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Episode 9

[This drama is purely fictional.]

Please come inside.

Miss Mu, I've already prepared the experimental machine you requested.

Thank you, Mr. Li.

Miss Mu, what is this?

This is Jinwu Fusang.

According to the ancient book Classic of the Great Eastern Wilderness,

there's a Fusang tree above Tang Valley.

One sun arrives as another departs, both carried by Jinwu.

Life thrives wherever light shines.

To other people, this may just be a myth.

But to the Mu family,

it's actually our faith.

Faith? Oh.

Mr. Li, I wish to know more about Shen Zhiheng from you.

Miss Mu, you do cherish every second, huh? You don't slack at all.

Wild waters and desolate mountains have long awaited,

all to have a glance at the gentleman.

Naturally, I'm raring to go.

Miss Mu, you're knowledgeable indeed.

Mr. Li. Please.

Please.

Let's go.

[Shen Mansion]

Shen.

[Du]

What word is this?

This is "Du."

Du?

Du as in "guide others, guide oneself."

I only know the words "Nuo" and "Shen."

So you need to learn more in the future.

If so, you'll be able to read in the future.

My parents said I'm blind.

I just need to get married. I don't need to study.

If so, do you wish to study?

Is it good to study?

You can understand facts and differentiate between right and wrong.

If you wish to understand the world, you need to study more.

You should teach me, then.

I can teach you. However, I have a question for you.

Have you ever thought about your future?

I haven't.

I dare not think about it either.

People live like how grasses grow.

In this life, you have to have a goal that you intend to pursue.

If so, I wish to be someone like you.

I'm afraid you won't understand no matter how I explain it to you now.

[Yong'an Department Store]

I didn't expect Haidong to change this much. Now, they have everything here.

Miss Mu, seems like you're going to live here for some time.

That'll depend on whether I can capture Shen Zhiheng or not.

You're right. I look forward to that day.

Mr. Li, you've offered me plenty of help.

Our men collaborated with each other as well. Let's hope that it'll end well this time.

I want to thank you for your constant effort.

I wonder if you're willing to have a meal with me?

Of course. Miss Mu, please.

Li Yingliang!

Go and deal with Miss Jin.

Mr. Li, I...

Miss Jin!

Get out of the way!

Miss Jin! Miss Jin! We're on a mission right now.

On a mission? Is your mission to shop with that woman?

That's a mission.

- But it's not what you think... - Don't talk to me!

Get lost!

Alright. I'll leave, then.

Here, Miss Mu.

Miss Mu, you came from a distant land. I wonder if the liquor here suits your taste.

As the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do".

I'm fine with anything as long as it's liquor.

Miss Mu, see if you need any more dishes.

I'm not picky with food. It's fine as long as there's liquor.

Alright. Miss Mu, let's drink, then.

Miss Mu, I'll fill your cup.

Thank you.

The people of Nanwei are tanned, slim, and not good-looking.

The women of Haidong are better.

Who did you take a liking to?

Of course it's Miss Jin Jingxue of the Jin family.

She has a foxy look to her. I was intoxicated by her charm.

I dream about her every day.

Miss Mu, please excuse me. I need to go to the restroom.

- You can leave after finishing our toast. - Let's continue our bet.

- Hurry, place your bets. - Alright.

Hurry, place your bets.

Hurry.

But she has terrible taste.

She just had to fall for that lackey, Li Yingliang.

He's so lucky.

I suppose she's an inferior good, then.

- That's right. - Of course.

Let's continue.

- Come. - Place your bets.

Just look at Jin Jingxue's waist and butt. I'm sure all men will fall for that!

Place your bets.

- What are you doing? - Who are you?

Who's that?

A troublemaker!

Miss Mu, sorry for the wait.

Here, fill his cup.

Here, Miss Mu.

Mr. Li, it must've been tough on you lately.

Not at all.

Miss. It's cold. Why don't you get into the carriage?

It's fine. The liquor is keeping me warm.

Actually, you don't need to drink that much with all those people.

It's not like I didn't learn anything new from this trip.

Li Yingliang is bent on capturing Shen Zhiheng.

And, he knows every affair there is in Haidong.

He's usable.

Do you truly think this Shen Zhiheng is the person we're looking for?

The Mu family has struggled to pass down their heritage for hundreds of years.

Each of my predecessor failed to live beyond the age of 30.

Is it that difficult to survive?

I won't give up as long as there's a glimmer of hope.

[Haidong Daily]

Mr. Shen, a group of mysterious figures arrived at Haidong a few days ago.

They went to Haidong Army HQ.

Their leader was a woman called Mu Lihua.

This is her profile.

This Mu Lihua is the 32nd successor of the Mu family.

The Mu family was originally a tribe from our country's southwestern region.

After that, for some reason, their entire family moved abroad.

After operating their business for over a millennium overseas,

they're now considered a famous family.

Rumor has it that the Mu family worships the Fusang tree and Sunbird

to acquire supernatural powers.

The ridiculous thing about them

is that every member of the Mu family fails to live beyond the age of 30.

Mu Lihua is already 28.

If the rumors are true,

Mu Lihua only has two years left to live.

Have you found out where she lives?

I have. It's all in her profile. She also has a lab in her current place.

The Fusang tree, huh?

She could hurt me even though she didn't appear before me.

If what Mr. Mo said was true, I'm sure she didn't come in peace.

I have to come up with a countermeasure.

Buns for sale! Fresh buns for sale!

Buns for sale! Fresh buns with loads of fillings!

- Give me five buns. - Alright, sir.

Fresh buns for sale! They're piping hot!

I guarantee you'll come again after trying my buns.

Please put another layer of paper.

- Alright. - It's cold. Don't get cold.

Here, sir. Here you go.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Buns for sale! Fresh buns for sale!

- Mr. Shen? - Mi Lan.

- Take a sniff. - Buns?

Here's your breakfast.

Here.

Mi Lan,

I need to leave Haidong for a few days.

Let me join you, then.

I have plenty of business to attend to this time around.

If Haidong is no longer a suitable place for us, we have to leave.

Are we going to move?

That's probably what we should do.

I've already told Madam Zhang about it. You should follow her home first.

Is it because of Mr. Li?

It has nothing to do with Li Yingliang.

Chi Shanying managed to hire someone formidable. I need to deal with her.

If so, is there anything I can help?

Yeah.

Get out!

Miss Mi, be careful.

I knew you detested me for being blind.

- What's going on? - You think I'm a drag.

You're right. I allowed you to get your way because you were young.

I never expected you to be so full of yourself!

- Mr. Shen, calm down! - Back then I risked my life to save you!

I was wrong about you! I regret it so much!

You're the cause of all my troubles!

- What's going on? - Stop arguing.

- It's strange. - I cause trouble for you?

Madam Zhang, look at her. Someone poured ink at the Shen Mansion

[Shen Mansion] just because I took her in!

That has nothing to do with me! It's because you criticized too many people.

Return to the Mi Mansion, then.

- Mr. Shen! - There's no one! It's peaceful and quiet!

- Don't say that! - Fine by me!

There's nothing good about this place. Although you're rich, you only feed me buns!

At night, it's as cold as an ice cellar. You're so stingy.

You didn't even provide me with a heater!

Miss Mi! Mr. Shen, please forgive her.

Stop it. Miss Mi, don't act like this.

- Stop arguing. - Madam Zhang, let's go.

- Miss Mi, don't be like this. You... - I've fallen out with him!

- She fell out with him? - I don't wish to see you again either.

I'll leave Haidong tomorrow.

Mr. Shen!

Mr. Shen... Miss Mi, slow down!

What exactly is going on? What's with the heated argument?

He was nice to you. Why would you two argue for no reason?

Miss Mi, it wouldn't be an argument had you not continued the conversation.

- Why did you two argue? - Let's go.

I didn't expect this lass to be so good at arguing.

I mustn't offend her in the future. I can't afford the consequences.

[Mi Mansion]

Miss Mi, Mr. Shen will come back, right?

He won't just ignore you, right?

He won't. He'll definitely come back.

Miss Mi, I've laid your bed for you. You should rest early.

You know where Mr. Mo is, right? Are you willing to lead the way?

[Shen Zhiheng's Name Was Cleared]

Shen Zhiheng left?

To put it more accurately, he escaped.

Our men in front of Shen Mansion

overheard Shen Zhiheng saying that he wasn't returning to Haidong.

He's not returning to Haidong?

You can go wherever you like as long as you have money.

Besides, it's only been three years since he came to Haidong.

It's not impossible for him to leave the place.

What about Mi Lan, then?

She was sent back to the Mi Mansion. I don't think he intends to take Mi Lan with him.

What about Situ Weilian?

I think Situ Weilian isn't as close to him compared to Mi Lan.

He even doesn't know that Shen Zhiheng left the place.

He went to Shen Mansion at night. He was confused when he saw that no one was there.

Shen Zhiheng, our feud isn't settled yet.

[Haidong Army HQ]

[Wealthy Blind Woman's Infatuation With Media Tycoon Leads to Rejection]

Superintendent, it's been many days, yet there's still no news of Shen Zhiheng.

I traveled all the way here to find this Shen Zhiheng.

Now, you're telling me he's nowhere to be found?

It's obvious that your subordinates didn't keep a close eye on him.

You have to give me an account somehow.

So, Miss Mu, according to you,

do we have to tell you where Shen Zhiheng is at all times, is that so?

Naturally, I dare not do so.

But you know this too.

Since I came to Haidong personally,

you can see how much attention our family is paying to this case.

You're able to get to where you are today with the help of our family's financial strength.

I spent a lot of effort on this, and now, you want me to return empty-handed?

Do you think that's appropriate?

Did you understand Miss Mu's request?

Find Shen Zhiheng.

Locate his whereabouts no matter where he went.

Yes, sir.

Miss Mu, what if they can't find Shen Zhiheng either?

Shen Zhiheng has no way to shift his base out of Haidong.

It's impossible for him to give up on his enterprise in Haidong.

We just arrived at Haidong. We must keep a low profile.

As long as Chi Shanying can locate Shen Zhiheng,

he can help us to break the curse on our family.

Mr. Mo. I'm Shen Zhiheng.

I've encountered the descendant of the Mu family.

You said you touched something that scorched you at Mu Lihua's place?

What does it look like?

It looks like a tree. It's made with gold. It gave out a red light.

It was placed on an altar. It resembled an item of worship.

Its energy resembles the energy you showed me last time.

You're candid and honest.

Mr. Mo, you know everything about the Mu family and my aunt.

You even know about the origin of the three meteor shards.

And, you possess the same energy too. I'm sure you're not an outsider.

I didn't intend to hide this from you anyway.

But what's the point of obtaining such power?

In the end, the Mu family still stole the Profound Yang Stone.

Back then, after my ancestor obtained the stone,

according to the description of the ancient book,

on the Tanggu Valley, there is a Fusang tree,

where the ten suns take their baths, located to the north of the Black Teeth.

So the Fusang tree came into shape.

It's the item you saw at Mu Lihua's place.

Although the members of the Mu family aren't immortals,

due to the influence of the Profound Yang Stone,

we have strong bodies and long lifespans.

The only hardship we have to endure

is to overcome countless trials and ordeals to harness its power.

Sometimes, death is the better option.

Now, my aunt and younger brother are missing. I'm still looking for them.

Mu Lihua came with sinister intentions.

What about you, Mr. Mo?

Both of us are trying to trace our roots here.

The Profound Yang Stone was stolen from us.

Although the members of the Mu family still retain its power,

its power has been diminished greatly during my generation.

Therefore, Mu Lihua's appearance is mysterious and perplexing.

You and I must consider carefully before we engage her in a battle.

Regarding how much the descendant of the Mu family

know about what happened in the past and her abilities, I can test them out.

However, this is very risky.

Since the past has caught up to me, I won't shirk my responsibilities.

Mr. Mo,

I'm grateful to you for all the information.

Although I have to take a risk, I need to do this personally.

Miss Jin, dinner is ready.

I'm not hungry yet. Wait for a while.

Alright.

Dr. Situ? You're here again.

Hello, Tao.

Jingxue.

Situ?

This is for you.

- Why did you bring me gifts again? - Take a look.

What is this?

The nurses at the hospital love to knit sweaters together.

I thought you needed this.

I'll try to learn it, then.

Did you just return from the hospital?

Yeah. I've been working the entire day. I'm starving now.

You're here to sponge off me again, huh?

Tao, let's eat.

Alright, Miss Jin.

- Let's eat. - Alright.

Eat up.

Why have you been more hardworking lately?

You get off work so late every day.

Shen is gone.

Is he dead?

No. Shen went out of town.

Could it be that he supported you?

That's not it. Sometimes, he needs my help too.

But now that he's not here, I have nothing else to do.

So I can only head to the hospital.

Your father is Situ He.

The Situ family is considered a renowned family.

But it looked like you never returned home.

I don't feel like going back.

I like your place. I like Shen's place as well.

You like this place?

I do.

Let me ask you this, then.

What if you no longer like this place one day? Will you stop coming here, then?

What do you mean by that?

We're acquaintances already.

I may look like I have plenty of friends, but I only consider few as real friends.

I'm afraid that you might not show up again

once I drag you in,

just like what you did with the Situ family and Shen Zhiheng.

Of course not.

But you said that you had a close relationship with Shen Zhiheng.

You said you two were like brothers.

He's gone now. Have you looked for him?

Why should I? Is that important?

I don't know whether or not this is important to him, but it's important to me.

Jingxue, don't worry.

If you do go missing one day, I'll definitely look for you.

Have some soup.

Get me some celery.

- Alright. - Mr. Li.

Besides Mi Lan, the last person who saw Shen Zhiheng was this Madam Zhang.

Now, Shen Zhiheng is missing.

Mi Lan might not know where Shen Zhiheng is.

Madam Zhang is our only lead.

Madam Zhang.

Was your mistress truly abandoned by Mr. Shen?

Who said so?

The entire Haidong is talking about it.

Miss Mi caused a commotion at the Shen Mansion. It was a huge commotion.

She was as feisty as her mother. That's why Mr. Shen chased her out.

She's already a shrew at such an age. No one in Haidong dares to marry her.

What are you talking about? Mr. Shen didn't chase her out!

He didn't? Why did they argue, then?

Your master and madam aren't around. Do you even have enough money to live?

How is this your business?

- It's none of your business. - This...

Listen! They have a great relationship!

He even gave us living expenses!

Mr. Shen is just on a long trip. He'll come back and pick us up!

I won't buy anything from you. You keep spouting nonsense!

I won't buy anything from you.

Stop pretending.

You badmouthed Madam Mi before this.

Leave, then.

Madam Zhang, is that you?

Yes. It's me.

Mr. Li?

Mi Lan,

you're truly the most intelligent girl I've ever seen.

Mr. Li, Dad went to the South. He's not home.

I'm not here to look for your father.

Mi Lan, since you're this smart, I'm sure you know my intention.

I don't know.

Where did Shen Zhiheng go?

I don't know.

Mi Lan, it's wrong to lie.

My father is gone. My mother is gone too.

Now, I won't need to endure a beating again. I just wish to live alone in peace.

I don't want to get involved in your conflict with him.

Shen Zhiheng took you to his mansion and treated you like a princess.

How could you not know anything?

I'm just a blind girl.

He didn't give me a princess's treatment either.

He abandoned me. We fell out with each other.

How would I know about his whereabouts?

I was humiliated.

Do you truly take me for a fool?

Mr. Li,

Mr. Shen never paid any attention to you at all.

Why are you still trying to pester him?

Li Guisheng. Beat her.

Don't do that!

Tell me. Where is Shen Zhiheng?

Mi Lan, do you know the kind of person Shen Zhiheng is?

Do you know what he has done or what he even looks like?

You know nothing! You don't know if he's lying to you or not.

Why are you still trying to defend him?

Tell me. Where is Shen Zhiheng?

Continue.

Stop beating her!

I'll tell you! I'll tell you!

Miss Mi has no idea where Mr. Shen is.

Mr. Shen just said

- he would come back and pick her up. - Madam Zhang!

I'll wait for him together with you.

[Mi Mansion]

Shen Zhiheng!

Mi Lan!

Mr. Shen, long time no see.

You're really obsessed with me, huh?

I'm more than just obsessed with you. I've literally devoted myself to you.

Look at the big fuss we have over here. What else do you want to do?

Do you want to kill me again?

No. How could I do so?

This time, you just need to follow us back.

I know you're powerful. But look at all the guns here.

No matter how powerful you are, you'll never be as fast as my bullets.

Even if you can escape,

she can't.

You don't need to do so. I'll just follow you.

Do not harm her.

Of course. I'm a man of my word.

♫ Of all the marks imprinted in my heart ♫

♫ People come and go, the weather is ever-changing ♫

♫ Endless expectations and reminiscing ♫

♫ Having no say in one's will ♫

♫ Oh ♫

♫ On the same path ♫

♫ With different burdens ♫

♫ And different destinations ♫

♫ Oh ♫

♫ Different steps ♫

♫ Pursuing the same goal ♫

♫ With different sense of belonging ♫

♫ Oh, I see the exit ♫

♫ Hey, there's no end to this ♫

♫ A soul that has found its home, devoting everything to love ♫

♫ Oh, reasons that can be articulated ♫

♫ Hey, can't escape from the ridiculousness ♫

♫ Destiny is a maze where those inside are interconnected ♫

♫ Oh, have you possessed it before? ♫

♫ Hey, have you stayed true to someone before? ♫

♫ A soul that can't find its home is still searching ♫

♫ Oh, it's too late to fabricate ♫

♫ Hey, it's too late to wave ♫

♫ Fate disregards all reasons, putting right and wrong together ♫