01x06 - Lost In Banyue

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Jiangsu soo.

An Australian.. Melamine.

One should.. Let go. What's on your Libyan anjalay?

And told you the shipyard.

Tung Shan,

man chung. Union Township. Young, the icy highway, long. Chen.

Chose way too young by ye showed chongwei costuming boating..

Trade you ho Juho.. Shang-wei.

k*lling Chiquita. May you. Yes.

Yes, Viejo.

What? And Chen. Shanshan. Feng. Guo. The.

Tomkinson. Kendo.

And trying to shun home my mind.

Bear.

Huh? You're awake. Uh huh huh huh.

Finally got out of there. Don't take me back, please. Good priest.

Huh?

Ha ha ha! Ha ha ha!

No need to be afraid. I'm the caretaker of this temple.

So if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

Where is it that you don't want to go back to, sir?

It's called the Crescent Pass. I barely managed to escape.

What happened there? Oh. Mm. Have you not heard of it?

If I'm not mistaken, it's some sort of oasis, right?

I hear the view of the moon is lovely.

Huh? Lovely, huh? Perhaps it was years ago,

but these days it should be called the Death Pass.

At least half the people who journey through there never return.

And why is that? I've seen it with my own eyes.

I was part of a caravan passing

through that met a gruesome fate.

Knowing it would be unwise to travel without Daoist priests,

my temple was hired to escort and protect the travelers.

However, something unusual happened. The people

I was with were suddenly nowhere to be found.

No one was left but me. Huh?

Huh? That's quite a lot. The number of victims,

Genji claimed was only about over a century.

How long would you say the Crescent Pass has been like this?

Honestly, I'm not sure how true it is,

but rumor has it this started

years ago when an evil Taoist seized control.

I barely made it out alive. Are.

You must be parched from your travels. Please have some water.

Well, now, no need to be polite.

Uh.

Huh? Uh.

Oh.

No, no.

Enough!

You're unable to drink it. I see.

Ha!

Earned.

Mm.

I'm afraid it's tainted. I can just make you another.

He was a puppet. He left no remains.

Quite convincing, wasn't he? It's safe to assume

that you're dealing with someone incredibly crafty.

Not only did he hide his ghost or a completely,

but he walked right past your talisman to.

I'm impressed. You know so much about puppets.

I dabble. Moreover, aren't you a bit alarmed by this? Certainly.

Your Highness.

Welcome back. How is life in the mortal realm?

I'm fine. So what is this? When master's back, they're giving handouts.

Put it down. You were too sluggish. Exactly ..

Merit credits. Why did I get only one?

What a kind hearted individual they are.

No kidding. You may join. I'm fine.

Thanks. Pardon me. Has anyone heard of the Crescent Pass?

I said. Has anyone heard of the Another Round win?

Master has given out another , merit credits.

One moment, Your Highness. Why the sudden interest in it?

I was att*cked by a puppet and he claimed

to have fled from that place.

He also said that over half the people

who have traveled through there have gone missing.

I found it rather suspicious, so I came to gather more information.

I see. I suggest you leave it alone.

Did the puppet tell the truth?

Your Highness, we shouldn't discuss this.

It would be unwise to dig up the affairs of the Heaven realm.

Sanang. I need to leave. Briefly headed

to Crescent Pass. No problem. I'll join you.

It'll be quite the journey, I fear. You can stay.

Let me ask you. Why meddle in this anyway?

Bluntly, I used to collect scraps over there.

Part of me is curious. I like the place I see.

Want to know who the evil crescent Daoist is?

You mean you know something? Just a bit.

years ago, the Crescent Kingdom still existed.

The Christians were known for having powerful and aggressive warriors,

often harassing the inhabitants of the Central Plain.

Their Imperial preceptor was that Daoist.

You're planning a trip? How did you know?

You spoke to Ling when we overheard you. What's your objective?

Looking for answers. But why are you here?

I see you.. Volunteered, didn't you?

You guessed it. How soon? Right now.

What's the rush? I'll prepare a passageway.

All right. But if you ever feel

like this is too much, kindly turn around.

Shirley Ann. Who are those two? Who are you?

Please don't worry. Don't speak to him.

And why is that? You know him? I don't.

Then what could be the problem? Charlene? Are these your servants?

What could have given you that idea?

They're rather more like my assistants. Really?

If that's the case, assist away.

Gentle. Now that's my only broom.

Hang on. Not inside.

Bravo! Nice. Where did you meet this one?

Who is he? And why is he here?

We met by chance. He's fine. He had

nowhere to go, so I let him stay.

You know nothing about him. What if he's dangerous?

No, it's all right. But it's not all right.

I told you, there's no problem here.

Besides, Sanlang has helped me fix up my temple.

Just trust me. Let's prepare for the trip.

And please don't fight in here. I'd

hate to have to rebuild this place. Let's go then, shall we?

Do you want to draw the formation

on the door? They're a bit protective. Sorry.

I'll let it go. No harm done.

Perhaps I looked like someone to them.

You did. Don't mind me being cautious.

That's funny. You look familiar to me too.

Do you really live in this pigsty? It's not that bad.

Where's your bed? It's on the floor over there.

Do you mean you both slept on it together?

Something wrong with that?

I'm done.

It looks crude. Well, if mine was better then the Earth Masters,

they'd be out of a job, wouldn't they? That's enough.

Let's be on our way.

With heavenly blessings. May all taboos be shattered.

According to an ancient text. As the moon

begins to set. Follow the pole star.

And you'll find Chris and Kingdom. Look.

That's it. So bright. Beautiful. The night

sky of the northwest looks so different.

Huh? Why is he here? Huh? Daoist

magic is amazing. I'd like to spy some.

Oh! Get lost! We're not sightseeing. Ignore him.

I mean, we have plenty of food.

Sanlong, just stick with us and don't get lost.

No problem. What if he gets in the way?

Come on now, Nanfeng. It'll be all right. This way.

Shirley Ann. I can't take it anymore.

Can't we draw up another teleportation formation?

Well, it isn't a bad idea. It costs mana.

And the further that it moves us,

the longer that it takes to recharge. We must hold out.

Can't you make him draw one..

While saving his? Just in case?

Here. Please wear this.

Uh, no, I'm all right.

Fine, if you insist.

Anyway, what else do you know about the evil

crescent? Daoist. You never finished saying?

I'd be happy to tell you what I know,

though. To begin, there were two Taoists.

Very well. Then who's the other one?

It was Phong Sheen of the central plain.

If traveling to the west, the Crescent Kingdom must be passed.

The Central Plain fought to claim the territory years ago.

Back then, the evil Crescent Taoist was

but an orphan wandering around with no place to go.

Lacking a mentor in life, they learned the art of black sorcery.

Intimidated by the young Daoists power, the

Christians made them their Imperial Preceptor.

Knowing the two countries were locked in a power struggle,

the adolescent created an altar to protect

their soldiers with their morale boosted.

The soldiers dedicated themselves to protecting the gates.

Among the arrows, rocks, and swords were

countless lives fighting to the death.

At the climax of battle, the Imperial Preceptor opened the gate.

Tens of thousands of enemies flooded their city.

It soon became a blood altar. Taking advantage of the gory m*ssacre,

the Imperial Preceptor used this to enhance their black sorcery.

This event led them to becoming a wrath.

The crescent kingdom fell and now only the pass remains.

What about its ruins? When the city fell. Evil spirits moved in.

Its oases and houses were buried.

Do you know anything about the rumors

of the missing people recently? I mean.

A little something about the evil Daoist

feeding travelers to the spirits of dead soldiers,

thus sustaining the presence in this realm.

Seems you're knowledgeable. It seems that way because you are ignorant.

Pardon me.

Reveal yourself.

What's wrong? I'm simply relaying what I read in a book.

Why are you so worked up?

The story's just hearsay anyway. We'll have

to see for ourselves. Look over there.

It's already way past noon, isn't it?

I say we take a break. I'll go run up ahead.

Your Highness, something's a little off with this man.

Certainly. Then why keep him around? He could be dangerous.

Please, just trust in me. Being off doesn't mean he's harmful.

One might say the same about me.

And do I come across as dangerous?

Moreover, I ran a few trials myself.

Notice anything? No, nothing at all. Sophie's

not a human. That only means one thing.

A ghost king.. Collecting scraps

with me. Doesn't seem likely, I'd say.

I happen to like him. Besides, I don't

have much to be taken advantage of.

But, sir, allow me to test him.

All right. But you two are strong.

What if he simply some runaway kid? Just be gentle with him.

Shirley. Ann. Shirley. Ann. It's nice and.. Cool down here.

And he left.

Wait. Take mine. That's true shape serum.

Help yourself. I'm fine sharing with Shirley-anne.

But he's low on water. Okay. I'll have some after you then.

You're a guest. You go first. I couldn't,

but thank you. You're too kind.

I insist. It would be rude of me.

I said you first. Why are you being

so adamant? Hiding something, are we?

What about you? You're being forceful. Let me guess. It's poisoned.

Why not check with him? Tell me, is it tainted?

It isn't, but nevertheless. All right.

It tasted nasty.

Nothing strange here. It's just water. No.

There's a difference, friend. Since this journey is going to be dangerous,

you should be prepared to protect yourself.

Red mirror, the ghost revealing sword. I

thought it had been pawned off.

May I ask where you got this w*apon from?

It's Nanyang's. He reclaimed it after his

ascension. I borrowed it from him. Huh? Let's see this thing.

Huh?

Oh.

Shirley Ann, are your companions mocking me? What does that mean?

I can't use this. It's broken.

Huh?

Why you. I thought you'd given me a broken sword on purpose.

Perhaps you shattered it on the way.

Frankly, I'd be better off without it.

Look outside. I think we're getting a sandstorm.

Since we're sheltered, it'd be wise to stay put.

Are you changing the subject, Your Highness?

No, I saw someone out there. Oh.

Two people I think by now. Caravan.

Normal people shouldn't be here. Not now at least.

Hey, Samsung. The evil crescent Daoist. Are they male? Well perhaps not.

Is that woman supposed to be them? Let's follow her.

She's gone. We lost her.

It's getting windier. Mod for y'all. We need to get to shelter.

Fuyao Nanfang.

Hey. Where's Samnang?

Oh. Be careful.

Thanks a lot.

I think we should retreat to be safe.

There could be sorcery at play.

It's just some wind and sand. It's not that bad.

Let's be careful. I fear we're dealing with something else.

Perhaps he's messing with us. That's enough. Let's just find shelter.

It seems suspicious, like it's meant to stop us.

I don't know. We should press on. What's that look for?

I'm curious is all. Do you enjoy contradicting others? Pardon me?

I said enough. You can discuss this

all you want. Once we're safe. It's not a strong wind.

Oh, yeah. Grab onto something solid.

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