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Transcriber: Drama Drama Translators: 5Water, flycrane01 Proof Readers: Emraldr, flycrane01, cynthaiz
Willing or not...
we're already in the whirlpool of power named “world”.
However, together, we can create...
a completely new Han State.
Of the seven states in the world,
I want 99 percent of them.
It really is fragile to have a physical life form.
Nevertheless, a resolute and formless power cannot be broken.
The laws of heaven and earth continue eternally.
I have thought up a name for this formless power.
I call it Quicksand.
First of all, you must be able to survive.
Ji Wuye's power is as vast as the sky.
Behind him lies a powerful force that spreads all over the seven states.
You are on his death list.
Episode 9: Gemstone of Raining Fire
- One day ago -
If we want to get rid of Ji Wuye,
we should first remove his fangs and claws.
The Four Fearful Warriors of Nightfall?
They are Ji Wuye's most incisive pawns in the Han State.
"Behind the pure white is the Blood Marquess, on the edgy stone looms the Emerald Tiger."
"Under the blue sea hides the Tide Enchantress, in the moonlight drifts the Cloaked Man."
That sounds rather poetic.
If you call what they did poetic,
then it is a poem of blood.
The Purple Orchid House must have watched them for a long time now.
With fine wine and beautiful girls,
the Purple Orchid House is a place to listen to all the gossip.
How is the work divided between the Four Fearful Warriors?
They have a considerable amount of influence within and beyond the court.
Engaged in military, finance, politics, and espionage respectively,
they control the fates of many people.
The Blood Marquess has an army of 100,000 soldiers in hand,
while the Emerald Tiger possesses unimaginable wealth.
The army's power and financial resources have truly made Ji Wuye arrogant.
Even though you were educated outside, your knowledge is not bad.
Since I studied at school, I couldn't avoid homework.
How about the Tide Enchantress and the Cloaked Man?
The Tide Enchantress hides deep in the palace, sleeping beside your father.
However, there are countless imperial concubines. She has not yet been identified.
Her words are often more effective than many officials.
Pillow talk is always hard to resist.
Now, what of the Cloaked Man?
He is the leader of the intelligence network
and is responsible for monitoring all levels of the court.
When there's wind blowing, Ji Wuye will learn of all news.
But this man is the most mysterious one and hides deeply.
I have to say, when we solved the case of the Ghost Army,
the odds were in our favor.
As long as you know that.
Have you guys been waiting for me to make jokes?
It's the entire court that was waiting for you to tell jokes.
Fortunately, I was in luck because I had help from a certain someone.
Luck can't satisfy hunger.
For me, drinking is more important.
The Four Fearful Warriors suit my appetite and will go well with drinks.
Can you stare at Zinü instead?
She's more worth watching.
Do you have any idea
just how many opponents Nightfall has crushed?
If Nightfall was not as terrifying,
would you think the purpose of Quicksand is to play house?
I hope you know what you're doing.
I know it very well.
You moved first!
You lost! Now drink up!
You are so boring.
What is your plan?
For us to see through the dark,
we need a pair of special eyes first.
A pair of eyes?
Any candidate in mind?
Perhaps... there is one.
Did I explain it clearly for you?
Yes, General.
Good.
If it goes smoothly,
I will reward you.
Thank you, General.
I will give her to you.
General, you don't want me anymore?
What do you think?
Is she enough?
I must refuse.
Is she not fairly beautiful?
No matter how beautiful, she's your woman.
No matter if she's dead or not,
all belongs to you.
When someone works for me, they must bear that in mind.
You're not that stupid.
I will be aware.
Go.
He's making a move.
When the sun sets, it's the time of nightfall.
It is our moment.
Yet another person will lose his life.
In places we can and cannot see,
someone dies every minute.
Life will be born as well.
Then live a good life.
Whatever happens in life and death, it's not for us to decide.
I wonder who it's going to be this time.
Whoever it is,
they must have done the one thing they shouldn’t have done.
The one thing?
To block the General's path.
Stop thinking too much.
It's only a name on the list.
A splendid melody.
You seem engrossed.
I've heard that music by Kuang Xiu from the Zhao State
is as if it was from another age.
I didn't believe it.
Listening to Miss Nong Yu's piece,
I now know people are capable of playing emotional tunes.
You flatter me, Prince.
Master Kuang Xiu is a truly skilled musician.
I am far inferior.
Prince is also a skilled musician.
Speaking of emotions,
are you having any feelings?
Sister!
I am emotional, but in the face of perfection,
I dare not have improper thoughts.
Good to hear.
Nong Yu is my most valuable treasure.
If I'm not mistaken,
this music is called "Tears of the Sea Pearls."
It is.
"Tears of the Sea Pearls"?
A composition of sweetness and sorrow,
but also filled with warmth.
Did something happen before?
Prince has deep insight.
I’ve learnt to play music since very young, so whenever I play now
these memories always come to me.
That Gemstone of Raining Fire is quite rare.
Where did you get it, Miss Nong Yu?
This is a relic of my father.
Has your father traveled to Baiyue before?
Nothing can be hidden from you,
and you're already deducing.
Can't you let people hide their past a little more?
It's a habit.
I'll punish myself with a drink.
Get her over here! Now!
Or else you'll get it!
Do you all know who I am?
I am the Left Minister of War!
- Sister! - What's the matter?
It's Lord Liu.
He's drunk and wants Nong Yu.
The other sisters tried to console him.
I will be there soon.
Sister.
It's nothing.
You stay here. I'll handle it.
Prince...
It's not a bother.
You have been with vulgar customers like me all day, Miss Zinü.
It must be hard.
It's good that you know. Why the sarcastic talk?
I dare not create more trouble.
I was surprised that you accepted his invitation.
He does have a strong ambition.
However, the world has never been short of ambitious losers.
Maybe I felt a little surprised myself.