Original subtitles

"Ancient Detective"

"Episode 19"

Stop!

-Is that you? -Don't run!

Yes.

Stop!

Hurry up!

Sorry for disturbing you.

We're the armed escorts from Santong Security.

We're dealing with our internal affairs.

That person behind you has stolen something from us.

We just want to take him back.

This guy...

can't be taken away today.

Don't make us take action.

Don't make me take action too.

I don't want to kill anyone today.

Attack. Get him.

Let's go!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Go back.

If you don't kill them, we'll have endless trouble.

I don't want to kill anyone, let's go!

If you refuse to do it, I will.

Now you know who to obey, right?

You little lass!

You're just a little brat!

I'm warning you.

I'm older than you, don't call me that.

Older? You mean your old-man-temper?

Let's go!

-Hurry up. -Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Please forgive me, Second Brother.

Second Brother, please forgive me.

Please forgive me, Second Brother.

Rise, all of you.

From now on, no one is allowed to kneel.

-Thank you, Second Brother. -Thank you, Second Brother.

It wasn't easy for you.

Don't worry.

I won't tell Eldest Brother.

Thank you, Second Brother.

I'm just curious.

He's just a harmless little thief,

how could you let him?

He's not alone.

A female martial arts expert was protecting him.

She has defeated all of us.

All right. Go and get some rest.

-Thank you, Second Brother. -Thank you, Second Brother.

Second Brother,

don't worry.

We have our four experts.

The Four Snow Mountain Killers.

Call Second Brother.

Second Brother.

We have four of them,

those two brats...

won't be any problem to us.

Okay, that's great!

Second Brother.

Second Brother, Third Brother.

Bai Hu from Yan Mountain Sect is here.

He has an urgent matter to meet Eldest Brother.

The Yan Mountain Sect?

Take them to Eldest Brother's study.

Yes.

Third Brother.

We can't be sloppy with that little thief anymore.

Don't worry, Second Brother.

Santong Security's enemy is my enemy.

All right.

-Retreat. -Yes.

Eldest Brother.

Our guests are here.

Sir.

I'm Bai Hu, the second disciple of Yan Mountain Sect.

This is my third junior brother, Bai Ma.

My fourth junior brother, Bai Tou Weng.

My eldest brother is not feeling well lately.

May I know what brings you gentlemen here?

I'm doing a favour for my friend from Shenji Valley...

to ask Chief Wang...

about what happened to Wang Hua at Shenji Valley eight years ago.

Wang Hua.

This...

as you can see...

I'm not feeling well lately.

Recently,

we're having an internal conflict.

I'm not in the mood...

to talk about the incident that happened eight years ago.

How about this.

When I've resolved my problems,

I'll talk to you in detail.

It's been a tiring journey for you,

please allow my second brother to arrange an accommodation for you.

You all can stay here for a few days.

Since you're having an internal conflict,

we will not trouble you then.

My apologies.

My brother is not feeling well.

I won't see you off then.

Sorry to disturb.

I have one last question.

Go ahead.

Did a young lady come to find you?

No.

Okay.

Goodbye.

Jian.

I think there's something wrong with Chief Wang.

Before every word,

he has to look at his second brother's expression.

Furthermore, Second Brother Fu's hand was on his shoulder all the time.

Do you think there is something sneaky?

You're right.

I'm pretty sure about this too...

What is it?

They must have seen Miss Zhan before.

I'm hungry.

I don't eat fish. I only eat chicken.

It's up to you. You'll starve to death if you don't eat.

You... Untie me now.

Why won't you let me go?

I feel more relieved when you're tied up.

If it wasn't for Chief Wang's favour,

I wouldn't even save you.

I'm waiting for Chief Wang.

If he finds you missing,

how should I explain to him?

I guess you'll be disappointed.

Chief Wang will probably never show up.

Why?

There's an internal conflict at Santong Security.

Not many people know about this.

Then, why did he ask me to save you instead of himself?

Did you steal something from them?

What can I steal from them?

I just know their secret.

The secret of their internal conflict?

I know where their token is.

What token?

It's a token.

They're such a big sect.

Who should they obey if they don't have any token?

Where is the token?

Why should I tell you?

Untie me now.

The enemy is coming after us,

I can't run for my life.

Don't worry.

As long as I'm here,

it doesn't matter if you're being tied up or hung up,

I won't let you die.

What if you can't defeat them?

Untie me.

Untie me, so we can run together.

Do you know levitation skill?

I don't know it now.

Where else can you go?

How could you say that?

In life, where there's a will, there's a way.

My dream is...

to go somewhere far away,

do whatever I want to do,

and go wherever I want to go.

But...

if I'm allowed to bring my beloved girl along,

it'd be even better.

You brat.

You're thinking of girls at such a young age.

I'm warning you,

stop calling me that.

The last person who disrespect me...

ended up in black soil.

Poor thing.

You're so stubborn.

I'm sure no one likes you.

You're right. No one liked me.

Hey girl,

are you in love with someone?

Yes.

Mr. Jian.

Right now...

you're receiving treatment at Heiwu Ridge, right?

I miss you so much.

Miss Zhan.

I'm not going to make it.

Mr. Jian.

Please don't scare me.

Mr. Jian.

Mr. Jian.

Wake up.

Mr. Jian.

Mr. Jian.

That little lass...

still wants to tie me up!

Little brat, where are you going?

Let's talk about it when we return.

What's wrong?

I smell strangers.

Someone was there.

Let's go back for a search.

Hey lass,

it was my fault.

But let me remind you,

not to go overboard.

You know I'm protecting you.

Why did you run away?

Where did you get the chicken?

Stop fooling around.

Low class!

I just want to get the token,

and then flee the town.

Tell me,

why do you keep dumping me?

You have to wait for Chief Wang.

So, you won't leave no matter what happened.

You're right.

Let me tell you.

If you keep on waiting like this,

you'll have nothing but enemies.

I have to wait.

I have a reason why I must wait.

It's delicious!

Eat more if it's delicious.

Stay here, don't be sneaky.

No problem.

Seriously...

I've never tasted such delicious chicken before.

Chief Wang...

feeds you cornbread every day?

He treats his subordinates badly.

He's self-opinionated,

bad-tempered, stubborn and refused to listen to advices.

He can sit firmly on his position...

because he's highly skilled in martial arts.

Many people...

are frustrated but don't dare to speak up.

Second Brother Fu is better than him.

Second Brother Fu is more popular,

that's why he had a chance.

So...

that internal conflict...

was caused by Second Brother Fu's rebellion?

I told you Liaodong is full of gossips.

If I wasn't entrusted with an important task,

I'd be enjoying myself now.

You're too young for all these theories.

Why...

are you looking at me?

You're not Chief Wang's son, are you?

Chief Wang...

is not married yet.

Illegitimate child?

Although Chief Wang has many weaknesses,

but he is not a playboy.

He is loyal to his relationship.

To me,

nothing is better than freedom.

You're right.

It's good to have freedom.

Why? Don't you have any freedom?

It's in the past.

Like you said...

if you only think about one thing in your life,

it'll eventually come true.

If you want to have freedom,

then you must fight for it.

I did.

Look.

I've ended up like this.

Why won't you feed me anymore?

Didn't you say that you're in love?

Where's he now?

How could he let you risk your life here?

He doesn't know martial arts.

If he's here,

I can't go all out.

I see.

You like men who doesn't know martial arts.

No wonder you're so nice to me.

You little brat! What nonsense!

Let me warn you one last time.

Stop calling me little brat!

And...

don't hit my head!

You're talking nonsense.

You love to hit those who don't know martial arts.

What about your lover?

He must be the most pitiful man in the world.

You're wrong.

You're the most pitiful man in this world.

He's the strongest man in this world.

He doesn't even know martial arts, how strong can he be?

I guess beauty is only in the eyes of the beholder.

You little lass,

how dare you say that.

You brat!

You have a bad-mouth.

You should keep your mouth shut.

Do you always treat your man like this?

I found you at last!

The Four Snow Mountain Killers.

Untie me right now!

I thought we're going to catch some martial arts experts.

Turns out, it's just a brat and a rude lass.

Hurry!

I didn't expect them to catch up on us.

I've told you...

as long as I'm here, they won't be able to catch you.

They are the Four Snow Mountain Killers,

assassins of Santong Security.

They've never failed.

Out of these three,

there's surely a fourth one hiding somewhere.

Since you know that we're the Four Snow Mountain Killers,

then stop wasting our time.

Show me the token.

This is between us. It has nothing to do with her.

Let her go first.

Enough with your nonsense! Hand over the token.

If you hurt him,

I'll make sure you die.

Stay behind me. Don't go anywhere.

Attack!

Here I come.

Here I come.

You should go now.

They won't kill me.

No matter how skillful you are,

you won't be able escape from us.

Zhang Da Dan?

Are you okay?

We have to hide the bodies.

Otherwise, we'll be in trouble.

This way.

Give me the token.

Otherwise, both of you will die.

I'm going to kill you.

It's cold without you.

I'm trapped at the crossing of the light and darkness.

Your everlasting smile...

is glittering like the galaxy.

I won't stop loving you.

The memories left in my mind.

The sun is bright after the rain.

It's you.

That's when I see you...

I thought I'd never see you again.

You want to get rid of me?

Not so easy.

Didn't we agree on this?

You get the antidote from Heiwu Ridge.

and I'll investigate in Liaodong.

Why wouldn't you listen?

Since when did I agree with you?

You're the one who dumped me...

and drugged me.

You should be punished.

I'm sorry.

You were very sick,

but you kept thinking about Liaodong.

It was the best solution I could think of.

I came to find you...

was also the best solution I could think of.

What about your life?

You'll die.

I promised you...

that even if I die...

I'm going to die in your hands.

Mr. Jian.

Zhang Da Dan, why are you here?

It... it's a long story.

Miss Zhan and I was entrusted by Chief Wang...

to save this young man.

I am Chief Wang's emissary.

Thank you all for the help.

I'm Jian Bu Zhi from Shenji Valley.

So you're the young master of Shenji Valley.

Pleased to meet you.

But we shouldn't stay here for long.

We have to move the bodies to a safer place.

Otherwise, Second Brother Fu will discover them for sure.

Okay.

I just hit his acupoint with my flying dagger.

Brother,

you're too cruel.

Actually, he didn't have to die.

Do you know how powerful he was?

If he's still alive now,

I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to defeat him.

That's why,

when I carried his body, I hit him one more time with my axe.

Third Brother Mei and the Four Snow Mountain Killers...

were the best martial art experts of Chief Wang.

They were very talented.

It's a pity that...

they were helping that evil man to abuse the weak.

I have a mission to accomplish,

otherwise I'd have left this place a long time ago.

All the troubles...

were caused by the internal conflict of Santong Security.

No wonder, Chief Wang...

gave us some strange looks.

He didn't talk any sense.

He chased us away in a hurry.

You've met Chief Wang?

Second Brother Fu's hand was holding the back of his neck.

I guess...

Chief Wang's life is in the hands of Second Brother Fu.

I see.

No wonder he never showed up.

No way.

We must rescue Chief Wang.

Yes.

Chief Wang doesn't need our help.

He's here already.

He's here?

You're Chief Wang.

He's Chief Wang?

Previously at Santong Security,

I felt something wrong about Chief Wang.

When he's answering my questions,

he kept looking at Second Brother Fu's facial expression.

Let's say he was kidnapped...

and was forced to say something unwillingly,

His eyes should have a sense of helplessness...

or even anger.

But there's none.

He was clearly obeying the orders.

When I met you,

the answer is clear to me.

He's not Chief Wang, but you are.

I didn't know why you look like a teenager,

but your eyes are filled with pride...

that you can't hide it.

His eyes are indeed domineering and fierce.

Everyone knows that...

Chief Wang doesn't use any weapons.

That's because his Iron Palm is one of a kind.

Your hands are full of calluses,

must've been through a lot of tough training.

By having the greatest weapon in the world,

it's hard to believe that...

you're not Chief Wang,

Third Brother Mei and the Four Snow Mountain Killers...

still couldn't recognise me after so many years.

I can't believe you recognise me.

That's right.

I am Chief Wang, the one you've been looking for.

Little brat...

Hold on.

Chief Wang has been around the martial world for so many years.

Logically speaking,

he should be around 40 years old.

Let him explain himself then.

Isn't it better to look younger?

I've tried so many ways to look younger.

I have to admire the medical skills of Mr. Rejuvenation Hand.

He made me look so young.

It was him.

No wonder.

Who is that?

He's my junior.

We have the same capability in performing surgery.

But he has never cared about how to save people.

He only focused on face transplant.

So, he could easily give Chief Wang's face a youthful look.

This is his work?

It's a pity that...

he's dead now.

He's dead?

What happened?

He was killed by Second Brother Fu.

He shouldn't harm the innocent.

Moreover, he was just a physician.

What's really going on?

To achieve this,

Mr. Rejuvenation Hand did five surgeries on me.

He gave me anaesthetic before each surgery.

I didn't expect that Second Brother Fu has bribed him.

During the last surgery,

he added Power Dissipation Medicine to my anaesthetic...

to make me lose some martial art skills temporarily.

That's how I ended up like this.

Sure enough, it's Second Brother Fu.

He thought that...

Santong Security shouldn't limit its power in Liaodong.

He wanted to extend the power to mainland and Zhongyuan.

But I never agreed with him.

He didn't dare to defy me openly,

so he did a lot of little tricks behind my back.

He bribed everyone,

waiting to take over my position as the hegemon of Liaodong.

A man with such ambition.

But he didn't know...

that I'm sick of my current position.

I wanted to retire a long time ago.

But when his ambition gets bigger,

it's harder to hand over power to someone like him.

But in the end, he got what he wanted.

It was my negligence.

He found an opportunity.

I'm not sure how much bribe did he give to Mr. Rejuvenation Hand.

In short, I've lost my martial art skills...

and he's killed Mr. Rejuvenation Hand.

By doing this...

no one knows about my new appearance expect for us.

But I do have a few back up plans.

What are they?

Firstly,

the token was hidden away.

Without the Chief Security Token,

he has no power to command the branches in Liaodong.

Secondly,

I managed to train a confidant within a short time.

That's me.

Second Brother Fu locked him up,

so I release him stealthily.

Miss Zhan,

when I first met you,

I knew I've fallen into their trap.

Hence, I asked you to save me five days later.

Five days later, at noon,

go to the broken temple 10 miles north from the security centre...

and save this young boy for me.

So that's the reason.

I am sorry...

for hiding my identity from you.

I didn't want you to get too involved.

Young man,

why are you laughing?

I was laughing because my luck wasn't that bad after all.

I couldn't believe I found you in such a way.

Since you're Chief Wang, then I'll stop beating around the bush.

Go ahead.

We came all the way to Liaodong to find you...

because of one purpose.

I want to know about...

that tragedy in Shenji Valley 8 years ago.

Because I couldn't find Wang Hua's body in Shenji Valley.

So, there must be something behind the truth.

Miss Zhan told me about it when I first met her.

It happened 8 years ago.

I guess I still can remember it.

Hold on.

Why do you look so familiar?

Perhaps, you've seen me when I was little.

My memory is poor.

Maybe it's due to my junior's anaesthetic.

His anaesthetic will cause damage to the brain.

No wonder.

In that case,

why don't you tell me what happened 8 years ago?

My principle at the martial world...

is to avoid any losing deal.

I can tell you the truth.

But you have to make a deal with me.

An equivalent exchange.

Even if you are Brother Jian's son, my principle will never change.

Last time, I've asked Miss Zhan to do three tasks for me.

She did the first task perfectly.

It's the same for now.

She has yet to finish two more tasks.

What are they?

The second task,

is to help me get back the token.

The third task,

is to help me get back Santong Security.

Tell me about it first,

then I'll work hard to complete those two tasks for you.

No way.

I'm always the one with the upper hand.

If I tell you the truth,

how could I make sure that you won't break your promise?

Don't worry about this.

We're not that kind of people.

So there's no room for discussion?

Hey you,

how could you be so ungrateful?

We saved you just now.

Do you know that...

we all risked our lives just to find you?

Don't mix appreciation and business together.

Do you want me to send you back to Second Brother Fu?

Zhao.

Don't touch my elder brother.

Young man,

that would only benefit Second Brother Fu.

I'm sure you're not that stupid.

Furthermore,

your hand was badly injured, right?

Don't be too hard on yourself.

Zhao.

Let him go.

Okay.

I promise you.

Make sure you don't play any tricks.

Don't worry.

I'm a man of my word.

Think harder on how you'd help me instead.

Zhao Wo Huan,

you're incredible.

You just grabbed Chief Wang's neck.

Zhao.

I've been looking for you everywhere.

What's up?

I came to say thank you.

For what?

You risked your life to kill Zhan Si...

and rescued Mr. Jian and I.

You even avenged Master Bai He.

I should thank you.

I thought something happened.

It's nothing.

It's not worth mentioning.

If the Ten Killing Gate comes after you,

I'll protect you and Mr. Jian.

From today onwards,

you're Mr. Jian's brother,

that means you're my brother as well.

Be good.

That's all. I feel so much better now.

Protect me?

Brothers...

I just defeated Zhan Si.

She's Zhan Shi Qi, how can she protect me?

I am a warrior.

Is she looking down on me?

Let me send you all off first. Then...

The more I think about it, the more wrong it is. I...

Second Brother Fu has spread the rumour that I'm sick in bed.

He's in charge of Santong Security now.

He wants to get the token as soon as possible.

So that he can become the real Chief.

He'll send his men to search for you.

We're in danger.

That's right.

They have to find me in order to get the token.

Eldest Brother,

where did you hide the token?

Don't worry.

I hid it at a place where they can never find it.

That's good.

I'd like to know...

how capable are they?

They're strong.

There are traps everywhere at Santong Security.

There are more than hundred of armed escorts.

In terms of numbers of people and facilities,

we're at a disadvantage.

What's more troublesome,

the guards at Santong Security...

are The Twelve Death Guards whom I've trained myself.

They're equipped with the most vicious martial art skills in the world.

They kill with no mercy.

They don't care about their own life.

When they siege, even a martial art expert like me...

would be hard to retreat.

But they won't listen to you?

That's the problem.

I've changed my face,

how would they believe me?

If I call myself Chief Wang,

they would've killed me like their enemy.

How about Second Brother Fu's martial arts skills?

Does he have any weaknesses?

He almost had none.

Besides your father, he is the smartest person I've ever known.

His intelligence often makes me shudder.

Although his martial art skills aren't as good as mine,

but he doesn't have many rivals.

The two pieces of Sun Moon and Star in his hand...

have put a lot of lives at stake.

Have you searched them all?

Yes.

We couldn't find him,

and also Third Brother Mei and The Four Snow Mountain Killers.

Should we send more men to search for him?

No need.

He's testing my patience.

Whoever gets anxious first...

will be at a disadvantage.

Don't act recklessly.

He'll show up very soon.

Sure.