Side Story of Fox Volant (The Young Flying Fox / Fei Hu Wai Zhuan / 飞狐外传)

=Side Story Of Fox Volant=

=Episode 23=

Hold your breath at the dantian.

Steady your lower body.

Put strength into your arms.

Hero Miao.

Ruolan is awake.

You must be starving.

I'll get the food ready.

Xiaomei!

We can't let the baby starve.

Brother Hu, we should part here.

I thought we were both going to the capital.

I'm going to learn the origin

of the unknown poisons.

It has nothing to do with you.

I'd only slow you down if I went.

What gave you that thought?

After I went to the Medicine King Valley,

I only made it out alive because of your help

every time.

You almost died at the hands of villains

when you tried to cure Hero Miao's eyes.

I have no idea

if I'll ever be able to repay your kindness.

I merely offered some help, that's all.

Brother Hu, until we meet again.

Young Lady Ling.

It's a long way to the capital.

I cannot let an unarmed girl

travel alone.

You know what I am capable of.

I'll do fine on my own.

But...

Yes.

You are right.

Without you,

I'd be dead by now.

Tian Guinong and his goons

would have taken my life.

The road to the capital could be a perilous one.

I hope you can come along

and save me when I need saving.

Is that what you think?

Of course.

Even the most powerful warrior out there

can't attack without leaving a trace.

But when you use poisons,

no one can even notice it.

Everyone says Hero Miao has beaten every warrior in the world.

With you by my side,

I'll have nothing to fear in this world.

Whatever.

Since you think so highly of me,

how can I say no to your offer?

I need to set some rules.

I can go to the capital with you,

but you must do as I say.

Yes.

Uncle Sun?

Are you upset?

Do you not like the food I prepared?

Your food is bland.

You don't train hard enough.

Uncle Sun.

I'll be honest with you.

Hero Miao's martial art techniques are remarkable,

but they are not meant for me.

Such a bold claim.

Uncle Sun,

who do you think is stronger, Hero Miao

or Sister Cheng?

Hero Miao has beaten countless warriors.

How can Cheng Lingsu best him?

Tell me,

do you think Hero Miao is strong

because he defeated

those villains so easily?

Of course.

What Hero Miao can do,

Sister Cheng can do just as well.

And she doesn't even need to throw a punch.

Whether it's a legendary hero or a nameless thief,

no one can withstand

Sister Cheng's poisons.

You...

Hero Miao is powerful,

but weapons

are meant for men.

I think girls should follow in Sister Cheng's footsteps.

We should take down the enemies in silence.

We won't even break a sweat!

A bunch of nonsense!

Young Lady Ling,

it's getting dark.

Let's get some food from a tavern

and take a break.

Yes.

This is him.

Excuse me, are you Master Hu Fei?

Yes, I am.

Who might you be?

My surname is Zhang.

You may call me Manager Zhang.

My master has long admired you for your feats.

I was ordered to welcome you.

Your master?

Who is that?

My master ordered me

to serve you with the utmost hospitality.

As for his identity,

you will know when you meet him.

Take good care of Master Hu

and the lady's horses.

-Yes. -Yes.

It's been an exhausting trip for both of you.

You must be tired.

I ordered food and tea at the restaurant.

Please come with me.

Young Lady Ling.

I have no idea

what is going on here.

Why not check it out?

Perhaps

this is your chance

to give away the comb.

Ziyi?

This way.

Serve the tea.

Please enjoy the tea.

I'll get you some snacks.

I appreciate the hospitality.

Why not sit down and join us?

I was ordered not to leave you slighted.

Master Hu, take a break.

I'll be right back.

If he knew martial art,

he would have fought back.

It seems

he really is just a manager.

It's hard to say no to the warm welcome.

We can have the food

and play it by ear.

Master Hu, lady,

this way.

Your Master booked this place for us?

He knew you'd traveled a long way.

I was ordered to prepare this room

for your respite.

Master Hu, I shall take my leave now.

Brother Hu.

You're a prestigious guest here.

Perhaps I should start addressing you as Master Hu.

Young Lady Ling, stop teasing me.

That aside,

Young Lady Yuan

is very thoughtful.

I thought it was her,

but I now think it could be someone else.

How so?

Ziyi is not one to be particular with grandeur.

She wouldn't spend so much money on these.

If it wasn't Young Lady Yuan,

who could it be?

I'm not sure.

But since that person is not showing hostility,

we might as well rest here.

Maybe we'll get to meet the master soon.

Master Hu, the bath water is ready.

It's been a long trip.

You should take a bath and get changed.

This pond is not as big as a bathhouse.

Brother Hu.

This is a hot spring, not a bathhouse.

Clear your mind, enjoy it.

You are very knowledgeable.

But still, what person would spend so much

to pamper us as if we're prestigious guests?

Perhaps an official you rescued

on your journey

is repaying the kindness.

Give me a break, Young Lady Ling.

I've been alone since I was 13 years old.

What officials could I possibly meet?

However,

I do know a villain who sits on his wealth

while committing evils.

He is my sworn enemy.

He would hate me to the bone,

much less show me any hospitality.

Brother Hu,

every time you mention that villain,

it is as though you want him dead.

Just how big of a villain is he?

His name is Feng Tiannan.

He killed the entire Zhong Family

over a small plantation.

Don't you think

he deserves to die?

I had my chance.