02x04 - The Secret Chamber

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Lian,

how about a drink?

It's okay,

Is this drink not to your taste, Lian?

Oh no, not at all!

It's just that I suddenly remembered that

I need to abstain from alcohol for my cultivation.

Sorry,

I didn't consider that.

It's not your fault,

I just forgot myself.

Cultivation, huh?

I thought it was about enjoying life freely.

If it's all about giving up this and that,

maybe it's better not to cultivate at all...

It must be the Wind Master for sure...

What do you think,Lian?

Some sects indeed don't care much,

but in my sect,

it's customary to abstain from alcohol, sexual indulgence,

and also anger.

Abstain from anger?

Yes,

for example, in a gambling house...

People experience great joy and sorrow in an instant...

and it's very easy to get angry.

But if one can maintain a calm mind

and not be perturbed by winning or losing,

then there's no need to consciously abstain from gambling.

No wonder you still have an interest in

going to a gambling house.

Speaking of which...

San Lang your gambling skills

are truly incredible.

It's no big deal,

just sheer good luck.

San Lang,

please don't tease me...

How could I dare to tease you, Lian?

If you want to learn...

I actually have a shortcut method

that will make you unbeatable in any battle.

Is there really some secret technique

for dice throwing?

Give me your hand.

Alright,

now try again.

What kind of method is this?

It's nothing special,

just lending some luck to you, Lian.

Next time...

if you want to gamble with someone...

Why don't you come to me first?

I'll give you as much as you want.

Once I defeat an opponent, they won't be able to turn the tables for a hundred years.

These two dice...

If you don't mind, consider them a little gift for you, Lian.

Why would I mind.

Then thank you, San Lang.

Want to play a few more rounds?

Sure.

It's getting late, Lian,

get some good rest.

San Lang, you've been flawless in your treatment towards me.

I hope this matter has nothing to do with San Lang,

and once we uncover the truth,

-I'll immediately apologize to him... -Your Highness...

-Your Highness... -Wind Master?

Your Highness?

Suffocating!

Suffocating!

Oh my god,

these things are strangling me to death!

Wind Master!

Can't you change back to your original white Dao robe?

Am I stupid?

Wearing a bright white Dao robe in the middle of the night,

making myself a target?

Dressed like this,

in a certain sense, it's even more eye-catching.

Wind Master, didn't we agree to meet again after three days?

I heard you were sent to the Paradise Manor!

I've put in tremendous effort worrying

about your safety...

Face-lifting!

Waist-cinching!

Just got in!

-I've never made such a huge sacrifice before! -You clearly enjoyed it...

What about Prince Taihua?

He shouldn't get into trouble while he's alone outside.

Don't worry!

I've made all the arrangements,

foolproof!

But

Your Highness,

you're really lucky!

I'm lucky?

Yes,

both Qianqiu and I had a tough time in the City of Ghost...

You, on the other hand,

are eating well, drinking well, and living comfortably.

There's even the Crimson Rain Sought Flower accompanying you as a guest.

It's indeed a bit...

So, Your Highness,

do you remember our mission in the City of Ghost this time?

Of course I do.

Just now in the palace,

I was preparing for the mission.

Really?

All I remember is the two of you playing dice,

not taking it seriously.

Wind Master, please don't talk nonsense.

We were just sparring.

Sparring?

About gambling skills?

What does that have to do with the mission?

Actually...

I've discovered some clues.

But to investigate further,

I need a bit of luck.

Luck?

Looks like the two of us...

That's why

I borrowed some.

Wow...

You really have some incredible luck in gambling!

Yeah...

Well, at this point, let's try to stay positive.

But if I were you,

I wouldn't have agreed to help His Majesty the Emperor.

It's just asking for trouble.

Wind Master,

you still don't fully understand Jun Wu.

If it weren't for the circumstances...

In any case,

the distress signal was sent seven days ago,

and Hua Cheng left seven days ago as well...

It's too much of a coincidence.

We have to investigate...

By the way...

Have there been any heavenly officials from the Heavenly Court who were demoted in recent years?

Well, there's you,

isn't it?

Besides me...

Why do you ask about that?

This underground passage

was discovered by following a ghost messenger named Waning Moon Officer...

And he had this set of curse shackle on his hands.

What?

Curse shackle?

Yes,

it's likely that he was a demoted heavenly official from the Heavenly Court.

So arrogant?

Hiring a former heavenly official as a subordinate?

It's not necessarily arrogant.

Since he was demoted,

where he goes afterward is a personal choice.

But...

It's just that the actions of this ghost messenger are suspicious.

That's why I thought of asking you Wind Master about it.

There was indeed a Western Martial God who was demoted in recent years,

and it caused quite a stir.

The Western Martial God?

Isn't that Quan Yizhen?

But I don't think it would be him.

Why is that?

Well, he comes from a very orthodox background,

and his personality isn't the type to be unpredictable.

Why did it end so abruptly?

This is a dead-end?

That can't be possible.

It shouldn't be.

Going through all this trouble to build this underground passage,

it definitely wasn't meant for meditation.

This wall.

It must be at least as thick as meters.

We can't break through it.

Wind Master,

look on the ground.

It seems like there's something.

Could it be that we need to throw the dice with the correct number

to open this stone wall?

It seems like it.

We just don't know

what the right combination is...

Since we've come this far,

it's not practical to go back and investigate.

Let's just randomly throw something out and see what happens.

Well…

why don't you give it a try, Wind Master?

Alright.

Does it really not work...

Your Highness!

Look at your feet!

The pattern has changed.

What is this?

An Earthworm?

A leech?

I've seen quite a few in the fields before.

Where exactly do you usually... um?

What's going on here?

It seems like the stone wall was just a decoy,

and the floor tiles on the ground are the real entrance.

This soil...

Thank goodness the soil is soft,

or else I would have hurt myself from the fall...

What kind of place is this?

They don't even give us enough space to stand upright!

Could it be that I threw the wrong number

and ended up being thrown here?

Highly possible.

The stone door above is gone,

so we can't go back the same way.

Let's go.

We need to find a way out first.

Alright!

This place is so bizarre.

It's so damp and gloomy.

And it's full of dead animals and plants.

Wind Master,

we should hurry up and keep moving.

Your Highness,

what is that?

I don't know,

but it's definitely not something good.

Your Highness...

How do we deal with this?

If I blow wind in this spot,

we might not make it out alive.

Earthworm fear light and heat...

Wind Master,

could you lend me some power

and make the flames in your palm bigger?

Alright!

Wind Master.

The underground airflow is restricted.

I'm afraid the flames in your palm won't last much longer.

If I keep the flames in my palm any longer,

I'll pass out from the heat!

Let's use teleportation!

Okay,

let me find a flat ground first.

The stone door?

Quick, quick, quick!

Throw the dice and open it!

My luck...

Can it get any more absurd?

It's better if you do it!

Wind Master,

are you alright?

I don't know if I'm alright,

but Your Highness...

It's really thrilling

to work with you.

I've never fallen so miserably before.

You've really worked hard.

Well, you're welcome.

There's an exit here,

let's go.

Where

are we this time?

It seems that

this stone door is like a magical tool that can teleport over a long distance...

And throwing different numbers will teleport us

to different places.

It takes a lot of magic power

to use the long-distance teleportation spell,

and that Crimson Rain Sought Flower made a continuous teleportation tool

to prevent leakage of information.

The strength of his magic

and his cunning are evident!

Rather than saying he is cunning,

it's more like...

he’s just mischievous.

What's happening again?

Don't panic,

just stay calm.

Let's see what's going on first.

My brother used to tell me that there are many savages

in the deep mountains of the south who eat human flesh for a living!

Could it be them?!

Very possible! Anyway,

let's see if there's another stone door here!

Let's leave this place first!

It would be embarrassing for two heavenly officials to be chased

and beaten by a group of mortals if word gets out.

There are rules for gods to descend to the mortal realm,

they must not use their magic power

to suppress mortal affairs without authorization.

and causing trouble.

I understand!

Hey...

You ignorant savages who have never seen the world,

it's understandable

if you don't submit to me, the Wind Master...

Wind Master.

but...

but...

How dare you mess with my appearance!

This is absolutely outrageous!!

Your Highness,

you saw it too,

they brought this upon themselves!

I didn't abuse my magic power!

Well done,

I see it too.

Even my brother wouldn't dare...

How could you...

In the past, my luck wasn't always good,

but it wasn't always bad either.

Why today...

Wind Master...

Sorry,

I guess I'm jinxing your luck.

Your Highness,

what are you talking about!

How can I have my luck affected by someone else!

Let's go, let's go!

Let's find the stone door?

See,

I knew it!

This time, it's your turn.

Maybe your San Lang's luck that rubbed off on you still has a bit left.

Alright.

I'll give it a try.

Why didn't the pattern change this time?

After all that,

we haven't made any progress?

Even if that's the case,

we can only continue moving forward.

Alright, alright,

let's play a little longer

with that annoying Crimson Rain Sought Flower!

Good news,

Wind Master.

This isn't the first underground passage we've walked through.

That's right,

when we walked two hundred steps last time, we encountered a stone wall,

but now we haven't encountered one.

Looks like this time

we got it right.

There's a smell of blood.

There are people ahead.

No comment.

Wait!

Is this...

a dungeon?

Exactly...

it's you!

So, you two know each other?

I don't know him.

Is knowing me such a disgraceful thing?

Oh, come on,

Ming!

I'm your best friend!

I don't have friends who run around dressed like this.

Ming?

Could this person be the Earth Master?

That's him,

you've met him before.

Have I met him?

You have.

I haven't.

You definitely have!

Last time at the Ban Yue Pass,

you can't have forgotten so soon, right?

The Ban Yue Pass...

have we met?

That was close,

so lucky that I managed to hold back,

no "joint celebration"...

Earth Master,

was it you who sent the Heavenly Dragon's roar for help?

It was me.

Now that we've found you,

let's evacuate quickly.

Earth Master, your injuries are severe,

we can talk later.

Alright.

Ming,

didn't you say you were good at fighting?

When we parted at the Ban Yue Pass, you were fine,

but in just a few days, you ended up like this?

Ming,

how did you manage to provoke the Crimson Rain Sought Flower?

Tell me about it.

This kind of banter in your speech...

you two really are good friends.

Earth Master,

I'm actually quite...

curious...rious...

We might not make it back

in time to save Lang Ying.

Don't come out!

San Lang?

Is this the Armory?

Why is Lang Ying here too.

Move aside quickly!

My apologies!