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Completed Let's play Tale of Wuxia Zero
- Thread starter abnaxus
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Part LXXXVI: Buddist Slash
We return to Villains’ Valley, there’s some more stuff to do there.
The doctor for the Kashgar Horse gang quest is here.
We need to give him 20,000 gold to help Horse gang.
There are more weirdos around, but nothing quest related for now.
Finishing the quest in Kashgar we get another item for the Drunken hermit.
Bringing grape wine and luminous cup to Drunken hermit, there’s an event IF Gu has also mastered the Flaming blade.
As long as you like it! I know that my debt to you is more than this.
Good! *grunt* Good wine! I don’t have anything but this score! Here you are!
Is this… “Tide Sound of the Blue Sea” of Celestial Melody? Where did you get it?
She gambled on it drinking with me, and lost it to me as a wager.
Wager? Celestial Melody? I remember that Master Celestial Melody never touches a drop of drink…
Hehehe, like I have just taught you! Qin, chess, calligraphy and paiting, all these go with wine. Of course it can also make people drunk.
The score is another skill for Xiao Fu.
I understand. You drink the wine but Celestial Melody is drunk with the joy of music.
Hahaha! You are worth teaching.
What a pity…
Pity?
The iced grape wine tastes much mellower. What a pity there are no ice cubes here.
As soon as ice is mentioned Wuxia Zi shows up.
Master.
Haha! There you are, Wuxia Zi. Come on, ice this wine for me, use your Cold Judgment of Death.
Xuan, I am jealous now.
Master, I will find better wine for you next time.
Heh! I was just kidding. Give me that wine, drunkard.
Your Judgment of Death is really good. Come on, let’s drink!
Seeing Wuxia Zi’s move awakens something in Gu.
Something is not right!
Xuan, are you alright!
Master, I… hurt… coldness… I… can’t hold it anymore!
This is…!!
Wuxia Zi, isn’t this your Judgment of Death?
And plus a power vortex, increasing the power of the Judgment of Death… Xuan, you are a genius!
I… it hurts, master…
We need to help him right now!
Xuan, calm the energy. I’ll help you.
Wuxia Zi needs to subdue Gu which is easy for him to do. He has hexameridian fingersword which he can dual strike after using the drunken fist.
Thank you, Master, I am better now.
Xuan, this is amazing. I can’t believe you can understand the secret of Six Yang Zhang of Mount Tianshan and Slice of Life. More than that, you added Flaming Blade to it.
Let’s call it Ice and Fire Slice of Life. I am going to tell everyone this good news, hehehe.
This “Buddhist Slash” is the equal of hexameridian fingersword.
The doctor for the Kashgar Horse gang quest is here.
We need to give him 20,000 gold to help Horse gang.
There are more weirdos around, but nothing quest related for now.
Finishing the quest in Kashgar we get another item for the Drunken hermit.
Bringing grape wine and luminous cup to Drunken hermit, there’s an event IF Gu has also mastered the Flaming blade.
The score is another skill for Xiao Fu.
As soon as ice is mentioned Wuxia Zi shows up.
Seeing Wuxia Zi’s move awakens something in Gu.
Wuxia Zi needs to subdue Gu which is easy for him to do. He has hexameridian fingersword which he can dual strike after using the drunken fist.
This “Buddhist Slash” is the equal of hexameridian fingersword.
Part LXXXVII: Ghosts of Tsushima
With Taya in the party we can now finally set sail.
Celestial Lady!?
(Taya is beautiful and has a distinct temperament. But she is not the Celestial Lady at all. His imagination is so rich. No wonder…)
I’m not the Celestial Lady. My name is Taya and I am a friend of them. I have heard of your experiences and it maybe has something to do with my people. I am here to explain.
Ah! You are… the partner of those red-hairs? Although your hair colour is different, your skin is also pale and your eyeballs are green! You are a ghost soldier too… did you come to seize me? Help… help me!
Stop it, Tang Mu! Don’t force me to kick your ass! This girl is a living soul! Have you ever heard of ghosts in broad daylight?
She… she is really not a ghost?
Of course! Hey, everything hinges on you, Taya! He is so stubborn.
People are only afraid of things they aren’t familiar with. After we are acquainted with each other your fear will dissipate. Will you listen to me?
I... I will.
You said that the ship was full of miasm and smoke and felt that your body was not your own. I think that was because they were burning marijuana. They wanted to use it to relieve your pain and make it easier to save you.
However, you would lose your senses after inhaling marijuana. In addition, you bled too much and had never seen foreigners before. Therefore you regard us as ghost soldiers. As for the ones without hair, they were missionaries just like the monks in China.
What about the person… crucified on the crossed stake?
That’s Jesus, the son of the God we worship.
Wow, you are so violent that you crucified the son of God on a stake! We can’t do this here, or we would all be dead!
You are wrong. Jesus was sent by God to save the people. And the crossed stake represents that the son of God is willing to suffer hardships for the common people. It is just like the spirit of Buddhism.
So… what I experienced was real? I haven’t gone mad?
Yes, your mental health is very good. You could persist until now after experiencing such significant misfortune. Undoubtedly, you are the strongest I have ever seen.
Hahaha… I haven’t gone mad! However, the villagers don’t believe me. It’s useless.
If we let Taya explain everything to the villagers, they should believe Old Tang.
Indeed, Taya’s appearance is the best proof.
In this case, you should pull yourself together, Old Tang.
I’m a cripple and would be a burden at sea…
Did you give up the dream of roaming the sea? It’s not your fault to lose your courage after all this. But have you also forgotten to avenge your son?
…
Sharks ate your son and our friends are raging on the sea! Do you want to look on indifferently? Are you still the Old Tang we have known?
Damn it, I’m a bit of a boor! I will regard you as my friend if you return to the ship today! If you still give yourself up as hopeless, I will break ties with you and think of you as dead.
… You can leave now.
You!!!
Just leave him alone, Shi Yi. We will explain it for you, Old Tang. See you!
Old Tang shows up later anyway.
We’ve done what we can. The rest is up to Old Tang now.
He’s bound to come.
Oh? How can you be so sure?
The courage and uprightness of a man.
Here comes Old Tang.
Some kids dare to lecture me. A few years have made you different now.
Hahaha! Back in childhood, your fists really hurt me. Now I’m grown up and it feels really good!
I’ve wasted a few years or you wouldn’t have a chance. Soon you’ll relive the memories of childhood.
Hah, looking forward to it.
About Xiong Tianba…
Old Tang, don’t worry about him. I’ll get him out of the prison. But right this moment, we must escort the princess overseas, please help us!
No problem! I also have my own business. I will catch the shark and avenge my son and brothers!
This is the Old Tang I know!
The big guy of Sea Shark Clan also has merits.
Fortunately, the ship I prepared for my son is still here. Built with the finest wood, the ship can cross Blackwater Strait. I need some preparations so when you’re ready go to West Ferry.
After setting sail there is time for some quality time.
Princess, the wind is too strong, you should go inside.
I was a tomboy when I was a little girl. All teachers in the village said I had talents… if I could have practiced martial arts since childhood like you, you would never beat me.
Heh heh. You do have the spirit of a martial woman. Shame you didn’t take up the sword, otherwise I bet you would be a great Xia.
Looks like you do know how to make a girl smile. So is it too late for me to practice now?
Kind of…
Oh? Then it is a shame…
A sudden attack ruins the moment.
We’re being attacked by neenjas.
"We'll kill all these assholes!”
Ahh! Stop blabbing!! Nobody can understand you! Damn pirates, use your sword not your mouth!
Looks like they are with Black Necro…
Princess, the sea grows restless, please stand back. Just wait a moment, it will be over soon.
There was a little surprise prepared for the neenjas.
”What happened?”
The Wapanese are finished.
And your Thunder Hall’s sea mines! Such power yet so tiny… tsk, even better than out Water Dragon Thunder Bomb…
What? Don’t you dare steal our bombs. We are rivals, I’m just working with you for Xiaoyao Valley!
Damn girl! I was being polite. What’s wrong with you?
Alright, alright, we just won a big battle. We should celebrate, not fight each other.
It’s all thanks to Ziling. It was her idea to let Shi place the water mines under their ships. But they know our tricks now, so we need to be more careful from now on.
They can come as they please. I will kill every single one of them!
Exactly, I am not satisfied yet!
Gu, these two… not only their personalities… even their faces look alike, just like twins…
Yeah…
Old Tang shows up later anyway.
After setting sail there is time for some quality time.
A sudden attack ruins the moment.
We’re being attacked by neenjas.
"We'll kill all these assholes!”
There was a little surprise prepared for the neenjas.
”What happened?”
The Wapanese are finished.
Part LXXXVIII: the Virgin Chad
We have some free time on the ship before visiting the Princess.
There’s a small task to find 7 chickens hidden around the ship.
The reward isn’t worth it, though, some internal style that’s not for us.
There’s also a task to clear the ship off neenja stowaways.
The reward for this is great: a Thunder cuirass.
After these two small tasks it is time for quality time with the Princess.
It’s me, princess.
…
Gu, come in.
Gu encounters naked womyn for the very first time.
Please don’t go.
No… this is not good for your reputation…
No… please stay. I have something to say.
No. If you want me to stay, please put on your clothes first.
You thought I was a harlot?
No… I never thought so.
Come here. I want you to take a good look at… the tattoo on my back.
…!!
… The Grand Sivasutrani, everyone is fighting for?
Yes. I am about to marry Black Necro. If you don’t memorize this, my people’s holy spell… will be lost forever.
I can feel it, you have a kind heart… I hope you can memorize it. I believe you can make the best use of it.
Why… me? Ziling is much smarter than I am, Guardian Qin is also a good woman… why not pass it on to them? It is way too improper, I’m sorry.
…
Gu, only you can do it, please grant my wish.
Will you decline my final request? Or do I need to order you to do it, as a princess?
Alright then.
I promise you, as long as I am alive, Grand Sivasutrani will never be used for an evil purpose.
I know… I believe you will… that’s why I give the Grand Sivasutrani to you…
My Grand Sivasutrani… I was taken from my parents when I was a child, being raised in the temple as “Saintess”… I couldn’t even have the freedom to walk by my own will.
After that, Maurya Empire was destroyed by Black Necro… that’s when I first me the one who would treat me as a common girl, my adopted father.
Life was free when I was in the house of Duke Mu. No need to be treated differently by anyone… but the only reason I had my freedom is because my people were slaughtered… how ironic…
My father… he was just spoiling me, loving me and never cared if I was some Saintess… all he cared about was my happiness…
But… that father… the one who treated me so well… was killed… because of me… I am an ill omen… everyone around me is killed by me… one way or another…
The answers here don’t really matter.
You are… a strong, kind and brave girl. It is the world who put misfortune on your family and your friends. It is not your fault.
I shouldn’t stay here… you should rest… goodbye.
If this were a *good* Wapanese game, Gu would already have put his dink inside every female party member.
Ji…
Last time I saw you with that face was when you lost your satchel after returning from Young Heroes Contest.
Heh heh. My mother made that for me… and you asked Xiangyun about how to sew and made a new one for me. I kept carrying it wherever I go.
Tsk! That was one hell of a satchel, I was just doing that for fun. By the way, that shit is too ugly, you should just throw it away.
No, I will not throw it away.
Tsk. What happened? I saw you went into the princess’s cabin…
I…
Princess…!!!
Princess…
There’s a small task to find 7 chickens hidden around the ship.
The reward isn’t worth it, though, some internal style that’s not for us.
There’s also a task to clear the ship off neenja stowaways.
The reward for this is great: a Thunder cuirass.
After these two small tasks it is time for quality time with the Princess.
Gu encounters naked womyn for the very first time.
The answers here don’t really matter.
If this were a *good* Wapanese game, Gu would already have put his dink inside every female party member.
Part LXXXIX: Black Necro
It’s finally time to meet Black Necro.
Thank you… for the ride. I will walk on my own path from here… take care…
…
You did well. What do you desire? Gold? Agate? Women? Just say the word and you will get it.
I don’t think you can give us what we want.
Interesting. Everything on and around this East Sea is mine. Don’t be so cocky, I advise you.
Okay then: I want your head!
The devs take the time to take the piss out of animu.
No, Jing!
Heh heh. They did well for taking you to me, I will not quarrel with them. Leave now. Consider your lives as the gift of your endeavor.
Gu, this is the last chance… I couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her with this demon! Why… why her. No!
Brother, the enemy is right in front of us, I will not leave so easily.
You… just go, GO!
My patience has limits. Don’t cross the line or this black sea will be your grave.
…
Gu!
Please, dear husband, don’t hurt them. Just let them leave.
The indecisive cuckold-to-be finally makes up his mind.
What… did you say!
Oh?
Princess… no, Mu. You are not alone, you don’t have to face this by yourself. You have us.
…!!
Alright, I was waiting for you to say it.
Good one, Gu!
Do you have any idea of what your ignorance and insolence will cause?
Being the enemy of Black Necro is not a clever thing to do.
Why do you seek your demise so eagerly?
I will never allow injustice and unfairness to stand.
*sobs*
Fine, if you wish to die, so be it then.
We start this battle with a big, fat thunder bomb.
Black Necro is on the aft deck as a faggy hidden weapons user.
When his minions are gone it is easy to surround him but he pulls the typical trick of healing to full health and summoning reinforcements out of thin air.
The reinforcements don’t matter with Hongshang and Shi Yi still at the deck to deal with them.
In the end we lose in cutscene anyway.
Mu, what are you doing!
Step aside! We are helping you!
…
This happens when you don’t give them the D.
You don’t understand! The power of Black Necro is not just this. When the Black Grave assassins arrive, all of you will die for nothing!
You know about my assassins? Heh hehe, looks like you have done your homework. Now I like you even more.
… (It was your Black Grave assassins who destroyed my Maurya Empire.)
Besides, this… is between him and I. I don’t want you in it. He is my husband, you can’t touch him!
Mu, you…!!
After all this fighting, if you don’t let us kill him now, he will kill us later! Even you will be hurt!
I heard that Black Necro is the master of mind… so you would never do anything that would be bad for business, am I right?
Yes. Killing these dirty dogs will do nothing good for me and killing you… no, I don’t have the heart for it.
So you are saying… you will ignore them and just let them go?
Ha ha ha, why not? Even though their ambush has hurt my men. But that is nothing compared to what I can get!
And because of this, I now know you really care for me. So letting them go is the better choice here.
Thank you, dear husband.
Mu…
Damn… damn!!
Go now!
...
Gu Yuexuan, I’m begging you!
Gu is forced to leave after hitting the mast in cuck’s rage.
Let’s go.
You are scared, my lady, please rest. Take the lady into her chamber.
Black Necro orders Gu and Co’s death anyway.
Heh! Sending pursuing ships after us! That lying piece of shit!
So many ships… he wants to kill us once and for all.
Looks like today is the day I die. Goddammit, I will bring a couple of those ships with me even I have to die!
We are saved by the Imperial navy.
!!!
Hahaha, good for you, Qi! That’s my man!
Ahh! Is that the Imperial Court’s finest, General Qi?
…!?
Exactly, Black Necro is in alliance with us. By law, I can’t declare war on him.
But our treaty also states that he will not hunt our people by force. He broke the treaty and hence must face his punishment.
Retreat now, or you will face the full force of our Empire’s navy.
The Wapanese rats are sent scurrying.
I was just doing my job. It was our job to escort the princess, but you did it for us.
Truth be told, I am hoping one day the Imperial Court will declare war on this vermin so I can destroy the Black Grave once and for all. But… treaty by marriage? Humpf! You went head on with Black Necro, you got more guts than those cowards at court.
I respect that.
Shi Yi, you are still under charge. Watch your mouth, insulting the Imperial Court is breaking the law!
Bastard! Whatever you say, I will prove the innocence of Sea Shark Clan. Speaking of which, I am outlawed by the Empire, are you going to arrest me?
That is not my job. Others will take you in once you come ashore.
Haha, how kind you are. Gu, you heard what he said, I am still not a free man. So I need to run again.
Where are you going?
I have made contact with my clan. We will meet on an island in the outer sea of Fu Zhou. After that, we will go to Hangzhou and plan our next move. If you want to find me, go to Hangzhou Inn.
Okay.
I heard nothing.
Back on land, there is some unexpected bad news.
What? Princess Mu passed away?
Who told you? It must be rumors.
The healer of Master Luo told me. People all call Master Luo a traitor behind his back due to his close relationship with Black Necro, so the intel should be solid. It’s said that the princess stabbed Black Necro to death in the nuptial chamber.
Really? The devil died at the hands of a woman. But if Black Necro is dead, how could the princess…?
It really makes people feel sorry for the princess! It’s said that henchmen caught her after Black Necro died.
And then?
Then… *sigh* We know the rest. What a great woman, she was willing to sacrifice her own life to get rid of the Black Necro.
*sigh* What a sad story… perhaps she lost the will to live after the tragedy at the house of Duke Mu. So she was willing to take upon herself a suicide mission.
Rumor has it that Black Necro possessed evidence of Japanese daimyo’s wrongdoings. So with the support of those high officials, he got the best military equipment and vessels.
Hearing the death of Black Necro, the threatened officials must be dancing with joy right now.
Indeed! Without their support, soon those Japanese pirates will be in a state of disunity. And General Qi will eliminate them all to the utmost.
Thanks to… Princess Mu! *sigh* What a poor girl…
…
Leave him alone.
…
What have… I done…
You did what you had to do.
Ji, sometimes I admire you. If I had courage like you… if I had insisted on not letting her go in the first place…
Tch, you’re not the only one to make decisions like this.
…
Let’s duel.
I’m not… in the mood.
Oh? If Black Necro were here, he wouldn’t care for your mood.
Don’t mention that name!!
Then use your fists to shut me up! Take this!
Shinji is not supposed to win here, but comes close enough.
If you’re holding back, it means you think less of me.
I’m… upset.
Nobody expected what happened. You think we two feel at ease?
…
Isn’t it comfortable to let it all out?
…
I have no idea what to say! You know me, not much of a talking person… tch!
Gu, you’re really troublesome.
The devs take the time to take the piss out of animu.
The indecisive cuckold-to-be finally makes up his mind.
We start this battle with a big, fat thunder bomb.
Black Necro is on the aft deck as a faggy hidden weapons user.
When his minions are gone it is easy to surround him but he pulls the typical trick of healing to full health and summoning reinforcements out of thin air.
The reinforcements don’t matter with Hongshang and Shi Yi still at the deck to deal with them.
In the end we lose in cutscene anyway.
This happens when you don’t give them the D.
Gu is forced to leave after hitting the mast in cuck’s rage.
Black Necro orders Gu and Co’s death anyway.
We are saved by the Imperial navy.
The Wapanese rats are sent scurrying.
Back on land, there is some unexpected bad news.
Shinji is not supposed to win here, but comes close enough.
Part XCI: Return to Villains’ Valley
I lost part XC. We went into Gaocang Relic, saved Yaksha who killed Chitcan.
Leaving Gaocang Relic, outside we are accosted by You Jin. He’s really getting annoying.
Bah! It’s you again.
Don’t be ridiculous, now who’s not telling right from wrong? You cannot just arrest someone to be your scapegoat. We won’t tell you if we knew where Sea Shark Clan went, let alone the fact that we actually don’t know.
Ziling is right. There are still many doubts about this matter. I hope you can handle it, You Jin.
My only duty is to arrest you… and it is the government’s business to tell right from wrong. If it is true Sea Shark Clan committed no crimes… their innocent will be declared.
When Shi Yi was escaping his due punishment, you covered for him. Therefore, you should have been punished as if you had committed the same crime. Considering it wasn’t intentional, I won’t be hard on you if you just surrender.
You are such an unreasonable man and it’s impossible to talk sense with you! Save your words, Gu.
So let’s fight. Do you think we are afraid of you?
If you insist to go this way, I will have to offend you.
You are too obsessive. Take them!
We get help from Yaksha here, but it’s not really needed.
!!?
You? We don’t need your help.
I don’t owe anyone anything. It seems that you little children make quite a lot of trouble.
Wicked girl of Cult of Tianlong!! I can’t believe you even go along with Cult of Tianlong in their devil deeds, Gu Yuexuan.
…
Feng Qingxia is among the Imperials… that’s the help we get for helping his sister.
As usual the mooks are very weak and soon Feng Qingxia and You Jin are all alone and can be easily picked off.
After dealing with You Jin we are back at Villains’ Valley.
Thanks for your help, Guardian.
Don’t thank me, I wasn’t going to help you. People will think you got something to do with the witch now… heh heh.
Jing, don’t make that serious face all the time… heh heh.
How dare you!
…humpf, wrench.
We witness Yaksha getting a message before she leaves.
What did you say!
I just heard they were talking about Sura Palace?
Whatever, Cult of Tianlong is bad news, we should leave it alone this time.
(Humpf, I don’t wanna see this woman anyway.)
…
In Villains’ Valley we can now pick up a quest to help a sick crocodile. But we don’t have anyone in the party yet that can help.
The guy near the well now also has a quest.
We are from Xiaoyao Valley and we are here looking into something for our master.
Everybody here has their own difficulties, yet most of them are evil, you should leave here!
Thanks for reminding us.
Hey! You don’t look like a villain, why are you here?
You are funny, I am here because I am a villain.
…
Oh? I would really like to hear what you have done.
…
Ziling!
Sorry for that, we didn’t intend to intrude on your privacy.
Hahahahaha! This is Villains’ Valley, you are worse than the little girl acting like this.
Tsk! Say it or not.
No harm in telling you guys, what’s done is done. I, Li Wujing, dare to act and dare to bear the responsibility, there’s nothing I can’t talk about.
I was the Commander of Xixia and my duty was to protect the Empress… but I fell in love with the Empress eventually.
You… have slept with the Empress? Then why are you here?
It was finally unmasked, the Emperor was so angry that he sent hundreds of men to kill me and I killed them all while escaping.
Heh heh! Isn’t this the perfect place for people like me?
You have slaughtered so many people… yet you put it so lightly, no wonder you are in Villains’ Valley.
…
…
There’s no need to look at me like that, I don’t regret what I did.
Now that you know my story, can you help me with one thing?
What can we do to help you considering that an army couldn’t stop you.
The Emperor has been after me ever since and I have to hide here…
And… what about her?
I don’t know, it all happened so suddenly that I haven’t met her ever since. I… miss her a lot.
Before I got into Villains’ Valley I asked one of my trusted subordinates to inquire about her… we were supposed to meet at the city in the western region.
But the laymen of the Emperor didn’t stop chasing me until I came here.
So you want us to help you find him?
That’s right, can you?
Though I didn’t know about you and the Empress… but considering you miss her so much, we can help you with this.
Thank you. That guy used to disguise as a merchant traveling between Central Chine and the western region. You take this jade pendant and he will know it’s me.
We find the merchant in Kashgar.
Now that you recognize this Jade Pendant, you should know that we are here on someone’s request. We are here to ask where somebody is.
Is Master Li alright?
He is in a safe place.
Really… that’s good.
Do you have any news about the Empress?
He cares about the Empress after all… *sigh*. That must be the doomed love of your Central China!
The day when Master Li ran away, he heard that the Empress carved her face without saying anything when was questioned by the Emperor…
!!!!
What are you talking about!?
The Emperor was so angry that he put the Empress in a convent and had it guarded tightly. And he announced that she died from disease.
…
I have been inquiring about Jingyun Convent several times, but the place where the Empress lived was guarded tightly. I haven’t seen the Empress even once.
We need Shui in the party here.
Shui, you have been training at Jingyun Convent, have you ever met someone who matched the description?
I think maybe I knew this Empress…
That’s great, you really have seen her.
That woman is mysterious and covered in veils all day long. I have talked to her several times. We became like friends, I knew she was special but never excepted her to be the Empress.
Normal people sure won’t get to know about this stuff.
Now that the Empress is indeed in Jingyun Convent I shall write a letter and it will be surely delivered to the Empress.
Thank you, Shui.
There are people in charge of delivering messages in the Eastern ferry. Let’s go there and there will surely be a quick reply.
We need to talk to a new face at Eastern ferry.
It’s alright, I know whom to give it to. Thank you.
Hehe! I’m not the only one who is worried. Look, the master wants you to have this to protect yourself.
This is the Dark Silk Vest!? This is the treasure of the convent… the master…
Take it! The master said this is merely a worldly possession. Jingyun Convent doesn’t get involved in matters of Jianghu, so take this vest.
But this is so valuable… how should I repay her?
You are repaying her if it is of use to you.
We got what we needed and return to Villains’ Valley.
Yes. Here’s her letter to you.
Thank you so much.
How… silly… is she…
…
What are your plans?
Thank you for brining me the message. I have decided to leave here and go find her.
…
This blade has been with me through thick and thin, yet now... I am not qualified to use it. Take it as my appreciation!
We shall meet again someday.
The reward is a good blade.
At Kashgar we can also finish the quest about the skeleton found in Gaocang Relic… but the reward is crap.
We get help from Yaksha here, but it’s not really needed.
Feng Qingxia is among the Imperials… that’s the help we get for helping his sister.
As usual the mooks are very weak and soon Feng Qingxia and You Jin are all alone and can be easily picked off.
After dealing with You Jin we are back at Villains’ Valley.
We witness Yaksha getting a message before she leaves.
In Villains’ Valley we can now pick up a quest to help a sick crocodile. But we don’t have anyone in the party yet that can help.
The guy near the well now also has a quest.
We find the merchant in Kashgar.
We need Shui in the party here.
We need to talk to a new face at Eastern ferry.
We got what we needed and return to Villains’ Valley.
The reward is a good blade.
At Kashgar we can also finish the quest about the skeleton found in Gaocang Relic… but the reward is crap.
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Part XCII: Jeanne D’Arc
We visit Shi Yi at Hangzhou tavern.
Master Shi.
Master Shi, do you have any progress on the plan to rescue your Grandmaster?
I just want to tell you about that. I thought about a method to save my brother!
You mean… intercepting the prisoner?
Humph! Those corrupt officials will never bring justice to our Grandmaster! So let’s not waste time.
Anyway, if we want to save the Grandmaster, we must start with Lenghua, Minister of Grand Court.
Why bring the Minister of Grand Court into this?
As you know, according to the rumors, Lenghua was replaced by somebody else.
Does it this have anything to do with saving the Grandmaster?
Please don’t interrupt me, I will get to the point. Recently, Lenghua has been cautious about everything… however, he did a lot of bad things before such as taking bribes and corruption.
Oh! I see, you will use the evidence to threaten him and rescue your Grandmaster.
Exactly!
You are just stupid… Sea Shark Clan is famous for righteousness. How can you do such a dishonorable thing! It’s shameless.
How could you say that? Our Grandmaster will be decapitated in no time. We can’t rely on any officials to clear his name.
Your idea is terrible. We can’t rely on you for sure.
You are arguing with me again. Do you have any other ideas? Are you going to blow up the prison with the Thunder Bomb?
Don’t regard me as an idiot! (How did he know my thoughts?)
Ji, Master Shi just wants to save his Grandmaster. Besides, Lenghua was corrupt and took bribes a long time ago. It’s good for him if he released the Grandmaster.
Bah! You always have reasons. Then we shall make good use of the evidence and get the Grandmaster out.
But… I don’t have the evidence yet…
What? You want us to help you, but you don’t even have the evidence?
So that’s why I need your help!
You are unreasonable!
You must know how to get the evidence, right?
You are clever! I found out that all the secret account books are in Duke Cheng’s hands.
Duke Cheng… you mean the sixth uncle of the Emperor? He has lived in isolation for a logn time. Why is he involved in this?
It’s very strange… Duke Cheng has helped us a lot recently. He left us alone even if we did the wrong thing… and he also sent us the news about Lenghua.
Why would he help outlaws like you? I don’t understand…
Hey, we never murder of rob anyone! It sounds like we are heinous villains according to what you said.
Oh, it’s my fault, I’m sorry. We’ve been through a lot, I know what you guys are like. And I also know that Sea Shark Clan never did or will ever do anything to harm people. It’s just that you look like bad people.
Yeah, we just look like scoundrels… wait a moment, that really doesn’t sound good, ok?
I think Duke Cheng has his own reasons for helping Sea Shark Clan. To figure it out, we might as well ask Duke Cheng himself.
That’s right. According to my report, Duke Cheng happens to reside in Qingcheng Sect.
If that is so, we should go to Qingcheng Sect and visit Duke Cheng.
Well done! What are we waiting for? I’m leaving now, let’s meet at the top of Mount Qingcheng.
While roaming a rumor pops up regarding Villains’ Valley. This is a trigger for a Taya related quest.
Ague?
In your tongue, it is also called malaria. It is hard to cure, and killed many people before.
In this case, have the western doctors found the cure for malaria?
Of course. Western sailors found a kind of tree named cinchona. Grinding its bark and root can get the cure for malaria.
Where can we get this prescription?
There should be some in Petals. I need to return to the clan and bring the prescription to cure these people.
Why do we cure them? They should be the villains.
Each villain has a chance to turn over a new leaf.
Taya is right. We can’t fold our hands and watch them die.
Well, whatever you want.
A fight breaks out with suspicious villains.
Thank God, there are still some healthy ones. Listen to me, those sick people…
What the… what are these guys talking about?
I heard there was a band of Semuren charging into Villains’ Valley only to retreat later. It seems they think Taya is one of those Semuren bandits.
No, NO! This is a plague. There is a cure for all of you.
They’re no challenge of course.
!! No, they are the guys who killed Xincan.
What!! Hahaha, it seems Villains’ Valley is destined to perish.
Can’t you listen to others?
Calm down! I have the prescription to cure the malaria here.
You don’t need to pretend to be good! You witch, why would you save us?
Saving people needs no reason.
I don’t believe that! There is no such a good thing in the world!
Even Witch-doctor Xue can’t help us, what can you do? Don’t fool us!
Anyway, take the patients to a cool place and take good care of them, until I get the prescription.
We return to Petals for the medicine.
Chief… is there any herbal quinine?
Why do you want that? Someone got ague?
Yes, quite a few…
Villains’ Valley!!!
(Oh no, did Taya forget that the chief once got captured there. Why would he save his own enemies?)
The lord says to save your fellow men. Take what you need. But our supply is not sufficient…
Why are you so generous?
Are you Petals all saints?
…
Only God can judge. God teaches us to accept, regardless of one’s actions.
I still can’t understand that.
(This herbal quinine is far from enough, what should I do?)
A new figure appears.
Cécile, Nico is back.
Oui.
…! (This woman is very strong.)
Let me introduce you. This is Cécile, the best swordswoman of Petals.
Cécile, Gu Yuexuan, Jing Ji and Ziling of Xiayao Valley in Central Valley. They are my friends.
How do you do. I have heard quite a lot about you guys. Thanks you for everything you have done for Petals.
What we have done are just some mere errands.
I’m so sorry…
Anyway, if you want to buy herbal quinine, you must go to Kashgar. But the day is gone, you should rest and leave tomorrow.
At midnight there’s an event while Gu’s practicing.
Nonsense. I want to thank you for looking after the lady.
Time flies. Looking back… I was just a desperate young woman, with the lady infant on my back, fleeing from France to here to escape our political enemies… it’s been twenty years. To me, it’s just like yesterday.
Political enemies? Does that mean Lady Taya is…
She is the daughter of Zodia who is the Grand Marquis of France.
(It turns out Zodia and Taya are very important foreign figures…)
Taya isn’t aware of her past. To the lady, all she needs to know is that she is Taya of Petals. The sins of the past are ours to bear.
We have always been the protectors of the Grand Marquis. When we first came here, master Zodia once told me I need to be myself, no need to serve them anymore. But I just can’t leave the lady alone. The pure, beautiful lady I raised from the beginning.
Taya has the purest of hearts. Everyone around her just wants to help her.
Indeed.
Nice sword.
This one is my family heirloom, forged by the best smith of France. I swore fidelity to the Marquis on this sword. Mr Gu, can you show me the martial arts of Central China?
As you wish.
Cécile can be beaten though she will heal herself a lot. The damage reflect from Kongming Quan is useful here.
Senior’s sword art is exquisite, different to Central China’s swordsmanship in many ways. I have learnt a lot.
Mr Gu, I have a request. If I may, that is.
Anything within my power.
Please be the knight of Lady Taya.
Are you saying…
In Europa, knights are the symbols of valor and loyalty. Every knight follows the path of chivalry, they are the embodiment of heroes. I know the lady relies on you, please be the knight of her heart.
I don’t know what to say. But all I know is that Taya is a very important friend to me and friends are supposed to help each other.
I see. Mr Gu, if you take the lady as your important friend, then… you should kiss her hand.
What do you mean?
Hand-kissing is our traditional custom to greet and show respect. Normally a man would perform this ritual for ladies. When performing this ritual, the performer needs to hold the lady’s one hand and then bow down and kiss the back of the lady’s hand slightly.
This *is* different to our custom. I’m afraid I can’t do that, please forgive me.
I went in over my head… please, don’t be troubled by tonight’s affair, Mr Gu. It’s late, you have a long journey ahead, rest now.
Thank you.
Next morning before leaving, Longfei reappears.
Cé… Cécile?
Long time no see.
Long time indeed. Where have you been?
I went back to Europa and negotiated with some guild to help Petals’ trading business. I heard about the business with the Black Robes and hurried back… how dare you!
I put Taya in danger, I’m sorry.
!! How dare you…
Sister! Please don’t blame Nangong… I volunteered myself…
Since the lady is willing to plead, you are forgiven.
You look older.
I have always wanted to tell you this: your beard looks way too ugly.
Haha! You do have some balls!
(Nangong and Cécile… tsk tsk tsk.)
*grunt*
Still no word of Devaraja?
Yeah, it’s been a decade. I promise, once I find the Hierarch and rebuild the Cult of Tianlong, I will come back and marry you. This promise still counts.
Then, I shall be waiting for you still.
(Yeah… I thought so!)
…
For beating Cécile, we get another western pocked watch and an internal style.
While roaming a rumor pops up regarding Villains’ Valley. This is a trigger for a Taya related quest.
A fight breaks out with suspicious villains.
They’re no challenge of course.
We return to Petals for the medicine.
A new figure appears.
At midnight there’s an event while Gu’s practicing.
Cécile can be beaten though she will heal herself a lot. The damage reflect from Kongming Quan is useful here.
Next morning before leaving, Longfei reappears.
For beating Cécile, we get another western pocked watch and an internal style.
In theory it's to a married lady or from a vassal to its lord, not for to single women.
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Part XCIII: Chivalry
In Kashgar we get the medicine in exchange for 10 wisdom fruit.
We finally get enough quinin… well, let’s return to Villains’ Valley immediately.
Please… be quiet now, patients inside need peace.
Taya is a true savior.
Tsk, I’m exhausted, being a doctor is hard labour.
That is good karma.
Unexpectedly Taya gets a promotion.
If not for Taya, we would all be dead by now. So once again, we need to choose a new boss.
If not for Taya, we would not be here. Taya is a better warrior than all of us together, so I think Taya should be the new boss!
What the… her? Villains’ Valley boss?
The person with the kindest heart on earth, to be your boss? That is something to talk about.
…No!
It is God’s will to let me cure your ailment. Not… to be your valley master.
Valley Master, we shouldn’t have said that all of a sudden. I am sorry. Quiet, you lot. Valley Master says to let the patients rest, so be quiet now!
I hear you.
(What’s wrong with these guys…)
Valley Master, where are you going!
I’m going to harvest some herbs for replenishment. And I already told you I am not your Valley Master!
Aye aye, Valley Master! Valley Master is going to gather herbs, stand aside! Move!
The insidious burqa bitches have their own plans.
Thank you.
Taya, I’ll go with you too…
Ziling is distracted by Shinji.
But…
We need help here!
It’s alright, Ziling. Gu and Ji are counting on you.
Fine.
Gu knows Taya is far too naieve in these matters.
She is gathering herbs right now.
Herb gathering? Alone?
Twin sisters Ye Sanniang are going with her. I… I am not sure about this…
…!! I’ll follow them.
Taya is attacked by the burqa bitches but Gu’s training allows her to survive.
Why?
Don’t be naive. We are villains of Villains’ Valley.
We wanted to be the boss for so long and you just came and snatched the seat from us. Remember, you did this to yourself.
Also, heh heh, we hate women more beautiful than us. Your pretty face would look good on our mirror.
…
Taya is saved by the Four Villains… or not.
What did you just say? We are villains of Villains’ Valley? I bet you two only got seconds more to live.
Now is the time to pay for all the mistresses you killed.
*hic*… whatever, get me more drinks now!
Who are you?
Alright, they’re all dead now. Finally, a winning bet. Heh heh, is the Semuren girl talking to us?
Who else?
I bet you her Semuren blood is fake.
You stupid? Look at her blonde hair and green eyes, all features of Semuren!
Then I’ll just pick all her golden hair and poke those emeralds out, then she won’t be Semuren anymore!
Shut the hell up! I heard this girl is the new Valley Master?
What!? Valley Master? Her? I can squeeze her little brain out with a single finger!
Doesn’t matter anyway. We are no longer Villains’ Valley people. Let me teach her the way of the woman.
I wonder how she became the boss here.
I don’t want to be the boss and I can’t be the boss. You are looking for the wrong person.
What!? We have been fighting for that seat for so long and now you got to sit on it. Yet still you aren’t satisfied? You got balls, I gotta say.
If I say you are the Valley Master, you ARE Valley Master. Come and duel with me!
(What should I do? I can’t deal with these men on my own…)
(Gu…)
Taya is pushed into the damsel-in-distress role here but she can easily survive. She just needs to hold on for 6 turns.
As the battle goes on the Four Villains will get bored one after the other and leave… until only the Pervert remains.
Taya could technically easily beat this maggot but we are forced to stick to the script.
(I am sorry, I would rather die than be raped by villains.)
(Luckily, I could save everyone before my death… Gu, I am leaving. God bless you.)
!!!!
It is you again!! How many times do you want to disturb me!
The other three villains return to fight Gu.
!! I sensed the arrival of a master! Good timing, I am looking forward to fight you!
Gu… Gu! Am I dreaming? *sob*
It is OK, Taya, I am here.
You were so arrogant last time, I want to see what you really can do without your friends!
Gu needs to take on the Four Villains by himself.
It seems Gu starts this fight buffed as first Pervert gets one-shotted, and then the Gambler.
The other two take a bit more work. The Glutton has monstrous regeneration so you need to inflict an internal injury.
This guy…
So strong!
Fortunately, I didn’t bet on it this time…
After what you did to Taya, I won’t spare you!
Gu! That is enough! Let them go… I… I am fine.
Why are you always so kind? Think about what they did to you! Do you think kindness will always do good?! Wise up!
But, I just can’t stand to see others suffer!
…
Gu, I am sorry for making you worry…
After all this, a Tianlong Guardian teleports in.
!!!
We already know this twat is a one-trick pony with his poison attacks. After drinking a nectar wine he is no longer very dangerous at all.
In any case Gu only needs to hold out for a couple of turns.
I see you got better now.
So… you have joined Cult of Tianlong.
We got many admirers. Everybody loves the winner. Hahaha!
…
Your four losers… you have no place here. Get lost now!
Gu Yuexuan, we will meet again. Let’s go!
After all this, things are still not over.
Gu!! Are you alright? Your wounds…
That man was Mahiraga of the eight Tianlong Guardians, he was no simple man. My power was exhausted from battling those four. So… I got some inner wounds. *cough*
Let me help you.
I… I can’t walk now. Lady Taya, please… take me to the boulder there. Let me heal myself with inner force.
OK! Gu…
There’s more trouble at night.
(What should I do… it’s been six hours since he started this healing ritual. What if wolf packs come here?)
(No…)
Stop!!
I will not let you hurt him!
Gu, this time, I shall protect you.
Taya would easily be able to defend Gu, but to make her lose these wolves are buffed up the wazoo.
Gu is supposed to save Taya again.
Gu… run away… these wolves… are fierce.
No, I won’t leave you behind.
The wolves now all lose their buffed status, there’s just a lot of them.
(There are so much… will I really die here today?)
Gu, did I get you into trouble?
It is my fault.
If I can die with you, it is not too bad.
Taya…
In the end we are saved by the cavalry.
Ji!!
It was hard to find you… ah! Taya… you are hurt badly…
Next up we are back at Villains’ Valley.
Taya… walk slowly, watch those stitches.
We were worried about you.
Lady Taya.
Sorry to worry you.
What are you talking about? I should be the one to say sorry! I shouldn’t have let you go with those two wrenches alone…
Ziling, don’t blame yourself. I believed them. I don’t want you to lose your faith in human kindness because of this. It was just… bad luck. Look, I am fine now, right? God still looks upon me.
You…
I don’t know whether you are the kindest or the silliest person I have ever met.
Ji.
These villains have been helping us to find you too, Taya. Do you want to say something to them?
…
I don’t think you can quit this job.
With these clowns, no wonder she is gloomy all day.
I think her being Villains’ Valley boss is not a bad thing. If these villains can stop sinning out of respect for Taya, that is good for the world.
Gu…
Do you remember what I told you in the Star Tower?
Every word. You say the reason you took up martial arts was to protect others. But I am too weak, I can’t even protect myself.
You are the thing I need to protect now.
…!!
Lady Taya.
Gu, I’m here.
Gu remembers Cécile’s words.
(This is not Gu! He must be possessed by something! Where is the ritual water?)
?? What, she got something on her hand?
Taya!
After all this, Taya gets one of the best skills in the entire game.
Unexpectedly Taya gets a promotion.
The insidious burqa bitches have their own plans.
Ziling is distracted by Shinji.
Gu knows Taya is far too naieve in these matters.
Taya is attacked by the burqa bitches but Gu’s training allows her to survive.
Taya is saved by the Four Villains… or not.
Taya is pushed into the damsel-in-distress role here but she can easily survive. She just needs to hold on for 6 turns.
As the battle goes on the Four Villains will get bored one after the other and leave… until only the Pervert remains.
Taya could technically easily beat this maggot but we are forced to stick to the script.
The other three villains return to fight Gu.
Gu needs to take on the Four Villains by himself.
It seems Gu starts this fight buffed as first Pervert gets one-shotted, and then the Gambler.
The other two take a bit more work. The Glutton has monstrous regeneration so you need to inflict an internal injury.
After all this, a Tianlong Guardian teleports in.
We already know this twat is a one-trick pony with his poison attacks. After drinking a nectar wine he is no longer very dangerous at all.
In any case Gu only needs to hold out for a couple of turns.
After all this, things are still not over.
There’s more trouble at night.
Taya would easily be able to defend Gu, but to make her lose these wolves are buffed up the wazoo.
Gu is supposed to save Taya again.
The wolves now all lose their buffed status, there’s just a lot of them.
In the end we are saved by the cavalry.
Next up we are back at Villains’ Valley.
Gu remembers Cécile’s words.
After all this, Taya gets one of the best skills in the entire game.
Part XCIV: Sea Shark Clan
It’s time to get the business with Shi Yi over with.
We meet Duke Cheng at Qingcheng.
I’m Shi Yi… you’re Duke Cheng?
Correct, I’m Duke Cheng. Deputy Shi, do you know the reason I was looking for you?
I have no idea! Probably… you want to be Emperor?
Hehe… of course not. If I wanted to be Emperor, I wouldn’t have to wait until now.
Pleasure meeting you, Uncle.
Um? Aren’t you Ziling? You’ve become pretty. Hehe, you perfectly take after your mother.
You?!
Ziling, you know Duke Cheng?
Ouch…
Don’t you know her mother is cousin of the Empress? Hahaha, seems you haven’t told them yet.
What? Why didn’t Master never mention that before?
Ji, it’s her family affair. There’s no need for us to get to the bottom of it.
You turn out to be royalty!
Come on, Uncle. Let’s get down to business.
Right! Get to the point then.
For thirteen years, I’ve been watching him practice policy. He came to the throne complacently… later with the purpose of consolidation of power… he issued the edict to decimate Prince Qin and his family…
It’s a pity that the promising and virtuous Prince Qin just missed the opportunity and became the thorn in my nephew’s flesh… He devoted himself to the people but his whole family was wiped out in the end…
The kid I used to care for and dote on now has become an opinionated and scheming emperor… in the end, he even suspects me.
At that time I was frustrated and disappointed at the political situation. As he started to suspect me, I was glad to retire from public life and spend my time in Qingcheng.
However after that, he made no attempt to make progress and even acts against the people’s will.
Now that he turned out like this, you still take no further interest to interfere?
He’s the Emperor now. Besides, I made a vow to his mother that I wouldn’t challenge the imperial rule as long as she’s alive.
Then for what purpose did you seek us out?
For rectification and support! I’m still a royal member. And if I report to the Emperor, those treacherous ministers will be trembling.
Your highness… politics have been in chaos for more than a decade, how will your report be useful?
Of course I should get solid proof and intel. I’ll wait for the best opportunity and make it hard to refuse my requests.
Hell no! Duke Cheng, my brother can’t wait that long! The execution is just around the corner!
That’s why I was looking for you. Sea Shark Clan was framed and I have proof of this to set Xiong Tianba free – the bribery ledger of Leng Hua.
You can threaten Leng Hua with this ledger. To secure his official position, he won’t leak anything.
Please give us the ledger to save Master Xiong.
Uncle, please help us!
I’ll do anything as long as I can save my brother!
Of course I’ll give you the ledger, but I have a trial for you first.
Tch! You’re so womanly fussy!
Ji, mind your manners!
Lad, I hope you won’t be like me when you’re at my age and in my position. But I’m risking a lot this time and have never met you guys before. A trial is necessary to assure mutual trust.
Zi, I trust you, so you don’t need to undergo this trial.
Impossible. We’re all in this together.
Alright. This is “Self-Genuineness Pellet”. If your wishes and pursuits are in accordance with your heart, then you won’t get hurt.
If not… the pellet will make people hallucinate and even lose their minds… so what do you think?
…!!
Everything I’ve done is according to my conscience. I have nothing to fear.
Your highness, is it okay now?
Sweet and sour, not bad. Do you have more?
Hmm…!!
The little hedgehog gets sucked into a mirror match.
What’s happening? Ji…
Basically the fight is decided by whomever lands the first crit… with ‘Eye to Eye’ talent it leads to a neverending sequence of crits.
Uncle!! Save Ji!! Please!
Duke Cheng, why would he become like this? Please hand over the antidote!
It’s not poison, how could I have the antidote? His seizure has stopped and perhaps he’ll come around after a while.
You!!
Ji, wake up! Stupid monkey… stinky monkey, wake up!
Ji!!
You… you…
Hehe… am I right?
…
Why do you always have to make people worry? Such a stupid monkey.
Stupid monkey? You…
Ji, glad to see you well.
I’m fine now. Thank you all.
I’m really lucky… what happened to Ji really scared me!
Tch. Quit crying, lassie. I’m alive and well.
I’m not crying!
Hey, keep your hands to yourself!
Duke Cheng, since we all passed your trial, can we have the ledger now?
A promise is a promise. Here is the ledger recording all Leng Hua’s bribes. With the ledger, you’ll your wishes fulfilled.
Great! Thank you.
Leng Hua is in the antique shop in Luoyang.
We need a little help from you. Could you please release Grandmaster Xiong of Sea Shark Clan?
Nonsense! He is the criminal who murdered Duke Mu! How can we release him?
Oh? But… I promise you will release him obediently when you see what we have.
You think you can threaten me with this outdated account book? Haha, what a joke!
I’m Lord of Grand Court supervised by the Minister of Penalty. Without his agreement, you can do nothing.
He has nothing to fear. Maybe… we should change our plan.
We are leaving just like this? Perhaps he is just pretending!
It can’t be. People say Leng Hua always plays the bully. He would be scared to death if this account book was a threat to him…
Fair enough…
We’ll keep it for now, Master Leng. I believe we’ll meet again in the future.
Go, get out! Or I will call the guards! Humph, youngsters nowadays are all ignorant and foolish…
It seems this was all foreseen by Duke Cheng.
It is natural given he is a high ranking official. We may need to find another way.
You are…
Critical affairs? Go back and tell him that crap account book is useless! Now there’s still nothing we can do about Leng Hua!
What do you mean?
The order the Duke gave is “to make it hard for him to resist our request”… you will understand soon… rest assured, according to the Duke, no innocents may be harmed.
If you have questions, please ask the Duke personally. Now if you will excuse me, I have other errands to run.
Really? Just wait here and do nothing?
There is no reason Duke Cheng would lie to us… but we cannot fully believe he will arrange everything well. While we are waiting for news, let’s continue our investigation in Luoyang.
Really? Gu, you really believe that guy?
Not that… he just has no reason to deceive us.
Don’t be paranoid, we just have to be patient for a few days.
Tch, I just cannot believe that weird old man.
After a few days Leng Hua indeed becomes cooperative.
Lord Leng, what are you talking about?
Aren’t you threatening me with Huan’er? You’re no saints! She is just a woman… unlike you guys!
What are you talking about? How the hell are we threatening you?
You murdered my loved one! And left her body on my bed! You are so stone-hearted… you just want me to take orders from you! Alright, I comply. Satisfied?
Wh-what…!!
No… we didn’t… (The secret envoy said no innocents would get hurt…)
Lord Leng, we will…
(If Leng Hu speaks the truth, then Duke Cheng is far too cruel… however, if we let the opportunity slip, saving Xiong Tianba is bound to fail.)
Lord Leng, you should have said so earlier, then we could have saved the trouble. Only one question: when can you release the Grandmaster of Sea Shark Clan?
Ziling, you…!
Releasing him is easy… but an empty prison cell is ridiculous. An empty cell means the jailor would tell his superior and an investigation would swiftly follow.
Rest assured, we have it already figured out. You only tell us the exact release time.
Humph! Meet me at Yamen after everything is properly arranged. Huan’er… *sigh* Poor Huan’er…
Duke Cheng turns out to be such a person! Ziling, since you already knew, why didn’t you tell us earlier?
No. Gu, I had no idea… God knows he would go as far as this… but if we didn’t grasp the chance, how could we make Leng Hua comply?
If we act like this, what’s the difference between us and villains?
…
I…I…
Let’s return to Duke Cheng and get to the bottom of this. He’s a royal member, how could he act like a human life is not worth a straw! This is unacceptable!
Back at Qingcheng, Shinji gets into a fight again.
Duke Cheng, we want to ask you something.
Is it about the concubine of Leng Hua?
You killed her? A life for a life. You should pay for what you did.
Ji, don’t be impulsive!
Ah?? What are you talking about? What’s going on? Please scabbard your sword first…
Hehe, calm down, young squire. I’ve already dispatched someone to deliver the message that no innocents will be hurt.
Shangguan Yan, what message did you deliver?
Sorry, maybe it’s my incompetence that caused the misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding? Leng Hua told us firmly, you think he’s lying?
Hehe, he even can’t recognize the appearance of his concubine. I ordered Luo Zhi to get a non-claimed female body from the mortuary. With a little work, it was put in the bedroom of Leng Hua. So out of fear, he will obey. And nobody gets hurt during all this.
Uncle, then what about the woman called Huan’er?
Her? Leng Hua forced her to be his concubine. I faked her death so that she can get out of trouble… I don’t know about her well-being now and I have no intention to interfere.
How can we know what you said is true or not?
Making friends lies in genuineness. There’s no need for me to fake anything. You came along just to ask this?
Yes.
It all turns out a misunderstanding. I knew Duke Cheng wasn’t someone who commits such vicious crimes. Rest assured!
If so, forgive our rudeness.
Hehe! Never thought a youngster could be so gallant. Rest assured, I won’t mind.
As for Sea Shark Clan, I’ll help with the trial. But things will go south if Master Xiong stays in his cell too long… you’d better get him out as soon as possible.
Quite indeed, let’s hurry!
Beating the blue guy gave us another internal style.
We meet Duke Cheng at Qingcheng.
The little hedgehog gets sucked into a mirror match.
Basically the fight is decided by whomever lands the first crit… with ‘Eye to Eye’ talent it leads to a neverending sequence of crits.
Leng Hua is in the antique shop in Luoyang.
It seems this was all foreseen by Duke Cheng.
After a few days Leng Hua indeed becomes cooperative.
Back at Qingcheng, Shinji gets into a fight again.
Beating the blue guy gave us another internal style.
Part XCV: Prison Break
We meet up with Shi Yi in Chengdu.
This is Puyun, he will assist us with the rescue. We won’t get our brother out without him!
Do… do you want him to be the substitute? If he is recognized by someone, he’s as good as dead!
You have to stay in jail until we find evidence to prove the innocence of Sea Shark Clan.
It’s the only method now. We really cannot find another solution at present.
Don’t worry, Gu. It appears Duke Cheng is a reliable person. Besides, we’ve already found the majority of evidence. I will find Duke Cheng after our Grandmaster settles down and ask him to hear the case of Sea Shark Clan.
You’d better do as told if you want to keep your post.
The jail break happens completely off screen.
You lost weight in the cell.
Indeed, look at me, now I’m as thin as a bamboo stick! The meals in prison really suck!
… (Bamboo stick? He’s kind of stocky with an imposing build. I wonder what he was like before prison.)
*sigh* Sorry for not getting you out sooner…
At least we’re alive. As long as I’m alive, one day Sea Shark Clan will make a comeback!
It is said Master Xiong is a valiant, tough man. To meet in the flesh, I’m really dazzled.
Friends of Xiaoyao Valley, I owe you a lot this time. Next time if Xiaoyao Valley is framed by the godddamned Imperial Court and Wuxia Zi ends up in jail, I’ll save him with al my strength, even if it costs my life.
Bah! Don’t jinx it!
Hehe…
I have everything planned and scheduled, you’d better hide out at sea during these harsh times.
The whole East Sea is in turmoil right now, is it proper go out on sea right now?
Feng Du suffers great losses, while Ao Guang enjoys a comfortable life at East Sea.
Think about it. Ao Guang is the only faction left at East Sea right now and the Imperial Court is greedy as a wolf. Would you let this chance go by if you were the Emperor? It would be a disaster if Ao Guang becomes the next Black Necro.
Allegedly the Imperial Court has already dispatched an ambassador to head for Branch of East Sea intending to enlist Ao Guang. If he defies, the accompanying cannon vessels will teach him a lesson.
It seems next up we need to meet with Ao Guang again.
Lady Wei, we owe you a lot. As a royal member, your reputation would get stained and my appreciation is beyond words.
*sigh* Don’t mention me as royal member anymore!
Of course it’s You Jin again.
Let alone how many of our comrades were killed by you… let’s talk about our little sworn sister – Meng Po. Her death was so unfair and miserable. If not for the “Acquittal Period” issues by the Emperor… how could we lose so many comrades?
As long as I’m here, you god-damned Imperials… will never have the chance to touch Feng Du!
This shows that you are still a traitor… it would be unworthy of my position to make more concessions.
Cut the crap!
Man the war ship and bombard this place!
We are just in time to kick You Jin’s ass once again.
What Lord Tang said is true. If the Imperial Court would be offering amnesty sincerely, they would not take such powerful gun ships with them… they want Ao Guang dead.
In accordance with the government’s way, they would rather kill him than give him a position and take precautions against a possible rebellion.
If it were up to me, I might kill him as well. In that way, the East Sea would no longer be in chaos. Yes… it’s the best way.
You Jin is really intending to destroy Feng Du! Should we leave that alone?
This time You Jin is going too far. But if we turn against him publically, it will bring trouble to Xiaoyao Valley.
Our dealings with Sea Shark Clan have already caused complications enough.
Up to now, all Feng Du we met were unlike what we thought. Ao Guang may not be perfect in his character, he still deserves to be called a true hero!
Anyway, we are not getting rid of these accusations for the moment, why don’t we cause even more trouble so that the government comes after us only?
I seldom hear you say that, so let’s just get a big fight!
There’s a big fight against You Jin and some Imperials with cannons.
The cannons have big range and must be destroyed first.
Once You Jin is on his own he gets piled on and clobbered.
Ao Guang becomes a party member afterward.
This time… thank you so much.
Humph! To my surprise, you just said “thanks” to us! I just can’t believe it. I have to see in what direction the sun sets later.
Damn you! We people from Feng Du are always able to tell right from wrong. Besides, I really intended to recruit you for our Branch of East Sea.
Be a thief like you? You wish!
Forget about it. You bastard, your tongue is so virulent. I still don’t get it, why did you help me?
Mainly because many old friends have suffered a lot during this acquittal period… we don’t agree on the Imperial Court’s actions. More importantly, you are not a villain.
Oh… I guess you are joking. I conquer the whole sea, burning, slaughtering and plundering. Yet you think I’m not a villain?
But we’ve never heard Ao Guang hurting the innocent. On the contrary, we heard about Branch of East Sea keeping fishermen safe from Black Necro. So you are not utterly devoid of conscience.
It was only on a whim. I intended to catch all fishermen to make the men my slaves and the women prostitutes. Humph!
You wouldn’t do that!
Bah! Fortunately you are not one of my men, speaking with you is a waste of breath.
Where there is a will, there is hope, Skipper Ao. There are too many suspects during this acquittal period, I hope you can give me a hand.
Since Feng Du is involved and many comrades were killed because of this, I would be ashamed to be Feng Du if I don’t take the chance to figure this all out. Alright, I will be allied with you for the moment.
Well… (It seems we have another troublesome ally.)
Ao Guang comes a bit late but he’s okay.
With Ao Guang in the party you can get a special armor in Villains’ Valley.
It seems happy now.
Weak? I am not weak. Give it to her then.
The jail break happens completely off screen.
It seems next up we need to meet with Ao Guang again.
Of course it’s You Jin again.
We are just in time to kick You Jin’s ass once again.
There’s a big fight against You Jin and some Imperials with cannons.
The cannons have big range and must be destroyed first.
Once You Jin is on his own he gets piled on and clobbered.
Ao Guang becomes a party member afterward.
Ao Guang comes a bit late but he’s okay.
With Ao Guang in the party you can get a special armor in Villains’ Valley.
Part XCVI: Asura’s Wrath
After the Villains’ Valley events we gained access to Sura Palace but it’s a “no men allowed” kind of place.
No way! We won’t let you take such risks! Sura Palace has been mysterious all the time. No one knows what going on there. I don’t intend to get to know it!
I’m just one girl, I guess they won’t go too far to hurt me or something like that.
Don’t try to be brave, girl. We should go together.
Does this mean you are worried about me, little Jing?
I… I’m not worried about you! It’s just in case we will need to rescue you.
Hihi!
Stop bickering now! Let’s go.
Inside is another familiar face from Tale of Wuxia.
*whispers* Sura Palace does not seem to be attacked.
Tut! I thought we could finally track down these people.
I am Gu Yuexuan from Xiaoyao Valley, this is Jing Ji and Wei Ziling from Castle Wei. We are here to find the Grand Princess Asura. Would you please announce us, miss?
Master will not meet with strangers. Leave, please.
I do have very important things to tell your master. Please.
We do have important business. Are we doing this meeting or not?
Is this the way you of Xiaoyao Valley treat people? If you don’t leave now, then be prepared for the pain.
… (Why did they suddenly get all strange when they heard the words Grand Princess?)
Ji! My lady, my brother says what he thinks but we are not trying to insult the Grand Princess. Actually we came here for the a…
No more words, those who want to barge in…
Wenches!
Die!
The only enemy of note is Ren Qingxuan. But they’re just a bunch of gurls on their period, how hard can it be.
Will you listen to us now?
I believe you are not thieves who want to gain profit in these times of turmoil.
Lady, if I may ask, is your Grand Princess not here right now?
…
Grand Princess… she received a letter the other day… and left the palace alone. It’s been a while now and we still got no word from her.
I wonder if this has anything to do with the acquittal period?
We can’t make any assumptions yet. For now, Sura Palace seems different from the fall of String-Sword Manor.
With all due respect, lady, is there really nobody in the whole palace who knows the whereabouts of the Grand Princess?
Qingxuan, can we trust these men?
Grand Princess is still nowhere to be found, I’m willing to take a shot. Besides, if these guys do have vile intentions, they will know the wrath of Sura Palace.
Bold words.
Master Gu, Grand Princess is never fond of other people meddling in her business, so…
So nobody knows what was in the letter, right?
Tsk! The trail ends again…
…
Does it have anything to do with that man... Grand Princess only acts like this if…
What man?
Well…
Please, this might be an important lead.
Grand Princess and the Garuda Guardian of Tianlong Ren Tianxiang might know each other from before. A few years ago, an enemy used the name of Garuda and lured the Grand Princess into a death trap. But the Grand Princess wiped out the entire sect instead.
It seems… your Grand Princess must have some kind of affair with this Garuda figure.
I shouldn’t gossip about the master.
Sounds like old lovers to me! No wonder Sura Palace has this no men rule.
If it was really because of Garuda… he must’ve broken her heart really badly.
Hey! You don’t know whether it really was Garuda’s fault!
It must be…
Ji, Ziling, that’s enough.
My apologies, they don’t really mean that. They’re just really straightforward types.
…
Thank you for your advice. I will investigate this event and bring answers to your doubt. Please take heed of the things I told you and be careful, these are bad times.
Thanks for your advice, we are counting on you. Farewell and good luck, we have direct orders from the Grand Princess to guard this place for now.
We can find Garuda with Taya around.
That’s easy for you to say. Do you have any idea where we should go?
Guardian Garuda… might…
Lady Taya, do you know where he is?
I do, some of my tribe really admire that man.
Admire? How so?
Garuda is the only person alive who can tame the Golden Wing. Some people believe he is the incarnation of a great deity.
Sounds like an important person.
And more so, he helped us when our tribe was lost in the desert.
If so, let’s go to the western region as soon as possible. Thank you, lady Taya.
*blushes* I hope I’ve been helpful.
(Seems Taya likes Gu… but people of Xiaoyao Valley are slow and foolish in relationships… I feel sorry for her!)
In Kashgar someone marks the location of Willow Manor on our map.
Yaksha pops up again too when we try to leave.
You must be here for the missing master of Sura Palace.
Haha. Where are you going now?
That’s none of your business.
You are more interesting than Gu Yuexuan, Jing Ji.
What the hell do you want to do?
You’d better leave now if you want to go to Willow Manor. It has nothing to do with you.
The one who apprehended Asura just wanted to lure Ren Tianxiang.
It seems that you are in on the secret… right, you are all Guardians of the Cult of Tianlong.
You are right. But it has nothing to do with you.
Thanks for the warning. But we have promised to save the master of Sura Palace.
You are stubborn. Do whatever you like, it is none of my business.
In Willow Manor those poison bitches we fought once are back.
Inside is that crazy bitch we met once in the beginning of the game.
Tsk tsk tsk! What a sad person you are.
Ahh! That reminds me, I only broke one of your legs yesterday, it seems only fair that I break your other leg today so you wouldn’t be able to seek your revenge.
Ah!!!!
But… if Ren Tianxiang doesn’t come, I need to find new ways of torture. I hope you can hold out.
Such cruelty… you witch, how dare you! Using other people as traps… damn you!
Hmm? You imbeciles trying to ruin my work again. It looks like I underestimated you guys.
Shui was looking for this bitch.
What are you talking about? E’mei is not my sect anymore. No wonder you imbeciles managed to barge in, E’mei is helping you.
How did you become… this? How did you become… so cruel?
Whatever… you might as well be the appetizer before the main course.
Shui starts this fight debuffed, which makes sense.
This battle is a bit chaotic. Once everyone is down a second wave of buffed poison bitches appears.
We win the battle but nearly lose in cutscene again anyway.
Tsk! No more excuses.
Master once said the skills in the aberrant copy of Nine Yin Manual aren’t complete. If you practice them, there are consequences.
Humpf! I got Asura now, Nine Yin Manual should be easy to get hold of.
You are pretty mouthy for a loser.
That’s right… I lost, but you still can’t win.
You… lowlife scum!
Please… do right, for once!
We shouldn’t do any rash moves, or we might hurt the Grand Princess in the process…
Unexpectedly that lady who gave us the Lady internal style shows up.
!!
Where did this one come from?
You are…!
Release her. If you want Nine Yin Manual… I am the one you should seek.
I am sorry, sister, you suffered because of me…
…You! Yang Yufeng!! Why are you still alive, why?! Why do you show yourself when you should be long gone now!!
…
Leave!! I don’t want you to be my rescuer, leave!!
…I…
Haha! You are in no place to decide, Yang Yufeng of Ancient Tomb Sect. Now this is a surprise. I was worrying that if Ren Tianxiang didn’t have the right Nine Yin Manual, I would have to use him to lure you out…
And surprisingly, Fan Weili, you still love Ren Tianxiang… this is rich, Ren Tianxiang didn’t show up, instead I met you rivals in love.
No, he must have been stopped by something.
Enough! Enough, I said!
…
I can end all of this now, they shouldn’t be dragged into this event. Release Fan and these guys and I will give you the Nine Yin Manual.
Fine then!
Hehe… haha! Such naivety… you really think I would just release you all?
Another unexpected guest shuts the annoying bitch up for good.
Hahaha! Thanks to you, after so many years of fruitless search I finally got the Nine Yin Manual!
This is… Heart Crusher of Nine Yin Manual?!
Who are you and why did you kill her?
Me? You do not need to know MY name. Because you are all going to die here.
What have you done?
No need to worry, you will know soon enough.
You can’t escape!
Somehow the entire place got rigged with explosives.
You are right, let’s grab Asura first… she is badly wounded.
Tsk!! I know.
Stop, stop! I came here to kill Ren Tianxiang. I hate him, and you too. I hate you!!!
Fan…
There’s a rumbling sound at that moment.
What’s going?!
It’s gunpowder… this place is going to explode!
GOOOOO!!!!
The group can’t cut Asura’s shackles and is forced to leave her behind.
Damn!! So close!!
You tried your best, Ji.
Why… it shouldn’t be like this, I’m sorry… I’m sorry.
Yang, don’t… be sad. Nobody wanted this to happen…
I… I’m the one who should have died.
Why am I still alive, while she… She should be with Ren now, she should be…
Yang… sometimes things are inevitable, what happened between Asura and Ren Tianxiang is their own to bear, it is not your fault.
Ziling is right, you shouldn’t think everything is your fault.
No, you don’t understand, it’s me… it’s all because of me. If I had been more careful, he wouldn’t have found my trail and leave Cult of Tianlong… leave Asura. I should have known, such a stubborn man…
Yang, aren’t you… a stubborn woman also?
Me?
What you said in the mansion… I think Ren Tianxiang really doesn’t care about your looks. Why would you… avoid him?
…
Hmm… you are right… three… stubborn souls…
Yang…
Ji, Ziling, come one we should let Sura Palace know about this.
Everyone thinks Asura is dead but in fact Garuda managed to save her.
Don’t… say this…
You… can never be late… I know… you… *cough*… you love me.
Li, don’t speak now, your wounds…
Ren… why… why don’t you… show…
…
Ren… it… feels good… to see… you… for the last… time…
You won’t die…
I… want you…
…
Don’t say that to me.
If not for you, why would that ghastly woman have kidnapped Weili?
Punish me if you want. But Li is heavily wounded, we do not have time for that now.
…
She took very heavy wounds because of my delay. I’m using my inner force to sustain her heart. She is safe for now, take her with you!
You cruel beast. Weili did this for you, yet you… how dare you… Ren Tianxiang, don’t you have a heart?!
I failed her all my life… don’t tell her about… me.
The party returns to Sura Palace, having basically failed at everything.
I just got a message from Guardian Yaksha…
Please…
Guardian Yaksha said the Grand Princess has been rescued and is recovering from her wounds.
How…
Thank god! (I hope… it was that man.)
We are glad your Grand Princess is safe and sound. Speaking of which, we thought your Grand Princess had died, but she is safe now… we didn’t manage to help much, someone else saved the Grand Princess.
That’s not true, if not for your efforts, the Grand Princess might be dead already. Thank you for everything you have done.
All is done, I think we should take our leave now.
Sura Palace is most grateful for your help. Take this book as a token of our gratitude… but now that Grand Princess is rescued, please don’t come back here. Grand Princess will never let any man enter Sura Palace.
I understand… farewell.
We got following items after our endeavours.
Broken Sword from Nine Yin’s body.
Another poison skill for Ziling.
A female exclusive internal style.
With Fatty in the party he would steal another book from Asura’s bed chamber, but we have Shi Yan in the party instead.
With DLC installed Ren Qingxuan is actually recruitable. Her rings count as fan weapons.
Inside is another familiar face from Tale of Wuxia.
The only enemy of note is Ren Qingxuan. But they’re just a bunch of gurls on their period, how hard can it be.
We can find Garuda with Taya around.
In Kashgar someone marks the location of Willow Manor on our map.
Yaksha pops up again too when we try to leave.
In Willow Manor those poison bitches we fought once are back.
Inside is that crazy bitch we met once in the beginning of the game.
Shui was looking for this bitch.
Shui starts this fight debuffed, which makes sense.
This battle is a bit chaotic. Once everyone is down a second wave of buffed poison bitches appears.
We win the battle but nearly lose in cutscene again anyway.
Unexpectedly that lady who gave us the Lady internal style shows up.
Another unexpected guest shuts the annoying bitch up for good.
Somehow the entire place got rigged with explosives.
There’s a rumbling sound at that moment.
The group can’t cut Asura’s shackles and is forced to leave her behind.
Everyone thinks Asura is dead but in fact Garuda managed to save her.
The party returns to Sura Palace, having basically failed at everything.
We got following items after our endeavours.
Broken Sword from Nine Yin’s body.
Another poison skill for Ziling.
A female exclusive internal style.
With Fatty in the party he would steal another book from Asura’s bed chamber, but we have Shi Yan in the party instead.
With DLC installed Ren Qingxuan is actually recruitable. Her rings count as fan weapons.
Part XCVII: Broken Sword
Before moving on, it’s well worth taking on the task to repair the broken sword we got from Nine Yin. Only Shui can wield it.
My master gave Yitian sword to me and I need it to protect myself in these troubled times. I hope the sword can regain its completeness. The keenness doesn’t matter.
This sword has been broken for about 200 years and has rust on the surface even though it is made of gold and darksteel. It wasn’t maintained… in short, Yitian sword is already as good as dead.
How come…
Don’t worry, Miss Shui. Let me finish. The material of Yitian sword is of high quality. If we can find similar materials, then we can use them to forge a new sword. It is a pity that my blacksmithing skill is poor. I can’t guarantee a new sword as sharp as Yitian sword.
My master used to say everything has its destiny and it cannot be forced. Nobody can compare with Master Ren in blacksmithing. I’ll appreciate it if you can forge a new sword for me.
We still lack exotic gold. It’s rare and hard to get. If you can find some exotic gold for me, I can make a new sword for you.
On the world map there’s a random encounter regarding Duke Sai. Our next main task is related to him.
It turns out to be Wanyan Ke’erke’s father.
Back then when we were at Duke Sai’s mansion, there was no sign of Duke Sai. God knows where this old cunning fox went.
We have no idea either. Duke Sai just disappeared suddenly.
Duke Sai acquired Nine Yin Manual that day at Willow Manor. If I am right, he must hide somewhere and study the manual.
Willow Manor!? Gu, you mean Duke Sai is the one who killed that enchantress and blew up the manor? How do you know that?
From his words, from his exotic royal clothes, and him being obviously acquainted with Nine Yin. From the unbelieving expression on her face when she died, we can draw the conclusion that that man must be Duke Sai.
Tch! Such a stone-hearted person. He didn’t even show up when his son died.
We recently discovered there’s a penetralium under the mansion. It is shame we cannot get more details.
Thank you very much. Please pass along our thanks to Elder Li.
Gu, are you really going to break into the bunker according to this information?
It has been a while since Duke Sai got hold of Nine Yin Manual, we can no longer afford to wait.
The chivalrous beliefs of Xiaoyao Valley truly deserves its reputation, I wish you don’t let your guard down.
Finally we find his hideout.
Let’s go and kick his ass!
Another random encounter is tied to the joystick/controller bought in Luoyang pawnshop with Fatty in the party.
We got it inadvertently and had no idea about its purpose. If it is yours, we can give it back to you.
It seems he left us something. Ah, it’s a scroll.
You get Hexameridian Fingersword from him, but Gu can no longer learn it at this point and it would also be overkill.
Regarding the item for the sword, it is tied to a rumor. You need to wait for a rumor to pop up about someone having an odd item in their possession and then trigger the encounter.
Fatty is to steal the item but first time we actually got an internal style instead of the ore.
The sword gives Shui the Killer Momentum talent.
On the world map there’s a random encounter regarding Duke Sai. Our next main task is related to him.
The chivalrous beliefs of Xiaoyao Valley truly deserves its reputation, I wish you don’t let your guard down.
Another random encounter is tied to the joystick/controller bought in Luoyang pawnshop with Fatty in the party.
You get Hexameridian Fingersword from him, but Gu can no longer learn it at this point and it would also be overkill.
Regarding the item for the sword, it is tied to a rumor. You need to wait for a rumor to pop up about someone having an odd item in their possession and then trigger the encounter.
Fatty is to steal the item but first time we actually got an internal style instead of the ore.
The sword gives Shui the Killer Momentum talent.
Part XCVIII: Duke Sai
We return to the northern mansion to deal with Duke Sai.
We need to interact with a certain candlestick.
Look, this candlestick is movable.
Right, this kind of candlestick is usually fixed on the ground.
Maybe it is the key to the forest bunker!
You are right, we can have a try.
Yes! Duke Sai must be hiding in there, we need to stop him quickly. We can’t let him master the Nine Yin Manual.
Let’s go find that old goat.
Inside the bunker are just some weak guards… and a big bird.
What is this bird they were guarding? WOW, it is huge!
It must be some kind of exotic creature from somewhere. We need to find Duke Sai and stop him from practicing Nine Yin Manual!
We arrive just too late.
One become two, and become the earth and heaven. Six polar of Yin, seven energy regen into the origin, the purest of the abyss…
Yin and Yang… attracted to each other, yet resisting… so they are one in two…
Tsk! Stop boasting.
Ah, now I don’t need to waste time to find you. You killed my son Kirk and you will pay for it.
Your son was a mean bastard, his death was his own doing.
But he was still my son. My son was the prince of my kingdom. Whatever he did, he did it to restore our kingdom to its former self.
What kingdom? Stop dreaming.
Your kingdom? It was just you and your son.
The house of Duke Mu was slaughtered, the innocent of Sea Shark Clan got executed, you call that the righteous way?
The throne always belongs to the stronger. And what about you from Central China? Exile us nomads to the northern wastelands, you call that the righteous way?
…
You hypocrites! The law of the jungle is always the only right way in the world!
When I take the throne, I will decide what is right and what is wrong.
Tsk! You power-hungry maniac! All I know is that if I let you go, more innocent people will be hurt!
That’s right. Gu, Ji, we must stop this lunatic.
Stop me? Go ahead, do your best!
Duke Sai has only one move so this is not really very difficult.
Duke Sai has another trick up his sleeve however.
It’s his eyes! He is using some kind of strange Hypnotize technique!
Ahh…
!! Are you alright!
Do you know how many innocent people will be hurt by it! Why… why you do this… FATHER!
What are you talking about? Wake up!!
He got Ziling! (Father? Lord Wei? What did he do?)
That’s right, your father has done wrong but he didn’t want any of that. Yes, your father was forced to do those things.
Forced?
Right! Think about it, that loving and caring father you loved so much would never do those things. Look, it is all their fault. They threatened your father, your father did all those things to protect you.
Don’t listen, wake up!
Right! Just kill them and every bad dream will go away.
Kill… them…
Careful, Ji!
Ziling needs to be lured away from Duke Sai because she will tank hits directed at him. But it’s easy enough to do.
Shinji drinks a nectar wine because obv. Ziling will go after him rather than Gu.
With Ziling away from Duke Sai he can be easily taken down.
Duke Sai is getting weak, it seems the hypnosis begins to lose its effect. Knock him down right now!
I will do that… I am angry now!
They are all good people, you are wrong, Master!!
Why? We have beaten Duke Sai, why didn’t she recover?
I heard that only a powerful stimulation can wake up someone who got hypnotized. Maybe…
Stimulation? What stimulation?
Anyway… we can’t hurt Ziling.
Shinji needs to take a hit from Ziling.
Ahahahah…!!
Ji, get away!
Hey… wake up!! Aren’t you smart? Never thought I would lose to this little trick…
!?
*cough* You… I am hurt!
Gu…!! Ji… Ji!!
…!!
You are strong enough to hurt me. I no longer need to be worried.
Alright… let’s deal with this bastard!
Hehehehehe…
Something is not right with him.
Tsk! Playing mad are we.
Eh? How? He hasn’t got a trace of inner force in him!
Ouch! Hurt, that hurt! I want my mommy!
Looks like he practiced something wrong and his inner force consumed itself. He lost all his sanity and power…
Just like that he went mad? Tsk, he’s getting off too easy…
Duke Sai leaves with Pino.
Oh, bro, you want to play with me. Heh heh heh, you are the best. I raised you from the egg since I found you at the sword grave. You will never betray me! Give me a kiss now.
*croak*
Eh? Where are you taking me? Mother will be angry if I wander too far, I’m afraid.
*croak*!!
Heh… alright then. Let’s go to wonderland!
Are we just going to let him go?
He has lost all his power and his mind is reduced to that of a child. He doesn’t remember what he has done. Just leave him be.
We have now completed all main quest tasks.
The way they hide their traces… no wonder they can do so much damage in a very short time.
But we got no clues now. Gu, what should we do?
We’d better inform Great Xia Jiang about this first and think about what to do later.
There’s also a bit of a surprise from Fatty.
Do you have something to say, fat man?
*sigh* I got something to tell you.
I don’t think he can tell us anything useful.
Just let the man talk.
Tsk! Do tell please.
We have been friends for a while now. But I need to leave you now…
Why leave so early?
Are you afraid?
Ji, Yue has helped us with many things during our travels. He must have his own reason to leave us now.
Just what are you blabbing about? I say you got your energy flow messed up, but it is your head that got distorted, not your shape.
Alright, alright! Pay no heed to Ji, he is always like that. I think he is just regretting that you are leaving.
I am not sad! He can go wherever he wants for all I care.
*sigh* No need to get those defenses up! No wonder he always called you the little hedgehog…
Thanks for your help. Good luck and godspeed.
*sigh* You too. We shall meet again.
We should hurry up, we need to tell Great Xia Jiang about this. He is waiting for us in Luoyang.
We got two powerful internal styles from the fight with Duke Sai.
We need to interact with a certain candlestick.
Inside the bunker are just some weak guards… and a big bird.
We arrive just too late.
Duke Sai has only one move so this is not really very difficult.
Duke Sai has another trick up his sleeve however.
Ziling needs to be lured away from Duke Sai because she will tank hits directed at him. But it’s easy enough to do.
Shinji drinks a nectar wine because obv. Ziling will go after him rather than Gu.
With Ziling away from Duke Sai he can be easily taken down.
Shinji needs to take a hit from Ziling.
Duke Sai leaves with Pino.
We have now completed all main quest tasks.
There’s also a bit of a surprise from Fatty.
We got two powerful internal styles from the fight with Duke Sai.
Part XCIX: New Direction
We meet Jiang again in Luoyang.
This dood kinda looks like
Uncle Jiang, have you any new information?
Leaving this for a while, what do you come here for today Gu? Is anything wrong?
Yes, we are here about the acquittal period.
Did you find any clues?
We have found the five places in the confidential letter but we couldn’t find more information after several attempts.
So, you have destroyed the five strongholds? That’s really good news.
Yet we still found nothing, it was only a waste of time.
It’s not like that. You destroyed the five stronghold and many innocent people will survive because of this. How’s that a waste of time?
You flatter us, it’s just that this organization is very cautious. As far as I am concerned, there are more than five strongholds. It will not be over until the one behind all this is eliminated.
That’s what I was trying to tell you.
Uncle Jiang, have you found the whereabouts of the big boss?
Old Exorcist? Humph! I would say he is the one that needs exorcizing!
The name of Old Exorcist… I had heard it before. 100 years ago, there was this book of swordsmanship named “Exorcize Swordsmanship”. It caused a bloody slaughter in Jianghu… but it’s not clear whether these two things are related.
It’s no use just knowing his name, if this Old Exorcist is in hiding we can do nothing.
Jing Ji is right. Sorry, but I have no more information.
This Old Exorcist is very ambitious, he will not stop just because we destroyed some strongholds. Maybe they will make a move soon.
Do we have no choice but to wait?
Well…
Gu, the stinky monkey is right. We have been too passive and only waited until another incident happened. I got an idea, hopefully Uncle Jiang can evaluate it.
Speak freely.
I’ve never seen you so polite, are you about to bring up some terrible idea?
I was thinking, rather than being driven around, how about we pay a visit to Cult of Tianlong and Feng Du?
What? Why go there?
This is really taking drastic measures to deal with this situation. Brilliant.
Only Uncle can understand me in a heartbeat. These days, the Old Exorcist and his underlings have focused on stirring up conflict between Cult of Tianlong and Feng Du, even pretending to be them and slaughtering other sects. What’s the reason the Old Exorcist is doing this?
Could he just be killing for fun? I think he’s trying to weaken all the sects and wait for the opportunity to rule Jianghu.
What if he really killed for fun?
What? No man can be that bored…
Though I don’t know his reasons, it’s not like he’s trying to rule Jianghu. Maybe… he’s really messing about for fun…
Anyway, this Old Exorcist casts a long shadow over Jianghu. Ziling must want to visit Cult of Tianlong and Feng Du to explain the situation and solve the problem at its core.
But…
Do you find it appropriate, Uncle Jiang?
It takes great risks to go to Cult of Tianlong and Feng Du. I ought to go with you… but if I turn up, there may be no chance to talk it out.
Yes, Uncle Jiang is the Great Xia. If you were present at Cult of Tianlong or Feng Du, a fight would break out before being able to explain your presence. But if we go, Negaraja and Yama may not take us so seriously.
We should also visit Shaolin.
Yes, Shaolin used to be the leader of the good sects. Though it may not solve the misunderstanding, it can help to put the conflict on hold for a moment.
If so, then we should be counting on you. If the Old Exorcist finds out what you’re doing, he may try to stop you. Remember to take care of yourself.
It’s easiest to visit Shaolin first.
Can you tell us about it?
A hundred years ago, there was a rumor that Lin from Fujian got hold of a book called Exorcise Swordsmanship. Anyone who learnt it could become the No 1 in Wulin. All kinds of forces chased after the book and it led to all of Lin’s family killed with only one survivor.
The book changed hands several times but was ultimately taken back by the sole survivor. After learning it, he began to kill everyone out of revenge… it was a bloodbath and no could stop him.
Is this swordsmanshp really so powerful? I hope to see it with my own eyes.
What happened afterwards?
Great Xia Linghu beat him with Nine-form Dugu Swordsmanship, sealed his Kung fu and imprisoned him in Mei Manor. The book was destroyed as well, so that the disaster could finally end.
Mei Manor? Can you tell us its location so we can go investigate.
Mei Manor is Swordsmith’s Manor nowadays. And Lin’s last descendant died 20 years ago. The master of Swordsmith’s Manor brought the body back to his home in Fujian.
If Lin’s descendant died, who else could have known Exorcise Swordsmanship?
I don’t know and I’ve never heard that Lin got descendants or apprentices. I thought it would disappear forever and now there’s this Old Exorcist, I am confused too.
What if… he didn’t really die?
He faked his death?
Think about it, who would be willing to be imprisoned forever? If I were him, I would escape Swordsmith’s Manor by all means possible.
You are right, maybe he faked his death.
But if this Old Exorcist is really Lin’s descendant, he would be very old now, how can he even swing a blade?
It’s not like that, Immortal Zhang in Wudang lived for 140 years and created Taijiquan and Taijijian in his 100s.
Tianji Taoist is also old but his martial art is unfathomable.
If the Old Exorcist is the descendant of Lin, his true goal is worrying. With every action he causes disorder in Wulin.
But wasn’t he deprived of Kung fu?
No one knows Exorcise Swordsmanship besides him, being No 1 in Wulin surely allows him some secret measures.
If this is true, the Old Exorcist is unfathomable and we need to keep alert.
Shaolin is always the leader of Wulin. I also want to invite you to mediate the disputes between houses and sects so the Old Exorcist doesn’t succeed.
Buddha be praised, of course. You are so young yet you care about the safety of Wulin. It’s truly a gift. Please rest assured, as this concerns the destiny of wulin, we won’t stand by.
Next we head to Feng Du. By this time Feng Du has reconquered the Forkband.
It’s probably also a good idea to have Ao Guang around here.
Nobody has interrogated us on the way and there are no guards at all!
Yama is indeed beyond reasoning.
Is this Yama? He looks like a beast.
I’m Gu Yuexuan from Xiaoyao Valley and send regards to Grand Master.
Grand Master, Grand Master, what’s wrong with you? You don’t recognize me?
My head hurts, it hurts badly!
In this fight Yama will be accompanied by some ghosts who should be completely ignored since they have the Spellbound talent.
Yama himself is very powerful and there’s an extra trick in this battle.
After taking a certain amount of damage he will heal and go berserk, gaining a 300% damage bonus which means an instakill. You really need to be careful here.
Yama is defeated… but he was already dead.
Grand Master, Grand Master?!
Brother Gu, is he dead?
Nonsense! Grand Master can’t be hurt this easily, he can’t be dead like this!
Then what happened to him?
Let’s take a close look.
It looks like a needle, look, there’s an eye in it. This needle pricks deeply in his head…
This needle is much longer than the ones used by Dr Miracle. It must have hurt him with it in his head.
This thing has been in Grand Master’s head for so long…
There is something carved on the needle.
Let me see, hmm… the engraving reads “Don’t violate God’s will when the Old Exorcist returns.”
Although we don’t know what kind of witchcraft the Old Exorcist uses, this needle must be the reason why Yama went insane… maybe it’s also the reason for the trouble between Cult of Tianlong and Feng Du.
This man is insidious. He hides himself and does sneaky things behind the scenes, it makes me feel uncomfortable.
He uses a needle to control one’s mind. I never heard of this before.
Grand Master, please rest in peace. I will cut this Old Exorcist in pieces and dig out his heart for you!
With Yama gone the conflict between Feng Du and Cult of Tianlong must subside. Branch Master Ao, what’s your plan?
Humph, I said I would find this Old Exorcist and cut him into pieces. There is nothing else I want.
Then let’s set out.
Raksha arrives and without Ao Guang around we’d probably have to take him out too.
Are you Raksha? I thought you were stabbed to death by Xincan…
Someone like Xincan stabbing me? Stop kidding. Hand over your life!
Be quiet, you horse face!
Snake, why are you here? What’s happening?
It’s a long story, please calm down and listen to me.
Horse face, you just recovered from a serious injury. You should have a good rest and leave the rest to us.
What are you talking about? Do I look like someone in need of rest?
Humph, you should think about your wife. She spent three days and nights taking care of you last time so you could come alive again. If you get stabbed this time, who do you think will take care of you?
I…
This is your wife?
*cough* She saved him with all her power last time. Horse face was deeply moved and married her…
Snake, do you have any complaints about my beautiful and kind-hearted wife?
Whatever you like…
Cut the crap, I will stay here and rest. Snake, it’s up to you now. If you are no match for that thief, we could look for him together afterwards.
Horse-face, you just stay here. I will bring the Old Exorcist’s head to you.
With Yama gone, Feng Du is finished.
We actually gained Yama’s unique broadsword skill, but Hongshang can’t learn it.
This dood kinda looks like
It’s easiest to visit Shaolin first.
Next we head to Feng Du. By this time Feng Du has reconquered the Forkband.
It’s probably also a good idea to have Ao Guang around here.
Yama is indeed beyond reasoning.
In this fight Yama will be accompanied by some ghosts who should be completely ignored since they have the Spellbound talent.
Yama himself is very powerful and there’s an extra trick in this battle.
After taking a certain amount of damage he will heal and go berserk, gaining a 300% damage bonus which means an instakill. You really need to be careful here.
Yama is defeated… but he was already dead.
Raksha arrives and without Ao Guang around we’d probably have to take him out too.
With Yama gone, Feng Du is finished.
We actually gained Yama’s unique broadsword skill, but Hongshang can’t learn it.
Part C: Cult of Tianlong
We pay a visit to Cult of Tianlong which is far west of Kashgar.
Wait, we are not here for fighting.
Pooh! Why is he here?
Ji, calm down, don’t forget our purpose.
I know.
I’m Gu Yuexuan from Xiaoyao Valley. I want to meet the Hierarch, could you please inform him?
Haha! You ants want to meet our Hierarch, why? After what happened at Forkband, you want to mess with our Cult of Tianlong?
I have important things to tell the Hierarch, please.
Ha, let me see if you’re qualified for getting into Cult of Tianlong!
Soon a very big battle breaks out.
This is supposed to be a battle where you hang on for dear life for 10 turns, but in 4 turns they’re all down. Courtesy of Taya’s dual strike skill.
Of course, we didn’t have to fight the strongest Tianlong fighters, Yaksha and Asura.
Ah, they are difficult to deal with.
Cult of Tianlong really deserve their reputation.
The game somehow acts like we didn’t humiliate them.
But we are “saved” by Yaksha.
Wushuang, you know these people?
Heh, of course I know this pretty little brother. So, why did you come to Cult of Tianlong? You missed me?
Guardian Yaksha, I have some important things to tell the Hierarch, could you please inform him?
Wushuang, you… I will kill these gnats!
Luo Shejun, what do you want to do? Are you jealous they are younger yet more skilled than you?
You know, they came to Cult of Tianlong with no ill intent. If they are mistreated, everybody will scoff at us.
I will leave them alone for your sake.
Heh, don’t mind him. Please come with me.
Thank you, Guardian Yaksha.
We are taken before Niggaraja.
Yes, my Lord.
OK, you are brave. Even Wushuang shows appreciation for you. So tell me, why are you here?
I am here regarding the acquittal period. Jianghu is falling into disorder these days, with Cult of Tianlong and Feng Du being like oil and water.
But everything has been manipulated by the Old Exorcist. He wants to weaken all of Jianghu. I was wondering if you could stop fighting each other for now – don’t let him take advantage of you.
That is all you want to say? I am very disappointed. I thought you had more important and unexpected things to tell me.
You knew this already?
I don’t care about the plans of this Old Exorcist.
What are you talking about!?
Chaos in Jianghu is just what I want. But who is taking advantage of whom? That is not decided yet.
You don’t care about how many people are to die because of this? Many of your people are likely to die as well!
That’s ridiculous. You cannot unify all of Jianghu without sacrifices.
So your mind is made up. We’ll leave now.
There’s a fight with Niggaraja but he’s way easier than Yama. Even though with Supreme Me talent in this fight every attack will be a crit, he cannot trigger invulnerability. Nor does he get a crazy damage bonus.
Plus, we fight him with many strong people.
Hongshang takes the bag of wind down.
You can take ten moves of mine at such a young age, that’s surprising. If you agree to serve me, I will treat you fairly.
You wish!
Everyone has his own choice.
Ha, you have a strong personality. I will let you go today, you’d better think about it. If you dare to come here again, I will now show any mercy.
Ji, Ziling, let’s go.
Niggaraja has some secret orders after Gu is gone.
On the way out Gu is approached by Yaksha.
The Hierarch doesn’t care about this Old Exorcist but I’m unwilling to let this go. I want to find him and deal with happened in Villains’ Valley. If you want to deal with this trouble caused by Old Exorcist, I’m in.
Yaksha is powerful and hott, it’d be foolish not to have her join.
But she prolly just wants to fukk Shinji.
Soon a very big battle breaks out.
This is supposed to be a battle where you hang on for dear life for 10 turns, but in 4 turns they’re all down. Courtesy of Taya’s dual strike skill.
Of course, we didn’t have to fight the strongest Tianlong fighters, Yaksha and Asura.
The game somehow acts like we didn’t humiliate them.
But we are “saved” by Yaksha.
We are taken before Niggaraja.
There’s a fight with Niggaraja but he’s way easier than Yama. Even though with Supreme Me talent in this fight every attack will be a crit, he cannot trigger invulnerability. Nor does he get a crazy damage bonus.
Plus, we fight him with many strong people.
Hongshang takes the bag of wind down.
Niggaraja has some secret orders after Gu is gone.
On the way out Gu is approached by Yaksha.
Yaksha is powerful and hott, it’d be foolish not to have her join.
But she prolly just wants to fukk Shinji.
Part CI: All One
We return once more to Jiang in Luoyang. It seems there’s some brouhaha again.
Ji, Ziling, something seems to have happened at Jiang’s mansion!
Gu, let’s go and see!
It’s those two idiots again.
(Damn… this foreign monk got such powerful internal styles.)
That redhead Wapanese gurl is here too.
Humph, you dare to call yourself Sakyamuni?
They are minions of the Old Exorcist, get them!
You won’t be so lucky this time, my Flaming Blade will burn you all.
We now have the opportunity to see the “Great Xia” in action.
With Seven-form Moon Worshipping Zhang at least he can one-shot all the mooks.
It’s up to us to take down Hetuo and the ugly bitch.
As usual the villain manage to get away.
Humph, another group of troublesome people.
The mighty dragon is no match for the native serpent. We should retreat today.
Jiang, don’t count your chickens before they hatch. We won’t let you go so easily.
Ji, Ziling, let’s take Great Xia Jiang inside to rest.
Thank you.
The foreign monks were good, even father was hurt by them…
Uncle Jiang, who’s this girl…
She’s a guest of Yu named Feng Chuixue. She is young yet very strong. It’s because of her help we held out until you arrived.
But this girl is…
*cough* Ji, I know you think this lady looks familiar, but I am sure you have mistaken her for someone else.
What did you say! How can I…
Tsch!
…
Great Xia Jiang, why would these enemies come to you?
I don’t know either. I was tracking those laymen of the Old Exorcist and found out where the Exorcism Palace is. But I was attacked once I returned to Luoyang. Maybe the Old Exorcist found out we sabotaged his work several times and wanted to strike first to gain the advantage.
Uncle Jiang, where exactly is this Exorcism Palace?
Yes, I drew this map along the road. It is very well hidden, without a guide it is impossible to find the entrance even if you lived near it for 20 years.
Good. Now that we know the location of Exorcism Palace, we can hold the Great Assembly of Wulin and root out the force of the Old Exorcist for good with all the heroes in the world.
The Old Exorcist is too wicked and cunning, I am afraid he would disappear again if we took such a drastic action.
Right, the Old Exorcist has been hiding for decades. His endurance is extraordinary, if we act rashly and alert the enemy, I’m afraid we won’t be able to find him ever again.
Why don’t we break in and attack him unprepared?
The laymen of the Old Exorcist are already so strong they could hurt Uncle Jiang. The Old Exorcist can only be stronger. Even if we managed to break into Exorcism Palace, we would be no match for him.
This is about the survival of Wulin, we should not hesitate. Though we are weaker, as long as I’m alive I will not allow this Exorcist to mess with Wulin.
You, why… why are you so stubborn…
Hahaha! Alright, you all have heroic spiric. I should not back down either. *cough* I…
You should have a good rest and not push yourself. You are the backbone of Wulin and shouldn’t risk your life easily.
Have you set your minds to this?
…
Please do tell if you have something to say.
Now that you know this legendary martial art, why didn’t you use it to beat those foreign monks?
That’s why I hesitated. To be honest, what I learnt was only part of it. Some parts are missing from the book. I devoted myself to it yet still can’t fully understand the meaning behind it.
So you learnt nothing?
Jing Ji.
No, I didn’t learn nothing after all these years of studying this martial art. Though “All One” is mysterious, it cannot be fully mastered on your own.
If you separate the art into two parts, and one concentrates on pulling the opponent’s inner force while the other concentrates on accumulating inner force to attack, it might work. But the two should be equal in inner force and have similar internal style or they would hurt each other.
That’s perfect, I can practice it with Gu.
Why not let me finish first?
Uncle Jiang, why are you hesitating, is something wrong with this martial art? Will anything happen to them if they learn it?
*sigh* According to the incomplete book, there’s only one chance to use it when learnt... it’s so mysterious that the body suffers great burden…
So, the user suffers great internal damage, using it twice might hurt the user’s martial art, and even kill the user… that’s why I would never show this to others, if not for the Old Exorcist…
Great Xia Jiang, there really is no way to have only one person use All One?
*sigh* This art is really extraordinary, beyond comprehension of normal people, it is impossible for one person to comprehend.
Gu, what do you mean? We will practice it together, don’t even try to leave me behind.
According to Great Xia Jiang, once someone uses the move it will surely harm the future martial knowledge of the user. Ji… you are still young, if anything happens how can I go back to Master?
Yuck! If anything happens to you, do you think I can go back to the Master?
But…
Gu, don’t always try to take the responsibility alone. The more people we have, the larger chance we have to win. Humph! Even though the Old Exorcist is so strong, he is but one dying old man. We are still young, why should we be afraid?
I am so relieved there are teenagers like you in Wulin, yet the result of using “All One” is unpredictable. It’s due to my weakness that you all got involved, I am sorry.
We understand. Master always teaches us we should consider it our duty to have a strong sense of justice and be ready to help the weak. You don’t need to blame yourself.
Wuxia Zi indeed has two fine disciples. Alright, I shall teach you “All One”.
I have already memorized the formula. If I don’t practice now, I can ask nobody for instruction once we leave Luoyang.
(Speaking of Uncle Jiang, he’s suffered an internal injury, where did he go at this hour?)
We gain not only All One but also the Wapanese gurl as party member.
I don’t understand.
Did Samurai teach you to question my orders?
Yes, master.
Well said.
Thank you for teaching us the martial art.
Gu and Ju have memorized the formule of All One after practicing all night. We should no longer disturb Uncle Jiang and find another place to practice.
Ziling is right. We have been away from Xiaoyao Valley for a long time. Master will be worried about us, how about we return to Xiaoyao Valley and report on everything. Then we can practice All One in the valley.
Alright, then I should give you the map to Exorcism Palace. Be careful, I will await your good news.
!?
Miss, the trip to Exorcism Palace is very dangerous, you don’t have to go.
With one more person you will have more power.
Hehehe, Gu, Chuixue helped me defend against the enemy, I believe in her martial art and vouch for her.
Even though you say so…
(What’s this little girl from Japan planning?)
The Wapanese gurl can still learn two good internal style but there’s only one more martial skill in the game for her to learn since she’s the only character who uses katana.
She’s a defensive character specializing in countering.
It’s those two idiots again.
That redhead Wapanese gurl is here too.
We now have the opportunity to see the “Great Xia” in action.
With Seven-form Moon Worshipping Zhang at least he can one-shot all the mooks.
It’s up to us to take down Hetuo and the ugly bitch.
As usual the villain manage to get away.
We gain not only All One but also the Wapanese gurl as party member.
The Wapanese gurl can still learn two good internal style but there’s only one more martial skill in the game for her to learn since she’s the only character who uses katana.
She’s a defensive character specializing in countering.
Is that guy in blue using a broom?
Part CII: The Fall of the House of Wei
It’s time to report back to Wuxia Zi.
I’ve heard about Exorcise Swordsmanship and was curious about it in my youth. Finally encountering it in this situation makes me feel regret…
I wonder whether All One taught by Uncle Jiang can really defeat Exorcise Swordsmanship.
Whatever the result may be, Ji and I will do our utmost.
No, this is too dangerous. I won’t put you in danger while I’m hiding myself in Xiaoyao Valley.
You are too old to leave, old man.
Little bastard, what are you talking about? I am still young on the inside. According to you, All One is powerful yet has strong side-effects. Us Master and Apprentice together may have a chance against the Old Exorcist, we don’t need to use All One.
Yes, with more people on our side, we shouldn’t be afraid of the Old Exorcist any more.
But…
I have made my mind up. I don’t think you’ve become strong enough during this trip.
Humph, I have improved a lot these days!
You still don’t know how to be modest. If so, I should have a look at how you guys have improved. Xuan, Ji, bring it on!
Here we go.
Old bastard, don’t break your waist!
Wuxia Zi now gets his ass handed to him.
Victory means Shinji learning another skill.
Ziling gets homely all of a sudden.
Just a little tear, nothing serious.
Hehe, the apprentice of Xiaoyao Valley wearing such rags, people will confuse you with beggars! Let me mend this for you, it will be quick.
You are our guest, Ziling. How can I have you do this?
Yes, I can mend it for Ji later.
Gu can mend clothes?
Hahaha! Ji the little bastard has Gu help mending every time his clothes get torn.
Uncle Wuxia Zi, they are practicing All One these days. I can’t help with that, so leave this to me! Please, please!
All right, if you say so. My two apprentices are lucky today.
Hehe, give it to me.
Humpf! Watch and see!
Thank you, Ziling.
This trip to Exorcism Palace will be tough… Ziling, you have been away from home for a long time. How about you return home during this time. I’ve been receiving letters these days, your father misses you very much.
…I don’t want to go home.
Ziling, are you quarreling with your father or something? Can you tell me? If it’s your father’s fault, I can help you teach him a lesson or two.
Even if there’s a disagreement in their family, we shouldn’t meddle. Ziling, you have indeed been away from home a very long time, your father must miss you very much.
Yes, taking you with us means trouble. Go home!
Stink money, don’t look down on me. I can protect you too.
Ziling, please think about this, this time… we could die in Exorcism Palace…
He’s right. You are your father’s only daughter. If something happens to you, I couldn’t face your father.
Gu, Uncle Wuxia Zi, don’t even think about leaving me out this time.
I want to go with you and do something for Jianghu… just like you did. Father will understand.
Hehe, you’re your father’s daughter, just as upright as him.
…
Don’t pull that strange face, I’m really not used to it.
You actually miss your father, right, Ziling?
I…
Ziling, even you want to go to Exorcism Palace with us, you should go back to Wei Castle first and talk to your father in person. Xuan, Ji, you two accompany Ziling to Wei Castle.
Understood.
Hehe, are you afraid of being lectured by your father when you get home?
Little bastard, Ziling is not a troublemaker like you, her father loves her dearly!
…Yes… Here, all done.
You bastard, stop being picky.
Tsch!
So off to see Ziling’s old man.
Castle Wei is not far from Xiaoyao Valley at all but only now accessible.
You know my father?
Yeah. When I arrived in Xiaoyao Valley I saw Senior Wei eliminate a group of thieves. He was in black with a spear in his hand. I still remember his appearance now.
I always expected to destroy the evils in this world with my father and master, and with other seniors.
Destroy… evils…
We find only death & destruction.
What happened here?
Ziling!!
Dad… don’t sleep, I won’t quarrel with you anymore… please wake up.
Shit, Old Exorcist did this?
I … I didn’t mean it did that day… *sob*
Hey. You…
Ji, leave her alone.
*sob* I… I was just angry about you doing so many bad things. But… but I… *sob* I know you love me… dad…
It must be Old Exorcist!
Stop!!
What are you doing here? Are you an underling of Old Exorcist?
Old Exorcist? I… I never heard of…
You really want to lie to me?
No! Please don’t kill me! I just wanted to see if there are any valuables here. I really never heard of Old Exorcist before!
Ji, take it easy. Let’s ask him.
Why? He must be related to all of this.
Don’t slander me, master! I’m a kind person with no relation to the Wei family. It’s the Emperor who ordered the Imperial Guard to sack Wei Castle.
Imperial Guard?
What are you talking about? It can’t be. Senior Wei is a good person. Why would the Emperor want to kill his family?
Bah! Decent? You don’t know the truth at all. The Imperial Guard found a lot of things in this castle. Wei Bao was a hypocrite. He did many dirty things courtesy of being protected by the Empress.
But the Empress was banished and couldn’t protect Wei’s family anymore!
Nonsense, he must’ve been framed by others. Who sent you here? Why are you saying this?
What I said is the truth! You can ask other people, everyone knows it now.
You dare go on!
Let him go…
…
No way! After talking all that bullshit…
Ziling, you knew about what your father did, right?
…I…I… *sob*
When this phagget shows up, you know some bad chit is gonna come down.
You!!
My nephews, you should call me uncle when you meet me. Why so combative?
Bah! You are a traitor to our sect and not qualified to be my uncle.
Haha, didn’t Wuxia Zi teach you to respect your elders? My disciple is much more polite. Everybody in Xiaoyao Valley likes her. Zi, am I right?
What do you mean!?
Haha, don’t you understand? Zi is my disciple. She went to Xiaoyao Valley for the purpose of claiming justice for me after she heard how Wuxia Zi ruined my life.
Master... *sob*...father...my father...
I…I…
…
I came to Xiaoyao Valley… just to know what kind of people you are… but I…
Shut up! I won’t believe you anymore!
*sob* …Ji… I… I never thought of hurting you, really…
Wuxia Zi is good at pretending to be nice and kind in front of others. His disciples are exactly like him. Look at Gu Yuexuan, he is sanctimonious. Zi, don’t be deceived by them.
*sob* … Master… Ji… Brother Gu and Wuxia Zi are not at all as how you told me they’d be.
…
Senior Brother, why aren’t you surprised at all? Did you know this already?
No, I didn’t know.
Even you want to lie to me?
Ji, calm down and listen to me. I truly had doubts about Ziling. She is familiar with all kinds of venom and Strength-erasing… when we met Duke Cheng that day, she didn’t take the pill…
Why didn’t you tell me!!
Ji, I believe that Ziling would never hurt us at all.
Haha, you are pretty nice to my little disciple. I really appreciate that.
Damn you!!
Shinji finally loses it but gets owned.
Fuck off!! *cough* You don’t need to pretend to be good!
Ji, stop talking. You are badly hurt.
My father is dead. They… I…
Humph, ok. I will let you live for now for the sake of Zi. I wonder if Wuxia Zi could defeat my Venom Palm and save his darling disciples.
You… you bastard.
Let’s go, Zi.
Ziling, do you really want to go with Xuanming Zi?
I…
Ji...
Shes gone
Wuxia Zi now gets his ass handed to him.
Victory means Shinji learning another skill.
Ziling gets homely all of a sudden.
So off to see Ziling’s old man.
Castle Wei is not far from Xiaoyao Valley at all but only now accessible.
We find only death & destruction.
When this phagget shows up, you know some bad chit is gonna come down.
Shinji finally loses it but gets owned.
Shes gone
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Part CIII: Gather your party
We return to Wuxia Zi after having failed again.
What’s wrong? Why the panic?
Ji was hurt by the Venom Palm of Xuanming Zi!
What!? You ran into the traitor? Hurry, take me to Ji.
You were hit by the Venom Palm of Xuanming Zi, how can you be just fine? Ji, don’t fuss, I will send for Dr Miracle now.
Ji, get your hand out, let me check your pulse.
Tsch!
How is Ji, Master?
This is odd, Ji’s pulse is strong and shows no signs of interruption. There’s no sign he’s poisoned.
Was Xuanming Zi just bluffing… But from how I know him, that’s impossible…
Xuanming zi said he wanted to see if Master could save Ji or not…
*sigh* I can never understand Xuanming Zi. Never mind, it seems that Ji is OK.
Humpf, if I meet him again, I will teach him a lesson!
How about Ziling? Did you meet Old Wei? Xuan, where did you run into the traitor?
Don’t mention that girl’s name in front of me again!
Little bastard, you got quite a temper now. Xuan, what on earth happened during the trip outside the valley? Did Ji and Ziling fight again?
…
What a surprise that Ziling is the apprentice of the traitor… But what I saw in Ziling is quite different from her master.
Master, I didn’t deal with this properly and got Ji injured, please punish me.
This has nothing to do with you. You have been together for a long time, I believe in your judgment of Ziling. *sigh* Ji must have really opened up to Ziling, no wonder he’s so upset… it’s good that this was just a false alarm and the traitor didn’t hurt Ji…
Yes, Master… it’s just, it reminds me when we were at Poisonous Dragon Clan with Ji, Ziling spent a lot of time and effort to refine a pellet for Ji. It may be thanks to the pellet that Ji is alright this time…
Really? You are always attentive, now that you mentioned this, it can’t be wrong. *sigh* Looks like Ziling knew Ji too well and refined this pellet to prepare for this.
Yes, I believe Ziling doesn’t mean to harm us at all.
Yes, Ziling lost her home and family, and that traitor was always extreme… I am concerned. If we get the chance, we should bring Ziling back… it would be merrier to have a sister in training in the valley…
Yes, Master. Master, if you have no other commands, I want to check on Ji.
That kid is stubborn, I’m afraid he won’t get over this so quickly…
…
Ji, I know you’re angry that Ziling and me didn’t tell you anything. But you must feel that Ziling means us no harm after all these days.
…
I believe that Ziling will never harm us.
… I know.
Ji… I just want to protect you.
I’m sorry, Ji. I didn’t know your thoughts before. I promise from now on, I’ll never hide anything from you.
Humpf, what is said must be done, you should remember that.
The peace of the valley is disturbed by the usual asshat.
A large number of military forces came to our valley and said that you two young masters are wanted prisoners of the Imperial Court. The commander is preparing to take away Master!
What did you say!!
Hurry up, let’s go!
You again, You Jin!
We have to take that idiot down again for the umpteenth time.
No.
I will never leave you and the old man. We must leave together.
Xuan, Ji, don’t worry about me. You should have more important things on your mind regardless of personal honor. Just go!!
Young masters, go!
Master…
No!
Do you want to disobey you own master? Just go!
Damn it. Old man, I will get you out by all means!!
Heh, I’ve been to so many places in my life but never to jail. So why not have a try? Hu, let’s go.
Yes, master.
With Wuxia Zi out of the picture, Shinji and Gu are forced to deal with the Exorcist on their own.
We must see our friends at the hidden valley and get ready for the endgame.
Old Exorcist is the one who destroyed my entire family. Exorcism Palace is a very dangerous place. Gu, let me help you.
Xiao…
Wudang Sect and Tianshan Sect are having conflicts. Huashan Sect was attacked by Cult of Tianlong while Baicao Clan is invading Poisonous Dragon Clan.
Jianghu is falling into flames. And the one behind it is this Old Exorcist. My sister… sides with the evil so this is also E’mei’s responsibility. If you would allow me, I would like to join you.
Shui…
What you are bearing is too much… for one man. And also the matter with Princess Mu… you do not need to bear all of this alone. I… want to be your strength.
Taya…
Look behind you, Gu.
You guys… thank you…
You helped everyone. We will help you now. Let’s go to Exorcism Palace and finish this.
Xiao has changed.
Where is Ji?
…
We must gather our final party here.
The peace of the valley is disturbed by the usual asshat.
We have to take that idiot down again for the umpteenth time.
With Wuxia Zi out of the picture, Shinji and Gu are forced to deal with the Exorcist on their own.
We must see our friends at the hidden valley and get ready for the endgame.
We must gather our final party here.
Part CIV: Exorcism Palace
We burst into Exorcism Palace and are greeted by a party led by You Jin.
Commander You, you are here to arrest us?
What a a pity, I can’t let Wuxia Zi go and I didn’t come here to arrest you.
Feng Qingxiao is also around, but just following orders as usual.
I know what I need to do.
Are you here because you know the truth already, and want to help us to take on the Old Exorcist?
Truth? Haha! What truth do you know? I never knew it was that guy guiding you from the beginning and let you guide me the whole way.
What do you mean?
I thought this guy was hiding things from the beginning. What is your real identity?
Thinking back now… the information you gave us was wrong most of the time and you were always there. That is just too coincidental. Commander You, are you with the Old Exorcist?
What do you think?
You do what you want, but right now I am still your commander.
Yes sir…
Gu, I advise you to surrender yourself.
You are outlaws of the Imperial Court, I need to take you in no matter whether you are innocent or not. If you are really innocent, I swear I will do all I can to prove it.
You damn pigs, you really expect us to believe your words? Keep dreaming!
Say no more. Bring it on, Commander You!
We need to deploy our entire party here.
Aside from Feng Qingxiao, Hetuo and the ugly bitch, You Jin has some unexpected “reluctant” allies here.
Feng Chuixue was replaced by Chu Hui at the last moment, she’s useful here with her hit-and-run tactics.
We take down Hetuo in the first turn, and he repents after being beaten again, passing his power to Budong.
How dare you say that! My Buddha dharma and martial arts are both far above yours. I am the first Rinpoche in Jinlun Temple in Tibet, how dare you question me.
With Buddha in their heart, everyone can be Buddha. With a thief in their heart, everybody can be a thief. If the mind is not trained, even if your martial arts are the best, no one can be Buddha.
…!!!!
Why is he suddenly speaking like this?!
Hahaha, well said.
Though Ao Guang did bad things, he helped the coast people, kept them safe and fed them. In the coastal people’s hearts, he was Buddha.
But you aided an evildoer doing evil, covered up crimes in the name of helping your country, and to satisfy your own personal desires. You are not the Buddha!
*sweating and ashamed* …
(I got enlightened at age 7, became a certified priest at age 8 and was regarded as the reincarnation of Buddha and received the title of Rinpoche. But when did I forget my original intention and became like this?)
You reminded me. After learning the Vajrayana unique art “Flaming Blade” my heart became evil. Supreme martial arts hindered my progress!
*rushing to Budong while yelling and hitting his head from above with his hand*
What are you doing!!
Don’t worry, it’s fine.
I passed my energy to him. From now on, Hetuo the Rinpoche no longer exists… Buddha be praised, Buddha be praised.
In the next turn, we take down the ugly bitch.
(True to her name, Hongshang went down in the first turn… it is normal to lose some people here.)
Depending on who takes her down, she reacts differently.
Are you talking about that bitch Mu Ping? I was willing to become a monster for my Lord.
Watch your mouth.
You angry? You really had feelings for her? Hahahahaha!
Let me tell you, the Saintess was the biggest slut in the world, who served many men every day. Staying with a whore like that, I felt sick.
Don’t insult her.
Om Mani Mani.
That Buddhist nun is using strange incantations again!
(I must get out of here and inform my Lord, there’s no time to waste here.)
In this fight You Jin must be saved for last… you can try to take him down early but he will trigger invulnerability often and heal to full health once… it’s better to take his allies down one by one.
After taking down the Tangmen clan master, his son and daughter spawn along with several clan members.
There are many things that you don’t know.
(Things are looking bad, let’s go before it is too late.)
There are any fact many different interactions here, depending on who you bring into battle.
Taya, how are you?
I am fine!! I won’t become your burden. I will try my best… to help you at this time.
In turn 3 also some Imperial guards spawn for good measure while we get help of Raksha.
Raksha is a big help here, and the dual-wielding Feng Du is also p. tough.
Annoying horse!
Revenge for Feng Du is not only your business! Let’s do it!
There’s suddenly a lot more enemies around.
We just keep taking down the enemy big shots.
When the Tianshan master goes down, his wife appears to help him and he’ll heal once to full health.
Tianshan Sect’s master can’t lose here. Yes, I hate you, but I want to see you die of old age!
Thank you, Lan!
We get another unexpected ally in the process.
Yun? You’re here too?
I have long known what happened. You Jin knows the secret between Lan and Zhuo and threatened to reveal it. So you wanted to protect the reputation of Tianshan Sect and convinced the master to help You Jin.
!!!!
I don’t know what you’re talking about, just shut up!
But it is what it is. Feng, we can’t lose moral courage. Uncle He taught me martial arts and how to be a man.
…
Yun, you are a good disciple of my brother. But you know sometimes things are out of our control.
Then please forgive me.
Yang Yun is of some help here with his Drunken Immortal sword skill.
With He and his wife down, we are free to take down You Jin.
Xuanming Zi appears out of nowhere again and is useful for once.
Dongfang Xi…..?! You are Dongfang Xi!
Dongfang Xi….?! That’s not possible… Dongfang Xi should be already…!!
Ziling is back too.
Master!! Master!!
Dongfang Xi, you got lucky last time, but not this time.
*cough* *cough* Xuanming Zi, you dirty dog!
Hahaha! You can only blame your naivety for last time. This time, there will be no rescue for you. I am acting out of kindness, you can reunite with Gong Xiyao now.
…
You Jin… is Dongfang Xi…?
…
Father… because of him…
What are you waiting for? This is the murderer who slaughtered your whole family! Where is their justice?
Xuanming Zi, I finally found out the truth about you! How many secrets are you hiding from me?
My loyalty to you is solid like stone and I only found out the identity of the traitor recently. I wanted to give him the punishment he deserved and forgot about informing you. Please forgive me.
Humpf, we will discuss it later. Tell the Hierarch yourself when we get back!
Of course.
Gu?
Brother Gu…
Father… Mother…
Yes. Only by killing Dongfang Xi can you avenge your parents. Listen to your heart.
…
This man killed my father and slaughtered my family. I will defeat him cleanly and take hand him over to the law.
Tsk! All you people, hypocrites always talking about right and law, disgust me like Wuxia Zi. Gu Yuexuan, if you won’t do it, then I shall do it for you!
Dongfang Xi, I killed you once, I surely can kill you twice!!
No, master!!
Unfortunately for him, if he can’t surprise people he just gets owned.
With Xuanming Zi out of the picture at least Ziling can come back to us.
Master…
The death of my parents is on you. Even now, I still feel hate like I was a little boy. But I will not take your life.
…
I have seen too many tragedies caused by hatred. My master always told me hate comes from man so it can be stopped by man. I still can’t forgive you but at least now I can choose to end the circle of hatred.
Are you trying to talk me out of it? I risked my life for them, yet in the end I was pursuited by everyone. My wife, killed right in front of me! That’s right, she got killed by those “heroes”… it was your father, Gu Yunfei, who killed my beloved wife!
…!
I have nothing left except revenge. Jianghu treated me with injustice, so I shall repay all of you in kind!
If what you said is true, that my father took your wife’s life… KILL ME THEN, avenge your wife!
What are you talking about! I will never let this man hurt you!
Nice try. Your father was nothing but an ignorant executioner. Killing you will never give me satisfaction.
You won’t have peace even if you kill every last one of those who have done you wrong.
What is done is done. But there is still hope for the future. As long as we are alive, there is hope.
Dongfang Xi is long gone. I am just a ghost who refuses to die, a ghost has no future.
Dongfang Xi is dead, you said so yourself. Why not let the hatred go and live, as You Jin? I will not hold any more hatred towards the dead… I will let you try living as You Jin.
Stop making me laugh. I ruined my own face and voice with hot coal and hid in the Imperial Court for decades, waiting for an opportunity to destroy this disgusting Wulin. I am but a ghost, this is the only reason I am still here. You expect me to cast it away?
(Although his voice is calm, I still feel he is howling with sorrow. Every single word of his saddens me.)
Gu Yuexuan, have you ever forgotten the memory of your dead parents?
Not a single day these past ten years.
If so, why are you telling me to forget about my family? I have lost everything. Vengeance is my only purpose. You better kill me right now, otherwise as long as I still breathe I will never let your Jianghu have peace!
Then I will stop you again.
…!!
After my father’s death, I was forced to watch my mother be violated and kill herself…
Brother…!? (He… never told us about this…)
I was angry about everything once and cursed my fate. If father hadn’t been the Hero of Liaodong, maybe everything wouldn’t have happened? I was one step from becoming… a husk filled with hatred.
Luckily, I met my master, I met Hu and met all the seniors in Wangyou Valley.
And I met you, Ji.
…
I learnt from you, learnt how to love and how to be loved. Love is the most valuable thing. One can be master of everything, yet still be blind to love.
Are you done?
For hundreds of years, Jianghu has been filled with conflict. The world is filled with injustice, filled with wrongness, filled with so much hate!
But our lives will only have meaning if we bleed for peace, not bleed for more hatred. Even if our generation can’t achieve peace in the world, the spirit of Xia will go on forever.
(The spirit of Xia…)
My master taught me this: “Keep the Peace with Martial Arts, Benevolence is Invincible.”
Commander, I know you haven’t given up on the idea of fairness and justice. You solved so many cases against the odds: the murder of Wu, the land occupation of Qin and the missing son case of Han… how many people have you saved? I don’t think I need to remind you.
Don’t be naieve. I did all that to earn trust and reputation. The human heart is way darker than you think. You will regret your choice sooner or later.
I did it because I don’t want to regret. Commander You, no… Senior Dongfang, the pain and anger you felt… maybe it is because you too believed such an idea once…
…
There’s a flashback scene.
Say no more. These past three years, even through the endless pursuit… being with you… I have no regrets.
…
I am… just sad… that I can’t raise Weiming.
Dongfang Weiming is the official name of Tale of Wuxia protagonist.
Be a good baby, don’t cry now…
I hope you can grow up in peace and marry a kind and wise girl… No, no. Don’t pick a soft one, pick one just like me. Small fights all the time… that is more interesting.
When you grow up, you will meet many setbacks and many difficulties you can’t overcome. But… don’t ever give up on your dream. Your father’s dream, is to become a great hero just like Nobody.
Although your father has some misunderstandings with others in Jianghu, in my eyes… he is even greater than Nobody.
…
I want you to stay away from Jianghu. But you have our blood in you, so you have a restless heart too. If that day comes…
I want you to remember one thing: “Keep the Peace with Martial Arts, Benevolence is Invincible”. These words are your grandfather’s philosophy and ours. Never forget…
Xiyao, we don’t have enough time. We need to go now, otherwise we will hurt the innocent people here…
You have anything to say to Weiming?
Take your mother’s words into your heart.
Weiming... Weiming... my child...
Are we really letting him go after everything he did?
He will never do such things ever again.
Commander You, under the law of Ming dynasty, I take you into custody, please cooperate.
Daughter of Wei Bao.
That’s right, he’s behind the slaughter of Ziling’s family too.
…
Heh. I led the man who killed your family, I would have killed you too had you been there. You can kill me and avenge your family.
…
*sob* Dad… Mom…
My father was breaking the law, you were just following orders… I…I won’t kill you.
You… are different from your master. You know any Min dialect folk songs?
I learnt some easy ones back in Hangzhou.
Whenever you are in danger, sing that one about the tea grower.
What do you mean?
Let’s go, Qingxiao, I will tell you everything.
Okay. Gu, please come with us and prove your innocence. If we want to get rid of Exorcism Palace, we will need men from the Imperial Court.
I appreciate your gesture. But if we use a big army, there will be a huge battle and both Exorcism Palace and the Imperial Court will suffer tremendous losses. What happens in Jianghu, stays in Jianghu.
Wait! Dongfang Xi, stop right there!
…
Relax, although you are a traitor to our cult, I am not interested in taking your life. I just want to ask you a question.
I have nothing to say to you.
Likewise. I just want to ask… where is Xiyao buried? I have the right to… visit my old friend.
… Twenty miles out of Dukang village, just under the weeping willow.
Go, we will not meet ever again.
He… was there when I was sad, caring for me when I was sick… I… I could feel it…
Wake up!! That was just him tricking you!
No, no… it’s just like I know you and Gu are good people. I know it, I just know.
…
Maybe… there is still a part of him that we don’t understand…
Tsk! Whatever.
You… you are not mad at me?
Even Ji is long past that, ignore his face.
Hmpf!
Master said to take you back, so you are one of us.
Thank you… Gu…
So I’m your big brother.
Heheh!
How is that? I am older than you, so I am your big sister.
Humpf! You want to take advantage of me again.
That is not true! I am your sister now, so you have one more protector!
Stop treating me like I am some kind of child. We still have one more guy to deal with!
Let’s go and finish this.
It’s time to remove the spider from his web.
We got the following items from previous battle.
Feng Qingxiao is also around, but just following orders as usual.
We need to deploy our entire party here.
Aside from Feng Qingxiao, Hetuo and the ugly bitch, You Jin has some unexpected “reluctant” allies here.
Feng Chuixue was replaced by Chu Hui at the last moment, she’s useful here with her hit-and-run tactics.
We take down Hetuo in the first turn, and he repents after being beaten again, passing his power to Budong.
In the next turn, we take down the ugly bitch.
(True to her name, Hongshang went down in the first turn… it is normal to lose some people here.)
Depending on who takes her down, she reacts differently.
In this fight You Jin must be saved for last… you can try to take him down early but he will trigger invulnerability often and heal to full health once… it’s better to take his allies down one by one.
After taking down the Tangmen clan master, his son and daughter spawn along with several clan members.
There are any fact many different interactions here, depending on who you bring into battle.
In turn 3 also some Imperial guards spawn for good measure while we get help of Raksha.
Raksha is a big help here, and the dual-wielding Feng Du is also p. tough.
There’s suddenly a lot more enemies around.
We just keep taking down the enemy big shots.
When the Tianshan master goes down, his wife appears to help him and he’ll heal once to full health.
We get another unexpected ally in the process.
Yang Yun is of some help here with his Drunken Immortal sword skill.
With He and his wife down, we are free to take down You Jin.
Xuanming Zi appears out of nowhere again and is useful for once.
Ziling is back too.
Unfortunately for him, if he can’t surprise people he just gets owned.
With Xuanming Zi out of the picture at least Ziling can come back to us.
There’s a flashback scene.
Dongfang Weiming is the official name of Tale of Wuxia protagonist.
That’s right, he’s behind the slaughter of Ziling’s family too.
It’s time to remove the spider from his web.
We got the following items from previous battle.
Part CV: Old Exorcist
The Old Exorcist is deep within the castle.
The way ahead is rife with Nightwing cosplayers, these pointless battles should be avoided.
The ugly bitch who ran away earlier is guarding the entrance to the inner sanctum.
We’ll end it here, you bitch!
Up ahead is the mastermind behind it all.
He’s an eunuch, imagine him speaking in a high-pitched voice.
Save it! I am not interested in anything you have to say.
Heh heh…
He turns out more thin-skinned than Trump.
That speed…
I was just teaching you a lesson of respect.
Bastard! I am fine! That was nothing.
You remind me of that bugger. I have made up my mind. I will cut off all your flesh, one chunk at a time.
He is too fast, we need to stand close.
Ji, Gu, he is planning to humiliate us so he won’t make a killing blow immediately. I’ll stall him, giving you the opportunity to use “All One”.
No, he is way too strong. That would be too dangerous for you.
He is right.
Promise me, don’t die.
You don’t die. Don’t forget...
Our promise!
This dood is below Yama and even Niggaraja, tbh.
It would be safer to deploy Shui instead of Yaksha as she had learnt the Grand Sivasutrani which makes her p. much unkillable and has a passive AoE heal. But Yaksha can do more damage.
All the Exorcist’s moves seem to have Combo potential… if he crits things can become troublesome quickly as he also has Killing Momentum.
But Taya’s “Wulin Legend” internal style gives 100% crit reduction.
With Xiao’s and Taya’s buffs and healing, we should be fine.
Not to mention, Strength-erasing.
Bastard… we got played!
(In just a short while we exhausted ourselves, but the Old Exorcist hasn’t broken a sweat…)
We have him completely surrounded by turn 4 and can finish him off.
The killing blow is for Ziling.
(I see the vulnerability! But his movement is so fast, I can’t exploit it. If someone could make an opening for me, I could perform the All One.)
(Girl…!!)
Ziling starts singing the song You Jin told her to.
!!!!!!!!
It is her?
I got the chance!
Ji, now is the time!
Gu goes super saiyan.
Ji!
Demon… die!
At that moment, the ugly bitch ruins everything by blocking the All One.
She… she…
Protected Old Exorcist!
Why?
My master… sacrificing for you… you are invincible…
…
Unfortunately now we are toast.
(Every inch of my body is hurting… is this the side effect of All One?)
(All hope is lost… we can’t fight him.)
We need a miracle.
The way ahead is rife with Nightwing cosplayers, these pointless battles should be avoided.
The ugly bitch who ran away earlier is guarding the entrance to the inner sanctum.
Up ahead is the mastermind behind it all.
He’s an eunuch, imagine him speaking in a high-pitched voice.
He turns out more thin-skinned than Trump.
This dood is below Yama and even Niggaraja, tbh.
It would be safer to deploy Shui instead of Yaksha as she had learnt the Grand Sivasutrani which makes her p. much unkillable and has a passive AoE heal. But Yaksha can do more damage.
All the Exorcist’s moves seem to have Combo potential… if he crits things can become troublesome quickly as he also has Killing Momentum.
But Taya’s “Wulin Legend” internal style gives 100% crit reduction.
With Xiao’s and Taya’s buffs and healing, we should be fine.
Not to mention, Strength-erasing.
We have him completely surrounded by turn 4 and can finish him off.
The killing blow is for Ziling.
Ziling starts singing the song You Jin told her to.
Gu goes super saiyan.
At that moment, the ugly bitch ruins everything by blocking the All One.
Unfortunately now we are toast.
We need a miracle.
Part CVI: Deus Ex Machina
Unexpected help arrives in the nick of time.
That stupid way of talking…
It’s him!!?
Who are you?
Ahh!
A hero always arrives in times of great peril. Don’t worry now, pretty, for I am here.
Are you really… Fat Yue?!
!?
But… your body?
Yeah yeah yeah, this is who I really am. Lin, your time has long past. The world belongs to the younger generation, just go back to your cave and die there already.
Insolent boy. You will regret what you said.
Gu, you are too weak. Run!
It’s alright, Ji.
Learn from your brother, little hedgehog. Watch carefully. I can use some exercise.
Fatboy Slim is a martial arts god.
Imagine cutting off your balls and dink for ultimate power, only to still get crushed like a bug.
As they say, there’s always someone stronger.
In the end, all’s well that ends well.
Ziling becomes third Xiaoyao apprentice.
We say goodbye to all our friends.
Are you leaving Central China?
I will be lonely without you.
Stop that crying now.
That’s none of your business! *sigh*
You too, Xiao. Good luck.
Taya, I’ll wait for you outside.
Thank you.
Ji, let’s get inside now.
Why? I feel stuffed, some breeze might cure it.
Listen to my words! Just go, you dumb monkey.
I’m going, I’m going…
Shui and Xiao are travelling to the western lands, I will accompany them… but, maybe I will not stay with them for long. I… I want to return to my hometown.
Your hometown must be a beautiful place.
Yes… very, very beautiful. Full of beautiful mountains and beautiful rivers… lush farmlands, and the greatest wine…
…
Goodbye, Gu. I will pray for you every day, pray for our Lord’s grace upon you…
Thank you, lady Taya, good luck out there.
…
Gu, I… want to say… a spell in my mother tongue to you.
Cheers.
I hope this spell… will keep you safe… in my home… this simple spell… will give someone great hope and courage…
Thank you, lady Taya. Thank you for your spell.
Gu, can you say the spell back to me?
Did I say it right?
Yes… yes… thank you…
…
Then, some time later.
Why are you laughing so loud? Is my story really that funny?
All those years ago, there were so many great martial artists in Wulin. But Nobody came out on top with his self-taught Finger-Guessing Quan and became the Leader of Wulin, only to mysteriously disappear and fading into eternal myth.
I was so deepy engrossed in your story that I thought I was Nobody himself… sorry if I offended you by laughing out loudly. You’re a fantastic story teller.
Hahah, no need to get serious. I was just kidding. I sensed great aspiration in your laughter. Maybe one day you will become a great hero like Nobody.
Thank you for your kind words! In fact I don’t live in this village. I’m passing through to admire the Heroic Statue of Nobody in Luoyang. Then I will join a sect, receive training in martial arts and become a great Xia who helps the weak and punishes the wicked.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. My name is Xu Ziyi, the roaming story teller. I’m writing about various strange and unusual affairs in a book entitled the Wulinpedia. May I have your name please? Maybe one day I’ll write about you as well.
I am Dongfang Weiming, nice to meet you!
Weiming’s arrival is witnessed by his daddy.
Xiyao, do you see it? Our son has grown up…
This day – I waited for 16 years…
Unfortunately, daddy’s days are up.
Eh… it is you…
Perfect timing, kill this man. If I let you kill him, he will die without suffering. He is a hero after all.
Yes!
Daddy gets killed by one of his son’s future wives. Nice.
(I never thought this would be how it ends.)
Any last words?
Tell him…
… to listen to his mother…
…?
(Sorry, sorry, I didn’t want to kill anyone…)
(Someone… help me…)
Only after all this, you get the ending slides.
Fatboy Slim is a martial arts god.
Imagine cutting off your balls and dink for ultimate power, only to still get crushed like a bug.
As they say, there’s always someone stronger.
In the end, all’s well that ends well.
Ziling becomes third Xiaoyao apprentice.
We say goodbye to all our friends.
Then, some time later.
Weiming’s arrival is witnessed by his daddy.
Unfortunately, daddy’s days are up.
Daddy gets killed by one of his son’s future wives. Nice.
Only after all this, you get the ending slides.
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