1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000 [English subtitles are available] 2 00:01:35,009 --> 00:01:38,050 [Episode 42] 3 00:01:38,360 --> 00:01:39,920 Abe had better come out now. 4 00:01:40,320 --> 00:01:42,680 Otherwise, even if you concede defeat, 5 00:01:43,039 --> 00:01:44,479 the rules still apply. 6 00:01:44,560 --> 00:01:47,320 The loser shall take his men and hit the bricks. 7 00:01:47,400 --> 00:01:49,840 This place belongs to us, the Chinese. 8 00:01:50,120 --> 00:01:52,360 I call the shots around here. 9 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:55,479 Just you wait. 10 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:19,680 A girl? 11 00:04:08,160 --> 00:04:09,760 Tell Abe to meet his death now! 12 00:04:32,080 --> 00:04:33,080 Daimyo. 13 00:04:34,800 --> 00:04:37,560 Daimyo, sorry I'm late... 14 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:47,880 How dare you cause a ruckus in Daimyo's turf? 15 00:04:48,080 --> 00:04:49,720 Guards, seize him! 16 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:52,720 Chen Zhen. 17 00:05:04,130 --> 00:05:05,890 Japanese scum. 18 00:05:13,080 --> 00:05:16,040 [Elite Martial Arts] 19 00:05:16,740 --> 00:05:17,740 Here. 20 00:05:25,930 --> 00:05:27,330 Look... 21 00:05:29,280 --> 00:05:31,520 The Japanese are challenging Elite Martial Arts. 22 00:05:29,720 --> 00:05:34,920 [Challenge Letter by Abe Dojo of Hongkou] 23 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:33,560 They issued a challenge letter. 24 00:05:33,840 --> 00:05:34,920 A challenge letter? 25 00:05:41,240 --> 00:05:42,280 What happened? 26 00:05:53,800 --> 00:05:56,240 None of the three are in any mortal danger. 27 00:05:56,390 --> 00:05:59,630 But two of them will be handicapped for life. 28 00:05:59,840 --> 00:06:03,680 I need to take them to the hospital for further treatment. 29 00:06:05,400 --> 00:06:06,320 Thank you. 30 00:06:08,840 --> 00:06:10,440 Are you all right? 31 00:06:13,240 --> 00:06:15,160 The Japanese are cunning people. 32 00:06:15,870 --> 00:06:19,710 You must prepare yourself well for the match. 33 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:22,720 I didn't say I'll fight them. 34 00:06:23,380 --> 00:06:25,100 They've issued a challenge letter. 35 00:06:25,700 --> 00:06:29,300 It's even published in several newspapers. 36 00:06:30,560 --> 00:06:31,600 I won't fight them. 37 00:06:32,590 --> 00:06:34,550 The most important thing right now... 38 00:06:34,860 --> 00:06:36,420 is saving Chen Zhen and Sha Yan. 39 00:06:36,840 --> 00:06:38,040 Read all about it! 40 00:06:38,120 --> 00:06:40,680 Abe Dojo of Hongkou challenges Elite Martial Arts! 41 00:06:40,760 --> 00:06:43,000 The showdown between the Japanese and Huo Yuan Jia! 42 00:06:43,080 --> 00:06:44,400 Extra! Extra! 43 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:46,000 Read all about it! 44 00:06:46,080 --> 00:06:47,760 Huo Yuan Jia lands in hot water again! 45 00:06:47,840 --> 00:06:49,480 Three days left to accept the challenge, 46 00:06:49,560 --> 00:06:51,400 or Elite Martial Arts will be forced to close. 47 00:06:51,480 --> 00:06:53,040 -Read all about it. -I'll have a copy. 48 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:55,000 Huo Yuan Jia lands in hot water again! 49 00:06:55,080 --> 00:06:57,080 Three days left... 50 00:06:58,040 --> 00:06:59,720 -Master Huo. -Master Huo. 51 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:01,520 -Master Huo. -Master Huo. 52 00:07:01,720 --> 00:07:03,640 Master Huo, will you accept the challenge? 53 00:07:03,720 --> 00:07:04,720 When's the fight? 54 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:06,040 Yeah, Master Huo! 55 00:07:06,120 --> 00:07:07,360 Are you confident of winning? 56 00:07:07,440 --> 00:07:09,320 I hear the Japanese are fierce fighters. 57 00:07:09,480 --> 00:07:11,080 -Yeah, Master Huo. -Excuse me. 58 00:07:11,160 --> 00:07:13,720 -Master Huo... -Master Huo... 59 00:07:13,960 --> 00:07:15,640 [Challenge Letter by Abe Dojo of Hongkou] 60 00:07:17,440 --> 00:07:18,560 Mr Ying, 61 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:20,680 you're a genius. 62 00:07:21,040 --> 00:07:22,160 How did you do it? 63 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:26,680 I told you... 64 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:29,120 Huo Yuan Jia is a small fry. 65 00:07:29,480 --> 00:07:32,080 There's no need to bring out Alex the Great. 66 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:34,480 Japan is rising again. 67 00:07:34,810 --> 00:07:36,200 The streets of Shanghai... 68 00:07:36,280 --> 00:07:38,480 are filled with fierce, competitive Japanese fighters. 69 00:07:38,900 --> 00:07:40,420 Not to mention foolish. 70 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:43,320 You can get them to do anything with a few cups of wine... 71 00:07:43,590 --> 00:07:44,870 and a few praises. 72 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:46,090 [Gentlemen, come.] 73 00:07:46,170 --> 00:07:47,800 -[Brother.] -[Come.] 74 00:07:48,120 --> 00:07:49,880 -[Come.] -[Bottom's up.] 75 00:07:50,800 --> 00:07:53,040 [Thank you everyone for your help.] 76 00:07:56,610 --> 00:08:00,320 Fujiwara of Abe Dojo is an ambitious fellow... 77 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:03,320 with a tremendous appetite for money and power. 78 00:08:03,720 --> 00:08:06,640 Of course, he also wants his people to win, 79 00:08:06,880 --> 00:08:09,440 and would do anything to secure victory. 80 00:08:10,160 --> 00:08:13,160 I can already see the match turning out beautifully. 81 00:08:13,400 --> 00:08:15,960 I can already smell the money. 82 00:08:19,960 --> 00:08:23,000 [Shanghai Government Office] 83 00:08:23,720 --> 00:08:25,600 -Well? -I forked out the cash, 84 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:27,320 but couldn't see the official in charge. 85 00:08:27,400 --> 00:08:30,280 When will Chen Zhen and Sha Yan be released? 86 00:08:30,510 --> 00:08:31,440 It's not that easy. 87 00:08:31,760 --> 00:08:33,440 Chen Zhen started the ruckus. 88 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:34,520 I heard... 89 00:08:36,830 --> 00:08:38,549 -he'll be beheaded. -What? 90 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,520 They killed our men first. 91 00:08:41,600 --> 00:08:43,080 Chen Zhen was only taking revenge, 92 00:08:43,159 --> 00:08:44,320 and he gets beheaded? 93 00:08:44,480 --> 00:08:46,000 Is this office run by westerners? 94 00:08:46,080 --> 00:08:49,160 Zhen Sheng, don't panic. I'll find another way. 95 00:08:49,350 --> 00:08:52,440 Still, the westerners have the officials in the palm of their hands. 96 00:08:58,840 --> 00:09:02,680 Mr Rong, it is just as you had predicted. 97 00:09:02,850 --> 00:09:06,210 Trouble came knocking on Huo Yuan Jia's door. 98 00:09:09,040 --> 00:09:12,720 Do you think he'll accept the challenge? 99 00:09:13,220 --> 00:09:14,940 Such a scathing invitation. 100 00:09:15,360 --> 00:09:16,840 If he ignores it, 101 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:20,640 how will he ever survive in Shanghai? 102 00:09:20,720 --> 00:09:21,840 Indeed. 103 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:27,600 In Shanghai, pride and honour is everything. 104 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:31,240 But he doesn't seem to understand this fact. 105 00:09:34,360 --> 00:09:35,560 It's Master Huo. 106 00:09:35,880 --> 00:09:38,080 -It's Master Huo. -Master Huo... 107 00:09:38,160 --> 00:09:39,400 Master Huo... 108 00:09:39,480 --> 00:09:41,280 -When's the big fight? -Show them no mercy. 109 00:09:41,360 --> 00:09:42,360 The Japanese are too much. 110 00:09:42,440 --> 00:09:43,920 Will you issue an official letter... 111 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,440 to accept their challenge? 112 00:09:45,520 --> 00:09:47,840 Or else people might think you're scared. 113 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:50,720 -Master Huo... -Master Huo, say something. 114 00:09:50,800 --> 00:09:52,320 -Master Huo. -Master Huo. 115 00:09:52,920 --> 00:09:54,160 Master Huo... 116 00:10:01,800 --> 00:10:02,660 Master. 117 00:10:03,400 --> 00:10:04,200 Let's fight. 118 00:10:04,520 --> 00:10:06,000 I'll lead the charge! 119 00:10:06,280 --> 00:10:07,880 Let's fight them! 120 00:10:14,530 --> 00:10:15,880 Shut the doors. 121 00:10:15,960 --> 00:10:17,480 None of my disciples... 122 00:10:17,840 --> 00:10:20,000 shall discuss this matter with outsiders. 123 00:10:20,360 --> 00:10:23,120 Or else, he'll be expelled from my school. 124 00:10:29,920 --> 00:10:30,720 Father. 125 00:10:32,640 --> 00:10:33,680 Father. 126 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:37,400 What is it? 127 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:40,360 When you fight the Japanese, 128 00:10:40,440 --> 00:10:42,360 you must use your signature moves... 129 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:44,400 and make Elite Martial Arts proud. 130 00:10:44,640 --> 00:10:47,200 Make China proud. 131 00:10:47,830 --> 00:10:49,470 Who taught you to say those things? 132 00:10:49,680 --> 00:10:52,240 I heard it from the men at the door. 133 00:10:52,760 --> 00:10:54,720 Don't listen to outsiders. 134 00:10:55,200 --> 00:10:57,440 You're not to go outside for the next few days. 135 00:11:21,250 --> 00:11:23,190 Why the long faces? 136 00:11:24,280 --> 00:11:25,720 It's my sister that's in prison, 137 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:27,360 not yours. 138 00:11:28,760 --> 00:11:30,400 You sound so relaxed. 139 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:33,480 Your sister is Yuan Jia's only female disciple. 140 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,080 How can he not worry? 141 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:38,850 Years ago, Sha Yan risked her life at the train station... 142 00:11:39,120 --> 00:11:41,360 fighting the vermin for my sake. 143 00:11:41,760 --> 00:11:42,870 Ever since that encounter, 144 00:11:43,020 --> 00:11:44,560 we've become as close as siblings. 145 00:11:44,640 --> 00:11:45,920 How can I not worry? 146 00:11:46,370 --> 00:11:49,410 Besides, what if they learn about Sha Yan's identity... 147 00:11:49,730 --> 00:11:51,170 and Ying Si's murder? 148 00:11:52,920 --> 00:11:53,800 Don't worry. 149 00:11:55,120 --> 00:11:56,440 My sister has nerves of steel. 150 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:59,680 She'd die before she betrays Yuan Jia. 151 00:12:02,240 --> 00:12:03,240 Besides, 152 00:12:03,440 --> 00:12:04,520 after tonight, 153 00:12:04,840 --> 00:12:06,840 you two can rest easy. 154 00:12:07,920 --> 00:12:08,920 What are you planning? 155 00:12:10,440 --> 00:12:11,640 A prison break, of course. 156 00:12:12,240 --> 00:12:14,520 We're bandits. It's all in a day's work. 157 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:16,600 It's just that... 158 00:12:17,900 --> 00:12:21,060 I won't be able to stay here and teach martial arts with Yuan Jia. 159 00:12:24,680 --> 00:12:26,480 Come. Let's have a toast. 160 00:12:26,960 --> 00:12:30,440 Tonight is when our paths split. Till the next time. 161 00:12:34,240 --> 00:12:35,200 You mustn't. 162 00:12:36,010 --> 00:12:36,970 This is Shanghai. 163 00:12:37,600 --> 00:12:39,800 The imperials guards and policemen have guns. 164 00:12:40,120 --> 00:12:42,000 A prison break is too dangerous. 165 00:12:43,860 --> 00:12:45,700 Since the day I became a bandit, 166 00:12:46,320 --> 00:12:47,720 I've accepted danger. 167 00:12:48,360 --> 00:12:50,230 You and your sister have turned over a new leaf. 168 00:12:50,310 --> 00:12:51,550 You're no longer bandits. 169 00:12:51,720 --> 00:12:53,560 Please give me three days. 170 00:12:53,800 --> 00:12:56,000 I will rescue Chen Zhen and Sha Yan. 171 00:12:56,680 --> 00:12:59,400 [Olen International Grand Hotel] 172 00:13:28,480 --> 00:13:29,520 It's been a long day. 173 00:13:29,880 --> 00:13:30,720 You should go back. 174 00:13:33,610 --> 00:13:35,210 Let's wait until it's dark. 175 00:13:36,710 --> 00:13:39,870 I don't know what to say to all the people... 176 00:13:40,680 --> 00:13:42,080 standing in front of my school. 177 00:13:43,040 --> 00:13:44,240 About the challenge... 178 00:13:46,640 --> 00:13:47,800 What do you make of it? 179 00:13:48,060 --> 00:13:50,380 I just want to save my disciples. 180 00:13:50,640 --> 00:13:52,240 Nothing else matters to me. 181 00:13:59,240 --> 00:14:00,850 Master Huo... 182 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:02,240 Master Huo... 183 00:14:02,520 --> 00:14:04,560 Master Huo, will you accept the challenge? 184 00:14:04,640 --> 00:14:06,840 We're all dying to know. 185 00:14:07,080 --> 00:14:08,160 Exactly... 186 00:14:08,240 --> 00:14:11,000 Huo Yuan Jia, you're not a coward, are you? 187 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:13,960 Huo Yuan Jia, don't tell me you can only beat Chinese, 188 00:14:14,040 --> 00:14:15,320 but not the Japanese? 189 00:14:17,320 --> 00:14:18,640 Thank you for your concern. 190 00:14:18,800 --> 00:14:20,360 I have no comment. 191 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,200 -Master Huo. -Master Huo. 192 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:24,720 -Master Huo. -Master Huo. 193 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:27,000 -Master Huo... -Master Huo... 194 00:14:32,120 --> 00:14:33,480 They call themselves elite? 195 00:14:33,640 --> 00:14:35,480 The Japanese are right. 196 00:14:35,560 --> 00:14:37,920 [Elite Martial Arts is just a money-making scam!] 197 00:14:38,290 --> 00:14:40,080 -Yeah... -Who'd have thought? 198 00:14:40,160 --> 00:14:43,160 Let's stop sending our children here to learn martial arts! 199 00:14:43,240 --> 00:14:44,520 Yeah... 200 00:14:44,840 --> 00:14:46,840 Huo Yuan Jia, you disappoint us! 201 00:14:46,920 --> 00:14:48,880 -[Huo Yuan Jia.] -[Shame on you.] 202 00:14:48,960 --> 00:14:50,120 [Shame on you...] 203 00:14:50,200 --> 00:14:52,360 [Huo Yuan Jia, shame on you...] 204 00:14:55,440 --> 00:14:56,560 Master, 205 00:14:57,120 --> 00:15:00,880 someone threw rotten vegetables at our school today. 206 00:15:01,240 --> 00:15:02,840 If you don't accept the challenge, 207 00:15:02,920 --> 00:15:05,840 wouldn't that make us seem a little... 208 00:15:06,380 --> 00:15:07,260 One more thing. 209 00:15:08,040 --> 00:15:09,360 Three students quit today. 210 00:15:09,840 --> 00:15:12,800 They didn't want to be humiliated by the civilians... 211 00:15:13,120 --> 00:15:14,720 or killed by the Japanese... 212 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:16,000 for no good reason. 213 00:15:17,400 --> 00:15:19,400 Tell all our students... 214 00:15:20,080 --> 00:15:21,400 they can do what they want. 215 00:15:25,280 --> 00:15:27,280 Read it to me again. 216 00:15:29,120 --> 00:15:29,920 Mother, 217 00:15:30,880 --> 00:15:32,520 you've heard it twice already. 218 00:15:33,160 --> 00:15:36,600 If my eyes are still working, I'd read it myself. 219 00:15:36,760 --> 00:15:38,600 Please read it to me once more. 220 00:15:38,680 --> 00:15:39,880 I appreciate it. 221 00:15:41,690 --> 00:15:42,490 Okay. 222 00:15:43,890 --> 00:15:45,410 I'll read it one more time. 223 00:15:51,320 --> 00:15:53,520 "Challenge Letter by Abe Dojo of Hongkou." 224 00:15:54,170 --> 00:15:55,420 "Since the Meiji era," 225 00:15:56,470 --> 00:15:58,470 "the Empire of Japan..." 226 00:15:58,740 --> 00:16:00,780 "has spread its influence across the seas." 227 00:16:02,300 --> 00:16:05,340 "In the year of Jiawu, we triumphed over the Qing dynasty." 228 00:16:06,400 --> 00:16:09,280 "In the year of Jiachen, we toppled Russia." 229 00:16:09,800 --> 00:16:12,200 "Our army strikes terror in every man's heart." 230 00:16:14,200 --> 00:16:15,280 "Our empire's prosperity..." 231 00:16:16,020 --> 00:16:18,020 "springs from the foresight of our emperor," 232 00:16:18,800 --> 00:16:20,200 "the valour of our people," 233 00:16:20,420 --> 00:16:22,260 "the mastery of swords," 234 00:16:22,590 --> 00:16:25,110 "the prowess of judo, the might of weapons." 235 00:16:25,230 --> 00:16:27,670 "To the greatness of our martial arts, there is no equal." 236 00:16:28,400 --> 00:16:31,800 "To think Huo Yuan Jia would set up Elite Martial Arts in Shanghai," 237 00:16:31,950 --> 00:16:34,270 "swindling citizens of their hard-earned money..." 238 00:16:34,720 --> 00:16:37,240 "under the pretense of reforming martial arts..." 239 00:16:38,090 --> 00:16:39,890 "is laughable." 240 00:16:40,800 --> 00:16:42,360 "The empire of Qing..." 241 00:16:43,360 --> 00:16:46,470 "has long fallen at the hands of the Empire of Japan." 242 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:48,200 "And the people of Qing..." 243 00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:52,080 "are nothing but our underlings." 244 00:16:52,760 --> 00:16:57,320 "The sick men of Asia with their pig-tails swinging behind their ears..." 245 00:16:58,520 --> 00:17:01,880 "and their repugnant, contemptible faces." 246 00:17:02,350 --> 00:17:04,910 "Even as they shudder under the feet of our empire," 247 00:17:05,280 --> 00:17:06,839 "they do not beg for mercy." 248 00:17:07,660 --> 00:17:08,940 "Instead, in their audacity," 249 00:17:09,480 --> 00:17:11,359 "they had come to Abe Dojo to challenge us." 250 00:17:11,690 --> 00:17:14,210 "Hence, our dojo has penned this invitation." 251 00:17:14,839 --> 00:17:16,230 "We give Huo Yuan Jia..." 252 00:17:19,240 --> 00:17:21,000 "three days to accept our challenge." 253 00:17:21,369 --> 00:17:22,369 "We Japanese warriors..." 254 00:17:22,790 --> 00:17:25,670 "will wipe the floor with Elite Martial Arts in the ring," 255 00:17:26,849 --> 00:17:30,010 "like how we did to the Beiyang Fleet in the sea..." 256 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:32,690 "as they scurried like rats..." 257 00:17:33,730 --> 00:17:35,210 "upon their humiliating defeat." 258 00:17:38,360 --> 00:17:40,640 Has your husband made his decision? 259 00:17:41,800 --> 00:17:46,080 Will he accept the challenge? 260 00:17:46,750 --> 00:17:47,870 He didn't say. 261 00:17:49,690 --> 00:17:51,080 But don't worry. 262 00:17:51,160 --> 00:17:52,480 Yuan Jia is a filial son. 263 00:17:52,640 --> 00:17:54,200 He knows you're worried about him. 264 00:17:54,400 --> 00:17:56,080 -He wouldn't... -All right. 265 00:17:57,240 --> 00:17:58,400 I'm tired. 266 00:18:00,160 --> 00:18:01,400 I should turn in. 267 00:18:02,640 --> 00:18:03,720 You may go now. 268 00:18:27,700 --> 00:18:31,010 I hear the papers that published the challenge letter... 269 00:18:31,090 --> 00:18:32,370 sold like hot cakes. 270 00:18:32,800 --> 00:18:34,760 You have a way with words, Yang Zhang Ying. 271 00:18:35,670 --> 00:18:37,830 Here's a token of my gratitude. 272 00:18:39,520 --> 00:18:40,840 To be honest, 273 00:18:42,680 --> 00:18:44,920 I like my little braid. 274 00:18:45,520 --> 00:18:48,060 A pig's tail is the most delicious... 275 00:18:48,140 --> 00:18:49,980 part of the animal. 276 00:18:52,760 --> 00:18:53,770 Since we've met, 277 00:18:53,850 --> 00:18:55,360 you've shown us Japanese... 278 00:18:55,440 --> 00:18:57,200 much kindness and generosity. 279 00:18:59,400 --> 00:19:00,360 Mr Ying, 280 00:19:00,800 --> 00:19:02,000 I'd really like to know... 281 00:19:03,040 --> 00:19:04,400 what your purpose is. 282 00:19:08,140 --> 00:19:09,700 This is my purpose. 283 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:10,920 Mr Fujiwara, 284 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:12,760 apart from writing, 285 00:19:13,000 --> 00:19:15,280 I have many other talents, 286 00:19:15,360 --> 00:19:17,080 all of them at your disposal. 287 00:19:40,810 --> 00:19:42,370 It's been months in Shanghai, 288 00:19:43,340 --> 00:19:45,820 and Jin Sun has been socialising. 289 00:19:46,520 --> 00:19:49,240 But he has yet to make a powerful friend. 290 00:19:49,420 --> 00:19:51,900 In order to save Chen Zhen and Sha Yan, 291 00:19:53,040 --> 00:19:54,880 we need you... 292 00:19:56,420 --> 00:19:57,900 to ask Mr Rong for help. 293 00:20:01,300 --> 00:20:02,180 I won't. 294 00:20:04,620 --> 00:20:05,860 We're in dire straits. 295 00:20:06,710 --> 00:20:07,870 If you won't help... 296 00:20:08,530 --> 00:20:10,490 I can't do it. 297 00:20:12,270 --> 00:20:13,790 I know travel is hard... 298 00:20:13,870 --> 00:20:15,070 for a pregnant woman. 299 00:20:15,370 --> 00:20:16,320 But... 300 00:20:16,400 --> 00:20:17,800 It's not that. 301 00:20:18,520 --> 00:20:19,400 So... 302 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:24,480 A woman's reputation is her most important asset. 303 00:20:25,280 --> 00:20:26,160 Last time... 304 00:20:27,270 --> 00:20:28,710 Last time was my fault. 305 00:20:29,440 --> 00:20:30,800 I've wronged you. 306 00:20:31,120 --> 00:20:33,000 But I've also apologised. 307 00:20:34,700 --> 00:20:36,700 From that day, I've vowed... 308 00:20:37,110 --> 00:20:39,030 never to see Mr Rong again, 309 00:20:39,440 --> 00:20:41,200 lest you get the wrong idea. 310 00:20:47,700 --> 00:20:49,220 Last time you were in prison. 311 00:20:50,090 --> 00:20:52,880 As your wife, I had no choice but to... 312 00:20:52,960 --> 00:20:54,160 speak on your behalf. 313 00:20:54,620 --> 00:20:57,460 You and Mr Rong are no longer strangers. 314 00:20:58,000 --> 00:21:01,080 If you send your wife for such an important matter... 315 00:21:01,290 --> 00:21:03,450 instead of speaking to him face to face, 316 00:21:03,760 --> 00:21:06,480 what will Mr Rong think? 317 00:21:09,530 --> 00:21:10,530 You mean... 318 00:21:11,530 --> 00:21:12,930 I want to help. 319 00:21:13,800 --> 00:21:15,160 But even if I go, 320 00:21:15,610 --> 00:21:18,050 Mr Rong would not lend us his hand. 321 00:21:18,750 --> 00:21:20,470 If you talk to him yourself, 322 00:21:20,670 --> 00:21:21,830 things might turn out better. 323 00:21:22,210 --> 00:21:23,120 Don't forget, 324 00:21:23,920 --> 00:21:26,400 Mr Rong holds you in high regard. 325 00:21:28,100 --> 00:21:31,220 I didn't think of that. 326 00:21:33,560 --> 00:21:34,450 Yuan Jia, 327 00:21:34,970 --> 00:21:36,730 the more dire the situation, 328 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:39,560 the calmer you should be. 329 00:21:46,270 --> 00:21:49,410 I've placed the newspaper agency in your hands... 330 00:21:49,770 --> 00:21:53,810 hoping you'd turn it into a leading news source in Shanghai. 331 00:21:54,430 --> 00:21:57,920 The challenge letter issued by Abe Dojo of Hongkou... 332 00:21:58,160 --> 00:22:00,560 is the hottest news right now. 333 00:22:00,640 --> 00:22:03,640 The other newspapers are fighting to publish it. 334 00:22:03,920 --> 00:22:06,040 Why didn't you do the same? 335 00:22:07,240 --> 00:22:09,560 I'm waiting to publish Huo Yuan Jia's statement. 336 00:22:10,240 --> 00:22:12,240 Huo Yuan Jia's statement? 337 00:22:12,400 --> 00:22:13,680 What do you mean? 338 00:22:14,520 --> 00:22:16,380 Whether he accepts or declines the challenge, 339 00:22:16,600 --> 00:22:18,600 Huo Yuan Jia will issue a statement. 340 00:22:19,050 --> 00:22:21,500 With exclusive rights to the statement, 341 00:22:21,580 --> 00:22:23,580 I'm sure our paper will sell like hot cakes. 342 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:25,960 Mr Zuo, 343 00:22:26,310 --> 00:22:28,270 you were right. 344 00:22:29,200 --> 00:22:31,920 This girl's got brains. 345 00:22:34,450 --> 00:22:36,510 In your opinion, 346 00:22:36,590 --> 00:22:39,070 will Huo Yuan Jia accept the challenge? 347 00:22:40,180 --> 00:22:40,980 No. 348 00:22:41,720 --> 00:22:42,880 You sound confident. 349 00:22:43,320 --> 00:22:44,880 Zhen Sheng knows his master the best. 350 00:22:45,160 --> 00:22:47,080 He said Yuan Jia is a filial son. 351 00:22:47,430 --> 00:22:48,800 As long as Grandma lives, 352 00:22:48,880 --> 00:22:50,720 he'll never step into a fighting ring. 353 00:22:51,520 --> 00:22:52,600 Zhen Sheng? 354 00:22:52,960 --> 00:22:54,000 Grandma? 355 00:22:54,240 --> 00:22:57,880 You sound like you're very close to the guys at Elite Martial Arts. 356 00:22:59,290 --> 00:23:01,990 I forgot to tell both of you. 357 00:23:02,070 --> 00:23:04,230 Zhen Sheng and I just got married. 358 00:23:06,110 --> 00:23:06,910 Mr Rong, 359 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:08,920 did you hear that? 360 00:23:10,320 --> 00:23:11,960 Don't worry, Mr Zuo. 361 00:23:12,640 --> 00:23:16,240 Huo Yuan Jia will fight the Japanese. 362 00:23:17,890 --> 00:23:19,610 What makes you so sure? 363 00:23:19,770 --> 00:23:20,850 You don't believe me? 364 00:23:21,100 --> 00:23:22,460 Wait and see. 365 00:23:24,800 --> 00:23:27,280 Mr Rong, Huo Yuan Jia wishes to see you. 366 00:23:30,240 --> 00:23:31,240 Did you hear that? 367 00:23:31,320 --> 00:23:33,720 Speak of the devil. 368 00:23:34,250 --> 00:23:35,290 Send him in. 369 00:23:35,680 --> 00:23:36,480 Yes. 370 00:23:38,280 --> 00:23:40,360 Mr Rong, I'll take my leave, then. 371 00:23:40,440 --> 00:23:42,370 It's okay. You may hide and listen. 372 00:23:42,520 --> 00:23:44,440 See what Huo Yuan Jia has to say. 373 00:23:44,720 --> 00:23:46,720 It'll help you with your article... 374 00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:49,040 once he's accepted the challenge. 375 00:23:56,030 --> 00:23:57,120 Mr Rong. 376 00:23:57,270 --> 00:23:58,390 Master Huo. 377 00:23:59,370 --> 00:24:00,720 It's only been a few months, 378 00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:03,560 and you've become quite the celebrity, 379 00:24:04,400 --> 00:24:06,240 not to mention more snooty. 380 00:24:06,880 --> 00:24:10,160 To what do I owe this pleasure? 381 00:24:10,600 --> 00:24:12,300 Mr Rong, you flatter me. 382 00:24:12,380 --> 00:24:14,700 I should apologise for not visiting you more often. 383 00:24:15,720 --> 00:24:16,670 Have a seat. 384 00:24:17,280 --> 00:24:18,080 Thanks. 385 00:24:20,210 --> 00:24:22,010 Mr Zuo, bring us tea. 386 00:24:22,150 --> 00:24:23,070 Yes. 387 00:24:30,240 --> 00:24:32,280 -Here. -Thanks, Mr Zuo. 388 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:49,560 Mr Rong, I'm not an articulate person, 389 00:24:49,740 --> 00:24:51,100 especially when asking favours. 390 00:24:51,410 --> 00:24:54,250 But Elite Martial Arts is in a real bind. 391 00:24:54,560 --> 00:24:57,960 Will you help me save my disciple's lives? 392 00:25:01,520 --> 00:25:03,120 Two days ago, I heard... 393 00:25:03,200 --> 00:25:05,360 the government had arrested two of your disciples. 394 00:25:05,600 --> 00:25:07,440 One of them was Chen Zhen, 395 00:25:07,520 --> 00:25:10,000 an ex-nemesis who tried to kill you. 396 00:25:10,080 --> 00:25:12,760 The other was your sole female disciple... 397 00:25:12,880 --> 00:25:16,240 who had romantic feelings for you some years ago. 398 00:25:16,800 --> 00:25:17,600 Am I right? 399 00:25:19,800 --> 00:25:21,200 Which one do you want to save? 400 00:25:22,640 --> 00:25:23,640 Both. 401 00:25:23,840 --> 00:25:26,240 I'd really appreciate your help. 402 00:25:27,640 --> 00:25:29,840 It's no big deal, really. 403 00:25:29,920 --> 00:25:31,510 You're both martial arts clubs. 404 00:25:31,590 --> 00:25:34,710 It's normal to have a clash or two. 405 00:25:34,950 --> 00:25:36,690 Although they are scared of the Westerners, 406 00:25:36,770 --> 00:25:40,450 but the imperial government seem to be making it as a mere formality. 407 00:25:42,160 --> 00:25:43,440 That's great. 408 00:25:43,520 --> 00:25:44,480 Mr Rong, 409 00:25:44,560 --> 00:25:47,920 I hope you can talk to the guys at the government office... 410 00:25:48,120 --> 00:25:50,200 and have my disciples released. 411 00:25:50,720 --> 00:25:53,120 I did speak to them two days ago, 412 00:25:53,200 --> 00:25:55,040 telling them to take severe action. 413 00:25:57,160 --> 00:26:00,000 The troublemaker Chen Zhen is to be executed, 414 00:26:00,080 --> 00:26:04,040 while the girl is to be exiled to Ningguta. 415 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:08,120 Mr Rong, why did you do that? 416 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:10,520 It's for your own good. 417 00:26:11,760 --> 00:26:14,520 I know how much you hate getting into trouble. 418 00:26:15,120 --> 00:26:19,440 So I took care of your troublemakers once and for all. 419 00:26:22,240 --> 00:26:24,800 Mr Rong, what are you implying? 420 00:26:25,200 --> 00:26:26,260 My disciples are in prison. 421 00:26:26,340 --> 00:26:28,940 Everyone in my school is worried about them. 422 00:26:29,020 --> 00:26:30,940 What have I done to incur your wrath? 423 00:26:31,020 --> 00:26:32,560 Please tell me. 424 00:26:35,520 --> 00:26:36,520 The truth is, 425 00:26:36,600 --> 00:26:39,560 I need you to do something for me. 426 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:42,400 That's why I sought help from my friends at the office. 427 00:26:43,400 --> 00:26:44,680 If you need... 428 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:47,360 any help from me, you only have to ask. 429 00:26:47,440 --> 00:26:49,120 Why involve the government? 430 00:26:49,690 --> 00:26:52,600 If the government hadn't captured your beloved disciples, 431 00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:54,880 would you come here today? 432 00:26:56,200 --> 00:26:58,880 I had no choice. 433 00:27:00,040 --> 00:27:02,800 Mr Rong, please tell me what you need from me. 434 00:27:04,120 --> 00:27:04,920 Sit down. 435 00:27:07,830 --> 00:27:09,940 I've always admired your talent... 436 00:27:10,020 --> 00:27:11,740 and wished to have you in my service. 437 00:27:12,320 --> 00:27:15,410 Unfortunately, you have other ambitions in life. 438 00:27:15,490 --> 00:27:17,890 Nothing I said could've changed your mind. 439 00:27:19,270 --> 00:27:21,550 The Japanese have issued a challenge letter to you. 440 00:27:21,630 --> 00:27:24,600 What will you do about it, Huo Yuan Jia? 441 00:27:28,010 --> 00:27:31,000 The letter from the Japanese is a vitriolic gesture... 442 00:27:31,080 --> 00:27:32,200 and an insult to China. 443 00:27:32,710 --> 00:27:34,750 I would happily fight them... 444 00:27:35,050 --> 00:27:37,170 if not for my aging mother... 445 00:27:38,070 --> 00:27:40,990 who dreads nothing more than me engaging in battle. 446 00:27:41,900 --> 00:27:43,620 I cannot upset her. 447 00:27:45,090 --> 00:27:47,330 The minute the Japanese issued their letter, 448 00:27:47,510 --> 00:27:50,200 your old friend from France, Bertrand, 449 00:27:50,280 --> 00:27:51,520 came to see me... 450 00:27:51,600 --> 00:27:55,450 with a proposal to co-host the much-anticipated match. 451 00:27:55,530 --> 00:27:58,710 We've booked the largest ring in Shanghai. 452 00:27:58,790 --> 00:27:59,940 One ticket... 453 00:28:00,020 --> 00:28:02,180 Just one ticket costs a fortune. 454 00:28:02,260 --> 00:28:04,380 That's big business. 455 00:28:04,460 --> 00:28:07,600 Besides, I've taken Bertrand up on a big bet. 456 00:28:07,680 --> 00:28:09,480 The stakes are high. 457 00:28:10,320 --> 00:28:12,560 Master Huo, I wagered on you. 458 00:28:12,640 --> 00:28:15,240 If you defeat the Japanese fighter... 459 00:28:15,320 --> 00:28:17,000 and bring glory to our country, 460 00:28:17,080 --> 00:28:20,120 I'll gladly split my winnings with you. 461 00:28:20,560 --> 00:28:21,560 What do you say? 462 00:28:26,240 --> 00:28:27,840 Do you take me and my school... 463 00:28:28,480 --> 00:28:31,040 for a cash cow? 464 00:28:32,800 --> 00:28:33,920 Huo Yuan Jia, 465 00:28:34,090 --> 00:28:36,040 aren't you a martial artist? 466 00:28:36,120 --> 00:28:38,950 You have so much skill, yet you don't put it to use. 467 00:28:39,030 --> 00:28:40,520 What's the point in that? 468 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:43,320 -You... -Zuo! 469 00:28:44,050 --> 00:28:45,400 Spare your breath. 470 00:28:45,480 --> 00:28:49,320 Looks like Huo Yuan Jia is a tough nut to crack. 471 00:28:49,400 --> 00:28:51,200 You have one day. 472 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:54,000 If you don't accept the challenge by tomorrow, 473 00:28:54,080 --> 00:28:56,080 Chen Zhen will be beheaded... 474 00:28:56,160 --> 00:28:57,680 and the girl banished. 475 00:28:59,560 --> 00:29:00,560 Mr Rong, 476 00:29:01,360 --> 00:29:03,800 how can you manipulate Master Huo like this? 477 00:29:03,880 --> 00:29:06,440 I'll expose your gambling scandal in the papers. 478 00:29:11,960 --> 00:29:13,560 Shut up. 479 00:29:13,880 --> 00:29:14,880 Don't forget... 480 00:29:14,960 --> 00:29:17,280 I'm the owner of Haishang Newspaper. 481 00:29:17,560 --> 00:29:20,840 I can fire you whenever I wish. 482 00:30:04,200 --> 00:30:05,280 Mother, 483 00:30:05,720 --> 00:30:07,680 Father was out all night. 484 00:30:07,960 --> 00:30:10,960 Will he fight the Japanese? 485 00:30:17,430 --> 00:30:18,350 That's adult business. 486 00:30:19,790 --> 00:30:20,670 Stay out of it. 487 00:30:38,110 --> 00:30:39,050 Yuan Jia, 488 00:30:39,990 --> 00:30:41,590 have you been kneeling all night... 489 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:43,080 before Mother's bed? 490 00:30:45,880 --> 00:30:47,080 I am an unfilial son. 491 00:30:47,160 --> 00:30:49,600 I hope to ask for Mother's forgiveness. 492 00:30:49,920 --> 00:30:51,800 Daughter-in-law, is that you? 493 00:30:53,200 --> 00:30:54,040 Yes. 494 00:30:54,120 --> 00:30:55,760 You're just in time. 495 00:30:56,100 --> 00:30:57,540 Help me up. 496 00:31:04,360 --> 00:31:08,280 What time did Yuan Jia come back last night? 497 00:31:16,760 --> 00:31:19,360 -I don't know... -No matter how late, 498 00:31:19,780 --> 00:31:23,380 Yuan Jia always wakes up on time. 499 00:31:23,460 --> 00:31:25,360 Help me freshen up... 500 00:31:25,440 --> 00:31:27,160 and get me to the living room. 501 00:31:27,720 --> 00:31:29,600 I want to see my son. 502 00:31:34,680 --> 00:31:35,480 Mother, 503 00:31:35,610 --> 00:31:38,970 there's no need to go to the living room to see Yuan Jia. 504 00:31:39,140 --> 00:31:41,100 I can ask him to come here. 505 00:31:41,290 --> 00:31:42,730 No. 506 00:31:43,240 --> 00:31:46,200 I'm going to talk to Yuan Jia about something big, 507 00:31:46,280 --> 00:31:47,640 something important. 508 00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:50,720 Get me nice and tidy... 509 00:31:51,240 --> 00:31:54,680 and put me into my birthday clothes. 510 00:32:15,240 --> 00:32:16,160 Mother. 511 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:19,240 Your eyes... 512 00:32:20,800 --> 00:32:22,240 They couldn't be better. 513 00:32:22,520 --> 00:32:25,480 I can see brightness before my eyes today. 514 00:32:25,680 --> 00:32:28,600 I feel cheerful already. 515 00:32:31,800 --> 00:32:33,280 What are you waiting for? 516 00:32:33,360 --> 00:32:35,360 Go fetch water. 517 00:32:51,480 --> 00:32:53,320 Greetings, Mother. 518 00:32:53,770 --> 00:32:55,450 What is your bidding? 519 00:32:56,160 --> 00:32:57,240 Son, 520 00:32:59,120 --> 00:33:03,030 you look exceptionally peppy today. 521 00:33:05,600 --> 00:33:08,920 Your birth was premature. 522 00:33:09,660 --> 00:33:13,140 When I first received you in my arms, I dared not look. 523 00:33:13,640 --> 00:33:14,960 Your arms... 524 00:33:16,600 --> 00:33:18,840 was no thicker than a thumb. 525 00:33:19,350 --> 00:33:21,830 I feared you wouldn't survive. 526 00:33:23,610 --> 00:33:25,610 You always were a weak boy... 527 00:33:26,280 --> 00:33:29,040 who got by with medicine every few days. 528 00:33:29,560 --> 00:33:32,000 Your grandfather told your father... 529 00:33:32,330 --> 00:33:35,890 it's about time our family produce a scholar, 530 00:33:36,600 --> 00:33:40,380 and asked us to give you a good education. 531 00:33:40,460 --> 00:33:43,540 The Huo family was already famous for its martial arts, then. 532 00:33:43,680 --> 00:33:45,320 It means your grandfather... 533 00:33:45,570 --> 00:33:47,640 had no faith in you. 534 00:33:47,720 --> 00:33:52,120 He didn't think you had the makings of a martial artist. 535 00:33:52,840 --> 00:33:55,560 Nobody remembered when, 536 00:33:55,720 --> 00:33:58,560 but you began to practise behind our backs. 537 00:33:59,280 --> 00:34:01,000 Our family lost a scholar... 538 00:34:01,520 --> 00:34:05,480 but gained a great hero instead. 539 00:34:05,560 --> 00:34:06,440 Mother. 540 00:34:08,360 --> 00:34:11,800 I am not worthy of the title "hero". 541 00:34:11,880 --> 00:34:13,320 But you are. 542 00:34:13,560 --> 00:34:14,679 In Wuxu year, 543 00:34:14,960 --> 00:34:19,000 my son, Huo Yuan Jia, became a true hero. 544 00:34:23,639 --> 00:34:25,080 During the Boxer Rebellion, 545 00:34:25,440 --> 00:34:27,040 you lost your father and brother. 546 00:34:27,280 --> 00:34:31,880 Because of that, you felt guilty towards the family and me. 547 00:34:32,679 --> 00:34:36,639 In fact, you should be commended for what you've done. 548 00:34:37,199 --> 00:34:40,920 The real culprit is Lu Si Ying, the miscreant. 549 00:34:42,239 --> 00:34:43,960 During your mission in Shanxi, 550 00:34:45,320 --> 00:34:47,320 you earned this tablet! 551 00:34:48,520 --> 00:34:52,960 The title "hero" was bestowed upon you by the people. 552 00:34:53,710 --> 00:34:56,389 It's worth more than its weight in gold. 553 00:34:57,480 --> 00:34:59,680 You founded Elite Martial Arts... 554 00:34:59,760 --> 00:35:02,640 and became a prolific teacher. 555 00:35:03,600 --> 00:35:06,360 You're now the most important figure... 556 00:35:06,640 --> 00:35:09,360 in the world of Chinese martial arts. 557 00:35:09,640 --> 00:35:10,480 Mother. 558 00:35:10,920 --> 00:35:12,320 You're too kind. 559 00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:14,640 Please stop it. 560 00:35:14,790 --> 00:35:15,970 People might laugh. 561 00:35:16,050 --> 00:35:17,570 No one would laugh. 562 00:35:17,650 --> 00:35:18,920 As far as I know, 563 00:35:19,000 --> 00:35:22,080 the Westerners have never regarded Chinese as equals. 564 00:35:22,160 --> 00:35:25,880 Now, even the best martial arts school from Japan... 565 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:29,280 is inviting you to a match through the newspapers. 566 00:35:29,600 --> 00:35:30,880 What does it signify? 567 00:35:31,080 --> 00:35:35,840 Is it not proof that you deserve this? 568 00:35:37,600 --> 00:35:41,000 Today's the third day, right? 569 00:35:48,120 --> 00:35:48,920 Mother. 570 00:35:49,870 --> 00:35:51,590 What do you mean? 571 00:35:52,550 --> 00:35:54,710 You think you can bluff me? 572 00:35:55,550 --> 00:36:00,400 I've read the challenge letter from the Japanese many times. 573 00:36:01,020 --> 00:36:04,220 I read each and every word. 574 00:36:04,690 --> 00:36:06,410 Your father told me... 575 00:36:06,610 --> 00:36:09,770 Japanese martial arts originated from China. 576 00:36:10,160 --> 00:36:14,000 But now, they have the audacity to challenge their predecessors. 577 00:36:14,440 --> 00:36:15,760 You may be tolerant... 578 00:36:15,920 --> 00:36:19,320 but I am not! 579 00:36:19,760 --> 00:36:20,560 Mother. 580 00:36:21,680 --> 00:36:23,760 -Mother. -No need to help me. 581 00:36:24,440 --> 00:36:25,760 I can see things. 582 00:36:27,120 --> 00:36:28,760 I can walk. 583 00:36:42,720 --> 00:36:44,080 Jin Sun. 584 00:36:45,750 --> 00:36:47,390 At your service, Madam. 585 00:36:48,920 --> 00:36:50,480 Brother Sha. 586 00:36:52,680 --> 00:36:53,480 Here. 587 00:36:54,720 --> 00:36:57,280 Zhen Sheng, Da You. 588 00:36:58,240 --> 00:37:00,000 Grandma, we're here. 589 00:37:00,080 --> 00:37:01,920 I can see all of you. 590 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:04,840 I can hear your passion. 591 00:37:04,920 --> 00:37:07,640 All the disciples are here? 592 00:37:07,720 --> 00:37:08,880 Yes! 593 00:37:09,360 --> 00:37:10,920 Listen up. 594 00:37:13,200 --> 00:37:15,040 My son is a filial son. 595 00:37:15,340 --> 00:37:19,260 He had promised me never to step into a fighting ring. 596 00:37:19,340 --> 00:37:23,160 Hence he had refused to accept the Japanese's challenge. 597 00:37:23,570 --> 00:37:28,850 It is I who had been holding Elite Martial Arts back. 598 00:37:29,930 --> 00:37:30,770 Mother. 599 00:37:33,080 --> 00:37:33,960 Yuan Jia, 600 00:37:34,840 --> 00:37:39,120 today's the last day to answer the Japanese. 601 00:37:39,820 --> 00:37:42,740 If you don't fight them, you're admitting defeat. 602 00:37:43,480 --> 00:37:46,560 Huo Yuan Jia is a hero. 603 00:37:47,040 --> 00:37:49,160 He may die in the line of battle. 604 00:37:49,360 --> 00:37:52,360 But to admit defeat is a sin against our ancestors. 605 00:37:52,600 --> 00:37:56,680 It is a sin against all disciples of Elite Martial Arts. 606 00:38:01,320 --> 00:38:02,320 Mother. 607 00:38:06,640 --> 00:38:07,840 Son, 608 00:38:08,450 --> 00:38:09,810 why are you kneeling down? 609 00:38:10,440 --> 00:38:12,400 You wield the pen as well as the sword. 610 00:38:12,760 --> 00:38:15,000 Write your letter out and show it to the world. 611 00:38:15,160 --> 00:38:16,560 Tell everyone, 612 00:38:16,640 --> 00:38:19,360 Huo Yuan Jia accepts the challenge. 613 00:38:19,600 --> 00:38:21,240 He will prevail. 614 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:25,480 Ask Zhen Sheng's wife to publish it in the newspapers. 615 00:38:25,680 --> 00:38:28,400 Restore the pride of our people. 616 00:38:28,480 --> 00:38:31,120 Show the Japanese that we're not to be trifled with. 617 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,800 Mother. 618 00:38:36,080 --> 00:38:38,120 It shall be done. 619 00:38:47,930 --> 00:38:51,580 [Huo Yuan Jia's reply to Abe Dojo's challenge letter.] 620 00:38:52,720 --> 00:38:54,120 [Your letter...] 621 00:38:54,300 --> 00:38:55,860 [reeks of arrogance,] 622 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,560 [and your words acerbic.] 623 00:38:57,720 --> 00:39:00,800 [This is not the conduct of a true martial artist.] 624 00:39:01,120 --> 00:39:02,920 [The way of the warrior...] 625 00:39:03,000 --> 00:39:04,840 [lies not in oppression and conquest,] 626 00:39:04,920 --> 00:39:06,800 [but the pursuit of moral perfection,] 627 00:39:06,880 --> 00:39:09,080 [and the mastery of sword and pen.] 628 00:39:09,320 --> 00:39:11,560 [Extolling the martial spirit...] 629 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:15,280 [is the reason why I am reforming martial arts.] 630 00:39:15,360 --> 00:39:17,160 [If your purpose is to fight...] 631 00:39:17,240 --> 00:39:18,720 [and satisfy your blood lust,] 632 00:39:18,800 --> 00:39:20,920 [I refuse to participate.] 633 00:39:21,360 --> 00:39:23,110 [But you have insulted my country...] 634 00:39:23,190 --> 00:39:24,560 [and abased my people.] 635 00:39:24,640 --> 00:39:26,320 [I will do whatever it takes...] 636 00:39:26,400 --> 00:39:28,680 [to defeat you.] 637 00:39:29,360 --> 00:39:31,840 [Though this contest is the machination of a malicious party,] 638 00:39:32,040 --> 00:39:33,520 [I'll accept this challenge...] 639 00:39:33,600 --> 00:39:36,360 [to preserve the honour of Chinese martial arts.] 640 00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:38,800 [I did not yield to threats or rewards,] 641 00:39:38,880 --> 00:39:42,200 [nor did I allow myself to be a puppet to those running the show.] 642 00:39:42,360 --> 00:39:45,600 [Fellow citizens of Shanghai, thank you for your understanding.] 643 00:39:48,680 --> 00:39:49,760 Zhen Sheng, Da You. 644 00:39:50,480 --> 00:39:52,000 Put this up on the front door. 645 00:39:54,880 --> 00:39:56,120 -Yes, Master. -Yes, Master. 646 00:39:59,960 --> 00:40:01,960 I'll go back to Haishang Newspaper and release the news right away. 647 00:40:03,020 --> 00:40:03,820 He Ma Li, 648 00:40:04,400 --> 00:40:06,440 I'd like you to write on my behalf. 649 00:40:06,520 --> 00:40:08,440 Chen Zhen and Sha Yan are wrongfully imprisoned. 650 00:40:08,800 --> 00:40:11,600 Someone used his connections to force Yuan Jia into battle. 651 00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:15,120 Good idea, Mrs. Huo. It's the truth. 652 00:40:15,320 --> 00:40:16,760 I'll let it be known. 653 00:40:23,530 --> 00:40:24,330 Look. 654 00:40:24,560 --> 00:40:25,520 What's that? 655 00:40:25,720 --> 00:40:27,200 What does it say? 656 00:40:33,960 --> 00:40:37,120 [Huo Yuan Jia's Reply to Abe Dojo's Challenge Letter] 657 00:40:42,360 --> 00:40:44,240 Haishang Newspaper exclusive report! 658 00:40:44,320 --> 00:40:46,080 Huo Yuan Jia responds to challenge! 659 00:40:46,160 --> 00:40:48,520 Huo Yuan jia exposes wrongdoers... 660 00:40:48,600 --> 00:40:49,480 for illegal bets... 661 00:40:49,560 --> 00:40:50,520 Extra! Extra! 662 00:40:50,600 --> 00:40:52,960 A special report by Haishang Newspaper's He Ma... 663 00:40:53,040 --> 00:40:54,040 Extra! Extra! 664 00:40:54,120 --> 00:40:57,040 Elite Martial Arts disciples wrongfully imprisoned. 665 00:40:57,120 --> 00:40:58,440 Extra! Extra! 666 00:40:58,520 --> 00:41:00,720 A special report by Haishang Newspaper's He Ma. 667 00:41:01,640 --> 00:41:04,920 A special report by Haishang Newspaper's He Ma. 668 00:41:06,120 --> 00:41:06,960 I'll have a copy. 669 00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:08,520 -Me too. -Me too. 670 00:41:08,600 --> 00:41:10,400 Haishang Newspaper exclusive report! 671 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:12,360 Huo Yuan Jia responds to challenge. 672 00:41:12,440 --> 00:41:14,440 A special report by Haishang Newspaper's He Ma. 673 00:41:14,520 --> 00:41:15,600 Disciples imprisoned. 674 00:41:15,680 --> 00:41:17,240 Huo Yuan Jia was coerced into fighting. 675 00:41:17,720 --> 00:41:18,960 -Extra! Extra! -Extra! Extra! 676 00:41:19,040 --> 00:41:19,960 Read all about it! 677 00:41:25,840 --> 00:41:30,040 I'm afraid old madam has lost her eyesight for good. 678 00:41:38,930 --> 00:41:41,400 Mother was worried because of me... 679 00:41:42,760 --> 00:41:44,120 She wouldn't let me tell you. 680 00:41:44,200 --> 00:41:46,120 She said none of you noticed it. 681 00:41:46,320 --> 00:41:49,160 She wants to watch you fight at the ring... 682 00:41:49,760 --> 00:41:52,840 and put the Japanese fighters in their place. 683 00:41:55,080 --> 00:41:58,640 The important thing now is to sort out the rules with Abe Dojo. 684 00:41:59,040 --> 00:42:01,720 Although Japanese martial arts originated from China, 685 00:42:01,920 --> 00:42:02,950 there are differences. 686 00:42:03,030 --> 00:42:05,480 We must make the rules of the fight clear... 687 00:42:05,960 --> 00:42:07,280 and publicise it in the papers. 688 00:42:08,030 --> 00:42:10,190 That should ensure a fair fight. 689 00:42:10,720 --> 00:42:11,520 Fair? 690 00:42:12,080 --> 00:42:12,920 If you say so. 691 00:42:13,300 --> 00:42:16,060 If the match turns out fair, 692 00:42:16,560 --> 00:42:18,920 it'll be a first in the martial arts world. 693 00:42:21,280 --> 00:42:22,080 Jin Sun, 694 00:42:22,640 --> 00:42:25,080 I'll leave it to you. 695 00:42:34,960 --> 00:42:36,280 Who is this? 696 00:42:40,250 --> 00:42:41,370 He Ma Li? 697 00:42:41,600 --> 00:42:43,120 What did you kidnap her for? 698 00:42:43,400 --> 00:42:45,520 This traitorous brat... 699 00:42:46,280 --> 00:42:47,280 Mr Rong, 700 00:42:47,600 --> 00:42:49,520 have you read today's Haishang Newspaper? 701 00:42:49,600 --> 00:42:50,560 Sure. 702 00:42:51,720 --> 00:42:55,280 She had the nerve to publish Huo Yuan Jia's statement. 703 00:42:55,720 --> 00:42:57,960 She even wrote a report... 704 00:42:58,120 --> 00:43:01,040 that blatantly vilifies you.