Original subtitles

I’m going to the Grand Sorrow Fane

to light incense.

I told you not to go out often.

It's not safe lately.

You don’t even care about your son.

Why would you care about me?

There’s a lot of trouble in our Chamber of Commerce.

Don't cause any more trouble.

The only thing

you care about

is the Chamber of Commerce.

You didn’t even take care

of the funeral of your son.

Tell me if you’re going out.

I’ll send more people to protect you.

The underworld.

Science.

Punch and kick.

The truth.

A great swimmer.

Forensics.

Sorceress.

Reporter.

Weak body.

Special detective.

Mother.

Secretary of municipal government.

An individual with unsurpassed and exceptional abilities.

Young Master.

Belongs to the Great God.

The heiress.

Neither a smoker nor a drunkard.

What is the use of having power and money?

Can't stand the sight of you.

Not bad. Reasonable and fair.

Take a bath.

Are you kidding me?

Not finicky.

There are clues.

Germany.

Spirit channeling.

Big news.

Chamber of Commerce for Water Transportation.

Master.

De-you!

Father.

Not messing things up. Not afraid of things.

Inference.

Evidence.

Childhood sweetheart.

The people of Tientsin.

Mao Ding.

De-you Guo.

-River God. -River God.

-River God. -River God.

EPISODE 18

What are you doing?

Refining the dead body.

What?

She’s making a skeleton array.

She used nine bodies

to bring back one dead man.

It's an evil spell that brings misfortune and a blasphemous taboo.

It'll shorten her life span.

As long as I can see my son again,

it doesn't matter if I lose a few years.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

Would this bring my son back?

I didn’t believe it when I was told it could.

But, I decided to try.

Both Lao-qi and Tian-ming died of wounds at the same time and place.

If it worked on him,

then it would surely work on Tian-ming.

Let's try it on Lao-qi first.

Just to make sure.

All right.

No problem.

Tell me what you want.

I asked Er-ma to dig out Lao-qi’s body

and submerge it in water with the egg as I was told.

He was resurrected as promised by the Ancient Evil Gang.

But he lost his consciousness.

He fled Er-ma's fish cage and killed him.

He made a lot of trouble.

It's not the result I wanted.

The egg I gave you only revives the body.

More efforts are required

if you want the soul back.

I don't mind.

-The Place of Yin. -What?

The Place of Yin is where everything ends.

If you do it right,

you can resurrect the dead.

But how can I do that?

You'll need another nine bodies to accumulate vitality.

When he's placed at the Place of Yin, his soul will return if it's cohered.

He'll come back to life.

At that time, you'll see your son again.

Where's this Place of Yin?

At first, there wasn't any in the treasured Tientsin City.

But after the unruly foreigners settled down,

a place was constructed.

Foreigners?

Hai is the extreme Yin of the Twelve Earthly Branches.

It refers to water in the north.

Have a look at this.

Is there any place in the northwest by the river

that was renovated by foreigners?

The British Consulate

is the Place of Yin.

The art of refining dead bodies doesn't exist.

It's just a kind of parasite that lives in dead bodies.

Mrs. Hu, I think you've been lied to.

The dead won't come back to life no matter how hard you try.

It must be difficult for you to bring so many bodies into the consulate.

Don’t you want to defeat the Chamber of Commerce?

Tian-ming was murdered by Yishengmen.

God has answered my prayer and I finally had the chance.

I brought ten water-filled coffins into the consulate with Yishengmen's help.

When this is done, I’ll calumniate Yishengmen

that they raised the walking dead in the consulate

who intended to threaten the rights of British consul.

Even if I fail this time,

at least Yishengmen would be removed from Tientsin City forever.

I'll be able to avenge my son.

It begins with the mountain

and ends with the plain.

Water flows along

and hides it.

Water from the sky and water from the ground.

All will converge here.

Wind from the top.

Wind from the bottom.

All wind clears the evil spirit.

I hear my mother uttering spells when I'm resting at home.

I utter spells for rituals when I go out.

Now, I could finally have a drink with De-you but I have to listen to you.

Just shut up!

Tian-ming.

Why are you ruining things?

Why are you bathing like De-you when you're already dead?

You wish!

Let's go.

Run!

My pants!

Is this what you wanted? A son with consciousness?

Hurry!

Hey.

Hey.

Hey!

Is anyone there?

Is anyone there?

Run!

Run! Don't get bitten.

Go!

Run!

Damn it!

Tian-ming.

Tian-ming.

Tian-ming, I'm Mao Ding.

Tian-ming.

Tian-ming.

Tian-ming.

Go!

Go to hell!

Tian-ming.

Go to hell.

What goes around, comes around.

Slowly...

Go away!

Are you all right? Let's go!

Where are you going?

Ms. Wang, what happened?

I don't know.

Let's go!

-You coquettish girl! -Hurry!

You coquettish girl!

-You too! -That's enough. Let's go!

Why won't you drink, you vixen?

-Let's go! -Vixens!

Mrs. Hu.

Tian-ming, I'm so sorry.

It's all my fault.

I was greedy.

I wanted to see you again

and be with you.

Tian-ming, come with me.

That freaked me out.

It’s easier to control worms than the dead.

They’re more tractable.

But the dead are more tractable than the living.

What do you really want?

This time, I was just settling my debt with the British Consulate.

It's none of your business.

What debt?

Opium is an effective medicine to our Ancient Evil Gang.

I went to the British Consulate to discuss business with gratitude.

Hoping to get a stable supply of opium.

But, do you know

who had the transportation rights in the end?

The Chamber of Commerce.

Yi-qiu Ding killed hundreds of us

with the British opium.

Is that why you're causing such a huge commotion?

Yi-qiu Ding stabbed me in the back. He's a dead man walking.

So, do you think I'll let the one

who gave him the knife live?

It's such a pity that De-you Guo and Mao Ding who stood in my way

weren't killed.

Well, that isn't important now.

I've already achieved what I wanted.

Are you all right?

It's horrible.

They bite everyone they see.

Yu Huang was just locked in Xiaoxiguan Prison.

I thought I could have enjoyed a good sleep.

But, I suddenly felt

like I was destined to come here.

As if I was summoned by two gods.

Gods?

Yes, accidents happen wherever they are.

I guess they must be the Gods of Jinx.

Hey.

Captain Fu, have you eaten?

Wow, look what we have here? Gods!

Come and worship them.

-Hurry up. -Enough! It shortens my life.

Look out for a man called Hua-qing Lian.

Investigate all the guests and staff.

He has short hair, wears a striped suit and jackboots.

He also wears a hat, scarf and gloves.

-Mo-hai Xia. -Yes, sir.

Isn’t it amazing to see a god once in a lifetime?

Of course, it is.

Don't you think we are blessed?

We always bump into gods, not one but two at the same time.

Isn't that Ms. Wang? Mo-hai Xia.

Come here! Hurry and send Ms. Wang home.

Ignore the gods and alcoholics.

-Hurry up. -Let's go.

Let's go.

-Goodness. -Hey!

Don't be silly!

XIANG AN CORPORATION

As for cooperating with the British people,

I advise you not to take it seriously.

It’s better not to cooperate with those greedy individuals.

I was born in a rich family, so I had a good life.

But I wasn't happy until I joined the Chamber of Commerce.

Even if I'm the only one left,

I still feel the same way.

I used to complain to my husband

for taking you as his own son.

But, you’re also like a son to me.

TO MAO DING

Young Master, I beg of you.

Don’t look for me.

Wherever I go,

the Chamber of Commerce will always be my home.

I’ll always miss you,

just like how I miss Tian-ming.

Swallow, swallow

Another year goes by

Fly here

I’ll lend you some rafters

Your old nest is broken

Go get some soil and grass

Fix it while it’s sunny

Swallow, swallow

You can’t stay indoors

Tell me

If you’ll be back Before I close the window

You’d better make your new nest

At the end of eaves

It’s convenient for both you and me

We'll get along well with each other

Swallow, swallow

Another year goes by

Fly here

I’ll lend you some rafters

Do you like listening to songs?

Yes.

What's your name?

Shuang.

Shuang.

Your name sounds better than the song.

It was given by my father.

Did your father ask you to come here?

Yes.

How could he let you come to this place?

Aren't you scared?

A bit.

Don't be scared, Shuang.

See, they are all locked up.

Just like me.

I'm locked in this room and couldn't go anywhere.

Yes.

Shuang.

Where did you put my meal?

I can't see.

Could you push it a little closer?

Thank you, Shuang.

You're a good girl.

Why are you locked up here?

It's because others are afraid of being hypnotized by me.

Hypnotized?

It's just like magic.

It turns a bad boy into a very obedient one.

So if you were to use it in school,

won't all the students be obedient?

Not everyone can be hypnotized.

I can’t hypnotize a deaf and blind old man.

Or a pure kid.

But, who knows?

There's always a way out.

De-you.

Have you solved it?

You're really extraordinary.

SPECIAL CELL IN XIAOXIGUAN

-It's just these five letters? -Yes.

That's all I can get.

-Are you not happy? -That's not it.

I saw more words in the original file.

I didn't expect an inexplicable sentence after it's deciphered.

"A special cell in Xiaoxiguan."

Xiaoxiguan.

It is the most heavily fortified prison in Tientsin City

where many important criminals were locked up.

I think the one you’re looking for must have been kept there.

I think special cell refers to a criminal who receives special treatment.

-My goodness. -What's wrong?

Yu Huang was just sent there.

Something's wrong with that place. I need to go there.

Hey, wait a second.

I did you such a huge favor.

-You didn't even thank me. -Right.

I should thank you properly.

How about this?

You know my junior fellow disciple, Mao Ding.

He’s nice and rich.

Above all, he’s kind.

It's about time for him.

His father passed away and he was the only child.

I'll pair you with him. What do you think?

I don't want that.

What do you actually want?

Actually, I'm curious about the Ancient Evil Gang.

If you're really grateful, why don't you take me with you?

Anything else is fine except this matter.

See you later.

Do you think you can enter

Xiaoxiguan Prison as freely as you want to investigate?

I think you understand clearly that my family background

will help a lot in this case.

Yes, exactly.

Director, trust me. I totally understand.

I'm partly at fault too.

I'll get everything done. I'll do it right away.

Yes, right now.

Director, please take care of yourself.

Don't worry about us. We'll...

Hello?

Captain Fu.

Where are the bodies from the consulate?

They're dangerous. Burn them right now.

Hey, I'm talking to you!

Burn it.

Light a fire and burn the police station too.

My supervisor told me

that someone must be responsible for the death of the British consul.

But, can I be the one?

Can you?

I think I'll lose my job soon.

Well, I know who can save your job.

Who?

Take me to Xiaoxiguan Prison to interrogate Yu Huang and I'll tell you.

TIENTSIN XIAOXIGUAN PRISON

Come in, please.

Make yourself at home.

Ms. Xiao, our place is slightly different.

Please forgive us for the lack of hospitality.

Your guards are conscientious and responsible

and you’ve managed it well.

That’s why Xiaoxiguan has been

-the most heavily fortified prison here. -Ms. Xiao, you're too kind.

It's all thanks to your father. He has managed it well.

We're only assistants.

-Ms. Xiao, please have some tea. -All right. Thank you.

Excuse me, may I know who is this?

-He's De-you, my assistant. -I see.

Mr. De-you Guo, what would you like to drink?

The same will do.

Sure, please wait for a moment.

Get on with it. Don't leave me hanging.

Your supervisor wants someone to take responsibility.

In other words, he needs someone to take the blame.

Who do you think can pressure the British Consulate

in the whole of Tientsin City?

Who?

The British people themselves, of course.

Make yourself clear, all right?

We’ve cooperated with the British Consulate for a few times.

They take bribes

and disregard moral principles in pursuit of profit.

They made many enemies in Tientsin City.

Now, even the consul died in his own consulate.

This is such a huge security loophole.

It'll be a joke if this news spreads out.

So they will definitely keep it a secret.

That makes sense.

But, there should at least be an explanation.

The walking dead who killed the consul was created by a parasite infection

that was brought into Tientsin City when the British were transporting opium.

Can you say it again?

The walking dead who killed the consul was created by a parasite infection

that was brought into Tientsin City when the British were transporting opium.

Goodness.

What parasite?

Obviously, you're telling me to lie.

My German tutor, Mr. Schroeder is a good friend of the German Consul.

I can ask him to prove that the parasite

was brought into Tientsin City by the British.

German?

-British? -Yes.

You've been abroad, so you know their way of doing things.

I’m just taking the matter on its merits.

-Don't worry, Captain Fu. -What?

Nothing will happen to your job.

But, I'm afraid of Yu Huang now.

I fear he may stir up trouble in prison.

Why are you always in a wrangle with a psychopath?

We’re not sure if he’s a real psychopath.

I read about a newly published medical thesis

in Germany about a psychiatric test.

It can be used on Mr. Huang.

PRISON CELL 207

Hey, what do you want?

People either come here to visit someone or to be locked up.

Xiaoxiguan isn't a place you can visit as you please.

It's easy if you want to stay in there.

-Just go and kill a person or two. -We're here on official business.

We want to talk to the warden.

It's an urgent matter.

Everyone says they have urgent matters when they come here.

Can you tell me which one is considered urgent or not?

You can ask around in the city

whether anyone who went in managed to escape.

Someone intends to break into this prison.

-What? -It's related to the zombies.

The British consul, Mr. Yang, died because of this.

Mr. Yang?

We told you we'd like to speak to the warden.

If you refuse, that will mean you're in charge.

If you could bear the responsibility,

-then let's talk. -I have no say on this matter.

I need the approval from my supervisor.

Is the approval from Secretary-General enough?

Do you know why Chuan break into the prison?

The prison is heavily guarded.

There are three rows of prison blocks. Each of them has 12 cells.

The outer wall is ten-meter tall while the inner wall is eight-meter tall.

It's covered with barbed wires.

The underground is the sewerage system that gets smaller the further it goes.

Hence, it's the most heavily fortified prison where there's no way out.

So, it doesn't matter if this Yu Huang is really crazy or not.

-It's impossible for him to escape. -Okay.

Subtitle translation by Michelle