Gu Family Book
Help me, please.
Trust me.
No matter what happens, I will protect you.
How can I get my hands on the Gu family book?
I want to become human.
If it doesn't work out, it says that you can become a thousand year evil spirit.
I'm sorry, Wol Ryung.
I loved you so much.
If it can be helped, you should avoid that fate.
Don't worry.
I, Kang Chi, will protect you.
When was it?
I heard something similar once before.
Don't worry. I will protect you from your side.
A peach tree with a crescent moon hanging from it, is a bad sign for you.
If you meet anyone there, you should avoid him at all costs.
Episode 4
What do you mean? Who's in the guest house?
You're his next victim.
Your Hundred Year Inn.
Welcome.
I am Park Tae Seo, the one in charge of Hundred Year Inn.
- You don't seem to be the owner. - My father is away right now.
We've come a long way from Han Yang, and we are all tired.
Prepare some rooms for us to stay the night.
I'm sorry, but we don't have enough rooms available for everyone here.
Useless talk!
Do whatever you need to do to get the rooms ready!
Have you heard of the name Jo Gwan Woong?
The one that served as the assistant minister until recently?
Yes, that's me.
What happened?
It won't work out.
The only empty rooms are the two small ones at the end of the house.
We can't accept all those people in.
What can we do? I'll have to tell him the truth.
Still, he used to be an assistant minister. Will it be okay to turn him down like this?
The guards around him seem to be well-trained.
What about Kang Chi? He hasn't come in yet?
Not yet.
I'll go, and look for him.
Where did Kang Chi go at a time like this?
If it can be helped, you should avoid that fate.
Hey!
Hey, look!
Never mind. It can't be.
How can he...
I hope he doesn't put a damper on my fate.
Go away...
It's me.
Were you able to drive them away?
Something like that.
Is he hurt?
He's been like this.
I think he inhaled some sort of anesthetics.
No matter how much I shout or shake him up, he's totally out.
Hey!
It's useless.
Hey!
Gon!
What are you doing? I almost died.
That's why you should have woken up before.
What is your identity? Tell me your names.
Before asking us, you should tell us your name and your origin.
I am Choi Kang Chi, the head servant's son at Hundred Year Inn. And you?
It's your turn to answer.
Who are you, and where are you from?
I'm sorry, but I don't share my information with a stranger.
- I don't like strangers. - Look, here.
Are you playing games with me?
What do you use your head for?
- You just realized that now? - What?
This kid...
Even your legs are weak.
At that rate, you won't beat me even in 100 years.
You!
You're dead today. Come here!
You, come.
Stop right now.
What's with you?
How can you repay someone who saved your life with your fist?
Who saved my life?
You?
Are you kidding?
You still think I'm kidding?
Is this really necessary?
I'm not a dog or something.
How can you tie me up like this?
Please don't do this, and let me go.
How can I trust you?
You were talking disrespectfully to someone who saved your life.
And you like to fly punches everywhere. How can I trust you?
He's the one who tried to put a sword through my neck while I was sleeping.
And you claim to be the head servant's son at the Hundred Year Inn.
It's suspicious that you were being chased by that mob.
That was something personal. I've got my reasons.
It's obvious. He probably took someone's money.
- Hey, who do you take me for? - Or it may be a girl problem.
Are you a womanizer?
How can you say that? A womanizer?
Look here! Everyone here knows me for my purity.
What's wrong with you?
It's a love affair for others, but pure love when it comes to oneself...
Seriously.
I don't really care. Just lead me to the Hundred Year Inn.
Please untie me, first.
If someone sees me like this, I'll die of embarrassment.
- Kang Chi? - Please...
Are you Kang Chi?
Let me go.
Are you looking for Choi Kang Chi?
What are you doing?
Is he the one you are looking for? Choi Kang Chi?
Oh my... What happened to you?
It's nothing. Don't worry.
What do you mean nothing?
And who are these people?
These people?
You see... they are...
They're my friends!
- Friends? - Yes, friends.
They are friends I met for the first time today in the woods.
As soon as we met, we became close.
Look, we are close enough to play around like this already.
Hey, what are you doing? Let me go.
I can't be the only one looking foolish. Let's look foolish together.
Seriously, you're driving me crazy!
It's no time to be fooling around like this.
There's chaos at the Hundred Year Inn.
What do you mean there's no room?
As I said, the rooms are all occupied. There's no empty rooms.
If we are to give you a room, we would need to ask other guests to leave.
Then, do that.
I'm sorry.
I can't do wrong to the guests staying at our inn.
In order not to do them wrong, you are going to offend me?
- Is that what you mean? - There are two other inns nearby.
I'll send someone to see if there are empty rooms there.
Are you treating me as an equal to other average guests here?
I'm sorry, but all guests at our inn are equal.
No matter who orders it, we cannot kick out any existing guests.
This is my father's philosophy for running this inn.
Even if it's my command?
Even if it's the king's command, there are no exceptions.
You!
What?
Who would pull out a sword because he was told that there are no empty rooms?
Jo Gwan Woong or something. He used to be an assistant minister.
Jo Gwan Woong?
What do we do? It looks like he'll harm young master any minute.
What about the guards? And Kang Chi?
Just where is everybody that they're not showing up?
You see...
Leave the Hundred Year Inn on your own, and never come back.
The Hundred Year Inn is my home and family.
Where can I possibly go? Please withdraw your order.
If you won't leave on your own, I'll have to make you never come back.
Lady! Lady of the house!
Why are you hesitating? You should be running there!
I guess his girl problem is more complicated than we thought.
Will you untie me?
I think my family members at the inn are in trouble.
Please.
When was it?
I've seen these eyes before.
Will you untie me?
Why did you pull your sword on me?
Did you just say that all the guests here are equal?
- I did. - Even if it's the king, there are no exceptions?
Yes.
Unbelievable...
The king is the father of the nation, and chosen by the heavens.
What? Equal?
No matter whose command, there are no exceptions?
Does that mean the rules of this inn are above the king's orders?
- That's not what I meant. - If not, how dare you say those words?
How dare you speak of treachery as the mere son of an inn keeper?
Treachery? That's not what I meant!
Then, I'll ask again.
Did you say that all the guests of the Hundred Year Inn are equal?
Did you say that there are no exceptions even for a king?
Please calm down.
My son is still young and inexperienced. He's done you wrong.
I'll hurry and prepare a room. Please wait a bit.
- Mother. - You should stay quiet.
Please pardon his actions. If you wait a bit...
You think I'm doing this because of some guest room?
I'm punishing him for using the king's name in vain.
Mother.
If you want to punish his wrong doing, please punish me instead.
It's my fault for not educating my son correctly.
Mother.
What's going on?
Kang Chi.
- I'm sorry I'm late. - You're always like that.
- Isn't that Bi Joo? - That's correct.
I had no idea that he would get here so soon.
Who are you?
My name is Choi Kang Chi!
I'm asking about your identity.
Guests who create chaos and commotion at the inn...
I'm in charge of taking care of them quietly.
Kang Chi.
You look like you are old enough to know the ways of the world...
What is this harassment?
What?
Harassment?
You pulled out a sword when you were respectfully told that there's no more room.
And you mentioned the king to blame him for treachery.
You don't call this harassment?
Do you even know who you are talking to?
Who cares about that?
Whoever you may be, if you are here, you are simply a guest.
No more, no less.
So, take your pick.
Will you just leave quietly?
You!
Or, will you face me?
What are you doing?
Pull out the tongue of that wretched kid!
What's his identity?
He's pretty good.
Would you like me to continue?
How funny.
You're a funny kid.
So...
What was your name again?
It's Choi Kang Chi.
Choi Kang Chi?
I've heard so many things about the Hundred Year Inn...
I stopped by out of curiosity.
Just as I thought...
There are many amusing things here.
Sir, you were here.
I'm sorry for making you wait so long.
I got the word late, and I rushed here.
No, it wasn't as boring as I thought.
We will prepare a room for you at our headquarters.
Why don't you head over there?
Let's do that.
For now, it's a relief.
He left more quietly than I thought.
Lady Yeo Wool?
Lady Yeo Wool.
Huh?
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
Where were you when you should have been guarding the inn?
Answer me!
This is all my fault!
You see...
I left at night without any permission.
They were out looking for me, and we missed each other on the road.
Are you telling me seven guards went out to look for you?
What?
You see... There were seven because...
I've done wrong!
I was drunk last night, and created a scene.
They had no other choice but to come and get me!
You told me that you missed each other on the roads.
Did I say that?
Yes...
I was drunk, and I was carelessly going into the woods...
They chased after me, and that's where we missed each other.
Yes, that's what happened.
Who do you think you are lying to? Tell me the truth!
It's all my fault. Please punish me.
No, it's really all my fault. Please punish me.
Father, please calm down.
It's not important whose fault this is.
Shouldn't we first find out about Jo Gwan Woong's intent?
Before that, you'll have to go ask forgiveness for what Kang Chi did.
Do you have any common sense?
You've done wrong getting involved in something you shouldn't have.
You know well about that Jo Gwan Woong...
He's a tyrant who killed innocent children and women. He created a blood storm.
He was promoted to the assistant minister at the price of all that blood.
Even if he's retired, he's still powerful enough to create havoc here.
You should visit him to ask forgiveness for last night's events.
That's the only way to avoid the consequences.
Good.
- Sir, you have visitors. - Visitors?
Who is it?
I'm Park Moo Sol, the owner of the Hundred Year Inn.
Why did you come back?
You thought I was kidding when I told you never to come back?
When I heard that the inn was in trouble, I couldn't just ignore it.
You should have ignored it.
Then, Lord Park wouldn't be in such an awkward situation now.
Why do you dislike me so much?
Since I was young, you never once smiled at me.
What do you dislike about me? Tell me, I'll fix it.
I think you're a bad omen.
From birth, you were an ill-omen.
I dislike you, fearing that you will harm Tae Seo and Chung Jo.
- You bother me. - I would never harm them.
I would give my own life to protect Tae Seo and Chung Jo.
- I promise you. - Promise?
How can I believe your promise when I don't even know if you are human?
What do you mean?
My lady, Lady Chung Jo is here.
Okay.
You should go.
Assistant Minister Oh will send paperwork in 15 days for the wedding.
We should set the date, and have the wedding.
Yes, Mother.
You're so lucky.
You get to wear a pretty silk dress, and get married.
If you are jealous, you should get married, too.
- I'll get you a silk dress. - Is that a promise?
All I need is a husband now.
I see what it is.
You dared to love someone outside of your class.
You fell in love with the daughter of the household.
When you got caught by the lady of the house she beat you and almost kicked you out.
Something like that, right?
How did you get in here?
I've been staying as a guest here since last night.
I'm staying in the small room at the end.
Then stay quietly, and leave to go on your way.
Don't get involved in my business.
I'm sorry.
What do you think you are doing? You want to die?
I thought you would move out of the way.
Why didn't you move out of the way?
It's not that I didn't move out of the way, I couldn't move out of the way.
You think that makes sense?
Last night, you were so sharp when you were facing those men.
You can't even avoid my bamboo stick?
Those men were reeking of blood. Of course, I had to be sharp.
With men like that, I need to attack them first.
So depending on your opponent, your skills fluctuate?
Let's just say that I only fight those that I want to fight.
Hearing that, I want to get to know you better.
How about it? I challenge you to a duel.
No thanks.
I wasn't in the right state yesterday.
But, judging by your strength, you're not even half qualified to be my opponent.
So, don't challenge me. Don't get involved.
You'll get hurt.
King spider.
You fear king spiders the most in this world, right?
No.
- No? - No.
- It's a king spider! - Where?
You'll still deny it?
No. I'm really not scared.
How did she know that?
Just who is she?
So, it was you.
Sir.
Your visitors have been waiting a long time.
Be quiet.
Can't you hear that the music is playing?
Wol San, you ruined the enjoyment.
I'm sorry, sir.
- Tell them to come in. - Yes, sir.
So, what brings you here?
I heard that my children wronged you last night.
So, I'm here to properly greet you, and also to apologize for last night.
I'm thinking about settling it for 200 beatings.
What do you think?
That kid, Choi Kang Chi.
Kang Chi is like a son to me.
He's got a hot temper and he's rash, but he's not a bad kid.
Of course, he's done you wrong.
But 200 beatings is a punishment fitting for a murderer.
- Why such a heavy punishment? - Until now...
I've never spared the life of someone who's stood up to me.
And your son spoke treacherous words last night.
Even if I take his life right now, there would be nothing wrong with that.
Do you understand?
It's all because I'm lacking. Please forgive my children with your generosity.
If you act with prudence, I will repay you with something else.
- Something else? - Yes, just tell me what you want.
Then, will you give me the Hundred Year Inn?
I guess that would be hard.
Then, I'll give in a bit.
How about giving me your daughter?
She's pretty and delicate.
She's just my type of girl.
I guess that will be hard, too. Then you've got no other choice.
I'll have to summon Choi Kang Chi, and settle it with 200 beatings.
What will you do?
He's capable of doing anything.
Once he sets his heart on something, he'll do whatever to get it in his hands.
That's how Yoon Gi Soo's family was brought to ruins 20 years ago.
What should I do then?
Don't agree to his demands. Don't get entangled by his trick.
Keep this in mind.
I'm asking you what you would like to do.
Then, I'll take the 200 beatings.
Father!
The flaws of my children, are the flaws of me, the father.
So, I'll take the 200 beatings instead. Will that be enough?
You'll just send him away?
People love him more than the king.
If I give him 200 beatings, how do you think the people will react?
I knew he was tough, but I didn't know he would be like this.
Then, what do you plan on doing?
He started the attack.
So, I'll have to counterattack.
Kill Park Moo Sol within the next few days.
Of course, you'll have to frame Choi Kang Chi as his murderer.
He's continuing to follow us.
I know. Just let him be.
Where did they go?
I just saw them here.
Did they go this way?
This way?
Where did they go?
He's truly hard to figure out.
Is he stupid, or is he a genius?
Is he really the one who faced off against those men last night?
What's certain is that he responds differently in urgent situations.
Let's get going. He must be waiting.
It's like they are ghosts or something.
Where did they disappear to?
I saw them here with my own eyes.
When I turned around...
That's the way.
See you later.
Choi...
Choi Kang Chi!
Have you been well?
How are the 50 coins that you took the other day?
What the heck...
Have you been well? I'm a bit late.
The soup here is still the best around.
How can someone make soup taste so good?
When you have time, you should try ir for yourself.
- It's really great. - Yes, sir.
- So, have you been well? - Yes, sir.
These are records of the murder cases that have occurred in the last 15 days.
There seems to be a connection to the places that Jo Gwan Woong has taken over.
Murdering these people just to take over some businesses in the southern province...
I don't quite understand that.
- Do you think there's another motive? - Perhaps.
Running away won't do any good.
Stop running, and give up.
- Follow me. - Why are you doing this?
- Follow me. - Fine!
That kid...
You know him?
Yes, he's someone from the Hundred Year Inn.
Get on your knees.
- Get on your knees! - Fine, I will!
- Give it to me. - What do you keep asking for?
You don't know? The money!
I won't say much.
Take out all the money before I finish counting to three.
One.
- Two. - Fine, I'll give it to you!
What's his problem when I already said I would take it out?
This is it?
That's all.
If I search and find more, it'll be three beatings per coin.
Understood?
You should have done that from the beginning.
What a complete joke. Stealing like that in daylight...
- I'll try to talk some sense into him. - Line up here.
Line!
How much did they take from you?
- A little over two coins. - Here you go.
Thank you so much.
You're the only one who will do this for us.
You, bastard!
- Five coins for me. - Five coins for you.
- Here you go. You'll be rewarded for this.
If I had a daughter, I would marry her off to you.
You should have another daughter. I'd be a pretty good son-in-law.
- A little over three coins for me. - Here you go.
Why are you showing off with someone else's money?
You're the one who took this money away from them.
Listen, if you want to steal from others, you shouldn't steal from the poor.
You should steal from the rich.
Then, I won't hate you as much.
Choi Kang Chi!
Excuse me!
Do you remember me?
Of course, I do.
I don't forget the face of someone I've encountered before.
What you said before...
About the peach tree and the crescent moon.
About the fated love I will meet there.
If I don't avoid that fate, what will happen?
If I can't avoid that fate...
what will happen?
One of you may end up dying.
Die?
Who?
Me?
Or... him?
Only the heavens can determine the life and death of a human being.
This is all I can tell you.
Then...
One of us may die?
You!
Where have you been, coming home so late?
I was making my rounds at the market.
This is for you, Father.
Where did you get this?
The owner of the bar at the three way road gave it to me.
I took care of some guys who were stealing from them.
Did you fight again with Bong Chool?
What do you mean fight? They are no match for my fist.
I just taught them a lesson.
What if they come in here again?
I made sure they wouldn't do that again.
Don't worry.
Where's Lord Park? Is he in?
He's at the patio.
The scent of the tea is very nice.
I don't have many more days left to enjoy this tea.
I think Father feels saddened about marrying you off.
If your brother had gotten married, it wouldn't be as bad.
Don't worry, Mother.
As soon as Chung Jo leaves, I'll replace her with a pretty daughter-in-law.
Just don't run away when an offer comes in for an arranged marriage.
- Why do you run away from women so often? - Are you afraid of women?
Why would I be afraid of them? It's not like that.
At first, your father couldn't even look at my face.
He was very shy. I'm sure you take after him.
Father, too? Is that true?
I don't know... was I like that?
You were.
Then, let's just say that I was.
Don't even dream about it.
It's not a place for you.
Just looking at them makes me happy.
Just looking at them, makes me feel like I'm part of their family.
Lady Chung Jo's wedding is in 15 days.
Are you going to be okay?
Here, enjoy a night snack. It's from Pal Bong.
I'll take the night shift. You should go in and rest.
Then...
If it can be helped, you should avoid that fate.
One of you may end up dying.
Don't worry.
I, Kang Chi, will protect you.
Don't worry. I will protect you from your side.
Why does it have to be him?
Why?
Wow, you're great. Just great!
What are you doing there?
I'm making my rounds for the night shift.
How can you make the flower petals fall like that without even touching them?
What is that called?
What was it again?
- It's called the aura sword. - Right, the aura sword.
So this is the aura sword that I've only heard about?
Why don't you finish off your night shift?
How did you find out?
I've never told anyone about my fear of king spiders.
I want to know how you found out.
Do you know me?
Or have we met before?
Then, do you know me?
Have we met before?
Well...
I can't remember.
That's why I'm asking.
Then, we must never have met before.
If it's something you can't remember, it must not be significant.
So if I remember...
does that mean it will become significant?
Who's there?
Stop right there!
Who's there?
Over there.
So Jung, is that you?
It's been a while, sir.
Where did he go?
I know he came this way.
It will soon begin.
What will begin?
The hunting game.
Hunting game?
Yes.
A very amusing hunting game.
What's all this?
What's this about?
It's an illusion.
We are trapped inside an illusion.
What brings you here so suddenly?
Is it because the promised 20 years is approaching?
Yes.
Then, will you tell me the truth now?
What is Kang Chi's true identity?
And what power does the bracelet have that is supposed to block evil?
The night that I brought the baby home, the bracelet fell off by accident.
And I witnessed it.
What happened to that baby without the bracelet.
You did?
Tell me.
What is the true identity of Kang Chi that I don't know about?
Before I do, can you tell me what happened to him when that bracelet fell off?
There was a small cut on the baby's forehead.
But...
But? What happened?
Who are you?
What's your identity? Who are you?
Why are you doing this? It's me, So Jung!
Look! Is anybody there?
Be quiet!
Otherwise, I will slice your neck.
Let's see...
Shall we start the game?
What? These are swords.
Are the swords illusions, too?
Be careful, even if they are illusions, you'll get hurt.
What?
Who the heck are they?
Why don't you continue your story?
About what?
About Choi Kang Chi and that bracelet.
So, what happened?
We live or die.
No, if you die, it's the end.
No matter what, you have to fight to survive.
They're coming.
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Don't worry. I will protect you from your side.
Don't worry. It's nothing.
I think it's my turn to make a move.
Do you know me?
Fool, looking at you, I'm already better.
You're more powerful than any medicine in the world.
Will I be able to leave you behind?
Will I be able to live without you?
Why are you so concerned about him?
Of course, I'm concerned about him.
What should I do? I'll do as you wish.
Just tell me.
Choi Kang Chi.
What should I do?
A peach tree with a crescent moon hanging from it is a bad sign for you.
If you meet someone there, you should avoid him at all costs.
That kid...
Do you know him?
So, it was you.
Just who is she?
Do you know me? Or have we met before?
Then, do you know me? Have we met before?
If I don't avoid that fate, what will happen?
If I can't avoid that fate?