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Greetings, Prince Consort

- Yes? - Taoist Qiu is here

Jing

- Taoist Qiu, Brother Yin - Brother Guo

Jing

lt's been awhile since we last met You're looking very well

So are you, Sir

By the way, the Lord is waiting for you

Taoist Qiu

A commoner like l should not trouble the Lord to welcome me personally

Taoist Qiu is a talented and respectable man and l have always wanted to meet you

All the Mongolian warriors are brave and skilled in the art of war. l'm impressed

You're too kind, Taoist Qiu

Actually

l have always wished to be able to care for my people like my own children

but my lands are getting bigger

and the population is increasing

lt is difficult for me to be the perfect ruler

When you came here

did you chance upon anything l should take note of?

My Lord, you're too polite

When l got here

l saw your people and you in high spirits They are well-clothed and well-fed

l really couldn't see anything wrong

Taoist, you're too kind

However...

on my way here, l witnessed the Lord's immense power in attacking the city

lt was overwhelming

and l have some thoughts

which l hope you would pardon me for expressing them now

Please speak your mind

l know you love your people

But, outside of Mongolia

there are innocent folk everywhere in the world

l hope my Lord can view them as your own and have mercy on them

instead of killing the innocent

You're right

But l, Tiemuzhen, am getting old

and my health is failing l may not be able to accomplish that

By the way

l heard that people in Central Plains can attain longevity

Would you enlighten me on this?

Actually, there is no such thing as longevity

But, the Qigong we practise is indeed good for maintaining good health

What are the important things to note when practising Qigong?

The important things are to remain calm and to have a kind and benevolent nature

My Lord, if you can become one with the people and understand them

it would be enough

ln Central Plains, there is a Book of Morals

We consider it a highly treasured book

lt speaks of

how the weapons of wars are not positive objects and should not be used

Consider this, my Lord

Countless years of constant war makes one anxious and unable to find peace

That can't be healthy

My health is indeed failing

l am pleased to be able to hear words of wisdom from Taoist Qiu

and l've learnt much today

l will seek more wisdom from you tomorrow

l wouldn't dare l've been here for a few days now

and l'm finished with my business here

l should take this chance to bid farewell

You're leaving so soon?

l need to return to my Sect to see to some urgent matters

Before l leave

l hope my Lord can understand

the importance of attaining peace within yourself as the path to good health

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Taoist Qiu

Taoist Qiu, Brother Yin

Jing, it must be hard on you to train them

lt's alright. The Lord says teaching them martial arts will help them in war

Really?

You're helping a ruthless man

- Brother Yin, why do you say that? - Don't say that

Jing, l have some things to say to you

What do you think of Genghis Khan?

Why do you ask?

How long have you lived here for?

l've lived here since l was a child

And how does he treat you and your mother?

He takes very good care of us both

l see

Jing

This is not the place for you

Genghis Khan is not the good man you think he is

l think you should take your mother and leave as soon as you can

How can l leave?

The Lord wants me to attack the remaining troops of Jin Empire

You're too loyal

On my journey to Mongolia this time

l saw Mongolian soldiers killing innocent people

When l got here, l saw a powerful army skilled in war tactics

Genghis Khan is a man of ruthless ambition who will stop at nothing

Today, he asks you to fight Jins for him

One day, he will make you fight Songs

He won't

The Lord will never do that. He won't

He won't...

Prince Consort

Come in

The Lord wants to see you

- You're here, Jing-er - Yes, my Lord

Do you know why l've summoned all of you today?

Yes

- lt's regarding our invasion Southwards - lndeed

l've defeated Wanyan Honglie

No enemy shall be too strong for me in the future

Jing-er

What's wrong?

Nothing

l have a question for you

The remaining troops of Jin are now gathered in Tong Pass

lf we attack them head on

we may not defeat them

What do you all think we should do?

l think we should attack through Song

and send our troops out to Jin capital Da Liang, from Tang Zhou and Deng Zhou

l agree

Jing-er, what do you think?

l think

l think

Don't attack Da Liang

Don't attack Da Liang? Then what do we do?

Although the Jin emperor lives in Da Liang

there will be few soldiers

We can pretend to attack

Jin will transfer soldiers from Tong Pass for defence

lt's a long way from Tong Pass to Da Liang

Their soldiers will be tired when they arrive

We'll just wait

lf we defeat the Jins' best soldiers

we can get Da Liang in no time

Alright

That's a good idea. We'll do that

Jin Empire will fall this time for sure

There are three secret commands here

After we conquer Jin

open them in the Jin palace and follow my command

But you are not to open them before we defeat Jin

Anyone who disobeys will be beheaded

- Yes, father - Yes, father

The Lord is so good to us

l know

For 20 years

l've been wondering when l can return to Niu Family Village

The Lord is so kind to us

When you defeat the Jin army this time

we can tell him that we wish to move back to Niu Family Village

l'm sure he will approve

But it's a pity

about Huazheng...

l've told Huazheng

l will never marry if Rong-er's dead

Love cannot be forced

The Lord has given us so much gold and jewellery this time

l'm worried about his motives

He must want me to marry Huazheng

That may be one of the reasons

but l think it's not that simple

Mother, what is it?

l think...

The Lord may suspect you may betray him this time while leading the army to the South

Me?

What is this?

A secret command from the Lord

- Why don't we open it? - No

The Lord has instructed not to open it before we defeat Jin

l'm afraid my fears will come true

Mother, but...

lf the seal is broken, we will be beheaded

Don't worry

l'm from Linan

which is famous for its embroidery and stitching art

l can unpick this

and stitch it back later No one will be able to tell the difference

lt's a good thing we opened it or we might both die

''Upon defeating Jin, attack Linan and destroy Song''

''Mongolia will rule the world''

''lf Guo Jing contributes to our victory he will be conferred a title''

''lf he falters, Wokuotai and Tuolei are to behead him immediately''

''His mother will be executed later''

- What should we do, mother? - Let's get out of here

But it will be too hard for you to travel by night

lt's pointless to bother with these things now. Let's pack. Hurry up...

Prince Consort

Come in

Prince Tuolei wants to discuss the South invasion with you

- l'll be right there - Yes sir

Will you go?

They would be suspicious if l didn't

l'll be back soon

l'll pack our things first then We'll leave once you get back

Alright

Princess Huazheng

Huazheng

Aunt Guo

Jing has let you down

Don't say that

Aunt Guo

l've made these clothes for you a long time ago

but didn't dare to give them to you

But...

l may not have the chance to give them to you if l don't do it now

Why? Did Guo Jing bully you again?

That Huang Rong lass is dead

When they return after their victory he will come to his senses

He won't, he won't

Don't worry. Father will help you

What's the point? They've already gone

Gone? Did you see them leaving?

No

They've not left

But l can tell they want to leave soon

Guo Jing

You're so silly

l've said l'd be fine

But why do you not even want to see me?

Father

Mother, this is too painful for you Let's rest up

No, we'll not be safe until we leave Mongolia. l'm fine

- Mother - Let's go. l'm fine

Guo Jing, you can't escape Come back with us

l won't

My two Princes, we just want to go home

Please let us go

We sympathise with you But an order cannot be defied

The Lord sent us to escort you back

l have raised you from childhood into a man

l've even betrothed Huazheng to you How dare you betray me?

My Lord, you have been kind to me l should repay your kindness

But l am a Song citizen

How can l obey your command to attack my own country?

How dare you open and read the secret command?

My Lord

You've joined forces with Song to attack Jim

But you're going back on your word You're no hero if you do that

After Jin is conquered my deal with Song is finished

How can that be considered going back on my word?

l am not only stupid, but blind as well

l have always thought of you as a respectable hero

But now, l have realised what you are really like

How audacious! Behead him!

Father

Father, please don't kill Guo Jing

Huazheng, leave

- l won't - Go on

- Tuolei - Yes

Take your sister away

Father, Guo Jing has contributed much to us and has saved your life before as well

Please have mercy

and forgive him this time

My Lord, please spare his life this time

Get up

Guo Jing

Why are you still thinking of Song? Look at how well Mongolians treat you

Help me conquer the world and l will make you Emperor of Song

Don't say anymore. l don't want anything

Alright

Bring his mother

- Jing - Mother

Guo Jing

lf you obey me, you can live a life of luxury with your mother

lf you don't, you will never see your mother ever again

Guo Jing

Guo Jing

You have lived here since you were young You are a Mongolian

The corrupt officers of Song only know how to collude with Jins

They caused your father's death and broke up your family

- Why are you still so stubborn? - No

l am a citizen of Song no matter what

Jing, think about it carefully

My Lord

l think Jing is just confused right now Let me talk to him

Alright. You talk some sense into him

- Jing - Mother

Twenty years ago

we were still in Niu Family Village

Taoist Qiu

got to know your father and Uncle Yang

He gave a dagger to your father

and another to Uncle Yang

Do you know why...

he named you Guo Jing

and Uncle Yang's son is Yang Kang?

l know

He wants us to remember the tragedy that happened in the year of Jing Kang

Yang Kang adopted an evil father

and deserve to die

the way he did

But Uncle Yang's good name has been tarnished by him

l have been working very hard to raise you

Do l want a son who follows and serves an evil man

and spoils the good name of his parents?

Mother, l will never do that

Life is short

As long as you have a clear conscience

you will live without regrets

Remember that

Yes, l will remember that

Good boy

Take care

Mother...

Go away, all of you

(Grave of Guo-Li Ping)

Mother...

Sixth Brother

First Teacher, First Teacher

Save me, Jing. Save me

Mother...

l want revenge

Please have a seat

What will you have?

- Some wine and two dishes - Alright

Taoist Qiu

Jing

Taoist Qiu Genghis Khan is ruthless and ambitious

He will harm Song

lf l had killed him earlier it won't be like this now

Forget it, Jing. lt's not your fault

Even if Genghis Khan dies

Mongolia is still full of ruthless ambition, right?

lt's good now that you understand what Genghis Khan is really like

From now onwards, you must do some great things for your people

Great things?

Are there any great things l can do?

Why not?

Now that we know Mongolians are going to invade us

we must inform the palace right away

so they can prepare for defence immediately

So what? There will still be war

People will lose their homes and have nothing to eat

Children will lose their parents

How can you say that?

Sir, Rong-er and my mother are both dead

l am so useless

What are my martial arts for? For revenge?

Now l've killed Wanyan Honglie

But Jin Empire has lost many lives too

For protecting my loved ones?

Even my beloved Rong-er and mother are dead

l'm so useless. l couldn't save them

Taoist Qiu, tell me Why do we practise martial arts? Why?

Jing-er

Drowning your sorrows in wine is not the solution

Sir, it help to numb the pain Come and have some too

Yes

You can forget the pain but what then

when you sober up?

You still have to face all the problems

You must not give up on yourself

There is a solution for everything

Sir

There are many things l need your help to understand

Jing, if something is bothering you please speak your mind

Don't keep it to yourself and you'll feel much better

l wish to swear never to help anyone fight anymore

l want to forget all my martial arts skills now

Otherwise, l may not be able to hold myself back from injuring or killing people

l know how you feel

Your mother and Rong-er are dead

You feel like these wouldn't have happened if you didn't know martial arts, right?

ln fact, life and death is beyond anyone's control

Even if you didn't know martial arts those things may still have happened

No, if l didn't know martial arts mother and Rong-er won't die so early

You're wrong to think this way

My Teacher, Master Chongyang, had once said

that martial arts can be for a good cause or a bad cause

lt's up to you to decide

Some people use martial arts to bully others or to gain power and wealth

But don't forget that

many people use martial arts to protect the innocent and maintain peace

You're right

But the pugilists with the highest skills are East Heretic, West Venom

South Emperor and North Beggar

lt's not easy to attain a level like theirs

And what's the point if you do?

Speaking of these four experts, l feel that

in terms of martial arts, they are indeed at impressive and unsurpassable levels

But East Heretic, Huang Yaoshi is strange and temperamental. He's not a good example

West Venom, Ouyang Feng is evil beyond words

South Emperor is kind and helpful

but became a recluse because of a small conflict

So he is not a good example to learn from either

Only Hong Qigong stands up for others

and is a true shining example for pugilists

The four of them will meet at the Duel of Huashan soon

The position of first place

should belong to Leader Hong without a doubt

Oh yes, where is my teacher?

l've come this time to find out where he is

But he is always wandering

Don't worry. Regardless of where he is

he will appear at the Duel of Huashan when the time comes

By the way, you should come with me to Huashan to have a look

Sir, l...

Don't you want to go?

l'm sorry, Sir. l really don't want to go

Then, where do you want to go?

l don't know l'll go where the path leads me

Jing, do you really want to forget all your martial arts skills?

l have an idea

Really? What is it?

There is one pugilist

who unwittingly learnt the techniques of Jiuyin manual

but he has sworn never to learn the skills in the manual

so he has been trying to forget what he has learnt

Do you know who he is?

- Brother Zhou Botong? - lndeed

So you must come with me to Huashan

lf you find Uncle Zhou

he can teach you how to forget your own skills

Yes

Jing, we are midway up Huashan

Huashan is so famous Why isn't anyone here touring?

Huashan's roads are dangerous

Tourists would turn back after getting here

l wonder where are Huang Yaoshi and Teacher Qigong?

They should be at the peak

Jing, we should hurry

Qiu Chuji, l spared your life at Yanyu lnn

Why are you here?

So it's Master Sha

- What a surprise - What's so surprising?

lf you can come to Huashan, why can't we?

You want to take part in the Duel of Huashan with your kind of skill level?

You must want to die

Stupid Taoist, are you looking down on us?

Jing, don't just stand there Do something

Sir, l've said l won't use martial arts anymore

What a fool

What's that fool doing here?

Guo Jing, what are you doing here?

l'm wondering if l should help Taoist Qiu

Qiu Chuji is here? Where is he?

He's fighting Master Sha midway up the mountain

Guo Jing, you've changed

You used to love interfering Why are you sitting here now?

l don't want to hurt people anymore with my skills. lt's too cruel

That's right. Martial arts are used to kill people. Why do it?

You think so too?

l really wish to forget all my skill

Really? Let me help you

How can you help me?

lt's easy. Just let me suck your blood

Guo Jing, you don't want your skills anymore, so give me back my snake's blood

l don't want my skills but l want to live

Return my snake's blood

Liang Ziweng, you're no match for me Don't push me

You said you won't use martial arts but now you are doing it

Don't force me. l don't want to hurt anyone

How can this be?

l've killed someone again...

Huang Yaoshi, Hong Qigong come and take me on

l will attain unsurpassable skills soon

You'll all be no match for me

Ha Hu Wen Bo Ying, Si Er Ji Jin Si Gu Er. What does this mean?

You're so irritating Didn't l already explain it to you just now?

l think something is wrong

Are you lying?

l don't have time to lie to you

You must be too stupid

to pick up the Jiuyin manual techniques

That can't be

l've practised for such a long time

Why can't l reverse my ren and du veins?

You can't rush these things lt'll only make matters worse

Rong-er. That's Rong-er voice

l have no time

Tomorrow noon time is the Duel

Tell me all the scriptures now

Ouyang Feng, don't forget your deal with

Brother Jing before

He has freed you three times so you cannot force me to do anything

As for Jiuyin manual l will teach you whenever l feel like it

l don't care about the deal

lf you don't teach me, l will kill you

You're not keeping your word

Are you going to teach me?

You're so rude. l won't teach you

How dare you? l'll teach you a lesson

Rong-er

Brother Jing, why are you here?

Rong-er, you're alive

Ouyang Feng, you're a senior pugilist How can you go back on your word?

l didn't

l just wanted to scare her

l freed you three times How can you bully Rong-er?

Alright. l'll spare you for now

Rong-er

Rong-er...

Rong-er, listen to me

Don't call me Rong-er. Who are you to me?

Miss Huang, can l say one thing?

Alright, speak up

When Ouyang Feng made you fall off the cliff

l thought l'd never see you again

But, you're here

You said you wanted to say one thing

You've said so much already Can l go now?

Rong-er, won't you forgive me?

Don't block my way

l won't let you go. l won't lose you again

What's the point?

ln Mongolia, you said you'd marry Huazheng if l'm alive

l'd wanted to kill myself

so you can never marry Huazheng

Rong-er, you must not do that

Don't worry

l've thought about it and decided that it's not worth dying for

Go and marry Huazheng

You're so stupid anyway l can do without you

Rong-er, you must believe me l won't go back to Mongolia anymore

What about your mother?

Genghis Khan has caused my mother's death

l want to kill him to avenge her

- How did... - Don't mention it anymore

Rong-er

Since we reunite now we must never part again

l understand everything now

You've fallen out with Genghis Khan and can't be Prince Consort anymore

so you want me now?

lf you see Huazheng again you won't want me anymore, right?

Rong-er, believe me l'm not that sort of person

You are

Rong-er, l'm not

Listen to me, l'm not

l won't listen...

- Don't be like that, Rong-er. Hear me out - l won't

Who dares to bully Miss Huang?

lt's Brother Zhou. Brother Zhou

Big Brother

My good brother

You can bully anyone in the world except for Miss Huang

Old lmp

l told you to kill Qiu Qianren Where's his head?

l'll give it to you in a few days Just few more days

You're so useless You can't even do something so simple

You scold me every time you see me Do you think you're my mother?

What did you say?

Nothing...

l said if anyone bullies you l'll teach him a lesson

Brother Jing is bullying me

Big Brother

You've changed while l wasn't around to guide you. l must punish you

- l'll slap you... - Hey...

ls that enough? l can hit some more

Old lmp, l want to slap you instead

lt was just a fit of anger Why are you hitting my Brother Jing?

Women!

What did you say?

l said women are really...

adorable

Don't pull any pranks here Go and kill Qiu Qianren

l wanted to flatter her but stepped on her tail instead

Say that again