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[Blood River]

[Based on the novel of the same name from Zhou Munan's Youth in Jianghu series]

[Available on fanqienovel.com & bkneng.com]

[Episode 31]

We will help Your Highness

wipe their power from the realm.

That's our offer.

I wonder

if it's enough for you.

Tang Linghuang is our...

friend.

He's also Lianyue's senior.

Naturally,

his life matters greatly to us.

If you can help us

rescue him,

and purge the puppet poison in him,

we'll owe you a great favor.

As for what you said,

borrowing my light

to light Blood River's path...

it's an honor

for me.

I believe

you can bring the jianghu

a brand-new

Blood River.

Not bad.

That's a decent ending.

This isn't the end.

It's only the beginning.

When Blood River is finally accepted

by the world,

Master Mu,

what's the first thing you want to do?

What I want most...

The first thing

is to pass the headship

to Yumo.

The first thing

is to hand it off?

My duty

is to lead the Mu family

into the light.

Clearly,

I've done that.

As for

the road ahead,

that's for them to decide.

My second thing

is to go to Wangchengshan Sect.

I'll meet

the Profound Sword Deity I admire most.

And I'll eat

a peach he planted himself.

Then...

stay at Mount Wangcheng to cultivate?

I did think so once,

but...

probably not.

Why not?

Because cultivation demands cutting off love,

and I can't.

My third thing

is to tell Xuewei...

I like her,

and...

I've liked her for many years.

The previous generation of the Mu family

in Blood River

were terrors that made people quake.

So how come your lot

think only of romance?

Sir,

why are your hands so cold?

When did you learn the Frost Palm?

I didn't.

Changhe...

Let's head back to the Clinic.

Master,

are you sure

this tonic won't overwhelm

Changhe's body?

It's way too tonifying.

It's all blazing yang herbs.

No matter.

Su Changhe can take it.

Okay.

You're burning, then freezing.

How is this possible?

What's this?

Changhe,

my master told you to drink this.

I'm not drinking it.

Does this look fit for a human to drink?

I tasted it.

It looks black

but tastes sweet.

Without that medicine,

you'll sleep an hour

and wake freezing,

another hour

and wake burning.

Then you won't sleep again,

because you'll feel

ants crawling all over you.

Mighty Patriarch of Blood River

ever suffered like that?

Feels like being thrown back into the Furnace.

The Prince of Langya

is off.

Maybe...

he cultivates an extreme-cold style?

That palm you took earlier

hurt you with Frost Qi.

His skills aren't weak.

But if his palm could hurt me this bad,

what right do we have

to bargain with him?

My Hell Palm

draws in the opponent's Qi

in a clash of palms,

and strikes it back.

So the stronger the foe, the harder it hits.

But the Prince of Langya's Qi

carries poison.

What kind of poison?

It's frost poison.

That's right.

It's frost poison.

If it were Frost Qi alone,

I'd just absorb it and strike it back.

But the frost poison is tricky.

With one palmful I drew in,

it started rampaging

all through my body.

He poisoned you?

No, he didn't.

The moment he came in,

I sensed something off

in his look.

He was invaded by frost poison himself.

He hasn't long to live.

Oh, really?

But,

isn't he a prince?

With so many imperial physicians,

how is he still afflicted?

I heard two years ago,

he led a southern campaign.

Nanjue sent

five martial arts grandmasters to kill him.

All five were cut down,

but one of them

had reached the Free-Heaven level

and practiced the Demonic Frost Art, Moon-Yin Finger.

Maybe the rumor is true.

No wonder

he's so desperate to work with us.

Seems he's cornered too.

Can this frost poison

be cured?

I'd need to take his pulse

to be sure,

but from how he looked earlier,

he's likely at the point

of beyond remedy.

Even if once

there was a chance to treat it,

by now

there's at best a sliver of hope.

As a man soon to die,

what would he want from us?

Maybe he wants our hand

to purge Tianqi City

of those plotting unrest.

Before he dies, he wants

to clear every threat

for his elder brother.

That's his aim.

So noble as that?

If I were dying,

why care about tomorrow?

The world

would have nothing to do with me.

I'm going into seclusion.

Seclusion?

That frost poison nearly crippled me,

and it ties to my Hell Palm

at the ninth level.

I failed to break that threshold,

so the backlash hit this hard.

Once I reach the ninth,

any frost or flame poison

will be easy to dispel.

All right.

Then leave to me

the other affairs for now.

Don't rush.

The Prince of Langya is at death's door.

They're the ones who should worry,

not us.

If we send Tang Linghuang back

safe and sound in just a few days,

who knows

what'll happen next.

Who are you?

Su Changli

of the Su family.

Yong said

someone would visit today.

Is that you?

Yes.

I'm Patriarch Su Changhe's younger brother.

From now on,

I'll relay messages

between the patriarch and the first prince.

[To Dian Ye, personal]

[Prince of Langya bears frost poison, near beyond cure]

Is what's written here true?

I only pass messages.

What is written

was penned by Blood River's Patriarch.

I haven't read the contents.

If you doubt it,

go doubt it yourselves.

Don't ask us.

You people of Blood River,

what do you really want?

You be emperor of Tianqi City,

and we'll be king of the jianghu.

Miss, have a look.

[Soft cool breezes stir]

[Chill cold dew drips] Have a look.

[Cold Dew today] All from noted masters.

[Season turns, days grow cold]

[Layer up, keep warm] Come take a look.

[He-Yu Clinic]

Morning, Miss Bai!

[Kind Heart, Skilled Hands]

Second Master Tu.

You're looking well.

Thanks for your prescription.

Now,

I feel strength to spare!

Before, a few steps

left me winded.

Now,

I can climb ten floors in one go

without panting.

Good.

But you still need to breathe.

Come on,

bag a few more doses

to keep him in tune.

Got it, Master.

With autumn winds up,

internal heat flares easily.

Thank you, Miss Bai.

Much obliged!

No need.

You're here for Su Muyu, right?

He went out early today.

No,

I'm here for you, Miss Bai.

[Li Residence]

Are officials in Tianqi City

all this rich?

How does this compare

with your manor?

Mine's bigger, of course.

Then he isn't that rich.

Because the Commander's manor

is only this big,

the Deputy Commander's

can only be smaller.

That's officialdom for you.

Both of you, please.

Master.

This is Second Master Tu of Thousand-Gold Tower.

And this is the physician

he brought.

We've met.

I had the honor to visit you

with my elder brother.

You brought a physician this young?

Yes,

I'm this young.

Don't let Miss Bai's age fool you, Sir.

She's from...

My skills speak for themselves.

Okay.

Sir,

saving lives

is a matter of utmost urgency.

Don't block us here.

Let me in to treat him, quickly.

How do you know

the patient is in that room?

Because I can hear

his breathing inside,

nine short, one long,

the long ending with a cough of blood.

What does that mean?

He's dying.

This way, please.

What's that smell?

Mr. Li,

we're here to treat you.

Mr. Li,

up you get.

Wake up.

Is this soul-loss?

Soul-loss?

If only it were.

What's his condition?

He's alive.

Miss Bai,

quit with the cryptic talk.

He sprang up

just like that.

Of course he's alive!

It's tricky.

Take this.

Miss Bai,

what for?

I'll take it back and refine medicine.

This case defies a quick prescription.

I need time to work it out.

Let's go.

Careful, Miss Bai!

What a hassle.

Miss Bai.

What's going on?

Nothing.

He's only asleep.

Second Master Tu,

let's go.

Miss!

Hold on!

How is my son's illness?

His condition

won't be cured in a snap.

If it were that simple,

those physicians you hired

would've fixed him already.

But none of them

produced this specific reaction.

That means their skills were lacking.

However,

I can at least let your son

sleep soundly.

Otherwise,

if that state earlier

last another dozen days,

even if he doesn't die,

he'll be a living corpse.

Hey!

Sir, rest easy.

Miss Bai has a plan.

Once the elixir is refined,

Mr. Li's illness

will naturally be cured.

Cured?

What's going on?

I don't know either.

The deputy commander sent men everywhere for physicians,

and one turned up at Blood River's clinic.

By the time we heard,

the physician was already inside.

Don't let her leave.

At once.

Can your people

guarantee this job?

You decide to act?

Let's hope those Blood River folks

don't disappoint me.

Much obliged, Sir.

Guards!

Can you find a cure?

Of course.

But,

it'll take a few days.

If that's the case,

please stay

at my manor a few days.

Sir,

I brought the physician here.

If she wants to leave,

I'm taking her.

If you mean to keep her by force,

there's only one way.

Which is?

Kill me.

You think I don't dare?

Never mind my title

as Second Master of Thousand-Gold Tower.

Today, I'm just Tu Wan.

If you want me dead,

go ahead and try

so long as you can shoulder

the cost.

Fine.

As you wish!

Whether I stay or go

isn't for you to decide.

Come on!

Come on!

All of you at once.

Let's see

who can keep us here today.

Go!

Who's there?

You knew I'm here?

No.

I guessed.

Who are you?

Physicians heal and save lives.

All should respect them.

Yet you would cage one.

How is that right?

So, you're going to kill me?

If I wanted you dead,

I could do it anytime.

But right and wrong

aren't judged by might.

You stand in the light.

Treasure your power and rank.

Let's go.

Off we go!

Also,

if you want to make trouble

for Second Master Tu later,

then next time we meet,

what I bring you

won't be just sword energy.

What madman are you?

Do you take Tianqi City's Jinwu Guard

for mere decoration?

You're just a swordsman.

You may kill one, kill ten.

But if my Jinwu Guard comes by the thousand,

will you survive?

I don't know if I will,

but you...

will certainly die.

Truly sorry.

I thought

it was a chance

for He-Yu Clinic to make a name in Tianqi.

I didn't expect the Jinwu Guard's deputy commander

to be this unreasonable.

It's fine.

You meant well.

Miss Bai and I will head back.

If the deputy commander

comes after you later,

find us at the Clinic.

Don't be afraid.

We've got your back.

All right.

As for his son's illness,

no need to bother, Miss.

Let them fend for themselves.

They should taste a little hardship.

I'll take my leave.

Mr. Su,

let's go hear some tunes when you're free.

Farewell.

That deputy commander's son

isn't right.

Why?

He bears puppet poison,

but unlike what we saw

in Sihuai City that day.

This one is still alive.

I have a bad feeling.

Maybe Night Crow

is seeping her puppet poison

through all of Tianqi City.

If even here

a deputy commander's son is poisoned,

then elsewhere

others

may be infected too.

Are they trying

to raise a puppet army?

No wonder they've kept quiet

all this time.

Let's return to the Clinic.

I took a drop of his brow-blood.

I'll see if I can refine

an antidote early.

Okay.

Be careful!

What crushing blade aura.

You're Blade Ghost Xu Liuyun.

You're Umbrella Ghost Su Muyu.

Many years ago,

we met once.

Yes.

Shame we met,

yet had no chance

to test each other.

Meeting again in Tianqi City

settles that regret.

You want a fight with me?

Why?

Sent by another,

I've waited for you here.

As for the physician behind you,

her life

will be taken here, today.

So the famed Blade Ghost of Nanjue

let Tianqi's powers

use him?

Didn't expect that.

We're all just blades

in others' hands.

Isn't Blood River the same?

Not anymore.

We're different now.

Miss Bai,

when I clash with him,

find a way to slip out.

I've heard

of the Blade Ghost of Nanjue.

They say his skill rivals a Blade Deity's,

but his ways are too bizarre

to be ranked one.

Be careful.

Rest easy.

No problem.

Since they call you Umbrella Ghost,

I'll gift you a ghost-breaker.

Immortal-slayer!

Without your umbrella,

you can't use the Eighteen-Sword Array.

After all,

that's your deadliest killing art.

My Spring-Rain Swordwork

is enough to kill you.

I see.

You want

to cast off those marks on you,

the title Umbrella Ghost,

the Eighteen-Sword Array...

Do you know

when a killer

will meet

his death?

It's...

when his heart holds

more than killing!

Don't treat me like dead weight!

Now I see

why you're only a Blade Ghost,

not a Blade Deity.

As long as I win,

titles mean nothing!

Horse-Cleaver fells immortals.

Goose-Feather Blade slays saints.

Miao Sabre breaks ghosts.

Precept Blade banishes Buddhas.

Gold-Ring Saber destroys deities.

Be you immortal, Buddha, ghost, deity,

or the greatest sage among men,

all will die beneath my blades!

Fall!

Su Muyu!

I've laid a poison array.

He won't dare get close.

Fight at ease.

Kill him!

What?

I know

why you use so many blades.

You can't drive any single one

to its limit.

Therefore,

you wield them all

to mask your weakness.

You're not wrong.

But I'll kill you

before you shatter the last,

Umbrella Ghost!

Now that Changhe and I lead Blood River,

you should address me as...

Master Su.

All right.

Master Su.

You're worthy of the name!

No one's there?

You really think I'm that foolish?

Miss Bai!

Miss Bai.

Master...

Stop the bleeding for me.

At my waist,

there's a green vial.

Take it out.

It can save my life.

Don't worry.

Miss Bai...

Useless!

You wasted plenty of my Qi.

You didn't use your sword.

With only sword aura and energy,

you killed my disciple at her side.

Seems you care quite a lot

for that lady.

Yet you're merciless

to your disciple.

She can't move now,

and could die any moment.

If you still mean to shield her,

it won't be as easy as before.

Why must you kill her?

She's the one least tied

to this mess.

Dragging her

into this storm,

do you feel guilty?

Wind rises!

Blade-Ruin Array!

It takes time to break

my Blade-Ruin Array.

You won't live to see him.

Die!

You forced the array to save her.

Had you let her go,

you wouldn't be this badly hurt.

What-ifs

are meaningless.

But in the end,

I'm the winner!

This blade's seen years.

Thirty-two years ago,

when I first wandered the jianghu,

I bought it for two taels.

It's broken three times since,

patched and cased,

sixteen years without light.

Now drawn again,

it can take

Master Su's fine head...

Lucky for it, I'd say.

Take my fine head?

♪Like fate, winding with the tide♪

♪Who can ford this river of night?♪

♪Where's the far shore we chase all our lives?♪

♪Surrendering all hues for a glimmer of light♪

♪Through joy and sorrow♪

♪Still I can't let go♪

♪Longing keeps me awake at night♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪

♪How many hidden feelings♪

♪Sink in silence deep?♪

♪Searching through the endless nights♪

♪Struggling on the edge of love and pain♪

♪Shadows crossing shadows♪

♪Whose name hides in your eyes?♪

♪When the wind blows, ask not when I shall return♪

♪Ask not when I shall return♪

♪Like fate, winding with the tide♪

♪Who can ford this river of night?♪

♪Where's the far shore we chase all our lives?♪

♪Surrendering all hues for a glimmer of light♪

♪Through joy and sorrow♪

♪Still I can't let go♪

♪Longing keeps me awake at night♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪

♪My heart no longer my own♪

♪No one can escape from love♪