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[The Legend of Heroes]

[Hot Blooded] [Adapted from The Legend of the Condor Heroes]

[Episode 28]

Excuse me. Have you seen this lady?

No.

You try that side.

You guys, that side.

Hurry up.

You Jiao, we've been searching up north for over a month for Rong'er.

Did she really head this way?

Guo Jing.

I've received news from my gang member that a lady who looks like Chief Huang was seen here.

But why is it in such a mess today?

You Jiao, this is the war zone of the Jin and grassland army.

Looks like the innocent villagers have been implicated.

Guo Jing, something's wrong.

- Let's take a look. - Let's go.

The Jin army is ambushing the Mongol's ration unit.

Guo Jing.

Since the Song and the Mongols are working together against Jin,

shall we give them a hand?

Kill the Jin soldiers.

That's Guo Jing.

The Khan's son-in-law.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Guo Jing.

Tuo Lei.

Master Zhe Bie.

No wonder the Jin army was heavily crushed.

So we've got help from you.

By the way, what brings you here, Master Zhe Bie?

My father fought war after war to expand our territories.

All his subordinates made great contributions.

I can't get left behind.

So we came down

and fended off the Jin army in several battles.

Good for you. You're grassland's number one warrior now.

In my heart, you're the best.

Guo Jing, are you coming back to the grassland with us this time?

Frankly speaking, Tuo Lei, there are things I need to attend to.

I can't go back yet.

What is more important than seeing your mother and Hua Zheng?

Since I'm ordered to return to the base immediately

and you haven't been home for a while, please come with us.

I...

Guo Jing, Chief Huang's whereabouts is still unknown.

She might not even be up north.

Perhaps you should visit your mother first.

I'll keep looking for Chief Huang with the others.

If there's news, you'll be informed as soon as possible.

Okay. I'm counting on you, You Jiao.

[The Mongols' main camp]

Collecting woods?

Mother.

It's me.

I'm back.

Get up.

Mother,

how have you been?

You've grown stronger.

What happened after?

After that, I went up north with Elder Lu to look for Rong'er.

Thank you, Mother.

I love your home-made bread the most.

Mother, when you meet Rong'er, I'm sure you'll like her.

It seems like you like Huang Rong very much.

When you were recalling the past year, her name came up the most.

I felt relaxed and comfortable when I was with her.

Just like when I'm with you.

I've never seen her, but I believe she's adorable.

However, Princess Hua Zheng...

That's right.

It's troubling me a lot as well.

You and Hua Zheng are engaged.

Not to mention, we're indebted to the Khan.

It's either true love or promise.

This is tricky.

It's been bothering me for some time.

Mother, if my father encountered such problem, what would he do?

Your father would rather bear the pain than breaking his promises to others.

He's an upright person.

I should learn from him.

But I really like Rong'er.

And her life is in danger now that she's kidnapped.

I don't know what to do.

What do you plan to tell the Khan?

Even if the Khan and Hua Zheng resent me, I must tell the truth.

Your heart already told you what to do.

Follow your heart.

No matter your choice, I'll support you.

Okay.

Wanyan Honglie thinks that he's protected by the great wall,

and that our cavalries only ride on the grassland.

I'll show him we'll fight the battle to death.

We, the Mongol men, are unstoppable.

You're truly brilliant, Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Nice.

The little eagle has grown up and is ready to spread his wings.

He's seen mountains and seas.

Now, he's returned to the grassland.

To me.

I learned that Wanyan Honglie has been a trouble.

What a shame.

I've met him a few times, yet I failed to bring his head to you.

Please grant me punishment.

The grassland's eagle will catch the fox one day.

There's no rush.

Stand up.

I have something to report.

Is it about your marriage with Hua Zheng?

Yes.

I was going to choose an auspicious day for your wedding.

Your Majesty.

I cannot marry Hua Zheng.

Guo Jing, do you know what you just said?

How brazen!

[Ogedei]

Breaking off the engagement again and again

isn't just a humiliation to my sister, Hua Zheng,

but also a betrayal to my father's good intention.

You deserve to die!

Stop it.

Lay a finger on Guo Jing

- Hua Zheng. - and I'll kill myself right here.

Hua Zheng!

Move. Leave this to me.

- I'll show him how strong we can be. - Please.

- You... - Cut it.

Back down.

Guo Jing, I have only one question.

In which way is Huang Rong better than me?

Can you tell me?

Very well.

You know that I'll only marry you.

Give me an answer or I'll keep waiting.

Hua Zheng, put the knife away.

I won't kill him.

All of you are the children of grassland.

You're true to your feelings.

Guo Jing, since you have something else in mind,

how can I let my beloved daughter marry you?

She might be wronged.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Here's a chance to atone your sin.

Join me on my conquest of the West.

Our mutual enemy is there.

Wanyan Honglie.

Your Majesty.

I don't mind going to the battlefield alone.

But...

I don't know anything about war.

Come, stand up.

How can my son-in-law know nothing about fighting a war?

You'll learn as you fight.

I will follow Your Majesty.

Nice.

I've been waiting to hear that.

I'll now make you the Noyan.

You have 10 thousand soldiers.

From now on, follow me into war and trample Samarkand.

- Guo Jing, come up here. - Okay.

Guo Jing, Noyan is a high-ranking title.

The Khan really thinks highly of you.

I'm so happy for you.

But Tuo Lei, I'm more worried than happy.

I can handle a fight with another martial artist.

But a war...

I know very little about it.

Relax, Guo Jing.

Don't they have military strategy books in the Central Plains?

Military strategy book?

How could I forget about piece of strategy?

[Average people leads by example.]

[As he follows the Way, ]

[he'll produce elite soldiers.]

[Triggers are the surface, he should be flexible from within.]

[He who understands the essential]

[begins with himself.]

Noyan, sir. The ration has arrived.

How do we distribute them?

The soldiers are more confused about the formation now.

Could you explain again?

That's right. Sir, we...

Then... It's your call.

Give me some time.

- Sir. - Sir.

From all directions between sky and earth, each has his own place.

- Reporting. - I said they can make the decisions.

Sir, some Han people ask to see you.

Guo Jing.

Uncle Guo.

Elder Lu. Young Master Lu.

What brings you here?

They said you're attacking the West.

We came to help.

How do you know about that?

The Beggars' Gang members are everywhere.

You can't hide such news from us.

You even found out I'm going to war with the Khan.

Any news on Rong'er?

We've searched here and there,

but there's nothing on her.

Could she be...

Don't be sad, Uncle.

Grandmaster set off to Mount White Camel to see Ouyang Feng when he learned the news.

Old Venomous Creature isn't getting away this time.

Okay.

I hope so.

Now that the Song and the Mongols work together to attack the Jin,

our people's lives are at stake.

We can't just wait idly.

So I brought the members here to provide assistance.

Guiyun Manor has gathered the capable men of Lake Tai.

One nod from you and they'll be here in the blink of an eye.

I really don't deserve your good will.

Even though I'm determined to kill the Jin, I have no idea how to fight a war.

I don't want you to die for nothing.

Guo Jing.

You have the Book of Wumu.

Why are you worried?

To be honest, the book records wise and amazing military tactics.

But unfortunately, I can't understand what it's saying.

I, Lu You Jiao, may not be smart,

but at least I've been in charge of the Beggars' Gang for years,

I'd say I'm somehow experienced when it comes to commanding.

I can give you advice.

And I've learned some useful military formation skills from my father.

I can give you some suggestions.

Wonderful.

Please accept my sincere appreciation.

It's been almost a month since I trained my soldiers

as instructed by the Book of Wumu.

But they only reach this level.

Grandfather Yue might not rest in peace

if he knows about this.

Uncle,

the Mongol cavalries are used to fighting field battle

instead of in a formation.

But since your order is absolute,

they have no choice but to pick it up as much as they can.

You're right.

I'm blindly following the instructions.

Young General Yue only liked field battle.

His superior, Zong Ze told him,

'You're a general material, but field battle isn't the best strategy.'

And he taught General Yue how to set up a formation.

You know what General Yue said?

I'd love to hear that.

'Setting up a formation for battle is common in war,

but how it's used depends on the commander.'

That means to fight a war, you need to be clever and flexible.

Adopt and adjust.

I think I get it.

General Yue's tactics are great, but I need to adjust them according to the Mongol's style,

instead of sticking to them blindly.

Is that right?

Exactly. You're smart.

What about the Eight Formations?

What do they say?

Regarding that,

I don't have the answer yet.

Let me think about it.

I'll give you the answer tomorrow.

You Jiao.

The Eight Formations

are Sky Engulfs, Earth Supports, Wind Scatters,

Cloud Descends, Dragon Flies, Tiger Wings,

Bird Soars and Snake Glides.

These formations were created by Zhuge Liang using ancient methods.

And when it was passed down to General Yue,

more varieties were produced, which lead to

the user's victories.

Then, what does Sky Engulfs really mean?

Let me think about it.

I'll give you the answer tomorrow.

The Sky formation is square on the outside and round on the inside,

forming the image of sky.

It's the top of all formations.

Make good use of the three forces to maintain its form.

That's why it's called Sky Engulfs.

You Jiao, what about the Earth Supports formation?

You... Let me think about it.

I'll give you the answer tomorrow.

Tomorrow again?

[The Earth formation forms a square.]

[The four corners are as soft as clouds.]

[It's unpredictable and ever-changing.]

[Never use it alone, but match it with Yang.]

Nice!

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Guo Jing.

Lad, you lied to me?

When did I lie to you, Your Majesty?

Didn't you say you can't command a troop?

Now, how did you give the enemy

a miserable defeat in your first fight?

Because you taught me well.

You're born to fight in a war.

My son-in-law has to be a hero!

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

Congratulations, Your Highness.

Today,

my armies are gathered here from all directions,

killing enemies along the way.

Just a hundred of miles away,

lies the Jin's last line of defence, Samarkand.

Tonight, all of you will be rewarded!

Guo Jing, the Khan gave out wine to boost morale.

Let's have a drink.

Guo Jing, we won a great battle.

Why do you look worried?

You Jiao,

I've been thinking.

For Wind Scatters formation,

the main unit takes the Xun position

and guard the Rest Door. It's the combination of six formations.

What does it mean?

Let's live in the moment.

Leave all troubles to tomorrow.

Tomorrow again?

Don't worry. I'll let you know tomorrow.

Here, Guo Jing. I'll pour you some wine.

Brat, your moves have improved a lot.

Old Venomous Creature, what are you doing here?

Where's Huang Rong?

Hand her over.

Rong'er has escaped?

Don't give me that.

Without her, how did you interpret the Book of Wumu?

Let alone defeating your enemy.

[Thank goodness. Rong'er is safe.]

She's not here.

Even if she is, I won't hand her over to you.

Then I'll kill you to lure her out.

Since Rong'er is fine, I'm not afraid of you.

Nice timing, Old Venomous Creature.

I'll avenge my five masters.

That way.

Hurry.

Guo Jing, are you all right?

I'm fine, You Jiao.

What brings you here?

Well...

Young Master Lu said

that there seems to be a spy in the army.

We were trying to lure him out.

Who knew it'd be Ouyang Feng.

You Jiao.

Don't let anyone know that he's hiding in the army.

In case they freak out.

Okay.

In less than a day,

we lost more than 4,000 warriors,

without leaving a scratch

on the wall of Samarkand.

What happened to your bravery?

Father, Samarkand is built on the Naked Peak slope,

using it as the wall.

The defence is actually impregnable.

It's even hard for apes to climb up there.

If we can't take the city now,

it's going to be harder when the weather turns cold.

Perhaps we should retreat

and attack again in Spring

when it's warmer.

Your Majesty, it's unwise to retreat now.

If we retreat,

our previous efforts will go to waste.

More importantly,

the Jin soldiers are waiting eagerly.

When we retreat, they'll swarm out in full strength.

By then, we'll fall into disarray.

What Guo Jing said makes sense.

But we're against a strongly fortified city.

We can only fight below the city.

And we're going to run out of food.

It'll be difficult to retreat.

We're facing a great dilemma as well as danger.

I knew that Rong'er has been giving you ideas.

Take me to her.

No.

Well... Chief Huang isn't around.

I found it strange

that every time I asked you a question

about the Book of Wumu's formations,

you wouldn't give me an answer until the next day.

I bet you've received help

from a Qimen Formation master.

But there isn't one in the desert.

Military tactics are complicated.

It's normal that I need time to interpret them.

You and your men arrived

not long after my troop started to march westward.

If you weren't informed by someone in the army,

how did you act so fast?

Besides,

who else has the power to mobilize the Beggars' Gang

and the capable men of Lake Tai?

Also,

you're calmly helping me attack the Jin

while Chief Huang's life is in danger.

That's why Ouyang Feng was sure

that Rong'er is in the Mongol army.

It wasn't a groundless assumption.

You Jiao,

you know how long I've been looking for Rong'er.

Take me to her.

You Jiao, Rong'er is here on the mountain?

Yes. She's on the peak.

[Naked Peak]

Naked Peak is much higher than Mount Iron Palm's Middle Finger Peak.

It's impossible to go up.

I need a divine miracle.

Rong'er.

Rong'er!

Guo Jing, I've brought you here.

It's up to you to get up there.

Rong'er must be still mad at me for misunderstanding her.

That's why she wants to make things difficult for me.

Not being able to see her is more painful than dying.

I'd rather risk my life climbing.

[Even if I die from falling, ] [consider that an effort I make for her sake.]

[Chief Huang only wanted him] [to get a taste of yearning for reunion.]

[If accident happens, ] [I'd become the bad guy.]

Stop it, Guo Jing.

Let us show you the way.

Cut off the thighs of goats.

While the blood is still warm, press them on the peak.

When the blood freezes, the thighs will stick to the wall, even firmer than nails.

Repeat this as you go up.

You'll make a stair of goat thighs.

Rong'er!

Rong'er!

Rong'er!

Rong'er!

Rong'er.

It's really you.

Why?

Isn't it enough to repeatedly call my name everyday when I wasn't around?

No.

It'll never be enough.

Rong'er, it really is you.

This is great.

By the way, how did you know this?

You truly were in the army.

You're too slow, Jing.

Elder Lu was so blatant about it.

Why didn't you realise until now?

You're right.

I'm stupid.

Otherwise,

I wouldn't have fallen for Yang Kang and Ouyang Feng's trick,

misunderstanding you and Mr Huang.

I've wronged you.

I don't know what I can do to gain your forgiveness and make you come out to see me.

Why'd I see you?

If you knew I was safe, would you agree to marry Hua Zheng?

I'd rather you don't know where I am.

You're right.

Whatever I do, it's unfair to you.

But Rong'er, I meant it when I treated you nicely.

God can prove it.

I can tell you meant it.

Why'd I come to you otherwise?

Rong'er.

How did you escape from Ouyang Feng?

It's a long story.

Ouyang Feng kept making me explain the Nine Yin True Sutra to him.

That day, we happened to pass by Guiyun Manor.

I came up with an idea and made him visit Guiyun Manor.

The arrogant Old Venomous Creature never expected that

I'd escape from him through their Bagua array.

I wanted to return to Peach Blossom Island, but he saw through me and was waiting at the dock.

So I avoided him all the way up until the north.

The Beggars' Gang members were right about you going to the north.

Too bad you already left when I went there.

Because Ouyang Feng was too close.

When I found out you came to the grassland,

I decided to follow you while hiding among the soldiers.

Unfortunately, he was too cunning and hiding here as well.

I didn't go and see you to avoid causing you trouble.

And?

Then, I learned that you were leading a troop to the west.

Knowing that you're bad at war tactics and strategies,

I had Elder Lu bring some members here

so that you wouldn't be disappointed by failure.

This allowed me to deceive Old Venomous Creature

while giving you a helping hand.

I should've known it was you

when Elder Lu managed to interpret the complicated formations.

But I'm too stupid.

You're not, Jing.

Otherwise, how did you make Elder Lu offer you an idea to come up here and meet me?

Rong'er, in the future, please stay with me.

Don't ever leave me, all right?

Let me think about it.

Right, Jing.

Do you remember the important notes

of Bone Strengthening Chapter in the Nine Yin True Sutra?

I... You're too slacking.

My father interpreted this last chapter of the Nine Yin True Sutra with painstaking effort.

You have to master the Nine Yin True Sutra.

If you don't understand, I'll interpret for you slowly.

Okay, Rong'er.

But as the commander, I can't leave the camp for too long.

I have to return for one hour to deal with some work.

Okay. I'll wait for you here.

You go back and work, while I write the Sutra down.

I'll be done when you're back.

No.

It's troublesome to go up and down the peak.

You should come back to the camp with me.

No.

Ouyang Feng is extremely sly.

There's no escape from him.

However, despite his slyness, he'd never expect

that we've come to the top of this mountain.

We must keep the Sutra here at the peak to keep it away from Old Venomous Creature.

Okay.

I'm freezing, Jing.

When you return, bring along some thicker clothes.

Let's spend the night studying the Sutra.

As you wish, Rong'er.

Wait for me here.

[Isn't she too young to be this tricky?]

[I'll wait here for one hour.]

I see you're well-prepared.

I was afraid that Old Venomous Creature would follow me here.

So I told Elder Lu to oil the ropes on the goat thighs.

To save for a rainy day.

Last time, he escaped death because you were there.

This time, he won't be that lucky.

Burn the bridge when we leave and let the Toad freeze.

You truly are brilliant, Chief Huang.

Ouyang Feng may be a skilled fighter, but he's not going anywhere

and might freeze to death up there.

Young people.

How deceitful.

You're cheating an honest man.

Just wait and see!

This is yours.

Thanks.

Easy.

Rong'er.

Jing.

Nice timing.

I made you food.

Beggar's Goat Thigh.

The bad guy on the mountain will be drooling.

Smells great.

What is it, Jing?

You seem unhappy.

We're still unable to attack the city after so many days.

We might run out of food.

The soldiers are enduring hunger in cold.

How can I enjoy the food?

So this is why you're worried.

Isn't there anything helpful from the Book of Wumu?

I'm out of my wits.

I've read Grandfather Yue's book again and again, but I can't find a suitable method.

Grandfather Yue's strategies are undoubtedly useful,

but they were made based on cities in the Central Plains.

Of course it wouldn't have records on weird cities like Samarkand.

Knowing Wanyan Honglie is in the city makes everything worse.

As I can't do anything to him but watch from here.

Actually, it's not that hard to get inside the city.

All we need is to have 100 men as good as you

quietly reach the top of the city and open the gate.

Then, the Mongol's cavalries can swarm in as if walking on flat ground.

Rong'er, you're teasing me again.

Samarkand's wall is smooth and sky-high.

Even I can't climb up there from flat ground.

Let alone the big group.

Unless each of us gets a pair of wings.

That's why.

Since it can't be solved now, let's finish the food first.

Look, Rong'er.

I guess Ouyang Feng is at his limit.

He's taking his own life.

This is weird.

Why does it seem like he has a pair of wings?

Let's go after him.

Wait.

Even if we do catch up, we won't be able to catch him.

Not only did I fail to capture Wanyan Honglie,

I also let Ouyang Feng get away.

Jing, don't worry.

I have a gift for you.

Brothers.

Now, cut all the tents open and make wings out of them, with raw woods as frames.

Each must be able to hold a soldier underneath.

I want 10 thousand shades ready in three hours.

We'll set off at 11pm, set up a formation at 1am, and attack at 3am.

Roger!

Jing, it's time.

Let's go.

Okay.

Brothers, let's go.

Roger!

Rong'er, be careful.

Okay.