Old Fisherman, Guardian of Ximo River. No one has ever survived my Spinning Wire Formation. Anyone who dares to invade the Fortress
will have no return. (Old Fisherman, Guardian of Ximo River.)
Brat. You're dead! Thanks. What's wrong? (Li Jinrong, Fortress Leader)
What happened? Ma Jili! Ma'am. Summon Chief Kou. And reinforce the defense. (Ma Jili, Steward of Fortress)
Yes, ma'am. Alarm from Ximo River. Disciples, on me. Yes.
ChenFei! Ximo River isn't easy to break through. Could it be a distraction? Take a squad and reinforce the front gate. On alert. The rest of you follow me. Yes, sir. Ximo River? Well, I need to go check it out. (Zhou Yitang, Fortress of the Forty-Eight) The wind is rising. Make away! What are you doing here? I'm going to see what happened. Leave the security to us. We got invaders. Zhou Fei, don't put us out! (Forbidden Forest) Watch out. Why are there spinning wires from Mingfeng Building? It's all over the forest. Don't make a fuss about it. Do you know what spinning wire is? The spinning wire is exclusive to Mingfeng building. It's said the wire is extremely thin, light And sharper than blade. A disciple of our Fortress Burst in to the Forbidden Forest by accident Once his arms and legs touched the wird, Crack! The invader has excellent footwork He stepped on leaves And stones in the formation and crossed the river without activating with traps. Astonishing. You're trapped. I don't believe it. Zhou Fei can get in and I can't? Who are you? Why did you trespass on our land? I'm Xie. (Xie Yun)
Named "Unlucky" (Xie Yun)
Also known as the Optimistic Man. Xie... Li Sheng! The intruder goes to you. Stop him! (Kou Dan, An Elder of the Fortress) Thanks, Chief Kou. I almost got him. Damn it. It's alright. He escapes to Ximo River. Guard the forest and he won't get in. What are you doing? Sheng left. Glad to know. Leave me alone. Before he left, he said, He... He wants to cross Ximo River. What? What are you doing? Stay out of this. The fortress is invaded. You're making it worse. Fine. Stay and make yourself a heroine. I'm leaving. You really wanna leave? That's odd. I'm treated like an orphan, yet I don't want to run away. Why are you, the future leader so eager to leave? The scold and physical abuse Are out of love from your parents. But I... Being the incompetent successor, I don't give a damn. Beyond the river, there's a vast world with countless martial artists. I'll do my best to make my own achievements. Farewell. Li Sheng! Li Sheng! Is it an auspicious day? Two more to seek their doom. The flow is unusual. There's omething wrong. Li Sheng! Get back! Li Sheng! Beyond the river is my world. Why are the wires moving? If I didn't kick you, your leg would have been severed from your body. I didn't ask for help. Leave me alone. Get up there. It's too late. We make across, or we die. If it's head, I'll save them. If it's the other, I'll watch. It's Heaven's will that I stay out of it. Sir. The enemy is in the dark and you're on the bank. I'm afraid the Ximo River... Sit. Have a sit. Empty city stratagem. If I stood guard at the pavilion, would the brat come out? The river is defenseless, but the formation is fully on. I'm sorry. I used to boast as a man. Disdain to hang out with you girls. But now, you'll die because of me. Get over yourself. You? You won't be the death of me. I came on my will. If I die, it's suicide. The intruder must be a top martial man to pass the formation. Leave me alone. Go back and tell my mother. If she meets him, kill him. It's easy to kill me. But you have to stay alive. It's you! How is his footwork possible? Are you human or ghost? I weigh the options. Human is a better choice than ghost. He is the intruder I met in the forest. Pardon me. Good to see you again. This is the core of the formation. Get out now! Which way? Go southwest! Go southwest! Hey! Why did you listen to the intruder? An intruder who passed the formation. Waterdemon. The formation is moving again. Go northwest. What? Care to elaborate? Bastard, don't touch my cousin. I've never seen the formation fully on. Sophisticated, but it moves in pattern. I guess the fish is in my net. Alright. Time to draw it in. Sir. Sir! Ten years ago after Jinfeng was killed, I asked you this. What is it that we Li family are protecting with our lives? Aunt, Aunt! What's going on, Yan? It's Sheng! He's gonna cross Ximo River. Fei goes after him. What! Aunt! It's said Old Fisherman is a 1000-year-old catfish! If he catches them, will he eat them up? Mister, Who are you? You don't know me, do you? I'm the old catfish. Shut your mouth. Go and help. Like the waves in the river, the young surpass the old. You two kids. What you did is such an eye opener. I'm pretty old. But I've never met a man who seeks his own doom. Are you tired of life? You passed my Spinning Wire Formation? Forgive my impertinence. I'm new in town and find no entrance. This is the only way, So I have to try. I never expected the guardian would be an elder from MingFeng Building. I'm flattered. Kid. I can see ]you have talents. And keen eyes. And a good look. But it's a pity. You're not in luck. Bless you. If we didn't have a visitor, I'd throw you two in the river to sober up. Is this your hospitality? What's your name, sir? My last name is Xie. And first name, Yun. You must be a master of Qianzhong Sect. I'm just passing by. I didn't help much. Thanks to this lady's quick hand. There is nothing but mountains here. No landscapes. I presume you didn't come
for sightseeing at midnight, did you? Mother. He could have stayed hidden. Seeing that we triggered the formaton off, he risked his life saving us. Shut up. We're rough, uncivilized people. Our disciples are mostly rude and dumb. Excuse us. We're grateful for your help. But I wonder what it is you are looking for in the fortress at midnight? To be honest, I come to visit someone at request. But your defense is so strong. I have no options but to do a thing so offensive. Please forgive me. Who are you visiting? May I ask is Lord Gantang in your fortress? Who told you the man is here? The man who made the request. What if he lied to you? What he asked is of great significance. If he intended to make fun of me, it wouldn't be on this. What else did he say? He said he had a little friction with the leader of the fortress, Mr. Li, years ago. It's not a big deal. The leader must be busy. We'd better not get him bothered You're a dead man.
You're a dead man. Did Wang Lin ask you to come? Exactly. I didn't know you're the famous Leader Li. It's a great honor to meet you today. What have you done that got yourself this doomed job? I would kill you with my palm due to his name, Wang Lin. I'm nobody but an errand man. how could I have anything to do
with General Wang Lin? Please don't joke. Since you saved my daughter and my nephew, we're even now. Hand over the old bastard's token. I'll have you escorted out safe. I shouldn't disobey your order. But, why do you want Anping Token? You're so candid. Not even an excuse. But General Wang Lin gave this to me on his death bed. I swore to Heaven, I'd guard it with my life. Wang Lin is dead? Lord Gantang! Sheng. What happened to you? Where are you hurt? Chest. Chenfei. Double the guards on Repenting Hall. Keep every living thing out. Yes, ma'am. Insolent girl. Kneel down! Leader. Please stop. No one could speak for her! But... The elders care you so much. How could you do such a thing? I'm not wrong. Stubborn girl! You let him go. You let him go. All I know is he saved Li Sheng and me on Ximo River. You told me when I was little that my grandpa was a hero. So am I. Have you forgotten the strife in the fortress ten years ago? Put me down. Let me go! Let me go! Faster! Faster! Here's what you want, Chief Tong. Let me go! (Tong Tianyang,
Bloody Cricket of Demons Manor) The Color of Ocean and Heaven. Finally I got it. Zhou Fei! Uncle. (Shen Tianshu,
Timber Wolf of Demons Manor) (Li Jinfeng, the 48 Strongholds) Father! Uncle! -Brother-in-law. Tell sister to keep
this bracelet under lock and key. Never let anyone get it. Uncle! Father! Jinfeng sacrificed himself to
protect you and 48 Strongholds. Now you rashly let the person go
without knowing his identity. You're putting the entire
48 Strongholds in danger! Do you want to experience
the incident ten years ago? I might as well kill you today!
-Aunt! It's nothing to do with you,
go away. Aren't you recuperating
in the Reflecting Chamber? Which bad kid disturbed you? Mistress Li. You've scolded and beaten her. Can you listen to me? Father. Fei, don't talk. Everybody. In fact, the children got a point. The 48 Strongholds
hold on to reason and justice. We'll never repay virtue
with grievances, right? Yes.
-Indeed. What's more, we watched
Fei and Sheng growing up. They never even
left the strongholds. It's axiomatic that they will
never collude with outsiders. Yes.
-Yes. Mrs. Wang has a point. But that being said,... ...it's just Fei's thought
that the person meant no harm. We still have to catch
the person who broke in. Jinrong, can you give ear to me? Interrogate the person in person
after catching him. Yes.
-Yes. Yes.
-Mistress Li. The priority now is to discuss
how to catch the person. Yes, Aunt.
-Yes. Let's go inside.
-Okay. Fei. "Keep a Low Profile" I need to protect
the entire 48 Strongholds. Fei and Sheng'er are growing up. We have countless masters
and hermits in the 48 Strongholds. Do you have to suffer so much
to keep the 48 Strongholds safe? Aren't you bringing
yourself troubles? Chief. Our people failed
to sneak into the 48 Strongholds. It's okay. This trip is just to find out
if Xi Mo River is real. It's good that the brat got in. Zhou Yitang is about to come out. Notify Tong Tianyang to get ready. -Yes. Does it still hurt? -It won't kill me. Your bad temper is
exactly like your mother's. I'm different from her! She's so used to hitting me. Be polite, that's your mother. Father. Do you know how dangerous
Qian Ji Formation was? That man saved us. Shouldn't I save him? What's wrong with me saving him? Li Sheng entered Qian Ji Formation
without permission. He wasn't punished, she only beat me up. Li Sheng is the eldest grandson
of the Li family. I was just an adopted child. Who taught you to talk like this? Everything I do is wrong
since I was young. Sheng lost his parents
since he was a child. You shouldn't make
such a remark on him. Li Sheng has always
been the mastermind... ...when the three of us
cause troubles. But in the end, it's me
who bears the blame. When we practise together,
he only beats me occasionally... ...but my mother
sings him praises. Yet, she has never approved of me. Fei. You can talk to me
if you have anything. Just say it. I..... I'm not very good with words, I don't want to defend myself. It's over anyway. I'm comforted... ...every time I think of
second uncle when I feel wronged. Father, he saved me and Li Sheng. Why can't I saved him? Am I in the wrong? Of course you're not. But..... -But what? Fortunately, it was
just external injury. Let Fei take a good rest. Let's go out. It still scares me
when I think of it. Fei and I were almost killed in Xi Mo River. Don't think about going down
the mountain any more, okay? If you go down again, I'll jump from here. I'll help you.
-Brother! Jump off.
-Brother. I was wrong. Don't worry, I'll still go downhill. It's just that I won't go
through Xi Mo River any more. I'll take the school exam
of Xiushan Hall. I'll leave
from the main gate dignifiedly. "Reflecting Chamber" This is the last game I played
before going up the mountain. Who knows it turned out to be an unusual Game. There are trap after trap. It's extremely complicated. It's extremely difficult... ...to infer the end
after putting this piece. I have been unwilling to move forward and can't make up my mind. I think you're limiting yourself. All these years,... ...I have been binding myself. If you figure out what your
next move is supposed to be,... ...will you go or stay? Mistress Li beat her ruthlessly. Is it because she let me go? Come out. Water Grass. I knew you would come. What are you doing here? What is this? -It's the drug I carry with me. It's for treating trauma. Did you see it? -No. It's just my guess. By the way, I asked you..... It's inconvenient to talk here.
I'll take you to a place. Come here. Go in. What is your purpose in
coming to the 48 Strongholds? I won't let you out
before you make it clear. This place is nice. I want to stay here for some time. Do you have food? Thank you. I bring it with me to feed dogs. Even the dogs here
are having nice food. Say it, why do you come here? I have said everything I can. Do you have any hatred
with my mother? No way! I was a little boy
when your mother was out there. But I guess your mother... ...made enemies with Wang Lin,
the old man... ...who entrusted me
with the letter. Who is Wang Lin? Who is Master Gan Tang? I didn't know that
Master Gan Tang's daughter... ...could actually be so innocent. No more food for you. Master Gan Tang is my father. What is your relationship
with Wang Lin? General Wang, is it worth it? Must you take this step? This trip is dangerous,
I might be killed. I have put up my grave
and have no regrets. (Wang Lin, Anping Army)
You will be able to move... ...after an hour. The war will have started. Please don't forget
what I've entrusted you. I just hope you'll bring
this token to Zhou Yitang... ...and have him assume command
in Anping Army. We're not related. I just found this old man pitiful. That was why I agreed to help him. You worked so hard to
break into the 48 Strongholds... ...just because you
took pity on an old man? It's not a pitiful old man. Wang Lin is pitiful. He had a successful life and is considered a hero. Doesn't it hurt
when a hero ends up miserably? I don't have any other
skills except for being strong. It doesn't matter to help him. It's saddening
to see a hero like Wang Lin... ...to have a pitiful old life. Likewise, it's saddening
when a pretty girl like you... ...is no longer young and grow grey hair. Since I encountered it,
I should offer my help. You haven't told me... ...why my mother didn't allow you
to see my father? Reflecting Chamber is remote
but uncle often comes here. What is uncle thinking about? I'll tell you on one condition. Say it. Don't be angry no matter what I do in the future. Why should I get angry? Okay, I'm relieved
after hearing this. Are you crazy? Xie Yun, don't let me catch you again! Why are there assassins
trying to kill you constantly? Why is there someone... ...who risks his life to
hand the letter to you? Why does aunt send most of
the guards in the strongholds... ...to guard you alone? Did you hear what your aunt said? Fei was punished because of me. I didn't want this to happen.
-Sheng. Everyone has their strengths... ...and weaknesses. It's just that you
haven't found your place. Is it like you? I heard that Master Gan Tang has
been at the 48 Strongholds... ...and rarely leave the place. You're asking him to leave there. -Don't worry about this. The only thing is that you must
not let the Mistress Li,... ...Li Jinrong, know when you go
to the 48 Strongholds. It's wrong to not put
your given talents to good use. I've left where
I'm supposed to be for too long. Father. Fei. Nothing, I'm just here
to keep you company. Mistress Li. This song has disappeared
for many years. What should come will always come. We can't escape from it. Uncle, have you heard this song? This song is called Anping Song. I know it so well. I seem to see my old friend when I hear Anping Song. I composed this song... ...when I was under Wang Lin's
command during the uprising. Mistress Li, thank you
for waiting here. I moved slower
than your flute sound. This is Anping Token. "A prosperous nation"? It's really not true. It doesn't give me
a longer leisure time. Didn't you say
you'd never leave it? I came all the way here
to give the message. This Anping Token is just a token. The message has been delivered,
it's now just a piece of iron. I'm putting the cart before
the horse if I fight hard for it. The message has been sent? Do you think your life will
be spared by playing the song? What should come will come. Mistress Li, I believe you
understand this. Otherwise, why don't
you even dare to let... ...Master Gan Tang to
listen to this song? Do you think I'll spare your life? -Jinrong. How dare you follow me! Behave yourself, come back. Master Gan Tang,
your humble junior is here. I'm flattered. "A Prosperous Nation" I've paid back the mentorship. I'm just an errand guy who doesn't
know about what happened. Master Gan Tang,
you don't have to show up... ...if you don't want
to see me, right? What if I didn't hear the song? It's nothing. The one who can't hear my flute
isn't the one I'm looking for. The 48 Strongholds
have a nice view. My trip isn't futile
even if my aim isn't achieved. Now I'm just someone
out of touch with reality. Why do you come to me? People like us don't understand
the pain of a great person... ...who can't utilise his talents. Master Gan Tang,
don't waste your time. Sir, you're eloquent. I'm flattered. My saving graces are
only my legs and tongue. Otherwise, why would
General Wang entrust me? Don't waste your time with him. Come on, catch him! -Hold on. Jinrong. Fei, go. Get me the Anping Token. "A Prosperous Nation" Go. You have made up your mind,
haven't you? I should have known it. People like you... ...will never be willing
to stay out of the world. Give it to your father. "A Prosperous Nation" Jinrong! Jin..... Mr. Xie, Xie isn't your
original surname, right? May I know
where your home town is? Being born in troubled times
and living in no fixed place,... ...I'm just a nobody. Does it make a difference
whether it's my real name? Home town is also a foreign town. Sheng. Mr. Xie is my guest. Serve him well. Thank you, Master Gan Tang. Is everything arranged? -Yes, General. But Chunhui Town is within
the scope of the 48 Strongholds. It's hard for us
to make arrangements. (Wen Yu, Anping Army)
We'll go to the 48 Strongholds... ...to pick up
Master Gan Tang tomorrow. Yes. What did he tell you? He still wants me to succeed
the 48 Strongholds. I'm not asking you this. What are you asking then? Does he really want to leave? Didn't you give him
Anping Token personally? So what? That must be his token
for agreeing to leave here. Since he accepted it,
he has to leave. He accepted it and
said he'd consider it... ...because he's thin-skinned and
didn't want to reject it directly. He won't leave. Don't tell my mother. Why is this wine so sour? It's different
from what I thought. It tastes sweet to me. And the person, Xie,... ...said that even the dogs here
are having nice food. The Mr. Xie you're talking about
saved you on Xi Mo River. You saved him
despite your mother's order. You repay kindness and are
clear about right and wrong. I like this nature of yours. Father,
if you're really leaving,... ...can you take me with you? I count on you to save me
every time my mother beats me. Has your mother ever
hurt you seriously? Your mother has been lenient. This sneaky guy. I wanted to
be a free and easy person. Unexpectedly, I hurt someone's heart... ...when I was being kind... ...and sent a message
for General Wang Lin. The little girl will grow up. It's strange. I, the passing traveller,... ...am a little bit
reluctant to leave. Master Gan Tang, it seems that
nothing is holding you back. Everyone will part one day. It seems you haven't
seen through it. You're not only knowledgeable
but also good at Qing Gong. Also, you keep all your promises. May I know who your teacher is? I have other fish to fry, I shall bid goodbye. It's still a long way
to the south, take care. I've waited for you for more than
a decade. You're finally here. Is the meal you owed me
still valid? You haven't repaid the money
I lent you to hear songs. I still remember it. Dad, don't leave, okay? What I'm going to do is important. Is it more important
than my mother and me? Stop her.
-Yes. Stop her. Ms. Zhou. I'm a rough man and may hurt you. Don't make it difficult for me. Step aside. Dad, take me with you. I'll protect you! Fei, stop! I told you before. You can't
have your cake and eat it. But today, I just
want to tell you... ...what giving and taking are. The choice isn't in your hand,... ...whether you agree or not. It's in the hand of the strong. You should have achievements
in one respect. Otherwise, you'll be like an ant. You can only drift with the flow
helplessly throughout your life. You can never make a choice. You'll just make
a fool out of yourself. You want to protect me. But you can't even
step out of this gate. Whether you want to stay
or leave with me,... ...do you have the final say? Grow up well. We'll meet again. Things will not change. The only thing is
when you can come and go at will. Fei. I'm leaving. Dad.
-Take care. Dad. Father! My mother was right. I shouldn't have saved you. Leave!
