【Multi | FULL】EP30 Su Wuming discovered the real culprit | 唐朝诡事录之西行 | iQIYI
[English subtitles are available] [Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West] [Episode 30] Let me go! Help! Help! Save me! Save me! Someone, please save me! Heroine! Hurry and save me! Is Qing Xi here? Qing Xi? Her. I think it’s her! At the tattooist’s place, I saw her. Calm down. I will save you all. Spare… spare my life! You’re really good at hiding. Listen. People can be brought out of this coffin every day. Get up! I was blinded by greed. But I still have an old mother at home and a baby to feed. Please let me go this time. Spare me. I won’t kill you, but from now on, you won’t be yourself anymore. What mother and baby? Forget them. No. Go. -No!
-You won’t be yourself anymore? Spare me! Mute slaves? Please spare me! Please spare me! Get up. You two, leaving so soon? There’s one more. Where were you hiding just now? That is none of your business. Let me ask you two, if it’s for the reward money, haven’t I already earned it? You two couldn’t find me just now. But that little reward money means nothing to me. I came here this time to see Lyu Xianke. Don’t tell me he’s not here. Unless you two are just small fries who can’t even meet this Immortal Steps leader. That’s enough. Take him out. Put him in the wind box. Blow the wind at him for a longer time. Then his facial features will not easily return to their original state. Master. Someone is here. They can call out my name? Yes. Looks like a scholar? Who is it? Bring him up. Yes. Spare me… Go! How could this happen? First, marinate them in wine. Then apply magical techniques to distort the person’s facial features. The resulting mute slave will be unrecognizable. Elder Lyu Xianke. You have impressive skills. You are truly a guest from the immortal realm. You actually know my name. [Leader of Yunding Immortal Steps, Lyu Xianke] Who are you? I am Su Wuming. Su Wuming. I’ve heard passing merchants mention you and that Lu Lingfeng. They say you are Detective Di’s disciples and quite capable. I didn’t want to cause trouble, so I actively hid from you. But I didn’t expect that within a few days of you arriving in Yunding, you’d get closer and closer to me. In that case, you deliberately disappeared in order to escape our sight. Indeed. But you still found me. I heard you are just Lu Lingfeng’s strategist, a mere scholar. Have you come to die? I have a natural curiosity for strange things. If I didn’t come see with my own eyes, how’d I know the origins of these Yunding mute slaves? There’s just one thing I don’t understand. Wasn’t Zhao Lei from Qinzhou your associate? Why did he also become a mute slave? Zhao Lei. Two years ago, he came to Yunding. On account of being schoolmates with Song Shang and having a glib tongue, he played the former magistrate like a fiddle. The magnificent building I personally designed, which cost the lives of my two sons to build, became his Yunding Immortal Steps! I pretended to cooperate with him and even spent a lot of money. Until half a year ago, when I felt I no longer needed him, I threw him into the wine pool. To think he didn’t drown, die of thirst, or starve to death, but just became stupid and mute. So I used bone-kneading techniques to change his appearance and made him the first Yunding mute slave. I understand. And then the hunting game turned into a slave-hunting game. All the participants were made into Yunding mute slaves. Yunding mute slaves are in short supply. Who doesn’t want to make a fortune? I’m also preparing a batch of Yunding female slaves. Each and every one of them has been carefully selected by the body artist. Think about it. A beautiful woman who doesn’t talk. She’ll do whatever you tell her to. Isn’t 100,000 coins for such a female slave a great deal? This indeed satisfies men’s desires. They must sell well. But Elder Lyu, you are already so old and your sons have died. What do you need so much money for? So what if I’m old? Look at this. Do you know why those mute slaves become mute and stupid? Because their souls have been extracted by me. This is where the extracted souls are. As long as I collect the souls of 1,000 people and consume them all at once, I can achieve immortality. Master. Don’t bother explaining it to him! I have one more thing to ask. Go on. Every day, there are those who emerge victorious in the hunting game and receive reward money. Could it be that they are all your subordinates in disguise? Of course. Otherwise, how could there be an endless stream of people coming to the door every night? Elder Lyu, you’re truly brilliant. Stop flattering me. Soon, I will have you slide down from this high place into my wine pool like a dream. After being carefully marinated and fished out, I’ll personally knead your bones. A mute slave made from Director Di’s disciple. How much should I sell you for? 200,000? No. I want to keep you by my side for my own use. If that’s the case, I thank you, Elder Lyu. Is this guy an idiot? Please don’t make fun of me, brothers. I was ostracized, schemed against, and had no choice but to flee Chang’an to get to Yunding. On the way here, there were three waves of assassins trying to kill me. Every day I’m like a traumatized bird, like a dog who lost his master. Even though I was apprenticed to Detective Di, I’ve accomplished nothing. I’ve drifted through life and yet to make a name for myself. I’ve aroused jealousy and hatred. So many people want me dead. My life’s so bitter! Today, upon meeting you, Elder Lyu, I felt an extraordinary affinity with you and great admiration for you. Would you accept me as your disciple? Your unique skill of creating mute slaves needs a successor after all. That’s not a bad idea, but you’re trying to deceive me. I won’t fall for it. I don’t want to see this person anymore. Throw him into the wine pool. Wait. Throwing me into the wine pool to become a mute slave would actually put an end to my many troubles in this life. Elder Lyu. Please accept one more kowtow from me. The wrath of a scholar makes him desperate and decisive! You old villain, you underestimated me, didn’t you? You two, put down your blades. Or I’ll slit his throat now! Bravo. Bravo. Kill him right away! Then Yunding Immortal Steps will be mine, just mine. Yulang, what are you talking about? Hurry and save me, your godfather! I only called you Godfather because you were rich and had power in Yunding. But now, you can die. You fake eunuch! How dare you betray me? Of course I’m fake. It was you, Song Shang, and Zhao Lei who colluded and forced me to impersonate a eunuch, forge letters, and trick that foolish magistrate. Besides, I originally came here with Zhao Lei. This is no betrayal. What are you all standing there for? Kill He Yulang! Godfather, you old fool, can’t you see that in Yunding Immortal Steps now, the Red Robes and Green Robes are all my trusted men? Thirteen Lethal Guardians are also my friends in the martial arts world. Oh right, and them too. Master. Yulang. I-I have always meticulously nurtured you, entrusting you with great responsibilities. How could you betray me? You are getting old. You can’t do things yourself anymore, so you wanted someone to help you do the work. But you’re a paranoid person by nature. You didn’t trust me, so you used your power to test me. You even got two people to monitor me. At that point, if I didn’t do something, how could I live up to your test? Disloyal… Disloyal scum! I’m disloyal? Well, I learned it from you. And you, Su Wuming, you’re truly cunning. That move you just pulled, playing dumb to take advantage of him, was absolutely brilliant. Kill him. Slit his throat. Kill him! Can’t bear to do it? Then you two can go down together. After some time, I’ll come knead your bones and personally turn you two into a pair of old mute slaves for Yunding! Su Wuming? Fed! I finally found you. I ended up here because I’m a drunkard. But Su Wuming, why are you also… I’m here to save you. Thank god. Didn’t you also fall in here? How can you save me then? If I can’t save you, I’ll die with you. Soaking here for so long, how are you still so sober, unlike them? Isn’t it because of that… Sobering Pearl? Zhao Yu. Come here. Spit it out quickly. Mr. Su. I didn’t listen to the advice. I’m afraid I’ll end up like my brother. Quick, hold it in your mouth for a while, or you’d pass out later. Zhao Yu. It’s that man. He was the one who turned your brother Zhao Lei into a mute slave. You old villain! You old bastard! Please don’t kill me. I’ll beat you. I’ll beat you to death! You old villain. I’ll kill you. Alright. Enough. You old villain. You wanted to use such a method to steal people’s souls. How delusional and utterly absurd! What do you know? Put it in your mouth now, or you’d pass out in a bit. That is… Old fool. Depending on this for immortality? In your dreams. I, Yunding’s sheriff Lu Lingfeng, am ordering to seal off Yunding Immortal Steps. Surrender now or else! Brothers, get them. If they stubbornly resist, kill them! ♫Nothing can stop♫ Kill! ♫This firm faith♫ ♫Resist together passionately♫ ♫Never stop pursuing the truth♫ ♫Who is in an unknown place at night♫ ♫Hanging on to a glimpse of hope♫ ♫Light up the darkness♫ ♫With my lifelong faith♫ ♫I’ll be fine no matter how far I go♫ ♫My heart and soul are ablaze♫ ♫Creating a ray of brilliant light♫ ♫In my eyes, the world’s sorrow♫ ♫Flows like blood♫ ♫The longing for justice♫ ♫Heroes may weep, but they seldom do♫ ♫Only fearing that splendor may be undeserved♫ ♫I advance alone, without regret♫ ♫Seeking the truth♫ ♫Holding onto the heart that still blazes with fervor♫ ♫Together with you, I charge towards♫ What? Impossible. It’s true. Come see for yourself. What a timely arrival. Since you’re here, I’ll make sure you won’t leave alive. You bunch of desperados. I’ve long figured out each of your backgrounds. You’re either bandits or thieves, each having committed a capital crime. Now you’re hiding in Yunding Immortal Steps, calling yourselves the Thirteen Lethal Guardians. Today, your good days are over. Drop your weapons and surrender now! I’m Yunding’s sheriff Lu Lingfeng! Hand over your ringleader. Those who surrender will be spared! I’ll shoot Lu Lingfeng dead. I’ll shoot the Yunding sheriff dead. Sima! Sheriff Sima! Sheriff Sima. Sima Liang? How’s your injury? Sheriff Lu. Stay focused. S-Slay demons and eliminate evil. Bring me my rake. Master! Those inside, watch out. Sima. Sima. [Tomb of Sima Liang, a Tang official] I, Sima Liang, abolished night curfews, allowing the people and trade to prosper. This is my greatest achievement in my twelve years as an official. I heard the court has issued Yunding a secret decree. What is written on it? Do you really need to know? Lu Lingfeng. It’s not just Brother. We all want to know. Lu Lingfeng, Deputy President of the Supreme Court, has become arrogant due to his achievements, to the point of negligence. Therefore, he is demoted to be Yunding’s sheriff in Hanzhou to temper his character. If he devotes himself to self-improvement, he only needs to be spurred on. If he remains reckless and presumptuous… Lu Lingfeng, read the rest yourself. If he remains reckless and presumptuous, acts beyond his authority, or even slanders the court, he’ll be dismissed on the spot and escorted back to the capital. Those who influence him by his side, such as Su Wuming, will be executed on the spot. There’s even such a secret decree. I, Su Wuming, am really somebody. Even the current Emperor has been thinking of me all along. There are quite a few strange things in Yunding. In order to establish Immortal Steps, the Prime Minister’s secret letter, the Commander’s letter, and whatnot are all fake. It’s even hard to tell if this secret decree real. You don’t need to comfort me. It’s a good thing to be remembered by the Emperor. I feel very relieved. However, Lu Lingfeng, oh, Lu Lingfeng. Compared to when I first met you in Chang’an years ago, you’ve completely transformed. Why do you say that? If you acted on impulse, you’d be immediately removed from your official position. You’d also lose the power to command the constables. Without manpower, taking down Yunding Immortal Steps would’ve just been a pipe dream. We couldn’t have saved Fed either. I, Su Wuming, would’ve also been beheaded. But this forbearance of yours is the perfect strategy. You endured well and brilliantly. I admire you greatly. Lu Lingfeng. I wronged you the other day. But it’s true that if we were a step later, Fed would’ve been in danger. But I’m certain Fed’s an immortal among men and would be safe. But the most important thing is, I’m incompetent. Here is the old Lu Lingfeng: petty and holding grudges. The morning sun of Yunding has risen again. They’re out. It’s those two. Kill him! Give me a sip of wine. It’s the Eternal Drunkenness I brewed. It’s the Eternal Drunkenness I brewed. [Yunding County Government Office] Devil! Beast! Kill him! Eternal Drunkenness! Sirs. Yunding Immortal Steps has been completely sealed off. I’ve finished drafting the notice of the reinstatement of the night curfew. Please take a look, Mr. Lu. Why reinstate the night curfew? Mr. Lu. When you first arrived in Yunding, didn’t you also oppose it? Yunding Immortal Steps isn’t an ordinary night market. Not having a night curfew has long been a tradition in Yunding, and it’s also welcomed by the people. I think… we shouldn’t change it. Then… Mr. Su, what do you think? I’ll go with Sheriff Lu’s opinion. I already know you are Detective Di’s direct disciple and Sheriff Lu’s senior. Previously, I was blind and offended you. Today, I sincerely want to hear your opinion. I believe that the night curfew is just a means. The purpose is for peace and order. If the officials can all govern for the people and work wholeheartedly for the common folk, then even without the night curfew, our Great Tang can still be peaceful. You’re wise, Mr. Su. Magistrate Huangfu, Sheriff Lu, and Mr. Su. As of today, we’ve rescued 174 mute slaves within Yunding. They are temporarily settled at the original site of the Yunding Immortal Steps, awaiting treatment. The good news is, Physician Chicken Fed has already cured three people. Mute slaves can be cured? Let’s go take a look. Please. Sit down. Don’t be afraid. Here, the medicine. Come, let me help you. Alright, don’t worry. Okay. Take the medicine. Thank you. You need to follow the doctor’s instructions. Take the medicine on time every day. You will get better. Come on, hurry up. Open your mouth. Be careful. Send it over to him. The medicine is here. Fed. Magistrate Huangfu is here. Let him wait. This is how Physician Fed is like when treating patients. Magistrate, please be… I understand. I understand. Take him to take the medicine. Magistrate. Miracle doctor. I heard you’ve already cured three people. After preliminary diagnoses and tabulations, there are a total of 174 mute slaves. One-third of them are critically ill who need three months of treatment to fully recover. What about the mild cases? They’d be fine after a month’s treatment. What about their appearances? It lies in the bones. A person’s appearance is closely related to the shape and features of his skull. That Lyu Xianke and his so-called bone-kneading techniques are no match for me, Physician Fed. Given enough time, the appearances of these mute slaves will be restored to their original state. You are the magistrate? Yes. Please have a seat. Nearly half of these mute slaves are kind people. What kind of magistrate are you? I heard you spend all day just drinking. You’ve let the court, your parents, and the people down! Yes, yes. Alright. I still need to treat patients and save lives. Go. Fed. The magistrate is busy with official duties. He came specifically to see you. How can you… Go, go. Magistrate, why don’t we… You scolded him pretty harshly just now. Did Su Wuming teach you that? Do I need to be taught for that? I just took this opportunity to teach Huangfu Tan a lesson. Teach him how to be an official. Uncle Fed. Impressive. Chicken Fed. Don’t work too hard either. Come back early today. I’ll make you something delicious. Also, I bought the best wine in Yunding. That Eternal Drunkenness? It’s made from marinating mute slaves. I can’t drink that. What I bought is not Eternal Drunkenness but Yunding Red. Yunding Red is indeed a good wine. But I’ve already made a vow. Until I cure all these mute slaves, I won’t drink alcohol again. Not a drop. -What?
-What? Mr. Su. Sheriff Lu. Physician Fed has passed on the prescription to cure prolonged drunkenness and restore one’s memory to me. I’ve also learnt the facial restoration techniques. I need to rush to Hanzhou to save my elder brother. Let’s part here. After you arrive in Hanzhou, don’t forget to pass on the prescription and techniques to the government office there. Then the mute slaves in surrounding counties, and even as far as Chang’an and Luoyang, will gradually all be saved. Yes. Also, after Zhao Lei recovers, you need to hand him over to Ma Meng, the judicial adjutant of Hanzhou. Yunding Immortal Steps’ disaster was caused by him. He was also harmed by it, but his crime is unforgivable. I understand this. I’ll not condone my brother’s crime. [Yunding County Government Office] Zhao Yu. What are your plans for the future? In this world, I have no family other than my brother. Since he committed such a serious crime, I’m too ashamed to return to my hometown. I can only wander around the martial world and die wherever fate takes me. You’re highly skilled in martial arts. Why don’t you serve in Commander Lu Si’an’s army? You could even earn military merits to help reduce your brother’s punishment. It’s just that I have no one to recommend me. How could I possibly join Commander Lu’s army? Take this letter with you. Commander Lu will accept you. You were willing to sacrifice your life for your brother. On the battlefield, you won’t be a deserter, will you? Please rest assured, Mr. Su. With your recommendation, I will serve with all my might and make military contributions soon. [Yunding Clinic] Magistrate. You were looking for me? Sirs. This is what I just wrote. What great calligraphy! It is indeed great calligraphy. It has the style of Grand Commandant Huangfu. I’m ashamed. I’m so ashamed. Today, after Physician Fed’s scolding… I even felt like dying. I’m just afraid that in the underworld, I won’t be able to face my ancestors. I, Huangfu Tan, swear, from this day forward, I’ll be an upright official who never neglects my duties due to drinking, never listens to the slander of petty men, and never… From this day forward, I want to rename Yunding Immortal Steps into Yunding Clinic. The government will provide funding to let Physician Fed treat patients there. In addition to treating the mute slaves, it’ll also benefit the Yunding people. What do you two think about this? You’re correcting your mistakes right after realizing them. I admire you greatly. Changing the hunting ground into a clinic is truly brilliant. Let’s go with your plan. Xijun, are you done? My arms are getting sore. Just hold on a little longer. I’m almost done. Qing Xi? You… You are… I heard that… I thought you… Bao Kang in Yunding Prison has already signed the divorce papers and stamped his seal. From now on, I can come to dance every day without having to serve any man. I don’t even need to leave early. I wonder if you’re still willing to hire me. Oh, Qing Xi. What are you talking about? Without you recently, the inn’s business has been so poor. Also, the new sheriff Lu Lingfeng took down Yunding Immortal Steps. There is no more evil in this county. He also supports lifting the night curfew. Now, Yunding’s night market is becoming more and more prosperous. We also sell wine there. Are you willing to dance there? Yes.