The Flame's Daughter (烈火如歌)

"Like a Song" by Jason Zhang

What's wrong?

Why are you suddenly like this?

Are you crying for me?

You lied to me, right?

Yes.

You said that you were my friend is fake, right?

Right.

I used to like you a lot, right?

Yes.

I can't remember the past,

but I get sad if I see you.

Tell me the truth.

You used to be...

a noble lady warrior.

You just started roaming jianghu on that year that you met me.

You still haven't made a name for yourself.

You liked to be chivalrous and draws your sword in the sight of injustice,

but encountered extreme bad luck by meeting me.

How come you say that meeting you is bad luck?

I am a demon that kills people like cutting off hemp.

That day, I was being chased to be killed by some righteous sect disciples.

Their skills were inferior to mine.

When I was about to kill them, you appeared.

A little noble lady warrior like you

who just started was acting tough to save them.

I'm unable to defeat you. You can kill me in however you want.

But please let them go.

Evil will be rewarded with evil. You surely will get your retribution.

Retribution?

And then?

You lost.

You cried, wailed, and unwilling to admit it.

Impossible.

Afterwards, I told you,

"Aren't you a noble lady warrior, Ms. Crybaby?

If you dare to kiss me in front of them, I'll let them go."

- I kissed you? - Yes.

Don't move.

Why?

Didn't you say that I can kill you however I like? Why are you going back on your words then?

Okay, I'm not moving. You do it.

Kiss me and I'll let them all go.

A warrior can be killed but not humiliated.

You're the one who said that.

I'll kill them all now since you won't agree and deliberately keep you alive.

- You... - If you're willing to bet, yous should be willing to accept defeat.

What? Aren't you a noble lady warrior?

Don't you like to act a hero to eliminate the evil?

How come you're unable to do such a small thing? You even—

How is that possible?

It's true. You really kissed me.

I indeed let them go.

But...it was these people that you saved...

that hurt you in the end.

But it's also not their fault.

After all, it was you who committed those murderous sins first.

What happened next? Were we able to pay for our sins?

Even if the sins must be paid,

it should be by me and not you.

Moreover, these sins have already been paid

when you were gravely injured.

That's good then.

Mister, someone delivered a new year gift. He claimed that it was from Flaming Hills

and that we must deliver it personally to Prince. Should we take it in?

Prince, this is a new year's gift that Flaming Hills has sent.

- It's quite heavy. These must be good stuff. - Okay.

Yes.

Gift? Open it up.

Prince?! Hurry!

Prince, who did this to you?

When I find him, I surely will cut him into pieces.

This matter...

Xuan Huang,

spread my command to use all means to find the whereabouts of Junior Sister.

Eldest Miss? Didn't she already die in that sea of flames?

No. Until we are able to find her corpse,

I will then not believe that she's dead.

Yes.

Prince is inside?

He just fell asleep.

Who delivered him back?

Regarding that, Prince won't say anything.

Why?

Maybe he forgot it. With his identity,

getting tied up and placed in a chest, of course, he wouldn't want to talk about it.

If Prince won't say it, how then can we continue investigating it?

Don't ask anymore.

If he wants to say it, he'll naturally say it.

Fine.

Ge'er, do you want to help?

Help?

- It's the last one. - Okay.

Be careful when posting it. Don't make it too high or too low.

It shouldn't deviate to the left or right too. It should be exact.

Higher a little.

- Higher... - That's too high. Lower it a bit.

- Go to the left a little. - Left.

- A little bit to the right. - Right...

A little bit more to the right.

Okay then. That's enough.

You're fooling me, right?

You still are that gullible.

Isn't it because you're so good in fooling people?

That person seems to know us.

You need anything?

May I ask for some water to drink?

I just passed by and had traveled far. I'm very thirsty.

Okay. Wait a minute.

Teacher.

I sealed her memories, but it won't be for long.

Now that my energy is slowly dissipating, she will remember them soon.

If you can't bear to part with Eldest Miss, we can take her back to Ethereal Clique.

No. She will blame me once she remembers.

Mister, drink some water.

Thanks.

I'll take my leave then.

You're welcome.

How come that person looked strange?

Although he's young, how come all of his hair is white?

You just like to put too much attention on other people.

- Aren't I just afraid that he's your enemy? - Jeez...

I was worrying about you.

- Are we going to continue writing? - Sure.

Ruge!

- Auntie. - Here.

I bought these for you.

And some vegetables. If you need anything next time, just tell me. I'll buy them for you.

Sure. How much are these?

The label on your pouch...

My wife just casually sewed it.

What a coincidence! When I went to Sheshui Town earlier,

I also saw a flag with such a drawing.

What is it called? It's called...

It's called Flaming Hills.

Auntie, don't know if there are things that newly married couples should take note of during the new year?

So, you two are newly married?

Are we newly married?

Yes.

Oh, my, you don't even know that you're newly married?

Aren't you joking with me?

Auntie, we just got engaged. We still haven't done the wedding ceremony.

But both of our parents are dead. There really isn't any high stage (elders) to bow to.

No, you must not. Even without a high stage,

you still have to bow to the heaven and earth. How about this?

I'll go make the preparations and then you two get married after 2 days.

- Thank you, Auntie. - Thank me for what?

It's just putting some red cloth and buying some red candles.

Don't you already have a red blanket?

- Auntie, take these money. - That's right. - No need...

- How could we let you do things for free? - Just take them. You must take them.

Okay already. Don't walk me out anymore.

Don't worry. I'll prepare the stuff within these 2 days.

- Thanks. Thanks. - Thank you, Auntie.

- I already said it, stop thanking me. - Okay...

- Okay then. You two go back in. - Sure.

- Auntei, take care on your way. - Okay.

- I'll go trim the vegetables for cooking. - Okay.

- Yin Xue! Yin Xue! What's wrong? - Ge'er...

Ge'er...

How come you're perspiring all over?

What should I do? Why is your hand so cold?

What to do? Do you feel better?

Yin Xue...

Ge'er...

- Yin Xue, what's going on? - Don't leave.

I'm here. I'm here. I'm always here.

- What to do? - I'm cold.

Yin Xue, what should I do?

Yin Xue...

Teacher!

Mister. What should we do?

- His hands are so cold. - Use your Flaming Internal Technique.

Do you still remember your internal energy technique?

Eldest Miss, I beg you, you must recall it.

Just to save you, he activated the Chill Spell within his body.

Only you can help him now!

I don't know what you're saying...

What is the Flaming Internal Technique?

Concentrate and recall it. You surely will remember it. You have been learning it since you were little.

If you still don't save him, Teacher will die. Hurry and think about it. I beg you.

I can't remember...

Hurry up...

I'll try to recall it...

- Hurry and remember it. Hurry and think about it. - Stop recalling it!

Don't think anymore, Ge'er.

I remembered some...

But they were different from what you said...

Forget them all. I don't want you to recall them anymore.

But he said that only by remembering them can I save you.

I don't need you to save me. Don't think anymore.

I beg you...to stop recalling.

I won't recall them anymore...

There is a beautiful woman,

that one can't forget when you see her.

If I don't see her for a day,

I will miss her like crazy.

Yin Xue, you want to get married with me.

I want it too. I want it too.