01x30 - Episode 30

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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 30=

I'm willing to tell you

everything I know.

After it!

This is an illusion.

Don't let your mind be distracted.

That's strange.

I used sweet Osmanthus just now.

If we follow the scent,

we should be able to find the entrance.

Shi Ying?

(Lang Gan, Emperor Xingzun)

Who are you?

Didn't you already know who I am,

Shi Ying?

It's really you.

I k*lled him.

The Ice Clan had served its purpose.

They no longer have my protection.

So there's no need to fear them anymore.

Emperor Xingzun,

you're indeed still alive.

Yes.

I'm still alive.

It's because

of my obsession with Bai Wei.

That's why

I've been living like a walking corpse

for a thousand years.

If you have such an obsession with her,

why did you conspire with the Ice Clan

and destroy

what you both created,

the glorious Kongsang era?

Kongsang has fallen

and can no longer be called

a glorious era.

I can't stand by

and watch all the efforts Bai Wei

and I made

go to waste.

That's why I want to destroy it myself

and rebuild order.

Only then I can give back to Bai Wei

the prosperous Yunhuang

she never forgot

until her death.

You're so infatuated

with Empress Bai Wei.

It's not an infatuation.

It's deeply ingrained in my heart.

You came to k*ll me.

It was you

who ignited the resurgence

of the Ice Clan.

I'm the Priest of Grand Preceptor

from Jiuyi Mountain,

and I'm also a citizen of Kongsang.

Anyone who is an enemy of Kongsang,

even if

that person is you,

I'll fight against them.

Yes,

you're a citizen of Kongsang.

You're the chosen one,

the chosen Emperor of Kongsang.

I am not.

Back then,

I let Bai Wei down

despite her unwavering love for me.

I made her misunderstand me,

and I pushed her further

and further away.

I spent decades

loving her

but spent a thousand years

regretting my mistakes.

Do you know this heartbreaking pain?

You won't understand.

Once,

we stargazed together,

and I asked her

if the nearest star to us

was an unreachable distance.

She held me

and comforted me, saying,

"No,

as long as you reach out your hand,

you can touch it."

But I pushed her away

step by step.

Now, you've seen

how I ended up.

I've been drifting in this world

for a thousand years.

I'm very tired.

I knew you would come to me.

So I've been waiting for you.

I know everything

that you've done.

Now that you're here today,

I can finally

let it go.

You can choose

to be a ruler

or choose to be someone

who assists the ruler.

With you,

Kongsang has a glimmer of hope.

Then I

can peacefully go

and meet her.

Come.

Do it,

my child.

Come.

Emperor Xingzun,

please rest in peace.

Where did he go?

I was worried sick.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Let's go.

What's inside?

Where's Wu Xian?

Did you see the sage?

The sage was none

other than Emperor Xingzun.

He developed an obsession

because of Empress Bai Wei.

So he used the Ice Clan

to deal with Kongsang.

Then

Then where is he now?

He has ascended

to the realm of immortals.

The Ice Clan has lost his protection,

and the leader of the Ten Sorcerers,

Wu Xian,

was also k*lled by him.

The Ten Sorcerers will collapse

and the Ice Clan is no longer a concern.

The current crisis

that Kongsang is facing

is only the Merfolk Marine Force now.

Thrust!

One!

Strike!

Thrust!

One!

Stop right there.

Releasing these captives hastily

may lead to unforeseen consequences.

It's better

if I bring them back to Ye City

for thorough interrogation.

General Bai.

General Bai,

I'm here on the orders of Prince Shi Yu

to investigate

the identities

of these Merfolk marine force soldiers.

If they're

just ordinary soldiers,

they'll be sent home

to reunite with their families.

Thank you for your help, General Qing.

But these Merfolk marine force soldiers

are all cunning and deceitful.

You may excel

at leading troops into battle.

But interrogation methods

require skills.

If not ex*cuted properly,

our efforts may go to waste.

The total number

of Merfolk marine force captives

is less than ten thousand.

But at the very least,

there are eight thousand.

I'm willing to share

some of the burden with you.

It's all right.

There are laws in our country,

and the military has its regulations.

Moreover, the Priest of Grand Preceptor

has instructed us

not to abuse them

with private punishment.

General Bai,

it's a large number

of Merfolk Marine Force soldiers.

I need to start dealing

with them immediately.

Take them away.

If we treat the Merfolk well,

it won't be long

before this battle comes to an end.

Then how can I

achieve military accomplishments?

Shi Ying,

I'll remember

what you and your disciple

owe me.

You did it.

I'm glad I didn't let you down.

Shi Yu is currently overseeing

the withdrawal of troops.

However, it'll take some time

to restore the relationship

between the two clans

to what it was before.

But I've obtained an imperial decree

that guarantees the safety

of the civilians.

Refugees

who have lost their homes in the chaos

can seek assistance

from local authorities.

Whether they are Merfolk

or Kongsang people,

they will be given the same treatment.

Thank you for being thoughtful of us.

I hope that after this battle,

there will be no more conflicts

between the two clans.

May peace reign in Yunhuang.

After the w*r has ceased,

Sea Emperor must fulfill

his promise.

Farmers have their own fields.

Weavers have their own looms.

Everyone should have a home.

The elderly and the young

have someone to rely on.

People are wise and knowledgeable.

Those who speak have no fear.

Everyone can utilize their abilities

to the fullest extent.

Learning from the past

while embracing new progress.

These will ensure the long-lasting haven

and well-being of the citizens,

The country will also be prosperous

and stable.

Now that the matter of the Evil Star

has been resolved,

So after this,

shouldn't you leave the priesthood?

Fortunately, I have the foresight

and have chosen a pet name

for you earlier,

Ying Ying.

How about it?

Does it sound like Zhu Zhu?

Isn't it a good match?

Who's Zhu Zhu?

Who else?

It's Zhu Yan, of course.

After you leave the priesthood,

your relationship will change.

Perhaps it's time to change

how you address each other as well.

Stop talking about it anymore.

Can you honestly say

you didn't leave the priesthood

because of her?

Do you dare to deny

that you leave the priesthood

because you want to be with her?

I do.

Now that's more like it.

But

Zhu Yan has been

the one pursuing you.

You have always been free

from worldly desires

and truthful without pretense.

So how do you plan

to explain it to her?

I'm indeed

not skilled in this matter.

If I were to express my feelings

to her rashly,

I'm afraid it would scare her.

I should wait until

after I leave the priesthood

before making any decisions.

What kind of joke are you making?

Are you afraid of scaring her?

Do you think

she's a delicate woman?

You're actually afraid

of scaring yourself.

Priest of Grand Preceptor.

Lord Chong Ming.

I heard you talking

about Princess Zhu Yan just now.

If it weren't for her mediation,

perhaps

we wouldn't have been able

to trust each other.

The w*r wouldn't have had room

for resolution so quickly.

Yes.

The ceasefire

was thanks to her.

Priest of Grand Preceptor,

I know there are some things

I shouldn't say.

But I have to say them.

The happiest time

in Princess Zhu Yan's life

was

when she became your disciple

and lived with you on Jiuyi Mountain.

But the most painful time for her

was when you expelled her

from Jiuyi Mountain,

thinking

that she would never see you again

in her lifetime.

I watched her grow up

little by little

and took care of her like family.

Now, I have to go

and serve my clansman.

I can't stay by her side all the time

to take care of her.

Priest of Grand Preceptor.

You're the one

who truly brings her happiness.

Since there will be peace in the future,

I hope

she'll never shed tears again.

That's my only wish.

I've said things I shouldn't have.

So I'll punish myself with three drinks.

I promise you.

Please sit down.

As Merfolk, we can live

for hundreds of years.

So we're used to facing life and death.

I thought I wouldn't care

about anything anymore.

But recently,

I couldn't help but think of the past.

Do you remember

the heartbreak I mentioned to you

about hiding in the Western Huang

for over two hundred years?

Yes.

The last time Kongsang and the Merfolk

signed a peace treaty,

it was presided over

by the woman I love.

She was the Chief of the Crimson Clan,

Chizhu Feili,

who was also Zhu Yan's

great-grandmother.

It happened over two hundred years ago.

The first time I saw her,

she was dressed in red,

with a heroic demeanor.

Her swordsmanship was outstanding.

It was unforgettable.

Did you stay with the Crimson Clan

because of this?

Chizhu Feili,

the Sword Saint of Kongsang,

advocated for a ceasefire

with the Merfolk

and the expulsion

of the invading Ice Clan.

She was born into a prestigious family.

She was radiant

and splendid,

attracting the attention

of countless noble families

and the admiration

of the Six Ministries.

I'm worlds apart from her.

I shouldn't have any delusions.

This is the destined sword

that accompanies us Merfolk since birth.

You're the one I drew the sword for.

From that day on,

it has accompanied you and me

in sword practice,

as well as in our w*r campaigns.

But I haven't figured out

what to name it.

Just now,

I decided to name it

Extreme Biluo.

Extreme Biluo?

Because your Extreme Wind City

is my sanctuary.

Yao Yi,

you have a weakness

because of me.

But I'll spend my whole life

repaying you

by being your sword and armor.

Then it's a promise

that you'll repay with a lifetime.

I only wish that this lifetime

were longer.

Extreme Biluo.

The deep affection of a sword.

At that time, as the w*r continued,

I didn't know

if we would ever be separated.

So I decided to disregard everything

and express my feelings to her.

Even if it ends in heartbreak,

it's better than regretting it

for the rest of my life.

The best thing I've done in my life

is to tell her in person

that I love her.

(Shi Ying,)

(I leave it to you)

(to tell her in this lifetime.)

♪ Whose longing has been stirred up ♪

♪ Unfinished fate and love

while passion has gone ♪

♪ Like a nightmare ♪

♪ Longing to meet again in dreams ♪

I wonder

what Master is doing now.

♪ Like the bright moonlight

quietly sneaking into the night ♪

♪ When this life reaches its end,

fallen petals become intertwined ♪

♪ Snowy Rosa at the temple,

blooming the most beautiful verses ♪

♪ Through the years, through time ♪

♪ Only your appearance ♪

♪ I will forever remain in the past ♪

Let me go!

I don't want to take a bath!

I don't want to take a bath!

Someone is trying to k*ll me!

Help! I don't want to take a bath!

Help me!

Let me go!

Let me go!

Help me!

Someone is trying to k*ll me!

I don't want to take a bath!

I must hurry.

I can't clean this in time.

Yan'er.

Master.

I've been too busy

to visit you lately.

Are you all right?

(How can I let Master)

(see me in such a messy state?)

Yan'er?

Master,

I'm all right.

It's just

that I'm not accustomed

to the environment here.

How

about you write a prescription for me?

I wasn't attentive enough.

Wait for a moment.

(Prescription)

(Take this with water)

So beautiful.

Yan'er,

follow this prescription

for your recovery.

I'll come and visit you tomorrow.

Master,

I'm just making a fuss about nothing.

If you have something important to do,

please go and do it.

I said before

that no matter what you say

or where you are,

I won't

have any more resentful thoughts.

The matter of the withdrawal of troops

was also

because of your speech in the hall.

When I was in the streets,

I saw many people

clapping and cheering.

My master sure is amazing.

I've entrusted the matter

of Kongsang's soldier withdrawal

to Shi Yu.

As for Merfolk marine force,

Zhi Yuan is taking care of it.

I have no other matters to handle.

Oh,

tomorrow is the Lantern Festival.

Would you like

to accompany me to the market?

Master, is there

anything you want to buy?

Just let me know.

I'll have someone buy it for you.

You once said

you'd show me around

in Extreme Wind City.

It didn't happen back then.

How about we do it

in Ye City instead?

You want me to come with you

to the market?

Yes.

Just for the sake of wandering aimlessly

and having fun?

Would you like to?

Yes.

All right.

I'll see you tomorrow.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Young Lady.

Did you see that?

My master came to visit me.

Yes.

The Priest of Grand Preceptor just left.

So what I saw

wasn't an illusion.

My master did come.

Something's not right.

Could it be

that someone transformed into my master

to deliberately play tricks on me?

Young Lady,

what are you talking about?

No, that's not right.

What nonsense am I spouting about?

Yes,

that's my master.

He came to my room.

He said he wanted to go to the market.

Young Lady,

He came to my room.

Isn't that a good thing?

Go to the market.

Why do you look at it

as if it's a catastrophe?

You're right.

It's a good thing, Yufei.

Master is taking me to the market!

Young Lady!

Master,

it has been a long time

since I dressed in this.

It feels like returning

to Jiuyi Mountain.

Is this the place

you wanted to come?

Of course.

I share the same preferences as you.

I like whatever you like.

(Calligraphy and Painting Hall)

Master,

this painting

was painted by Master He Yu,

who is known as a master of painting.

They say it vividly depicts

a beautiful woman with bright eyes,

a charming smile,

and lifelike details.

It's one of his representative works

(Huanxi Sand)

It's one of his representative works

(Huanxi Sand)

called "Huanxi Sand".

Legend has it that the woman

in this painting

was someone he encountered by chance

during a spring outing.

Unfortunately,

he didn't express his feelings

at that time.

After completing this painting,

he went in search of her,

only to discover

that she had already married.

(Master is happy with my explanation.)

(I'm glad that my efforts yesterday)

(were not in vain.)

I have noted down

all the renowned artists

and their most sought-after works

in the calligraphy and painting shop,

just in case we need them in the future.

Among the ancient books and paintings,

the most famous should be

Master He Yu.

He excels in portraying beautiful women.

Beautiful women portrait?

And this landscape painting

was painted by Gu Ruobai.

There are various opinions

about which scenery he painted.

Some say it's the forests

between the mountains,

likely from the Tianque Mountain

in the east.

- So it's Tianque Mountain.

- Tianque Mountain?

It's the first time I've heard of it.

So that's the place.

Who is she?

Master,

why

are they looking at us like that?

They probably mistake you

for the commentator in this art gallery.

Watch how I make them leave.

May I ask

about the background of this painting?

This painting

is by a renowned painter, Xi.

The name is quite special.

It's called

"Early Moon, Blossoming Spring".

It has gained great popularity

in recent years.

Nonsense.

"Early Moon, Blossoming Spring"?

This painting clearly

belongs to Qin Zhang,

titled "Begonia under the Moon".

"Early Moon, Blossoming Spring"

is pure nonsense.

Her boasting went too far.

That's right.

So she was just pretending.

This work was actually painted

by Qin Zhang

during his retreat on Xishan.

He gave this painting

to his friend Li Hezhi,

who returned the favor

by writing a poem.

"The moon sets on Xishan early,

begonia blossoms in early spring."

He also left a note as the name implies.

So "Early Moon, Blossoming Spring"

has its own significance.

Besides,

it serves as the best witness

to their deep friendship.

(I made things up on the spot.)

(Master can even cover up for me.)

(What else can't he do?)

So

may I know

what's the background of this painting

on this folding fan?

(Foliage)

This landscape painting

is one of the representative works

of Master Lin An,

and it's called

"Foliage".

"Foliage"?

Did she say "Foliage"?

This clearly belongs to Master Lin An's

"Orchid and Jade Tree" painting.

What does this have to do with foliage?

It's true.

"Foliage" also has its own significance.

As for the specific background,

I'll let my Master explain it

to everyone.

Master Lin An has a unique way

of titling his works.

He can have a straightforward title,

a tangential title,

or even a lying title.

Moreover,

he often hides the true title

within the calligraphy.

He was right in front of me

when he created this painting.

The true name of this artwork

is indeed "Foliage".

It captures the essence of spring,

symbolizing the birth

of the smooth and soft foliage.

Without the foliage growing first,

how could

the orchid and jade tree grow?

He has a point.

If you look closely

at the second pine needle

of the third branch

from the left.

It has a slightly lighter shade of ink

compared to the others.

That's because I added it

when I was young.

It's true.

This

Excuse me, sir.

May I ask who you are?

Just an ordinary person.

Not worth mentioning.

Yan'er,

time to go.

He's indeed an expert.

Show it to me.

Come and take a look.

You sure have picked up a treasure.

Right here. This is the one.

It's indeed there. It's really there.

Let's go.

(Calligraphy and Painting Hall)

Master,

you're so impressive.

Are there any lies in this world

that you can't cover?

Luckily, I know

Li Hezhi and Lin An.

If we stayed any longer,

our lies will be exposed.

I can be mischievous at times,

and you've always been strict with me.

I didn't expect you

would go along with me.

I'm truly overwhelmed

by the unexpected favor.

What do you expect me to do?

Leave you to perform a one-man show?

But I didn't expect

it would be this amusing

to engage in nonsense with you.

So

you don't have to continue seeing me

as your master all the time.

No, I can't do that.

A joke is a joke.

Once a master,

you'll always be my master.

As a disciple,

I should adhere to the rules

of being a disciple.

But

Master,

why are you suddenly saying this?

Oh, I get it.

It's because you're a cultivator.

You don't want

to reveal your identity

in the mortal world.

You can put it

that way.

Then Master

Then

where would you like to go next?

I'll go wherever you go.

No, I'll follow you.

All right, then.

When I was young,

I once watched a shadow puppet show.

But I couldn't wait until the end.

I've always had regrets about it.

How about this?

You can accompany me to find it.

If we can find

that particular shadow puppet show,

it would be fulfilling

a wish in my heart.

All right.

I'll definitely find it.

That way, your effort

to fulfilling my wish

won't be in vain.

We've already searched several streets.

But we still haven't found that fish.

Master, do you still remember

the color fish?

I remember it was red.

Red?

Perhaps,

it's no longer there

after such a long time.

Then do you remember

what the shadow puppet show's venue

looked like?

I only remember

two large fish swimming around.

They looked happy.

- Awesome!

- Incredible!

Excellent!

- Great!

- Marvelous!

If I find it,

what reward are you prepared to give me?

Are you making me promise you

something again?

Stop right there.

Awesome!

Your injuries just recovered.

Don't run.

All right, Master.

Do what I say.

That's so beautiful!

Later, you can

just lead me the way.

Don't run.

All right.

(Did Master hold my hand earlier)

(because there were many people around)

(and it wasn't convenient to use magic?)

(That must be it.)

(It must be because of the crowd.)

- Wait for me!

- Coming!

Let's go!

Master.

Look!

It's these two fish, right?

It was probably

the lights from the shadow puppet show

casting onto the fish,

making it appear

as if they were swimming around.

We finally found them.

Yan'er,

thank you.

But don't forget

you owe me a favor.

All right.

I'll remember.

Mister,

do you happen to know

if there's a place nearby

where there are shadow puppet shows?

I remember you.

You're the owner

of the shadow puppet show.

I've been performing

for more than ten years.

Paper-cutting and shadow puppets

have a similar effect.

Ten years ago,

I watched your show halfway here.

Ten years ago?

The most popular one

was the "Tales of the Righteous Demon".

Mister,

could you perform it again

for us?

We'll generously compensate you.

Miss, there's something you don't know.

Just the other day,

Consort Qing summoned

the Princess of Crimson Clan

to the palace to reprimand her

for her improper behavior,

which made us ordinary folks

bear the consequences too.

Now,

we can no longer perform

any romantic love stories.

It has also affected

my business by half.

Innocent people like us

were implicated for no reason.

I have to apologize for declining.

Since you're old acquaintances

and have come to my stall.

How about this?

Let me make

a small paper-cut portrait for you.

Then can I trouble you

to teach me instead?

I'll do it myself.

Sure, sure.

(Master must be compensating)

(for the unintended harm)

(we caused we caused)

(to the old man's business)

(out of guilt.)

Mister,

please have a look.

It truly is a masterpiece

from the hands of someone

with deep affection.

I've been doing paper-cutting

for decades.

But I've never seen

such a lively

and exquisite work.

Now

that the paper-cut portrait is finished,

you can choose

a congratulatory wedding scroll.

Congratulatory

A congratulatory wedding scroll?

Have a look.

These words

are

from the scripts

of my puppet shows,

as well as some fine quotes

from scholars.

Both of you

can choose the one you like

and stick this paper-cut portrait

on top of it.

You misunderstood.

We're not

(A perfect couple?)

(An ideal match?)

(Isn't this)

(the congratulatory wedding scroll

he gave me back then?)

(A perfect couple and an ideal match)

These characters come

from the story of a virtuous woman.

It tells the tale of a girl

named Liangnv

who fell in love with her lover.

However, their parents disapproved,

and their attempt

to elope also failed.

Her lover died

and turned into a star.

The story may be good.

But

the ending is tragic.

Unbelievable.

When you sent me

the congratulatory wedding scroll,

you were already foreseeing

my future as a widow.

(A lifetime together, never lose, never forget, never be separated)

(If a handsome man like Master)

(were not a cultivator,)

(I wonder how many women in the world)

(would be infatuated with him.)

Which one do you like?

I like

Oh, you mean

the congratulatory wedding scroll.

I like

This one?

It's a riddle

from the play "Jade Casket."

It refers to a couple in the story

named Orchid

and Jade,

who eventually

marry

and grow old together.

We happened

to see the "Orchid and Jade Tree"

painting earlier.

It seems

it's pretty fated.

"A lifetime together,

never lose, never forget,

never be separated".

I understand it now.

Master, what is it

that you understand this time?

Why are you looking

at this scroll again?

Could it be

that you intend to choose this one

when you give me

the next congratulatory wedding scroll?

Yan'er,

I've planned

to leave the priesthood

and resign from the position

of Immortal Official

after the withdrawal of the troops.

Shi Ying!

Shi Ying!

Shi Ying!

Chong Ming?

I've finally found you.

Something happened to your brother.

I heard he was carried back to Jialan.

♪ 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 ♪