01x26 - Episode 26

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♪ Your silhouette in the twilight's glow ♪

♪ Awakens like snow, delicate and cold ♪

♪ Within your gaze,

countless destinies intertwine ♪

♪ A lifetime, a world of illusion

of just one person ♪

♪ As moonlight shimmers ♪

♪ Falling petals rest in my palm,

it's your sacred promise ♪

♪ Cultivating amidst the fleeting time

of this mortal world ♪

♪ To be as one, inseparable,

like a shadow in rhyme ♪

♪ Grant me a lifetime

of enchanting sights ♪

♪ I defy fate, turning it around ♪

♪ Fearless of heavenly decree ♪

♪ It is the courage

that blooms for you, profound ♪

♪ Unafraid of the destined trials ♪

♪ I only wish to make a vow with you ♪

♪ Like our initial encounter

etched deep within my heart ♪

=The Longest Promise=

(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise=

(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise=

=Episode 26=

Master, how about this?

I'll help you undo

the Immobilization Spell.

So you can feel more comfortable.

This time, I swear

I'll definitely succeed in one go.

Stop.

If you go any further,

you'll die.

Master,

drink the medicinal decoction then.

Open your mouth.

I don't need you to feed me.

Hurry up and undo the spell.

With your current skills,

what are you going to do

if you encounter

a large group of Merfolk marine force?

I'm not afraid

of the Merfolk marine force,

I'm afraid that you'll escape.

So

let me

serve you instead.

My hand slipped.

Forgive me.

Stop!

I said

if you go any further,

you will

I told you to stop talking.

You

It must be because of the strong wind.

Don't be angry.

Master, look.

People are destined to die anyway.

Instead of dying soaked

in medicinal decoction,

it's better

to die in clean clothes.

Stop!

Master,

you're wearing

so many layers of clothes.

With this many clothes,

don't you feel hot?

As your Master,

I naturally have to consider everything.

As your disciple,

I also have

to consider everything.

Here.

Master,

you should just drink

the medicinal decoction.

What's your business here?

Visit my relatives.

Okay, go.

You, what brings you here?

Sir,

please let me in.

Our place is at w*r everywhere.

I came to seek refuge

with my third uncle.

Get lost.

Even beggars are trying

to enter Xia City. Next!

Please show some mercy.

Master,

we've reached the city gate.

If you go alone,

we'll be discovered.

So everything must go

according to my plan.

We'll disguise ourselves

as a Crimson Clan couple.

You don't have to say a word.

Just do as I say.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Stop your carriage.

Stop right there.

Where are you from?

What brings you to the city?

Sir, my husband and I are both

from the Crimson Clan.

My husband caught a serious cold

during his business journey.

I want to bring him into the city

to see a physician.

This man is our driver.

Where is he?

Tell him to get off the carriage.

His cold is truly serious.

It's not convenient for him to get off.

He has to get off.

No carriages are allowed into the city.

But

No buts.

Get off immediately.

Dear

My dear.

Dear,

I'm all right.

We should hurry into the city

and find a physician.

Ming,

you can just drop me off here.

You better don't let me infect you

Infect you with this disease.

Sorry about that, sir.

Just go already.

My dear.

Hurry off now.

Thank you.

Be quick.

Thank you.

I'm going now.

Be careful.

Next!

Don't look back.

Lest it aroused suspicions.

What about Chong Ming?

He's a bird.

When it's nighttime,

he'll naturally fly in here.

So this is

your foolproof plan?

Who would have thought my master

could act so well?

Master, you look good

in our clan's clothes.

Since I've already entered the city,

I'll find the physician on my own.

You don't need to risk yourself

for me anymore.

Let's part ways here.

Immobilize!

You

I told you

my plan is foolproof.

How can I easily let you go?

Since we're dressed

as Crimson Clan,

we should follow

the customs of the clan.

In the Crimson Clan,

the husbands have to obey the wives.

I've already found out the location

of Physician Xu's apothecary

from Chong Ming.

Come with me, my dear.

My dear, what's wrong?

Are you shy?

(Don't mind the unused medicines on shelves)

(Just care that people are free from illness)

Remember to take your medicine on time

(Renxin Clinic)

and get more rest.

All right. Thank you.

Master, we're here.

You're welcome. Take care.

Are you here to seek treatment too?

Mister,

we specifically came from out of town

to find Physician Xu.

It's chaos out there.

It's not easy for you two to come here.

Please wait a moment.

Physician Xu is currently attending

to other patients.

It will be over soon.

Please rest here for a while.

Excuse me.

Please wait.

Can you prepare

some home-cooked meals for us?

It's chaotic outside.

My husband and I

haven't eaten much all day.

I can tell

that you two are deeply in love.

All right.

I'll go to the kitchen

and see what we have.

Please take a seat first.

Master, eat something.

You don't even

have the energy to be angry with me.

Once you fill up your stomach,

you'll have the energy

to keep being angry.

(I'm fine being hungry a little.)

(I mustn't aggravate Master's injuries.)

(Could it be that Master

is going to feed me?)

Master.

Actually, I know

you rejected me this time

because you were upset

that I put myself in danger.

You were seriously injured

in Jiuyi Mountain

because of me.

I've always felt indebted to you.

I don't want to owe you anything

when we enter the mortal world.

Look at you.

There you go again.

You have to push me away

just to make yourself happy.

Have you forgotten

the words you said to me

on the day we met?

If you practice magic spells diligently,

you can do it one day too.

This Snowy Rosa

is my proof to you.

You can take it to your father.

Can a lady do it too?

There is no difference

between men and women

in guarding the country

and protecting the family.

Since you believe that I'm not confined

to being just a girl in the house.

Then don't look at me

with the eyes of one

who sees weakness in others.

You don't owe me anything.

I'm doing this to

uphold my own principles.

As cultivators,

how can we ignore

others in distress?

This is what you taught me.

When did I say such a thing?

On the fourth day

after I became your disciple,

you disregarded your own safety

and went to Jiuyi District

to treat the villagers.

Although you didn't say it yourself,

this is the lesson you taught me.

Neglecting those in need

goes against our true nature.

Release the spell

and let's eat in comfort.

Since we're already here,

I won't leave.

Physician Xu,

how is his condition?

You're from Jiuyi Mountain.

How did you know?

This Immortal Official

is overflowing with Jiuyi Mountain's

pure and ethereal aura.

Except for the dark shade

on his left shoulder,

which may be the result

of an attack by an evil force.

Over sixty years ago,

I resided in Jiuyi Mountain,

practicing medicine.

There were countless divine trees

and medicinal herbs on Yaoshen Peak.

The Hall of Books housed medical texts

from all over the world.

It was truly a dream place

for all healers in the world.

It's indeed as Chong Ming said.

You'll surely be able to cure my master.

Please remove your clothes

and let me see.

Luckily, you arrived today.

If it was one day later,

the evil energy would have entered

his bones through his meridians,

and it would have been too late.

Physician Xu,

are you going to cut it open?

Please wait outside, miss.

Please use

more numbing herbs for my master.

His previous mastery of magic

was profound

and he didn't really suffer major injuries.

So it'll be painful for him.

Miss, don't worry about it.

Physician Xu,

please proceed with the knife.

This girl is really nice to you.

In my early days of cultivation

in Jiuyi Mountain,

I made friends

with an Immortal Official.

At that time,

he was only a few years older

than you are now

and was a Grand Marshal.

Everyone thought

he would reach greater heights.

But he insisted

on facing the Tribulations of Hell

to return to the mortal world.

All for one woman.

Tribulations of Hell?

Indeed.

On the eve of the ritual,

I asked him

if it was worth

risking his life

and losing his lifelong cultivation

after he succeeded

for the sake of a woman.

He said

without her in the mountain

is hell.

What was his fate then?

Over hundreds of years,

no one could pass through

the Tribulations of Hell,

and he was no exception.

Once he entered the trial,

he perished under the heavenly thunder,

leaving behind nothing but dry bones.

As for me,

after I witnessed

his miserable state with my own eyes,

I ended my cultivation

and returned to the mortal world.

Those who reside in the mountains

had renounced emotional attachment.

Yet, most are infatuated souls.

Since he has detached himself

from emotional attachment,

he shouldn't seek affection

in the mortal world.

This will hurt.

As a reminder,

the foreign object

may have been removed.

But the evil energy remains deep.

It'll take time to cleanse it.

So in the next three days,

you can't use any power.

If you forcefully try to use them,

you'll only suffer a backlash.

To expedite your recovery,

you can only rely on your essence qi

to expel the evil energy.

And essence qi

is the foundation of a cultivator,

the basis of all things.

I hope you won't act recklessly.

Thank you, Physician Xu.

How's Ying?

Chong Ming,

don't worry.

He's undergoing treatment now.

Since you're here,

I can depart with peace of mind.

Where are you heading?

Back to the relay station.

Yan,

it must be hard for you.

Won't

Won't you say goodbye to him?

It's all right.

Let him focus on his treatment.

He's a stubborn person.

Don't take it to heart.

I understand

that my master acts

for my own good.

But it's a pity

that cultivators are detached

from worldly emotions.

And for a mortal like me,

I shouldn't annoy him anymore.

Goodbye.

Yan,

it's not like that.

Actually, your master

Third!

What is that?

Master.

The divine healer has extracted

the foreign object.

I'll stay

to rest for a few hours

and I'll be all right.

You can go now.

All right.

Then rest well.

I'll take my leave first.

Yan. Yan!

Yan!

How can you not even

say thank you?

You're not as considerate

as a bird like me.

Excuse me, mister.

Is there a granary nearby?

Granary?

You can follow this path ahead.

Cross the bridge, then turn left.

Then you'll see it.

Thank you very much.

It's nothing.

Actually, I know

you'll send the bird's nest.

Only you know me best, my daughter.

When the Priest of Grand Preceptor

quelled the rebellion

of the Huotu Tribe,

you were still able to remain composed.

But now,

there is news of his victory

in Xia City.

I'm sure you have some thoughts.

That's why you're here

to find the daughter

who has been in contact

with Jiuyi Mountain.

It's my fault.

Since you returned from Jiuyi Mountain,

I've been restricting your movements.

But now,

it seems you're more farsighted than me.

What are your thoughts

about this matter?

Pardon me for being disrespectful.

If you were punished

by the Emperor in anger

and became a criminal,

what would you do?

Most people

can only struggle to survive

and spend the rest

of their lives in hardship, right?

But individuals

like the Priest of Grand Preceptor

who possess hidden talents

can make a comeback.

We can't find another person like him

in the entire of Kongsang.

The country is of paramount importance.

When making a stake,

stake on potential individuals.

Now the result has turned out this way,

why are you still hesitating?

If we ignore the signs,

it'll lead to future retribution.

What you said

indeed makes sense.

But we still need to observe.

After all, the Priest of Grand Preceptor

was known to be a deceased person.

And he also committed the crime

of deceiving the Emperor.

I don't want to hide it from you.

Zhu Gaozhao has written a memorial

of the Priest of Grand Preceptor's

achievement

and submitted it to the court.

How the Emperor views it

will be evident in the next few days.

Whether it's deceiving

the Emperor or not

depends on the Emperor's discretion.

It all depends on

whose words the Emperor listens to.

Father,

throughout history, wealth and fortune

are gained through hardships and risks.

Since the establishment

of the Menghua Dynasty,

the White Clan has always been

in a superior position

and has never considered

the Azure Clan a threat.

Do you want to see

this long-lasting prosperity

jeopardized in your hands?

(Mother,)

(I'll soon be able

to place your memorial tablet)

(into the Bai Residence.)

So you're the Sage.

Last time,

you used me

and deceived me.

Last time,

I didn't ask for anything from you.

So why would I go all out to assist you?

Don't you know

the easiest thing to trust in this world

is self-interest?

This time I ask you to come

because I want to make a deal.

A deal?

Quelling the Huotu Tribe's rebellion

is something I've planned for Shi Yu

for years.

Yet Shi Ying took the credit.

How I wish

I could crush Shi Ying to his bones.

If you can help me get rid of Shi Ying,

you can set any conditions

you want.

Things are different from the past.

If you go all out

to k*ll Shi Ying,

the whole world will know

it was the Azure Clan that k*lled

the former Crown Prince

who made outstanding

military achievements.

When the time comes,

it's not certain if Shi Yu can keep

his position as the Crown Prince.

Let alone the throne.

So what you mean is

Only in times of w*r

is there an opportunity

to make achievements.

Instead of letting Shi Ying

steal the credit,

why don't you petition the court

and declare a full-scale w*r

against the Merfolk marine force?

Let Qing g*ng assist

and Shi Yu lead the troops

on the b*ttlefield.

No.

It's too risky

to let Shi Yu lead the troops.

We'll secretly assist and support him.

We'll help him completely annihilate

the Merfolk marine force.

At that time, from the Emperor

to the common people,

they will all look at him in awe.

Here.

Taste it.

I personally made this bird's nest,

especially for you.

You are indeed farsighted.

Xuelu,

you're truly a blessing

to the White Clan.

You've awakened me with your words.

It seems

a real change is about to happen.

Father,

Consort Qing said today

I have the intention of harming Shi Yu

and has forbidden me

from entering the palace again.

But I never had such an intention.

I don't know if you can make it clear

to Consort Qing

on my behalf.

What's the point of mentioning

those trivial matters?

Just stay at home

and reflect on yourself.

Bai Ming.

Yes, Your Lordship.

Send Princess Xueying

back to her room.

Father.

Your Highness,

this way.

Xuelu

Xuelu,

if you have any wishes,

feel free to speak up.

I can fulfill them for you.

Wish?

Then please also send

a bowl of bird's nest soup to Xueying.

She has done her best

for the Bai Family.

Of course.

I'll ask someone

to deliver it right away.

But this time, for the campaign

against the Merfolk marine force,

I recommended Fenglin.

I need to have a serious talk with him.

Then I won't see you out.

Your Highness,

haven't you been concerned

about Madam's matter

for a long time?

Why didn't you take the opportunity

to bring it up to His Lordship?

If I move into the Eastern Palace,

I'll eventually fulfill my desires.

There is no need to rely on others.

But Xueying

is not as ruthless

and tough as me.

It would be unlucky

if something were to happen to her.

Someone is raiding the granary!

Come quickly!

Catch her!

You're quite skilled.

Are you trying

to raid the granary by yourself?

Men!

Move it!

Walk!

If you dare to make a move,

I'll k*ll them immediately.

Do you want them

to die here?

Don't lose focus.

White robe with elegant demeanor?

It's the dragon slayer!

It's the Priest of Grand Preceptor

of Jiuyi Mountain

who has slain countless merfolk.

Don't be afraid, everyone!

We have the hostages.

The dragon slayer

can't do anything to us.

(What is Master trying to do?)

(It hasn't been two hours yet.)

(His power hasn't fully recovered.)

(He can't perform spells.)

(And he's taking his time)

(with the hand gestures.)

(Master is using a diversion.)

(He's attracting)

(the attention

of these merfolk to himself.)

(So I can follow his gestures)

(to perform the spell

and attack from the side.)

(By stone's firm nod.)

Archers, get ready!

(A flute's sweet tune.)

Release the arrows!

(By stone's firm nod,

a flute's sweet tune.)

(By stone's firm nod,

a flute's sweet tune.)

Dragon slayer!

I'll k*ll him now

to accompany you in death.

k*ll them all!

Your leader is already dead.

Are you still going to resist?

Let's get out of here.

Were you scared?

Master,

how's your injury?

Master,

what reasons do you have this time

to distance yourself from me?

Are you trying

to avoid owing me a favor?

(The Evil Star is shining again.)

Princess Xuelu!

Please wait.

Princess Xuelu,

how have you been lately?

Things have been chaotic lately.

You must take care of yourself.

I'm doing fine.

When you mentioned chaos,

are you referring

to the conflicts between our clans?

Previously, you worked for Consort Qing.

But now you no longer

have her protection.

The Priest of Grand Preceptor

won't do anything to you.

But the High Priest of Grand Preceptor

will not let it go that easily.

You've mistaken.

Now,

not only have I gained

the trust of the High Priest.

If the Priest of Grand Preceptor

regains his position as the Crown Prince,

the woman he marries

will be me.

But the Priest of Grand Preceptor

has no intention of returning

to the mortal world.

Then why did he interfere

with the affairs of the Huotu Tribe?

The battle in Guwei City

and the reputation of being

a dragon slayer among the merfolk

were not his true intentions.

It was the circumstances

that made him a hero.

He has the ability to pacify the world.

When the time comes,

he won't have a choice.

General Qing,

you can simply wait and see.

Are you so attached

to that position?

No matter who occupies that position,

you're still willing to marry?

Please stop making

such rebellious remarks.

My mind is set.

I'm determined.

General Qing,

you should focus on your own affairs.

You're about to set out for battle.

There is no certainty

on the b*ttlefield.

My brother is formidable.

If he sparred with you,

he wouldn't stop until he wins.

If he offers you a toast,

you better not touch a drop.

I wish you victory on the b*ttlefield.

Master,

I have good news to share.

My father sent a letter saying

that the siege of Xia City

has been lifted.

The military supplies have arrived,

and the soldiers' morale is high.

Jialan has also sent troops to support.

The crisis in Extreme Wind City

has been alleviated.

He told us not to worry anymore.

Well,

I also have something

to share with you.

Master, please tell me.

I have important matters to attend to

and need to leave Western Huang.

And you're going back

to Extreme Wind City.

We've traveled together

all the way here.

I'm afraid

we'll have to part here.

I won't stop you

if you want to leave.

But are you truly healed

from your injuries?

Naturally.

Is that so?

I was just stretching my muscles.

Where are you going?

I was tracking a nimbus.

But currently,

I've lost track of it.

So I'm heading to the mountaintop

to observe the stars.

(If Master

has truly regained his power,)

(he would have ridden with the wind

to the mountaintop.)

(But)

(Master)

(might want to take a walk.)

(No, I must test him.)

Are you all right?

It hurts.

Your muscle and bones are fine.

You'll be fine after some rest.

How about this?

Wait here.

I'll be back soon.

Master,

even if you've recovered your power,

you just recovered.

I'm worried if you go alone.

I'll carry you up to the mountaintop.

(Am I dreaming?)

Hold on tight.

Or else

you'll fall.

Yan,

did you hurt yourself

to test

if my power has recovered

and see if I can treat your injury?

Look below your feet.

Master,

did you do this?

That's awesome!

Silly.

If I didn't twist my ankle,

I'm afraid

you'll expose me like you did

in the Emperor Valley.

Master,

you've truly recovered.

You didn't blame me

even after you've recovered.

Of course, I have to blame you.

That's why I'm not treating your ankle

and punishing you to suffer for a while.

It's so beautiful.

Master, look at that.

This is incredible.

It's so beautiful.

Master, look!

(Luckily, I'm here.)

(Or else Ying)

(would have blown his cover.)

Since the appearance of the Evil Star,

it has been appearing periodically.

After it appeared in Xia City,

its whereabouts are still unknown.

I don't know what's the reason.

Could this be a hint

that the Evil Star's master

is on the brink of death?

Master,

did you descend the mountain

because of the presence of the Evil Star

in the mortal world?

Yes.

But

I'm also here because of you.

After all, you're my first disciple.

I can't

let you die

in Huotu Tribe in vain.

Like always, you're afraid

of admitting

that you're concerned about me.

In any case,

the appearance of the Evil Star

concerns the rise and fall of Kongsang.

So

I must investigate this.

If this star

is truly ominous,

I must take action

before the disaster happens.

I cannot let the world suffer

because of it.

Actually,

the world has been unfairly judging you

for what happened

to Lady Qiushui.

Why do you still care so much

about the people of the world?

Because you're among the people

of the world.

Master.

Not forgetting your parents,

your friends,

and my old acquaintances.

All of you

are innocent.

So

stop asking

such childish questions anymore.

I'll keep tracking

the whereabouts of the Evil Star.

But

I can't see the nimbus

with my naked eyes.

I must head

to Jialan's White Tower

to observe the stars.

Tomorrow,

we'll part ways.

Master.

Yan'er,

you're an emotionally devoted person.

I made you cry in sadness

each time we separated.

But this time,

I don't want it to be the same.

So, tell me.

Do you have any other wishes?

You can tell me

and I'll do my best to fulfill it.

Can you play the flute for me

once again?

The flute?

Do you still remember you gave me

a jade flute before?

I thought

I would have another chance to hear it.

But

since the incident at Cangwu Abyss,

we were injured and recovering.

I didn't even have

that many opportunities

to have a proper conversation with you

before I left the mountain.

And you promised me

that you would buy me a drink

after breaking through each stage.

Although

it seems unlikely to drink now,

I still want you

to play the flute for me.

Sure.

But I didn't bring it with me.

I did bring it.

Physician Xu said

it takes three days

for your powers to fully recovered.

Why don't we wait until tomorrow?

Look at the current situation.

I can't even take you

to fly with me.

We had to ride the horses.

Just let her take care of you

for one more day.

What's there to fear?

I don't want to waste any more time.

Master!

I'll let you two talk.

I need to find a restroom.

Master,

you said

you don't want

to make me sad and cry again.

But this time,

you lied to me again.

Those people

were falsely accusing you

of being a dragon slayer.

After the battle of Xia City,

you're making yourself a target

of the entire merfolk once again.

Now,

I'm afraid the Merfolk marine force

of the entire Western Huang

is hunting you.

And you've also lost your power.

What are you going to do

if you run into them?

Chong Ming can protect me.

Master, watch out!

Yan!

♪ How fateful was our encounter ♪

♪ How tragic, destined by fate's decree ♪

♪ How fragile,

like glass and snow's embrace ♪

♪ Love and hate entwined,

indistinguishable ♪

♪ How prophetic, a single word spoken ♪

♪ How transient,

the rise and fall of destiny ♪

♪ How balanced,

each sip and bite, no debts owed ♪

♪ Tears well in eyes

with jade-like brows ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Securing my path,

thousands of miles long ♪

♪ Never apart from you ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Even if our hearts

and guts are torn apart ♪

♪ Our gazes forever intertwined ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Securing my path,

thousands of miles long ♪

♪ Never apart from your side ♪

♪ The drop of blood in your heart ♪

♪ Has dried into a lock that binds me ♪

♪ Even if our hearts

and guts are torn apart ♪

♪ Our gazes forever intertwined ♪

♪ How fateful was our encounter ♪

♪ How tragic, destined by fate's decree ♪