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♪The tempestuous northern wind, the tempestuous martial arts world♪

♪Blades and bows drawn♪

♪What is youth without bravado?♪

♪With a wave of my hands, the world flows through my fingertips♪

♪Traveling the world with a damsel♪

♪The wind blows, the moon's reflection on the water♪

♪The night has been cut short♪

♪Who there is hiding in the shadow?♪

♪Oh, the long journey. Fate wills if we live or die♪

♪But let's give our shot at this world♪

♪Fight together as two♪

♪Right or wrong, I'll brave the storm, watching as things rise and fall♪

♪Black and White, as the drum sounds, it's for passion and justice♪

♪The fury, the wavering blades♪

♪I catch a glimpse of the divine beauty♪

♪How can we determine if the soul is flawless?♪

♪Let's see who can rule the world♪

=Who Rules The World=

=Episode 32=

I didn't expect you'll be here

after my retirement.

I happened to pass by.

So I came to visit you.

Well, you come at the right time.

Yes.

I must be fated to meet you.

Mr. Yu.

I got my hand on something many days ago.

I wonder if you know its origin.

If I'm not mistaken,

my father passed it down to me after I was born.

However, I lost it later.

Lost?

How can you

lose such an important thing?

It all began

ten years ago

when Qionglin Park caught fire.

Back then, a bandit snuck into Qionglin Park

and toppled a candlestick.

The entire park was reduced to ashes.

I wasn't as powerful back then

so the bandit managed to flee.

That was when I lost this jade pendant.

However, may I know

how you got this jade pendant, Master Bai?

I

chanced upon it.

I met an old jade carver within the Royal Palace of Yongzhou.

He claimed to have made this jade pendant for Yu family.

He recognized this straight away.

This jade pendant

was somehow tied to the death of my friend.

Hence, I turned to you.

Are you aware of the Token Keepers?

Token Keepers?

My family record did mention them.

Are you...

I am one of them.

When the fake Empyrean Token was circulated,

other keepers and I

were tracking down the perpetrator.

During the process, we found this jade pendant.

I'm sure the perpetrator

must have something to do with the bandit

who snuck into Qionglin Park.

Don't worry, Master Bai.

I will investigate this matter.

You will

be notified of any discovery.

Thank you, Mr. Yu.

As for this jade pendant...

You can keep it.

(We'll see how long you can keep it.)

(You know too much.)

(Unfortunately for you.)

Master!

What is bothering you?

I can hear you sigh from the door.

Have a seat.

How have you been with Mr. Feng?

Couldn't be better.

Is this what you wanted to know?

I summoned you

because I need to tell you something.

After tomorrow,

I will be officially retired.

The world

belongs to the young ones like you.

While I can still walk,

I want to travel and figure out something.

What thing?

Oh, I mean

I want to travel

and figure out the whereabouts of my friends.

You

are the best candidate to be the Leader of the Sect.

But knowing your identity

and your current situation,

I don't think I can convince you to stay.

Who do you think

can take up my position?

I believe Langhua

will be a fine leader.

She

is still immature.

She can't possibly manage a sect properly.

While she's indeed young

and a bit immature,

she did inherit your martial arts.

Besides,

she grew up in Tianshuang Sect.

She knows it the best.

She can definitely pass down the ideology of Tianshuang Sect.

I'm just worried that it will be too much for her.

No one was born to be a leader.

When you were off to Mount Wu,

I did a terrible job at leading either.

Besides,

Langhua is not alone.

Jiurong is with her.

Jiurong possesses a mild disposition.

He is a diplomat.

Everyone in the sect trusts him.

He will make up for Langhua's shortcomings.

Perhaps you can let Jiurong be the Deputy Leader

to assist Langhua.

What do you think, Master?

Good idea.

What about you?

What's your plan?

The world is chaotic.

Do you want to return to Qingzhou?

Qingzhou doesn't need me at the moment.

I will follow wherever he goes.

All right.

You are a smart girl

but you find politics distasteful.

He can be in politics

while you support him from behind.

That's a pretty good team.

However, be mindful of his ambition.

When he claims the throne,

he might...

Master, that's too far into the future.

I'll let my future self decide.

As long as he loves me,

he loves his subjects, and he wants to bring peace to the world,

I will follow him.

You have made your decision then.

Still, I'll give you some advice.

Wherever you are,

be careful and vigilant.

This world is dangerous.

Do not let your guard down.

Remember this.

Yes, Master.

You call me Master

but I always regard you as my daughter.

I truly wish that you can find

happiness.

Go now.

Go to bed early too, Master.

(Tianshuang Sect)

(Pavilion among Clouds) Do you know what time it is now?

(Pavilion among Clouds) Where is Master Bai?

Patience, my friends.

Langhua went to bring him out.

Please wait for a moment.

Bai Fengxi!

Langhua!

My father is dead.

You killed him!

He gave you everything.

Why would you bring harm to him?

Master?

Master!

You are the last person who talked to my father last night.

Who is the killer if not you?

How dare she?

Let me have a look at him.

Langhua!

My father's hands were all shriveled when he died.

You must have poisoned him!

Miss Bai, something is off.

Are you sure your father died from poison?

Is there any other explanation?

This is a complicated matter.

We cannot give you an explanation now.

I will get to the bottom of this

and find out the killer.

No explanation or no excuse?

Both of you haven't come up with a statement, have you?

One poisons while the other finds ways to escape.

You two are accomplices.

There must be a misunderstanding, Langhua.

Martial Sister will not do this.

After you left, my father never left his room.

While I can still walk,

I want to travel and figure out something.

What thing?

Oh, I mean

I want to travel

and figure out the whereabouts of my friends.

Wherever you are,

be careful and vigilant.

Do not let your guard down.

This world is dangerous.

Why are you all quiet now?

Langhua.

I know how you feel now.

Please let me have a look at Master.

And then, we'll talk.

You do not have the right to see my father.

She's after the Leader position.

Even if she's not doing this for herself,

she's doing it for someone close to her.

- Hei Fengxi has fallen from grace. - Shut up!

I do not covet the Leader position

nor did I scheme for someone.

Miss Bai, I do not want anything from Tianshuang Sect.

I am a man of my words.

I will investigate it thoroughly

and bring justice to his death.

Your martial sister is being framed here.

Langhua.

How can I gain your trust?

If you're innocent and cooperative,

you should be locked up first.

Now, I wonder if you're willing to do it.

You have lived far too long.

I...

Fengxi, let's go.

I want to have a look at him.

Wait!

Master Bai just died.

No one knows what happened yet

and now, you want to flee?

Exactly.

Let's take her down together!

How dare you!

Don't let her flee.

Right! If she flees, we'll never catch the killer!

If you leave now, it means you're guilty.

Let's go!

Charge!

Don't let her run!

Martial Sister!

I...

Do not hurt them.

Your Highness, let's leave now.

Make way for Fountain Abode!

(Youzhou)

Cunning, aren't you?

You never intended

to marry me.

I know

you want to rule the world.

Unfortunately,

while Bai Fengxi is powerful,

the future ruler

has to be my husband.

Your Highness,

the Ministry of Rite has sent the gown and ritual apparatus

for the wedding ceremony tomorrow.

Please have a look at them.

Noted.

Those who abandon me will not be kept around.

Burn it.

Yes, Your Highness.

(Qingfeng Temple)

I'm fine.

You will be.

I have someone looking for a physician now.

Talk to me.

If

I die...

Do not say that.

I mean, if...

No if.

As domineering as ever.

If the Grim Reaper

insists on taking you away,

then I'll go to Hell

and turn that place upside down.

I will bring you back

no matter what.

We have been through a lot.

There are good memories and bad memories.

Regardless of how our story ends,

I have no regrets.

But you...

You have to lead a good life.

After I met you,

my life has a purpose.

I don't know what my life will be without you.

Do you hear me?

Answer me.

Say something!

Flower of Sacred Enlightenment.

(This flower is also called Sacred Jade Moon.)

I cultivated it myself.

It only blooms once every several decades.

Maybe one day when your life is at stake,

it can bring you newfound vigor.

Right.

Old Taiyin said

that this flower contains potent vitality.

It can save you.

It must.

♪Like the dissipating fog, you become clearer♪

♪Like the hawk that soars freely, you reject the shackles♪

♪Your white silk is as light as a feather and yet it moves my heart♪

♪Ripples come at me♪

♪But I don't want to dodge♪

♪Wind is just the outline of the cloud♪

♪Black is the lock of the White♪

♪Night is when the Day sleeps♪

♪You are a part of me♪

♪With a merry start, don't worry about a sorrowful end♪

♪A full moon will be more intertwined♪

♪If some things cannot be taken apart♪

♪Then let's face the uncertainty together♪

♪Let tears run dry♪

♪Let's stop in another place♪

♪Let love sever all happiness and sadness♪

♪And pierce through the vicissitude of life♪

♪With a merry start, don't worry about a sorrowful end♪

♪A full moon will be more intertwined♪

♪If some things cannot be taken apart♪

♪Then let's face the uncertainty together♪

Fengxi.

♪Then let's face the uncertainty together♪

You're awake.

You have slept

for three days.

How did you do it?

Flower of Sacred Enlightenment.

Your injury was too serious

so I used the Sacred Enlightenment Flower Old Taiyin gave you.

I wanted to use it to heal you

but to my surprise,

it also repaired my vital energy channels.

My inner force is back.

How is Tianshuang Sect now?

Don't worry.

Zhong Li and others have been protecting them.

The sect is safe

and Bai Langhua has become the Leader.

Master Bai

was buried two days ago.

No one knows how he died.

We need to identify the killer soon.

You said

this was a complicated matter.

Do you have any idea?

Master Bai died the same way

my mother did.

But didn't you say

that Queen Yige died from sickness?

So I thought

until I saw how Master Bai died.

After they died,

the skin on their hands

shriveled and puckered.

Shriveled skin?

It's all speculation now

but we can assume

that Master Bai contacted the same poison

as my mother did.

So

someone is trying to frame me?

Killing Master Bai

will create unrest within the sect too.

Two birds, one stone.

The perpetrator

set everything up deliberately.

I believe

Master Bai's death has something to do with the fake Empyrean Token.

But I never heard him

talk about the fake token.

Martial Sister!

Pu.

Han Pu?

Martial Sister!

Pu.

How did you find this place?

I was worried about you

so I snuck out.

I kept looking for you and came here.

I thought it was just a hunch

but here you are!

How are you?

How is everyone?

Not too well.

Langhua looks fine

but I saw her cry in secret so many times.

I know how it feels like to lose a dear one.

Oh, Martial Sister.

I came to tell you

that after you left,

I tested Master's body with a silver needle in secret.

I found no trace of poison

in his body.

No trace of poison?

Han Pu.

The Han family is a family of physicians.

Do you know

of a poison that cannot be detected by a silver needle?

Father once told me

that there exists

a poison called Nux Vomica.

It cannot be detected by a silver needle.

Nux Vomica?

Why haven't I heard about it?

Father said

that it was a poison concocted

by the Imperial Family of Dadong.

Not many are aware of it.

One of my ancestors was an Imperial Physician.

He learned of its existence

by chance.

Nux Vomica.

A poison like this exists.

So the Imperial Family

is involved then.

Let's head to the Imperial City.

Okay.

I'll ask Zhong Li to get ready.

Accompany me to one place, will you?

(Tomb of Bai Jiande, Beloved Leader of Tianshuang Sect)

(Tomb of Bai Jiande, Beloved Leader of Tianshuang Sect)

Master,

I have come to see you.

I remember after I had the first taste of wine,

I would drink in secret

but you would always catch me.

You would then force me to train as my punishment.

You're a girl.

You shouldn't drink.

Master! The martial arts world is a place for quick revenge.

Two liang of beef with a small pot of wine.

That's what you call a carefree life.

You only know the basics

and you think you can lead a carefree life in the martial arts world?

I'll teach you a lesson.

- Master! - Stay right there!

Master! Don't hit me!

After I defeated you,

I can tell

you were truly proud of me.

(Tomb of Bai Jiande, Beloved Leader of Tianshuang Sect)

I left home early.

Most of my memories are from the Tianshuang Sect.

When I recall those memories,

it fills me with joy.

It's getting late.

We should leave now.

(Tomb of Bai Jiande, Beloved Leader of Tianshuang Sect)

I have news from Imperial City.

Nux Vomica is related

to the black market of the Imperial City.

Black market?

Within the black market,

there's someone called Supreme Physician.

He has something to do with Nux Vomica.

He's a careful person

and he never deals with strangers,

except when the client is introduced

by his regulars.

I see.

I'll handle it.

All right.

Martial Sister, bring me with you.

This trip to the Imperial City is perilous.

You can't come with us.

But I want to help you.

Stay in Tianshuang Sect

and take care of others.

You'll do me a huge service there.

All right?

Okay.

(Qingzhou)

Your Highness,

I have news from the secret agent.

Anything about Xiyun?

Her whereabouts

remain a mystery.

I heard she was heavily injured.

Yes.

It is said

that Hei Fengxi of Fountain Abode took Her Highness away.

If Feng Lanxi is with her,

that's great news.

Continue looking for her.

Yes, Your Highness.

Only

you and I know this.

Do not let my father know.

Noted.

Greetings, Your Highness.

At ease.

How is Father?

I just administered acupuncture on His Lordship.

He has always been plagued by a heart problem.

In recent years, he has overworked himself

for Qingzhou.

I'm afraid his sickness has gone out of hand

and I can only buy some time for him.

The situation is grave.

How long does he have?

Six months if we're lucky.

If not...

Just be honest.

Slightly more than a month.

You can go back to your work.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Greetings, Father.

May you live for a millennium.

My son.

Come here.

Have a seat.

I met Physician Liu outside.

He said your health had improved a lot.

My child,

I appreciate

your thoughtfulness.

But I know my health.

I don't have much time.

Father!

You love your subjects. You are a wise ruler.

God will spare you.

While I can still talk,

I need to tell you something.

As my heir,

you have to answer to Qingzhou,

and to the world.

Be kind

to your subjects.

You need to know

the people are a nation's priority.

As for dominion...

Although Qingzhou never wishes to rule the world,

seeing the situation we are in now,

you need to be prepared.

Elect a wise ruler and stand our ground.

Such is the preaching of Qingzhou's ancestors.

I will remember it by heart.

I know you

very well.

I'm not worried

that you'll be led astray.

However, I just want you

to remember these principles.

Also,

Youzhou and Qingzhou are neighboring states.

Both states do not get along very well.

I heard

that the Princess of Youzhou has married the heir of Lord of Jizhou.

Knowing the Lord of Youzhou,

he will find an excuse

to invade Qingzhou.

Promise me

that you will not lose a city,

and you will not let war

ravage the livelihood of our people.

If Youzhou invades,

I will chase them away.

Good.

Good.

Go now, my child.

Tell Xiyun everything.

Do not keep her in the dark any longer.

Before I die,

I want to see her one last time.

Noted.

I will look for her now.

See you, Father.

Please get some rest.

Go.

Yes, Father.

- Cheers, Father. - Cheers, Father-in-law.

Cheers.

Huang Chao.

Have you gotten accustomed to Youzhou?

Chunran is with me.

Of course, I have.

Now that Youzhou and Jizhou are united by marriage,

what is your plan, Huang Chao?

I just got married

so I wish to stay in Youzhou for a while.

Okay.

What is your opinion

on the relationship between both states?

We are united by marriage.

That means we are a family.

Definitely.

But a hierarchy exists within a family too.

Father,

you're not concerned about your daughter now?

Just politics?

Are you jealous, Chunran?

Oh, you're a kid.

I merely got married

and now, you give all the attention to my husband.

How can I not be jealous?

I'll drink as an apology.

Do you hear that, Huang Chao?

My daughter is possessive.

She might be the end of you.

In that case,

I couldn't be happier.

That means I'm important to her,

doesn't that?

Good. Good.

Father-in-law.

Cheers.

Your Lordship.

Speak.

Huang Chao is my family.

Just speak.

Yes, Your Lordship.

I just received some news.

The heir of Lord of Qingzhou has been managing the state affairs for two months.

Is this news trustworthy?

Yes.

You're dismissed.

Yes, Your Lordship.

Wonderful news!

God is in my favor!

Father, isn't it normal for an Heir to manage the state affairs?

Feng Xingtao has been the rival of my life.

I know him the most.

He always handles everything himself.

If he lets Xieyue handle the state affairs for two months,

it means his health is failing.

If you want to conquer Qingzhou

via Youzhou's hands,

you need to wait.

For what?

For an opening.

It won't be for long.

(Is this the opening Wuyuan spoke of?)

Now is the best time for Youzhou to launch the offensive.

I will not squander it away.

This is our comeback for losing those cities back then.

After Feng Xingtao passes away,

Qingzhou will crumble down.

I will lead the army

and claim Qingzhou.

That will be your wedding gift, my dear daughter.

Huang Chao, would you like to follow me to conquer Qingzhou?

I would do anything you ask me to, Father-in-law.

Besides, I have always wanted

to meet the Fengyun Cavalry of Qingzhou.

Good.

With your help,

everything will go smoothly.

I wish both of you a swift victory.

Come, let's have a toast.

Cheers.

Cheers.

What did you get?

(Dadong Black Market)

I do not sell this

to those below Black Mask.

This is a very conspicuous black market.

Many years ago,

the black market was well-hidden like you assumed,

Miss Fengxi.

However, the court just stops caring about it

so it came to the surface.

However, to preserve confidentiality,

everyone will put on a mask.

Let's check it out.

Miss Feng.

Long time no see, Mr. Tie.

Indeed.

We last met

(Mr. Tie, Head of Storm 38 Sect) when you were fighting us,

the Storm 38 Sect.

We suffered

a huge loss during that brawl.

- Mr. Tie... - Oh...

You two are...

I'm Hei Fengxi from Fountain Abode.

This is my subordinate.

Nice to meet you, Head of Storm 38 Sect.

You're Hei Fengxi?

This is not...

I can confirm

that he is Hei Fengxi.

Who drew this?

She...

That's how I look like in your eyes?

Don't you find it dashing?

Impressive.

If you don't like it,

I'll just draw one

that pleases you.

I can tell

Miss Feng's heart is taken.

But if everyone from my sect knows this,

they will still fight for you

even if they are up against Mr. Feng.

Mr. Tie.

Let's talk business.

We want to enter the black market.

Do you know how?

If you want to enter the black market,

you follow its rules.

Look at this mask.

Some masks have black stripes.

It means you're a rookie.

Without another regular to help you out,

you cannot purchase many things.

For example, the Supreme Physician you wish to meet

has a rule.

He only deals with people above Silver Mask.

What about Gold Mask then?

Means you're a veteran.

A very rich one at that.

Mr. Tie, your business has flourished these two years, hasn't it?

Of course.

Storm 38 Sect sells its goods

via the black market.

Worry not, Miss Feng.

We are lawful thieves now.

We have turned over a new leaf.

We're not like before.

Good.

Find us three masks

and bring us in.

♪Like the dissipating fog, you become clearer♪

♪Like the hawk that soars freely, you reject the shackles♪

♪Your white silk is as light as a feather and yet it moves my heart♪

♪Ripples come at me but I don't want to dodge♪

♪Wind is just the outline of the cloud♪

♪Black is the lock of the White♪

♪Night is when the Day sleeps♪

♪You are a part of me♪

♪Right or wrong, don't worry about the why♪

♪Pain or joy, they are from our obsession♪

♪If some things cannot be taken apart♪

♪Then let's face the uncertainty together♪

♪Let tears run dry♪

♪Let's stop in another place♪

♪Let love sever all happiness and sadness♪

♪And pierce through the vicissitude of life♪

♪With a merry start, don't worry about a sorrowful end♪

♪A full moon will be more intertwined♪

♪If some things cannot be taken apart♪

♪Then let's face the uncertainty together♪

♪Then let's face the uncertainty together♪