Painted Skin: The Resurrection (Hua Pi 2 / 画皮 2) (画皮2)

500 years ago,

a fox demon

saved a mortal man's life,

which violated the laws of the demon world.

For this, she was imprisoned in an icy abyss.

Tortured in extreme coldness day and night.

A bird demon, attracted by her face,

circled above the abyss daily.

Hurry! Hurry!

I have two pleasures in life.

Taming the wildest horses

and taming the most beautiful women.

I can give you whatever you want.

But what can you offer me?

My pretty one, don't you know who I am?

Tell me, what is you desire?

You name it. I can give you anything.

I want your heart.

I knew it, miser.

It's pointless to waste time on him.

Sister.

We've trapped so many men.

All of them are liars, aren't they?

Where is the man who will offer up his heart to you willingly,

my dear sister?

The day of the solar eclipse is approoaching.

Don't worry, sister.

I'll have my whole flock help you find him!

A month later

Help!

Help!

My name is Xiaowei.

Since childhood, I've been trained as a singer and dancer.

I don't know how else to reward you, general, my savior,

except to follow you and serve you wherever you go.

Once I departed, carrying the woe of the willows

Today I returned

in the midst of the rain and snow

Those who know me say

Your heart is overflowing with sorrow

Those who know me not say

What more do you want?

Those who know me say

Your heart is overflowing with sorrow

Those who know me not say

What more do you want?

General, I thought the bandits had returned.

General, your body is so hot.

I'm scared...

I can't believe a man could be like that.

He's the first to resist your temptation.

Let's boil a healthy stew

from his heart.

Hold on.

What's wrong?

His body radiates so much heat

it could melt ice.

If he hadn't crossed our path, I'd be in trouble.

Let's see what's so special about him.

It's a woman!

Sister, what a waste of time again!

Huo Xin...

The border "White City"

Hey! Don't touch my medicine.

What do you think you're doing?

Fine. Fine.

I'll tell you a story, all right?

The demons...

They look just like human beings,

and they even speak human languages.

You can't tell them apart when they stand before you.

The demons...

They know how to tempt human hearts.

They know exactly how to control us.

You'd think you're acting under free will.

But actually, you're under their spell.

Then...

They'll dig out your heart and eat it.

Do you know what this is?

This is called a "Demon Capture Bottle".

It illuminates whenever a demon is near.

Do you know why demons want to harm people?

No!

Because demons have no hearts.

The demons only have demon spirits.

They must devour hearts to look like humans

and continue to harm human beings.

Then you'll have to come to me

and beg me for my help.

Demon's are coming!

What are you doing?

Come back! Come back!

Come back!

Demon!

There's a demon here.

General Huo, one more time, please!

Yes, show us what you got, General Huo.

Bravo! Bravo!

What a skill!

General Huo is a really great archer.

General Huo, someone wants to meet you.

Let's change the rules just this once.

Let the man who loses drink first.

Don't try and fool me.

General Huo, you go first.

Huo Xin. Do you like me?

General Huo. General Huo. General Huo.

What a waste! I should have drunk it first.

You smell like you've just bathed in alcohol.

Could you be any more disrespectful?

Remember, each and every one of you!

No staring.

Heads down. Stare at your own feet.

Don't look at her face. Understand?

General Huo Xin... is honored to see you, Your Highness.

It seems the border has become a paradise for you.

General Huo, you must be having too much fun here.

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

General Huo, do you remember

when was the last time we saw each other in the palace?

I'm sorry, I don't remember.

Try harder.

Six... seven... or eight years ago?

Wrong!

I'm a fool. Pardon me for my poor memory, Your Highness.

Let's help General Huo sober up.

It's been eight years and seven months.

It's snowing!

Ready the feast!

I wish to reward the men guarding the border!

Freeze! Who are you?

Who are you?

Dear brothers...

There are demons in the general's home.

You've heard of demons, haven't you?

Your weapons won't work on them.

Look.

This is my "Demon Capture Bottle".

It lights up whenever a demon is near.

There are demons, so it lights up.

See?

Let me in. I need to see General Huo.

What are you doing? How dare you...

Get out!

General Huo!

No formality is needed at this feast.

Come on. Cheers.

I've been stationed at the border for too long

and neglected my duty for too long.

Thanks to the criticism from Your Highness,

I'm determined to stop drinking for good.

How dare you?

If you dare get close to Huo Xin again,

I'll kill you.

Xiaowei is just an entertainer.

Please have mercy, Your Highness.

General Huo is waiting at the door.

He's been standing there for one day and one night.

Will Your Highness see him now?

Miss, tell me, where are you going?

Let me take you there.

Move out of my way.

I'm seeing a relative nearby.

Miss. Come with me, please.

I'll take you there, all right?

We'll find him for you, no matter how long it takes.

All right?

Judging from the tone of the skin on your forehead,

your liver has a fever!

I have a secret ancestral remedy.

It can cure you immediately!

Would you like a double dose?

Miss, go.

Get lost with your fake medicine!

How dare you ruin my business?

Don't you dare hit me.

General Huo is my sworn brother, truly!

General Huo's father is my stableboy, truly!

What a loser!

Miss.

Come with me.

Demon... Demon...

Demon... Demon...

Shut up, will you?

Aren't you a demon hunter?

Never seen a real demon before?

Which species... of demon are you?

Huo Xin.

This is your dagger from your time as a royal palace guard.

Do you remember?

I thought I lost it in the stomach of the black bear.

After you left the capital,

whenever it snowed,

I had one more gem embedded in its handle.

The goldsmith said,

there is only room for one more.

Huo Xin. Hurry!

It's snowing!

Huo Xin.

Do you like me?