Beautiful, she's lovely...
Are Bride and Groom ready for the ceremony?
Bow to Heaven.
Hold it!
Who is it...?
Zhang WuJi.
Block him!
Zhiruo.
Zhang WuJi, you came at the right time.
Zhang WuJi! If you step forward,
Zhou Zhiruo will die.
Zhiruo.
My acupoint's sealed.
Brother Song.
I'm not a WuDang disciple anymore.
Don't bother asking.
Zhang WuJi, you're in time.
Our enmity can be cleared.
What enmity?
Zhang WuJi.
You weren't a WuDang disciple.
But Zhang SanFeng
liked you above all disciples,
far above me...
That always hurt me.
When you grew up, luck was on your side.
Despite my best efforts, fate made a fool of me.
Although Ming Sect was our greatest enemy,
you became Evil Sect Chief.
Zhang SanFeng is proud of you.
How's it so unfair?
Song...
Let me finish!
On top of that, I told you I liked Zhiruo.
But you stole my love.
Zhiruo is innocent.
Don't involve her in our problem.
I don't care!
Zhang WuJi, I warn you.
If you dare to act,
I'll sacrifice myself.
I'll fight you to the death.
I've nothing left. I lost everything.
I don't care about living.
Alright, tell me
what I can do so you won't hurt Zhiruo.
I...
Master Zhang, I'm Chen Youliang,
Qingshu's Big Brother.
I represent Qingshu.
If you accept our terms, we'll let Zhiruo go.
What are they?
This is our Sect's 5-Poisons.
Finish the whole bottle.
Don't worry, this poison won't kill you.
You'll just fall unconscious.
Once you're unconscious,
we'll ruin your kungfu, painlessly at least.
If you agree, I'll let her go.
If not, she'll die.
Zhou Zhiruo's fate depends on you.
Zhang WuJi.
Okay.
Brother WuJi, don't do it.
At Bright Peak, you spared my life.
I'll repay you with my life.
What's more...
we are betrothed.
You're in trouble. How can I leave?
Can Beggar Clan help you?
Can we know your name?
Where's Thunderbolt Hand Cheng Kun?
Ask him to face me.
Isn't Thunderbolt Hand Xie Xun's Teacher?
He's Xie Xun's godson. Ask him.
Who are you?
I'm Chen Youliang, 8-Pouch Elder.
Beggar Clan has no Chief? You act as spokesman?
- I'm Shi Huolong. - Shi Huolong?
Why sound surprised? I'm Shi Huolong.
Are you skilled enough to be Chief?
Lady, you barged in,
meddled in our affairs,
spoke venomously,
and insulted Chief. Who are you?!
Never mind who I am. Remember Dog Beating Stick?
Chief, is this Dog Beating Stick real?
It can't possibly be.
Alright.
Since you say it's fake,
bring the real Stick for comparison.
Dog Beating Stick is our treasure.
You can't demand it. And I didn't bring it.
If it gets lost, we'll lose face.
Your words give you away.
As Beggar Clan Chief,
how can you fear losing Dog Beating Stick?
Master Zhang, I have a request.
Lady, if I can.
Master Zhang, expose this fraud.
Test his kungfu.
It's my pleasure.
Is 18 Dragon Subduing Palms this useless?
Go quickly.
You're not Chief.
Why'd you impersonate Chief?
Elder Chen made me do it.
Where's Chen Youliang?
Get them back quickly.
Thank you, Lady, for helping us.
If you hadn't exposed him,
we'd remain duped.
Can you give your name? We're very grateful.
I'm a girl who lives in a cave
with no outside contact.
My name doesn't matter.
But does nobody know this girl with me?
She looks like Mrs Shi.
You're right. She's Shi Hongshi,
Chief Shi Huolong's daughter.
Shi Huolong was in danger and sent his wife and child
to bring his Stick to me.
Lady, is Chief Shi dead?
How'd he die?
Chief Shi was killed by Thunderbolt Hand Cheng Kun.
Lady, when did he die?
October, two months ago.
How odd. Cheng Kun died 3 months ago at Bright Peak.
How could he kill Shi?
Cheng Kun killed Chief Shi
and badly injured Shi's wife.
To fulfil her husband's wish, she struggled to find me.
She blamed Cheng Kun. I believe Mrs Shi.
There's one possibility.
At Bright Peak, Cheng Kun feigned death.
Chief and Cheng Kun had no enmity.
Why'd he act cruelly?
Ask that fake.
Who are you? Why'd you impersonate Chief Shi?
Okay, I'll tell you...
I'm Liu Ao from Shanxi.
I'm Clan Chief 'Turtle Head'.
When I went down the mountain,
I met Chen and his Teacher.
They said I resembled Chief Shi.
They threatened to kill me if I didn't pose as Chief Shi.
Everyone, I'm not brave.
I meant no harm.
My life was in Chen Youliang's hands
so I did as I was told.
Wrong! Chen Youliang was from Shaolin.
His Teacher must be Shaolin.
How can Cheng Kun be his Teacher?
Yes, Chen Youliang's teacher is Cheng Kun.
Master Zhang.
Cheng Kun wanted to avoid Lion King.
He hid in Shaolin as Yuanzhen, KongJian's disciple.
It's very clear.
They aim to conquer the world.
So they killed Chief Shi
and forced this sneak to be their puppet.
It's a treacherous plot of boundless ambition.
No wonder Chen Youliang made us fight WuDang.
- Where's Qingshu? - Qingshu escaped.
Lady, we're indebted to you. How may we repay?
My ancestor had ties with your Clan. Today is nothing.
Just care for little Sister.
Sister Yang.
Take him away.
Little sister, who's Sister Yang?
I don't know.
You stayed with her. How can't you know?
I do not know.
Chen Youliang tricked us, shaming our Clan.
Master Zhang, forgive our mistakes.
The matter is cleared up now.
If you hold Godfather, take me to him.
I won't lie. Master Xie isn't here.
Where he and Miss Zhou were locked up,
we have no idea.
Zhang WuJi, this letter won't make me run away.
Once I make up my mind, I won't give up.
I don't care if you're betrothed to Zhiruo.
I suffered for you.
I want what I earned.
Zhiruo, where's Godfather?
The day you met Zhu YuanZhang,
Godfather trembled and babbled.
Godfather's kungfu practice harmed his mind.
He didn't know me, and knocked me out.
I woke up at Beggar Clan.
I believe the Beggar Clan elders never saw Godfather.
Did Cheng Kun take him?
Even when Godfather's mind suffers,
his kungfu is great. Cheng Kun is his Teacher.
Only he can defeat Godfather.
Did Cheng Kun kill Godfather?
Cheng Kun could've killed him earlier if he wanted.
Maybe he has another plan.
Then we must find Godfather fast.
We can go to Dadou to get information.
It's a gathering place.
You'll really go to Dadou to find Godfather?
Maybe in Dadou I can see Envoy Fan.
He might have good ideas.
In Dadou there's a beauty good at scheming.
If you see her in Dadou, she'll find a good idea.
Envoy Fan can't match that lady's wit.
You always remember Miss Zhao
and make me feel awkward.
You always remember her too.
If you didn't feel guilty, I wouldn't see your feelings.
You prefer her to me.
Fine, forget me.
Zhiruo, we're betrothed.
I won't conceal anything.
I've something to declare.
Don't get angry.
Either I will be angry, or I won't.
When I rescued Zhu YuanZhang at Su Yuan,
I met Zhao Min.
WuJi.
Sixth Uncle.
- I found you. I can apologise. - Apologise?
It's cleared up, all cleared.
True? So what happened?
I'll tell you the story.
Miss Zhao, sit.
No need, where's Chief?
Chief went to Lu Long city. You didn't know?
Lu Long? Why's he there?
Beggar Clan is holding the Song wedding.
What's the matter?
Have a drink.
Now I heard Hero Yin's tale,
I never imagined such events while I was locked up.
Zhiruo.
We'll be husband and wife together.
I need to know you aren't upset with me.
You'd have taken poison for me.
Words can't express my feelings.
And also...
I said I won't hide anything.
That day...
That day Zhao Min wanted to see Godfather
to ask him something important,
I got suspicious.
When I recall it, I'm more anxious.
What do you fear?
Godfather's bouts of frenzy
can't be prevented.
Once when he got mad, he tried to kill Mom.
Mom defended herself, and blinded him.
At the time of my birth, he tried to kill my parents.
Luckily he heard my cries
and came to his senses.
I'm afraid...
so afraid...
I shouldn't say this.
I worry my cousin, Yin Li
was killed by Godfather.
No.
Godfather is a hero.
He loved us Juniors.
How could he kill Miss Yin?
I'm making a guess...I'm unsure.
Even if Yin Li was killed by Godfather,
it was due to his ill mind,
not his own intention.
All in all, Cheng Kun is to blame.
No, it's impossible.
When we were poisoned,
so was Godfather.
Did you forget?
It was Zhao Min's poison.
How would Godfather get it?
And Godfather is blind.
How could he measure poison into food?
You're trying to protect Zhao Min.
That's not my intention.
It just seems, if Zhao Min's the killer,
she'd avoid Godfather.
Why'd she want to see him
to ask him something?
Zhao Min is shrewd.
She wants to look innocent.
She'd find a smart plan.
Brother WuJi, you are an honest man.
In shrewdness, you're not her match.
Zhiruo, I believe she's innocent.
I even suspect my Godfather.
I wish we could drive out the Tartars,
then live peacefully on a mountain.
You're Ming Sect Chief. If your wish comes true
and we expel the barbarians,
you must manage world affairs as Sect Chief.
You can't lead a peaceful life.
I am not competent to be Chief.
I don't want to be Chief.
If Ming Sect is in power,
the position of Chief
belongs to a wise hero.
I'm E-Mei Sect Leader.
I have a heavy duty.
Teacher gave me the Iron Ring to work for E-Mei.
Even if you seclude yourself,
I won't have that luck.
This Iron Ring made you argue with your sisters.
I don't care about them.
Brother Song treated you well, right?
What do you mean?
Nothing. I....
I simply ask.
Brother Song loves you.
Sixth Uncle said he betrayed them for you.
If you treat me half as well,
I will be satisfied.
If you ask me to commit unfilial acts,
no way will I do it.
For me you wouldn't.
For Zhao Min you would!
Zhiruo, that's not true.
Did you forget your oath on Snake Island
to kill Zhao Min to avenge Yin Li?
So when you saw her,
why didn't you kill her?
Why'd you forget your vow?
If I find out Zhao Min
stole Dragon Sabre and Heaven Sword
and killed my cousin,
I won't let her go.
But if she's innocent,
it'd be wrong to kill an innocent.
I'm afraid, when I was on Snake Island,
I was wrong to vow that.
What is it?
Did I say something wrong?
No.
I was thinking about Wan'An Temple when
I made an oath to Teacher.
On...
On Snake Island,
when I pledged to you,
I was too timid to tell you.
What was your oath?
I vowed to Teacher...
if you made me your wife...
my dead parents won't rest in peace,
my Teacher's ghost will haunt me forever,
and if we have children,
boys will be slaves, girls will be prostitutes.
That oath is too extreme...
Zhiruo.
Your Teacher believed Ming Sect was evil.
She thought I was a crafty devil
and enforced your vow.
If she was still alive,
she'd know Ming Sect works for all citizens
with good deeds.
But...
But she won't know that.
If her spirit knows,
she won't blame you.
Zhiruo.
Tell me...
am I really a crafty devil?
Right now you aren't, but...
if Zhao Min bewitches you,
maybe you will be shameless.
Zhang WuJi is always Zhang WuJi.
You think I'm so lowly?
No. Your promises keep changing.
Zhiruo.
We all know Zhao Min likes you.
I fear she won't let me be.
Frankly, in kungfu and wit,
I'm not her equal.
Don't worry.
I'll do my best to protect you.
I won't let Zhao Min hurt you.
If...it is my fate...
Zhao Min will kill me.
I only fear she'll confuse you
and sweet talk you, and make you kill me.
I'll die in horror.
That's a groundless fear.
Many people have hurt me.
I didn't kill them.
How could I kill you?
Remember?
Do you remember, Zhiruo?
You stabbed me here.
The deeper the wound,
It's the truth.
In the future...if you kill me,
I won't regret it.
Okay, don't discuss this.
When we find Godfather,
he'll witness our wedding
and we'll never separate.
I'll never hurt you, whatever happens.
Believe me.
I hope...
you keep your word
and not forget.
"Beloved wife Zhu Er-Yin Li"
Zhu Er?
That venomous demon hurt me.
- Sister Bei! - Senior.
- Dig up her body. - Senior.
Dig it up!
Senior, the grave's empty!
As I expected,
when Granny Golden Flower left,
she brought Zhirou here.
Zhiruo, there's an inn ahead.
Come.
Innkeeper, any rooms?
Yes, upstairs.
Let's go.
Chen Youliang.
Why's Chen Youliang in town?
I better check it out.
[ Ruyang Palace ]
Brother...!
He's alive!
They tricked me.
How's Chen Youliang connected to my family?
You're Cheng Kun's student?
Chen Youliang greets Your Highness.
- Stand up. - Thanks, my Lord.
Your Teacher's letter recommends your talents.
We need good people. Welcome to working for me.
Let me serve you well.
Teacher sent you this gift.
Fan Yao of Ming Sect is a gift.
Chen Youliang, thank you.
Thanks, my Lord.
- Minmin, you're back. - I'm back.
This isn't like Minmin.
Why not?
With her temper, seeing you alive
should put her into a crazy temper.
- She's not herself. - Father, I'll go...
No. Imprison Ku Toutuo first,
then see to Chen Youliang.
Yes, Father.
I think we should talk...about all of it.
If you're still mad, let it out.
Don't brood on it.
Why'd I be angry?
You were deceived about your brother's death.
That charade...
Was Seventh Prince’s plan, right?
I know you wouldn't do it
so I'm not angry with you. Not you...
That's great...
Father, anything else?
Nothing...
Nothing.
Get some rest.
Seventh Prince, you treated me this way.
Don't blame me for what comes next.
Father, what did she say? What?!
Sister didn't blame me, right?
She was so calm
as if nothing happened.
Really?
Yes...
Minmin is acting strangely.
I'm worried.
- Father, I... - Father.
I want to see Master Ku.
Master Ku, you hid from me.
I, your Princess,
suffered in your absence.
Princess, I, Ku Toutuo, apologize.
I made you my teacher, and you deceived me.
I'm so angry.
I am Fan Yao, Ming Sect Right Envoy.
For the sake of Ming Sect,
I infiltrated Ruyang Palace
to undermine your plans.
You returned to Ming Sect.
Now you're in our prison.
That's justice.
Cheng Kun wanted to promote Chen Youliang.
I was careless and was tricked by him.
I shouldn't have gotten caught.
I'm not interested in that. You're Ming Sect.
For betraying Ruyang Palace, you'll die.
I long wandered the Wulin. This day was inevitable.
Do as you wish.
Fine, that's how you feel.
Tomorrow you die.
No!
This decision isn't yours.
Why not, Father?
Fan Yao is from Ming Sect.
That's Seventh Prince's jurisdiction. I can't interfere.
Fan Yao betrayed me. It's my right.
Seventh Prince has other ideas.
You're so obstinate...
I don't care!
Toutuo owes me. His death can repay me.
I can't permit it.
You answer to Seventh Prince.
Why not ask him?
[ Memorial Shrine ]
[ Lady Wang ]
Father, Madam Wang is dead.
She died of illness after you left.
Go in and see.
Minmin. When did you return?
Just now. Seventh Prince?
Father...
Father.
Minmin greets Seventh Prince.
Minmin, you're back.
Completed your business?
All done. Seventh Prince, your health...?
I'm fine...
Minmin. Your wedding has to be postponed.
Marrying after a death is inauspicious.
As you wish.
Minmin, you've grown up after your journey.
I need your permission.
Speak.
We captured Ming Envoy, Fan Yao.
I want his death now.
but Father says it's your jurisdiction.
He has high Ming Sect rank.
We can use him.
He can be bait to lure the rest into captivity.
We can torture him into confessing
their hideout location,
then launch an attack.
I don't agree.
Tell me your opinion.
Since the Wan'An incident,
Ming Sect scattered around the country.
No Ming Sect members are in Dadou.
If you want to bait them, it will be hard.
What's more,
Fan Yao willingly spied in Ruyang Palace,
knowing the risk to himself.
Getting him to talk won't be easy.
Your Highness, I want to execute him immediately
to let them know the consequences.
It'll serve as a warning.
Father.
It's fine. Since your mother's departure,
my health deteriorated.
- Minmin. - Your Highness.
To be honest, I thought
you'd help Zhang WuJi by protecting Fan Yao.
I'm relieved by what I just heard.
It seems you truly
settled personal matters.
Good, Minmin, you're loyal to Yuan Dynasty.
You belong to Wang Er's house.
So you agree with me.
But if this is to be a warning to the others,
Fan Yao's execution must be public.
I will execute him myself.
Step aside...
An execution?
- Innkeeper. - Sir, what is it?
I'm hungry. Send food to my room.
Coming, Sir.
Yuan Dynasty enemy, devil Fan Yao...
Devil...
Fan Yao?!
Fan Yao?
You know him as Ku Toutuo.
Are you still angry?
Forget it, it's all over.
But hearing this makes me feel uneasy.
Brother WuJi, you must save him.
Yes, Fan Yao is my follower.
I know his life is in danger.
As Chief I can't stand back.
but it's a public execution
Security is tight. How can you save him?
Brother WuJi, no matter what,
I'll be beside you.
No need.
We're betrothed. We'll face it together.
Sir.
Sir, a lady sent you this gift.
Thanks, you may go.
Zhao Min.
She is good. She knows that we're in Dadou,
that we're staying here,
that you'll try to save Fan Yao.
Brother WuJi, think carefully.
Don't let Zhao Min trick you.
Trick?
She's leading you into a trap.
When the time comes, she'll surround you.
If Fan Yao is really executed, then what?
I don't care what happens.
For my man, I must try.
Then you plan to invade the execution field.
No, I'll strike before they reach the field.
Zhiruo, stir the crowd.
Distract them to aid my rescue.