02x01 - The Ghost King Appears

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Lian.

Your Highness.

Ling Wen?

Long time no see,

I've missed you.

Your Highness.

Let's catch up later.

Right now,

there's an urgent matter and I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to return to the Heavenly Capital.

Is it related to the Ban Yue Pass?

Yes,

once you return, please come directly to the Hall of Shen Wu.

The Hall of Shen Wu...

His Majesty the Emperor has returned to the heavenly capital!

Hurry up! Go to the Hall of Shen Wu.

What's going on with everyone...?

Could it be... his Majesty the Emperor has returned to the heavenly capital?!

Let's go,

we're gathering at the Hall of Shen Wu.

Let's go.

His Majesty the Emperor has finally returned!

Why is this troublemaker here too?

Oh! Let's go, let's go, let's go!

Hello, everyone, long time no see...

Your Highness!

Wait a moment...

Wait a moment...

Wait...

Your Highness!

You're going to the Hall of Shen Wu for a meeting,

how could you forget your waist badge?

How are you supposed to go here without it!

He's already several hundred years old and still so reckless...

That's right,

who dares to call my name at this time

Quick, let me tie you up first.

must be someone with real courage.

Hello there!

Hello there,

Your Highness.

Hurry up and go, Your Highness!

Why did you push me?

You still have to go to the Hall of Shen Wu.

How can he be the one who can be compared to Prince Taihua?

His Majesty has probably been waiting for you,

Your Highness, hurry up and go!

That's right!

This is really embarrassing,

you never know where you'll meet people in life.

Yeah,

all of them are princes.

Prince Taihua is the true embodiment of noble elegance!

Unlike this one,

who's down on his luck and picking up garbage...

Of course!

Yong An Kingdom is stronger than Xianle Kingdom,

it's just a matter of the environment shaping its people.

How dare he come back?

It's not uncommon to meet people throughout life,

So bad.

Look at him!

but it's the comparison between people that really kills.

Your Highness.

Can it be?

Not again?

Let's go together.

I think everyone has already arrived.

Please be careful at the hall later.

How will General Pei.Jr be punished this time?

He'll probably be exiled.

Oh, that's not

too severe then.

Although there's a chance he could return to his post,

most likely

it won't happen by then.

The believers have scattered...

So the god will no longer exist...

By the way, Ling Wen...

Have you found any news about the boy

with the face plague from Mount Yujun last time?

I'm sorry,

not yet.

We'll intensify our search.

Thank you for your trouble.

Xianle, here you are.

Your Majesty,

there are still a few heavenly officials patrolling outside who have not been able to return.

No problem,

just inform me beforehand.

Xianle,

I summoned you here today,

I suppose you already know the reason why.

I can probably guess,

but I thought the matter of the Ban Yue Pass had already been settled.

I wonder how this matter will ultimately be resolved.

I'm afraid it's hard to say for sure.

Your Highness, it's an honor to finally meet you.

Our family is very grateful for your kindness and protection towards our Pei.Jr.

Oh no, it's no big deal.

General Pei, you are the one I've been admiring.

Isn't this General Pei.Jr's clone?

How could he be injured so badly?

General Pei,

what do you mean?

While interrogating General Pei.Jr, I discovered something strange.

Although Pei.Jr's clone

is not as powerful as his true self,

with his abilities,

he should have been able to hold his own against the ‘Wrath’.

However,

there was someone who could easily defeat him without giving him a chance to fight back...

so I continued to inquire.

It turned out that at that time...

Next to Prince Xianle, there was also a young man in red...

And he actually slaughtered hundreds of Ban Yue soldiers in an instant!

So I dared to ask, Your Highness.

Who exactly is this young man

in red?

Hmm...

I really can't remember clearly.

There were also some merchants who were trapped in the Ban Yue Pass at that time.

Maybe he was one of them.

That couldn’t be right.

I heard from Pei.Jr. that

you were very close with that young man.

How could you forget so quickly?

General Pei...

Everything you're saying is just General Pei.Jr's side of the story,

and he himself is guilty.

What you're saying has some credibility,

but we still need to weigh it carefully.

In that case,

could General Nan Yang and General Xuan Zhen please come forward to help us out a bit?

How about it,

Generals?

It's him...

The Deadly Scimitar...

It's the strange scimitar that was used by Hua Cheng

in the duel in the whorshipers’dreams.

That's the demonic blade that shattered the souls

and livers of several martial gods.

Thank you for both of you generals.

So, my guess was right.

If the young man in red who was with the His Highness Prince Xianle is really the one...

It's not that simple.

General Pei,

are you suggesting that His Highness Prince Xianle colluded with the Ghost King of Desperation

and falsely accused General Pei.Jr?

Who is this...

Not necessarily.

It's just might be case that the person

covered up his tracks

and deceived Your Highness.

General Pei,

if you don't trust me,

you should at least trust Wind Master.

General Pei.Jr admitted to his guilt the whole time,

and Wind Master heard it all.

And whether or not I was deceived,

you can ask His Majesty the Emperor now.

And besides,

let's say for argument's sake that it was indeed Hua Cheng.

What does that have to do with what General Pei.Jr did?

Are you saying that just because he is the Ghost King of Desperation,

he can be falsely accused of something he didn't do?

Anyway, I think we need to reconsider this matter.

The Imperial Preceptor Ban Yue should also be handed over for further interrogation.

Interrogating what?

General! Forget it...

There was no illusion...

it was me.

I let you down...

Did Imperial Preceptor Ban Yue give you some kind of drug to confuse you?

Shut up.

General!

I wouldn't dare to do something and not take responsibility for it.

Since I was caught,

I’m not afraid of any consequences!

Oh, how could General Pei.Jr...

Alright.

The incident at the Ban Yue Pass is over.

Take Pei.Jr down

and exile him in a few days.

Yes.

But the wounds on this empty shell's body were left

by the Deadly Scimitar.

That's another matter.

Your Majesty, please examine it thoroughly.

I'll investigate this thoroughly,

so you can all rest easy.

Let's call it a day for now.

Xianle.

You stay.

Yes.

Qingxuan,

for the sake of your brother,

please don't cause any more trouble.

General Pei,

stop using my brother to pressure me.

I'm not afraid of him.

You

You...you,

it's because of you that Pei.Jr. ended up like this.

It was Pei.Jr.'s own fault,

what does that have to do with me?

Your Highness,

Your Highness?

What's up...

The meeting's over.

It's over?

What was discussed just now?

I didn't hear anything.

Nothing important.

Let's go back.

why did everyone leave all of a sudden...

By the way...

thanks for waking me up!

Crimson Rain Sought Flower, The Deadly Scimitar.

So,

what's the deal?

Xianle.

I'm sorry.

So you admit you were wrong?

Yes, admitting that I was wrong.

Then tell me, what did you know was wrong?

What was your mistake?

I don't think you understand.

Xianle has grown up now.

After I sent you down years ago,

you should have kept in touch with me regularly.

But instead,

you disappeared without a word,

torturing yourself down there alone...

And even after you ascended, you didn't report back to the Hall of Shen Wu.

If it were anyone else showing such disrespect,

the Hall of Ling Wen would have held them accountable.

Hey, your 'I'm sorry' there better not be just a cover-up

for those sneaky jabs you took at me.

I am not buying it.

Like you said yourself,

what's forgotten can stay forgotten.

How could I forget?

Then let's look forward.

There are still many things that need you.

Xianle is just a raggedy immortal now.

I'm not needed,

I just hope not to cause trouble.

Why do you belittle yourself?

You've done a good job with the two things

you've done since coming back.

I might have offended General Pei right after I returned.

You don't have to worry about Ming Guang's side.

It's you,

tell me honestly.

What did you do to attract trouble this time?

Your Majesty, I swear!

I just happened to meet a very interesting little kid.

A chance encounter with

a little kid who happened to be

the Ghost King of Desperation.

Do you know what the consequences would be

if you said that in front of other heavenly officials?

I understand.

Your Majesty,

you're not really going to interrogate me, are you?

Of course, I know you wouldn't conspire with the ghost realm.

Thank you for trusting me, your Majesty.

But there's one thing that

I'm afraid I can't entrust to you to handle.

What is it?

Seven days ago,

a huge dragon made of fire suddenly

soared into the sky from deep within the mountains.

There were countless witnesses, but no one reported any casualties...

The method of the Heavenly Dragon's roar.

The flames may be strong, but they don't harm people,

they just show its enormous size.

It's a cry for help.

Exactly.

I imagine it must be a heavenly official from the Heavenly Court who's been forced to their last resort.

a cry for help when pushed to the brink.

Is there any heavenly official from the Heavenly Court who has been missing recently?

Actually, the reason for summoning everyone back to the capital this time

isn't just about the incident at the Ban Yue Pass .

The main reason is to take advantage of this opportunity

to investigate the whereabouts of our heavenly officials.

Besides the Rain Master and the Earth Master who are known for their elusive nature,

all the heavenly officials who couldn't make it back have responded.

And what about the retired heavenly officials from previous years?

The scope is even wider.

The Hall of Ling Wen has been busy with this recently.

Could it be that there is a big nest of ghosts and monsters nearby

that would make a heavenly official sacrifice himselve to ask for help?

Yes.

Do you know about the City of Ghost, Xianle?

I've heard of it.

The City of Ghost is located at the border between Yin and Yang,

and it's the most prosperous place in the ghost realm.

Exactly.

That area is full of shady characters,

and it's the perfect place to hide heavenly officials’ tracks.

However, Heaven and the ghost realm have always been clearly demarcated,

and it's not easy to intrude without evidence.

So this time I need someone to go down to the realm in secret to investigate.

But if you mention it in front of the palace,

what if the news leaks

and we alert the enemy?

Exactly.

Then,

I volunteer to take on the task!

I was actually thinking of you...

but.

Your Majesty, what's the concern?

Firstly,

the east is under the jurisdiction of Lang Qianqiu.

That's not a problem for me.

Secondly...

Do you know

who runs the City of Ghost now?

Could it be Hua Cheng?

It seems like you have a good relationship with him,

so that's not a problem.

But I'm afraid he might be involved in this matter.

If you're having difficulties...

I'll think of someone else.

I'll go.

Actually, the Crimson Rain Sought Flower doesn't seem like someone with malicious intentions.

Xianle,

I know you have good judgment.

But I also know that

you always give people the benefit of the doubt.

Don't make it sound like I'm an inexperienced little princess.

That phrase doesn't apply to me at all right now.

It's your friends.

I shouldn't have said too much,

but...

Be careful with Hua Cheng.

Especially be careful of his eerie demonic scimitar.

The Deadly Scimitar.

Such demonic weapons

require cruel determination and bloody sacrifices to forge,

and are cursed from birth.

Don't touch it,

and don't let it hurt you,

otherwise the consequences are unpredictable.

I understand.

Anyway,

I'm most at ease leaving this matter to you and me.

But it may be difficult for one person alone.

Do you have any heavenly official you want to accompany you to the City of Ghost?

Anyone is fine,

as long as they are easy to get along with

and have a bit more magical power,

so that I can borrow some from them at any time.

As for the first criterion,

you can just veto Nan Yang and Xuan Zhen.

How are you doing with them?

Haven't spoken much?

We've only exchanged a few words.

It's been so many years,

and it's only a few words?

I heard that when you ascended this time,

you destroyed many of the heavenly halls of the heavenly officials,

including Nan Yang's.

I already paid that back!

But...

it's also thanks to His Majesty the Emperor...

You should still thank Nan Yang,

according to what Ling Wen told me.

He privately went to The Hall of Ling Wen

and said that you didn't need to repay the rest.

No wonder so many merits were cleared without me knowing,

I see...

Since Nan Yang doesn't want Ling Wen to tell you,

you might as well pretend you don't know.

'Keeping things to oneself' really is just an empty phrase in this world...

And what about Wind Master?

Wind Master is very nice,

but I don't know if she's willing.

Wind Master is highly skilled in magic, lively in temperament,

and loves making friends,

which fits your criterion of easy to get along with.

When she came to see me last time,

she also spoke well of you.

If it's not inconvenient for you,

go with Wind Master this time.

In any case.

Do your best...

don't force anything when faced with problems.

And don’t let yourself get into any more dangerous situations ...

You're too kind,

I'll be fine.

Alright then,

you go back to Xianle Palace and rest,

I'll send someone to inform the Wind Master.

Okay.

Xianle Palace?

Yes, I've approved the construction of a new one for you.

You can't really squeeze into such a tiny run-down temple, can you?

Well...it's more fitting for a raggedy immortal to live in a raggedy temple.

Your Highness, how are you!

Fellow Daoist...how are you too!

Let's go, let's go!

Let's go down and have some fun.

Fellow Daoist, I'm waiting for someone.

Who are you waiting for?

I'm waiting for the Wind Master.

But I'm right here, aren't I?'m right here, aren't I?

Oh, you're Wind Master...

You're the Wind Master?

I am Wind Master.

Do you doubt that?

Don't you know who I am?

Have you never heard of my name,Wind Master Qingxuan?

But Wind Master has always been...

Always been what?

It's nothing!

Just that earlier, why...

What's wrong?

Is my female disguise not pretty?

It's pretty, but...

If it's pretty, then there's no "but".

Of course, I would disguise myself

because it's pretty.

Speaking of which...

This time when we go to the City of Ghost,

we also have to hide our identities,

right?

Are you sure you don't want to give it a try?

No no!

Really, there is no need...

Speaking of which,

the fact that both the General Pei and General Pei Junior were able to ascend to the heavens

is already a remarkable story.

But for you two, Wind master and Water master to achieve the same feat

is even more extraordinary.

It's not a big deal.

My brother and I are from the same place,

learned from the same master,

and followed the same path.

So naturally, we ascended in the same era.

Wind Master,

I heard General Pei mentioning your brother at the Hall of Shen Wu.

He seemed to have a good relationship with him.

If you report General Pei.Jr this time,

will it cause any rift between your brother and him?

No, it won't.

My brother has long known that I don't like Pei Ming.

Won't this cause any animosity between Water Master and General Pei?

It's better if there is animosity.

I just hope my brother doesn't hang out

with that three-toxic-tumor for too long.

What's a three-toxic-tumor?

It's a nickname for the three heavenly officials in the heavenly court

who have a bad reputation but a close relationship.

That is Ming Guang, Ling Wen, and my brother.

It's not Xie Lian, Xie Lian, Xie Lian?

This time,

it was Pei Jr.'s fault in the first place.

Pei Ming wanted to frame Imperial Preceptor Ban Yue

and save Pei.Jr.

This can't be allowed to happen!

Whether it's human, god, or ghost,

you have to take responsibility for your actions.

Bullying a little girl...

What's so impressive about that?

Wind Master is truly a hero with a kind heart.

You're not bad yourself.

I've vaguely heard some rumors about the Ban Yue Pass,

but I never had the time to look into it.

And my brother scolded me a few times,

so with all the other things on my mind, I forgot about it.

When I heard you asking in the Telepathic Matrix that day,

it reminded me of that rumor, so I went to check it out.

And who would have thought that not only did you ask about it,

but you also went there yourself!

I thought to myself,

This person is really something!

Wind Master,

why did you suddenly change to a female appearance?

Your Highness,

to be honest,

in this form,

my magical power is stronger.

No wonder she's worshipped as the Wind Mistress...

However, Your Highness,

a woman with strong Yin energy can more easily conceal her tracks in the City of Ghost.

My, my magical power isn't strong enough

to transform.

I can lend you some.

Wasn't it for this reason that His Majesty the Emperor sent me here?

Madam,

I'd rather you lend me your power when we get into a fight...

Good wine!

Want a taste?

Thank you.

Can't handle your liquor?

I can,

but if I drink too much, I might go crazy.

I'll just take a sip...

Okay.

What time is it?

It's the hour of the Rat.

Hmm,

it's about time.

Let's get rid of the power.

Follow me.

I'm so happy!

The City of Ghost is open again,

I'm going to go touch up my face.

Didn't you just do it not long ago?

It's gone bad again.

The person who did it for me last time said it could last for a year without going bad,

but it's been less than half a year. Oh my god!

Hey, who are you guys?

When did they catch up with us?

We didn't see them

when we left the grave.

Which part of the cemetery are you from?

I feel like I've never seen you before.

We...

came from a faraway grave,

so naturally we've never met.

Yeah.

We came all the way here

to catch the City of Ghost.

Hey sis,

you.

Your face

looks very well maintained.

Yeah,

it's not rotten at all.

Sister,

where did you get your face done?

Do you have any secret tips?

Can you recommend any good shops?

Your face looks pretty good too!

It's not bad, not bad.

Yeah, it's very good, very good.

I also think my face is really good.

What are you looking at?

If you're not buying, don't bother looking!

Who?

Oh my, young man,

you're quite handsome.

Oh no,

I've lost track of Wind Master.

Excuse me, miss,

do you have something to say?

Oh my god,

did you just call me "miss"?

Who still calls someone that nowadays?

Don't leave yet,

young man.

I like you.

Come have some fun with me for a night,

and I won't take your money.

I'll even pay you to come with me.

Miss.

Why are you calling me "miss"?

Who wants to be called that?

Enough talking,

so

are you coming with me or not?

I've made a mistake.

Do you like it?

The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao...

You won't even take a free ride?

Are you even a man!

Yes...

Then prove it to me!

He thinks you're old and ugly so he refuses you.

Why bother offering yourself?

No!

Actually,

I have a medical condition...

I'm sorry.

No wonder you're like this.

You're a pig! If you're sick,

why didn't you say so earlier?

What did you say?

What's wrong with the pig?

You fxxking animal!

The female ghost Lan Chang is causing trouble again!

I knew something was off with you!

Now you've really crossed the line with me!

I'll fight you!

This character...

Get lost! Get lost!

Let go of me! Let go!

I can still gamble!

I can still gamble!!

Young master.

Are you here to play?

I didn't bring any money with me.

Can I just take a look?

It's okay if you didn't bring any money.

Most people who gamble here don't use money anyway.

Sir, please follow me.

I am pissed off!

It's all mine! All mine!

This way, sir.

I...bet...my hand!

No need.

Bet his hand? Who wants his broken hand?

Yeah.

Don't even talk about one hand.

Even it’s your pity life.

It's not worth a penny here.

San Lang.