Dashing Youth (2024) s01e09 Episode Script
Episode 9
♪Overcoming the boundary of confusion♪
♪Holding onto my life
in the face of death threats♪
♪I look into this dark night♪
♪Never once has my soul
been extinguished♪
♪With this passion♪
♪My spirit is growing
to reach full swing♪
♪Slashing the mountain
and the ocean apart♪
♪Answering the true call on a sword♪
♪I'm the chosen one
in this turbulent world♪
♪Keep my distance from the world♪
♪Who can understand my loneliness♪
♪A single thought, looking down♪
♪Blades unsheathed,
frost flies everywhere♪
♪A belief that cuts through the world♪
♪Soaring towards the sky,
the sword reigns all♪
♪Striding across the land
with a drunken gait♪
♪I will protect the people
whenever I'm needed♪
♪Atop the summit, you and I shall
battle for the world's best♪
[Directed by Chen Zhoufei]
[Dashing Youth]
[Based on "Zhou Munan's
Juvenile Martial Arts Series"]
[from fanqienovel.com and bkneng.com]
[Episode 9]
Yun.
Why are you here?
I said we'd meet tonight, didn't I?
Didn't I also say
I'm busy tonight?
Also,
how did you know I am here?
You and Ye Yun are like siblings.
If you return to Tianqi,
the first thing
you would do is visit him.
Did Master tell you
all these things?
Do you believe me now?
I'm really here
entrusted by the Scholarly Deity
to help you.
Do you have
any other requests?
I heard the liquor you brew
is excellent.
I'll teach you internal strength
and you give me fine liquor.
How about that?
It's a deal.
Yun.
I'm off now.
Father.
Mother.
I've failed as a son.
I only come to visit you now.
In the past, I told you
I didn't want to be a general,
yet I wanted to be a swordsman
who roams freely
in the martial arts world
Now
I've achieved that halfway.
I didn't bring anything good
to see you today.
Let me show you some swordplay.
Father.
Mother.
Wait for me
to clear
your grievances.
Come on.
Pick a jar.
One is not enough.
You
♪The strong wind shows
an impending storm♪
♪The flickering and swaying shadows
from the red candle♪
♪The geese fly off suddenly startled
by the rustling grass and leaves♪
♪The storm and clouds gather,
leading to chaos under heaven♪
♪A long whistling song and dance♪
♪Impetuous, wild and free-spirited♪
♪The carefree joy of youth♪
♪Who can let their gratitude
and grudges♪
What
What martial art is this?
This is the internal strength
you're about to learn.
It's called
the Falling Flowers and Flowing Water.
♪A song of heartless incantation♪
♪Thunder illuminates the snow lotus♪
Falling Flowers and Flowing Water?
♪If the heart is unpredictable♪
♪I will remain alone♪
♪Unyielding in my resolve♪
It seems that person
is the one who sneaked into the Academy
in broad daylight.
Such splendid skills.
How can you still
appreciate his martial arts?
Baili Dongjun has been targeted
by various people
as soon as he entered the city.
No, I have to check on him.
It's indeed good liquor.
It's a pity to waste
a couple of drops of it.
It's a hidden weapon.
Ruofeng, let's go and deal with him.
What hidden weapon?
It's just a drop of liquor.
Rest assured.
This person means no harm.
He just greeted us
a moment ago.
What does that mean?
Do
Do you know him?
Wait, why didn't you tell me
that you know him?
Why didn't you tell me?
Who is he?
I brought Baili Dongjun here.
Why are you more anxious than I am?
I was
He is
the Chief of Baixiao Hall, Ji Ruofeng.
He's the Scholarly Deity's
old acquaintance.
He's willing to teach Baili Dongjun
the Scholarly Deity's
Autumn Water Technique.
Otherwise, do you think
I'll ask Dongjun
to learn your Lei Clan's
clumsy internal strength technique?
I
Then he wouldn't pass the Academy's exam
even in ten years.
Am I
Am I clumsy?
From now on,
you'll give me five jars of liquor
for every visit.
How about that?
You've gone too much.
You can brew more
when the liquor runs out.
But if you fail the Academy's exam,
there won't be another chance.
It seems
the liquor I brew is really too good.
Come on.
Although there isn't much time left,
it shouldn't be a big problem
for you.
Mr. Liuyue,
there are only three days left
until the preliminary examination.
Do you finish
writing questions for the exam?
Didn't you already say
the preliminary examination is
in three days?
Why are you in such a hurry?
I'm not in a hurry.
Why would I be in a hurry?
I just think that maybe we
Why?
Everyone is too afraid
to ask me directly,
so they pressure you instead?
Am I right?
It is really exhausting even for anyone
when they ask three or four times a day.
In previous years,
there would be some hints
seven days
before the preliminary examination.
Are you really going to wait
until the last day
to announce it this time?
Isn't it the normal procedure
to announce it on the last day?
Why?
Has the Academy become
so shameless now?
Is leaking exam questions in advance
an unspoken rule now?
Liuyue,
the preliminary examination
doesn't determine the final result.
There's still a final examination
after the preliminary examination.
The finals have remained unchanged
for decades,
which involves teams competing
against each other.
That is
where the candidates'
true strengths are tested.
The preliminary examination is just
for the young men
to bring home some good omens.
Don't take it so seriously, Liuyue.
Mr. Zhuomo is right.
Moreover,
with Mr. Liuyue's talent,
even if
the exam questions were disclosed
in advance,
it would still be pointless
if the candidates have no abilities.
That's right.
Why talk so much?
Do you still want to play?
No.
I can't win you anyway.
I was just wondering
[Elegance of the World]
why you suddenly came
to play weiqi with me today
and humiliate yourself.
It turns out you also came
for the exam questions.
Well, I brought a friend here
who is preparing for the exam.
Besides,
I could find out the questions
ten days in advance
in the past years.
Who knew
you would be
the chief examiner this time?
Excellent, really excellent.
That's
why I'm visiting you personally.
What if I insist on announcing
the questions on the last day?
Fine.
It seems
you'll be the chief examiner
every year from now on.
Are you threatening me?
Yes, I'm threatening you.
So what?
You do know
I'm very talkative.
I'll go
to Master every day
and sway him.
I'll tell him
you are an excellent chief examiner.
I'll keep persuading him
until he gets annoyed
and agrees
to make you the chief examiner
year after year.
Fine.
Year after year.
I surrender.
Beyond civil and military.
That's right.
It's beyond civil and military.
Major exams in the world are divided
into civil and military categories.
But there are so many interesting things
beyond these two categories.
So
I won't test civil
or military subjects.
So long as this topic has something
that impresses me,
I'll let them pass
the preliminary examination.
This is worse than saying nothing.
But what exactly is tested
if it has nothing to do
with civil and military subjects.
You need to know
that our academy not only seeks people
who excel
in both civil and military skills
but also those who are interesting.
My topic is to test
the candidates themselves.
Liuyue.
You're giving me
special treatment here.
Don't pin that on me.
What I said was
from the bottom of my heart
and has nothing to do
with the friend you brought.
I got it.
By the way,
how is
that young man doing recently?
I have no idea, either.
Speaking of which,
I haven't seen him in days.
That is comfortable.
Having internal strength sure makes
a big difference.
My whole body feels warm.
Is Lei Mengsha at the Academy today?
How would I know
Mr. Zhuomo's whereabouts?
Where are your manners?
What's up?
Do you need something from me today?
I have good news for you.
What a coincidence.
I also have good news
to tell you.
Really?
You go first.
Listen.
I already know
the preliminary examination topic.
Really?
What's the topic?
Four words.
"Beyond
Civil
and
Military."
What's wrong?
Are you so happy you're stunned?
That expression
Wait.
With your mediocre civil
and military skills,
Beyond Civil and Military
is quite a good topic.
Beyond Civil and Military?
I've been practicing martial arts
for so many days
and now you're telling me the topic
is Beyond Civil and Military?
This is so irritating!
This is ridiculous.
Beyond Civil and Military is not testing
civil or military skills.
How is this an examination?
Then
what do you think is being tested?
Maybe
it's whoever looks the best
who gets into the final examination?
You make a good point.
Mr. Liuyue is said
to be extraordinarily handsome.
Maybe it really
is that whoever looks the best
meets the requirements.
The young man here
is very handsome.
If he takes the exam,
he will surely pass it.
He indeed has
an extraordinary presence.
Thank you for the compliments.
You're most welcome.
Beyond Civil and Military.
That's pretty interesting.
[Tailoring House]
Welcome, miss.
The winter will be here soon.
Our shop has just received
a new batch of fabrics.
Mister,
make me a set of clothes.
It's urgent.
I want it within three days.
Sure.
[Academy Examination Day]
[Beyond Civil and Military]
That's enough.
Mr. Liuyue, you always do things
in your own way.
This is the first time I've heard
of holding the academy's examination
in my gambling house.
The so-called examination
is actually no different from gambling.
Please elaborate.
Many people study hard for ten years
for the moment of the examination.
It might be
the moment for them
to create the best performance
or perhaps perform badly,
with no chance for redemption.
Gambling
is the same.
Until you sit at the gambling table,
no one knows what will happen.
Once you're at the table,
the game has just begun.
Well said!
Unless you're cheating.
Why?
Someone dares cheat
here at Qianjin House?
Of course not.
That's why we're holding
the exam here today.
Mr. Liuyue.
You are indeed extraordinary.
Marvelous,
truly marvelous.
Even my golden tooth
is in awe of you.
Where is Second Master?
Wasn't he the one
who originally agreed to lend us
the place?
He went to listen to the song.
I don't know
why he likes listening
to the song so much.
He wasn't interested
in the academy exam at all.
He only agreed to let you use the place
because Mr. Liuyue traded
a piece of an old music score with him.
Hosting the academy exam here means
my Qianjin House loses
ten thousand taels of silver a day.
I don't mind.
Master Tu,
your losses will be compensated
by the Academy tomorrow.
The Academy is really generous.
Excellent.
Generous.
How nice.
- We can do this!
- We can do this!
- All the best!
- All the best!
- You can do this.
- You can do this.
- We can do this.
- We can do this.
I, Baili Dongjun, am here.
Who Who is this?
Who's this?
Drunk again?
Who's
You are the expert from Swords Forest.
You are
Ye Dingzhi.
Yes, I remember now.
You're Ye Dingzhi.
That day, I was drunk.
But I remember
your sword technique was good.
And you're quite interesting.
I originally wanted
to befriend you,
but my uncle took me away
before I could say anything.
It's not too late now.
You're right.
Are you here
to take the academy exam too?
Of course.
Candidates!
Enter immediately!
[Qianjin House]
- You'll pass!
- You can do it!
Let's go.
I'm fully prepared this time.
Are you nervous?
Not really.
Just relax.
It's my first time here.
Could this be the betting odds
that Lei Mengsha previously
told me about?
What is this?
I know this.
This is a bet set by Qianjin House.
It's to see who will win
first place today.
What does this mean?
What does this "one thousand"
next to my name mean?
[Ye Dingzhi]
[One Thousand to One Odds]
Does it mean the bigger the number,
the stronger you are?
What are you thinking?
The bigger the number,
the fewer people bet on you.
And your odds are higher.
At this time,
if someone bets one liang of silver
on you
and you win first place,
he will win a thousand taels.
But the chances are slim.
No one would want to take that risk.
Unlike me,
I'm a popular choice
with many people betting on me.
So my odds are not
[Pay Out. Bet]
[Baili Dongjun]
[One Thousand to One Odds]
Wait, it's also one thousand?
You can't even catch a peach thrown
by a student from Affiliated Academy.
Your odds could be nothing
but one thousand.
The odds at Qianjin House are determined
by
the number of bets being placed.
I hope
you won't mind, Mr. Liuyue.
How could Mr. Liuyue care
about such trivial matters?
Let's go.
Let's begin.
The academy exam
is about to begin.
The so-called Beyond Civil and Military
is to invite all of you
to showcase talents
that are astonishing
beyond the realms
of arts and martial prowess.
The exam will last 12 hours.
Within these 12 hours,
if anyone feels ready
to present,
inform us
what you intend to display.
We will dispatch
corresponding examiners
to assess you.
If you pass the test,
you'll proceed to the final examination.
Each candidate is accompanied
by an assistant.
You can request
your assistant
to fetch the necessary items you need
outside Qianjin House
to showcase your talents.
Any objections?
Everyone had been informed
of this.
Why are you still asking
if there are objections?
It is already futile to object.
This silly boy.
Yes, it's futile.
[Token]
Let's begin.
Let the exam begin!
It feels
that we'll be executed
on the spot immediately.
Someone.
Someone.
Someone.
Someone.
What can I do for you, mister?
Go to Sanlu Inn
and find Lei Mengsha.
Bring my large parcel
to me.
Who are you looking for?
Lei Mengsha,
who speaks a lot of nonsense.
Go.
What are you planning to do?
You will know soon enough.
[Ever-changing]
Your Highness,
[Yingxian, Prince Qing's Guard]
the assistants are on the move.
I wonder if there's anyone among them
[Xiao Xie, Prince Qing, Beili]
are capable
of helping me ascend the throne.
The Academy
is holding the examination today?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Baili Luochen's grandson,
Baili Dongjun,
is also among the exam candidates.
How come he is in Tianqi City?
It was the Ninth Prince
who brought him to Tianqi City.
Is it possible the Ninth Prince also
You're overthinking it with Ruofeng.
I know my son
well.
He likely brought Baili Dongjun
to Tianqi
simply because
he admired him.
He wouldn't give that boy a hard time.
On the contrary,
if Baili Dongjun is in trouble,
he would risk his life to save him.
I'm curious about that.
I've always heard
Baili Luochen's only grandson
is a notorious playboy.
But unexpectedly,
he suddenly mastered
the Western Chu's Sword Song.
And I wonder how he caught
the eye of Ruofeng.
Your Majesty, you seem to appreciate
the Ninth Prince a lot.
You spoke too much.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
Which other princes have gone
to the Academy's examination?
Prince Qing.
Xie?
Never mind him.
These little games they're playing
aren't worth
my concern.
[Beyond Civil and Military]
Sir, I wish to present my talent.
So soon?
What's your name?
What are you submitting?
I'm Duan Baiyi from Baiyi Sect.
I've studied weiqi since childhood.
What I intend to present
for Beyond Civil and Military
is my skill in weiqi.
Very well.
Please enlighten me, Mr. Liuyue.
You?
You want to play with me?
How long have you studied weiqi?
How long have you studied?
Since I was seven.
That makes it seventeen years.
I started learning at three.
That makes it seven years.
That's not a big gap.
Let's begin.
I'm undefeated
when I play with black pieces.
You start first.
Sure.
He said he was good at playing weiqi?
He can't even win against a maidservant.
Being able to persist
for so long against Lingsu
while Lingsu is the one playing
with the black pieces
shows more than
just proficiency.
After more than ten years
of hard practice
I have actually lost
to
a maidservant.
It appears to be a game of weiqi.
But in reality,
it reveals the heart.
Being overly aggressive,
the long blade easily breaks.
Your weiqi skills are excellent.
But you lost to Lingsu
perhaps because you haven't lost
in a long time.
I, on the other hand, lose every day.
Losing today might not be
a bad thing.
I, Duan Baiyi,
will remember your teaching.
Whose exam assistant is this?
Whose exam assistant is this?
Is he planning to sleep
during the preliminary examination?
Thank you.
So it's him.
If he doesn't know anything,
sleeping is the best option.
Why?
Are you really planning to sleep here
as they said?
Yes.
But
why are you as ignorant
as they are?
Do you really believe that?
I was just joking.
What did you prepare?
It's arriving right now.
What What's that?
Freshly slaughtered lamb leg
from Beiman.
It's still fresh.
This is what I prepared.
Interesting.
Can you tell me
what you're planning to do now?
Brew liquor.
Brew liquor?
I have
no special skills,
except for brewing liquor,
which I have learned since childhood.
Since this is Beyond Civil and Military,
naturally, I have to bring
out my best skill.
But isn't
aged liquor better?
Can you brew good liquor
within 12 hours?
That's what you don't know.
Aged liquor has its brewing method.
Freshly brewed liquor also has
its brewing method.
There are thousands
of kinds of liquor in this world.
Each has its own flavor
and it's not necessarily true
that the more it aged, the better.
It's
about whether you can drink
the one you like.
Don't just look at me.
The lamb leg you prepared is still
on the table.
I'm on it.
This person is good.
This knife skill looks
ordinary,
but the subtleties reveal true mastery.
He can be called
a real master.
Send him an invitation after the exam.
Well,
what about the young man chosen
by the Ninth Prince?
You mean
the one brought back by Xiao Ruofeng?
Father sent him
to Qiandong City
and he brought back such a person.
What do you think
this person's background is?
Who in the entire court can sway
those from the Marquis
of Zhenxi's Mansion?
Moreover,
Marquis of Zhenxi
is the biggest obstacle
to my ascension to the throne.
Not bad.
Are you done with yours?
Yes.
After this, every half an hour,
I only need to change
the hot water bottle.
This is my secret technique.
When my lamb is roasted,
we don't have to worry
about dinner anymore.
Lamb paired with wine.
Just imagine how wonderful it will be.
That will depend on
how good your lamb tastes.
But you're right about something.
I think
we might rank last.
What difference does it make
to rank first or last?
It's fine as long as we get in.
Who says it doesn't matter?
Winning first place
means you're the best.
Sir, I want to present my talent.
Who are you?
What do you want to be tested on?
I'm a wanderer
of the martial arts world.
I don't belong to any sect.
I'm Yan Feifei.
As for the topic,
come down and I'll show you.
What do you want to be tested on?
[Jixia]
This.
You stole my token.
Her qinggong is quite impressive.
Your qinggong is also amazing.
Stealing sounds so bad.
I call this
Sleight of Hand.
In my gambling house,
there's even someone
who's this flexible.
Judging by her skill,
she must be the disciple
of the Godly Thief, Kong Ling'er.
Give it back to me.
May I ask
if this qualifies me
to pass the preliminary examination?
Since what you want to showcase
is the art of Sleight of Hand,
I won't be the one to test you.
Sanqin.
I'm Sanqin.
You have three chances
to steal one thing from me.
How do I know
if you even have anything on you?
You'll have to figure that out
with your skills.
Is this qinggong?
Three Steps Cicada Pursuit.
If that's the case,
does this still count
as Beyond Civil and Military?
Does qinggong count as martial arts?
I remember reading
a huaben titled "The Moon".
In it, a swordsman said
to a qinggong expert
that
qinggong is not
the same as martial arts.
Coincidentally, I read that too.
But later,
the qinggong expert replied
to him
But speed defines
the distance between you and me.
Three Flying Swallow Moves?
Be more careful.
My apologies.
How did I do?
Candidate Yan Feifei has passed
the preliminary examination.
Thank you.
Also
Sir.
I want to display my skills too.
Who are you
and what do you want to show?
I'm Yin Luoxia.
What I want to test is
Thank you for the compliments.
You're welcome.
Interesting.
This person has changed her identity.
Why?
Is she that beautiful?
You look mesmerized.
It's not that.
Why do her eyes look
so familiar?
Why does everyone look familiar to you?
Back in Swords Forest,
didn't you find me familiar-looking too?
You've used this trick many times
to get close to people, huh?
Don't speak nonsense.
It's impossible.
She feels completely different
from Miss Fairy.
Gambling.
[No animals were harmed
during the filming of this drama.]
[Some animals were created
using bionic props and 3D effects.]
♪A gentle breeze♪
♪Intentionally touching the heart♪
♪Moored by the lake, ripples spread♪
♪Feet covered by spring mud♪
♪Branches softly murmur in the wind♪
♪Whispering secrets♪
♪Drawing your silhouette under the moon♪
♪As if destined,
gazing at your graceful silhouette♪
♪Restlessly searching♪
♪I stay with you even if the twilight
turns to a clear evening♪
♪Listening closely to the drizzle
in the shadows♪
♪Who can I lean on now?♪
♪Roaming the world together
like a pair of lovebirds♪
♪Deeply in love,
two hearts in perfect harmony♪
♪A red note as our boat,
we navigate with heartfelt devotion♪
♪A folding fan swaying
among the stars and clouds♪
♪In this perfect moment♪
♪To meet you♪
♪A gentle breeze♪
♪Intentionally touching the heart♪
♪Moored by the lake, ripples spread♪
♪Feet covered by spring mud♪
♪Branches softly murmur in the wind♪
♪Whispering secrets♪
♪Drawing your silhouette under the moon♪
♪As if destined,
gazing at your graceful silhouette♪
♪Restlessly searching♪
♪I stay with you even if the twilight
turns to a clear evening♪
♪Listening closely to the drizzle
in the shadows♪
♪Who can I lean on now?♪
♪Roaming the world together
like a pair of lovebirds♪
♪Deeply in love,
two hearts in perfect harmony♪
♪A red note as our boat,
we navigate with heartfelt devotion♪
♪A folding fan swaying
among the stars and clouds♪
♪In this perfect moment♪
♪To meet you♪
♪Holding onto my life
in the face of death threats♪
♪I look into this dark night♪
♪Never once has my soul
been extinguished♪
♪With this passion♪
♪My spirit is growing
to reach full swing♪
♪Slashing the mountain
and the ocean apart♪
♪Answering the true call on a sword♪
♪I'm the chosen one
in this turbulent world♪
♪Keep my distance from the world♪
♪Who can understand my loneliness♪
♪A single thought, looking down♪
♪Blades unsheathed,
frost flies everywhere♪
♪A belief that cuts through the world♪
♪Soaring towards the sky,
the sword reigns all♪
♪Striding across the land
with a drunken gait♪
♪I will protect the people
whenever I'm needed♪
♪Atop the summit, you and I shall
battle for the world's best♪
[Directed by Chen Zhoufei]
[Dashing Youth]
[Based on "Zhou Munan's
Juvenile Martial Arts Series"]
[from fanqienovel.com and bkneng.com]
[Episode 9]
Yun.
Why are you here?
I said we'd meet tonight, didn't I?
Didn't I also say
I'm busy tonight?
Also,
how did you know I am here?
You and Ye Yun are like siblings.
If you return to Tianqi,
the first thing
you would do is visit him.
Did Master tell you
all these things?
Do you believe me now?
I'm really here
entrusted by the Scholarly Deity
to help you.
Do you have
any other requests?
I heard the liquor you brew
is excellent.
I'll teach you internal strength
and you give me fine liquor.
How about that?
It's a deal.
Yun.
I'm off now.
Father.
Mother.
I've failed as a son.
I only come to visit you now.
In the past, I told you
I didn't want to be a general,
yet I wanted to be a swordsman
who roams freely
in the martial arts world
Now
I've achieved that halfway.
I didn't bring anything good
to see you today.
Let me show you some swordplay.
Father.
Mother.
Wait for me
to clear
your grievances.
Come on.
Pick a jar.
One is not enough.
You
♪The strong wind shows
an impending storm♪
♪The flickering and swaying shadows
from the red candle♪
♪The geese fly off suddenly startled
by the rustling grass and leaves♪
♪The storm and clouds gather,
leading to chaos under heaven♪
♪A long whistling song and dance♪
♪Impetuous, wild and free-spirited♪
♪The carefree joy of youth♪
♪Who can let their gratitude
and grudges♪
What
What martial art is this?
This is the internal strength
you're about to learn.
It's called
the Falling Flowers and Flowing Water.
♪A song of heartless incantation♪
♪Thunder illuminates the snow lotus♪
Falling Flowers and Flowing Water?
♪If the heart is unpredictable♪
♪I will remain alone♪
♪Unyielding in my resolve♪
It seems that person
is the one who sneaked into the Academy
in broad daylight.
Such splendid skills.
How can you still
appreciate his martial arts?
Baili Dongjun has been targeted
by various people
as soon as he entered the city.
No, I have to check on him.
It's indeed good liquor.
It's a pity to waste
a couple of drops of it.
It's a hidden weapon.
Ruofeng, let's go and deal with him.
What hidden weapon?
It's just a drop of liquor.
Rest assured.
This person means no harm.
He just greeted us
a moment ago.
What does that mean?
Do
Do you know him?
Wait, why didn't you tell me
that you know him?
Why didn't you tell me?
Who is he?
I brought Baili Dongjun here.
Why are you more anxious than I am?
I was
He is
the Chief of Baixiao Hall, Ji Ruofeng.
He's the Scholarly Deity's
old acquaintance.
He's willing to teach Baili Dongjun
the Scholarly Deity's
Autumn Water Technique.
Otherwise, do you think
I'll ask Dongjun
to learn your Lei Clan's
clumsy internal strength technique?
I
Then he wouldn't pass the Academy's exam
even in ten years.
Am I
Am I clumsy?
From now on,
you'll give me five jars of liquor
for every visit.
How about that?
You've gone too much.
You can brew more
when the liquor runs out.
But if you fail the Academy's exam,
there won't be another chance.
It seems
the liquor I brew is really too good.
Come on.
Although there isn't much time left,
it shouldn't be a big problem
for you.
Mr. Liuyue,
there are only three days left
until the preliminary examination.
Do you finish
writing questions for the exam?
Didn't you already say
the preliminary examination is
in three days?
Why are you in such a hurry?
I'm not in a hurry.
Why would I be in a hurry?
I just think that maybe we
Why?
Everyone is too afraid
to ask me directly,
so they pressure you instead?
Am I right?
It is really exhausting even for anyone
when they ask three or four times a day.
In previous years,
there would be some hints
seven days
before the preliminary examination.
Are you really going to wait
until the last day
to announce it this time?
Isn't it the normal procedure
to announce it on the last day?
Why?
Has the Academy become
so shameless now?
Is leaking exam questions in advance
an unspoken rule now?
Liuyue,
the preliminary examination
doesn't determine the final result.
There's still a final examination
after the preliminary examination.
The finals have remained unchanged
for decades,
which involves teams competing
against each other.
That is
where the candidates'
true strengths are tested.
The preliminary examination is just
for the young men
to bring home some good omens.
Don't take it so seriously, Liuyue.
Mr. Zhuomo is right.
Moreover,
with Mr. Liuyue's talent,
even if
the exam questions were disclosed
in advance,
it would still be pointless
if the candidates have no abilities.
That's right.
Why talk so much?
Do you still want to play?
No.
I can't win you anyway.
I was just wondering
[Elegance of the World]
why you suddenly came
to play weiqi with me today
and humiliate yourself.
It turns out you also came
for the exam questions.
Well, I brought a friend here
who is preparing for the exam.
Besides,
I could find out the questions
ten days in advance
in the past years.
Who knew
you would be
the chief examiner this time?
Excellent, really excellent.
That's
why I'm visiting you personally.
What if I insist on announcing
the questions on the last day?
Fine.
It seems
you'll be the chief examiner
every year from now on.
Are you threatening me?
Yes, I'm threatening you.
So what?
You do know
I'm very talkative.
I'll go
to Master every day
and sway him.
I'll tell him
you are an excellent chief examiner.
I'll keep persuading him
until he gets annoyed
and agrees
to make you the chief examiner
year after year.
Fine.
Year after year.
I surrender.
Beyond civil and military.
That's right.
It's beyond civil and military.
Major exams in the world are divided
into civil and military categories.
But there are so many interesting things
beyond these two categories.
So
I won't test civil
or military subjects.
So long as this topic has something
that impresses me,
I'll let them pass
the preliminary examination.
This is worse than saying nothing.
But what exactly is tested
if it has nothing to do
with civil and military subjects.
You need to know
that our academy not only seeks people
who excel
in both civil and military skills
but also those who are interesting.
My topic is to test
the candidates themselves.
Liuyue.
You're giving me
special treatment here.
Don't pin that on me.
What I said was
from the bottom of my heart
and has nothing to do
with the friend you brought.
I got it.
By the way,
how is
that young man doing recently?
I have no idea, either.
Speaking of which,
I haven't seen him in days.
That is comfortable.
Having internal strength sure makes
a big difference.
My whole body feels warm.
Is Lei Mengsha at the Academy today?
How would I know
Mr. Zhuomo's whereabouts?
Where are your manners?
What's up?
Do you need something from me today?
I have good news for you.
What a coincidence.
I also have good news
to tell you.
Really?
You go first.
Listen.
I already know
the preliminary examination topic.
Really?
What's the topic?
Four words.
"Beyond
Civil
and
Military."
What's wrong?
Are you so happy you're stunned?
That expression
Wait.
With your mediocre civil
and military skills,
Beyond Civil and Military
is quite a good topic.
Beyond Civil and Military?
I've been practicing martial arts
for so many days
and now you're telling me the topic
is Beyond Civil and Military?
This is so irritating!
This is ridiculous.
Beyond Civil and Military is not testing
civil or military skills.
How is this an examination?
Then
what do you think is being tested?
Maybe
it's whoever looks the best
who gets into the final examination?
You make a good point.
Mr. Liuyue is said
to be extraordinarily handsome.
Maybe it really
is that whoever looks the best
meets the requirements.
The young man here
is very handsome.
If he takes the exam,
he will surely pass it.
He indeed has
an extraordinary presence.
Thank you for the compliments.
You're most welcome.
Beyond Civil and Military.
That's pretty interesting.
[Tailoring House]
Welcome, miss.
The winter will be here soon.
Our shop has just received
a new batch of fabrics.
Mister,
make me a set of clothes.
It's urgent.
I want it within three days.
Sure.
[Academy Examination Day]
[Beyond Civil and Military]
That's enough.
Mr. Liuyue, you always do things
in your own way.
This is the first time I've heard
of holding the academy's examination
in my gambling house.
The so-called examination
is actually no different from gambling.
Please elaborate.
Many people study hard for ten years
for the moment of the examination.
It might be
the moment for them
to create the best performance
or perhaps perform badly,
with no chance for redemption.
Gambling
is the same.
Until you sit at the gambling table,
no one knows what will happen.
Once you're at the table,
the game has just begun.
Well said!
Unless you're cheating.
Why?
Someone dares cheat
here at Qianjin House?
Of course not.
That's why we're holding
the exam here today.
Mr. Liuyue.
You are indeed extraordinary.
Marvelous,
truly marvelous.
Even my golden tooth
is in awe of you.
Where is Second Master?
Wasn't he the one
who originally agreed to lend us
the place?
He went to listen to the song.
I don't know
why he likes listening
to the song so much.
He wasn't interested
in the academy exam at all.
He only agreed to let you use the place
because Mr. Liuyue traded
a piece of an old music score with him.
Hosting the academy exam here means
my Qianjin House loses
ten thousand taels of silver a day.
I don't mind.
Master Tu,
your losses will be compensated
by the Academy tomorrow.
The Academy is really generous.
Excellent.
Generous.
How nice.
- We can do this!
- We can do this!
- All the best!
- All the best!
- You can do this.
- You can do this.
- We can do this.
- We can do this.
I, Baili Dongjun, am here.
Who Who is this?
Who's this?
Drunk again?
Who's
You are the expert from Swords Forest.
You are
Ye Dingzhi.
Yes, I remember now.
You're Ye Dingzhi.
That day, I was drunk.
But I remember
your sword technique was good.
And you're quite interesting.
I originally wanted
to befriend you,
but my uncle took me away
before I could say anything.
It's not too late now.
You're right.
Are you here
to take the academy exam too?
Of course.
Candidates!
Enter immediately!
[Qianjin House]
- You'll pass!
- You can do it!
Let's go.
I'm fully prepared this time.
Are you nervous?
Not really.
Just relax.
It's my first time here.
Could this be the betting odds
that Lei Mengsha previously
told me about?
What is this?
I know this.
This is a bet set by Qianjin House.
It's to see who will win
first place today.
What does this mean?
What does this "one thousand"
next to my name mean?
[Ye Dingzhi]
[One Thousand to One Odds]
Does it mean the bigger the number,
the stronger you are?
What are you thinking?
The bigger the number,
the fewer people bet on you.
And your odds are higher.
At this time,
if someone bets one liang of silver
on you
and you win first place,
he will win a thousand taels.
But the chances are slim.
No one would want to take that risk.
Unlike me,
I'm a popular choice
with many people betting on me.
So my odds are not
[Pay Out. Bet]
[Baili Dongjun]
[One Thousand to One Odds]
Wait, it's also one thousand?
You can't even catch a peach thrown
by a student from Affiliated Academy.
Your odds could be nothing
but one thousand.
The odds at Qianjin House are determined
by
the number of bets being placed.
I hope
you won't mind, Mr. Liuyue.
How could Mr. Liuyue care
about such trivial matters?
Let's go.
Let's begin.
The academy exam
is about to begin.
The so-called Beyond Civil and Military
is to invite all of you
to showcase talents
that are astonishing
beyond the realms
of arts and martial prowess.
The exam will last 12 hours.
Within these 12 hours,
if anyone feels ready
to present,
inform us
what you intend to display.
We will dispatch
corresponding examiners
to assess you.
If you pass the test,
you'll proceed to the final examination.
Each candidate is accompanied
by an assistant.
You can request
your assistant
to fetch the necessary items you need
outside Qianjin House
to showcase your talents.
Any objections?
Everyone had been informed
of this.
Why are you still asking
if there are objections?
It is already futile to object.
This silly boy.
Yes, it's futile.
[Token]
Let's begin.
Let the exam begin!
It feels
that we'll be executed
on the spot immediately.
Someone.
Someone.
Someone.
Someone.
What can I do for you, mister?
Go to Sanlu Inn
and find Lei Mengsha.
Bring my large parcel
to me.
Who are you looking for?
Lei Mengsha,
who speaks a lot of nonsense.
Go.
What are you planning to do?
You will know soon enough.
[Ever-changing]
Your Highness,
[Yingxian, Prince Qing's Guard]
the assistants are on the move.
I wonder if there's anyone among them
[Xiao Xie, Prince Qing, Beili]
are capable
of helping me ascend the throne.
The Academy
is holding the examination today?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Baili Luochen's grandson,
Baili Dongjun,
is also among the exam candidates.
How come he is in Tianqi City?
It was the Ninth Prince
who brought him to Tianqi City.
Is it possible the Ninth Prince also
You're overthinking it with Ruofeng.
I know my son
well.
He likely brought Baili Dongjun
to Tianqi
simply because
he admired him.
He wouldn't give that boy a hard time.
On the contrary,
if Baili Dongjun is in trouble,
he would risk his life to save him.
I'm curious about that.
I've always heard
Baili Luochen's only grandson
is a notorious playboy.
But unexpectedly,
he suddenly mastered
the Western Chu's Sword Song.
And I wonder how he caught
the eye of Ruofeng.
Your Majesty, you seem to appreciate
the Ninth Prince a lot.
You spoke too much.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
Which other princes have gone
to the Academy's examination?
Prince Qing.
Xie?
Never mind him.
These little games they're playing
aren't worth
my concern.
[Beyond Civil and Military]
Sir, I wish to present my talent.
So soon?
What's your name?
What are you submitting?
I'm Duan Baiyi from Baiyi Sect.
I've studied weiqi since childhood.
What I intend to present
for Beyond Civil and Military
is my skill in weiqi.
Very well.
Please enlighten me, Mr. Liuyue.
You?
You want to play with me?
How long have you studied weiqi?
How long have you studied?
Since I was seven.
That makes it seventeen years.
I started learning at three.
That makes it seven years.
That's not a big gap.
Let's begin.
I'm undefeated
when I play with black pieces.
You start first.
Sure.
He said he was good at playing weiqi?
He can't even win against a maidservant.
Being able to persist
for so long against Lingsu
while Lingsu is the one playing
with the black pieces
shows more than
just proficiency.
After more than ten years
of hard practice
I have actually lost
to
a maidservant.
It appears to be a game of weiqi.
But in reality,
it reveals the heart.
Being overly aggressive,
the long blade easily breaks.
Your weiqi skills are excellent.
But you lost to Lingsu
perhaps because you haven't lost
in a long time.
I, on the other hand, lose every day.
Losing today might not be
a bad thing.
I, Duan Baiyi,
will remember your teaching.
Whose exam assistant is this?
Whose exam assistant is this?
Is he planning to sleep
during the preliminary examination?
Thank you.
So it's him.
If he doesn't know anything,
sleeping is the best option.
Why?
Are you really planning to sleep here
as they said?
Yes.
But
why are you as ignorant
as they are?
Do you really believe that?
I was just joking.
What did you prepare?
It's arriving right now.
What What's that?
Freshly slaughtered lamb leg
from Beiman.
It's still fresh.
This is what I prepared.
Interesting.
Can you tell me
what you're planning to do now?
Brew liquor.
Brew liquor?
I have
no special skills,
except for brewing liquor,
which I have learned since childhood.
Since this is Beyond Civil and Military,
naturally, I have to bring
out my best skill.
But isn't
aged liquor better?
Can you brew good liquor
within 12 hours?
That's what you don't know.
Aged liquor has its brewing method.
Freshly brewed liquor also has
its brewing method.
There are thousands
of kinds of liquor in this world.
Each has its own flavor
and it's not necessarily true
that the more it aged, the better.
It's
about whether you can drink
the one you like.
Don't just look at me.
The lamb leg you prepared is still
on the table.
I'm on it.
This person is good.
This knife skill looks
ordinary,
but the subtleties reveal true mastery.
He can be called
a real master.
Send him an invitation after the exam.
Well,
what about the young man chosen
by the Ninth Prince?
You mean
the one brought back by Xiao Ruofeng?
Father sent him
to Qiandong City
and he brought back such a person.
What do you think
this person's background is?
Who in the entire court can sway
those from the Marquis
of Zhenxi's Mansion?
Moreover,
Marquis of Zhenxi
is the biggest obstacle
to my ascension to the throne.
Not bad.
Are you done with yours?
Yes.
After this, every half an hour,
I only need to change
the hot water bottle.
This is my secret technique.
When my lamb is roasted,
we don't have to worry
about dinner anymore.
Lamb paired with wine.
Just imagine how wonderful it will be.
That will depend on
how good your lamb tastes.
But you're right about something.
I think
we might rank last.
What difference does it make
to rank first or last?
It's fine as long as we get in.
Who says it doesn't matter?
Winning first place
means you're the best.
Sir, I want to present my talent.
Who are you?
What do you want to be tested on?
I'm a wanderer
of the martial arts world.
I don't belong to any sect.
I'm Yan Feifei.
As for the topic,
come down and I'll show you.
What do you want to be tested on?
[Jixia]
This.
You stole my token.
Her qinggong is quite impressive.
Your qinggong is also amazing.
Stealing sounds so bad.
I call this
Sleight of Hand.
In my gambling house,
there's even someone
who's this flexible.
Judging by her skill,
she must be the disciple
of the Godly Thief, Kong Ling'er.
Give it back to me.
May I ask
if this qualifies me
to pass the preliminary examination?
Since what you want to showcase
is the art of Sleight of Hand,
I won't be the one to test you.
Sanqin.
I'm Sanqin.
You have three chances
to steal one thing from me.
How do I know
if you even have anything on you?
You'll have to figure that out
with your skills.
Is this qinggong?
Three Steps Cicada Pursuit.
If that's the case,
does this still count
as Beyond Civil and Military?
Does qinggong count as martial arts?
I remember reading
a huaben titled "The Moon".
In it, a swordsman said
to a qinggong expert
that
qinggong is not
the same as martial arts.
Coincidentally, I read that too.
But later,
the qinggong expert replied
to him
But speed defines
the distance between you and me.
Three Flying Swallow Moves?
Be more careful.
My apologies.
How did I do?
Candidate Yan Feifei has passed
the preliminary examination.
Thank you.
Also
Sir.
I want to display my skills too.
Who are you
and what do you want to show?
I'm Yin Luoxia.
What I want to test is
Thank you for the compliments.
You're welcome.
Interesting.
This person has changed her identity.
Why?
Is she that beautiful?
You look mesmerized.
It's not that.
Why do her eyes look
so familiar?
Why does everyone look familiar to you?
Back in Swords Forest,
didn't you find me familiar-looking too?
You've used this trick many times
to get close to people, huh?
Don't speak nonsense.
It's impossible.
She feels completely different
from Miss Fairy.
Gambling.
[No animals were harmed
during the filming of this drama.]
[Some animals were created
using bionic props and 3D effects.]
♪A gentle breeze♪
♪Intentionally touching the heart♪
♪Moored by the lake, ripples spread♪
♪Feet covered by spring mud♪
♪Branches softly murmur in the wind♪
♪Whispering secrets♪
♪Drawing your silhouette under the moon♪
♪As if destined,
gazing at your graceful silhouette♪
♪Restlessly searching♪
♪I stay with you even if the twilight
turns to a clear evening♪
♪Listening closely to the drizzle
in the shadows♪
♪Who can I lean on now?♪
♪Roaming the world together
like a pair of lovebirds♪
♪Deeply in love,
two hearts in perfect harmony♪
♪A red note as our boat,
we navigate with heartfelt devotion♪
♪A folding fan swaying
among the stars and clouds♪
♪In this perfect moment♪
♪To meet you♪
♪A gentle breeze♪
♪Intentionally touching the heart♪
♪Moored by the lake, ripples spread♪
♪Feet covered by spring mud♪
♪Branches softly murmur in the wind♪
♪Whispering secrets♪
♪Drawing your silhouette under the moon♪
♪As if destined,
gazing at your graceful silhouette♪
♪Restlessly searching♪
♪I stay with you even if the twilight
turns to a clear evening♪
♪Listening closely to the drizzle
in the shadows♪
♪Who can I lean on now?♪
♪Roaming the world together
like a pair of lovebirds♪
♪Deeply in love,
two hearts in perfect harmony♪
♪A red note as our boat,
we navigate with heartfelt devotion♪
♪A folding fan swaying
among the stars and clouds♪
♪In this perfect moment♪
♪To meet you♪