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ADAPTED FROM QING LINGYUE'S NOVEL OF THE SAME NAME

I'll drink it on my own.

There's no need to be sanctimonious.

Not many get to be fed medicine by me.

Does the renowned Bai Fengxi

dislike bitter medicine?

IN MEMORY OF YAN YINGZHOU

I'll definitely keep

the promise that I made to you.

So rest assured.

IN MEMORY OF YAN YINGZHOU

Don't tell me

you're going to build a hut and guard the tomb here.

Anything I want to do

doesn't concern you.

Stop pretending to be nice.

Did you think no one knew

what you did in Mount Xuan?

Hawks drove the foes away.

Black Fox was indeed behind this.

Indeed,

I can hide anything

from the world.

Yet I couldn't hide anything from you.

You may be a known hero.

But I know you'll never do anything that does you no good.

You're realistic and selfish.

I just didn't expect it.

You had the chance to save Yan Yingzhou.

Yet you watched him fight hard to his death.

I have my reasons for my actions.

The poison in your body has been suppressed for now.

If you want to remove it completely,

you need to head to the Han's Residence

for Buddha Pill.

Thank you for reminding me.

We shall part here.

You'll understand

that it was Lord of Jizhou's greed

that sent General Liefeng to his death.

Bai Fengxi, how dare you show yourself here.

We're going to avenge the Han family today.

The Han family? What happened to them?

You killed everyone in Han's Residence

and burned down their home.

Yet you're feigning ignorance.

The Han family has been massacred?

You wanted to grab medicine during Mr. Han's birthday feast.

He refused to give you any,

so you resented him.

Bai Fengxi, what else can you say?

All of you sure are good at talking.

You could just say a few things and pin this crime on me.

Who else would do it if not you?

Mr. Han is an amiable man.

You were the only one who had a beef with him,

-and the rest were all his friends. -That's right.

I take responsibility for my actions.

But I'm not involved in this matter.

Why should we take your word for it?

Bai Fengxi, do you really think nothing of Beizhou's martial artists?

Today, we'll avenge the Han family!

She has been with me these few days.

-Who are you? -Who's there?

Mr. Fengxi?

Mr. Fengxi?

What is he doing here?

I know you won't believe me.

But give me a few days.

I'll get to the bottom of this

to prove my innocence.

All right.

For Mr. Fengxi, we'll spare you this time.

Bai Fengxi, I hope you'll keep your word.

Let's go.

Why did you follow me?

There is something strange about the massacre of the Han family.

I just want to figure it out.

How could this happen to the Han family?

I must check it out.

Sir, the fire in the backyard has been put out.

I want to know the reason too.

Zhong Li. Chuanyu.

-Yes, sir. -Stay here.

Yes, sir.

There's not one survivor.

Judging from the condition of the bodies, the attackers' motive is clear.

They wanted to annihilate the Han family.

It was curved blades.

Soultaker Sect is behind this.

Soultaker Sect?

The reason Soultaker Sect wants to annihilate the Han family

must be the medicines.

Massacred for having valuables

is really the most outrageous thing in the world.

It's not just the medicines.

There are also the family's medicinal prescriptions.

Anyone who has the prescriptions and refines them into pills

will be a great help

to war or the martial arts world.

There are 55 people in the Han family, as far as I know.

But there's one person missing.

By the way, did you see a child's body?

The Young Master of the Han family, Han Pu?

No.

Han Xuanling must have hidden him away.

Let's search for him.

Don't come any closer!

Don't worry. We won't hurt you.

Go away!

These are the prescriptions they were looking for.

As expected from Black Fox.

Did you come for these prescriptions that day too?

There is one option if you want to find clues

about the Soultaker Sect.

If you spread the news

that you've found

Han Pu and the prescriptions,

they'd come looking for you

instead of you looking for them.

I know.

But if you do this,

you'll put yourself in danger.

You can stay out of this.

Why is he still not awake?

Are you up?

You must be starving.

I made plain congee for you.

Plain congee is the best for someone who's starving.

Wait for me.

Black Fox has sent people

to bury your family at Han's ancestral grave.

You can rest assured.

I won't hurt you.

I'll take care of you and protect you.

Don't worry about what happened to the Han family.

I'll get to the bottom of it.

Take it as repayment for giving me medicines the other day.

If you spread the news

that you've found

Han Pu and the prescriptions,

they'd come looking for you

instead of you looking for them.

Black Fox's plan is not bad.

But this child is still shocked by what happened.

If I do it,

he'll suffer.

But I can make some changes to the plan.

Black Fox is good at trapping people.

It's nothing if I trap him once.

It's decided then.

Do you want another bowl?

Stop the carriage.

Come out now.

You have already followed for four li.

This is the best place for you to make your move.

Hei Fengxi, hand over the Han family's prescriptions.

She used my plan against me.

Interesting.

What if I refuse?

That's not for you to decide.

DADONG, SHANG

It looks like we won't be going back for now.

Chuanyu, head out first

and see how things are back home.

-Zhong Li, come with me. -Sir.

We've wasted a lot of time during this trip.

If anyone finds out you were not at home, I'm afraid there would be a danger.

Don't worry. It won't take too long.

We might reap great benefits this time.

Keep me informed of the situation at home.

Yes, sir.

How is he?

He suffered a shock.

He must have been sleeping

and waking with a start these days.

I've calmed his nerves with acupuncture.

He can have a good night's rest now.

Thank you.

I said that for him.

I guess

it's time for us to settle some scores.

What scores?

You did come up with the plan.

If you want to get even, do it with yourself.

If I'm alone,

I won't even set you up.

I just don't want the child to see such a sight.

Your qi flow is still irregular.

Since you have Han's prescriptions,

why didn't you refine the Buddha Pill

to remove the poison?

It belongs to the Han family.

Even if I need it, I should ask Han Pu's permission.

He's still in shock and has not spoken since.

You didn't think that way when you tried to rob them

of the medicines back then.

I did that to save people's lives.

Since Soultaker Sect has found you,

did you find anything?

If you want the clue,

you should pay the price.

Black Fox,

I'm afraid I have to count the money you sold me for.

Stop wasting time and tell me.

I found this

on one of the bodies.

A silver leaf?

What does the "Shang" mean on this silver?

To prevent the silver leaves from being lost,

some rich people mark their silver leaves.

This silver leaf is pointing to a clan.

The Shang family of Yu City.

It's one of the two major clans in Yu City.

The family is rich and powerful.

So they were the ones who colluded with Soultaker Sect

to take the Han family's prescriptions.

But why?

We'll know after we ask them.

SHANG

Pour in the tea.

You want me to pour you tea?

That's originally Zhong Li's seat.

Naturally, Zhong Li would brew the tea too.

Now that you've occupied his seat,

it's only natural that you take over his duty.

But you can choose to switch places with him.

You can drive the carriage.

All right,

I'll pour you this tea.

Your skills in the art of tea are better than Zhong Li's.

How about considering being my maidservant?

So I can drink nice tea every day.

I don't have nice tea, but I do have two fists.

I'd like to experience

your Phoenix of the Highest Heaven skill.

Then I wonder if your Darkness under the Heaven

can take it.

I've never met anyone who's not willing to suffer any losses.

There are many people in this world.

How could you have met them all?

You've never met someone like me

only because you've known too few people.

I don't like everyone.

They all say Prince Huang Chao is proud.

It seems that you're prouder than him.

Is there no one who can grab your attention?

Not really.

There's one.

Tell me.

Tell me

which unlucky lady that is.

Xiyun of Qingzhou.

You may be skilled.

But you're still lacking more

than Xiyun in other aspects.

I'm sure you've never met her.

EIGHT PAGODA, DADONG

YOUNG FENGXI

YOUNG FENG XIYUN

When Xiyun was ten years old,

she wrote the Ten Strategies of Jingtai

and gained fame worldwide.

After that, she left many poems.

An incomparable talent of all time.

Dejected and frustrated over wine

Expressing bitterness in sorrow

We don't know the fate of someone on a shallow shore

It's easy to feel heartbroken when in a foreign land

What's wrong?

My father taught me this poem before.

Just cry.

You'll feel better after you cry.

I'm hungry.

Zhong Li, stop the carriage.

Bring me my food container.

Sir, we already ran out of food.

Didn't I tell you to prepare some food?

Ms. Feng finished them all.

You didn't prepare that much anyway.

It's your fault that the food is delicious.

One of the comments made by Fountain Abode about you

is your love for food.

I think that's wrong.

You were even greedy for food.

Where can we find food in the wild?

I knew you were spoiled.

You would die from cold and starvation

if you became homeless.

Wait here. I'll find something to eat.

Since you've started speaking,

I need your help on one thing.

Angelica root, lily magnolia, lychnis,

Jilong wood, heavenly snow lotus seed, and Wanlihong.

These are the ingredients used to refine Buddha Pill.

How did you know about these?

I read this prescription

on the day of your father's birthday banquet.

I promise you

that I won't do evil with your family's prescription.

Since you already know the prescription,

why do you still need my help?

I've tried several times

and failed to refine it into pills.

You've tried several times?

Jilong wood, heavenly snow lotus seed, and Wanlihong are hard to buy.

You actually tried several times?

This is my last batch of medicinal ingredients.

I can't fail.

Why do you need to refine the pill when you're not poisoned?

I see.

You are doing this for Bai Fengxi, right?

From her complexion, there's some poison left in her body.

Bai Fengxi saved your life.

Saving her

is not only to help me.

You failed to refine the pills

probably because the method of extracting medicine was wrong.

You must leave.

Yingzhou,

we're here to bring you home.

Order them to exhume the body

and bring Yingzhou's body back to Jizhou

for a national burial.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness,

I've sent the men to search Mount Xuan.

We didn't find Bai Fengxi's body.

I think Hei Fengxi has taken her away.

Then the Empyrean Token

must be in Hei Fengxi's hand.

We must not let the thing Yingzhou defended with his life

fall into the hands of others.

I won't allow it

even if it's Hei Fengxi.

Order the men to find Hei-Bai Fengxi's whereabouts.

I want to meet

these two masters myself.

Yes, Your Highness.

TIANSHUANG SECT

Hand over Bai Fengxi and the Empyrean Token!

I've told you

that Bai Fengxi has yet returned.

We don't believe you!

Let us search Tianshuang Sect!

Are you trying to break into our sect?

Why don't you look at yourselves in the mirror?

If you want to enter, you'll have to defeat us first.

TIANSHUANG SECT'S LEADER, BAI JIANDE

Stop it!

-Greetings, Master. -Greetings, Master.

Are you trying to make Tianshuang Sect your enemy?

Master Bai,

we naturally don't wish to make you our enemy.

The Empyrean Token concerns the world.

We only want to obtain the Empyrean Token

and escort it back to the Imperial City to end all conflicts.

Could it be that Tianshuang Sect is coveting the Empyrean Token?

We have no intention of doing so.

If you speak nonsense again and slander Tianshuang Sect,

I won't be polite.

We naturally believe

in Master Bai and Tianshuang Sect.

But Bai Fengxi…

She's our sect's disciple.

She naturally won't covet the Empyrean Token.

But if you still want to make a scene here

and disturb our cultivation,

I won't let you off the hook easily.

Master Bai, we'll take our leave.

-We'll take our leave! -We'll take our leave!

Bai Fengxi sure is a troublemaker.

It was only a couple of days ago when you pestered the storyteller

to tell the battle at Mount Xuan three times.

You also kept saying that Bai Fengxi is your Martial Sister.

I was happy on Tianshuang Sect's behalf.

Gu Yu, take them inside.

Yes, Master.

Han Pu is already asleep.

Thank you.

Who are you thanking me for this time?

I'm thanking you on my behalf.

Pu'er gave me a Buddha Pill.

I know you must be the one who provided the medicinal ingredients.

I just don't want you to delay me

when we reach Yu City.

I should say the same thing to you.

I'm hungry.

Hey.

We just had dinner four hours ago.

They say a generous person has a big stomach,

while my stomach is as vast as an ocean.

Come on. Let's eat something.

I'm not hungry.

Yes, you are.

You don't have any money.

It's not that.

It's too heavy for me to carry money around.

Come on, don't waste time. Let's go and have something to eat.

Otherwise, I'm going to eat around for free in your name.

Ladies and gentlemen,

there are many experts in the martial arts world.

-But among these experts… -Excuse me.

A plate of beef, a roasted goose, and a tray of steamed buns.

Please wait for a moment. Sir, please have a seat.

They're Immortal Tianji and Immortal Taiyin.

Those two immortals have long lived

-a secluded life. -Why didn't you pick a room?

No one knows their whereabouts.

-You're indeed a picky person. -On the moonless,

-deadly night with high winds, -Isn't it great to be in a lively crowd?

the enemies were dangerously close.

It was bleak

and the smell of blood filled the air.

These two showed their skills

during the battle.

They were the famous Hei-Bai Fengxi from the martial arts world.

The battle was in full swing.

The corpses were lying all over.

Only a few remnants were still struggling to fight.

-Then the earth fell apart. -Please enjoy.

In that instant, people wet their pants in terror.

Do you have a small change?

I don't bring small change.

-I only have silver leaves. -It turned out to be Bai Fengxi.

When Bai Fengxi flared up,

a man in black stood at the other end.

-This person was Hei Fengxi, -Thank you.

who is on par with her.

Both of them--

Miss, what's the meaning of this?

It's to reward you.

Thank you, miss.

But you need to do me a favor.

It has always been Bai-Hei Fengxi in the martial arts world.

There was never a saying of Hei-Bai Fengxi.

Please don't make this mistake in the future.

Yes, of course.

So please repeat it.

EMOTIONS AND PASSIONS

They were the famous Bai-Hei Fengxi

from the martial arts world.

-Then Bai Fengxi and Hei Fengxi -Thank you.

fought together.

This battle put everything upside down.

Heaven and earth changed color.

When Hei Fengxi roared, the dragon emerged from the clouds.

That's the reason you wanted money?

I don't like being inferior to others.

-As it rose and reached the clouds, -Bai-Hei Fengxi sounds nice.

it saw Queen Mother had a peach banquet in a flash!

It's about time the matter is solved.

-Feng! -It looks like they've made their move.

Sir.

So you already knew.

Did you think I really wanted to eat with you?

From the clean plates,

I guess so.

I didn't want to waste food.

If we hadn't left, they wouldn't have come.

I'm sure you know where they went.

Since when did you find out?

From

the moment you chose the inn.

Fountain Abode is set up all over the country.

You'd set up everything before you set out anywhere.

And this time,

you chose an inn.

Sure enough, you know me best.

Of course.

Zhong Li, lead the way.

-Yes, sir. -No need. Just give us the address.

Bring Han Pu back.

No, I want to come with you.

-No-- -Let's go together then.

Follow me.

Sir, this is the place.

It's you!

I'm going to kill all of you!

It was them! They did it!

They killed my family!

I'm going to kill them!

Han Pu.

Tell us.

Where are the rest of the Soultaker Sect's members hiding?

They…

Are they…

They've taken their own lives.

Han Pu,

those from Soultaker Sect are dead.

You can say you've avenged your family's death.

But you must remember never to kill anyone.

Killing people won't make anyone happy.

Even if it's for revenge.

Paying blood with blood will never end. It's going to be endless.

I'll get rid of the rest of the Soultaker Sect.

But you must not stain your hands with blood.

Understand?

Let's go.

Master,

the people we sent were found out.

They were all killed by Bai Fengxi and Hei Fengxi.

SOULTAKER SECT'S LEADER

As expected of Hei-Bai Fengxi.

I suppose they've found some clues.

That's why they're coming to Yu City.

Since that's the case,

I'll be waiting for them here.

HOT SPRING PALACE, YONGZHOU

HOT SPRING PALACE

Chuanyun.

Why did you come back alone? Where is Young Master?

He still has unfinished business.

He's heading to Yu City with Zhong Li.

Yu City?

It's less than half a month before the autumn hunting.

If he fails to return in time, what should we do then?

Why is Young Master going to Yu City?

Is it for the Empyrean Token?

He said he'll obtain a great harvest in Yu City.

I understand.

I hope he can make it back in time.

Third Prince has been keeping an eye on us.

I'm afraid there might be trouble.

While you were away,

Third Prince had come to probe around several times.

Young Master has already figured it out.

This letter is from Young Master.

CHUANYUN, I'LL LEAVE ALL THE AFFAIRS AT HOME TO YOU.

SPREAD WORDS THAT MY OLD INJURY RELAPSED.

I guess this is all we can do now.

Let's meet with Ms. Huan to follow Young Master's order.

HOT SPRING PALACE

Are you trying

to use these to compensate for yesterday's food?

Don't underestimate these raspberries.

They're sweet and sour, and they complement the tea.

It's tasty.

Are you sure you don't want to try it?

I…

It's tasty, right?

I knew you'd like it.

Master,

we've destroyed Fountain Abode's hideout in Yu City.

There are no survivors left.

All right.

I just don't understand one thing.

You've set up traps

to wait for Hei-Bai Fengxi to come.

Won't destroying the hideout alert them?

Once they know

we've destroyed the hideout of Fountain Abode in Yu City,

they might not come to Yu City anymore.

You underestimate these two too much.

These two won't be scared by this incident.

Do you know

what Hei Fengxi's biggest strength is?

It's said he has a move called Darkness under the Heaven.

Hei Fengxi's strength doesn't lie in martial arts.

But the intelligence network of Fountain Abode around the country.

These hideouts are his eyes.

They observe the country and collect intelligence for him.

Losing Fountain Abode would mean

losing half of his strength.

I understand now.

Are you all right?

You've been sitting there all day. Did anything happen?

Just worry about yourself

and don't disturb me from thinking.

Tell me.

Tell me about it.

Fountain Abode may provide intelligence to the world.

But its hideouts are hidden.

I've recruited

many skilled people for every branch.

But Soultaker Sect actually destroyed

my hideout in Yu City in one night.

It looks like I underestimated them.

We must not take the person behind this lightly.

So you're scared now.

I'm not scared.

I just don't know how to find the Shang family

and find out the truth without the help

from Fountain Abode.

Black Fox,

you're usually smart.

Why are you a fool now?

I'm not a fool.

Yes,

you're not a fool.

You were too dependent on external help.

You built up Fountain Abode step by step.

What about before that?

Have you forgotten that you used to be in the martial arts world?

Thank you for reminding me of that.

Since Soultaker Sect knows we're heading to Yu City,

I'm sure they've set up many traps for us.

Do you still want to go?

Of course. Why shouldn't I?

I'm brave, so I'm not scared.

It looks like you already have a plan.

Yu City is an important city of Shangzhou.

It's the richest place.

The Shang family is one of the two local tyrants in Yu City.

We may not be their match

even if we join hands.

The only way to handle a local tyrant

is to find another local tyrant's help.

Since you already have a plan,

I'll take some rest then.

Indeed,

you may be a particular person.

But your carriage's couch is really comfortable.

Wake me up when we reach Yu City.

Gadgets and trinkets for sale!

DENGLIN RESTAURANT

Come again.

Thank you, Feng.

Eat more.

The food in Denglin Restaurant

-is delicious. -I feel sorry for the food

from the way you gobbled them up.

You know nothing.

They are happy to be eaten by me

because they're converted into my strength.

Yes. You're right about that.

This one is delicious.

-Han Pu, eat some. -Thank you, Feng.

When are we going to the Qi's Residence?

We'll wait for them to come to us.

This horse…

What are you doing?

This horse is excellent.

I want it.

-Make an offer! -Feng,

-this meat is very salty. -Is it?

You might not know who I am.

I'm Qi Yun of the Qi family in Yu City.

Tell your master

that I want this horse.

I've told you that this horse isn't for sale.

It's not up to you to say that!

You look like a sticky bean cake!

-What did you say? -Mung bean cake.

You…

Time to go.

You should make an appearance.

Me?

There's no free lunch in this world.

Now?

I knew he was up to no good.

Wait here.

You must be his master.

I want this horse.

Make an offer.

My servant has told you

that this horse is not for sale.

You might not know who I am.

I'm--

You were so loud just now. Do you think my young master is deaf?

Fine.

Since you know I'm the Young Master of the Qi family,

how dare you treat me so arrogantly?

You're going to regret this.

You're going to sell me this horse

whether you like it or not!

Master Zhao!

I wanted to let you make the offer.

But now…

See? Only two silver leaves left.

This is the price of your ignorance.

I'm afraid

you were the ignorant one.

Xiaoxi, it's your turn.

Xiaoxi?

Zhao Qinghou,

you're the leader of Qiujiang Alliance who has become a manservant, right?

Since you know who I am,

don't seek trouble.

You speak without thinking.

Since I know who you are,

that means I'm not scared of you.

You'd better leave now.

I shall see what skills you can show me.

Mr. Qi, anything else?

Just wait here.

Carry that useless thing!

Carry him!

You called Xiaoxi very smoothly.

Black Fox,

what exactly are you up to?

I thought we were going to work with the Qi family.

Now, you taught Mr. Qi a lesson.

What exactly are you thinking?

The more powerful you are

in cooperation,

the more benefit you'll get.