Episode 42
Haven't you always wanted to know
What exactly is hidden beneath the mines?
I'm here to tell you now
It's this thing
It's just this?
I thought it was a remarkable treasure
Whether or not this is a treasure
Depends on whether the person looking at it can recognise its value
That's right
You're a skilled grave robber
Naturally you'll recognise its value better than I would
But
If it were really a priceless treasure
How would you voluntarily give it to me?
I have come here today
Wanting to strike a deal with you
Why don't you tell me?
The power this meteorite has
Is something we can't measure
So I don't want it to land in the hands of the Japanese
Its fate
Should be decided by the higher-ups
But I have no authority at all to report to the higher-ups now
You hope for me to report to them?
You plan to give such a wonderful job
To me?
Of course there's a condition
Interesting
Why don't you speak then
I want to take back all the military power of Changsha
Zhang Da Fo Ye of the Nine Gates
Is a businessman as expected
But, whether or not this thing is valuable, based on empty words
When I've finished looking into it
I'll think about whether or not I'll agree to your conditions
Chief
This Zhang Qi Shan, is really talking in daydreams
Just based on one stone
He wants to get back his military power?
Zhang Qi Shan would not do business that he were not confident in
What's more
Mr Cox Hendry hinted to me many times before
The value of this meteorite
Then I'll go prepare the car now
No
Make a call immediately
Invite the higher-ups to come to see me
Fo Ye, how was it?
I put on a show in front of Lu Jian Xun
He took the bait
Drive
Madame, Lieutenant Zhang is here
Lieutenant Zhang, what purpose do you have coming here today?
Madame Huo
I've come here, only to pass on a message from Fo Ye
Now that it has come to this
What more is there to be said?
I don't wish to waste everyone's time
And don't wish to waste my energy
Whether or not Madame wishes to listen to it
I must deliver Fo Ye's message
Fo Ye says that
Some things, once they've passed, let them pass
Do you take me to be a 3-year-old child?
Fo Ye could be so generous?
Fo Ye has always been magnanimous
Fo Ye also says that
Some things, don't need to be fought over till someone wins or loses
And don't need to be fought over to determine who was right or wrong
I won't fight for winning or losing
I'm fighting for pride
Madame Huo
Don't speak in anger
We privately entered the Huo family's territory
Was our mistake
But, you allied with Chen Pi and Lu Jian Xun
Was not glamorous either
I did that
Go back to tell Fo Ye
I, Huo San Niang, am unafraid of him
You can be unafraid
But what about the Nine Gates?
Oh that's right
Madame Huo
I wanted to ask
Where is Chen Pi?
You clearly said that we were all from the Nine Gates
And didn't want to pursue things of the past
But actually you merely want to use me
To use my hand to find Chen Pi
Since it is so
I have nothing else to say
Go back to tell Fo Ye
I don't know where Chen Pi is
Whatever you wish to do
I, Huo San Niang will fight to the end
Madame Huo
You misunderstand me
I just wish to know where Chen Pi is
Chen Pi has gone missing
We've searched for a long time but have not found him
It is only so
I've said that I don't know, which means that I don't know!
Madame Huo, I
You say that Fo Ye, won't pursue the past
Given that we are all from the Nine Gates
Then, why won't you let Chen Pi go?
Isn't he one of the Nine Gates too?
There's no need for more words
Farewell, I won't see you off
Lieutenant Zhang, please
Ba Ye?!
Let go, let go! It hurts hurts hurts!
You lad, lash out without mercy!
You can't take a joke?!
Ba Ye!
Forget it forget it forget it
Let's not talk about it
What's wrong with you?
With a grumpy face?
Fo Ye asked me to go to Madame Huo's
And ended up being turned away, right?
How did you know?
Rubbish
You didn't even think about how great Madame Huo's pride was?
Just with you? Do you think you could have convinced her?
What's more
You definitely told her, Fo Ye said this, Fo Ye said that
After saying that she got mad right?
It was, Fo Ye who said that!
Look at you, look at you!
So if you don't crash into a wall, who else would?
At this time, who would be willing to listen to "Fo Ye said this"?
Yes
Aside from me
You
And sister-in-law
I", what?
Why won't you use your brain??
Huo San Niang has always been dissatisfied with Fo Ye
You're great
If it were me
Even I wouldn't bother myself with you
Then what else can I do now?
In my opinion
Rather than a thousand words of "Fo Ye"
Why don't you use the words "Er Ye" once
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I understand!
I'll go now!
Forget it forget it, lad!
Why are you calling out rain once you hear wind?
If you were to go now
It'll look so deliberate
And lose favour
Then, I'll go report to Fo Ye
Don't rush to report to Fo Ye either
I'll go to meet Huo San Niang on your behalf
And convince her
Ba Ye
What's with you today?
Why are you pro-actively helping me?
What's with you?!
Have I not helped you in the past?!
Do you know how to say the right things?
No wonder Huo San Niang can't be bothered with you
Ba Ye
Madame Huo isn't easy to deal with either
Drink some Eastroc and think about it
At least you have some heart
Zhang Qi Shan has returned
I know
Then I won't put on pretences
Madame Huo is an intelligent person
You should know what it means for you
Now that Zhang Qi Shan is back, right?
Chief Lu, worry about yourself first
You've worked with more for so long
We've long become ants on the same thread
Madame Huo should understand
What it means by mutual dependence, right?
Chief Lu
What do you want the Huo family to do?
It's very simple
Now, the only people who can hold back Zhang Qi Shan are the higher-ups
I need a large sum of money
To build this relationship
And
The Huo family, needs to protect me day and night
Only when I am safe
Will the Huo family be safe and sound
Chief Lu
How bold of you
You wish for the Huo family to be entirely turned inside out
San Niang's biggest strength
Is being able to read the situation
As long as you
Are able to ensure my safety through this period of time
In the future, in Changsha
Aside from I, Lu Jian Xun
The Huo family will be the most powerful
How's that?
A business transaction like this
Is worthwhile, right?
Then Chief Lu, you have to do as you have said
Madame
Ba Ye is here
Madame Huo!
I haven't seen you in a while
What occasion is this?
One just left, and another has come
Why do you say that!
By the conscience of the heaven and earth
Today, I have come especially to see you!
What is there to see of me?
San Niang
We've come out of the tomb for some days now
Do you not want to know
How Er Ye has been recently?
Fine fine fine
I won't go around in circles with you anymore
Er Ye, he's absolutely fine
It's just that when he was in the tomb
He expended some energy
He is now resting at the mansion
I know
San Niang
You're clearly a young lady
Why do you force yourself to be so steely?
Aside from Er Ye
Can't anyone..
Soften your heart at all?
I've always been someone with a heart of steel
That's right too
Otherwise if you were forcing yourself to have a heart of steel
How could you hold your position in the Nine Gates?
It's just that, we each have our fates
San Niang
I think your fate, was destined by the heavens
You're never able to be like Ya Tou
Becoming a lady who is as gentle as water
Because Ya Tou was born to common folk
She has never experienced the strife of this world
You won't be like Yin Xin Yue either, carefree
Because sister-in-law
Has Xin Yue Hotel behind her back
But San Niang, you
Was born into the Huo family
You carry on your back, the honour of all from your family
You are the hopes of the whole Huo family
In this wild world, how many people (like you)
Do things not of their own free will
Unable to tell others what they feel
San Niang
Today I come
Firstly
To reminisce about the past with you
Secondly
I really want to advise you
What things are like within Changsha now
You should be clearer than I am
With Fo Ye's return
Some things
Will have to be returned to their rightful owners
Fo Ye, of Changsha
Is afterall, Fo Ye
Of course
I know too
San Niang helped Lu Jian Xun do these things
Because of this Huo family
These disagreements
Or big grudges
If you cross the line
And break the rules
At the end, one will still have to turn around and admit to their wrongs
What's more
The Nine Gates, at the end of the day, are the Nine Gates
Amongst ourselves
Why do we have to fight to the death?
Isn't that so?
Then Ba Ye
You mean to say...
San Niang
From what I can see
You should lay down your persistence
There may be a chance to turnaround
San Niang
I'll take my leave first
Putting it down?
Easier said than done
/Who are they?
Dongbei's Zhang family
Dongbei's Zhang family?
That is a mysterious existence
No one knows where they come from
And to them
None of the Nine Gates can handle them
If the Zhang family strikes
That Lu fellow, will definitely die
Who dares save the life of someone under the devil's watch?
That Lu fellow thought I'd save him?
What does he take the Huo family to be?
Now, I, Huo San Niang merely want
His bastard life
Chief!
Come on in!
Chief
The higher-ups are on their way here
Very good
When the higher-ups answered our call
They sounded very displeased
Chief
Why didn't we send it over directly?
But force the higher-ups to personally make the trip here?
This meteorite is indeed a treasure
But Zhang Qi Shan who sent it to our doorstep
Did not come with any good intentions
If I deliver it personally
The journey is long
I'm afraid that I won't make it back
Chief you are sharp
Now that the higher-ups are coming here in person
This will force Zhang Qi Shan to act cautiously
Our secret room is impregnable
Even if Zhang Qi Shan has the ability to fly or shake the earth
I'm afraid he won't be able to come in
Even if he can come in
I've long made preparations
This way
It is a sure success
Chief has great foresight
I am filled with respect
Reporting! The higher-ups are here!
I'll go to receive them now
Who are you?!
This does not belong to you
You- still
Fo Ye
The Zhang Family has taken the item away
Madame Huo!
You have already sent me out
Even before I have arrived
With a presence like yours
It's hard to get you to come over
How would I dare to send you away7
Have a seat
Serve the tea
Yes, Madame
How have you been lately?
I've been fine thanks to you
How about you?
Lately I..
It's a long story
What's wrong?
It's the past
I won't bring it up again
At least it is all in the past now
However
It's all thanks to you
That all has passed
What's there to thank me for?
The purpose of my visit this time
Is to thank you on Fo Ye and Er Ye's behalf
I don't understand you then
I don't have much of a friendship with Fo Ye
Then just take it as me thanking you on Er Ye's behalf
This should be fine right?
Thank you
You extended a helping hand at a crucial moment
If not for you
This matter would not have been settled so quickly either
I'm sure you know that
Assisting each other
Is one of the age-old rules of the Nine Gates
Lu Jian Xun is nothing
How dare he try to break the Nine Gates?
Fortunately for us
You kept to the iron rule that is centuries old
It really isn't easy to find
Such genuine people in this world nowadays
I merely did what I was supposed to do
That's exactly what I mean
I've relayed the messages that I was asked to relay
San Niang
I still have other business to tend to
I'll take my leave first
Ba Ye, take care
Ba Ye!
Yes, San Niang?
After Chen Pi left the mines
He was locked up by Lu Jian Xun
Thank you San Niang
Lao Ba will be leaving now
Please
Ba Ye
Where did you go to?
I went to the Huo Mansion
I have a piece of good news
I have a piece of bad news
Look at that disheartened look on your face!
Then who should go first?
Ba Ye first then
Huo San Niang said that
Chen Pi has been locked up in Lu Jian Xun's prison
I just went to the prison
Chen Pi has escaped
Escaped??!
I'm not very clear about the details either
Let's not worry first
It's not a matter that we can solve now either
Let's give the matter further thought and discuss it later
But we need to capture Chen Pi
Bei Lei Ye, eat something
Yes, Sir
Bei Lei Ye!
Ba Ye!
Long time no see!
Bei Lei Ye
Have you been doing fine lately?
What's fine about it?
Ever since I helped you and Fo Ye to complete this task
I have suddenly become so free!
I'm so bored!
Bei Lei Ye
There is no need for you worry too
You won't have much free time soon
What do you mean by that?
From the looks of your face
It looks like something big is about to happen!
Don't scare me!
Could it be that
Something has happened back in Dongbei?
No, no
Let me analyze it for you
There is a huge fire in the sky
Everything is line with the heavens
Bei Lei Ye
It's a sign of prosperity
Just what does that mean??
Tell me!
To put it simply
Looking at your blushing face
And your eyes that are full of affection
This signifies that
Your love life is going to blossom
According to what you have just said
home with a wife after this trip to Changsha
That's exactly what I mean!
I would like to offer my congratulations to you beforehand
I hope so then!
No no no
Don't stand around
Have a seat! Have a seat!
Alright, have a seat
Just make yourself at home
Don't be courteous
Alright!
It's not that I want to pick on you guys
It's been so long since you guys have returned
But you guys have not even come to visit me
If you guys did not appear
I would have already packed my bags and gone home!
But I have come today!
What do you mean?
Bei Lei Ye
The reason behind my visit today
Is to borrow your seal
A letter that is jointly signed?
Now that Lu Jian Xun is dead
Changsha's army is left without a leader
Changsha is in a turbulent state right now
We cannot do without a leader
I was thinking
Rather than waiting for the higher-ups to assign a new leader
Why don't we let Fo Ye be reinstated to his former post?
Things will be better for us too
What do you think?
That makes sense
If Fo Ye were to assume personal command over Changsha
Then he would definitely be able to ensure that Changsha is peaceful
That's right
Alright!
Thank you Bei Lei Ye!
There is no need for such formalities!
Who else has signed this letter?
Let me tell you
Look
This is Er Ye's
Li San
Wu Ye's
This thumbprint belongs to Lao Liu
The last two belongs to me and Lao Jiu
The Nine Gates is really interesting
No, wait
Why does it feel like there is a missing Gate?
You have very sharp eyes indeed!
You are awesome
The Huo Family
Wants to go against the rules
But they are in no position to do so
Bei Lei Ye, don't worry
Fo Ye will naturally make his own arrangements
Come, have some tea
Here here here
Not bad
Just follow this namelist and distribute the compensation accordingly
These staff have stayed with the Huo Family for many years
But they have now been buried underground
We should compensate their families
Yes, Madame
You must attend to this matter personally
And you must hand the payment personally to every family
And also..
Madame, don't worry
I got it
Madame
The elders have invited you to the main hall for a chat
Only my aunt?
And there are two other aunts and your ninth grandaunt
Ninth grandaunt?
Wasn't she supposed to be mediating in the temple?
Why has she returned too?
Alright, I got it
Greetings, grandaunt
Greetiings, aunt
Madame Huo
I hope you've been well
Greetings to both aunts
I'm not sure what advice does Fo Ye have today
To actually trouble the four elders of my family to appear today
I want to ask you this
Did you ask your people to enter the tomb?
Yes
This is ridiculous!
Such a huge matter
Why did you not discuss it with us?
That mine outside the city
Belongs to us in the first place
I just thought that going to retrieve the items which belong to us
Is just a small matter
Hence I did not bother grandaunt and aunts about this
I felt that I would be able to make my own decision about this matter
How would we not know whether there are things in the mine?
If we could get them, we would have already done so
Do you think it would be your turn to do so?
Tell us
How many people did you cause our Huo Family to lose this time?
Furthermore
Lu Jian Xun
Yes, Lu Jian Xun
The matters of the Nine Gates will naturally be settled by the Nine Gates
Why did you get an outsider to interfere with the affairs of the Nine Gates?
Do you fear that the Huo Family will not meet its downfall?
Aren't your words too harsh?
Ever since I've taken up this position
I exhaust my thoughts everyday
And put the Huo Family into consideration when it comes to everything
How could I want to put the Huo Family into jeopardy?
Fine, I admit
I handled this matter improperly
But I did it because I had no other choice
is capable of going against Zhang Qi Shan
Would be Chief Lu
You mean that you are resigned to being oppressed forever?
The Nine Gates will stick together through life and death
Without the Nine Gates, there would not be the Huo Family!
Do you not know how to differentiate what is important and what's not?!
San Niang
Hand over the family seal and the key to the treasury
Ninth grandaunt does not trust me too?
Regarding this matter with the Nine Gates this time round
The Huo Family indeed has unshakable responsibility
we need to be accountable for our actions
to maintain its standing in the Nine Gates?
The elders are so heartless
I am really bitterly disappointed
You view this matter too simply
Servants
Bring the seal
Qi Ba Ye
Since the Nine Gates is one
How could the Huo Family be missing from this?
Take this
Many thanks to grandaunt
Anyone can make mistakes, live and let live
Fo Ye, please do not be too hard on the crime
We have committed in a moment of foolishness
Madame, your words are exaggerated
/?/Since the Huo Family has already been punished
If I were to still pick on you guys
Does it not make me look petty?
I will not make things difficult for the Huo Family
Elders, may I make a bold appeal for leniency?
I feel that this punishment is very cruel to Madame Huo
Madame Huo was deceived
Which caused her to make this mistake
The Nine Gates is without a leader now
And the Huo Family has suffered great losses
I feel that this punishment is enough
Let's end this matter here
Madame Huo put in her heart and soul for the Huo Family
To have her in command
The Huo Family is blessed
Fo Ye is very big-hearted
I have great admiration for you
In a few days
We will be having an assembly for the Nine Gates
I will personally welcome you
Fo Ye, take care
I will take my leave
Liu Ye
Everyone is present
This is such a rare assembly
Come, come
You dog, you dog
You are really a dog
You actually dare to eat the things that he gives you?
Is it because you think that a dog's life is worse than a human's
Which is why you are in a hurry to be reincarnated?
Stop eating!
Come here
You are still little
Don't learn the bad things from that uncle who is full of no good
Remember who he is
Remember what he looks like
These are the snacks from Fo Ye's house
What has it got to do with me?
Everyone, I say
When we are done later
Let's have some tea and play some chess
No thanks
Why?
I don't know how to
Not interested
E rYe
Just look at this bunch of bumpkins!
They are really boring!
It's been hard on everyone
Fo Ye
Fo Ye is here
Thank you everyone for your help in this period of time
If not I would have been reinstated into my position as a officer
Thank you
Fo Ye serves the country whole-heartedly
It is the people's luck to have Fo Ye defending Changsha
The nation has been in a turbulent state this year
The Japanese are also becoming more and more savage
It is the time where there is unrest both inside and outside the country
Not sure how long Changsha will be able to remain peaceful for
With Fo Ye around
The Nine Gates will be at ease too
I only know that the traps in the tomb are deadly
Carelessness will only lead to death
Who would have thought that life here would be even more troubling
You can't even die a happy death
These Japanese are crafty and sly
They are unlike my dog
They are like wolf dogs!
Once they bite they will not let go
Even if they let go
They would tear off a layer of skin too
Look at how we are battling against the Japanese now
How much would we have left after?
Cowards!
Look at how frightened you are by a few Japanese
Whoever dares to create trouble in Changsha...
I will kill them if I see them!
The mine has been destroyed
The Japanese have now been denied entrance
They will not let this matter rest for sure
The Nine Gates have now become a thorn in their flesh
If they decide to make a comeback
We will definitely
Be in a dire situation as compared to previously
So I hope that everyone will take a cautious and low-key approach in doing things
Do not let your guard down
Be prepared for the future
Oh right
How is the progress with the situation regarding Chen Pi?
I've already sent people to inquire information about him
But there has been no news as of yet
Chen Pi killed Lao Si
His men and his territories
Are now all Chen Pi's
According to the rules of the Nine Gates
He is able to inherit Lao Si's position
But he is riddled with crimes
And has escaped instead
So it is not counted
Even though Chen Pi has been kicked out of my house
But he has been my disciple since young
The reason why Lao Si has died
My lack in teaching is part of it
Er Ye
Don't blame yourself
The Nine Gates have always been made up of accomplished and capable people
Chen Pi has always been an outstanding person since young
Lao Si would eventually have to surrender his position
If this lad was not so cruel and merciless
And did not collude with the Japanese
He would be a good successor
Right?
Chen Pi?
He is nothing
He is just a useless scoundrel
Targeting pushovers like Lao Si instead
If he is truly capable, get him to engage in a duel with me
Lao Si is dead
And the Huo Family has suffered a major setback
And would need some time to recover and make changes
So we would need trouble Madame Huo next
Thank you Fo Ye for your concern
I have a matter which I would like to announce to you gentlemen
After this incident
I feel that I am still lacking in many areas
And am reckless as well
I would not be able to be a good head-of-house
This matter was an instigation from others
Madame Huo, do not blame yourself too much for it
Thank you Er Ye absolving this matter with your good words
I have already decided
I will attend as the head of the Huo Family
I have chosen a junior from the Huo Family
She is wise
And firm in handling matters
She has attained the name of "a female immortal" since young
I have discussed this with the Elders of the Huo Family
From today onwards, she will take my place