Original subtitles

How much for a bowl?

Hello.

Who's this?

Wang Ye,

how's your trip?

Have you decided on your next stop?

Who are you?

If you haven't decided yet,

you can come to me.

Let me introduce myself.

I'm Ma Xianhong,

a descendant of Ma Benzai of the Divine Forge.

We, the inheritors of the Eight Supremes,

should gather

and do something together.

You've got the wrong person.

Don't be in such a rush to turn me down.

Give it some thought first.

By the way,

one of your friends,

Zhuge Qing,

should already be on his way here.

Let me know once you've made up your mind.

I'll be waiting.

Hey,

Qing.

Hey, Wang.

What's up?

Nothing.

I'm just checking in on you.

Have you

run into any trouble

or met anyone strange recently?

I wouldn't necessarily call it

trouble,

but I have met

someone strange.

And I'm going to a strange place with her

to meet a strange village chief.

Accidents are frequent ahead.

Please drive carefully.

Accidents are frequent ahead.

Please drive carefully.

That's my voice.

What do you think?

Pretty nice, huh?

Weirdo.

What is it?

Did they contact you too?

We don't know anything about these people

or their intentions.

It's too dangerous.

They're dangerous,

but I'm no pushover either.

Qing,

- this... - Wang,

I appreciate

the call,

but this is a personal matter,

so you don't have to worry about it.

♪There's a voice that calls from deep within♪

♪Sing praises before the Hall of Villains♪

♪Take control if you wish to enter♪

♪Fear is just another form of pain♪

♪Life is but a fleeting dream♪

♪Anger arises when emotions are manipulated by external influence♪

♪Suffering is born from dwelling on misunderstandings♪

♪All good deeds share a common purpose♪

♪Boiling with fury, trembling in search of a worthy opponent♪

♪Add some extra fun♪

♪To satisfy my hunger for thrills♪

♪Lost in reverie, the world around me awakens♪

♪Filling in an interim role as a temp♪

♪A thousand compassionate hands extend with mercy♪

♪The world goes wild for me♪

♪Men are the sources of all evils♪

♪The thought lingers in my mind♪

♪I walk my own path freely♪

♪Since I've come this far♪

♪Even if I know I might regret it♪

♪I'd take action without any hesitance♪

[I Am Nobody: The showdown between Yin & Yang]

[Adapted from Under One Person]

[published by Tencent Comics under China Literature]

[Episode 4]

[This is a work of fiction.]

[Any resemblance to existing entities is purely coincidental.]

[All actions and abilities performed are fictional and should not be imitated.]

[The temporary workers' residence]

I wasn't surprised

by this stubborn mule's reaction.

He insisted on coming,

so I had no choice

but to follow him.

So,

did you come over because you're worried

the village chief might see me as a threat

and eliminate me?

You could say so.

Wang,

you really don't need to be like this.

Don't feel like you owe me anything

just because you beat me once.

To be honest,

I still hold a grudge

about how you defeated me,

but that's my issue to sort out,

not yours.

I really do owe you an apology.

The truth is,

I didn't have to beat you.

Before the Outsider Martial Arts Contest,

I saw in the phantasmagoria

that the Celestial Taoist was destined to face a trial.

But when we got to the mountain,

I realized that trial

was meant to befall you.

To ensure Zhang Chulan's smooth advancement,

the Chief Celestial Taoist

would surely sabotage you in secret.

You would lose to Zhang Chulan,

but with your intelligence,

you'd certainly catch on.

If word got out,

it would ruin the Chief Celestial Taoist's reputation.

A kid like you

isn't worth involving the Chief Celestial Taoist.

So

I stepped in and dealt with you.

Looking back,

the Chief Celestial Taoist escaped the trial,

but my actions

have had a negative impact on you.

I'm sorry

for altering your fate without your consent.

So that's the story.

My fate has indeed changed.

But

whether it's for the better or worse,

it's not up to you to say.

Ouch.

Aren't you cold?

Here, let me warm your hands.

Hot!

Hot!

Qing,

it's hot!

Qing!

How's your stay

in Biyou Village?

Comfortable so far?

Not really.

You've kept us waiting long enough.

Now, care to explain

why you called us here?

Allow me to introduce

Liu Dang,

a hardcore combat enthusiast.

Wang Ye,

now that you're here,

do me a favor

and defeat him.

Me?

I'd really rather not.

Wang.

Oh, no.

This guy clearly hasn't practiced using qi.

Chief Ma,

what's your game here?

Are you all right, Liu Dang?

I'm fine.

As you can see,

Liu Dang is just an ordinary guy,

a combat enthusiast

who's earned some fame

and respect in his circle.

He was about to retire,

but meeting

a young boy learning boxing

made him rethink everything.

This little boy

seemed to be only about ten.

At first, I didn't take him seriously.

He came straight to me for training.

I was going to go easy on him.

But to my surprise,

during our sparring,

this skinny little kid,

who'd only trained for a few days,

actually made me feel some pressure.

I even instinctively used

my full strength.

Sorry about that, kiddo.

Are you okay?

I may have hit you harder than I intended.

No worries, Dang.

I asked for it.

I should have listened to my master.

I'm just not cut out for this.

Master?

The kid didn't want to say anything at first,

but I won him over with my sincerity.

He then agreed to take me to meet his master.

[Sun's Blacksmith Shop]

It was an old man who forged blades by hand.

Martial arts?

I'm just a blacksmith.

I don't have a clue about that.

I didn't believe what the old man said,

so

I asked to stay there as an apprentice.

Sure,

not many youngsters

want to learn this craft these days.

Let's see what you've got.

To my surprise, the old man agreed right away.

So,

I stayed with him

to learn blade forging and blacksmithing,

but I had to use

the breathing technique he taught me

to complete each strike.

He said

that was the only way

to forge a good blade.

Kid,

if you're set on forging blades here,

I won't stop you.

But I'd suggest you

head back.

You won't find

what you're seeking here.

I stayed there for a month.

Aside from forging blades,

I couldn't do anything else.

I couldn't keep wasting my time like that.

When I returned to the boxing gym,

I trained even harder.

Normally, I'd feel joy

when I made progress,

but it was different this time.

The stronger I became,

the more powerless I felt.

No matter how many victories I achieved,

they couldn't satisfy me.

There was always

this lingering feeling.

I felt like

I was missing something all along.

Liu Dang,

this is Wang Ye from Wudang,

and this is Qing from the Zhuge family.

After meeting them,

can you feel the part

you've been missing?

I...

Can I really not be like the two of them

and have that qi?

It's pointless.

You don't have the talent.

The breathing technique that the old man taught you

is probably his sect's method for controlling the breath,

designed to help one quickly detect

the qi within their body.

But you couldn't sense it even after a month.

I started at seven

and could sense it within two days.

Some people, even without any techniques,

can sense the qi within themselves.

If someone can't detect it within two weeks,

we consider them to lack the talent.

Qing,

don't make it sound so definite.

As Outsiders,

we have potential that ordinary people can't even dream of.

The ability to harness qi

is as natural as breathing for us.

But most people in this world,

like Liu Dang,

are deprived of this ability

from birth.

Our gift

is their flaw.

Is that fair?

Flaws have filled this world with misfits,

but that's not their true purpose.

This world holds countless possibilities,

and everyone deserves

the chance to fix their flaws

and gain the power they long for.

Don't you think?

Wang Ye,

do you disagree?

I wouldn't say I agree or disagree,

but you

have certainly piqued my interest, Chief Ma.

Is that so?

That's great.

The ability to sense qi is innate,

it's part of one's fate.

Chief Ma,

what you're saying

doesn't quite make sense.

Fate, huh?

Qing,

from what I know,

you're not someone who accepts fate, are you?

As an Armorer,

I believe

the greatest Armorer is destiny itself.

Everything in this world is shaped by destiny,

and humans are no exception.

They, too, can be forged.

At that time, neither Qing nor I

took Ma Xianhong's words too seriously.

Out of curiosity,

we accepted his invitation

and went to a distant brick kiln,

which appeared to be nothing special.

Destiny can't be controlled by humans,

so I created a substitute for it.

I call it

the Refining Furnace.

[The Refining Furnace]

The Refining Furnace?

What exactly is it?

I'm no expert

in divine crafts,

but that thing

gives off a strange vibe.

When I stood before it,

I felt something intense

as if

it were judging me.

Liu Dang,

I've told you everything you need to know.

Are you going to wait

or accept?

Chief Ma,

I accept.

They look pretty serious.

Does it really have such power?

Go.

Chief Ma,

this won't end up ruining him, will it?

It's merely a work in progress.

There's still a long way to go before turning it

into the perfect Refining Furnace.

But

it's enough for Liu Dang

to get what he wants.

To be honest,

although I saw quite a few strange things,

at that time,

I didn't believe a single word

of what Ma Xianhong said.

That was until I saw him

walk out of the furnace again.

It's completely different from the state he was in

when he fought me earlier.

Is this the power of the Refining Furnace?

I could clearly feel

the qi from him.

I never expected the Refining Furnace

to turn an ordinary person

with no sense of qi

into an Outsider.

Now, I think I understand

why so many ordinary people

in this village

follow Ma Xianhong.

They hope

he can use the Refining Furnace

to transform them into Outsiders.

An ordinary person can be granted qi

without any cultivation.

Wouldn't that throw the world into chaos?

Where is this Refining Furnace?

Can you take us there and show it to us?

Sadly, I can't.

Truth be told,

I was looking for that Refining Furnace

when I ran into you guys.

I spent the whole day going up and down the mountain trail,

but it was all for nothing.

It was nowhere to be found.

Here we go with those mechanisms again.

If it were just ordinary mechanisms,

that would be easy to handle.

But this technique

is one of the Eight Supremes,

the pinnacle of divine crafts,

the Divine Forge.

No need to worry about Liu Dang,

I've already sent him back to rest.

Let me raise a glass to you two.

I

am not much of a drinker.

No pressure.

Since you've entered the village,

I've talked too much about myself.

What I really want

is for you to get to know this village better.

The Refining Furnace you've seen

and those puppets Ruhua

are all my inventions.

This is the Divine Forge.

Of course,

it's nothing particularly remarkable.

If you two are willing to stay and help,

not only will you be able to use

all the inventions here,

but I'll also entrust

the Divine Forge to you.

If you want it,

that is.

Chief Ma,

you're way too generous.

This is one of the Eight Supremes,

a technique that all Outsiders in the world long to obtain.

Yet you'd give it away just like that?

Techniques may be fixed,

but people can be flexible.

If I can exchange the Divine Forge

for your help,

I'd be getting quite a bargain.

So why wouldn't I?

How about this?

We'll give it some thought

and get back to you tomorrow.

I could tell that Ma Xianhong

had really had

an impact on Qing.

So I tried to take Qing away

that very night.

Even if we have to leave,

there's no need to do it in secret.

Stop dragging your feet,

move faster.

If these people decide to go to extremes,

they'll dig a hole and bury both of us.

Then no one will ever find us.

Qing,

you're acting strange.

I'm thinking

that the fact Chief Ma called us here

shows he probably noticed us

since the Outsider Martial Arts Contest.

That's why I'm worried...

What are you worried about?

Qing,

Wang.

Where are you going

at such a late hour?

So this is what you're worried about.

You noticed them a while ago.

Since he wants our help,

why would he let us leave so easily?

Even if you don't plan to stay,

you should have been upfront with me.

Instead, you left without a word.

What do you take me for?

Would you really let us go if we were upfront with you?

Whether you leave or not doesn't matter to me,

but my friends here

think that after your outstanding performance

at the Outsider Martial Arts Contest,

it would be a shame not to experience

your abilities firsthand

now that you are here.

I knew you were up to no good.

So fast.

I've defined the Center.

You two better watch out.

The blade severed the wind?

Get down here!

Qing!

Darn it.

I wasn't in the correct house.

Forcefully using Boulder Toss at this level...

Qing,

why are you doing this?

Don't turn around.

Turning around means you're officially declaring war on me.

To be honest,

I'm more interested

in how Wang Ye defeated you

at the Outsider Martial Arts Contest

than your Wuhou Qimen.

But I must clarify one thing:

I've never lied to you.

I really want you to join us

and become part of this village.

You'd have access

to my Divine Forge

and Wang Ye's Qimen Manipulation.

Of course,

you can always sit back and watch.

Who knows? Maybe Wang Ye

will pull off a miracle and defeat us all.

Is Qing under duress?

I've restrained five of them already.

I can't afford to drag this out any longer.

I'll sort one out first!

[Nine Heavens, Nine Earths, Vermilion Bird]

[Gouchen, Taiyin, Six Matches, Teng Snake, Zhifu]

[Qinyin. Heavenly Stems: Xin, Jia, Ding. Earthly Branch: Wu]

[Jing, Kai]

Remarkable, truly remarkable.

You've managed to restrain

six masters on your own.

But it seems like you're already struggling.

Chaos Golden Space Rip!

Qing!

Get out of here quickly!

I'm already...

You're already at your limit, aren't you?

Wang,

who would have thought this would happen to you?

What are you doing?

Hurry up and leave!

Protection?

What is it?

Did you think for a moment

that I was going to attack you?

Wang,

whether you find someone to save me

or avenge me,

that's all for after you escape.

You don't have to feel indebted to me.

I quite like you, actually.

Because you and I

are completely different kinds of people.

You always think of others first

when you act.

Xun aligns perfectly with me,

and I don't even need to stand in the right house to unleash my full power.

Don't!

[Gouchen, Zhifu]

[Six Matches, Nine Earths]

Qing!

Crimson Serpent!

Wang,

I

always put myself first

in everything I do

and every decision I make.

Sorry, Qing.

I guess I have to disappoint you.

If things really get desperate,

I could leave you behind and run,

but it's not that bad yet.

Ma Xianhong,

you've won.

Let Qing leave,

and I'll stay.

I'll give you what you want.

Don't worry, it's all legit.

I'll teach you everything.

Wang, you...

Wang Ye,

I didn't win.

You did.

Wang, you've gained

a loyal friend.

Qing,

you've earned the respect of everyone in Biyou Village.

When I first called,

I told you

that your Qimen Manipulation is the true legacy,

which is why I consider you one of my own.

I won!

Those who lost

will foot the bill later.

No way.

This guy clearly has the face of a villain.

I ended up losing money because of you.

Ma Xianhong,

what exactly is your intention?

It's only when facing a crucial decision

that one's true nature shows.

I need both of your help,

and I want to see your true character for myself.

Especially you, Qing.

You've really touched my heart.

I still want you both to stay,

but it seems like

you've never really liked me.

That's fine though.

I'd never force anyone.

Feel free to leave

if you want to.

Just remember

that Biyou Village will always have a place for you.

Forget it.

Let's go, Qing.

Qing?

I'm exhausted.

Wang,

I might rest here for a few more days.

Qing,

you should be able to tell, right?

Regardless of whether Ma Xianhong is good or evil,

this is a place of trouble.

He is...

What he's like

and what he wants to do

doesn't concern me.

As I've told you,

everything I do

and every decision I make

is based on my own interests.

You know how stubborn Qing is.

Once he decides on something,

nothing can change his mind.

I was quite wary of that Chief Ma,

so I entered the phantasmagoria right away

to get a clearer picture.

How could this be?

It's just like the time

when I asked Zhang Chulan at Wudang.

But Ma Xianhong's situation

shouldn't be so serious.

It just shouldn't.

Chief Ma,

whatever you're trying to do,

stop now.

You guys can go back first.

I'll talk to Wang Ye for a bit.

Wang Ye,

what are you trying to say?

You're too arrogant and stubborn.

Your goals are too ambitious,

and it will bring disaster to the Outsiders' world.

You won't succeed.

Those with determination

will eventually succeed.

I'm not mocking you.

If an arrogant person learns to see things clearly and accept their fate,

they may yet find happiness.

I don't believe in fate.

So it doesn't matter

even if it harms those around you?

Of course, it matters.

That's why in Biyou Village, people come and go freely.

But even if I'm the only one left,

I'll keep going.

You're much like another person I've met.

You are both caught in the eye of a massive storm.

But you're also different.

What you're after affects too many

and poses too great a danger.

As for the other person,

future is still unclear to me.

If you don't stop,

I'll end you

here today.

Wang,

that's enough.

Stop trying to change other people's fate.

You don't have the right.

You're always welcome to come back.

That's what happened.

I didn't expect to see

this kind of change

in anyone

other than you,

but he's not you.

Ma Xianhong

will either destroy himself

or

the world.

His misguided sense of right and wrong

will only bring greater harm.

He must be stopped,

which is why I focused my investigation

on the Refining Furnace.

Judging by how much importance Ma Xianhong places on it,

that thing

is probably

the key to uncovering his secrets.

Any results?

Nope.

I'll be honest.

I've been trying to find that thing.

But this village is so strange

that I haven't found a single lead.

Anyway,

I've said enough.

I'm heading back now.

But Lian,

are you here

to take down Biyou Village?

If that's the case,

count me in.

Go back!

You shouldn't be here.

I just want to have a chat with Chen Duo.

I told you to go back.

Chen Junyan, bite him.

So you are called Chen Junyan?

That's a nice name.

Thank you.

Was it you

who broke my protection on the bridge

a few days ago?

How could it be me?

It really wasn't.

You think I'll believe you just because you say so?

Qiu,

didn't Chief Wang say not to provoke them?

Sirs,

I really just want to talk to Chen Duo.

Sir, you look quite capable,

there's no way

I can break your protection.

Please rest assured.

I won't cause any trouble.

Let him in.

Go ahead.

I know

you're all sent by the company to deal with Chen Duo.

But even you are here as well.

Are you out of your mind?

I know I'm weak.

Don't worry.

I won't start any trouble.

I didn't expect

even a Beast Tamer like him

to also get involved in this mess.

A Beast Tamer?

Sounds like someone who can control animals.

That's right.

They use their qi to communicate with

and control animals.

Since not many

are willing to train so hard

just to communicate with animals,

people in this profession

are quite rare.

Could this just be one of his tricks

instead of his true ability?

I doubt it.

While those in this profession may seem pretty useless,

it's actually quite hard to train for.

The fact that he has reached such a level,

you could say it's pretty impressive.

Impressive loser!

What are you doing here?

I'm really sorry.

Ever since I brought you out of the Medicine Immortal Association,

I've been so busy.

So, I've had to inquire

about your situation through Liao.

Could you tell me

what actually happened?

How

did Liao die?

Sis,

I've brought back

the person you wanted.

You did a great job.

Are the people from the company already here?

They're here to find someone,

a girl named Chen Duo.

But don't worry, sis.

They won't be a threat in the village.

Look, sis.

What we've always wanted

is finally about to happen.

I didn't sleep a wink last night.

Guan,

what were you pondering

while staying up all night?

I've finally figured

something out.

Compared to Chen Duo,

what the headquarters dreads the most

is the current situation,

the population cap.

The population cap?

Do you know

how many people there are in the world?

Probably around eight billion.

What about the Outsiders?

I'm not sure.

Currently, the registered number

doesn't exceed eighty thousand.

The unregistered ones

are a small minority.

So, if we do the math,

the ratio of Outsiders to ordinary people

is somewhere between one in ninety thousand and one in a hundred thousand.

It sounds pretty balanced,

but what's the upper limit

for the ratio

of Outsiders to ordinary people?

One in fifty thousand.

That's the population ratio

widely accepted around the world after research.

In other words,

that's the population cap.

What happens

if the population cap

is exceeded?

The Outsiders are powerful individuals,

but few in number.

Once their numbers

surpass the population cap,

a crisis will occur.

The chances

of ordinary people

encountering them will rise,

and chaos will follow.

It seems that what Ma Xianhong intends to do

may very well push the population cap over the limit.

This Biyou Village

has taken in a large number of evil Outsiders,

and Ma Xianhong has even used the Refining Furnace

to turn ordinary people into Outsiders.

These illegal methods

disrupt the ecological balance of the Outsiders' world

and will lead to irreversible disasters.

Looks like Wang was right last night.

Ma Xianhong

is arrogant and stubborn.

He has clearly gone down the path of evil.

We must report to the headquarters soon.

Sis,

only we

can truly treat everyone equally,

give everyone superpowers,

break the so-called balance NDT Express upholds,

and free everyone from control.

A world of unity will be achieved

and everything will be perfect.

♪Standing out, second to none♪

♪I was born fearless and different♪

♪I venture into the unknown, making the world my home♪

♪Concealing my identity, seeking a life in full bloom♪

♪Journeying through challenges, I carry the weight of responsibilities♪

♪Seeking the truth, no matter the snares♪

♪I'll face the adversity of this universe♪

♪I'll command the thunder and turn rain into flowers♪

♪I won't be in anyone's shadow♪

♪Because I'm the master of my own destiny♪

♪The light behind me shines forth♪

♪Illuminating the pitch-black darkness♪

♪I say to myself♪

♪If you don't follow your heart, how will your heart follow you?♪

♪I will not forget it♪

♪My strength lies in my resilient soul♪

♪I cross mountains to see the rivers♪

♪I endure the worst and learn to be adaptive♪

♪I persevere, spending ten years honing my skills♪

♪I hear from afar♪

♪My true calling♪

♪I see hope appears before dawn♪

♪In dreams, I listen to stories untold♪

♪I let go of my mortal burdens♪

♪And I strive to become a better version of myself♪

♪The path I desire is not a stroll♪

♪The person I aim to be, I'll claim my role♪

♪Too many pursuits♪

♪Blind you from what you want the most♪

♪I'm used to setbacks♪

♪Because I'm not afraid of making mistakes♪

♪Life is unpredictable♪

♪We're all just visitors♪

♪Despite the weight on my shoulder♪

♪I don't feel exhausted♪

♪Tearing off the talisman on me♪

♪I know I won't give up♪

♪The plum will bloom despite the snow♪

♪Butterflies fly in pairs♪

♪As I look back, tears blur my vision♪

♪Turning longing into a breeze, heading to the north♪

♪I cross mountains to see the rivers♪

♪I endure the worst and learn to be adaptive♪

♪I persevere, spending ten years honing my skills♪

♪I hear from afar♪

♪My true calling♪

♪I see hope appears before dawn♪

♪In dreams, I listen to stories untold♪

♪I let go of my mortal burdens♪

♪And I strive to become a better version of myself♪

♪A competitor?♪

♪I don't care who you are♪

♪Clenching my fist at all times♪

♪On the horizon♪

♪I shine like the eternal stars♪

♪I march forward♪

♪Despite the bruises and the wounds♪

♪I'll sing with all my might♪

♪When you're with me♪

♪A competitor?♪

♪I don't care who you are♪

♪Clenching my fist at all times♪

♪On the horizon♪

♪I shine like the eternal stars♪

♪I march forward♪

♪Despite the bruises and the wounds♪

♪I'll sing with all my might♪

♪When you're with me♪