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(The tassel crowns the knight. The sword is snow white.)

(In the silver saddle, he rides like a shooting star.)

(He kills a man within ten steps. Invincible he is all the way ahead.)

(He would leave once it's done. No trace of him is to be found.)

=Sword Snow Stride= (Season 1)

=Episode 1=

I'll do a drawing,

and this is the Divine Land.

North Mang

rules the land of bitter cold.

I'll put it aside.

This is

the Central Plains.

(Liyang, North Mang)

In those years, the world was in chaos.

(West Chu)

(South Tang, Dawei) The land was fragmented

(East Yue) and the states were at war.

(Post-Song) The Divine Land was wobbling.

(Liyang) Liyang

(West Chu) broke through

and wiped out the other eight states,

(South Tang, Dawei) uniting the world.

(Post-Song)

(West Shu)

Especially the North Liang Cavalry

of the Liyang Dynasty

quelled the unrest

and benefited the world

in an invincible manner!

One army

wiped out six states!

This is

the majesty of the Lord of North Liang,

(Xu Xiao, the Lord of North Liang) Xu Xiao.

(Xu Xiao, the Lord of North Liang)

If it were not for him,

the world

would still be in chaos.

(Liang)

Now,

Liyang rules all the land

and Xu Xiao was made the lord

to guard the three border states

and lead the 350,000 soldiers of North Liang

to defend against enemy in the wind and the snow.

This is

the most powerful official in Liyang,

a lord not born in the royal family,

Xu Xiao.

You've probably heard of

his reputation.

Do you understand

what I said?

I'm the oldest son

of the Lord of North Liang,

the number one playboy in the world,

Xu,

Feng,

Nian.

(Xu Fengnian, the Lord of North Liang's oldest son)

Today I ate some of your sweet potatoes,

one day,

I'll pay you back with a handsome reward.

You can count on my word.

(Old Huang, groom)

Whoever steals my sweet potatoes must pay the money!

- I'm not... - Don't run!

- Danger! - Wait, no...

Stop!

You...

- Withdraw! - I'm not...

You...!

Stop! Don't run!

Put it down!

Give yourself a chance.

A couple of sweet potatoes

can make you rich for the rest of your life.

I want money!

I don't have any with me today.

Then you are a thief!

Hey, stop!

I told you

I don't have money today.

I am the son of the Lord of North Liang.

Do you think it's easy to grow sweet potatoes?

I just ate some sweet potatoes.

It's not like I ate them for free.

I'll pay you back one day!

Stop!

I have no money now!

I'll give you the money one day!

Wait for me!

Wait for me!

You...

You...

I...

I...

What are you trying to say?

- Stop! - I...

I...

Got it!

I'll guard the sweet potato with my life!

Give me the money!

Old Huang!

Why...

Why didn't I kill you before?

Give me the money!

Good horse.

You are more loyal than Old Huang.

Go on.

Keep running.

You...

You brat...

Stop!

You stupid horse.

Are you Old Huang's son?

Wait.

You...

Run.

Old Huang!

Where are the sweet potatoes?

You ate them all?

I'm full.

Young Master.

Where are your sweet potatoes?

I got caught.

You didn't get beat up?

I gave him the horse.

You gave away the horse again?

That fellow

would stroll back by itself every time.

And you!

Eh?

Why didn't you save some sweet potatoes for me?

I couldn't stop.

Young Master.

If you learn martial arts,

he wouldn't be able to catch up with you.

I won't learn it.

Young Master, where are you going?

I'm hungry.

I'll find something to eat.

Young Master!

You have nothing to lose

by learning martial arts.

Young Master.

Old Huang!

Here are fish.

Right?

I saw it.

Young Master.

You got it?

It's so big.

Yeah.

This one is really big...!

You finally got one!

But you let it escape!

Old Huang!

It's too slippery.

Hey.

Do you want meat?

Yeah.

There's a deserted temple five miles ahead.

Follow us

and I'll give you meat.

All right.

Take care, sir!

There are signs of battle formation.

They don't look like normal horse bandits.

What do you think?

Young Master.

You can't fight.

Let's avoid them.

You can avoid them.

I want meat.

I want meat, too.

Come on, cheers!

If you want meat,

hear the rules first!

Remember this name,

Xu Fengnian.

This guy should be well-dressed.

He is heading for the north.

I want you to stay alert!

Report to me immediately

if you see anyone like him!

There will be a handsome reward

if you find him.

Did you get it?

Got it.

Well-dressed Xu Fengnian.

Hey.

Get into the temple.

Someone wants to see you.

(Chu)

The guy we're looking for, Xu Fengnian,

is the legitimate son of Xu Xiao, the Lord of North Liang.

Three years ago,

he left North Liang to travel around the world.

I got news recently

that he is going back to North Liang.

I see.

I find it coincidental

that you are about the same age

of Xu Fengnian.

It's coincidental indeed.

You are slow in reaction.

You didn't learn martial arts?

Would I end up like this

if I learned martial arts?

You are about his age.

I have to give it a try.

Is Xu Fengnian good at fighting?

He is Xu Xiao's son.

It would be strange if he isn't.

Why aren't you scared at all

when you heard the name of the Lord of North Liang?

I feel scared inside.

You don't change color

in the face of a horse bandit's sword.

That's not normal.

I know you're not a horse bandit.

Who am I then?

I know

this flag.

Tell me about it.

This is the military flag of the Halberd Troops of West Chu.

In the Jinghe Battle,

120,000 soldiers

were annihilated,

thus West Chu

perished.

How could you know that?

My father

told me not to forget this flag.

Are you

also from Chu?

Are you one of the Halberd Troops?

Little brother.

What's your name?

I...

My country

was defeated and my clan slaughtered.

You and I are just wandering ghosts.

I don't have a name anymore.

Yeah.

You and I are

just ghosts.

Watch your words.

How's it?

They're here to kill me.

Are you all right?

He thought I'm also from Chu.

The leader

is crying inside.

Young Master.

You have nothing to lose by learning martial arts.

Stop nagging me.

Why don't you eat the bowl, too?

A pinch of salt

makes it smell good

and gives you strength.

I added salt for you.

Slow down.

It's all yours.

Um.

(Chu)

(Chu)

(Chu)

(Chu)

Those soldiers of Chu

even paid beggars to be their informers.

Thank God I'm smart.

Yeah, yeah.

What are you looking at?

Our horse

should be back

by now.

That stupid horse is like a ghost.

Don't worry about it.

Let's hurry back to Lingzhou.

Yes, yes.

Is that our horse?

It is.

That fellow.

It's ahead of us.

Sit down!

Sit down!

Keep your voice down.

Got it.

Nice to meet you.

Xu Fengnian!

Xu Fengnian?

Yeah.

Xu Fengnian is a horse.

What a surprise.

On the tree.

Oh.

Get down.

The age is right.

He is also going north.

He might be Xu Fengnian.

Yeah.

- Report to Master now. - Yes.

Let's keep watch here.

Don't move!

Yes.

Don't move!

Young Master.

What should we do?

Let's escape.

What about that guy?

He's not me. He'll be fine after he explains it.

Let's go.

Young Master.

Let's watch it. It would help you learn martial arts.

I'm not interested in fighting.

What's your name?

Is your surname Xu?

Stop!

I'm asking you!

I was passing by.

I'm not one of them.

You were

awesome.

Look at that stupid horse.

How does it go with her?

Old Huang.

Ah.

Is that a guy or a girl?

I'm not very experienced.

Does she look like a fox?

She's also going north.

It's the portrait of Xu Fengnian.

They just sent it over.

Xu Fengnian!

Hey!

Hey!

Please stay.

Don't get me wrong.

We are also

on our way.

I just want to give you a heads-up

that if anyone comes after you later,

just tell him your name and you'll be fine,

unless your last name is also Xu.

Do you get it?

Anyway, I told you. Let's go.

Oh.

Hold on.

Let me try again.

What a stupid horse.

Come on.

It has been three years.

The horse is also old.

It depends on its mood.

I think...

Eh.

This stupid horse is your son.

I have a son now.

- Stop! - Stop!

Stop!

Stop! Don't run!

Sir.

We meet again.

Have you found Xu Fengnian?

You are Xu Xiao's son!

You must be joking with me.

I didn't see the portrait yesterday.

They just sent it over.

Your time is up.

Where did you get it?

Among 350,000 men in Xu's cavalry,

there will always be a few

who want you dead.

It was from the North Liang Army.

Xu Fengnian!

My country fell.

I'll use your head as an offering today.

I was just a child

when West Chu fell.

I didn't fight in the war.

Yes, yes.

Xu Xiao killed countless enemies.

He is known as the Human Slayer.

You'll pay your father's debts.

Just blame yourself

for being born in the wrong family.

You should get revenge on Xu Xiao!

That's right.

He is scared?

It's possible.

Cut it out!

Old Huang is just a groom.

He has nothing to do with Xu Xiao.

Xu's groom should also die.

Old Huang, go now.

Sir.

Can you give me a chance?

I want to forsake darkness for light today.

I also want to kill Xu Xiao.

I'll pay for my life!

As long as you can save me,

I'll let you make a price!

Listen.

I will kill Xu Xiao,

but I'll kill his children first

and take all hope from him.

A coward has a lot of excuses.

You are seeking your death!

Who are you?

What's your relationship with Xu Xiao?

He is my father.

Are you the son of the Lord of North Liang?

I look noble when I'm cleaned up.

Xu Xiao is brutal!

He is the enemy of the world!

If you make way for me today,

I'll owe you one!

If I save your life,

you let me in Tingchao Pavilion.

Okay.

You go first.

Old Huang.

Have you made up your mind?

This is none of your business!

Good.

In that case,

bros.

Kill them all!

Cool.

What should I call you?

Whatever you want.

Old Huang.

Ah?

Does she look like a fox?

She has a white face and white hands.

I'll call you

White Fox then.

I can call you something else if you don't like it.

Are you really Xu Xiao's son?

You'll know

after you send me back to Lingzhou

and we enter the Mansion of Lord of North Liang.

It's a deal then.

That's what I'm gonna call you.

Why do you have a long sword and a short one?

I didn't see you draw two swords just now.

They don't deserve it.

What kind of people deserve it then?

Get them!

Do you want some?

Why are you going to Tingchao Pavilion?

Xu Xiao has been everywhere around the world.

I heard that Tingchao Pavilion collected all kinds of books on martial arts.

You're already skillful in martial arts.

Why do you need those books?

I'm not good enough.

How good do you want to be?

Don't move.

Let's keep eating.

Is it them again?

They are lying up there.

They can't move for a while.

Even you can't fight,

you can kill them easily.

You want me to kill them?

It's up to you.

Never mind.

Let them live.

Are you afraid to kill people?

No.

Xu Xiao annihilated their country

and they hate Xu Xiao.

It's a grudge between them.

I'm not that stupid

to take on their grudge.

Your father is Xu Xiao.

He is who he is.

I am who I am.

What?

This sword is called Xiudong.

It's three feet, two inches long.

It weighs ten catties and nine taels.

The edge is blunt,

as the way in the world.

This sword is called Chunlei.

It's two feet, four inches long.

It weighs one catty and three taels.

When a hair falls on it, it can cut it in half.

It's the sharpest sword,

as the evil hearts of humans.

What do you mean?

I don't kill,

so I deserve to see your swords?

Go to sleep.

I'll keep watch.

Are you guys all like this?

Go to sleep, Young Master.

Okay.

I wonder what the jackass Wenhua

is doing.

I can't sleep.

How about

I sing a song

for you?

Okay.

♪ Old dog Old dog ♪

That's all you can sing?

♪ There is no dog like you ♪

All right, go ahead.

♪ Buried in the earth ♪

You hold a wooden box like a treasure all day.

It turns out you are a crooner.

♪ Old dog Old dog ♪

♪ There is no dog like you ♪

♪ You lost your tail ♪

♪ And you can't find ♪

♪ Your way back home ♪

Do you have anything to say?

Let's get on the road back to Lingzhou.

What about her?

A person's mind is unpredictable.

She can kill me with her sword.

There's no need to save me.

I'm afraid you are not the one she wants to kill.

You mean

she wants to get in the mansion to kill Xu Xiao?

You can never be too careful.

Isn't she skillful in martial arts?

How come she doesn't even know we're leaving?

Do you remember

the knockout drops

we stole from the gangster inn

last time?

I put some

into the sweet potato.

Old Huang!

Let's go now. She's fine.

She'll wake up.

Hurry.

(The Mansion of Lord of North Liang, Lingzhou)

(The Mansion of Lord of North Liang)

(Xu Longxiang, the second son of the Lord of North Liang)

Your Highness.

It's getting cold.

Let's go back to the mansion.

Yeah.

His Lordship

is still looking for you.

It has been three years.

My brother's coming home.

I'll wait for him.

There is a mouthful of it.

Only a mouthful of it?

It's not a mouthful.

There are just a few drops.

Young Master.

We are at the border of Lingzhou.

Keep going.

Come on. Let's go.

I can't.

I've been walking all night.

Let's take a break at the wine shop.

Ah.

(Apricot Flower Wine Shop)

It's the smell of North Liang.

It smells so good!

Waiter!

Bring wine!

Coming!

Sirs.

Our signature apricot flower wine

is 20 pennies a pot.

It's not expensive,

but not cheap, either.

Put it on my tab.

Someone will bring the money later.

You'll have a tip, too.

Put it on your tab?

Sir.

Are you drunk before you start to drink?

It's a small business.

No credit here.

Waiter!

Bring them wine!

Bring them the best wine!

Yeah.

What a shame.

You are so close to Lingzhou,

but you can't go back.

Thanks for buying me a drink.

It smells good!

Old Huang, why do you always want my stuff?

All right.

Don't spill it.

Drink the wine

before you hit the road!

There is also meat.

Does our agreement still count?

Of course.

Brother!

Brother!

Let's not break the wine shop.

Kill her!

This is North Liang.

It's okay.

Go on.

Brother!

(Liang)

(Liang)

Oh no.

It's the North Liang Cavalry.

Do you have to be dead

to drop your sword?

Men are no match for

the North Liang Cavalry.

Drop the weapon.

(Ning Emei, General of Fengzi Battalion) Ning Emei, General of Fengzi Battalion,

greets Your Highness.

You,

get down.

Dismount from the horse.

No one dares to stand in the way of the North Liang battle steed.

Get down!

I ask you to dismount.

General Ning!

Someone in the North Liang Army sent my portrait

to the bandits.

Do you know it?

There is no such person in the North Liang Army.

All I see is General Ning

trying to kill my friend.

I was ordered to take Your Highness back home.

Whoever stands in my way

is disobeying the order!

What if I ask you to dismount?

Brother!

Brother!

Brother!

- Brother! - Your Highness.

Brother.

- Get up. - Brother.

Let's sit down and talk.

Come on.

Let me take a good look at you.

You've grown up.

Your Highness.

I took the military order

to take His Highness back to the mansion.

My Huangman'er is here.

I'm tired.

I want to go home.

Well...

Let's go home now.

No hurry.

Let's go home together

after filling our bellies.

Okay.

Waiter!

Bring wine.

♪ The flower of pain ♪

♪ Blooms in my heart ♪

♪ I made a bet with the dawn ♪

♪ That you'll answer ♪

♪ Forgive this tragic end ♪

♪ Moved by the moment we met ♪

♪ In spite of thunder and lightning ♪

♪ In spite of my falling ♪

♪ When we are apart ♪

♪ I'll collapse ♪

♪ Capture an image of the memory ♪

♪ After all these ups and downs ♪

♪ The vanity ♪

♪ Who will open it again ♪

♪ It's worth it ♪

♪ It's enough ♪

♪ Drowned in sadness ♪

♪ Just to see through ♪

♪ I will whisper love to you ♪

♪ For a lifetime ♪

♪ End the worry in the world ♪

♪ It's worth it ♪

♪ I'll be there for you all my life ♪

♪ After the moments of beauty ♪

♪ You are my reason to be ♪

♪ If there is a way ♪

♪ To start over ♪

♪ Will you still remember me ♪