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Hongmian, are you sick?

Are you pregnant?

How far along?

Two months now.

My dear, are you not happy about this?

- Your husband... - I haven't told him.

Just tell him. Tell him that he's the father.

But I can't. He's been away for six months.

You tramp! You're having an affair?

Damn you! You'll die for this.

Duan Zhengchun, you use black magic to injure me!

- You're not a real man! - No, Huang Paoren.

It isn't black magic, it's the Duan Family's Yi Yang Finger.

Yi Yang Finger?

So be it. I've seen what you can do.

I'll have revenge even if it takes 20 years.

- Darling, take me with you. - I can't.

Zhengchun!ZhengchunH.

I heard that you were in a fight. Are you alright?

- Are you hurt? - No, I'm fine.

Who are you?

I am Shu Baifeng, his fiancée.

We're getting married next month.

Zhengchun, you lied to me!

Young lady, let me be frank.

Zhengchun is a prince of Dali, a man of royal status.

Surely a woman such as you lacks the breeding to be his concubine.

How dare you!

Let's go, Zhengchun.

Let's go.

Duan Zhengchun, Shu Baifeng, I hate you both!

I hate you both!

Duan Zhengchun, the day of reckoning arrives!

Canglong!

What are your orders, sire?

As you know, many years ago Duan Zhengchun took both my legs

with his Yi Yang Finger attack.

More than ten years of suffering and scheming has brought us to this day.

Duan Zhengchun has a son, his name is Duan Yu.

After all these years, he must be fully grown.

Canglong, go down the mountain and bring that bastard here!

Yes!

"Fair, Fair," cry the ospreys On the islet in the river

Lovely is the maiden A fitting royal bride

A fitting royal bride

- An excellent poem. - My goodness.

- "Fair, Fair," cry the...' - Your Highness.

His Majesty has ordered you to practice your martial arts.

I'm not interested in that.

One ends up all sweaty and possibly even injured.

I much prefer the life of a scholar.

I'm no fighter. Violence does not interest me.

But Your Highness, one clay you will sit on the throne of Dali.

The King has no son of his own.

If he dies, you must reign in his place.

You cannot neglect the martial arts.

Benevolence and righteousness bring peace and stability.

Aggression could bring downfall. Don't you see?

Yu'er!

Father.

You refuse to practice your martial arts.

- How are you going to survive in the future? - I...

Yu'er, a prince must be well-versed in both words and war.

- Both hold equal importance. -Indeed.

You're as weak as a kitten. Where is your stamina?

From this day forth, practice hard.

I shall test your skills in a month's time. Understood?

Yes, Father.

There's a good boy!

Your Highness, it's time to start.

Leave me. I want to be left alone.

Yes, sir.

Am I that weak without martial arts skills?

I don't believe it!

I should get out of the palace and see for myself.

That's it!

- Mother. - Wanqing...

You've been practicing for a long time.

Show me your Bone-Cutting Sword skills.

Yes.

Wanqing, your martial skills are exemplary.

You're ready to head out into the world.

I shall not fail you, Mother.

Just remember.

Out in the rivers and lakes, in order to win suitable fame,

you must be ruthless and show no mercy.

I understand.

- Also, you must promise me two things. - Yes, anything.

First, if you meet a woman called Shu Baifeng, you must kill her.

She has a red mole on her left wrist.

In case she goes by another name, you can still identify her by that mark.

That woman is my mortal enemy. You must remember that.

I will.

Henceforth... you must cover your face at all times.

- Let no man see your face. - But why?

Because men bring nothing but misfortune.

Wanqing, after you leave today, I don't know when we'll meet again.

This is a gift for you. Keep this safe.

Miss, don't move!

Why did you mt me?

Who do you think you are? How dare you be so rude?

I was trying to fend off those snakes. They could have killed you.

You should mind your own business. They're all friends of mine.

These snakes are your friends?

Don't scare me with them.

Good boys.

You're strange.

Hey... What's so strange about this?

Have you never read any books?

It is said: "Do not consort with snakes or savage beasts."

"It leads to nothing but trouble."

What are you babbling on about?

These snakes are poisonous.

No, they're not. If it's poison you're looking for, try this.

It's nothing but a frog.

It's a toad. Given to me by my godsister.

Its skin secretion is highly poisonous.

It's lethal, even if you swallow just a tiny amount.

Good bye.

Hey!

Who are you? Why are you wandering around here?

I'm Duan Yu. I sneaked out from my home.

I want to see if someone without martial arts skills

can make it in the world.

And how's that working out for you?

So far I have learned that people are prone to violence.

Well, you did just slap me.

That's because you hurt my snakes.

You've got me wrong. I meant well. Goodbye.

Stop bothering me!

I think we should be friends.

I don't want to be friends with you.

- Is there something wrong with me? - Well... I'm scared of your snakes.

Why would you be afraid? They are all well-trained.

Look.

What do you want?

Do you not have any friends?

- No. - Don't lie to me, now.

Why would I do that?

Well, I could be your friend. How about that?

If you put the snakes away, we can be friends.

Very well.

May I know your name?

My surname is Zhong. I have no first name.

But I do have a nickname. I'm Ling'er.

Ling'er.

Let's trade skills.

You teach me to read, I'll teach you to fight. What do you say?

Not knowing martial arts is a disadvantage.

- It's a deal. - Good. Come, follow me.

Duan Yu, attack me! Come on, don't hold back!

Get up!

Again!

- Again? - Come on.

You're so weak. Get up!

Stop it. I've had enough.

My butt hurts.

If you can't take hardship, how will you learn?

If it's going to be like this, I'd rather not learn at all.

You can't learn it all in a clay. These things take time.

I've been practicing since I was three. I'm still learning every day.

I don't have that kind of endurance. Forget it.

I don't have the potential. I quit. Goodbye.

Duan Yu...

You don't want to go through hardship, yet you wish to be the best in a day.

- I've got a plan. - What kind of plan?

You'll need to find the Red Python.

What is the Red Python?

It's a huge snake with red scales.

You're such a strange lady, always talking about snakes.

If you find this enormous snake and drink its blood,

you'll gain invincible power.

I don't need fairy tales.

It's hidden in a large pool of water in the hills.

It feeds on ginseng and deer antlers.

Its blood harnesses the power of nature.

After swallowing its blood, one will gain the utmost power.

Great. I'll go right away.

- Where are you going? - To the ends of the Earth.

For many years, people have been searching for the Red Python.

But no one has found it.

I'll try to find it, no matter what. I have to try my luck.

I shall go with you.

Look. What's that strange smoke?

The Poisonous Moth Clan. Masters of toxins.

They're ruthless. Let's leave or we'll be hurt.

That's their business, not ours.

- Stand still! - Stay there!

Do you know you're trespassing? Aren't you afraid to die?

How strange. I don't even know them.

Why would they try to kill me?

You idiot! Stop wandering around. We'd better run now.

Let's go.

You wish to join us, but do you know our rules?

You must swear loyalty.

And before you join us you must taste poison.

This cauldron holds a venomous broth.

Only I possess the antidote.

If you betray me, you will die!

- You there! - Yes!

- Give him a bowl. - Yes!

Chief! Chief!

A man and a woman have trespassed on our territory.

- But they got away from us. - You fools!

We are under attack. Follow me!

- Stop right there! - Stop!

- Stop! - Stop right there!

Poison Fire!

The net!

- Chief! - Chief!

Let us go, or I'll give the command.

The snake will emerge from your head. You'll die for sure.

Get it out now.

- Let us go first. - I'm not falling for that.

If I let you go, you won't help me.

Well, I don't trust you either.

How about this? Let Duan Yu go, he knows no martial arts.

No. How could I leave you?

Don't try to be a hero. Find Lovely Yaksha to save me.

- Where? - In Shigu Town.

So? What do you say? Let him go and I'll remove the snake.

Fine, let him go.

Stop pulling or my head will come off!

- Get the snake out. - Let him go first.

Go!

Hurry UP!

Sikong Xuan, the snake has given birth to little snakes.

If you kill me, they will remain inside you for the rest of your short life.

How about this?

Let me go and I'll summon one snake out every day.

She told me to find the Lovely Yaksha.

What is the Lovely Yaksha?

A person or a herb?

I have no idea.

Hey!

Sir, do you know the Lovely Yaksha?

What? The Lovely Yaksha? You're looking for the Lovely Yaksha?

- That's right. The Lovely Yaksha. - I'm sorry. I don't know.

Ask someone else.

Stop right there. Hand over your money!

I'll kill you if you shout out.

You can take anything you want, except for that box.

- I must take this to the Lovely Yaksha. - What?

You're a friend of the Lovely Yaksha? I'm sorry to have offended you.

I'm sorry. Let's go.

Sir, do you know what the Lovely Yaksha is?

- What did you hit me for? - Who do you think you are, boy?

Where are your manners? How dare you call Miss Mu by her nickname?

- Do you want to get killed? - Sir, what's going on?

Lucky you met me first, or it could have cost you your life.

- I don't understand. - Let me tell you.

Lovely Yaksha is the alias of Mu Wanqing, a martial arts expert of great renown.

Oh, so, it's a person.

She's as pretty as a peony, yet ruthless and quite frightening.

That's why she's also known as the Lovely Yaksha.

Where does she live?

In a valley, ten miles away.

Many have ventured there, but none has returned.

- Is she a good host? - No, she's not.

She killed them all, then peeled off their skin to use as a sun shade.

Please sit down. What would you like to eat?

- Just a couple of those snacks. - Right away.

Should I go in search of Lovely Yaksha?

If not, Miss Zhong's life will be in danger.

If I do, she might skin me alive and use me for a sun shade.

What a tough decision.

I wanted to rush over and kill that bitch, Lovely Yaksha.

I heard that her Bone-Cutting Sword is lethal.

- Really? - Is that true?

There are so many of us, we shouldn't fear her.

- Right? - Let's eat.

They want to kill her. What do I do now?

If she dies, no one can save Miss Zhong.

Right, I'll send her a warning, then she might not kill me.

Waiter, here's your money.

RICE WINE

SHIGU TOWN

This must be it.

Is anyone home?

People are coming to kill you! I came here to warn you!

Is anyone home?

Are you...?

- No need to sneak around. Come inside. - But I have...

I found out they were coming to kill you.

That was why I rushed here, but I was too late.

- What's your name? - Duan Yu.

If you have any last wishes, you'd better tell me now.

Zhong Ling has been captured by the Poisonous Moth Clan at Wuliang Hill.

- She sent me here for you. - Stop wasting time. Let's do this!

Leave now. I don't wish to kill anyone today.

What are you talking about? Get her!

I said I didn't want to kill anyone. Why aren't you leaving?

Have you forgotten she's our enemy? Get her!

Come with me.

I didn't know you were so skilled.

Miss Mu, could you slow down? I'm scared.

Let me get off the horse.

- What was that for? - Shut up!

- I didn't ask you to talk, so be quiet. - Why?

You're so violent! Let me go. I don't want to be with you.

- Shut up! - No, |won't!

- Shut up! - No, |won't!

I don't want to! I'll curse if you don't let me go!

You better watch out, I tell you!

Go ahead and curse me!

My whole life, I've been cursed by so many people.

Go on, curse me!

I pity you, that's why I won't. I'm not afraid of you!

Wait, Miss Mu!

Miss Mu! Miss Mu!

Miss Zhong, of all people...

...you want me to seek her help?

What do I do now?

- Sikong Xuan! Let my sister go! - Wanqing!

Eh? The Lovely Yaksha?

The Lovely Yaksha is here!

Sikong Xuan, how dare you utter my name!

I'm sorry, I'm injured and can't move.

Miss Zhong is my godsister.

- I had no idea. - Let her go, now!

L.-

You should know what happens to those who disobey me.

So? Will you obey?

You want me to release her? Well, that's easy.

Show me your face, and I'll do just that.

I think you want to get yourself killed!

Get her!

Wanqing!

- Don't let her get away! - Hurry!

- Get her! - Get her!

- Wanqing... - I've offended you.

- Now you will listen to me? - Very impressive.

You asked for this. I feel sorry for you.

- Thank you for saving me. - You should return to Wanjie Valley.

Duan Yu, take care of yourself.

You... you...

Yue Canglong is here to avenge his master, Huang Paoren.

Yue Canglong?

Miss Mu, let's go now.

Hurry!

There's no escape! I'll eat you alive!

Now you're going to die!

You're awake. Do you want some water?

Did you...? Did you see my face?

- No. - No?

- Really? - Why would I lie?

When I was unconscious, you could have removed my mask.

I was cleaning up your wound... it never crossed my mind.

You cleaned up my wound? Then, did you see my body?

Of course!

Come here.

Do you want some water?

What was that for?

How dare you look at my body!

Now I must kill you.

You're fine now. Your blood is clear.

I'll go find some herbs.

You don't have to pretend to be kind.

The Red Python!

Duan Yu, catch it!

Bite its throat, suck up its blood!

Drink its blood, and you'll become invincible!

I heard that you've been wearing a mask, so nobody can see your face.

If someone sees you, you'll either kill him or marry him.

- Is that true? - Yes.

Great.

Now, remove the mask and let me have a look!

Hurry, or I'll strip you naked!

You're the first man to see my face.

|won't kill you, but I'll marry you.

Oh, so pretty!

After I've killed him, you'll become a merry widow.

Did you see that? If you touch me, he'll kill you.

Who cares?

The Red Python is dead.

Who killed it and drank its blood?

I did.

Great!

The Red Python lives in the hills. It feeds on ginseng and deer antlers.

After thousands of years, its scales have turned red.

Whoever drinks its blood will gain inner strength,

and acquire the Red Dragon Soul.

This is good news. I know kung fu.

- What's so funny? - You can't harm me.

All I have to do is drink your blood, and I'll be invincible instead.

Once I get my master to come here, you'll be sorry.

Miss Mu, I realize that you had no choice back there.

I won't make you keep your promise.

But I made an oath, and I won't regret it.

If you don't like me,

I will have to kill you, and then kill myself.

- So, what's your decision? - I'm willing to marry you.

- Your Highness. - Good day to you.

They call you "Your Highness"? Why would they do that?

Let's go back to the palace.

I was about to go back with Miss Mu.

Go on ahead and tell them we've found the prince.

- What kind of a prince are you? - Just be patient.

Once we've reached the foot of the hill, you'll find out.

Who are you, really?

We made a deal earlier, remember?

When we reach Dali City I'll tell you the details.

- Sire. - Where's Duan Yu?

Sire, Duan Yu killed the Red Python and drank its blood.

He acquired the Red Dragon Soul martial arts style.

- I was no match for him. - What? Where is he now?

I guess he's returned home with the Lovely Yaksha.

Who's this Lovely Yaksha?

Her name is Mu Wanqing.

Mu Wanqing?

So... she's their bastard child.

She's Duan Zhengchun's daughter? What's the story?

To avoid public shame,

Qin Hongmian changed her daughter's name to Mu,

and uses the Lovely Yaksha as her alias.

Who would've guessed that her daughter would find Duan Zhengchun's son?

I was there when Mu Wanqing promised herself to Duan Yu.

On? Really?

That's good news, really good news.

I can use those two to get even with Duan Zhengchun.

Hurry, follow me to Wanjie Valley.

- Aren't we going after Duan Yu? - Of course we shall.

But first, we need to solicit help from the Chief of Wanjie Valley.

I understand.

I heard that Chief Zhong's wife had an affair with Duan Zhengchun.

He bears a bitter hatred for Duan Zhengchun.

Because of that, I'm sure he'll be more than happy to help.

We shouldn't waste any more time. Let's leave immediately.

DALI CITY

Father.

Father, are you well?

Well? I'm almost half-dead from worrying about you!

Father, this is Miss Mu.

Is this general your father?

Yes, your future father-in-law.

Let's go. Your uncle is eager to see you.

Your Highness...

- No need for formalities. - Kneel...

- Rise. - Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Are you the Emperor? - I am the King of Dali.

Are you his uncle?

He told me that he was worried you'd be angry with him.

Please don't punish him.

Miss Mu is a very honest woman.

I was going to punish him with the cane.

But since you've pleaded his case, I'll overlook it.

- Yu'er, you must thank Miss Mu. - Yes.

You have my gratitude, Lady.

- Is it time for your family reunion? - Yes.

Farewell, Your Majesty.

- Mother, a toast to you. - I can't drink, and you know that.

Mother, today calls for a celebration.

Come, a toast from Miss Mu, too.

Come on, let's all drink.

We're all family from now on.

Baifeng, have just a sip.

There's a red mole on her left wrist.

In case she goes by another name, you can still identify her by that mark.

That woman is my mortal enemy. You must remember that.

You are Shu Baifeng.

Miss Mu, I admire your boldness,

but you can't call me by my full name.

You can't ride roughshod over protocol.

This is for my mother!

My mother said to me, if I met Shu Baifeng, I must kill her!

Who is your mother?

- Qin Hongmian. - This is all your fault!

- Leave us. - Yes, sir.

Both of you, too.

Your personality is just like hers. I should have known.

What kind of nonsense is that?

Come with me.

Where did you learn that? It's my father's signature technique.

It's the Duan Family's greatest power.

Did your mother not tell you?

You stole it from my father. Don't make excuses.

Get Duan Yu in here. We must put an end to this.

There's no need. You can never marry Yu'er.

I don't care. I want to hear it from him.

- He can't see you right now. - Why not?

Because“.

...he's your brother.

You're my daughter, and I'm your birth father.

Nonsense! I don't believe you. It's not true!

We have different surnames.

It doesn't matter. You are indeed my daughter.

I have this jade pendant.

It's the same as the one you have.

They were tokens of the love between your mother and I.

Take a good look.

Mother!

Mother.

- What's going on? - This is all your father's doing!

Did you know Miss Mu was your elder sister?

- What are you doing? - We've been asked to watch you.

Eh? Huang Paoren?

Paoren?

Canglong, back off. I'll deal with them myself.

Come on!

Move aside. I shall deal with him.

Moonlight Palm Technique!

If I jump, there will be nothing to worry about.

- Grab her! - What are your wicked plans?

Sire, where are we taking them?

Wanjie Valley, to feed them to the gorilla.

Why don't we just kill them? Why should we bother?

You don't understand. Duan Yu has the Red Python's blood.

If the gorilla eats him it will become invincible.

WANJIE VALLEY

Canglong, throw them down.

- I'll go talk to Chief Zhong. - Yes.

Huang Paoren, who have you brought here?

Chief Zhong, I've caught Duan Yu from Dali and Lovely Yaksha.

Take a look.

Very good. My wish has come true, and I shall be avenged.

- Open the door. - Yes.

Canglong, have you no shame?

What were you thinking? Move aside.

- Cover her up. - Yes.

- Push her down. - Yes, sire.

You two catch up on old times. I'll go look for Ling'er.

Please.

I didn't expect to meet such a pretty girl here.

Let me go!

Stop!

- Father! - Hey, you animal!

- Ling'er! - Mother!

Be quiet, you!

If you make me angry, I'll cut out and eat your hearts!

Canglong!

We are guests here.

How could you treat Miss Zhong so badly?

Down!

Wake up. Hey, wake up!

Where are we?

Huang Paoren brought us here.

With the Red Python's blood in you, you possess the Red Dragon Soul.

Climb up there. Maybe you can break through and we can escape.

I'll give it a try.

The cover is very strong. I can't break it.

Sire, is Duan Zhengchun coming for his children?

Of course he'll come.

I've brought them here as bait to lure him in.

Chief Zhong has a giant gorilla in the chamber.

After it has eaten Duan Yu, it will become invincible.

It will be a powerful beast. No one will be able to defeat it.

Not even the Yi Yang Finger will be able to bring it down.

Then, we can get rid of that whole family.

Only then, will my anger be sated.

Judging from his expression, he intends to hurt Wanqing and Duan Yu.

I must warn the Duan Family.

Go, little snake. Go to Dali Palace.

- A snake! - What's going on?

- Snake! - Snake!

- There's a snake! - Snake!

It's a golden snake from Wanjie Valley.

It must be a message from the Chief.

"Duan Yu is in the stone chamber."

- The King of Dali has arrived. - Show him in.

It's been a while. Please be seated.

You cut off my legs with your Yi Yang Finger technique.

Today, your children will pay for your crime.

Where have you imprisoned them?

They're in the stone chamber.

They're about to be fed to the gorilla!

Zhengchun, don't worry.

I am sure that Duan Yu can take on the beast.

Very well, let's wait and see.

You shameless old thief!

Duan Yu, quick! Eat the toad!

You possess the Red Python's blood. If you eat the toad, you'll be invincible.

We have to get out! Come on, eat it!

Duan Yu, you have now acquired a superpower.

You can kill with your bare hands.

Zhengchun!

Duan Zhengchun, you took my wife.

Today at last, you shall pay for it.

Duan Zhengming, don't gloat just yet.

Let's see how your dearest children are!

Duan Yu, jump up there. You can definitely break through now.

Please try.

Yu'er!

Father! Mother!

Take this!

Red Dragon Soul!

Red Dragon Soul!

Moonlight Palm!

Father!

Sister!

- Sister... - Wanqing!

Brother...

Father...

- Sister! - Wanqing! Wanqing!

Let's go!