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Mr. Gao.

Mr. Zhao.

Mr. Shen.

Chengling, is everything all right?

You shall stay at Yueyang Sect from now on.

Chengling, do you have any illnesses?

No, Mr. Gao.

Why is your body so weak then?

Gao Chong, he is still young.

It's not too late to train him now.

He's not young.

Everyone in the martial arts world says

that Mirror Lake Sect has been exterminated.

But they are wrong as long as Zhang Chengling is alive.

Zhang Chengling, if you can't take on

your father's legacy,

then the Zhang family will have no successor.

Give me the Glazed Armor.

Come on.

Gao Chong, Chengling has been traumatized

and lost his memory.

We shall discuss the Glazed Armor later.

Later?

The Glazed Armor is more important than Zhang Yusen's life.

It's more important than our lives!

Yusen barely managed to let Chengling escape

to bring us the news of the Glazed Armor!

Chengling.

Do you want your father and your family to have died for nothing?

How many times do you want me to repeat it?

I don't know anything about the Glazed Armor!

Stop it!

Tell us where the Glazed Armor is.

Chengling, don't be afraid.

Hurry and tell us!

Chengling.

I know.

Your father has not been

in contact with us at the Five Lakes Alliance for years,

so you don't trust us.

But besides us,

who else can you trust now?

You have no other choice, kid!

Gao Chong, the child doesn't understand.

We can teach him slowly.

I'm not that patient to coax you.

The longer you keep the Glazed Armor,

the more people in the martial arts world will suffer!

Do you understand?

I don't know!

I--

Gao Chong!

Chengling!

Gao Chong, don't be angry.

Why don't we talk about

the Glazed Armor next time?

You may leave.

Hurry up.

Go.

Gao Chong, I know.

There have been misunderstandings between you and Yusen for many years.

But the child is clueless. He doesn't know anything.

Shut up!

Zhao Jing, that was unwise.

What happened with Yusen broke Gao Chong's heart.

Why did you mention him?

Help me resolve this.

I was just pitying that child.

He has to make a living here later.

You're wrong again.

Even if Gao Chong is angry,

will he hurt a child?

You've underestimated Gao Chong's generosity.

Sir.

I was in an awkward situation today.

I was a stranger to you, but you still helped me out.

I feel bad.

I live in Yueyang Sect, not far away from here.

Sir, can you wait here?

I'll be back soon.

It's our fate to meet each other.

Money is just my possession.

If I'm able to meet a new friend with it,

isn't that even better?

I'm Zhou Xu. May I know your name?

My surname is Cao. I'm Cao Weining.

I'm a disciple of the Gentle Wind Sword Sect.

I heard that the Gentle Wind Sword Sect is the strictest in choosing their disciples.

All of its disciples are elegant,

handsome, well-educated, and well-trained in martial arts.

After seeing you, I think that's indeed the case.

You overestimated me.

I'm one of the worst in my sect.

Don't say that.

It's our fate to meet each other.

If you don't mind, have a seat.

We can drink and chat.

-All right. -Come on.

Mr. Zhou, you're straightforward.

I'm impressed.

Mr. Zhou, let's drink.

Here.

Here, cheers.

Kick him out for me.

-He can help me get into Yueyang Sect. -Eat as you like. Drink as you want.

Gu Xiang.

Find Fang Buzhi.

Fang Buzhi?

Fang Buzhi's martial arts are quite good.

Gu Xiang is just a girl.

Are you looking down on girls?

Girls are great.

How about--

how about I go with you?

There are many people outside.

Mr. Zhou, excuse me.

May I know where you will be staying?

I'll visit you and treat you to a meal in return.

Making friends is mostly about resonance.

It's fine.

We are invited by Hero Zhao Jing.

Once we're done with our task,

we will definitely visit Yueyang Sect.

If you can't find the pouch,

don't come back.

You only remember someone when you need their help.

Mr. Cao.

Please go back and notify Yueyang Sect.

I hope that you can find your pouch soon.

All right.

See you.

FENGYANG PUB

Who are you again? Why are you following me?

It's Cao Weining.

I don't care who you are.

Why are you following me? You have no money to buy food again?

You want me to lend you money?

All right!

Then 32% interest rate per day. Deal?

I'm sorry.

I was being impolite.

Ms. Gu, how about I bring you to Yueyang Sect?

You won't lose your master's stuff.

I may relax if I let the Five Lakes Alliance handle this.

Do you come to Yueyang frequently?

Then you must know what is tasty

or interesting around this place.

I know them very well.

If you give me a chance to serve you, I'll show you all the food in Yueyang.

I really want to bring you back to them.

They always say that I'm a glutton

and I only like to eat.

After meeting you today,

I found out that there's someone who's more into eating than me.

-Let's go. -Let's go!

Ms. Gu, this way.

CONSTANTLY BE IN THE ASCENDING

The leader of the Gentle Wind Sword Sect

is a cunning old fox.

Why is there a big rabbit in his fox den?

If you live long enough, what strange thing you won't encounter?

Just like a certain someone.

He's cold and doesn't speak to his friend.

But he was warm and friendly

towards the young master from a famous sect who he had just met.

I know that you wanted to get some news about

your so-called disciple in Yueyang City through that big rabbit.

When I see that guy being foolish towards Gu Xiang, I get annoyed.

Don't worry.

I've asked Gu Xiang to play along

and follow him to get into Yueyang Sect.

She will check on your silly disciple for you.

How about that? Am I considerate?

You're just making use of Gu Xiang's good looks.

Anyway, she will leave when she becomes mature.

She will hate me if I hold her back.

How shameless.

It's all because of you and your ungrateful disciple.

Why do I think

that is not your real motive?

Don't you know?

I'm called Philanthropist Wen

because I would feel uneasy after not helping people around

for a few days.

If it continues, I would even fall sick.

So I travel around to help people.

Does that mean you're doing good deeds to accumulate virtue?

I will never be a Buddha until hell is empty.

But in Yueyang City,

decent sects and heroes are everywhere.

Wen Kexing, where can you find the dwellers of hell?

There is always a dark side to the bright side.

The fiercest ghosts tend to disguise themselves as humans

and hide in the crowd.

I'm here

to reveal them

and destroy them.

Zhou Xu.

Do you think this counts as doing good deeds?

I didn't expect you

to be a gentleman who fights bad guys

and seeks justice.

It's nothing.

It's all thanks to my partner.

Chengling.

Chengling, please slow down.

I know the way back to my room. I can go by myself.

I don't need you to walk me there.

No way.

Master said that you're an important guest.

There must be someone to accompany you around.

Really?

Am I a guest or a criminal?

-You-- -What's wrong?

Xie Wuyang, why are you two arguing?

Xiaolian, I wanted to bring Chengling

to the Second Generation Disciple Compound.

But he doesn't want a companion.

I understand. You may leave.

Leave Chengling to me.

Yes.

Chengling.

Recently, Yueyang City has been quite messy.

My father is concerned about your safety.

I can't go out either.

Are you frightened because my father spoke too fiercely?

You'll understand him after you get along with him longer.

He's cold on the outside, but warm on the inside.

Normally, he is actually nice to us.

Chengling.

Yueyang Sect is used to being frugal.

It might not be as exquisite as your home.

So we've arranged to let you stay here.

PINE HALL

Tell me if you have any problems in the future.

All right. It's my fault.

You're not a kid anymore.

You're an adult now.

Xiaolian, Cao Weining is looking for you.

All right, I got it.

Yes.

The disciples here are about your age.

Train your martial arts with them in the future.

Everyone, please come here.

This is Zhang Chengling.

Please take care of him from now on.

All right, Xiaolian.

Train your martial arts here from now on.

I don't think he can even take a punch.

Yes.

He will collapse after taking a few punches.

That's why it's taking a while to capture Zhang Buzhi.

It's not so safe in Yueyang City recently.

Ms. Gu Xiang is a girl.

She might feel inconvenient outside.

Moreover, Master Zhou and Master Wen

are Hero Zhao's friends.

They will come to visit Yueyang Sect soon.

So…

I think,

if you don't mind,

can you let Ms. Gu Xiang stay here?

Since she's your friend,

that's not a problem at all.

Ms. Gu, do you mind staying

at my compound?

Thank you, Xiaolian.

Thank you.

My good sister, you're welcome.

Cao Weining's friend is my friend.

Xiaolian.

Master asked you to prepare for the worship.

It's getting dark.

Why is he going to worship now? What kind of worship should I prepare for?

Master wants to bring the disciple from the Zhang family

-to worship the Five Lakes Monument. -All right.

Help me take Ms. Gu to my compound.

She will stay in the west wing.

Yes.

My good sister, I'll leave now.

Feel free to tell my junior if you need anything.

All right.

You can tell Cao Weining too.

Candied hawthorn on sale!

Candied hawthorn on sale.

Good day, sir.

-Candied hawthorn on sale. -Welcome.

Wen Kexing.

Take care.

What's wrong?

I have something else to do.

We shall part here.

See you…

I'll follow you wherever you go.

Aren't you going to fight the bad guys and save the dwellers of hell?

The dwellers of hell have been happy to stay there for many years.

There is no rush.

I don't understand then.

Why do you keep following me?

Didn't you allow me to follow you?

We should do whatever we want in life.

Why do you have so many questions?

Then let me ask you this.

Why do you keep following Chengling?

Yes. I have been stubborn.

I know that you're worried about Chengling's situation

in the Five Lakes Alliance.

Didn't I send Gu Xiang to check on him?

Those old foxes are clever.

They would not expose themselves so soon.

I'm not just worried about the Five Lakes Alliance.

Now, many forces in the martial arts world are keeping an eye on Chengling.

I talked to the waiter just now.

I asked him if he had seen unruly martial artists.

He said that there was a group of them.

People who dress like feudal officials outside the town?

It's still bright outside. Who is releasing the lanterns?

The Window of Heaven is taking action in this area.

Those who dress like feudal officials are from the Window of Heaven.

-I'll go to Yueyang Sect to have a look. -Master!

Master, thank goodness you haven't gone far.

Girl, why are you back so soon?

It's fine. Just say it.

I sneaked into Yueyang Sect.

Good girl. How's the little idiot?

I'm here to tell you some urgent news.

Gao Chong wants to bring the little idiot

to worship the Five Lake Monuments.

I don't understand. It's getting dark.

What is there to worship?

At night.

Go back first.

FIVE LAKES WORLD ALLIANCE

FIVE LAKES WORLD ALLIANCE

LAKE OF THE FIVE CONTINENTS

One hundred years ago,

our ancestors imitated the Three Heroes of the Peach Garden

in a bamboo forest.

They became five sworn brothers.

They worked together

and helped each other.

They founded their sects and accepted many disciples.

That's the origin of the Five Lakes Alliance.

MIRROR LAKE SECT

They built a monument here so that their descendants know

the righteousness of the Five Lakes

came before the World Alliance.

Kid.

If you inherit your father's position as the leader,

your name will also be carved on this monument in the future.

You'll be respected by your descendants, generation after generation.

Someone told me

that you're incapable of becoming the leader.

Someone also told me

that you can't bear this responsibility.

They hope that I could find an outstanding disciple

from the Five Lakes Alliance to be the successor of the Zhang family

and bear the responsibility on your behalf.

But I don't agree with that.

You're the direct descendant of the Zhang family, no matter what.

Mr. Gao, you're the chief.

I will do as you decide.

Gao Shan!

Yao Zhi!

-Master! -Master!

Chief Gao, we meet again.

Commander Han.

You even use such a cheap trick?

Are you trying to force me to obey your command?

Chief Gao, I would like to settle this peacefully.

Hand over the orphan of the Zhang family to me.

I'll release them.

Or else.

What would you do?

Crossbows are important weapons of the country!

No one is allowed to possess them privately!

Is Prince Jin planning to revolt?

Chief Gao.

Stop worrying about us.

Hand over the child. He can still live.

If you refuse,

today will be your death anniversary next year.

You want to take Zhang Chengling away?

Kill me first!

Chief Gao.

Don't think I'm just trying to scare you and won't take action.

The Window of Heaven is omniscient.

Even if I kill every one of you today,

I still can find out the truth about the Glazed Armor.

Damn it.

Where did they come from?

What are you doing? Are you crazy?

It's none of your business.

The crossbows need some time to set up.

I'll distract them during the first shot.

You can go and capture their leader when they reload their arrows.

No way.

The arrows will be powerful and swift.

Men can't fend them off, no matter how good one's martial arts are.

A gentleman is willing to die for his soul mate.

So what if I risk this for you?

I'll distract the crossbowmen and you'll capture the guy.

Stop!

Why aren't you releasing them?

Release them.

Sirs, you are--

Chief Gao, don't try to befriend us.

Aren't you leaving?

Are you waiting for a carriage?

I can't express my gratitude. See you next time.

Let's go.

Little Master, please come with us.

Let our master go!

Retreat!

Everyone, retreat!

They won't hurt me.

You're right. I dare not provoke you guys.

We will send this master back intact to you later.

Hurry and leave! Take care of your crossbows!

Wait for me.

Let's go.

Zhou Xu.

You owe me a big favor today.

Hey!

Little Master, watch your eyes.

I abducted you.

Why are you staring at him?

My lord.

My lord, it's really you.

I thought I was mistaken when I saw the Swift Moving Steps.

My lord, why are you here?

Why aren't you disguising yourself?

How's your injury?

I've had enough of hiding myself

for years.

Han Ying, I'm sorry.

I knew you would recognize me.

It was urgent.

So that you could explain it to your subordinates.

You saved my life.

I'm willing to risk everything at your command.

Zhou Xu, shall I leave for a while?

First, I saw the Window of Heaven's Trapped Sparrow and Drunk Like a Dream.

Then I saw disciples of Yueyang Sect

communicating with the Window of Heaven's secret code.

I thought they were coming at me.

I didn't expect that the Window of Heaven is looking for the Glazed Armor.

Yes. Since the news about the extermination

of Mirror Lake Manor spread to Prince Jin,

I was dispatched to Jiangnan

to investigate the song.

That is just a tale of the martial arts world.

Why is the Window of Heaven taking action?

I'm sorry, I don't know.

I only know that Duan Pengju cares about the Glazed Armor very much.

He's eager to get it.

My lord, if you want to know,

-I can try and investigate it secretly. -Don't.

Since I took the risk and showed up just now,

I've put you in danger.

That was my last resort.

Few of those who joined the Window of Heaven because of me are alive now.

You are loyal to me

as long as you stay alive.

Little Master.

Master, you're my lord's friend.

You may call me Han Ying.

Little Master.

Why did you want to take the orphan of the Zhang family from Gao Chong?

Mirror Lake Sword Sect was exterminated by Hanged Ghost.

The Glazed Armor should be with the Ghost Valley.

Why do you want the Zhang family's child?

Master, you don't know.

The Window of Heaven had a spy in Mirror Lake Sect.

The spy witnessed that people

from the Ghost Valley killed the father and sons of the Zhang family

and forced them to hand over the Glazed Armor.

Zhang Yusen didn't surrender until death,

so the Glazed Armor must be with his youngest son who escaped.

The old foxes in this martial arts world are sensitive.

Even if they don't know about this incident,

when the Ghost Valley tried to abduct Zhang Chengling in Sanbai Manor,

it has hinted that the case of Mirror Lake Sword Sect is not over yet.

My lord, what are your orders?

Actually, Zhang Chengling

belongs to your lord.

-Wen Kexing. -My lord.

Do you know Zhang Chengling?

Please forgive me for not knowing that.

-I will try to-- -No need.

After you return,

act as if you haven't seen me.

Act as usual.

But don't hurry to take action.

If my guess is correct,

the Five Lakes Alliance will definitely force Zhang Chengling

to hand over the Glazed Armor.

And they will do that before the Heroes Conference.

"The Iridescent Clouds are scattered and the Glaze is shattered."

Is this really the Glazed Armor of the legend?

But that man was carrying it around.

Is he a fool?

Damn it.

What's going on?

First, the Window of Heaven. Then, the leader of a manor.

What kind of man am I following?

Just now--

thank you.

Answer my question first.

Why did a man of high status in the Window of Heaven

go sunbathing in Yue?

Were you trying to have fun with the people?

I've left the Window of Heaven.

Wen Kexing.

I owe you a favor.

You don't owe me a favor.

But you owe me an explanation.

Zhou Xu.

Do you want me to believe

that you would do all this because of three maces of silver?

What's your relationship with Zhang Chengling?

I've fulfilled my promise to the old fisherman in Yue.

But when I saw this child in danger,

I couldn't stay there and do nothing.

Take it as a charity.

Maybe 100--

Maybe when I go to hell,

I may suffer less from the pain of tendon-and-skin peeling.

Close friends of generations deceive each other.

Newly met strangers entrust each other with their lives.

How interesting.

Interesting indeed.

But Zhou Xu…

Are you really not related to the Five Lakes Alliance?

You're not, right?

Since you asked me that,

are you holding a grudge against the Five Lakes Alliance?

Since you brought it up,

I have a question for you too.

The day that Mirror Lake Manor was exterminated,

was your appearance on the island

a coincidence?

It wasn't really a coincidence.

Wasn't I following you?

Didn't you say

that we would meet if we're fated?

I didn't want to wait for fate.

So I had to take initiative.

I'm asking you directly because I treat you as my friend.

You're treating me as your friend?

We've been through thick and thin many times.

But you're only treating me as your friend.

Wen Kexing.

It seems like

you have to work harder.

Why don't you ask me what I think of you?

I don't care.

Let's go. We are about to leave the mountain.

You're my soul mate.

Search the place.

He died from poison.

Be careful.

Don't simply touch things in here. Beware of leftover poison.

-Yes. -Yes.

Gao Shan, look!

Are the things on this table the spoils?

Fang Buzhi is very cunning.

Who was so competent to find him before us?

-Come again. -Candied hawthorn!

Watermelon on sale! Big and sweet watermelon!

-Watermelon on sale! -Look.

Watermelon! Big and sweet!

Sir, taste it. Big and sweet watermelon.

Which one is the sweetest?

Here. This one. This one is sweet.

-Take the bigger one. -Zhou Xu.

It's so sweet.

Sir, you haven't paid.

This one.

Here.

-All right. Thank you. -Here you go.

Do you want some?

Thank you.

SOUP

Good day.

Are you done eating?

Why do you look like a child who's on his first visit to a market?

Don't you want to find your pouch and your jade amulet?

It's fine if I can't find them. It doesn't matter.

Zhou Xu, do you want to try this dessert?

I even asked him to add two more spoons of syrup.

You aren't spending your own money.

You're generous at spending others' money.

Don't be so stingy.

I saved your silly disciple, right?

-It's not a bad deal. -Who's making a deal with you?

Return me the money.

Zhou Xu.

Just let me spend your money.

It's not a loss.

You risked your life for the old man because of three maces of silver.

I only spent a little bit.

Or I can listen to your commands.

Is that all right?

All right.

Please stay away quietly.

All right. I'll go wherever you go.

JINYAN STREET

Come and have a look!

A troupe from the Western Regions!

-It's a rare chance. -Western Regions' magic

-Zhou Xu. -A world-wonder.

-Have you seen Western Regions' magic? -All kinds of art.

-A world-wonder. -Why are they cutting a pretty lady?

Magic of a living person! A string of coins for entry!

I guarantee that you'll be impressed.

Let's go and have a look. I've never seen this.

-A troupe from the Western Regions. -Let's go.

Fang Buzhi might be inside.

Let's go.

Welcome, sirs. Please come in.

An exotic performance.

It's quite special.

This zither…

Let's see what tricks he has.

No.

-Good! -Good!

-Good! -Good!

-There's nothing wrong. -There's no blood.

-Good! -Good!

THE WATER FROM THE FIVE LAKES GATHERS AROUND THE WORLD.

WHO ELSE DESERVES THE SUPREMACY IN THE MARTIAL ARTS WORLD?

Congratulations on the upcoming Heroes Conference

of the Five Lakes Alliance.

Here are ten human heads,

representing the Ghost Valley's goodwill.

-Run. -Someone was killed!

Hurry up! Arrest them!

-Run. -Run.

Wei?

Dear folks,

please don't panic.

Yueyang Sect will definitely

investigate this.

Under Chief Gao's leadership,

we will definitely bring the bad guys to justice.

Don't be afraid.

Yueyang Sect seems more powerful than the feudal officials here.

Protecting this place?

Chief Gao hasn't even passed away,

so why do they see him as an immortal?

Yueyang Sect is heavily guarded. They've been constantly patrolling around.

There are many martial artists in this town too.

I didn't expect the Ghost Valley

would cause this chaos.

It's like a slap on his face.

Chief Gao has been humiliated.

The Ghost Valley made a great effort

only to humiliate Yueyang Sect.

Do you believe that this is just the start?

Move backward!

Are you worried about your so-called disciple?

Since when did I have a disciple?

Here you go again. Why don't you admit it?

Why don't we take this chance to meet with Zhao Jing?

We can also pay our respects

to the beneficent Iron Judge, Gao Chong.

Master!

Wei--

Yunge, my son!

I'll take revenge for you!

Curse you, Ghost Valley!

Those heartless demons!

I will fight you to death!

Absurd! How can they be so defiant?

I think Ghost Valley is overestimating itself!

Why? Even though the ghosts in Mount Qingya are fierce,

do they still dare to go against the world of martial arts?

But they still do it!

Gao Chong, don't be anxious.

The Ghost Valley will collapse of its own accord with its evil deeds.

Gao Chong, don't be angry.

I swear

I'll make the Ghost Valley pay back tenfold!

Tenfold?

This is extremely shameful!

If I can't demolish the Ghost Valley,

how can I live on in this world?

-Yes! -Chief, you're right!

An eye for an eye!

Demolish the Ghost Valley!

An eye for an eye!

Demolish the Ghost Valley!

An eye for an eye!

Demolish the Ghost Valley!

CHONGWU PALACE

Masters, please wait for a while.

Thank you.

-Mr. Wen. Mr. Zhou. -Hero Zhao.

How have you been?

I'm sorry for not welcoming you earlier.

Hero Shen.

We were looking for you guys.

But you came here yourselves.

Hero Shen, you were looking for me?

I'm flattered.

Stop pretending.

The incident at Sanbai Manor was unexpected.

Yet you guys left without a word. Why is that?

I'm sorry.

I noticed that you had many incidents

and were not free to welcome guests,

so we decided to leave.

I did leave a note before I left.

Hero Shen, why are you blaming me?

What a good excuse.

The night you left,

Zhao Jing's manor suffered a loss by theft.

Can you explain that?

I have nothing to say to that.

Hero Zhao.

Are you blaming me

for the theft?

Of course not. It's all a misunderstanding.

They are the benefactors of the Five Lakes Alliance.

Why are you suspecting them?

Benefactors?

Gao Chong.

Mr. Wen rescued Chengling

from Mirror Lake Sword Sect

and brought him all the way to my residence.

They've indeed helped a lot.

Mr. Wen, do you know me?

Iron Judge, Gao Chong, is so famous.

It's not strange that I know you.

It's an honor if you know me.

Chief Gao, do you know me?

I'm sorry.

I don't know you, Mr. Wen.

Mr. Wen.

How did you know my brother, Zhang Yusen?

Thank you for your escort, Mr. Wen and Mr. Zhou.

The Five Lakes Alliance will remember your kindness.

Why does Wen Kexing look strange?

What's his relationship with Gao Chong?

I didn't have the honor to get to know Hero Zhang.

I did it for justice. It was fate.

We came here today

to visit Chengling.

But it seems that we came at the wrong time.

Is Chengling doing well?

Chengling is feeling unwell.

He's taking a rest. It's not a good time to visit him.

Chengling is sick?

Is it serious?

Why don't we have a look?

Mr. Wen, your full name is…

I'm Wen Kexing.

Mr. Wen.

I forgot to ask which sect you are from.

I don't belong to any sects.

It's just that my father taught me some martial arts

and I've been practicing casually.

Then may I know who your father is?

He has raised such a heroic young man.

My father was just an ordinary, unsophisticated man.

He was a nobody.

He was not even

a clever man.

It has been many years since my father passed away.

You heroes have been busy.

How would you remember someone like him?

Master! This is bad, Master!

Master! They've killed someone again!

Don't you see the guests here? Why are you panicking?

Master.

When Gao Shan was patrolling, he found a corpse.

The body was left out there.

All right.