=Generation to Generation=
=Episode 2=
My Fengfu acupoint is sealed.
I can't move.
Your poison flared up?
No.
Are you afraid of the dark?
Don't be.
I'm not afraid.
This is a box.
They didn't harm us
while we were unconscious.
They probably want to capture us alive.
Who are they?
Why do they want to capture you?
Shouldn't that be asked to you?
Those who can reach Qingque Sect
should be from the Six Sects.
Ning,
turn your head a little.
What?
What are you doing?
Releasing your acupoint.
I'll count to three.
We'll rush out together.
Okay.
One,
two,
three.
Careful.
Chang Ning!
Let go,
or we'll all die.
Halfway is the worst way,
especially when saving lives.
Help!
Master!
If no one comes,
we'll die!
Zhao, hold the rope!
Zhao,
what happened?
Someone is trying to capture Ning.
Chang.
Chang Ning.
Don't worry.
He's fine.
He'll wake up soon.
Zhao,
are your hands okay?
I'm fine.
Xingjia got anxious and wrapped extra rounds.
It's all my fault.
I failed to protect you.
The villains are bold.
Not your fault.
But Master,
how did the people in black get here?
Even flying birds can't do that.
Could this be the same people
who massacred Chang Fort?
The Jianghu has been peaceful for years.
We let our guard down.
Now,
we must stay alert.
Yunke,
I found several bodies
in Qingque Town.
The culprit disguised themselves
as Guangtian Sect guards.
Master,
it's my fault.
I'll go to pursue the culprit.
They first massacred Chang Fort
and then barged in here to silence Ning.
This can only be the demon sect.
The Patriarch's ritual is imminent.
We can't have another riot.
From today,
strengthen the internal and external gates' guard.
Everyone going up the mountain
must be checked.
No negligence.
- Yes. - Yes.
Zhao.
The Siqi Sect is too weak.
She couldn't even stand one move.
My foundation is weak.
It has nothing to do with the sect.
Xiaolan,
you didn't eat breakfast this morning, right?
So, you don't have enough strength.
Lingbo,
I'll take Xiaolan to find some food.
Let's go.
Cai Zhao,
it seems your hand has healed.
Yes.
Thanks for your concern.
Let's go.
Zhuo!
(Ding Zhuo) I'm Ding Zhuo.
Channeling inner power into the weapon.
So powerful.
This is Zhuo.
He just emerged from seclusion.
Cai Zhao.
Hi, Zhuo.
Zhuo.
May I spar with you?
Zhao,
Zhuo is obsessed with martial arts.
Whenever he spars,
he fights until one can't stand.
Don't spar with him.
What?
Are you afraid?
Sure. Let's spar.
I'm ready.
Zhuo,
you've lost.
Cai Zhao, you cheated.
Lingbo, you can't wrong me.
I didn't use hidden weapons
or attack from behind.
How did I cheat?
But it hasn't even started.
Martial contests are fatal struggles.
At a critical moment,
do we need to bathe, burn incense,
and beat drums before starting?
No wonder I was ambushed a few days ago.
It must have been because everyone
weren't prepared.
I...
I admit defeat.
Zhuo...
Thank you, Zhuo.
Xiaolan.
Cai Zhao,
just you wait.
(Double Lotus Palace)
It's said that the previous lord, Yin Dai, had only
two daughters, Qinglian and Sulian.
Thus, it's named
Double Lotus Palace.
Though it lacks grandeur,
it is elegant and extraordinary,
stunningly beautiful.
The tiles are fragile,
transported from the Western Regions
without damage.
Truly priceless.
Qingque Sect has always valued
strict cultivation
and simple living.
Lord Yin managed such a palace,
truly a model
of household management.
(Lotus and Moon)
You two faced danger.
I wanted to visit,
but the sect was busy
reorganizing defenses,
checking disciples.
I didn't have time.
Today, I finally has a chance.
This gift is a token of care
to calm your nerves.
Thank you for your concern.
But we've done nothing.
A gift is not needed.
Your aunt and I bought this bracelet
when traveling Jianghu.
You can take it, right?
Thank you, Lady Yin.
Lingbo,
Ms. Cai and I were like sisters.
You and Zhao are fellow disciples.
You should treat her well.
It's hard to have such connections.
Yes,
Mother.
Ning,
I know your family has fine collections.
Ordinary items might not impress you.
Nanny Mao.
Yes.
Take Ning
to the Treasure Vault
and see if he likes anything.
Yes.
Have some tea.
Thank you, Lady Yin.
You have good taste.
This jade was soaked in phoenix blood,
extremely nourishing
and precious.
If you like it,
you may take it.
Madam,
this was my family's property.
I just want to bring it back.
Mr. Chang,
this is a treasured item of Madam.
She can give it to you.
How can it be taken back?
Three years ago,
my father fell ill
due to Ms. Cai's death.
Lord Qi let my father recuperate here.
So,
my father gave him this blood jade,
but he overheard a quarrel between you two.
You said
Cai Pingshu sacrificed herself for the world,
fighting Nie Hengcheng
to mutual ruin.
But that wretch dragged it out
for over ten years before dying,
truly detestable.
My father was enraged,
so he left here in sickness.
Every time he recalled it,
he was heartbroken.
Chang Ning,
we kindly took you in,
yet you disobeyed.
Now, you even slander my mother.
Madam knows
whether she had said that.
Lady Yin,
is this true?
Of course not.
Your family is despicable.
You even drew thieves here.
As a martial family,
you collected wealth everywhere.
Who knows what you hid
to provoke the massacre?
My father was fond of wealth
but fair.
He owed no one.
The Yin family was greedy
for wealth and reputation,
which caused Ms. Cai's early death.
Ning, you're slandering us.
How disrespectful
and impolite.
Today, I'll teach you a lesson
on behalf of the Lord.
- Nanny Mao. - Yes.
Madam,
Lingbo already lectured me
openly and secretly.
Could this be
your instruction?
Is today's kindness
to win over Zhao,
whom Lord Qi values,
or out of guilt
for Ms. Cai Pingshu?
Nonsense.
Guards!
Yes.
What are you doing?
Seize Chang Ning.
Yes.
- You... - Stop.
Nanny Mao,
what is this about?
Milord.
Father, Chang Ning...
Dear,
Ning is my guest.
Besides,
he is young,
facing so much turmoil,
so his emotions fluctuate.
As an elder,
you should show more tolerance.
Ning,
your wounds aren't healed.
Go back
and rest properly.
- Master. - Zhao.
Come with me.
Master,
is what Chang Ning said true?
Aunt went to kill Nie Hengcheng.
What does that have to do
with Lord Yin Dai?
This is the Withered Branch.
Your aunt brought it here.
Withered Branch?
I thought it was extinct.
I came from a humble background.
Back then,
I was just
an unremarkable outer disciple,
often bullied by senior brothers.
(Young Qi Yunke, Qingque Sect)
Until that day, Pingshu appeared
and rescued me.
Pingshu told me
that I have the Tianhuo Dragon Bone,
that once I break through,
I can soar,
and that I must not give up
because of early failure.
Under her guidance,
I got the Tianhuo Dragon Meridian,
becoming a disciple
of Lord Yin.
To strengthen my inner power,
she found the Withered Branch.
Once it blooms,
it can be used as medicine
to aid my cultivation.
But before it bloomed,
Nie Hengcheng
completed his dark arts,
devastating the Six Sects,
and killing countless.
I should have realized.
Pingshu was always ahead of us,
never letting us
die with her.
Whenever I think of my aunt
covered in blood,
barely alive,
I feel anger and sorrow.
If only someone had been
with her at the time,
even just to assist.
This is Jianghu:
Heroic ones
risk their lives,
yet good endings are not guaranteed.
I've long stopped
believing in karma.
That's why I said I don't like Jianghu.
Yet you and my parents insisted I come.
You don't need to enter Jianghu,
but you must become powerful.
Only then
can you live without worry.
Your aunt wanted you to learn from me
because she wanted you
to diligently practice
and refine your martial skills.
In life,
there are times beyond one's control.
Only by becoming strong
can one be free.
Back then,
no matter what others said,
your aunt acted as she wished.
I hope
you can do the same.
Stand for justice
in the martial world,
act chivalrously,
oppose the strong, and aid the weak,
so that grievances are addressed,
and everyone can achieve something.
(Trace Butterflies.)
Zhao, you're back.
(He lured the butterflies here?)
Ning, why are you here,
and why did you attract so many Trace Butterflies?
Father has regretted
that during the Battle of Mount Tu,
he was a step too late
and could not fight with Ms. Cai.
Over the years, he tried many ways
and finally found Qiong pollen
to attract the butterflies,
but Ms. Cai had already passed.
This is for you.
♪But I can't forget your face♪
♪Life♪
♪Passes swiftly♪
♪Time is long♪
♪Pleasures are few♪
You deliberately mention my aunt today,
risking offending Lady Yin,
to stir conflict between us.
Now, you use these butterflies
to make me recall past emotions.
What exactly do you want?
♪In the end♪
I can't tell if those around me are good.
I only trust you.
I want to remind you
not to easily trust others.
♪Liquor is strong♪
I also hope you'll protect me
for the sake of the bond
between Ms. Cai and my father.
How do you want me to protect you?
♪Leaving only me♪
I'm still poisoned.
Uncle Lei told me to go to recover at Herb Hut.
I wonder
if you'd accompany me.
(Uncle Lei?)
Lei Xiuming
is praised by thousands.
He's the most beautiful man
in Jianghu.
(Herb Hut)
Pink in spring,
blue in summer,
yellow in autumn,
and white in winter.
He dresses better than the girls.
(Lei Xiuming, Qingque Sect)
I must look differently
from what your aunt said.
She rarely mentioned Qingque Sect
but often spoke of you
and Uncle Guo.
They're gone.
Only I, an invalid,
struggle to survive.
Past events
are better left unmentioned.
Uncle Lei, you are in the top three
on the Celebrity List.
They say you are
the greatest healer.
All heroes respect you.
Master.
Xingjia is ready.
Let's go.
Jueyinshu acupoint,
half a cun.
Uncle Lei,
that is a fatal acupoint.
Seeking life in death.
A risky medical move.
Uncle Lei, brilliant.
Zhao.
Ning,
I'm just an amateur.
If I make a mistake,
don't blame me.
It's fine.
Only half a life at risk.
Zhao,
don't worry.
(Irregular pulse.)
(Hidden old poison.)
You risked your life on the cliff to protect me
and helped remove my poison.
I'm truly grateful.
I heard you were sickly as a child.
Uncle Chang took great care,
so you never left Chang Fort.
But that night, during the attack,
I saw your agile moves.
During the acupuncture session,
I sensed your immense
and extraordinary inner power.
Since I recovered at ten,
my father often passed on inner power to me.
Uncles in the fort
also taught me everything they knew.
You have such skill
before reaching adulthood.
How gifted.
What about this old poison?
Where did it come from?
I was weak since childhood.
My father once used a counter-poison method
to help me survive.
If it can ease your doubts,
I can write the formula for you.
Ning, how do you feel?
Let's go back.
Zhao,
there seems to be poison in the water.
Chang Ning!
Zhao, what's wrong?
You're fair-skinned and handsome,
refined and noble,
nothing like Uncle Chang.
Zhao,
have you ever seen my mother?
Take medicine.
What's this?
Smiley.
My aunt taught me,
hoping whoever eats it
will be happy.
So sweet.
Since you are fine now,
please go back.
Zhao,
may I stay for a few days?
When my wounds heal,
I'll return to Peace Chamber.
My poison isn't cleared;
someone tampered with the herbal bath.
You can't just watch me die.
My purple jade inkstone!
Don't come near me.
I'll kill you.
The effect is so strong?
You are a murderer!
Oh, my goodness.
I only added a little Truth Teller in the medicine.
Die!
Chang Ning.
Chang Ning,
wake up!
Don't come near.
You killed my father!
He really is Uncle Chang's son.
I'll kill you!
Chang Ning, wake up!
You killed my father!
I'll kill you!
Oh, no.
He really thinks I'm his enemy.
Have you heard?
Chang Ning moved into Chunling Cottage.
They're living together.
How improper!
Zhao, be careful.
- Let's go. - Go!
(Glow of Moonlight and Flowers)
Osmanthus and angelica congee.
It calms the mind, regulates qi,
and helps
with staying up late
and headaches.
Last night, I sleepwalked.
I hope I didn't break
anything of yours.
It's fine.
It's understandable for sleepwalking.
I won't mind.
You helped me several times,
gave me sweet congee,
and generously let me stay.
I must reward you handsomely.
Ning,
are you rich?
Father had considerable savings.
Not many rare medicine formulas.
But treasures and money
are hidden in places that only I know.
So, you are rich.
Not really.
But if you protect me
in Qingque Sect,
after going down the mountain,
I'm willing to give all my wealth.
All of it?
Yes.
A gentleman's word?
Hard to retract.
Then it's settled.
I'll protect you.
- Eat up. - Thanks.
Your gesture is wrong here.
Bend it more,
open this side,
and apply force in your palm.
The mindful way of Luoying Valley
will help your wound heal sooner.
I was sickly in childhood.
It also helped me.
- Again. - Okay.
Living in the same chamber,
young and affectionate.
How friendly.
Why are you two here?
Chang has moved here.
Why?
Can't we come?
Just so-so.
I heard
that last night,
you and he
were quite noisy.
Noisy?
More than that.
We were earth-shattering.
My sister and Ning were sparring.
Sparring?
Zhao,
if others hear that you
spent the night together,
it will spread rumors.
Let it spread.
It won't cost me any money, right?
No.
What on earth are you two up to?
That's our secret.
We can't tell you.
It's already autumn.
Why are toads still croaking?
Ning,
your injuries haven't healed yet.
Let's rest first.
Stop right there!
- Lingbo. - What?
Master repeatedly said
no more conflicts with them.
Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit.
I'm too lazy to argue with them.
Lingbo.
Didn't you say
that peace brings wealth?
Why provoke her?
I don't want trouble,
but I'm not afraid of it either.
For those who stir conflict,
you must not indulge them.
This is family heritage.
Her grandfather, Yin Dai, relied on words alone
to send your aunt to kill the demon.
Why are you sowing discord again?
To approach me,
you even tampered with the herbal bath
and moved here.
What exactly do you want?
Or,
what do you want me to do?
You're truly clever.
I did all this
just to show you the truth.
The one who pushed your aunt
to kill the demon alone
was Lord Yin.
If you don't believe me,
you can check the secret room in the Library.
I heard
every lord has a handbook.
There must be
some clues in it.
Library?
(Library)
Xuanji Array.
(Pillar of Righteousness)
(6th)
(11th) (Master is the 20th lord.)
(18th) (Yin Dai should be 19th.)
Ning?
What are you doing here?
To return the favor,
I'm here to search
for the truth with you.
=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♪