Damn Wu Ji.
Where have you gone?
I’ll chop you!
Left?
Where have you left for?
Take it back.
Take it.
Thanks.
This is a massive plate of
good beef.
But you didn’t enjoy any.
This is good wine.
The meat will hurt its taste.
Idiot.
I’ll take it.
Awesome.
Dude.
Am I a criminal or a guest?
Dude.
You know what?
I couldn’t enjoy such great beef
all year round.
If I were you
and could enjoy
such delicious beef,
I wouldn’t care if I was a guest
or a criminal.
Yes.
But I wonder
when I can leave.
Don’t worry.
When the second messenger
of East Marquis arrives
and proves you gave a correct message,
you can leave.
We have all flavors
that smell perfect.
All noodles are handmade,
with sweet dew of
the Queen Mother of the West.
Come in and have some noodles.
Buy one and get on free.
You will…
Miss, do you remember us?
We come for noodles.
Let go of me.
Miss.
We’re here to…
Bi De.
Why are you here again?
I miss…
I miss your noodles.
Noodle shops are everywhere.
Many are awesome.
Why must you come here for noodles?
Is your father home?
No.
There’s another noodle shop.
Go have noodles over there. Go ahead.
Please come in with me
for some noodles before your father comes back.
Have some noodles?
I should be receiving guests
outside.
If I get in,
who will cry for sale?
It’s so hot.
It’s time
you should take some rest.
Look how hot I am!
You must be hotter!
Yeah.
You sell so delicious noodles.
People want more of them.
There’ll be many repeat customers.
You don’t need to cry for sale.
Why don’t you
take some rest instead?
You make some sense.
Money for not taking noodles. Awesome.
What’s going on? Get in for the noodles.
What’s wrong with you?
Where are you going?
Where have my guests gone?
I just asked them out.
I gave fifty coins to each of them.
They felt exuberant
and left happily.
What’s pride of being rich?
Is that awesome?
Xiao’e, sorry.
I asked him to do that.
What do you want?
Why did you ask him to do that?
Who do you think you are?
Miss.
Our crown…
He…
can’t have noodles
with such humble
vendors.
Come on. Noodles!
What does your identity matter?
Why can’t you have noodles together?
Have you finished?
Bi De.
Miss Xiao’e.
If you don’t like it,
I’ll have no choice,
but to sit here shamelessly.
You won’t kick your guest out,
will you?
You’re impressive and famous, huh?
Come on.
Tell me. Tell me your name
and see if you can scare me.
I’m Yin Jiao.
Yin Jiao?
Who the hell is Yin Jiao?
Never heard of him.
Which family are you from?
No more sarcasm.
Change a topic, all right?
BTW,
what else
do you sell?
You want something else?
Beef, smoked fish and wine. A lot more.
We have whatever you want.
All dishes taste great with best ingredients.
Good enough for you.
Well, since you have wine,
May I treat you some?
What do you think?
Who do you think you are?
How dare you want to drink with me?
No.
I come because I admire your fame.
On my way here,
people are praising you.
The noodle shop has been open for only two days,
but you’re now
very famous in the neighborhood.
Oh, by the way,
everyone told me that
you sold
very delicious noodles.
But most of them praised you.
So…
a famous guy like you
wants to treat me some wine?
We’ll pay double. What do you think?
Okay.
Why not?
Who cares?
Brother.
Get us some wine.
Okay.
Here is your wine.
Why you again?
What are you coming for?
We come because we want to.
Why do we need a reason?
Here’s the wine. You’ll drink, too?
This man
insists on buying me some wine.
Ten coins for one bowl. Do a careful calculation.
Okay.
No way.
How can they pay simply ten coins?
I can drink with you.
But as a rich man,
how can you pay the same price
as other
ordinary people.
Right?
You must pay a price
as noble as your identity.
30 coins for each bowl.
What do you think?
No problem.
As you wish.
But may I ask
what if you get drunk?
Look at me carefully! Will I get drunk?
How much can you drink?
No idea.
You’ve never been drunk?
Sure not.
I’ve never drunk any
since I was born.
What about you?
Since I was born,
I’ve been drinking.
Your turn.
I’m okay.
Get me some wine!
Brother, get us some more wine.
Wait!
Why did I see Jiang Ziya?
Where has he gone?
What do you want him for?
He’s the only one absent.
I’m just curious.
My master is busy.
Master.
What the hell
does Yin Jiao want?
Isn’t he here for drinking?
You must have played
some tricks!
It is nothing to be surprised at.
I always stay sober.
What?
Staying sober means playing tricks
or breaking laws?
Are you really okay?
Do you know
how much you’ve drunk?
My master could defeat several men
in drinking.
But why can’t he
defeat a mere girl
this time?
It seems
he must be worried about something.
With a load on his mind, sure he’ll easily get drunk.
But she’s carefree.
Sure, she’ll always stay sober.
Have you already predicted that
this girl would not
get drunk.
I’m a mere old guy.
How could I predict anything?
After experiencing the weather in my life,
I can only guess if it will rain tomorrow.
So much for the wine. We gotta go.
Get back for tight sleep.
This wine has strong delayed effects.
Young man, see you.
Welcome next time.
Master,
whatever,
don’t you feel
a little wired?
Why didn’t Xiao’e get drunk?
If you’re doomed to know it,
you will someday.
Tomorrow, is it going to train
or not?
Printed cloth. Printed cloth for sale.
Bi De.
You’re awake?
Did Miss Xiao’e
despise me?
I boasted,
but got terribly drunk.
Yeah.
Be careful with the wine next time.
Maybe we’ll be
scolded by the queen.
However,
the old man named Jiang Ziya.
Yeah. I heard of him, too.
BTW,
did Miss Xiao’e
allow me to
have meals in her shop?
I’m glad about that.
Your Highness.
Mistress, money for the wine.
Bigger than the gold dates.
Gold ingots.
Mistress,
can I have a few days off?
We just started to make money.
Mistress, I want to learn some skills from Master.
What skills does he know?
He even failed to mend the broken roof.
Mistress, have two days off, huh?
See? I even helped
to ream gold ingots.
Mistress.
May I?
Fine, girl.
Calm down. Stop pinching me.
Let go of me.
Fine then.
We’ll have one day off.
Really?
Fine. One day will do.
Better than none.
Besides, Mistress.
It’ll be a long day.
How long can it be?
If it’s too long, I’ll cut it.
Jian’er, take off your clothes
Mistress, what do you want?
We’re having a day off.
I mean why you asked me to take off my cold.
I bought some clothes,
for all of us.
Take off yours and get changed.
Thank you.
Come on.
Take off all your clothes.
All!
I bought a suit.
Okay.
Put them on.
See if they fit you.
Brother, let’s go for practice.
What are you staring at?
He’s not the money. Back off.
Back off.
Go on. It’s okay. Go ahead.
Tell me.
Did Wu Ji tell you where he went
before he left?
Rove all over the world.
What do you mean?
It means
he’s gone travelling.
But if he doesn’t come back,
won’t my money
be wasted?
Mistress, do you
still feel sorry for so little money?
We have gold dates in the tree, huh?
Why don’t you have another try?
Yeah.
I almost forgot it.
I’ll go and have a look.
Is Master always so overbearing?
We’ve been waiting for quite a while.
Master has his pride.
Can that be stronger than his ability?
You shouldn’t have asked that.
You should just believe in him.
Xiao’e.
How many days did you say we’ll have off?
Seven days.
Seven days?
Awesome. Awesome.
In case of any problem,
you’ll take the responsibility.
Master, rest assured.
She said
I almost melted her heart.
You must have kept
bugging her.
Master,
Bro. Wu Ji didn’t show up
the whole day.
Will there be anything wrong with him?
Everyone has his fate.
So be it.
Master.
One will come if he should.
You don’t need to worry.
Master.
Teach us some skills.
Skills?
Let me think about it.
Skill?
Master.
The time flies and the sun sets.
Seven days will go by quickly.
Hurry and think about it.
Why are you rushing at?
Everything in the world has its way.
Life is the essence of five elements.
Human beings are the origins of things.
Harmony leads to reinforcement while disharmony leads to restriction.
What do you think are the five elements?
Metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
Ordinary people all think that
metal, wood, water, fire, and earth are the five elements.
In fact, they’re mere presentations.
In the eyes of ordinary people,
they see
fixed elements.
When they see a house on fire,
they think fire is a disaster.
They forget fire also helps to cool and make ploughs.
When they see the rain irrigates the world.
They fail to remember that
floods can also
kill people.
They think they know everything.
In fact, they’re still ignorant.
They rush because of ignorance.
And get exactly opposite results.
They call themselves brave.
Xiao’e, do you think
they’re brave?
Brave?
They’re more like idiots.
Sometimes,
only idiots like them
can do what ordinary people don’t dare to do
or even think of.
Are they idiots
or the heroes?
We don’t know till the end.
I don’t care if they’re idiots
or heroes.
I should do what I’m supposed to.
If I want to do something,
I’ll do it,
no matter if I can succeed.
Following your own heart accords with the heavenly rule.
You are sensitive.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Go get the war chariot ready
and get the crown prince familiar with it.
The horse has a short fuse.
If it isn’t obedient,
Ask the him to lash it hard.
I’m going right away.
What’s wrong?
I’m afraid
His Highness can’t go now.
Your Majesty.
Loser!
What are you doing?
If you kill our son,
I won’t live, either.
Your Majesty.
Go to hell then!
Why should I keep such a loser?
What are you doing?
He’s just drunk.
Ask him
why he is terribly drunk.
He wants to lead troops like this?
He’s humiliating me!
But everyone gets drunk, huh?
Your Majesty, you’re drunk every day, aren’t you?
I may get drunk,
but I’m clear-minded.
Look at him!
Just like a dead dog.
If he leads my troops,
he’ll get all of them killed.
Forget it.
Ask him to stay in Kunde Palace
with you.
I’ll have another son sooner or later.
Jiao’er. Jiao’er.
Bi De.
Why did the crown prince
get so drunk?
Tell me.
Leave me alone.
I want some rest.
What’s this?
Cosmetics. Girl stuff.
Don’t waste your time.
When he doesn’t come for me,
who will you get dressed up for?
If he doesn’t come, I’ll go to him.
Will he see you if you go?
Everything goes very smoothly in the palace.
I think His Majesty must be bored.
Sure, he will see me.
Do you really think
everything is going smoothly?
You have no idea
what is behind
the peace.
Make yourself clear.
The crown prince was dead drunk
and passed out.
The son is the very image of his father.
It’s not news to His Majesty.
But because of this,
His Majesty is annoyed
and quarreled with the queen.
Right now,
His Majesty relies on
East Marquis to suppress the rebellion.
He isn’t fool at all
for such things.
He may get angry.
But he won’t fall out with her
in a short while.
He doesn’t come to see you
in case he may annoy the queen.
Like I said,
I would go if he didn’t come.
Well, tell me.
Will he see you if you go?
Consort Huang has gone back home to meet Huang Feihu.
It seems
the queen has taken action.
Daji.
Remember,
the peace in the palace,
isn’t true.
My wish won’t be fulfilled
before I cut your head and stripe your skin off.
His Majesty commanded that
able-bodied men shall be recruited
to reinforce the palace.
You’re getting lazy again, huh?
Why tweaking my ear again?
What are you writing?
Soar for soaring up into the sky.
Why are you writing this?
Bro. Wu Ji
said I couldn’t read.
He said I was illiterate.
You know what?
You shall never
fall in love with Yang Jian or Wu Ji.
They’re not good enough for you.
When you were born…
I know…
Phenix in your arms.
How many times have you said that?
That’s true.
You’re born
to enjoy a wealthy life.
I’m relying on you for a happy life
when I’m old.
Or why would I care for you so much?
Daughter.
Hey, care for you?
You call this caring?
You…
Where are you going?
Boil some water for my father to wash his feet.
Come on. Don’t use your father as your camouflage
Are you going to
practice writing?
No.
I’m serious.
Yang Jian
looks handsome.
But he doesn’t seem to be
Very reliable.
Don’t be fooled by him.
As for Wu Ji, the fool,
he isn’t really fool,
but too sophisticated.
He isn’t a good guy, either.
It’s okay
to make fun with them.
But don’t get serious.
Screwed.
He has been away for a long time,
and hasn’t come back yet.
Is there anything wrong?
Soldiers are recruiting able-bodied men.
Don’t get him deceived
or hit.
Hurry and get him back.
How troublesome!
Go!
Don’t fall in love with him.
With the fury of God of Fire…
Brother,
Aren’t you tired at all?
Light the fire of nowhere.
Why are you so serious?
Come on.
I must save my sister.
Your sister?
What’s wrong with your sister?
Where is she?
With the fury of God of Fire…
Is the handkerchief
embroidered with butterflies hers?
I won’t steal it.
I don’t trust you.
With the fury of God of Fire,
light the fire of nowhere.
I wonder
where it’s flying to.
With the fury of God of Fire…
Light the fire of nowhere.
With the fury of God of Fire…
Light the fire of nowhere.
Look!
What’s going on?
It’s on fire.
I was so sincere
that I moved the god.
You’re afraid of fire?
What? Hell no!
Why are you staring at me?
I wonder if you’re a monster.
You’re a monster!
No. Wrong.
I wonder if you’re a beast.
You’re the beast!
If you’re not, why are you afraid of fire?
This is how a beast reacts.
If you keep talking madness, I…
Are you really a beast
or some kind of monster?
Say it again!
Don’t you believe I’ll kill you!
Seriously?
I was just kidding.
Miss, Uncle Zhang isn’t in now.
Come tomorrow.
Okay. Thank you.
Uncle Zhang, this girl is looking for you.
- For me? - Uncle Zhang.
Were you knocked down
by the messenger the other day?
Uncle Zhang,
I’m from the Ma’s Noodles.
Don’t you recognize me?
Yes, I do.
Why were you running away?
That man must have been dead.
I must run away,
or the government
would come and arrest me.
Who? Who do you mean dead?
Uh…
Here’s the order from His Majesty. Listen carefully.
Uncle Zhang, tell me about it.
I’ve got nothing to say.
Why are you still following me?
Is that boy with a wooden sword
your boyfriend?
No.
He worked in our
noodle shop.
Well, don’t bother then. He’s not your family anyway.
Yes, you’re right.
He is my boyfriend.
Please tell me about it.
I’m begging you!
I don’t know.
Where has he gone then?
I was brave enough
to steal a glance.
Someone else
would be scared away.
But…
however hard I was encouraged,
I didn’t dare to ask.
He went that way.
That way?
Lord Wucheng's Mansion is over there.
According to the decree,
our country is in peace.
But the palaces are in bad repair
with broken parts.
It does not conform to our national prestige.
Therefore, young men within a hundred miles around Zhaoge
should be picked out for the recruitment.
- What the hell? - To reinforce the palaces?
Hey, girl.
I can’t help you.
I must go home.
You’d better go home, too.
Our country is in chaos.
I gotta go. I gotta go.
Is there a strong man named Wu Ji?
There must be.
I know he’s in there.
I said no!
This is not where you can go in
just as you wish.
Liar!
Someone saw him!
The man who was knocked down by the messenger
was in there.
Leave!
Or I’ll arrest you.
My Lord.
Her Grace wants to talk with you.
Is he locked up?
I mean the man
named Wu Yi.
Don’t worry, My Lord.
He’s locked up
in the wing-room.
Anything unusual?
He behaves well.
He has a sun bath
or make straw sandals.
But he’s kind of weird.
What do you mean?
He has drunk a lot of wine.
But didn’t eat
any of
the good beef.
I eat it up!
My Lord,
sorry to waste your wine.
Fifteen years ago,
West Marquis Ji Chang taught his people
to plow the fields with the cattle.
From then on, everyone in Xiqi,
doesn’t eat beef.
It’s a capital crime to kill the cattle.
Cattle help people.
Why should we kill them?
Are you from Xiqi?
I’m kind of familiar with Qishan,
Yihe River and Luohe River.
But not really from Xiqi.
Ebony is very hard.
It’ll be three hundred years before it can be used.
It can only be found in the Southern Savage Island.
It’s the favorite material of South Marquis Er Chongyu.
I’m a common guy.
How could I be
related with South Marquis?
Nor did I know this sword was so precious.
To be honest, there is much miasm in Southern Savage Island.
It could be really hard to survive.
I sank into a swamp when hunting,
and escaped because I grabbed
a stick of black wood.
I didn’t expect
it to be so valuable.
I asked a wise craftsman
to carve it into the sword
with the payment of three leopard skins.
Different places have various cultures.
But most soles of the shoes were weaved horizontally.
Only people in Demon Land
make flip-flops
by weaving longitudinally.
Your shoes
were made of abutilon.
But you repaired it
with the stem
from the Lu State.
You’ve travelled
throughout the world.
It’s wise of you, My Lord.
All I know
is to travel in the day and sleep at night.
As for where I’ve been,
I’m afraid I can’t remember much.
How dare you!
Do you think
I’m as blind as a bat?
Somebody in!
My Lord.
What have I done wrong as a common man?
Common man?
You can read the map and books.
The divine weapon revealed itself for you.
You don’t fear in case of danger
and keep calm with a sense of propriety.
If you’re a common man,
I’m afraid
I’ll feel ashamed.
Keep calm?
I was just brave
and impulsive.
Defeat me first.
If you fail,
you’ll be killed
as the spy.
I’m innocent.
Deal with me as you wish.
Bro. Wu Ji, you really are here?
Why did they catch me?
Let us out.
Let us out!
I didn’t expect you
to threaten me
with a girl.
Aren’t afraid of being laughed at?
Go ask around
if any lord
reason with civilians?
As for reputation?
Who will know if I kill you?
Bro. Wu Ji.
She’s just a chance acquaintance
to me.
Not very familiar.
Deal with her as you wish.
Xiao’e,
Get the firewood over there.
Why don’t you help voluntarily?
It gets in the way!
Hurry.
Leave it to me.
Go away.
Don’t get angry.
I was kidding.
I’m a monster, aren’t I?
Stay away from me.
Yang Jian,
are you
at a loose end?
I’m busy. Very busy.
I must practice the skills
Master taught me.
Fucking skills.
Listen!
Lanying has been out for a long time
to look for Wu Ji.
Go get her back.
Hurry!
Be careful on the street.
It’s chaotic because of the recruitment.
Xiao’e, back to work.
Dude.
How dare you still wander on the street?
They’re catching able-bodied men.
I was just wondering
why I didn’t see too many people on the street.
Get back home. Go.
Thanks, Uncle.
But I come to look for my friend.
Go back home.
Screwed.
Could he be caught?
Thank you.
Hurry.
What? A chance acquaintance?
Not familiar with me?
Then why am I here?
You know what?
I just worked in your shop
for a few days.
Do you really think I’m your employee?
Hurry and leave!
You heard him, huh?
He asked me to leave.
We’re strangers.
Let go of me.
She dared to create a disturbance
in my place.
Somebody!
Yes.
Take her away and execute her.
Yes.
Wait.
My Lord,
Do you need to get into a fight
for a mere girl?
If I win,
could you spare her?
Talk after you win.
Watch out.