Legend of the Ancient Sword: Sorrowsong Conspiracy (2021) Movie Script
A few days prior.
I heard news.
There's a demon terrorizing the city of Chang'an.
Upon arriving at Wenxiang House,
All 83 people inside the building,
were killed.
I am Wu Huang from the Tianxuan Sect.
[Heavenly Mystic]
Only after the fight did I realize
that the demon was truly powerful.
taking her down would be difficult.
It wouldn't be easy.
I'm Wu Huang, from the Tianxuan Sect.
Demon, don't get carried away.
Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
That was the first time I heard Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
It was also the first time I saw Yinnu.
Wu Zhao's Saintess, Yu Shayinnu,
has come to slay the demon.
As a guardian of Tianxuan Sect,
I am here to kill the demon.
Why did you intervene?
If I hadn't used Wu Zhao's Burial Song to stop the demon,
You would have...
You take the left, and I'll take the right.
Don't tell me what to do.
Legend of the Ancient Sword - Sorrowsong Conspiracy
Why are you following me?
We're just going to Huaixiu Village.
We don't interfere with each other.
From the moment I stepped into Huaixiu Inn.
The story began.
Wait for me, beautiful one.
Sir.
Shopkeeper, bring me a few pots of fine wine.
Come and chase me, sir!
Shopkeeper, bring me a pot of tea.
Coming.
Big!
You let me win.
Big!
What can I get for you?
You must be the village head.
My apologies.
How did you know that?
Well...
Shopkeeper.
Shopkeeper, where's the wine?
Do you expect me to fetch it myself?
I apologize.
Please sit down and wait.
Take your time.
You know who he is, even though you've never met him.
Did you study Yin Yang Divination?
You can't see through that?
The village chief has fair, smooth skin.
At a glance, you can tell he doesn't work the land.
Mr. Guardian, government officials don't farm.
Don't tell me every clean person is a village chief?
Miss Saintess, you look like a ghost.
But when he saw you, he didn't flee
or scream, instead he spoke calmly.
He must have dealt with officials and bandits on occasion.
He's a man of the field.
This isn't your average shopkeeper.
He couldn't possibly be blind.
His posture is straight, not hunched.
His eyes gleam.
He must have served in the army in his youth.
The Imperial Court traditionally rewards
soldiers with local official positions.
He likely earned the village chief
position through his military service.
So much is becoming clear now.
And yet, you disregard them all.
Miss Saintess, are you blind to these details?
Show-off!
This young hero is quite remarkable.
Care to examine this old man?
Those clothing colors have only
recently become fashionable in Chang'an.
Embroidered cloths are worn by the wealthy and respectable.
You wore a smile.
when you saw someone from humble beginnings like us.
You didn't act superior, like an official.
You must come from a prominent family in Chang'an.
You are a businessman, not an official.
Good.
My surname is Yu, and in Chang'an...
I frequently provided food to the needy.
they called me "Yu the Good."
My apologies.
This gentleman, Zhang, is someone you shouldn't provoke.
His father is the prime minister
of the current dynasty.
This is Huai Tian.
He's a troublemaker.
This is Lu Tong.
He's known to be unscrupulous.
This inn houses a diverse mix of individuals,
both honorable and questionable.
Be mindful of your words and actions.
You insolent peasant! How dare you disrespect me?
Is this wine to your liking?
Sir, I apologize.
You are being excessive.
Is this you're doing?
No, it's not me.
Wu Huang.
Wake up.
Wu Huang.
Wu Huang.
Wake up!
Deserted mountains breed both wealth and wickedness.
Don't end up as another ghost haunting Lulin.
I fear this is a den of thieves.
Xi Ru, we need to leave.
In this remote mountain region...
Besides you, who else knows the Burial Song?
I'm just as confused.
Where is Huai Tian?
Where could he be?
Right.
Huai Tian!
This isn't a safe place to linger.
Everyone, come with me!
Why are we back here?
What's happening?
This demon is incredibly strong.
Can it use the Mystic Immortal Formation?
I've found a worthy opponent.
No, a demon?
There's actually a demon here?
I'm just a helpless woman from Wenxiang House.
I've always treated people well.
Young heroes fight demons,
why am I caught in this as well?
I'll make sure my father informs your Tianxuan Sect.
Everyone, stay calm!
Let him come up with a plan.
Don't worry, I've slain many demons before.
Even the demon from Wenxiang House in Chang'an.
I dealt with it effortlessly.
The demon from Wenxiang House.
Why does this remind me of Mr. Guardian
who was nearly killed.
Let's discuss the Mystic Immortal Formation,
to activate it
we need the eye of the formation.
Once I eliminate this demon, we can all escape safely.
The demon is concealed, and we're out in the open.
What do we do?
I have a plan.
The time of death must have been last night.
Wuzhao language.
My father's spirit resides in the northern desert.
The sand and wind relentlessly press down.
Each day is a torment, each month an agony.
One shouldn't go to the northern desert.
When will I be able to return?
This is the first verse of Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
The first verse of Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
Wu Zhao.
It's her?
The entire inn is enveloped by the spell I cast.
Rest assured, I have everything under control.
I will force the demon to reveal itself.
What brings you to Huaixiu Village?
Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
My Wu Zhao tribe has suffered a terrible misfortune.
I must journey to the Central Plains and
locate the Nine Yin Fountain if I am to survive.
Legend speaks of the Nine Yin Fountain's location
being concealed within the song's lyrics.
However, over time...
The lyrics were lost and dispersed.
My tribe's leader commanded me to
seek out the lyrics in the Central Plains.
Just a few days ago, I received word...
that the song is concealed within Huaixiu Village.
The handwriting matches.
It's from the same person?
Be quiet.
I'm sure it's her.
Silence! Enough!
I said, be quiet! It's her.
It's Zhao Li.
Zhao Li.
Not another word.
Mr. Guardian, I toiled downstairs...
Why are you being secretive?
Have you ever heard of Zhao Li?
The village chief expelled her with this agreement.
This handwriting
is identical.
All the letters were written by the village chief.
His tendons were severed.
Look!
My mother's hands are bound on the high cliff,
with no one skilled enough to save her.
The mountains tower over us,
their peaks reaching into the endless sky.
These high cliffs are impossible to climb.
When will I ever be able to return?
It's another verse of the Burial Song.
Sound Condensing Stone.
This song came from here.
But the doors are sealed.
This demon has achieved such a high level of skill.
This is truly no easy feat.
Keep your voice down, you're disturbing my concentration.
I didn't.
Be careful Saintess.
Don't ruin the scene.
Don't move.
Don't move, lift your feet.
Yeah. Just stay still.
Lift your foot up. Don't step on it.
How do I...
Don't move!
Get your feet out of that.
How could I move?
Move away from that.
Where is this water coming from? It's soaking my clothes.
Water.
Water.
There's no demon here.
There's no demon at all.
Hold on a minute.
Where in the world are we going?
Idiot.
You foolish woman,
how did you become the Saintess of Wu Zhao?
There must be a clue with the village chief.
Then let's go, you fool.
Go after him.
Wait.
Yi Qiya.
I found it.
I found it!
This young hero is exceptionally skilled.
As you predicted,
They found this suspicious
object in the village chief's quarters.
Is she the demon?
She is Yi Qiya, a traitor from the Wu Zhao tribe.
She failed to assassinate me years ago,
then fled to the Central Plains to
refine dead people into demon servants.
and also ruined my reputation
using demonic magic.
Winners take all, when you're dead
I am the Saintess of Yu.
The position of a tribe elder is very important.
Where are the demons?
If we don't eliminate the demon,
I won't be able to rest easy.
There have never been any demons.
First Huai Tian, and now the village chief.
The murderers pretended to be demons to kill people,
but it was all a ruse to distract us.
Young hero, the door and windows were sealed.
How could this man have escaped
through the wall like a demon?
It's simple. After the murderer killed the village chief,
he sealed the windows.
He had precariously tipped the
wooden cabinet with wooden beams,
based on the water stains under the cabinet,
it's not hard to guess.
There was ice at the bottom of the wooden beam.
Once everything was in place,
The murderer escaped through the slightly ajar door,
and waited for the ice to melt.
The supporting wooden beam would become unbalanced,
and fall down.
This way.
The wooden cabinet will block the door.
It's actually easy to create
the illusion of a closed room.
Miss Saintess just stated confidently
that the demon exits through the wall.
You're changing your mind fast.
I can read the clues too.
The letters recovered from the
village chief's room clearly show that
Huaixiu Inn is a den of thieves.
The village chief colluded with someone
to trick you all into coming here.
The murderer knows about you.
Including me.
This letter invited me to eliminate the demon.
This letter led me to Wu Zhao Burial Song.
There's a beautiful person
waiting for you in Huaixiu Village.
So it was all a lie.
The letter said someone wanted to redeem me.
Steal some treasure and get rich.
Since I knew you were at Huaixiu Village.
This is a good opportunity to kill you.
I can't remember where I put the letter.
I was tricked into a business deal.
But what's strange is that
every time the murderer strikes,
that song is played
and the lyrics are carved into the victim's body?
That song sounds off.
That's the burial song of my people.
It's a belief about the King of Hell.
It's meant to appease restless spirits.
A sacred song to resolve conflicts.
So, the real question is...
whose spirit are we trying to appease?
Mr. Zhang.
Zhao Li.
Looking at your faces
everyone seems familiar with the word "Zhao Li."
I've heard Zhao Li was the top
courtesan at Wenxiang House in Chang'an.
Famous for her beauty,
and then vanished without a trace.
This inn was Zhao Li's ancestral home,
but why did the village leader and
Huai Tian each take half ownership?
Did any of you here have something
to do with Zhao Li's disappearance?
You killed Zhao Li.
Why are you asking them?
What did you say?
A year ago, I encountered
Zhao Li as she attempted suicide.
Seeing her consumed by resentment and hatred,
if I turned her into a demon servant,
it would be a valuable asset.
But her resentment proved to be incredibly powerful.
She became uncontrollable and bloodthirsty.
I nearly died at her hands.
After her demonization,
she slaughtered everyone at Wenxiang House.
Later, I heard that the two of you killed her.
I understand.
It was my haste to eliminate the demon that led to this.
I failed to discern right from wrong.
Now everything is clear.
For both myself and all of you.
I fear this is all connected to Zhao Li's death.
The killer came for Zhao Li.
He intends to kill us all.
Zhao Li and I once loved each
other deeply, like husband and wife.
Our love was not meant to be.
We swore an oath.
But fate intervened, and we parted ways.
Zhao Li left me and vanished without a trace.
I remained unaware that she had passed away.
You are responsible for her death.
Mr. Zhang, your desire for vengeance
stems from Zhao Li's demise.
I...
During the time when Sister Zhao Li's
renowned beauty captivated all of Chang'an...
High-ranking officials and nobles,
even scholars and common folk...
She treated everyone with genuine kindness,
regardless of their social standing.
Her allure drew countless admirers from all walks of life.
Are you all are her guests?
What do you mean by "guests"?
The ability to wield the deadly Wu Zhao Burial Song
yet who amongst us possesses
knowledge of the Wu Zhao tongue?
Indeed, who here understands the Wu Zhao language?
These two enigmatic women arouse the greatest suspicion.
Why would we eliminate you?
Now, calm yourselves and remain silent.
Meng Jizhang.
I've heard of Meng Jizhang.
He's a chivalrous man known for eliminating violence.
He's well-known throughout the Jianghu.
Meng Jizhang once loved Zhao Li deeply.
He'd give his life for her.
He frequently dealt with Wu Zhao at the southern border.
After Zhao Li vanished.
Meng Jizhang spat some harsh
words at me before disappearing.
A year ago,
after stealing a Huai-type pill
from one of our sect's elders,
we haven't heard from him since.
The Huai pill has a unique effect,
if someone consumes the victim's blood,
they will take on the victim's appearance.
I understand.
Out of everyone here.
Meng Jizhang is impersonating someone here.
Where were you last night when the song began to play?
Sleeping in my room.
When did you hear the song?
I hid in my room and didn't dare to leave.
The first time the song played last night.
You weren't with Mr. Zhang.
He beat me.
I was crying alone by the well.
When did you hear the song?
The first time the song was played,
everyone fainted.
Where were you?
I fainted too.
Did you stay up all night?
I investigated everyone.
No one is innocent, they're all suspects.
Mr. Guardian, do you suspect me as well?
Wu Zhao's people are never to be trusted.
Don't just stand there in front of me,
you're interrupting my concentration.
Search their bodies and belongings,
it's more productive than just staring at this wall.
A body search?
Stop it! You can't do this!
What are you doing?
Stop it! You can't do this!
I'm sorry.
Since you found nothing,
young hero, I apologize.
He's being very disrespectful.
Young hero, I understand your frustration.
Now, now, calm down.
Please, don't get angry.
Are you alright?
I understand. I understand.
His hands are rough and calloused,
a testament to years spent
traveling Jianghu as a swordsman.
I lost my letter a while back.
I was lured into a business deal.
It's Mr. Yu.
No, it's Meng Jizhang, he's finally revealed himself.
He took out an item from the package.
It's supposed to be a Sound Condensing Stone,
or something similar.
I found this hidden inside the box
and several odorless, smokeless incense sticks.
The night I lost consciousness,
I think it was the incense that
caused me to lose consciousness.
Think about this...
We were all lured here by the village chief's letter.
But Mr. Yu was the only one
who couldn't remove the letter.
That's very suspicious.
Now that we know he's Meng Jizhang...
we might as well confront him together.
No. Since he used the song to avenge Zhao Li...
he will definitely return.
So we should wait for an opportunity.
Miss Siantess, what comes next in the burial song?
How should I know?
The third and fourth verses are missing.
Young hero, we now know that Mr. Yu is Meng Jizhang.
What about the demoness upstairs?
She's even more dangerous than Meng Jizhang.
We can't allow her to escape.
If I truly wanted to kill you,
you wouldn't be alive right now.
Please be gentle, it hurts!
I am the Saintess of Wu Zhao.
I'm dressing your wound myself
and you're making such a fuss!
Could you please be a bit gentler?
Mr. Guardian.
Do you have no manners whatsoever?
Miss Saintess, you can't even tie a simple knot!
How did you manage to make it worse?
Mr. Guardian.
This is the first time I've
ever cared for an injured person.
You Wu Zhao people are truly lacking in talent.
You can't even manage something so simple.
Actually, I never wanted to
be a Saintess in the first place.
If it hadn't been for the calamity
of the Evil Sword that year,
which led to the death of my tribe.
All the survivors became like me.
Yi Qiya and I are the only ones left
with the Saintess bloodline.
The rules of our Wu Zhao tribe
place a strong emphasis on bloodline.
However, Yi Qiya's actions are exceptionally extreme.
Even though I oppose it.
I have no choice but to accept it.
It's pitiful,
and yet, I find it hard to sympathize.
Despite knowing that the tribe's rules are outdated
but still adhering to them
and then lamenting the hardships of the
world and pitying the suffering of others.
You Wu Zhao people are only inviting trouble.
Mr. Guardian.
Ever since we first met
you have harbored a particular
animosity towards the Wu Zhao people.
What is the source of this anger?
I do not wish to discuss it.
Knowing that memories are painful
but I must bear this burden alone,
without confiding in anyone.
and then lamenting the hardships of the
world and pitying the suffering of others.
Mr. Guardian, do you consider this
asking for trouble?
Hurry, Yinnu, I have Meng Jizhang!
Hurry, Yinnu.
Hurry, Yinnu, I have Meng Jizhang!
Hurry, Yinnu.
He escaped again.
All thanks to that blind man.
At least no one died this time.
I'm constantly terrified, I can barely eat or sleep.
I can't take this anymore.
Just kill me already.
Fine, I'll help you.
I... I... I misspoke.
You scared me.
You're the one who attacked us a moment ago.
You had already secretly untied the rope
and were waiting for an opportunity.
After your attack on Yinnu failed, you attempted to escape
but you didn't expect the gate was closed.
So you came here.
Then you broke the window with that square stool
and then placed the stool back in its original position.
Creating the illusion that Meng
Jizhang broke the window and escaped.
What a shame.
On the corner of that stool,
There are still some wood chips
that haven't been cleaned off.
This proves you broke the window.
Next time, if I want to kill you,
I'll have to kill your clever lover as well.
He is not my lover.
- Who cares about him?
- Who cares about her?
Stop with the nonsense.
My feud with you traitor,
will have to end, sooner or later.
But now that our enemies are here
the only way to survive is to cooperate.
What's the point of trying to persuade her?
All you Wu Zhaos are idiots.
Be quiet!
After we kill Meng Jizhang, we'll fight to the death.
There's something I don't understand.
Who is the Wu Zhao Burial Song for tonight?
Here.
My brother yearns for the sea.
The heavenly winds are like swords,
and the rain like halberds.
It shaved his head, then tattooed his back.
You cannot live by the sea, when will I return?
Is this the third verse of Wu Zhao's burial song?
The deceased's spine is fractured.
A significant portion of his hair has been shaved.
The killing depicted in the burial song is brutal,
how can one find peace for the soul?
As it turns out, there's a Jianghu rumor,
about someone who compiled
the complete verses of the Wu Zhao's Burial Song
was Meng Jizhang.
The note said,
Yu Sandao usually presents himself as kind and charitable,
but in reality, he killed and sold women and children.
He's the most wanted bandit in the Central Plains,
hunted by all major sects.
Yu Sandao's account book was stolen.
The village chief wrote a letter asking
him to come with jewels as payment.
He's not Meng Jizhang.
So the real murderer is still here with us, right?
According to my deductions,
You two are trying to mislead us.
Yu Sandao was forced to flee and died.
Just a kid who only knows how to boast.
Do you even have the right to judge this case?
So, do you have any brilliant ideas?
Listen to me, everyone.
We can all get out of this village safely.
Just kill him.
Me?
Wait, why?
Last night, when the song was played,
I was in my room with Xi Ru.
This guy was in the hall with both Wu Zhao demonesses.
You're the only one who wasn't there.
No.
I...
I...
I...
Today, I must kill him.
There is no resolution, you cannot unjustly kill him.
What is the will of Heaven?
A heart filled with resentment cannot find release.
I would rather kill him than set him free.
I concur.
Lu Tong will continue to deny everything.
We must find another solution.
Then you best ask my dagger if it consents.
Lu Tong, Lu Tong, he's gone mad.
Lu Tong, Lu Tong, he's possessed!
You all deserve to die!
You all deserve to die for what you did to Zhao Li!
I sold Zhao Li to the bandits.
I deserve to die too.
Lu Tong.
Lu Tong.
Lu Tong.
Lu Tong.
Lu Tong.
Hysteric Powder.
It seems I'm not the only one
trying to mislead everyone.
I'll take care of the body.
It wasn't me.
The rice was on the stove, anyone could have done it.
There are still five people left. This game is quite fun.
The well has been poisoned.
If we don't die trying,
we'll die of thirst.
My sister has informants in Huaixi.
Soft orchid cream with five intoxicating fragrances.
The pool and spring will run dry.
Huaixi will become uninhabitable.
When will I find peace?
The lost burial song has been completed.
Several lives were lost,
yielding two verses of the lost burial song.
Perhaps the curse of the Evil Sword
of the Southern Border is real.
Heaven has decreed that wherever I go,
I will bring misfortune.
Whether fortune or misfortune,
it is ultimately in our hands.
The heavens are indifferent to our plight.
Wu Huang.
Regardless of what Meng Jizhang has in store.
I will ensure your safe passage.
So that you may use the song,
to save your people.
The lost burial song is hidden within Huaixiu Village.
I'm merely a weak woman from Wenxiang House.
A young hero battles demons.
Why am I trapped here?
Zhao Li and I once loved each
other deeply, like a married couple.
But our love was short-lived.
What do you mean by "guests"?
To be able to kill using Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
You killed Zhao Li with your own hands.
Why are you asking them?
You all deserve to die for what you did to Zhao Li.
Perhaps the curse of the Evil Sword
of the Southern Border is true.
Heaven has decreed that wherever I go,
I will bring misfortune.
That night...
Nearly everyone was overcome by inexplicable emotions,
unable to escape.
Yet Meng Jizhang went to great lengths to set this up,
so that the person who killed Zhao Li
Let go.
would torture each other.
I haven't had a drop of water in three days.
Crazy woman.
I can't take this anymore.
Meng Jizhang, you harbor resentment.
This young man named Zhang is the
primary suspect in Zhao Li's death.
Be quiet!
This boy is just looking for a good time.
Zhao Li was foolish enough to refuse a marriage
proposal from someone with the surname Zhang.
The scandal has reached the Imperial Court.
The Zhang family was impeached
and nearly stripped of their status.
This young man has a motive for murder.
I was simply jealous of Zhao Li.
I was blinded by jealousy and conspired with him.
If you wish to kill, kill him.
Please have mercy on me, Master Meng.
You vile creature!
Do not attempt to distort the facts.
You are the one who murdered Zhao Li by strangulation.
Master Meng, I will eliminate this man for you today.
Consider this a repayment of my debt.
Get up!
Don't feign death!
I didn't do it.
I didn't do it.
It wasn't me.
The idea of good and evil is truly tragic.
It's heartbreaking that Zhao Li died so unjustly.
Meng Jizhang wants everyone to suffer for her death.
What's going on here?
We have a hidden pact to clear our names.
Meng Jizhang isn't one of us.
You're skilled in combat.
High-ranking officials and nobles,
always employ the most capable fighters.
One of you has to be Meng Jizhang.
Eliminate whoever they are.
That's flawless reasoning.
Be cautious.
Yi Qiya's black dagger is a cursed
weapon from the Wu Zhou people.
Anyone caught will become demonic slaves.
I warned you, the Wu Zhao are not to be trusted.
Silence!
(My father's spirit resides in the northern desert)
(My mother's hands are bound on the high cliff)
(My son's heart is at the end of the world)
Warrior Meng.
(My daughter's flesh is in the homeland)
Guardian Wu Huang
How did you learn about our connection to Zhao Li?
I once saved the life of a destitute monk.
He gave me a drop of lotus flower juice.
I dripped the flower juice on Zhao Li's relics.
Then you can glimpse the moment before her death.
Zhao Li was first strangled by Mr. Zhang and Xi Ru.
Her corpse was thrown into the wilderness,
but fortunately she survived.
After she was rescued by Lu Tong and brought back home
She never thought that Lu Tong
would sell her into a bandit den.
She suffered humiliation at the hands of Yu Sandao
After she narrowly escaped
she wanted to return to her
hometown and live in seclusion.
but she met Huaixiu's village chief
and the village tyrant Huai Tian.
Together they took her ancestral property.
The disheartened Zhao Li,
while she was preparing to kill herself near a grave,
she ran into Yi Qiya.
who had still not completed refining a demon servant.
Zhao Li's resentment was too strong.
She transformed into a demon,
returned to Wenxiang House, and began a killing spree.
and was ultimately killed by
Yinnu and me without question.
The people who came to Huaixiu Village this time
are all responsible for Zhao Li's death.
So you killed all the people
according to Wu Zhao's Burial Song
to appease Zhao Li's soul.
A gentleman who knows his mistakes, repents.
You can ask Zhao Li for forgiveness yourself.
Hero Meng,
Do you think Zhao Li would want to see
you throw away your chivalrous spirit
and become a killer.
The first time I saw her was back then.
She was smiling.
My heart was filled with love shortly after.
Every day, I pray to Heaven that she is well.
I will lay down my sword and
protect her for the rest of my life.
If she cries every night,
I will cut down a thousand Buddhas
and slay the King of Hell with my sword.
You didn't see this coming, did you?
I had everything planned out.
We were just waiting for you to show yourself.
I discovered there was no fluid in Lu Tong's lungs.
His death was definitely not caused by drowning.
You killed the real Lu Tong a while back.
You transformed into him after
consuming the stolen Huai pill.
and you hid his body beforehand.
You then drugged everyone with incense.
Stuff the jade pendant into Huai Tian's mouth
and create an alibi for yourself.
After that you disguised yourself as Lu Tong.
You created the illusion that
Zhao Li's ghost was killing people,
and I never thought I'd see through it.
It's her?
Come out of hiding,
and change your tactics to kill Yu Sandao.
Yi Qiya accidentally attacked Yinnu that night.
This made you the only suspect without an alibi.
Where were you?
I hid in my room, too afraid to come out.
You knew it was only a matter
of time before you were exposed.
So after dawn,
when everyone was searching for Yu Sandao's body,
You secretly tied a boulder to
Lu Tong's body and pushed it into the well
so that the body wouldn't float up.
While you were tied up,
you acted crazy to scare Xi Ru away,
and made the rice look poisoned.
Eventually, you jumped into the well
cutting the rope from Lu Tong's corpse
making it float and creating a perfect fake death.
All you had to do was watch as the
five remaining people killed each other.
A meager talent.
Warrior Meng please turn back.
Today is your last day.
I want you to pay for it with your life.
Yi Qiya.
Wu Huang.
Meng Jizhang.
Before, we were rivals in love.
You're poor, and I couldn't win even if I spent a fortune.
Now you want to kill me for Zhao Li?
What can you possibly do to me?
There are plenty of women like her in the Red Chamber.
You've never even touched her.
What's so special about that woman?
Don't you dare insult Zhao Li!
I'm an official's son, and women are my playthings.
But who would have thought that
woman would take it so seriously?
She wanted to ingratiate herself with my family.
So I had to kill her.
Even when I was finished with her, I didn't want her.
Zhao Li wouldn't like you either.
There's no place for you in her heart.
Why don't you become a demon like Zhao Li?
When I return to Chang'an,
I will post a notice informing everyone
Hero Meng is the demon of Huaixiu Village.
Killing others like flies,
and I was the only one who managed to escape.
Yinnu.
Wu Huang.
Wu Huang.
Miss Saintess, you finally know
how to comfort an injured person.
Stop talking.
Master Meng, please forgive me! I was wrong.
Don't you want to see Zhao Li?
When I return to Chang'an, I'll ask my father
to find you a woman ten times more beautiful than Zhao Li.
Master Meng, please spare me!
What are we going to do?
Do as you see fit. Don't worry about me.
Quickly use the Burial Song to
suppress Warrior Meng's demonic energy!
But.
Go quickly! Don't worry about me.
I apologize for my past actions.
Hero Meng has repaid his debts of gratitude and vengeance.
A life well spent.
Your deeds and sacrifices,
let the next generation tell the tales.
Demonic energy has taken root within me.
I am destined to become a demon.
I came for one, and I depart with another.
My purpose is served.
Zhao Li, I'm coming.
(My father's spirit resides in the northern desert)
(The sand and wind relentlessly press down)
(Each day is a torment, each month an agony)
(One shouldn't go to the northern desert.
When will I be able to return?)
(These high cliffs are impossible to climb)
I heard news.
There's a demon terrorizing the city of Chang'an.
Upon arriving at Wenxiang House,
All 83 people inside the building,
were killed.
I am Wu Huang from the Tianxuan Sect.
[Heavenly Mystic]
Only after the fight did I realize
that the demon was truly powerful.
taking her down would be difficult.
It wouldn't be easy.
I'm Wu Huang, from the Tianxuan Sect.
Demon, don't get carried away.
Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
That was the first time I heard Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
It was also the first time I saw Yinnu.
Wu Zhao's Saintess, Yu Shayinnu,
has come to slay the demon.
As a guardian of Tianxuan Sect,
I am here to kill the demon.
Why did you intervene?
If I hadn't used Wu Zhao's Burial Song to stop the demon,
You would have...
You take the left, and I'll take the right.
Don't tell me what to do.
Legend of the Ancient Sword - Sorrowsong Conspiracy
Why are you following me?
We're just going to Huaixiu Village.
We don't interfere with each other.
From the moment I stepped into Huaixiu Inn.
The story began.
Wait for me, beautiful one.
Sir.
Shopkeeper, bring me a few pots of fine wine.
Come and chase me, sir!
Shopkeeper, bring me a pot of tea.
Coming.
Big!
You let me win.
Big!
What can I get for you?
You must be the village head.
My apologies.
How did you know that?
Well...
Shopkeeper.
Shopkeeper, where's the wine?
Do you expect me to fetch it myself?
I apologize.
Please sit down and wait.
Take your time.
You know who he is, even though you've never met him.
Did you study Yin Yang Divination?
You can't see through that?
The village chief has fair, smooth skin.
At a glance, you can tell he doesn't work the land.
Mr. Guardian, government officials don't farm.
Don't tell me every clean person is a village chief?
Miss Saintess, you look like a ghost.
But when he saw you, he didn't flee
or scream, instead he spoke calmly.
He must have dealt with officials and bandits on occasion.
He's a man of the field.
This isn't your average shopkeeper.
He couldn't possibly be blind.
His posture is straight, not hunched.
His eyes gleam.
He must have served in the army in his youth.
The Imperial Court traditionally rewards
soldiers with local official positions.
He likely earned the village chief
position through his military service.
So much is becoming clear now.
And yet, you disregard them all.
Miss Saintess, are you blind to these details?
Show-off!
This young hero is quite remarkable.
Care to examine this old man?
Those clothing colors have only
recently become fashionable in Chang'an.
Embroidered cloths are worn by the wealthy and respectable.
You wore a smile.
when you saw someone from humble beginnings like us.
You didn't act superior, like an official.
You must come from a prominent family in Chang'an.
You are a businessman, not an official.
Good.
My surname is Yu, and in Chang'an...
I frequently provided food to the needy.
they called me "Yu the Good."
My apologies.
This gentleman, Zhang, is someone you shouldn't provoke.
His father is the prime minister
of the current dynasty.
This is Huai Tian.
He's a troublemaker.
This is Lu Tong.
He's known to be unscrupulous.
This inn houses a diverse mix of individuals,
both honorable and questionable.
Be mindful of your words and actions.
You insolent peasant! How dare you disrespect me?
Is this wine to your liking?
Sir, I apologize.
You are being excessive.
Is this you're doing?
No, it's not me.
Wu Huang.
Wake up.
Wu Huang.
Wu Huang.
Wake up!
Deserted mountains breed both wealth and wickedness.
Don't end up as another ghost haunting Lulin.
I fear this is a den of thieves.
Xi Ru, we need to leave.
In this remote mountain region...
Besides you, who else knows the Burial Song?
I'm just as confused.
Where is Huai Tian?
Where could he be?
Right.
Huai Tian!
This isn't a safe place to linger.
Everyone, come with me!
Why are we back here?
What's happening?
This demon is incredibly strong.
Can it use the Mystic Immortal Formation?
I've found a worthy opponent.
No, a demon?
There's actually a demon here?
I'm just a helpless woman from Wenxiang House.
I've always treated people well.
Young heroes fight demons,
why am I caught in this as well?
I'll make sure my father informs your Tianxuan Sect.
Everyone, stay calm!
Let him come up with a plan.
Don't worry, I've slain many demons before.
Even the demon from Wenxiang House in Chang'an.
I dealt with it effortlessly.
The demon from Wenxiang House.
Why does this remind me of Mr. Guardian
who was nearly killed.
Let's discuss the Mystic Immortal Formation,
to activate it
we need the eye of the formation.
Once I eliminate this demon, we can all escape safely.
The demon is concealed, and we're out in the open.
What do we do?
I have a plan.
The time of death must have been last night.
Wuzhao language.
My father's spirit resides in the northern desert.
The sand and wind relentlessly press down.
Each day is a torment, each month an agony.
One shouldn't go to the northern desert.
When will I be able to return?
This is the first verse of Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
The first verse of Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
Wu Zhao.
It's her?
The entire inn is enveloped by the spell I cast.
Rest assured, I have everything under control.
I will force the demon to reveal itself.
What brings you to Huaixiu Village?
Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
My Wu Zhao tribe has suffered a terrible misfortune.
I must journey to the Central Plains and
locate the Nine Yin Fountain if I am to survive.
Legend speaks of the Nine Yin Fountain's location
being concealed within the song's lyrics.
However, over time...
The lyrics were lost and dispersed.
My tribe's leader commanded me to
seek out the lyrics in the Central Plains.
Just a few days ago, I received word...
that the song is concealed within Huaixiu Village.
The handwriting matches.
It's from the same person?
Be quiet.
I'm sure it's her.
Silence! Enough!
I said, be quiet! It's her.
It's Zhao Li.
Zhao Li.
Not another word.
Mr. Guardian, I toiled downstairs...
Why are you being secretive?
Have you ever heard of Zhao Li?
The village chief expelled her with this agreement.
This handwriting
is identical.
All the letters were written by the village chief.
His tendons were severed.
Look!
My mother's hands are bound on the high cliff,
with no one skilled enough to save her.
The mountains tower over us,
their peaks reaching into the endless sky.
These high cliffs are impossible to climb.
When will I ever be able to return?
It's another verse of the Burial Song.
Sound Condensing Stone.
This song came from here.
But the doors are sealed.
This demon has achieved such a high level of skill.
This is truly no easy feat.
Keep your voice down, you're disturbing my concentration.
I didn't.
Be careful Saintess.
Don't ruin the scene.
Don't move.
Don't move, lift your feet.
Yeah. Just stay still.
Lift your foot up. Don't step on it.
How do I...
Don't move!
Get your feet out of that.
How could I move?
Move away from that.
Where is this water coming from? It's soaking my clothes.
Water.
Water.
There's no demon here.
There's no demon at all.
Hold on a minute.
Where in the world are we going?
Idiot.
You foolish woman,
how did you become the Saintess of Wu Zhao?
There must be a clue with the village chief.
Then let's go, you fool.
Go after him.
Wait.
Yi Qiya.
I found it.
I found it!
This young hero is exceptionally skilled.
As you predicted,
They found this suspicious
object in the village chief's quarters.
Is she the demon?
She is Yi Qiya, a traitor from the Wu Zhao tribe.
She failed to assassinate me years ago,
then fled to the Central Plains to
refine dead people into demon servants.
and also ruined my reputation
using demonic magic.
Winners take all, when you're dead
I am the Saintess of Yu.
The position of a tribe elder is very important.
Where are the demons?
If we don't eliminate the demon,
I won't be able to rest easy.
There have never been any demons.
First Huai Tian, and now the village chief.
The murderers pretended to be demons to kill people,
but it was all a ruse to distract us.
Young hero, the door and windows were sealed.
How could this man have escaped
through the wall like a demon?
It's simple. After the murderer killed the village chief,
he sealed the windows.
He had precariously tipped the
wooden cabinet with wooden beams,
based on the water stains under the cabinet,
it's not hard to guess.
There was ice at the bottom of the wooden beam.
Once everything was in place,
The murderer escaped through the slightly ajar door,
and waited for the ice to melt.
The supporting wooden beam would become unbalanced,
and fall down.
This way.
The wooden cabinet will block the door.
It's actually easy to create
the illusion of a closed room.
Miss Saintess just stated confidently
that the demon exits through the wall.
You're changing your mind fast.
I can read the clues too.
The letters recovered from the
village chief's room clearly show that
Huaixiu Inn is a den of thieves.
The village chief colluded with someone
to trick you all into coming here.
The murderer knows about you.
Including me.
This letter invited me to eliminate the demon.
This letter led me to Wu Zhao Burial Song.
There's a beautiful person
waiting for you in Huaixiu Village.
So it was all a lie.
The letter said someone wanted to redeem me.
Steal some treasure and get rich.
Since I knew you were at Huaixiu Village.
This is a good opportunity to kill you.
I can't remember where I put the letter.
I was tricked into a business deal.
But what's strange is that
every time the murderer strikes,
that song is played
and the lyrics are carved into the victim's body?
That song sounds off.
That's the burial song of my people.
It's a belief about the King of Hell.
It's meant to appease restless spirits.
A sacred song to resolve conflicts.
So, the real question is...
whose spirit are we trying to appease?
Mr. Zhang.
Zhao Li.
Looking at your faces
everyone seems familiar with the word "Zhao Li."
I've heard Zhao Li was the top
courtesan at Wenxiang House in Chang'an.
Famous for her beauty,
and then vanished without a trace.
This inn was Zhao Li's ancestral home,
but why did the village leader and
Huai Tian each take half ownership?
Did any of you here have something
to do with Zhao Li's disappearance?
You killed Zhao Li.
Why are you asking them?
What did you say?
A year ago, I encountered
Zhao Li as she attempted suicide.
Seeing her consumed by resentment and hatred,
if I turned her into a demon servant,
it would be a valuable asset.
But her resentment proved to be incredibly powerful.
She became uncontrollable and bloodthirsty.
I nearly died at her hands.
After her demonization,
she slaughtered everyone at Wenxiang House.
Later, I heard that the two of you killed her.
I understand.
It was my haste to eliminate the demon that led to this.
I failed to discern right from wrong.
Now everything is clear.
For both myself and all of you.
I fear this is all connected to Zhao Li's death.
The killer came for Zhao Li.
He intends to kill us all.
Zhao Li and I once loved each
other deeply, like husband and wife.
Our love was not meant to be.
We swore an oath.
But fate intervened, and we parted ways.
Zhao Li left me and vanished without a trace.
I remained unaware that she had passed away.
You are responsible for her death.
Mr. Zhang, your desire for vengeance
stems from Zhao Li's demise.
I...
During the time when Sister Zhao Li's
renowned beauty captivated all of Chang'an...
High-ranking officials and nobles,
even scholars and common folk...
She treated everyone with genuine kindness,
regardless of their social standing.
Her allure drew countless admirers from all walks of life.
Are you all are her guests?
What do you mean by "guests"?
The ability to wield the deadly Wu Zhao Burial Song
yet who amongst us possesses
knowledge of the Wu Zhao tongue?
Indeed, who here understands the Wu Zhao language?
These two enigmatic women arouse the greatest suspicion.
Why would we eliminate you?
Now, calm yourselves and remain silent.
Meng Jizhang.
I've heard of Meng Jizhang.
He's a chivalrous man known for eliminating violence.
He's well-known throughout the Jianghu.
Meng Jizhang once loved Zhao Li deeply.
He'd give his life for her.
He frequently dealt with Wu Zhao at the southern border.
After Zhao Li vanished.
Meng Jizhang spat some harsh
words at me before disappearing.
A year ago,
after stealing a Huai-type pill
from one of our sect's elders,
we haven't heard from him since.
The Huai pill has a unique effect,
if someone consumes the victim's blood,
they will take on the victim's appearance.
I understand.
Out of everyone here.
Meng Jizhang is impersonating someone here.
Where were you last night when the song began to play?
Sleeping in my room.
When did you hear the song?
I hid in my room and didn't dare to leave.
The first time the song played last night.
You weren't with Mr. Zhang.
He beat me.
I was crying alone by the well.
When did you hear the song?
The first time the song was played,
everyone fainted.
Where were you?
I fainted too.
Did you stay up all night?
I investigated everyone.
No one is innocent, they're all suspects.
Mr. Guardian, do you suspect me as well?
Wu Zhao's people are never to be trusted.
Don't just stand there in front of me,
you're interrupting my concentration.
Search their bodies and belongings,
it's more productive than just staring at this wall.
A body search?
Stop it! You can't do this!
What are you doing?
Stop it! You can't do this!
I'm sorry.
Since you found nothing,
young hero, I apologize.
He's being very disrespectful.
Young hero, I understand your frustration.
Now, now, calm down.
Please, don't get angry.
Are you alright?
I understand. I understand.
His hands are rough and calloused,
a testament to years spent
traveling Jianghu as a swordsman.
I lost my letter a while back.
I was lured into a business deal.
It's Mr. Yu.
No, it's Meng Jizhang, he's finally revealed himself.
He took out an item from the package.
It's supposed to be a Sound Condensing Stone,
or something similar.
I found this hidden inside the box
and several odorless, smokeless incense sticks.
The night I lost consciousness,
I think it was the incense that
caused me to lose consciousness.
Think about this...
We were all lured here by the village chief's letter.
But Mr. Yu was the only one
who couldn't remove the letter.
That's very suspicious.
Now that we know he's Meng Jizhang...
we might as well confront him together.
No. Since he used the song to avenge Zhao Li...
he will definitely return.
So we should wait for an opportunity.
Miss Siantess, what comes next in the burial song?
How should I know?
The third and fourth verses are missing.
Young hero, we now know that Mr. Yu is Meng Jizhang.
What about the demoness upstairs?
She's even more dangerous than Meng Jizhang.
We can't allow her to escape.
If I truly wanted to kill you,
you wouldn't be alive right now.
Please be gentle, it hurts!
I am the Saintess of Wu Zhao.
I'm dressing your wound myself
and you're making such a fuss!
Could you please be a bit gentler?
Mr. Guardian.
Do you have no manners whatsoever?
Miss Saintess, you can't even tie a simple knot!
How did you manage to make it worse?
Mr. Guardian.
This is the first time I've
ever cared for an injured person.
You Wu Zhao people are truly lacking in talent.
You can't even manage something so simple.
Actually, I never wanted to
be a Saintess in the first place.
If it hadn't been for the calamity
of the Evil Sword that year,
which led to the death of my tribe.
All the survivors became like me.
Yi Qiya and I are the only ones left
with the Saintess bloodline.
The rules of our Wu Zhao tribe
place a strong emphasis on bloodline.
However, Yi Qiya's actions are exceptionally extreme.
Even though I oppose it.
I have no choice but to accept it.
It's pitiful,
and yet, I find it hard to sympathize.
Despite knowing that the tribe's rules are outdated
but still adhering to them
and then lamenting the hardships of the
world and pitying the suffering of others.
You Wu Zhao people are only inviting trouble.
Mr. Guardian.
Ever since we first met
you have harbored a particular
animosity towards the Wu Zhao people.
What is the source of this anger?
I do not wish to discuss it.
Knowing that memories are painful
but I must bear this burden alone,
without confiding in anyone.
and then lamenting the hardships of the
world and pitying the suffering of others.
Mr. Guardian, do you consider this
asking for trouble?
Hurry, Yinnu, I have Meng Jizhang!
Hurry, Yinnu.
Hurry, Yinnu, I have Meng Jizhang!
Hurry, Yinnu.
He escaped again.
All thanks to that blind man.
At least no one died this time.
I'm constantly terrified, I can barely eat or sleep.
I can't take this anymore.
Just kill me already.
Fine, I'll help you.
I... I... I misspoke.
You scared me.
You're the one who attacked us a moment ago.
You had already secretly untied the rope
and were waiting for an opportunity.
After your attack on Yinnu failed, you attempted to escape
but you didn't expect the gate was closed.
So you came here.
Then you broke the window with that square stool
and then placed the stool back in its original position.
Creating the illusion that Meng
Jizhang broke the window and escaped.
What a shame.
On the corner of that stool,
There are still some wood chips
that haven't been cleaned off.
This proves you broke the window.
Next time, if I want to kill you,
I'll have to kill your clever lover as well.
He is not my lover.
- Who cares about him?
- Who cares about her?
Stop with the nonsense.
My feud with you traitor,
will have to end, sooner or later.
But now that our enemies are here
the only way to survive is to cooperate.
What's the point of trying to persuade her?
All you Wu Zhaos are idiots.
Be quiet!
After we kill Meng Jizhang, we'll fight to the death.
There's something I don't understand.
Who is the Wu Zhao Burial Song for tonight?
Here.
My brother yearns for the sea.
The heavenly winds are like swords,
and the rain like halberds.
It shaved his head, then tattooed his back.
You cannot live by the sea, when will I return?
Is this the third verse of Wu Zhao's burial song?
The deceased's spine is fractured.
A significant portion of his hair has been shaved.
The killing depicted in the burial song is brutal,
how can one find peace for the soul?
As it turns out, there's a Jianghu rumor,
about someone who compiled
the complete verses of the Wu Zhao's Burial Song
was Meng Jizhang.
The note said,
Yu Sandao usually presents himself as kind and charitable,
but in reality, he killed and sold women and children.
He's the most wanted bandit in the Central Plains,
hunted by all major sects.
Yu Sandao's account book was stolen.
The village chief wrote a letter asking
him to come with jewels as payment.
He's not Meng Jizhang.
So the real murderer is still here with us, right?
According to my deductions,
You two are trying to mislead us.
Yu Sandao was forced to flee and died.
Just a kid who only knows how to boast.
Do you even have the right to judge this case?
So, do you have any brilliant ideas?
Listen to me, everyone.
We can all get out of this village safely.
Just kill him.
Me?
Wait, why?
Last night, when the song was played,
I was in my room with Xi Ru.
This guy was in the hall with both Wu Zhao demonesses.
You're the only one who wasn't there.
No.
I...
I...
I...
Today, I must kill him.
There is no resolution, you cannot unjustly kill him.
What is the will of Heaven?
A heart filled with resentment cannot find release.
I would rather kill him than set him free.
I concur.
Lu Tong will continue to deny everything.
We must find another solution.
Then you best ask my dagger if it consents.
Lu Tong, Lu Tong, he's gone mad.
Lu Tong, Lu Tong, he's possessed!
You all deserve to die!
You all deserve to die for what you did to Zhao Li!
I sold Zhao Li to the bandits.
I deserve to die too.
Lu Tong.
Lu Tong.
Lu Tong.
Lu Tong.
Lu Tong.
Hysteric Powder.
It seems I'm not the only one
trying to mislead everyone.
I'll take care of the body.
It wasn't me.
The rice was on the stove, anyone could have done it.
There are still five people left. This game is quite fun.
The well has been poisoned.
If we don't die trying,
we'll die of thirst.
My sister has informants in Huaixi.
Soft orchid cream with five intoxicating fragrances.
The pool and spring will run dry.
Huaixi will become uninhabitable.
When will I find peace?
The lost burial song has been completed.
Several lives were lost,
yielding two verses of the lost burial song.
Perhaps the curse of the Evil Sword
of the Southern Border is real.
Heaven has decreed that wherever I go,
I will bring misfortune.
Whether fortune or misfortune,
it is ultimately in our hands.
The heavens are indifferent to our plight.
Wu Huang.
Regardless of what Meng Jizhang has in store.
I will ensure your safe passage.
So that you may use the song,
to save your people.
The lost burial song is hidden within Huaixiu Village.
I'm merely a weak woman from Wenxiang House.
A young hero battles demons.
Why am I trapped here?
Zhao Li and I once loved each
other deeply, like a married couple.
But our love was short-lived.
What do you mean by "guests"?
To be able to kill using Wu Zhao's Burial Song.
You killed Zhao Li with your own hands.
Why are you asking them?
You all deserve to die for what you did to Zhao Li.
Perhaps the curse of the Evil Sword
of the Southern Border is true.
Heaven has decreed that wherever I go,
I will bring misfortune.
That night...
Nearly everyone was overcome by inexplicable emotions,
unable to escape.
Yet Meng Jizhang went to great lengths to set this up,
so that the person who killed Zhao Li
Let go.
would torture each other.
I haven't had a drop of water in three days.
Crazy woman.
I can't take this anymore.
Meng Jizhang, you harbor resentment.
This young man named Zhang is the
primary suspect in Zhao Li's death.
Be quiet!
This boy is just looking for a good time.
Zhao Li was foolish enough to refuse a marriage
proposal from someone with the surname Zhang.
The scandal has reached the Imperial Court.
The Zhang family was impeached
and nearly stripped of their status.
This young man has a motive for murder.
I was simply jealous of Zhao Li.
I was blinded by jealousy and conspired with him.
If you wish to kill, kill him.
Please have mercy on me, Master Meng.
You vile creature!
Do not attempt to distort the facts.
You are the one who murdered Zhao Li by strangulation.
Master Meng, I will eliminate this man for you today.
Consider this a repayment of my debt.
Get up!
Don't feign death!
I didn't do it.
I didn't do it.
It wasn't me.
The idea of good and evil is truly tragic.
It's heartbreaking that Zhao Li died so unjustly.
Meng Jizhang wants everyone to suffer for her death.
What's going on here?
We have a hidden pact to clear our names.
Meng Jizhang isn't one of us.
You're skilled in combat.
High-ranking officials and nobles,
always employ the most capable fighters.
One of you has to be Meng Jizhang.
Eliminate whoever they are.
That's flawless reasoning.
Be cautious.
Yi Qiya's black dagger is a cursed
weapon from the Wu Zhou people.
Anyone caught will become demonic slaves.
I warned you, the Wu Zhao are not to be trusted.
Silence!
(My father's spirit resides in the northern desert)
(My mother's hands are bound on the high cliff)
(My son's heart is at the end of the world)
Warrior Meng.
(My daughter's flesh is in the homeland)
Guardian Wu Huang
How did you learn about our connection to Zhao Li?
I once saved the life of a destitute monk.
He gave me a drop of lotus flower juice.
I dripped the flower juice on Zhao Li's relics.
Then you can glimpse the moment before her death.
Zhao Li was first strangled by Mr. Zhang and Xi Ru.
Her corpse was thrown into the wilderness,
but fortunately she survived.
After she was rescued by Lu Tong and brought back home
She never thought that Lu Tong
would sell her into a bandit den.
She suffered humiliation at the hands of Yu Sandao
After she narrowly escaped
she wanted to return to her
hometown and live in seclusion.
but she met Huaixiu's village chief
and the village tyrant Huai Tian.
Together they took her ancestral property.
The disheartened Zhao Li,
while she was preparing to kill herself near a grave,
she ran into Yi Qiya.
who had still not completed refining a demon servant.
Zhao Li's resentment was too strong.
She transformed into a demon,
returned to Wenxiang House, and began a killing spree.
and was ultimately killed by
Yinnu and me without question.
The people who came to Huaixiu Village this time
are all responsible for Zhao Li's death.
So you killed all the people
according to Wu Zhao's Burial Song
to appease Zhao Li's soul.
A gentleman who knows his mistakes, repents.
You can ask Zhao Li for forgiveness yourself.
Hero Meng,
Do you think Zhao Li would want to see
you throw away your chivalrous spirit
and become a killer.
The first time I saw her was back then.
She was smiling.
My heart was filled with love shortly after.
Every day, I pray to Heaven that she is well.
I will lay down my sword and
protect her for the rest of my life.
If she cries every night,
I will cut down a thousand Buddhas
and slay the King of Hell with my sword.
You didn't see this coming, did you?
I had everything planned out.
We were just waiting for you to show yourself.
I discovered there was no fluid in Lu Tong's lungs.
His death was definitely not caused by drowning.
You killed the real Lu Tong a while back.
You transformed into him after
consuming the stolen Huai pill.
and you hid his body beforehand.
You then drugged everyone with incense.
Stuff the jade pendant into Huai Tian's mouth
and create an alibi for yourself.
After that you disguised yourself as Lu Tong.
You created the illusion that
Zhao Li's ghost was killing people,
and I never thought I'd see through it.
It's her?
Come out of hiding,
and change your tactics to kill Yu Sandao.
Yi Qiya accidentally attacked Yinnu that night.
This made you the only suspect without an alibi.
Where were you?
I hid in my room, too afraid to come out.
You knew it was only a matter
of time before you were exposed.
So after dawn,
when everyone was searching for Yu Sandao's body,
You secretly tied a boulder to
Lu Tong's body and pushed it into the well
so that the body wouldn't float up.
While you were tied up,
you acted crazy to scare Xi Ru away,
and made the rice look poisoned.
Eventually, you jumped into the well
cutting the rope from Lu Tong's corpse
making it float and creating a perfect fake death.
All you had to do was watch as the
five remaining people killed each other.
A meager talent.
Warrior Meng please turn back.
Today is your last day.
I want you to pay for it with your life.
Yi Qiya.
Wu Huang.
Meng Jizhang.
Before, we were rivals in love.
You're poor, and I couldn't win even if I spent a fortune.
Now you want to kill me for Zhao Li?
What can you possibly do to me?
There are plenty of women like her in the Red Chamber.
You've never even touched her.
What's so special about that woman?
Don't you dare insult Zhao Li!
I'm an official's son, and women are my playthings.
But who would have thought that
woman would take it so seriously?
She wanted to ingratiate herself with my family.
So I had to kill her.
Even when I was finished with her, I didn't want her.
Zhao Li wouldn't like you either.
There's no place for you in her heart.
Why don't you become a demon like Zhao Li?
When I return to Chang'an,
I will post a notice informing everyone
Hero Meng is the demon of Huaixiu Village.
Killing others like flies,
and I was the only one who managed to escape.
Yinnu.
Wu Huang.
Wu Huang.
Miss Saintess, you finally know
how to comfort an injured person.
Stop talking.
Master Meng, please forgive me! I was wrong.
Don't you want to see Zhao Li?
When I return to Chang'an, I'll ask my father
to find you a woman ten times more beautiful than Zhao Li.
Master Meng, please spare me!
What are we going to do?
Do as you see fit. Don't worry about me.
Quickly use the Burial Song to
suppress Warrior Meng's demonic energy!
But.
Go quickly! Don't worry about me.
I apologize for my past actions.
Hero Meng has repaid his debts of gratitude and vengeance.
A life well spent.
Your deeds and sacrifices,
let the next generation tell the tales.
Demonic energy has taken root within me.
I am destined to become a demon.
I came for one, and I depart with another.
My purpose is served.
Zhao Li, I'm coming.
(My father's spirit resides in the northern desert)
(The sand and wind relentlessly press down)
(Each day is a torment, each month an agony)
(One shouldn't go to the northern desert.
When will I be able to return?)
(These high cliffs are impossible to climb)