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[Episode 25]

Huo Yuan Jia,

why aren't you fighting?

This happened because of me.

I'll let you make ten moves first...

as an apology.

Arrogant, indeed.

Nice! Nice! Nice!

Huo Yuan Jia,

it's time you fight.

Okay.

Here I come.

-Nice! -Good!

You know Nanquan?

A little.

You're using Nanquan instead of your own martial arts to fight me?

How arrogant.

You've gone too far!

-Master. -Master.

You did well, Master Ye.

You won.

Since I am defeated,

I'll leave Shanghai and return to Guangdong today.

One moment, Master Ye.

What else do you want?

Master Ye,

when we were using Nanquan,

I almost lost.

My victory in the end...

was due to my sudden change of move.

I won by mere luck.

The Nanquan you used...

had the power of tiger...

and the grace of a crane.

It was extremely superb.

Even after years of practising martial arts,

I have only heard of the Tiger and Crane Fists.

Now that I finally get to see it, I'm impressed.

I hope the both of us can have more friendly competitions in the future...

and learn from each other.

I lost, and that's it.

I concede defeat.

Save your flattery!

Master Ye.

You don't have to leave Shanghai even though you're defeated.

The three of us signed the death contract together.

Only one of us needs to win.

Here I come!

-Nice! -Amazing!

-Nice! -Nice!

I dare you to wrestle with me.

I can't wrestle.

It's unfair to take on a wrestler like you with the agility of my martial arts.

We shouldn't be fighting.

What?

You're looking down on a wrestler?

If I lose today,

I'll tear the Mighty Wrestler flag off myself.

[Mighty Wrestler]

Aren't you agile?

Why won't you fight?

You've come to my doorstep.

It's only right if I let you move first.

Don't get carried away!

-Master. -Master, Master.

You did well.

I don't need that.

-Master. -Master.

Move.

Bring me the flag.

You don't have to do that.

I said I'd tear it off if I lose.

The flag says "Mighty Wrestler".

That means you're unparalleled in wrestling.

But we weren't wrestling.

Moreover, the rules of martial arts and wrestling have nothing in common.

There's no win or loss to speak of.

There's no need to tear the flag off.

Ba Tu,

this is a hard-earned flag.

It'll a waste if you tear it because of Huo Yuan Jia.

His words make sense.

Wrestling is different from martial arts.

You can't tell who won.

Step back.

I will fight him.

I'm counting on you, Master Lei.

Come on.

Huo Yuan Jia,

you're indeed great at martial arts.

That explains your arrogance.

Mr. Lei,

the statement on the newspaper was distorted.

Please let me explain.

Master Lei,

your martial arts are never flashy or superfluous.

Stop talking to him.

Make the martial artists of Shanghai proud.

-He's right. -Yeah.

-We're counting on you. -Yeah.

Bring me my sword.

Although I'm known for Baguazhang,

I'm going to use a weapon against you today.

Mr. Lei,

don't be swayed by scandals.

-Listen to me. -Cut the nonsense.

You don't want a weapon?

Don't blame me for being rude then.

Try this.

Where is your weapon?

Do we really have to fight?

Absolutely.

Master,

I'll fetch your Huo Spear.

No.

Mr. Lei uses sword.

Bring me a sword.

Yes.

Liu Zhen Sheng.

Aren't they fighting with fists?

Why does he need a weapon now?

Walk me out.

Master, here's your sword.

Take it.

-Nice! -Nice!

Huo Yuan Jia, that's ten moves from me.

Why aren't you fighting back?

You're older,

it's my courtesy as a younger man to let you go first.

Such a glib talker.

If you know the rules,

you wouldn't have published the statement.

No matter what you say today,

I will not hold back.

-How is it going? -Grandma.

Mother.

Is my son hurt?

Stop.

Mr. Lei is great at using swords.

I admit defeat.

Huo Yuan Jia,

are you trying to insult me like this?

You wish!

Yuan Jia,

Mother's here to support you.

She said that...

since you're in the ring, focus on the fight.

You come from a long line of martial artists.

Don't embarrass your ancestors.

That's right, Yuan Jia.

You've won two rounds against the three opponents.

Focus on this round.

Your name will be widely known in Shanghai no matter the outcome.

Okay.

Wang Wu?

Mother.

Huo Yuan Jia,

where did you get that sword from?

It belonged to my late sworn brother,

and has been with me for years.

-Broadsword Wang Wu's your sworn brother? -Yes.

That's impossible.

Why would Wang Wu become the sworn brother of a young man like you?

Huo Yuan Jia is telling the truth.

In Wuxu year,

Broadsword Wang Wu became the sworn brother of Huo Yuan Jia of Jinmen.

Everyone around Beijing and Tianjin knew.

But due to the vast distance,

the news never reached Shanghai.

Broadsword Wang Wu...

never left his sword behind.

He had passed on long ago.

Why are you keeping the sword instead of burying it with him?

In Gengzi year,

Wang Wu was killed.

It was Huo Yuan Jia who risked being shot...

and took his head back from Chaoyang Gate...

so that the late hero could be buried with all parts of his body.

Unfortunately, the sword went missing.

Then, a friend of Wang Wu gave it to Yuan Jia.

When he got the sword,

Yuan Jia wanted to bury it with Wang Wu.

We persuaded him to keep the sword...

so that the awe-inspiring righteousness of Wang Wu....

will live on.

Huo Yuan Jia, tell me,

is that true?

It is.

You're an upright person,

but why did you make unscrupulous remarks on the paper?

I told you,

it was a misunderstanding.

The published statement was different from what I originally wrote.

Stop taking photos. Let's go.

Stop him.

-Stop him. -Get him.

-Get him. -Get him.

There must be some misunderstanding here.

So, Mr. Chief Editor, please get into the ring...

and clear things up...

before the Shanghai citizens.

Newspaper guy,

aren't you a smooth-talker.

I knew you were trouble.

Tell me,

was the statement you published written by Huo Yuan Jia?

I... I...

It was indeed Huo Yuan Jia's statement.

But I thought...

he didn't make things clear.

I... I merely gilded the lily...

and made it better.

What did you say?

Made it better?

Gilded the lily?

-I... -Jin Sun.

Chief Editor Cao,

do you still remember the original quote?

-I... -I do.

Everybody got riled up...

all because of that statement on Haishang Newspaper.

But the published statement...

was different from what we sent to the press.

Instead, it has been falsified by Chief Editor Cao.

Huo Yuan Jia,

what did you actually write?

Let us know.

Okay.

This was a serious matter.

So, Jin Sun and I...

weighed every word before finishing the statement together.

That's why I remember it clearly.

Today, I'll read it out loud to all of you...

as an official declaration.

The letter to all martial artists of Shanghai, from Huo Yuan Jia.

It's said that Jiangnan has nice views and remarkable people.

There are skilful people hidden in every corner of Shanghai.

I practise martial arts from a young age,

but a twist of fate led me to live as a fugitive.

Fate has brought me here.

I felt worried and stressed every day and night...

for opening Elite Martial Arts in Zhabei without greeting anyone beforehand.

Therefore, with this statement,

I'm greeting all martial artists in Shanghai with the utmost sincerity.

Elite Martial Arts...

is not a martial arts sect.

Our goal is to strengthen the bodies of Chinese people,

in order to be rid of the absurd title, "Sick Man of Asia".

Regards, Huo Yuan Jia of Jinmen.

I see!

Chief Director Cao is wicked.

You fact-fiddling instigator.

Why did you do that?

Unethical writer, you just want your paper to sell well.

It was all your doing, Cao.

Mr. Lei,

I slightly edited the text out of desperation.

My... my office is facing bankruptcy.

Slightly edited? That's easy for you to say.

The martial artists in Shanghai almost went to war.

I'm going to kill you.

Mr. Lei,

please don't be angry

Huo Yuan Jia, he has done you wrong.

Why are you defending him?

It's true that the martial artists in Shanghai and I got into a fight today...

because of his wrongdoing.

But I went to his office before.

Just as he claimed, his business was barely staying afloat.

I think it's understandable...

that he behaved foolishly...

and made a mistake as he's the chief editor.

Yet, he's not a heinous man.

That's right. Huo Yuan Jia, you do know me well.

Shut up. Stop making excuses.

Huo Yuan Jia,

you can't let such an evil-doer off easily.

Mr. Lei,

please let him off for my sake.

I believe he will change...

after today's lesson.

Get lost!

-Chief Editor. -Chief Editor.

So, this was what happened.

Huo Yuan Jia is a nice person.

Huo Yuan Jia,

Broadsword Wang Wu was my close friend.

I trust him as a person of moral character.

Since you're his sworn brother,

I'll give you credit...

for your character.

Thank you, Mr. Lei.

To think all the martial artists in Shanghai...

were fooled by the fake story of an unknown newspaper,

and almost made a huge mistake.

I'm ashamed.

Mr. Lei, don't say that.

Everybody.

I'm also to blame...

for setting up a fighting ring here...

before learning the truth.

How uncivil of me.

How uncivil indeed.

Master Huo,

I am sorry.

Please don't say that.

You're new in Shanghai and were misunderstood.

Since we have a crowd here today,

if you have anything to say to us,

just speak your mind.

Thank you, Mr. Rong.

That's all I'm going to say.

Hey.

What about your goal...

of opening a martial arts school here?

This is a golden opportunity.

My fellow countrymen,

and other martial artists in Shanghai,

our country is having a difficult time.

The westerners behave bestially,

while our people are weak.

As a martial artist,

I see it as my priority to encourage our people to practise martial arts...

and strengthen their bodies.

I believe...

that when we make practising martial arts a habit,

and there are more strong and healthy people,

we will naturally shed the title of Sick Man of Asia.

Therefore, Elite Martial Arts...

welcome all youngsters who wish to practise martial arts.

We will do our part in building a powerful nation for our future.

Well said!

Master Huo's a good fighter.

Take me as your student!

Huo Yuan Jia's right.

I'll send my grandson to Elite Martial Arts.

-Nice! -Great!

Nice!

Huo Yuan Jia.

I mean, Master Huo.

Elite Martial Arts can advertise for free on Haishang Newspaper for one mon...

For one week!

Thanks then, Chief Editor Cao.

-Nice! -Nice!

Mr. Rong,

Huo Yuan Jia has made his presence known today.

Other martial arts and wrestling schools...

will find it hard to do business.

The martial world in Shanghai has always been lacking a leader.

It's not a bad thing...

to have Huo Yuan Jia here.

You seem to think highly of him.

Huo Yuan Jia is extraordinary.

Invite him for tea at my house later.

Yes, sir.

[Elite Martial Arts]

Master!

Master.

You good-for-nothing.

You're back already at this hour?

Did you finish your job at the harbour?

Think about it.

How are we going to feed ourselves without money?

Master,

there was a ship from Shanghai today.

They were discussing the same matter.

I told you to work during the day...

and train at night.

You...

Good-for-nothing.

Why did you eavesdrop on others?

Master,

they were talking about the fighting ring.

There's a new martial art sect called Elite Martial Arts.

The owner defeated three masters in a row...

and became very famous.

So what?

There are no skilful fighters in Shanghai.

Elite Martial Arts, you say?

What an inauspicious name.

They won't survive.

Forget about it.

I'm starving.

The owner of Elite Martial Arts is Huo Yuan Jia.

What?

Say that again.

Who owns Elite Martial Arts?

Huo Yuan Jia.

Is he from Tianjin?

Yes, he is.

It was written on the newspaper.

Huo Yuan Jia of Jinmen.

[Huo Yuan Jia defeats three masters.]

[Elite Martial Arts]

Elite Martial Arts started training this early?

Of course.

It's the most popular martial arts school in Shanghai.

They'll make huge money, won't they?

Don't envy them.

The master is very good.

He's Master Huo Yuan Jia from Jinmen.

No one in Shanghai is a match for him.

Look.

These youngsters are here to enroll themselves.

They'll have to wait as he only shows up at noon.

Those who are unfit...

won't be selected.

Exactly.

Two.

One.

Two.

One.

Two.

Good morning, Master.

-Good morning, Master. -Good morning, Master.

Morning, everybody.

Keep it up.

One.

Two.

What's the matter?

Mother, Father saw me.

I told you.

He won't let you practise martial arts.

Naughty boy.

Now you've made your father angry.

No, I'm not.

And I've never forbidden Dong Jue from practising martial arts.

It's true that martial arts have brought me troubles.

But I never regretted it.

Maybe when Dong Jue grows up,

everyone in our country would have become physically fit.

Dong Jue can't fall behind.

Mother, Father allows me to practise martial arts. I'm going to practise now.

Dong Jue, not now.

You're too young to train now...

as your bones are still growing.

How long do I have to wait?

I started to train at the age of seven.

You may wait until you're seven.

Seven?

Mother.

-Good morning. -Morning, Mother.

Morning.

Morning.

It's meal time.

[Martial Arts]

Mother, didn't you sleep well?

I'm guessing it's all the students...

training at the courtyard before dawn.

They must have disturbed you.

Your father used to train before dawn when he was young.

I'm used to it already.

But you don't look good.

I had a nightmare.

The same nightmare for three consecutive nights.

Whenever I closed my eyes, I would be awaken with a start.

What kind of dream is that?

In my dream, I saw my son...

fighting in a ring, and he was...

Mother must be frightened because of the ring fight the other day.

Yuan Jia, both Mother and I knew...

you're a good martial artist.

But those people weren't weaklings either.

What if they cheated and attacked together?

You...

You might lose, mightn't you?

After all, we're new in Shanghai. We don't know a single soul here.

If anything happens to you,

our family...

Mother, and the three young children...

Four young children...

Sister is pregnant again.

Sister.

Mother,

I'll warm up your feet before you go to bed tonight.

You can sleep soundly when your feet are warm.

After I woke up in horror,

I was too afraid to return to sleep.

As I feared when I close my eyes,

I'd see Yuan Jia fighting in a ring.

I could only stare at the beam.

But my eyes...

they failed me.

As I stared,

everything became pitch black.

Mother,

you have eye problems.

Please don't do that anymore.

If you want me to have a good night's sleep,

promise me one thing.

What is that?

I can make thousands of promises to you,

let alone one.

From now on,

don't ever step into a fighting ring...

or do battle with anyone.

This...

Mother,

don't worry. I promise you.

Good.

Now I'm glad.

I can finally sleep well.

-Keep it up! -Keep it up!

-Keep it up! -Keep it up!

-Keep it up! -Keep it up!

-Keep it up. -Step aside.

[Elite Martial Arts]

Don't you know to greet the house owner?

Wait till noon for enrollment.

You're Huo Yuan Jia?

Who are you?

How dare you address my master by his name, young one?

So, you're his disciple.

And you're scamming people with your martial arts lessons.

What a disgrace.

What did you say?

What's going on?

[Vigour and Valour]

Who are you?

I'm Liu Zhen Sheng, the eldest disciple of Huo.

May I know your name, sir?

A nobody like you...

is unworthy of learning my name.

Your martial arts school is called Elite Martial Arts, isn't it?

Call Huo Yuan Jia out,

and show me how elite a martial artist he is.

Are you looking for trouble?

-I'll teach you a lesson! -Da You.

I'm the eldest brother.

Let me do the honours.

My master established Elite Martial Arts in Shanghai...

to pave the way for Chinese martial arts.

We don't want to make enemies.

As for those who mean to cause trouble,

bring it on.

Let's do it.

You can help me warm up.

After that,

I'll be ready to teach Huo Yuan Jia a lesson.

Shut up! Take this!

When will this end if it goes on like this?

-Nice! -Nice!

-Nice! -Nice!

Master, we have a troublemaker.

Brother Zhen Sheng's fighting him.

Yuan Jia.

Mother, I'll take a look.

Don't worry, I won't fight.

I'm fine.

You brought a partner.

Who's there?

Show yourself, concealed weapon user.

You lost, admit it.

Don't give excuses.

I'll fight him.

-Master. -Master.

Master.

What's the matter?

A troublemaker.

Master.

Brother Zhen Sheng...

Brother Zhen Sheng lost.

I did not.

They used concealed weapons.

Show me.

Master,

this young man didn't come alone. Someone's with him.

This one's even stronger than the last one.

If this goes on,

he'll be worn out...

before he can fight Huo Yuan Jia.

Although I fought him,

I can't tell which sect his martial arts belong to.

His martial arts are too complicated.

He must have had a lot of masters.

His right leg.

Da You.

Da You.

You shouldn't go too far when it's just a friendly competition.

You lost.

I'm Huo Yuan Jia of Elite Martial Arts.

May I know your name?

So, you're Huo Yuan Jia.

Your disciples are too weak.

Each one weaker than the last.

Come on, it's your turn.

My little friend,

I've seen your skills.

You're surprisingly good.

Please have tea inside.

Tea?

I'm not interested in tea.

I'm here to fight you.

I never fight with others.

Allow me to rephrase.

I don't mean a fight, but a competition.

As a martial arts school owner,

you'll take up the challenge, won't you?

I've read Haishang Newspaper.

You defeated three masters in a row.

Were they just actors...

who lost to you deliberately...

so you can get disciples and scam others on the newspaper?

My little friend,

we don't know each other.

Why did you make such an accusation?

I've heard about you for a long time.

I trained day and night...

so that I can kill you one day.

It seems like you...

have a grudge against me.

Please let me know who you are.

I have a very long name.

Listen clearly.

I'm listening.

My name is...

Punch Huo Yuan Jia Kick Elite Martial Arts.

Isn't that a nice name?

Prepare to die!

My apologies for not welcoming you, senior.

Please forgive me.

Senior?

I'm but a beggar.

My disciple, Xu Da You,

hurt his right leg while training half a month ago.

But he has almost fully recovered after some treatment.

If you weren't a skilful martial artist,

you wouldn't have notice that.

Huo Yuan Jia, you did not disappoint me.

My disciple,

you need to watch out when fighting him.

Master, don't worry.

Huo Yuan Jia, let's not dawdle.

Fight me, and die!