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[Episode 35]

If you don't take me in,

I will not leave.

A Beggar's Chicken.

It smells really good.

-Yuan Jia, no! -Master.

Zhen Sheng, take the chicken.

Check if it's poisoned.

If it is,

take Chen Zhen to the court at once.

-Master. -What are you doing?

The chicken is tasty.

Don't waste it.

Master, stop it.

Master.

It's good.

Smells nice.

Mother, let's go inside.

[Elite Martial Arts]

Hero Huo!

Please take me as your disciple.

I want to learn martial arts from you.

I've eaten the Beggar Chicken you brought.

Why are you still calling me Hero Huo?

Master, he...

Master.

So, you will have me?

Please accept my kowtow.

Chen Zhen.

Didn't I tell you...

that we don't kowtow at Elite Martial Arts?

Get up.

[Huo Yuan Jia knows how to hide his ill-intent with smiles.]

[That's one thing we from the Eagle Claw Sect could never learn.]

Good.

Yuan Jia, we don't know why Chen Zhen suddenly showed up here.

How could you let him stay?

Chen Zhen is all alone now.

If I let him remain homeless,

I would've done wrong to late Elder Sun.

You're always reckless.

If that chicken was poisoned,

it could've been disastrous.

But it wasn't, was it?

Jin Sun, it's not good to always see the worst in people.

Chen Zhen is talented.

He has more potential than any one of my pupils.

The Elite Martial Arts needs someone good like him, no?

I don't see why we should drive him away.

No way.

I'm not trying to think the worst,

but he's clearly up to something.

Chen Zhen has a good heart.

He's nothing treacherous.

I'm confident about that.

Honest people usually don't let the past go easily.

Why are you being stubborn today?

Yuan Jia.

He needs to leave the Elite.

Or I won't be able to have a peace of mind.

Jin Sun,

you're being narrow-minded now, aren't you?

Yuan Jia,

you're now a respectable martial artist.

You can't simply take anyone as your disciple.

Didn't we agree...

to make Elite Martial Arts an unconventional martial school?

We're just deceiving ourselves...

if we don't walk the talk,

but practise the old way...

of apprenticeship instead.

The Elite Martial Arts is a place for martial arts as well as studying.

We have both agreed on that.

You made the rules...

to receive students...

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

In this month,

we have had more than 30 disciples.

Why must you turn Chen Zhen away?

Did you forget the basic requirement?

Elite Martial Arts only welcome...

youngsters who want to practise martial arts.

Those who used to train with other masters...

must forget about...

using martial arts to pick a fight with others.

Rather, use it to strengthen body and promote the spirit of our nation.

Am I right?

Absolutely.

Can Chen Zhen do that?

I can tell from his eyes...

that he's here to avenge Sun Wu Ji.

So, you have all-seeing eyes now?

Why didn't I know about that?

Yuan Jia, must you take Chen Zhen as your disciple?

We have set our roles clearly.

I'm responsible for selecting the disciples...

and improve their martial arts skills,

while you're responsible for dealing with others...

to promote the spirit of martial arts.

Regarding recruitment, it's my call.

You...

Yuan Jia,

the culprit who murdered Sun Wu Ji is still at large.

-What if it is... -That's impossible.

It can't be Chen Zhen.

I said, if.

A tree is only known by its fruits.

It was obvious that he was hiding something at the Songjiang Office.

I remember that very clearly.

Jin Sun,

there are things that we don't want others to know.

When we were at Rong Residence the other day,

I kept something from you too, didn't I?

This is different.

Enough, Jin Sun.

My mother has just been discharged from the hospital.

I'm thinking about making some good food...

for her nourishment.

We'll leave the matter at that.

Chen Zhen is part of the Elite Martial Arts now.

We can't kick him out, can we?

Let me do as I please this time.

So, it's decided.

Mr. Nong, what's the matter?

I don't trust Chen Zhen.

Me, too.

You two keep an eye on him.

We must ensure the safety of everyone in the family.

-Don't worry. -Okay.

Stay there.

What are you doing here?

-What are you doing here? -To protect the master.

Is there a rule like this?

The master must be guarded every night?

Cut it out.

An inauspicious bird came to the Elite Martial Arts,

I must keep an eye on it.

Now tell me, why are you here at the master's bedroom?

I'm bringing master some water to clean his feet.

Madam will do that. You're not needed.

I'm new here. By right,

I should bring his foot-cleaning water...

and clean his chamber pot for a month.

What's this fuss about?

-Master, foot-cleaning water. -He's ill-intentioned.

Zhen Sheng.

Chen Zhen, you go first.

Master, this is water to clean your feet.

I'll stay here tonight.

I'll be at the door.

Call me when you need me.

And I'll clean your chamber pot tomorrow.

Why?

This is the rule of apprenticeship.

I hear this is what you do when you're apprenticed to a famous master.

Did you do this when you became Mr. Sun's disciple?

I was too young back then.

I even wet my bed.

Exactly.

The so-called rules...

are a corrupt practice of the old martial world.

You have to get rid of it here.

Now, go back and rest.

Yes, Master.

Leave the warm water behind. I do feel like having a foot bath.

Sure.

Zhen Sheng, tell me.

Did Jin Sun send you?

No.

Master,

Chen Zhen is up to something.

But don't you worry,

I won't let him lay a finger on you.

I appreciate your kind intention.

But Chen Zhen is new in the Elite Martial Arts.

As the eldest disciple,

you should show him more care and kindness.

What?

For so many years, Mr. Sun is all he's got.

He's as vulnerable as an orphan now.

Make him feel at home in the Elite Martial Arts.

-But... -What is it?

You can't do that? Or you can't follow my instructions?

Master, he is up to no good.

Enough, stop saying that.

You should take an early rest too.

Master.

Chen Zhen.

[Uphold Justice]

What is it?

Chen Zhen.

I'm well aware of what you want to...

at Elite.

But as long as I'm here,

you can forget about hurting my master.

Don't you dare bring harm to Elite Martial Arts.

I got it, Brother Zhen Sheng.

The water's really warm.

What are you doing?

No need. I'm not a kid.

Come, have a seat. Come on.

You were staring into space just now.

What's on your mind?

The Elite Martial Arts are getting more students.

I was thinking, other than martial arts,

what else can I teach them?

What do you think?

I can't advise you on such a big matter.

I'm going to talk to Jin Sun tomorrow,

and ask him to teach the disciples to read.

Teach them to read?

We're getting more and more young disciples recently.

Some of them have never been to school.

If they don't know how to read,

it's quite impossible to understand the essence of martial arts.

And I don't want the disciples of Elite Martial Arts...

to know nothing but fighting.

This is a great idea, but...

What is it?

I'd better keep it to myself.

Speak your mind.

I don't want to make you sad.

Ah Fa?

When we were in Tianjin,

both Ah Fa and Sha Yan attended Nong Jin Sun's class.

I'm not saying Ah Fa's death is related to the class.

They are related.

That's why I'm being hesitant about it.

I notice that ever since you returned from Songjiang,

you've been troubled,

and you keep looking into space.

I was thinking...

that if Mr. Rong...

hadn't sent Mr. Zuo to save me in Songjiang,

my head wouldn't be intact right now.

How can a prefectural magistrate of a great country...

not tell right from wrong?

When Federer defended me at the court the other day,

the magistrate immediately changed his stance.

I'd call him servile.

It's all because Federer is a Westerner.

I have mixed feelings after I went to Songjiang.

Although the imperial court...

is implementing new policies,

it's a difficult task to get rid of the corrupt practices after so many years.

The commoners are afraid of government officials,

but the officials fear the Westerners.

When they are not happy with us,

the imperial court cedes land to them.

When they complain,

the government would kill...

the commoners who were left with no choice but to revolt.

This is our country now.

How pathetic.

Pathetic, indeed.

You worry about the people and the nation.

But the Empress Dowager and the Emperor don't care about that,

your concern won't be of any help.

The late scholar, Gu Yan Wu said,

"Every man is responsible for his country."

How could the men in China be indifferent when the country gets into such a mess?

I'm beginning to think...

that what Jin Sun said before was right.

Ah Fa's death...

is my pride now.

Yuan Jia, you...

I've never heard you say anything like this.

If the core remains the same,

these's no hope for the country.

And our people will also be oppressed and mistreated.

So, I hope...

that Elite Martial Arts will be able to...

cultivate youngsters who care about the nation...

and are able to...

strive for a better future for the Chinese people.

If you can do that,

Elite Martial Arts will go down in history.

Yuan Jia, I fully understand what you mean now.

I feel happy for you.

My only reminder is...

that don't talk to anyone...

but Jin Sun about that.

In case they set you up.

[Martial Arts]

Yuan Jia,

your words...

made me admire you from the bottom of my heart.

When we have such a broad-minded martial artist,

who dares to call us hopeless?

So, you agree with me?

But I can't be the only teacher.

Shanghai is a cosmopolitan metropolis.

There are a lot of open-minded famous scholars.

I'll ask them to teach at Elite.

I hope you'll be able to...

foster more capable young people for the nation.

Yuan Jia, I'm going to call you Hero Huo today.

Only one who cares about the people deserves to be called a hero.

By the way,

I forgot to mention...

that you can learn to read for free at Elite Martial Arts.

-Nice! -Great!

But I must warn you,

if you don't study hard,

I will punish you severely.

Don't worry, Mr. Nong.

We can learn for free.

We'll study hard for sure.

-Yes, we'll study hard! -Yes, we'll study hard!

Yuan Jia, say something.

All disciples of Elite Martial Arts...

have memorized our three virtues,

and know that a brave man has no fear.

But today, I want you to know...

that it's not about the courage to pick a fight we're talking about here.

In fact, it's about coming forward and striving for our country.

Such courage can only be found in brave and hardworking youngsters.

I hope that in this yard, the disciples of Elite Martial Arts...

will learn martial arts from me,

and learn to read and think from Mr. Nong.

When you graduate,

be the nation's pillar,

make reviving our nation your duty.

Be learned and skilful,

in literature and martial arts.

-Be learned and skilful, -Be learned and skilful,

-in literature and martial arts. -in literature and martial arts.

Care for our nation.

Forge ahead!

-Care for our nation. -Care for our nation.

-Forge ahead! -Forge ahead!

Okay.

From now on, you train in the morning, and study in the afternoon.

It's time for training now.

Train well!

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Hang on.

Is there a mute among our new disciples?

Who's the mute?

Who is he talking about?

Chen Zhen,

I was paying attention to you just now.

Did you shout along?

-No. -Why?

Master and Mr. Nong were encouraging us.

Didn't you hear them?

I did.

Master, that was a great speech.

I was held spellbound that I forgot to shout along.

It's okay.

But I hope you agree to our new plan...

from the bottom of your heart.

I do.

The number of disciples in Elite Martial Arts will increase.

My master, Huo Yuan Jia, is the best!

Chen Zhen,

did Yuan Jia and I...

mention anything about being the best?

Don't you know that this is the last thing Yuan Jia wants?

Didn't we train so we can be the best?

Furthermore, Master is indeed the best.

Enough, stop laughing.

Chen Zhen, come here.

And you all, continue to train.

[Righteous and awe-inspiring]

Chen Zhen,

when I was talking,

you were staring attentively at me.

But why didn't you hear a word I said?

You were imprisoned for one month.

Were you beaten in there?

No.

My master suddenly came to mind.

I felt sad.

So, I didn't listen to you talking.

Master,

please repeat for me.

I will keep it in my mind.

I'll tell all of you our new plan everyday.

You'll remember.

Master,

when will you start teaching me martial arts?

Take it easy.

Your skills are much better than the others.

If I train you now,

they wouldn't be able to keep up.

Come with me.

Keep your fists at waist.

Relax your shoulders.

Guys,

stand straight.

Chen Zhen is new at Elite Martial Arts,

but he trained with a skilled master,

and is very good with kicks.

I'll let him teach all of you about kicks today.

Chen Zhen,

I'm counting on you.

Okay.

Don't worry, Master, I have my eyes on him.

He won't get away if he tried something.

Why pay attention to Chen Zhen...

instead of training others?

Well, I'm the eldest brother,

while he's the youngest one.

I need to discipline him.

It's true that you joined earlier,

but you're both disciples of Elite.

Zhen Sheng, if you bully him because you're more senior,

I won't let you off.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Change.

One.

Two.

Can you kick?

Yes.

Show me.

Okay.

Brother Zhen Sheng.

Chen Zhen,

what are you teaching them?

Was that good?

If you teach like this,

you would've ruined our reputation.

Da You.

What is it, Brother Zhen Sheng?

Chen Zhen had been in jail for a month in Songjiang.

His muscles are still stiff...

so he can only teach with his mouth.

This won't do.

Yeah, I agree.

We haven't cleaned the latrine for days, have we?

That's right.

Chen Zhen, go to the backyard.

Clean up the poop and carry it away on your shoulder...

to stretch and strengthen...

your muscles.

But Master told me to teach them kicking.

Da You, remind him of the rules at Elite Martial Arts.

When Master's not around,

Brother Zhen Sheng has the final say.

Well, you're right.

After being imprisoned,

my legs do need some training.

Thank you for giving me such a nice task.

Do we have everything there?

I'll do it right away.

Mother.

Did you sleep well last night?

Yes, I slept very soundly.

The hospital is not as good as home.

Of course.

Mother, breakfast's ready. Eat while it's still warm.

Why did you bring it to my room?

Mother, you've just been discharged from the hospital.

Your eyes haven't fully recovered.

I was worried you'd fall down.

I thought you are worried that I would be harmed...

by your enemy in our house.

My enemy?

There's no such thing.

Isn't Chen Zhen an enemy?

Mother,

Chen Zhen has joined the Elite Martial Arts.

He is Yuan Jia's disciple now.

But why would he want to learn from Yuan Jia?

He insulted Yuan Jia on the newspaper.

He wants to be apprenticed to Yuan Jia after insulting him?

The Old Weird Sun has just died.

Isn't it obvious that he joined Elite...

to take revenge when the time comes?

Mother.

Someone must have told you something.

I wasn't told anything.

You think I'm not capable of thinking?

Chen Zhen can't stay here.

Yes, Mother, your words make sense.

But rest assured that I know what I'm doing.

Enjoy your breakfast. I'm leaving.

You...

Chen Zhen.

Master.

What are you doing here?

I'm cleaning the latrine.

Didn't I ask you to teach them kicking?

Who told you to do this?

No one.

I was imprisoned for quite some time.

My muscles have become stiff,

and my leg muscles need some stretching.

I'm not a good coach, after all.

So, I found myself something to do.

Master, it stinks.

I'll go now so you won't have to smell it.

Okay.

What's the matter, Master?

I saw Chen Zhen cleaning the latrine.

It was your idea, wasn't it?

Did he complain to you about me?

Now,

can't I tell him to work?

Moreover, all of us have to clean the latrine as we take turns to do it.

He didn't complain,

saying that he took up the job himself.

See, you've misunderstood him.

I told you...

to make Chen Zhen feel at home.

But you want him to clean the latrine not long after he joined us.

Do you think this is appropriate?

I...

He didn't say anything,

but I can tell that he felt he was mistreated.

How about this?

Have a get-together in your room tonight.

You and Da You can have a hearty drink with Chen Zhen.

What? We have to drink with him?

I'll join too.

Master, we take in new disciples...

once every ten days.

I don't think this is appropriate.

Both of us know...

that Chen Zhen is different.

He has been training for as long and as hard as you and Da You did.

For the sake of Elder Sun,

we'll drink with him for once, okay?

[Exalt Our Martial Arts, Strengthen Our Body]

Here.

Here's to Chen Zhen making Elite Martial Arts his home.

Cheers.

Chen Zhen, Master's proposing a toast to you.

You have to drink first. This is the rule.

The first cup...

Chen Zhen.

Whose problem is it?

The wine or you?

Chen Zhen proposed the first cup of wine...

to Elder Sun.

That's the right thing to do.

Come.

I'll pour you some wine.

Thank you, Master.

Master, let's drink.

Master, I'll drink to you for the second cup.

When will you start training me?

We're having a wine party, let's skip this topic.

Come on.

Zhen Sheng, Da You, come on.

-Finish it. -Sure.

I'll do it.

Chen Zhen, Master said...

that we're family from now on.

Don't pretend to stand on ceremony.

Besides, this is fine wine.

I don't want to spill it.

Chen Zhen, Elder Sun was a great drinker.

Didn't you drink with him all these years?

Your face is all red after only a couple of cups of wine.

My master always forced me to drink wine.

But I wasn't born a drinker.

This always happens when I drink.

Chen Zhen, I thought I have the lowest tolerance for alcohol here.

Little did I know that we'd have someone weaker than me now.

But those who have facial flush after drinking wine...

are honest people who will make good friends.

I told Master that I don't trust you today.

It seems like I have wronged the good guy.

-Here. -Da You,

you're drunk.

Da You, well said.

This is what brothers are like.

Zhen Sheng,

you were picking on Chen Zhen when you told him...

to clean the latrine, weren't you?

Now,

the three of you should drink to being open-hearted to each other.

Sure, Master.

Chen Zhen,

you're one of us now.

Put your heart into contributing to Elite Martial Arts.

If you are...

up to something bad,

you'll have to answer to me and Da You.

Brother Zhen Sheng, don't worry.

I am absolutely faithful.

Chen Zhen,

I've been waiting for you to say this.

I believe you.

Here,

let's toast.

Good thing. Chen Zhen, eat.

Come on.

Master,

it's been some time since we drank together.

Here's to you,

to Huo family's safety.

Count me in.

Sure.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

You get drunk and sober up really quickly.

I'm sorry, Master.

I... I fell asleep?

It was Master who carried you to the bed.

You would've fallen to the ground...

if he hadn't caught you.

I'm sorry, Master, I can't drink.

Master, did you finish this jar of wine?

Yeah, I drank the most.

Are you drunk?

I'm happy, it's only right to get drunk.

Such a dreamy moonlight.

Being drunk can't stop me from training in my dream.

Remember, you two,

don't let Chen Zhen drink too much.

He can only drink four cups at most.

Four cups.

[Martial Arts]

Chen Zhen.

Come out.

Master.

What, now? Are you trying to learn my techniques without my consent?

No.

You said you'd train me,

so I show up in time.

When did I say I'm going to train you?

You said that I'm more skilled than others.

If you train me during the day, they won't be able to keep up.

So, you meant you're going to train me at night.

When we were drinking, you mentioned about the dreamy moonlight,

and training in the dream.

You meant...

that you'd be training on this moonlit night.

And you said...

that I can only drink four cups.

You were telling me...

to come and train before four o'clock.

Master, am I right?

I didn't mean any of it.

But you've taken it to heart.

I couldn't sleep.

So, I came out and train.

And you actually found me training here.

It occurred to me that...

this seemed to have occurred in Journey to The West...

when Sun Wu Kong tried to learn from Master Pu Ti.

Master, Monkey Sun is very cunning.

Unlike the monkey, I'm straightforward.

You're just pretending to be silly.

Come on, let's try out your skills.

Show me what you're made of,

so that I can get a clear idea...

of how I'm going to train you.

Master,

let's forget it.

I dare not fight you...

after I've seen your fist techniques.

How about using weapons?

Sure.

Master, you're awesome.

I tried to test you,

turned out I was just embarrassing myself.

Master,

why didn't you use a weapon that you can wield more easily?

This one works well.

Are you kidding, Master?

Huo Spear Method is very famous.

But that stick is neither pointy nor sharp.

It's unfair.

Swords, spears and the likes are sharp.

Such sharpness brings grievances.

This may lead one to the wrong path.

But a stick has the quality of simple and modest.

It is my favourite.

All martial artists know that I'm good with the spear.

But as long as it's not a stubborn foe,

I'll use a stick instead of a spear.

Chen Zhen,

this is a beautiful moonlit night.

"The Charm of A Maiden Singer"...

of Zhang Xiao Xiang suddenly came to my mind.

It is a beautiful poem.

There are a few lines that read,

"The moonbeam overflows the sky."

"Moonlight shines on the water surface."

"It shines bright above and below."

"My heart and the moon becomes one."

"How should I express my joy?"

"I'm thinking of the southwest, where I spent a year."

"Under the lonely moonshine,"

"my heart and soul are ice-clear."

"It shines bright above and below."

"My heart and soul are ice-clear?"

You said that you're illiterate.

But you can tell which two lines are the most important immediately.

As a martial artist, we should abstain from having evil thoughts.

Those who want to take shortcuts...

will never end up an upright martial artist.

Under the lonely moonshine,

my heart and soul are ice-clear.

That's my lifelong pursuit.

Come on.

Show me everything Elder Sun had taught you.

Where am I?

Where do you think?

You're in my room.

Why am I sleeping in your room?

Don't drink wine if you're so weak.

We couldn't wake you up to train no matter how.

Da You and I had to carry you here using a bed board.

What time is it now?