I am learning blade techniques from my master.

You were struck by Mystic Ice Jade Palm,

which severely damaged your internal strength.

I've been giving you medicine

for some time now,

but why hasn't the cold poison been purged yet?

Her condition has improved.

But she still needs more time.

By the way,

I heard Yan Shao risked his life

to save Shukuang at Spirit Fox Sect.

How touching.

If I'm in danger one day,

would you also risk your life to save me?

Young Lady Lin, you are exceptionally clever.

How could you possibly end up in danger?

A delicate lady always needs a hero

to rescue her.

This has nothing to do with anyone else.

Saving a beauty

is an honor that I wouldn't mind taking.

All right, then it's settled.

If I ever find myself in trouble,

I'll simply call out for you to save me.

Shukuang,

you wouldn't mind, right?

Of course not.

Why not just have Yan Shao move into your courtyard?

For personal protection.

Wouldn't that be even better?

Are you upset?

How could I be?

Yan Shao is so capable.

If you are in danger,

he would surely rush to save you.

By the way,

make sure your voice is loud enough

when you call for help.

My chest is a little tight.

Yan Shao, could you...

What are you doing?

Shukuang...

Let...

Let go of me.

I'm warning you.

Don't ever speak in that tone again.

What's gotten into you?

Don't all men love

to hear women talk like this?

Men?

Which men?

How many do you know?

Wait a moment.

You're messing with my thoughts.

You and Wanci were the ones

talking,

flirting back and forth,

and being all lovey-dovey.

Why am I the one getting lectured now?

There was no flirting

and no lovey-dovey nonsense.

You think I'm blind and deaf?

Rong Shukuang,

remember this.

I can save many people.

But the only one I want to save

is you.

Because I paid for it.

That little money isn't enough

to buy my unwavering loyalty.

Master,

should we...

Practice blade techniques.

Practice blade techniques.

Practice it yourself. I'm heading out.

Where are you going?

Take me with you.

Drinking at a pleasure house. Not suitable for you.

Drinking at a pleasure house?

I'll beat you to death!

Drinking at a pleasure house, huh?

- Yan Shao. - Yan Shao.

Any progress on the antidote for Crimson Lotus Heart poison?

We've looked into it.

The poison has been lost to history.

So it's not easy

to find a cure.

But don't worry.

The martial world is vast.

There must be a way.

Send a message to Ruthless Parlor.

Have Jin Buyao deliver it to Helian Huanwu.

She might be able to find a cure.

Understood.

Impatience

and greed

are the greatest enemies of a martial artist.

As a master, you have no heart for teaching.

You're always thinking about drinking at pleasure houses

and scolding me.

Between a blade and the wielder,

it's not an opponent to be fought against.

You must learn to see it

as a part of yourself.

Adapt to it

and understand it.

♪Spinning through my heart, my dreams, the endless Jianghu♪

♪A fateful turn, where love and hearts collide♪

♪Ah, such a blissful tide♪

This blade feels like it has a mind of its own.

It refuses to obey me.

♪Blades in chaos, the world in turmoil, tangled ties♪

A blade isn't lifeless.

You must learn how to get along

and communicate with it.

♪One single glance, my heart takes flight♪

♪I've heard tales of love and vengeance, left forgotten in the tide♪

♪And the first sight of starry rain in desert brings a profound heartache♪

♪But I don't know, I don't know, how long this moment will abide♪

♪Yet here and now, for this one soul, I stand beside♪

I think I'm starting to feel it.

The more I try to control it,

the more it resists me.

Understanding that is already impressive.

♪Yet this moment stirs the ache inside♪

Was the wine at the pleasure house good?

I take back what I said.

I meant

if you go drinking at a pleasure house,

why not bring me along?

When you've mastered the blade techniques,

I'll take you.

Master, rest assured.

I will work hard.

Master,

not just drinking.

And the red-light districts, visiting the brothels,

and listening to music, or songs.

I'm interested in all of it! Take me with you!

Tang Yingluo,

do you martial artists

have anything I could eat or drink

to greatly boost my strength?

Sister Rong,

you're scaring me.

Seeing your demeanor,

I thought you were going to ask me

for something that could help you kill someone.

Either way, I just need something

that increases internal strength

to help with blade training.

Do you have anything?

Before I overheard Hall Master Song and Hall Master Feng sneaking around

with some secret pill recipe.

They said taking it would cause a sudden surge in martial power.

A sudden surge?

Was it made with this?

That's poisonous.

I've met Mrs. Feng before.

She's a remarkable woman,

a true martial heroine.

Hall Master Feng usually

gets completely overpowered by his wife.

But after taking that pill,

he actually defeated her.

That proves how effective it is.

Not that.

I need something that will instantly boost

my internal strength.

Do you have it?

I don't have it.

Come on, Sister Rong!

But

I know a mysterious place

where you can find the secret prescription you need.

Here?

Why didn't you just say so earlier?

All this disguise is for nothing.

I've been here before.

It's my first time here.

Wearing like a mysterious person

in my own house is suffocating.

Well,

dressing up is for the ambiance.

But

why did you come here last time?

One night,

I followed my master here.

In the middle of the night?

You and Yan Shao came here to...

It's not what you think!

Quit imagining nonsense.

I'm not imagining anything.

You don't have to be so flustered.

I won't ask

or say a word.

But

you know?

The look in your eyes doesn't lie

when you look at Yan Shao.

What look?

Sparkling eyes.

Your eyes sparkled with admiration,

like you were seeing stars.

Back then,

you looked at Brother Shaoci like that

sometimes.

Let's not bring up him.

But

ever since Yan Shao came along,

the only time I see your sparkling eyes

is when you look at him.

Sister Rong,

he's your master now.

You shouldn't have improper thoughts about their master.

Says who?

So conservative at such a young age.

Sister Rong, look.

So many secret prescriptions for strengthening the body here.

This one.

Five Venom Vitality Pill

requires extracting the five deadliest poisons in the world.

In cases of inner strength deviation,

it uses poison to counter poison and...

You probably don't need this.

I'll keep looking.

Go on.

Golden Elixir Herbs' prescription.

Time to go.

Let's get out of here.

What are you doing?

As a martial artist,

I'm still too weak.

What am I lacking?

(The antidote for Crimson Lotus Heart hasn't been found yet.)

(I can't tell her about it yet.)

Your physical strength is unstable.

That's why you can't regulate your breath properly.

Didn't you say my internal strength wasn't completely gone?

If the Mystic Ice Jade Palm

was truly that powerful,

then why do I still have some of my internal strength left?

I don't know.

Maybe your body constitution is special.

Then when will this unreliable internal strength

of mine fully recover?

Before the battle with Ghost Valley Sect,

will I be able to fight?

Haste makes waste.

You must not be reckless.

But I'm Rong Shukuang,

the greatest swordsman in the land,

and the strongest heroine of Yuchi Manor.

How can I not have martial arts?

Your duty is to protect me.

Shukuang's duty is to protect all of Yuchi Manor.

When I first lost my memory,

I thought

the manor had nothing to do with me.

But now,

I don't know why

it feels like home

and I have to protect it.

I also want to be the real Rong Shukuang.

The real Rong Shukuang?

I am Rong Shukuang.

I have things to do. So I'm leaving.

Where are you rushing off to?

Some lady's things.

So don't ask.

The real Rong Shukuang?

- Come here. - No, Yingluo.

I really don't want to eat that giant toad!

- Forget it. - It's not just a toad.

It's a miraculous remedy.

Do it for your martial arts recovery and Yuchi Manor!

No.

- Right here. - Wait.

Can't we try something else?

This one is huge!

Look at it!

I got it!

No!

Tang Yingluo, put it down!

What? It looks fine to me.

Gallbladder of a patterned snake,

toad venom,

red spiders,

scorpions,

lizard tails,

and

a virgin boy's urine.

How is this Century Dawn Elixir?

It's more like a death pill.

If I swallow that down,

I'll be dead on the spot.

About that giant toad just now,

I swear, I saw it fly!

Its eyes

were bulging.

Like this. See?

It was looking at me like,

"You dare eat me?

Where are your manners?"

Just forget about it.

I should up martial arts.

Maybe I should learn to use hidden weapons instead.

In that case,

I'll teach you lightness techniques.

Lightness techniques?

I could never fly over rooftops.

All those martial arts movies

where people just fly into the sky,

it was clearly fake.

The lightness techniques you have in mind

and the one I'm about to teach you are two different things.

Oh? Then enlighten me.

Lightness techniques

boil down to speed and adaptability.

For example,

you run and I chase you.

Master,

come and catch me.

I like this!

I want to learn this technique!

All right.

Come.

Close your eyes.

Falling flowers chasing the flowing water.

Think.

Is the flowers moving or the water?

Both the flowers and the water are moving.

No, think again.

The water moves.

The flowers just drift along.

Think again.

Got it?

Falling flowers chasing the flowing water.

They move together.

But because they move together,

they appear still.

Kites fluttering in the wind,

falling flowers chasing the flowing water.

♪Spinning through my heart, my dreams, the endless Jianghu♪

♪A fateful turn, where love and hearts collide♪

♪Ah, such a blissful tide♪

♪A journey long, yet life is but one ride♪

♪Blades in chaos, the world in turmoil, tangled ties♪

♪A fleeting warmth to shield me from the ice♪

♪Ah, as spring awakens love's delight♪

♪One single glance, my heart takes flight♪

♪I've heard tales of love and vengeance, left forgotten in the tide♪

♪And whispers of desert stars and rain, where love at first sight fades to cries♪

♪But I don't know, I don't know, how long this moment will abide♪

♪Yet here and now, for this one soul, I stand beside♪

♪I understand, love and longing, how much truth, how many lies♪

♪Yet my swift blade cannot sever, cannot sever these endless ties♪

♪I have known, the lonely journeys, wandering years without goodbyes♪

♪Yet this moment stirs the ache inside♪

♪One turn through this dream of Jianghu, one heartbeat lost in time♪

♪No dream compares to a fateful meeting so divine♪

♪Love needs no hero, only a foolish mind♪

♪Trapped in Jianghu's ruthless tides, once, let me defy♪

♪A single touch, a fleeting smile, is enough to shake the sky♪

♪Stirring the stillness, where the winds rise high♪

♪Though fate may part our paths, we walk the same road♪

♪A crescent moon, a crimson glow, a love untold♪

♪Like passing winds, like aching souls, never to meet once more♪

♪Then what is fate even for♪

♪Just once, to fall into your arms, not lost, nor torn, nor bound to strife♪

♪Amidst the storm of masters' might, hidden deep, a love so bright♪

♪Standing apart from all the fight, only one embrace so right♪

♪A dream of Jianghu's light♪

♪One turn through this dream of Jianghu, one heartbeat lost in time♪

♪No dream compares to a fateful meeting so divine♪

♪Love needs no hero, only a foolish mind♪

♪Trapped in Jianghu's ruthless tides, once, let me defy♪

♪A single touch, a fleeting smile, is enough to shake the sky♪

♪Stirring the stillness, where the winds rise high♪