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[Candle In The Tomb]

[Episode 9]

An Li Man.

We have visitors.

- Is he an Uighur? - No.

He's Han Chinese.

An Li Man.

I'll give you a chance to redeem your mistakes.

If you will a meritorious service people would judge you differently.

What are you doing?

These are all guests from Beijing!

That's enough. Stop fooling around!

How would I not know your morals?

Chief Inspector.

Why is that camel out there all groggy and weak? Like it's about to die?

Wang Ba Wan!

Calling him asshole (Wang Ba Dan)?

- Ba Wan. - What did you promise me?

Didn't you promise to treat my camel well?

Are you trying to kill my camel?

What nonsense is that?

Would I be that inconsiderate?

I haven't seen my camels in days.

Why knows how you've tortured them?

Who's tortured your camels?

They are all well!

As long as you accomplish this mission for the country

you can have your camels back.

I really don't know anything.

If I know that they are from Beijing

I wouldn't dare take them into the desert even if you threaten my life.

Moreover, it isn't that I left them in the desert

but that they didn't want to hire me anymore.

Fine.

He's not talking about the same thing.

Old Buddy.

We're not here to ask you about those foreign visitors.

We study archaeology.

We hope that you could take us into the desert.

We want to hire you as our guide.

- Enter the desert? - Exactly.

It's totally different from your previous case!

As long as you're willing to help us you can name the price.

As for that...

Wang Ba Wan...

If I agree to take them into the desert will you give all my camels back?

Of course!

How do you take them into the desert without any camel?

All right. No problem.

We're all friends...

It's now windy season.

Are you sure that you could take us into the desert?

Windy season?

I've gone into the desert all year round.

I don't know what a windy season is.

Thank you then.

You're welcome.

Here.

Here, here!

Uncle An Li Man.

When can we set out?

Those men don't know how to raise camels.

They have all lost weight...

You've run all the paperwork?

Old Man, when can we set out?

We're all waiting for you.

It depends on when my camels are fully fed and hydrated.

When will they be fully fed and hydrated?

It depends on you.

We're waiting for him and he's waiting for the camels.

The camels are waiting for us?

What does that mean?

What do you mean by that?

Why are you all so dumb?

Without money, how could we get any food and water?

Without food and water how could I feed my camels?

What did I tell you?

In any case, I don't have to get paid.

But not my camels.

It's fine. Tell me how much you need.

You just have to tell us when we can set out.

Everything's easier with money. We can set out anytime.

When is anytime?

Two months from now?

Windy season will be over in two months.

Exactly.

It's the windy season now.

People will die if they go into the desert with strong winds!

Didn't you say that you enter the desert all year round?

Windy season means nothing to you?

What I said was...

I've been to the desert all year round.

But I've never come across a windy season.

Old Man, stop saying such nonsense.

You just used us to get out of the police station.

You never intended to take us into the desert at all, did you?

Why would you talk like that?

When did I not intend to take you there?

Didn't I say that I will do it when the windy season is over?

How about this?

I will buy your camels for twice the usual price.

Once we get back from the desert

the camels still belong to you and you keep the money.

What do you think about that?

I still get to keep the money?

All yours.

That won't do.

No.

The fates will punish us for entering the desert during the windy season.

No way!

I can't afford to wait for two months.

Only during the windy season could Jingjue Kingdom be found.

That was written in the notebook.

It isn't that he's unwilling to take us there. He's just greedy.

He's haggling with us.

Fatso.

No way...

- What are you doing? - Let's go!

What... What are you doing?

Old Man, sorry about this.

Go back to the police station.

Let go of me.

Let me go!

This man... How can you behave in such a way?

Haven't you done all the paperwork?

You only need paperwork done to get out of jail but not in.

We're scared so we're not going anymore.

Let's go!

You're behaving... Let's talk nicely!

Don't act so rough!

I still have something to say.

Give me a few more days to prepare for the trip.

- How many days? - Ten.

The day after tomorrow.

Seven days.

- You're going to run? - Run? What for?

How could I? My camels...

What is it?

What are you doing?

What is he telling him?

I have no idea.

You took so many people into the desert.

You understand what I said?

The day after tomorrow.

We will set out the day after tomorrow.

All right, the day after tomorrow.

The money? What about the money you promised?

You can't pay me any less.

It's a deal then.

It's a deal.

Such a reckless guy.

Why don't you both head back?

I'll go and get some food.

He's not coming to lunch with us?

Fatso is very meticulous. He said that he's getting food.

But he's actually worried about An Li Man.

He's gone to keep an eye on him.

I couldn't tell that he's actually capable.

He has a better sixth sense than I do.

If he finds someone fishy he's usually right.

Hu Ba Yi.

What exactly did you say to An Li Man?

Ms. Yang.

We took your wages.

Don't worry. We will get the job done.

We're now a team.

I know that the United States is about individualism.

However, you're in China now.

We emphasize collectivism.

I understand.

At any time, all lives are our priority.

Mark these carefully.

Old Buddy An Li Man!

We have left all our things here.

- Leave everything here. - Sure!

- I'll load them later. - Fatso!

Is there more gear?

Yes, I'll go and get them.

- I borrowed it from Chief Wang. - Wang Ba Wan?

Keep it safe.

The only thing this will kill is a bird.

It can scare off some small animals.

That young comrade!

Bring those two bags here.

All right!

My goodness! What is this? It's so heavy!

It's full of delicacies. Bean cakes and salt.

Is this all we're having along the way?

Wouldn't we just get really thirsty?

My little comrade.

You can eat it if you want.

But then my camels will have nothing to eat.

That old man bears grudges.

- It's all packed? - Yes.

Old Buddy, you'd have to suffer hardships with us.

That doesn't sound right.

It's not just hardship. It might cost me my life.

But it's okay. We're friends.

Why does it sound so awkward to hear the old man say that we're friends?

He sounds so hypocritical.

Where did you get this jacket?

I just bought it.

Comrade Hu.

Come here.

An Li Man can't be the guide. I'm against it.

What is Professor Hao's opinion?

I've asked around.

This man is a good character.

We can't entrust our lives and safety into his hands.

What if he kills us in the desert for money?

What if he leaves us in the desert?

In terms of probability, it's possible.

That sounds more like what you'd do.

- You... - That's also possible.

- I... - Professor Hao.

Fatso and I will keep an eye on him.

Even if he ditches us he will have to fend for himself?

We can't take any chances.

Ai Guo.

Danger is inevitable on field research trips.

You're already a veteran archaeological researcher.

We already deliberated over the route for this trip.

Hu had also traveled through deserts.

An Li Man is a known human navigator of the desert.

I think that we should trust whoever we work with.

I understand, Professor.

You've prepared for the research of Jingjue Kingdom all your life.

All right, since we've decided we should pack up quickly.

- Yes. - Sure.

Are you done with your discussions?

I have a few words to say.

This is the windy season.

This is the most dangerous period in the desert.

Would you like to seek your own doom?

Listen! When you run into storms the first thing is to stay alive.

Don't blame me for not telling you.

Old gentleman.

What do you mean by that?

What are you trying to say?

It's just more money that you want?

Do you see that?

This friend is right.

A penny of my wages is not to be wasted.

We are all friends.

Old Buddy..

This is a scientific research.

How could you call it doomed?

Scientific research...

I also hope that you could return safely with your research!

What does that old man mean?

Comrade Hu.

What do you say?

I think that it will be fine.

All right.

We will follow your instructions.

Let's pack up.

We're now setting out from Bosten Lake

to go south along the ancient Peacock River Trail.

"Bosten" means "to stand" in Uighur.

It was named so...

As there were three mountains erected in the middle of the lake.

In the ancient times, this lake was also known as the "Sea of Fish."

It's the largest inland freshwater river-connected lake in China.

This was where Peacock River originated and flowed deep into Taklamakan Desert.

Didn't Uncle An Li Man say that the desert is perilous?

How is this dangerous?

He has to make it sound perilous!

He's trying to get more money out of us!

The desert is gorgeous!

Xinjiang is such a good place.

Pastures and meadows everywhere in the mountains.

Gobi Desert turns to green farmlands.

Why aren't you at the rear?

Relax, Team Leader.

We've traveled for such a long time. Did you see anyone else around?

Isn't that old man amazing?

I think that the camels know the way better than he does!

What do you know?

The ruins and scattered poplar trees we came across along the way...

He saw them all.

If these all connect into a line, it forms a route.

Well done, Hu!

You've kept such a close eye on him!

I have to tell you something.

I've been thinking about it along the way.

What is it?

That foreign woman came all the way here

made such great efforts and spent so much money.

Why is she searching for Jingjue Kingdom?

Quickly. Speak up.

There must be treasure in Jingjue Kingdom.

They must worth an enormous amount of money.

How would you know?

Buddy, could you have some imagination?

Which adventurous story of exploration isn't about treasures?

What have you been thinking about all the time?

Just give it some thought.

Why would that British explorer come

all the way to search for Jingjue Kingdom?

Why would that foreign woman's dad go to such trouble?

He even risked his life for it.

Moreover, that foreign woman is so obsessed with that notebook.

Unless she is after the treasure I can't think of any other reason.

Fatso, tell me the truth.

If it weren't for the treasures you wouldn't have joined us?

Say whatever you like.

If the ancient ruins really contain treasures

there's no way I'd let that American take all for herself!

That's enough nagging.

- Get back to the rear. - Sure.

Keep an eye on that old man.

I'll keep an eye on that foreign woman from behind.

Professor, wash your hands before you eat.

- Don't bother. - Just a rinse.

It's over there. Right there.

Go ahead.

Water is too precious here. Use less of it.

That's enough.

Did you see it?

Those two are called the Mountain of the Holy Sepulcher.

There are 5-meter tall eolian mushrooms (rock polished by wind-driven sands).

Professor Chen.

Could you still stand the heat?

Don't worry, I'll be fine.

Get a few photos while you're still alive.

Professor Chen.

Is Uncle An Li Man telling the truth?

Is it really so dangerous in the desert?

Xiao Ye, you're scared?

I'm not scared.

I'm just worried.

Isn't it beautiful?

It's too beautiful.

The more beautiful it is the more danger lurks behind it.

We will only encounter tougher weather conditions.

I'm not worried about food but water is going down too quickly.

If we continue with the journey at such a pace

it's highly possible that we'll die in the desert.

How is it?

It's not too late to head back now.

Old Gentleman.

How many times have you taken visitors halfway and headed back?

I'll be honest with you.

You're already the ones who persisted the longest.

Head back.

Don't lose your lives for nothing.

Frankly speaking, we didn't expect to

use up water so quickly when we first set out.

You surely know where we could find water resources around here.

Take us there first to refill our water supply.

I know what you're going to do in Jingjue Kingdom.

It's rumored that there are lots of treasures in those ruins.

However, no one actually ever found it.

The route we just took isn't strictly considered the desert.

After we get past the bay we'll enter Black Desert.

That is the real desert.

Old Gentleman, what is Black Desert?

Black Desert has many cities and treasures buried in it.

But no one ever took treasure out of Black Desert.

Even if it were to have just one gold coin, you'd be lost in Black Desert.

You'll be forever buried under by wind and sand.

Don't even think of leaving it.

Doesn't that sound too spooky?

Gods use such a method to punish those greedy men.

Head back... head back...

- Professor. - Here.

Old Gentleman, is the weather changing?

Red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning.

Red sky at night, shepherd's delight.

This fiery red sky in the morning can't be a good sign?

You're right.

The clouds are bleeding out in the sky.

The fates are probably angry.

Wind is about to rise here in the desert again.

A strong gale of wind is about to sweep up.

Old Gentleman An Li Man said that the wind is about to rise.

It will be a very strong gale.

We can't rest by day anymore.

We have to get to Xiye Ruins in one go.

How strong could the gale be?

He said that not even a barrier could keep it out.

Therefore, we have to make our way there quickly.

Otherwise, we could end up buried in the desert.

Hu, you're the team leader.

We will follow your lead.

What is the old man doing?

Are we not in a rush?

What is he doing?

Stay calm.

What is going on?

Quickly! We have to leave now!

Otherwise, we will be buried in Black Desert!

- Get on the camels! - Hurry up!

Get on the camels!

- Professor, get on the camel! - Quickly!

Hurry up!

Fatso! Look out for everyone! Leave no one behind!

I got it!

Old Gentleman!

Stop and let everyone take a break?

If you don't run fast enough you'd be dead!

Old Gentleman!

Professor Chen and the rest of the team can't take it!

Stop and rest for a while?

Let them get some water before we start galloping!

Professor!

Professor!

My glasses are gone!

What should I do from now on?

Professor!

I have an extra pair of glasses!

Just make do with these for now!

Can you see with them?

Yes.

Xiao Ye!

Make good use of your time!

What's the matter, Hu?

The physical strength of these intellectuals is really terrible.

Ms. Yang!

How are you? Are you all right?

I'm fine!

Look!

It's different for those who grew up on steaks and milk.

Chu Jian! Check on our supplies!

Yes!

Professor, take a break here.

Xiao Ye! Are you all right?

Are you all right?

The desert hyacinth (refers to the storm) is coming!

Get up and go!

We have to get going now!

Get on the camels!

- Hurry up! - Sa Di Peng!

- Get Xiao Ye! - Get on the camels now!

Quickly, Xiao Ye!

Get on the camels quickly!

Hurry up...

Fatso!

What is it?

Why is one person missing?

Can you see clearly?

Who has fallen behind?

Is it that American?

She can't be left behind!

If she's gone, our money's gone!

American or Chinese?

No one is to be left behind!

Go and catch up with An Li Man!

You have to make him stop!

- This is an order! - Yes!

Professor Chen!

Professor Chen!

Professor Chen!

Professor Chen!

What happened?

I got thrown off...

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Here, get up quickly!

Here, let's go!

Professor Chen! Are you all right?

They are over here!

Professor!

- Hu! - Professor Chen!

I'm all right!

Where are the others?

They are all fine!

I pounced that old man An Li Man off his camel!

Awesome!

Don't worry about me! Go and help him!

What is the matter?

- Old Gentleman! Why aren't we moving? - Professor!

We can't get away from it!

The camels are petrified!

They know the terror of Black Desert. It's useless to run from it!

We might as well await our death here!

Old Gentleman, you're a human map!

- Come up with something! - I can't!

We can only wait for our death!

You have to come up with something!

We can't just wait for our death!

Hu Ba Yi!

Look!

Don't stop to stare at the scenery!

- Make our way there now! - Hurry up!

- Go! - Get on the camels!

Old Gentleman! Will these walls block off the sandstorm?

It's up to the fates now!

- Hu! - Fatso!

Did you see that?

Take everyone there to hide!

Quickly! Take everyone there! Stay alert!

Hurry up! Quickly!

Hurry up!

Keep up!

Professor!

Professor, are you all right?

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