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Candle in the Tomb
Episode 16
That was close. All thanks to...
Aiguo!
- Professor!- Professor!
Aiguo!
Xiao Ye!
Teacher!
Teacher, wake up!
Teacher!
- Teacher!- Chu Jian!
Teacher!
Teacher, wake up!
Chu Jian, calm down!
Hurry... Hurry and leave this place.
Old Hu, don't move!
Don't move.
Slowly move your head away.
Please don't shoot my face into a sieve.
Why are you taking pictures at a time like this?
My geography magazine coworker said that
a type of snakes in the desert is afraid of intense light.
Old sir, are the camels okay now?
They're fine.
I don't know why they suddenly begun walking.
Don't worry about that now.
Let's hurry and leave this place.
Everyone, get on the camels. We'll leave as soon as possible.
Leader Hu, we've passed the mountain entrance.
Continue walking as far from this place as possible.
- Professor.- Aiguo...
Brother Hu! Professor Chen is awake.
Aiguo...
Old sir, let's stop.
Here.
Professor Chen.
Xiao Hu, I want to see Aiguo.
Let me see him another time.
Let me see him another time, Xiao Hu.
- Wait here.- Okay.
Take care of Professor Chen. Come with me.
I just want Professor Hao to appear
as presentable as possible.
One, it's out of respect.
Two, it'll be less upsetting for Professor Chen.
Professor, slowly.
Aiguo,
although you're my student, you're actually more like my son.
We studied Western Region cultures for more than 20 years.
We were so close to seeing the Ancient City of Jingjue,
but you've left just like that.
In this world, other than you,
no other person can understand my passion
for Western Region cultures like you do.
Now that you're gone, there are some words
that I can't tell anyone else.
- What's wrong?- It's nothing.
I remembered my old comrade-in-arms.
Uncle Chen.
Professor, I hope you'll feel better.
Professor.
The sun is rising.
- This is... - It is.
We've found it.
Aiguo,
look.
This is the Ancient City of Jingjue.
Xiao Hu.
Professor,
what is it?
Aiguo's life dream was to study Western Region cultures.
Can we bury him here
so that he can forever protect this mysterious city?
If...
If Aiguo knew,
he will be pleased.
Okay. We'll listen to you.
Aiguo...
- Slowly.- Okay.
Aiguo, rest well.
You've worked hard on this trip.
We'll leave you here in the Ancient City of Jingjue. Help us protect it.
Help archaeologists protect it.
Professor Chen, now that he has passed, we must press onward.
We have to find water in the city, or else Xiao Ye would be in trouble.
I understand.
It's more important to save her. Let's hurry and leave.
Let's prepare to leave.
Old sir, we're going to leave now.
Old sir, let's leave.
What's wrong? The Ancient City of Jingjue is right before our eyes.
We're only a step away from our goal.
- You guys go.- What do you mean?
I can't enter that place.
Why not?
What new situation is this?
Old sir, what's wrong?
If a companion dies in the desert, it's an ill omen.
Your companion died from the devil's envoy. That's also an ill omen.
This proves a legend.
What legend?
What devil's envoy?
Those blackhead snakes are the devil's envoy.
According to the legend, this is the place that God has abandoned.
Old man, stop talking nonsense! Are you afraid again?
This is not a discussion.
Then, you mean that
you're determined not to keep going?
Leader Hu, say whatever you'd like.
Anyway, this is the place God has abandoned.
Even if you kill me, I won't go.
My camels won't go, either.
- Old Hu, can I curse at him?- Don't be reckless.
Fatty, cursing at him won't solve the problem.
- No, but--- This isn't the time for arguing.
Xiao Ye's fever hasn't improved. We must enter the city.
How about you guys go? I'll stay behind and watch this old man.
If he runs away with the camels, no matter what we find inside, it's pointless!
The road back is very long.
You can't stay. You must come with us.
Fatty,
we need you.
Am... Am I that important?
Don't worry about Anliman. He hasn't received his wage yet.
If he dares to run, I won't give him a single cent.
Nice!
Miss Yang, we've found the Ancient City of Jingjue. Old Hu and my...
Don't worry. I won't give you a cent less.
No wonder you're a tycoon at Wall Street.
Xiao Ye, here. Take this medicine.
I have water.
Old sir, tell me
how God will punish liars and promise-breakers.
About this...
His money will turn into sand.
Even his salt will become sand. He'll die of starvation.
It's identical to dying in the black desert.
Even after death, he'll enter hell, covered with hot sand. He'll be tormented by 1,800 different methods.
That's how it is.
Okay.
Since you're determined not to come,
I won't force you. We'll go inside, but you have to promise me something.
Wait for us here. Okay?
Okay. We are brothers.
I trust you.
Xiao Ye, it'll surely be fine.
- Old Hu.- I'm fine.- You still have us.
The Ancient City of Jingjue is not far from here.
Let's walk on foot. Everyone, travel light. Bring water containers,
guns, and ammunition.
Also, someone will have to carry Xiao Ye.
Don't worry. We're here.
Everyone, prepare to set off.
Let's go.
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I can't believe
that after 2,000 years,
we have found the remains of the Ancient City of Jingjue.
That's right. I can't believe it.
In less than a month, we can earn $20,000.
I hope that nothing else will happen once we're inside.
Old Hu, look.
Other than sand, there's only broken rocks.
There aren't any items that are whole.
According to legends, this city was destroyed by conflagration and war.
Enemy forces broke into the city, and just as the battle was about to end,
the black sandstorm buried the Ancient City of Jingjue,
its civilians and troops until the 19th century
when the sand's movement allowed it to reappear under the sun.
That means there are a lot of mummies underneath.
Maybe there'll be treasures!
The mummies have been buried in sand.
It's been thousands of years. If you try digging, you'd surely find some.
Maybe you'll also find some blackhead snakes.
Don't bring up those snakes! They're so scary.
I've never seen snakes like that before.
They even had black tumors on their heads.
Even when cut in half, they can still hurt people.
These blackhead snakes sure are strange. I wonder if there are any in this city.
Everyone, stay alert.
Miss Yang, have you seen these snakes before?
No.
Envoys of the desert... The devil's envoy...
What did you say?
Uncle Anliman said these snakes are the devil's envoys.
Good reminder.
No matter if they're the devil's envoy or not, we must be careful.
Xiao Sa,
keep up! Everyone, don't be too dispersed.
- Okay.- Fatty.
You watch the left, and I'll watch the right.
I've been having the same dream again these days.
In my dream, there was a dark cave.
At the cave entrance, there was a huge coffin.
Did the Englishmen not mention those strange snakes in their journal?
No.
There are only records of them entering the Ancient City of Jingjue. After that, it was all empty.
We don't know what those Englishmen saw inside. Also, my father.
Fatty, drink less.
Control yourself.
Old Hu, do you know what I want to eat right now?
What?
Cantaloupe and grapes.
Of course, a watermelon would also work.
I'm becoming more thirsty by talking about it.
If we find an underground river later,
I must jump down first and take a bath.
I heard Queen Jingjue lived a very luxurious life.
The watermelon she ate was definitely placed
in those icy underground rivers.
That's too beautiful.
The watermelons have probably turned into fossils by now.
You're being too serious again. We're just casually imagining it.
That's right. Let's not be realistic with daydreams.
I see, you're consoling yourself with false hopes.
That's right.
Chu Jian, let me down.
It's okay. I'm fine.
Let me down to walk on my own.
Huh? Xiao Ye is awake?
Here.
- Here, slowly.- Careful.
She's not as hot now. How are you feeling?
Must better, Brother Hu.
I can endure it. Don't worry about me.
I'm not thirsty.
Here, drink some.
Are you better now?
Much better, Sister Yang.
But... Where are we right now?
We're already in the Ancient City of Jingjue.
Endure it a little longer. We can find water soon.
Okay. Then, let's continue walking.
Fatty,
- your turn to carry her.- Okay.
No, no.
I'm much better now.
I can try walking on my own.
I can't become a burden.
Xiao Ye, you're too strong.
Okay. Then, try walking.
If you really can't, don't force yourself. Tell us anytime.
- Xiao Ye, if you can't walk any longer, tell me. I'll carry you.- Let's go.
- Thank you.- Let's go.
Professor Chen, if there's an underground river,
where can we find the entrance?
That's right, Xiao Hu. that's a great reminder.
Let's first find the temple.
Many temples of the Western Region have underground palaces underneath.
In the underground palaces, there are surely rivers.
This horrible place.
How could we find a temple?
The temples are often in the center of the city.
We'll walk opposite the stone tower.
Okay. Let's go.
Old Hu, with this situation,
it's possible the temple is hidden underground. It'll be hard to find.
If the temple exists, we'll surely find it.
Endure it a little longer.
Old Hu, what's wrong?
It's nothing.
Old Hu, what's wrong?
Look.
Does it look like there's an eye on top of the stone tower?
Where? It doesn't look like an eye.
What? Nobody sees it?
No.
- No, but--- Xiao Hu, we understand that you're anxious.
Although Marxist philosophy states that
objects are universally connected,
there are certain conditions when those connections can be made.
- Professor Chen.- Xiao Hu,
this trip has been too hard on you. You really need to rest.
Miss Yang,
didn't you say that Queen Jingjue can make somebody disappear by looking at her?
That's why I think this eye
has extraordinary meaning to Jingjue.
This creates many connections.
Where are you going, Old Hu?
Hurry, come look!
Let's go!
That's too magical.
Look.
Zhagelama Mountains is a black mountain range.
It's like a black dragon in the desert. Ancient emperors
prepared for their tomb immediately after ascending the throne.
If there's really an underground river under this city,
it would be like an echo to the Zhagelama Mountains.
One is static and one is dynamic.
I think Queen Jingjue
was also very intelligent.
She must have known this black dragon is a symbol of ill omen,
so she ordered people to chop this black dragon in half,
so that it'll forever stay here, protecting this tomb,
making this city the ultimate treasure chest.
It's Queen Jingjue's tomb.
Oh, my god!
That's so magical--
Xiao Wang!
Fatty!
- Brother Wang!- What's so hard? It's hurting me.
Can you watch your step?
Can't you say something nicer?
Look!
There are steps here.
Professor Chen,
could this be the ancient city's center?
I think so.
Professor Chen, is this possibly the temple?
I think that is the temple's entrance.
What are you waiting for?
Fatty, be careful!
Old Hu, hurry and come!
- Fatty!- Fatty!
Oh, my god.
Fatty!
Hey, hurry and come down! Don't just stand there!
Slowly.
Xiao Hu, we've really found it!
Watch your step.
How are you? Are you okay?
- I'm fine.- May dust-covered history be known to the world.
This is the mission of archaeologists!
- Professor Chen, be careful! Slow down!- Okay, okay.
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♫ Walk forward and pass through a gap ♫
♫ I want to see it more clearly ♫
♫ My courage and fragile sensitivityare together ♫
♫ Some secrets are hidden at the bottom of my heart ♫
♫ I’ve never mentioned it to anybody ♫
♫ Fate beckons, but doesn’t careabout the result ♫
♫ Because of capricious changes,I’m trapped in the moment ♫
♫ An unknown river flows up,but the river current goes down ♫
♫ The bigger your desires,the higher price you must pay ♫
♫ My stomach is filled with words,but I close my mouth ♫
♫ Fate has once given promises,but it can also go back on its words ♫
♫ One side offers loving words,while the other side offers lies ♫
♫ You’re supposed to climb to heaven,but you flee to hell ♫
♫ You were given a youthful face,but it transformed all into grey hairs overnight ♫
♫ Sail downstream with the current ♫