Senior...
Let my son go!
You've lost internal energy.
If you want to suffer less,
don't resist.
- Take him. - Go! - Qingshu...
Father, whatever they do,
I won't submit.
Son.
Move!
That's a true WuDang disciple.
Zhiruo...
Zhiruo!
Let him go.
Zhiruo, E-Mei Sect has been captured too?
WuDang...?
My dad and Seventh Uncle too.
Your Teacher...
She refused to eat since our capture.
Where are you going?
I don't know.
Zhiruo, don't worry, I'll get you out.
Take him away.
- Zhiruo... - Move!
- Zhiruo! - Move!
Give it to him.
Don't humiliate me with a wooden sword.
You're so brave. I like that.
Song Qingshu, why don't you ask
why you're here?
What do you want?
Fight a duel.
With this?
Yes.
If you defeat my three men,
I'll let you go.
But losing means you'll be
imprisoned another month.
I've lost my internal energy.
I won't win even if I have a real weapon.
You still know swordplay.
This is an opportunity for you.
I'd rather die.
You asked for it.
Bring Emei's Zhou Zhiruo.
- Yes! - Hold it!
You changed your mind?
Leave Zhou Zhiruo alone, and I'll do anything.
I'm right, you like her.
Using her to threaten you will always work.
- Ah San... - Yes!
You lost.
Ah Er.
Stop!
Ah Er, you lost.
Huh? Mr Lu, I...
What do you mean?
He risked death to defeat his opponent.
That stroke leaves Song Qingshu injured and Ah Er dead.
Hero Song. What's this stroke called?
'Heaven Meets Earth'. Sixth Uncle created it.
Heaven Meets Earth.
Yin Liting...
Ah Da, don't embarrass me.
I won't!
Swordsman Song, get ready.
You lost!
I could never win such a duel!
One more month's imprisonment. Lock him up.
Move!
Get in!
- Qingshu... - Dad.
- Are you alright? - Fine.
Father, I saw Zhou Zhiruo.
E-Mei Sect is locked up too.
How are they?
Like us, their internal energy is suppressed by drugs
so we can't use our kungfu.
Looks like all Six Sects are imprisoned here.
But what's her purpose in doing this to the sects?
Master Ku.
Princess, not that stroke!
Why?
No harm must come to you.
Princess...
What is it?
Look, the Prince's here.
(Prince Koke/Wang Bao Bao)
Sister.
Brother, when did you arrive at Dadou?
A little while ago.
Didn't Mother return?
Mother's still at Shangdu. She hardly gets to visit there.
Dad wants you at home.
But I just left there.
Seventh Prince is seeking you. Congratulations.
Why congratulate me?
Seventh Prince sent betrothal gifts.
He's fixed...
- How stupid! - Sister. - I won't listen.
- Where are you going? - Never you mind!
Sister, if you don't go, I must face Seventh Prince.
- Say I'm dead! - Sister!
Can't hear you! I'm dead!
I won't marry Zhayadu!
I won't! I won't...
Zhang WuJi, you're a witless fool!
Sixth Uncle, I made you two crutches.
Buhui...
Sixth Uncle, use these in two weeks.
She said you know.
Know what?
WuJi...
Buhui and I can always talk about anything.
She confided to me that she likes you.
She really said that...?
It's not for me to comment.
Be frank if you oppose it, so she's not hurt.
I don't know.
I just know, in Buhui, I see XiaoFu's likeness.
When I was bedridden, she was so thoughtful
and so caring.
But our age gap is too wide.
I'm her elder. Even if I wish it,
our relationship won't be accepted.
If you like Buhui, why not let it develop naturally?
If you marry, it will resolve past feuds.
That's a good thing.
Let it develop naturally...
Chang Yuchun is here.
Brother Chang!
- My respects... - Get up.
I found Zhao Min.
- Where is she? - Dadou.
The capital? So she is from the Court.
Yes.
She was escorting prisoners.
Uncle Song must be in her hands.
Bat King, Envoy Yang, get ready.
After I tell Grand Teacher, we'll go to Dadou.
Yes, Chief!
Bu'Er, why are you lingering?
Pack your things.
I won't go. I'll care for Hero Yin.
Hero Yin's recovered. Go!
Envoy Yang, I suggest she stays.
Dadou is the capital, and we face danger.
Zhao Min is so cunning, we can't forsee her tricks.
If Buhui comes, we must protect her.
She's safer in WuDang.
Yes, Chief. Agreed.
Good. We'll go to Dadou.
If Zhao Min dares hurt Uncle Song and the others,
I won't let her off.
Master...
We don't know what dangers Dadou holds.
Your chains restrict you. I don't want you harmed.
You want me to stay?
Wait in WuDang.
You have Buhui for company.
We have to set off.
Alright. Let me see you off.
We're halfway down the mountain.
XiaoZhao, stop here
or six miles away, you'll reach the foothills.
Master, I...
I forbid you to proceed.
Go back before it's dark.
If you have a mishap, I'll feel bad.
Alright. I'll do as you say.
In Dadou will you see Zhao Min?
It's possible.
If you see her, can you ask a favour for me?
You'd ask her a favour?
I hope to borrow Heaven Sword to cut this chain.
I'll never be free like this.
I'll ask her,
but I'm unsure if she'd lend it
to bring it back here.
Then take me along and I'll ask.
She just needs to make one stroke.
You're saying you want to go to Dadou.
Envoy Yang, can she come?
No harm in that.
She'll see to your daily life.
But her chains may attract attention.
I'll hide the chain from sight.
Envoy Yang has spoken up. How can I refuse?
Thanks, Master. Thanks, Envoy Yang and Bat King.
I said no word. Why thank me?
If I have a relapse, I'll suck your blood.
Don't scare me.
Get on the horse.
[ Ruyang Palace ]
Father.
You remember I'm your father?
Father, what's wrong?
Why scold me as I walk in?
Where were you?
I was at Wan'An Temple.
Your brother saw you there.
You wouldn't return with him
and stayed out so late.
Father, if Seventh Prince was hard on you,
it's fine, take it out on me.
Just scold and blame me.
You...
You're perceptive and always get your say.
I doted on you too much.
Now you've grown up, you're so disobedient.
I can't control you anymore.
Father, you're wrong.
Your daughter won't defy you, except in this.
I must fight this. I don't like Zhayadu.
I can't stand Seventh Prince coercing me to marry his son.
Father, think of it.
With an overbearing Father-in-law
and a weak husband,
will I be happy?
Can you bear me to suffer and be unhappy all my life?
You...
Can you?
I can't out-talk you. I can't.
You can't because I spoke reason.
Help me.
Father. Refuse Seventh Prince.
You love me most
and won't harm me, right?
I'm not heartless.
Of course I won't harm my daughter.
Alright, I'll work on it.
You're my good Father.
You and your tantrums.
Minmin, help yourself before I help you.
I don't understand.
Seventh Prince threatens us because
we haven't quelled Ming Sect's rebellion.
Destroy Ming Sect, so I can stand tall before the Emperor
from a position of strength.
Where's Cheng Kun?
He vanished after the Bright Peak battle.
Cheng Kun has his own agenda.
No harm will occur as long as we have a mutual goal.
He'll look for me again.
Zhang WuJi...the new Ming chief has united the sect.
Minmin, have you met him?
A few times. He...
Is his resourcefulness and kungfu above yours?
He's...so-so.
Since you can handle him, there's a shorter method.
A headless snake can't live.
Eliminate Zhang WuJi, and Ming Sect will fall.
I understand.
Get out!
Go back to Shangdu!
Get out!
Get out...
Get out!
What are you doing?
Han Shi fussed about my drinking.
I don't fool around outside.
If you don't like my drinking,
find a teetotaller. Get out!
Shut up!
I said shut up!
You should cut down on wine. You go crazy.
You're embarrassing. Go in!
Yes.
Move! Father is angry. Go!
Move!
Come inside.
You must be tired after a long journey.
No, no.
Rooms are ready. Follow me.
- Sorry to trouble you. - No, no.
Since the uprising,
the Court are hunting Ming Sect.
We hid in temples.
You planned thoroughly.
You even became a monk.
Yes, Chief.
Zhu YuanZhang, you're fighting the Mongols effectively.
Thank you, Chief.
Right, where's Zhao Min?
I followed her for days. She's often at Ruyang Palace.
Notice anything?
That scarred man...
You know him?
Envoy Yang, Bat King, come.
Chief.
I don't know him, but he seems familiar.
Will you give in?
No, Chief.
His unsteady gait shows he lost his internal energy.
And he lost two fingers on his left hand.
I fell into your hands, and am at your mercy.
But I will never submit and serve the Imperial court.
I won't waste time talking.
You know the rules.
I lost two fingers.
What's another finger matter? Bring the sword!
If you submit after losing 10 fingers,
I won't want you! Give him a sword.
You didn't try. Cut off one finger.
She can seem so innocent, yet can be so ruthless!
Wait here. I'll look around.
Who's there?
First Uncle!
WuJi... Qingshu, keep watch.
WuJi, it's really you?
Yes. I'll get you out.
It's no use.
We've been poisoned, and lost our internal strength.
We're very weak.
Even if you get us out, we can't go far.
First Uncle...
Listen to me.
Saving us puts you in danger.
Take care of yourself.
Be filial to Teacher, and carry on WuDang's name.
- But... - Don't argue.
Listen to First Uncle, and get out of here.
Father. Someone's coming.
WuJi, leave now!
Go quickly.
Miejue...
Miejue.
You can't pretend to be deaf and dumb.
Open the door. Drag out the old Nun.
Take me instead. Leave Teacher alone.
Miejue, be ashamed.
Only one of three disciples came to your aid.
You're a failure. All those years wasted as a Teacher.
Zhou Zhiruo, you'll protect her?
I'll grant your wish.
Princess, E-Mei's Zhou Zhiruo is here.
Zhou Zhiruo, not bad at all.
What do you want?
You're E-Mei's top young disciple.
How enviable.
Miejue taught you her formidable swordplay, right?
Teacher's skills are profound.
As for mastering the skills she taught me,
I fall far too short.
Our rule is that, if you defeat all three men,
you can leave here unscathed.
Your teacher is too proud to show her skill.
She'd rather die.
E-Mei Sect leader won't suffer humiliation.
Teacher looks down on evil, despicable people.
She won't abase herself.
What about you, Miss Zhou?
It's not for me to decide.
I obey Teacher.
Your teacher told you not to duel with us, right?
E-Mei swordplay isn't great
but it's a respectable skill.
We won't let shameless barbarians learn it.
Your tongue is sharp for someone so young.
Your teacher is wise.
She saw through my plan.
So you won't duel with us?
I cut off a finger of anyone who loses or won't duel.
As for you...
Zhou Zhiruo is so beautiful and proud.
Alright, I won't cut off your finger.
But...
you'll look like Master Ku.
Let's see if facial scars lower your pride.
I'll turn your pretty face into a honeycomb.
I don't need real skills.
Just a few cuts will turn you ugly.
Are you scared?
You don't care? Alright, I'll do it.
No!
You are scared.
Don't disfigure me.
I'd rather you kill me. Kill me!
I don't kill.
I just want to cut your face.
Step aside.
You hate this box so much,
you had to destroy it?
I have no weapons.
It was all I had on me. I didn't plan to break it.
I hope you don't mind.
You carry the box?
Yes.
Really?
I keep it with me.
I didn't know about...
your friendship.
Or I wouldn't treat her that way.
I see you're a couple.
There's nothing between Miss Zhou and me. It's just...
It's just...
She has feelings for WuJi.
I'll get it repaired.
Why?
I appreciate your gesture in giving me this box.
It was broken in error.
I'm sorry.
That's your true feeling?
You may go.
I have a question.
Why have you imprisoned First Uncle and his men?
It's out of kindness.
I want them to serve the Court
and enjoy a good life.
But they're stubborn, so I locked them up to persuade them.
Miss Zhao, I...
Still won't leave?
Very well, I'll go.
Let's go.
Wait!
You can go, but you can't take Miss Zhou without asking.
Who do you take me for?
That was rude of me.
Miss Zhao.
Please let Miss Zhou go.
Chief Zhang, you can't just come and go.
If we let you take her away,
we'll lose face.
Show us your skills to make us give in.
Boy, I won't kill you.
I'll use you to force your parents to listen.
I recognize you.
You captured me when I was a boy!
I nearly lost my life.
You'll pay for it twice!
Bat King, it's those 3 again.
They have bad intentions.
Everybody, stop!
Master Zhang, please leave.
I'm grateful for your help.
Master Zhang, Miss Zhou is so sweet and pretty,
I'm sure she is your beloved.
Miss Zhou and I met as children.
This man used Xuanming Palm to hurt me.
As I lay ill with poison,
Miss Zhou kindly gave me food and water.
I never forgot that.
So you were childhood friends.
Do you want her as your wife?
Silence means consent.
How can I raise a family until we remove the barbarians?
Zhang WuJi, you're set on destroying me?
Until today, I didn't know your background.
Destroy is too serious a word.
Besides, I never wanted to be your enemy.
We had a few run-ins, but you started each one.
I never made trouble for you.
If you let my uncles and the other heroes go,
I'll be grateful, and never consider you an enemy.
And I owe you 3 favours.
I'll do my best in those tasks for you.
You sound sincere, but...
Miss Zhou isn't your beloved or disciple,
so why'd you care if I cut her face?
Chief, let's go. We'll save them later.
Zhang WuJi, be honest.
Do you have feelings for Zhou Zhiruo?
Wei Yixiao, you humiliated me!
I can do more than that. You better listen.
I'll never let you off if you disfigure Miss Zhou.
Cut her face once, I'll cut yours twice.
Cut it twice, I'll cut yours four times.
Cut off her finger, I'll cut off two of yours.
I am a man of my word
and don't make empty threats.
You can't be on guard against me forever.
You can send men after me but...
I doubt they can catch up.
What do you say?
Know how good my qinggong is now?
Chief, let's go.
Miss Zhao, we take our leave.
Zhiruo.
Teacher...
Teacher.
Did that wretch demand you duel with her?
You're right, Teacher.
She's tricking us to learn our swordplay.
She's not smart enough to oppose me.
I knew what she was up to.
Did you duel with her?
- No. - No?
Because Zhang WuJi...
Silence. Don't mention that devil.
Teacher. Zhang WuJi isn't a devil.
He's Chief of evil Ming Sect.
He's a devil.
The two of you...
Forget it. We're locked up.
We don't know our fate. No use arguing.
You saw Zhang WuJi?
He wanted to save you?
Zhiruo...haven't I been kind to you?
I brought you up. You owe me, don't you?
Don't you?!
Debts and kindnesses should be repaid.
When Zhang WuJi comes for you, see I'm rescued too.
I don't care if he's a devil. I want to stay alive.
Remember what I said...
Zhang WuJi came to my help.
So I'm important to him.
So you're childhood friends?
Do you want her as your wife?
Silence means consent.
If Zhang WuJi is willing,
I'll nod my head to say yes.
- Hero Yin, how are you? - It's fine.
But you fell. Come.
Do your wounds hurt?
Not much.
Hero Yin...
I'm fine.
Don't be impatient.
Brother Wuji said Heiyu Paste works well.
But you need two weeks to walk.
I'm worried about my Brothers.
I want to recover soon.
Father and WuJi went to Dadou.
Hero Song and his men should be fine.
Have some soup.
It's carp, good for you.
Carp? This is rare.
It's fresh.
It was alive.
Alive?
You went to town to buy it?
It's a long walk to town.
This is fated... fated.
Finish it.
- Teacher. - Elder.
It's fine. I came to see how Liting is.
- I'll go outside. - Fine.
You're recovering fast.
It's thanks to Buhui's careful tending.
She is a sensible girl.
Teacher...
Speak your mind.
It's nothing, Teacher.
Liting, I know what troubles you.
If you accept Miss Buhui in place of Ji XiaoFu,
you'll waste her youth
so better end it now.
But if you feel she was worth waiting for,
use this good opportunity.
Liting...
you know what I'm saying?
I do.
Master, have tea.
In the city, we can't mobilize our troops.
At Wan’An Temple, a rescue is difficult.
Few of us have kungfu.
I'm too inexperienced.
I can't find a solution.
Master, take your time.
I can't afford to.
Chief...
I can't find a rescue method. Any ideas?
Our exposed whereabouts makes it tough.
Miss Zhou was in danger, and I intervened.
I ruined our plan.
Right Envoy Fan Yao pays respects to Chief.
Chief.
Right Envoy Fan, thanks for saving our lives.
You remember me?
I, Zhu YuanZhang, won't forget you.
You're our Right Envoy! Get up.
- Brother Fan. - Big Brother.
It's your voice, but your looks changed.
It's me, Brother.
We looked for you for years.
Ming Sect is blessed to have a capable Chief.
It made our reunion possible.
No wonder I found you familiar at Ruyang Palace.
I'm so glad to see you.
- Envoy Fan. - Bat King.
What happened? You look like a freak.
Bat King, you're still blunt.
I disfigured myself to infiltrate Ruyang Palace.
You disguised yourself to go undercover.
Did you send us warning messages
when the Sect was in danger?
It was me.
The mystery is solved.
Yang Xiao and Fan Yao were dubbed Immortals Xiao and Yao.
We were charming if not so handsome.
To work undercover, you disfigured yourself.
No ordinary person could do that.
It was hard on you.
I hear Prince Ruyang, Chaghan Temur, is brave and capable
as Imperial military Commander.
Was he ordered to eradicate rebels?
Yes.
I don't understand one thing.
What's Zhao Min's connection with Ruyang Palace?
Prince Ruyang has a son and daughter.
His son is Koke Temur.
His daughter is Minmin Temur.
Her title is Princess Zhao Min.
She has an older brother?
He must be ruthless too.
Her brother is a typical Mongolian,
rugged and brave.
I thought Zhao Min was from the Imperial family.
I never expected her to be Prince Ruyang's daughter.
In our few bouts, I was always at a disadvantage.
Her skills are beneath mine,
but she's artful and fast.
I'm no match for her.
According to my sources,
Prince Ruyang is determined to destroy all Sects.
He adopted Cheng Kun's plan to destroy Ming Sect first.
Cheng Kun revealed his aim
but we didn't know he colludes with the Mongols.
Since the Bright Peak battle,
we've had no news of Cheng Kun.
He's our biggest threat.