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(Feud)

(Episode 2)

Sect Leader, while we didn't find any outsiders in Li Qing Yue's room,

there were clear signs that someone else had been staying there.

These clothes are proof enough!

I noticed something off when Li Qing Yue fetched meals earlier,

and later I saw a strange man in her quarters with my own eyes.

He must still be hiding somewhere in our sect.

Such sneaky behavior.

He's clearly no disciple of a respectable sect.

Master, I've worked alongside Li Qing Yue for three years.

I know her character.

There must be some misunderstanding here.

Shangguan.

Li... Whatever her name is,

whose disciple is she?

Li Qing Yue is one of Elder Qing Yang's disciples.

She has joined the sect for 11 years.

Lock down the sect at once.

We must find the outsider.

Yes, Master.

Zhang Suan.

You've volunteered to guard the mountain gate for three years now.

Isn't it time you came back?

My foundation was damaged, my qi base destroyed.

Merely being permitted to watch the gates is more than I deserve.

I wouldn't dare trouble you with my burdens any further.

That boy...

Fate plays cruel tricks on people.

What are you doing here?

I came to see you.

Where did you go last night?

Did anyone spot you?

You were the one who said

no one should see me.

Things are different now.

They think I'm hiding a demonic cultivator.

You need to come out and clear this up.

Tell them I was the one who proposed to you.

They won't give you a hard time.

Being criticized as love-struck and foolish

is better than being branded a traitor to the sect.

Haven't you considered

what if I really am a demonic cultivator?

What does that mean?

Before proposing to someone,

shouldn't you at least find out who they really are?

Don't tell me you're from the Yinlian Sect too?

I'm sorry. I can't take responsibility for you anymore.

Chu was a cautionary tale.

I won't follow in his footsteps.

Take the bride price I gave you as my apology.

You should leave.

You really want me to go?

We walk different paths.

You saved my life,

so letting you go now makes us even.

Fine.

As you wish.

I'm in so much trouble.

I blame myself for being seduced by his pretty face.

Sect Leader, Li Qing Yue is here.

Li Qing Yue, who exactly was in your quarters?

Why did he come to Jingyun Sect? What was his purpose?

He saved my life.

I took pity on him because he had nowhere to go,

so I let him stay for a few days.

He has left the sect.

What's his name? Which sect or school does he belong to?

Qing Yue, if things are really as you say,

then just tell us his name.

Once we verify it, this misunderstanding can be resolved.

What's the matter?

Don't tell me he's from a demonic sect.

He is from the Yinlian Sect, but he saved my life.

And I never saw him do anything evil. I don't believe...

How preposterous!

Knowing he was from the Yinlian Sect, you still harbored him.

I only just found out who he really is.

What?

Didn't you say he had left the sect?

Then how did you just see him?

I...

Spill it!

Who is he?

I don't know much,

just that he called himself Bai Jiu Si.

What did you say his name was?

Bai Jiu Si.

Nonsense! Complete nonsense!

How dare you utter Venerable Grandmaster's revered name?

Venerable Grandmaster?

- No way. It can't be. He said... - Enough!

Meng Chu may have gone astray, but at least he owned up to his actions.

You, on the other hand, are full of lies.

Everything the sect taught you, honesty, righteousness, virtue,

you clearly learned none of it!

I'm telling the truth!

Take her away!

Search every corner of the sect!

We must find that demonic cultivator!

Yes, sir!

Sect Leader, I'm telling the truth!

I'm not lying!

Sect Leader, I'm telling the truth!

Sect Leader!

Discipline in our sect has grown lax indeed.

To think we would harbor such deceitful schemers in our midst.

It seems I must restore order to our sect.

Yes, sir.

Do you know what Li Qing Yue said?

What? What did she say?

She said the person she was hiding is named Bai Jiu Si.

- Bai Jiu Si? - I looked into it.

Turns out that's the name of Venerable Grandmaster.

Do you know who Venerable Grandmaster is?

He's a god from the Ninth Heaven!

A god...

That's not someone low-level disciples like us could ever hope to meet.

Honestly, even Sect Leader probably hasn't seen him in person.

And yet Li Qing Yue, just a lowly gatekeeping disciple,

had the audacity to tell such an outrageous lie.

She should take a good look at her pathetic self.

Even I wouldn't dare imagine such a thing.

As disciples of Jingyun Sect,

we might go astray sometimes, but we can always repent.

But if you're full of lies,

then there's no place for you here.

If you ask me,

Li Qing Yue must've fallen for some lowly demonic cultivator.

She was too embarrassed to admit it,

so she dragged Venerable Grandmaster's name into it,

hoping Sect Leader wouldn't be able to verify the truth.

What's wrong?

Easy, easy.

Let's keep eating.

Where are you going, Suan?

Didn't Master order all disciples to gather at the Altar of Ascension?

But I can't let you go.

What is the meaning of this?

If I let you go today,

then Qing Yue won't be

the only one getting expelled today.

You're going to stop me?

Yes.

Go ahead and try then.

Three years ago, I wouldn't have stood a chance against you.

But now, you should know

you're no match for me.

We joined the sect together.

You looked after me, and I've never forgotten that.

So I can't stand by and watch you make a mistake today.

Li Qing Yue, as a disciple of Jingyun Sect,

you should uphold righteousness and honesty.

As long as you reveal who that demonic cultivator is,

I may grant you a chance at redemption.

Sect Leader, I've told you everything.

Not a single word of it is a lie.

Very well then.

Jingyun Sect can no longer keep you.

Since all your cultivation was learned within these walls,

to prevent you from straying into wicked paths,

I will now take away your power

and expel you from the sect.

Henceforth, whether you live or die,

it has nothing to do with our sect.

Is speaking the truth a crime now?

Even Chu was merely imprisoned,

why must I be expelled?

A person must be trustworthy in word and steadfast in principle.

You clearly don't understand even the most basic values.

All disciples, listen carefully,

let this serve as a warning to you.

Didn't I tell you to leave?

Why did you come back?

So you are the demonic cultivator.

You've got some nerve!

Yun'e!

All disciples, form the battle formation!

Senior Uncle Xuan Wei? Why have you come out of seclusion?

If I hadn't, we would've ended up offending the gods.

I am Xuan Wei of Jingyun Sect.

Greetings, Venerable Grandmaster.

Venerable Grandmaster?

He really is Venerable Grandmaster?

I sensed your spiritual energy and rushed out of seclusion.

To what do we owe the honor of your sudden visitation?

I've come to find...

My partner.

- She's awake! Come on! - You're awake.

Look, I brought you some fruit!

Qing Yue, are you feeling better?

I brought tonics, specially delivered from my hometown

Are you hungry? I brought you some nice food.

Whatever you're craving for, just say the word, I'll get it for you.

What's gotten into all of you?

Out of the way! Move!

Typical fair-weather friends!

Qing Yue, you've been sleeping for so long. You must be thirsty.

Try this tea I brewed just for you.

The aroma is amazing.

Here.

Qing Yue, you know me better than anyone.

You know whatever happened between us wasn't personal.

If I offended you before,

it was only for the good of the sect.

You're fair and reasonable. I'm sure you won't hold it against me.

I even took your place guarding the mountain gate

when you were injured, didn't I?

If I had known things would turn out this way,

I wouldn't have tried to stop you.

I took a punch for nothing.

Come on, let's tuck you in.

Come on.

We can't let you catch a cold.

Come on.

You need plenty of rest.

Qing Yue, Sect Leader has summoned you.

Yes, yes.

Qing Yue.

Don't forget us when you rise to glory, alright?

This is nice.

Greetings, Sect Leader.

Greetings, Elders.

What are you doing here?

Li Qing Yue,

mind your manners in front of Venerable Grandmaster.

Venerable...

You're really Venerable Grandmaster?

Sir,

are you sure she's the one?

Yes.

How characteristically discerning of you.

This child has been in our sect for over ten years.

She's always been thoughtful and well-mannered,

knows her place and have a sense of propriety.

She's quick-witted, knowledgeable,

and extremely talented.

Her cultivation level may not be high, but her foundation is solid.

Most rare of all,

she's very loyal and knows how to repay kindness.

She speaks with care and carries herself humbly.

She's a model among the disciples of our sect.

Me?

Look at that modesty! And that's just one of her many virtues.

I've been in seclusion for over 200 years.

The moment I come out, I encounter such a joyous event.

This is truly a blessing for our sect.

Venerable Grandmaster, do you have any instructions regarding the wedding?

A wedding?

I've accepted her bride price.

As for the rest, it's up to you all.

When do you think would be a good date for the wedding?

Like I said,

it's up to you.

Whose wedding are you talking about?

Who else in this hall could it be?

There's much to attend to at Canglei Hall. I'll take my leave.

Wait!

I have some questions...

Li Qing Yue, how many years have you been with us?

11 years.

Before you joined us,

who were your parents? Where did you live?

I had lived at the foot of Mount Yufan since I was born.

My father was a woodcutter,

and my mother was an ordinary farmer.

Elder Qing Yang, my master, got drunk

and wandered into the miasma forest.

My father saved her.

Out of gratitude, Master took me in as her disciple.

Where are your parents now?

They've passed away.

Are you certain your father was just an ordinary woodcutter?

Perhaps he was a powerful cultivator

living in seclusion?

But he died from a head injury

after getting into a fight with another villager.

Are they done questioning you?

Suan? What are you doing here?

Senior Uncle Dan Yang said

that I'm to stay by your side at all times

to ensure your safety from now on.

That's not necessary. What danger could there be here?

How could there not be danger?

Who knows who else might be harboring outsiders without anyone finding out?

I didn't mean to keep it from you.

I just never found the right moment to tell you.

Qing Yue.

So, had you been living with him

the past few days?

When you asked me about the bride price,

was it for him?

Yes.

Do you really like him that much?

He's so good-looking,

and he saved my life.

Why wouldn't I like him?

I see.

- Zi Yang. - Yes, sir.

Li Qing Yue lost her parents early in life.

Her only close elder is her master.

Qing Yang must be present on the wedding.

Have you informed her?

I've sent an urgent message.

Qing Yang should be on her way back now.

Jingyun Sect has stood for 300 years since its founding.

When our founder established the sect,

he left us one word, "courage."

Courage is the spirit.

To face death without fear, to act with decisiveness and boldness.

With benevolence in the heart, courage naturally follows.

But if there is no righteousness, there will be chaos.

No fear, no worry, no confusion,

that is the spirit of Jingyun Sect.

You're absolutely right, Senior Uncle.

While it's true Venerable Grandmaster holds a lofty status,

we must not lose our integrity and spirit.

On the wedding day, keep this in mind,

no greed, no fawning, no sycophancy.

Even though the god clans stand above us,

Jingyun Sect must not lose its own dignity and pride.

Understood, sir.

Good. Now, let us discuss the details of the wedding.

Martial Senior, what bird is that?

We keep seeing it around lately.

No idea.

But I'd guess it's drawn

by the great feng shui of our sect.

Makes sense. Our sect's feng shui really is excellent.

Not just this white bird, even Venerable Grandmaster showed up!

Lower your voice.

Arm length, 28 inches.

Got it, 28 inches.

Qing Yue, let's measure your shoulders.

How did Venerable Grandmaster end up choosing Li Qing Yue of all people?

That's more unbelievable than pigs flying!

- Exactly. - Don't you think...

Qing Yue!

Qing Yue, come. It's spacious here.

Close your eyes and steady your breath.

Focus your mind and anchor your spirit.

Focus!

This is the Yuling Spring.

It draws water from the earth veins of Mount Xiaoqiu.

The spring is rich in jade marrow essence, nourishing and revitalizing.

Starting today, you'll soak here daily at this exact hour.

It'll be good for you.

These dishes took an entire day to prepare,

so you'd better eat plenty later.

There's no way I can finish all this.

Do you think you're just the same old disciple here?

Who am I then?

You're Venerable Grandmaster's partner.

This is called the Golden Tortoise Sea Pill.

It's made from cinnabar and moonstone,

refined with the shell of a century-old Xuangui from Dongting Lake.

All of this is for me?

No, they aren't.

You're free to use everything in this chamber

as you wish.

My dear disciple!

I've come to see you.

Did you miss me?

Here.

Take a gulp.

Ming Yue...

It's Qing Yue.

Huh, how did you end up with a name so similar to mine?

Master, you gave me this name.

You said I reminded you of your younger self,

so you bestowed the name "Qing" upon me.

You're 19, right?

Yes.

It's been so long since we've seen each other.

Are there any parts of your cultivation you're struggling with?

Don't hesitate to ask me.

When I was nine,

you told me that if I mastered the basics,

you'd start teaching me techniques.

And then?

And then, I never saw you again.

None of that matters now.

I came here to ask you one thing,

do you want this?

Want what?

Do you want to marry Venerable Grandmaster?

After all these days,

you're the first person to ask me that.

So, what's your answer?

Sect Leader said

Venerable Grandmaster is a true god from the Heavenly Realm.

We cultivators of the human race

are taught to abandon worldly desires, sever emotional ties,

and devote ourselves to ascetic cultivation in the mountains,

all so that one day we might ascend to the heavens,

become immortals or gods, and attain eternal life.

Now, by some great fortune, I've caught the eye of Venerable Grandmaster,

an opportunity that doesn't come easily.

To be chosen as his partner is already a miracle.

Even being his gatekeeper

would be an honor

countless beings across the Three Realms would kill for.

That may all be true,

but marriage isn't the same as gatekeeping.

Even ordinary mortals expect mutual love and consent.

Besides,

what exactly is it about you that Venerable Grandmaster sees?

I don't know.

You're not particularly gifted.

Even with hard work,

I doubt you'll achieve anything great in this life.

Like most mortals, you'd live a few ordinary decades,

then return to dust and enter the cycle of reincarnation.

Now this divine opportunity has fallen from the heavens,

an instant leap to the top.

But sudden fortune can be a curse in disguise.

You'd better think it through carefully.

Bai Jiu Si!

Are you around?

Venerable Grandmaster?

Bai Jiu Si?

Seriously.

We're getting married, but you don't even see me.

I have so many questions I want to ask you!

What are your questions?

Venerable Grandmaster!

You're really still here?

Just passing by.

What a coincidence.

What were your questions?

Venerable Grandmaster,

I didn't know your identity before.

If I offended you in any way, I didn't mean to.

Why did you choose me as your partner?

I thought you knew.

So...

That means you like me too?

Too?

Yes! Because I like you,

so you must like me too.

I accepted your bride price.

Naturally, I can't go back on it.

Why did you accept it?

Because you offered it.

At the end of the day,

that still means you like me too!

You ask too many questions.

What? I've only just started!

Venerable Grandmaster, I know you like me too.

I'll do my best to be a great partner!

Qing Yue.

Su Guan?

You've been released too?

My master pleaded with Sect Leader.

Qing Yue.

I...

What are you doing?

Chu didn't do anything wrong.

He's courageous, loyal, and kind-hearted.

But now Sect Leader has ordered him

to be imprisoned in the Hall of Retribution for the rest of his life.

Please help him.

Please get up first.

Please get up first.

I've heard many things

about you and Chu.

They say you're the most outstanding disciple of our sect.

That you roam the world slaying demons and defending the innocent.

A true paragon of virtue.

But Su Guan,

why is it that you would show compassion

to reformed members of the demonic sects,

yet treat your own sect's disciples with indifference?

When I was injured and desperately needed medicine,

I came to you for help.

Do you remember?

And the day you fled with Chu,

did you really believe I could help you?

Or did you just want someone to share the blame?

Qing Yue, I wasn't thinking straight that day.

If you must resent someone, let it be me.

Please don't blame Chu. He...

Su Guan,

I don't resent you.

I just wanted to tell you,

you had your reasons,

And I have my convictions.

Whether it's cultivation or becoming a righteous warrior,

it's about building character, not chasing glory.

You'd die for the things you care about,

but turn your head away when the rest needs help.

Qing Yue...

You're Senior Uncle Dan Yang's personal disciple.

He places great hopes in you.

To cultivate is to walk the path of the Way.

Chu has found his Way,

what about you? Have you found your Way?

Stop looking.

Who in this world would dare compete with Venerable Grandmaster?

Why are you following me?

I don't want you doing something foolish.

Things have been chaotic enough in our sect lately.

Is all this really necessary?

You know as well as I do,

I can't even defeat an average disciple

in this sect now.

No matter what,

you've been my martial senior since I joined the sect.

And you always will be.

Qing Yue.

You can't fool me.

Suan.

Suan, I'd like to talk to you about something.

I'll let you guys talk.

You were gifted, talented in both spells and technique.

You were a rare prodigy.

But after that accident damaged your foundation,

you never recovered.

You ended up guarding the gates for three years with someone like me.

You must've felt bitter and frustrated.

I didn't.

Every single day spent guarding the gate with you,

to me,

was a joy beyond measure.

I'm glad to hear that.

I'd always worried I might have been a burden to you.

These are medicines I carefully selected from the alchemy hall.

They may not fully restore your damaged foundation,

but they can strengthen your spiritual power.

Thank you for looking after me all these years.

Now that I'm leaving,

let this be my way of repaying you.

I need no repayment.

You've always been treated as invisible here

at Jingyun Sect.

Now that you're going to the Ninth Heaven,

I don't know if I should be happy for you or worried.

Take care of yourself.

Don't worry.

Even if I was invisible here,

I certainly won't be up there.

Now, please accept it.

The immortal path is long, and the world is wide.

Until we meet again, Suan.

Are you really not afraid?

Whether it's fortune or misfortune, let it come.

Very good.

You really are my disciple.

It's time.

Qing Yue,

this sword was given to me by my master.

It has since been passed down through generations of Jingyun Sect leaders.

Today, I entrust it to you.

You are the first in the Twelve Provinces of the Han Region

to ascend to the Ninth Heaven as a mortal.

You must remember, the Way is the root of all transformation.

The Way follows nature. Effortless, yet encompassing all.

As cultivators,

we seek harmony with heaven and earth, to follow fate and connection.

What we pursue is our own true path.

The gods have their path. Mortals have theirs.

If your heart is righteous, your path will be too.

Even if world crumbles, evil will never prevail over good.

Have faith in yourself, and you will succeed.

I will always remember it.

Go on.