[Adapted from the novel
"Teahouse by River Forgetfulness"] Do you think we'll capture that huge beast today? We, the Weis, produced hunters for generations. Also, Master has laid layers of the trap. We just need it to step inside. But that beast isn't like any other! Keep it down! Move. Run! All descendants of the Wei Clan [Wei's Mansion]
(will die by my remains!) Father! Father! Wei... Wei... Wei Ci... Father! I'm here! Father! [Teahouse by River Forgetfulness:
Curse of the Mystic Beast] (Under the Bridge of Forgetfulness) (and above the netherworld,) (there is a river named Forgetfulness,
running red for tens of thousands of years.) (The soul of Cangmo, the God of War,) (had all but dissipated
under the churning river waters.) (To recall her lover's soul,) (Liusheng set up a teahouse) (to collect the most heart-wrenching
emotions in the mortal realm.) (Every time she collected feelings
as clear as water,) (she'd pour them into the river.) (If the waters of River Forgetfulness
becomes clear,) (Liusheng will get to
see her beloved once again.) (The teahouse by River Forgetfulness.) (Tell your story, and it'll answer your questions.) (Up to the heavens and into the ground,
be it in the past or now.) (Wei Ci,) (I'm about to meet the Madam
of River Forgetfulness.) (No matter where you are,) (I must find you.) This River Forgetfulness flushes and rinses all human emotions in the world. Any being with a soul will pass through it. And so the waters stay red for tens of thousands of years. That's right. This is the color of the human heart. Madam. Look. This water is clearer than before. It won't be too long till the red subsides,
leaving just clear waters. The person you've been waiting for must be returning soon. If the wait does pay off, all the work would be worth it. I finally found you! Tell me now. That Wei Ci is still alive? Or where he is? How do you know about Wei Ci? Since you managed to find me, you should know
a thing or two about my identity. I just know that you own the teahouse
by River Forgetfulness. So long as we tell you a story, you'll answer a question of theirs. As for the bygones, I have not a single clue. (The bygones?) Hurry up and tell me! What happened to Wei Ci? Where is she? If she had turned into the wind, a tree, a river, or sea, nothing alike her past self, would you still wish to look for her? You... What are you saying? Are you mute? Say something! Mister, this isn't the right way to ask for a favor. I don't want your tea. I just wish to know where Wei Ci is. I can't wait any longer. I'll exchange my story for Wei Ci's whereabouts. We're making a deal, not a request. Do you know why I'm offering this water? Because you're welcoming, Miss. The waters of River Forgetfulness
outside the window is dyed red by the regrets before death. Only the true heart of people can purify this cup of river water. Why do you care about the clarity of the waters? Only when the waters turn clear may the person I've been waiting for
have a chance to turn up. The person you're waiting for? You're seeking, while I'm waiting. It's all devoted longing. No need to ask. I need your story to purify this cup of water. As for whether or not the deal stands, it'll depend on how sincere you are when you're telling me your story. Go for it, Young Master! Poke his eyes! Poke his eyes, Young Master! Go for it! Beat him up! Hit him! Hit him, Young Master! Come on! Good fight! Good! Please spare me! Young Master! Let's head back. If Master catches wind of this, you'll be punished again! If you want the medal, you can have it! Why would I be afraid of punishment? Did you earn my reputation for me? Young Master! Master Pei. Are you sure you want to do this? The people outside don't hold back when they fight. It's not like they can kill him anyway. He's your nephew, after all. We can't be too heavy-handed. Teach him a lesson. Yes, sir. Young Master! Be careful of an ambush! Ambush? I alone can ambush all of you guys. Great! Beat him up! Beat him up! Alright! Young Master! Let's leave. Let's go drink! Useless! Are your knees just for kneeling? Please spare my lowly life, Master Pei! How's the search for the Weis? Master Pei, most of the Weis have died over the years. All they have left is a missing daughter, but nowhere to be found. Don't tell me it's true. If you still can't find her whereabouts the next time I ask, you won't have a need for those legs. Rest assured, Master Pei. I will definitely bring you the daughter of Wei! That rascal Ye Jiu is the rightful heir of the Swordforge Manor. Also the final safeguard of the Ye family. I understand. Young Master, this sword is a real treasure! What's it made of? It's so powerful! I need to take a good look at it. Why did you stop, Young Master? I hear a song. Whose jade flute is quietly piercing the wind? Scattering all over Yangzhou
with the spring breezes. Luo City! Scattering all over Luo City
with the spring breezes! Why do you keep trying
to change the poem of others? Also, I don't hear any flutes. What do you know? It's superb. Can't you hear it? Who is there? Who touched my hair? Those on the roof and behind the trees, show yourself! Someone messed with my hair! What they want is not your hair, but your life! Don't scare me, Young Master! Who'd want to kill me? Your life isn't that worthy. It's my life that they're after. Thank god they're not after mine. Young Master, not yours as well. Enough. Go back. I've got things to do. Young Master! Who are you? What are you doing here? I should be the one asking! What is a young lady doing this high up? I spent hours looking for you. I'm beat! What do you want from me? The thing you're playing. What is it? A jade Xun. This is my first time seeing something like this. Interesting. It sounds great, too. I'll buy it. Name any price you'd like. You can hear it? Of course! I'm not deaf. I finally found you! Why do you want to find me? I was born into a clan of hunters. (Seven years ago,) (my entire family went hunting
with my father as the leader.) (The Emperor ordered us) (to capture the beast) (and use its bones to forge a world-shaking bow.) (However, my father) (died there.) My condolences. What happened after that? Although my father passed away, (the Emperor attained his goal.) Giddy up! Reporting! Reporting! Your Majesty! The Holy Beast Bone Bow, from the Weis! Open it now! What an excellent bow! Give it here. Good! [Wei's Mansion] Young Master! Young Master! (That year,) (my brother died because of the bow.) After that, my one-year-old cousin died in an accident. (I lost my parents) (and was saved by a sect leader,
a close friend of my father's.) (He took me in) (ever since.) [Guiyi Sect] Wei Ci. You should be safe for now in the Guiyi Sect. You need to find the remaining bones
as soon as possible. This is the Mystic Jade of the East Sea The aura of the mystic beast has been trapped in this jade. Thank you, Chief. I've sent someone to retrieve and destroy the Emperor's bow. The rest is up to you. This jade Xun made from its bones will help you find the person possessing
the mystic beast's remains. You must remember. Once you find them, you must destroy all of its remains. Only then will you be safe. These two blood lines signify the life you have left. Before these two lines disappear, you must find the rest of its remains. Those who can hear the Xun may have the remains in their possession. And you heard the sound of the jade Xun. Some of the beast's bones must be on you. Please give them to me. Name your price. You're talking about money with me? Why don't you exchange yourself for it? Let me see the bones first! You mean this? That's it! I just came to Jinling City to try my luck. To think I'd really find it! It's a keepsake from my late mother. Why do you think I'll just hand it over? I know that this is a difficult request. But I just want to live. Please. Don't even think about it. You seem to be planning quite a lot lately, Second Uncle. I dare not. Everything I did was for the future of the Swordforge Manor. We're family, so let's not beat around the bush. I hope you'll refrain from interfering with matters
of the mystic beast's bones. It is the Swordforge Manor's mission to guard the bones of the mystic beast. Why would you divide things so clearly between family? I'm just concerned about you. There's no need to work this hard, Second Uncle. Leave this matter to Ye Jiu and me. Ye Jiu? I'm afraid you're doting on your younger brother. Not only is he clueless, but he's always wreaking havoc outside. As he stands in the Swordforge Manor, I'm afraid little would follow his lead. You needn't worry about that. Whether or not the people
of Swordforge Manor recognize his status, I have the final say as the Master. Also, he's still young. There's no need to drag him into this. Everything shall proceed as you wish, Master. [Swordforge Manor] Young Master! Young Master! The Master is discussing matters
with Master Pei inside. You shouldn't intrude. Young Master. Ye Pei's here? Yes. Master has heard about the fighting today. You'd better turn in early. Let's not anger him any more. Alright. I'll leave then! In that case, I have an assignment for you, Second Uncle. What assignment? We, the Swordforge Manor, is a renowned sect. Yet we have no influence over the Northwest. The power imbalance will be detrimental. So, I'd like you to head to the Northwest and set up a branch, spreading our influence as the leader of the branch. What do you think? The Northwest is barren and frigid, I... Wouldn't that further prove your sincerity and loyalty? You'll be easing our burden. If you can set off within a month, it would be great news. I shall heed your instructions then, Master. (One month?) (Let's see who's the real master
of the manor then!) [Swordforge Manor] Young Master! Young Master! What happened? How long has it been only? You missed me that much? I just saw Master Pei kidnapping another girl! They're carrying the sack to the East Courtyard! Please save her! You really think I'm some world-saving hero? I only saved you because I couldn't watch you get bullied. Young Master! You're a kind man. Please save her! Master Pei is a horrible man. The lady is doomed if she's caught by him! Go, fetch me a flask of wine. Who's there? Young Master! Stay away! Rongzhi! Why are you here? Young Master Jiu! This isn't Rongzhi. Young Master! Please stay out of this. We work for Master Pei. She's plump where it needs to be. How is that not Rongzhi? Up! Come back with me! Young Master! Young Master! If they kidnapped you, you must be quite pretty. Stay away from Ye Pei. Otherwise, you'll be dead before you know it. Tomorrow, I'll send someone to escort you
down the mountain. No need to thank me. I never leave my name after doing a good deed. Why is it you? I came up here to look for you. But they knocked me unconscious. I'm here when I woke up. The bone flute! Let go! Let go. Give me the bone flute! Let go first! I'll let go if you give me the bone flute! Are you letting go or not? Please give me the flute. I'll exchange anything for it! Are you that afraid of dying? And you're not? I survived a famine. I cherish the fact that I'm still alive. I won't give you the bone flute. But you may stay. So long as the bone flute's still with me, I will not let it harm you. Young Master! Young Master! What Young Master? I did save her, alright? You're like a Buddha! No, no, a real Buddha! It's about to rain. Remember, you must warm the room. Yes, I got it. Add another set of blankets too. Rest assured, Young Master. Even if she's a servant, I'll treat her as your wife! What are you saying? Was Master Pei telling the truth? Ye Li had long planned for this. He intends to keep the mystic beast's bones
all for himself. Coupled with the Wei's blood, their power will astound the world. By then, the Swordforge Manor will have no respect for the Imperial Court. Ever since the Swordforge Manor was built, we have been tasked to safeguard
this artifact for His Majesty. To think we'd have a traitor among us! Exactly. Ambition can swallow people whole. Have you found the daughter of Wei? Once you find her, kill her at once. Master Pei, you took such a huge risk to dispel His Majesty's woes. Your credit cannot be understated! Then, what are His Majesty's plans? All relevant persons must be gotten rid of. The Swordforge Manor
is deeply-rooted and powerful. Within 3 days, we'll launch a surprise attack. Only by burning every blade of grass
can we guarantee annihilation. Who's there? [Guiyi Sect] (Ye Jiu's bone flute) (will cause your blood to flow in reverse) (and endanger your life.) (Destroy it once you see it.) Hey. Guiyi Sect is a huge sect. Didn't they teach you any martial arts? So you just meditate every day? Calm your heart,
and the world around you shows itself. As expected. Only women and cunning men bring headaches. And only childish men talk too much. You're right. Seems like someone is paying close attention. Your character is pretty superficial. Observing you isn't that hard. Then you... should observe me more. Let go! (I survived a famine.) I cherish the fact that I'm still alive. We have good wine tonight. As for the person... Not too intriguing. Good lady, perform somewhere else. Yes, sir. You may leave. Remember to shut the door. Seriously? Are you worried I might peek? Leave. Alright. I'll stand guard outside. Call me if you need anything. Don't forget to get me Congcong! To rub your back? I'll help! Do it now! Yes, sir. Give it back! No! Give it back! You've got guts! How dare you steal! I finally managed to get it! Give it back! It's mine! Turn around now! Stop staring! Shameless! Young Master! Shameless! Young Master! Congcong's missing! Shameless? Young Master! Congcong's missing! Congcong! Congcong! Congcong! Where are you? Congcong! Where are you? Congcong! Congcong! Where are you? Congcong! Congcong! Congcong! Congcong! Congcong! Congcong! [Swordforge Manor] Congcong! Master. This young man was killed by a powerful internal force. His organs were shattered. His tongue... His tongue was pulled out before his death. Who did this? A servant is dead. Why call everyone over to look at the corpse? Thank you for your work. Please leave first. Yes. Men! Carry him away. Send him to the mortuary. Yes, sir. Congcong. Looks like Second Uncle has a clue on the murderer. I know nothing about it. However, the manor has always been peaceful. As for who's most likely
to have brought the mishap, I believe you know it better than anyone else. I'm not too sure about that. However, I've heard stories about the thief crying "Thief"! Who's here with a dubious background and carries an ulterior motive? The entire manor knows this even if we don't say it out loud. I didn't do it! I trust you. Congcong was a simple man. He never made any enemies. The murderer made sure
he couldn't talk even after death. Maybe his ears were dirtied by some filthy secrets. Why don't you find the murderer then? When I find the murderer, I swear to tear the person into pieces! Ye Jiu. We're all family. Let's not disrupt our harmony over a small matter. Let me go! Let me go! I'm innocent! Who said you could take her? A gruesome murder had happened in the manor. All traces point towards this demoness. The hundreds of lives in the manor cannot afford the softness of your heart! Traces, my foot! In this manor, as long as I trust her, she is innocent. You'll get us killed! Do you really take me for a toddler? I will not be threatened. You, on the other hand, tried to take Wei Ci time and again. What are you planning? You! What? Will you all fight me? Dirty lecher. You! Let go of me! What's going on between you and that old lecher? Why is he always on your trail? There's nothing! Are you suspecting me too? I'm not suspecting you. I just need you to be safe. Give me the bone flute then! I'll leave immediately! Don't go. No, I mean... It's a keepsake from my mother. I cannot give it to you. Rest assured. So long as I'm here, no one can hurt you. You're being unreasonable! All for your sake! What did you say? Nothing. Hurry back and rest. I'll stand guard outside. No one can take you away. Today... Thanks for trusting me. The moon is beautiful. It's time for you to repay my kindness. The moon is not beautiful enough. Thank you for saving me. Worry not, Master Pei. Everything is ready for tonight. Thank you for your help, sir. During tonight's lantern festival, we'll make our move. I understand. During the lantern festival? Li. There's something I need to tell you. Knock before you come in. What's wrong? What trouble did you get into this time that you need me to settle? That's not it. I just saw Ye Pei leading someone in. That person carries a tag from the Surveillance Commission. Ye Pei, he... You needn't worry about it. I will take care of it. Miss! Where are you going? Today, if you can't get the answer of this riddle, you can spend the night having fun with us! Yeah! Let's have fun together! Let's have fun! I'm going to see who'd dare to have fun with you tonight. To think someone would really be that nosy! Who do you think you are? Didn't Guiyi Sect teach you any martial arts
so that you can protect yourself? All you do is glare. Can you glare him to death? Let's leave! Go! You're hurting me! Didn't you say you're afraid of death? Why didn't you stay in the manor? If you got bullied again, let's see what you'll do! You! Fire! Fire! The manor... Look, over there! It got on fire. Find an inn and stay there first. If I don't return by dawn, go back to Guiyi Sect. This bone flute will be in your care for the time being. Li! [Tingfeng Pavilion] (Li.) (During tonight's lantern festival,) (we'll make our move.) Looks like we missed someone. Kill him! (Ye Pei!) A bunch of useless bums. Why waste time on him? Kill him! (Tell me about it!) How... am I your hero? I didn't say anything like that. The moon is beautiful. It's time for you to repay my kindness. Your character is pretty superficial. Observing you isn't that hard. Why did you come? Leave! Why are you this badly hurt? An easy catch! Capture her alive! You kept saying Guiyi Sect
didn't teach me martial arts. That's not actually true. It's just that the martial arts of Guiyi cannot be used recklessly. The Guiyi Sect practice
no martial arts, but illusory arts. When the illusory art is in effect, none will be spared, all beasts will be dispelled, and all lives will be gone. [Guiyi Sect] The bone flute. Take the medicine. The bone flute is harmful to you. Why didn't you destroy it? Why did you give it back instead? You... The bone flute has been destroyed. You're free now. You're not tied to me anymore. I've lost all my family. I'm no longer able to protect any of you. The farther you stay away from me, the safer you will be. I will stay by your side always. I won't leave you. Never. The heavens wanted the Ye Clan to perish. What could you do? You've already survived. Cherish your life then. Take it as repayment for her love. The heavens may decide the destiny of the Ye Clan, but not my destiny. There are many deaths I carry. Only blood can avenge the countless souls of Ye
who died that very night. What about her, then? If I survive, I will marry her and take care of her forever. The bone flute is destroyed. She will live. Even if I died, I wouldn't let her down either. [Surveillance Commission] Master Pei. Are you really ready? Why? Worried I might die? That I'll become a ghost and haunt you? I wouldn't dare. We can only refine humans as slaves. In this Ancient Medicinal Manual, while it recorded the way to attain great power through a mystic beast's remains, no one in this world has even succeeded. I'd like to see how it feels to be
the most powerful man in the world. Congratulations, Master Pei! You've made it! We shall report it to His Majesty immediately! Who said you could report it to him? Ye Pei! You despicable and unscrupulous traitor! How dare you betray the Swordforge Manor for your own greed! I'll kill you! Betray? Jiu, that doesn't sound quite right, don't you think? It's the Swordforge Manor
who betrayed the Imperial Court. All I did was report it as a dutiful subject. From the start, the Swordforge Manor was built
for the Imperial Court. Its aim was to serve the court and protect the bones of the mystic beast. The bones of the mystic beast... Yet your brother Ye Li tried to pocket it to become the most powerful man in the world. You're lying! That's right. I am lying. From start to finish, it's all about my ambition. Li! Li! Li! Give him to the blacksmiths
and refine him into a sword slave. He will be a decent piece of material. Yes, sir! I wasn't made into a sword slave. All I remember is that I killed Ye Pei with my own hands. When I reached Guiyi Sect, Wei Ci was nowhere to be found. I've searched for her for years, but she never showed herself. It's not that you weren't made into a sword slave. What do you mean? After you were made into a sword slave, you've lost all humanity. Not only did you commit murder ruthlessly, but you also lost your memories. ♪Asking when the rain would stop♪ Ye Jiu! Wake up... ♪Asking when the dream will end♪ ♪Sorrow and joy are still vivid in my memories♪ You told me to wait for you at home. ♪Yet everything vanished with the mist
in the blink of an eye♪ I kept waiting, but you never came. ♪Asking when the waters will be clear♪ So I came looking for you instead. Let's go home. ♪Asking when the destined one will return♪ ♪Peace was shattered by the fireworks♪ ♪A cup of tea to wake a devotee
who is still dreaming♪ You don't know me anymore, do you? ♪Asking when the rain would stop♪ It's alright. I'll save you. ♪Asking when the dream will end♪ ♪Sorrow and joy are still vivid in my memories♪ ♪Yet everything vanished with the mist
in the blink of an eye♪ ♪Shedding tears by River Forgetfulness♪ ♪How many people had lost themselves in love♪ ♪River banks dyed red
by a millennium of longing♪ ♪Bidding a tearful farewell,
the candlelight withers♪ ♪Sweet words tell of an everlasting love♪ ♪Proposing a toast to loneliness
in the chrysanthemum garden♪ Ye Jiu, you must remember... ♪Whose crying was heard by the bright moon?♪ that no matter when, ♪The tree wishes not to sway,
yet the wind stays trapped in the past♪ I'll always be by your side. ♪Rippling for a thousand years,
casting a reflection♪ ♪Who told others a story
so that he can stay clear-headed?♪ ♪Covered in dust,
not all truths will come to light♪ ♪Drink away, memories now blurred♪ ♪Words of longing made me shed tears♪ ♪Happy times reduced to a lone shadow♪ ♪As chilly west winds blow towards the sunset♪ What a moving love story,
where the beauty saves the hero! Did Wei Ci come? Wei Ci? What did you do to Wei Ci? She is dead. Let's end this. You actually made yourself into a sword slave! Wrong. I made the word into my slave! I've been working
for the Imperial Court for years. I deserve this much at least! What exactly did you turn yourself into? Into someone powerful! That fragment was immensely powerful and destroyed your memory temporarily. You now know the truth. That was the whole story. Wei Ci is dead. It was me. It was me. I killed her. No. To lift the sword slave curse on you, she sacrificed her soul
to become the sword's spirit. The lady you've been looking for has always been by your side. You were more desperate to stay alive
than anyone else. You were so scared of dying. Let's be together from now on. It's been so many years. Yet you still remain so deeply in love? There are still some things that you ought to know. Ten years ago, the Emperor obtained the bones
of the mystic beast. The mystic beast was a holy guard of the heavens, and its death drew the wrath of heaven. Drought was cast down as punishment, causing a great famine in Yangzhou. Wei Ci's entire family died in that famine. Later, the beast's bones, now a holy artifact, was passed to the Swordforge Manor
to be protected. As your mother liked it, she cut down a small piece and made the bone flute. The rest of the bones were melted in the furnace and forged into this sword. Young Master, we are closing. Madam, don't you think that story is quite sad? How so? Even if they are but one man and one sword, from now on, they will always be together. In that case, why do you look forlorn? I had thought that love, be it of humans or of gods, are mostly wishful thinking and non-persevering. But, look. If you see how clear the waters are today, you'll know how deep they're in love
with each other. So there are things that I still misunderstand in this world. You have the body of a Buddha but a heart of a human. Of course you won't be all-knowing. I devoted my entire life searching for him, (yet I never found even an inch of shadow.) ♪River banks dyed red
by a millennium of longing♪ ♪Bidding a tearful farewell,
the candlelight withers♪ ♪Sweet words tell of an everlasting love♪ ♪Proposing a toast to loneliness
in the chrysanthemum garden♪ ♪Whose crying was heard by the bright moon♪ ♪The tree wishes not to sway,
yet the wind was trapped in the past♪ ♪Asking when the rain would stop♪ ♪Asking when the dream will end♪ ♪Sorrow and joy are still vivid in my memories♪ ♪Yet everything vanished with the mist
in the blink of an eye♪ ♪Shedding tears by River Forgetfulness♪ ♪How many people had lost themselves in love♪ ♪River banks dyed red
by a millennium of longing♪ ♪Bidding a tearful farewell,
the candlelight withers♪ ♪Sweet words tell of an everlasting love♪ ♪Proposing a toast to loneliness
in the chrysanthemum garden♪ ♪Whose crying was heard by the bright moon♪ ♪The tree wishes not to sway,
yet the wind stays trapped in the past♪ ♪Rippling for a thousand years,
casting a reflection♪ ♪Who told others a story
so that he can stay clear-headed?♪ ♪Covered in dust,
not all truths will come to light♪ ♪Drink away, memories now blurred♪ ♪Words of longing made me shed tears♪ ♪Happy times reduced to a lone shadow♪ ♪As chilly west winds blow towards the sunset♪ ♪Never thought the memories
would return someday♪
