[English subtitles are available] [Tiger and Crane] [Episode 2: A Fierce Battle on the Ring Part One] Stop! Don't hurt them. They've been controlled by Blood-Absorbing Demon. Don't hurt them. They are innocent. Oh no. We can't let him absorb the Red Pearl. How about this? Let's split up to find the real body of the Blood-Absorbing Demon. Don't hurt these villagers. Chief, it's me. Granny. Granny, it's me. It's me. Doggie. Congratulations. You found me. Let's see who you can save. Take the Red Pearl out! The Blood-Absorbing Demon is inside his body. No. I'll hurt him if I do that. Face the fact! He's not Doggie anymore. He'll get hurt. If you don't do it, everyone will die together! Take the Pearl out. Now! Doggie. Doggie. Doggie. Doggie. Doggie. Doggie. I'm... I'm sorry, Doggie. Talk to me. Doggie. Don't think you can live long. Hand over the Red Pearl. Otherwise, you will end up like them. No! Let me go. You're different from them. You're different from them. What's wrong? Are you okay? Are you okay? It's so scary. It's me. We're safe now. Doggie. Doggie. Doggie. Doggie. Doggie. Doggie. Doggie! It's you! You killed my child. Doggie. Doggie. You witnessed his growth. He had been with you since he was young. How could you do this to him? I'm sorry. Don't touch him! Auntie. Calm down, please. Huzi just killed the Blood-Absorbing Demon and saved everyone. He killed my child! He killed my child! Give my child back! He didn't kill Doggie. I'm afraid... When we met Doggie yesterday, he was already killed by the Blood-Absorbing Demon. It's all your fault! It's a disaster caused by the Red Pearl you brought to the village. You killed my wife! It's your fault. Let's beat him to death! It's all your fault! It's all your fault! You're a jinx. It's all your fault! Stop! It's all your fault. [Ruyun Village] Great Master, what should we do? Is this the spell to seal his primordial spirit? Only this spell can seal his primordial spirit so that he won't be hurt by the Red Pearl. So he's safe now? He is a genius. Ordinary people will die immediately if they swallow the Red Pearl. Not only his inner force increased, but also managed to hold out till now. It's really rare to see. But my method can only help him for a few days. If we don't take out the Red Pearl, I'm afraid his essence will be absorbed by it and die. How can we take the Red Pearl out? Do you have any idea? There is an expert in Babao Town, who knows fabulous magic. She might have a way. Are you saying Yimei? I live in Babao Town. No, we can't go there. The issue of the Netherworld Sea can't be delayed anymore. If we take another detour to Babao Town, I'm afraid it'll delay our plan. But it's a matter of life. From here to Babao Town, it will only take us half a day. It won't take long to get the Red Pearl out. It won't delay your business. Xiaoxuan, what do you think? Fine. We'll stay for three days at most. In three days, no matter what happens, I will take the Red Pearl back to the capital. It's settled then. I haven't slept all night long. My old bones are about to fall apart. I need to sleep and rest for a while. I just heard you mention the Netherworld Sea. What happened there? The Netherworld Sea... Huzi, come out! Come out! Come out! Come out! It's all your fault! Huzi, come out! Come out! Come out! Chief! Huzi. Ten years ago, you were homeless. We pitied you and brought you back to the village. You were raised by all the villagers. I didn't expect that our kindness back then could bring such big trouble to the village. I'm sorry. Sorry, everyone. Chief, don't waste time talking to him! That's right. Stop talking to him. Everyone, don't you know what was going on here? Huzi risked his life to save you yesterday. Huzi, over the past ten years, we all know what you've done for the village. But now, you can't stay in this village anymore. For the peace of the village and people's wishes, and also for your own safety, leave the village now and never come back. Chief. Chief. Hurry up. Pack up and get lost. That's right. Get out! Get out! Child, you've suffered. Don't cry. You've grown up. Here doesn't need you anymore. But the outside world needs you. Granny. But I... Just leave here. Go to see the outside world. Go, child. Just go. [Ruyun Village] [Tomb of Doggie] Doggie had been ill since he was young. The kids didn't like to play with him. Except for me, only these marbles could be his company. Doggie. When you get to the netherworld, be strong. Be a man. I can't be with you anymore. You have to... Sometimes, people always make the choices they have to make, and carry the wish to live of the dead. Living in a better way is the best atonement. You saved them, but they expelled you ungratefully. Without them, I wouldn't be alive. But I brought them bad luck. Don't put it this way. You saved them. I hope that everyone can be safe and happy in the future. Let's take a rest. No, we can't. We must arrive at Babao Town before sunset. We can't let him be like this. There were so many changes that happened to him in one day. It's not easy for him to accept the fact for the time being. Let me talk to him. Huzi, we have to rush to Babao Town before sunset. We really have to hurry up. I'm really tired. Let me take a break. I know you can't accept the tragedies happened to you. But you have to pull yourself together. We need to be hopeful and move on. It's easy to say. I've lived in Ruyun Village for ten years. I'm familiar with everyone and even every grass. But everything changed overnight. To look forward? I'm afraid there's no chance to turn back. What's wrong with not turning back? Those villagers... You've lived with them for so long. But they chased you away just now. Leaving might be a good thing. I'm an orphan. I was raised by hundreds of families. Without them, I wouldn't be able to survive. It was indeed my fault. If it weren't for me, the disasters wouldn't have happened. Your habit of stealing should also be got rid of. When did I do that? I don't have these habits. Last time, a group of bandits pretended to be the imperial demonologist and robbed me. I thought you were bandits too. An eye for an eye, you know? Enough. Take this experience as a lesson to learn. Let's keep walking. Stop scolding me. You should also be blamed for this. Did you lose the Red Pearl? I took it back for you. But you lost it again. You... An old dog will learn no new tricks. Enough. Fine. I'm an old dog. I need to take a rest. The thing of the Red Pearl was caused by you. Why are you blaming me? We need to go at once. We don't have time to waste here. Are you commanding me? If this is your attitude, go if you want to. I won't accompany you. Huzi. You Stinky Ice. You're playing dirty! No, I'm not. The yang qi of the Red Pearl in your body is controlled by the primordial-energy-sealing spell. I just unseal the spell temporarily. Ten steps away, yang qi of the Red Pearl in your body will explode. It's up to you whether you go or not. -You...
-It's a wise way to deal with him. You should have taken it earlier. What sorcery is this? What an imperial demonologist you are! Wait for me! I was wrong! Wait for me! I was wrong. Xiaoxuan, I wanted to ask you before. Are you an imperial demonologist? Yes, I'm serving the Tiangang Hall. Really? I've heard a lot about the Tiangang Hall. Actually, I always wish to become an imperial demonologist of the Tiangang Hall. If you think I'm teachable, I hope you can give me some guidance. You have to let him guide you. He is extraordinary. He is not only the descendant of the Ancestral Demonologist Qi Wuji but also the commander of the camp of the imperial demonologists. A commander? He's quite awesome. He lost the Red Pearl and was fooled by the Blood-Absorbing Demon. He's at least better than you. Who killed the Blood-Absorbing Demon? -Cut it out.
-There'll be an imperial demonologist qualification exam in the capital of Fulong next month. If you want to take the exam, I can recommend you. Thank you for your advice. One has an icy face. The other is a toy boy. [Babao Town] What are you doing here? Show me your access to the city. Lord Qi, I didn't know you would come here. Welcome, Lord Qi. Please come in. How influential your token is! Does every demonologist here have it? That's the token of the imperial demonologist. Not everyone can have it. You know it? You're not a demonologist. Don't talk like it's your family matter. My father was... Since childhood, he's told me the legend of the imperial demonologist. At least, I know more than you do. Didn't your father tell you a man should be brave and tough, and shouldn't be this delicate? That's called good personal hygiene. Unlike you! You are stinky. I'm so manly, toy boy! Step aside. Mr. Qi, since we've arrived at Babao Town, I'll go home and tell my family I'm safe. After you meet Fairy Yimei, I'll visit you again. See you. Strange skills and uncanny tricks. Paintings of beauties? When did you come out? What? Can't I come out and have a look? Sure, you can. You are more interesting than him. Did someone owe him money? Then why does he look so unhappy every day? As if the whole world owes him something. He has no human interest at all. It's a long story. Eight years ago, Xiaoxuan was totally different. Back then, he was a naive and obedient kid. It's all because... Great Master. Let's go. I'm leaving. Xiaoxuan. Look. He's not obedient at all. Look at him. I'll thank him if he doesn't cut me open. Great Master. It's getting late. We'd better find Yimei's home as soon as possible. Yes. Where is the senior with only one brow? From what I know about Yimei, the most magnificent place in this town will be the home of Fairy Yimei. What's wrong? I have to... Let go. I don't know if it's caused by that Pearl. Let go! Take this primordial spirit-stabilizing pill. It can stabilize your primordial spirit. How do you feel? Are there any more? There's only one? It's expensive. Let's go. Wait a second. Let me lean on you. I gotta eat something. Are you imperial demonologists all so rich? Yimei is not an imperial demonologist. She is unique among all the imperial demonologists. She's known as the demonologist of treasures. Exchanging for treasures? She is the only one who gets this title in the three states. What can I exchange with her? What do you want to use? What can I use？ What are you thinking about? With your candied haws? It's the illusion. Got it. Yimei is different from others. She focuses on making magic weapons. The magic weapons made by Fairy Yimei are extremely powerful and invincible. That's the unique invincible weapon of killing demons and monsters. Everyone wants it in the world. She's that amazing? Then can I get one weapon too? It depends on your destiny with Fairy Yimei. I never thought she would move here after all these years. She really knows how to enjoy life. [Sikong Pavilion] I'm Fairy Yimei's aide, Xing Zh [Fairy Yimei's trusted aide, Xing Zhi] Everyone, what can I do for you? I'm an imperial demonologist of the Tiangang Hall. My name is Qi Xiaoxuan. I'm here to meet Fairy Yimei. This way, please. Please have a rest here. I'll inform Fairy Yimei. This Yi... Fairy Yimei. She lives in such a grand place. What's her background? Do you know the five young heroes who won the Battle of Peak Valley? Qi Wuji and Qi Wushuang. I used to be Qi Wuji's magic weapon. And Fairy Yimei belongs to Ye Kongming, was one of those five heroes. You're so fantastic? You're 500 years old? So this old lady looks like you? Watch your mouth. Our appearances have been like this after the divine power was injected into the magic weapons. It has nothing to do with age. So she doesn't look like a granny? Of course not. Why didn't they give you a younger and sturdier figure when they injected the divine power. Welcome, guests of honor. [Demonologist of Treasures Fairy Yimei] Nice to meet you. I'm Yimei. I've heard so much about you. I'm honored to meet you today. You're really Fairy Yimei. After so many years, you're still gorgeous. You look more beautiful than before. Don't flatter me in front of the young generation. What brings you here today, Great Master? He has the Red Pearl in his body? You really have an eagle eye. That brat is indeed bold. He swallowed the Red Pearl. Please help him take it out. Since it's your request, I will do my best. But it depends on whether he has the luck. How about telling me your background first. I have to... I don't have any... My name is Huzi. I have no parents. I was adopted and raised in Ruyun Village. At ordinary times, I went hunting with Grandpa Guo. Grandpa Guo is my friend. Enough. This brat has a special talent. If an ordinary person swallows the Red Pearl, the Pearl will explode immediately inside his body. He can not only kill the Blood-Absorbing Demon with the force of the Read Pearl, but also survive till now. What happened? This boy has a strong force inside his body. It must be a powerful demon aura. A demon aura? To get the Pearl out, we must suppress the demon aura first. Otherwise, if we act rashly, it'll be too risky for both of us. But why is there a demon aura in his body? I have a demon aura? How would I know? The demon aura might be implanted by someone else. How can we suppress the demon aura to take out the Red Pearl? It concerns the safety of the Netherworld Sea. There is no time to delay. I have a magic weapon to suppress the demon aura. But I can't break the rules I set. Those who ask for treasures from me must win the tournament held at the town's fighting altar. I have to fight with others? Fairy Yimei. We should obey the rules you set. But we don't have much time. I'm afraid it'll be too late if we wait for the tournament. Don't worry. The tournament is held once a month in the middle of each month. Coincidentally, there will be one tomorrow. If this young man can successfully win the tournament, I'll give the magic weapon to you soon. I need to fight tomorrow? But... It's a deal then. See you tomorrow in the ring. We'll go back to our inn and prepare for the tournament. I didn't promise her. -Great Master.
-I didn’t agree. How can he go... He can't... Be quick. [Inn of Babao Town] I'm not going. It's just a pearl. Why do I have to fight? Didn't I fight enough yesterday? I haven't recovered yet. Your situation is complicated. This is not only about the Red Pearl. If the demon aura in your body consumes your primordial spirit, you're going to be demonic. Is there no other way? Do I have to fight in the ring? Great Master, aren't you the five-hundred-year-old magic weapon of the Ancestral Demonologists? You must have a way. My ability is no match for Fairy Yimei's. I lost a lot of power during the Battle of Peak Valley. Every five hours, I have to turn myself back into a calligraphy brush to recharge my energy. I can't neither control the demon aura in your body nor take the Red Pearl out. Don't you feel ashamed to say so? What about you? Aren't you the commander of the demonologist? Can you suppress my demon aura? I've never seen such a demon aura. I'm not going anyway. Great Master, aren't you familiar with Yimei? Just ask her to take it out for me. Huzi. This is the rule set by Fairy Yimen a hundred years ago. No one can change it. Although Fairy Yimei looks lovely and pleasant, she is very stubborn. If you don't win the tournament, no one can successfully persuade her to give you the magic weapon. The point is I can beat no one. Who else can I win? Don't worry. The Blood-Absorbing Demon was easily taken down by you yesterday. It's just a tournament. No need to worry. I think if Xiaoxuan teaches you martial arts today, you'll be able to cope with the tournament tomorrow. Do you mean I have to cram? And with his help? Will it work? Don't underestimate Xiaoxuan. Each demonologist he trained is very powerful. Great Master, you want me to teach him? No, I don't want to. Thank you. I don't want to learn. You two shut up! The Red Pearl is more important. This is the only foolproof plan at this moment. This place is good. You two can practice here. Xiaoxuan, teach Huzi carefully. So you're going to have a rest now? Everyone has qi of yin and yang in their bodies. The two qi combined to form primordial energy, and was stored in the cinnabar field. As time goes by, most of the primordial energy will disappear. Only a small part will be stored in the cinnabar field and be formed into the essence. Essence? And cultivators can accumulate the essence before the primordial energy disappears through practice to consolidate the fundamentals and cultivate the primordial spirit. Burning your essence can release the vital qi in a short time and generate the superhuman power. That's the commonly known magical prowess. Furthermore, some people can even attach the power of essence to their weapons to increase the power of the weapons. Ordinary people's essence is white. When people practice magic to a certain stage, the essence in their bodies will gradually turn blue. With the enhancement of the essence power, people's magic force will also be strengthened exponentially. But not everyone can successfully practice the power of essence. It depends on talent. I must be gifted. Take it. Try this. Why should I use this one? Sink your energy in your cinnabar field. Feel the essence in your body. Then release the power of essence as the vital qi. Go on. I quit. To practice magic, you must pay close attention. Only endurance and perseverance can help understand yin and yang. Look at you. You're so distracted. You can learn nothing well with your features. It's your fault. Who can understand your tedious words? Like spiritual energy and essence. I quit. I'll fight directly tomorrow. I can even defeat the Blood-Absorbing Demon. I'm not afraid of those people. Do you really mean it? We defeated the Blood-Absorbing Demon yesterday just because of the power of the Red Pearl. You can't even control your power of essence. How can you control the Red Pearl? It'll be easy for you to fall down the rabbit hole! And you'll die of the explosion of the Red Pearl. No matter what, I won't learn from you anymore. Why don't you just cut me open and take the Pearl out? Silly boy, where are you going? Great Master, it's too hard to communicate with him. He's young, but he's more inflexible than you. Why don't you teach me? Silly boy. What Xiaoxuan taught you is fundamental and effective. I haven't received a disciple for a long time. The only disciple in the past hundred years is this talented Xiaoxuan. I'm not bad too. Didn't you say that I was gifted? I'm definitely better than him. You brat are indeed talented. But you have to ask for your senior's permission. Do I have to? From now on, you two should support each other and fight shoulder-to-shoulder.. You have to ask for your senior's permission, right? He... So you agree to teach me? Great Master, are you really going to teach him? Master, please accept my obeisance. Senior, I'd appreciate your help. Great Master, you can teach me if you want. Anyway, in three days, I must get the Red Pearl.
