Episode 22
I didn't think
Back then
He had the determination that he was going to die
He was going to die along with the Japanese
He went to such extremes
Did the Japanese really find something out?
We dug out a path leading to a tomb
We kept digging
We did indeed dig to the tomb
It should be the tomb
It should be the reason behind this tomb, right?
Er Ye's granduncle sneaked into the tomb
So that he could stop the Japanese
It might have been an urgent situation at that time
Coupled with the fact that he had no one to help him
That's why he revealed himself dangerously
That day, after the Japanese foreman came to the tomb
Senior took up the bag of explosives
And bombed the Japanese foreman
And the entire mine shaft was destroyed at the same time too
Senior risked his own life
It really is very admirable
What happened after that?
After that
When I came woke up
I never saw my senior anymore
I reckon, he probably escaped amongst the chaos
Do you mean that
The Japanese vented their anger on you guys because of this incident?
After the mine shaft was destroyed
The Japanese were beyond furious
They captured all the survivors
How did this happen?
You idiots!
You must be the culprit!
You idiot! I'll kill you
And you!
At that moment
I thought I would die for sure
Who would have guessed
That the Japanese
Only pierced my eyes blind
This bunch of blasted Japanese!
Fo Ye
You were right!
Did that explosion
Disturb any of the things inside the mine?
You are right
After the explosion
That sound
Kept appearing in the cave
The reason why they blinded us
Is so that we would be able to alert them after we hear that sound
We were an outpost for them
Old man, you've suffered a lot
I had much offense against you previously
I am very sorry
It's fine
I'm often unsure of where I am
For me to have suddenly appeared in front of you guys
It would be inevitable for me to have scared you guys
Old man
Then how did you survive?
After my eyes were blinded
The Japanese
Were ruthless and wanted to kill all of us
I hid into the depths of the cave
And hid there for a long time
This is how I escaped
, After the Japanese left, I came out
I didn't want to return home and become a burden to my family members
So I have stayed here since then
Don't worry
We will definitely bring you out
Thank you
Oh right
That arched door which you mentioned the last time
Do you still remember how to get there?
Yes
Are these words written on the arched door?
Those who enter
Must give up on all hope
Fo Ye, you know this?
We must continue walking on this path
Old man, I'm not sure if you would be willing to lead us on this path?
I've waited for so long
Just for this day to come
Thank you
Thank you ah
Are they coming or not?
We have already waited all day
He can really take on Zhang Qi Shan?
Madame Huo
There is no hurry
This person has a mysterious background
Perhaps
He might have a good idea
He is here
I, Cox Hendry am sorry
For making all of you wait
Didn't think that
I would be able to see Zhang Qi Shan's mansion from here
Mr Cox Hendry
I'm afraid it seems like you've just arrived in Changsha
You are actually interested in Zhang Qi Shan's residence
I am very interested in the things China has
And Zhang Qi Shan's residence
Is naturally of no exception of course
Then I'm very sorry
I'm already sick of looking at it
Madame Huo
Take it easy
Mr Cox Hendry is knowledgeable in both Chinese and Western medicine
He definitely has his reasons for doing this
Madame Huo is one of the Nine Gates
You must be familiar with Zhang Da Fo Ye right?
Let's just invite
Madame Huo to tell us about how
Zhang Qi Shan
Who was once an outsider
Was able to become the head of the Nine Gates
You are talking about the incident of the big Buddha (Fo Ye)?
It's been so long since we came out to play like this'
Right?
That's right
Just look at these green hills and clear water
The mountain air is good too!
Oh right, Qi Shan bro
I heard that
You have the ability to move mountains and fill lands
Let the few of us
Have a look!
That's right! Let us have a look!
Those are rumours
Don't believe them!
Stop being humble!
Just let us have a look!
We are old friends anyways!
There is nothing wrong with letting us have a look right?
I already said that those are rumours!
Don't believe those rumours alright?
Qi Shan bro
Stop being humble!
See that?
There is a statue of a big Buddha there
I'll invite him back to my home
Really?
Qi Shan bro!
You can't just brag!
I'm not bragging
Then the few of us
Will just wait to watch a good show!
That's right!
Sure
Qi Shan bro
We just met yesterday
And here you are calling us over early in the morning
Do you miss us?
I've invited that big Buddha back to my home
Big Buddha?
Qi Shan bro, stop bragging!
Qi Shan bro, Qi Shan bro
You are a god!
That's right! This is so amazing!
I was itching to exercise my skill
And I went overboard
I didn't give you a shock right?
Qi Shan bro
I'm just very curious
How did you manage to do this?
Don't keep us in suspense!
Tell us! Tell us! Tell us!
Hurry up and tell us!
Things have already reached this stage
I'll not keep it from you guys then
It is a type of transportation technique
Transportation technique? What?!
Have you ever heard of this? Transportation technique?
I've never heard of this
That's right, I've never heard of it before either
I have seriously not heard of this before
Qi Shan bro, you are really a god!
That's right
This incident spread throughout the city in an instant
Everyone claims that
Zhang Qi Shan knows a secret transportation technique
To be able to transport the big Buddha
From a barren mountain to courtyard in one night
Hence, Zhang Qi Shan rose to fame
And was addressed as
Zhang Da Fo Ye*
A mysterious transportation technique?
Do the three of you believe it?
This is my first time hearing this
This Zhang Qi Shan
Is really interesting
Wear this
Is this useful?
Old man
The hair that we have seen so far is poisonous!
I once
Saw the Japanese using this method to enter the tomb
That's great!
Fo Ye once we have this
Then there is no need for us to be afraid anymore!
This is nothing but a camouflage
Let me tell you this
Once we meet with those poisonous hair
We will still be in danger
Everyone be careful
Yes, sir!
Come, hurry up and wear it
Here here here
Here, wear it
Come, let's go
Wait
It should be here
Everyone, watch out for the hair beneath your feet
Also, do not touch the hair hanging above
Be careful
Everyone, follow me
Be careful
Stop running! There is no road ahead!
Old man! Are you alright?
I thought that
I was going to die!
Don't move!
What's wrong?
Hair!
Bring the lamp here
Open it
Come here
Drink this
Okay
Old man! Old man!
Old man!
Give me the lamp! Give me the lamp! Hurry!
No no no!
Burn, burn!
Old man, I will not let you die
It hurts! Stop removing it, it hurts!
Stop
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You won't be able to save him like that
This will only make him suffer even more
It hurts!
Forget it
No
There must be a way to save him
There must be a way to save him!
Wait, wait!
After I die
You must use soil to seal up my seven orifices
I don't want to become a monster
Old man, don't worry
I will do as you have requested
Good child
Old man! Old man!
Zhang Qi Shan was lying
How can there be such a transportation technique in this world?
Mr Cox Hendry
We know this too
The three of you are intelligent
And will naturally not believe it of course
But the people of Changsha believe this
You are implying that..
For Zhang Qi Shan to be able to acquire the position as the head of the Nine Gates
He relied on only one trick
Befogging the minds of people
That's right
This Zhang Qi Shan
Really knows how to use public opinions to create power for himself
Changsha's Nine Gates have always been in the business of evils
And there is much involvement with funerary objects as well
There will originally be some
Profound legends
And people have always had a novelty for mysterious things
The more odd it is, the more difficult it is to differentiate what is true or false
And it would be easier for people to believe that it is true
This Zhang Qi Shan
Caught hold of this point
Zhang Qi Shan
Really knows how to frighten others
Now that you think about it, it was really like that indeed
When Zhang Qi Shan first entered Changsha
He was just a nobody
The Nine Gates paid no attention to him at all
This piece of news
Shot him to fame overnight
Hence, the Nine Gates became aware of his presence
And specially came to visit
However, he said that
This incident was merely a mystery of nature
And that he was not allowed to talk about it
The more he refuses to talk about it
The more curious people get
That's right
The Nine Gates thus held some fear towards him
Afterwards
He successfully dug some dangerous tombs
His skills were excellent
And he had successfully obtained a military rank
The Nine Gates had no choice but to show him their respect
Changsha's Nine Gates are also known as the Commanders of the Nine Gates
Everyone knows who they are
They are very powerful
And they are in charge of all the inflow and outflow of the funerary objects
Who would have thought that they would not be able to handle Zhang Qi Shan
Actually, no matter how powerful the Nine Gates is
It basically is the power of the people
Zhang Qi Shan is from the military
The Nine Gates will naturally be apprehensive towards him
But I just didn't know that even the people above him
Are jealous of Zhang Qi Shan's position in the Nine Gates
That's right
Zhang Qi Shan is impressive precisely in how he has a double-identity
He has the power from the people
So what?
Now, from the official side, we have help from Chief Lu
In the Nine Gates, we have Madame Huo
And Boss Chen's help
This time, we will put Zhang Qi Shan in serious trouble
Namo amitabha tathagataya, amitabha amitabha*
Mister, please leave well
I, Zhang Qi Shan, swear here
When I get out
I will definitely bring you out
And hand you into the hands of your family
I will definitely treat your family well
Rest in peace. Mister
Fo Ye
This- this old man has left now
How will we get to the ancient tomb?
Lieutenant, map
Yes
Do you see this?
Let's go out from this way
Everyone pack your things
Let's get ready to leave
Yes
What's wrong with you?
I'm alright
I'm alright, pack your things
Alright alright
Everyone, there's no need to worry
This time, is a perfect time and place
Everything is on our side
Why do you say that?
Do you know what this is?
Hair! It's hair!
What are you doing?!
It seems like Madame Huo
After finding out that Zhang Qi Shan went into the mines
Sent someone to have a look in the mines
But it seems like they returned defeated right?
This isn't strange either
Since that mine shaft is extremely dangerous
What does that mean?
These hairs contain disease
I lost many people to that
Poisonous?
Whether or not it is poisonous, I don't know
I only know that
This time Zhang Qi Shan won't be able to gain anything of benefit
You are certain?
My Master is with him after all
Your Master's skills
Naturally no one doubts it
But the situation in the mines is ever-changing
Right now, it does not bode well for Zhang Qi Shan
Even if it is your Master
I'm afraid that...
These mines are so dangerous?
Boss Chen is moved too?
Do you want to go down and have a try?
Don't worry
After we take down Zhang Qi Shan
There'll be lots of chances for you to go down there
If Zhang Qi Shan really were to be injured in the mines
Then that'll be a cause for celebration
There are many people in Changsha who aren't fond of him
But they were stopped by his power
And did not dare make a rash move
That's right*
This time the ones who have gone into the mines with him
Are all his trusted subordinates
I've heard that aside from Er Ye
There's another...
Legendary Fortune Teller Ba, Qi Tie Zui
I've long heard of this Qi Tie Zui since coming to Changsha
If this time he can return alive
I want to meet him
There's no need to wait for him to return
If Chief Lu is interested
I can bring you to his little incense hall another day to have a look
Follow me
Fo Ye, this is quite a loop
Move the stones aside
Yes
Brothers, move the stones aside
Yes
Lao Ba
Go help me call Er Ye
Yes
Move more quietly
Don't be too upset
The old man has gone
It is a sort of release for him too
Fo Ye
Our entire journey here
How come we've been subject to so many attacks?
And all the methods of attack are different
All these were accumulated in the mines over many years
Through that, the hair disease was created
So it became the monster that everyone speaks of
It definitely has some link with the Japanese's secret experiment
He has lived in the mines for so many years
And he can't see
Since the heavens arranged for us to meet
And he managed to see you
That's a sort of relief too
Yes
Meeting me
The people I meet
The people I want to treasure
Why does everyone leave me?
And yet I am helpless to do anything
Why?
Come, stop
Fo Ye
Er Ye
Er Ye, let's go
Come
Fo Ye
These corpses
Seem to have been dead for a long time
But the positions that they are lying in
Seem to be exactly the same as the ones we saw on the train
It should be this door
What uncanny work of the gods this is
There is such a huge ancient door underground
Based on this
I really don't know which era this ancient door came from
This is a mystery
Grand-uncle spent all his life
And couldn't solve it
Based on the records
This door is 5 'zhang' tall
It should be the entrance to the ancient tomb
But we can't be sure
Moreover
There are corpses everywhere here
We can't tell what dangers there are
Fo Ye, look here
Here reads, Ye who enter here
Abandon all hope
Fo Ye, this door
Even if it is a mountain of swords or a sea of fire
I want to go in to have a look
Behind this door
There definitely lies a huge secret
Otherwise the Japanese
Wouldn't be so interested in it either
Fo Ye
I know you are determined to get to the bottom of this on this trip
But I still want to say something
Behind this door
Really lies a great evil
This archway
Is only the start of our exploration here
I wonder how they are in the mines
It really makes one curious
Even if Zhang Qi Shan doesn't die in the mines
When he returns to Changsha
I'll take his life too
Of course I want to bring down Zhang Qi SHan
But how we do that
We have to give that some thought
Then sir, what brilliant plan do you have?
I can't speak of a brilliant plan
I am just learning from Zhang Qi Shan
Stop going in circles
Actually the method is very simple
Just like Zhang Qi Shan
Stir up the hearts and minds of the people
The people of Changsha believe that Zhang Qi Shan has a magical transportation technique
And view him as a god
Then they
Would also be extremely interested in Zhang Qi Shan's adventure in the tomb
Mr Cox Hendry
Stop going in circles
Speak directly
How exactly do we bring down Zhang Qi Shan?
I will have to trouble Chief Lu to help us with this too
This time when Zhang Qi Shan entered the tomb
I've heard he brought a few of his family's men
The information on them...
I've long prepared that
What happened with Zhang Qi Shan in the mines
These people are the clearest about what happened
As long as we choose one person from them
And get them to spread what happened with Zhang Qi Shan in the tomb
I am sure it will cause a great stir in Changsha
That's right
Deal with a man in the same way he deals with you
Since Zhang Qi Shan
Relied on one rumour and became famous in Changsha
Then we
Can use his family's men to create discourse
And ruin his reputation
This man can't hide secrets in front of a pretty lady
Why don't we try using the plan of a woman to seduce him?
That's right
In front of you
I can't hide my secrets, isn't that right?
This person
Is a frequent patron of Zui Hong House
He will also be Zhang Qi Shan's
Death summon
As expected, it's an ancient tomb
We've finally come to somewhere that we're familiar with
That's right
We can be said to be in our own territory now
Compared to those dark and shadowy mine shafts
This tomb pathway, has given us a familiar site
Mister is absolutely right
Isn't entering a tomb just a regular day for us?
Everyone must not let down their guard
The danger has only just begun
Fo Ye, what do you mean?
This tomb is buried deep underground
Even the connecting mine shaft was extremely dangerous
I believe that the main vault
Will be even more dangerous
Fo Ye is right
Based on the records
After grand-uncle and the others passed through the hallway
They were trapped somewhere for 27 days
27 days?!
E rYe
Your family is top notch in this line of business
How could they have been trapped for 27 days?
The records didn't explicitly explain anything
I don't know what happened either
The more concealed it is
The more it becomes evident that something terrifying happened then
Not wanting their descendants to know
I'm telling you this
Not to scare you
But I just want you to understand
Proceed with caution to go far
There are no tombs that we've never entered before
Since we are here
We have to figure out what happened in there
But we have to be careful and on our guard
However complex the tomb, we could leave it safely
I didn't expect this ancient tomb to be so huge
There are so many forks in this road
Fo Ye, Fo Ye
This- Which one should we take?
Every fork is very deep
Let's separate and search
I don't believe that I won't be able to find it
Take out that wire ball I gave you, quick
You asked me to bring that wire ball, for this purpose?
Okay okay okay
Lieutenant, later on, you take this wire ball
Ba Ye, Er Ye and I, will go in together
We will wrap the wire around ourselves
If anything happens midway
We can come out at anytime
But you definitely cannot move
Yes
But Fo Ye, I
Hand it over
This metal ball had this purpose?
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
If I told you earlier
Would you have still come with me?
All sorts of strange things here
Without you here, how would I dare to come down?
Stop flattering me
How could I not know what you're capable of?
I still like following Fo Ye
It saves me work and gives me peace of mind
Go that way
Er Ye
Fo Ye! Fo Ye!
Er Ye! Er Ye!
Mister
This Qie Tie Zui, Legendary Fortune Teller Ba's business
Is in an old teahouse not far from here
Old teahouse?
That's right
Changsha's Nine Gates are all big families
For example Huo family and Xie Jiu Ye's family
They've settled down with businesses
From Meng Dong to Ling Nan
They have great influence
Yet Qi Tie Zui
Has gone down a completely opposite route
So all this time, he has only had one business
Which is an old fortune-telling shop in Changsha
Mr Cox Hendry understands the Nine Gates so thoroughly well
This Legendary Fortune Teller Ba
Is rather interesting
Chief Lu, here is Qi Tie Zui's fortune-telling shop
The incense hall behind it, is his too
He draws divination sticks for people there
At the same time he calculates fortunes too
This Legendary Fortune Teller Ba's store
Isn't very much different from any other fortune telling store in Changsha
Okay
Here, this way please
Please
This Qi Ba Ye is really remarkable
Even westerners come to buy from him here?
Here, please go well
There are many valuable treasures hidden in here
Many valuable treasures?
Sir, knows it well!
It isn't just valuable
Our Qi Ba Ye's treasures, are worth a dozen cities