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(Episode 18)

What do we do?

The fire can't be put off. How do we help the man inside?

- There's someone inside. - Help!

We need more help!

Help!

Hang in there, Yellow.

Honey.

Yellow?

- Yue. - I'll do it.

Mr. Lin, it's dangerous in there.

- Honey... - It's too dangerous, Mr. Lin.

Honey, please be careful!

Mr. Lin, it's too dangerous!

Be careful, Mr. Lin!

That's too dangerous.

Yue, why did you come here alone?

Where's Mr. Bai? Is he fighting the fire in there?

Mrs. Lin!

Get some sleep.

When the fire at the flatbread shop broke out last night,

you were in the courtyard.

You should've been the first to see the flames.

Why didn't you help put it out?

Was it really so hard to grab a bucket like everyone else?

That old man's time had come.

It was written in his fate that he would pass away last night.

Even if he hadn't died in the fire,

he likely would've passed in his sleep.

No matter what, he wouldn't have made it past midnight.

This is the Heaven's will.

No one could save him,

not even Gods like us.

Heaven's will again.

You said it was the old man's time,

but what about Lin Fan?

You just did nothing and watched him die unjustly.

Fate cannot be defied.

All efforts are meaningless when destiny calls.

Your heartlessness

hasn't changed one bit.

It was fate that took him,

not me.

If Lin Fan could hear you now,

would he regret ever baring his heart to you,

ever calling you a friend?

Yue, Mr. Bai,

are you arguing because of my husband?

The physician said you need to rest.

Yue, please don't blame Mr. Bai.

It was my husband's choice to go in and save the old man.

No one forced him.

My husband...

He was always so foolish like that.

Even knowing the danger, he'd still rush in.

He knew it was dangerous,

but he went anyway.

He always said,

do everything humanly possible first, then leave the rest to fate.

As long as there was even a sliver of hope, he'd never give up.

That's what I loved about him.

When our Tao

grows up,

he'll be proud of his father, Yue.

Mr. Bai

was my husband's best friend.

I know, wherever he is now,

he wouldn't want you fighting because of him.

Alright, we won't argue anymore.

Let's get you inside.

Come.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

I...

Push!

Harder!

He's almost out!

(Lin Residence)

Keep pushing, he's almost out!

Heaven above, open your eyes!

Please reward the good as they deserve.

It's such a tragedy.

Mr. Lin only just passed away,

and now this misfortune falls on his widow and child!

Truly.

Mrs. Wang, how is Mrs. Lin doing?

Not good. She hasn't been able to deliver because the baby is big.

Please go fetch Physician Xu.

In case anything goes wrong, he'll be there to help.

I'm going now.

Are you alright?

- What are you doing? - Cut me open.

- But it'll kill you. - Save my child.

Please let Mrs. Lin and her child make it through safely. Please help them.

(Children are so adorable.)

(How about we have one too?)

(Jiu Si, do you think I would make a good father?)

Save my child!

(Well, it was fate that wanted him dead.)

(But I wanted him to live.)

(If I had done nothing, that would've been my fault.)

(But if I had tried, and still couldn't save him,)

(then the fault lies with fate, not me.)

(Mr. Bai was my husband's best friend.)

- This way. - The baby is out!

She delivered!

Finally! Thank goodness!

Both mother and child made it.

Thank heavens! This is wonderful!

This is wonderful!

So, so wonderful!

This is proof that good deeds are rewarded. They finally made it.

Yes, thank heavens.

Thank you.

The baby's finally out.

Bai Jiu Si?

Bai Jiu Si,

I know you're in there.

I sensed divine energy at Lin Fan's residence yesterday.

You used your power to help Shi Hua, didn't you?

The backlash from using our power is no trifling matter.

I'll be right outside.

Just call me if you need help.

(Father, Mother, I hope you are both well.)

(It's been nearly two months since I last sent word home.)

(I hope you'll forgive me.)

(When Father sent me to Jingyun Sect,)

(it was to learn the Way and achieve greatness,)

(to escape worldly suffering)

(and attain immortality.)

(However, these days, Jingyun Sect is no longer what it used to be.)

(Not long ago, my junior sister Li Qing Yue who guarded gates with me)

(suddenly awakened as the Four Spirits Grandmistress.)

(She even battled the Venerable Grandmaster at Tianmu Peak.)

(Then, they shattered the void itself and disappeared.)

(No one knows where they went.)

(Since then,)

(our sect has become restless and strange.)

(They now claim Jingyun Sect is the greatest in all six realms,)

(talking day and night about storming the heavens)

(and challenging the immortals.)

(This warmongering is nothing)

(like the teachings you instilled in me, Father.)

(So I'm writing to ask you to take me home)

(and guide me once more.)

(So that I may find clarity.)

Shut up!

(My hunger for understanding burns like fire.)

(Please come soon.)

Jiang Bian.

Coming!

Coming!

Song, how can I help you?

What else? It's your turn to guard the gate, of course.

But I was on gate duty yesterday! Why should I go again today?

Sect Leader took all the elders and senior disciples down the mountain.

Now there's only a handful of us juniors here.

If you don't do it, who will?

Isn't there anyone else in this massive sect?

Didn't Meng Chu get released? Send him instead.

Meng Chu is probably leaving soon too.

Where would he even go?

He lost his parents young, and his whole village is gone.

Where would he go?

Yinlian Sect, of course.

Then what about Zhang Suan?

Well, Zhang Suan...

It's the third day.

Have you figured out where we're going to look?

You don't have to come if you don't want to help.

I do want to help.

I just think you're running around like a headless chicken,

totally aimless.

I'm not aimless.

I'm going to search every single place I can.

I'm growing more curious about your history with Grandmistress.

What could make you this devoted?

This is a robbery! Hand over all your money!

If you resist,

this deserted road becomes your grave!

What are you laughing at?

These days,

even nobodies like you dare to strut around acting tough?

Back off, woman!

We're only after money, not women!

Please, heroes!

Please!

We've made a mistake!

We've learned our lesson now.

Please don't kill us. We don't do it again.

Only money, huh?

You little thugs really think you get to be picky with me?

Wait.

Give it to me.

You two.

Do you know the way down the mountain?

- Yes, yes. - You...

We know this area best!

There are three paths down.

The first is the same road you came up on.

The second goes straight north through the stone forest up ahead.

As for the third one, I strongly advise you not to take it.

Why?

Because that path leads to Songhe County.

Yes, that's a cursed place.

A lot of people died.

It even got frozen over not long ago.

It's been abandoned for a while now.

They say whoever goes there never comes back.

So, please take our advice.

You mustn't take that path.

Ladies, this way, please.

Waiter, table for two!

Coming!

Here is our signature dish, Chicken Marrow with Bamboo Shoots.

All your dishes are served. Please enjoy.

The food here at Guiyun Restaurant is the best in Jingzhou.

If not for this demon-hunting mission,

we'd probably need 30 years of cultivation to afford a meal here.

No wonder it's the restaurant's crown jewel.

Refined in taste, smooth and tender.

Of course.

They say this dish requires the marrow of a 100-day-old black chicken,

paired with the freshest bamboo shoots from Chuzhou,

only then can it be considered authentic.

If we're talking bamboo shoots,

Chuzhou's can't compare

to the reed shoots from Songhe County.

Songhe County? Where's that?

Reed shoots from Songhe conceal the isles of Zhou,

richer and sweeter than milk of cow.

This poem praises the taste of Songhe's reed shoots

is even smoother than fresh milk.

What poem is that?

I've never heard of it.

Did you just make that up, Jiang Bian?

Are you serious?

You only never heard of it because you're uncultured.

That's from the great Duan Wei Jun himself.

Every word's recorded in the official histories.

Duan Wei Jun?

That ancient poet who died centuries ago?

Someone from centuries past?

Is Songhe County even still around?

I don't know.

Since Qing Yue said she has eaten it before, it must still exist.

Setting aside the whole "hundreds of years ago" thing,

Songhe County is located in Yong.

You grew up at the foot of Mount Yufan,

and joined Jingyun Sect at the age of eight.

When could you possibly have visited Songhe County?

I don't remember.

What's on your mind?

Nothing.

Don't tell me you're actually considering that Songhe County!

I'm giving you two a chance to turn over a new leaf. If you don't...

Yes, yes! Absolutely, definitely!

We won't ever do this again!

Wait up!

You're all healed?

I wasn't injured.

Yet you stayed in your room for seven days?

I was just tired.

I slept for seven days.

More rice, please.

I'm tired.

It's something mortals drink to restore their strength.

Drink it or don't, I don't care.

Sit.

Yellow, fetch!

You old mutt,

Mother actually said you could understand human speech.

But you didn't even get that.

Mr. Bai, did you find my bamboo dragonfly?

It just went whoosh and disappeared.

Mr. Bai, our peach tree is bearing fruit again.

They're huge like watermelons.

Even the county magistrate,

the assistant official and the constables

came to our house

asking my mother for peaches.

Are you coming?

No.

That's alright.

I'll just sneak a couple for you.

I'm tired of eating them anyway.

Mrs. Liu and the ladies

say I'm the reincarnation of the God of Literature,

destined to be a high-ranking official in the capital.

That's why our peach tree blooms and bears fruit all year round.

Mother believes it too.

She even found a fortune-teller from the north of town,

and gave me a new name, Lin Shi An.

She said it means "bringing peace to the realm."

Do you like it, Mr. Bai?

No.

I think it's alright.

Still, I don't want to change my name.

And I don't want to become an official.

I want to be a wandering hero!

I want to travel around and help people in need.

Mr. Bai, look. This is a new move I learned.

It's called "White Crane Spreads Wings!"

It's awesome, right?

Is it awesome, Mr. Bai?

Excuse me.

Is it awesome, Mr. Bai?

Is it awesome, Mr. Bai?

Wait up, Mr. Bai!

(Guo's Songhe Noodle Shop)

Mr. Bai, you're here.

The usual today?

Please have a seat.

The usual order for Mr. Bai.

Boss, one order of sweet steamed milk curd, please.

And a plum soup too.

Hey, Tao,

are you here mooching food again?

Nonsense! My family's loaded.

Why would I care about your measly food?

Besides, Mr. Bai would pay for me.

Mother said he's rich.

He never works,

but his money never runs out.

See? His wealth is endless, never depleted.

If that's not rich, what is?

For someone your age,

you sure talk like you know a lot.

Go on.

- Is it ready? - Yes.

Here's your food, Mr. Bai.

And here's your plum soup, Tao.

Please enjoy.

Please have some soup, Mr. Bai.

Out with it. What did you get yourself into this time?

I didn't get into any trouble!

Mr. Bai,

can you help me with something later?

And you say you didn't cause trouble.

You'll understand once you come with me.

You're the only one who can help me with this.

Come on, Mr. Bai, have some soup.

Mr. Bai, they're here!

Here. This is my father.

So, don't call me fatherless again!

I have a father!

He looks nothing like you.

He can't possibly be your father.

I took after Mother as a baby.

But I'll grow into his looks.

I don't believe you. You're a liar.

Father, tell them you're really my father, please?

Make way.

Run!

Mr. Bai, I'm really, really happy today!

Mother said you were my father's best friend.

Can I call you Father from now on?

Carry it yourself.

Don't worry, Mr. Bai.

I'll just call you that in private.

No one else will know.

I promise.

I really want to...

Can I, Mr. Bai?

Please?

Please, Mr. Bai?

Where have you been?

Shi Hua has asked about him several times.

The child wanted to play.

What's wrong?

Nothing. I should take him to Shi Hua.

Come on, get down.

Is there something you need?

Is there something you're not telling me?

No.

I'm craving some osmanthus cake.

Alright.

I'll go get you some.

Sir, please don't take offense.

The departed in this urn was a kind soul, gentle by nature.

She won't bring you any ill fortune.

Sir, you carry yourself with remarkable grace.

Are you a local?

I am Xiaoyaozi, a wandering cultivator.

This is my friend, Lady Wang of Jingzhou,

also known by her pen name, Mozhu Wanderer.

Have you heard her poetry?

No, I haven't.

Let me tell you,

Mozhu penned countless poems in her lifetime.

Her verses captured the full weight

of love and sorrow in this world.

If you have time,

you ought to read them.

True sorrow never spills outward.

How could it be poured into verse?

Ah, you may not know her story.

Mozhu was born into a well-educated, respectable family,

but she fell in love with a commoner.

Her family forbade it, so she eloped with him.

Later, her husband joined the army and never returned.

Believing him dead, she tried to take her own life,

only to discover she was with child.

So she raised the child alone.

Then the child fell ill.

No medicine could save him. He passed at just six years old.

She was left to suffer alone.

And soon after, she learned her husband hadn't died in war.

He had taken a new wife and abandoned her.

Devastated, she passed away

one snowy night.

Why didn't she report him to the authorities?

Report him?

You must have lived in Songhe County too long.

This place is sheltered,

nestled behind Huai Ridge,

blessed with peace and harmony.

Stay there long enough,

and you'd forget what the world outside is like.

Of the 12 provinces in the land,

some suffer droughts with no grain to eat,

others face floods that devastate everything.

In some places, war and chaos have overtaken

even the local governments.

Where can common folk go to seek justice?

Has the world always been like this?

Life has always been hard for the people,

especially women.

And for those without a family to protect them,

they're like candlelight in the night.

Even the faintest glow draws the wolves.

As night falls, demons begin to roam.

Looks like we'll be staying here for a few more days.

You really are no ordinary man,

even the dog you raise can sense unusual things.

The night is long, and dark mists gather.

I have a feeling we'll meet again someday.

Mr. Bai,

until we meet again.

Third watch, midnight hour. All is well!

Third watch, midnight hour. All is well!

Ghost!

Ghost!

Ghost!

Help!

(Life has always been hard for the people,)

(especially women.)

(And for those without a family to protect them,)

(they're like candlelight in the night.)

(Even the faintest glow draws the wolves.)

What do you want?

Last night you said you wanted osmanthus cakes.

I couldn't find any.

So I got up early today,

thought I'd go with you to get some.

I don't want it anymore.

I know you want it. No need to hold back.

Freshen up and come out. I'll be waiting at the door.

Let's go together.

Here.

Is it good?

I'll buy you whatever you want to eat.

Make way!

Make way!

County magistrate on a case! Clear the road!

Make way!

Make way!

Go, go!

County magistrate on a case! Clear the road!

Move along!

Stop looking now.

- Move along! - Excuse me.

What's going on up ahead with all the constables?

You haven't heard?

There was a murder last night in the county.

A murder?

Did they catch the killer?

Where would they even look?

I heard it was the work of demons.

Really?

Things have been peaceful here. How could there be demons?

Demons? Nonsense. It's just some criminal

using superstition to stir up fear.

You saw the bodies.

They were drained completely dry. No human could do that.

Tales of demons and monsters,

don't believe such wild stories.

I'll be going now.

Do you think this talk about demons is real?

Go home first. I'll investigate the area.

Bai Jiu Si...

You're becoming more human these days.

Mr. Bai.

Mr. Bai, you're back.

I'm really sorry.

Tao must've taken up all of your time again yesterday.

It's fine.

These are Qing Yue's favorite pastries.

Could you take them to her for me? I won't go in.

I'll thank you on her behalf.

Look at that widow,

getting so close with a married man.

No sense of propriety.

Men always fall for widows like her.

Gossipy old hags!

Tsk, clearly raised without a father!

You're the one who was raised without a father!

Shoo! Go play somewhere else!

Pathetic how she throws herself at men.

Lin Tao.

Exactly.

Is that how I taught you to behave?

When a dog bites you, do you bite it back?

Understood, Mother.

Go pick up your ball. Let's go home.

She clearly doesn't know the meaning of womanly virtue.

Mr. Bai, you're covered in frost.

Mr. Bai, what technique was that just now?

Can you teach me?

Madam, did you see that?

Mr. Bai was so amazing just now!

Are you alright?

Let's go home.

Did you see how he caught him?

I'm not sure.

Mr. Bai is an immortal. Did you see that?

Mother, Mr. Bai is an immortal! Did you see that?

Madam Wang, Mr. Bai is...

Tao, were you talking to me?

Nothing important.

Children shouldn't talk nonsense.

Let's go home.

Mr. Bai is an immortal!

Are you alright?