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(The Legend of Heroes)

(Hot Blooded) (Adapted from The Legend of the Condor Heroes)

(Episode 14)

We're martial arts practitioners.

We don't talk things out. We need a duel.

-Let's get it on then. I'm no coward. -Control yourself, Ouyang.

See you at the duel.

-Let's go. -You've been an eyesore for a long time.

Let's go.

Jing, don't worry.

Qi Gong and Old Venomous Creature are masters of their generations.

They can't be too careful.

Okay.

I bet that silly boy doesn't even understand what he's watching.

(I thought after Wang Chong Yang's death,)

(I'd be the best in the world.)

(Who knew that only after a few years since we left Mount Hua,)

(both of them have reached such levels.)

Jing, what is he doing?

I heard from Zhou that his senior, Wang Chong Yang,

had beaten Ouyang Feng's Toad Style Kung Fu

with the One Yang Finger.

This should be Toad Style Kung Fu.

He does look like a toad.

A toad that's pursuing something out of his league.

Rong'er, your description is so point.

You're courting death, Brat.

Rong'er, are you alright?

I'm fine.

Ouyang Ke, what kind of hero does a sneak attack like that?

Since we have not gotten a clear outcome the last round, bring it on.

Do you think I'm afraid?

Jing'er!

Jing.

Jing.

Jing'er, don't you think you've gotten kind of puffed up lately?

You've improved your martial arts under my tutelage,

but it's still a challenge to beat Old Venomous Creature.

Master, I was so focused on saving Rong'er that I made you worry.

But your hard work was not in vain.

At least our Dragon Lying in Wait could hold off his Toad Falling Flat.

You taught me well, Master.

This hawthorn is really sour. Gosh.

Master, if Jing hadn't risked his life to protect me, I would have been hurt.

I'm here. I can protect you.

Qi.

Mr Huang's Nine Flowers Jade Dew Pills.

He sees you as one of his, Jing'er.

Thank my dad already.

-Mr Huang... -It's okay.

You shouldn't move too much. It is good for qi circulation.

Rong'er, get off.

Looks like Jing is in good shape. It's nothing serious.

Huang Yao Shi, Qi, I was just trying to protect Ke'er. Sorry about that.

Luckily, I was able to restrain 90% of my power,

but I didn't expect to hurt Jing.

And I almost hurt Rong'er too.

I apologise.

No one knows if you were protecting your nephew

or if you had the intention to kill.

How rude.

Don't interrupt when the adults are talking.

Allow me to speak.

You filthy little toad.

Huang Yao Shi may not be offended,

but I can't just let you go since you attacked my disciple.

Well, what do you suggest we do to settle it?

Since you gave him a blow,

tell your nephew to take a hit from me.

Watch your words.

Didn't you see that it was Jing who came at Ke?

Then, tell Ke to come at me.

Gentlemen, I think that's enough for today.

I will give you a solution tomorrow morning.

Speak!

Servant girl, what message did the Beggars ask you to convey,

and where did the Book of Wumu go?

Tight-lipped, huh?

We're all thugs.

Keep keeping that mouth of yours shut and something else might happen.

Scram!

Kang.

Your Highness.

Your Highness, she's a prisoner of His Highness himself.

His Highness has ordered us to get intel from her.

I'll deal with His Highness.

Well...

Kang.

Nian Ci.

Nian Ci.

Don't be afraid. I'm here.

How did you find me?

When there's a will, there's always a way.

Do you know the people who took me?

Those Jins.

Yes.

I went to beg Wanyan Honglie so that I could save you.

You just won't change.

After all our efforts, why did you come back?

I'd even go to the abyss for you.

I'd rather die than have you be Wanyan Kang again.

I came back, not only to save you,

but also because the people of Jin have been eyeing the Book of Wumu,

and I will take it and give it to Guo Jing,

so that I'd live up to the oath we made when we become sworn brothers.

I don't believe you.

It doesn't matter what you believe.

I just want you to be safe.

Kang, what's the matter?

I have just trespassed into the prison to rescue Nian Ci,

and I have come to apologise to you, Father.

I'm the King, you are my son.

Your order is my order.

If you want to save your woman and they stop you, that's their fault.

What offence have you committed?

Come on, get up.

I have one more request.

You're my son, you can say anything you want.

I want to keep Nian Ci with me. Please Father, don't hurt her.

I'm all for Jin, and I'm sure she'll serve Jin sooner or later, just like me.

I thought the same thing about your mother.

But...

Forget it. Do whatever pleases you.

Come.

All that matters is that you're back with me here.

Come. Sit down.

Father, now that the Book of Wumu has been found, when do we act?

Cui Han Hall is the place of the forbidden palace and is heavily guarded.

We'll be obstructed by countless Song's martial artists.

We still need to wait for one more person.

Our palace has many skilled martial artists

and we need to wait for someone remarkable?

That would be Western Venom, Ouyang Feng.

Uncle, I've been asking around.

This Peach Blossom Island is surrounded by Qimen Formation.

If you are not careful, you will be trapped.

And I've been searching for days but I couldn't find any exit.

Nine Yin True Sutra must be in Huang Yao Shi's hands.

It seems that Old Beggar is not just here to propose marriage.

Let's wait and see what happens.

Yes. I'll follow what you say.

Ke'er, be honest with me.

Do you really want to marry Huang Rong?

Uncle, I'm here to search for Nine Yin True Sutra with you.

I don't have time for love.

Be honest.

Huang Rong is indeed very dear to my heart, and I like her very much.

I do want to marry her.

Okay.

Qi, Ouyang, I'm honoured that you've come to propose marriage.

But I can't let the marriage hurt our friendship.

I have an idea.

Do tell.

Just tell us, Huang Yao Shi.

I'll give them three questions to test both of their talents.

I'll take the winner as my son-in-law.

The loser can choose to learn one of the Peach Blossom Island's techniques.

I will teach you everything I know.

Test them on their talents?

Excellent, Huang Yao Shi.

Qi, Huang Yao Shi has agreed to marry his daughter to Ke'er.

We're just giving you face.

It wouldn't hurt to let our disciples compete for a bit.

Ke'er, if you do not emerge as good as Guo Jing,

it's because you're incompetent, and there's no one else to blame.

Don't worry, Uncle, I'll do my best.

You filthy little toad, you meant that for me, right?

You're afraid we'll lose and renege, aren't you?

We haven't even competed yet and you've already admitted defeat?

We both are masters. If we lost, just admit defeat.

There's no need to say things indirectly.

Huang Yao Shi, it’s okay to compete.

But the test must be fair.

We are all martial artists.

Let's focus on the martial arts, not on literature.

Don't worry. I'll be fair.

The first test is about martial arts.

Sure. I'll let Little Venomous Evil take some more beating later.

Go, Jing'er.

Wait.

It's the kids who'd be competing. Why are you the one with so much comments?

Huang Yao Shi just emphasised on fairness.

I accidentally injured Guo Jing yesterday.

So it's unfair to let him fight Ke'er because we have the upper hand.

Right, Jing?

Mr Ouyang, I've almost recovered from yesterday's injury.

I can fight Ouyang Ke now.

I don't want to take advantage of you.

Is this right?

You're just afraid to fight Jing.

Sit down.

We're afraid you'll make excuses if you lose.

Who's looking for an excuse, Old Venomous Creature?

And why does that sound like you're provoking?

Come on, let's fight then.

Sure.

You're still an eyesore to me.

-Bring it on. -Calm down.

I've got another idea.

Ouyang Feng, Qi, your martial arts are at the best.

There's no point in fighting each other.

Let Ouyang Feng fight Qi's senior disciple, and Qi fight Ouyang Ke.

So you want Old Beggar and I to compete to see

who can get rid of the other's disciple first?

Not at all.

In this competition, we will only be competing in martial arts moves,

and not internal energy.

Neither of you can use any qi.

Whoever falls off the tree first will lose.

So, I just have to force him down the tree?

Yes. You can only do that.

If either of you or Qi uses your internal energy

and injures a disciple, you lose.

We can't hurt someone in a fight?

Only you could think of such a rule, Old Heretic Huang.

Mr Ouyang, I look forward to our combat.

Then get down there, Jing.

Qi Gong, please be merciful.

Don't be so nervous. I won't hurt you.

Running away?

Is this a combat or a game of hide-and-seek?

You're too powerful. I wouldn't dare to fight you.

But for Guo Jing to win this, you'll have to work harder.

Stop running!

Thirty-seven.

Thirty-eight.

Thirty-nine.

Forty.

Dad, Old Venomous Creature has used forty moves on Jing.

You can run but you can't hide.

Down you go.

Ke'er.

Bravo, Jing'er. You even used your Mongolian wrestling move.

Let's go down.

I knew you'd do well, Jing.

Dad, did you see that?

Guo Jing wins this one.

Huang Yao Shi, what's the second test?

Huang Yao Shi, what's this?

That's my wife's zither.

We used to play the zither and flute together on Peach Blossom Island.

Now she's gone, and I'm all alone.

The second round will be a music test.

Didn't we agree on martial arts tests? What's with the music test?

Are you deaf? He was talking about talent tests.

Dad, you're biased towards Ouyang Ke.

Jing grew up in the grasslands.

Aren't you making things difficult for him

by testing him on the strings instruments?

I have no intention of favouring either of them.

What I care about is your mother.

Huang Yao Shi is fair.

He takes relationships seriously and is unbiased.

I heard what is said.

Give us the question.

Come on.

Since you all have no objections, we'll begin after one incense stick burns out.

There are two sticks on each of your tables.

Strike the beat to the sound of my zither.

Whoever plays well wins the second test.

Blue Tide of the Heart?

Old Heretic Huang wants to test more than just tonality.

Did you see that? Jing'er's just eyeballing it

but he's created a counter-attack tune against Old Heretic Huang.

Did you see that? Their tune is accompanying Ke'er's dance.

Ke'er.

Guo Jing, you've made great progress since Guiyun Manor.

Thank you Mr Huang.

"Mr Huang", Jing?

You've won two tests in a row. What are you waiting for?

Mr Huang.

Why are you on your knees?

The result's decided. Shouldn't Jing call you "Dad" instead?

Guo Jing is indeed better in this round in terms of concentration

and internal energy.

But Ke'er is far superior to Guo Jing in terms of tune.

This round is a draw.

Dad, you're a cheat.

Huang Yao Shi is fair. Give us one more test to decide the winner.

Old Heretic Huang, if that's a tie, you're being biased.

What? You, the Chief of Beggars' Gang, can't afford to lose?

Ouyang Feng.

Qi, shall we continue?

Qi.

Qi.

Let's continue.

Okay, Huang Yao Shi.

This booklet was written by my wife back in the day,

and she did it with much effort.

The two of you will read it over

in the time it takes to burn an incense stick,

and then recite it by heart.

The one who memorises the most and accurately

will be the winner,

who'd be the son-in-law

chosen by her mother's soul.

Gosh, Old Heretic Huang, how could you?

You know Jing'er doesn't know anything about poetry,

and you're quizzing him on it?

It's my daughter.

I can set the test any way I want.

Yes, you're right.

If you want to betroth your daughter to some womaniser,

that's your family's business.

But Rong'er and Jing'er are my disciples,

I, Old Beggar, will not let them suffer.

Mind your words.

You want me to speak nicely?

If it's so unfair, let's not compete.

Rong'er, Jing'er, if you don't want to be torn apart, come with me now.

Qi.

-Master. -I thought we had a deal.

If you're giving up on the tests, you're going to have to admit defeat.

Why should I admit defeat? We haven't lost yet.

I'm taking my disciples with me now. Who dares to stop me?

Me!

You...

Master, don't let this small matter regarding Jing and I hurt the harmony.

-Master. -Well...

I wish to marry Rong'er, but I don't want to go against her father.

Okay, go on competing then.

I can't believe you're that foolish.

Can't you see that he's deliberately trying to make things difficult for you

and that he doesn't want to marry his daughter to you?

Why do you have to compete at memorising poems? How embarrassing.

Go ahead then.

Guo Jing, are you in?

Mr Huang, let's get started.

The way of heaven is to make up for what is lacking with the surplus.

Therefore, emptiness is better than reality,

(and insufficiency is better than surplus.)

How come Mr Huang has a copy of Zhou's book?

Who will go first?

I'll go first.

The way of heaven is to make up for what is lacking with the surplus.

Therefore, emptiness is better than reality,

and insufficiency is better than surplus.

Its meaning and reasoning is profound, and it's deeply witty.

It is the sign of heaven and earth, the division of yin and yang,

It is the very essence of our lives, and...

Guo Jing, your turn.

The way of heaven is to make up for what is lacking with the surplus.

Therefore, emptiness is better than reality,

and insufficiency is better than surplus.

Its meaning and reasoning is profound, and it's deeply witty.

It's the beginning of the path to life.

Enough.

Mr Huang, there's more that I've memorised.

So you have the lost Nine Yin True Sutra of my disciple, Mei Chao Feng.

Hand over the Nine Yin True Sutra.

What Nine Yin True Sutra?

Speak.

Am I invisible to you?

Eastern Heretic and Western Venom have joined forces to bully a brat.

I wouldn't be worried if people laughed if I told them about it.

Bo Tong?

-Jing. -Bo Tong?

How come you're here?

Just watch me.

Old Heretic Huang, haven't you always wanted the Nine Yin True Sutra?

I'm bored of staying here, I'm going out to play.

The Nine Yin True Sutra is of no use to me, so I'll give it to you.

I have both scrolls with me.

You had the first scroll to begin with. Where did you get the second scroll?

Well, you have to thank Guo Jing for this.

He is the one who got both scrolls.

I'm sure that's true.

Mr Huang, that's not true.

Right, right, Bo Tong, explain it to Mr Huang.

I'm here to help you. Don't you say a word.

Old Heretic Huang, do you want the Nine Yin True Sutra?

-Yes. -I did promise to give it to you.

But I didn't promise to give it to you in a certain form.

Look.

Oh, how fun.

The only Nine Yin True Sutra in this world

is in the brain of my younger brother, Jing.

Want the sutra? Then make him your son-in-law.

I passed on the entire Nine Yin True Sutra to him.

Passing it on to him is the same as passing it on to you.

Bo Tong, that Imp Technique you taught me is actually Nine Yin True Sutra?

What's wrong with that? Just let it be.

How could you trick me?

We're in big trouble.

What trouble?

Nine Yin True Sutra is in your brain right now. You are his son-in-law.

How could you hit me when I've given you

the Nine Yin True Sutra and a son-in-law?

Catch me if you can.

So, how does it taste?

Try it yourself.

Why are you using only one hand?

I can't. I want to fight you too.

But I promised my senior brother

I wouldn't use any techniques of the Nine Yin True Sutra.

Bo Tong!

Bo Tong, are you all right?

I'm fine.

Old Heretic Huang, you took advantage and bullied me

while I had to keep my promise to my senior brother.

If I use both hands, you'll never beat me.

So what do you suggest we do to end this?

Wait for me.

How about I come back to you for a match

after I've forgotten about the techniques of the Nine Yin True Sutra?

Gosh, you're crazy. You're really crazy!

I dare you.

These are Nine Flowers Jade Dew Pills, take one pill every seven days.

You'll be cured in less than a month.

I can't take this pill for nothing.

I promised you the Nine Yin True Sutra.

Jing is the living Nine Yin True Sutra. Take him with you.

I lost my wife because of the Nine Yin True Sutra.

I asked you for the Nine Yin True Sutra for no other reason than to burn it

as an offering up to her mother.

What's the point of having it?

This is the end of all this.

If you can’t keep it, why not forget it?

I've locked you away on this island for 15 years, Old Imp.

I'm sorry.

Just leave.

Take him with you.

You're freeing us?

Yeah, you two get out of here.

Huang Yao Shi, since Guo Jing lied to you, does Ke'er win this round?

You wish.

Can't you talk properly?

What's the matter? You still want to fight, don't you?

-Jing'er... -Gentlemen,

my daughter's marriage has been called off.

-Dad. -Huang Yao Shi.

As I said,

my daughter's marriage has been called off.

Farewells are inevitable.

I told you there's no need to see me off.

Let's just bid farewell here.

Since my daughter's marriage has been called off,

take this gift back.

I won't go back on my word.

Think about it. I can't take it back after giving it to you.

Take it.

Choose any of my Peach Blossom Island's techniques.

As long as you're okay with it, I'll teach you everything.

Pick one, then.

Thank you, Mr Huang.

I've always loved

Peach Blossom Island's Five Elements Qimen.

I'd be grateful if you could teach me.

The art of Qimen covers a wide range of styles.

Which one would you like to learn?

Peach Blossom Island's Transformation of Mutual Promotion and Restraint.

Huang Yao Shi uses it to guard his island.

He can't teach it to you.

Where's your common sense?

No harm done.

I will lend you all the Five Elements Qimen drawings on the island.

Even if Peach Blossom Island is not guarded with a formation,

still, no one can access this place as they please.

You're right.

Thank you, Mr Huang.

Why is Old Venomous Creature given such a luxurious ship?

That's their own ship.

Forget the fact that Old Heretic Huang doesn't come to see us off,

but he even gave us such a shabby boat.

It's tiny and shabby, I refuse to be in it.

I'd rather swim than be in this boat.

Let's get on the gaily-decorated boat.

I'll tell Old Heretic Huang to borrow it.

What do you say?

What's there to tell him?

You haven't even settled the score with him for locking you up for 15 years.

What's wrong with taking one of his ships?

That makes sense.

That makes sense, right?

Come on!

Old Beggar, what are you doing?

Jing.

Don't look back.

It's so hard for us to get out.

Don't even think about going back to Rong'er.

With Old Heretic Huang's strange temper,

what if he locks you up for another 15 years?

You've witnessed the Qimen Formation of Peach Blossom Island.

We must always be together forever. Let's not go back.

Let's have fun.

Let's go.

Jing'er, quit looking back.

I know what you're thinking,

Rong'er is but a human being.

He might be able to stop her now, but he won't be able to stop her forever.

When this matter passes, I will come up with a solution for you.

Rong'er has been spoiled by me.

Growing up on an island like this,

she's not exposed to people with ulterior motives

and the dangers of the world.

Guo Jing

is so scheming

that he managed to trick Hong Qi

into teaching him the entire set of 18 Dragon-Subduing Palms,

and a plain folk, Zhou Bo Tong, into becoming his sworn brother.

I would never let Rong'er marry him.

The exterior of Old Heretic Huang's ship is all fancy.

There's everything we need in the cabin.

Jing'er, come and have a drink with me.

Old Heretic Huang has some really good wine.

Master, I don't feel like drinking right now.

Zhou Bo Tong, come have a drink with me.

Luckily, I chose this ship. It's so much fun. What are you drinking?

Come have a drink with me.

Jing, today's incident is all my fault.

I thought Old Heretic Huang wanted Nine Yin True Sutra,

but I didn't know I'd messed up and made him misunderstand you.

I'm just really sorry.

Zhou Bo Tong, you were kind enough to teach me such good martial arts.

How could I possibly blame you?

You forgive me?

I won't do it again.

Jing'er, come.

-Yeah, I'm done fooling around. -Sit.

-Come and have a drink with me. -Let's drink.

Come on.

Sit.

I'm sure we can help you figure out how to get Rong'er back.

Yeah, have a seat.

Here.

I'm afraid Mr Huang won't let me see Rong'er again.

You're a man, you shouldn't be thinking about love all the time.

When you become a well-established man,

you don't need to be worried of Old Heretic Huang

not marrying his daughter to you.

He'll definitely let Rong'er marry you.

But, Master, what can I do to become a well-established man?

Just look at me.

All the beggars listen to me.

I eliminate violence and help the weak, have a sense of justice and help others,

I repay kindness and grudges.

Do you want to be like me?

Of course, I want to be like you, Master,

to eliminate violence and help the weak, have a sense of justice and help others,

and uphold justice.

Jing, did you get it?

Old Beggar wants you to take over as the Chief of Beggars' Gang.

Soon I'll be coming to see you with the Nine Yin True Sutra.

They chose to get on that ship.

They've only got themselves to blame.

Jing'er, you have mastered 18 Dragon-Subduing Palms long ago,

what's more, your character and martial arts skills.

Anyway, I'm tired of being the Chief of Beggars' Gang.

Why don't you replace me?

It's decided. Here's to you, Master.

I can't take this position.

What's with all the water?

Even the water's here to celebrate you.

How fun!

Jump.

Jing!

Jing!

Hurry.

Jing!