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[The Journey of Legend]

[Episode 7]

I knew it.

Yes.

Bad news! Bad news!

The woodshed is on fire!

The woodshed is on fire?

Go, go, go!

Hurry!

Move!

Hurry!

Wait.

It's a diversion.

Let's go to Zhenmei Pavilion.

Alright.

[Zhenmei Pavilion]

Come on.

What...

What's happening?

I have no idea.

Stop!

Why did he suddenly kill himself?

What are you guys doing here?

I came to Miss Tang to get my jade pendant back.

I didn't expect to run into this.

I saw him sneaking over here,

so I followed him.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he saw me,

he tried to kill me.

Xilou, they must have been knocked out by some kind of powder.

Mr. Qiu has served the Xiao family for so many years.

I never thought he'd be a spy for the Power Gang.

Let me ask you.

What else did Mr. Qiu do today?

He usually cleaned the Sword Manor.

Today, he just went to the woodshed

and helped Ms. Zhang water the flowers.

The woodshed caught on fire just now.

It was meant to lure us there.

Father, Mother, when he watered the flowers,

he actually went to administer poison.

Pass down my order:

no one in the Xiao Residence is to draw water from the well.

Go check

if the well has been poisoned.

Yes.

There's only one well in the Sword Manor.

Now that it's poisoned,

they mean to wipe us all out.

Oh no! I just had the servants draw water

to make soup

and deliver it to Zhenmei Pavilion.

You…

Let's go.

Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Xiao.

What has happened?

Someone poisoned the well.

The soup that was just brought here is poisonous.

Mr. Xiao.

Don't worry.

I haven't touched that soup yet.

In this case,

there's no need to keep it a secret.

Go call everyone here.

Everyone, this is Old Madam Wu.

Greetings, Old Madam Wu.

Greetings.

Please be seated.

Thank you, Old Madam Wu.

Old Madam Wu,

these are all heroes who have stood with the Xiao family

against the Power Gang.

When I learned you were all fighting the Power Gang out there,

I couldn't eat or sleep in peace.

I had no appetite for that soup,

so I luckily escaped being poisoned.

Old Madam Wu, why have you come to the Sword Manor?

I was going to the Immortal Pass to look for my son,

but while passing through Jinzhong,

I was stopped by a group of people from the martial world.

They demanded that I hand over the Hero Command Token.

Thankfully, Mr. Xiao came to my rescue

and let me hide here.

Old Madam Wu,

there's something I don't understand,

and I'd like to ask you about it, if I may.

Please, go ahead.

Old Madam Wu, you're not from the martial world.

Why do those people believe the Hero Command Token

is in your hands?

Thirteen years ago,

the Beihuang Army rampaged

and seized our lands by force.

They marched into Daxi

and committed atrocities on our lands,

doing whatever they pleased.

People became homeless refugees.

Protect His Majesty!

The emperor was forced to flee the capital.

Daxi was on the brink of ruin.

At that time,

the leaders of Shaolin, Wudang, and Emei Sects

gathered heroes from across the country

and forged the Hero Command Token

with a crystal from the stars.

They also swore a blood oath:

whoever could save Daxi from destruction

would be awarded that token.

And in the end,

someone truly did.

Crazy Yan?

That's right.

Crazy Yan broke into the Beihuang Army's camp,

killed 37 elite guards,

and nearly took the enemy commander's life.

So Crazy Yan got the Hero Command Token.

But he was too arrogant,

shunned by the martial world.

After being besieged at Wuxing Mountain,

he vanished without a trace—

until recently,

when he sent the token to me via a falcon.

So the Hero Command Token

was entrusted to you

by Crazy Yan on purpose.

Exactly.

The Power Gang

somehow learned that I had the token

and began hunting me down,

hurting innocents along the way and causing needless bloodshed.

Mr. Xiao.

What's the situation outside now?

The Power Gang has indeed sent many men this time,

but the Sword Manor is well defended.

They won't be able to break in.

However...

Please, speak freely.

They've poisoned the only well

in the Sword Manor.

We'll run out of the remaining water soon.

Once again, I've put everyone in danger.

I feel terrible about this.

Old Madam Wu, you mustn't say that.

General Wu has served the country with absolute loyalty.

He is a hero to us all.

Throughout all of Daxi,

only General Wu is worthy of the Hero Command Token.

This time,

it's truly

the Xiao family's honor

to escort you, Old Madam Wu.

If those villains were to kidnap you

and distract General Wu,

causing him to miss opportunities on the front lines,

the Northern Wastelanders

would take advantage of it and attack again.

Then we'd become sinners of the country.

Mr. Xiao,

what's your plan now? Just tell me.

I trust the Xiao family completely.

The Power Gang poisoned the well.

Their goal is to force us out.

Outside the Sword Manor,

there must be countless traps waiting for us.

But by agreement,

in 2 days,

we must escort Old Madam Wu

to meet with General Wu.

This cannot be delayed,

nor can we sit here waiting for death.

Father,

if some of us leave the Sword Manor first,

how long will the remaining water last?

If some of us can get out,

the remaining water

is enough for 20 days.

Twenty days…

Alright,

I understand.

Everyone,

we still need to escort Old Madam Wu

to meet General Wu on time.

Only by doing this

can we break this deadlock

and gain time

for help from the other sects.

Only by working together

can we defeat the Power Gang

and lift the siege on the Xiao family.

But weapons show no mercy,

and the Power Gang is ruthless.

If we send Old Madam Wu out rashly,

wouldn't that risk her life?

Besides, in the martial world today,

how many people dare to stand against the Power Gang?

Your plan is nothing

but wishful thinking.

We just fought the Power Gang in the Sword Manor.

Have you already forgotten?

No matter how powerful the Power Gang is,

can they overpower the entire martial world?

Moreover, everyone here stands against the Power Gang.

Old Madam Wu,

please rest assured. I will do my utmost

to ensure your safety.

I've heard Huishan speak of this boy before.

He truly takes after you and your wife the most.

Qiushui is right.

It's time for us

to discuss how to break out.

But the Power Gang has surrounded the Sword Manor.

They'll surely be watching closely.

We cannot guarantee everyone's safe escape.

Indeed. Forcing our way out would only result in heavy casualties.

Besides, our only advantage now

is knowing their target

is Old Madam Wu.

Why don't we come up with a clever plan

to trick them?

We can have someone

impersonate Old Madam Wu

as a decoy

to distract the enemy.

To ensure Old Madam Wu's safe escape,

some of us must

divert the enemy's attention.

Then it's settled.

The rest of us will do everything possible

to ensure Old Madam Wu gets out safely.

But if someone must serve as a decoy

just so I can leave,

I'd feel terrible about it.

Old Madam Wu, don't worry.

I'll draw them away.

Qiushui.

Mother, don't worry.

Yiren and the others are not around,

and I'm grown now.

It's time I do my part for the Huanhua Sect.

Everyone, the Power Gang has committed countless crimes.

Rather than waiting for death,

we might as well take the risk,

fight our way out,

get help from the martial world,

and destroy the gang!

Yes!

Xilou, you're injured,

so just stay here in the Sword Manor this time.

The rest of us

will help Old Madam Wu,

Qiushui, and the others break out.

Everyone, this journey is fraught with danger.

Please take care of yourselves.

I'll be waiting for your return

to share wine and tea with you.

-Rest assured, Xilou. -Rest assured, Mr. Xiao.

Qiushui.

Mother.

There are many skilled fighters outside the Sword Manor.

You must protect yourself.

Shan, don't worry.

Our son has grown up.

Since he has chosen to take on this responsibility,

he must have thought it through.

Trust his judgment.

Children of the Xiao family

don't make empty promises without confidence.

Father, Mother.

I haven't spent much time with you since I came back this time.

Don't worry.

I'll take good care of myself.

Besides, Mother,

I haven't had enough of your noodles yet.

Take this.

Besides the Three Styles of Boldness,

I also have this treasure bag.

It contains many mechanisms.

You must keep in mind how to use them.

Use them in the most devious way possible.

Yes, your mother is right.

Even I once…

fell for her tricks.

Neat trick. Neat trick.

Qiushui.

Earlier when we were drinking,

you said you've always admired those swordsmen

who punish evil and defend the weak with their swords.

But, son,

have you thought about this?

Everyone is made of flesh and blood,

naturally afraid of death.

So why, when it's about justice,

do those people no longer fear death?

It's because in this world,

there are things more important than life itself.

Today,

so many friends are willing to fight for our Xiao family,

risking injury or death.

Never forget their kindness.

Father, Mother,

I'll keep it in mind.

Once Old Madam Wu is safe,

I will seek help from all sects in Jinzhong.

Together we'll defeat the Power Gang.

Go now.

Take care. Take care of yourself.

Father, Mother.

Within 20 days,

I will seek help from all sects

and return to save the Sword Manor.

Take care of yourselves.

Shan, it's alright.

Our son has grown up and become reliable.

Look,

he has so many…

brave and loyal friends.

We should feel at ease

letting him make his way in the martial world.

Alright.

I want one more look at him.

Kill.

After breaking out of the Sword Manor,

we'll split into 4 teams.

Uncle Qu, Uncle Meng, and Uncle Tieyi

will lead the Dragon Team to draw their fire,

giving the other 3 teams a chance to escape.

Old Madam Wu will hide her identity with a black veil.

Others will wear black robes

and split into 3 groups to escort her,

confusing the enemy

and dividing their forces.

Let's go!

[Let them go.]

[Take them down one by one.]

Buy as much time as possible.

Don't get exposed.

Give Old Madam Wu's team more time.

This way.

Tang Fang, Feng Lang,

you'll protect Old Madam Wu with the Phoenix Team

and break through from the eastern woods.

Remember,

keep your gas masks on.

You'll pass through a forest with toxic miasma,

which will slow down the Power Gang.

Besides,

they're likely to believe Old Madam Wu

would stay with Mr. Zhang.

You'll be safer this way.

The miasma forest is ahead.

Put on the masks.

Let's go.

Uncle Kang and I will lure

the Power Gang deeper into the forest.

They're catching up!

Go ahead with Old Madam Wu.

-Yes. -Yes.

[In this case,]

[I'll lure all of you here.]

Go!

Tang Rou, Yuhan, Zuoqiu,

proceed with caution

and find a chance to head up the mountain.

The Power Gang won't expect anyone

to go in the opposite direction.

Go.

Leave Old Madam Wu behind,

and I'll spare your lives.

It's you.

One word for you:

stupid.

How dare you fool me? I'll kill you.

I doubt it.

Attack!

No!

G-Go.

Go!

Go.

Go!

Brothers,

stop fighting!

Let's go!

Let's go.

Let's go.

Third Young Master, go!

Let's go together!

Come on, get up!

The Xiao family once protected me.

Today, I'm repaying that debt.

Stop talking and go!

Go!

Third Young Master, go!

Kong Yangqin!

You're nothing compared to Fu Tianyi.

You can't kill me.

You can't kill me!

This thing from Xiao Qiushui is quite useful.

What are these?

They protect you from the miasma. Take them.

One each. Safety first. Put them on.

Protect Old Madam Wu.

-Yes! -Yes!

The target isn't here. Retreat.

What's going on?

Where is Old Madam Wu?

I don't know either.

Third Young Master asked me to dress like this.

Father, Mother,

although Mr. Qiu is dead,

the Power Gang has always been cunning,

with spies everywhere and endless schemes.

To ensure nothing goes wrong,

I have to change the plan at the last minute

to throw them off.

You'll disguise yourself as Old Madam Wu and leave with Feng Lang.

Should I inform Mr. Feng?

No need.

Understood.

Then what about the real Old Madam Wu?

Mother, I have another plan for her.

Why did Xiao Qiushui suddenly change the plan?

Where is Old Madam Wu?

Find Xiao Qiushui, and we'll know.

Hurry back to the Sword Manor.

Why on earth did you come to the Xiao Residence?

Xiao Qiushui once helped me.

It's only right that I help him

fight his enemies.

But since you came out,

you don't seem all that concerned about his safety.

Compared to him,

you care more about Madam Wu's whereabouts.

That doesn't seem right.

Miss Tang,

are you making such assumptions

because you came with ulterior motives?

Then why did you save me just now?

It was nothing. No particular reason.

Keep running.

Why did you stop running?

I'll break your bones

and make them into plectrums for my qin. What do you think?

Fine.

I won't run anymore.

You're afraid to die, aren't you?

Not really.

I'll send you to your death.

Kill him.

-Yes! -Yes!

You slaughtered disciples of the Xiao family.

Take your qin

and play it on your way to hell.

This little trick of yours

will only cost you your life.

It's just the appetizer.

Tell me where Old Madam Wu is.

Or else

I'll feed you to my venomous bugs.

[Hua Gufen, the Poison Demon,]

[this place will be where you die.]

Tang Rou,

you're skilled with hidden weapons and mechanisms.

This time, I need you to do me a favor.

Fine. What do you want me to do?

Big Brother, your recent actions

have been rather hard to understand.

Am I right?

[Fu Tianyi is dead, and the Xiao family is besieged.]

[Who knows where the story will go next?]

[I'd better take precautions.]

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

What about the other guards?

Y-You've been poisoned by Hua Gufen's bugs.

Let me treat you.

No need.

Xueyu gave me some detoxifying pills.

I'll just take one later.

What about Old Madam Wu and Tang Rou?

Old Madam Wu and the others

should be safe now.

Tang Rou,

take Old Madam Wu and Mr. Zhang

to the cliff at the back of the mountain

and leave from there.

How are we supposed to cross that cliff?

Don't worry. I have a way.

This device from Qiushui is amazing.

It can actually fly.

Old Madam Wu.

Old Madam Wu,

are you alright?

I am fine.

Mr. Xiao's plan is brilliant.

Let's take Old Madam Wu to take a rest now.

Okay.

I'm glad Old Madam Wu is safe.

But Mr. Xiao,

why did you change the plan at the last minute?

In the martial world,

the Power Gang's spies are everywhere.

Their identities are hidden,

and they're too cunning to guard against.

I couldn't risk Old Madam Wu's life,

so I changed the plan at the last moment.

It seems my parents

and uncles

have safely retreated to the Sword Manor.

It's getting late.

We need to join General Wu's troops

as soon as possible.

Let's go.

Greetings, Red Phoenix.

You work for the Sword King?

Yes.

Who allowed you to meddle in Master's affairs?

Have you seen where Old Madam Wu went?

My master only ordered us to watch the Xiao family.

We never went inside.

How would we know where Old Madam Wu went?

I see.

[The Sword King's men are also looking for Old Madam Wu.]

[I must report this to Master.]

These places

have all been infiltrated by the Power Gang.

After Old Madam Wu arrives,

she'll need to rest.

Tang Fang, go wait outside town.

If you meet Old Madam Wu,

give her a heads-up first.

I'll go to Tongfu Inn

to check out the situation there.

Alright, be careful.

[Tongfu Inn]

Sirs, will you be dining or staying?

Have the people from the west arrived?

You are…

No one has come,

but there's a letter I was told to deliver.

[To Xiao Xilou]

[Lingliang Town is crawling with the Power Gang's men.]

[Old Madam Wu is unsafe there.]

[Wait for our smoke signal in the Shili Forest in the southwest.]

[We'll pick Old Madam Wu up. —The Wu family's guards.]

Thanks.

Tomorrow afternoon,

we'll meet at a different location.

Do Old Madam Wu and the others know the new place?

They should have

another way to pass the message along.

No time to waste.

Let's go.

Make way! Make way! Make way!

Any findings?

No.

Guard every exit of the town.

No one is allowed to leave.

Yes!

What do you plan to do next?

Let's go.