Remembering the old days in a trance
We are destined to fight together
The past has gone but the memory lasts
Our happiness and sorrow in the good old days
The journey is difficult, through the crowds, to the end of time
I'm brave and undefeatable
The sky has become dark and the birds have returned home
Breaking all obstacles and reaching the peak above the clouds
Watching the thin plumes of smoke and the beautiful scenery
Working together, overcoming all difficulties
I will be known as the fearless one
Episode 03
Actually,
I've never seen her since I was a kid.
I don't know whether I'm sad,
but I think my dad must be very sad.
Otherwise, he wouldn't drink every day.
I think...
my mom must be a gentle and soft person.
That's why my dad has been feeling sad over the years.
Alright.
I don't know why I'm telling you all these.
Just listen to it as a story.
Don't cry.
I'm not crying.
Da Ming told me everyone would die.
As long as you remember him,
he will live in your heart.
I guess your mom must be living in your dad's heart.
They aren't separated.
Young Master.
How is it?
We have searched all girls' dorms
but we couldn't find the girl yesterday.
We did search thoroughly.
Then, let's just wait here.
I'm sure she needs to eat.
No. Listen to me.
Xiao Wu is really not who you think she is.
To me, Xiao Wu
is a kind-hearted girl with a pure soul.
Her thoughts are simple and direct.
She's like...
She's like a child.
We understand, Brother San.
Anything you say.
You...
Don't make things too complicated.
We understand, Brother San.
We won't tell anyone about what happened between both of you.
Brother Wang.
Sister Xiao Wu was stopped by Young Master Xiao.
You really don't remember me?
We met at the entrance yesterday.
Xiao Wu.
Tang San, over here!
They said we can dine for free here.
It's you again, Brother Tang.
Do you know them, Xiao Wu?
He said we met yesterday.
But I don't remember.
You're Xiao Wu, right?
Why are you with people from Dorm Seven?
I'm their boss.
You're their boss?
Yes.
You're good at telling jokes.
I'm not telling jokes.
That's because I defeated all of them.
Are we done talking?
I'm hungry.
Let's have lunch.
Wait a minute.
What again?
The food in the canteen is just average.
There's a restaurant exclusively for the Spirit Master Association.
You can order anything you want.
I am the city lord's son.
So I can take you there with me.
I wonder if I have the honor to do so.
Your father is the city lord?
Yes.
I thought you're from the Xiao family.
So what?
Think about it.
The city lord is your father and his last name is Cheng.
And yours is Xiao.
It doesn't add up.
You do have the courage, little girl.
How dare you tease the city lord.
What does he mean?
What do I mean?
Young Master Xiao is showing you some respect by asking you to join him.
Come here.
Brother Tang.
I'm treating her to lunch.
It has nothing to do with you, right?
Xiao Wu.
Do you want to go?
Are you going?
I'm not from the Spirit Master Association.
I'm not going.
I'm not going, then.
Do you hear that?
She said she's not going.
What an ungrateful person.
You're so weak.
I gave you a chance, Tang San.
Why did you embarrass me in front of so many people?
That's not my intention.
I'll give you another chance.
Move aside.
Hand her over.
You'd better think twice.
My third uncle is the headmaster of the school.
Is his last name also Cheng?
If we're done here,
we shall leave for lunch.
Xiao Wu.
Let's have lunch.
Okay.
Let's have lunch, Wang Sheng.
Let go.
Give it to me.
Let go.
Stop it.
How dare you cheat.
Wang Sheng.
What's wrong with you?
I said I won't tell you the answer.
How could you grab my paper?
I...
-Why is he lying? -You...
What are you talking about?
Sir.
Yes, it's my fault.
I didn't manage to stop Wang Sheng from cheating.
I'm willing to be punished.
You copied my answer.
Alright.
Sir.
He took Wang Sheng's paper away.
I can testify.
Are you trying to make trouble?
What are you doing?
Zero mark will be given to Wang Sheng and Liu Long.
Get out now.
Sir, I...
Everyone else should be seated and carry on with the test.
Martial Spirit Fight is an extraordinary skill,
as well as an exquisite piece of art.
When you go to the Intermediate Spirit Master Academy
or the Advanced Spirit Master Academy,
you will have a chance to train in a team at the Spirit Arena.
Now,
Xiao Chen Yu will demonstrate for you.
Please learn from him.
I need an opponent in the combat.
Tang San is a good opponent.
Tang San.
Please cooperate with Xiao Chen Yu.
Yes, Sir.
Go for it, Tang San.
Go for it.
You can do it.
If you stay away from Xiao Wu, I will have mercy on you,
so you won't be too embarrassed.
Let's start.
You didn't get a good look, did you?
We didn't. Do it again.
Yes.
Do it again.
Show us again.
I'll demonstrate again.
Xuan Tian Strike!
Sir, they took advantage of us just because they outnumbered us.
Alright.
Get back to your position.
Martial in general is just some physical activities.
Now, all of you hit the sandbag in front of you
with your Martial Spirit Shield Body.
You must feel your own Martial Spirit
and make it a part of your body.
When you are extending it,
imagine you are extending your arms and legs.
You have an extra pair of ears.
Nothing else?
The speed will be slightly faster.
It appears that Sister Xiao Wu's spirit beast is a rabbit.
Since I'm going to school,
I've decided to officially give my Martial Spirit an artistic name.
I'll name it as the Flexible Charming Bunny.
Is it nice?
It's cute.
Controlling Crane Catching Dragon!
You're fighting? Count me in.
This is outrageous.
You started it first.
Liu Long, Xiao Chen Yu got his clothes dirty.
Take him back to get changed.
Yes.
It's not over yet.
Xiao Chen Yu is obviously bullying us.
I can't believe that the teacher didn't stop them. It's outrageous.
It might look like the teacher punished both of you.
But in fact, not only did he stop Xiao Chen Yu from doing something merciless
to Tang San in the class,
he also avoided offending those rich boys.
Sister Xiao Wu, are you okay?
I'm fine. My clothes will dry in no time.
Brother San, we have work to do in the afternoon.
We'll get going then.
Go.
-Xiao Xiao Wu. -Let's go.
What's the matter?
Your clothes are wet and you might catch a cold.
I'll dry it for you.
It's warm.
Why is your hand as hot as fire?
Don't you feel hot?
I practice some skills every day.
And I develop this skill over time.
Please teach me.
Do you really want to learn it?
Training doesn't happen overnight.
Turn around.
Let me dry the back.
Does that work?
I've set traps at the left, center, and right side.
I even covered them with fallen leaves.
It's as if they aren't there.
I'm sure they won't be discovered.
-I... -Now, let's wait for them to come
and step on the firecrackers hidden underneath the fallen leaves.
Then...
Boom...
Taaa...
Tiiiuu...
When exactly will they come?
It's getting late.
You better hurry up.
You're not allowed to leave if it's not done.
I'll check it tomorrow morning.
He's annoying.
He doesn't even allow us to eat. I'm so hungry.
Go get some rest. I'll do it.
You're the best, Tang San.
Are you crazy?
Are you out of your mind?
What are you laughing at?
When are they coming?
Soon.
Soon, Young Master.
It's done.
Tang San, Xiao Wu.
Come here.
It's getting late.
You better hurry up.
You're not allowed to leave if it's not done.
I'll check it tomorrow morning.
He's annoying.
He doesn't even allow us to eat. I'm so hungry.
Go get some rest. I'll do it.
You're the best, Tang San.
Keep moving...
Do me a favor, Xiao Wu.
Okay.
I will be done when you count until 100.
Okay.
1.
2.
3.
40.
45.
Count properly.
4, 5.
10.
They're doing that right in front of me.
I can't stand it anymore.
Don't...
Calm down, Young Master.
You must calm down, Young Master.
Calm down.
Who's talking?
I am. I am counting.
Carry on.
Okay.
35, 40.
45.
50.
55.
Purple Demon Eye.
60.
65.
70.
75.
There's an explosion. Let me check it out.
Xiao Wu.
Where were you?
75.
Stop counting.
Let's go eat something. I'm hungry too.
What do you want to eat?
Carrot.
Carrot?
Let's go.
Are you done sweeping?
Forget about it. Eating comes first.
Let's go.
Alright, let's go.
We can't go out now.
Luckily they didn't notice us.
Are you stupid?
They already noticed us.
He swept the fallen leaves and the firecrackers here.
But I just can't let it go.
Just let it go.
I was right.
Spirit Hall wouldn't give a recommendation badge to a useless Martial Spirit.
Young Master.
I think he's just lulling us into a false sense of security.
-Yes. -He's...
He's even bullying us.
Yes.
No...
No.
That's not what I meant.
I mean you are the city lord's son, Young Master.
You are a noble person.
Tang San and those attached students...
Who does he think he is?
He has been humiliating us in public and in private.
It doesn't matter if we lose.
But you can't lose.
I am not capable of doing it now.
I am no match for them.
I can't teach them a lesson either.
I have an idea, Young Master.
Great.
They are disobedient.
I should teach them a lesson.
I'm sure all of you learned something
from the practical lesson yesterday.
Today, I will give each of you a one-on-one guidance
based on your condition and I will grade you.
Let's start with you, Xiao Wu.
Okay.
It's great.
Your strength is on your legs.
Work on it.
You can choose a Spirit Beast that has strong leg power
like Lightning Rabbit and Jade Rabbit as your first Spirit Ring.
Must I kill a spirit beast to get the spirit ring?
Yes.
Is there any other way?
There isn't.
It's your turn, Tang San.
Sir.
There haven't been any changes with my Blue Silver Grass.
I can't launch any attacks with it.
I don't think that's Blue Silver Grass.
It's useless.
Can you guide me, Sir?
You did well in your written test.
And you are smart.
However,
I am inexperienced in handling
a useless Martial Spirit like Blue Silver Grass.
I can't be of any help.
I do not want to give up, Sir.
I want to be a spirit master.
I suggest you to study the theory of spirit master.
Take a deep look at it.
When you have achievements,
you might be a master of theory
or a teacher just like me.
I'm sure it will be useful someday.
Thank you, Sir.
What's with the blank look?
Let's practice, okay?
Stop thinking about it.
Come in.
I have a question, Master.
Why did you say the Blue Silver Grass is not a useless Martial Spirit?
You have 15 minutes.
Make it quick.
I have to guard the gate later.
Everyone says Blue Silver Grass is a useless Martial Spirit.
At first,
I think everything has their features and purpose.
Even the most common Martial Spirit like Blue Silver Grass is no exception.
But after training for the past few days,
everyone's Martial Spirit has improved.
But my Blue Silver Grass is no different from the state when my Martial Spirit awakened.
Nothing has changed at all.
There's no useless Martial Spirit, there is only useless man.
Repeat after me.
There's no useless Martial Spirit,
there is only useless man.
Speak louder.
There's no useless Martial Spirit,
there is only useless man.
Inferior Martial Spirits have been a main topic in my study.
Blue Silver Grass is one of them.
It's weak but it does have its strength.
Blue Silver Grass has its strength too?
Have you ever observed the form of this grass?
Alright. Here's an assignment for you.
Observe the Blue Silver Grass.
Controlling Crane Catching Dragon.
Ever since my Spirit Master awakened,
the power of Xuan Tian Strike hasn't improved.
Blue Silver Grass is also just the same as it was.
Tang San.
I knew you are here.
Wang Sheng prepared some hometown specialties.
Let's have dinner together.
Tang San.
What's so special about it?
Right. What's so special about it?
Yes.
There's nothing special about Blue Silver Grass in the first place.
You're a genius, Xiao Wu.
You are right.
Blue Silver Grass is too common.
That makes its power to puzzle greater than any other Martial Spirits.
I am satisfied with your answer.
Does it mean that I can get a spirit ring like everybody else?
Can I be a real spirit master now?
Based on the analysis of my study on Blue Silver Grass,
you can be a Controlling Spirit Master.
A Controlling Spirit Master...
What's the power of a Controlling Spirit Master?
A Controlling Spirit Master uses his own Martial Spirit to restrict his opponent's movements,
in order to facilitate the attack.
You will learn this in the class.
What I am going to say is the theory from my study.
Do you want to hear it?
Come on.
Show me your Martial Spirit.
Try to extend it.
I can't.
Empty your mind at all times
and get ready for Martial Spirit Shield Body.
Make it formless and shapeless like water
and let it flow through your body.
You must coordinate with your Martial Spirit.
Then, it will become your ally.
If you fight it back,
it will become your enemy.
Try to adapt to your Martial Spirit.
You must have faith in it.
Because a heart of faith is your Martial Spirit.
Have faith in it and it will have faith in you.
Then, it will start to grow.
I really made it.
Don't get distracted. Keep doing it.
Other than the commonality you mentioned earlier,
Blue Silver Grass has three other strengths.
Firstly, the usage of Blue Silver Grass doesn't require much Spirit Power.
It's even lesser than Food Branch Martial Spirit.
Therefore, you can use it as much as you can
with your own Spirit Power.
Secondly, Blue Silver Grass is weak.
So it won't repel Spirit Ring of any other elements.
Thirdly, I found out that it's best for Blue Silver Grass
to develop into Controlling Branch.
This is because the plant is flexible.
It can be controlled and turn into various forms.
The simplest of all,
it can be used as a rope to tie down your enemy.
What should I do?
What was on your mind?
I got excited.
Think about something else.
I can't.
My mind is blank. I can't think of anything.
Think about food.
What's your favorite food?
Braised pork belly.
Why isn't it working?
I never had it.
My friends in the village told me that
it's the best food of all.
Do something, Master.
I'm sorry, Master.
I still can't take control of it.
This is common as you are still exploring.
It's getting late. Let's continue tomorrow.
I made a mess in your room.
I'll clean them up before I leave.
When you leave, bring this bottle with you.
What is it?
It's a medicine to treat bruises.
I don't think I need it.
I did it.
Are you okay?
Why are you still up? What are you doing?
I'm practicing Blue Silver Grass.
So you keep falling
to train your pain tolerance?
No.
Master told me that a heart of faith is my Martial Spirit.
I'm trying to adapt to my Blue Silver Grass.
But, teacher told us in the class that
our Martial Spirit coexists with us.
We are dependent on each other.
So, I think even if your Martial Spirit is awakened late,
it has been there all along.
Why is there a need to adapt to it?
Did Master say it wrongly?
At least with Master's guidance,
my Blue Silver Grass is growing.
I suppose this is a progress.
Training alone must be bored.
How about I train with you?
Okay.
It won't listen to me.
Don't go.
Now I know why Master gave me the medicine.
What is it? Is it sweet?
Can I taste it?
Don't simply consume medicine.
I've practiced with you for a long time.
My legs even got swollen.
Look.
Just one sip.
Okay.
It's sweet.
I wonder if my mood will get better
after taking something sweet.
You're not in a good mood?
Wang Sheng told me over dinner
that they will elect the leader of Spirit Master Association tomorrow afternoon.
I registered as a candidate.
Tell me,
why is the leader elected by an election and not by fighting?
You find it strange too, right?
Candidates have to prepare a speech.
What should I talk about?
Actually the election is not just about electing a leader.
It's about electing someone
who is willing to help others
and someone who is responsible.
As long as you are helpful,
I'm sure you will be elected.
I want to help others too.
Wang Sheng and I will stand by you.
I'll buy you a nice dress.
Okay.
Look at the blacksmith shop ahead.
The weapons they make are powerful.
I'm going to...
What is this?
It's sticky rice cake with carrot filling.
I'll have one then.
How much is it?
Three copper spirit coins for one.
You don't have money but you want to eat.
Watch how I do it.
I'll be done soon.
Don't get too near.
Who taught you this?
My dad.
Uncle San.
Can you give me my wages for this month
after deducting the cost of the iron?
I'll give you a pay rise.
Thank you, Uncle San.
We have money now. Let's go eat.
You're the best, Tang San.
Let's go.
You have it.
No.
You have it.
It's okay. You can have it.
Just eat it.
I will eat it, then.
Xiao Wu.
This is for you.
What is this?
It's a sleeve arrow.
I invented it and...
It's a secret weapon.
A secret weapon?
It's amazing, isn't it?
How do I use it?
It's simple. Let me show you.
Look.
Just push the button here
and the little arrow inside will be shot.
I love this gadget.
Let me put it on you.
Okay.
Rest assured, Xiao Wu.
There's a safety device here.
It won't hurt you.
Xiao Wu.
Put your hand down.
What's the matter?
Remember, don't use it on people anyhow.
Don't worry.
I won't use it unless it's necessary.
Move aside.
Get out of the way.
Move aside.
Get out of the way.
Get up.
Are you okay, Ma'am?
My sticky rice cake.
Get up, Ma'am.
Get up.
Move aside.
Who are these people?
How could they leave after they hit someone?
Have a seat, Ma'am.
My sticky rice cake.
Xiao Wu.
My stall is destroyed.
The lord of Nuoding City,
Xiao Chen Yu's father.
The city lord?
A city lord doesn't have to apologize after hitting somebody?
He doesn't have to.
You told me that
the city lord is more than just a salutation.
It's a status.
That's right.
What status is that?
He was born to be a city lord. It's hereditary.
But it's unfair.
One should achieve possession and power with one's strength.
How could someone be born with it?
I don't quite understand, either.
The trees are shining against the light
Like a stubborn young man
The far destination is where I'm heading
My bags are packed but I'm in a daze
There's no need to comfort me
Going separate ways and we'll all endure suffering
Don't hide, take it as another challenge for us
A stubborn choice and a burning heart
Take the bumpy road under the storm
Not afraid to break ordinary rules in life
Because
Because I want to become the unique one
Stumble my way into the next sunset
So I will hope for brighter fireworks
The dream of faith
Will always prevail
And become a beautiful galaxy
There's no need to comfort me
Going separate ways and we'll all endure suffering
Don't hide, take it as another challenge for us
A stubborn choice and a burning heart
Take the bumpy road under the storm
Not afraid to break ordinary rules in life