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♪Overcoming the boundary of confusion♪

♪Holding onto my life in the face of death threats♪

♪I look into this dark night♪

♪Never once has my soul been extinguished♪

♪With this passion♪

♪My spirit is growing to reach full swing♪

♪Slashing the mountain and the ocean apart♪

♪Answering the true call on a sword♪

♪I'm the chosen one in this turbulent world♪

♪Keep my distance from the world♪

♪Who can understand my loneliness♪

♪A single thought, looking down♪

♪Blades unsheathed, frost flies everywhere♪

♪A belief that cuts through the world♪

♪Soaring towards the sky, the sword reigns all♪

♪Striding across the land with a drunken gait♪

♪I will protect the people whenever I'm needed♪

♪Atop the summit, you and I shall battle for the world's best♪

[Directed by Chen Zhoufei]

[Dashing Youth]

[Based on "Zhou Muhan's Juvenile Martial Arts Series"]

[from fanqienovel.com and bkneng.com]

[Episode 3]

Congratulations, Fifth Master Gu!

Okay. Thank you.

Please come in.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Come on in.

This way, please.

Come in, please.

Thank you.

[Gu's Mansion]

Greetings, Chief.

Please come in.

From now on,

the Gu Family and the Yan Family form a powerful alliance

and you will definitely be more prosperous!

Thank you.

[Fifth Master Gu, Xinan Circuit] Please come in.

Sure.

Congratulations, Fifth Master Gu.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Lord Huixi arrives!

Unexpectedly,

Fifth Master Gu managed to invite

someone as prestigious as Lord Huixi.

Who is he?

Lord Huixi's father

died while serving the country.

[Lord Huixi, Beili] To show solicitude for his family,

His Majesty conferred the title Lord Huixi upon him.

While he's not considered to be one of the Nine Ministers,

the imperial court

treats him like one.

Greetings, Lord Huixi.

I am honored that you could attend

my nephew's wedding.

It's an honor indeed.

What a toady.

He's a far cry from the master of the Gu Family.

Fifth Master Gu.

If one is used to behave like a lamb,

they may continue to survive under protection.

However, when the lamb

starts to harbor thoughts of becoming a wolf,

then either their fellow lambs

or wolves

who used to be their opponents

will kill them.

Fifth Master Gu.

Good luck.

It's just a funeral.

It looks pretty grand, though.

It's a wedding.

No difference to me.

You've been waiting here for seven days.

Didn't Gu Jianmen come to see you?

Why are you

getting so quiet?

Isn't this

what you want the most?

If he comes to you,

it would be good news for the Dark River.

But for you...

You'd probably be disappointed in him, right?

Su Changhe.

What is it?

Perhaps there are times

when you should keep your mouth shut.

Something is happening at Longshou Street.

Looks like the show is about to begin.

Have you really decided?

Once you take this step,

there will be no turning back.

I won't turn back.

All right.

Sure. Then we will move forward without turning back.

How dare you to come back?

Why not?

Sorry about that.

This street

is ours now.

Even the Eight Young Masters of Beili are here.

This is getting interesting.

The two youngsters there...

What is it?

You know those two foolish boys?

Not really.

When I approached

Gu Jianmen last time,

I met them.

One of them uses a spear.

He doesn't have many spear techniques,

but he is talented.

I'd say he has a lot of untapped potential.

As for the other one...

What's with him?

The other one

doesn't seem to know martial arts.

I can't say for certain, though.

There is actually something

you're uncertain about?

Looks like the Yan Family is taking over the Gu Family

after this wedding.

Dear guests, you have come from afar

to attend my nephew's wedding.

I am truly grateful.

It is the auspicious hour!

Music!

Let's welcome the bride and groom!

First, bow to Heaven and earth.

First, bow to Heaven and earth.

First, bow to...

Hold on.

Why has the wedding begun

when not all the guests have arrived?

Is this how the leader of Xinan Circuit

treats his guests?

Who are you?

A guest.

I think I've met him somewhere.

You know him?

Is he someone famous?

But...

This is impossible.

Young man.

I don't think

we have invited you.

May I know why you're here?

To kidnap the bride.

Kidnap the bride?

Kidnap the bride?

Yes, to kidnap the bride.

Mister.

Since we've met once before,

here's a word of advice.

Don't spout nonsense here.

How am I

spouting any nonsense?

You didn't invite me

because you couldn't afford to do so.

But since I'm here,

you should treat me like a noble guest.

Really?

Mister,

I was trying to give you two a way out.

But it looks like

you don't want it.

He's got the urge to kill now.

Kill them.

I can't hold it in any longer.

I guess we cannot successfully kidnap the bride.

Let's run.

Trying to run?

Do you take us, the Yan Family, as weaklings?

Why aren't they here yet?

Those guys

are tougher

than I imagined.

Bai Dongjun

probably can't hold on much longer either.

I hope they

will not

get themselves killed.

Sir.

Thanks to you, I've had free booze for days.

Today,

I'm going to return the favor.

As soon as I draw my spear,

run as fast as you can!

Run!

I won't.

Liuli!

Idiots.

You got it wrong.

Bai!

- What... - Look at that!

Run!

♪The spring wind blows past the tavern's rickety windows♪

Come back!

♪Under the eaves, the horses stop clopping when they see me♪

♪Amid love and hate, only my fighter's spirit is eternal♪

♪My boiling blood makes its mark far above the clouds♪

After hiding for so many days,

it's time for you

to show what you've got.

I knew it.

It's really him.

A horned white serpent

that is ten zhang long.

This serpent

is Bai Liuli kept

by the master of the Wen Family, Wen Lin.

Your surname is not Bai.

You're from the Wen Family.

Your surname is Wen.

You're Wen Dongjun!

That's an awful name.

Liuli grew up with me.

My grandfather gave it to me

when I was born.

Also,

my surname is not Wen.

It's Baili.

My name is Baili Dongjun.

[Baili Dongjun, with Marquis of Zhenxi] He's from the Baili Family?

He looks so fearless.

So of course,

it must be the Marquis of Zhenxi,

Baili Luochen's family.

His grandfather

fought in war alongside His Majesty himself.

That would be the Marquis of Zhenxi, Baili Luochen,

who had killed thousands of enemies.

And his father, Baili Chengfeng,

is known for his exceptional sword skills.

His mother is the most favored daughter of the Wen Family's master,

Wen Lin, who is a renowned poison physician.

Her name is Wen Luoyu.

As for his uncle, Wen Hujiu, he is also known for his knowledge of poisons.

That is

the one and only Baili Family

and there's none other quite like them.

So, am I qualified

to be your guest?

See?

I knew this was going

to be more interesting than we expected.

Perhaps the Dark River

won't get to join this round.

I guess it's a good thing, though.

Isn't that Bai Liuli,

the Wen Family's serpent?

Why is Bai Dongjun standing on its head?

I thought Poison Deity Wen

gave it to his most favored grandson

a long time ago?

That means

Bai Dongjun isn't who he claims to be.

He's actually the young master of Marquis of Zhenxi's Mansion,

Baili Dongjun.

Luo Xuan,

what should we do?

If Marquis of Zhenxi learns about this,

will he send his troops

and crush the Lei Fortress

into smithereens?

I'm doomed!

They're here.

Who?

That's awesome.

Luo Xuan.

Later on, you and Liu Yue

can deal with the things here

while Xiaohei and I

move the coffin inside.

Why the plan, though?

Because the both of you

are too dashing.

If you go inside,

you'll steal my spotlight.

Young Lady.

That lad.

Why has he come to Chaisang?

Sir, what should we do?

There's only one thing we have to do.

What?

Retreat.

Got it.

- Run! - Run!

It turns out you're the young master of the Marquis of Zhenxi's Mansion.

Welcome to my humble abode. Sorry for the poor hospitality.

Please forgive me.

I'm here to kidnap the bride.

If you're actually welcoming me,

how am I going to do that?

So,

are you guys going to kill me?

Today is my sister's wedding day.

I have a few questions

for you, Mr. Baili.

May I?

Go ahead.

You said that you wanted to kidnap the bride.

May I ask

if you know my sister?

Not really.

Does that mean you're her secret admirer?

I have someone else in my heart

that your sister can't even hold a candle to.

Come on.

Is this the right time

to show off your dreamboat?

You have a point.

Young Master, you come from a renowned family.

Marquis of Zhenxi is a hero who contributed

to the establishment of Beili

and had great achievements on the battlefield.

We have immense respect

for people from the Marquis's Mansion.

If you're here

to attend the wedding,

I would gladly welcome you as our noble guest.

However,

you don't know my sister.

And you're not her secret admirer.

Yet you're saying that you're here to kidnap the bride.

Don't you think you've gone too far?

Looks like

you are not in the right.

I'm here to kidnap the bride,

but not for myself.

What do you mean?

I mean,

the person who wants the bride...

is here.

It's a coffin!

A coffin?

This is outrageous!

Exactly.

Gu Luoli?

That's right.

He's the one who's here to kidnap the bride.

Gu Luoli, the former master of the Gu Family,

was Miss Yan's

childhood friend.

He had always doted on her.

And Miss Yan

has always been in love with him.

Isn't it right for him

to come for the bride,

since you mentioned rightness?

Presumptuous!

He's dead!

But if not for you,

how would he have died?

Why don't you ask for my opinion first, Bietian?

I, Yan Liuli,

am willing to marry Gu Luoli!

You heard her?

As long as they're still in love,

he's still the same nonetheless.

No matter what becomes of him,

as long as it's him,

his existence is unique

and valuable to her.

Baili Dongjun.

Will you celebrate my wedding...

with him today?

Of course.

Why not?

Cheers.

This liquor isn't good enough, though.

You should have ordered from me in advance.

I could have given you a discount.

Kill him!

He wants

to kill Young Master Baili

and pin the blame on the Gu Family!

Mr. Yan.

You know nothing about how people

from Marquis of Zhenxi's Mansion do things.

And you don't know

how I do things.

You must be mad.

By law,

you'll be beheaded.

Bai!

♪With young bravado♪

♪We stride through the martial arts world♪

♪Seeking light in shadows♪

♪Shoulder to shoulder♪

♪We explore the world♪

♪Despite the dangers on our way♪

♪Our hearts may bleed♪

Bai!

♪Our raging blood will flow into the seas♪

♪As we stride through life at peace♪

♪Our youth will eventually shine in this mortal world♪

The Yan Family who runs the jade shop

and the Gu Family who owns the bank,

are you sure you want to kill

the young master of Marquis of Zhenxi's Mansion?

I now ask the crowd from Xinan Circuit here,

are you their accomplices?

There isn't a crowd here anymore.

There's only a few left.

They've all run away.

Shut up.

He caught my eye during the fight at Longshou Street.

This kid

is an innate martial artist.

Did you know about this, Young Lady?

Indeed.

I have met him before.

An innate martial artist.

Then, why did you...?

I have my considerations.

Elder Chen,

are you doubting me?

I wouldn't dare.

But, Young Lady,

we'd better not miss

this good opportunity.

As the Yan and Gu Families fight,

both of them are bound to suffer losses.

Even with the Eight Young Masters of Beili around,

after this fight,

all of them

won't have much energy left.

Why don't we sneak in

when the battle is about to end

and take away

that innate martial artist there?

What about our agreement with the Yan Family?

Only the strong

get to set the rules

and the weak

should know that they will be abandoned one day.

Moreover,

we lost the coffin

together with the power

to make the Yan Family do our bidding.

Under such circumstances,

I cannot fathom

how the Yan Family

can be more important than the innate martial artist.

You're right, Elder Chen.

We'll do as he says.

Yes.

Why does it seem that we suddenly

have nothing to do with this anymore?

It has never

had anything to do with us.

Fifth Uncle.

Before today,

I've been telling myself

that you're my father's brother,

as well as my brother's uncle and mine.

What are you saying?

I am

your uncle.

That's why I was afraid that the family would fall

after your brother's death.

So I carefully selected

the perfect lady for you.

Fine.

Let me ask you this.

Didn't you say that my brother

died of an illness?

You said he was seriously ill, died in a place that is far away from home,

and was buried on the spot

to prevent the disease from spreading.

Then, what do you have to say

about my brother's corpse here

and the sword cuts

on his body?

You

call this

an illness?

His death sounds suspicious.

Exactly.

Li Suli!

Gu Jianmen, stop this madness!

This is our Gu Family's mansion.

I am Gu Jianmen of the Gu Family.

Why should I stop?

The Gu Family

was born in a perilous situation and then has thrived for three generations.

We have always been number one in Xinan Circuit,

second to none!

Why did my brother

become the master of the family

at the age of sixteen?

He overcame countless challenges

and worked his fingers to the bone.

As for me,

why did I leave for Tianqi at a young age

to learn skills?

Why did our Gu Family

rise to fame for our business acumen

but still use martial skills to save our reputation?

Because we

do not want to compromise.

We don't compromise with anyone.

We don't compromise on anything.

Fifth Uncle.

You are not fit to be part of the Gu Family.

How dare you!

Do you think

you're still under your brother's protection?

You're wrong.

It's been a long time

since I needed his protection.

Someone, seize him!

Why are you all standing there?

Seize him now!

Do you think the Gu Family

really obeys you?

Some people

are born to be the master of the family

because they are born

with the aura that compels people to follow them.

That's how my brother was.

As for me,

I will now inherit

my brother's will.

Fellow members of the Gu Family, listen up!

The current master of the family, Gu Luoli, had been murdered.

We shall avenge his death

until the very end!

- Avenge his death till the end! - Avenge his death till the end!

You traitors.

You traitors!

The traitor has been disposed of.

Time to get rid of our enemies!

You think the few of you

can kill me?

I was sure

I was in the spotlight earlier.

Why is he

getting all the limelight now?

All you have

is your family's reputation.

And as for him,

look.

He relies on his sword.

I'm almost losing.

Aren't you going to show yourself?

It's the Gu Family's Military Aura Sword.

Gu Jianmen.

Since this is the case,

we'll fight until one of us dies!

No need for any thanks.

We're friends.

Thank you, Mr. Baili,

and thank you, the spear-wielder.

Don't mention it.

It's you again.

Yes, it's me again.

Why is there another batch of people?

He really has the innate gift of cultivating martial arts.

Get him!

Sikong Changfeng!

No one can save you today.

Who dares mess with my nephew?

Who's there?

[I'll poison you to death]

Wen Hujiu from the Wen Family.

You're right,

but you don't get a reward.

[Wen Hujiu, The Bodhisattva of Poison] Instead, you might

[Wen Family] just die.

You despicable scoundrel.

You actually poisoned me?

That was

a hilarious statement.

Stopping someone from the Wen Family from using poison

is the same as stopping a swordsman from using a sword.

That would be plain foul play.

Who's next?

Retreat!

They're leaving just like that?

Uncle.

Baili, are you hurt?

I'm fine, Uncle.

What brings you here?

What do you think?

Your family knew that you'd only listen to me,

so they sent me to bring you back home.

Fortunately, I came here,

or else you'd have been abducted.

What kind of weird friends

have you got here?

How would I know?

Maybe my liquor

is simply too awesome.

Had enough fun today?

It feels like I've just tasted

the first note of an exquisite bottle of liquor.

What do you think?

Naughty boy.

Baili,

let me see.

Come on.

Everyone,

you do live up to your reputation.

- Mr. Wen. - Mr. Wen.

My nephew has caused you much trouble.

Uncle, you were late. You didn't see what happened.

I did them

a huge favor.

Indeed.

Young Master Baili is both brave and resourceful.

He's like a celestial soldier from the skies...

Mr. Zhuomo.

We're in a rush.

Please stay quiet for now.

So, Mr. Gu,

how are you going to deal with this today?

We have avenged my brother's death.

As for the rest...

That depends on what the Yan Family will do.

Yan Bietian had no regard for justice

and had sowed discord between our families.

He deserved to die.

From now on,

I, Yan Liuli, will become

the master of the Yan Family!

Fellow members of the Yan Family, do you have any objections?

If that's the case,

that's all for today's wedding.

The wedding will go on.

It's just

that I won't be marrying you.

I will marry...

him.

Interesting.

Now that our business here is done,

we'd like to take our leave.

Uncle.

Hey, Spear Deity.

Aren't you coming with us?

Young Lady.

Mission failed?

- We're sorry, Young Lady. - We're sorry, Young Lady.

Where's Elder Chen?

Wen Hujiu from the Wen Family was there.

And Elder Chen...

I understand.

Xin.

Let's go.

I thought

this was a dead city.

Of course not.

It's just areas near Gu's Mansion

were under the control of the Yan Family.

After everyone heard about what happened earlier,

they finally feel safe enough

to come out and stroll around.

Uncle.

Bai

is following me on this trip.

It had been a great help earlier

and it's hurt.

It's resting at the tavern now.

Don't worry.

Someone will take it

back to the Wen Family

to recuperate.

I envy the close relationship

the Eight Young Masters of Beili share.

Don't you have a friend like that yourself?

I had one.

Yun, you're so smart

and good at studying.

I'm sure you'll inherit your family's legacy

and become a great general.

Why would I want to become a general?

When I grow up, I want to travel

around the martial arts world

and become a free swordsman

who brings justice to the people.

Take me with you!

Sure.

Let's make a promise.

What promise?

When I'm 20

and you're 18,

we'll leave Tianqi together.

One of us will head north and the other will head south.

We'll travel the martial arts world alone.

By the time we become deities,

that's when we'll meet again.

What say you?

Sure!

He's dead, though.

Dead?

We grew up together

in Tianqi.

He was the only son of the General's Mansion

and I'm the sole grandson of the Marquis's Mansion.

He could technically be my uncle,

but we're around the same age.

We were best friends.

I have one now, though.

Uncle.

There's something else

that I need your help.

[Qingsong Inn]

You probably want to ask me

why I didn't

take Baili Dongjun with me back then.

You speak my mind, Young Lady.

Back when Beique,

Western Chu,

and Nanjue

attacked Beili together,

Nanjue suffered a resounding loss,

while Western Chu and our Beique perished.

My father

brought us to Sky's Beyond to retreat

to cultivate and master the Xunian Art

so that we could rebuild our country.

Only by bringing the innate martial artist back

and helping my father complete his cultivation,

can we obtain the chance

to rebuild our country.

You probably saw today

that Baili Dongjun may be an innate martial artist,

but he doesn't know any martial arts.

That's why...

Yes.

Xunian Art is a powerful skill.

Given that he has

no internal strength at all,

he might not be able to bear

the immense power of Xunian Art.

If he dies as a result,

Beique will lose

the only innate martial artist

that can save us.

Uncle, are you craving liquor?

But I don't think we can finish

so many jars of liquor.

Well.

All you know is drinking.

This is not for drinking.

Then...

It's to save his life.

Kid,

you saved my nephew's life.

That's why

I will save yours.

Really?

It's been so many years.

I sought help from many people

and traveled near and far

to find a way to save my life.

Still...

I don't have a solution

that can fully cure you,

but I do have

temporary solutions.

But I do have a question.

How are you

still standing right now?

I won't be soon.

Sikong Changfeng?

Sikong Changfeng?

That fast?

He passed out right away.

Uncle.

What do you have

in here?

Floral clams, blood spiders, three-tailed scorpions,

and centipedes...

Wait.

Why do you have

so many disgusting things with you?

You're the disgusting one here.

Your mother used to take a bunch of them with her, too.

Just leave the room

and guard the door.

Don't let anyone come in.

Rest assured.

Two days later,

I will give you

a healthy and active Sikong Changfeng.

Go now.

Young man.

Why are you drinking

all alone outside your room?

My friend is receiving treatment inside.

He needs some peace.

You are...?

That ghost?

Ghost?

That's the first time

I heard someone call him that.

Where we're from,

he's the coolest guy around.

I don't think he's as good as me, though.

Sorry,

but thank you

for releasing us that day.

No worries.

Well, lad.

Let's meet some other day.

Farewell.

What a bunch of weirdos.

[No animals were harmed during the filming of this drama.]

[Some animals were created using bionic props and 3D effects.]

♪A gentle breeze♪

♪Intentionally touching the heart♪

♪Moored by the lake, ripples spread♪

♪Feet covered by spring mud♪

♪Branches softly murmur in the wind♪

♪Whispering secrets♪

♪Drawing your silhouette under the moon♪

♪As if destined, gazing at your graceful silhouette♪

♪Restlessly searching♪

♪I stay with you even if the twilight turns to a clear evening♪

♪Listening closely to the drizzle in the shadows♪

♪Who can I lean on now?♪

♪Roaming the world together like a pair of lovebirds♪

♪Deeply in love, two hearts in perfect harmony♪

♪A red note as our boat, we navigate with heartfelt devotion♪

♪A folding fan swaying among the stars and clouds♪

♪In this perfect moment♪

♪To meet you♪

♪A gentle breeze♪

♪Intentionally touching the heart♪

♪Moored by the lake, ripples spread♪

♪Feet covered by spring mud♪

♪Branches softly murmur in the wind♪

♪Whispering secrets♪

♪Drawing your silhouette under the moon♪

♪As if destined, gazing at your graceful silhouette♪

♪Restlessly searching♪

♪I stay with you even if the twilight turns to a clear evening♪

♪Listening closely to the drizzle in the shadows♪

♪Who can I lean on now?♪

♪Roaming the world together like a pair of lovebirds♪

♪Deeply in love, two hearts in perfect harmony♪

♪A red note as our boat, we navigate with heartfelt devotion♪

♪A folding fan swaying among the stars and clouds♪

♪In this perfect moment♪

♪To meet you♪