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Translator : Yue, Jyzal, Thunderplanet, Snow Lyrics translator : Yue Proofreader : Yue, Bronco Timer&Effect&Encoder : Yuuki
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Be simpler,
and you're much cuter!
Let's return to Lotus Pier in Yunmeng for some sightseeing!
Leaving storms of the past
I gaze imperiously at the firmament
gently caressing the flute with composure
At the Cloud Recesses
within the Emperor's Smile
The physical realm is transient
the drunken dream of a lone soul
I explore both orthodoxy and heresy
observing the pandemonium
taking on a solitary fight against all
Yet I've not
abandoned my innermost core
Living an unrestrained life
virtue and vice are both illusory
yet the scars within the heart will not fade
In this life
the floating world is like a dream
Though standing aloof from worldly affairs
paths differ but integrity endures
Even with a heart of chivalry
all were regrettably in vain
Good and evil are in black and white
but the border between love and hate remains unclear
Our acquaintance is like a dream
Episode 6
Returning home
The founder of Lan Clan, An,
came from the temple
and was raised by the Sanskrit.
He was intelligent and enlightened,
devoted to study
with an outstanding aptitude.
*the teaching of the Buddha
When his Dharma* was expounded,
all the illustrious ones gathered.
*Chan (aka. Zen) school of Buddhism with spiritual and meditative practices
He transcended all through Chan*,
thus renowned far and wide.
When he came of age at 20,
*Chinese transliteration of the Sanskrit words: Qie means "monks", Lan means "garden"
he secularized with the surname Lan from QieLan*,
and lived as a musician.
*7-string ancient Chinese musical instrument of the zither family
He's fluent in music, skilled in guqin* and flute,
seeking the path of cultivation
and journeying through the physical realm.
When he traversed through Gusu,
he met the fated love of his life and they became cultivation partners.
They went through thick and thin together,
laying the foundation for Lan Clan.
When his lover perished,
he returned to the temples for the rest of his life.
These 4 paintings depict the Lan Clan's founder,
Lan An's 4 scenes of his life.
*garden for monks
QieLan*,
studying music,
finding the other half,
So, the founder of Lan Clan was a monk,
and returning to dust.
no wonder his descendants have so many rules
and are clueless about romanticism.
Lan An was like a deity among mortals,
I wonder how ethereal his lover must be.
The current cultivation clans have no lack of exquisite fair ladies either.
Bro Zixuan, who do you think is the fairest?
Leave him out of that question.
He already has a fiancee,
his answer would obviously be her.
Really? Which fair lady would that be?
She must be of sublime talent and beauty!
Don't bring that up again.
What do you mean by that?
*female senior in the same cultivation school
I wonder what exactly is Bro Jin unsatisfied with my Shijie*.
Oh, so it's that mediocre Jiang Yanli,
no wonder Bro Zixuan...
You should ask her which aspect of her even earns my satisfaction.
You!!
What? Did I say anything wrong?
If you really adore your nice Shijie that much,
then ask for her father's approval!
He treats you closer than his own son anyway.
They started brawling! Brawling!
Impudent!
The Cloud Recesses is no place for brawling!
Bro Wangji! We haven't seen each other in ages!
I thought you were angry with me.
Huh? Who annoyed him this time?
Who else besides you?
From the look of it, he doesn't want to see you ever again.
Anyway, where's that idiot Jin Zixuan?
I heard that he really cares about his face.
I wonder how he felt after looking in the mirror.
My humble son owes most to your guidance.
Uncle Jiang is here!
Is Shijie here as well?
Why would sis come? Just to witness your disgrace?
Don't be so brash next time.
A-Xian.
Get up. We're going home.
Jiang Fengmian
Yunmeng Lotus Pier
Isn't this the young missie?
Would you like to try today's fresh melon?
Jiang Yanli
Thanks for your kindness.
Shijie!
A-Xian?
Shijie!
I'm back.
Slow down!
Mind your step!
Shijie!
I miss you so much!
Have you finished your one year studying?
Why are you back so soon?
Cause I... miss Shijie so much.
Aren't you a sweet-talker?
By the way.
Gift.
For me?
Thank you, A-Xian.
I'm glad you like it.
Shijie.
I'd like to have lotus root ribs soup.
It's being stewed.
And sour and spicy lotus sprout!
Ready to serve~
Clan leader...
Super spicy, please~~
It will make you cry.
Dad,
where's your mom?
On the training field.
Steady!
Ye...
Yes...
Madame Yu.
Such a simple Iron Hoop Formation, yet you cannot break it.
What about feral zombies?
Let them step over you?
One more Shichen* of training!
*Shichen: two hours
You don't take cultivating seriously,
only think of playing??!
*the eldest male senior in the same cultivation school
See your Da Shixiong* as an example??
Yu Ziyuan
He wouldn't stop making trouble even in Gusu!!
Would you like to join him?
Mum.
A-Li.
Madame Yu.
My lady.
Haste does not bring success.
Which level these kids can cultivate to
depends on their own chance.
To force them like this
may accomplish the very opposite.
It's all because of your spoiling,
they are now good for nothing!
Especially, this chief disciple.
Fighting and brawling.
Even needs the clan leader's intervention!
It is the first time I've seen such thing.
My lady...
What?!
Did I say anything wrong?
His mischief in the Lotus Pier is one thing.
Now.
He brings shame on us in Gusu?!
He clearly knows Lanling Jin and Yunmeng Jiang have affinity.
He still brawled with Zixuan?!
Mum.
Calm down.
I heard A-Cheng is doing well in Cloud Recesses.
Sir Lan also praised him.
That kid,
finally made a good showing.
*Madame Yu's maids
Jinzhu*, Yinzhu*,
Let's go.
Take care, Mum.
Thanks, Shijie.
You haven't seen those fellows for a long time.
Go, say hello to them.
Da...
Did you miss me?
Da Shixiong,
Are you being punished like this in Cloud Recesses?
More of copying, there.
Lotus Pier is better,
kneeling and horse stance is something!
And did you meet Lan Wangji?
What about his cultivation base?
Quite something!
Just like me.
I heard, one would freeze to death within three steps of him,
Is that true?
Are you talking about a monster?
What about the 3000 rules of Gusu Lan Clan?
This is true.
They were carved over a whole mountain!
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I'm bored out of my mind!
Let's sneak out and go to Caiyi Town.
Even if you can sneak out,
it's peak season for young disciples to travel,
it'll be hard to get tickets.
So many boats are lining up!
Form a line! Enter one at a time please!
See.
The place is packed!
Don't worry.
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Caiyi Town, here I come!
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My lady.
It's already late at night.
Why are you here?
I went to your room to look for you.
Jinzhu told me you are here.
What's the matter?
Why did you buy this useless thing?
This hairpin looks clear and lustrous.
I found it pretty.
So I bought it.
My lady, during my trip to Gusu,
I discussed with Clan Leader Jin about A-Li's betrothal.
A-Li's betrothal was decided by me and Zixuan's mother
when they were still children.
Is there a problem?
Clan Leader Jin and I have agreed to rescind the betrothal.
Why rescind it out of nowhere?
I used to think that affections between A-Li and Young Master Jin are mutual.
Now it seems like that's not the case.
Why do we have to force them?
A-Li has met Zixuan several times,
and obviously has feelings for him.
Did that Zixuan kid say anything?
What do children know?
A-Li is such a gem.
Zixuan will surely fall for her later on.
Besides, Zixuan's mother and I are close friends since childhood.
Meishan Yu Clan and Zixuan's mother's clan are allies as well.
Now if Jiang Clan and Jin Clan are connected through marriage,
what even are the downsides?
But they are the ones who will be spending the rest of their lives together.
If they do not care for each other,
yet are forced into a marriage by parents' wishes...
Like us?
My lady!
You know it's not what I meant.
That little brat Wei Ying!
Stirring up trouble wherever he goes!
You're at it again.
What does it have to do with A-Xian?
Nothing to do with him?!
If he had not caused a ruckus,
would this betrothal end like this?
Ever since you brought that kid back to the Lotus Pier,
you have never been impartial!
If it was Jiang Cheng who got into trouble this time,
would you have set out for Gusu so soon?
You would not!!
My lady!!
This time he broke off A-Li's betrothal.
Who knows what he will bring next time!
But never mind,
this clan leader here will clean up whatever mess he created anyway!
This time he broke off A-Li's betrothal.
Who knows what he will bring next time!
Shijie.
A-Xian, is that you?
I'm sorry, Shijie.
I-
Silly A-Xian, that's not your fault.
But...
I made Shijie sad.
A-Xian, have a seat.
Since I was a child, mom has said that
the young master of Jin Clan will be my husband.
Although we have only met a few times,
Young Master Jin is radiant and handsome.
Few girls will be unimpressed, I guess.
Yet after thinking it over,
Actually I...
I'm not that into Young Master Jin.
I do wish to be together with Jin till old and grey.
But if our feelings are not mutual...
Shijie...
You must have started the fight because he said something, right?
Nothing like that!
I just...
thought he was annoying.
Little trickster, I saw you grow up.
I know everything about you.
You wouldn't have started a fight for a reason like that.
A-Xian,
you did nothing wrong.
Though Young Master Jin is attractive,
I still want to seek my true love.
Heart to heart, till the end.
Shijie,
Actually, Jin Zixuan is a lousy peacock.
Pompous and arrogant.
Shijie is so nice and deserves a better man.
1 year later
Nowhere to escape!
Young Master, we've arrived.
Stop right here.
You are finally back.
I thought you were infatuated with girls in Gusu
and didn't wanna come back.
I'm not like you.
Where are the bros?
Practising archery on the training field.
Discussion Conference will be held in just a while.
The archery match starts on the first day.
It'll be hosted by Qishan Wen Clan this year, right?
In the Nightless City.
Qishan Nightless City
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Over the mountains
across the seas
Under the moon
frost sweeps over my zither
The requiem fades
as I whisper my thoughts to the wind
A cup of Emperor's Smile
for a drunken reverie
Flowers bloom and wilt
fallen leaves gather
Maintaining grace and virtue
with a desolated heart
Arisen from chaos
my sword soars out like a chilling gale
The music ends and crowds disperse
but my sentiments linger
Moments flash by
spring blossoms return
rabbits leap in the Clouds Recesses
Years go by
who still remembers these unrequited feelings?
The night is tender
cold springs ripple
memories surface in my reflections
I play a song
you smile once more
in my dreams