HANDSOME SIBLINGS
EPISODE 29
I've been wandering around the martial arts world for decades.
I've never heard of someone called Mr. Tong.
You made this up, right?
I'm just telling the truth.
Do you think I'll believe you?
Did you kill Jiang Xiaoyu?
I'm trying my best to do what has been entrusted to me.
I am speaking the truth.
How dare you lie to my face. Aren't you afraid that I'd kill you?
I fought with you once.
I know I'm no match for you.
If you still don't believe me,
you can kill me if you wish.
I've never heard of this Mr. Tong before,
but I believe that you're not lying.
A person who lies can never hide his guilt.
A guilty person won't be so unruffled in the face of death.
If you think that I have insulted you,
I deeply apologize.
You don't make excuses when you're at fault.
You are indeed a genuine hero, Mr. Yan.
What is the relation between Mr. Tong and Yihua Palace?
I have no idea.
He was holding the badge of authority of Yihua Palace.
I think he is a close associate of my aunts.
Since he took Jiang Xiaoyu, I'll have to take you.
I'll release you when he releases Jiang Xiaoyu.
If he kills Jiang Xiaoyu, I'll kill you.
So, before Mr. Tong releases Jiang Xiaoyu,
don't ever think of leaving.
Let me ask you.
How did you know Jiang Xiaoyu?
I was instructed by the masters of Yihua Palace to kill him.
You're so honest.
Your martial arts skills are much better than Jiang Xiaoyu's.
Why haven't you killed him by now?
If it's not because you don't have the capability,
then it's because you don't want to.
I can't go against the order of the masters.
I'm asking about how you feel.
You, Hua Wuque,
what does your heart tell you?
Do you wish to be a killer for Yihua Palace forever?
Your sword is cold.
Is your heart cold as well?
I have been living a luxurious life since I was born.
However, I have never had a friend.
Jiang Xiaoyu.
He is my only friend in 18 years.
Although we grew up in different environments,
we found that we share many similarities after we got to know each other.
If I had a choice,
how would I kill my only friend?
Seeing how he stepped in to protect you that day,
I can tell you two are of the same heart.
It is truly hard to find a true friend.
It's just that providence makes fools of people.
This way.
Please come in.
Please have a good rest. Let me know if you need anything.
Thank you.
I'll sleep on the chair.
You've been pampered in Yihua Palace since young.
You should sleep on the bed.
You're a senior. Please don't turn down my offer.
All right.
You're awake.
Yes.
You insisted on letting me have the bed.
Your limbs are numb, right?
It's all right.
Sir, here are your noodles.
Enjoy.
This way, please.
Sirs, please wait for a moment.
I'll come and get your order.
Here.
Hey.
Isn't that Jiang Yulang?
That lowlife killed so many innocent people.
He is the worst scum in the martial arts world.
Let's kill him to enforce justice on behalf of heaven.
Kill the scum to avenge those innocent lives!
Luo San.
We have no idea where he hid the stolen silver.
If we capture him, we will find out where the silver is.
You're right.
What do you want?
We're not up to anything.
Hand over the one million silver taels and we'll spare your life.
Yes.
What one million silver taels? I don't know anything.
Stop pretending.
Jiang Yulang.
The whole world knows you were the one who stole the silver.
Tell us.
Where is the silver?
Say it. Where did you hide the silver?
So you're taking advantage of my perilous state.
You can say that.
You're nothing but a street rat now.
You won't get to enjoy the silver anyway.
Why don't you give it to us?
We'll always remember your kindness.
What if I refuse?
You refuse?
Do you think you can fight us
with only one arm?
Be smart and give us the silver.
Dream on.
Jiang Yulang.
So you would put riches before your own life.
Then don't blame us for teaching you a lesson.
Hand over the silver.
Hurry up. Where are you keeping it? Tell us.
Are you not going to tell us?
Tell us or I'll be taking your other arm!
This...
Sir, you're awake. Please have some tea.
-Where am I? -This is Wanhua Pavilion.
"Wanhua Pavilion"?
Who saved me?
Master.
You've done your duty, you may leave now.
Yes.
You're awake.
Were you the one who saved me?
Thank you for saving me.
You don't have to be so polite. Please get up.
If you're keen to repay my kindness, it's easy to do so.
I'm nothing but an outcast who has lost everything.
Even if I have the will,
I can't do anything.
Don't belittle yourself.
You're the mastermind behind the robbery.
The stolen silver has yet to be found.
And you're the only person who knows the location of the stolen silver.
So you saved me because of the silver too?
As you said,
you're just an outcast who has lost everything.
Everyone intends to kill you.
It's either you die now or later.
What do you keep so much silver for?
To protect my life.
Protect your life?
You're so naive.
Not only will the stolen silver not protect you,
it will cause your death sooner.
Jiang Yulang.
At this stage,
no reputable clan will take you in.
The only clan that might take you in...
is the Wuya Clan.
You're from Wuya Clan?
Wei Wuya is my master.
The leader of the Twelve Zodiac, Wei Wuya?
Are you scared?
You're not the only person who trembles in fear
upon hearing my master's name.
Don't blame me for not telling you that.
You're a man who has been practicing martial arts since young.
To be an intimidating tiger or a useless dog,
it's all up to you.
Please come in!
-Welcome! -Please come inside!
-Come inside. -Come on.
WANHUA PAVILION
I'm not your father!
I never had a son!
Father, no!
How is it? Does it work well enough?
It's like a new hand.
This is miraculous!
This is a mere gadget.
It's nothing like a miracle.
Wuya Clan's expertise lies in divination, traps, and hidden weapons.
Familiarize yourself with it.
You will get used to it after some time.
Thank you, Mr. Wei!
I will go to great lengths to fulfill any requests you may have.
Then tell me.
What can you do for me?
How about I get the cargo of silver here for you?
Very well.
In addition to that, I have one more thing to ask of you.
Please request anything from me.
Help me find a lady named Ms. Meng.
"Ms. Meng"?
This woman
belongs to Wanhua Pavilion.
Wherever she may be, you must find her for me.
Rest assured, Mr. Wei.
I will bring Ms. Meng and the silver to you.
Thank you for your trouble.
I shall begin right away. Farewell.
Send some men to follow him.
Make sure he gets it done.
Otherwise,
kill him.
-Yes! -Yes!
GU MANOR
Ms. Jiu's pulse is strong and steady.
Her eyes are bright.
These are signs that her condition is improving.
That's wonderful!
She might be able to recognize us in a few days.
LOVE HEI ZHIZHU
Who is Hei Zhizhu?
Jiu, why don't we go out later to buy some new clothes?
You still haven't told me who Hei Zhizhu is.
It doesn't matter.
There's no such person.
It was a prank we played on you, right?
Yes, it was just a prank.
Don't take it seriously.
Is there really no such person?
-No. -No.
Am I dead?
Hey.
Am I in heaven?
Why would there be such beautiful fairies on earth?
I must be in heaven!
This is such a marvelous place. I should have come sooner!
Don't you fairies know how to talk?
Such incessant rambling.
I should have cut off your tongue while you were still unconscious.
Ugly Monster, you're so generous this time!
You let me stay at such lavish accommodation.
It must have cost you a lot.
You are to stay here until the duel.
That won't do!
I wanted to travel the world with you.
What are you doing?
Why do you smell so fragrant?
It's a good thing you're not a woman!
If any woman is as malicious and ferocious as you,
that would be terrifying!
I knew a woman who was seemingly gentle and charming.
But she was the most repulsive, lecherous, and shameless woman on earth!
That was your mother!
What did you say?
Listen.
My mother was the most beautiful, kindhearted, upstanding, and loving woman!
No other woman on earth
is worth--
Didn't you say you wouldn't kill me?
Whether your mother was good or evil,
beautiful or ugly,
you don't even know.
You truly are her vile spawn to sing praises of her!
How do you know I've never met my mother?
Why wouldn't I know?
Does that mean...
you knew her?
Please tell me about my mother.
What does she look like?
Your mother?
Lame.
Hunchbacked.
Bald.
Buck teeth.
A face full of pockmarks.
She was the definition of ugly!
Any other women were more beautiful than her!
Nonsense!
You're making that up! You...
You're...
You...
Keep an eye on him.
He is not to leave this room!
-Yes. -Yes.
My stomach hurts!
It hurts!
What did you put in my food?
Sir, what's wrong?
Ugly Monster.
He only sent the two of you to guard me.
He really underestimates me!
I have a question for you two.
Do you serve Ugly Monster on your own volition?
I guess you're not.
Do you want to run away with me?
Blink once if you want.
I knew you wanted to leave!
Come on, let's go!
Sir, I can't leave.
Are you serving him of your own free will?
No one here dares defy Mr. Tong.
You won't be able to escape either.
The door is secured by a Scarlet Dragon Lock
which no blade can break.
Only Mr. Tong has the key to it.
Is that so?
How is it?
Xiaoyu'er!
-I didn't unlock it! -It's me.
They are good people.
-Why are you here? -I noticed you were captured.
I followed you here to rescue you.
You're truly a good friend! Let's go.
Xiaoyu'er, run!
Hei Zhizhu!
You can't save me! You're no match for him!
Run!
Don't bother! He could have killed me if he wanted to!
Remember, treat Ms. Meng well. Don't waste all my effort.
With only this bit of skill,
did you think you could escape from right under my nose?
Jiang Xiaoyu, I initially thought
that you could fend off at least ten of Hua Wuque's strikes.
Now I see you are an utter disappointment.
What does it have to do with you about how many of his attacks I can withstand?
This is a secret manual.
It contains moves to repulse Yihua Palace's martial arts techniques.
If you train diligently for three months,
you might not be able to defeat Hua Wuque,
but at least you can die with some dignity.
What do you mean?
Ugly Monster!
Hua Wuque kills me or I kill him. What exactly do you want?
Make yourself clear!
From the day you were born,
the outcome had already been determined.
Whether you kill Hua Wuque
or Hua Wuque kills you,
the result will be the same.
From now on, other than eating and sleeping,
your only concern is mastering the martial arts.
Learn all the techniques in the manual.
What if I don't want to?
Then I will make time
to supervise you myself.
You will learn it
whether you want to or not.
How nice of you.
You'll even spend time with me personally.
It's a shame I don't care for your company.
Guard him well.
No more mishaps will be tolerated.
-Yes. -Yes.
A guide to repulse Yihua Palace's martial arts?
How would that Ugly Monster know all this?
How baffling.
I'm so bored.
I'm dying of boredom!
Hey.
Come and chat with me.
Fine, I know.
You're afraid of that Ugly Monster, so you dare not talk to me.
You can at least smile.
You two are so gorgeous.
You must be stunning when you smile.
How about this?
I'll tell you a story.
I have a friend.
He is a very careless person.
One day, he set out to visit a friend.
As he walked...
Right.
My joke isn't particularly funny.
But I have a friend, Zhang San.
He tells hilarious stories.
One day, he went out for a stroll with two other friends.
As they walked,
they suddenly came across a lady as lovely as a fairy.
The woman was like the two of you.
She was indifferent and silent as a mute.
Zhang San said, "I can make that woman laugh."
His other two friends thought that it was impossible.
Then Zhang San said,
"I can make her laugh with only one word
and make her angry with another word.
Let's make a bet if you don't believe me.
How about an entire table of wine as a wager?"
Of course the others didn't believe him!
I believe you wouldn't either!
Thus, they took up the bet.
Zhang San walked up to the woman.
There was a dog beside her.
Zhang San suddenly knelt in front of the dog.
"Father!"
The lady burst out laughing.
Next, Zhang San turned and knelt before that woman.
"Mother."
You laughed!
Do you find him funny?
I...
I didn't speak to him.
But you smiled for him.
Didn't you?
Get out.
Please spare me!
I won't do it again!
Why is she so scared?
Are you going to kill her?
"Kill"?
That's unnecessary.
I will merely scratch her face,
so that she will never smile at another man.
She only smiled.
How can you do such a vicious thing to her?
The blame is on you.
You shouldn't have teased a smile out of her.
I merely told her a joke!
Are you jealous?
Fine.
You can beat me up, but you mustn't punish her!
You dare to defend her?
She merely smiled.
If you want to kill someone, kill me then!
You would rather be killed
than to see her punished?
You are just like your father.
An infatuated fool.
Well.
Very well!
You killed her.
That's right.
I killed her.
This way,
she can't run away with you.
Are you out of your mind?
When was she going to run away with me?
Today, she smiled at you.
Tomorrow, she would run away with you.
I experienced this before.
You're crazy.
You are truly crazy.
You're a madman!
Madman!
Lunatic!
Deranged lunatic!
Sir, come and eat something.
What are you doing?
-Don't you want to escape? -"Escape"?
So you must fill your stomach now.
We might not find food or water when we are on the run.
Mr. Tong meditates at this hour.
He won't return for at least another four hours.
Why have you suddenly changed your mind?
Her name was Yu Qiao.
She was my best friend here.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have made her laugh.
It's not your fault.
He is unpredictable and merciless.
He has a short temper and kills when angered.
I might be the next one to die if I stay here.
Why don't you escape without me?
Wouldn't that be safer?
Sir.
You didn't know Yu Qiao,
but you still defended her.
I believe you can be trusted.
Moreover, it will need two people to watch out for each other
to escape from here.
Do you have an escape plan?
This place used to be a deserted Buddhist temple.
It is a place where he rests temporarily.
He always sends us here in advance to tidy up before he arrives.
I've discovered a secret passageway in this house not long ago.
Then what are we waiting for?
-Let's go! -We can't go now.
We need to wait for someone to collect these dishes.
Otherwise, Mr. Tong will realize we have escaped very soon.
You're quite observant.
What is your name, lady?
Tie Pinggu.
And you?
Xiaoyu'er.
Let's eat up.
Your friend is already dead.
You can go now.
Who ordered me to leave?
You are so peculiar.
It's time to change shifts.
Aren't you happy to take a rest?
What's wrong? Do you not want her to leave?
Why wouldn't I want her to leave?
I'm sick of looking at the foul expression on her face.
There aren't many things that I like.
I'm just bored with the old easily.
You might not be any better than her, but at least you're a fresh face.
I'll gouge your eyes out if you stare at me!
You may say hateful words,
but in reality, you've fallen in love with me.
I see you're burning with impatience.
Are you itching to jump on me to hug and kiss me?
Why else would you send her away and stay here?
You...
How dare you insult me!
Don't assume I won't kill you.
Believe it or not, I will...
Hey, you hit her so hard!
Aren't you afraid of killing her?
It's the best timing now.
If I didn't hit harder and she wasn't knocked out, we would be in trouble.
Let's go.
Come on!
I think this temple was built during the war.
Bandits ran amok during those times.
Many people became monks to seek refuge,
but a temple wasn't guaranteed to be a safe place forever.
Therefore, monks built tunnels under the temple
to hide from soldiers and bandits.
You're not like the other girls I know.
-How so? -You use your brain.
The rocks in this cave are so solid.
Does this passageway lead to the side of a mountain?
Probably. I don't know either.
Not bad.
This is a complicated maze.
Even if Mr. Tong has a very great ability, it'll be hard for him to find us in here!
I'm afraid it won't be easy to find our way out either.
What do you mean by that?
Don't tell me you don't know the way out.
-I don't. -What?
Then why did you tell me we could escape?
As long as there is a path, there's hope that we can escape.
Lady, it's not that simple!
Have you ever thought that some caves were just used for cultivation
and might not even have an exit?
There must be a way out.
Right?
Right.
Look.
Look at these caverns.
It's as complicated as Zhuge Liang's Stone Sentinel Maze.
We could wander around for three months
and find ourselves right back where we started.
You know what?
If all the souls that died trapped in this mountain were gathered up,
hell would burst at the seams!
If that's the case, another two souls won't make a difference.
SIXIANG RESTAURANT
Do you drink often?
Rarely.
I only drink with my closest friends.
There is a saying in my hometown.
"Never trust someone who doesn't drink."
I am the complete opposite.
I never trust a drunk.
This amount won't get me drunk.
Bring more wine.
Just a moment, sir.
Enjoy, sir.
Xiu'er, bring in some firewood for me.
Yes, Mother.
She is already working hard to make a living at such a young age.
You live a life of luxury at Yihua Palace.
What do you know of suffering in the world?
This is the norm for most children in the world.
Mother!
Xiu'er!
My Xiu'er!
What happened?
Do girls often go missing around here?
Yes.
There is an accursed deflower bandit.
He abducts girls who are around the age of ten.
We've lost several girls nearby.
How could I be so careless?