[ Ruyang Palace ]
Princess.
How could you leave your sister at Wan'An?
Father, I worried about you.
You were wrong to leave your sister!
Father.
Why are troops outside?
Are you okay?
Do I look as if I'm not?
Why'd you scold him?
He left you alone there!
He should've protected you.
Brother feared for you. Are you okay?
Only the back yard burned.
I worried you couldn't handle the captive Masters.
I was about to send troops.
- Steward Ha. - Yes?
- Withdraw the troops. - Yes.
Your Highness.
- Minmin, I heard... - All's over. It's fine.
You captured the Sects but Zhang WuJi freed them.
How's it fine?
Strange!
How do you know my doings?
Don't worry. I ordered all exits sealed in Dadou.
Stop there!
Chief.
Chief!
Chief.
Brother. You cleared our way on the quiet.
Chief, let's go.
Let's go.
Priestess Miejue, acclaimed Master,
ever righteous, a woman of integrity,
was highly respected in the Wulin.
Disciple JingXuan farewelling you.
Without your intervention,
the Six Sects would be wiped out.
We're very grateful.
Ming Sect was our enemy
but your benevolence saved us all.
Let's make peace today.
Let's ally to defeat the invaders.
What do you think?
- Reverend KongWen has our assent. - Yes.
Chief Zhang, we must return to Shaolin.
If we can help in future,
you'll have our support.
Farewell.
My condolences.
Fulfil Teacher's last wishes so she rests in peace.
We'll take our leave.
- Farewell. - May we meet again.
Farewell...
WuJi, visit us at Mt WuDang.
Yes, Uncle.
Well done. You surpassed your dad.
Thank you.
Come to WuDang. Senior, let's go.
- Yes. - Farewell. - Take care.
- Qingshu, let's go. - Father, you go.
I'll take Zhiruo to E-Mei.
Uh? To E-Mei?
Zhiruo, I'll take you to E-Mei.
I must thank you.
Chief...
I have business in Dadou. You go to Bright Peak first.
It's about Lion King?
I'll fetch him.
After Wan'An, Prince Ruyang will seek revenge.
Ming Sect needs a leader. Envoy Yang will stand in.
Follow his commands.
Yes.
- Ming Sect, Zhang WuJi? - Yeah.
- What's he done? - He's evil...
[ ZHANG WUJI WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE ]
Who is it?
XiaoZhao, it's me.
Master.
I was scared!
What's wrong?
The attendant suspiciously keeps asking for you.
I feared for you.
See, I'm fine.
What's this?
I'm learning to sew but it's bad.
Master, you'll be thirsty. I'll get tea.
XiaoZhao, I must tell you something.
As long as you don't send me away, it's fine.
I'm a wanted man. If you...
I know what you'll say.
I want to stay by you to serve you.
It's for your own good.
It's risky being with me.
I'm not afraid.
In that secret passage in Bright Peak,
I resolved to go wherever you go.
The only way to stop me is to kill me.
Master, if I'm beside you, I'm unafraid.
Let me come.
There's another reason.
Miss Zhao?
You read me like a book.
I promised to take Miss Zhao to Fire-Ice Island.
It's a rough sea journey.
If Miss Zhao goes, I must go.
- Why? - She's so evil.
Who knows what she'd do?
I can watch her.
- Well... - Master, alright?
Alright. But don't whine if you get seasick!
I won't care. If I anger you,
just feed me to the fish.
How can I part with you?
Why are you sighing?
There are too many women in your heart.
E-Mei's Miss Zhou,
Princess Zhao Min,
who knows how many more?
After time passes, you'll forget me.
XiaoZhao, would I forget how nice you are to me?
You think I'm ungrateful?
I don't want special treatment.
I just want to stay by you as your servant forever.
Miss...
Open the door.
Miss...
Open the door.
Yes?
Nothing. I came to see if you need anything.
I need nothing.
Master Zeng isn't back?
Why do you keep asking where my master is?
Afraid he can't pay rent?
No...you're kidding.
Anything else?
No. Sorry to disturb you.
That's weird. I heard voices.
Master.
- Master. - Shh.
This place isn't safe. Tonight we'll see Miss Zhao.
I don't want to see her.
I promised to borrow her Heaven Sword to cut the chain.
Oh yes.
Princess.
Master Zhang, you kept your word.
Sorry to be rude last night.
It's alright. Sit.
Haven't ordered? Sir, same as yesterday.
- Okay. - Wine first.
Yes.
Why are you quiet?
You think because you freed my captives,
I'm in a rage...
or you think I laid an ambush?
It's good you released them.
They wouldn't submit, no use keeping them.
They'd all be grateful you freed them.
You're the most reputable Wulin figure.
Here's the wine.
Miss Zhao, allow me.
Here.
Miss Zhao.
I need a favour. A toast first.
Miss Zhao.
A toast for a favour? No thanks.
I want to hear it first.
I wish to borrow your Heaven Sword.
You just want the Sword?
I...
You're smart,
asking for it before showing me the Sabre.
So, take it.
XiaoZhao, come here.
Thank you, Master.
Thank you, Princess.
Your master must dote on you to get the sword for you.
Thank you.
If that's all, let's drink.
When will you set off?
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow? Let's meet at noon at East Gate.
Alright.
- It's a pact. - A pact.
Miss Zhao, you betrayed me?
- I didn't! - Seize Zhang WuJi!
Stay there!
- Minmin! - You tailed me?
I was worried about you.
Did you tail me?!
- I'll settle with you later. Let them go! - No.
- What? - I...
Zhang WuJi's a wanted man.
Let him go!
You won't?
Don't make this difficult.
Minmin...
I'll kill myself!
Okay, I'll let him go!
Let him go now!
Alright. Back off.
Go now.
I misunderstood you. Sorry.
We have a pact.
Minmin, put down the sword.
I'm not opposing you.
I don't like you using me to seize Zhang WuJi.
XiaoZhao, you're making me dizzy.
All that hopping!
The chain restrained me.
Now it's gone, I feel light!
E-Mei Sect?
What did you say?
It's E-Mei's signal to assemble.
Why are they back in Dadou?
Quickly.
What's going on?
Why are E-Mei disciples here?
Zhou Zhiruo, you're the youngest.
Your experience and skills don't qualify you as leader.
I gathered the Sect today.
I want to clarify matters before everyone.
Senior Ding is right.
I'm the youngest.
I don't have the experience, kungfu or character to lead.
When Teacher gave me this duty, I refused
but Teacher made me swear an oath.
MinJun, Teacher had reasons for choosing Junior Zhou.
True. We should fulfil Teacher's wishes
and assist Junior Zhou to raise E-Mei's prestige.
Senior JingKong, you weren't there.
You don't know the reason.
Reason?
JingXuan said Teacher had her reasons. It's true.
Ku Toutuo and He Biweng were shouting at Wan’An.
They made it obvious why Teacher favoured Zhirou.
What did they say?
This concerns E-Mei leadership.
I must reveal the truth.
She, Zhou Zhiruo...
is Teacher's illegitimate child.
Sister, is that true?
Teacher was biased.
Zhou Zhiruo is unworthy.
Senior, don't spout rot and tarnish Teacher's spotless name.
Fan Yao's prank became MinJun's hold over Zhirou.
You've yet to obtain approval of our members.
Fancy reprimanding me
with your dubious origins!
My father was Zhou, a boatman with no kungfu.
My mother was Xue, an aristrocrat.
Yuan troops killed my parents.
I was sent to E-Mei by WuDang.
I'd never met Teacher before.
How could you insult Teacher
after all she did for you?
You lie about your parents.
- It's true! - It's unimportant.
As the new Leader, you should be back at E-Mei.
With loose ends to tie up,
the Sect needs a leader now.
So why'd you return to Dadou without telling us?
Because...
No good reason?
Teacher left me a vital task to handle in Dadou.
Task? What task?
Say it. You needn't hide it from us disciples.
It's our Sect's great secret. Only the Leader knows.
I can't tell anyone.
You can't lie as the Leader!
Ming Sect's our enemy, right?
Yes.
Ming Sect killed E-Mei members, right?
Yes.
Teacher died by refusing Chief Zhang's aid, right?
Yes.
Then explain your secret assignation with Chief Zhang!
Senior, you...
Am I spouting rot again?
Miss Zhou returned to look for me?
Don't deny it.
After Teacher was cremated, you sent us to E-Mei.
I was suspicious but didn't expose you.
I signalled for an E-Mei assembly.
At the same time...I followed you secretly.
Once you entered Dadou, you enquired about Chief Zhang.
Who else would you look for?
Master. You've been on Miss Zhou's mind.
Actually, you can be on good terms
with whoever you like.
But Chief Zhang is our enemy. So not him!
- I didn't find him. - No!
Here's another instance.
At Bright Peak, Teacher told Zhiruo to stab Zhang WuJi.
Instead of dodging, he smiled at Zhirou.
Zhirou made eyes at him, and stabbed him lightly.
How could Heaven Sword not kill him?
Who'd believe you didn't hold back?
Who made eyes at him? Stop maligning me.
My words aren't nice?
Aren't your actions more unsightly?
I'm stating facts.
E-Mei and Ming Sects have long been in conflict.
Zhirou and their Chief have an illicit relationship.
What do we do if she betrays E-Mei Sect?
Though Teacher wanted Zhirou to succeed her,
she wouldn't have thought, right after her death,
her successor would look for that evil Chief.
This issue is critical to our Sect's future.
If Teacher was here...
she'd appoint another successor.
Teacher wanted to raise E-Mei's prestige
and not fall to Evil Sect.
Fellow disciples, I suggest we follow Teacher's wish.
Zhirou, hand over the Ring.
We'll elect an experienced Senior as E-Mei Leader.
Sister Ding is right.
Zhiruo, hand over the Iron Ring.
Zhiruo, hand it over.
No, I can't do that.
I must fulfil Teacher's last wish.
You must hand over the Leader's Iron Ring!
Master...
Ding Minjun is the slyest member of E-Mei.
Miss Zhou is so gentle, she'll be trounced.
No, Master. We can't interfere in E-Mei affairs.
Your intervention would disadvantage Miss Zhou.
How can I watch them push her to the edge?
You're usually sensible.
Losing your calm harms you both.
Please listen.
I don't wish to be Leader.
But I promised Teacher not to let her down.
Teacher is gone.
You can't prove your words.
Our Sect abhors deceit and immorality.
You violated our rules.
Zhou Zhiruo!
What right do you have to be Leader?
I feel sorry for Miss Zhou.
Hand me the Ring.
No. I won't.
I'll punish you under our regulations.
I vowed to Teacher not to remove the Ring before...
Fellow disciples.
You've seen Zhou Zhiruo's defiance.
Teacher.
We'll get rid of the rebel!
Master!
Zhiruo, leave!
I refuse to owe you anything.
You...
Song Qingshu!
Zhou Zhiruo, disarm!
Listen, Zhou Zhiruo.
I'll kill Qingshu if you don't hand me the Ring.
Zhiruo, forget me.
No!
Will your conscience suffer if an innocent man dies?
Let him go.
Hand the Ring over.
Don't worry. It'll be fine.
Don't test me.
If you don't hand it over, I will...
I...I'll hand it over.
- Zhiruo, no! - Shut up.
Zhiruo, don't do this!
Zhiruo, don't give it to her!
Zhiruo, don't go!
Zhiruo!
Don't go, Zhiruo!
Zhirou, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Zhiruo, I wanted to help.
I didn't expect to blunder.
I deserve to die!
Zhiruo, say something.
If you keep quiet, I'll feel bad.
Zhiruo, please say something.
I let you down...
Scold me, scold me. Hit me.
Vent your anger on me.
I'll feel better that way, Zhiruo.
What's the use of hitting and scolding you?
So you mean...
Leave me alone. Forget me.
Zhiruo, you...
Don't follow me.
Zhiruo...
I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Zhiruo.
Senior?
E-Mei Sect expelled you.
Don't call me Senior.
I gave you the Iron Ring.
You won't let me off?
Your very existence raises my hackles.
Teacher wanted me to deceive Zhang WuJi, but I wouldn't.
Instead of this torture, I might as well die.
Dying will end my troubles.
What did you say?
There's nothing to hold me. Go on.
Fine. I won't relent.
[ Wudang School ]
My respects, Teacher.
Get up...
Teacher.
You're all back safely?
Yes, Teacher.
Zhao Min locked us up at Wan’An Temple.
Despite humiliation, we kept WuDang integrity.
Good, very good.
Teacher, without WuJi, we wouldn't have been freed.
I have faith in WuJi. He hasn't disappointed me.
I can let him head Ming Sect with no worries.
Teacher, after Wan'An, the Six Sects are in his debt.
They regard Ming Sect more favourably now.
Senior.
Sixth Brother.
You're back! I'm happy to see you!
Sixth Brother, you regained mobility.
Yes, I owe my fast recovery to Buhui's care.
That's good.
Where's Third Brother?
He's inside. He's been injured too long to be cured yet.
Sixth Brother, take me to him.
Yes.
Master Song, where are WuJi and the others?
Your dad and the rest returned to Bright Peak.
WuJi is settling matters in Dadou.
Where's Qingshu?
That boy has grown defiant.
On our way back here, he insisted on looking for Zhiruo.
I couldn't talk him round.
I can tell Qingshu is fond of Zhiruo.
During events at Bright Peak, it was apparent.
But Zhou Zhiruo is fond of Zhang WuJi.
Senior, I'll speak frankly.
I'm worried WuJi will get into trouble again.
I dread seeing that.
Doctor, please get these herbs.
I've never seen such a prescription. I'm afraid...
It's fine. Don't worry.
XiaoZhao.
Miss Zhou.
You're fine. It's just a cold.
Take medicine later. Sweat it out.
You were soaked.
XiaoZhao changed your clothes.
Looking for this?
Do you recall?
I kept shivering from Xuanming Palm poison.
You took care of me and even cried.
How'd you address me then?
I.....
I...I wish to hear that again, Brother WuJi.
Sister Zhiruo.
I never thought you'd still have this.
Do you know?
When I saw this hanky again,
I felt like crying.
It was only one night
but I remember your care.
This hanky touches my heart.
You're a sentimental person.
Brother WuJi...I have a secret.
No matter what you think, I must tell you.
I feel close to you.
Destiny let us meet.
When I saw this hanky again, I knew...
my heart has no room for another.
I...I'll change your towel.
No!
Don't go.
Zhiruo!
Teacher!
Zhiruo, you forgot my words?!
Teacher, I haven't...
I said, if you break your vow,
I'll haunt you forever!
No, I'll fulfil my vow.
Teacher, don't come...
Teacher, don't come...Teacher!
Miss Zhou!
She's feverish! It's hallucination.
Or she won't say those chilling words.
Master... Master...
Sister Zhiruo...
Sister Zhiruo?
When did it become "Sister" Zhiruo?
How's Sister Zhiruo?
Her fever's subsided.
She'll be fine after medicine.
Master, you can't tarry.
You're meant to meet Miss Zhao.
Aiya!
It's noon already.
Is Zhang WuJi fooling me?
Sir, what would you like?
So sorry...
Brother Song?
Zhang WuJi.
Where's Zhiruo?
Where's my Zhiruo?
Aiya, I...
Don't say you don't know.
I followed Zhiruo. I saw you carry her away.
I wanted to follow but...
Sister Zhiruo...
Miss Zhou is fine.
I'm in a hurry to meet someone.
I'll take you to her afterwards.
I don't trust you! Zhiruo belongs to me.
No-one can take her away!
How dare Zhang WuJi trick me!
His pact was a lie!
Cheater! Big cheater!
Fine. Zhang WuJi, our enmity begins here!
Zhang WuJi isn't one to go back on his word.
He must be held up.
Brother Song, sorry.
Your acupoints will unseal in an hour.
I mean no harm. I'll apologize after my meeting.
Father?
Going away?
Father, you never used to pry.
That's when you had escorts.
You're alone now, and leaving with Zhang WuJi.
Won't I worry?
You tattled on me again?
- Minmin... - Shut up!
- Come home. - Father!
You can't refuse.
Fine. He's not coming.
Let's go.
Another misunderstanding...
Doctor, my friend is injured. Please examine him.
Zhiruo.
XiaoZhao.
What happened? Where's Miss Zhou?
Miss Zhou...she...
She left this for you.
She's gone.
Sister Zhiruo is gone...