【Multi | FULL】EP21 Linghu Shuo kills the tiger | 唐朝诡事录之西行 | iQIYI
[English subtitles are available] [Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West] [Episode 21] We can’t keep waiting like this. Fed. You stay and wait for Lu Lingfeng. Yingtao. You go on the streets to make inquiries about Taiyin Sect. Xijun. You and I will go meet the prefectural governor of Hanzhou, Liao Xin. [Prefectural Governor’s Residence] The prefectural governor is busy. He doesn’t have time for you. My father is Pei Jian, the former Assistant Minister of Personnel. Did you tell that to Governor Liao? I did. Go back. Wait a moment. Now what? The tongue relic of Master Moshi is the treasure of Hanzhou and the ultimate treasure of the world. Unfortunately, Hui’an Temple in Hanzhou only has half of it. The other half… Let them in. Quick. Wait. I’ll personally welcome them. Mr. Su. Ms. Pei. The tongue relic of Master Moshi… I’m Su Wuming, from Wugong County. I’m Pei Xijun, from Chang’an. -Greetings, Governor Liao.
-Greetings, Governor Liao. Please come in. This Investigating Censor thought so highly of himself. I can’t say he had no right to do this, but… but it doesn’t matter now. Tell me about Master Moshi. Master Moshi once translated sutras in Vajra Temple between Chang’an and Hanzhou. When he was there, he turned a robber into a Buddha. Yes. I’ve heard of that story. We started our journey in Chang’an and headed all the way west. When we passed Shen County, we stumbled upon the site of the Vajra Temple. Really? We discovered half of Master Moshi’s tongue relic there, or I wouldn’t have been sure that it was Vajra Temple. When Master Moshi passed away, his tongue turned into a relic. It’s said that half of it was left in Hanzhou and the other half was sent to Vajra Temple. It turns out to be true. You have the relic on you? Take it out now. I want to pay my respects. There are five of us. We were attacked in Vajra Temple and went through a lot before finally bringing the tongue relic to Hanzhou. It’s just that the two of us don’t have it. Then who has it? Get them here now. Lu Lingfeng has the relic. The guy mentioned here, the new sheriff of Yunding County? Yes. Since he’s in Hanzhou, why didn’t he come to visit me? Lu Lingfeng has fallen into the hands of Taiyin Sect. If you want the tongue relic, you must send people to save him. Why is Taiyin Sect involved in it? Guards. Get Tian Chou and Ma Meng here. If my memory serves me right, we’ve met before. I indeed had the honor of meeting you once. That big guy is Lu Lingfeng? Since he’s the new sheriff of Yunding County, why didn’t he tell me at that time? Stop asking questions. What they said happened in the smithy last night, is it true? Yes. Lu Lingfeng has probably been set up by Taiyin Sect. Find a way to save him! I, Ma Meng, request permission to eliminate Taiyin Sect again. To eliminate them, you need troops. If you bring the troops away, who will guard Hui’an Temple? Who will guard Hanzhou Granary? Mount Taiyin is indeed the lair of the rebels. But Lu Lingfeng disappeared in Hanzhou. Find him first. Remember. He has half of Master Moshi’s tongue relic. You must bring it back. If it can be put back together with the other half in Hui’an Temple, that will be a great blessing for Hanzhou. Yes. Ma Meng had a point. If Lu Lingfeng has already been taken into the mountain, then we… We must not let the tongue relic fall into the hands of Taiyin rebels. Administrator Tian. Go to the Commander’s Mansion to borrow troops. Tell Mr. Lu I’ve made up my mind to eliminate Taiyin Sect. Yes, sir. Did Administrator Tian ever have a beard? Beard? Why? An old friend of mine looks very similar to Administrator Tian. But my friend has a beard. Lu Lingfeng has actually fooled Major Linghu and made me keep watch for him. Later, after he gets drunk, I’ll butcher him! One word. Patience. I thought I needed to meet the sect leader in Mount Taiyin. I didn’t expect to see him in a restaurant downtown. No rush. I can’t let you meet him on an empty stomach. Yeah. I do feel hungry. Sorry for what happened earlier. Here’s to you, Mr. Lu. Since Duan Gui took control of Hanzhou, it’s been nearly 100 years. The fact that you’ve made it to this day truly commands respect. Is it true that you already heard about Taiyin Sect back in Chang’an? Yes! That’s why I can’t wait to meet your sect leader. After we finish the meal, I’ll take you to him. Somehow, I hit it off with you. You fight well and are very brave. I really admire you. I admire you more. No matter how well I fight and how brave I am, I’ve still been defeated by you. Here. To you. Sir. We found Lu Lingfeng. Where is he? He’s dining at Jinsha Restaurant with several guards who appear to be Taiyin rebels. So this is how he disappeared. Gather the men. Yes. On the second floor. Lu Lingfeng! You’ve actually colluded with Taiyin rebels. Are you planning to rebel? You became the judicial adjutant at such a young age. I made so many achievements yet was demoted for no reason. Why can’t I rebel? You admit it? Mr. Lu. Where are you going? Your men downstairs are under attack. Let’s go save them. No need. That captain outside is called Luo Qian. He stops at nothing to climb up the ladder. He even framed me. He can use a hard lesson. Let’s go. Is he okay? Look. Lieutenant. Wu Ping and three of my men were killed. I suspect… No. Not suspect. I’m sure Linghu Shuo is in cahoots with the Hanzhou government through Lu Lingfeng. Otherwise, how could Ma Meng show up right after we arrived at Jinsha Restaurant? Besides, he and Lu Lingfeng left without a scratch! Linghu Shuo betrayed the sect leader? Yes! Where are they? I don’t know. I guess Linghu Shuo will take Lu Lingfeng into the mountain. Lieutenant Yuan. At this point, we have to take precautions. [Lieutenant Yuan of Taiyin Sect] It’s said that the Huns used animal bones to make arrowheads. They could pierce through throats and were sharper than metal. This time, the sect leader thought of [Master Wu Liang, the chief commander of Taiyin Sect] using animal bones to make arrows. What a brilliant idea. The sect leader is full of brilliant ideas. He’s also wise and valiant. With these arrows, we can definitely get what we want. But recently, Linghu Shuo has been suspicious. I suspect he’s betrayed the sect leader. Who got us all these animal bones? These bones can be made into 100,000 arrows. If Linghu Shuo is disloyal, tell me who’s loyal. I know you think highly of Linghu Shuo. It’s just that ever since Lu Lingfeng arrived in Hanzhou, everything he did has been suspicious. Like this time, he wants to bring Lu Lingfeng into the mountain to meet the sect leader. It’s… I’ve been working hard for Taiyin Sect for 30 years yet still haven’t met the leader. We don’t know if Lu can be trusted. If… If the sect leader is in danger, Taiyin Sect will be in danger. Indeed. Yuan He, you’ve worked with me for 30 years. Back then, you couldn’t find the sect leader and had to become a monk to escape death. You’ve been through a lot. But the river never stops flowing forward. Are you worried that Linghu Shuo will make his mark and outrank you? How… How could you say that? I’m a lieutenant and also your direct disciple. Don’t you know me? Everything I do is for Taiyin Sect, not for myself. That’s good. How’s the production of arrows going in Jiufang Pavilion? 50,000 arrows have been made. Great. Tell them to speed up. We’ll rise up soon. No delay is allowed. We have enough arrows now, but weapons like Heng swords and long spears are woefully inadequate. Don’t worry. Tang’s army has them. Once we seize Hanzhou City, we’ll get our weapons. What worries me the most now is whether it’s safe for the sect leader to meet Lu Lingfeng. Be careful. What the heck? Riding so fast. By the end of this month, [Hanzhou] the flag on the gate of Hanzhou City will have been changed. Linghu, you sound so confident. Don’t forget Hanzhou is heavily guarded. Are you doubting us? To be honest, in the counties and villages around Hanzhou City, there are countless members of Taiyin Sect. When called upon, they can form an army of 100,000. But the new emperor has issued the Iron Restriction Order, aiming to create a safe country where one can travel miles without carrying any weapons. Aren’t you also looking for blacksmiths to forge swords? You have an army of 100,000, but what about the weapons? Especially the arrows. How can you get them? Don’t worry about that, Lu. Everything is under the control of the sect leader. Let’s go. If we speed up, we can enter the mountain in two hours. What’s that sound? Mount Taiyin expands for 300 miles. All kinds of rare birds and beasts live here. Horses get scared easily. Don’t worry about the horses. Someone will take care of them. How much further? It’s hard to say. You still don’t trust me? I do. It’s true that I didn’t trust you before, but when you kicked Ma Meng out of the window, you won my complete trust. By “It’s hard to say,” I mean the trip up the mountain is hard beyond description. You know… the imperial army entered the mountain many times, but they never found the stronghold of Taiyin. Let’s go. There’s really another world in Mount Taiyin. -Greetings, Major Linghu.
-Greetings, Major Linghu. Every dynasty has its own color. For example, the Qin dynasty was associated with Water, so black was favored. The former Sui Dynasty was associated with Fire, so red was favored. And because Fire generates Earth, the Tang dynasty favors yellow. Why does Taiyin Sect have flags of all colors? Based on the Theory of Five Elements, a dynasty can choose only one color. But we believe that the five elements should fill the universe to achieve grand unification. And, most importantly, the flags of different colors represent different troop numbers. In the order of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, troops of the corresponding color decrease in number. The flag of Metal represents 1,000 men at most. The leader of Taiyin Sect is such a genius. But I know that the Sect was greatly weakened before, completely annihilated by the court of Tang. When did you regroup and rise again? Three years ago. Three years ago? Such achievements in just three years. Your sect leader is extraordinary. He must be a respectful old man who’s a master of strategy. You may not believe it, but I’ve never met the sect leader in person. In Taiyin Sect, only the chief commander can see the sect leader. Does that mean you haven’t gained the trust of the sect leader? That’s not the case. Every room and house here were built under my supervision, including the sect leader’s residence. I know every secret room, mechanism, and even escape route like the back of my hand. I can’t see the sect leader simply because my rank is too low. But I can wait. With achievements, I can be promoted. I look forward to becoming the chief commander. Then I can stay with the sect leader day and night. No matter what, having the ability to rally so many followers in the mountain, your sect leader is really extraordinary. I truly admire him. Let’s go. [Taiyin] [Taiyin] [Moonlight] By the way, after we get in, you can take a rest first. I’m not tired. I can’t wait to meet the sect leader. Be patient. You can only meet the sect leader after the moon comes out. I see. General Lu. Please. Aren’t you coming with me? I’m too low-ranking to meet the leader. He trusts you so much, General Lu. I’m very envious. Please don’t let him down. I’m Lu Lingfeng. Greetings, Sect Leader. You’re from the Lu family of Fanyang? Yes. Former General of the Imperial Guards and Deputy President of the Supreme Court? Yes. Young as you are, you’ve made it to such a high position in the court of Tang. You must be very capable. I had success at a young age, but my career hasn’t been all smooth. I feel lucky to have the chance to talk to Taiyin Sect’s leader about our common goal of seizing the throne. Well, then, draw the deployment map. How can you prove you’re really the leader of Taiyin Sect? What kind of beast is that? How dare you! It’s the Mountain God, a Tongtian rhino. Just a rhino. Why is it the Mountain God? The Mountain God was originally an ordinary saw-toothed rhino. But over the past hundred years, it’s absorbed the essence of moonlight and gradually grown extremely tall and big. It’s the head of all animals in the 300-mile Mount Taiyin. That’s why it’s called the Mountain God. If I were not the sect leader, how could I command the Mountain God? Can you draw the deployment map now? What? You can’t draw it? Lu Lingfeng. I knew you had ulterior motives. Guards! Wait. Who are you? How dare you! How dare you, a major, barge into my hall? You’re not the sect leader. Where is the chief commander? I want to see the chief commander. Why would he see you? The chief commander doesn’t believe Lu Lingfeng has sided with us, so he’s ordered me to test him. Unexpectedly, I found out that you, Linghu Shuo, have ulterior motives too. Yuan He? How dare you pretend to be the sect leader? Take him down. Luo Qian? Linghu Shuo, you’ve always been bossy just because the chief commander trusts you. Today, you have to get off your high horse. How dare you? How dare you betray the sect leader? Since you’re not the sect leader, I won’t waste my breath. Major Linghu, don’t try to save me. If I die, so be it. Take good care of yourself. Don’t let them hurt you. He asked you to take good care of yourself. He’s worried we may hurt you. You and Lu Lingfeng have long been in cahoots. It’s not like that. Linghu, I didn’t see it coming. Sorry for getting you involved. Linghu Shuo. You betrayed the sect leader! You’ve been deceived by Lu Lingfeng. What an idiot! You brought this upon yourself. Lu. You set me up? What do you mean? You and I are already in the same boat. Fortunately, the sect leader is a visionary. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable. Linghu Shuo, enjoy being food with Lu Lingfeng. Yuan He. You have no right to do this! You have no right to do this! I want to see the sect leader and the chief commander! The chief commander will clear my name! Stop shouting. No one will come to your rescue. Lu Lingfeng. I didn’t expect you to be my death. You’re not dead yet. That imposter talked about food just now. This is not a kitchen. How can we get any food here? He meant that you and I would become food. Now you understand. This place is called the Delicacy Cave. It’s where Taiyin Sect kills prisoners. Those thrown down here will become delicacies for the Mountain God. Wait a minute. Isn’t the Mountain God a Tongtian rhino? Why is it a tiger? As food for the Mountain God, we’re too small. After this tiger eats us, it’ll become food for the Tongtian rhino. No wonder it’s grown huge. It feeds on tigers. Help me! Your left hook is powerful. I once fought a tiger. It was just an illusion. But the one today is a real tiger. If you hadn’t knocked it over, I would’ve died. You fought well too. If you hadn’t weakened it, no matter how powerful my hooks are, I couldn’t have killed it. Linghu. You saved my life. Thank you. You framed me on purpose just to make them throw me down here because I told you every mechanism and escape route here was built under my supervision. Yes. If I hadn’t gotten you down, I would’ve died. I played dirty just to survive. Please forgive me, Linghu. I thought I was very smart, but you’re actually even more… cunning than me. Cunning? It’s the first time someone has called me that. But you guessed right. When I built the Delicacy Cave back then, I did build a secret escape tunnel. This seat is so comfortable. Congratulations, Lieutenant Yuan. May you soon become the leader of Taiyin Sect. What are you talking about? I’m just a lieutenant. Now, except for Linghu Shuo, no one can be your rival in Taiyin Sect. I heard the chief commander is over 100 years old. His days are numbered. After he dies, you’ll be the chief commander, the second most powerful man in Taiyin Sect. Only the chief commander can meet the sect leader. By then, if you want to sit on this chair forever, just give me the word. That mysterious sect leader will be… The walls have ears. Don’t worry. Everyone outside listens to me. It’s too soon to consider that. We need to topple the government first. By the way, have you sent gold coins to Commander Lu? Today is the day to send him gold coins. By now, he should’ve received them. Good. But ever since Lu took office, we’ve been sending him ten gold coins every month. It’s been ten months now. But he hasn’t done anything for us. You don’t understand. The chief commander said as long as Lu Si’an does nothing, he’s already helping Taiyin Sect a great deal. [Commander’s Mansion] Liao Xin acted like he wanted to help, but I think he just wants the relic. Ma Meng, the judicial adjutant, is awful too. He actually said Lu Lingfeng has sided with Taiyin Sect. Nonsense! That’s bullshit! So, we must meet Grand Commander Lu Si’an today. Otherwise, we’ll be in prison tomorrow. What did we do? Lu Lingfeng has joined Taiyin Sect. They’ll definitely suspect that we’re his accomplices. But we’ve been waiting for the whole day. Grand Commander Lu just won’t see us. The front gate is locked. What should we do? Since we can’t go in through the front gate, why don’t we try our luck at the back door? Who are you? Give me your money! What? Are you trying to rob us? Cut the crap. Do it if you don’t want to die! We’re not shouting to have you arrested for stealing from the Commander’s Mansion, yet you want to rob us on your way out? Yes, I’m robbing you. So what? Yingtao. Gold! He’s not an ordinary thief. He actually stole a gold coin from the Commander’s Mansion. No, no, no. I’m here to send Lu Si’an gold coins. You’re lying! How dare you frame Commander Lu! I’m telling the truth. Lu Si’an has been in Hanzhou for ten months. On this day every month, I’m ordered to deliver a bag of gold coins to him. I counted. Ten in each bag. I took one for myself each time. I don’t think Lu Si’an will tell the sect leader about it. The sect leader? You’re from Taiyin Sect? Why don’t you have the rhino tattoo? Who told you everyone in Taiyin Sect has a rhino tattoo? I work undercover. Of course I don’t have a tattoo. Then who do you take orders from? I… Luo Qian. He’s a captain, inferior to Major Linghu Shuo, who’s inferior to the lieutenant. But I’ve never met the lieutenant. Luo Qian? Linghu Shuo? [Commander’s Mansion] You guys again. Why is he tied up? What on earth do you want? Give this gold coin to Lu Si’an. Tell him that it’s not a bribe, but a piece of evidence! Hurry up. [Lu Si’an, the commander of Hanzhou] Untie him. Commander Lu. I don’t think you should untie him now. Take down these four people! Thank you, Commander. You’re Detective Di’s disciple. So you shouldn’t be an idiot. Not necessarily. You killed my gold goose and made such a big fuss about it! You just want the whole world to know I’ve been taking bribes, right? Today, if I kill you to keep my secret safe, you have only yourself to blame. I’m on your turf. If you want to kill me, you don’t even need a good excuse. But why have you invited me in? I heard you and Lu Lingfeng were coming to Hanzhou, but it took you so long to get here. I thought you two had died halfway. Thank you for your concern. Why would I be concerned? It’s not like we’re friends or related. Moreover, how do you know whether someone in Chang’an has asked me to kill both of you? I don’t know. That’s why after arriving in Hanzhou, we didn’t dare come to see you. Out! Get out! -Don’t push me.
-Get out! Move! Brother? Brother. Any news about him? Are you alright? What could happen to me? They didn’t give you a hard time, did they? They… T-They wouldn’t dare. Alright. Let’s go back. Wait. What about Lu Lingfeng? There’s nothing we can do now. We can only go back and wait.