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[The Mystic Nine]
[Episode 44]
I even heard from others that it's very tumultuous outside.
Even if it becomes mayhem, no fear. You have me.
I will protect you.
I believe you, Brother (a term of endearment).
Done. Brother, try it on.
- For me? - Yes.
- How is it? - It's too big.
No such thing. It fits just right.
Look. It's larger.
- Brother, take it off. I'll alter it for you. - No need.
Starting today, I'll eat more every meal.
Once I'm fatter, won't it be just right?
You just love to amuse me. I'll just make you a new one once you're fatter.
This one should still be altered. So weird.
I clearly followed your measurement.
Enough. Stop busying yourself with trivial things.
I reckon that I'm just a little tired from fixing Uncle Li's house the other day,
that's why I got thinner. It's definitely not a problem in your skills.
Look. Look. The shoes you made last time are really comfortable.
The weather is getting colder. Brother, let me make you another pair of shoes.
Stop! Stop! Don't anymore.
Ya Tou, I know your intentions.
But I don't want you to be busy all day just because of me.
My heart will ache.
I know. I shouldn't worry you.
Ya Tou, from now on, none of us should get exhausted.
Let's just safely and peacefully live our little days, okay?
I will listen to you.
♫ The era of surviving amidst war ♫
♫ Unable to avoid the rivalries ♫
♫ In this big world, everyone, let's worship together ♫
♫ Life and death are destined, you can't do anything about it ♫
♫ Leaving when you still haven't done anything yet ♫
♫ You're here, I'm here, let's fight to have a future ♫
♫ Get up, get up ♫
♫ Get up, get up, upsurge of burning passion ♫
♫ Adversities and prosperity ♫
♫ Have caused us to lift our head high and not be afraid ♫
♫ No matter how many conflicts there would be ♫
♫ Moving forward or retreating ♫
♫ Won't regret it ♫
♫ In a spurt of energy ♫
♫Preparing to give it all in this counterattack ♫
♫ Even if I have to abandon myself ♫
♫ If I'm not the battle addict ♫
♫ Who else? ♫
♫ Who are we? ♫
♫ A group of people who gets stronger as they meet someone stronger ♫
♫ No matter how exhausted we are ♫
♫ Moving forward or retreating ♫
♫ Won't regret it ♫
♫ Bullets are flying around ♫
♫ Uusing our own flesh to block it ♫
♫ Even if we're about to break down ♫
♫ Victory or defeat isn't definite ♫
♫ Just pursue your dream ♫
[Based on the novel "The Mystic Nine" by Nanpai Sanshu]
[The Mystic Nine]
Oh, right. There's something I want to discuss with you.
- Brother, say it. - Sit down first.
I've thought about. With it being so chaotic outside, it's better to save more money as protection.
Hence, I'm thinking of taking advantage when business is still good,
to catch more crabs in the river and sell them in Changsha City. Once we save enough
and something bad really happens, we won't be starving while on the road.
Are there still people buying crabs?
Don't worry. They'll get sold.
But I feel very scared right now.
I don't want you to leave me.
Silly girl. It's not as if I'm not coming back. This is my home.
I feel panicky lately.
I fear that you won't be coming back once you go out the door.
I don't wish you to earn big.
I just wish that we can stay safe and peaceful in these troubled times.
Isn't it good enough that we can fish and feed ourselves?
Sometimes, there are merchants coming here to buy fish.
For the past years, I've also gathered some savings.
Enough, Ya Tou.
Since you don't want me to go, I won't go.
- Okay? - Yes.
- Brother, where are you going? - Catching crabs.
Didn't you say that you wouldn't be leaving?
Brother, what's wrong?
I'm joking with you. Look at your expression.
I'm just catching crabs for you to eat.
You just know to bully me. Go. Go. Catch a lot.
I'm great at catching crabs. I could catch a lot in one strike. Can you even finish them all?
Of course. No matter how many you catch, I can eat them all.
Okay. I'll catch more then,
just for you to eat.
Go now.
- Is it this place? - Yes.
We've repeatedly verified it.
No wonder Zhang Qishan couldn't find him.
- He was hiding at such a place. - I feel that
Chen Pi isn't a person that would be satisfied with living an ordinary life.
If it's true, how can we explain this to Mr. Cox?
- No need for you to say too much. I know what to do. - Yes.
If Chen Pi has changed, Mr. Cox can't tolerate him either.
Why bother keeping someone useless?
Xiao Meng's brother! Xiao Meng's brother!
Uncle Li.
Is your house leaking water again? I'll go and fix it.
No. No. Quickly go back home and take a look.
- Xiao Meng... - What about her?
A lot of strange people have entered your house.
Do you know who they are?
They seemed to be Japanese.
Quickly go home!
Who are you?
Brother, don't bother with me! Quickly run!
- Ya Tou. - If you want him alive, behave and shut up.
- Let her go! - Mr. Chen Pi, we meet again.
What Chen Pi? You got the wrong guy!
Mr. Chen Pi, you really love to joke.
After all, we've worked with each other before.
You can't just refuse to acknowledge us just because of a fallout.
What do you mean? What worked together?
Who really are you people?
Looks like you want to completely forget the past and return to a simple life.
Such a pity for your skills.
You chose to only become a fisherman.
I can't understand what you're saying. I had a severe illness before and forgot everything.
You forgot everything?
Your life then is worthless to us.
You can kill me, but you must let her go!
Don't kill him! Just kill me.
He really doesn't remember anything.
We only want to live a peaceful life. We will never disturb you.
Ya Tou, don't be afraid.
Ya Tou?
Look really well. Is this Ya Tou?
Brother!
Brother, are you all right? Brother...
Brother, what's wrong? Are you all right?
I beg you all! I beg you all to spare my brother! I beg you all!
- Brother... - Ya Tou!
Brother! I'm your Ya Tou, Brother.
- Ya Tou. - Brother.
Take him away.
Brother! What are you doing? Let my brother go!
I beg you already. Let him go.
He's sick, so he should be treated.
Brother! Brother! Let go of my brother!
Brother! Let go of my brother!
- You better behave. Or else... - Brother!
...you must die.
I know your intention. You can take me away, but don't make things hard on her.
As long as you obediently go with me, I will never harm a little girl.
Let me say a few words with her.
Silly girl, stop crying. I'm fine.
I've forgotten who I am and what I've done before.
This matter is like a thorn in my heart. I will be in pain if I don't pull it out.
I want to know my past, and they happen to know it.
Hence, I must go with them.
- Be good. I will come back. Believe me. - Brother,
- don't go. - Believe me.
Chen Pi, that's more or less enough.
Brother! Brother!
Brother!
Brother! Come back!
- Mister. - I'm fine.
Mister, you still haven't fully recovered. Why must you personally see Chen Pi?
Could it be you don't trust the doctors we invited?
His illness isn't physical,
- but a mental problem. - Mental?
The woman he loves the most is dead,
but he has no way to avenge her.
The teacher he respects the most doesn't believe him now.
After going through those great ups and downs,
he consciously chose to
forget those memories that are giving him so much pain.
His mind is resisting these memories.
What I'm going to do is to help him awaken these memories.
This way, he can return to how he was.
He has very deep obsessions. He kills without blinking an eye.
He's very suitable to help us fulfill those matters
that are inconvenient for us to personally handle.
Will your hypnotism really work?
Of course. He will remember everything.
I can easily convince him
to work for you.
Mister, you are really very thorough. I have to trouble you then.
It's the same as the situation before.
The defense of Changsha must not have any dead corner.
But in Yuelu Mountain, our force is a bit weak.
Everyone, keep a close watch. There mustn't be any overlooked areas.
Yes.
Take a small team to watch the back of Yuelu Mountain.
- Always stay alert. - Yes!
The situation of the whole country is very unstable. We must make adequate preparations.
Always remember to keep watch of every position.
Yes!
Fo Ye.
What is it?
You all leave first. We'll talk about other matters in our meeting tonight.
Yes!
Fo Ye, Madam is here.
Didn't I tell you to not let her come to the military camp? Where is she now?
I told her that you were in a meeting, so she already went back.
She wants me to tell you that you must go home and have dinner. She has something to tell you.
I fear that I won't make it to dinner. I'll just try to end the night meeting earlier.
- You came just in time. Come over and take a look for me. - Okay.
This... defense of Yuelu Mountain...
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You're home.
Why are you just home now? I've been waiting for you all night.
Sorry. I came home as soon as the meeting was over.
So sorry.
- I have an urgent matter to tell you. - What is it?
I have an agreement with Mo Ce that she'll come here to nourish my health.
I waited all afternoon but she never came.
And then, I went to the hospital to find her. People in the hospital said that she hasn't gone to work for two days.
I... don't know what to do and I'm very anxious, so I went to the military camp to look for you.
- But you... - Don't get anxious first. Talk slowly.
You mean Mo Ce is missing, am I right?
Right.
But Mo Ce isn't a person that would stand people up for no reason at all.
Then, I went to find you, but that good lieutenant of yours wouldn't let me in no matter what! I'm so mad!
Mo Ce is indeed a person who wouldn't stand people up.
Could it be she has some urgent matters that's why she didn't come?
Indeed.
Qishan, you have more connections here in Changsha. You must help me find her.
I got it. I happen to not have much official business today.
I will go to the hospital later. Hopefully, she's not really missing.
Call Er Ye to go with you.
Why?
When Er Ye was sick, it was Mo Ce taking care of him.
Now that something bad happened to Mo Ce, Er Ye can't just sit by and watch. Right?
You want to pair them up, am I right?
Mo Ce is a good lady. I feel that she and Er Ye are quite compatible.
It's just that Er Ye still can't forget about Ya Tou.
Do you know that marriage fate
can't be forced?
Didn't I snatch you to become mine?
Are you helping me or not?
Go look for Er Ye, okay? Let him find Mo Ce.
Okay. I'll tell Lieutenant to look for Er Ye.
I'll forgive you then.
Fo Ye.
- Where's Er Ye? - Er Ye got drunk at the Zuihong Brothel last night.
When I went to find him, I saw some servants assisting him back to his house.
Mo Ce is Xinyue's cousin.
Since Er Ye can't come here, it's up to us to investigate.
This is... Dr. Mo's office?
The door is locked.
There's even a thin lining of dust on it. It must have been several days since someone entered this room.
Could Dr. Mo have some personal issues?
No way. Xinyue said that she always keeps her promises.
She wouldn't stand people up for no reason at all.
- Let's go ask her colleagues. - Okay.
Hello, may I ask if you've seen Dr. Mo these past two days?
- Dr. Mo? - Yes. - She was here a few days ago, but I indeed haven't seen her for the past two days.
She was here a few days ago, but I indeed haven't seen her for the past two days.
Xiao Ju, have you seen Dr. Mo?
Dr. Mo? No.
Dr. Mo didn't come to work for two days. Her office is even locked. She might have gone back to her hometown.
May I ask how long she has been missing?
Missing? No way. How about you go ask Chief Li?
Right. How could she just disappear?
I reckon there must be some problem at home, so she asked for a leave from her department chief.
- Where is the office of that Chief Li? - Second floor.
- Thanks. - Thanks.
Excuse me.
May I ask where Chief Li's office is?
In front. That last one in front.
Thanks.
Fo Ye, what wind blew you here?
Quickly. Have a seat.
There are not enough doctors and nurses.
Since your hospital lacks personnel,
how come no one noticed that a doctor was missing?
Missing?
Who is missing?
Dr. Mo Ce.
Dr. Mo is missing? How come I didn't know?
Fo Ye, could you have made a mistake?
I didn't. I saw her office locked earlier.
And then, I asked a few nurses, and they said that they haven't seen her for days.
I remember it. A few days ago,
Dr. Mo and I had an argument.
I never thought that she would be so short-tempered as to not come to the hospital anymore.
I was also really busy these two days.
I really didn't know that she hadn't reported to the hospital.
Argument? Why?
Nothing major. Just about a patient's treatment plan.
We have differing ideas.
Dr. Mo is young and energetic. I just criticized her a bit, and she's already stopped coming to work.
Look, I'm such a busy man.
I really didn't know that she was absent.
What you mean then is you also don't know where she is now, am I right?
I really don't know.
Looks like I said things too harshly.
If Dr. Mo really did some stupid things,
I... would also feel guilty about it.
Sorry to have disturbed you. If you have any news, please immediately inform me.
- You can go to my military camp or to my manor. - I will definitely do that.
Oh, right. How come there's a burnt smell in here?
Right. How come you're burning photos in your room
in broad daylight?
Just some personal troubling matters.
I would feel more at peace if I didn't see those photos.
A family scandal.
I won't tell it to you two anymore.
My wife is very worried about her cousin.
We also don't want our doctors getting in trouble.
[Keep silent]
I find that doctor a bit strange. Stay behind and watch him.
Xinyue is waiting anxiously at home. I'll go home first to check on her.
- If there is any situation, immediately report it to me. - Okay.
You went to Mo Ce's hospital today. How did it go?
Do people in her hospital know where she is?
The people there all thought she filed for a leave. They haven't seen her for several days.
If that's the case, it wasn't a prank.
What prank?
I received a package today. The sender's name wasn't written on it. It's this one.
[Save me]
Is this human blood?
Could Mo Ce have encountered some danger, so she's using this method to ask us for help?
When I went to the hospital today, I found her superior acting weird.
- What about it? - He was burning photos when I went into his office.
Did he kidnap Mo Ce?
Probably not.
He doesn't seem to have those kinds of guts.
Don't worry. I've already asked Lieutenant to monitor him.
Although Mo Ce's been missing for several days,
the fact that we've received these things means she's still all right.
Go look for the mailman. Maybe we can get some information from him.
I'll go investigate. Don't worry anymore.
Chen Pi.
Do you remember who you are?
What? Mr. Cox doesn't recognize me anymore?
We had worked together in the past after all.
Okay. Looks like you remember me.
It's faster than I expected.
Things that I should and shouldn't remember,
I've remembered them all.
For half a year,
the things that happened when you got amnesia,
do you still remember them?
For example, how did you end up
in that remote village?
Ya Tou.
You're awake.
Who are you?
What is this place?
My surname is Meng. This is my house.
How did I end up here?
When I was washing clothes by the river two days ago,
I saw you in the water.
I thought that you must have fallen in the water and was brought here by the river current.
The village doctor said that it was a good thing you had good water skills.
Others would have drowned already.
So that's what happened.
Why are you crying?
When you were unconscious, you kept saying, "Ya Tou."
Ya Tou?
Ya Tou...
My parents used to call me that.
Since they died two years ago,
no one called me that again. Hence...
I've embarrassed myself.
Thank you for saving me.
I even made you remember some painful memories.
So sorry.
Oh, right. What's your name?
Also, where did you come from? Why did you fall into the river?
What's wrong?
Okay already. It's fine if you can't remember it.
Why torment yourself?
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I don't have anything.
I really don't know how to repay you for saving me.
You don't need to be so courteous.
You also don't have any place to go.
Why don't you stay here for now?
You can fish or farm for me.
You really have to thank that Miss Meng
for taking care of you for so long. It's really hard to find such a person.
It's quite good to marry such a good lady
and live the rest of your life with her.
Don't overthink.
We are just like siblings. Nothing more.
You two have been together day and night for so long.
How could there be no feelings?
I've remembered everything now.
My grudge, my hatred.
The only meaning of my existence is to avenge my teacher's wife.
For the people that must pay a price for it,
not one can escape.
I've wasted so much time. I don't want to wait anymore.
Mr. Chen Pi, welcome back.
You just fully recovered.
Rest well. Oh, this one.
I've asked them to wash
the clothes you were wearing before.
This is a bit large,
but the craftwork is very fine.
It shows
that the person who made this is very diligent.
I'm going now. Okay.
Madam, you have a cold and deficient body to begin with.
After receiving the package, you got so agitated that your hands and feet turned cold.
Quickly submerge your feet in this warm water.
Mo Ce can't be found. How can I still be in the mood for a foot soak?
Madam, don't panic. Fo Ye will surely find Dr. Mo.
Your own health is very important, too.
Fine.
This Mo Ce...
Where did she really go?
So hot! How come it's so hot?
Dr. Mo said that foot soak should be in this temperature.
Fo Ye.
You're back. How did it go?
- Leave first. - Yes.
How did it go?
Sit down. Come.
Put your feet in first; or else, the water will get cold.
Don't mind me anymore. Tell me.
Tell me how did your investigation go?
That package came from a small village outside Changsha Village.
Lieutenant Zhang went to the hospital again
and interrogated Mo Ce's chief, eventually learning about the details of this matter.
Then? What's going on?
It's a long story. This matter isn't that simple.
Lieutenant Zhang found out that parasite was the doing of Heiqiao Village.
Heiqiao Village? Heiqiao Village?
Some time ago, when Old Ba and I were just idly chatting,
he mentioned about Japanese appearing near Heiqiao Village. Could this be related to that?
It's possible. They are unscrupulous.
Before, they wanted to use the meteorite in the mine to create weapons,
but we stopped them. They have rarely appeared in Changsha since.
I never thought that they would just go to Heiqiao Village.
Looks like they were never idle.
What do we do?
I'll go to the village and investigate further.
Then, if this matter is related to the Japanese,
isn't Mo Ce in great danger?
Don't worry. With me around,
I can definitely rescue her.
[Kang Village]
[Kang Village Clinic]
Hello. Are you Dr. Sun?
Yes. You two are...
We came from Changsha City.
From Changsha? You're from Changsha, too?
You people are so idle.
Based on what you said, someone recently came here from Changsha. Am I right?
Yes, a lady came.
We are indeed looking for her. She's been gone for quite some time.
We can't find her.
She indeed came, but she has left.
This is just a small village.
You, high officials and noble people, should come less often.
Did she go back on the same day?
Yes, she did.
There is turmoil and chaos of war everywhere. She might have encountered some Japanese on her way back.
- Go look along the road. - Impossible.
The Japanese are more than 100 miles from here.
Doctor, do you feel unwell? In this cold weather,
you are perspiring a lot.
None of your business. I still have to do something. Leave! Leave!
Fo Ye, that Dr. Sun looks very scared after seeing the parasite. Could it be...
Don't you find the whole village weird?
It must be related to this parasite.
This parasite came from Heiqiao Village?
Indeed.
I fear then that this matter is very complicated.
This village is our only clue.
We must clearly investigate it.
- But how? - We can't use force.
I don't believe that no villager would be coming out of their house the whole day.
Let's go.
[Silk Fabric Shop]
Mr. Chen Pi,
I'm very happy for you that you have recovered so fast.
The reason that it was this fast
is all thanks to Mr. Cox for personally treating you.
You must know that Mr. Hendry Cox has always treasured talents.
And he has always been very caring and protective of you.
He has repeatedly extended help to you.
Don't disappoint his painstaking efforts.
Whether it's sincere or pretentious, I have eyes and can see it very clearly.
No need for you to tire yourself about it.
Of course.
You are a smart person. You can see the situation very clearly.
That would be the best for everyone.
Brother! Brother! I'm Ya Tou!
Brother! Get down and see me.
Brother!
It's you, little girl.
Brother!
Little girl, you dare block my car?
Do you know what the consequence is?
Give me back my brother! Don't you dare bully him!
If you want to kill someone, kill me!
Bully him?
In terms of killing, this brother of yours is more amazing than us.
Nonsense! My brother is the best person in this world.
How could he be a killer?
Since Mr. Chen Pi couldn't bear to, I'll do it on your behalf.
After all, she's your savior.
Since she's my savior, I have no reason
to just stand and watch her die.
What do you say, Ms. Tanaka?
Brother, I thought you didn't want me anymore.
Let's go. Come home with me.
Brother.
Ms. Meng, you saved me that day.
Now, treat this as my payback.
From now on,
we don't owe each other anything and have no more connections.
Brother, why are you saying such words?
Weren't we still fine a few days ago?
How could we have no connections?
You promised me that you'd come back.
We were to live together for the rest of our lives.
I've remembered everything.
I've remembered what I should be doing.
I've remembered
the only woman that I love in this life.
- Hence... - Hence, you're going to look for her? Hence, you don't want me anymore?
I just treated you as her.
Don't come looking for me.
The world is chaotic right now.
Find a place to live your peaceful days.
Treat it that I've never appeared in your life.
Brother!
I'm Ya Tou.
Upon remembering your past, have you forgotten about our memories?
You're not my Ya Tou. My Ya Tou can never return.
Brother!
Mr. Chen Pi, can you really bear to part with her?
I've repaid the debt of her saving me. I don't have any more worries.
Just a pity for this wind-resistant glass.
It had to suffer such a disaster.
The past Chen Pi is indeed back.
Starting today, I will be relying more on your skills.
Mr. Cox and I
will be wiping our eyes and waiting.
[Kang Village]
Fo Ye, is there any use for us to be hiding here?
Be more patient. Hiding here
can make them less vigilant.
[Kang Village]
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Fo Ye, what are they doing?
We'll know once it's dark.
♫ In last night's dream, I went again to the opera stage and put on new clothes and powder ♫
♫ Another round of old songs ♫
♫ Stepping into the classical prison through the northern snow ♫
♫ The sprinkled salt swirl in the air, confusing the dawn ♫
♫ The hairpin of the brothel woman looks a lot like that of an old friend ♫
♫ When the full moon bids goodbye, there was never a full gather again ♫
♫ The swallow in the hall is holding new earth in his mouth again ♫
♫ The lonely sound reverberates around the rafters of Cui Jiu's mansion ♫
♫ You said that Jiangnan has mist-like drizzling rain ♫
♫ Now, there is someone making offerings to Heaven in the wilderness beyond the great wall ♫
♫ Who's going to care for the new tomb out in the wilderness ♫
♫ The official has already raised his pen ♫
♫ That year of red snow and blue winter, my red sleeves got wet ♫
♫ Lord, do you still remember the seventh day of the burial of an old friend in the new house ♫
♫ An old friend returns drunk and in a haze to lightly sigh 'I love you' ♫
♫ Does lord still remember how the iron-like general sobbed like a child ♫
♫ A man immerses his loyal bones in the sand, wears his golden armor to conquer the the ends of the earth ♫
♫ Behind me are barn lanterns of prison; my old friend, you are my home ♫
♫ Clear sky then mild drizzle, rain falls on the steps; the umbrellas paired with green clothes looked like a painting ♫
♫ New snow on the 28th of midwinter, paying you back for the bluestone and black earthenware ♫
♫ You said to exchange the golden armor with the fire beacon offering where chrysanthemums are planted in our hometown ♫
♫ The Liyuan Opera during Chang'an's peaceful times has red wine on stage ♫
♫ Before parting after getting drunk, the general asks for another song, and the singer indulges him ♫
♫ I fear that this is just a dream; Lord, farewell from now on ♫
♫ Watching my friend's last performance ♫
♫ A simple make-up is most befitting ♫
♫ I fear that I'm disillusioned with the ending song ♫
♫ Lord, farewell from now on ♫
♫ That year of red snow and blue winter, my red sleeves got wet ♫
♫ Lord, do you still remember the seventh day of the burial of an old friend in the new house ♫
♫ An old friend returns drunk and in a haze to lightly sigh 'I love you' ♫
♫ Does lord still remember who's the person that covered your clothes while you were drunk ♫