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[Episode 34]

You can make fun of other women,

but don't make fun of Mrs Huo.

She did come to my house...

and ask me for help.

But she was neither overbearing nor self-effacing.

She was very polite.

I...

respect her from the bottom of my heart.

How can...

How can I have evil thoughts?

Besides,

I sincerely want...

to make friends with Huo Yuan Jia.

He is not a local.

But his martial arts skills and moral integrity...

are unparalleled in Shanghai.

So what if he's a boxer?

It doesn't mean he's inferior to us.

Huo Yuan Jia once snatched Broadsword Wang Wu's head away...

from the hands of the foreigners.

Which of you...

can do it?

Mr Rong.

-We're wrong. -We're wrong.

We deserve punishment.

Old Zuo,

how much do we owe Mr Rong...

for his hand?

I'm too old to count it correctly.

All right. Forget it.

Since you've admitted your mistakes,

there's no need to count.

Let's go and have supper.

My treat.

Like I said,

Mr Rong isn't a petty man.

That's right.

We shouldn't shoot our mouth off.

Thank you Mr Rong for forgiving us.

That's right.

Thank you Mr Rong.

Mr Rong,

you have a guest.

His last name is Yan.

He said in the second year of Guangxu,

he had rendered help to you when you're in trouble.

You called him a little saviour.

Little saviour?

I don't know such a person.

You scoundrel.

You brought a swindler home.

Bring some men and drive him out.

Yes.

Hold on.

He said his last name is Yan?

Right, he said it's the same as the King of Hell.

You'll recall it as soon as you hear it.

It's more than 20 years ago,

who can remember it so clearly?

If he really is my saviour...

and I throw him out,

I'll lose face...

when this gets around.

That's right.

Invite him in.

-Yes. -No, no, no.

Gentlemen,

I'm not going to have supper with you.

Put it on my account.

-Thank you Mr Rong. -Thank you Mr Rong.

Take me to see the guest.

Yes.

That's him.

This mister looks familiar.

You said you had helped me in the second year of Guangxu?

Where?

How come it doesn't ring a bell?

Nong Jin Sun?

How dare you pretend to be Mr Rong's friend...

and sneak in here late at night?

What do you want?

You said you have the same surname as the King of Hell.

You must be up to something bad.

By the way, Uncle Zuo.

There's another man.

Two of them came in just now.

Hurry, go get some men to protect Mr Rong.

-Yes. -Wait.

Mr Rong, Uncle Zuo,

it's a misunderstanding.

-Quickly go. -Yes.

Huo Yuan Jia?

You're also in the pugilistic world,

how can you breach the code?

Do you want to repay kindness with animosity?

Mr Rong,

Yuan Jia and I are here to thank you.

We have been turned away during the day,

so we resorted to this.

Hope you can forgive us.

Uncle Zuo, you said we wanted to repay kindness with animosity.

You're too much.

Mr Rong, it's me who wants to see you.

Jin Sun is only accompanying me.

Please don't blame him.

Nong Jin Sun is a scholar.

He's no threat.

We have to beware of Huo Yuan Jia.

Huo, I know you're quite something.

But if you dare to act rashly,

I'll let you see if your fists and feet...

will be faster than my bullets.

-Uncle Zuo. -Uncle Zuo.

What are you doing?

I don't care how they got in.

As long as they enter Rong Residence, they are my guests.

Is this how you treat the guests?

We'll be a laughing stock if this gets around.

Mr Rong, be careful.

He's been following you.

All right.

Put it away.

Mr Huo.

Did you want to see me?

Yes.

I wanted to see you too.

Come, follow me.

Master Huo, sorry about just now.

Have a seat.

You're my saviour.

Please accept my gratitude.

It's nothing. Don't mention it.

Come have a seat.

I dare not.

I'm at fault.

I can't sit.

It's not your fault.

Your mother was seriously ill.

She's almost blind.

You're unfilial if you came to see me directly...

after you came back from Songjiang.

That's not what I did wrong.

You've been turned away during the day...

and made up a lie...

to sneak into my place at night.

It's not a big mistake too.

As a matter of fact,

these men have been with me for years.

However, you've deceived them easily.

It's impressive.

It's also not what I did wrong.

Then, what is it?

Uncle Zuo said I wanted to repay kindness with animosity.

He's right.

You mean...

you sneaked into my place late at night...

to attack me?

Why?

I feel too ashamed to talk about it.

Hope you can forgive me.

You admitted that you wanted to attack me,

but you didn't want to tell me why.

Are you playing charades with me?

Fine.

Since you don't want to talk,

I'll ask no more.

Just put it behind us.

Is there anything else?

No.

Old Zuo,

I feel hungry after playing mahjong all night.

Ask the kitchen to prepare some dishes...

and bring Nong Jin Sun over.

I want to have a drink with them.

We shouldn't disturb you anymore.

Mr Huang said that at present,

the Bund is the center of power.

So...

if you don't give me face,

I won't go easy on you.

Well...

I'll do as you wish.

Huo Yuan Jia, Nong Jin Sun,

you two are a scholar and a warrior.

It's a perfect combination.

Jing Wu Martial Arts School should have been more successful.

But too bad you're in the Bund.

Right.

That's why we've wanted to pay you a visit earlier.

A big tree is good for shade.

I'm no big tree.

Mr Rong, you're too humble.

No one in the Bund...

can provide a bigger shade than you.

So...

you're willing to take shelter in my shade?

Of course.

Huo Yuan Jia,

what about you?

Thank you for your kindness.

It's a blessing...

to Jing Wu Martial Arts School if we can work with you.

Let me drink a toast to you.

Huo Yuan Jia,

I sent you an invitation after the battle last time.

Why didn't you come?

I was too occupied.

-Hope you can... -You didn't take me seriously.

Never mind.

It's good that you could think of me when you're in distress...

in Songjiang.

I cherish talented people.

Huo Yuan Jia, Nong Jin Sun,

I always had faith in both of you.

There are many martial arts schools, boxing centres...

and wrestling arenas in the Bund.

There are also several famous masters.

But none is comparable to Master Huo.

Not to mention that none has...

a clever scholar like Nong Jin Sun...

to assist them.

So...

Jing Wu Martial Arts School will most likely lead...

the martial arts world in Shanghai in the future.

It's a period of unrest now.

But heroes emerge at times of crisis.

I'm an ambitious man.

I said these words to you today.

Because...

I've regarded you as my own people.

If you want to make a name for yourself...

in the Bund,

you can't just rely on business...

or guns.

You got to have people with brains.

Running a martial arts school is also considered an industry.

But can you command the industry with brawn?

So a person with brains...

is the key.

Tell me.

How much is your capital? Name a price.

I'll pay you triple.

Mr Rong,

we won't sell Jing Wu Martial Arts School.

No one is buying it.

I don't know martial arts and I don't teach.

What do I buy it for?

Jing Wu Martial Arts School is always yours.

You can just work for me.

No.

Work with me.

Work with me.

Isn't that what Master Huo said just now?

Mr Rong,

I don't get what you mean.

Shanghai is a metropolis...

that houses many foreign settlements.

Chinese and foreigners are living together.

The status quo is very complicated and it's hard to achieve success.

There's no other place like here.

Let me put it this way.

If you want to get a footing in the Bund,

you have to fight for the port.

Various martial arts sects are mushrooming in Shanghai now.

Why?

For the business at the port.

Those from other cities want to get a share too.

They'll certainly invite many martial arts experts here.

Master Huo,

Sun Wu Ji has died.

I don't think you have an opponent...

in the martial arts world now.

I've seen you fight in the ring.

I'm sure...

Jing Wu Martial Arts School will be number one in the martial arts world.

You can recruit more disciples then...

and train some good fighters.

Whether...

I dominate a place...

or take control over Jiangnan in the future,

you will be my right-hand man.

Mr Rong,

I'm afraid I can't help you.

Why?

You're not satisfied with the price I offered?

I'll give you ten times more then.

And I'll pay all yearly expenses of Jing Wu Martial Arts School.

No.

This is not what we mean.

I've talked about...

why Jin Sun and I set up Jing Wu Martial Arts School...

in the ring last time.

[Jing Wu Martial Arts School...]

[is not a martial art sect.]

[It seeks to strengthen the bodies of Chinese people...]

[and get rid of the sick men of Asia fallacy.]

You're right.

I hate foreigners too.

They say we're the sick men of Asia.

So we have to be strong.

Our port, our rules.

I'm known for my uncompromising stance to foreigners.

Don't you know that?

Huo Yuan Jia, let me tell you.

The reason why I was mad at you...

was because you flattered...

the foreigner, Federer too much.

I felt sick hearing that.

Mr Nong,

Federer is different from other foreigners.

Yuan Jia and I are friends with him.

How different?

If you want Jing Wu Martial Arts School...

to be the number one sect in the martial arts world,

you can't count on the foreigners.

you can only count on me to help you.

Jing Wu Martial Arts School isn't a martial art sect.

Then what is it?

Our intention...

is to provide a place for people to practise martial arts.

I shouldn't use the word "School" when I named it.

It gives people the illusion that I've created a new sect.

I'm still reflecting on it.

I hope to change it as soon as possible.

Change it?

If there is no sect,

what kind of martial artist you are?

All the problems of the old martial world...

arise from the disputes between different sects.

I really hope to see a new order...

in the martial arts world.

Thank you for your great kindness.

But with regards to what you said just now,

I regret that I can't follow your wishes.

Sorry to let you down.

[Mei Hua]

Yuan Jia, you're a bit weird today.

You jumped out of the window when we went to Rong Residence.

It's not like you.

And what did you say when you're alone with Mr Rong?

Let's not mention it anymore.

No. You have to tell me what happened.

Don't tell me you really wanted to attack...

Mr Rong like what Uncle Zuo said?

-Why? -What why?

I've told you not to mention it again.

Jin Sun, I'm sorry.

Please don't ask anymore.

Give me some face.

I wonder how she is now.

I got to go.

Well...

[Display courage and strength]

Second Master, you're back.

Where is Dong Jue's mother?

She's with Madam in the hospital.

All right.

Second Young Master,

I don't know whether I should tell you this.

Just speak.

Second Young Master, when you're not home,

I don't know who upset Second Young Mistress.

I saw her crying when I came back.

Her eyes got puffy from crying.

I asked her to go to bed,

but she refused...

and went to the hospital...

without eating anything.

She looked very pale.

Second Young Master,

Second Young Mister is pregnant.

[She can't get agitated.]

[You have to find out who upset her...]

[and set things straight for her.]

Mother.

Water...

I'm thirsty.

Okay, I'll go get it for you now.

[Silence]

Mother, don't move. Let me feed you.

[St. John's Hospital]

Yun Ying,

I'm sorry.

I've blamed you wrongly.

I was on edge the whole night.

I worried that you'd hurt a good man...

and commit a violent act.

Don't worry.

Although I am reckless,

I didn't make a big mistake.

I'm relieved then.

You don't look good.

What's wrong? Did you stay up all night?

Yun Ying,

not only did you stay up all night,

but you've also been looking after my mother.

And there's an ungrateful bad person...

who has bullied and wronged you,

making you so exhausted.

You didn't complain,

yet you still cared about this bad person.

What are you talking about?

It's normal for a couple to have arguments.

No need to make a fuss over it.

Come.

Let's go home.

You're very tired. Let me get a rickshaw for you.

Yun Ying, please get on.

I'm sorry, I'd like to take a walk.

Sorry about it.

It's okay.

Walking will give you a good mood every day.

All right.

You got agitated yesterday...

and didn't sleep all night.

I don't like riding a rickshaw.

You're a few months pregnant.

If you get too tired,

I'll be at greater fault.

I won't get tired from walking.

You'll certainly feel tired.

Let me carry you if you don't want to ride a rickshaw.

Why should I let you carry me?

I'm not a woman with bound feet.

If not, you wouldn't have married me.

Yun Ying, let me do something for you.

If not, I'll feel even more ashamed.

I can't let you carry me.

There're so many people on the street.

They'll laugh at us.

I don't care, let me carry you.

Come, hang on my shoulders.

Come on.

Look at that.

It's so romantic.

Good!

Chen Zhen, you can go now.

Are you deaf?

You've been yelling every day for the past month.

It's so annoying.

It's time for you to get out of here.

Let me tell you.

If Huo Yuan Jia hadn't begged mercy for you,

you would've been beheaded.

Anyway, Huo Yuan Jia asked me to tell you...

he had buried your master...

at the top of the hill where they used to combat.

He said you know the place.

[Jing Street]

[Martial Art Master] [Divine Master of Wine]

[Here lies the great martial artist, Sun Wu Ji]

Master!

Master!

Master.

Tell me if Huo Yuan Jia killed you.

Did he do it?

Master,

tell me now.

I really don't get it.

[Here lies the great martial artist, Sun Wu Ji]

They found a lot of evidence.

They seemed to know Ninth Uncle had been there,

implying that he did it.

But I don't believe it.

Master, who poisoned you?

Tell me, Master.

Master.

Is it Huo Yuan Jia or Ninth Uncle?

Master, tell me.

How can you suspect me?

What?

You don't recognise me?

You just suspected that I poisoned your master.

It's you.

Ninth Uncle.

What happened to you?

I was not skillful enough...

and was defeated by Huo Yuan Jia.

I managed to get away,

but he broke one of my legs.

Did you go to avenge my master?

I'm the closest person to Brother Sun in the world.

If I don't avenge him,

who will?

No.

There was no poison in the pot I used to cook medicine.

Yet, Master was poisoned.

And you're the only one there.

There was no poison in the pot?

Who told you?

In the court,

the foreign doctor said it was tested in a foreigners' hospital.

Good lad.

Incredible.

You even believed what the foreigner said.

The corrupt official took Huo Yuan Jia's money.

You believe him even more, right?

I read the newspaper.

It said it was the wine bowl that killed your master.

It was thrown far far away.

You also suspect that I did it, right?

Don't take me for a fool.

You're suspicious.

If Huo Yuan Jia really killed master,

why would he get me out of prison...

and bury master?

He even erected a monument for Master.

You're so naive.

A beast in human clothing.

Do you know what that means?

Huo Yuan Jia fooled you...

with little tricks.

Fine.

Since you believe the foreigner and the corrupt official...

and suspect that I killed your master...

Come.

Kill me in front of your master's tomb...

and avenge him.

Why didn't you dodge?

What's the point of living...

if I can't take revenge for Brother Sun?

Kill me.

You just kill me.

Then wrap my body with a mat...

and bury me beside Brother Sun.

I will be grateful to you.

Ninth Uncle.

I'm wrong.

I should trust you.

[St. John's Hospital]

-Mother. -There's no need to hold me.

There's no need to hold me.

I can see things.

Be careful.

Come.

You walk on your own.

Yuan Jia,

my vision became clearer...

after leaving the hospital.

It's wonderful, Mother.

Federer said...

as long as you don't get worked up,

your vision will become better and better.

This hospital is very expensive, right?

I was hospitalised for one month.

You must have spent a lot of money.

Mother.

Grandmother.

More people came to our school to learn martial arts.

Mr Nong said if we have many students,

we could earn a lot of money.

So it doesn't matter if you stay in the hospital every day.

You silly boy.

Don't talk nonsense.

How can you say Grandmother will be hospitalised?

Only the sick stay in the hospital.

Grandmother has recovered.

She doesn't need to stay here anymore.

-Do you hear me? -Do you?

What Dong Jue said is true.

Mother, Jing Wu Martial Arts School has become very popular.

The young men who came to Jing Wu Martial Arts School...

formed a long line in front of our house.

Nong Jin Sun later set a rule...

that we only recruit new students...

on the 1st, 11th and 21st day of the month.

Still, we are unable to cope.

Today is the 11th day, right?

Mother, you'll see our students...

when you go back.

Yuan Jia,

why did it get so popular all of a sudden?

-Well... -Mother, don't you know?

The new editor-in-chief of Haishang Newspaper...

has clarified Yuan Jia's case in Songjiang...

and dubbed Jing Wu Martial Arts School "The number one in Shanghai".

Yuan Jia is the leader of the martial arts world now.

There'll be many young men learning martial arts from us.

Sister,

Yuan Jia thinks the newspaper was exaggerating.

Don't talk about it in front of Mother.

He's being humble.

We're a martial arts family.

Yuan Jia has brought glory to the family.

Why can't I talk about it?

Mother will be very pleased.

Number one and also the leader?

Someone will definitely come and challenge you for combat.

Mother, don't worry.

No matter who comes, I won't fight.

Didn't I promise you...

and Dong Jue?

Right?

All right, Mother. Don't worry.

Come, let's go home.

Don't worry.

Mother, let's go home.

-Come. -Let's go.

[Jing Wu Martial Arts School]

Ten times? I wouldn't be able to do it.

You only have three chances each month.

Then I got to squeeze every ounce of my energy out.

This young fellow is quite good.

Almost ten.

Ten.

If one can lift it up ten times, he'll be admitted.

This man is quite strong.

Not bad.

You. Stay.

Thank you for coming.

Jing Wu Martial Arts School is a small school,

we could only see you next time.

Don't be too happy too soon.

Brother Sheng will test your skills over there.

You'll be accepted by us if you pass.

Go ahead.

Do you know what to do?

Yes.

Hit me.

Again.

You only have strength.

You're not suitable to learn martial arts.

You may leave now.

Go on.

[But why did Huo Yuan Jia poison my master?]

[To be the number one in the martial arts world.]

[Go to Jing Wu Martial Arts School and see for yourself.]

[It's so crowded.]

[The young men who want to practise martial arts...]

[in Shanghai all go to Huo Yuan Jia.]

[Why?]

[Because they believe that...]

[he defeated Sun Wu Ji.]

[Huo Yuan Jia is vicious.]

[My master was fooled by him.]

[He said he wanted to teach at Jing Wu Martial Arts School.]

[Huo Yuan Jia is great at hiding evil intent...]

[and pretending to be kind.]

[We, the Eagle Claw Sect, are unable to master it.]

[Ninth Uncle,]

[say no more.]

[I'll kill Huo Yuan Jia...]

[and avenge Master.]

What is he doing?

Why is he kneeling down?

-Right. -Right.

Chen Zhen?

So you're out of the prison.

What are you doing here?

Do you want to start a fight again?

Do I look like it?

Then you're...

Liu Zhen Sheng, Brother Liu.

You're the eldest disciple of Huo clan, right?

I come here today because...

first, I want to apologise to Master Huo.

Second, I want to honour him as my master...

and join Jing Wu Martial Arts School.

So he is Chen Zhen.

Right, he once set up a combat challenge...

and was in the newspaper.

He was so boastful.

Now he has realised his mistake.

Even his teacher is no match for our Master...

and he actually wants to join us.

-What's going on? -Mr Nong.

Chen Zhen said he wants to learn martial arts here.

Chen Zhen.

You've suffered a lot.

No.

The prison provided me with sufficient food.

Master Huo wanted to ask...

the magistrate to release you the soonest.

But I think it's good to put you in prison for a month...

and let you learn your lesson.

In case you get into trouble in the pugilistic world again.

You can hate me all you want.

I don't hate you.

It's all thank to you...

that I could take shelter in the prison...

for the past month.

And I ate well.

It's good.

I can tell...

this is not your innermost thoughts.

But never mind.

You'll understand why I did this sooner or later.

Have you visited your master's grave?

Yes, I did.

Thank you Master Huo for laying my master to rest.

I'll tell this to Yuan Jia.

All right, you may go now.

I won't go.

I want to apologise to Master Huo in person...

and honour him as my master.

I have the final say here.

Yuan Jia won't accept you as his disciple.

Master Huo is a good man.

He and my master have become friends...

in spite of their age difference.

Now my master has passed away.

Master Huo is unlikely to refuse to take me in.

You're the last person we'll take in.

And you even want to pester my master.

Don't make trouble here. Go away!

I won't go.

Don't try me.

If not, I'll fight you.

I won't go even if you take out your weapons.

Chen Zhen.

Although your master has died,

it shouldn't be difficult for you...

to make a living with your martial arts skills.

I was with my master since young. I don't know how to make a living.

And I don't have much money now.

You can't just sit by and watch.

Da You.

Get ten taels of silver and give it to Chen Zhen.

Since you're here.

we will help you.

I don't want money.

I want to learn martial arts.

He wants to honour Master Huo as his master.

Why is he holding a Beggar's Chicken?

A Beggar's Chicken?

What's this?

A Beggar's Chicken.

Why are you holding it?

I know...

I need to pay for my martial arts lessons.

But my master has died.

I only have the money to buy this chicken.

This is my gift...

for my new master.

[Jing Wu Martial Arts School]

Mr Nong,

I feel sympathetic...

for Chen Zhen.

He's here for a different reason this time.

Why don't...

we...

let him stay first?

Chen Zhen.

[Jing Wu Martial Arts School]

I've made myself very clear.

You can kneel down here as you like.

But if you dare to create trouble,

I'll notify the authority at once.

You'd better behave.

Master is back!

-It's Master Huo. -Master Huo is back.

-Master Huo. -Master Huo.

Stop.

Mother.

-Madam Huo. -Be careful.

-Master Huo. -Master Huo.

-Master Huo. -Master Huo.

Master Huo.

[Jing Wu Martial Arts School]

Master Huo,

please take me in.

Chen Zhen?

Chen Zhen...

is the young man who has challenged you for combat.

Mother, it's in the past already.

Don't worry.

Madam Huo, please accept my apology.

What are you doing? Please don't do this.

I was young and reckless.

And I was instigated...

to come here and make trouble.

As a result, my master had a misunderstanding with Master Huo.

It also gave you a fright.

I'm deeply sorry.

Master Huo,

I'm sorry that I held you responsible for my master's death.

The warden also told me that...

if you hadn't begged mercy for me,

I'd have had been beheaded by the magistrate.

I also heard that you took care of my master's funeral...

and let him go with pride and dignity.

I came straight to you after I got out of prison...

and visited my master's grave.

Now I know you're a noble grandmaster...

and a magnanimous hero.

You're my new master now.

This is my gift for you.

Hope you can accept it.

-Take it away. -No.

Master.

Take Grandmother back in.

I'll handle this.

Zhen Sheng.

Chen Zhen,

I just announced a few days ago.

Jing Wu Martial Arts School is a modern martial arts club.

We won't worship on bended knees in the future.

You get up.

I won't go...

if you don't accept me.