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[Sword and Beloved]

[Episode 14]

Look.

What a beautiful fish-shaped lantern.

Before today,

I never thought that besides sword skills,

I could actually learn to make fish-shaped lanterns.

Yeah.

In fact, Young Master Fugui,

you've really changed.

At least, you smile more often

now.

I finally found you,

Soldier.

Take care.

Are you Quan Rumu,

the man who's been looking for a dragon demon?

What?

Don't I look like it?

I'm indebted to Mr. Lei from the Western Regions.

Since he personally asked me to help you,

I'll definitely render aid to you.

However,

you look like a weak scholar.

You don't seem like a friend of Mr. Lei's.

My friend,

you can't judge people

only by their looks.

Take you as an example.

Despite that stubbly beard,

I bet you're a female demon

in disguise of a man in order to protect yourself.

Members of the All-Hear Sect, including you,

have profound knowledge.

How can you not know what I, Quan Rumu, look like?

Now, do I seem like

a friend of Mr. Lei's?

Long Weiyun last showed up

in Dingling Mountain.

Then, she disappeared.

No one has seen her ever since.

The right kind of demon power.

It's her.

As a human,

why are you so persistently

looking for a dragon demon?

Thank you for the information.

Goodbye.

Is he really that crazy man who rose to fame

with a sword strike in the Western Regions?

How come he's not intimidating at all?

Quan Rumu,

you haven't found Weiyun yet.

No matter what,

you must make it through.

[Gukui, Black Fox Junior]

Soldier,

how did it feel to have your heart pierced by 10 thousand swords?

My name is Gukui.

I'm a clone of Madam Black Fox in the circle.

Madam sent me here

because she feels very sorry for what happened to you.

You've made great contributions to Yiqi Alliance

only to

end up like this.

Now, demons hate you.

Humans also hate you.

Is it truly worthwhile for you

to protect this world of hypocrites?

Why not

join Madam's team?

As long as you help Madam out of the circle

with an Earth-and-Heaven Strike,

the order of the world will be rebuilt.

When that happens,

Madam and you will both be the rulers of this world.

All the humans and demons that hate you

will have to submit themselves to you.

This...

is what what's truly meant for you, Wangquan Fugui.

Absorbing hatred to control someone's mind...

Is this the power of the Black Fox?

Making me leave the mountain

and sowing hatred in my heart...

All that was part of your plan, right?

Why?

Why isn't there hatred in your heart at all?

You've been slandered,

betrayed,

and had your heart pierced by 10 thousand swords.

Why isn't there resentment in you?

I, Wanggquan Fugui, will never surrender myself to anyone's control.

Want to get out of the circle?

Dream on.

You're not harboring any hatred

because you're not

in complete despair yet!

Sooner or later,

you will take our side.

I'll be waiting for you at the extremity

of hatred!

The Black Fox...

Young Master Fugui.

It's time to eat.

I spent a long time cooking this porridge.

Young Master Fugui,

eat it while it's hot.

You too.

Okay.

Young Master Fugui,

from now on,

please stay in the house for repercussion.

Don't go to the brook again.

It's too cold there.

Okay.

I know

you don't want me to see your wounds.

As it happens,

the house

needs to be furnished.

I'll go out later,

while you heal yourself here.

Oh, right.

I bought this for you at the market.

They said this candy is sweet.

You may have a try.

[grocery]

Sir,

are you here for medical advice or medicine?

Do you have the Reviving Powder?

If not, find some for me.

I'll pay big money for it.

I want it soon.

The Reviving Powder

must be used with caution.

Such a potent drug is usually taken by those who want to see their families

for one last time after their meridians have all been broken

on the battlefield.

It could shorten your life.

I need to take it

also because I want to see my family

for one last time.

No need to observe me.

My meridians are all ruined.

Sir,

young though you look,

you've used the Reviving Power more than once, right?

Just get me the medicine.

I'll be waiting for it in the log cabin on the mountain.

Such powder comes from the Demon Realm.

Please

pass on the message there.

Okay.

I'll put the word out right away.

I've bought many things today.

When I'm back,

I'll cook much nutritious food for Young Master Fugui.

As long as you help Madam out of the circle

with a Heaven-and-Earth Strike,

the order of the world will be rebuilt.

This...

is what's truly meant for you, Wangquan Fugui.

I'm the Black Fox's target.

I must restore my power as soon as possible.

Why am I still having an odd feeling?

Mistress?

You traitor,

stop calling me that!

Today, I'm here to kill you and the Soldier.

Young Master Fugui has prepared for this.

Mistress, I suggest

you leave as soon as possible.

You think I'd believe your lies?

You inferior No.12580.

I'm not inferior.

I have a name now.

It's "Qingtong."

When the Soldier named you that,

had he seen the spider's nest you were born into?

Had he realized how much dirty mud and water

you gulped down for survival?

Had he known how you servilely begged for mercy

when you worked undercover

in Chuanshu?

I didn't servilely beg for mercy.

You're defending the Soldier

only to break free of your lowly station

and to leech off him.

It's not true!

Of course you wouldn't think it that way,

because you're even lying to yourself.

Ask yourself.

If he were just a rustic,

would you risk your life for him?

You wouldn't!

Qingtong...

You just took a human form not long ago.

I advise you not to act recklessly.

If you dare to stand in my way again,

I'll send you to hell right away!

Even if I have to die here today,

I won't let you get through!

I hate hypocrites most.

After destroying someone else's happiness,

you're here acting like you're fully devoted to your loved one.

Save your breath.

As long as you step aside

admit you're faking your affection for the Soldier,

and humbly beg for my mercy,

I'll spare your life.

Young Master Fugui hasn't recovered yet.

I'm afraid he's no match for her.

I must keep her here today,

even at the expense of my life.

You're actually attempting to explode your demon core for the Soldier?

Not a chance!

Young Master Fugui!

Wangquan Fugui,

you're indeed severely injured, and your power is weakened.

Very good.

I'll send you to the nether world

to meet my late husband!

We're trapped.

What should we do?

Hold your breath and concentrate.

Do as I say and break through.

Break!

How are you?

I'm fine.

Young Master Fugui,

are you alright?

I'm fine.

How ridiculous.

The mighty Soldier

has actually

reduced himself to protecting an inferior little demon, a slave.

No.12580,

good for you.

Young Master Fugui!

Let me say this again.

Her name is not No.12580.

And she's by no means inferior.

Stop bluffing.

What can you do to me,

given your current condition?

Today,

I'll kill her in front of you,

so that you can feel the pain of losing a loved one.

As long as I have a nice sword in my hands,

nobody can hurt her.

Now that you've left the Wangquan Manor,

how would you get hold of a nice sword?

Can you

create a sword out of thin air?

How is it possible?

Your power is clearly weak.

Why are you still able to harness the Purest Sun Flame?

Although my power is weak,

I'm still alive.

And I'm the Soldier

that you and your fellows fear most!

You actually forged a sword by burning your life for her?

Since you have a death wish,

I might as well grant it!

Young Master Fugui!

Yes.

My love,

I failed to take revenge

on Wangquan Fugui for you.

I'm coming to meet you in the nether world now.

Kill me.

When did my father kill your husband?

Your husband's name isn't on the list of the demons

slayed by the Wangquan family.

Years ago, my husband

was killed by your father Wangquan Hongye.

I saw it with my own eyes.

After my husband exploded his own golden core,

he lied to me

that he'd survive.

His words turned out to be a fib!

I must make the Wangquan family

pay a price!

I have a question.

When a spider senses danger,

would it enter a state of suspended animation?

So what if it would?

It means that golden-core spider demon

would appear to be dead in the past 20-odd years

after losing all his cultivation power.

Being blinded by hatred,

you certainly wouldn't think of that.

You...

You...

You're saying...

my husband is still alive?

Fortunately, you didn't throw away

this golden crown.

I'll lift the seal on your husband now.

Then you'll know the truth.

My love...

You punk,

I suffered so much because of you!

Soldier,

I apologize

for all my wrongdoing.

I'm ready to be punished.

Take my life...

as you please, Soldier.

I only hope

that you can spare my husband's life.

Your life as a demon

shouldn't be restricted to these things.

Your husband just woke up.

Take good care of him.

Live your life to the fullest.

You may leave now.

But remember, don't do evil again

in the future.

Soldier,

my husband and I owe you a huge favor.

If you ever need help,

just let that little spider...

I mean Qingtong,

send a message to the Silk Cave.

Qingtong,

your journey with the Soldier

is destined to be rough,

but also wonderful.

Anyway,

I wish you all the best.

Qingtong.

Why did you attempt to explode your demon core?

I...

If I'm gone

one day,

will you wait for me

just like how Madam Yin

waited for her husband?

We promised to journey together.

No matter what happens,

I'll wait for you.

Okay.

It's a deal.

We'll journey together from now on.

Okay.

Don't worry.

From now on,

I’ll grow stronger—strong enough

to stand side by side with you through anything.

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

I didn't expect Madam Yin

to have such a gentle side.

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

Though she’s gone through so much hardship

along the way,

she finally reunited

♪ If the light shines through the night ♪

with her husband she’d longed for day and night.

♪ Dawn will awaken ♪

That's great.

♪ We never ask if fate is fair ♪

Young Master Fugui,

look at the sunset.

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

So beautiful.

It’s the first sunset we’ve seen

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

since we left the Wangquan Manor, isn't it?

I never knew a sunset

♪ If our so-called destiny is to separate ♪

could be so gorgeous.

Young Master Fugui.

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

Young Master Fugui.

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

What is it?

Nothing.

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

I just wanted to call your name.

I always feel

that after going through so much,

♪ If we're destined to not be together ♪

it's unrealistic that I'm still

walking this road with you.

♪ Be each other's star and meet at the end of destiny ♪

Next,

I'll weave every sight we see along the way

into a tapestry—

deserts, snow,

mountains, and rivers—

they'll no longer just be dreams.

Good.

Who is this?

What happened?

Why did you take Reviving Powder?

I see.

You must've threatened someone again

and got beaten up, huh?

Are you extorting me?

I was fine.

Just now,

you touched me

and worsened my injury.

I won't let you go even if I die.

Shangxia!

Shangxia!

Give me the medicine. I...

Give it to me!

How-how do you feel?

If I could have a sip of wine,

I'd be fine.

You are so sick, an-

and you still want wine?

Do you want to die?

If I die before getting the wine,

I...

won't let you go even as a ghost.

Are you trying to extort me to death?

My hands are weak.

Open it.

Why don't you just ask me to feed you?

Good wine.

Consider it my compensation from you.

Alright.

You can leave now.

Fine.

Take care of yourself.

I'm leaving.

What's wrong, Boss?

Something is wrong.

Isn't Reviving Powder

for severe meridian illnesses?

I just hit you a little.

But I-I didn't touch

your meridians.

Liar.

Give me the money for the medicine.

Or spit out the wine!

I've taken the medicine.

And I won't...

give you the money.

Don't forget,

I have the Soldier

backing me.

How dare you mention the Soldier to me?

The Soldier was hit by countless arrows

and expelled from Wangquan Manor.

What did you say?

[In Memory of Zhang Qi, the Late Master of the Zhang Family]

[In Memory of Qingmu Yuan, the Late Young Mistress of the Qingmu Family]

Ever since Young Master Fugui went down the mountain,

demon kings everywhere have been

frequently crossing the line and causing chaos.

Feng Tingyun has been leading the Manor disciples to fight demons

and has recently

been injured too.

Haven't I already issued a Chief's Order,

asking all the prestigious families to assist?

Except for the Li Family of Peach Garden, only a few responded.

Lately, these prestigious families' attitudes

have become very strange.

When Young Master Fugui was around,

he carried everything on his own.

At his peak,

he went into battle over 200 times a year.

Nothing could stop him, not even blindness,

cold, or broken bones.

His body

is covered in scars.

Chief, forgive me

for speaking presumptuously today.

Wangquan Manor and Yiqi Alliance

owe too much to Young Master.

Let Tingyun recover.

I'll personally handle

the demon hunting.

Also,

how's Quan Jingting?

He never left the Sword Tomb.

He looks obedient.

He can never truly be obedient.

Keep a close eye on him for me.

Yes.

Master,

please go to the main hall as soon as possible.

All the masters have arrived at the manor.

What are they trying to do?

[Virtues]

Masters,

long time no see.

What brings you here today

despite your busy schedules?

We came here today

[In Memory of Zhang Zheng, the Late Master of the Zhang Family]

to confirm a rumor with you.

They gathered here at Wangquan Manor today

to tear off

your mask of hypocrisy

and expose a shocking lie that has circulated

in Yiqi Alliance for decades.

Quan Jingting,

instead of reflecting on yourself in the Sword Tomb,

you came here to stir up trouble!

There's no funeral in the family.

Why are you wearing

that mourning band?

This mourning band

is for my cousin—

your own sister, Wangquan Zui.

Quan Jingting,

watch your words and actions.

My patience

has its limits.

Master,

I was born in the greatest prestigious family in the world

and have always been loyal to it.

Yet Wangquan Hongye banished me from the family

over a trivial matter,

stripped me of my family name,

and exiled me to the Western Regions.

Even so,

I've always been defending the Wangquan family.

In life or death,

I am a Wangquan.

But recently,

during my cultivation in the Sword Tomb,

I finally realized

that if I keep hiding the truth for the sake of family ties

and self-interest,

the spirits of our heroic ancestors

and the wronged souls who died

will never forgive me.

So I came here today

to expose my own kin to uphold justice,

and to tell everyone in Yiqi Alliance

that the so-called Black Fox beyond the circle

was nothing but a lie

fabricated by Wangquan Hongye.

Quan Jingting!

Do you know what you're talking about?

Of course I do.

Over 20 years ago, your father,

Wangquan Shouzhuo, lost control while practicing swordsmanship,

putting Wangquan Manor on the brink of collapse.

Seeing the family about to fall,

you made up a lie about a Black Fox

beyond the circle bringing doom to the world.

Your purpose

was to make everyone believe you, obey you,

and fight against an enemy that never even existed!

Nonsense!

Guards!

Wangquan Hongye!

Yes!

You want to rule over everything!

But there are still people who see the truth.

You used that lie as bait,

luring the young masters of every family

to follow you beyond the circle on a dangerous quest,

slaying the so-called Black Fox.

And what was the result?

Look at the names on it.

Look.

Look at the names on it!

The young masters and elites of every prestigious family,

and even your own sister,

Wangquan Zui,

all died beyond the so-called circle.

Quan Jingting,

are you crazy?

Zui

was my dearest sister.

Without sacrifice,

how could your lie be convincing?

Yet my innocent cousin Zui ended up as nothing

more than a pawn in your grand ambition.

Quan Jingting!

Masters,

I came here today

not expecting to leave alive.

But can you...

really just stand by and watch him

cover up the truth and silence those who speak it?

Well...

It's...

It's a lie?

What should we do?

How could it be?

There's no Black Fox?

It's all a lie?

There's no such thing as a Black Fox?

He's been deceiving us all these years?

Who has seen it?

No one has seen the Black Fox.

Yes.

No one.

The Black Fox doesn't even exist.

-He's been deceiving us all these years. -Hongye's been deceiving us all these years?

He lied to us!

Masters,

many years ago,

I, Wangquan Hongye, did fail you.

But back then,

my brothers and sisters and I fought the Black Fox

with everything we had,

and they died a heroic death.

Though I survived,

every day since has been agony.

I did my best

to take care of you.

And now you would let yourselves

be swayed by the words of that despicable man, Quan Jingting?

Your so-called "care"—

is that when the Zhang family has a talent like Zhang Qi,

you sent the Soldier to Peach Village to have him killed?

Quan Jingting,

watch your tongue!

When Master sent the Soldier,

he repeatedly instructed him

to bring Zhang Qi back alive!

But he's dead now.

They can say

whatever they want.

What about you? With all your accusations,

do you even have proof?

Proof?

You want proof?

Alright.

Today,

I'll show you the proof.

Master Tianmen has arrived!

[Tianmen Wenlu, Descendant of Taoist Tianmen]

I am Tianmen Wenlu,

son of the Taoist Tianmen.

Greetings, everyone.

Tianmen, there's no need for formality.

Let me ask you.

Over 20 years ago,

was it true as the rumor in the martial world

that Wangquan Hongye led a group across Heavenly Gate,

which your father guarded,

into the so-called world beyond the circle?

Yes.

Eight people went out and only two returned,

leaving

many dead there,

right?

Yes.

Over 20 years ago,

did Chief Wangquan claim

that everything he did

was to slay the Black Fox

and bring an end

to the Eternal Night?

No!

Before they went beyond the circle,

the Chief came to Heavenly Gate,

threatening and bribing my father

into setting up a Mind-losing Formation

in that so-called world beyond the circle.

That Mind-losing Formation

drove the young masters mad,

making them turn on and kill each other.

The so-called Black Fox

never existed at all!

It's been so many years.

We don't even know what happened back then.

Tianmen,

do you know what you are talking about?

Of course I do.

I have evidence.

This

is a Mind-losing Talisman,

written in blood by the Chief himself

over 20 years ago.

There were seven of these talismans in total.

Together, they can form the Mind-losing Formation,

which can make people turn against and kill each other—

but they won't harm

the one who created it.

The Mus are masters of talisman arts.

Master Mu, please take a look.

This is indeed a Mind-losing Talisman.

Everyone, take a step back.

[Exterminate All Demons]

A blood spell

only protects its owner.

It truly was written

in the Chief's blood.

This is a frame-up!

A frame-up?

If it wasn't his blood,

who would have used it 20 years ago

to frame him?

If you weren't the mastermind,

why were you the only one who came back?

The Black Fox...

Quan Jingting,

you two are in league!

Listen, everyone.

Our Chief

is lying again.

But today,

no one will believe you anymore.

You...

are the one full of lies,

framing and slandering others!

Everyone,

please ask yourselves honestly

what kind of man Master truly is

and how much he has done for Yiqi Alliance over the years.

And what sort of treacherous man

is Quan Jingting?

My father, Taoist Tianmen,

was a hero his whole life.

Since he was coerced by Wangquan Hongye,

he was haunted by his conscience

and died in depression.

Today,

I'll clear my father's name with my blood!

Tianmen!

Tianmen Wenlu

proved the truth of his words with his life!

Brothers, let's go!

Fei!

Stop!

Quan Jingting,

today it is not that I, Wangquan Hongye, cannot fight,

but that I cannot bear to see the people of Yiqi Alliance

slaughter each other.

Tingyun.

Master!

Drop your sword!

Cousin,

I won't let you die so easily.