Original subtitles

♪ Clouds like frost on a golden palm ♪

♪ They flow with geese in formation ♪

♪ Women and wine during a festival ♪

♪ The warmth feels like a hometown ♪

♪ Wearing a purple orchid and a yellow chrysanthemum ♪

♪ Rushing to reminisce the crazy old days ♪

♪ To get drunk in memories instead of sadness ♪

♪ It’s better not to sing any sad songs ♪

♪ The fragrance of the leftover powder remains the same ♪

♪ It’s a shame that the warmth of people changed ♪

♪ Few letters came in spring ♪

♪ but none comes by autumn ♪

♪ The phoenix blanket turns cold and the mandarin duck pillow looks lonely ♪

♪ I’m waiting for the wine to soothe my sadness ♪

♪ I didn’t even get to dream of you ♪

♪ How am I supposed to endure this ♪

[Love in Between]

[Episode 1]

In order to retrieve The Painting of Splendid Landscape,

I sacrificed my life.

No one knows why I did that.

Ten years ago, I died once.

But I didn’t expect

to see her again this time.

That person who made me want to live again.

We haven’t met for 10 years.

I thought she has changed,

but she didn’t.

[A month ago]

[Duke Jing An’s Mansion, Tuozhou, the northern border of Dasheng]

Get water from the water tank. Hurry!

Hurry up!

[Yan Yu, Duke Jing An of Dasheng]

Report, Duke.

The person who stole the painting has escaped

from Zhenyuan Gate to northwest direction.

[Qin Chen, Vice General, Northern Jing.] I’m taking the cavalries to pursue him.

It’s estimated that before the sun rises,

at the southwest custom which is 80 miles away,

we will catch the thief.

General Qin.

The Painting of Splendid Landscape is about our defence organisation.

If the thief has it,

not only we will be in trouble,

even Dasheng

will be as precarious as stacked eggs.

It must be retrieved immediately.

I understand.

Even if I die,

I will get the painting back.

[Shengwu Pass, the northern border of Dasheng]

[Shengwu Pass]

Be alert.

Hurry. Be alert.

Roger.

Take action.

[Shengwu Pass]

Crown Prince.

[Ghost Boy, Three Devils of Snow City]

Here are another 40 counts.

It seems you have to increase the price.

When we arrive in Chiyan Desert,

and meet the Guzi Clan,

you will surely get your gold.

Duan Yan, you thief!

Leave The Painting of Splendid Landscape behind.

Kill!

Spare his life.

[Duan Yan]

Dasheng, the 10th year of Xiaoming

was a chaotic time. Officers were in power.

The upright martial art circle was guided by Zhengyang Palace.

They believe, the underworld and politics are separated,

except for the Shan Shui Du Fraction.

Shan Shui Du Fraction lives in between the countryside and town.

Their people are all around,

living secretly.

[Shan Shui Du Fraction, Capital City]

The itinerants say,

Shan Shui Du Fraction has intelligence everywhere.

It helps solve urgent problems.

[Shanshui Archive]

[Ling Xi, Servant of Shan Shui Du]

Chief.

It’s time.

[Wen Si Yuan, Chief of Shan Shui Du Fraction]

In Hanhai Hall,

a disciple named Feng Bai Yu

has learned the Strike of Thousand Hands.

In Zhaomu Pavilion,

their master, Kou Su Bai, wants to attack The Blood Wings.

The chief denied it. Unsuccessful.

[Tuozhou] In Tuozhou,

Duke Jing An

lost The Painting of Splendid Landscape.

Fangwai Valley.

Long time no see. How are you?

Fangwai Valley?

[Fangwai Valley]

This is relevant to Shan He Du. Please help.

I hope you can retrieve the lost painting in Tuozhou.

Why would Fangwai Valley want to get the painting?

The past business will be forgotten.

He does know how to do business.

You need these three people to retrieve the lost painting.

Bare-handed mythical lion. Flying Bandit.

They want the disciple of Zhengyang Palace.

Shen Man Qing, Yin Chang Ge.

Working together with Flying Bandit, the robber?

That’s tough.

[Jin Yan Casino]

Have a look inside.

This way. How is it?

Okay. Over here.

[Gamble]

Small!

I’ll buy Water Dragon.

Shouldn’t bet everything on it.

Starry Plate would be better.

Master.

Why are you in this place,

instead of being in the medical hall?

Money causes sickness. Sickness causes money.

Of course, I came here to earn money.

Open it.

Starry Sky.

Starry Sky.

Great!

[Zuo Qing Ci] Those who bet as the dealer

[Young Chief of Fangwai Valley]

are con artists.

Childe.

Spare me some food.

I haven’t eaten for days.

How much did we earn today?

Less than half a tael.

How can it be less than half a tael?

Fellow brother.

Your injury is quite serious.

Let me check it.

I don’t have money.

That’s odd.

He’s refusing such a cheap treatment.

Perhaps he’s really poor.

Never bully a poor young man.

Never bully a poor young man?

We’re going to starve soon.

Master.

Think about it.

How many years have we been working?

We earned 50 taels in total.

We’re spending while earning.

When will we be able to open a medical hall?

You’re right.

Therefore, I have got a big business.

I reckon, we’ll probably

earn 200 taels.

What business?

You’ll know it in two days.

[Flying Bandit, robber]

Guihong Knife is here.

I’ve cleared the debt of Buddhist Spring.

I want to know the whereabouts of Crane Tail.

What is the next trade?

Steal a painting.

Protect a doctor.

Then I will tell you the whereabouts of Crane Tail.

These are two matters.

However,

they are worth it.

Get changed.

Tomorrow, at three quarters past twelve,

come here again.

[Shan Shui Du] Young Warrior Shen. Young Warrior Yin.

This way, please.

Why did Chief Wen ask us here?

We’ll find out soon.

[Beacon of Dasheng]

[Yin Chang Ge] Senior.

[Disciple of Zhengyang]

What does this mean?

[Shen Man Qing, apprentice of Zhengyang] As it the scroll painting means.

I understand the meaning of this painting scroll.

But you show us this painting...

I’m a fool.

Please enlighten me.

A few months ago,

Lord Wei Nan was caught for being a traitor.

The entire family was exterminated.

Only one person managed to escape.

This person

is the crown prince of Lord Wei Nan, Duan Yan.

A few days ago,

Duan Yan and Three Devils of Snow City

stole The Painting of Splendid Landscape.

They headed west,

escaping to Chiyan Desert.

What is The Painting of Splendid Landscape?

This painting was done in a secret way.

It’s as thin as silk.

It’s less than an inch when it’s rolled,

longer than three inches when extended.

The geography of each area in Dasheng is painted on it,

as well as defence organisation.

Since the painting went missing,

Dasheng is in great danger.

But you surely understand as well

that underworld and politics don’t interrupt each other.

That’s the rule of Martial Art Alliance.

Ms Shen.

What you said isn’t right.

When the country falls,

how would the underworld exist?

If The Painting of Splendid Landscape

is sold to our enemy by Duan Yan,

the country will be destroyed.

Even if you want to stick to the rules then,

it wouldn’t be possible anymore.

There are many things

that can’t be discussed.

But it can’t be left undone.

Fellow young warriors are

devoted, righteous and famous heroes.

I, Wen Si Yuan,

am willing to use the name of Shan Shui Du Fraction

to beg you two

to head to Chiyan Desert to retrieve the painting.

Righteousness is my responsibility.

Even if thousands of people try to stop us,

warriors like us will go on.

I, Yin Chang Ge,

agree on this matter.

Young Warrior Yin is righteous.

Why did you agree so recklessly?

We need to talk about this.

Ms Shen should know that

the intelligence of Shan Shui Du Fraction

is always hard to be obtained.

As far as I know,

there’s feud between you

and Seven Robbers of Yun Dang.

Among the Seven Robbers of Yun Dang,

there’s someone called Shang Wan

who is still missing.

If you don’t mind,

when you two retrieve the painting,

I will tell you the whereabouts of Shang Wan.

What about that?

[Shan Shui Du]

Master, are you sure this is the place?

Doesn’t it say Shan Shui Du here?

No, I mean,

they are so rich,

why would they hire you?

Perhaps because our price is low.

This must be Doctor Zuo, right?

Please come in. Chief is waiting for you.

By the way,

I have found two aces for you two.

One is a doctor. He can ensure your safety.

Another one is Flying Bandit, who can help you steal the painting.

Chief, he is here.

This way, please.

This

is Doctor Zuo.

I am Zuo Qing Ci.

Do you know martial art?

My teacher was a doctor.

He only taught me medical skills,

but not martial arts.

How’s your physical strength?

I’m ashamed of it.

My body is born weak.

I have to rest after every two-hour walk.

You only have medical skills?

I know some heresies.

What else?

I know how to play chess, backgammon

and dice.

I don’t need him.

You’re too quick with your judgment.

The journey to the west is tough.

Doctor Zuo has exquisite medical skills.

He can surely ensure your safety.

Or else I can’t explain to your master,

Immortal Jin Xu.

You mentioned there’s another person.

Who is it?

Thief.

Are you the one in Xiaozong Mansion last night?

No.

That person is as tall as you.

How dare you deny it?

Fellow young warriors.

What’s going on?

This is Flying Bandit,

who’s good at stealing.

He may not look attractive,

in fact, his Qinggong is horrific

and ingenious.

In this world,

there’s nothing he can’t steal.

[Xiaozong Mansion]

I think

he can help the two of you.

This person has an unknown origin.

He might be related to the theft of Guihong Knife.

Last night, we were pursuing Shang Wan in Xiaozong Mansion.

I thought the person who stole the knife was Shang Wan.

Unexpectedly...

Senior, Shang Wan is here.

Let’s go.

He is not Shang Wan.

Despicable.

Who is that?

Ms Shen, don’t forget

The Painting of Splendid Landscape

is the reason we meet.

Chief Wen, please look for someone else.

We can’t obey your order.

Meng Chang Jun had 3000 guests.

He was able to escape Hangu Pass

with the help of those people with small tricks.

People who do great things shouldn’t be punctilious.

You must pass Yekou on the way to Chiyan Desert.

Ten days later,

see you in Yekou.

Fellow young warriors,

this is a serious matter.

Time is running out.

Chief Wen.

Farewell.

Doctor Zuo, please.

Senior.

We will know Shang Wan’s whereabouts when we’re back.

Let’s hurry.

[Yekou, Dasheng]

[Yekou]

Look at our bamboo weaving.

Strong and durable.

Bamboo weaving.

Self-woven bamboo.

Miracle-working doctor.

Good medical skills and kindness.

Only with 10 qian,

disease can be healed.

Miracle-working doctor.

Good medical skills and kindness.

Only with 10 qian.

An unreliable doctor.

A missing thief.

I really don’t know what we are waiting for.

Let’s wait for another hour.

If he’s not here,

we’ll leave.

Only with 10 qian,

disease can be healed.

Master.

You should be more serious.

That two young warriors are here for serious businesses.

Why are you receiving patients?

I’m a doctor.

What else should I do then?

As for you.

Look at you.

You’re so sluggish.

If others see this,

they may think I didn’t teach you well.

You’re so late.

Where have you been?

This no man’s land has a long winter.

There’s no business travel after October.

The north wind blows.

The cold air is terrifying.

Even horses can’t take it.

If it snows,

the cold will creep into bones,

and it’s hard to progress.

You can’t go.

We all practiced martial art.

We learned how to keep out cold with Qi.

I know you don’t want to go.

Why are you exaggerating

to scare us?

It’s said that besides extreme cold,

there are huge Wage Snow Wolves.

Although Wage Snow Wolves hunt alone,

their body size is bigger than common wolves.

Their speed is rapid.

Even with Qinggong,

one may not be able to escape.

If you don’t want to die,

take a devious route.

I can take a devious route,

but the painting can’t wait.

Since you’re afraid,

then go back.

We’re not the same kind of people.

Let’s go.

Doctor Zuo.

From now on, stop doing heavy work.

Your body is getting worse as you age.

Leave the heavy work to young people.

Thank you, doctor.

Where is he?

He

is probably afraid.

As for you,

We’re going to the no man’s land with extreme cold.

You may die if you’re not careful enough.

If you’re also afraid,

you may stay here

and wait for us to get back.

Let’s go.

Without me,

what would you do when you catch a cold?

Master.

This thief isn’t coming.

Is he afraid?

There’s no wonder.

It must be because of the righteousness of these two young warriors.

Hence he doesn’t dare to come.

A human’s mind is a mystery.

How do you know

that he won’t come tonight?

No way.

Master.

Your cursed mouth.

We have to keep an eye on them.

Don’t let them die here.

Land of Extreme Cold is right in front.

There will be Wage Snow Wolves.

Let’s go.

Master.

Why is the wind getting stronger?

I’m so cold.

Silly apprentice.

It’ll get even colder.

The snow is getting heavier.

Let’s rest here today.

Let’s continue tomorrow.

Master.

What if the wolves come at night?

If the campfire doesn’t stop them,

we shall just feed you to them.

Master.

It is indeed waiting for us here.

Master.

What do we do?

Let’s go.

Turns out she cross-dressed

as an ill-looking man.

Where are the rest?

Don’t talk.

Save your energy.

Put me down.

Let’s go.

Master.

Master.

You’re finally back.

I thought you were dead.

You’re not done learning,

how could I just die?

Master.

Where is food?

There...

There’s some beef.

Hold on.

Why are you going out again?

Wage Snow Wolf hasn’t been dead.

It’s dangerous outside.

Dude.

Master.

Master.

What happened to my senior?

The chill crept into her bone.

When she was hunting the wolf,

she used her inner power.

Her condition isn’t good now.

We must find a place to treat her.

Get all the dried clothes

to cover her.

If there’s food,

make some for her.

What the thief took

was our last food.

Could she have escaped alone?

That beef

is enough for her to get back to Yekou.

She went out alone.

In just an hour,

even if she doesn’t die from the cold,

she would be eaten by wolves.

Perhaps she didn’t escape.

Let’s wait for a while.

We can’t wait anymore.

There’s nothing in this cave.

My senior can’t endure it.

Wage Snow Wolf isn’t dead yet.

We’re still in its hunting zone.

We can’t go out.

I’ll draw the wolf away.

Protect my senior well.

Take her out quickly.

Hold on.

By going out,

your senior can survive?

Without you,

my apprentice and I

won’t be able to take her out of this Land of Extreme Cold.

The only thing we can do now

is to wait.

You didn’t escape.

How long have you been waiting outside?

10 hours.

Are you insane?

In order to kill this wolf,

you’re not afraid to be cold to death.

I have wronged you.

No, you didn’t.

Wolf skin costs 100 taels.

Wolf flesh costs 200 taels.

You...

Decide quickly.

Okay, deal.

Let me check your wound.

No need.

This thief

is raising his price.

♪ Nothing lasts longer than winter ♪

♪ Nothing is deeper than a dream ♪

♪ Nothing mesmerises me more than you ♪

♪ when our lips touch ♪

♪ Please pass by my roof ♪

♪ Please be in my field of vision ♪

♪ Please help me to pass a message ♪

♪ Oh howling wind ♪

♪ I understand you too well ♪

♪ which is why I gave you some space ♪

♪ A sentence became ♪

♪ a wall between us ♪

♪ There is a secret ♪

♪ I never told you ♪

♪ all my nine wishes ♪

♪ I wish the mountains are invisible ♪

♪ so they don’t stop the melody ♪

♪ I wish the candle stay lit at night ♪

♪ to light up the darkness ♪

♪ I wish the sound of frustration ♪

♪ don’t wake me up ♪

♪ I wish that when the bustling festival ends ♪

♪ A paper flower lantern will still remain ♪