=Drawing Jiang Hu=
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(Antique Stew)
All three of you.
Was that really necessary?
Do you know what we went through?
The earth trembled, the mountains shook.
Boulders and logs rolled down.
We barely made it out alive.
Almost got buried, but let's not dwell on that.
In the woods back there,
there was a monster!
It was doing this and that.
I almost got eaten!
Didn't we agree you'd wait for me?
We told you to come back quickly.
Hey!
That suona you just played
sounded great.
What kind of talk is that?
You can say more.
I love hearing honest words.
It's just a small tear in the wound.
Ancestor Hou Qing. There's no need for that.
Ancestor Jiangchen is from the Northlands.
Emm...
You just found out?
The stone on your drum whip is just the Baling Stone.
I just learned that too.
This thing...
Someone gave it to me ages ago.
It's said there are eight Baling Stones.
Over two hundred years ago, the Yuling Tribe in the Northlands
had a leader
who acquired one of the Yin Mountain Baling Stones.
Before the tribe was wiped out,
he passed the Baling Stone to his daughter,
Si Yudan.
Are you
the one who stole Si Yudan's item?
She is Si Yudan.
Oh.
That Degenerate Commander is really something.
First time in the Northlands, I definitely read the guides.
So you've been searching for people to practice the Ninefold Heaven Art.
It's all connected to it,
isn't it?
Hmm.
Why not have a drink first?
Come on.
Pour it full!
(Antique Stew)
You're saying
she's Si Yudan.
So what?
She brought us to the Northlands
to open a shop?
So what?
What's more important than that?
Feeding cattle and sheep, chopping wood and making fire,
early to bed and early to rise.
All of that matters.
But making money is what really matters.
Whoever she is,
we've trusted our lives to each other
for a long time now.
Haven't we?
So the person you wanted to see
is Duo Kuohuo?
The one who set up obstacles for us...
It's just her?
I'm not even sure
we can still call her human.
And what does she have to do
with Shu Liduo's April Meet?
Relax.
Duo Kuohuo doesn't serve anyone.
She's just waiting
for a Northlands warrior who can claim the Baling Stone.
That person
will ride the divine eagle Xiongkulu,
soar through the skies,
and land atop the Yin Mountain
to retrieve that darn Baling Stone.
Whoever can master the divine eagle Xiongkulu
will be able to take the Baling Stone.
Xiongkulu is rare.
The one who can conquer it
is an exceptional individual.
Then this exceptional individual
can master the Ninefold Heaven Art.
Exceptional individuals are all tough.
But we
are all soft spots.
Might as well just be ordinary people.
Only ordinary people would risk their lives
just to protect the ones they want to protect.
Li Xingyun,
if one day
you
ultimately lose her,
what will you do?
Don't worry, Degenerate Commander.
You
and I...
We're not going to be enemies.
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=The Degenerate-Drawing Jiang Hu S7= =The Ninefold Heavens=
=Episode 4= =Xiongkulu=
Wake up early.
Open for business.
It's done.
What's up?
No customers again?
Huh?
What?
Saw a ghost?
It's the God of Wealth!
Here he comes!
Hey, it's open!
Finally opened!
Do you know how long we've been waiting?
Hurry up and feed my horse.
Boss!
Two liang of dumplings.
Two jin of buns.
Coming right up!
After this meal,
don't follow me anymore.
Why are you sitting there?
Got the wrong guy.
You stole my woman!
Stop flattering yourself.
I'll destroy you.
Come on.
Bring it on!
Dear guests, our humble shop has just opened.
Please forgive us for any shortcomings.
Before you eat, there are two things.
First,
all who dine here
must lay down their armor and weapons.
No fighting allowed.
- What's up? - So what if I'm looking at you?
Want to test me?
Take him down!
Come on!
No fighting allowed!
The first rule.
- Lay down your weapons. - Lay down your weapons.
- No fighting allowed! - No fighting allowed!
All right.
Next, the most important second rule.
Our shop is about to launch a new dish.
Anyone who wants eagle meat, raise your hand.
Good.
No time like the present.
Let's go find some eagles.
Dismissed.
Sister, you're just forcing the conversation
back onto the topic of finding Xiongkulu.
Let's go find eagles!
Move out!
What about us?
Start cooking.
Help yourselves.
While you wait, drinks are on the house.
Water's free, but not the wine.
Ancestor,
where are we going?
To the Chute Tribe.
What tribe?
They say it's better to have a bite of birds
than half a pound of beasts.
The Chute Tribe has all sorts of rare birds and beasts.
The best eagles in all the Northlands are there.
Liao Za Lie! (That's marvelous)
So, Ancestor,
are we here for the eagles
or for someone?
Obviously, we're here for the eagles.
They say the Chute Tribe
is a lush paradise with green mountains and fertile grasslands,
teeming with animals.
It's like a hidden Shangri-La.
Green hills, clear waters.
This must be the remains of Shangri-La.
These treacherous peaks and uninhabited lands...
It's often said that remote and desolate regions
tend to produce crafty, scheming people.
This place might hold hidden surprises.
Let's go. Catch some eagles.
Eagles!
Wait.
Hold on, hold on.
Eagles!
What are you doing?
Outsiders.
Before the tribe's blades cut you down,
leave this place.
Who are you?
Destroy them.
We're here to trade.
Hmm.
Sincerely.
Fairly and honestly.
Turns out it was all a misunderstanding.
Honored guests have arrived.
Tribesmen!
Welcome them.
(A Bi, Chute Tribe's Yilijin)
Come, come, come.
This way, please.
- Where did you get the gold ingot? - From your bag.
I just found it too.
What?
Old woman!
Give them back to me.
Give them back!
I'll destroy you!
Guests from afar,
Give it back!
you must be exhausted from your journey.
The Chute Tribe will offer you the finest food,
drinks, and baths facilities.
The company of handsome men and beautiful women.
And the best soft beds.
Soft beds.
My back!
Hmm.
(Looks like it's not here.)
Are you just stopping by, or staying the night?
They're here
to rob us.
We want
your largest eagle.
Eagles
are sacred to the Chute Tribe.
As the Yilijin,
I must know why you need an eagle.
You're the Yilijin?
Yes.
What else?
To eat it, of course.
If that's the case,
then let's
settle the accounts properly.
Gourmet food,
drinks, and baths takes one tael each.
The company takes five taels, seven maces.
That's a total of eight taels, seven maces.
Additionally,
since ancient times, many have come to the Chute Tribe to hunt eagles.
Being part of nature, they follow the laws of survival of the fittest.
If you have the ability to catch an eagle, I, as Yilijin,
must comply with fate.
However, the mighty eagles and rare birds of these grasslands
have been cared for by my tribe for generations.
Bridge tolls, feed costs,
forest protection fees, and lodging fees...
None of those can be skipped.
This is a rip-off!
Sister, you're quite a genius!
You're amazing at making money!
Now, about the eagles and birds...
A sparrowhawk costs fifteen maces.
A yellow eagle costs three flat.
Are you all right?
Ah, it slipped by accident.
We're not here for baby eagles.
What we're looking for
is Xiongkulu.
Fellows.
Seize them!
Your way of capturing people
is quite unique.
You're here to conquer
Xiong...Xiong...
Xiongkulu.
Ah, yes, yes.
You're warriors
trying to conquer Xiongkulu.
You're the heroes we admire.
We'll send you on your way.
- Ah, yes. - Ah, yes.
Watch out! Up ahead!
We're about to crash!
You elders are quite skilled.
Not only skilled,
but also familiar.
So
what exactly does Xiongkulu look like?
You'd have to
start the story with
the sun above.
Go to the Queen's camp.
Hurry!
Tell Grandpa Chala to leave once he's there.
But Yilijin...
As for the rest,
leave it to me.
Yes.
Xiongkulu
is the divine eagle
that flew down from the sun.
Legend has it,
it's covered in black feathers with jade-white talons.
That's nonsense.
Xiongkulu is covered in rainbow feathers.
You're talking nonsense.
Xiongkulu is covered in black feathers.
None of that's right.
It's golden.
Old men, stop stalling.
If you're going to trap us,
at least make the traps better.
Youngsters,
I wanted to take a gentle approach,
so you'd surrender peacefully.
But since you've made things difficult,
don't blame us old folks
for being rough.
That's amazing!
Using a wild boar trap
to deal with us.
Who do you think we are?
This hammock is a bit cramped.
We're taking the kid.
Don't try anything funny.
Hmm.
Skills are well-kept.
I'll take a look.
If my sister gets out,
things might get tricky.
You're quite compassionate.
They're just foolish,
not malicious.
Come back quickly.
We're left behind.
Shh!
Don't let them find out.
Ancestor,
we...
We've got Hou Qing, and that's enough.
Hey.
Have you ever seen a glacier before?
Ancestor.
This is amazing.
I've never seen
such a huge glacier before.
Next time I bring my friends to the Northlands,
we'll visit here again.
Do you still remember?
Do you see where that is?
I know.
Let's go.
You're awake.
Who am I?
Have I seen her?
Come on. Go.
I'm not going. We'll face it together.
I'll remember you.
The place we're going...
Is it there?
That's Eagle Peak, the highest point of the sacred mountain.
If we walk there, it'll take several days.
Gita.
That's the holy ground
only the divine eagle Xiongkulu can reach.
Let's go.
Gita.
Let's see who gets there first.
The injuries haven't healed yet.
Ancestor.
How about we
not race this time?
Young man.
Welcome to Gita.
Rowing against the current, you must move forward or fall behind.
Climbing Gita, the perch of Xiongkulu,
is no easy feat.
Ancestor. Your lightness skill
is quite distinctive.
Hmm.
Want to learn it?
No.
It just looked familiar.
Hmm.
Looks like nothing escapes you.
Hmm.
Ah...
This is so delicious!
Such an adorable girl.
Let's not hand her over to the Queen.
Yeah.
Ah, yes, yes.
No way.
Each one of them is tough to deal with.
Except for that blonde girl,
they don't look like Northlanders.
It's possible they're connected to the villains of the April Meet.
Yilijin has already called for help from the Queen.
We can't...
Take it easy, Bro.
Hmm.
Brother,
come taste this.
It's delicious.
Little girl, go back.
Don't get hurt.
Let's go.
I'm not going.
I'm not done eating yet.
Fine.
I didn't catch on earlier.
Fellows, follow my lead!
Oh...
Right.
Thank you.
Farewell.
Ancestor.
On this Gita,
is there another Duo Kuohuo?
This is different.
Ancestor.
Off you go.
Ancestor Jiangchen.
Huh?
That lightness skill...
I want to learn it.
Get lost.
Ancestor.
Next time
don't kick the face.
Who would've thought
even that couldn't stop you all.
You all
are truly impressive.
But,
even so,
you still won't find Xiongkulu.
We mean no harm.
She's right.
This place
has long been abandoned.
Abandoned?
There never was a divine eagle here.
It's just a legend.
A legend?
You're Yilijin of the Chute Tribe.
I am.
Why keep this banner?
You...
You mean to...
If Xiongkulu is just a legend,
why keep the Yuling Tribe's eagle banner?
Who are you, really?
I'm your ancestor.
Since you've forgotten Xiongkulu,
you don't deserve to have this banner.
Ah!
Stop!
As Yilijin,
you've forsaken your faith.
This eagle banner...
You're unworthy of it.
You haven't experienced what have I experienced.
What do you know?
Why should the Chute Tribe
stay in this godforsaken place
and guard this darn Gita?
I've never seen any divine eagle,
any Xiongkulu.
When we were almost wiped out,
Xiongkulu didn't protect us.
No one protected us.
If you don't want to protect Gita,
and don't believe in Xiongkulu's existence,
then why keep that eagle banner?
That evil demon Balishensu
slaughtered the village
in search of secret techniques.
My parents...
Everyone fought and passed away.
Only my grandparents and I survived.
Only this banner remains.
Then why stay here?
The Queen said
that if we captured those seeking Xiongkulu,
she'd ensure my people never lacked food or clothing.
Never lacked food or clothing?
Then what does the Chute Tribe mean to you?
It's just a poor and weak village that fell into decline centuries ago.
Without the Queen,
we'd have been wiped out long ago.
Ancestor.
This place hasn't been the glorious Yuling Tribe for ages.
Yuling Tribe?
What Xiongkulu?
What divine eagle?
What faith?
It's all the same as the Ninefold Horizons.
Completely meaningless.
All of it is just hollow nonsense.
In that case,
I'll destroy it for you.
Ancestor.
No!
Father, Mother.
I...
I broke my promise.
I still
couldn't protect anything.
Father, Mother.
A Bi is here.
If nothing has meaning,
then why try to stop us?
To survive.
As long as there's a sliver of hope.
A Yilijin
must not give up.
What you protect is not meaningless.
It is the bond that connects you all.
Your people are waiting for you to come home.
Come home.
Beg me to save you.
What?
Beg me
to save you.
Please.
I can't lose my life.
I can't meet my end now.
Please.
Please save me.
Please.
Ancestor.
Save me.
Ancestor.
Hurry!
Please.
Save me.
You...
Who are you really?
I
am your ancestor.
And that Balishensu, right?
I see now.
You should leave quickly.
I've already informed the Queen.
Her troops might be arriving soon.
Ancestor.
If Xiongkulu has vanished,
how will the prophecy of the Northern Warrior
ever come true?
It was never us who chose the divine eagle.
It chose us.
Xiongkulu disappeared
because the Chute Tribe no longer believed in it.
It's also because the Northlands no longer need it.
Then the Ninefold Horizons...
Is it also a faith of the Northlanders?
All you need to know is,
Duo Kuohuo's prophecies
have never been wrong.
Leave quickly.
Shu Liduo's people
might already be on their way.
Is it good?
Not bad.
Ah.
You're back.
Look!
What's this?
What are you doing?
Hey!
Don't leave.
I still need to take you back.
It's back.
Go.
Find your Yilijin.
It came back.
Why did you let it go?
So what were we
here for today?
Come home and take a look.
Come home...
I still think Yuling Tribe sounds better than Chute Tribe.
Let's go.
What's that?
Hey, old woman.
Give me back my eagle.
Hey.
You all keep running.
I'm going home to eat.
No way!
Keep running.
Ancestor Jiangchen.
Home is this way.
I've seen that man before.
What's the matter?
He's Li Xingyun,
the Degenerate Commander of the Great Tang Dynasty.
How do you know that?
Degenerate Commander.
Welcome to the Northlands.
The Northlands
is about to change.
Scan the codes. Gifts are ready.