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Ultimate Note

Episode 2

Look at that pattern.

Tell me what it is.

You found the Yellow Silk?

It's useless.

Xiao Hua.

I found it long ago.

You'll end up like me

if you insist

on getting to the bottom of it.

I've spent my whole life on this. It was all in vain.

Heed my advice.

Xie Yu Chen.

You'd better look after your family.

Are we investigating?

The third son of the Wu family can't be trusted.

This pattern is on the Yellow Silk.

It's impossible for him to ignore it.

If he could find something out of it,

so can we.

Where should we begin?

Didn't you find something out

from your aunt, Huo Ling?

The item is now in Qinghai,

in a village called Lancuo.

This is the legendary dragon vein where

Emperor Mu of Zhou pursued immortality.

These lines connect to form a dragon.

I get it if ancient people were superstitious.

But who believes in such things nowadays?

Qaidam.

Qaidam, Tamutuo

The Kingdom of Tamutuo.

Why is this the only spot

outside of the Dragon's Gate?

The Bronze Gate

The Bronze Gate.

Chen Wen Jin has been to the Bronze Gate.

30th of May, 1993.

We've reached Mount Changbai.

The weather is unforgiving.

15th of June.

Having lost contact with the team,

the two of us pressed on.

17th of June.

We've reached the base of the Heavenly Palace.

Things aren't looking good.

Many others could have died.

There's no time to ponder.

We've decided to enter the Bronze Gate.

We can't wait to see what's inside.

18th of June, 1993.

I think

I'm seeing the Ultimate.

The Bronze Gate

The Ultimate?

It stopped at this crucial moment.

Are you kidding me?

8th of February, 1995

We're planning to find Tamutuo.

I must find out

what's really happening.

Tamutuo.

Tamutuo.

Why is everything about Tamutuo?

The mire is full of ravenous snakes.

What does that mean?

You're Huo Ling?

Why have you become like this?

Stay away from me!

Stay still.

Is that you, Zhang?

I thought I'd never see you again.

Put her in the casket.

What are you doing here?

I should be asking you this.

How did you come here?

Didn't you enter the Bronze Gate?

What are you doing?

We shall leave.

You must tell me what's happened.

Didn't I pay my respects?

I finally got it.

I found a box.

But you found a person.

You win.

The belt...

Is rubbish.

Let's go.

Golmud Sanatorium

Wait for me.

I haven't gotten in the car.

Stop the car!

Stop the car!

Hey!

Mr Wu?

Ah Ning?

Why are you in the car?

You were just pretending back in Hangzhou.

I thought you knew nothing of it.

So you were actually testing me back then?

There's an interlayer in the videotape.

It seems like you've learned well.

Good thing I was quick.

Otherwise, I would have fallen for the trick.

The feeling is mutual.

What did you find in the sanatorium?

Didn't you find it before me?

Why have you gotten together with these people?

When did you come out of the Bronze Gate?

Tell us. I'm curious.

You're not leaving here without telling me.

Tell me!

You took my belt.

I need something for my pants.

You could have told me earlier.

Zhang.

I have it.

Are you nuts?

Are you smuggling sunglasses?

I have something for you.

The belt.

It's made of cowhide

and it's top quality.

I'll give you

a special price.

RMB444. What do you say?

No, thanks.

This rope is good enough for me.

Wait.

Half price.

RMB222.

Who the hell are you?

Shades.

Also known in the business as Mr Black.

Zhang Qi Ling and him

are our consultants for this mission.

Consultant?

Zhang is your consultant?

Why them?

They have named their price.

Your third uncle could afford them.

I couldn't.

Wu Lao Si, make it quick.

Have money, will travel.

I would do anything for money.

So how about a pair?

It'll come in handy in the desert later.

Desert?

Didn't you know?

We'll be going to Tamutuo.

Tamutuo?

Do you still want it?

Qaidam, Tamutuo

You can keep those for yourself.

I just want to know something.

Why is the team going to Tamutuo?

You can just call me Lao Gao.

The boss told us Tamutuo

is the capital of the Land of the Heavenly Queen Mother.

That's where the Palace of the Heavenly Queen Mother is.

The Palace of the Heavenly Queen Mother?

How do we get there?

I need to check out the things they've brought over from the sanatorium.

Thanks.

The old lady

used to be the guide for Chen Wen Jin's archaeological team.

Her name is Madam Dolma.

This porcelain plate is from the sanatorium.

Once the archaeological team began their journey from Da Qaidam

and entered the Qarhan area,

they could never find the way in again.

Couldn't find the way in?

Yes.

They had reached Tamutuo.

Also known as Tarmusto.

It means the ghost town in the rain.

Legend has it that it only appears during heavy rain.

What happened next?

Nobody knows.

The old lady is our only clue.

This porcelain plate

was a token of love between her and Chen Wen Jin.

On it is a map that shows the route to Tamutuo.

Tashi.

The plate is missing part of its lip. It's incomplete.

We can't go there.

We can't go?

My granny said the plate is incomplete.

We couldn't go without the missing part.

Do you know where the missing pieces are?

Do you know where to find the missing parts?

They were taken to Lancuo.

They were taken to Lancuo.

To Lancuo.

Zhang!

Looks like

he has something to tell you.

Why don't I go there?

Sounds like a pastoral farming community.

Just my kind of place.

Go back.

Fine.

I'll go back.

But you must answer my questions before that.

I'm also seeking the answers.

Having an argument?

Are you eavesdropping on us?

That's rude.

I'm in charge here.

If you're unhappy,

you can just go.

When are you leaving for Tamutuo?

Once we have the whole map.

Fine.

I'll go with the team.

Don't ever think

of leaving me behind.

In case you're thinking of reporting us,

our expedition

has already been approved.

Let me tell you something.

Chen Wen Jin actually wanted me to go

since the videotapes were sent to me.

In other words,

Chen Wen Jin needed me to go.

Are you hiding something?

Aren't you doing the same?

Your life matters to him,

but not to me.

Just come with us.

Is this the one?

Yes.

That's a nice painting.

My father left me that painting.

Is it for sale?

No.

Family heirlooms aren't for sale.

Not even for

a thousand.

How about five times of that?

Five times?

Do you accept credit cards?

Sure.

My motorcycle!

It's on fire!

Let's go.

What happened?

How could this happen to me?

It's gone.

I'm really not willing to sell the stuff my father left me.

Don't worry.

I'll throw in another thousand.

That should cover your motorcycle.

Let me tell you something.

There's a story

behind the painting.

That blind man.

Let's go.

He's a fake.

Five thousand

for that piece.

Why do you want this?

Let's have a talk.

No.

Come on.

No.

Let's have a talk.

No.

Are you sure?

No.

Wake up.

Come with me. My granny wants to see you.

Madam Dolma wants to see me?

Please take a seat.

Please take a seat.

Tashi.

Serve the tea.

Chen Wen Jin has a message for you.

My granny says

Chen Wen Jin has a message for you.

Chen Wen Jin shall await you all at the Palace of the Heavenly Queen Mother.

But you have only ten days.

Otherwise, Chen Wen Jin will enter alone.

You don't have much time.

Make haste.

Chen Wen Jin shall await you all at the Palace of the Heavenly Queen Mother.

But if you couldn't make it in ten days,

Chen Wen Jin will enter alone.

You don't have much time.

Make haste.

When did Chen Wen Jin tell you about this?

When did Chen Wen Jin tell you about this?

I only convey the message.

That's all I know.

And that's all I can tell you.

Others could be watching us.

My granny says she's only conveying the message.

That's all she knows.

And that's all she can say.

Others could be watching us.

Madam,

why does Chen Wen Jin want me to go?

Why does Chen Wen Jin want Wu Xie to go?

Chen Wen Jin said the object is in your midst.

Be wary.

Chen Wen Jin said

the object is in your midst.

Be wary.

Did you wonder

why Chen Wen Jin only conveys the message to the two of us?

Wait.

I'll ask you again.

Why did you enter the Bronze Gate?

When did you come out and why didn't you contact me?

-Why can't you tell me? -It's my personal affair.

Why should I?

You're right.

It's your personal affair.

You're not obliged to tell me.

You shouldn’t get involved.

Your third uncle

has already done so much for you.

What I want is simple.

If I can know what's actually going on,

I'll be satisfied.

However, no one's telling me a word.

Do you know the pain of not knowing?

I know it better than you.

I'm sorry.

I know you want to remember the past, too.

I don't have a past or a future.

If I'm gone from this world,

nobody will notice it.

If you're gone,

at least I'll know.

Can't you answer me one question?

What did you see beyond the Bronze Gate?

The Ultimate.

The end of everything.

What's the Ultimate?

I'm at your side.

Actually, your problem

is already my problem.

If the Palace of the Heavenly Queen Mother has all the answers,

then I must continue the journey with you.

Let me tell you.

The porcelain pieces

are of no use to you.

They're worthless.

Money isn't an issue to me.

Fine.

Cheers.

Why are you here?

Wu Xie? Come.

Let me introduce you.

Our guest here is an antique dealer

from the Xie family...

Aren't you from the Wu family?

Shouldn't you two know each other?

You're from the Xie family?

We used to play together when we were kids

during the New Year.

You're Xiao Hua?

Isn't Xiao Hua a girl?

That's right.

You transitioned?

I was too pretty as a kid, that's all.

And you must be Huo Xiu Xiu.

That's me.

What brings you guys here?

It's great that you all know each other.

Wait.

-Have a seat. -Have a seat.

Wu Xie, this buddy of yours

has two porcelain pieces.

We need those for our trip to Tamutuo.

What do you need these for?

The leader of the camp is Ah Ning.

She has a broken porcelain plate

and you have the missing pieces.

Together, they form a map to Tamutuo.

We're going there, too.

Why don't you let us meet your boss?

I want to talk to her.

Are you looking down on me?

Cheers.

I know you're from the Xie family.

And you're from the Huo family.

Both of you belong to the Mystic Nine.

Even if I disagree,

you'd still go to Tamutuo.

And you're holding the porcelain pieces.

I can take you there.

But under one condition.

Once inside Tamutuo,

you'll listen to me.

It's a deal.

One more thing.

I won't be paying your expenses.

You're charging us now?

A videotape brought me to Golmud.

Now a porcelain plate is taking me

to Tamutuo in search of the Palace of the Heavenly Queen Mother.

Is this some kind of game

by our ancestors?

Videotape?

The videotape itself is just smoke and mirrors.

The gist

is within its case.

The clue is in a videotape.

The Yellow Silk indicates Tamutuo's location.

It should be the Palace

according to what they've said.

I can't find the entrance by myself.

I need them to try their luck.

Then just go with them.

What about you?

I've seen that videotape

Wu Xie mentioned at my granny's.

She has kept it well.

I think there are more important clues in the videotape.

That's a good idea, too.

We'll split up.

One of us is bound to make it.

Very well.

One more thing.

Beware of the one in shades.

I have a bad feeling about him.

Don't worry. He won't be a threat.

Drive safe.

Lao Gao, can't you drive more steadily?

Your buddy here is doing fine.

Why don't you ride a camel?

By the way, where's that cool girl?

Something came up at home.

She left last night.

What came up?

She forgot to turn off the stove

before leaving home.

Oh, I see.

It's a pity.

She's missing out on the scenery.

Wu Xie.

Why aren't you in the same car as the one who rarely speaks?

Aren't you avoiding the one in shades?

Let the blind man and the mute

enjoy their time together.

You're daring.

Aren't you worried Ah Ning will leave without you

after you gave her the porcelain pieces?

If she's willing to let you come,

she's willing to let anyone come.

The weather is changing.

The wind is coming. Stay in formation.

Stop your cars. Put on your gears.

Get out.

Stop the car.

Otherwise, we'll be buried.

Stop the car, quick!

Anyone?

Anyone?

Anyone?

Do you hear me?

The signal's too weak. We lost contact with them.

Do you hear me?

Stop all your cars!

Has everyone stopped?

Answer me.

Stop driving if you want to live.

Let's get out.

The rest of the gear is in the trunk.

It's too late.

Cover your face.

Cover your face with the bags.

Let's get out of here!

The wind is too strong.

Our visibility is too poor.

They may not be able to locate us.

If the sand level reaches Mute Zhang's sword's hilt,

then we need to take cover somewhere.

Let's get out of the car.

Get out of the car now.

Do it now!

Follow me closely, don't get stranded.

The visibility is getting worse!

We need to find somewhere safer.

Look over there!

Signal flare.

Where's the compass?

Check the direction.

125 degrees southeast.

My book!

-My book! -Lao Gao!

He's holding the compass.

He can find his way.

Let's go over at once and join the others.

Let's go.

We have to go.

We've sent the signals, Mute Zhang.

And the hilt is in the sand.

We should move.

I'll stay.

We have to go together.

Since I'm a kind person,

I'll stay with you, okay?

I still have a flare gun with me.

We'll wait five minutes, max.

Wu Xie, the signal flare.

-Let's move it. -Okay.

The wind is weakening.

I think

it'll come again.

We need to find somewhere safer.

We have to go.

But the sandstorm is clearing up.

What if they come to find us?

I'll tie the flare gun here.

So when they come,

they'll know we're nearby.

We need to find a meeting point, Mute Zhang.

When the sandstorm is over,

we'll look for them.

Let's go.

Watch out.

I can't

go on.

I say,

let's take a break.

Walking in the desert

is like walking with a 50kg sand bag.

Wu Xie.

We have bad news.

We haven't seen a flare in a while.

I think we went the wrong way.

I have good news for you.

Look down.

Quicksand.

It's spacious here.

And sheltered.

We should be safe here.

This will be our meeting point.

I'll find Wu Xie.

Look over there, Wu Xie.

You can see where the damp sand ends.

Must be the edge of the quicksand.

Lose the bags.

We could retrieve them

-if we're lucky. -Okay.

Throw it now.

Stretch your hands out and paddle through the sand.

Okay.

I'm ready, Wu Xie.

Let's do it.

One, two, three.

Let's go.

I'm going, too.

We finally found a shelter.

You stay.

We'll go get him.

No.

I need to find Madam Dolma.

If they come here and don't see us,

we'll get separated again.

We must find Madam Dolma.

Don't worry, boss.

I can't go on.

After the quicksand

and a long trek,

I'm dead beat. Let's rest.

Wu Xie.

We need to find a shelter.

Otherwise, we'll freeze to death.

I can't.

I need some water.

I've run out of water.

Take this.

I miss home.

You can't sleep now, Wu Xie.

I can't.

I need to take a rest first.

Wu Xie.

Wake up.

Wu Xie.

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