Original subtitles

I think you must be

soaked in a thousand-year-old urine jar.

You’ve turned into a stench spirit.

Always flirting with my man

and sneaking around here.

Watch your mouth.

That’s how I talk, so what?

This old lady

smells only of perfume.

If you don’t believe me, sniff for yourself.

But hitting someone is crossing the line.

If you hurt

my delicate, beautiful

soft-skinned face,

you’ll have to pay big money.

My shop faces south

and welcomes guests from everywhere.

Good wine and good food

are served to those with fate.

Why hasn’t that table’s food arrived yet?

Without dishes to go with it,

the wine doesn’t go down right.

I’ll go hurry it up.

It’s already autumn,

so why are these flies

still buzzing everywhere?

There are so many flies.

They say flies

don’t land on eggs without cracks.

But I don’t have any cracked eggs here.

That’s not right.

Cracked or not,

the stink still attracts flies, right?

That’s true.

Can’t keep your own man

so you come to my shop to make trouble.

If the stench draws people in,

that’s my skill.

Is it still wine without its aroma?

Well said.

Master Pang.

Master Pang.

I came here for that very aroma.

Hello, Master Pang.

Master Pang.

The aroma.

The aroma.

If I don’t smell it once a day,

I can’t even sleep at night.

What are you still looking at?

Get lost, now.

Break it up, move along.

The wine is warmed up.

Aren’t you going to toast me?

I’m afraid you’ll get drunk and delay your business.

That’s true.

Your wine here at Da Kuozhi

is strong enough to steal your soul.

Please enjoy.

I’ll go check on your food.

You know, this wine

can be drunk anywhere,

but drinking it here at Da Kuozhi

just feels right.

Listen to you.

There are so many distinguished guests today.

How many in your party?

Boss.

I’m looking for Master Pang.

This way, please.

Master Pang.

Your guest.

Come.

Sit over there.

Sit down, sit.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Did you see the treasure?

I’ve been searching for two or three days.

It’s nothing.

Songlin Town

won’t let you down.

There are substantial dishes.

Uncle.

We can’t keep going like this.

So,

what do you suggest?

How about heading toward Mudanjiang?

It’s a long way over mountains and rivers.

Let’s not end up halfway

and lose both people and money.

This treasure is really hot.

Yeah.

Uncle, who do you think was tailing us that day?

Who was it?

Someone from the old ginseng shop.

Could be the buyer.

Trying to get something for nothing.

That’s possible too.

Or maybe someone else.

This boil will burst sooner or later.

Can't worry about all that now.

We have to get through this.

Gui'er,

Are you scared?

We in the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army fight the Japanese devils.

We'd give up our lives if we have to.

What's there to be afraid of?

All set.

What's up?

Not used to coming in through the door?

It's so late.

Why are you sitting here?

Go back quickly.

I'm not sleepy.

What's wrong?

Why is there blood?

Are you hurt?

No, I'm fine.

Come here.

Come in, quick.

Let me see, where are you hurt?

Don't panic, don't panic.

It's not my blood.

Look.

I'm perfectly fine.

If it's not yours, whose is it?

Those two tails on the road.

Who sent you?

You were targeted by You Shilong and Niqiu.

It's nothing.

I went out today anyway

to lure them out.

Didn't expect they'd really take the bait.

So what happened to those two tails?

I hit too hard, didn't leave anyone alive.

Well,

I thought it over on the way.

I can't stay here anymore.

I might drag you into this.

What?

You haven't paid for food and medicine yet.

And you want to leave?

No,

I... I'm here

Stop fussing.

No one dares

to kill someone in this old lady's place.

I'll settle this soon.

Otherwise, the two of us

really won't get any peace.

I really didn't expect

that this miner

was so tough.

He's not simple.

He was being careful.

These days at the Jin'gou,

the big gold company sent a new mine foreman.

Go set up the kitchen at the mine first.

We can't let our meals stop.

Let him rest for a couple of days.

Wait until he can't hold out anymore.

Then we'll take his life.

Sister, I'm here!

Isn't that Little Red Date?

Do another one!

Do another one! Do another one!

No singing today.

Enjoy your food and drinks.

Eat more.

Your voice arrives before you do.

Even a lark can't outshout you.

I hurried over just to see you.

Tell me if you want anything to eat or drink.

I need to help you regain the weight you lost.

I'll make sure you get it back.

You're home when you're here.

Seeing my big sister

is like seeing my own mother.

Am I really that old?

Can't help it, I'm just young.

Get outta here!

That's not what I meant.

I just mean seeing you feels close.

How close?

As close as seeing my own mom.

You always get the last word.

Come on, let's order in the kitchen.

Order some food.

Oh my goodness.

My sister really knows how to treat me.

You were gone for quite a while this time.

It sure wasn't short.

Was it smooth?

It was.

Crossed mountains and rivers.

Sang wherever I went.

It was great.

So free and easy.

How about you?

Your business looks really good.

Sis,

these days,

just surviving is already something.

They're merging villages one by one.

Burning the forests piece by piece.

It's so hard for ordinary folks.

Why are they burning the forests?

Those Japanese devils

got confused by the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army.

So they burn the forests.

To leave the army nowhere to hide.

Merging villages is to make sure people

lose contact with the army.

Now they're even burning the forests.

Japanese devils

are really pushing people to the brink.

Exactly.

That's why they're called devils.

So cruel.

Sis,

I heard

in winter,

the army was forced

to pick corn kernels out of horse manure

just to eat.

Our men really suffered.

It breaks my heart.

Where are you off to now?

Checking if the door's shut.

We've got guests at home.

Go tell the kitchen

to fry some tenderloin and stew a fish.

Stop staring.

Who is that?

Looks unfamiliar.

Why are you so nosy?

New worker.

Sis,

I'm telling you,

this guy has a killer vibe.

More like a silly vibe.

I'm not joking.

Look at the way he walks.

His legs kick up dust.

Is that normal?

Oh, come on.

He looks clueless.

You couldn't get a peep out of him.

Oh my goodness.

Be careful, will you?

Times are so chaotic now.

Don't let yourself get tricked.

I'm just bored.

Might as well keep a monkey for fun.

Boss Lady,

you're really carefree.

All the folks from around here

All the shop owners have come

Then the two of us

will perform "The Western Chamber" for everyone

How about it?

Great

Band master

Please

A bright full moon

Good, good, good

Nice

Boss Huang

Your wine

Come, come, put it here, put it here

People usually drink tea while watching opera

Why are you drinking wine?

What do you know?

Tea, that stuff

The more you drink, the colder you get

But wine warms you up the more you drink

Especially

after drinking wine from Madam Da Kuozhi's place

It warms your heart like a heated bed

Look at you

Why haven't we seen Master Pang today?

Master Pang didn't come?

You guys don't know yet, do you?

Someone died at Jin'gou

What?

Someone died at Jin'gou

That's nothing unusual

Yeah, that's true

But it wasn't a laborer who died

It was that guy called Niqiu

Remember him?

He often brought workers to Jin'gou

And always skipped out on paying at restaurants

Yeah, that's right

He was killed

Don't talk about it, don't talk about it

Watch the show, watch her sing, she's so good

Nice, nice

Quick, quick, forgot to pay

Thank you, boss

See?

If you don't pay him

I'm telling you, he won't leave

She sings

Well

Good, good, good

Boss

Good news

That dead Niqiu

He's really gone this time

What do you mean?

Didn't I just deliver wine?

A few bosses said so

Are you sure it was Niqiu who died?

How would I know?

There's no smoke without fire

Master Pang

Master Pang

Master Pang

You didn't go to the opera?

Give me some.

Are you blind?

Master Pang

You're busy with official matters.

You're really busy.

Don't make a fuss for nothing.

Go on.

Zhi'er

Master Pang

Here he comes.

Master Pang is here.

I'm here to support you.

Sit over there.

Only you care about my business.

What can I do?

You're all I think about.

You've got a big heart.

As long as I have you, it's enough.

It's another last meal.

What crime did he commit?

Murder.

Why?

Why do you care?

You kill, you pay with your life.

Same old rules.

Food and drink, all you want.

Feed him well before he goes.

I'll take care of it.

Drink at the gate between life and death.

Lean on the ghost gate and think about life.

If you ask why,

I came to the Guandong Mountains.

Back home, there was no food, no work.

My parents died, no coffin for them.

I heard there are gold mountains in Guandong.

Black earth squeezes out oil.

Scoop the water, get a ladle of fish.

Lie on the kang, there's hot wine.

No need for idle talk.

Get out.

I dove straight into the Guandong Mountains.

White mountains, black waters, good times.

Met Niqiu, who led me.

Came to Jin'gou, picked up the bowl.

If you have mountains, you live off them.

If you have water, you live off it.

But holding Jin'gou,

Why can't I get a golden bowl?

Gold water flows and flows.

But never reaches me.

Work myself to death for half a meal.

Niqiu didn't bring me to the gold mountain.

Why are you here? Hide quickly.

Pang Sihai is here.

One careless move and you lose your life.

Every wrong has its culprit.

Heaven can forgive me for killing Niqiu.

The authorities came and arrested me.

Pity me.

So much grievance, nowhere to tell.

Just blame my bad luck.

Born in a rotten world.

Father, mother,

Your son is here.

Stop crying.

You guys,

Who will do it?

Third brother, it's your turn.

My father's birthday is coming.

I need my hand.

To hold the birthday peach for him.

Fourth brother, you do it.

My wife is about to give birth.

I need my hand to hold my son.

Go, go, go.

Big brother,

I fed him last time.

Can't always be just me.

It's trouble.

I fed him last time too.

He served the food, I poured the wine.

What do you mean?

I have to do it myself?

Is that what you mean?

Raising a bunch of ungrateful wolves like you,

Let me do it.

Zhi'er.

No, no.

This isn't something you should do.

Why not?

We're all human.

Born from a mother's womb.

Life and death, that's all.

If I can see him off,

it's a good deed.

Look at the grace of Madam Da Kuozhi.

Now look at you lot.

You're nothing.

Come.

Brother,

Is there anything else on your mind?

Just say it.

I'll take care of it for you.

Don't be shy.

Boss lady,

To have this meal before I die,

it's worth it.

The kindness you've shown me in this life,

I can't repay it.

All I can do is thank you.

I have a brother.

He asked me to pass you a message.

You helped him kill his enemy.

He wants to thank you.

He also said,

what you did was a good deed.

Go in peace.

One more thing.

After I die,

please throw me into the river.

I'm afraid of being eaten by wild dogs.

Leave it to me.

I'll make sure that brother does it right.

Anyone left in your family?

I can write a letter for you.

No need.

Oh, right.

My leg isn't good.

When the time comes,

please be careful.

This food I made,

does it suit your taste?

Why are we chatting so much?

How about a drink?

I think you're bad luck.

A few more bites, a sip of wine,

then I'll go.

I'm leaving.

Master Pang, wait a moment.

He's still breathing, isn't he?

Why are you in such a rush?

Master Pang.

I know the rules.

I have to show you respect.

Hurry up.

Brother, brother!

Don't go, don't go!

Hey, big brother,

I'm the owner of this coffin shop.

You really overestimate me.

Look at my clothes.

Do I look like someone who can afford a coffin?

Your gold teeth,

could be traded for a coffin.

A coffin as thick as a finger.

Wait till I close my eyes,

then pull them out.

Put them in your pocket, how nice.

The graves are packed tight at the burial ground.

Shoulder to shoulder.

With my build, I can't compete.

True.

If you get hurt fighting for a spot,

and lose your life,

it's not worth it.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Blockhead.

What's in your head?

You think you'll get those gold teeth?

Already checked.

They're fake.

Let's go.

Brother,

we really are connected by fate.

The man you killed

was also my enemy.

You did what I always wanted to do.

I respect you as a real man.

I don't know what I can do for you.

Let me see you off one last time.

You've suffered a lot in this life.

In your next life,

try to be born into a good family.

I won't say more.

Rest in peace.

Did he say anything else?

He told me his leg was bad.

He asked me to be careful.

I mean, he's about to die,

does it matter if his leg is bad or not?

What difference does it make?

Brother,

forgive me.

What do you want from me?

Come in, come in.

Come on.

What are you doing?

What's that strong smell?

Gold.

Mudfish got what he deserved.

But this person...

It's pitiful.

Anything else?

Put this away.

This draws too much attention.

Make sure you hide it well.

You gave it to me.

It was yours to begin with.

What is it?

I took up your table.

Ate your food and drank your wine.

I should show some gratitude.

Just for this?

Is your life only worth this much?

Fine, say whatever you want.

Hurry up and put it away.

Someone who isn't greedy for money—

I've never met one in my life.

You're honest.

I have to be fair too.

Shoulder to shoulder, equal.

That's how it feels right.

Who is it?

It's me, Mr. Park from the ginseng shop.

Coming.

Mr. Park.

It's so late at night.

Do you have...

Could we talk inside for a moment?

Sure.

Please.

There's news.

That's really interesting.

I've delivered the message.

This has nothing to do with me.

You guys talk among yourselves.

You need to help me keep an eye out, right?

Your eyes are sharper than mine.

Stop joking around.

Alright.

Watch your step.

Let me say it again.

This matter has

absolutely nothing to do with me.

Stop coming to me about this.

I'm just an ordinary businessman.

If you keep saying that,

it makes me really anxious.

I'm so anxious I can't even sleep.

Take care.

Guys, you soak for a while.

I'm heading out first.

Why are you staring at me?

Weren't you the one staring at me first?

Ever since you walked in,

your eyes haven't stopped moving.

You look at everyone you see.

What's up?

Is this your first time at the bathhouse?

Everyone's naked here.

Why can't people look?

Well...

Go ahead and look.

Look all you want.

If you want, come over and look.

Come on.

Forget it then.

You're the one who asked me to meet.

But you're always hiding and never show up.

A man who breaks his word isn't honorable.

Changing your mind all the time gets annoying.

Stop making a fuss.

Come in and get a scrub, cool off.

Lie down.

What are you staring at?

Sorry about that.

Kept you waiting.

You mean a bath scrub?

You didn't plan on getting a scrub at first.

So you were hiding here.

Me?

Where are you from?

From Mudanjiang.

That place?

I've been there.

Really?

I've even crossed Sanbao Bridge.

Where?

I've never heard of Sanbao Bridge.

Maybe I remembered wrong.

Maybe.

What brings you here?

Looking for treasure.

Just here for treasure?

My mother is seriously ill.

I'm waiting for the right medicine.

You're a real filial child.

Of course.

So chubby and healthy.

What do you do?

Are you...

You're asking a bit too much.

I'm giving you a free scrub.

Can't I?

Just making small talk.

Go ahead, talk.

But don't press my head so hard.

Take it easy.

Put more strength on my back.

Alright.

Alright, alright, alright.

Okay, where's the treasure?

Did you bring enough money?

Wouldn't come here without being prepared.

That's good to hear.

Alright, alright, let's go.

Forget it, forget it.

You're scrubbing too hard.

Just tell me

how much it costs,

where to deliver,

and when to deliver, that's all.

Straightforward.

Otherwise, we're just in a bathhouse.

As they were speaking,

a boat appeared on the river.

A large red flag fluttered in the wind.

On it,

was a big character "Guan".

The big boat drew closer and closer.

They saw Guan Yu, Guan Yunchang,

wearing a green headscarf and blue robe,

sitting on the boat.

Beside him was Zhou Cang,

holding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade.

On this side,

Lu Su was looking on.

He thought to himself,

how could Guan Yunchang

come over with just a few men?

His courage

was bigger than a watermelon.

Man,

the horses and money you wanted,

I've brought them all.

Show yourself.

Being careful can catch cicadas for ages,

but if you're too cautious,

the cicada will fly away.

Let me remind you again,

in Songlin Town,

if I don't take that treasure,

it'll rot in your hands.

Stop making a fuss.

Show me the silver.

Keep your eyes sharp.

Look carefully.

It's not silver.

They're real gold bars.

Take nine steps forward.

One step

Two steps, three steps, four steps

Five steps, six steps, seven steps

Eight steps

Nine steps, that's all

What's next?

In a flash

The big boat docks

Guan Yu steps off the boat steadily

You brat, you're no good

No, no, sir, really

You're not being loyal

This is outright robbery

You call this loyalty?

Me

Behind the tree

In the grass patch

Stop hiding

All of you, come out now

When Lu Su saw this

His legs went weak

He steadied himself

Thinking to himself

I've set up this trap

If you're a dragon

You have to coil up

If you're a tiger, you have to crouch

Guan Yun Chang

Even if you had three heads and six arms

What good would it do?

Buddy

You've got sharp eyes

That's thanks to dealing with thieves

Your men

Step back 150 meters

Or I'll shoot

And blow your head off

No, no, wait

Step back

Didn't you hear me? Move back

Buddy

Do whatever you want with that guy

As long as you leave the ginseng

And the money for me

I'll let you live today

Burning bridges after crossing, huh?

Boss Li

Sorry about this

We still have to go back

And report to Master Si

Me

I have to say, you're popular

Not bad at all

No

Sir

Eight gold bars

You can take them all

Just spare my life

Sir

You've only got one pistol

Look

How many brothers we've got

Why do you think

I'm alone here?

Are you trying to scare me?

If you've got guts

Step forward and try

Guys

Next shot

Aim for their heads

Are you backing off or not?

Go, go, go, move!

Serves you right

Sir

Your weapon

Careful, don't let it go off

Go

Go, go, go

Have you backed off enough?

I can't really tell

More than enough

Come down

See?

Me

Your treasure

It's up in the tree

When you wake up

Go get it yourself

With that

Guan Yu let go of Lu Su

And boarded the big boat

Patting his belly, he said

Good wine and good food

All of it

Has stuffed me full

Thank you, Commander, for your hospitality

Uncle

Uncle

Let's take a break.

What's up?

My butt's about to fall apart.

Our next step,

is to head straight for Ba Kesong.

It'd be faster if we rode horses.

No way.

It's bound to be trouble along the way.

Riding horses would draw too much attention.

And also,

we need to hide the gold bars

properly.

This time,

we've got money to build a team.

Let's rest up ahead.

Hang in there a bit longer.

After saying that,

the red flag waved,

and the big ship sailed with the wind,

disappearing on the river.

Alright.

Alright, alright.

Good.

Good, my ass.

At least it's better than losing the wild ginseng.

So many gold bars,

and all we got was this root.

Even now, when I think about it,

my heart feels suffocated.

It's not just a root.

It's wild ginseng, wild ginseng!

Treasure.

Treasure.

Let me see your treasure.

Come here, come on.

Come here.

I won't hit you.

Come here.

Can you eat it,

or drink it?

Will chewing it fill you up?

Easy there.

You...

You, you...

What did Master Pang tell me?

He said it wouldn't cost anything,

and we'd get a big treasure.

He calculated it all so well.

But in the end,

my money's gone.

Isn't this just

trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice?

And not just a handful,

but a whole basket.

How did we fail to steal it?

Isn't it sitting right here?

We paid for this.

So we didn't lose out.

If I resell it,

maybe I'll get a good price.

Now you've learned to talk back to me.

You don't know anything, you old woman.

You're nothing.

Saw the treasure.

Last night was a bust.

That ginseng seller is pretty sly.

Don't be anxious.

Sooner or later, they'll come looking for you.

I think this time,

you need to send me more people.

It's not that simple.

Relax.

Once it's done,

you'll definitely get your share.

It's truly a treasure.