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[Episode 19]

Jin Sun,

get me that doctor.

The one who gave me injections in the prison.

I'm suffering.

The medicine I gave you last time works.

Yes,

but only for four hours.

It's ineffective after that.

Increase the dose. You may take two tablets.

I've finished that stupid medicine long ago.

You finished it?

Yes, I've seen him take the medicine.

He swallowed it by the handfuls.

Zhen Sheng, stop talking to him.

Kick this bogus doctor out of here.

Jin Sun,

you must find that doctor who has the injections.

Alright, I will.

Yuan Jia,

once I find that doctor who gave you the injections,

you'll have your shots.

Master.

Sister,

bring our baby and mother home first.

Seeing Yuan Jia like this,

I'm afraid mother will get upset.

Okay, leave Dong Jue to me.

Don't worry.

Don't cry.

Master.

-Master. -Master.

So annoying.

Get that crying baby out of here.

Yuan Jia.

Master.

Master.

Master.

I've hired only one doctor,

and that's Federer.

Federer has never gone to the prison.

Ah Fa,

what's this about a doctor who gave Yuan Jia injections?

He was brought to the cell by Chang De Li.

He told me he was the doctor you hired.

It doesn't matter now who hired him.

The point is, what did he inject into Huo Yuan Jia's body?

I...

I don't know.

Master was severely injured at that time.

He was in tremendous pain.

But he felt a lot better after the injection.

There was even smile on his face.

Oh my god.

Oh my god.

Looks like my suspicion was right.

It was not medicine that he gave him.

It was poison.

Impossible.

He would've turned green...

and vomited blood.

Not that kind of poison.

It's morphine.

Copious amounts of morphine.

What is that?

Something similar to opium.

Let me put it this way,

that so-called doctor...

let Huo Yuan Jia...

get addicted to opium through injection.

It really is opium addiction.

Mr. Fan was right.

Who is Mr. Fan?

A doctor.

An old friend of Dong Jue's grandfather.

[Mr. Fan, good to see you.]

[Madam, is that you?]

[It's been a while.]

[It has.]

[Are you here to examine Yuan Jia?]

[I am.]

[What's wrong with my children's Second Uncle then?]

[About that,]

[it doesn't look like he's sick.]

[He's not sick?]

[What is it then?]

[Madam,]

[since we've known each other for a long time,]

[I'll be frank with you.]

[Judging by his pulse,]

[he seems to be addicted to opium.]

[Nonsense.]

[You...]

[Yuan Jia had despised opium since he was very young.]

[I think you're just getting old.]

[You must be mistaken.]

It's been bothering me, too.

Mr. Fan is the best doctor...

around these parts.

What's gotten into Yuan Jia?

Why did he smoke opium?

Sister, don't say that.

Yuan Jia would never smoke opium.

Even if Federer and Mr. Fan's diagnosis are correct,

it's only because Yuan Jia was tricked.

It's all my fault.

I failed to protect Master.

Now's not the time to blame yourself.

Come on.

Let's find out the answer from Chang De Li now.

Goodbye, sirs.

Good evening, sir.

I have a reservation.

This way, please.

Who are you?

I am Nong Jin Sun. We've met before.

I remember you.

I don't remember inviting you.

You didn't.

I need your help.

I've been going around the French Concession...

looking for you.

How can I help you?

You assumed my identity...

and hired a doctor to give Huo Yuan Jia injections in the prison.

What did you inject him with?

There's no such thing.

Doctor? Huo Yuan Jia?

I know nothing about all that.

Let me tell you.

This is the French Concession.

This is my territory.

Are you trying mess with me here?

Think about what you can't afford to lose.

Sorry, sorry.

Mr. Chang,

sorry for taking up your time.

I will leave now.

Goodbye.

Stop.

Stop.

Ignoring me, are you?

Let me go.

♫ I am Chang De Li ♫

Come here.

Please don't kill me.

Please don't kill me.

Wait. What is this place?

This is my territory.

You're now surrounded by great and honourable men.

If you keep playing dumb,

don't blame us for being cruel.

Mr. Nong,

I've put in a good word...

for Huo Yuan Jia in front of Bertrand.

You can't do this to me.

Well, you've opted for the hard way.

Tell us now.

What did that doctor inject into Huo Yuan Jia's body?

I'll tell you. I'll tell you everything.

But don't hurt me once I tell you.

It wasn't my idea.

I was compelled to do so.

It was because Huo Yuan Jia...

has offended Lord Lu.

Who?

Which Lord Lu?

Lu Si Ying of the palace guards?

Yes, that's him.

[Warrior Against Opium?]

[I'm going to turn him into an opium addict.]

[A smoking addict.]

[Once he becomes scrawny and weak...]

[from smoking opium,]

[I'm going crush him with my hand...]

[and make him pay.]

I had no other choice.

He was going to kill me...

if I didn't obey him.

It was Ying Si.

He set Master up.

Accomplice, I'll kill you.

Please don't kill me...

Don't.

That's right.

Master forbade us to kill needlessly.

Have you forgotten again?

Give us the antidote if you want to live.

Antidote?

There is no antidote.

For the rest of Huo Yuan Jia's life,

he could only spend his days smoking opium.

He's different from a common addict.

Judging by his symptoms, he has been severely poisoned.

If you don't continue to give him morphine injections,

his agony will worsen day by day...

until he turns insane.

[Only opium can ease his agony now.]

What about his future, then?

What future?

Don't all opium addicts end up the same way?

But my master is not an opium addict.

He is a hero.

The hero of Tianjin.

The warrior against opium!

What a cruel trick by Ying Si.

He didn't just want to kill Yuan Jia,

he wants to ruin his reputation, too.

I'm going to choke you to death.

Please spare my life...

Da You,

please spare my life.

I am not the one to blame for this.

I was compelled to do it.

I am begging you.

Please spare my life.

Ah Fa.

All of you, please spare my life...

Take him away.

Don't let him know...

this is your master's residence.

Don't...

-Get up. -Don't kill me.

I'll send you back.

Let me do it.

Don't kill me.

Move!

Keep an eye on Gao Qi. He's impulsive.

-Move! -Understood.

Sir,

-Quiet. -don't kill me.

Please spare my life.

Move!

I remember, there is one tranquilliser left in my clinic.

It should tide Huo Yuan Jia over for now.

Let me go get it.

Doctor, I'll go with you.

We've gone far enough.

Let him go.

Let's go further.

Why don't you go back first?

No.

Let's stop here.

Let him go.

Fine..

Please spare my life.

Please spare my life.

Don't kill me, please.

Alright...

Go...

Thank you.

Thank you...

Let's go back now.

Alright.

He fell.

Gao Qi,

why did you do that?

What do you think?

That was some kill, huh?

I learned it from you.

Thanks a lot.

You...

You've killed again.

He set master up.

He shouldn't live.

You are going to get expelled.

Master is already hooked on opium.

Our reputation is ruined...

all because of him.

Shouldn't I kill him?

But Master has set the rules...

We can't follow the rules blindly.

Martial arts practitioners ought to punish the evil.

Besides,

if we let him live,

he will surely inform Ying Si.

You're wanted for murder.

Once Ying Si brings the soldiers here,

you're done for.

I did it to protect you, too.

Give me a shot.

Jin Sun.

Quick.

Get me that doctor. Ask him to give me a shot.

Please be patient.

The doctor has gone for the medicine.

He will be back soon.

Okay.

Yuan Jia.

Yuan Jia, hang in there.

Just a little bit longer.

Yuan Jia.

Why are you crying?

It's nothing.

Are you all hiding something from me?

What's wrong with me?

Why do I feel so sore?

Tell me.

Yuan Jia,

you were badly injured in prison.

You haven't recovered.

It's normal to feel sore.

Master.

Dr. Federer is here.

Huo, I've brought the medicine.

I'll give you an injection.

It's that bogus doctor again.

Kick him out.

I don't want him giving me injections.

Federer is not a bogus doctor.

Please believe me.

Leave!

Leave!

I can't do it.

I can't give the injection when he is moving like this.

Ah Fa, Da You,

hold your master still.

Master.

Master.

Master.

Hold him still.

[Huo Residence]

Mother.

Go to the opium den tomorrow.

Buy an opium pipe...

and opium paste.

Pick the best quality for each.

Mother,

what are you planning to do?

I knew.

Yuan Jia was tricked.

He has become addicted to opium.

He's suffering now.

Only opium can ease his agony.

Let him smoke a bit, then.

Mother,

Federer just gave Yuan Jia an injection.

He's better now.

He is sleeping.

Don't lie to me.

I've just talked to that western doctor.

The injection he gave Yuan Jia could only make him sleep.

It works for ten hours only.

What happens when he wakes up?

If Yuan Jia doesn't smoke,

he would only suffer more.

He is my son.

I brought him into this world.

He's the only son I have.

I can't just stand here and watch him...

suffer to death.

Mother, you want to let Yuan Jia smoke opium.

I'm sorry I cannot comply.

Mr. Nong and I are talking over it.

We'll find a way. Rest assured.

How could I rest assured?

Since he came out of prison,

Yuan Jia hasn't been eating properly.

If this goes on, my son...

my son will die.

I order you to go and buy opium.

Will you go or not?

I will not.

You...

You useless thing.

Get out.

Mother, please get some rest.

Is there no other way?

There is.

But no one has ever succeeded.

What do you mean?

To quit addiction,

a person needs extraordinary vitality...

and a strong will.

The latter is more important.

Many who have tried...

failed in the end...

because they lacked willpower.

Yuan Jia possesses both qualities.

He will make it.

We should tell him the truth first.

But from what I see,

none of you have the courage.

Yuan Jia detests opium.

Now that this has happened,

we don't know how to break it to him.

Mr. Nong,

also consider...

how would he face the young men...

who come to Huowei Security Agency to learn martial arts?

I agreed to it the other day...

without giving it much thought.

I didn't expect Yuan Jia would...

I'll leave the teaching of martial arts to all of you.

Mr. Nong, the other day...

Mr. Nong,

that is our business.

Who are you to tell us what to do?

Gao Qi.

It's only right for the elder pupil to teach on Master's behalf.

When Da You first joined us,

I taught him his first two moves.

Mr. Nong has no say in this matter.

Liu Zhen Sheng,

you are the first pupil.

We listen only to you.

Mr. Nong, my brother...

Gao Qi is right.

I spoke out of turn.

Not at all, Mr. Nong.

You're our elder.

You gave us advice out of kindness.

We should listen to you.

We should thank you.

Brother Gao Qi,

you went too far.

Lady Sha, thank you for your trust.

In that case,

here's another advice.

Stay out of teaching martial arts.

It's inconvenient for you to disguise as a man.

What if you give yourself away?

I see what you mean.

Don't worry.

How about this?

Starting today,

we will teach on behalf of Master.

We will take turns...

until Master recovers.

Yes, Brother Zhen Sheng.

No problem.

Today is the first day. I'll teach first.

Let's see if the wannabes have what it takes.

Why did you come out?

Father.

Son,

what's wrong?

Martial arts is too tough.

I can't do it anymore.

Fine... Don't do it anymore.

Let's go home...

My precious boy.

Let's go home.

Grandfather,

Brother Gao Qi almost broke my legs...

when he was pressing them.

I... I quit.

Rascal!

Can't take a little hardship?

You want to end up an opium addict like your father?

Get back in there...

or I'll break your leg!

I... I don't want to.

-I'll break your leg! -Grandfather...

-Please, no. -Go...

Mr. He.

Clench your fist.

Your foot.

Straighten up.

Squat!

Get up!

What are you looking at?

Keep going!

What is happening?

What's with all that noise?

You're awake.

Outside,

the folks of Tianjin are sending their sons to be trained.

Gao Qi is teaching them on your behalf today.

Nonsense.

When did I say I want to take in pupils?

Besides,

Gao Qi is too fierce...

and impatient.

Those young men know nothing.

They could injure themselves.

By the way,

I felt I could die last night.

How did I sleep so soundly?

It was because of the shot Dr. Federer gave you.

It was different from the ones I had in prison.

It made me feel drowsy.

I feel tired.

Why don't you get more sleep?

Send for Zhen Sheng.

Okay.

Zhen Sheng.

You master wants to see you.

Master is awake?

Master,

the people of Tianjin look up to you.

The young ones want to better themselves through martial arts.

But I am sick right now.

How would I teach them?

You don't have to.

We four pupils will teach in your stead.

Once you recover,

you can give them a proper induction.

It's just that I didn't expect...

Gao Qi would be so impatient.

Please take a good rest, I'll take over from him now.

Zhen Sheng,

you've been with me since we were young.

You won't lie to me, right?

Why would I, Master?

I wouldn't dare to.

What exactly is wrong with me?

It's internal injury.

You haven't fully recovered from it.

Nonsense.

If my internal organs were hurt,

there would be symptoms on my face and limbs.

But there isn't any.

There's only persistent and searing pain.

What kind of strange illness is this?

I don't know, Master.

Please sit down, everyone.

Sit down, take a break.

Okay.

Master Gao Qi...

put you through hell today...

to see who will stay till the end.

You see,

those who couldn't cut it have quit...

and gone home.

You're the ones left.

About learning martial arts,

have you made up your mind?

-I have. -I have.

Are you sure?

-Yes! -Yes!

Good.

Learning martial arts will benefit you for life.

A little bit of pain is worth it.

Next, I'll show you...

my fist skills.

[Huo Residence]

This teacher is good.

He's friendly...

and knows his stuff.

He's demonstrating now. Take a look.

Come.

Good...

Good.

That backstabber.

Backstabber!

Who's a backstabber?

I'm asking you.

Who's a backstabber?

Who else?

First he acted all nice, then he struck me in the back.

He's just mad that I stole his thunder.

He told Master bad things about me.

Zhen Sheng isn't that kind of person.

How did Master find out, then?

It was your fault in the first place.

Seven to eight pupils have quit this afternoon.

If you keep this up,

Huowei Security Agency's reputation would be ruined.

Lord Lu, Huo Yuan Jia is a tough nut to crack.

We've yet to see him at the opium den.

Could it be that the western doctor's drug...

didn't work?

Impossible.

He is a reliable aide sent by General Herman.

Besides, this trick has corrupted several people before.

It has never failed.

Huo Yuan Jia is only a human being, not a god.

There's no reason he shouldn't get hooked.

Keep watching.

Follow anyone who comes out of his house.

One of them might just...

be on their way to buy opium for Huo Yuan Jia.

Noted.

Yuan Jia,

hang in there.

Mr. Nong has sent for the doctor.

Yuan Jia.

Yuan Jia, hang in there.

Madam.

Mr. Nong,

where is the doctor?

Why hasn't he come with you?

The clinic had run out of the medicine.

Dr. Federer is looking for it in other hospitals.

He asked me to bring Yuan Jia this.

I've taken this before.

Is that all?

It's all the clinic had.

Federer said...

take only one tablet each time, no more than three a day.

Jin... Jin Sun,

I'm suffering.

Get me that doctor who came last time.

That one who made me feel better after an injection.

I'm suffering.

[Fushou Hall]

Lord Lu.

Lord Lu.

Lord Lu,

you are truly perceptive.

Huo Yuan Jia's mother, that old lady,

went to the opium den alone.

She bought a whole opium kit for Huo Yuan Jia...

and plenty of opium paste.

The imperial government has summoned us back to the capital for a case.

It's a big case.

It would probably take a month.

When I come back a month later,

Huo Yuan Jia will have become a bona fide junkie.

He'll rue the day he crossed me.

I'll grind his bones down to dust.

He won't know what hit him.

Lord Lu, smart plan.

Very smart.

[Huowei Security Agency]

[Huo Residence]

Jin Sun, do you still have the medicine?

I know you have more.

-That's impossible. -I'm really out of medicine.

Please be patient.

Federer should be here soon.

What are you all doing here?

Help my son to my room.

Mother,

Yuan Jia is still in agony right now.

We shouldn't trouble you.

Xiao Lian,

Sha Yan,

help Yuan Jia to my room.

Mother, what do you want to talk about?

I'm feeling very ill right now.

Please get to the point.

You two get out.

Son,

I know you're in pain.

And I know how to treat your illness.

Really?

Mother, hurry up and help me then.

The injection that you received in the prison,

I've found it.

Where is it?

There'll be no more injections.

It's right here.

Here.

See.

What is this?

This is an opium pipe.

Mother,

how could you ask me to smoke opium?

You have no other choice.

What?

You fell into Ying Si's trap when you were in prison.

You've been poisoned.

If you don't smoke opium,

the pain will kill you.

Poisoned?

Yes.

The shot they gave you in the prison...

was something like opium.

You're suffering...

because your addiction to opium is kicking in.

Addiction to opium?

Son.

Yuan Jia.

Yuan Jia.

Did you...

Did you...

Did you know I have become addicted to opium?

I...

Why didn't you tell me?

Jin Sun!

Master.

I've become addicted to opium.

Yuan Jia.

You've found out.

Why did you hide it from me?

I...

Federer and I have been trying to figure out a way.

Liu Zhen Sheng.

Master,

you're the warrior against opium.

We didn't have the courage to tell you.

Master.

Sha Yan,

I need you to do something for me.

What is it, Master?

Kill me.

Master, what did you say?

I, Huo Yuan Jia, would rather die...

than to become an opium addict.

Please grant me my wish!

Master.

I'm begging all of you.

Let me preserve my last bit of dignity.

If none of of you would do it,

I'll do it myself!

-Master! -Master!

Master!

-Master! -Master!

Master!

Master!

Master!

-Master! -I got it!

I got it!

In St. John Hospital.

I've found two bottles of tranquillizers!

Master.

Yuan Jia.

Huo, I still have one bottle of tranquillizer.

If the addiction becomes unbearable,

let me know.

May I have your name again?

I'm Federer.

Besides taking photos,

you're also a doctor.

No, I'm an amateur journalist, a professional doctor.

Yuan Jia, I've told you before.

Federer and I have been good friends for many years.

I can vouch for his medical skills.

Will all of you kindly leave my room?

I'd like a word with Dr. Federer.

Yuan Jia.

Don't worry.

I just got my injection yesterday.

It's not so unbearable that I want to harm myself.

Go.

Alright.

Dr. Federer,

please have a seat.

Da You,

bring me two ropes from the woodshed.

Yes, Master.

Zhen Sheng, Gao Qi, Ah Fa,

come with me.

Nong Jin Sun.

Federer,

what did Yuan Jia talk to you about?

He asked me how he could break his addiction.

What did you tell him?