Original subtitles

♪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 Munan's Juvenile Martial Arts Series"]

[from fanqienovel.com and bkneng.com]

[Episode 18]

Master.

Thank you, Martial Uncle.

Thank you.

It's rare

to have everyone gathered.

It's really rare.

I'm gratified.

Wait.

Where is Baili Dongjun?

When I left,

he was still

in his room.

But

I told Sikong Changfeng

that when the time came, he should break down the door.

A real man should stand by his words.

He proposed the challenge himself.

So even if the liquor isn't ready,

he must carry him here

to admit defeat.

Well said.

Actually,

today is considered

a significant day

for Tianqi City.

Look.

All these people are here to witness

the elegant demeanor of our Eight Young Masters of Beili,

especially me, Mr. Zhuomo.

Don't you think so?

Do you think

he can brew good liquor

in such a short period of time?

To be honest,

I don't want to doubt him.

I think he can brew it well.

But...

Have some tea.

Thank you.

But have you ever tasted Qiulubai?

Baili Dongjun,

can you make it?

Mr. Xun.

Miss Yueya.

Everyone,

the liquor I'm using for today's competition

is this jar of Qiulubai.

[Qiulubai]

Qiulubai?

It really is Qiulubai.

Qiulubai?

The famous Qiulubai?

Where's Mr. Li's disciple?

Why is he not here yet?

Is he scared?

So he's afraid to show up?

Keep your voice down.

The Eight Young Masters are upstairs.

Don't let them hear you.

Send my message to the Academy.

If he doesn't show up within an hour,

he loses by default.

We have received a message from Diaolou Tavern.

If Senior Baili doesn't show up within an hour,

he loses.

Baili Dongjun, can you do it?

Why is he not here yet?

- That's right. - What's taking him so long?

I think he dares not come anymore.

Exactly.

Is he still not here yet?

Baili Dongjun is unbelievable.

Here, have some tea.

I'm ready.

Wait...

Let's head out.

Are you going to join a beauty contest?

Today is my day

to make a name for myself in Tianqi.

In any case,

I have to dress charmingly.

Where's the liquor?

In this broad daylight,

are you daydreaming again?

Are you daydreaming?

Another dream about the brothel?

I get it now.

What have you figured out?

The autumn wind is merciless,

revealing the night's chill.

But the liquor I brew has sentiment.

It's seeing stars in daylight

and remembering old friends.

I finally understand.

Here he comes.

He is here.

Where is he?

He has finally arrived.

Here he is.

Baili Dongjun,

is this your liquor?

Is this your Qiulubai?

[Qiulubai]

Since everyone's here,

let the competition begin.

Mr. Xun.

Miss Yueya.

Also, Little Master.

So the third taster is Ruofeng.

Let's start with Qiulubai.

I've been marching with the army for years.

It has been a long time since I've had this.

I miss it dearly.

So this is Qiulubai?

As expected of Qiulubai.

Yes.

The smell alone is intoxicating.

I've never smelled

anything this good.

So, this is the most famous liquor Qiulubai

in Tianqi.

It truly lives up to its name.

You have a whole jar of liquor

but only serve three cups.

How about you give me the rest

when you lose?

We'll see about that once you win.

Please taste it.

When the autumn dew is abundant,

it's collected in jade pots

and used to brew this liquor,

so it's called Qiulubai.

Because it's so hard to gather the dew,

even with thousands of people collecting it,

the amount produced

is nothing but minimal.

So this liquor can only be tasted

one day each year.

Such a pity.

You're here for the challenge.

Don't show others that you're eager to drink your rival's liquor.

Well, it's not contradictory.

This batch is even richer

than the last Qiulubai I tasted.

Xie, you have certainly honed your brewing skills

over the years.

This Qiulubai is nearly as good

as the one from before.

Nearly as good?

I guess that's considered a compliment.

We all have our destinies, so don't worry.

Just enjoy the liquor and the view from above.

This liquor is still excellent.

However, you now carry the worries of middle age,

unlike the carefree days of your youth.

Most liquors offer a single flavor,

but Qiulubai has three.

The warmth of spring,

the passion of summer,

and the melancholy of autumn.

Dongjun,

how many flavors does your liquor have?

My liquor is from the heavens.

It carries no earthly flavors.

Is Dongjun's liquor

truly that extraordinary?

That's too much exaggeration, young man.

Serve your liquor.

All right.

Luoxia,

lend me your purple silk.

Here.

On a winter's snowy night,

a beauty dancing with a sword.

The bright moon appears.

She moves toward the moon

like an immortal ascending to the moon,

wandering freely in the celestial palace,

roaming joyfully for thousands of miles

until the break of dawn,

seeing stars in the daylight.

That's the Big Dipper.

This is the liquor I brewed,

the Seven Starry Nights.

Dubhe, Merak, Phecda,

Megrez, Alioth, Mizar,

and Alkaid.

Please, have a taste.

Seven Starry Nights?

Mr. Xun, with your vast experience,

have you ever drunk such a liquor?

Never.

If even

Mr. Xun hasn't tasted it,

I'm quite eager to try.

Please, go ahead.

Mister,

please enjoy.

So, how is it?

I wonder too.

Is he going to continue drinking?

Wonderful!

What marvelous liquor!

How good is it?

It feels like

I've returned to my youth

which was full of romantic dreams.

Before those romantic settings,

I was filled with confidence

and determination to achieve my goals.

Is it really that incredible?

This liquor...

You brought me to Tianqi

and showed me

the vastness of the world.

I have no way to repay your kindness.

The taste of your liquor is comparable

to the other two.

But

I've added

something special for you.

Why is

Ruofeng's head steaming?

That's not steam.

It's zhenqi.

Zhenqi?

Zhenqi is a form of qi.

Logically,

it is supposed to be invisible

and

we can only feel it

when it's flowing in our bodies.

I've never heard

of it being visible to the naked eye.

When all sanmei zhenqi are perfected,

the heart refined through countless trials is now pure.

Achieving such refined zhenqi

that it becomes visible

is extremely rare.

But it doesn't mean there's none.

Usually, it happens

when one breaks through a phase.

He's having a breakthrough?

Dongjun.

Dongjun!

I've been stuck in that phase for ages,

with no method to advance.

Your liquor had helped me with that.

Thank you.

Your Highness, please remain calm.

Don't be mad.

So what if we can enjoy worldly pleasures?

It can't be compared to a moment in the celestial palace.

Master Xie, I didn't prepare much.

If you don't mind,

please help yourself with it.

May I ask which master you learned from?

My master's surname is Gu.

I see.

So that's why.

Have you reached

a conclusion?

In this contest,

Mr. Baili is the winner.

Excellent!

♪Overcoming the boundary of confusion♪

- Incredible! - Awesome!

♪I look into this dark night♪

He's impressive.

♪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♪

Can I have the half-bottle of Qiulubai

as promised?

You'll have it when you ask.

♪A single thought, looking down♪

[Qiulubai] How generous of you!

♪Blades unsheathed, frost flies everywhere♪

♪A belief that cuts through the world♪

♪Soaring towards the sky, the sword reigns all♪

It's truly a rare and exquisite liquor.

A pleasure to drink.

♪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♪

Prepare to ascend the tower.

All right.

Time for a farewell.

Who ordered you to do this?

Assassins!

Protect His Highness!

Where did the assassins come from?

How dare they!

How dare they set up an ambush at Diaolou Tavern?

Diaolou Tavern knew

there was an important event today

but didn't take proper precautions,

scaring His Highness.

Do you know your crime?

Xiao Ruofeng, you...

How dare you!

The one who tries to kill someone from our Academy

are really presumptuous.

It seems

I need to practice more.

Tianqi City is truly full of hidden talents.

This has been quite an eye-opener.

Time to leave.

Let's leave these matters

to my seniors.

Master is still waiting for me.

Ruofeng, farewell.

Master, I…

No need for farewells. Go ahead.

But I…

[Elegance of the World]

Useless.

[Diaolou Tavern]

Master.

Winning is one thing,

but how could you steal

the tavern's specialty liquor?

I didn't steal it.

I followed the rules

and took it openly.

I didn't expect

to leave Tianqi so soon.

There's no such thing

as leaving.

It's only embarking on a new journey.

Enough talk. Get on the carriage.

It's time to leave.

Are you really leaving

tonight?

Why?

Aren't you coming with us?

No, I'm staying.

I came to Tianqi

to retrieve something for someone.

Across the distant horizon,

we will meet again.

All right.

Do you still have the liquor flask I gave you

the last time we parted?

Of course.

That's generous of him.

I have nothing else to give you.

So I'll give you some Qiulubai.

Thank you.

We will definitely meet again

because when that time comes,

I will have made a name for myself across the world.

All right. So will I.

Farewell.

Farewell.

Come on. We have to go now.

Spear Deity,

see you.

Across the distant horizon,

we will meet again!

It's truly the scent of peach blossoms.

Luoxia, smell it.

Not bad.

Master,

where is the highest place

in Tianqi City?

The Royal Academy 32nd Division,

Immortal's Guidance Pavilion.

All right. Let's go there.

As you command, Dongjun.

If Heaven didn't love liquor,

the immortal would not reside there.

If Earth didn't cherish liquor,

there would be no spring of liquor on Earth.

Since both Heaven and Earth love liquor,

it is fitting that liquor is revered.

The purest liquor surpasses even the divine,

while the murkier types are like wise men.

Since the sages and saints have partaken,

they have become wandering immortals.

One walks the great path with a cup of liquor

toasting to the land and mountains.

Yet, understanding the joys of liquor,

it is difficult to explain to the sober ones.

Mr. Li, this horse is fast.

This is Liefeng.

My Liefeng?

Impossible.

My horse is red.

Master, your horse is white.

I painted it myself.

Master.

A white-clad, white-haired person on a white horse.

That's the true appearance of an immortal.

I'm a fallen immortal,

how can I bow to the mortal world?

Mr. Li's demeanor is indeed

as enchanting as ever.

Try this.

Does it look good on me?

Yes, it does.

Are you tired?

Not at all.

Look at all this sweat.

Thank you, my dear.

Yan, slow down.

- Mother. - What did you see?

Father.

Soft candy. It looks delicious.

All right. Do you want this one?

So

this is

what Beili's Tianqi City truly is.

A city of unparalleled glory

and splendor.

It's the greatest city in the world.

I used to think

it was just a city,

and leaving it wouldn't matter much.

But now, it seems there are still

many places left

to explore.

What do you think?

Luoxia.

Why... Why are you crying?

I wasn't.

If you really don't want to leave,

I can come back with you.

That's right.

We're not saying we won't return.

Next time we come back,

I'll have the Emperor himself come out

to greet you.

Dongjun, we've arrived.

Look.

That's the Immortal's Guidance Pavilion.

During major festivals,

they hang

the Xiao Family's divine bird flag.

The wind makes the flag flutter

almost as if it could tear through the sky.

That's the highest point

in Tianqi City.

Wait for me here.

♪Let me see you one last time before you leave♪

Dongjun.

Go to Tianqi City for me.

Brew a jug of Peach Blossom Moonfall

and hang it at the highest place in Tianqi City.

♪My memories well up♪

Master, I'm here.

♪How much love and attachment there is?♪

But it's also time for me to leave.

♪Lamenting♪

♪In the end, fate refuses to show mercy♪

Master, I've never forgotten

your wish.

♪I will live and die without saying a word because of your grievances♪

♪Looking forward♪

♪There is no cause and effect♪

♪There's only a thin line between the life and the death♪

♪Why am I afraid to close my eyes?♪

Gu Chen.

♪To let you be alone in this world♪

You still remember.

♪By the window♪

Your Majesty.

How is it?

After Mr. Li took

Marquis Zhenxi's only grandson, Baili Dongjun,

for a ride around Tianqi City,

they left the city.

Anything else?

The head of Shanjian Academy, Chen Ru,

visited the Jixia Academy

and claimed

to be the new chancellor.

Appointing officials is a matter of the court.

How can someone self-appoint as an official?

What else?

Your Majesty, that's all.

Since he left,

so be it.

What about Chen Ru?

Does the Court of Judicial Review

also handle appointments too?

No.

Just appoint him as the chancellor.

Second Young Lady.

Where's Yao?

Why didn't she come back

with you?

She is delayed by some engagement on the way back.

Lord Wuxiang said

that you found an innate martial artist.

But you released him.

Baili Dongjun

is the young master of the Marquis of Zhenxi's Mansion.

Rushing to capture him was risky enough,

especially

now he's become

Mr. Li's disciple.

So...

So his name is Baili Dongjun.

Why stop?

Keep going.

We found

a more suitable candidate.

His name is Ye Dingzhi.

You've been away from Nanjue for many years.

You must know

a lot has happened.

Master,

you were defeated by the female swordsman, Yan Lingxia.

The title of the top martial artist in Nanjue has changed hands.

Many people believed you were dead.

Yet,

you suddenly appeared in Tianqi City

and publicly declared your whereabouts

by challenging Mr. Li.

You want to learn the Demon Deity Sword Techniques.

I don't agree.

When I couldn't defeat Li Changsheng,

I studied the Demon Deity Sword Techniques.

Within a year,

my power increased by 60%.

But I still couldn't defeat him.

If you want to surpass me,

don't follow my old path.

Master...

Swordsman, Lingyun.

That's me.

It's said that after battling Yan Lingxia,

your phase has plummeted.

It was a devastating fall.

So, did you return

because you're in the former phase now?

Even if I've returned to my previous phase,

it's merely to seek another defeat.

I've long admired you.

Today, I, Lingyun,

also wish to challenge you.

If you win?

I will fight Yan Lingxia

on your behalf

and reclaim the title of Nanjue's top martial artist.

If you lose?

I'm prepared to die.

Let's go.

Ye,

did you learn that sword move from earlier?

I saw nine-tenths of it clearly.

Not bad.

I've poured all my life's cultivation

into the thirteen sword strikes.

But

we'll face many challengers like this

on our journey.

Each time, I'll only use one strike.

You must observe it carefully.

Yes, Master.

Except for the final strike.

You're not allowed

to watch that one.

Master,

why did my master, the Scholarly Deity,

ask me to brew

that bottle of liquor

and hang it at the highest point in Tianqi City?

I didn't get a chance to ask him.

You should ask him yourself.

How would I know?

You don't?

Just kidding.

Of course, I know.

I know everything.

Master.

It's something romantic.

Back then, your master fell in love

with a woman.

After they parted ways,

your master owed her

a jar of Peach Blossom Moonfall.

If I hang it there,

can that woman see it?

Yes, she can

because that woman is

the owner

of the Royal Academy 32nd Division.

Your master promised her

that he would bring this jar of liquor

to her personally

once it was brewed

and marry her.

But if he didn't come

or if someone else hung

the liquor

at the Immortal's Guidance Pavilion,

it would mean he's already dead

and she should stop waiting for him.

She waited for many years,

hoping that one day

your master would appear

and marry her.

But as the years went by,

he never showed up.

Perhaps she waited too long

and what she really wished was

that this liquor would never appear

on that high platform.

Doesn't this mean

she would find out

that the man she loves is no longer alive?

It seems

I have broken my master's wife's heart.

You should know

she would be very pleased

if she heard you address her that way.

It's you.

Yes, it's me.

What brings you here?

To see me off?

Be careful.

This person seems to be here with ill intentions.

Ji Ruofeng,

you're more clever

and stubborn than I imagined.

I want to know the truth.

So today

I must find out here.

Perhaps you could simply tell me

the answer.

I don't have the answer

you want.

If you keep talking, I'll beat you up.

Ji Ruofeng.

You may have taught me martial arts for a few days.

But gratitude is another issue.

If you insist on stopping us,

don't blame me for being rude.

Who would dare

get in Mr. Li's way?

Unless Mr. Li has lost

his martial skills.

What nonsense are you talking about?

How so?

To understand, one must start

with Mr. Li's sudden departure from Tianqi City.

What's so strange about that?

Everyone knows

I, Li Changsheng, act on impulse

and do as I please.

If I want to leave, I will leave.

Is it really just a matter of impulse?

Mr. Li, you once claimed to have traveled with the Poetry Deity

and shook the heavens with your sword.

But the Poetry Deity has been dead for over a century.

Why are you still around?

I can't believe some people believe that.

In the past hundred years,

countless sword deities have emerged.

But why

do you single out the Poetry Deity?

Was the Poetry Deity truly that legendary?

Or

is Li Changsheng not legendary enough

and he needs to fabricate

some ethereal story

to add a legend

to his name?

If

Li Changsheng and the Poetry Deity have a past

and it's not a fabrication,

then how long has Li Changsheng truly lived?

The Baixiao Hall investigated

your experience

after your sword made you famous,

which amounts to only thirty years.

By this logic,

the previous Li Changsheng must not have been

the real Li Changsheng.

If you were to leave Tianqi today,

Li Changsheng would likely cease to exist.

Is that so?

You are indeed more clever than I imagined.

Since you are leaving Tianqi,

there must be

a reason why you can't stay.

So I'm guessing

it's not that you don't want

to keep being Li Changsheng,

but rather, you cannot.

Why not?

Because you have lost your martial skills.

Mr. Li, will you tell me

the answer now?

Ji Ruofeng,

I don't know

if my master has truly lost his skills.

But you're certainly not sensible at all.

I taught you the Autumn Water Technique.

Do you have confidence in defeating me?

Don't be overconfident.

My master now

is Li Changsheng.

Besides, the Scholarly Deity taught me

the Western Chu's Sword Song.

Aren't you worried

about ruining your bright future here?

Chief Ji, you're joking.

My bright future is

right behind me.

If I backed off,

my future would indeed be ruined.

Dongjun,

you never fail to come up with clever lines.

[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♪