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Move!

Pull harder My girl!

OK Dad!.

Put your back into it!

Dad!

Dinner's ready!

Coming!

Tell your mother...

Don't save me a meal.

Understood.

You're no grain collector.

Nor you a farmer.

The martial world rumors say...

Yiye Shen of Hui Tong was murdered.

Six conspirators...

All his trusted men.

My intelligence shows...

You're one of them.

Who are you?

Hui Tong Manor.

Ye Liang.

A life for a life!

I trampled your crops.

I'll compensate you.

Don't go!

They...

They're waiting for you.

The child waits me too.

This brat won't scream.

Still ignoring second Uncle?

Pain brings voice...

She'll scream soon enough.

Such brutality!

Return what you stole!

Then I'll let you down.

Bah!

Give it back!

Return it to second Uncle!

Alert!

Ye Liang!

By Manor Lord's decree:

You're banished from Hui Tong.

Return and die!

Who dares block me?

Shall taste my blade!

Ye Liang!

Release her!

Ye Liang!

Do we remain sworn brothers?

Brothers...

Always brothers.

Blood-oath brothers!

Good.

Third Brother.

Then why return?

Brotherhood means...

Shared calamity, sworn loyalty!

Oath-breakers...

Face heaven's wrath!

So you returned...

To avenge First Brother?

You conspired to kill Yiye Shen!

Stole the Manor Lordship!

Why harm the child?

She stole from me!

Make her spit it out!

Then I'll release her.

What thing?

So he kept secrets.

This child...

Distrusts me, fine...

But her Third Uncle too?

Our little secret.

Let her down!

Release her!

Very well.

I'll lower her then.

Ye Liang!

Make it quick!

Hiyah!

Hiyah!

Issue the martial world Death Warrant!

Hui Tong offers 1,000 gold!

For Ye Liang & Shen Fengyan!

Alive or...

Dead - bring proof!

Ye Liang: Wanted for Treason!

Massacred the Shen Family!

Holds young Shen Fengyan!

Fled Hui Tong Manor!

For information:

Imperial bounty offered!

Report to Xi Niang!

Target sighted heading west!

Westward escape!

West route's the longest...

Ye Liang likely expects

our gates are guarded.

Numbers?

Ye Liang alone.

Confirmed identity?

Positive ID.

You suspect

a diversion tactic?

At least a probe.

Stand your ground!

This is a waiting game.

He'll break first.

The child remains here.

He expects us to

mobilize all forces.

Then he'll circle back...

to extract the child.

We find the child first.

Spring the trap.

Child's location?

Injured? Check healers.

Search every clinic!

Understood.

Your destination?

Target went west...

I go east.

Next time: Faster.

The Manor Lord decrees:

Do you comprehend?

Crystal clear, my lord!

I'll report sooner next time!

You misheard.

His order: "Try earlier... in your next life."

Seeking treatment, sir?

Looking for someone.

My humble clinic is remote...

No patients have come recently.

How do you know my business?

Master Physician, please sit.

Here's the matter...

My third brother brought my daughter...

Seeking treatment.

He mentioned going...

To an old acquaintance's clinic east of town.

My daughter has recovered now...

I came to express gratitude.

So then...

It wasn't you?

To be frank...

This daughter...

Is my illegitimate child.

My brother must have instructed...

To keep it secret.

Is that so?

May I know your brother's name?

Ye Liang.

The one who brought the child...

Was a woman.

When did she come?

Over two hours ago.

Long Buran of Hui Tong Manor.

My thanks, Master Physician.

No need for...

Such formalities are unnecessary.

You're not from the martial world...

To kill you unjustly...

Deserves a bow.

Never thought this wait...

Would last ten years.

Life is long...

What's ten years of waiting?

Is she unharmed?

Fengyan has suffered...

After this ordeal...

Her temperament has changed.

Fengyan.

Before your father died...

Did he leave any message for me?

Long Buran said...

You took something from him.

Can you tell me what it was?

If you'd rather not say...

We can wait.

Let's escape first.

Ah yes...

They found the eastern clinic...

Killed the innocent physician.

With Hui Tong's spies everywhere...

They'll find us soon.

They're already here.

These birds are Hui Tong messengers.

Xi Niang's bells are planted throughout town...

At any sign...

The whole city becomes their eyes.

I'll hold her off...

You take Fengyan and go.

No!

You take her!

Your skills are greater...

Better chance of success.

I've scouted an escape route.

North: Ten miles of wheat fields...

Beyond them, a cliff.

Descend to bypass the north gate.

I'll buy time to delay her.

Reach the gates within fifteen minutes.

And you?

Since I chose to stay...

I have an escape plan.

Report: Target not found.

Negative sighting.

I'll track them.

Tea's still dark...

Freshly brewed.

Someone was here.

Indeed.

You didn't poison the tea, did you?

You seem in a hurry.

Ten years ago, lowlifes ambushed you...

My third brother Ye Liang saved you...

Slaughtered eighteen men.

To repay the debt...

You swore an oath:

"If ever needed...

Through hell, I'll come."

Hui Tong's intelligence is impressive.

But does Manor Lord Long know...

Ye Liang has left?

Naturally.

You're stalling for him.

Letting him escape.

You're not anxious?

Very.

So let's avoid fighting.

I poisoned you earlier...

When you switched cups.

You'd die for him...

More than just debt repayment.

You love him.

But I wonder...

Does he feel the same?

Look closely...

This is the fate of his allies.

Let this be a lesson to all!

Consequences for withholding information!

Where is Ye Liang?

Traitor!

Why did you return?

You know why.

Guard her.

Come.

Third Brother.

Look carefully...

This time, you killed an official.

Corrupt officials...

Oppress the innocent.

No justice for commoners.

Deserved death.

After today...

Hunting Ye Liang...

Won't just be Hui Tong's affair.

Seize him!

Go now!

Move!

Now!

Kill him!

Hurry!

Go!

Sister Lingxiao!

Young Manor Lord!

Found you at last.

I've got you now.

Run!

Sister Ling!

Get away!

Ye Liang! Save me!

Give it to me.

Ye Liang!

Sister Ling!

Wake up, Sister Ling!

Look at them...

Does it hurt?

When you sentenced Buran to die...

I vowed...

To make you feel my pain.

Long Buran...

Betrayed Elder Brother Shen...

And Hui Tong's nurturing.

Without Buran, Hui Tong wouldn't...

Be what it is today.

You and Shen Yiyie failed Buran.

I don't kill women...

But you...

I'll make an exception.

Lingxiao!

Sister Ling!

Lingxiao...

You came to help...

Sister Ling...

Never thought it'd cost your life.

Truth is...

I've waited for this day.

To see you one last time.

I led you to ruin.

All debts in this life...

will be repaid in the next.

The martial world warriors...

hold no regrets.

The child carries burdens...

treat her kindly.

Never thought waiting...

would take ten years.

Life is long...

what's a decade?

When The martial world affairs settle...

I should learn from you.

"If ever needed...

through blades and flames...

I'll come."

Lingxiao...

farewell.

Sister Ling!

Don't leave me!

Sister Ling...

[Sobs] Sister Ling...

I, Long Buran...

lead Hui TongManor...

to profit without fail.

Unstoppable!

Hail Manor Lord Long!

All hail!

Hail Manor Lord Long!

Hail Manor Lord Long!

Had I not spent years...

buying allies...

and Xi Niang's sacrifice...

I wouldn't stand here today.

My head would've rolled.

Former Hall Master Shen Yiyie...

my sworn brother...

tried to kill me.

"Let's confess to the magistrate..."

"To honor our bond."

Confess?

Every crime...

every sin...

You meant to destroy me!

The Court knows Fengling Town's evils.

Shen family's centuries of honor...

won't be tainted!

Shen Yiyie!

I was your brother!

No longer.

You truly want me dead?

Did you consult Third Brother?

What was his verdict?

I spared him the choice.

To preserve our brotherhood...

there was no way out.

Shen Yiyie...

You chose this.

Tell me...

did he deserve death?

Manor Lord Long...

Rumor says your death sentence...

was commuted...

by Shen's bribes.

He saved you.

You defend a corpse?

No, no...

Hui Tong's internal strife...

isn't our concern.

But...

The magistrate isn't blind.

If this list leaks...

Your superiors...

and their superiors will fall.

Xi Niang is dead.

Where's Ye Liang now?

Constable Li oversees Fengling Town...

yet bandits roam free.

Ye Liang hides under your nose...

are you conspiring?

Preposterous!

You...

We've worked tirelessly...

lost good men!

Your incompetence is to blame.

Now you slander me?

Your...

If Hui Tong's mess isn't cleaned...

my superior will...

end your careers.

Manor Long executed Li Fushun.

How to explain this to the Court?

Li's death...

requires a scapegoat.

The Emperor's envoy arrives soon.

By Hui Tong's decree:

Bring me Ye Liang's head...

and Shen Fengyan's...

to claim Xi Niang's title.

Bounty increased:

Ten thousand taels of gold!

Move aside!

Clear the way!

What tea may I serve you?

What varieties do you offer?

Hmm?

A tea merchant who...

doesn't know his own wares?

We have green tea...

black, white, and floral blends.

Which would you prefer?

Ye Liang.

I'm thirsty.

[Startled] Oh!

The girl's face is flushed

is she ill?

Here...

have some tea.

Tea isn't for children.

Is Hui TongManor's force assembled?

Yan'er.

Are you hurt?

Impressive skill!

Beggars flock to crowded areas...

True...

yet this desolate stall...

reeks of an ambush.

Ye Liang!

Shall we spar?

None would suspect...

this ragged beggar...

is Master Li, Top Ten warrior!

Past glories matter not.

Call me Li the Beggar now.

Your return...

seeks the bounty, I presume?

Long Buran's father saved my life.

I vowed...

one favor to repay all.

Now Buran claims...

your life.

How flattering.

Do you fear death?

I've lost everything...

what's left to fear?

Thank you for mercy.

The child is blameless.

I don't strike weakened foes.

Stop this fight!

If my daughter called NanNan who had lived...

she'd be this age.

If you have unfinished business...

I'll fulfill it for you.

Take the child to safety.

When your affairs are settled...

we duel properly.

Master Li...

Until we meet again.

Manor Lord Long!

Master Li has returned.

Then Ye Liang must be...

dead?

My beloved Xi Niang's spirit...

he lives.

Even you failed?

I've learned...

Ye guards an orphan.

That child's family massacre...

traces back to you.

My debt was to your father...

within The martial world ethics.

So you do have love in you.

Your beloved died for you...

why did you survive?

I know...

you had a child together...

lost all these years.

Do you wish to reunite?

My assistance this time...

was for your father's sake.

But don't assume...

I'll join your vendettas.

The martial world grudges...

my word is iron.

You call this betrayal?

Your father's kindness...

I'll repay elsewhere.

As for Ye Liang...

Once the child is safe...

we'll duel properly.

Enough!

I don't need you anymore.

I'll find a replacement...

Who?

Ye Liang's own martial brother...

Wang Buwei.

Master Li...

The martial world trash like...

how dare they disrespect you!

Brother Wang traveled far...

to deliver you a gift.

Behold.

NanNan.

Look closer.

Is it?

Yes.

Indeed.

Really?

Truly.

Let me show you clearly.

Fake!

Pathetic!

Worthless scum!

Brother Wang!

Enough of this farce.

Insolent fool...

I abhor bloodshed.

This "7th Rank Warrior"...

Supposed Top Seven master...

couldn't kill Ye Liang.

Yet you recruit a nobody like me?

You undervalue yourself.

Your master meant to pass...

the forbidden techniques to you.

Ye Liang would be no match.

Manor Lord Long...

You seek me only because...

I'm Ye Liang's senior brother?

Precisely.

What better than brother killing brother?

Surely you won't hesitate?

The world chases profit...

and scrambles for gain.

What others cannot achieve...

you, Brother Wang...

may yet accomplish.

Ye Liang hides in one of two places:

Master Shan Yin's hermitage...

or the home...

of the beggar you just killed.

Li the Beggar's dwelling.

Consider this corpse a bonus.

Keep my payment ready.

I'll bring you Ye Liang's head.

Vermin!

Master!

Master!

Why have you returned?

Master...

Rise, my disciple.

I've missed you dearly.

You old bastard!

Wang Buwei!

You think me senile?

After abandoning our sect...

what brings you back?

Can't I visit my master?

Why favor Ye Liang...

while treating me...

with such disdain?

Very well.

Since it's come to this...

let Ye Liang bury you.

You don't have to thank me.

Not so fast.

State your business.

Speak!

Master Shan Yin is poisoned...

with my signature toxin...

"Slanting Rain."

Subtle yet persistent...

needle-like agony...

worsening daily.

Soon...

bowels will rupture.

I hired you to find Ye Liang...

not this farce!

Shan Yin's place yielded nothing...

search elsewhere!

Why not simply...

kill your master?

This elaborate scheme...

for what? Some...

ridiculous...

"Slanting Rain"?

My master's poisoning...

is incurable by him.

When...

news of his condition spreads...

Ye Liang will come.

My junior brother...

won't abandon his master.

Tracking him is futile...

let him come to us.

To cure the poison...

Ye will exhaust himself.

Then you strike...

with minimal effort.

Secondly...

Should my foolish junior...

see through my plan...

and refuse to come...

my master still...

won't live to...

stop me killing them both.

Why that look?

What a terrifying ally.

Not terrifying...

you're the monster.

Having leverage over me? Worse.

Explain.

That "lost child" rumor...

ensnared the beggar perfectly.

Doesn't it frighten you?

Father!

Don't leave me!

Father...

don't go...

Third Uncle...

No longer calling me "Ye Liang"?

Before he died, father said...

"Third Uncle was his truest brother."

Now you're...

my only family left.

Rest now.

Elder Brother...

Yan'er is ill.

Tomorrow...

I must risk entering town.

Brother, if your spirit hears me...

protect Yan'er.

Candied hawthorns!

Sweet-and-sour treats!

Convulsions and night terrors...

with icy limbs.

This...

The fever rages...

what kind of father are you?

Just diagnose her!

Don't insult my father!

Very well, very well...

Such a filial child.

Physician...

Here...

That old hero Shan...

was a The martial world legend.

How'd he become wanted?

Blame that fiend Ye Liang!

Rumor says he's mortally wounded...

hovering near death.

Surely Manor Lord Long...

hush!

The martial world matters...

are best left unsaid.

True enough.

We commoners...

aren't paid to gossip.

Third Uncle?

Where are we?

Where I trained as a boy.

At last!

Now we can eat our fill.

But...

Master isn't here.

What now?

I'm starving.

Your uncle can cook.

Watch and learn.

Master!

I forged you into a warrior...

Never tasted your cooking before.

Let me see.

What lucky child gets to enjoy this?

Master!

Are you alright?

What?

Wishing me harm?

Master...

The The martial world rumors...

You've heard them all.

Rumors...

I went to town today...

saw Long Buran's...

The martial world death warrant for you.

So what?

Once a death warrant is issued...

it's to the death.

Never rescinded.

Master...

I've brought you trouble.

What does an old man like me...

have to fear?

But you...

for Shen Yiye and this child...

you've left yourself...

no escape.

Master...

You've heard about me?

And more.

Your head now...

is wanted by your senior brother Wang Buwei.

Wang Buwei?

Cook first.

Let me taste your skills.

Yes.

Come, child.

Have some tea.

No!

I want Third Uncle!

Master...

The girl's shy with strangers.

Go on.

Come.

Starving?

Almost ready.

Third Uncle...

can you really cook?

Master!

Noodles are done.

Come, come!

Over here!

Sit here, little one.

Young miss...

time to eat.

Here, Master.

It's been years since you tasted my cooking.

Perfectly seasoned.

You two eat too.

Master...

Where were you earlier?

I was...

avoiding...

Long Buran's death warrant.

But how did you know I'd come...

and return just in time?

Were you waiting for me?

Master never accepts food from others...

nor intervenes in disciples'...

The martial world feuds.

If he acts...

it's to purge the unworthy.

How biased he is!

Senior Brother...

drop the act.

Why do you both...

slap faces so much?

Junior Brother...

Long Buran issued a death warrant...

10,000 taels for your head.

Our brotherhood...

is worth exactly that.

Senior Brother!

Have you no regard...

for our past bond?

When Master passed you the sect's blade...

we were already...

severed as brothers.

Today I come...

to reclaim...

what's rightfully mine.

You were simply inferior...

so Master gave me the blade.

Bullshit!

That old fool was biased!

I was never lesser than you!

Third Uncle!

When it comes to wits...

you've never outsmarted me.

You cooked these noodles.

Poison.

I've applied it to the child's head.

This poison is called.

"Slanting Rain and Fine Breeze."

"No Return".

Yes, yes, yes.

Junior Brother.

Don't blame me for being ruthless this time.

Third Uncle.

Will we die?

No.

Third Uncle won't let anything happen to you.

Third Uncle!

Be careful!

Stop running, Junior Brother!

Cliff ahead!

Stop running!

Senior Brother.

Your poison won't kill me quickly.

Though I can't kill you.

I can still take half your life.

At worst, we'll perish together.

Third Uncle, are you alright?

Was this necessary?

Junior Brother.

You'll die sooner or later.

Right?

Let your Senior Brother profit a little.

Here's the deal:

Give me your sword.

I'll take the sword

and tell Long Buran

that you're both dead.

Deal?

No!

Third Uncle!

Give it!

Can't give it!

Is this for real?

Absolutely!

Give it! Give it!

There we go.

Good kid.

Take good care of her.

Stay close to your Third Uncle.

How could you be so careless!

Ye Liang and Shen Fengyan fell off the cliff and died.

Manor Lord Long.

Please verify.

This is indeed Ye Liang's sword.

A swordsman never parts with his blade.

Blade present, man alive; blade broken, man dead.

Where's the list?

What list?

Brother Wang has resolved a major concern of mine!

I've specially prepared fine wine and dishes

to welcome and thank you.

Then I thank Manor Lord Long for his hospitality.

As your elder brother.

I toast to you.

When someone is killed

there must be a reason.

I've always been curious

if you really killed him just because.

Ye Liang saved Shen Fengyan?

Is that why you killed him?

From what I know

your relationships

were even closer than our martial brotherhood.

Even more intimate.

You just need to know

that I despised him from the bottom of my heart.

Couldn't stand to see him prosper

let alone live.

This junior brother of mine

was too naive.

If I had been there.

Oh right.

Where's my payment?

Brother Buwei, take a look.

Ten thousand taels of gold

to buy your promotion.

A bright future.

Certainly a good deal.

Brother Buwei.

Have some dishes.

May Lord Long

continue to favor this humble one.

Oh, by the way

I poisoned your wine

but the antidote's in the dishes.

Had you taken a few bites earlier

you probably wouldn't die from the poison.

Wipe it quickly!

Quick, quick, wipe it!

I can't stand the sight of blood.

Scum!

You'll pay for this!

I dislike people smarter than me

and I dislike myself even more.

Think before you act.

Master.

You saved me.

Luckily there were trees below the cliff.

You've been unconscious for three days.

Three whole days?

What about Yan'er?

She's fine.

Bouncing around getting food for you.

Girl.

He's awake!

Yan'er.

Third Uncle!

I thought you'd died!

We promised to rely on each other.

There, there.

You're making this old man cry.

Master.

We can't stay here.

In case your senior brother returns.

Wang Buwei was killed by Long Buran.

They don't know I live here.

Senior Brother is dead?

How could Long Buran keep

such scum by his side?

Rumor has it.

Manor Lord Long will soon become Lord Long.

Third Uncle.

Can I trust you?

Yes.

Since my father died

I haven't

trusted anyone since.

This is what Long Buran has been searching for.

The list of corrupt officials.

I'll report it to the court

and await judgment.

If this list

is presented in court

many will lose their heads.

It's a record of

official positions bought and sold.

I've learned

the Imperial envoy is coming to Fengling Town.

He deceives both superiors and subordinates.

This list

may be Long Buran's Achilles' heel.

For your court politics

you let corrupt officials oppress the people?

Worse, you collude with foreigners

smelling of treason.

Elder Brother died stopping him.

We can't let Long Buran succeed.

Third Uncle.

Must we leave the city?

What your father couldn't finish

I'll complete for him.

Ye Liang.

Look at you now

sword lost

sword hand crippled.

You'd just die confronting Long Buran!

Take care of yourself.

Third Uncle!

To cure your poison.

Grandfather stayed by your side.

Go comfort him.

Ye Liang

I've exhausted my lifelong cultivation

to purge the poison from you.

But the poison was too potent

traces remain.

Though you'll live

your sword hand may never recover.

This is all.

I can do for you.

Third Uncle.

Are you abandoning me?

I got Sister Lingxiao killed.

Not your fault.

I don't want to burden you.

Wait for Third Uncle

we'll rely on each other.

Unworthy disciple Ye Liang

bids farewell to his master.

Go.

Uphold justice

rid the people of evil

as you should.

Master.

I'm leaving.

Third Uncle.

Third Uncle!

THIRD UNCLE!

Lord Long has been expecting you.

Some humble wine is prepared.

Unnecessary.

Manor Lord Long.

Our relationship is private

best not flaunted.

Just one cup of tea and I'll be on my way.

After you, Your Excellency.

Your Excellency...

These are the complete ledgers

of all Hui TongManor's businesses.

We present them to you today in full.

The court has granted you fifth-rank status.

Are you pleased?

Extremely pleased.

Your celebration is premature.

I hear you've misplaced a certain list.

This subordinate is guilty.

Forget calling yourself "subordinate"...

but guilty you certainly are.

Did you not claim

that list could never be recovered?

Yes...

To avoid implicating you...

I personally eliminated

my sworn brother and adopted daughter.

How ruthless of you.

Enough.

Your loyalty is noted.

As you claimed...

the list matter

shall be treated as nonexistent.

However...

Should that list

ever come to light...

your entire clan

will face

complete extermination.

Thank you for your mercy.

The confiscated birthday tribute...

must be replenished

before the Chancellor's birthday celebration.

Understood.

Manor Lord!

My lord!

Your Excellency the Imperial Envoy!

I possess evidence of Long Buran's

trafficking of official positions and collusion with foreigners!

Come forth and see for yourself!

Your Excellency...

A man outside claims to have proof

against Manor Lord Long...

selling government posts and treasonous foreign dealings.

Your instructions?

What?!

Your Excellency! Your Excellency!

Bandits must be stirring trouble!

Long Buran!

The Emperor already suspects

the selling of official posts.

If his evidence proves true...

I cannot protect you.

Guards!

Arrest that man!

If verified...

imprison him immediately.

Your Excellency!

Please remain calm!

Stay composed!

Let me confront him

to clear my name.

Your Excellency...

Grant me one more chance!

If proven guilty...

I'll accept death then.

Please wait here with tea to avoid suspicion.

Your Excellency...

One moment.

Black tea overheats...

let me bring premium green tea

to calm our minds.

You wretched cur!

Why withhold good tea until now?

What schemes brew in your heart?

Your Excellency...

This subordinate was negligent...

most negligent.

Servants! Bring tea at once!

Premium green tea!

Please wait...

I'll return shortly.

Follow him.

Determine his true allegiance.

Understood.

Your Excellency, your tea.

Third Brother...

Must you pursue me still?

When you killed Eldest Brother...

did you show mercy?

Eldest Brother is dead.

Yes...

dead by your hand.

Then why...

murder his daughter too?

I warned...

she took what was mine.

This?

Third Brother...

Wealth and status are within reach!

Give it!

Perhaps I should give this to the envoy.

Hand it over!

Cease this commotion!

Since when does Hui TongManor

answer to you?

Long Buran!

Now you've slain an official...

you'll never leave

this manor alive!

Ye Liang...

one of us dies here today.

This coffin...

awaits its occupant.

Third Brother...

remember my words?

I could never find your weakness...

because I couldn't bear to kill you.

No more words.

Let's begin.

Ye Liang!

Embrace your weakness.

If your grip fails...

fuse blade to arm.

Blade and hand become one.

Close combat is your disadvantage...

Long Buran's Iron Shirt technique...

leaves no openings...

except when he attacks.

Strike then!

Rise!

When Long Buran closes in...

show deliberate weaknesses.

Lure his killing strike!

At close range...

use short weapons.

Attack and defend as one.

Long Buran!

When you killed Eldest Brother...

did you regret it?

He never understood me...

nor do you.

Then I'll send you to him!

At close quarters...

he'll neglect your left hand.

Strike too soon—he'll detect.

Too late—you die.

This move...

trades life for life.

Remember...

His weak point...

below the right jaw.

One strike kills.

My Second Brother died

when he killed Eldest Brother.

This coffin...

is yours today.

Our final brotherly act.

Flames burn clouds, clouds burn flames.

Heaven and earth dyed crimson

I'll wander the land...

tend Master's fields...

and care for him in old age.

Good!

Excellent!

Third Brother lacks ambition!

A man should seek glory!

Join the army! Gain fame!

Nonsense!

Our brotherhood...

was never about status.

When I'm promoted...

we'll never grovel again!

Wealth and status!

Your Excellency! Your Excellency!

Alert the authorities!

Long Buran poisoned the envoy!

Hiyah!

Hiyah!

Whoa!

You're finally back, Third Uncle!

Master...

I can teach no further.

This disciple returns too late.

Third Uncle...

Where do we go now?

We owe Master Li a debt...

to find his daughter.

You'll gain a sister.

Who will you favor?

You.

Let's go.

We must find his daughter.

From now on...

you'll have another sister.

Who will you favor then?

You.

Let's go.