=Generation to Generation=
=Episode 21=
I've told Lingbo.
I'll call off the engagement when back.
That's so sudden.
Lingbo, she...
It's not her fault.
Just mine.
Zhao.
I...
I'm drunk and free with the breeze.
Xingjia.
What are you up to?
Isn't the sacrificial rite in two days?
I'm preparing some offerings.
Three vegetarian fruits and three vegetarian pastries.
Six varieties in total.
Oh, right.
The cemetery is cold.
Remember to wear more.
(Chang Cemetery)
Zhao.
Zhao, you also think the Jade Sunflower
is hidden within the Chang Cemetery?
You and I
truly share the same thoughts.
Zhao.
Yuzhi, why are you here too?
I told you
I'd look out for you from now on.
Zhao has me. That's enough.
No need for Song to trouble yourself.
The letter I sent you,
you showed it to him as well?
Zhao is here to help me
find the Jade Sunflower.
May I ask why
Mr. Mu is here?
Where Zhao goes, I go.
What Zhao does,
I do.
Both of you, leave now.
Since you're done arguing,
stay and talk sense.
Mu Qingyan,
why did you suspect
the Jade Sunflower
was hidden in the Chang Cemetery?
Nie Zhe's men
searched every corner of the Chang Fort,
yet they didn't find it.
After thinking it over,
it seemed only the cemetery
was the one place they might have overlooked.
So I got some brothers who're good at digging graves.
Mr. Mu's brilliant idea
is to dig up graves?
If we don't dig,
does Song have a better plan?
Enough.
Over a decade ago,
my Dad brought me here.
You two
joined Chang in ancestor worship.
How did you both get sunburned?
But I've been here twice
and didn't find any
sunny spots.
Could the problem be with this stone pillar?
Then let's just topple it.
I'll call someone now.
Wait.
Let's get down to business.
So the mirror surface is what gave me sunburn.
The back mountain is shaded.
Sunlight's scarce.
Logically,
it shouldn't burn anyone.
But with this bronze mirror,
the faint sunlight
can be concentrated several times
and reflected to the other side.
But the stone pillar sank down.
So both times,
I avoided being burned.
Wu'an Mountain is made of hard granite,
with dense forests.
Its foundation should be firm.
It can't just sink for no reason.
Unless...
The ground below was hollowed.
Do you remember
the Shi brothers, my aunt's good friends?
The second Shi brother was struck by Nether Aura.
But your aunt cured him later.
That's why
you're looking for the Jade Sunflower for him.
Are the Shi brothers
tomb raiders by trade?
The Shi brothers
gave my aunt some family heirlooms before.
As a child, I'd flip through them out of boredom.
Inside, it was all records of
the skills and methods for building subterranean tombs.
Don't think constructing a subterranean tomb is easy.
You must guard against water seepage.
And against rats, insects, snakes, and ants.
After sealing the entrance,
you must leave no trace behind.
There are so many tricks to it.
South is Li. North is Kan.
Kan is one. Qian is six.
Kun, in the southwest, commands the yin.
Align with the cycles of life and death.
The entrance is right here.
- Alright. - Alright.
- Miss Cai decides. - Zhao leads.
Miss Cai.
Does this wall have
any meaning in tomb lore?
It's the Turnback Wall.
A signature skill of the Shi brothers.
The mechanism should be nearby.
Do we need a key?
You actually have one?
There's no keyhole.
Lock latch?
Where'd that come from?
Mr. Chang left it to me.
Back then, Jiang Ning changed his tone.
Only after seeing this.
Uncle Chang truly trusts you.
Light the lamps first.
(Memorial tablet of Lu Chengnan from the Li Sect)
Lu Chengnan is really dead.
This looks like my aunt's handwriting.
Sun rises. Moon sets.
You've always walked alone.
Both bold and noble.
Lofty mountains and flowing rivers.
Lord, as you depart.
May your journey be free of obstacles.
This tomb was built by the Shi brothers.
It bears my aunt's own handwriting.
Could Lu Chengnan
really be a skin-painted demon?
Though he was from the Li Sect,
he received such honor.
Could
he have been a righteous man?
Let's find
the Jade Sunflower first.
Could it be
in this stone coffin?
Wait.
Elder.
Sorry to interrupt.
Not inside.
Sternum shattered,
surrounding bones cracked.
Even the underarm ribs are broken.
Nie Hengcheng's signature move.
Soulreaving Cloud Palm.
Elder Yan's words were all true.
Nie Hengcheng really killed Lu Chengnan.
What's so mysterious
about the Jade Sunflower?
Nie Hengcheng
killed his favorite disciple for it.
Nie Zhe and the Man in Black
massacred
Uncle Chang's entire family for it.
Once we find the Jade Sunflower,
everything will be clear.
Maybe
we can ask the tomb builders.
But the Shi brothers have retired.
My Master and Father
don't even know
where they are.
Let's get out first and talk.
Don't move.
Otherwise,
they all die.
Nie Zhe.
If you dare harm them,
the Six Sects will hunt you down
to the last person!
Cai Zhao.
We didn't come to
be enemies with the Six Sects.
Just hand over the Jade Sunflower,
and we'll let them go.
What do you think, Mr. Mu?
You seized people from the Six Sects.
What has that to do with me?
They're all kin to the leaders of the Six Sects.
If they die,
Six Sects and Li Sect are going to war.
By then,
can you still hold onto
your position as Young Master?
So what?
Fine, fine.
Wait!
Hand it over.
Hand it over!
Here, take it.
Strategist!
My face! My face!
Someone! Hurry!
Get the strategist out first!
Hurry!
The softening powder's effects are gone now.
Stay hydrated for the next two days.
I won't drink!
Teaming up with Mu Qingyan this time
was indeed my own decision.
But Nie Zhe is lurking nearby,
and if we don't draw him out now,
no one knows when he'll surface again.
That softening powder everyone got.
Master You tested its effects beforehand.
I kept this from everyone,
because Nie Zhe's spies are near the inn.
You could have hidden it from us,
so why tell Cai Zhao?
Lingbo,
I only found out
right before you arrived.
Yuzhi,
when did you arrange this with Mu Qingyan?
Since Nie Zhe is so fixated on the Jade Sunflower,
why not use this chance to lure him out?
I'm sure you feel the same.
Nie Zhe is cunning and suspicious.
If we want to force him to show himself,
we'll need to offer him something tempting.
Didn't expect you two guys
have little secrets.
Cai Zhao.
It's bad enough you're tangled up with Mu Qingyan.
Why must you drag Yuzhi into this too?
Me and Mu Qingyan.
How exactly are we tangled up?
Young Lord Zhou isn't here right now, drop the act.
You clearly like Mu Qingyan.
You two were close back when you were in Qingque Sect.
So why would he have followed you all the way to the inn?
Speaking of which,
someone from your Luoying Valley
fraternized with the demon sect before.
Some habits just never change!
Insult me all you want.
But don't you dare insult Luoying Valley.
I'll say it!
Lingbo.
Nie Zhe is the murderer of the Chang clan.
Teaming up with Mu Qingyan
to catch him was a necessary compromise.
Besides, the idea of cooperation came from me.
Zhao's out of it.
Miss Cai.
Young Master requests your presence.
Alright.
No more hiding.
Cai Zhao.
Don't forget
you have a fiancé.
Why does he want me?
Elder Hu has confessed.
He also asks Mr. Song to come.
You Guanyue.
Can't you say it all at once?
Miss Cai.
The Young Master asks you to come.
Elder Hu has confessed.
Mr. Song is also invited.
The mastermind you've been looking for
is one of the Six Sects.
Elder Hu.
That mysterious man moved freely in the Li Sect.
He's clearly one of the Li Sect.
Why spout nonsense
and stir up trouble?
Believe it or not, it's up to you.
But you Six Sects
have done plenty of
self-deceptive things.
You...
Do you also think it's one of the Six Sects?
Earlier, the Six Sects were attacked,
the mysterious man leaked
everyone's whereabouts to Nie Zhe.
Such confidential information.
Besides the Six Sects' leaders,
who else would know?
Besides,
I fought the Man in Black twice.
His skill
is unfathomable,
no ordinary fighter.
I think he's at
Grandmaster level.
Only the Six Sects' leaders
reach this rank.
My Master
is already the Lord of the Six Sects.
Why would he ally with Nie Zhe?
Uncle Zhou's detached from fame,
devoted to crafting weapons.
No motive for this.
The Taichu Temple just changed leadership.
As for Yang Heying of the Siqi Sect,
he can't even beat me.
And Lord Song.
While it's plausible
my father'd vie for Lord of the Six Sects,
colluding with the demon sect
for ulterior motives?
That's absolutely impossible.
Exactly. Lord Song's pragmatic.
For gains he can't see or touch,
he wouldn't waste a single effort.
Mr. Mu,
you're not suspecting Mr. Cai, are you?
Who the Man in Black is?
Once we capture Nie Zhe alive,
we'll know.
Zhao,
as long as we find the Jade Sunflower,
he'll show himself.
The Six Sects' leaders can't be traitors.
Even if secrets were leaked,
it would only mean Nie Zhe has a spy in the sects.
Zhao.
This is critical.
We must return to the sect at once.
And report to Master.
Once we've honored Mr. Chang tomorrow,
we'll set out back home.
Zhao also thinks
the mastermind is from the Six Sects?
Not Master or the others, but...
But you still have doubts.
You think it might be someone from the sects.
Wasn't Mr. Wu
killed by Qiu Yuanfeng?
Qiu Yuanfeng
was a former sect leader.
Sometimes good and evil hinge on a single thought.
Whatever that figure is plotting,
it's mostly
tied to the Six Sects.
Mr. Wu's case was an accident.
Good and evil may be a thought apart,
but the mastermind has planned
for over ten years.
This isn't a spur-of-the-moment thing.
Besides,
Hu Fengge is a demon sect elder.
How credible is her testimony?
Maybe her capture was a deliberate
divide-and-conquer tactic.
Since the key is the Jade Sunflower,
then let's find it.
Maybe then the truth will come to light.
Besides, Yuzhi,
you need it to dispel the cold.
I can do without the Jade Sunflower.
I'll just train harder from now on.
Zhao,
Mu Qingyan's identity is common knowledge.
No one can cover for us this time.
Once we take this step,
there's no turning back.
I know.
I'm at fault this time.
I was too eager to catch ringleader Nie Zhe,
so I chose to work with Mu Qingyan.
I not only put us in disrepute,
but also endangered Lingbo and the others.
Don't mind
what Lingbo said earlier.
She's mad at me.
Lingbo.
Why are you here alone?
Lingbo.
What's wrong with you?
Yuzhi was reckless this time.
But I don't think
Cai Zhao knew about it.
He's calling off the engagement.
Yuzhi's calling off the engagement?
When?
Yesterday.
When we went to find him.
Yuzhi, he...
Lingbo.
What
do you truly think?
I don't know.
I grew up thinking I'd marry Yuzhi.
Now the engagement's off.
I don't know what to do.
Even with the engagement off,
you're still you.
You'll meet someone
who truly likes you someday.
Fengchi.
Zhao.
Let me be alone.
Zhao.
Xinrou's health hasn't recovered yet.
Why did she come over?
Have a seat.
Thank you for the medicine, Zhao.
I'm too weak.
I've made everyone worry.
This softening powder
is truly potent.
You have no inner power.
So it should take ten to fifteen days
for you to recover.
Xinrou,
why can't you stop coughing?
Drink some water.
If you knew you'd use softening powder,
you should've at least told us beforehand.
Not everyone can endure that stuff.
Zhao,
after tomorrow's memorial,
I'll send Xinrou back to Peiqiong Manor.
As for the wedding date...
What was that sound?
Most likely that stray cat again.
That stray cat again?
That stray cat is truly a nuisance.
I'll go have a look.
I'll go deal with that stray cat.
Zhao, you're so thoughtful.
She's a true heroine.
Unlike me,
so useless.
Why did you call me out here?
Spit it out.
If it's nothing important, I'm leaving.
The matter between us,
isn't that important too?
Come with me to find the Shi brothers.
Once we find the Shi brothers,
we might learn where the Jade Sunflower is.
I'm not going.
The Man in Black is too important.
When I get back,
I'll report everything to Master.
What to do next
will be decided by Master and others.
Looks like
your Master doesn't tell you everything.
Don't you want to know
if Lu Chengnan was
your aunt's beloved?
Or...
the skin-painted demon?
How did you find out?
I've long suspected your aunt loved another.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have let Lord Zhou marry another.
If such a person truly exists,
with your aunt's upright nature,
she'd never let him hide till death.
Unless,
he's just like me,
a member of the Li Sect.
Why did your Master
call me
a skin-painted demon for no reason?
It must be because there was once
a skin-painted demon
from the Li Sect.
You're sharp.
My aunt did have a beloved.
But that person isn't Lu Chengnan.
Yet the couplet found in the ancient tomb
was indeed written in her handwriting.
That couplet
doesn't read like it was meant for a lover,
but rather for someone...
More like for a hero
she admired,
revered,
and respected.
Yes.
But if Lu Chengnan
wasn't the one your aunt loved,
then who
stole the Jade Sunflower to heal the Shi brothers?
So
there's someone else
in the demon sect guiding your aunt.
That person
is the true skin-painted demon.
Zhao.
Come with me
to find the Shi brothers.
Only they
hold the answers to all of this.
But the Shi brothers have lived in seclusion for years,
how long will it take to find them?
Don't tell me you want me to ditch the wedding.
Since you refuse to call off the engagement,
what's wrong
with running?
I told you.
Luoying Valley keeps its word.
Breaking a promise is absolutely unthinkable.
Besides, this marriage was arranged by my aunt.
I can afford to lose face,
but she can't.
So what?
Forget it.
I won't trouble you, Mr. Mu.
If you still value our past friendship,
tell me if you find out
who it is later.
If not, it's fine.
I'll find out myself someday.
Aunt, these persimmon cakes are delicious.
Let's buy more next time.
These delicious persimmon cakes
were sent by Aunt's good friends.
But whether we'll receive more
will depend on our luck.
Speaking of which,
it's been a long while since I last saw them.
When I grow up,
I'll visit them on your behalf.
They've already retreated to
a place far, far away.
I fear you won't get to see them.
Elder Hu has been sent back to the Li Sect.
With your order, Mr. Mu,
we can mobilize 100,000 sect members.
And Nie Zhe will surely be found.
Mr. Mu.
Well, Shangguan,
can't you use your head?
Is now the time to talk about Nie Zhe?
If not capturing Nie Zhe,
what then?
If we don't think of a plan soon,
she'll be wed off.
Mr. Mu, rest assured,
I'll make sure
Miss Cai's wedding falls through.
Since Luoying Valley can't break their promise,
what about Peiqiong Manor?
Mr. Mu, please take a look.
This is the most beautiful courtesan in Wu'an Town.
I'll hire her with heavy gold
to set a trap for Zhou Yuqi.
You call this beauty?
She's not even one-tenth as pretty as Zhao.
If Zhou Yuqi isn't blind,
how could he leave Zhao for her?
You're right, Mr. Mu.
Miss Cai is a rare beauty.
Of course, no one compares to her.
But
with my Seduction Powder,
Zhou Yuqi will definitely submit.
Mr. Mu, don't heed Master You's foolish idea.
If we drug him into losing his chastity,
with Miss Cai's personality,
she won't be angry.
Instead, she'll think
he's framed
and pity him.
It's a terrible plan, not worth it at all.
You have a better plan?
Go on, let's hear it.
Cut the mess clean and quick.
Handle it directly.
So that's your brilliant idea?
If Miss Cai found out,
she'll stab Mr. Mu right away.
You call my idea terrible?
Yours is worse than swill!
Alright.
For marriage,
winning the heart comes first.
Pack up after the ceremony.
Leave for Qingque Sect tomorrow morning.
Miss Cai.
Shangguan Haonan.
The Young Master asks to talk to you in the side room.
Nothing to talk about.
The Young Master mentioned the persimmon cakes...
Then I'll go talk.
I'll go with you.
Mr. Song.
The Young Master only invited Miss Cai.
I must go.
Then I'll have to intrude as well.
It's all right, Yuzhi.
I can go alone.
Don't worry.
Yeah.
I hid the persimmon cakes from the tomb.
Because I thought...
You thought that persimmon cake with six corners
was extremely rare.
Just now,
why didn't you come over?
Right and wrong must be kept apart.
Besides, I'm already engaged.
Of course, I should avoid suspicion.
You're about to leave.
Shouldn't you
come and say goodbye to me?
Not even a farewell drink?
You came just to say farewell?
Absolutely not.
I said
I'd pester you forever.
Never let go.
Wu'an Town has nice mountain goods.
Buy some
to take back tomorrow.
Let's go check over there.
Go!
You've been married to me for over ten years.
Yet you still pine for that man?
Since your heart still holds that Yuan guy,
why did you marry me in the first place?
You let me live for all these years as
a man deceived and mocked!
Look at this for yourself.
What nonsense have you written here?
(Cousin) I'm going to settle this with him now!
Don't! I do like him,
but I married you
because of my parents' orders.
I'm sorry.
I'll endure your blows and scolding.
Get out!
Get the hell out!
Pei Zhisong.
You heartless man!
You sneaking seducer.
You lecherous scumbag!
Adulterers!
Such disgrace.
This is immoral.
It is against all decorum.
Back then, I was too timid.
I didn't break off the engagement.
And made you suffer so greatly.
If I'd known this would happen,
I never would've done it!
Xinrou!
How can she be so unchaste?
Xinrou!
Yuqi.
Xinrou, don't worry.
I will have Mother find you a good marriage.
I will not marry!
I will marry no one.
I only ask that you don't drive me away.
I know.
After you marry Miss Cai,
the Zhou clan won't have a place for me.
When that day comes,
I'll become a nun!
How could there not be?
As long as you're willing,
the Zhou clan will always have a spot for you.
Yuqi,
by then,
you'll be powerless too.
Don't worry about me.
I'd rather live a Life of Monastic Devotion,
and for you and Miss Cai,
pray for blessings all my life.
Xinrou.
Yuqi.
Falling petals yearn.
But the stream flows on.
Yuqi, please stop trying to persuade me.
My heart is as calm as still water.
Xinrou.
Xinrou!
Ding.
Fan.
Young Lord Zhou.
I've been talking to you all this time.
Just to make one thing clear.
Since ancient times,
those who want it all,
who play both sides
never end well.
Miss Min has no title,
yet staying at the Zhou clan.
It's really inappropriate, don't you think?
No way.
I can't abandon Xinrou.
Why can't you understand?
Why won't you listen?
Young Lord Zhou.
Let me speak plainly before anything else.
Zhao belongs to all of us.
If she suffers any grievance after marriage,
or if someone dares to mistreat her,
we'll have no choice but to fight.
Let's go.
(Fortune-telling)
Young Master.
Young Master, please wait.
Sir, what is it?
Looking at your face,
your love line's dim,
so relationships might be rough.
And your forehead is dark,
which points to pent-up worries.
Why not
tell me about it?
I can help untangle your worries.
Young Master Zhou.
How did you know...
=Generation to Generation=
♪The breeze is gentle, and spring is fair♪
♪I roam the rivers and hills in the martial world♪
♪With a shining cup, I drink with delight tonight♪
♪Free to wander in the world♪
♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪
♪I rest beneath the stars' soft gleam♪
♪The night is calm, still as a stream♪
♪It washes away all judgment and scheme♪
♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪
♪I hold the bright moon as I return home♪
♪I freely roam in the world♪
♪All I ask is that you go with me♪
♪I drink with the breeze, lost in my dreams♪
♪I hold the bright moon as I return home♪
♪I freely roam in the world♪
♪All I ask is that you go with me♪