1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000 [English subtitles are available] 2 00:01:26,190 --> 00:01:31,110 [The Ingenious One] 3 00:01:33,310 --> 00:01:38,979 [Episode 10: Bloodbath to Protect the Raw Silk] 4 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:44,410 [Three days ago, Yangzhou] 5 00:01:56,820 --> 00:01:58,030 You know how to wash your clothes too? 6 00:01:58,550 --> 00:01:59,740 I'm not familiar with the servants here. 7 00:01:59,830 --> 00:02:00,750 I'm not comfortable letting others wash my clothes. 8 00:02:00,970 --> 00:02:02,250 We've left home. Why are you still so particular? 9 00:02:02,990 --> 00:02:05,830 It's just a few inches of shabby cloth to protect from the cold. 10 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:06,870 The rest is, 11 00:02:07,510 --> 00:02:08,380 but this one is different. 12 00:02:10,990 --> 00:02:11,590 Let me see. 13 00:02:12,040 --> 00:02:14,120 Is it made of gold? 14 00:02:14,670 --> 00:02:15,350 Gold? 15 00:02:15,870 --> 00:02:17,340 How can gold compare to this Yulan magnolia? 16 00:02:18,390 --> 00:02:20,840 You are a sir and yet wear these flowers and weeds. 17 00:02:21,270 --> 00:02:22,390 You don't understand this. 18 00:02:23,340 --> 00:02:24,540 Take the last words of our names, Su Mingyu and Ke Menglan, 19 00:02:24,810 --> 00:02:26,550 and you get this flower, Yulan magnolia. 20 00:02:27,110 --> 00:02:28,550 Miss Menglan gave this to me. 21 00:02:29,590 --> 00:02:30,150 Fine. 22 00:02:30,740 --> 00:02:31,510 Go on hanging your clothes. 23 00:02:34,110 --> 00:02:35,290 I think you mentioned something about 24 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:38,880 Yuezhou's Birdcage Swordplay being a swift swordplay? 25 00:02:40,230 --> 00:02:42,390 Do you mean Yuezhou's Liu family's Downpour Swordplay? 26 00:02:42,510 --> 00:02:43,470 -It doesn’t matter what it's called. -What in the world is Birdcage Swordplay? 27 00:02:44,100 --> 00:02:44,870 What matters are the skills involved. 28 00:02:45,770 --> 00:02:47,210 How can it withstand 29 00:02:47,550 --> 00:02:48,710 the instability of the lower half of the body? 30 00:02:50,140 --> 00:02:50,780 Do you want to learn it? 31 00:02:51,329 --> 00:02:52,050 What do you think? 32 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:56,440 Yuezhou's Liu family's Downpour Swordplay 33 00:02:56,950 --> 00:02:57,990 has nine moves in total. 34 00:02:58,829 --> 00:02:59,950 For every move, 35 00:03:02,510 --> 00:03:03,470 I’ll charge you ten taels. 36 00:03:03,950 --> 00:03:04,320 What do you think? 37 00:03:07,430 --> 00:03:08,390 Fine, forget it then. 38 00:03:09,670 --> 00:03:10,860 Later on, when Tang Xiao 39 00:03:10,990 --> 00:03:14,040 looks for your Yulan again, 40 00:03:14,210 --> 00:03:15,020 you can deal with it yourself. 41 00:03:15,230 --> 00:03:15,820 Jin. Jin. 42 00:03:17,780 --> 00:03:18,740 I'll go back and write down a copy 43 00:03:18,980 --> 00:03:20,190 of the essentials of swordplay now. 44 00:03:20,520 --> 00:03:20,920 Will that do? 45 00:03:21,270 --> 00:03:21,950 Pack up. 46 00:03:22,220 --> 00:03:23,140 We'll leave in two hours. 47 00:03:24,380 --> 00:03:25,700 Aren't we going back to Nandu tomorrow? 48 00:03:28,510 --> 00:03:29,700 There are Cao Sect's spies everywhere. 49 00:03:30,070 --> 00:03:30,670 If we act according to schedule, 50 00:03:30,700 --> 00:03:31,940 won't that fulfil their wishes? 51 00:03:32,260 --> 00:03:33,500 We've to be unpredictable so we can catch our enemy by surprise. 52 00:03:34,380 --> 00:03:35,410 Miss Shu is doing the right thing. 53 00:03:37,350 --> 00:03:38,950 Bloodshed will be inevitable on our way back. 54 00:03:39,270 --> 00:03:40,710 You must follow the arrangements made by Jin and me. 55 00:03:53,490 --> 00:03:55,760 You've no choice, just pack your wet laundry. 56 00:03:56,670 --> 00:03:58,160 It'll smell sour however you pack it. 57 00:03:59,329 --> 00:04:00,090 Don't insult the sweetness of my beloved clothing. 58 00:04:03,550 --> 00:04:04,420 Are you having a stomachache? 59 00:04:05,180 --> 00:04:10,740 [Nandu Chamber of Commerce] 60 00:04:05,180 --> 00:04:10,740 [The market price of raw silk is 5 taels and 1 coin. The market price of the deed is 4 taels and 2 coins.] 61 00:04:06,710 --> 00:04:08,390 The deed costs 4 taels and 2 coins. 62 00:04:09,320 --> 00:04:10,660 It’s 9 coins higher than yesterday's price. 63 00:04:11,430 --> 00:04:13,020 The price of raw silk has reduced by 2 coins. 64 00:04:14,670 --> 00:04:16,140 In that case, the deed's price actually 65 00:04:17,790 --> 00:04:18,990 increased by 1 tael and 1 coin. 66 00:04:20,980 --> 00:04:22,930 Miss, what are you calculating? 67 00:04:23,910 --> 00:04:25,270 I’m calculating the probability of the Su family's success. 68 00:04:28,590 --> 00:04:30,710 If the deed follows the loss ratio of raw silk, 69 00:04:31,550 --> 00:04:33,750 deducting one catty by two taels of silver per catty... 70 00:04:34,230 --> 00:04:35,230 40,000 taels? 71 00:04:36,790 --> 00:04:40,150 Then wouldn't 80,000 taels be 360,000 taels of gold? 72 00:04:42,440 --> 00:04:43,520 If I had lost my appetite for days 73 00:04:43,550 --> 00:04:44,909 like you, 74 00:04:45,940 --> 00:04:47,270 I wouldn't have the energy to think about these. 75 00:04:47,659 --> 00:04:50,430 Right now, the fall in the price of raw silk is obvious. 76 00:04:50,590 --> 00:04:51,790 The upward trend of the price of the deed... 77 00:04:54,150 --> 00:04:55,230 There are five days left. 78 00:04:57,470 --> 00:04:57,930 Miss Ke. 79 00:04:59,830 --> 00:05:00,470 Miss Ke. 80 00:05:00,590 --> 00:05:01,970 Chairman Su wants to invite you in. 81 00:05:09,640 --> 00:05:11,850 I heard you are proficient in business. 82 00:05:12,780 --> 00:05:13,640 So, tell me 83 00:05:14,230 --> 00:05:16,230 how much this deed for 80,000 catties of raw silk 84 00:05:17,330 --> 00:05:20,380 can lower the price of Nandu's silk by. 85 00:05:20,990 --> 00:05:22,250 Right now, compared to the deed, 86 00:05:22,910 --> 00:05:25,150 actual goods are more reassuring to the merchants. 87 00:05:25,670 --> 00:05:28,880 So I guess the market price of raw silk will drop. 88 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:33,750 It could drop down to 4 taels of silver per catty. 89 00:05:35,909 --> 00:05:39,860 I estimate a drop of at most 4 taels and 5 coins. 90 00:05:40,710 --> 00:05:43,130 Chairman Su, have you hedged your bets? 91 00:05:43,909 --> 00:05:44,909 Hedged my bets? 92 00:05:45,909 --> 00:05:47,390 Right now, the deed's price is on a rapid upward trend. 93 00:05:48,280 --> 00:05:50,159 I'm guessing Chairman Su is also involved. 94 00:05:51,030 --> 00:05:52,350 With the solid foundation of the Su family, 95 00:05:52,700 --> 00:05:53,730 if you resell secretly, 96 00:05:53,960 --> 00:05:55,880 it won’t be difficult to earn over 100,000. 97 00:05:57,030 --> 00:05:58,470 If raw silk can’t enter the city 98 00:06:00,090 --> 00:06:01,290 and you need to make compensations, 99 00:06:01,990 --> 00:06:03,470 they will be meager. 100 00:06:03,790 --> 00:06:05,470 Chairman Su is Nandu Chamber of Commerce's supervisor. 101 00:06:06,030 --> 00:06:07,470 The deeds are issued by the Chamber of Commerce. 102 00:06:07,850 --> 00:06:09,530 How could the Su family get involved in embezzlement 103 00:06:10,030 --> 00:06:10,900 by contributing to the rise of the deed's price? 104 00:06:12,290 --> 00:06:13,530 I've overstepped my bounds. 105 00:06:14,120 --> 00:06:15,230 I shouldn't have speculated without authorization. 106 00:06:15,710 --> 00:06:17,390 What Mr. Qian said is true. 107 00:06:18,550 --> 00:06:20,920 Even if I want to do it, 108 00:06:21,590 --> 00:06:23,210 it's not the right thing to do. 109 00:06:23,830 --> 00:06:26,110 Miss Ke is so familiar with business. 110 00:06:27,590 --> 00:06:28,910 I'm really surprised. 111 00:06:30,730 --> 00:06:31,970 I'm flattered, Chairman Su. 112 00:06:32,780 --> 00:06:35,040 My knowledge is shallow. 113 00:06:35,659 --> 00:06:37,400 All right, enough about this. 114 00:06:39,270 --> 00:06:40,190 Miss Ke, dare I ask 115 00:06:41,180 --> 00:06:44,620 what Mr. Yun has been planning recently? 116 00:06:48,630 --> 00:06:51,430 He's not been in Liansheng House lately. 117 00:06:55,620 --> 00:06:56,310 Where did he go? 118 00:06:57,180 --> 00:06:57,980 I don't know either. 119 00:06:58,550 --> 00:06:59,150 It's fine. 120 00:07:00,550 --> 00:07:02,470 Then I'll have to trouble you 121 00:07:03,550 --> 00:07:05,960 to inform me when Mr. Yun returns. 122 00:07:11,110 --> 00:07:11,760 Chairman Su. 123 00:07:13,540 --> 00:07:14,410 This time, 124 00:07:15,670 --> 00:07:19,210 you're placing all your bets on this group of traveling merchants. 125 00:07:19,900 --> 00:07:23,300 [Three days later] 126 00:07:41,030 --> 00:07:42,230 Brother, have some water. 127 00:07:42,550 --> 00:07:43,030 Okay. 128 00:07:43,790 --> 00:07:44,470 Take care of him. 129 00:07:49,860 --> 00:07:50,430 Dear armed escorts, 130 00:07:51,260 --> 00:07:52,100 how are your men? 131 00:07:52,280 --> 00:07:53,640 Most of my men have minor injuries. 132 00:07:53,990 --> 00:07:54,790 One is seriously injured. 133 00:07:55,830 --> 00:07:56,710 It's about the same for me. 134 00:07:57,100 --> 00:07:58,650 Several of my men are killed. 135 00:07:58,950 --> 00:08:01,060 The rest have minor injuries. 136 00:08:05,990 --> 00:08:06,660 Dear armed escorts, 137 00:08:07,050 --> 00:08:08,660 the Su family will make arrangements 138 00:08:08,980 --> 00:08:10,210 for your men and their families. 139 00:08:10,910 --> 00:08:12,150 You've risked your lives helping me. 140 00:08:12,520 --> 00:08:13,640 I will never forget this. 141 00:08:38,809 --> 00:08:40,039 The situation is clear now. 142 00:08:40,590 --> 00:08:41,950 You might as well tell us your identities 143 00:08:42,350 --> 00:08:43,590 and who the mastermind is. 144 00:08:43,840 --> 00:08:45,280 Then, we might spare your lives. 145 00:08:46,500 --> 00:08:47,580 You're not getting anything out of them like that. 146 00:08:48,310 --> 00:08:48,830 Watch and learn. 147 00:08:50,590 --> 00:08:53,310 Which one do you think will give in first? 148 00:09:00,230 --> 00:09:00,990 I think so too. 149 00:09:14,780 --> 00:09:15,800 Do you want to tell me now 150 00:09:16,010 --> 00:09:17,210 or after I beat you up? 151 00:09:17,660 --> 00:09:18,430 I’ll tell you now. 152 00:09:19,770 --> 00:09:21,850 Our villages run errands for those who pay us. 153 00:09:22,740 --> 00:09:23,080 He... 154 00:09:23,470 --> 00:09:24,830 He belongs to Qi Tianfeng's Cao Sect! 155 00:09:25,050 --> 00:09:25,450 He does! 156 00:09:26,820 --> 00:09:28,370 Do you think you’re clean? 157 00:09:30,830 --> 00:09:31,590 How many villages are there 158 00:09:31,990 --> 00:09:32,590 and how many people do you have? 159 00:09:33,510 --> 00:09:35,630 Fifteen villages, about 400 people, 160 00:09:36,430 --> 00:09:37,950 and dozens from Cao Sect. 161 00:09:41,760 --> 00:09:42,650 He's bluffing. 162 00:09:43,720 --> 00:09:45,520 If they had 400 people, why didn't they come together in full force? 163 00:09:46,270 --> 00:09:47,260 Why did they just send a few men? 164 00:09:47,430 --> 00:09:48,320 It's not unusual. 165 00:09:49,470 --> 00:09:50,590 They're just testing the waters. 166 00:09:53,870 --> 00:09:54,470 Miss Shu. 167 00:09:55,020 --> 00:09:55,730 It's unchivalrous to kill those in captive. 168 00:09:56,560 --> 00:09:57,490 If you fall into his hands, 169 00:09:57,710 --> 00:09:58,710 do you think he'll let you go? 170 00:10:01,860 --> 00:10:03,850 Let's keep him as a witness and bring him back to the government office. 171 00:10:04,110 --> 00:10:05,280 You can even use him to convict Qi Tianfeng. 172 00:10:06,990 --> 00:10:07,590 Fine. 173 00:10:08,600 --> 00:10:09,710 We can also use him as a hostage. 174 00:10:12,990 --> 00:10:14,830 For now, lock him up and watch him closely. 175 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:17,170 Let's go. 176 00:10:17,720 --> 00:10:18,340 No. 177 00:10:18,360 --> 00:10:18,890 Let me go. 178 00:10:19,830 --> 00:10:20,600 Let me go. 179 00:10:22,830 --> 00:10:23,710 Got it? 180 00:10:24,430 --> 00:10:25,670 There's only one way to treat these people. 181 00:10:26,220 --> 00:10:26,690 With ruthlessness. 182 00:10:27,970 --> 00:10:29,740 Since we're like family, the tuition fee is half-price. 183 00:10:37,060 --> 00:10:37,460 Move along. 184 00:10:49,660 --> 00:10:50,260 Put down the knife! 185 00:10:50,280 --> 00:10:50,790 Put down the knife! 186 00:10:55,990 --> 00:10:56,710 Master Qi, 187 00:10:57,490 --> 00:11:00,370 I, Wu Laosan, will be your brother in my next life! 188 00:11:10,700 --> 00:11:12,210 Is this the martial world you've been 189 00:11:12,560 --> 00:11:13,610 dying to explore? 190 00:11:18,220 --> 00:11:18,820 Let's go. 191 00:11:49,130 --> 00:11:50,360 It seems like only ashes are left, 192 00:11:52,640 --> 00:11:54,160 but they're actually marking another beginning. 193 00:11:59,510 --> 00:12:00,750 Chief Armed Escort Wang, you're back. 194 00:12:03,100 --> 00:12:03,540 Mr. Jin. 195 00:12:03,870 --> 00:12:04,710 We're back from exploring the route. 196 00:12:04,830 --> 00:12:05,470 How's the situation? 197 00:12:05,860 --> 00:12:06,320 Look. 198 00:12:06,950 --> 00:12:08,300 The journey tomorrow will be treacherous. 199 00:12:08,940 --> 00:12:10,500 Look here, and here. 200 00:12:11,110 --> 00:12:12,510 These terrains make it easy for ambush. 201 00:12:12,710 --> 00:12:14,750 There are at least seven or eight routes like this. 202 00:12:15,220 --> 00:12:16,420 But we don't have enough men 203 00:12:16,520 --> 00:12:17,520 to break through the defense. 204 00:12:18,410 --> 00:12:19,010 Let me have a look. 205 00:12:24,180 --> 00:12:24,980 Be alert! 206 00:12:41,070 --> 00:12:42,110 He has already used several methods 207 00:12:42,540 --> 00:12:43,950 to deceive us thrice, 208 00:12:44,590 --> 00:12:46,720 in order to make us restless. 209 00:12:48,950 --> 00:12:49,590 What kind of place is this? 210 00:12:51,700 --> 00:12:52,600 It's a deserted relay house. 211 00:12:52,720 --> 00:12:54,480 It's two hours away from here. 212 00:12:54,750 --> 00:12:55,710 Are the exterior walls sturdy? 213 00:12:56,120 --> 00:12:56,690 You'll have to make do with it. 214 00:12:57,140 --> 00:12:59,140 Right now, we're under siege. 215 00:13:00,070 --> 00:13:01,830 They're trying to exhaust us completely 216 00:13:01,940 --> 00:13:02,820 before launching the main offense. 217 00:13:03,510 --> 00:13:04,750 There's no tenable defense position we can take in this wilderness. 218 00:13:04,750 --> 00:13:05,990 There's not a moment when we can be at rest. 219 00:13:06,230 --> 00:13:06,860 At this rate, 220 00:13:07,510 --> 00:13:08,870 their wishes will really come true. 221 00:13:09,870 --> 00:13:10,850 Even if we hide in the relay station, 222 00:13:10,880 --> 00:13:11,810 we're not much stronger. 223 00:13:12,670 --> 00:13:13,150 Miss Shu. 224 00:13:14,260 --> 00:13:15,460 There's only 15 days left on the deed. 225 00:13:16,100 --> 00:13:17,560 We don't have much time left. 226 00:13:17,990 --> 00:13:19,110 Don't worry. We'll make it. 227 00:13:20,160 --> 00:13:20,550 Everyone, 228 00:13:21,110 --> 00:13:22,070 let's stay up for another night. 229 00:13:22,430 --> 00:13:23,750 We'll set off for the relay house at dawn. 230 00:13:24,050 --> 00:13:25,330 Anyway, let's rest and reconsolidate first. 231 00:13:25,910 --> 00:13:27,550 I'll make further arrangements later. 232 00:13:27,870 --> 00:13:28,270 Okay. 233 00:13:36,880 --> 00:13:37,360 Mr. Yun. 234 00:13:40,610 --> 00:13:41,150 Mr. Kang. 235 00:13:41,660 --> 00:13:42,220 Any news? 236 00:13:44,510 --> 00:13:45,510 You've been asking about the news every day. 237 00:13:45,890 --> 00:13:46,810 What are you worried about? 238 00:13:47,510 --> 00:13:48,590 I just find it strange. 239 00:13:49,250 --> 00:13:50,630 Even if something happened to Su’s group of traveling merchants, 240 00:13:50,880 --> 00:13:52,010 someone would still escape and return. 241 00:13:52,470 --> 00:13:53,590 How could there be no news? 242 00:13:56,750 --> 00:13:58,200 You're holding the fishing rod 243 00:13:59,220 --> 00:14:01,010 yet worrying about the bait's safety. 244 00:14:02,230 --> 00:14:03,700 We'll know the outcome very soon. 245 00:14:04,100 --> 00:14:05,580 Please wait a little longer. 246 00:14:18,250 --> 00:14:20,370 [Cao Sect] 247 00:14:29,620 --> 00:14:30,060 Your Master. 248 00:14:33,560 --> 00:14:34,790 I just received a pigeon post. 249 00:14:35,840 --> 00:14:36,610 Su’s group of traveling merchants 250 00:14:36,950 --> 00:14:38,640 is hiding in that relay station now. 251 00:14:37,310 --> 00:14:39,460 [Su’s group of traveling merchants is hiding in that relay station now.] 252 00:14:42,470 --> 00:14:43,070 Your Master. 253 00:14:43,990 --> 00:14:46,110 I think we'll win this time. 254 00:14:48,780 --> 00:14:51,330 It's too early to be sure of success. 255 00:14:53,110 --> 00:14:55,630 Brothers, thank you for braving through dangerous times with us. 256 00:14:57,070 --> 00:14:59,940 Every one will get an additional two seasons of salary. 257 00:15:00,710 --> 00:15:02,710 Those who made contributions will get additional rewards. 258 00:15:03,630 --> 00:15:05,830 In three days, the deed will expire. 259 00:15:07,350 --> 00:15:09,630 Then, we'll secure our position as the leader 260 00:15:09,800 --> 00:15:10,800 of Nandu. 261 00:15:11,650 --> 00:15:14,310 By then, we will no longer be the Cao Sect 262 00:15:14,350 --> 00:15:16,080 that has to walk on eggshells around others. 263 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:20,480 [Shunyuan Relay Station] 264 00:15:28,520 --> 00:15:29,200 Be careful. 265 00:15:33,770 --> 00:15:34,770 Give me a hand. 266 00:15:42,140 --> 00:15:42,650 Come on. 267 00:15:42,670 --> 00:15:43,310 Put it here. 268 00:15:43,560 --> 00:15:44,040 Be careful. 269 00:15:51,870 --> 00:15:52,360 Here. 270 00:15:59,870 --> 00:16:01,190 Time is tight, and the bandits are strong. 271 00:16:01,830 --> 00:16:03,110 If we just continue to deplete our resources, 272 00:16:03,220 --> 00:16:04,180 we'll only stay at a disadvantage. 273 00:16:04,990 --> 00:16:06,710 So instead of just defending, 274 00:16:07,510 --> 00:16:08,470 why don't we lure the snake out of hiding 275 00:16:08,990 --> 00:16:09,830 by initiating a battle? 276 00:16:10,190 --> 00:16:10,990 Initiate a battle? 277 00:16:11,710 --> 00:16:12,990 There are more than 400 of them. 278 00:16:13,590 --> 00:16:14,380 How many do we have? 279 00:16:15,060 --> 00:16:17,060 And half of us are servants. 280 00:16:17,440 --> 00:16:17,860 Yes. 281 00:16:17,980 --> 00:16:18,740 Once the battle begins, 282 00:16:18,980 --> 00:16:20,180 one of us has to fight against four or five of them. 283 00:16:20,350 --> 00:16:21,340 How can we withstand that? 284 00:16:21,730 --> 00:16:22,240 Right. 285 00:16:22,990 --> 00:16:23,400 Don't rush. 286 00:16:24,110 --> 00:16:25,110 Let Shu finish. 287 00:16:26,290 --> 00:16:27,290 If we're outnumbered, 288 00:16:28,310 --> 00:16:29,300 why don't we separate them into groups 289 00:16:30,030 --> 00:16:30,740 and break through them one by one? 290 00:16:32,150 --> 00:16:32,900 That's exactly what I have in mind. 291 00:16:34,250 --> 00:16:36,100 The first step is to trick them with a fake-out 292 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:45,910 [Fake-out] 293 00:16:36,660 --> 00:16:39,180 by exchanging the clothing of half of the servants with half of the armed escorts'. 294 00:16:40,100 --> 00:16:41,980 Then, we split our group into two. 295 00:16:42,190 --> 00:16:43,310 It'll seem like we split up accordingly, 296 00:16:43,770 --> 00:16:45,530 but in actuality, one group is full of servants 297 00:16:46,240 --> 00:16:47,710 while the other group is full of armed escorts. 298 00:16:49,870 --> 00:16:51,750 In this case, since our two groups will take separate routes, 299 00:16:52,230 --> 00:16:53,630 our opponents will also have to split up to chase us. 300 00:16:54,470 --> 00:16:54,990 Chief Armed Escort Zheng. 301 00:16:55,180 --> 00:16:55,540 Yes. 302 00:16:55,670 --> 00:16:56,990 You'll be in charge of the servants' group. 303 00:16:57,470 --> 00:16:59,470 Once attacked, abandon the freight wagon immediately, 304 00:16:59,670 --> 00:17:00,470 disperse, and run away. 305 00:17:00,920 --> 00:17:01,390 Understood. 306 00:17:02,990 --> 00:17:03,990 The rest of us 307 00:17:04,510 --> 00:17:05,829 will have to face a tough battle. 308 00:17:06,609 --> 00:17:07,890 Even though it's not one against four, 309 00:17:08,310 --> 00:17:09,390 it's still one against two. 310 00:17:10,069 --> 00:17:11,210 We must finish the battle quickly 311 00:17:11,780 --> 00:17:13,270 before the other group of bandits return and join forces against us. 312 00:17:13,619 --> 00:17:14,390 Since we've been dispatched, 313 00:17:14,859 --> 00:17:17,200 we'll fight with our lives. 314 00:17:17,520 --> 00:17:19,200 Fight with our lives without a second thought. 315 00:17:19,569 --> 00:17:20,410 This is a good strategy. 316 00:17:20,710 --> 00:17:22,030 Be swift and fierce. 317 00:17:22,700 --> 00:17:24,630 Like a strong gust of wind passing through the hills, without a single blade of grass untouched. 318 00:17:25,180 --> 00:17:26,339 Mr. Su, you'll stay at the relay station. 319 00:17:28,430 --> 00:17:28,950 Why? 320 00:17:29,310 --> 00:17:30,390 Let me say it again. 321 00:17:30,780 --> 00:17:32,460 Your main contribution is protecting the raw silk. 322 00:17:32,950 --> 00:17:34,150 You must not go anywhere 323 00:17:34,180 --> 00:17:34,890 and leave the raw silk unattended. 324 00:17:39,480 --> 00:17:41,390 [Shunyuan Relay Station] 325 00:18:05,470 --> 00:18:05,990 Miss Shu. 326 00:18:06,750 --> 00:18:07,160 Yes? 327 00:18:07,970 --> 00:18:09,210 Sure, leave me alone here. 328 00:18:09,270 --> 00:18:10,670 But what if those bandits break in? 329 00:18:10,790 --> 00:18:12,640 -You’re so afraid of death and you want to roam the martial world? -Alone, how can I... 330 00:18:12,710 --> 00:18:13,630 I’m not afraid of death. 331 00:18:15,230 --> 00:18:16,470 I’m afraid I can’t hold onto the raw silk. 332 00:18:18,220 --> 00:18:18,540 How about this? 333 00:18:19,200 --> 00:18:20,120 I'll go with you. 334 00:18:20,470 --> 00:18:21,990 Adding a person will raise our chances of winning. 335 00:18:23,390 --> 00:18:24,630 Yun Xiang was right about you. 336 00:18:25,790 --> 00:18:26,420 Su Mingyu. 337 00:18:26,710 --> 00:18:28,180 Don't think that I left you here 338 00:18:28,400 --> 00:18:29,530 because I think you're useless. 339 00:18:30,330 --> 00:18:31,700 This place is actually very dangerous. 340 00:18:32,410 --> 00:18:35,080 At present, you're being entrusted with a great responsibility. 341 00:18:35,880 --> 00:18:37,000 But if they break in, 342 00:18:37,240 --> 00:18:38,200 what should I do? 343 00:18:38,310 --> 00:18:38,710 Don't be afraid. 344 00:18:39,230 --> 00:18:40,460 We'll use the "Empty City Ruse". 345 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:41,750 When we leave, 346 00:18:42,070 --> 00:18:44,470 we'll open up all the main gates of the relay house. 347 00:18:45,390 --> 00:18:46,610 Just stay inside 348 00:18:46,710 --> 00:18:47,310 and don't come out. 349 00:18:48,270 --> 00:18:49,670 But if bandits break in, 350 00:18:49,990 --> 00:18:50,910 just remember one rule. 351 00:18:51,630 --> 00:18:53,800 To take them all down, take their leader down first. 352 00:19:54,630 --> 00:19:55,950 It's been so long and there's no movement at all. 353 00:19:56,310 --> 00:19:57,470 Seems like the "Empty City Ruse" was successful. 354 00:19:57,990 --> 00:19:58,550 Right now, yes. 355 00:19:59,290 --> 00:20:00,200 But we can't be careless. 356 00:20:01,190 --> 00:20:01,710 How about this? 357 00:20:02,170 --> 00:20:03,070 Let's obtain local materials first 358 00:20:03,460 --> 00:20:04,230 and make arrangements in advance. 359 00:20:04,670 --> 00:20:05,710 Okay, I'll listen to you. 360 00:20:06,230 --> 00:20:06,670 Go. 361 00:20:11,470 --> 00:20:12,950 This is superior Nverhong wine from Dingfu Restaurant. 362 00:20:13,450 --> 00:20:14,010 Let's share it. 363 00:20:14,990 --> 00:20:16,070 We could be dead any moment. 364 00:20:16,870 --> 00:20:17,710 It'd be a waste to keep it. 365 00:20:20,630 --> 00:20:21,150 Jin. 366 00:20:21,750 --> 00:20:23,140 Where is Miss Shu from? 367 00:20:23,990 --> 00:20:24,470 Why do you ask? 368 00:20:25,910 --> 00:20:27,990 I've seen many famous young people, 369 00:20:28,630 --> 00:20:29,910 but this is my first time seeing 370 00:20:30,150 --> 00:20:31,190 a strategist like her. 371 00:20:31,950 --> 00:20:33,710 She began roaming the martial world at a young age. 372 00:20:33,990 --> 00:20:35,590 If she wasn't ruthless, she wouldn't have survived until now. 373 00:20:36,510 --> 00:20:38,720 But I've also just found out about 374 00:20:39,230 --> 00:20:40,230 her knowledge on military tactics. 375 00:20:41,330 --> 00:20:43,050 No wonder. Amazing. 376 00:20:43,810 --> 00:20:46,330 In time, she'll surely become famous in the martial world. 377 00:21:27,570 --> 00:21:28,400 Everyone, watch out! 378 00:22:43,230 --> 00:22:45,060 Mr. Su! Mr. Su! 379 00:22:46,060 --> 00:22:46,630 Chief Armed Escort Zheng. 380 00:22:46,910 --> 00:22:47,630 Where are the others? 381 00:22:47,950 --> 00:22:48,720 As instructed, upon attack, 382 00:22:48,900 --> 00:22:49,980 we abandoned the freight wagon and ran away. 383 00:22:50,430 --> 00:22:51,990 But those bandits didn't go back to help the other group. 384 00:22:52,190 --> 00:22:53,360 They came after us instead. 385 00:22:53,990 --> 00:22:55,230 I was afraid all the bandits would be led here, 386 00:22:55,540 --> 00:22:56,700 so I asked everyone to disperse. 387 00:22:57,460 --> 00:22:58,230 How many people were after you? 388 00:22:58,390 --> 00:22:58,990 More than 20. 389 00:22:59,680 --> 00:23:00,440 Finally, it's time. 390 00:23:01,320 --> 00:23:02,520 Close the gates and trap them in. 391 00:23:03,170 --> 00:23:04,110 Don't let anyone escape. 392 00:23:12,990 --> 00:23:14,640 Drag him here! 393 00:23:17,720 --> 00:23:18,330 Get up! 394 00:23:21,370 --> 00:23:22,180 Please don't kill me. 395 00:23:23,150 --> 00:23:24,180 Don't kill me. 396 00:23:24,210 --> 00:23:26,640 How are you an armed escort when you're so afraid of death? 397 00:23:26,910 --> 00:23:27,910 Exactly! 398 00:23:31,170 --> 00:23:32,120 Which Armed Escort Agency are you from? 399 00:23:34,580 --> 00:23:35,750 You're not an armed escort, right? 400 00:23:35,850 --> 00:23:37,000 I'm not. 401 00:23:37,510 --> 00:23:38,860 I'm just a servant. 402 00:23:39,890 --> 00:23:40,540 A servant? 403 00:23:47,460 --> 00:23:47,980 Tell me! 404 00:23:48,940 --> 00:23:49,980 Where is the raw silk? 405 00:23:50,710 --> 00:23:51,550 They're all at the relay station. 406 00:24:23,230 --> 00:24:25,630 Are you Su Mingyu, the Young Master of the Su family? 407 00:24:40,830 --> 00:24:41,730 Interesting. 408 00:24:42,400 --> 00:24:44,690 It's the first time I've seen a small group trapping in a larger group of opponents. 409 00:24:46,180 --> 00:24:47,570 Let's find out 410 00:24:47,710 --> 00:24:49,910 who's really being trapped in today. 411 00:24:52,780 --> 00:24:53,500 Brave warrior, 412 00:24:54,160 --> 00:24:55,220 may I have your name? 413 00:24:55,900 --> 00:24:57,010 What are you up to? 414 00:24:57,850 --> 00:24:59,930 I've robbed countless wealthy people. 415 00:25:00,150 --> 00:25:01,550 No one has ever asked for my name. 416 00:25:02,750 --> 00:25:03,710 According to the martial world's rules, 417 00:25:04,440 --> 00:25:05,390 no matter if we're enemies or friends, 418 00:25:05,820 --> 00:25:06,580 we should know each other's names. 419 00:25:13,230 --> 00:25:15,230 You must have watched too many dramas. 420 00:25:16,030 --> 00:25:17,870 Young Master Su, listen. 421 00:25:18,520 --> 00:25:19,520 We came all the way here 422 00:25:20,090 --> 00:25:21,660 just for raw silk, 423 00:25:22,270 --> 00:25:24,860 not to hold you hostage. 424 00:25:25,460 --> 00:25:27,020 It's out of the question if you want our raw silk. 425 00:25:27,830 --> 00:25:30,910 Surrender now and your lives might be spared. 426 00:25:32,100 --> 00:25:33,380 Keep the raw silk and hostage safe, 427 00:25:33,410 --> 00:25:35,040 and kill off the rest! 428 00:25:48,260 --> 00:25:49,860 He's even a martial artist. 429 00:26:17,030 --> 00:26:19,270 The weirder the weapon, the faster he dies. 430 00:26:20,450 --> 00:26:21,740 You're as blind as a bat! 431 00:26:22,750 --> 00:26:23,780 Do you want to die? 432 00:26:50,660 --> 00:26:51,900 Get them to stop if you want to live. 433 00:27:39,710 --> 00:27:40,390 Mr. Su. 434 00:27:41,510 --> 00:27:42,070 Come with me quickly. 435 00:27:44,160 --> 00:27:46,240 Mr. Su! Mr. Su! 436 00:27:46,700 --> 00:27:47,340 I'm not going anywhere! 437 00:27:47,560 --> 00:27:48,630 Steward Qian repeatedly asked for me 438 00:27:48,760 --> 00:27:49,810 to protect your life 439 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:50,940 even at the expense of the raw silk. 440 00:27:51,910 --> 00:27:53,300 Raw silk is the lifeblood of our family! 441 00:28:51,470 --> 00:28:52,870 Dear ancestors, 442 00:28:53,390 --> 00:28:54,200 it was my incompetence 443 00:28:54,960 --> 00:28:56,720 that put the Su family 444 00:28:58,150 --> 00:29:00,870 and Mingyu's life in danger. 445 00:29:01,580 --> 00:29:03,780 May the ancestors bless me 446 00:29:04,140 --> 00:29:06,660 so I can draw an auspicious divination stick for our Su family. 447 00:29:14,580 --> 00:29:17,940 The rain has come and gone, and there's still hopes to continue transportation. 448 00:29:18,970 --> 00:29:19,860 The woman is fierce. 449 00:29:21,070 --> 00:29:21,910 The full moon is near, 450 00:29:23,510 --> 00:29:24,670 yet the gentleman continues on. It's dangerous. 451 00:29:25,930 --> 00:29:27,110 This is an ominous divination. 452 00:29:29,680 --> 00:29:31,360 If you persist in your opinions, 453 00:29:31,830 --> 00:29:33,310 I'm afraid there'll be a calamity. 454 00:29:34,310 --> 00:29:35,190 If you want peace, 455 00:29:35,860 --> 00:29:38,340 you must call for a ceasefire. 456 00:30:21,410 --> 00:30:23,210 Zhou. Zhou! 457 00:30:23,800 --> 00:30:24,710 Have you seen Shu? 458 00:30:25,870 --> 00:30:26,680 No. 459 00:30:29,990 --> 00:30:30,790 Shu Yanan! 460 00:30:43,470 --> 00:30:44,140 Shu Yanan! 461 00:30:50,670 --> 00:30:51,390 Shu Yanan! 462 00:30:54,350 --> 00:30:55,140 Shu Yanan! 463 00:31:08,950 --> 00:31:09,560 "Ten Taels of Gold"! 464 00:31:12,060 --> 00:31:13,030 I thought you were dead. 465 00:31:13,510 --> 00:31:14,070 I was thinking about how 466 00:31:14,070 --> 00:31:15,630 Yun Xiang would have to deduct my pay when we go back. 467 00:31:16,260 --> 00:31:16,660 Let's go now. 468 00:31:17,390 --> 00:31:17,870 Where are we going? 469 00:31:18,150 --> 00:31:19,230 Haven't we killed them all? 470 00:31:19,230 --> 00:31:20,310 It's been several hours 471 00:31:20,670 --> 00:31:21,960 but not one bandit has come as reinforcement. 472 00:31:22,460 --> 00:31:23,930 I'm worried that they went directly to the relay house. 473 00:31:25,080 --> 00:31:25,770 Su Mingyu. 474 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,640 Guard the walls! 475 00:31:54,670 --> 00:31:54,900 Yes. 476 00:31:54,920 --> 00:31:55,590 Save whoever you can quickly. 477 00:31:55,620 --> 00:31:55,950 Yes. 478 00:31:56,030 --> 00:31:56,360 Yes. 479 00:32:05,670 --> 00:32:06,250 It's us. 480 00:32:08,310 --> 00:32:09,950 Miss Shu, you're finally here. 481 00:32:10,390 --> 00:32:11,750 We followed the tail end when we retreated. 482 00:32:12,230 --> 00:32:13,360 Two groups of bandits surged in, front and back. 483 00:32:13,830 --> 00:32:14,580 Where is Su Mingyu? 484 00:32:14,740 --> 00:32:15,300 On the second floor. 485 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:15,930 On the second floor. 486 00:32:27,190 --> 00:32:27,820 Su Mingyu? 487 00:32:34,470 --> 00:32:36,150 Su Mingyu! It's me! 488 00:32:37,910 --> 00:32:38,960 He's killing on autopilot now. 489 00:33:01,270 --> 00:33:01,990 Are you clear-headed now? 490 00:33:02,610 --> 00:33:03,450 Have you regained your senses? 491 00:33:04,910 --> 00:33:06,190 You've sort of had your first kill this time. 492 00:33:06,950 --> 00:33:08,950 Have you counted? How many did you kill? 493 00:33:13,200 --> 00:33:14,160 The flesh was peeled open. 494 00:33:16,520 --> 00:33:19,110 It felt like the sword came to my hand. 495 00:33:20,580 --> 00:33:21,470 Stabbed in until the bones were reached. 496 00:33:22,950 --> 00:33:24,480 It felt like stabbing hard rocks. 497 00:33:27,230 --> 00:33:28,990 The blood is hot when it sprays on your face. 498 00:33:31,520 --> 00:33:32,260 I didn't like it. 499 00:33:34,070 --> 00:33:34,910 Not at all. 500 00:33:35,930 --> 00:33:36,950 This is normal. 501 00:33:37,430 --> 00:33:38,340 You'll be fine after you've regained your senses. 502 00:33:42,090 --> 00:33:43,130 Take a good rest for a while. 503 00:33:43,790 --> 00:33:44,840 Leave everything to us. 504 00:34:18,350 --> 00:34:19,360 They're here again! 505 00:34:39,260 --> 00:34:39,810 Withstand the pressure! 506 00:34:40,460 --> 00:34:41,060 Withstand the pressure! 507 00:34:41,810 --> 00:34:42,980 Go! Go! 508 00:34:46,900 --> 00:34:48,080 We can't withstand the pressure like this! 509 00:34:48,110 --> 00:34:49,190 Hang in there for a while more! 510 00:34:51,540 --> 00:34:52,530 Those who can move, get up! 511 00:34:52,929 --> 00:34:53,929 We must protect the courtyard wall. 512 00:34:54,260 --> 00:34:55,790 Yes. 513 00:35:21,460 --> 00:35:22,350 Withstand the pressure! 514 00:35:36,310 --> 00:35:37,060 The carriage is here! 515 00:36:51,460 --> 00:36:52,230 Have you figured it out? 516 00:36:54,840 --> 00:36:55,790 You're right. 517 00:36:56,590 --> 00:36:57,950 This is the real martial world. 518 00:37:00,150 --> 00:37:03,020 From now on, you are my brother. 519 00:37:05,140 --> 00:37:07,430 The real martial world is full of bloodshed. 520 00:37:07,450 --> 00:37:08,280 You have to kill to live. 521 00:37:08,420 --> 00:37:09,330 Later, when we fight, 522 00:37:09,890 --> 00:37:11,050 don't show any mercy. 523 00:37:12,430 --> 00:37:13,410 Hang in there! 524 00:37:19,250 --> 00:37:20,460 Withstand the pressure! 525 00:38:28,270 --> 00:38:29,790 The lifeblood of my family!