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Su Tang and I

have been staying at Zhaifeng Institute for the past three years.

Our master might be reckless,

lazy, greedy, and a drunk,

but he is very kind to us.

I'll take you to meet him if possible.

All right.

Lu Ping.

Lu Ping!

Lu Ping.

Lu Ping.

Lu Ping!

Lu Ping.

Mr. Wen...

The Soul Confinement...

It's getting more powerful.

It's strangling me even more tightly.

Have you undergone Soul Splitting?

Who helped you with it?

I begged my master for it.

I did it to attend the convention.

In order to see you.

This is foolish!

The Soul Confinement is used by Shanhai Gang

as a barrier to control your soul power.

You've suppressed it all these years, so it's calmed down gradually.

But now that you've used Soul Splitting,

the soul power within you have turned to provoke the Soul Confinement.

If we don't break it soon,

it will only get worse.

Mr. Wen.

Can you break it?

I can't.

I've been stripped of my martial arts skills.

If we are to break the confinement,

I have to seek help from my academy.

But tomorrow...

It's the second round of the convention.

Xifan will need me to get through the second round with him.

Lu Ping.

Lu Ping.

I know of your comradery.

But the longer you stall,

the worse you will get.

I'll be sure to send my master a letter tonight.

I'll also do a handover for the military affairs.

Tomorrow, I'll go with you.

This is the deadline.

If we don't break the confinement,

there's no chance in doing so again.

But...

No buts, Lu Ping.

All these years,

haven't you fought hard to survive

and to live like a human?

If they truly regard you as a friend,

they will understand.

Tomorrow at noon,

I'll be waiting for you at Xinghua Restaurant.

[Tomorrow at noon,]

[ I'll be waiting for you at Xinghua Restaurant.]

Hey!

You rascal.

What are you standing there for?

Do you know how long I've been waiting for you?

You only got to meet Mr. Wen because of me.

Shouldn't you thank me?

Sure.

We'll go to the best restaurant in Kaifeng.

This is the best restaurant in Kaifeng?

No.

But it has the best wine in Kaifeng.

But I only have...

Let's see...

Ten cash.

We'll buy as much with this as we can.

Sir.

I want ten cash worth of wine.

Sir. Please come in.

This ten cash worth of wine

wasn't bought by putting a tab on Qin family's golden badge.

Look.

There's a shooting star.

Since I was in Shanhai Gang,

all I ever had

was endless torture and pain.

Only when I saw these stars at night from my cell,

could I feel a moment of peace.

Even when I fled,

they guided my path.

Su Tang once told me,

if you want to give someone a gift,

you have to be sincere.

I'm sharing my most precious starry sky

with you.

Aren't we supposed to be looking at stars?

Why are you looking at me?

I...

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

It's not just because of Wen Gecheng.

It's also for everything that's happened

after I've met you.

Qin Sang.

I witnessed all sorts of wickedness in Shanhai Gang.

You are the one who showed me

that in this world,

there are still wonderful things just like the starry sky.

Sometimes, I think to myself,

why did I escape from Shanhai Gang?

Perhaps...

It's so that I can be with you,

to gaze upon a sky like this tonight.

Lu Ping.

You're really crafty.

You only spent ten cash

and you managed to buy the most beautiful starry sky in Kaifeng.

There is wine tonight.

There are stars.

There is also you by my side.

I'll accept your gift of gratitude.

Qin Sang.

I still wish to break the confinement.

I want to live like an ordinary man.

This is a wish that I've had for ten years.

Is it too much to ask for it?

Let's treat this as a farewell.

Sir.

These are the four training outfits

that you told us to make.

They are made in the latest style with the newest fabric.

Once you put them on,

you'll surely look gorgeous

at the Soul Combat Convention.

Take a look.

How is it?

Xifan.

Are you in your right mind?

You can't even bear to have a good meal.

Where did you get so much money to buy such nice clothes?

Sir.

I'll pay for the remaining fees

with this jade pendant.

Do you think it's all right?

Let me have a look.

We only accept taels,

not pawns.

But since you're both so sincere,

I'll reluctantly accept it.

Give it back.

Xifan.

I think this jade pendant is quite old.

You've always carried it on you.

Can this be your heirloom?

I really don't know what you're thinking.

It's not worth pawning your heirloom

for a few training outfits.

They are not some dragon robes.

Moreover,

it will be a tough fight tomorrow.

Who knows?

The outfits might get torn quickly.

Let's go.

I have yet to recover.

I've only managed to come this far

because of your help.

Tomorrow, we're going against Luo Ting.

It must be a tough fight.

I just want to do something within my power

to boost everyone's morale.

Don't hold me back.

Gentlemen, take care.

If the Soul Combat Convention awards the most obstinate person,

you can win with your eyes closed.

But don't you worry.

We might not be as skilled as Ms.Qin.

Her opponent didn't even get to attack.

But we have Lu Ping.

Even if a great martial artist like me doesn't take the stage,

he can defeat Luo Ting anyway.

Don't worry.

As for the jade pendant,

don't mention it to them.

All right.

I'll let you be the unsung hero.

Let's hurry back to show them.

Let's see if these training outfits

can bring out the valiance in me.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Lu Ping.

Are you really leaving?

What about the second round tomorrow?

We came to the convention

in the first place to look for Wen Gecheng.

Now that the purpose is served,

we don't have to go on with it.

Lu Ping.

Xifan hasn't fully recovered

and Luo Ting hates Zhaifeng Institute to the core.

He won't go easy on us in combat.

If we both leave,

Mo Lin is all that Xifan has.

They will definitely lose to Luo Ting.

They can surrender if they can't defeat him.

Lu Ping.

You know what Xifan is like.

This concerns the honor of Zhaifeng Institute.

I'm afraid he won't surrender.

He might get himself killed.

If it ends up like that,

we'll get Assassin Boy to poison him senseless

and drag him off-stage.

Lu Ping!

Lu Ping.

Are you in your right mind?

We've come this far.

You're going to abandon us?

So what if I abandon you?

You're a useless bum without any strength.

I find you a nuisance ages ago.

Lu Ping!

Lu Ping!

Lu Ping.

After all that we've been through,

I thought you've regarded yourself as a disciple of Zhaifeng Institute.

I don't.

Zhaifeng Institute has always been

just a camouflage for me.

What if I'd like you to stay?

These are the training outfits that were custom made.

Haven't you been complaining that we didn't have a decent uniform?

I've told you.

We can't lose anyone in Zhaifeng Institute.

As long as we fight alongside each other,

we can surely win the convention and make our institute proud.

Zhao Xifan.

Why should I care if you can make the institution proud?

I finally figured it out.

You're just a hypocrite through and through.

Lu Ping.

What do you mean by that?

You want me to stay

because you are no match for them.

You needed me as God of Bandits to help with your tasks.

Now, you need me on the team in order to win the convention.

Don't keep up false appearances if you're incompetent.

Weren't you going to give up the badge of eldest disciple?

Sure.

Give it to me now.

I'm going to tell the judges now

that Zhaifeng Institute is disbanded.

We're quitting the contest.

Fine.

Lu Ping.

Leave.

Leave now!

Zhaifeng Institute

is no longer your concern.

Even if I'm the last one standing,

I'll keep fighting until the end.

Sure.

Then you better pray a few more times tonight.

You're on your own now.

Lu Ping.

You really broke Xifan's heart this time.

Good.

He'll stop pestering me.

Lu Ping.

I know what you have in mind.

You deliberately spoke harshly

so that Xifan would make you leave.

Then you won't feel so bad.

Am I right?

Lu Ping.

You actually care about Zhaifeng Institute, right?

Not at all.

I'm not like him.

He wants to be a hero.

He wants to carry Zhaifeng Institute forward.

But all I ever wanted

was to be an ordinary person.

If I keep competing,

my identity might be unraveled.

By then, Shanhai Gang will come after me again.

Who will be able to protect me?

Su Tang.

Can you let me act selfishly for once?

I've thought of a way.

You can leave.

I'll stay.

Su Tang.

As a child, I lost my family.

All this while,

I knew you had been protecting me in Shanhai Gang.

You are my brother.

Whatever decision you make,

as your sister,

I'll always support you.

You'll go with Mr. Wen to break your confinement.

I'll watch over Xifan for you.

Isn't that a good idea?

-But... -Don't worry.

I won't let Xifan take any risk.

[Forget it.]

[My future is uncertain.]

[If you stay with him,]

[you'll have someone to depend on.]

Xifan.

Don't be so harsh on yourself.

If you're angry,

I'll drug Lu Ping with some laxatives.

It will definitely keep him from leaving.

What do you think?

Xifan.

Is he meditating?

He just had a fight with Lu Ping.

Lu Ping is leaving with Wen Gecheng.

He's not competing in the convention tomorrow.

Xifan has been meditating since.

He said he is going to recover quickly.

He won't talk to anyone.

Xifan.

You rascal, you are making me worried.

Master.

I have some medicine to dispel blood stasis.

Good. Give it to him quickly.

How are you feeling?

He is feeling better.

Xifan.

The process comes first.

The results come second.

It's the participation that matters.

Your health is more important.

Master.

I know you're just saying that to make me feel better.

But I failed to keep Lu Ping with us.

As the eldest disciple,

that was my dereliction of duty.

I can't embarrass Zhaifeng Institute again.

Mo Lin.

Step outside.

I have to speak with my disciple.

You're new here so you have no right to listen in.

Step outside.

As your mentor,

I'll be honest with you.

I've sent you here

to protect Lu Ping.

I don't care if you win or not.

Master, what did you say?

Protect Lu Ping.

Didn't he tell you?

He is not here to take part in the convention either.

Then...

What about surpassing Beidou?

The crazier we seem, the safer we are.

This is a strategy.

Do you get it?

It's always about Lu Ping!

You taught us to punish evil, promote the good,

get rid of bullies, and help the weak.

Is all that a lie?

You have nothing to do anyway.

Might as well make some money.

Xifan.

I know.

I'm not a competent mentor.

So you don't have to go all out for Zhaifeng Institute either.

It's not worth it.

It is worth it.

Xifan.

I don't mean to disobey you.

Since I joined Zhaifeng Institute,

since I was mentored by you,

it has been my ambition to protect Zhaifeng Institute.

Even if no one is truly devoted

to Zhaifeng Institute now,

I will still choose to protect it.

Master, please agree to it.

As if I would.

I am your mentor.

You have to obey my decision.

I won't.

You're such a stubborn mule.

This is so annoying.

Must you compete?

I must.

Fine.

I'll make you a wager.

If you win, I'll let you compete.

If you lose,

you must return to Chenqiao immediately.

Why are you sneaking around?

Mo Lin.

What is going on?

It's complicated.

They seemed to have had an argument.

They are parting ways.

Say something nice.

Xifan.

Tomorrow, you'll be in grave danger.

Just like this hand,

you'll be alone without any help.

If you can lift this table up with the strength of your palm,

I will let you compete.

Go ahead.

Master.

This table is made of stone.

Not to mention that Xifan doesn't have any soul power now,

but even if he does, he might not be able to lift it.

I have an idea.

If I succeed,

Su Tang and Mo Lin,

will you compete with me tomorrow?

I have come back to help you.

Since my disciple is staying,

as the greatest assassin in the world,

how can I get cold feet?

Later, the two of you...

Great idea.

Xifan, you're really something.

You're too crafty.

Master.

You said we can't replace him,

but you didn't say we can't work together.

You said one palm,

but you didn't say we can't use five fingers.

Xifan used two fingers,

I used two,

and Mo Lin used one.

That makes five fingers.

We've helped Xifan form one palm today.

We'll also fight alongside him tomorrow.

All right, whatever.

You've all grown up.

Bear this in mind.

Make sure to return alive tomorrow.

Yes.

Master.

You haven't seen the new outfit we made.

I'll show them to you.

Sure.

Su Tang.

Thank you for staying.

I've stayed behind

to help you,

but also to make Lu Ping worry less.

I hope he can return to Zhaifeng Institute

for my sake.

Let's hope so.

The second round is tomorrow.

Can you help me enhance

my soul power a bit more?

Young Master, Master gave orders

that you can't use the skills of Marrow Washing in public.

I really can't help you again.

I don't care.

Anyway, for tomorrow's second round,

I must not be defeated.

Otherwise, how am I to propose to Sangsang?

Mr. Wei.

Luo Ting.

Why did you ask to see me?

I'm here to congratulate you for making it past the first round.

But I heard that

you lost to Lu Ping and his gang in Chan State.

Yet now, your soul power suddenly improved.

You made it past the first round with ease.

I would really like to ask you for some tips.

What's your secret?

Why should I tell you?

You don't understand.

The aristocrats in the capital

have their own social circles.

It's the same for Qin Sang.

Although you're young and talented,

without a few local friends,

I'm afraid you'll still be shunned.

If you're willing

to share your tips with me,

I'll be your sworn brother.

By then, you'll have lots of chances

to approach Qin Sang.

Really?

Is there such a skill?

You can borrow power from others?

Luo Ting.

I think the champion of this Soul Combat Convention

is definitely ours.

-Qiao Ying. -Yes.

Go to one of the examiners.

Rat Wei Tianqi out.

Just say that

he has brought his personal guards with him to the exam.

He even cheated.

Get him to scram sooner.

No one else must know

about Marrow Washing.

This person

mustn't remain in the convention.

I understand, Luo Ting.

A countryside parvenu

dares to dream of making friends with us?

What a fool.

Why are you short of one member?

One of us is injured and decided to quit.

The three of us can keep going.

Miss.

Tianzhao Academy's male team is in the East Group.

That saves us the trouble of going against our peers.

But this year, the West Group is also very competitive.

We'll have to be more careful later.

That's odd.

Why isn't Lu Ping here?

Today is the second round

of Soul Combat Convention.

This round,

it tests you on strategy and teamwork.

The venue is the woods below you.

The woods is divided into half by the red rope

for the East and West groups.

Not only are you up against

complex terrains,

but also the attacks from other teams.

The last standing team of each group

is the winning team.

You'll go straight into the finals.

Although lives are taken on battlefields,

His Majesty is too kind.

Every team leader will receive

an emergency smoke bomb.

When your lives are in danger,

you can use it to seek aid.

Once it is lit,

it's deemed that the team surrendered.

There are four hours in this round.

Now, every team will enter the venue

according to the order of the lots were drawn.

You have time

until half a joss stick burns out

to select a spot that best you.

The competition will commence

at the sound of the drum.

We're in the same group as that bummer.

How unlucky.

You're still short of a person right before the competition starts.

Was he too scared to wake up after hearing that

you are up against Tianzhao Academy?

Tackling weasels like you?

The greatest assassin in the world can handle it.

So you are Xifan?

You might as well gloat now when you can.

I'm afraid you won't get another chance.

Xifan.

They seem so arrogant.

They must have some dirty tricks.

It will be a tough fight today.

I already guessed

that Luo Ting will resort to some tricks.

Later,

just follow me.

How about here?

Mo Lin.

Before the drum is sounded,

set a trap here

as our defense.

Xifan.

Instead of acting like cowards,

why don't we rush out and fight?

This is unlike you.

Su Tang.

You don't get it, do you?

This is called a strategy.

Su Tang.

We're outnumbered.

My soul of Sound is damaged.

It's hard to distinguish directions.

That's why we can't fight by soul power.

But it's very foggy in here today.

This will play to our advantage.

We just need to hold down our fort here

and wait for them to fight each other first.

Then we'll find an opportunity.

Yes, Xifan.

Well done, Xifan.

Who knew although you're injured,

your brains are still sharp.

You'll be good at leading an army.

As long as Zhaifeng Institute can win,

I don't care if they call me a coward.

Su Tang.

Come and help me.

We'll show them what I can do.

Let's go.

Hold on.

Su Tang.

You have another task.

Time's up.

Sound the drum.

Luo Ting.

It's foggy in the woods today.

It's harder to search for opponents.

Don't worry.

I've already talked to the other teams.

No one will interfere

with the fight between Tianzhao and Zhaifeng.

Therefore, if anyone is moving around,

it has to be the Zhaifeng team.

Luo Ting, you're so smart.

Let's see where those weasels from Zhaifeng Institute

can run off to.

We just have to keep waiting in here.

Someone is coming.

Let's go.

Over here.

What is this?

Gentlemen.

How are you?

Zhao Xifan.

How dare you play such tricks?

When we're up against villains,

who cares about being just and righteous?

Here is a word of advice.

Don't waste your strength.

Here in the worm grass,

the more you struggle,

the deeper you sink.

Unless you've mastered two souls power, it's difficult to get out of it.

Why don't you light up

your smoke bomb to surrender?

I'll let you out if you do.

How about that?

Surrender?

The game has just started.

Has he already mastered two souls powers?

How is that possible in such a short time?

I've concealed my soul power

to see what you weasels

have up your sleeves.

Enough nonsense.

Let's fight.

Stop whining like a woman.

Sure.

I'll show you countryside people

that the foundation of a century-old prestigious family

can't be shaken by a few minions.

Beat them to death!

You had better light your smoke bomb.

If not, no one can survive

under the Sun Streamer Swordplay.

Since we're here in the convention,

we have no fear of death.

Ms. Qin.

Are you going to bully us

with your standing?

I'm bullying you with my swordplay.

You...

Don't get me wrong.

As for the competition,

I have to win.

Martial arts practitioners

should act more righteously

instead of pitting your lives against mine here.

Don't worry.

Even if you lose the competition,

I'll still refer you to my brother.

Thank you, miss.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Ziyan.

We're almost done here.

Let's check out the East Group.

But according to the rules,

we can't leave our own venue.

Ms. Qin has been fighting alongside us.

She has never left the West Group.

See?

That's how you should abuse authority.

Miss.

The Zhaifeng Institute.

Look.

How did Luo Ting

improve so much overnight?

He must have used some dirty tricks.

What a bully.

That's odd.

Why isn't Lu Ping here yet?

Xifan and the others obviously aren't a match for Luo Ting.

Could Mr. Lu be injured elsewhere?

[Qin Sang.]

I still wish to break the confinement.

I want to live like an ordinary man.

This is a wish that I've had for ten years.

Is it too much to ask for it?

This is bad.

I'm afraid he is never coming back.

That rascal.

He has gone back on his word.

He said he would compete against me.

Ziyan.

Stay here.

I'll be away for a while.

Miss.

What about the competition?

We have plenty of time.

We don't have any more opponents anyway.

I'll be right back.

You'll keep an eye on Zhaifeng Institute.

Xifan might not last much longer.

If anything goes wrong,

light a cloud of smoke to alert me.

I wonder which rascal

dares to rat me out?

Doesn't he know who my father is?

Soul Combat Convention?

How dare they disqualify a talent like me?

They are a mere fly on the wheel.

Young Master,

Master said that if you lose,

you should return to Chan State as soon as possible.

Wei Ying.

Just because Wei Ming isn't here,

it doesn't mean you get to play boss and preach at me.

How can there be so many accidents?

Listen.

When the examiner get to see how gifted I am,

I'll definitely rise from desperation.

Isn't Sangsang competing in the second round?

What is she doing here?

Stop right there!

Ms. Qin.

Instead of competing at the venue this morning,

why are you here to see me?

Lu Ping.

Do you know what happens to deserters

in my brother's army?

[Xinghua Restaurant]

According to the martial law of Shuo,

deserters are to be executed.

It's because those who flee from danger

and disregard the safety of their country are considered disloyal.

They are deemed unrighteous for deserting their comrades.

But Lu Ping,

I know you're not like them.

But today, why did you...

Qin Sang.

Have you forgotten?

I only attended Soul Combat Convention

in order to find Mr. Wen.

I don't care about winning it.

He is now waiting for me at Xinghua Restaurant.

He is going to get my confinement unsealed.

I've been waiting for this day for years.

Others might not understand it.

You don't either?

Coward.

What did you say?

I said you're a coward.

We made a deal

to compete fair and just for once.

Yet now, you're getting cold feet.

You're clearly worried about Xifan and others.

But you insist on saying you're not.

I despise you.

I actually...

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