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[Episode 39]

[Uphold Justice]

Master,

I bought some fresh plums from the street.

Try one.

You think it's sour?

It's not, I've tasted it.

Come, have one.

I don't want to eat.

You don't want to eat?

Then I'll send it to madam and sister.

Let them try it.

By the way, Master.

My brother said he wanted to talk to you.

You go over first.

I'll join you after I send the plums.

Here you are.

Brother Sha, how's your stay?

Great.

I'm a homeless man.

Thank you for putting me up.

Don't mention it.

You lost Shisanli Mound because of me.

I'm really sorry.

Didn't you persuade me not to be a bandit?

I'm no longer one.

It's all thanks to you.

Yuan Jia,

although I used to be a bandit,

I practised martial arts since young.

I can be seen as half a martial artist.

You have more and more disciples now.

Why don't you hire me as an instructor?

My pleasure.

But Elite Martial Arts promotes practising martial arts to keep fit.

You can't teach lethal skills...

and how to use concealable weapons.

I get it.

Master, brother.

Here you go.

Master, I hope I can continue learning martial arts from you.

Since you let us stay in this compound,

why don't you teach me here?

An hour a day will do.

You're no longer...

the Sha Yan you used to be.

You had no trouble dealing...

with the danger at Tianjin Railway Station.

I'm not suited to be your master anymore.

Master, you're just looking for an excuse.

You worry that if a man and a woman don't avoid contact,

people may gossip.

You...

Your brother is highly skilled in martial arts.

He can teach you.

Sister is right.

What did Dong Jue's mother tell you?

She said you wouldn't teach me easily...

because I'm a woman.

That is a valid reason.

How is it valid?

Why can't a woman learn martial arts?

A strong nation is built by strong men. What logic is that?

Which man isn't born to a mother?

Women's health is even more important...

when it comes to improving the fitness of the people.

Since you advocate a new martial arts world,

you should treat men and women equally.

If I master the essence of martial arts,

I can teach female disciples on your behalf.

The Elite Martial Arts then...

will be looked up by the people...

and even the foreigners would not dare look down on us.

Sha Yan,

you're out of line talking through your hat...

in front of your master.

No.

I can't believe the person...

standing in front of me is a female disciple of Huo Clan.

Sha Yan,

the books you read and the lessons you and Ah Fa took in Tianjin...

have been worthwhile.

I've learnt a lot from you today.

Master, don't flatter me.

Very well.

I promise to spend two hours...

every day teaching you martial arts.

But you're not the only one I'll be teaching.

Who will be learning with me?

Chen Zhen.

[Fair and Forthright]

Brother Da You said you're my senior.

Sister Sha Yan.

In order not to cause trouble to Elite Martial Arts,

I'll no longer be called Sha Yan.

My brother and I have changed our last name.

We're from Shanxi.

You can call me Jin Yan.

Jin Yan?

Sister Jin Yan.

Don't call me sister.

You don't look very young,

don't make me sound older.

Master asked you to learn martial arts with me.

Why don't you let me see what you've got?

I don't think it's a good idea.

Why not?

Since I came to Elite Martial Arts,

I've made a lot of mistakes.

Master overrode all objections to keep me.

You and your brother are master's guests.

-I don't dare do so. -Cut the crap.

You're so wishy-washy,

not like a man at all.

Sister, I'm no match for you.

You're so crafty.

Since we'll be learning together, why hide your real skills?

Show me what you've got.

Come.

Meet Hero Jin.

-Nice to meet you, Hero Jin. -Nice to meet you, Hero Jin.

I'm not a hero.

I've been staying in remote places for long.

This is the first time I'm in Shanghai.

I'm pleased to meet you.

Hero Jin,

you're master's best friend.

These are the juniors of Elite.

Don't stand on ceremony.

That's right.

Hang on.

Master, we joined Elite Martial Arts...

as we want to learn martial arts from you.

You ask this Hero Jin to teach us.

What ability does he have?

Could he be a conman?

What?

You want to find out...

what ability he has?

Let's do it.

Very well.

Everyone, clear some space.

Brother Jin, it's an exchange of skills. Please go easy on him.

Don't hurt the kid.

Don't worry.

[Display Courage and Strength]

Come on.

Your legs are weak.

Your fists lack power too.

Watch out!

Brother Jin, he's been here for two months.

He's not that delicate.

-Bring it on! -Wait.

It's unfair if you fight Hero Jin alone.

I need two more persons.

-I'll go. -Me too!

Pardon me, young boys.

-Bravo! -Nice!

Bravo!

So?

Are you convinced now?

-Yes. -Yes!

Hero Jin, you're amazing.

You're indeed a hero.

We're a family in Elite Martial Arts.

Don't stand on the ceremony.

Stop calling me hero.

I feel tired listening to it.

You call Huo Yuan Jia master.

Then you can just call me Master Jin.

-Bravo! -Bravo!

-Bravo! -Bravo!

-Bravo! -Bravo!

Master,

I didn't mean it.

Master, don't blame him.

I forced him to fight with me.

Not bad, Chen Zhen.

You're really something.

Master, his skills are as good as Brother Zhen Sheng and Xu Da You.

Sister, don't talk nonsense.

Thank you for not abandoning me...

and taking me in again.

There are many disciples in Elite Martial Arts,

yet you choose to teach me privately.

I'm deeply grateful.

-I will... -Chen Zhen...

What I like about you the most...

is your candour.

Why are you being so diplomatic now?

Jin Yan is right.

You have a good foundation in martial arts.

Given some time, you'll be something else.

But I hope you can also study literature...

while practising martial arts.

After finishing your studies,

be a patriot who makes contribution to the country.

I'll keep that in mind.

Alright, let's get started.

-What's up with this man? -Look at him.

Hai Sheng, what happened to you?

Hai Sheng.

Hurry, carry him in.

Hai Sheng.

-Master. -Master.

How did he get hurt?

Who beat him?

We've been asking him,

but he couldn't speak at all.

This is too much.

Who dares to bully our disciples?

I'll kill him!

Master Jin.

Jin Sun.

He seemed to be badly hurt.

We have to trouble Federer.

Alright.

Zhen Sheng, get a flatbed and send him to hospital.

[St John's Hospital]

Mr. Federer.

Huo.

I haven't seen you for a long time.

You're smiling.

Looks like Hai Sheng's injury isn't very serious.

It's very serious...

but curable.

If he fights in a match next time,

you should get a coach...

and bring a professional doctor with you.

If not, it's very dangerous.

Match?

Somebody bullied my disciples.

There was no match.

Don't tell me you are kept in the dark?

The medicine here is quite effective.

He's getting better.

Hai Sheng, lift your head up.

I'm fine.

Quickly get me out of here.

I can't afford the medical fees.

Tell me.

Why did you get beaten up?

I accidentally offended someone.

Who is it?

I... I don't know.

Hai Sheng, tell us.

Master will take revenge for you.

Chen Zhen, I really don't know.

Then you tell me.

Where did you get beaten up?

Who is that person?

You still want to lie?

Dr. Federer who attended to you just now is our good friend.

He could tell how you got hurt...

even without you telling him.

Out with it.

Where did you have the match?

Match?

Hai Sheng, have you forgotten the rules of Elite Martial Arts?

No.

Hai Sheng, you're quite honest and never cause trouble.

Hai Sheng,

I don't think you purposely created the trouble.

Why did you fight in a match...

and with whom?

You have to tell us.

If not, you can't stay in Elite Martial arts anymore.

Master, don't kick me out.

I'll say. Master, I'll tell you everything.

Hai Sheng's mother is ill.

He doesn't have the money to buy medicine.

It's my negligence.

I had no clue.

Da You.

Get five taels of silver from the bookkeeper...

and send to Hai Sheng's family.

Yes, Master. I'll see to it right away.

Life is tough now.

He was willing to be...

the foreign boxer's punching bag for a few taels of silver.

I heard that some people were killed on the spot.

If Hai Sheng hadn't learnt martial arts,

I'm afraid he would've been killed.

The foreigners have gone too far.

Master, let me go deal with the foreign boxer with Deceptive Fist.

I'm going to break his arms.

Zhen Sheng!

For those disciples...

who have difficulties in making a living,

Elite Martial Arts will do our best to help them.

Zhen Sheng, go inform everyone.

Tell us if they have difficulties.

Don't ever get involved with what Hai Sheng did.

Okay.

I'll inform them with Chen Zhen.

Chen Zhen.

Where is Chen Zhen?

I haven't seen him since you came back from the hospital.

Oh no.

Chen Zhen is reckless.

He might have gone to the concessions alone.

[Hotel Le Pierre]

Welcome to Le Pierre.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Welcome...

the Belt King,

Mariron!

Watch it!

I'm going to bring it.

You're going down!

Mariron! Mariron!

Do you have the camera?

Yes.

Mariron!

Mariron!

Mariron!

We must take pictures showing how they hurt our people.

Keep your hands steady then.

Yes. Yes.

But Chief,

what if the foreigners find out...

that I'm taking pictures and hurt me?

I'll protect you.

You?

What?

You thought I'd fight with them?

I'll protect you with the law.

We're reporting news.

They won't dare do anything to us.

But let me be clear.

If you fail to complete the task today,

you can leave the newspaper and find another job.

Look over there.

Today, as everyone can see,

Mariron's opponent is...

Absolutely.

Chinese cannot be the opponent...

of our mighty hero of the battle ring, Mariron.

And today, for everyone's pleasure.

Mr. Mariron will fight three times.

First round.

He is going to kick his ass.

Sick Asian Number One.

Stop. Stop.

Attention!

Everybody, place your bets!

As long as this Chinese persists for one minute.

we'll pay 1.5 for one.

Within 30 seconds, three for one.

Within 20 seconds, five for one.

Chief, what are they doing?

Betting.

Bet how long it will take for Mariron to take down his opponent.

Bet! Bet!

I bet you he's going down in less than ten seconds.

Mister,

please wait a moment.

Boss.

He said within ten seconds.

I'll take the bet.

I'll give you the odds of ten to one.

Boss said...

within ten seconds, ten to one!

Ten to one. Ten to one.

Ten to one.

Hurry. Hurry.

Let's go.

Boss, you've fallen for their tricks.

How so?

This is their game...

and their boxer.

It hasn't started, how can you be so sure?

I've been following you around the French Concession recently.

I realize the tricks are similar...

across different nations.

What if I win?

I'll pay you ten times more.

Okay, deal.

Deal.

Ready.

Go!

-One. -One.

-Two. -Two.

-Three. -Three.

-Four. -Four.

-Five. -Five.

-Six. -Six.

-Seven. -Seven.

-Eight. -Eight.

-Nine. -Nine.

-Ten. -Ten.

He threw the punch after ten seconds.

They've scammed me.

-Eleven. -Eleven.

-Twelve. -Twelve.

-Thirteen. -Thirteen.

Quickly take a shot.

I don't dare to.

We'll miss the opportunity if you don't do it.

-Seventeen. -Seventeen.

-Eighteen. -Eighteen.

-Nineteen. -Nineteen.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, thank you.

What are you doing?

How dare you interrupt the game!

Boxing match?

Count me in.

Stop!

Mr. Mariron,

he is not the opponent we've chosen.

You don't need to fight.

Wait a minute.

This is completely against the rules.

Forget about the rules.

I'm going to kill this China man.

Who are you?

Why are you making trouble here?

I heard there is a boxing match here.

Am I making trouble if I want to take part in the match?

Okay.

Do you know the rules?

I don't know.

You tell him.

You must sign a liability waiver fighting in the ring.

You deserve it if you die.

I'll sign.

This will be interesting.

Do you know this man?

I don't.

Judging from the way he got onto the ring,

I'm afraid Mariron will have a hard time.

Let's keep this going.

I'm tired of waiting!

Wait a minute.

I need to tell you the rules.

If he can't defeat you within three minutes,

you'll get ten taels of silver.

Five taels for two minutes.

And two taels...

for one minute.

What if I win?

This Chinese even asked what if he wins.

This one looks a bit stronger.

So let's change the wager.

If he wins in three minutes, double.

Two minutes, I'll pay triple.

One minute, let's make it five.

Come on, get to it.

Five for one.

Let's go. Get him!

Five for one.

Five for one.

Five for one.

Boss, it's your opportunity to make money.

I don't believe you.

Few sick men of Asia...

are Mariron's opponent.

Besides, he's just a lad.

Forget it, let's watch.

It better be fun to watch.

Mariron!

Get ready.

Ready.

Fight!

-Mariron! -Mariron!

-Mariron! -Mariron!

-Mariron! -Mariron!

-Mariron! -Mariron!

-Mariron! -Mariron!

-Mariron! -Mariron!

-Mariron! -Mariron!

Great! Great!

Beat him!

Get up, Mariron!

Get up and fight!

Get up and fight!

Get up! Get up!

Get up! Keep fighting!

Go on! Get up!

Get up, Chinese Man!

Keep fighting!

Get up now!

Get up! Get up!

Get up! Get up!

Get up! Get up!

Get up!

Hurry, take a shot.

Okay.

Chinese won! We won!

Boss.

See?

Who are you?

Tell me your name.

Chen Zhen from Elite Martial Arts.

Chen Zhen.

Watch out, Chen Zhen!

I'm going to snap your Chinese neck.

Mariron, you were kicked off the ring.

You've lost!

We cannot lose!

We cannot lose to a China man.

Destroy the camera right now!

This cannot get out of here.

What are you doing?

Let go!

You are gangsters!

Liu Zhen Sheng.

What are you doing here?

I...

Stop it!

Huo Yuan Jia is actually in Shanghai?

You know him?

We're old friends.

You know him too?

He's a celebrity in Shanghai.

Of course I know him.

But he doesn't know me.

Mr. Bertrand,

I have things to do, I've got to go.

Mr. Mariron.

Are you okay?

-Mr. Mariron. -Get off!

Who are you?

Tell me your name.

Huo Yuan Jia from Elite Martial Arts.

Good.

Everyone, remember this.

When the police are here,

I'll make sure they know the name of the man I just shot dead.

I'll see who dares to shoot.

In my territory,

it's my right to shoot the Chinese who are here to make trouble.

Understand?

You illegally set up the ring...

and killed many Chinese people.

I'm going to the Municipal Council to sue you.

Sue me?

You won't win.

These Chinese men signed a contract...

to earn money.

Injured or dead? It serves them right.

Including this man in the ring.

Arrest them!

Both of you are from Elite Martial Arts.

You're up in the ring,

fighting together against one.

This is a huge humiliation to Mr. Mariron.

Mr. Mariron, I'm very sorry.

Please step off the ring,

just so you don't get hurt.

-What are you doing? -I'll take the bullet.

Master, you go first.

Don't shoot.

I'm the editor-in-chief cum journalist...

of Haishang Newspaper, He Ma.

I saw everything.

Mariron was kicked off the ring by Chen Zhen.

He broke the rules...

and climb backed onto the ring,

sneaking up on Chen Zhen.

This is no longer a match.

Huo Yuan Jia was forced to enter the ring in order to save Chen Zhen.

He wasn't making trouble at all.

You're being unreasonable.

Haishang Newspaper will reveal it to the world.

If you dare to shoot,

you're in defiance of International Law...

and killing the innocent.

All of these people, kill them!

Especially this woman.

She's a journalist.

Kill them all!

The responsibility is on me.

Back off!

Or I'll kill your boss.

Don't move. Don't do anything.

Don't do anything.

-Don't move! Don't move! -Step back!

Don't move, please.

Stay where you are.

-Don't shoot. -Brother Jin.

No.

Why not?

The foreigners can kill us.

Why can't I blow his head off?

Huo,

what a surprise.

I just came back to China.

I can't believe I'd meet you in Shanghai.

Bertrand?

You've underestimated Chinese Kung Fu.

Especially Mr. Huo Yuan Jia.

He's a true master.

Who are you?

I'm the consul of the French Concessions in Tianjin, Bertrand.

I'm no longer a consul.

After returning to Europe for a year,

I started to miss China.

I chose Paris of the East, Shanghai, to be my first stop.

I didn't expect us...

to meet again here.

Mr. Consul.

No longer.

Wait.

Come on, wait...

Huo Yuan Jia.

Nong Jin Sun.

We're old friends.

For my sake,

let's not pursue this matter any further.

Let's go.

Wait. Hold on.

Hold on.

Wait.

Go get him!

No, sir.

I'd stop if I were you. You've come across an invincible master.

Just let it go.

And as for you,

where did you get that "Boxing King" title?

Not famous enough in Europe?

I've never heard of you. Why is that?

Huo.

We're old friends.

I haven't seen you for years,

shouldn't you be friendlier towards me?

How are you getting on?

Chinese people are so prim and proper.

But I should be the one...

to ask you that question.

You killed the palace guard, Lord Lu Si Ying...

and his German friend Herman,

yet you got off scot-free.

How lucky you are.

What are you talking about?

I don't understand.

I don't do illegal things.

I just saved you at gunpoint.

Is this appropriate?

Thank you for what you did just now.

Goodbye, Mr. Bertrand.

Why the rush?

I haven't seen you for two years,

give me a few more minutes.

Please say it if you want to tell me something.

I remember...

we had a long chat in Tianjin.

I asked you to fight in the matches in Europe.

Do you remember?

I saw how incredible you were...

in the ring just now.

I'm even more confident that you'll make it.

In no time,

you'll enjoy popularity in Europe...

and become a dignitary...

or even a distinguished guest of the aristocrats.

Treasures.

Gold.

Precious gems.

You can have them all.

I don't want it.

Then you practised Kung Fu for nothing.

I've been practising martial arts since young...

to strengthen my body.

I set up Elite Martial Arts in Shanghai...

to promote Chinese Martial Arts.

Teaching sick men of Asia martial arts.

Huo Yuan Jia.

You won't succeed.

Our people's physical health...

is afflicted by opium.

One day,

we'll ban opium...

and every Chinese men will practise martial arts to improve their fitness.

We'll see who dares to call us sick men.