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According to the legend, sometime back in the 16th century, during the Tong

Dynasty, a beautiful jade dragon was presented to the great Chinese emperor,

Huang Ti, by the goddess Ba.

This dragon was reported to have magical abilities, the ability to heal the sick

and prolong life.

sometime in the late 1800s, had disappeared from the temple and found

America. Smuggled into this country by Chinese laborers working on the railroad

in Texas.

But the magic of the statue, which had been good in China, turned evil on this

side of the ocean.

A Tong War erupted and ripped through the Chinese community.

Hundreds of men were killed trying to control the Jade Dragon.

and its terrible magic.

The elders of the two most powerful Tong came up with a solution to end the

bloodshed. They hired a stonecutter to remove the heart of the dragon.

And then, the two pieces were divided between the Tongs so that neither Tong

would control the magic of the Jade Dragon and both would have to work

and live in peace.

And though no one knows for sure what became of the Jade Dragon, rumor has it

that the statue, in its divided form, has been retained by two of the most

powerful Tong families right up to the present day.

Give us the heart of the dragon!

We'll die before we let you take it! Then die!

the heart of the dragon.

Well, your father's lecture on the statue was really interesting.

For a fairy, too.

It's a magic statue.

Don't be such a skeptic. I'm not a skeptic. I just... You know, Ranger

I used to have a hard time believing, too.

Until I had a little boy who could make flowers bloom with his breath and heal

wounds with his heart.

Yeah, I remember.

Father, I'd like you to meet some friends of mine.

This is Alex Cahill.

It's a pleasure. Ranger Trevette. Very nice to meet you, sir.

And Ranger Walker.

My pleasure.

Though we've only just met, I feel as if I know all of you already.

Susan told me what you did for her and my grandson.

Well, you have a lovely daughter and an extraordinary grandson.

Yes, I'm very fortunate.

We were just saying how interesting the lecture was.

Really. Excuse me,

Dr. Lee.

Oh, Henry, you cannot keep following me wherever I go.

Dr. Lee, please.

I need to speak with you. All right, Henry. We'll talk in the morning. No.

I need to speak with you now.

Henry, as I told you before, the Jade Dragon may or may not still exist.

But the magic is just a myth.

I'll see you in the morning. All right?

I apologize.

The myth... of the dragon affects people in many strange ways.

The dragon of our ancestors is restored.

The golden tongue is now all powerful.

In the eyes of a ranger.

The unsuspecting stranger had better know the truth of wrong from right.

Cause the eyes of the ranger are upon you.

Any home you do, he's gonna see.

When you're in Texas, look behind you.

Cause that's where the rangers are.

Yes, sirree.

Metroplex chili for charity cook -off.

I've won that thing nine years in a row, Mr. Lee.

All I've got to do is win it one more time, and that son of a gun is mine.

Actually, Mr. Parker, my daughter has told me about your world -famous chili.

She said it was among the best she's ever tasted.

Among the best?

Oh, please, Mr. Parker, do not take offense.

My daughter is merely showing her family loyalty.

The dish to which she's referring to is a dish of my own creation.

I call it Shanghai Surprise.

Shanghai Surprise. Just rolls off your tongue. I like it.

Would you cook us up a batch of it sometime?

It would be my pleasure.

Hey, I have an idea. Dr. Lee, why don't you enter the cook -off competition?

Yeah, and let the judges decide.

That's a good idea.

Not only that, but it would add an international flair to it. Come on,

how about entering?

Actually, that does sound rather interesting.

After all, I never won a competition here in Texas.

Yeah,

Jimmy.

All right, we'll be right there.

Hey, Kim.

Walker, for that.

What have we got?

A Jackie Chan movie gone completely out of control.

Six dead.

Two more who'll be lucky to make it to the hospital.

Who's the investigating officer?

Detective Cho.

Thanks, Kim.

Hey, Walker, for that.

Hey, Danny.

Boys, glad you guys are here.

Who are these guys?

Well, they're the Fighting Ghost Tongue. Bad bunch of amigos.

Traced their roots all the way back to the labor gangs that worked the

in the 1800s. Any idea what this is all about?

None. It's kind of strange, though.

Things between the Tongs have been real peaceful, like, for as long as I can

remember. Thinking of the Tong did this?

Oh, yeah.

They left a calling card.

What's that say?

How should I know? I grew up in Fort Worth. I mean, I speak a little bit, but

can't read it. I think I know someone who can.

Let me see your phone.

Hello, Henry.

How is she?

She's still in a coma, Henry.

She's stable, but... Come on now, you've got to focus on the positive.

Her physical injuries are very minor, and she could come out of it at any

Or she could stay in it until she dies.

Right?

Why don't you go on in and see her?

Jasmine? Jasmine?

It's the Jade Dragons in Dallas.

It's real. I know it is.

What does it say, Dr. Lee?

It says what became two is one again.

What's that mean?

The Jade Dragon.

The what?

Didn't you say the fighting ghost Tong dates back to the 1800s? That's right.

Back to the railroad workers.

The dragon has regained its heart, and history has already begun to repeat

itself. Wait a minute. You said that that Jade Dragon stuff was a myth.

Guys, can somebody clue me in around here? Like, what's going on? What's this

all about?

Magic statue.

Magic statue?

Come on. Who's going to believe that?

This isn't about what we believe, Danny.

That's right. This is about what the people who stole it believe.

My understanding about the information that Detective Cho gave me is that the

Tongs control virtually all the criminal activity in the Asian community.

It means they've got the drugs, the gambling, the extortion, they've got the

prostitution, they've got everything.

Because they've always operated as a secret society.

And they've become very rich and powerful and practically invincible.

Exactly. Now it seems one of them wants a bigger piece of that pie.

No, they don't want a bigger piece of the pie. They want the whole pie.

Anything else?

Yeah, the investigation team, they found one of those throwing stars at the

crime scene.

Yeah, the shuriken.

Apparently it's got some identifying markings on it.

So as soon as forensics is done with it, they're going to send it up here. I'm

going to run it through NCIC's National Computer Database for known gang signs.

Long shot might find something.

Good idea.

All right.

Everyone, take a closer look.

Everyone, be quiet.

We are the Golden Tongue.

We now control the power of the Jade Dragon.

So from this point on, we control you.

And you will pay tribute directly to us.

You have restored the dragon.

Do you know what you have done?

Yes.

I know exactly what I have done.

Then you are a fool.

You do not... control the Jade Dragon.

The Jade Dragon controls you.

No, Chang Ho.

It is you who is the fool.

No one defies the

power of the Jade Dragon.

Were they tall or short?

You don't understand a word I'm saying.

It's crazy.

It's crazy.

These guys aren't speaking.

Those that do aren't going to talk.

They're too afraid to talk.

So what did he say?

I didn't get all of it, but I think he said something about the dragon's touch.

What dragon's touch?

Well, I could be wrong. I mean, I told you guys that I only know enough to get

me by, but I'm pretty sure that that's what he said, the dragon's touch.

I'm asking some more questions.

No one's going to talk.

Let's go.

I got you.

Hey, Father, you still have the moods of a young man.

Sometimes what you see, Susan, is not always what is.

What are you talking about?

I have cancer.

The doctor told me I have six months to live.

Of course, the same doctor also told me that the New York Jets were going to win

the Super Bowl.

What are we going to do?

Susan, we're born and we die.

Of these two things, we have no control.

So they do not matter much.

What matters is what's in between.

Like having a wonderful loving daughter and winning chili cook -off

in Texas.

Well, I'll be dipped in what?

Yeah, Chili Times magazine here.

This is their annual edition where they cover all the chili cook -offs and

competition.

Take a look at this.

Boston Chili Festival, Dr. David Lee, first prize for Shanghai Surprise.

Paris Chili Festival, first prize, Dr. Lee with Shanghai Surprise.

It goes on. Mexico City, Moscow, New York, Los Angeles.

I tell you, Susan's dad must be pretty good. Of course, he never won anything

here in Texas.

He don't stand a chance against you, C .D.

It's the doggonest thing I ever saw.

I just took a look at the autopsy report from the death of the gambling hall.

I think it's kind of special.

There was a small burn mark on the chest.

And the coroner lists the cause of death as a massive coronary arrest brought on

by acute electrical trauma.

So why doesn't he just say the man was electrocuted?

And I ask you, do you think there's something to this dragon's touch

Well, Trevett, I've read books about ancient monks who could focus their chi

a single point.

Releasing that energy...

through their fingertips like a... like a lightning bolt.

So you believe it? Well, I've never done it. Of course, I'm not an ancient monk.

For those who believe an object such as the Jade Dragon becomes like the tube in

a laser, much as a laser takes diffused light and transforms it

into something both...

powerful and potentially dangerous.

The statue serves to focus chi, the life energy of an individual,

and thus transforms it in the same manner, giving the owner not only

a sense of tremendous power, but a sense of virtual invincibility as well.

There's been nothing around here, huh?

Okay, well, I appreciate your time.

No one around here wants to talk.

They have to stay with me.

You know, Walker, that was about as useful as...

This is the kind of thing that can happen we don't have protection they do

protection

You all right?

Yeah, you got to start teaching me some of this stuff.

I see the charges are...

Distortion, criminal mischief, assault, and resisting arrest. Is that right,

Walker? You got it.

Take stock of great riches that are coming your way. Take stock of great

It's going to make a killing in the stock market.

How many fortune cookies did it take to find that one?

One. How many?

Four.

Five.

Could it help?

The Jade Dragon.

The story you told at the university about its magic. Could it help you? For

scientist, you're becoming quite a believer.

Well, if believing can make it happen... Believing is the only thing that does

make a difference.

Danny. Any luck?

No, not yet. These are two tough nuts to crack. They won't say a word. No names,

addresses, nothing.

Hey, Jimmy.

Alex. Do you know where Walker is?

Hey, talking to Dr. Lee.

What's up? I got bad news.

The restaurant owner refuses to press charges.

What? She says it's some big misunderstanding.

And without her cooperation, all we had on them was resisting arrest.

They just made bail.

Puts us back at square one.

Dr.

Lee, the night of your lecture, we were in the lobby and a young man walked up

to you.

He seemed extremely interested in the Jade Dragon.

Yes, his name is Henry Wu.

Some months ago, His parents are returning home from a party with his

sister.

Their car was hit by a drunk driver.

The parents were killed, and the little girl is in a coma.

Henry's sister is the only family he has left. Does he think that if he gets the

Jade Dragon, that it can bring his sister out of her coma?

It's very possible, yes.

Okay, thank you, Dr. Lee.

What do you mean getting worse? You told me that she was stable. She was, but

I'm sorry, Henry. We're doing everything we can.

Hang on, Jasmine.

I know you can hear me.

Find the J -Dragon. I'm gonna bring it to you tonight, okay?

Please, hang on.

Any luck?

Not yet.

Heard about the guys in the restaurant, didn't you?

Yeah, I did.

You remember that young guy that came up to Dr. Lee after the lecture?

Yeah. Yeah, well, his name was Henry Wu.

His younger sister was a victim of a DWI.

Left her in a coma.

She's in some hospital.

See if you can find out which one she's in.

Also, see if you can get me an address on this Henry Wu.

All right. Think this Henry Wu knows the whereabouts of the J -Dragon?

Well, White Eagle always says that if you're lost in the desert and you're

looking for water, Follow a thirsty coyote.

And Confucius say confused Texas Ranger should keep questions to himself.

You're dead, thief.

We'll be right back.

and their father.

Don't give up.

Whoever stole the Jade Dragon has brought shame to the Golden Tongue.

And he must pay with his life.

Jocko, put the word out on the street.

$10 ,000 reward for the one who covers the Jade Dragon and brings the thief

to me.

Vengeance is mine.

Mine alone.

I understand.

We'll

get

her to ICU, Sack.

Jonathan! Sack!

She's had a crisis. What do you mean a crisis? Go!

Go!

We need to talk to her. Just as soon as she's stabilized.

You can see her now.

Jasmine.

Hey, I got something on that name you asked me for.

Her name's Jasmine. She's ten years old.

What hospital's she in?

St. Matthews.

Did you get an address on her brother?

2427 Mitchell, third floor.

I think I'll go talk to him.

I want you to get a second opinion.

Made a few phone calls.

One of the top cancer doctors in the country is here in Dallas at St.

Hospital.

You'll like the doctor. Her name is Dr. Brunel.

She's a friend of a friend, and she's agreed to see you tomorrow.

And I won't take no for an answer.

Can you speak with Dr. Lee?

He's not feeling well.

No, you don't understand. I really need to speak with Dr. Lee.

It's all right, Susan.

Let him in.

Where did you get this?

Oh, my God.

He stole it from the tongue.

Don't you know what will happen now? They'll come after it. They'll come

us. You have to help me, Doctor.

My sister's getting worse. I think she's dying.

I brought her the dragon, but it didn't do anything.

You could do it.

I don't understand.

How come it works for you and not for me?

The dragon responds to cheat.

But I have chi.

Oh, I'm sure you do.

But you have not yet learned to completely focus your chi.

Teach me.

No, I'm afraid that is a lesson you must learn on your own.

Will you go to the hospital with me then?

Yes, Henry, I will come.

Are you okay to go? No.

I won't allow it.

You're sick and you need to sleep.

We'll be at St. Matthew's in the morning.

We'll see you then.

First thing in the morning, Henry.

Here.

Take these vitamins.

Yes, Mom.

And don't stay up too late.

This is Walker.

There's a call for you from Susan Lane.

Catch her through.

Uh, Rachel Walker?

Walker the Tongue, they're here. Henry Wu, he brought the Jade Dragon here, and

now... What do we do?

I'll be right there.

Okay.

Susan!

Dr. Lee!

Susan!

Where's the dragon?

I told you.

I don't know.

You're lying.

Leave her alone.

Tell me where the dragon is.

No.

Then you will die.

Remember, Susan.

Believe.

It's very touching, Doctor.

You do not scare me.

A life force that is turned to the darkness will never be as strong as one

is turned to the light.

We'll see about that.

The

power

of the dragon is within you.

Chaka!

Tell me where it is, or your father's head will be in your lap.

Susan, don't tell them anything.

Please.

I'll tell you what you want.

Henry, hold it.

I'm Ranger Walker.

I know who you are and I know why you're here.

I don't think you do.

Dr. Lee and Susan were kidnapped.

What? By the Golden Tongue.

I'm sorry, Ranger. I can't help you. I can't give you that dragon.

Look, Henry.

I know about your family.

And I know about your younger sister.

And I know you think the statue can heal her.

No, it can heal her. It's magic. I've seen it work.

Henry, the only magic the statue has is the magic we give it.

AHHHHH!

Nice shot, Junior.

Give me the dragon.

They're gonna have to kill me first.

That can be arranged.

No, we'll never know.

Faith is the healer, Henry.

Not the statue.

Jasmine.

No.

Henry.

Jasmine.

I came in this morning and she was lying there smiling.

The attending nurse said she just woke up around one o 'clock this morning.

One o 'clock?

Mm -hmm.

That's when... Yeah.

How's your father?

He's fine.

Fine? Yes.

I just saw your expert, Dr. Brunel. She took x -rays and ran tests.

She said the cancer is gone.

It's gone?

Wait a minute. I mean, don't get me wrong, Dr. Lee, but Susan, she...

All right, what happened?

I've been thinking about that myself.

Perhaps when Jan sent me his bad cheat.

I sent back some of my own.

Of course, it could have just been misdiagnosis.

Like I told Susan, my doctor in Boston is not too smart.

Always betting on jets and mats.

I never thought I'd say this, but the best chili won.

That Shanghai surprise of yours is something else.

Thank you, Mr. Parker.

And in honor of your good sportsmanship, I have something for you.

Oh, my goodness.

Well, huh.

It is my special recipe complete with secret ingredient.

Let me see here what we got here.

Goodness gracious, it's... There we go.

My Lord, it's...

It's in Chinese.

It's in Chinese.

Cause the eyes of the ranger are upon you.

Ain't long you do, he's gonna see.

When you're in Texas, look behind you.

Cause that's where the ranger's gonna be.