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[This story is a work of fiction.]

Baturu.

Yes.

This pair of Phoenix Glazed Cups

is a treasured heirloom of our Qing Dynasty,

and must never be handed to the Japanese for free.

I now entrust them to you.

Take these treasures and depart at once.

Go as far as you can,

and on no account must you be discovered by the Japanese.

At your command.

Honorable Officer, help!

Honorable Officer, spare me, please!

Halt!

Honorable Officer, have mercy!

Still nothing to say?

Honorable Officer,

we are only lowly servants in the palace.

We've already said everything we know.

I just want to know one thing:

Where are the Phoenix Glazed Cups,

and who exactly has them now?

Honorable Officer,

we rarely even saw

the Phoenix Cups,

let alone know who has them.

In that case, who has the palace summoned recently?

It seems…

It seems

the only two people summoned

were General Baturu

of the Eight Banners

and Commander Peng Fei of the Green Camp.

No one else.

And where are both of them now?

Honorable Officer,

I truly don't know.

Please, I beg you, spare me!

Holding your tongue to the end, are you?

Reporting, Captain.

We've located Baturu and Peng Fei.

Excellent.

Hunt them down

and get the treasures back.

If they dare resist, kill them!

Yes, sir!

[Bloodstained Phoenix]

Hurry up,

Mentor!

Be careful, they're right behind us!

Hurry up!

Mentor, they're gaining!

Let's take a different way.

Hold your fire!

Don't risk damaging the treasures!

Surround them!

Mentor, get in the sidecar!

Let's go, hurry!

What's wrong?

Mentor, we're out of gas.

They'll be here any second.

We need to find a place to hide.

Stop right there!

Mentor, they're gone.

We have to move, now!

Wait.

What is it, Mentor?

Fei,

I've gotten you into this.

Mentor, please.

You taught me everything I know.

And as a commander of the Green Camp of Qing Dynasty,

how could I stand by

when our country is in danger?

Besides,

I wouldn't be able to rest easy

knowing you're guarding the treasures all by yourself.

The Qing Dynasty's fate is sealed.

Even our utmost loyalty

cannot save it.

So now,

protecting these national treasures

is all we can do—that, at least, would honor our ancestors.

Then there's no time to lose.

We must go.

No.

If we stay together,

we won't make it.

I've been thinking...

We should split up,

each taking one of the treasures.

That way,

the Japanese can't catch us both.

Mentor, you mean

we should split up?

That's right.

Fei,

I've watched you grow up.

This national treasure is entrusted to you...

As your mentor, I am most at ease with this.

The Qing imperial house entrusted us

with this pair of Phoenix Glazed Cups,

and they must never fall into Japanese hands.

So take this one and go.

We'll find a way to reunite.

When the time comes.

Mentor, I don't want to leave you.

Go now!

Are you defying your mentor's order?

Then, Mentor,

please take care.

Go! Hurry!

Well done, buddies.

Er Niu,

look at this guy—still putting on airs.

What's your business here?

I am the Commander of the Qing Dynasty's Green Camp!

How dare you rebels seize me?

Release me immediately!

Still harping on about the Qing Dynasty?

We're in the Republic era now.

Your emperor's

been dragged off by the Japanese.

Is the whole Qing Dynasty just you now?

Insolence!

How dare you insult the Great Qing Dynasty!

Still talking tough, eh?

Enough chatter.

Take him back to the chieftain for judgment.

What do you think you're doing?

Good!

Bravo!

Impressive!

Amazing!

Good!

What is this object?

Looks like a treasure...

Must be worth a fortune.

Who was carrying this?

Just a passerby.

Looked shady

and suspicious,

so the buddies brought him in.

He claims to be the Commander of some Qing Green Camp…

Who knows if it's true.

Green Camp commander?

Mm-hmm..

Bring him to me at once.

Yes, Chieftain.

Untie him.

This is our Chieftain Ian...

You'd do well to remember that.

Leave us.

No one is

to enter without my order.

- Yes, Chieftain. - Yes, Chieftain.

May I ask your name, honorable warrior,

and where you hail from?

I'm Peng Fei,

Commander of the capital Green Camp.

I trespassed

upon your fortress

and offer my sincerest apologies, Chieftain Ian.

So you are Commander Peng.

My deepest apologies for the rough treatment.

There is a matter on which I seek your counsel.

Please, take a seat.

After you, Chieftain Ian.

Please.

Have a sit, please.

Chieftain Ian, what advice do you have for me?

Commander Peng,

I hear the Emperor has already reached Puppet Manchukuo.

As the Green Camp commander,

why did you not follow?

To be frank, Chieftain Ian,

I stayed behind on the direct orders

of His Majesty.

Then might I inquire…

What exactly is this?

It's an ancient family heirloom.

As for its history

and origin,

I'm afraid I don't know.

You jest, Commander Peng.

Unless I'm much mistaken,

this is a Qing palace treasure...

A Phoenix Glazed Cup.

A pity

its mate is missing.

How is it that you recognize this treasure, Chieftain Ian?

Do not be concerned, Commander Peng.

I merely wish to ask about someone.

Do you know General Baturu

of the Eight Banners?

He is my mentor.

Chieftain Ian, are you acquainted with him?

So you are the General's disciple…

Chieftain Ian, if I may ask,

how do you know my mentor's name?

Years ago,

I fought alongside General Baturu

to retrieve

the Phoenix Glazed Cups from the Japanese.

So I have seen this treasure before.

My humblest apologies.

So you are a patriot, Chieftain Ian.

If I may ask,

why have you taken refuge here in these hills?

Courageous soldiers

are wasted without worthy commanders.

Though I wished to serve my country,

the court was rotten to the core.

Seeing no hope,

I came to these mountains

with my adopted daughter,

gathering men of courage

to make a stand here in the fortress.

My only hope is that one day

we might reunite with our true leader

and drive out every foreigner

and Japanese invader from our soil.

Your words strike a chord, Chieftain Ian.

As Green Camp Commander,

I am ashamed

of my inability to serve our country.

Now,

my mentor and I

are all that's left of our forces.

We are bound by His Majesty's decree

to protect this national treasure.

If you would accept me,

I would be honored to serve

under your banner and help hide this treasure safely.

And should I ever find my mentor,

I will do my utmost

to bring him to the fortress to join us.

Your candor does me

too much honor, Commander Peng.

But rest assured,

the treasure will be perfectly safe here.

And should

General Baturu ever come,

I would gladly

step aside for him as the chieftain of this fortress.

To him.

Then I thank you, Chieftain Ian.

Please accept my bow.

Please, there's no need!

Get up, get up!

Then from now on,

we are family.

Mn-hmm!

Hold on!

Let me introduce you.

This is my adopted daughter, Feng.

Father, who's the new man looking to join our ranks?

Feng, mind your manners.

Come pay your respects to Commander Peng.

My greetings, Miss Ian.

Joining our fortress

is no simple matter.

Feng,

enough.

This matter doesn't concern you.

What in this fortress isn't my business?

And when we take in a new man,

shouldn't we

test his true skill?

Chieftain Ian, this...

It's the rule of the fortress.

Any newcomer

must prove his worth.

Otherwise,

he'll never command the men's respect.

Don't worry, Chieftain Ian.

I understand.

Then let's begin.

Quiet, everyone!

The match begins!

Da Hu,

get up there and teach him a lesson.

Er Niu, you go!

And it's my turn!

Catch!

Thank you, Chieftain Ian!

Hold!

Father.

Feng,

step back.

Let me spar with him.

Chieftain Ian,

you're going to…

We'll hold our blows.

Agreed...

To first touch.

Your strength is formidable, Chieftain Ian.

I am no match for you.

You are too kind, Commander Peng.

See?

Not so easy to join our ranks, is it?

Feng.

Father.

Enough.

Look at this.

Now do you see

who truly lost?

Feng!

Chieftain Ian,

I have offended your daughter.

I humbly beg your forgiveness.

It's nothing at all.

Commander Peng, your wisdom matches your courage.

No wonder the court esteemed you so.

If you accept,

from this day forth,

you shall be Second Master of our fortress.

Attention!

Pay your respects to the Second Master!

Greetings, Second Master!

Thank you! Thank you!

Thank you, everyone!

Bring out

the wine!

Come on...

Everyone, sit down.

- Have a seat. - Have a seat, Chieftain Ian.

Now then...

Let's welcome the Second Master

to our fortress.

- Welcome, Second Master. - Welcome, Second Master.

♪ The night is cold; The wind is like sharp blades ♪

♪ The armored steed shivers in dread below ♪

♪ To see the gleam of blades and malice fade ♪

♪ In sand that buries halberd, bell, and foe ♪

♪ The wilds are vast; A pale and shallow sand ♪

♪ Where ancient blood like bronze patina stains ♪

♪ How can the general not cry to the sky ♪

♪ With wine that cannot comfort the gaunt slain ♪

Hey, buddy, you've worked hard.

Fourth Manager, welcome.

Yes, I'm here.

Anything good today?

Check this out.

Here, try it.

Have a taste. Imported goods.

It smells wonderful.

Thank you, Fourth Manager.

Please, come inside.

Thank you.

Right this way, please.

Good work, everyone.

Now I'll show you a few new moves.

Follow me.

- Thank you, Second Master. - Thank you, Second Master.

Alright.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Hello, buddies!

Gather here and have a look!

Come on gather and see.

Fourth Manager, a box of matches, please.

Come here and have a look.

Fourth Manager, you're here.

Hey, Er Niu.

By the way,

did you bring the snuff bottle

our chieftain asked for?

Of course.

Look—how could I forget

something Mr. Ian asked for?

That's good.

Take a look—this is genuine foreign goods.

Really nice.

Our chieftain will surely reward you...

Just wait.

Okay, Er Niu.

Okay—let's run through it one more time.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

Fourth Manager.

Mr. Ian, are you satisfied with the snuff bottle?

Very satisfied.

That's good.

Mr. Ian.

Who is this?

Seven!

This is our newly arrived Second Master.

For this move, you need to

align your waist and stance.

Lift your knee!

Punch forward!

How about

I introduce you to each other?

Er Niu, invite the Second Master to the main hall.

Yes, Chieftain.

- Fourth Manager. - One more time.

- Let's go. - All right.

Second Master, the Chieftain requests your presence.

Everyone, take a short break.

My apologies.

So you're the commander of the Green Camp.

Come on.

Allow me to offer tea in place of wine

in your honor.

Thank you, Fourth Manager.

To be able to meet

a hero like the Second Master,

I truly consider it a blessing of three lifetimes.

I'm flattered.

As commander of the Green Camp,

I've been unable to bring peace to the nation

nor able to save the people from suffering.

All I could do was flee here alone.

I am deeply ashamed before my ancestors.

If in this lifetime I can witness the restoration of Qing Dynasty,

then I swear to lead the Green Camp soldiers

and wipe out every last one of those Japanese.

Your words, Second Master,

are exactly what I feel as well.

The two of you

truly earn my admiration.

I am just a common townsman.

Aside from earning some petty profit,

I really don't possess the grand ambition

the two of you have.

If one day I'm forced into a dead end,

I'll have to beg the two of you to take me in at the fortress

so I can hide for a while.

Fourth Manager.

There's something I'd like to ask.

Second Master.

Fourth Manager and I have been old friends for years.

He's the one helping me gather the information

about everything happening on and off this mountain.

If you have anything to say,

speak freely.

Yes.

Just speak your mind.

Fourth Manager,

what I want to ask is…

Where are the Japanese forces mainly stationed now?

My mentor is still missing,

and I'm very worried about his safety.

As far as I know,

the three northeastern provinces

have fallen into the hands of the Japanese Kwantung Army.

Down the mountain now,

although there aren't large numbers of Japanese troops,

those Japanese spies

are constantly murdering

our revolutionaries,

and there are many Japanese rōnin

rampaging through the streets.

They're tormenting the people of China terribly.

I should never have gotten separated from my mentor back then.

I'm sure he

is facing great danger every step of the way now.

Second Master, don't worry.

Tomorrow I'll send scouts down the mountain to investigate,

And with Fourth Manager helping as well,

I believe news will come soon.

Yes, Second Master, rest assured.

No one knows this area better than I do.

Leave the matter of locating your mentor

entirely to me.

I thank you, Fourth Manager.

No need to be so polite.

Mentor.

I will definitely find you.

Feng?

Still awake this late?

Aren't you still awake too?

I've washed these two sets of clothes for you.

I really troubled you with that.

How about this...

I'll just wash my own clothes from now on.

You're the Second Master of the fortress now.

What?

Do you look down on me, your sister?

No,

I'm only worried you'll get tired.

I'm no delicate young lady.

I grew up in this fortress

with all the fellows.

There's no hardship I haven't endured.

So you really don't need to worry about me.

Fei.

You're worried about your mentor right now, aren't you?

Mm.

You got it right.

I lost both my parents when I was little.

My mentor took me in,

and taught me all my martial skills.

But now…

I've actually left his life and death behind,

saving myself first.

How could I ever face him again?

I understand everything you're saying.

Look,

you've been with us in the fortress for a while now.

All the fellows respect you greatly.

My father always says

you're a man of loyalty and honor.

Since you worry about your mentor so much,

you should go find him.

I've made up my mind.

I'm going with you.

Feng, that won't do.

It's too dangerous down the mountain.

If anything happens to you,

how am I supposed to explain myself to the chieftain?

Then go talk to my father about it.

In any case,

I'm sticking with you.

Wait for me.

I'll pack my things right now.

Feng.

Let's talk to the chieftain first,

then decide, all right?

All right.

Your clothes.

Peng Fei.

I hope you find your mentor soon.

To be honest,

deep down in my heart,

I've always been worried about your mentor's safety.

If it weren't for all the affairs in the fortress,

I would definitely go down the mountain with you

and help you search for your mentor.

No need, Chieftain.

The fortress truly can't do without you.

Having these two brothers accompany me

is already more than I could ever ask for.

Once I find my mentor,

I'll invite him

to come back to the fortress with me.

All right.

Then go and return quickly.

Remember.

You must avoid the Japanese at all costs.

Da Hu, Er Niu.

Here!

You two lead the Second Master

along the safest route

and get to Fourth Manager as fast as you can.

He'll give you the help you need.

Yes, Chieftain. Don't worry.

We'll take good care of the Second Master.

Chieftain, about Feng...

Don't worry.

I'll explain it to her.

Thank you, Chieftain.

Take care, Chieftain.

I'll

take my leave.

You three, take care.

I hope you return safely and soon.

Wait!

You think you can leave me behind that easily?

Father, I'm going with them down the mountain.

Chieftain, look at her…

Feng.

This isn't appropriate.

What's inappropriate about it?

I want those

damned Japanese spies

to see what I'm capable of!

Feng.

I really can't take you down the mountain.

If you won't bring me,

then I'll go by myself.

I'll even find your mentor

before you do.

When the time comes,

let's see what you all have to say.

Feng,

it's truly dangerous down the mountain.

That's exactly why I need to go with you.

All right, all right, stop arguing.

Peng Fei,

how about this?

How about

you take Feng down the mountain with you?

It'll count as having one more helping hand.

With her martial skills,

she can handle a couple of Japanese soldiers

without trouble.

Exactly!

Father, you're the only one who's good to me.

Don't get too full of yourself.

Feng, you're a young woman.

Don't go running off recklessly.

You must listen to Peng Fei in everything.

Otherwise,

when you return to the fortress,

don't blame me for being harsh.

Got it, Father.

Chieftain, since the you've agreed,

I shall obey.

As for Feng's safety,

Chieftain, please rest assured.

I'll make sure

she is brought safely back to the fortress.

With you by her side,

what do I have to worry about?

It's getting late.

Hurry down the mountain.

Thank you, Chieftain.

Please take care.

I'll take my leave.

Peng Fei.

Feng.

Be extra careful.

I'll be waiting for your return.

Go on.

We're leaving, Father.

Honorable Officers.

Sirs.

Please, inside.

Please, please.

Have a look around, take your time.

Sirs, the flashlight.

Western goods.

Try it.

Very good.

How is it?

Sirs, there's more over here.

Please have a look — inside.

Very good.

Sirs, this is a lighter.

Do you like it?

Take it.

Safe travels, Sirs, safe travels.

[Tea]

Gentlemen, please enjoy some tea.

Fei, have some tea.

I truly have no idea

how my mentor is doing right now.

Yeah.

We've been out here so many days.

Not a single bit of news.

I fear… it may not bode well.

Don't talk nonsense.

Second Master,

I think your mentor

must have hidden his name

and gone into hiding.

The Japanese won't be able to lay a finger on him.

Let's hope so.

Fei,

Fourth Manager is still helping us ask around.

Why don't we look again tomorrow too?

Mm.

But the few of us

can't get too far apart.

Second Master.

A group of Japanese is coming over.

Someone help!

Help!

Mother!

Darn Japanese!

Get away!

A real hero indeed!

Don't chase a desperate foe.

- Well done! - Hurry!

Get out of here!

Okay.

[Yuelai Inn]

Feng,

you fought fiercely today.

Looks like these Japanese

really only bully the weak and fear the strong.

Yeah, exactly.

If the Second Master hadn't stopped me,

I would've gone up there and taught a few of them a lesson myself.

It's not that simple.

They'll definitely come back for revenge.

Once we finish eating,

we're leaving here right away

and switching to another inn.

What's there to be afraid of?

Worst case, we fight them head-on.

Exactly!

I'll head back to the mountain and bring all the fellows down,

and we'll take those bastards on.

Both of you, shut it.

Is Fei calling the shots, or are you two?

Yes, yes, yes.

Fei is calling the shot.

Your Fei.

Feng, don't be angry.

We all listen to the Second Master.

Fourth Manager, you're here.

Fourth Manager, why do you seem so anxious?

Second Master, you need to leave now.

A large group of Japanese rōnin

is about to surround and attack you.

Go!

Hurry!

Pack up and get out of here!

Where did they all hide?

Speak!

Spare me, sir!

I really don't know!

Honey.

You darned bandits.

I'll fight you to the death!

Darling!

Darling!

Darling!

It's me.

I'm the one who got them killed.

It was those Japanese bandits.

We should avenge them.

Yes.

Revenge.

We must avenge them.

Second Master,

let's search again carefully.

Maybe someone is still alive.

Who's there?

Father.

Sir, sir.

We're good people!

Sir, please spare us.

What do you do?

We're just singing on the streets to get by.

We don't have a single coin on us, sir.

Please spare us.

Please spare us, sir.

Father.

Sir, sir, have mercy!

Don't be afraid.

We really are good people.

Please spare us.

Miss, don't be scared.

We won't hurt you.

Yes, don't be afraid.

It's not safe to stay here.

Let's take them away first.

Go.

Let's go, sir.

Good sirs.

You have no idea.

Those Japanese

are inhuman.

They slaughtered the entire innkeeper's family,

cut them down right in front of everyone.

If my daughter and I

hadn't hidden behind that big water jar,

we wouldn't be alive now.

That's right.

Right now the Japanese are on our land,

burning, killing, looting...

Committing every evil imaginable.

When common folk go out,

we have to keep our heads down and take detours everywhere,

afraid that running into a Japanese

means losing our lives on the spot.

Even my little grocery shop...

Every few days,

those Japanese rōnin come and clean it out.

We live every single day on edge,

terrified that the next one the Japanese kill might be us.

Never thought these Japanese could be this vicious.

Killing, robbing...

It's just their daily routine now.

We ordinary people

can only swallow our anger

and have no strength to resist.

All we can do is hope that one day,

someone will rise up,

drive them

off our land,

and give the common people back a peaceful life.

Why don't we just kill those Japanese?

Right.

Calm down.

Or

Let's hear what the Second Master says.

Right, Fei.

What should we do now?

Those Japanese rōnin

are definitely still tracking our whereabouts.

I'm worried we'll bring trouble to the mountain fortress and the chieftain.

So I want the three of you

to escort the father and daughter back to the fortress first.

So the chieftain can

prepare in advance.

No.

I'm not leaving you.

Right, Second Master.

If all of us go,

you'll be left alone.

How can that be okay?

But those Japanese

will surely trace us back to the fortress.

If the chieftain is caught unprepared,

it would be dangerous.

Father, what should we do then?

Don't be scared, girl.

Those Japanese rōnin

are vicious.

We…

We should leave quickly.

Second Master, how about this?

Da Hu and Er Niu

escort the pair back to the fortress first.

Feng can stay and help you.

I'll return and try to find out

where your mentor is.

Once there's news, I'll inform you immediately.

The Fourth Manager has a point.

Alright.

We'll split up, then.

The sooner, the better.

Miss, have pity on me.

I'm so hungry.

Kid.

Thank you, Miss.

[Gao's Store]

Dried persimmons for sale!

Dried persimmons for sale!

One silver dollar each!

Sorry!

Watch where you're going!

Sorry, bro.

Didn't hurt you, did I?

Forget it.

It's nothing.

He bumped into you first.

Crap. Go, chase him!

Bro.

I'm Peng Fei.

If I offended you,

please forgive me.

You two sure have guts.

Coming to a place like this...

Do you have a death wish?

You little beggar.

Hand over what you stole from us.

Or don't blame me for being rough on you.

Fine.

Then I'll let you taste the might of our Beggar Sect!

How dare you!

Hold on.

Let's see what tricks they're playing.

Make sure

you don't kill them.

They're just relying on numbers.

I'm not afraid of them.

I am Peng Fei,

Commander of the Capital Green Camp.

If you don't step back now,

don't blame me for being merciless.

What a joke!

Your young emperor

has already been taken by the Japanese.

And you're still talking to me

about the Qing Green Camp?

Then I

will have to offend you.

Brothers.

Get them!

Stop!

Master Tuo.

Are you planning to deal with them yourself?

Forget it.

Tell our men to stand down.

Don't stir up trouble.

Return the silver to them.

But Master Tuo,

how could let them be so arrogant?

Go.

Yes, sir.

[Burn Incense with Soil]

Listen, you two.

Today,

our Master Tuo is being merciful.

That's why I'm returning the money to you.

But you two should remember this!

The Beggar Sect is not to be trifled with!

Little beggar.

If I meet you again next time,

I'll teach you a lesson!

Buddies, retreat.

Let's go.

They're lucky this time.

[Burn Incense with Soil]

Just be more careful in the future.

Fei,

let's find an inn and stay there first tonight.

Then we can continue to look for your mentor tomorrow.

Okay.

Help!

Help!

Someone is calling for help!

Hurry!

This is strange.

The sound clearly came from here just now.

Be careful.

Something is wrong.

Fei, are you alright?

I'm fine.

Let's leave now. We fell into the trap.

You guys can't escape now!

Japanese invaders!

How despicable!

How dare you hurt others with arrows sneakily?

Fei, leave first.

I'll try to stop them first.

Bastards!

Neither of you can leave! Attack!

Fei, rush out first!

No way! Leave at once!

Buddies, attack!

Beat these Japanese bandits to death!

Beat them to death!

Attack!

Attack!

Attack!

Attack!

I'll beat you to death!

How are you?

We're not late, are we?

So it's you, Liu?

Thank you for saving our lives.

Don't thank me.

You should thank our Master Tuo.

Master Tuo?

Master Tuo

is our chief.

Master Tuo is the one who sent us here.

Thanks then.

Please go back and tell your Master Tuo

I'll definitely visit him some other day.

No, no, no.

Our Master Tuo has said that

he won't see any visitors.

There's no need for you two to visit him.

May I know your Master Tuo's full name?

We beggars don't have any names or titles.

Take care, guys.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Thank you, buddies.

See you again.

Let's go.

There will be rewards from Master Tuo.

Feng.

Thank you.

Why do you always treat me as an outsider?

If you hadn't saved me today,

I would have died.

It was really dangerous today.

Those Japanese

actually tried to attack us sneakily.

If those buddies from the Beggar Sect hadn't come to save us,

I'm afraid

we would have died by now.

I've been thinking

who Master Tuo is.

Since he could

send the Beggar Sect's members here to save us,

why does he keep hiding his own identity?

Yeah.

We've met him several times these days.

Yet he's so mysterious.

Could it be that Chieftain Ian

has a connection with him?

As far as I know,

my father has never had any connection with the Beggar Sect.

This is strange.

But one thing is for sure.

Now the situation is getting more and more complicated.

Even the Beggar Sect is involved.

Feng.

It's too dangerous for you to be with me.

Go back to the fortress now.

I'm not leaving.

I just want to stay with you.

Feng.

Don't throw a tantrum‌ like a child now.

You also saw the situation today.

If anything bad happens to you,

how am I supposed to explain it to the chieftain?

You always talk about explanations.

Am I your burden?

If you really think so,

I'll pack up and leave now.

I won't burden you.

Feng.

That's not what I mean.

I've been thinking...

if today, that dart

had fallen onto you,

I don't know what I would have done.

You're really not my burden.

I've been thinking...

if you had got hurt,

I would feel really bad.

Fei,

are you serious?

So you're worried about me?

But now in order to

get the Phoenix Cup,

I don't know what the Japanese will do.

I've become their target.

What if I also implicate you?

I'm not afraid, Fei.

As long as I can be with you,

I'm not even afraid of death.

I just want to help you kill a few more Japanese,

protect the Phoenix Cup properly

and find your mentor as soon as possible.

Then we can...

Fei.

Go to bed early.

I'm going back to my room now.

Okay. Rest early.

Please spare my life!

Please spare my life!

Tell me who sent you here!

I-It's Mr. Kuroda who sent me here.

Where's Kuroda?

I-I don't dare to tell you.

Do you want to die?

Alright. I'll tell you.

Mr. Kuroda

is leading a large contingent of troops

to besiege and attack the fortress.

As for where it is, I really don't know.

Oh, no. The fortress is in danger.

Come on! Let's go back to the fortress now!

This is outrageous!

Second Master told us

to get prepared in advance.

Yes, Chieftain.

We'd better be careful.

Father, I'm scared.

Don't be scared, girl.

Chieftain Ian.

If the Japanese really come,

what should we do then?

Nasty Japanese.

If you come, I'll kill you!

Beat the drum!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Chieftain, I think the Japanese are scared and don't dare to come.

It's easy to defend this place, but it's hard to attack it.

I don't think they would be so bold

as to come over here.

If they really dare to come here,

I'll definitely kill several of them to vent my anger.

Guard this area.

If there are any movements,

tell me at once.

- Yes! - Yes!

Chieftain! Chieftain!

Bad news! The Japanese rushed in!

What?

The Japanese suddenly rushed in!

Who let them in?

The Japanese suddenly...

Well, we don't know, either.

- Many of our buddies died. - Chieftain! Chieftain!

We're surrounded by the Japanese.

What?

Go out with me to kill them!

Da Hu!

Da Hu!

Leave now!

Go!

Leave now!

Chieftain! Chieftain!

Go!

Chieftain!

Chieftain!

Chieftain!

Fei.

I wonder how my father is now.

Don't worry.

I'm sure the chieftain will get prepared.

It won't be that easy for the Japanese to succeed.

Feng!

Rush out first!

I'll try to stop them!

Fei, I'm not leaving!

I'm going to stay with you!

Let's go!

The Japanese were trying to ambush us.

It means there might be a mole in the fortress.

Go back at once.

I'm not leaving, Fei.

I'll kill you all, stupid agents!

Fei.

Fourth Manager is here to save us.

Second Master.

Feng.

Are you two alright?

We're fine.

It's good that you're fine.

Fourth Manager.

I didn't expect you would be the one to save us.

Thank you, Fourth Manager.

You're welcome.

But all of a sudden,

where did you get so many guns?

Guys,

to be honest,

I'm an emissary of the Revolutionary Organization.

I've been secretly trying to persuade

all kinds of patriots

to join the revolutionary team.

You're a member of the Revolutionary Party?

Don't do this!

Calm down.

Calm down, you all!

Fei,

let Fourth Manager finish his talk first.

Second Master.

Though you're a general of the Qing Dynasty,

I really admire

your patriotism.

That's also why I want to make friends with you.

Fourth Manager.

You can speak your mind.

Why do you have to beat around the bush?

Okay. I'll be frank then.

The feudal dynasty has been replaced by the Republic of China.

As a real man,

you should devote yourself to revolution as soon as possible.

As the commander of the Green Camp of the Qing Dynasty,

how could I surrender to you rebels?

Fei.

I understand your situation.

But you have to discern the current state.

Although the emperor still exists,

he is completely controlled by the Japanese.

Even if one day,

you can return to the Puppet Manchukuo

and continue to serve the emperor,

you'll also become a traitor, won't you?

Aren't you afraid you'll get

the bad reputation as our nation's sinner?

What are you talking about?

I'm absolutely irreconcilable with the Japanese.

How would I become a traitor?

Good. That's right.

Second Master, since we have the same enemy,

only depending on these people here

is far from enough.

If we can persuade all members of the fortress

to join the revolutionary team collectively,

I'm sure they will become

the main troops to eliminate the enemies.

So you mean

Chieftain Ian will also join the Revolutionary Party?

What about the fortress?

Second Master, think about it.

Running a fortress can't last for long.

Besides,

the national treasure you have is highly valuable.

The Japanese might try to kill you anytime.

Joining the revolution as soon as possible

is your only way out.

Second Master.

Hesitation will bring hidden danger.

Make a decision now.

Fei, Fourth Manager is right.

My father often tells me that

he'll definitely leave the fortress once he has the chance.

Then he'll fight against those foreign invaders

and kill them all.

There's a chance now, isn't there?

When we go back, let's persuade my father

to go down the mountain with us.

Alright.

Let's meet with the chieftain first.

Sir! Someone is approaching!

Guys, hide yourselves!

Fei, they seem to be our men.

Oh, no. Something bad happened to the fortress!

Second Master.

Feng.

Why are you guys here? Where is my father?

The fortress...

has been destroyed.

What happened?

Our chieftain... He was...

Tell us now!

Second Master!

Our chieftain

has been killed

by the Japanese.

What did you say?

Go back with me to kill them

and take revenge for our chieftain!

Wait!

Fourth Manager!

Da Hu.

Did the Japanese destroy the fortress?

The Japanese attacked us sneakily.

In order to protect us, our chieftain

was killed.

Kuroda...

It must be Kuroda who did it!

I'll kill him!

Second Master!

Calm down!

Our men have suffered heavy casualties.

We can't fight against the enemies recklessly.

You guys can only

go back to the fortress secretly from the back of the mountain.

If the enemies aren't there,

then you can bury the chieftain's body properly.

After that, let's gather at the usual place.

Our priority now is the national treasure.

Don't act recklessly.

Okay.

I'll take the national treasure to see you.

Let's go!

[Tomb of Ian Tianlong]

[Tomb of Ian Tianlong]

Father!

Father!

It was my fault.

I couldn't protect you.

Father.

Chieftain.

Don't worry.

I'll definitely kill Kuroda

to take revenge for you.

Second Master.

Our chieftain asked me to give it to you.

Father.

Feng.

How come Mr. Ma and his daughter are not here?

That's right, Da Hu.

Where are Miss Chunxi and her father?

I forgot about them.

Er Niu, did you see them?

I didn't see them, either.

What should we do, Fei?

I thought about it just now.

I think there's something fishy about this matter.

Help!

- Second Master. - Help!

It seems to be Chunxi's voice.

How about this?

You guys can go first.

Protect the Phoenix Cup properly.

I'll go and see what's going on.

Then I'll meet up with you guys.

Okay.

Let's go.

Help!

Help!

Help!

Fei.

I'm scared.

Don't be scared. There's no one here now.

It looks like

it was destroyed by the Japanese.

Miss Chunxi.

Have one.

Don't worry.

I will definitely find your father

so that you two can be reunited as soon as possible.

Thank you, Fei.

I'm happy to help.

Fei,

you are so nice to me.

I want to...

I want to...

Miss Chunxi.

Let's talk properly. Don't be like this.

I want to stay with you forever.

Do you dislike me?

Miss Chunxi,

what are you talking about?

We only met by chance.

I'm not the one you can entrust your life to.

But my feelings for you are sincere!

With the nation in crisis now,

the people are suffering immensely.

As a man,

and with the martial skills I've honed,

how can I indulge in personal affections?

I should devote myself to serving the country!

If I can't kill all the invaders,

how can I face my ancestors?

I understand what you mean.

But the Japanese are ruthless.

They will kill you!

Am I someone who fears death?

Even if I die,

I'll take those bastards down with me!

Why are the Japanese

always after you?

It's a long story.

Better not ask.

I heard

it's about some treasure.

Right?

Yes.

It's about a treasure from the Qing Dynasty.

The Japanese have always wanted to get it.

But I will never give it to them.

But

the Qing Dynasty has already fallen.

Why risk your life for an old relic?

In my opinion,

you should just give it to the Japanese,

and you can gain some wealth and glory.

Then you and I

can run far away together.

Wouldn't that be great?

What nonsense are you talking about?

Although you are a defenseless woman,

you are still Chinese!

How can you willingly be a slave?

If I'd known you were this kind of person,

I shouldn't have saved you back then!

Fei,

my dear brother.

Do I...

look like Chinese?

You're Japanese?

I'm Japanese...

through and through.

You damned spy!

It must have been you who killed Chieftain Ian!

So what?

I advise you

to hand over the Phoenix Glazed Cup sooner.

Then I'll spare your life today!

Dream on!

I'll avenge the chieftain today!

Sir,

it's you.

Thank you for saving my life.

It's me.

Mentor?

It's you, Mentor!

Yes.

It's me.

Mentor,

please accept my bow!

Fei, get up.

Mentor,

I thought I'd never see you again.

I never imagined...

you would hide in Beggar Sect.

Last time,

after we parted,

I disguised myself as a hunchbacked beggar

and blended into Beggar Sect.

Then I found a chance

to show my skills.

And they actually came to respect me.

Over time,

they all started obeying me.

Then last time,

when I saw you, why didn't you acknowledge me?

Last time,

I sensed there was a Japanese spy around you.

At first I thought it was Miss Ian.

So

I asked Liu to test her.

Later, learning of Ian Tianlong's murder,

I realized

that this father and daughter

were Japanese spies in disguise.

That's why

I rushed here to save you.

Mr. Ian was always worried about you.

But unexpectedly,

he was killed by the Japanese first.

Yes.

It's my fault.

I didn't notice the Japanese's plot earlier.

No, Mentor,

it's all my fault!

I lured the Japanese

to the fortress.

Say no more.

The most important thing now

is how

to get this pair of Phoenix Glazed Cups out safely.

We'll avenge Mr. Ian another day.

Hurry up!

They're here!

You, surround them!

Mentor, you go first.

I'll hold them off.

No.

Fei,

you're injured.

Besides, you're still young.

Today, I, an old man,

will risk it all.

Hurry, take it and go.

Hurry.

Mentor,

I can't leave you here alone.

There's no time to lose.

Protecting it is what matters most.

Let me deal with these scoundrels.

Go now.

Mentor,

when will we meet again?

This is God's will.

As a member of the Eight Banners,

I should live or die with the Qing Dynasty.

Leave now! Hurry!

Mentor!

Take care!

Stop talking and leave!

Kuroda, you bastard,

don't dream of getting the treasure from the Qing Dynasty!

Fei,

they're about to catch up.

Let's go quickly!

Mentor!

What did you say?

You found your mentor?

My mentor is inside!

Da Hu, Er Niu,

come with me to save Mentor!

No!

There are too many of them.

We can't fight head-on.

So we just watch my mentor die in there?

Calm down!

He protected the national treasure with his life.

If you go there now

and something happens to you,

how could you face your mentor?

Is it worth losing your life as well?

Let's go! Go!

Go!

Let's go! Hurry!

Mentor.

Don't worry.

I will avenge you!

Let's go!

I think I'm so useless.

What kind of Green Camp commander am I?

Despite all my martial skills,

I watched my mentor die in front of me

and I couldn't save him.

I've never even got the chance

to repay his kindness for raising me.

I understand how you feel.

I feel the same about my godfather.

But

they both died protecting the national treasure.

They are true national heroes.

We should carry on their legacy

and protect the national treasure.

Fei,

I remember since the first time

I saw you in the fortress,

your brow has never relaxed.

National hatred and personal vengeance...

I dare not slacken even a bit.

Then let me share your burdens.

Feng.

Thank you.

You care this much.

I don't know what to say.

Second Master!

- Second Master! - Second Master!

Second Master, Fourth Manager is here!

And Beggar Sect's men are with him!

Let's go and have a look.

Fourth Manager.

Fourth Manager, Liu,

we meet again.

Commander Peng.

We must avenge Master Tuo!

- Avenge Master Tuo! Avenge Master Tuo! - Avenge Master Tuo! Avenge Master Tuo!

- Avenge Master Tuo! Avenge Master Tuo! - Avenge Master Tuo! Avenge Master Tuo!

We will not only avenge Chieftain Ian

and Master Tuo,

but also completely destroy

these wicked Japanese bandits!

As long as we can kill Kuroda,

I, Peng Fei,

will do everything I can

and risk anything!

Yes, Fourth Manager,

we all will listen to you.

Okay.

We must let the Japanese know

we Chinese are not to be trifled with!

Blood for blood!

- Blood for blood! - Blood for blood!

- Blood for blood! - Blood for blood!

- Blood for blood! - Blood for blood!

- Blood for blood! - Blood for blood!

- Blood for blood! - Blood for blood!

- Blood for blood! - Blood for blood!

Truly a Chinese treasure of exquisite craftsmanship.

Such a precious treasure

must never fall into the hands of the Japanese.

Fourth Manager,

what do you suggest?

Such a precious treasure

must naturally be hidden well.

But this box...

You must lend it to me.

Just this box?

Honorable Officers, Honorable Officers.

Put it down!

Sir.

Sir.

There's nothing valuable here,

just some sundries.

Sir.

Sir, you can't...

What is this?

A fine treasure.

Report to Captain Kuroda now.

We'll be rewarded heavily.

Sir! Sir, you can't take this!

- Sir! - Bastard!

Come with us!

Sir.

Sir.

No, no, no.

Move!

My friend,

where did you get this?

Sir,

some beggars insisted

on selling it to me.

Beggar Sect?

Will you take us there?

Take you there?

I'll reward you handsomely.

Okay, Sir.

I'll take you there.

Good, good.

Sir, we're here.

This is the place.

Please.

Sir, please wait a moment.

Let me go have a look.

Sir.

Sir.

I... I remembered wrong.

It seems to be over there.

Sir, let's go that way.

Lead the way now!

Okay.

Lead the way.

Please.

Bastard, where exactly is it?

Let me see.

Over there?

Seems it's here?

No, no, no. Not here either.

I remember.

It's over there!

Bastard!

Who was leading the way?

Yes, yes.

Kill these Japanese bastards!

Kill them!

Kill!

♪ The night is cold; The wind is like sharp blades ♪

♪ The armored steed shivers in dread below ♪

♪ To see the gleam of blades and malice fade ♪

♪ In sand that buries halberd, bell, and foe ♪

♪ The wilds are vast; A pale and shallow sand ♪

♪ Where ancient blood like bronze patina stains ♪

♪ How can the general not cry to the sky ♪

♪ With wine that cannot comfort the gaunt slain ♪

♪ On the battlefield, war drums roar without bound ♪

♪ Clouds press down, banners tremble ♪

♪ Men shout, horses neigh amidst wind and thunder ♪

♪ Burning, rolling smoke signals rise ♪

♪ Beacon fires scorch eyes, blood stains Changping arrows ♪

♪ Since ancient times, success breeds calamity and pity ♪

♪ I ask, who looks down upon heaven and earth with pride? ♪

♪ Qin troops like ramparts, armies advance ♪

♪ Laughing proudly, heroes are laid to rest ♪

♪ Beacon fires scorch eyes, thick earth buries bones ♪

♪ Old history filled with countless wronged souls ♪

♪ Life and death hang by a thread, upholding the land's dignity ♪

♪ Zhao's generals fought for a thousand years ♪

♪ Battling across vast rivers and skies ♪

Kuroda, your life ends today!

- Feng! - Feng!

Feng!

- Feng! - Feng!

Fei!

Feng, are you alright?

Fei, let's kill him

to avenge your mentor and my father!

Mentor,

Chieftain,

I've avenged you.