A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
EPISODE 15
I'll stay by your side when you gamble.
I'll get you wine when you feel like drinking.
If you win this bet, I'll make sure that you have endless joy.
After listening to your deal, I find it quite interesting.
Me, the old gambler, bringing you, the young gambler along.
It sounds great.
Of course.
Since I decided on the wager, you decide the game.
Gambling with a young lad like you, what can we bet on?
I have an idea.
Let's bet if you know how many scars are there
on your body.
"How many scars"?
You're doomed now.
It's impossible
that you know how many scars there are on your back, right?
How is it?
Do you have the guts to gamble with me?
Are you serious about this?
Of course.
All right.
Then let me tell you.
I have a total of 100 scars on my body.
Do you mean "100"? A round number?
No more,
no less.
That's good.
We'll bet on that.
Take off your clothes, let me count your scars.
All right.
Come on and count the scars.
My goodness.
You're so young, yet your body is full of scars.
One, two, three, four, five,
-Hey. -six,
-What are you waiting for? Help him. -seven, eight, nine, ten.
That's really a lot.
I've lost count.
One.
Two.
-67, 68, 69. -3.
-Four. -Raise your hand.
70,
71, 71, 73,
74, 75,
-Hey, count carefully. -76,
-I have a lot of scars. -77,
78, 79,
80, 81,
82, 83,
84, 85, 86,
87, 88,
89, 90,
91.
Xiaoyu.
You only have 91 scars.
I got 91 too.
It can't be. I have more scars down there.
Where?
Count it.
One...
Three scars.
Scars represent the dignity of a man.
The more scars one has,
the more honored one is.
I think you're just thick-skinned!
You're stupid.
That's why you have so many scars after being beaten up.
I'm stupid?
Have you seen anyone else who is still alive with this amount of scars?
You're right.
A normal person would have died many times
if they sustained this many injuries like you did.
Of course!
I can live a year longer for every scar that I got.
That means I'll live for another century.
It's a shame
that you'll only live for another 94 years.
Even with the 3 scars just now, it is still less than 100.
That's right, I almost forgot about that.
You only have 94 scars!
You've lost!
I have more scars down there.
Where?
Over here!
It stinks.
When was the last time you took a bath?
Just count the scars.
Three scars.
It's still not enough.
How much is 94 plus 3?
It's ninety...
It's 100.
Nonsense!
If 94 plus 3,
it's 97!
What kind of brain do you have?
How is that possible?
Is it enough now?
There are 100 scars in total.
-That doesn't count. -How is that so?
We just bet on the number of scars.
You didn't specifically mention old or new scars.
-Am I right? -You...
Right.
What a smart lad.
That's interesting. You've got style.
You're good at drinking too.
I salute you.
You've got guts.
I admit defeat.
Put on my clothes for me.
All right.
Taoist.
Hurry up and bring your disciples to meet your new clan master.
-Well... -Well...
Emei Clan is behind the times.
A young and talented hero like you is needed to put the clan in good order.
I offer my greetings to the new clan master.
Well...
Do you really want me to be the clan master?
The Bronze Badge is in your hands.
It's an honor for the Emei Clan.
I...
If I become the clan master,
I won't have the freedom to travel around anymore.
Please don't tie me to a spot.
I'll give it back to you.
I'm indebted to you.
What can I do to repay this kindness?
It's not a big deal.
Didn't you just say
that I have a bright prospect and this Bronze Badge is nothing to me?
If that's the case, I'll take my leave.
Safe journey.
What are you looking at? My clothes.
Yes.
Master Shen Xi is not a man of conscience.
You have saved his prestige,
but he didn't thank you enough.
-Gosh. -He just couldn't
find the words to express his gratitude.
Why are both of you so close?
You hold hands with him no matter where you go.
If you can break this chain, then you really are a great master.
Isn't that a simple thing?
This...
What is it made from? It's so tough.
It seems we have to stay intimate forever.
I have an idea.
Let me chop his shoulder off.
-Help me! Xiaoyu! -Enough.
Enough.
Even if you chop his shoulder off, the chain will still remain on my wrist.
I don't mind keeping him around.
He can talk to me when I'm bored.
Young man.
Don't blame me for not reminding you.
If you don't get rid of him now,
he will kill you one day!
Don't worry.
He doesn't have the guts to do that.
Jiang Xiaoyu, you brat.
I really admire your personality.
I wanted to drink with you until we drop.
However, this jinx is here and he spoils my mood.
I'll come to you when you're alone in the future.
Let's drink and make merry!
Sure.
I'll take my leave now.
Be it a noble clan or a villain,
none of them is a match for me.
You're right, Xiaoyu.
-It's not fun. -Let's leave the mountain
and get the chain removed.
Surprisingly, I left Mount Emei safe and sound.
I'm so blessed!
Xiaoyu, I think we should look for a blacksmith
and have the chain removed.
Yes.
Otherwise, on your wedding night,
I'll have to share the bed with your wife.
You're so humorous.
SMITHY
Let's go.
We've gone to three smithies and none of them can get the chain off.
The chain is a secret weapon in the underground palace.
Of course an ordinary locksmith can't remove it.
We might be chained together for the rest of our lives.
Hey, what kind of expression is that?
Are you frowning upon me?
Don't say that.
Who am I to frown upon you?
I was just wondering where are you heading to.
Let me ask you a question.
Where did you get this map?
This map...
I found this map in my home.
It's not where I want to go.
It's where we want to go.
Yes.
No matter where you go, of course I'll be following you.
I don't have any place in mind.
I'll wander around a bit.
Isn't your father a famous hero?
With his network of contacts, he'll surely know how to get the chain removed.
I almost forgot about that if you didn't remind me.
My father has a friend who owns an heirloom sword.
It's so sharp, it can easily cut metal into pieces.
Perhaps he can remove the chain.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
Where is your house?
-In Zhenjiang. -In Zhenjiang?
All right, let's go to Zhenjiang.
Would you be willing to host me?
If you don't mind, of course I'm willing to be your host.
All right, let's go.
Do you have money?
We need to change into clean clothes and get something to cover the chain.
Otherwise, people on the street would think we are prisoners.
Xiaoyu.
If only you could let me grab some jewelry from the underground palace,
let alone some clothes,
we could have had enough to buy clothes for the rest of our lives.
Fine, forget about that.
I don't mind even when you have bad body odor.
You two.
Please accept this.
Hey!
What is this?
Open it and we'll know.
Come on.
It's clothes.
Who gave them to us?
We just left Mount Emei.
Who would know about our whereabouts?
Whatever. We'll talk about it after we change into these.
Let's go.
Lady.
Lady, come and take a look.
Sir, I'll take this.
Coriander. Fresh vegetables.
TIMELY WIND AND RAIN
These clothes fit you really well.
Do they?
Why didn't that person give us some money as well?
You wish.
It's all right. I don't need money to get food.
Let's go.
Gentlemen.
Are you Mr. Jiang?
A customer left 500 taels of silver with me.
He asked me to give it to both of you.
And he has even reserved a private room with food and drink for you.
Who sent you?
I don't know about that.
What did that person look like?
My restaurant has a lot of customers.
I really don't remember.
This person can read our minds.
He knows exactly what we want.
Don't bother.
Let's eat first.
Lead the way.
Sir.
Eat more.
Sir, I've got some news.
Is it about Mad Lion, Tie Zhan?
Yes.
Ms. Tie.
Someone once saw your father
at the residence of Hero of Jiangnan five years ago.
"The residence of Hero of Jiangnan"?
Is that true? Mr. Hua, you're not lying, right?.
I heard that Hero of Jiangnan is a martial arts leader in Jiangnan.
He likes to make friends.
Your father must have sought him out for a duel
and they became fast friends.
Does that mean we'll be able to find my father
if we go to the residence of Hero of Jiangnan?
It's very likely.
What are we waiting for? Let's set out now!
Ms. Tie, it's already late today.
Also, it'll be a long journey.
It would take at least eight or ten days even with the fastest horses.
Why don't we rest early tonight and set out tomorrow morning?
Right, Ms. Tie.
You haven't eaten properly for days.
I'm afraid you might fall ill
before we reach the residence of Hero of Jiangnan.
That's true.
Mr. Hua, ladies.
Thank you for looking after me all this time.
There's no way I can repay your kindness.
Let me show my gratitude to you today.
I'll have the restaurant to serve the best food and wine.
Why aren't you asleep yet?
I bet you don't want to sleep.
Are you thinking of reading some books?
Xiaoyu, you're so smart.
You know me so well.
I do want to study
the Manual of Five Ultimate Skills with you.
CONCEPTION AND GOVERNOR VESSELS DIAGRAM
BACK ACUPOINTS DIAGRAM
I can't stand it anymore. I'm going to sleep.
What a boring book.
Xiaoyu, are you not going to read anymore?
No.
Xiaoyu.
Xiaoyu...
Mr. Jiang, what martial arts pose are you practicing?
Xiaoyu, don't get the wrong idea.
Xiaoyu, I was just...
You were trying to hack this chain, right?
Yes, Xiaoyu.
I just wanted to hack this chain last night,
but then you turned over and hit my acupoint.
I couldn't move, so...
So...
I forgot to tell you before we slept together.
I move around a lot in my sleep.
So this time...
Xiaoyu, please release my pressure point.
Right.
I'm so sorry.
Let me massage you.
Don't tell me you were in that pose all night.
Let me loosen you up.
Thanks, Xiaoyu.
-Thank you, Xiaoyu. -I'm so sorry.
Thank you, Xiaoyu.
PIER
The breeze is so refreshing.
-Why don't we charter a boat? -Sure. That's what I am thinking too.
Are you Mr. Jiang?
Yes.
Someone has already chartered a boat for you.
I've been waiting for you.
That person has really thought of everything.
Hey.
Aren't you afraid that he is after the manual?
We'll be in uncharted waters on the boat.
Did you tell others that we have the manual?
Of course not.
What a peaceful sunny day.
Board the boat!
Let's cross the rugged rapids!
Since we are so free now, let's read the book.
It's not a secret martial arts manual anyway. What are you afraid of?
Don't lay ourselves open to suspicion.
What suspicion? You're thinking too much.
What do you want to do, Xiaoyu?
I just want to see you nervous.
Hurry up and take it out.
JADE GIRL WORKS SHUTTLES
Next page.
MANUAL OF FIVE ULTIMATE SKILLS
Have you finished reading so fast?
Is this even fast?
I've only read two lines.
You're so slow, I can't wait for you.
How about this?
I'm going to read it again once I'm done.
By then, you can read it as long as you want.
Next page.
CONCEPTION AND GOVERNOR VESSELS
BACK ACUPOINTS DIAGRAM
Next page.
Come on, next page.
MANUAL OF FIVE ULTIMATE SKILLS
DEFLECT THROUGH THE BACK
Did I repeat what I did the other night?
In fact, everyone is repeating what they did the day before every day.
Are you saying
that you woke up in the middle of the night to hack the chain,
and I accidentally hit your acupoint again?
Yes, Xiaoyu.
It was purely an accident.
Xiaoyu, hurry up. Release my pressure point.
-The acupoint. -Right.
Was it the old man who froze me last night?
Delicious.
Hey, sir.
I don't know your name yet.
My surname is Shi.
Everybody calls me Mr. Shi.
My granddaughter is called Shi Shuyun.
Ms. Yun.
Yun, stop eating lotus seeds.
It will make you feel bitter.
Lotus seeds?
So it was the girl who hit my acupoint!
What's wrong? Why are you sweating on such a cool day?
Here, let me fan you.
No!
What's the matter?
Are you still suspecting that two of them are after the manual?
There's a good chance they are.
Then there's nothing we can do if they steal it from us.
Why don't we make the first move?
All right.
You should go first.
-How could you be so careless? -You hit my funny bone!
-Stop the boat! -You couldn't even hold on to a book.
What are you doing?
Xiaoyu, we have to dive in and look for the book!
The water is freezing. I'm not going in.
No, Xiaoyu. You only read it once.
Do you remember it all? You need to read it a few more times.
Why would I read it so many times? I don't even want to learn it.
You haven't finished reading it, right?
What a shame.
What should we do now?
It has sunk to the bottom.
I heard this river is very deep with undercurrents.
We could drown.
Forget about it.
If you're not learning it, then I won't either.
Losing the manual might be a good thing.
I don't have to worry that it would be stolen.
Right. Who cares?
It's just a lousy manual.
Here, have some lotus seeds. It reduces your internal heat.
What's the place up ahead?
We've arrived at Zhenjiang.
Zhenjiang is right in front.
Thank you, sir.
Your boat was so steady.
No need to thank me.
Then who should I be thanking?
Mr. Shi.
I'm guessing the person who chartered this boat
also asked you to protect me secretly.
Am I right?
I'll take that silence as a yes.
You're quite clever for your age.
You'll be a force to be reckoned with when you grow up.
Prepare to disembark.
We've arrived.
I still prefer a busy and bustling city like this.
Hey.
Didn't you say you would be my host?
Take me to a restaurant. I'm starving!
Yulang?
Jiang Yulang!
-Li Mingsheng, Bai Lingxiao. -Yulang!
Jiang Yulang.
It's been a year. Where have you been?
Yulang, it's been so long! I've missed you!
Yulang, how did your friends know you were coming?
That's none of your business.
You're already acting as if you're the boss around here.
Who is this?
-I-- -Him?
He is the world's smartest person.
The world's most talented and gallant man.
Does he look like it?
Yulang, you're getting better at joking.
That's right!
Jiang Xiaoyu, let me introduce them to you.
-These are-- -There's no need to introduce.
I've heard so much about you.
Good-for-nothing friends.
Jiang Xiaoyu, you...
YULOUDONG RESTAURANT
Mr. Jiang, you sure can hold your liquor.
Have one more glass.
All the dishes have been served. Enjoy.
Mr. Jiang, it's been a long time since you last visited us.
You must drink your fill today.
-We welcome Yulang here. -Here.
-Here, Mr. Jiang. -Drink it up!
Bottoms up!
-Here, drink! -Cheers.
Drink up!
-Let's drink, Yulang. -Here.
Hey...
-Drink! -Great.
I don't even know you.
Therefore, I wouldn't need to treat you to a welcome meal, right?
Right, if I want to eat meat,
I would have to cut off this hand
and have my own meal outside.
That's absolutely right.
You are certainly the world's smartest man.
Yulang, you haven't been home for so long.
Have your favorite foods.
Here.
Do you like it?
Yuloudong Restaurant's famous dishes smell delicious
and taste even better.
Do you want to eat it too?
I dropped it!
If you want to eat it, crawl over there and have it.
-Crawl over there. -Yulang!
Here's a big piece for you.
Here.
This meat smells delicious.
-You... -You...
How could you hit a woman in the face?
Do you have a death wish?
I...
Yulang.
There you go.
Meat that's dropped on the ground is for dogs.
Stop!
Greetings, uncles.
-Father. -Father.
Could this be Mr. Jiang Xiaoyu?
-Yes. -Boss.
Serve your best dishes. We want to welcome Mr. Jiang.
All right, it will be served right away.
Mr. Jiang, please.
Mr. Jiang.
How do you think of the honey glazed ham?
Not bad.
How does the saying go?
Yuloudong Restaurant's famous dishes smell delicious
and taste even better.
Come on. Let's give a toast to Mr. Jiang.
-Here, Mr. Jiang. -All right.
Here, Mr. Jiang.
Cheers.
How amusing.
The sons don't take me seriously
while the elders treat me with courtesy.
Do you know why?
Mr. Jiang, please do not take offense if my sons have been rude.
Please sit.
We were asked by an elder in the martial arts world
to show you our gracious hospitality.
This elder is a person of virtue and prestige.
Who is he?
He ordered us to keep his identity a secret.
This was to prevent you from repaying him.
You don't have to worry about that.
I've never repaid a favor.
I would only take revenge.
But I don't hold grudges.
I've never made an enemy in my life.
If only anyone in the martial arts world could be as generous as you are,
that would bring great change to the society
and be a boon for everyone.
Here. Well said.
Can you tell me who that person is now?
It's the clan master of Emei Clan, Master Shen Xi.
-It's him? -It's him?
Why are you interrupting?
Those silver, clothes,
as well as Mr. Shi and Ms. Yun...
So he is the one who has been looking after me all along.
Come on! Let's drink!
-Cheers. -Here, drink up.
Cheers.
YULOUDONG RESTAURANT
My dear stomach, you must be happy now.
Mr. Jiang, is the food enough?
Would you like some fruit?
I'd like to say yes,
but my stomach says no.
If that's the case, we have fulfilled Master Shen Xi's request
and extended our utmost hospitality.
Well...
What's this supposed to mean?
One must try his best to do what was entrusted to him.
Master Shen Xi entrusted us to welcome and serve you well.
We have shown you our hospitality.
However, someone else has asked us to take your head!
There are so many people who want my head.
Which one are you talking about?
You just need to know that he has a nose and a pair of eyes.
I guess I'll have to give you my head today.
That's not right.
You used one honey glazed ham in exchange for my head.
Isn't that too favorable for you?
Do you want me to do it myself?
I won't dare trouble you.
I'm just wondering if your blade is that sharp.
If your blade can chop off someone's head in one hack,
I'd like to borrow it.
Great.
Since you're still able to joke in the face of death,
I'll lend you this sword!
Go ahead.
Jiang Yulang.
I still fell in your hands after all.
Why aren't you picking it up?
Pick up the sword.
Then, you could attack me
or hold it to Jiang Yulang's throat
and threaten us to let you go.
Are you afraid?
You know that if you pick up the sword,
you'll suffer an even worse death.
Since you're a clever man,
I'll make it quick for you!
Xuanyuan Sanguang?
A splendid show is coming up.
Oh no!
-This... -Well...
It's been a long time.
Brat, I thought you could hold your liquor.
How are you drunk?
Who says I'm drunk?
I haven't even started yet!
Good! Drink!
My fellow, may I know your name?
Why did you hurt people for no reason?
Who are you calling your fellow?
You're not qualified to be my fellow!
I am Li Di, the Golden Lion.
That is an impressive name.
Do you even live up to it?
Let's drink!
Are you the Evil Gambling Demon, Xuanyuan Sanguang?
-This... -This...
Brat.
Your wine isn't strong enough!
Try mine!
Come on!
What do you think?
Not bad.
What are you all standing around for?
Now that I'm here, hurry up and serve the finest food and wine!
Boss, serve your best dishes and wine!
We have an honorable guest!
YULOUDONG RESTAURANT
Here's the wine!
Are you all right?
Dig in!
Who asked you to pour wine for me?
Other than these two young men with the surname Jiang,
all of you should get out!
All right.
He is calling you, Jiang!
Come over!
Here!
Let's drink!
Bottoms up!
One more!
Young man.
Do you know what wine you just drank?
Forgive my ignorance, I don't know.
Then I'll tell you.
This is gambling wine.
Anyone who drinks the wine I poured must gamble with me!
You dare smash the glass? Don't you dare decline a bet.
I'll bet...
Good!
Tell me.
What are we betting?
Bet...
Anything would be fine.
How about making a bet with your arm?
Hey.
You might not lose. What are you afraid of?
Get up.
Brat, what are you looking at them for?
I'm going to gamble with you today.
Mr. Xuanyuan, if you wish to gamble,
I shall play with you.
Gambling with a young kid like him
is no fun.
Who are you?
I am Jiang Biehe.
It's said
that there is a marvelous hero in Jiangnan.
After Yan Nantian,
he is another one who lives up to the title of hero.
That must be you.
Those are merely words spoken fondly by friends.
I do not deserve such praise.
You are a man of great renown,
but your son is nothing like you.
Your son drank my gambling wine.
Did you come to take his place in the bet?
If you are interested, I certainly won't decline.
What are the stakes?
We will play a game of life or death.
The loser's fate will be in the winner's hands.
Very well.
How should we gamble?
I can see why others call you a hero.
You have some heroism in you.
You can decide how we gamble.
This is my rule.
If that's the case,
I will just do as you say.