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[Sword and Beloved]

[Episode 13]

Although he's on a different path now,

Huaizhu,

[Virtues]

our Fugui

has grown up.

The Soldier

has endured a thousand swords piercing his heart.

And he's abandoned the Wangquan Sword.

The one in the Spiritual Stone's prophecy

can't be him!

This is

the power I felt today?

Why is the power I absorbed from Quan Jingting

so overbearing?

What on earth is it?

And how would he know

my relationship with Qingtong?

[Luming Valley]

Where am I?

Young Master Fugui...

Young Master Fugui!

How come?

Why can't I transfer my spiritual power to him?

Young Master Fugui.

Young Master Fugui.

Young Master Fugui.

Young Master Fugui.

Madam,

yesterday, the Soldier

was attacked by the Yiqi Alliance for saving a spider demon.

He left after being pierced by a thousand swords.

Now he's gone missing.

This is interesting.

The Soldier must've hated the Yiqi Alliance

after this suffering.

Now,

it's the perfect time to get him on our side.

I heard that the Soldier

was badly injured by Quan Jingting's Dragon Qi,

yet accidentally triggered the Dongfang bloodline

and got the hang of the Purest Sun Flame.

That helped him make a narrow escape.

Now that his strength has greatly increased,

if he can work for you, Madam,

it will be a great help.

The Purest Sun Flame?

What a surprising windfall.

Where is Gukui?

Madam,

it's all set up.

Go

send it to find the Soldier.

[Wangquan Manor]

Everyone,

you heard what the Soldier said

yesterday, right?

"The world does not belong to demons,

nor does it belong to humans.

It belongs to all living beings."

You can tell whether the Soldier is

on our side or not.

Quan Jingting,

the Yiqi Alliance losing the Soldier

is like cutting off one arm.

And it's all because of you!

Don't threaten me.

I feel no guilt.

Everything I've done is for the Yiqi Alliance,

not for any personal interests!

You know better than anyone whether that's true.

Anyway,

I won't forget what you did

to my young master.

All right.

This fight is meaningless.

Wangquan Hongye,

this is the second time you've stood up for the Soldier.

At the Blue Sky Assembly last time,

the Spiritual Stone prophesied

that he'd discard the sword, leave, and be pierced by a thousand swords.

When will the next time be?

The Soldier has shown a sign of transforming into a demon.

Are you really going to ignore it?

What?

You want to kill me

to vent your anger for your Soldier?

Guards!

Yes!

Chief,

I suggest you think it over.

Jingting did nothing wrong.

He did everything for the Yiqi Alliance

and the Wangquan family!

If you want to do anything to him,

how can you explain it to the public?

Send Quan Jingting back to the Sword Tomb.

Don't let him out again.

Don't bother.

I know the way.

Guys,

think about what I said.

What a

vicious hypocrite.

Instead of sending him to the Western Regions,

we should've killed him.

[Wangquan]

Master,

your health comes first.

You must hold on.

Fei,

Quan Jingting has been in the Sword Tomb.

How did he know

where that little demon was hiding?

And how did he know

that she'd fall into the trap voluntarily for Fugui?

Someone must be helping him in secret.

I'll go investigate now.

Fei.

I will also pay attention

to the Young Master's whereabouts and safety.

Mm.

[Virtues]

This year is about to end tonight.

Next year will unfold tomorrow.

Fugui,

[Wangquan]

please, please stay safe.

[The Soldier of the Yiqi Alliance left the Wangquan Manor in that midwinter.]

[Both humans and demons are looking for his whereabouts.]

♪ The wind secretly makes a home on an unknown page of the story ♪

♪ As you flip a page, sunset glows begin rolling ♪

♪ You know why I laugh and cry ♪

♪ My smiles and tears are like falling petals in your eyes ♪

♪ Resembling the rainbow rising up high after a heavy rain ♪

♪ Time will gently soothe everyone, so don't be surprised ♪

♪ My love, I want to tell you this ♪

♪ Don't rush or urge ♪

♪ Like the wind, you'll get to the fairy tale at last ♪

♪ If you were a blurry address on my journey ♪

♪ Like a bird of passage ♪

♪ I'll fly into the monsoon and practice migratory skills ♪

♪ The moonlight clarifies what I can't express with words ♪

♪ I know our hearts are connected somehow ♪

♪ If you also yearn for the distant scenery ♪

♪ I'll share your dreams and accompany you in the pursuit ♪

♪ Turn the days and nights, and the rain and wind ♪

♪ Into a poem of serenity ♪

[Clothes]

♪ Mail it to the spring breeze, and name it Darling ♪

♪ It'll be read softly, as you hear it ♪

♪ You're like a shadow close to me ♪

♪ Casting on my heart, my dreams and my eyes ♪

♪ How and why should I quell the turmoil within? ♪

♪ You entered my life with silent steps ♪

♪ Yet ripples were created ♪

♪ Resembling the rainbow rising up high after a heavy rain ♪

♪ Time will gently soothe everyone, so don't be surprised ♪

♪ My love, I want to tell you this ♪

The Spring Festival's coming up.

I need to go down the mountain

♪ Don't rush or urge ♪

to buy some more herbs.

♪ Like the wind, you'll get to the fairy tale at last ♪

♪ If you were a blurry address on my journey ♪

Young Master Fugui,

♪ Like a bird of passage ♪

wait for me here.

♪ I'll fly into the monsoon and practice migratory skills ♪

I'll be back soon.

♪ The moonlight clarifies what I can't express with words ♪

♪ I know our hearts are connected somehow ♪

♪ If you also yearn for the distant scenery ♪

♪ I'll share your dreams and accompany you in the pursuit ♪

♪ Turn the days and nights, and the rain and wind ♪

♪ Into a poem of serenity ♪

♪ Mail it to the spring breeze, and name it Darling ♪

Mr. Zhang,

how's your business?

Very good.

♪ It'll be read softly, as you hear it ♪

Hi, madam.

Buying new medicine again?

♪ You're like a shadow close to me ♪

♪ Casting on my heart, my dreams and my eyes ♪

♪ How and why should I quell the turmoil within? ♪

♪ You entered my life with silent steps ♪

♪ Yet ripples were created ♪

The cobweb barrier I set

is still intact.

Seems like

this village

is safe for now.

Mrs. Qian.

Welcome, miss.

Are you here to get tonic?

Yeah.

Mrs. Qian,

these are the handkerchiefs you asked for.

So delicate.

It's just that our village is too remote.

Otherwise,

you'll definitely be known

for your embroidery.

Thank you for your support.

By the way,

is the medicine I asked for ready?

Yes, I'll get it for you.

You look even thinner, don't you?

How is your husband doing?

I think

he needs more time to recover.

It must be hard for you.

New Year's Eve is coming.

It's not easy for a woman to support the family alone.

Mrs. Qian.

What are these?

These are glutinous rice balls.

It's New Year's Eve soon.

Every household in our village

will make some of them.

It's a symbol of reunion.

You should also make some

for auspices,

in the hope of your husband waking up soon

to reunite with you.

Mrs. Qian,

he's not my husband.

Not your husband?

Then who is he?

He's my savior.

Young Master Fugui.

I will light the way for others

just as you did for me.

For a demon's sake,

you won't even draw the Wangquan Sword.

Foolish!

You're unworthy of being a Wangquan.

Young Master Fugui,

I'm willing to see lush mountains, amazing waters,

and snowy deserts with you.

Soldier!

If you want to leave,

you must return everything

you owe the Yiqi Alliance!

Kill him.

Kill him!

Kill him!

Kill him!

Kill him!

Kill him.

Kill him!

Qingtong!

This is

the Purest Sun Flame?

It's still here?

It seems that during my coma,

the spiritual fire in my body protected my meridians

and removed that evil energy.

Mother,

so it was you

who's been protecting me.

Qingtong.

Young Master Fugui.

Young Master Fugui.

You're awake, Young Master Fugui.

I'm sorry.

Sorry, Young Master Fugui.

I'm just so happy to see you awake.

I hurt you without realizing it.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Young Master Fugui,

you must be hungry

after lying in bed for so long.

Just a moment.

I'll make some food for you.

I'll make some food for you.

Young Master Fugui,

how have your wounds

been healing?

It's fine.

I feel much better now.

That's good.

What's wrong?

Young Master Fugui,

I remember

I saw you with white hair

back then.

The white hair was probably caused by the collision

between the invading demonic aura and the spiritual blood in my body.

I probably looked terrifying back then, right?

No way.

Young Master Fugui is

handsome in any way.

Oh, right, Young Master Fugui,

give me a second.

Young Master Fugui,

you were seriously injured

with your clothes torn.

I made you another suit.

Check this out

and see if you like it.

Qingtong.

I really like it.

Young Master Fugui,

tonight is New Year's Eve.

People usually make rice rolls.

How about

we make some together?

Sure.

This is...

The cobweb barrier was triggered.

The spies from the Silk Cave

caught up so quickly.

Looks like

I can't let my guard down.

Young Master Fugui has just recovered from fatal injuries.

I'd better not tell him for now

so that he won't worry.

You've done the worst things,

yet you don't look guilty at all.

This is impressive.

Don't you feel

even a little guilty at all?

I just took back

what was supposed to be mine.

Why should I feel guilty?

The Soldier has left the Yiqi Alliance.

Are you planning

to stay in this shabby Sword Tomb forever?

Have you forgotten

what Wangquan Hongye did to you?

My Madam has a brilliant plan

that can help you kill

Wangquan Hongye.

I'm all ears.

Our Madam likes

the way you play along with the situation.

She asked me to tell you a story.

You probably know

that there's a giant Grief Tree in Tushan.

Our Madam was born in this tree.

Unlike other fox demons,

she was born completely black

with an innate affinity to darkness and death.

The Elders of Tushan noticed the anomaly.

Through divination, they deduced

that she was born from the world's hatred,

an inborn evil being.

They believed that she'd destroy the whole world in the future.

So, they confined her to the Heartbreak Cliff of Tushan

and gave her a seed of the Grief Tree.

They said if she could grow a Grief Tree,

they'd free her.

In the end,

Madam used her own hatred

to nurture a huge Black Grief Tree

and found that her own strength

grew with the tree.

From then on, she started gathering the hatred in the world to feed this tree.

Until that day,

Wangquan Hongye came with the Mask Group from outside the circle.

With the mind-controlling dark power,

Madam killed almost all the Mask Group members.

But unexpectedly,

Dongfang Huaizhu helped Wangquan Hongye burn his life force

to pull off the Heaven-and-Earth Strike.

That strike

broke the Black Grief Tree,

cut off the source of Madam's power,

and destroyed her body

with only a single wisp of hatred left.

Wangquan Hongye felt so guilty

[Wangquan]

that he lost his Heart of Sword

and survived pathetically.

Madam had been hibernating for years.

And finally, she absorbed the world's hatred through the Grief Tree

and woke up.

Because of Madam's resurrection,

the clones left outside the circle

have been revived.

And you

have a chance to take revenge.

I've heard about the story you told.

But even without the Heart of Sword, Wangquan Hongye is still quite strong

with a firm grip on the Yiqi Alliance.

What's the point

of telling me this?

Back then, Madam badly injured Wangquan Hongye

with the mind-controlling power.

She can still do the same now, of course.

Think about it.

Only Wangquan Hongye, Li Quzhuo,

and the Mask Group members

who died outside the circle know Madam's existence there.

No one else

has really met Madam.

Wangquan Hongye has a scar.

All you need to do is

rub it in.

Now you should know what to do, huh?

These are rice balls, right?

Yes.

So what's the difference between them and tangyuan?

These rice balls

are bigger.

The round ones

like this are sweet.

This one with a tip is

salty.

But don't worry, Young Master Fugui.

I didn't add

any meat to the stuffing.

Mm.

It's okay even if there's meat.

From now on,

we don't have to eat vegetarian food only.

Young Master Fugui.

Do you want to give it a try?

It's said that making rice balls

is auspicious.

Okay.

Sure.

Let me teach you.

First, press it flat.

Like this.

Let me help you.

♪ Distant lights flicker on and off again ♪

♪ You're still looking for the answer in the deep dark night ♪

♪ Why is it heartbreaking? ♪

♪ Why do we drift away from our dearest ones? ♪

♪ Time will tell us the answer ♪

♪ You're not an isolated island; you just forget ♪

♪ To look up ♪

♪ You won't be left alone in this world ♪

♪ You don't need to find the direction ♪

♪ Let your heart guide you to the shore ♪

♪ You're not an isolated island so long as you open ♪

♪ Your arms ♪

♪ Embracing the blue waves ♪

♪ To fill your heart little by little ♪

♪ It's already so romantic to love yourself ♪

♪ Maybe it'll sting when you think about it ♪

♪ Even if you've got the answer ♪

♪ You still need time to accept it and let go ♪

♪ So you let loneliness ♪

♪ Be with you on your way toward the light ♪

♪ Walk out of the interconnected crowd ♪

♪ You're not an isolated island; you just forget ♪

♪ To look up ♪

♪ You won't be left alone in this world ♪

♪ You don't need to find the direction ♪

♪ Let your heart guide you to the shore ♪

♪ You're not an isolated island so long as you open ♪

Young Master Fugui.

Here's your spoon.

♪ Your arms ♪

Eat them while they're hot.

♪ Embracing the blue waves ♪

We eat rice balls on New Year's Eve

because they

represent reunion.

♪ To fill your heart little by little ♪

♪ It's already so romantic to love yourself ♪

You and I staying together is

also a reunion.

Eat up.

Mm.

How's it, Young Master Fugui?

Delicious.

Why aren't you eating?

Well,

I'll eat.

I'm eating.

Young Master Fugui,

you ate them all?

Yes.

Is there anything wrong?

Nothing.

Nothing.

Don't you feel anything wrong?

No.

It can't be.

It's said that if you eat rice balls with coins,

you'll be lucky for a whole year.

If Young Master Fugui gets one,

he will be very happy for sure.

Could it be

that he swallowed it?

Young Master Fugui,

why is this coin in my bowl?

It seems that in the new year,

Qingtong,

you'll be lucky.

Did you switch the bowl

when I went to get the spoons?

Qingtong,

this is your good luck.

Then I will share it

with you, Young Master Fugui.

I hope you can be lucky

every day in the future.

Thanks.

Young Master Fugui,

have some more.

Maybe there are

still some with coins.

It's really lively when common folks

celebrate New Year's Eve.

Young Master Fugui,

why don't we go hang out

down the mountain after dinner?

Okay.

Great.

Eat up, Young Master Fugui.

Mm.

[Huadeng Village]

Young Master Fugui.

It's pretty lively here, isn't it?

Yes.

Look at these lanterns. So beautiful.

Come on! Faster!

Young Master Fugui.

Young Master Fugui, look!

What is that?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I'll go back now.

Miss, are you okay?

Did I hit you?

I'm fine.

Thank you.

Are you a visitor here?

We live on the mountain.

We heard the festive sound here

and came to have a look.

I see.

This is the Huadeng Village.

Since you two are rare guests,

would you like to drop by my house?

My name is Ma Xiaolian.

My father is the village head, a hospitable host.

Mm.

Okay.

Thank you then.

Let's go.

Okay.

Let's go!

Our child

will definitely become

the strongest swordsman in the world.

Master.

Tingyun,

what are you doing here?

Master,

before Senior Fugui's departure,

you barely came here.

Senior Fugui's place

was dead silent

most of the time.

Now that Senior Fugui is gone,

you're here again.

Are you

missing him?

How's it?

-Pretty? -Come on.

Here you are.

Drink it while it's hot.

Thank you.

Don't mention it, young man.

This is rice tea.

Try it.

It's sweet, fragrant, and delicious.

Young Master Fugui,

this rice tea tastes really good.

Give it a try.

Mm.

This young gentleman

really listens to his wife.

It's not like that, madam.

W-We...

Don't be shy, miss.

Mrs. Qian from the pharmacy said

that recently, a lady, who's so skilled

in embroidery and lives on the mountain,

often came to trade embroidery

for tonic from her.

That lady took care of her husband day and night,

hoping that her husband

could get better soon.

Are you

that young lady?

I...

Don't be shy.

In my opinion,

God

must've been moved by your sincerity.

Judging by this gentleman's complexion,

he must've recovered very well!

Drink it while it's hot.

Mm.

Xiaolian.

The ritual's starting soon.

You should go prepare for it.

I almost forgot

this important matter.

This girl.

Madam.

The village is so bustling and lively today.

Is there any event?

Yes.

Our village holds a ritual

on every New Year's Eve.

Everyone will light the lights and stay up all night.

We'll pray to the River God

for a year

of good weather

and peace.

Our River God is amazing.

Thanks to him,

look,

we're finally leading

peaceful lives.

Madam,

can we

attend this ritual, too?

Of course.

The more people, the better.

We just want to be happy and lively.

Great.

Young Master Fugui,

try this.

It's sweet.

Drink it while it's hot.

Miss, look.

What kind of lantern is this?

It's a rolling lamp.

This year's ritual will be opened by my performance.

Miss, let me show you.

Okay.

Let's go.

Young Master Fugui,

I'll go first.

Mm.

The rolling lamp is

also called an everlasting light.

Once you light it, you just can't land it.

Otherwise, the River God will be angry.

The ritual tonight

will be opened by Xiaolian.

Look how amazing she's doing.

Young man,

would you like to make a fish lantern, too?

The fish lantern

can carry your wish.

If you offer it to the River God,

he will protect you.

Look,

I have all the materials.

I'll teach you.

Okay.

Thank you, madam.

♪ It was you who opened the world, the times transparent ♪

♪ At sunrise, I open my eyes; at moon-fall, I wait for an answer ♪

♪ If the light shines through the night ♪

♪ Dawn will awaken ♪

♪ We never ask if fate is fair ♪

♪ You are the bright morning, sinking into the sea ♪

If

I can really make a wish,

I hope that from this moment on,

♪ I am the reflection of the clear puzzle in the wind ♪

there will be no evil demons in the world.

I wish to lead a carefree life

like them.

♪ If our so-called destiny is to separate ♪

I can get drunk,

be sad,

and laugh

radiantly.

♪ We'll exchange courage in the sea and wind ♪

I want to live freely like this.

♪ Through the dream, I'll meet you again ♪

♪ Not yet awake, but I believe I'm close ♪

♪ If we're destined to not be together ♪

♪ I'll meet you in the sky next time to fly far away together ♪

If

I can make a wish,

I hope that from this moment on,

Young Master Fugui

will no longer be disturbed by worldly affairs.

I hope he can be free, travelling around the world

and pursuing what he wants.

The chicken is ready.

Coming.

The wine is here.

Young man,

would you like some rice wine?

Chief Ma,

Young Master Fugui never drinks.

I'll drink with you.

Hey.

How can men not drink?

Yes.

I usually don't dare to drink too much

because I'm afraid it might mess things up.

Only during the Spring Festival will I drink to my heart's content.

Young man,

will you have a few drinks with me?

This is our homemade rice wine.

It's really good.

Miss, young man, just try it.

-Then I'll give it a try. -But...

Xiaolian, go get some big bowls.

-Yes, big bowls! -Okay.

Come on.

Hurry.

Big bowls?

Madam,

Chief Ma,

do you all drink

with such big bawls here?

This is the real way to enjoy it, Miss.

Yes.

We all

drink with big bowls and eat meat in big chunks.

Yes.

Today is New Year's Eve.

You two came to join us.

Our place is lively and buzzing

with festive vibes.

Let's drink together.

Come on.

Cheers.

Young Master Fugui,

how do you feel?

This wine is a little spicy.

I don't feel anything else.

He can drink.

I heard that my mother never got drunk.

Maybe I'm just like my mother.

Then let's have some more!

Come on, young man.

Cheers.

Young Master Fugui,

drink less.

Don't worry.

Xiaolian, do your best.

Yes.

Be careful!

Xiaolian,

are you okay?

I'm fine, miss.

But I sprained my ankle. I can't dance.

I need you to dance in my place.

But...

You can do it. I taught you just now.

Folks,

the rolling lamp didn't touch the ground.

Let's continue the ritual.

Okay.

Mm.

Mm.

Nice!

Bravo!

Nice!

Nice!

Bravo!

Bravo!

Nice!

Nice!

Nice!

Good show!

Bravo!

So beautiful.

Amazing!

It's so beautiful.

Yes.

Young Master Fugui,

have you really decided

to never return to the Wangquan Manor?

I used to only care

about drawing my sword and sheathing it.

I never thought that I'd leave the Wangquan Manor.

But no matter what,

I, Wangquan Fugui, will never change.

I'm no longer

the Soldier deep inside.

Even without you,

I would have come this far.

But on this journey,

it's been better having you

by my side.

Mm.

Look.

This fish lantern is so pretty.

Before today,

I never thought that, besides learning swordsmanship,

I could also learn how to make fish lanterns.

Yes.

So pretty.

Actually, Young Master Fugui,

you're not completely the same as before.

At least you

smile more now.

I finally found you,

Soldier.