"Ming Dynasty"
"The Forbidden City, The Imperial Library"
"The Sacred Volume."
We found the record.
The Sacred Volume.
Leave us.
The record shows that the Sacred Volume
is a secret volume of martial arts.
It was written in the Ming Dynasty
It contains the teachings of a mystic art.
Enough.
We cannot under-estimate this incident.
The West Secruitate has always been against us.
This theft has taken place in our Library,
should the West Secruitate know of this
they will be pleased to tittle-tattle on this and report to His Majesty
It will be the end of our days.
In all my years with the Royal Palace
I have never come across such bad luck
Should we find a scapegoat?
The Palace is so well-guarded.
No outsider could have stolen the Volume.
See if any guard has taken leave lately.
Don't let too many people get involved.
I understand.
To avoid complications, keep this within our own people.
"Foochow City, Fukien"
In the past 10 days, 2 officials have left
one has passed away through illness,
the other is Master Lam Chun Nam.
He resigned his commission to retire.
Because his arch-rival
was made his supervisor.
He chose the wrong timing to leave.
He is the prime suspect. This is his country home
Master Lam is inside
All the major roads has been blocked.
Every person in and out are in our hands.
His Eminence is in total control.
Master Lam is no longer in office,
we shouldn't have to be so cautious.
But we have our reputation and 'face' to consider
What if we do not find anything?
We have to use someone else.
Anyhow he will not live...
past tonight.
What's the problem?
Someone has crossed the line, Sir.
They have ben deactivated. Reactivate them.
Yes sir.
This is the work of a highly trained martial artist.
Everything alright?
Someone has gone inside.
Everybody on the alert.
Someone has crossed the defence line.
Wonder who it can be?
Hide the dynamite. To arms.
To arms. One the alert.
Be careful.
Sir, is it the help you've been waiting for?
Can it be them?
I'm not sure yet.
Is is Grand Master Ngok, from the Wah Mountain School of Swordsmen?
Are you from the Wah Mountain School?
I am Ling Wu Chung of Wah Mountain.
I have orders to see Master Lam Chun Nam.
Shoot!
Shoot them!
Hurry, move it along.
So many people...
are welcoming us.
Is Master Lam here?
I am no longer in office.
You need not address me this way.
Why are there so many guards?
Are they all your men?
They are...
Yes.
You have resigned
and you still have so many guards?
We nearly couldn't get in.
My office brings me many enemies.
The court cares so much for its old ministers...
that it sends an army to protect us.
You are...
I am Ling Wu Chung of the Wah Mountain School.
I am also from Wah Mountain.
A junior student. He's like a brother to me.
I've deactivated two of your men.
Let me release them.
No need. They did not learn their art well.
They deserve this.
Guards, take them out
and look after them.
Yes.
My teacher asked us to deliver something.
There is a letter.
He said to read the letter before opening the gift.
Where's the letter?
The letter must be handed to you personally.
No, Master Lam.
Get the letter.
Hurry UP!
What's the matter, where did you keep it?
It's gone!
Did I not give it to you?
You didn't.
I really did give it to you.
I did it because I was afraid of losing it.
Accept my apology for keeping you waiting.
We've found a letter by the roadside.
Probably dropped by that man.
My dear friend Lam,
I have been delayed by some urgent matter.
My unworthy student brings you a box of sleeping smoke
for your defence.
There is a trigger device in the box.
Do not open it until absolutely necessary.
Your Eminence,
the dyeing room is on fire
Should we attack while they are unprepared?
Then we can do what want.
Be careful. This could be a set-up.
A mere letter can't fool me.
Don't be hasty.
Yes, Your Eminence. You are most clear-headed.
Fire! Fire!
Get some water.
Put out the fire.
There's dynamite. Don't use water.
Use some cloth. Cover the fire.
I found it.
No.
What's this? Your horoscope?!
Stop this nonsense. Look for the letter.
Lock them up.
Yes, sir!
Who are you?
I told you. We are from the Wah Mountain School
Yes.
How do I know that you're telling the truth.
What? imposter?
Don't worry. Don't get so worked up.
You should recognize...
my Teacher's sword-play.
I'll demonstrate it...
to prove my identity.
Make room, there's not enough space.
Up on the mountain.
Alone by the waters.
The wind sweeps off the leaves.
Rendering the flowers even more beautiful.
The angry sword makes the skies tremble.
The thunder roars in the rain.
No able man comes forward.
I turn back for the last thrust.
Gazing up at the bright moon.
I bow my head and...
Beware of the fire.
Oh, what a mess!
I was too excited
and added on my own style.
Improvization, not the Wah School Swordsmanship.
That will do. I believe you.
No need for further demonstration.
Senior.
You seem to be hesitant to speak your mind.
It's important to prove that we are not imposters
Yet it's more important to prove your identity.
My teacher asked me
to related a verbal message
I will demonstrate to you my iron fists.
They are also very well-known.
Quite a demonstration, such power!
Really lives up to its name of the iron fists.
How do you know that he is genuine?
He's so out of breath, he's half-dead.
The least we can do is applaud.
You should be more appreciative.
Very good.
Now that I have proved my identity, you can relate the message.
He said that he'll be late by 1 or 2 days.
Louder
He said that he'll be...
Please be quiet.
Quiet please.
Say it again.
Teacher said...
he would be late by 1 or 2 days.
This is the message!
Yes.
Take the guests upstairs.
Excuse me. I'm too busy.
Please go upstairs for a rest.
Please go up.
Please.
We will not come down unless necessary.
Come on, let's practise our singing.
Give me a break, can't you wait a while?
Are you kidding? There's an entire chorus here, ready to start.
What chorus? Who's singing?
Singing, my fool!
I mean there's a lot going on here.
We're just pretending nothing is wrong.
The river water is interfering with the well water.
If they start fighting, we'd better beat it.
How exciting! It's really worth the trip.
I've decided to stay and watch.
Go on, stay, if you want to get into trouble.
Teacher didn't know that you came with me.
If anything happens to you,
I'll be finished!
Shouldn't we get away quickly?
There could be...
many enemies outside.
We cannot...
get away now.
Wait until dark.
Listen, an important person must have arrived.
Protect His Eminence.
Yes.
Protect His Eminence.
Zhor, Chief of the Five Ranges here to pay respects.
Careful, behind the screen.
"The fatal ice"
"Driving the waves"
Take this.
Chief Zhor greets your Eminence.
Your Lordship.
Your Eminence.
Your Lordship.
Rise.
Yes.
Leave us alone.
I am fully aware of who is loyal to me.
Despite your achievements,
you have always been humble and obedient to me.
It is rewarding to serve Your Eminence.
The mission of getting...
the Sacred Volume,
I know nothing about books to avoid blunder,
my I know what exactly is this Sacred Volume?
It's a hand-written scroll
about the art...
of gardening.
If it's about gardening, then it's an easy job.
I will do as You Eminence wishes.
You do not have to know what the Sacred-Volume is about.
This warrant will get you anywhere.
Rest assured, Your Eminence, that I will do my best.
No one to live and tell?
No complications.
Yes sir.
I'll act after night falls.
The water is cold.
You're not dressed.
Whoever would take a bath fully clothed?
Get me my clothes.
You're big girl now, I can't be around all the time.
You should be prepared before taking a bath.
Just get me...
my clothes.
I would do the same for you.
Hurry, it's cold.
Oh! Don't.
If I help you once, you'd be the same next time.
Do it yourself.
And you said I'm like a brother to you.
Who is it?
I've brought you your dinner.
Coming.
Get dressed. Coming...
Pants.
Pants again?
Sir.
Come in.
People here sleep early.
You should go to bed early.
Yes, we will do that.
Some refurbishing is being done downstairs.
Please have your dinner in the room.
See if the bathing water has gone cold.
Do you need more hot water?
Yes.
Don't come over. I don't need more hot water.
You want to scald me to death?
Don't come over. Stay right there.
Leave me alone.
He's sweating.
The water should be hot enough.
Well, it's up to you.
Enjoy your dinner.
Thank you.
It's getting dark. Get dressed.
You want to disguise as a boy, don't take baths!
So many people!
Are you also waiting to escape?
Yes.
Put the fire out.
Who is it? Why don't you show yourself?
Only cowards do not show themselves.
Stay the hell outside then!
Chief of the Five Ranges has arrived.
I am Zhor. Chief of the Five Ranges.
Last month an imposter calling himself Zhor
was thrown into a river of crocodiles.
The Five Ranges ar full of heroes.
How dare you claim yourself Chief of the Five Ranges.
Shameless as you are, why not declare yourself king?
No more nonsense
Give me back the Sacred Volume.
If you're so well-bred.
Why do people call you shit?
Rather be shit than to be dead.
When the Innkeeper turns, light the dynamite.
Gosh, I lost something.
Get it back.
I think I have lit the dynamite.
Did you bury a lot of dynamite here?
Yes.
Looks like we have to go. Hurry.
The dynamite will explode. Get away.
No. There are...
many people inside.
Is there enough time?
Well, since you can't even read
I'll let you choose first.
The dynamite has been lit.
- It's lit. - Run.
We have been trapped.
He is just a decoy.
But things have really been stirred up.
Put out the fire.
Yes.
Wah Mountain Swordsman.
Kiddo.
Stop it. We are from the same school.
Master Lam, your foot.
I've hurt my leg.
Can't stay here.
Have you seen my wife & son Lam Ping Gi.
Lam Chun Nam. I know you are there.
Chun Nam...
My lady.
Lam, show yourself. We'll make a deal.
Depends on what you can pay me.
You want a sample, I can give you one rightaway.
- Chun Nam... - Don't do anything
We escaped separately for their safety
but it's put them in jeopardy instead.
You won't save them by going out now.
I'm like an eagle with clipped wings.
No bargaining.
If you make a move I'll kill her.
Help!
Zhor, a renowned knight like you.
Should not use such despicable methods
towards an helpless woman.
I have no mercy for a conspirator.
Chun Nam...
Catch.
What's that?
It's an eyeball.
Zhor, stop. I'm coming out now.
It's almost dawn.
You won't be able to get away then.
I used to have everything. But once my position and title is gone
I wanted to safeguard my descendants from persecution
By acquiring an invincible martials arts skill.
I never expected to come to this.
If I do not escape my fate today.
Please carry out my one last wish.
Sir, I'll do as you wish.
But you must swear upon it.
I swear to the heavens.
If I break my promise.
I should be killed by a thunder bolt.
Tell my son Lam Ping Gi that the family treasure is hidden
under the water wheel.
Remember! On my son's left shoulder
is a scar shaped like a cross.
Lam, you are so heartless.
I have cut off her tongue.
Stop it
Your wife can no longer speak.
I'll come and fight it out with you.
Kiddo. You have to be on the alert.
Use all your means to get back to Wah Mountain.
No, I'll go with you.
I have to rescue someone.
When Teacher sent me, he didn't realize how serious the situation is.
You must find him and tell him.
Senior.
Master Lam.
There's someone besides Lam.
Bring me the bow and arrow.
Master Lam.
An arrow!
Master Lam.
You must deliver...
this message to him personally
My death will not be for nothing then.
Master Lam.
Hurry and go, Kiddo.
Your Eminence.
Well done.
You've had all the bodies burnt.
With so many dead,
the local government will be alarmed.
I have already made arrangements.
The sun Moon Sect of Highlanders
are very active in this area.
They are involved with the smuggling of salt.
We can blame this on them.
To make it appear to be a clash between the clans.
The local government dare not agitate the Highlanders
by reporting this to the Imperial Court
for fear of chastisement.
It will then be left alone and forgotten.
You have schemed this well.
You think so fast.
If I'm not watchful, you'll go right past me.
I beg your forgiveness for not reporting to your first.
Young man, be careful. You may lose your head.
Rise.
Yes, Your Eminence.
"Wanted: Sun Moon Sect."
Excuse me, are these people waiting for the boat?
No, they are seeing their friend off
The Chief of the Easy Winds Clan retires today
After he has gone
It's difficult to say what lies ahead.
We don't know how long time the new Chief can last!
Our livelihood depends on this river.
All these years while I served as chief
Although I cannot truly say there was no trouble.
We have only had...
small disturbances.
I recognize them from Master Lam's house.
Let's go!
Your bundle?
Who is he?
If you want to know, go and ask him.
Life with the clan is full of ups and downs.
But I shall leave all this now.
You shall be the new chief
I'll try my best.
There are many boats sailing pas this river.
The Securitate is always watching us.
For a better tomorrow for all of us.
I will try my best not to let you down.
I won't force everybody to go against the tide.
Whatever the tides may be, human beings are the most important.
Move off.
No one shall leave the pier
Can't you see the officials are attending a ceremony?
I want to search your boat
there may be Sun Moon Sect on board
Sir, don't worry.
I'm not Sun Moon Sect's men.
But I am.
I have an old friend on board.
Don't let him be disturbed
These people are upstarts.
You can send them away with money.
Chief, please go on your way
Good bye now.
Take care.
I'm a guard. Please come to the court with me.
You are from the Sun Moon Sect, Kuk, don't go
Set sail.
See my warrant. He who deters me is a traitor.
Although there are many of you,
you are only a handful of us.
You cannot withstand his arrows.
I see the culprit has appeared.
Indeed the Sun Moon Sect people are on board!
He is Zhor, a lackey of the East Securitate.
He killed the Lam family
What?
He can't swim. He won't come after us.
What is he up to?
All for the power struggle between clans,
we haven't seen each other for over 40 years.
We need never return to this place.
So many years ago.
Do you still remember our song?
It has been a long time since we played together.
It's song we worked on in our younger days.
You sing-a-song too.
"Hero of Heroes"
It's the Easy Winds' boat.
The boat ahead, lower your sails.
Lower the sails.
Steer.
Ram it.
Who is on the big boat?
The Easy Winds Sect.
Never mind him. Ram the boat.
Follow me.
Kiddo.
Zhor, take this.
Chief, go with the tide and save yourself.
You spineless creature.
It's the times.
Your traitor.
I'm clearing the way for the Imperial Court.
Zhor, you running dog.
"Clouds overhead" stance.
Jump in the water.
Jump.
Take this.
Old pal.
Elder Kuk, are you alright?
Old pal, I'm fine, you take care.
Cover up the hole.
Hurry.
Sir, your hand.
Look after him, I can still manage.
They are both badly injured.
I know, find somewhere to go ashore.
No need, young men. Any place is the same.
Look at the clear blue skies.
We do not have much time left.
Old pal, let's play our tune. We haven't finished our song yet.
Old pal, I have to go now. Please stand by me.
All these years you never admit defeat.
Now you have to admit you are getting on.
The seas laugh, lashing on both shores.
Carried in the waves, we have only the here & now.
The havens laugh, at the troubled world.
Only they know, who is to win and lose.
The mountains laugh, the rain is afar.
When the waves grow old, the world still goes on.
Senior.
Grand Master Lau...
Grand Master, we can go ashore now.
Steady on.
I will not be going back.
Take this instrument and the score
Fate has brought us together,
when you find the right audience, pass it on.
What we, your elders, could not accomplish
may be carried out by you young people.
Old pal, let's hope we gave it to the right person.
Let's drink again.
"Death to the Lams. The Sun Moon Sect."
He's dead.
Have you searched here?
They did.
Continue the search.
Yes.
Your Honour.
Your Eminence, Lam Ping Gi died
The Sacred Volume is not yet found.
But he said the two runaways
are from Wah Mountain.
One is called Ling Wu Chung.
Wah School?
They are renowned for their swordplay.
Zhor won't be able to overcome them.
He's useless.
We employed him to cover up our involvement.
But he boasts about the warrant we gave him.
Shall we do away with him?
You're very practical.
It's difficult to keep a dog you know,
if you do away with him, who will bark for us?
What are your thoughts on that?
Forgive me.
I know that he's but a dog
Yet it will bite when it is at a dead-end.
We have brought so many people this time.
Did we overdo it?
You little bastard, so full of suggestions,
you just want to know what the Volume is about.
Thank you. Your Eminence.
The Sacred Volume.
The Sacred Volume records this teaching
which is said
gives one supernatural powers to see through things
and to let out energy...
over great distances.
Though this my sound farfetched,
His Majesty said he had witnessed this before.
If I had known the Volume was in our Library, I...
You my not believe it.
But for each high mountain, there is yet a higher one.
One thinks that one has done something very clever.
Don't imagine no one knows about it.
Take this.
He is a powerful opponent. Be careful.
No need to chase after him.
He who can get away from my attack
is more than a match for you.
Lam must have got him to deal with us.
Take a few of your men
and try to mix in with the Wah Mountain group,
find Ling Wu Chung and bring him back.
Yes, Your Eminence.
Kiddo, are you alright?
Senior.
I want to go home.
The world is too treacherous.
Lie down and relax, you have a temperature.
Rest a little first.
If Teacher is not at the Lam's
he must still be at the Highlanders' Village for herbs.
If we find him, we can go home together.
Help yourself.
Hold your pulse down.
That's it.
I am homesick.
Someone's coming.
Sir, it's very dangerous here
Don't stay with us.
Leave this place.
I've been pushed around everywhere.
At my age, where can I go?
Sir, what are you doing?
I have to eat. I can only travel on a full stomach.
Look at your comrade, must be starved.
Don't worry.
You'll find somewhere to stay eventually.
Sir, if you light a fire,
it will alert the animals out there.
I have food to share with you
Why don't you put the fire out and have a meal on me.
It's settle then.
Go right ahead.
It's still warm.
Wonder if I am biting your dumbling
or if the dumpling is biting me.
It's harder than my old bones.
What is it?
Excuse me sir, we have to go now.
You go towards the west.
When the sun rises behind our back. You can come back.
As long as you're not with us. You'll O.K.
I have food here.
I'll go and distract them.
You figure out where to go.
You have to go east or you'll meet the old gent.
I'll find you somehow.
Be careful.
I'll be fine.
Didn't you go in a westerly direction?
It's so dark! I can't tell the directions.
I don't know him. I am Ling of Wah Mountain School.
You can speak to me.
Such fair skin, quite lovely.
"Sleeping dragon at old tree" stance.
Go back and practise your "Fairy Fingers"
The energy from his palm breezes by my buttock
Kiddo, your belt is loose.
Go forward.
Your bum will be bare
if not for me holding on.
Good try!
Eagle with spread wings.
We have to throw... throw... throw.
Sword, sword, sword.
Block the path, let's go!
Down!
Watch my stances carefully.
The swaying sword!
The wavering sword!
The riveting sword!
The whirling sword!
Don't run about.
Let's do it together.
Good.
The side-slashing sword!
The splitting sword!
Another lot of victims under the sword.
We are all made of flesh an blood.
Why do we make such a mess of our own world.
Sir, which school are you from?
Why should you care so much about the "name"?
It is because of such caring for "name"
that there is so much turmoil in the world.
You're so learned and skilful, sir.
You need not be fugitive.
So what if I am skilled in the martial arts.
A hero of flesh and blood can also be helpless.
If a bad person
has captured your loved ones,
you become a puppet, manipulated by your master.
I left my family to live a solitary life
for their safety.
Sentiment is the most powerful weapon.
As someone from the Wah School,
you should also beware of your teacher.
He is not as righteous as he looks.
Why do you say that?
Empty words of righteousness.
Are pretexts for a game of power struggle.
Years ago, there was a clash within the school.
Members had split into two groups,
One believed in 'Inner Energy', the other 'Sword Skills'.
Many died in the clash.
Actually, it was a struggle for leadership.
Because your Teacher wanted to become the leader,
he sacrificed many of his students.
That's why you should be careful.
If it was an internal clash
How did you get to know about it.
If chance permits, ask your teacher
who Fung Ching Yeung is?
Fung Ching Yeng?
The sword stances I just showed you,
all evolved from experiences of defeat.
How many people can learn...
from their defeat?
You have to remember that. May be useful some time.
Although I've taught you something,
you need not formally become my student.
Let's just be good friends.
Fung...Comrade Fung...
"Village of the Highlanders"
We've found the inn where the Wah people are staying.
Stay here.
Camouflage clothes ready.
Change it.
Find a way to get the Mainlander to come out.
Some strangers have arrived. I smell blood.
No news from Senior Ling
and your daughter.
Could it be them?
I'll go and see.
Inner energy like flowing water. Inner peace like an immobile mountain.
Be patient!
With your meditation.
Why is there no one?
Mainlanders.
Teacher, could it be Senior Ling.
Help!
Teacher, I'll go and see.
He's not dead yet, help him upstairs.
You barely made it.
Thank you all.
Leave us.
As instructed, I buried the two dead ones.
I have found something on them.
Teacher
It's an imperial warrant.
We shouldn't be involved in political matters
Let the well water and river water keep to it selves
I don't want to know about your business,
if convenient,
leave as soon as possible.
We, the Lam family, has suffered such deaths already,
I do not wish any more unnecessary sacrifices.
Thank you for saving my life.
I'll repay you. Good-bye.
Sir. Take this money with you.
Those outside may not wish you well.
Buy yourself a sword to arm against enemies.
Take the money.
You are so kind.
I will repay your kindness.
I, Lam Ping Gi, do hereby thank you deeply.
Lam Ping Gi, descendant of Master Lam?
Lam Ping Gi, You're alive?
Ping Gi?
You are Lam Ping Gi?
It's been over 10 years since I last saw you.
We can't recognize each other.
You are...
I'm your father's old friend, Ngok, from Wan Mountain.
You are Ngok!
Thank heavens.
You are my only kinsman now.
Ten years ago,
I was so innocent.
I knew not of the ugliness of mankind.
Now all is changed, I'm not the same person any more.
I understand.
What's all that noise about?
It's a Highlanders' wedding.
Be sure to speak our dialect quietly here.
Let's go and look for Teacher.
God bless our tribe.
Hail to the Chief.
The groom need not pretend now.
Let us check our goods.
Yes.
Are there Mainlanders in the inn?
People from Wah Mountain, coming for herbs.
I found
many scouts from the East Securitate.
Is it because our smuggling business
ls doing so well that
they want a share.
So they're moving in on us.
Blue Phoenix.
You're at it again.
Your eyes are always on the men.
The Mainlanders have come for us.
If you do not behave, I will have to punish you.
I will be careful.
Where did Kiddo go?
Let's go.
What are you doing?
I like you.
I haven't seen you before. Where do you come from?
It's a woman, like me.
Who asked you to come in? Go away.
Don't you understand me? Get out.
You are Mainlander?
Snake.
Senior.
I am from the renowned Wah School of Swordmen.
We have a strict discipline with 333 rules.
Very strict rules.
If any student breaches the rules
I will not let him off.
You are a Wah Mountain student, be careful
He is not righteous.
Blue Phoenix.
I've told you not to mingle with men.
You have put us to shame.
If you keep on like this, I'll have to lock you up.
It's a pity. She's a woman.
Chief,
many scouts...
are surrounding our inn.
It appears that they have come for us.
Tell everyone to be on the alert.
Steal the arms of the Mainlanders.
Drug them and tie them up.
If the scouts dare to approach.
Kill them.
Yes.
Here's chance for you to make up, don't mess it up again.
Yes.
Stay on the mountains, 3 years for punishment.
Yes.
A symbol of the Sect?
Get out.
Yes, Teacher.
Did Master Lam...
say anything before he died.
Yes. He asked me to do something very important.
What is it? Come sit down!
Tell me all about it.
Our rules forbid us students to sit with the teacher.
We can't sit on the same level.
Then stand up and tell me.
You can talk now.
I cannot
Why not?
Shouldn't you be loyal to me?
Disloyalty is also against the rules.
Yes, but I've sworn to Master Lam that
I would tell it to his son Lam Ping Gi.
It's against the 58th rule to break an oath.
I would bring great shame to the school and my family.
The 58th rule?
You are right.
But if this message is critical to our School
that's a different issue then.
Then it's against the 79th rule.
To sacrifice others for one's own safety is also wrong.
But rule 26th says
One is always forgiven if one repents.
In case of emergency, one can be flexible
and bend the rules.
You...
That's lying to one's Teacher.
It's against rule 83.
He who cheats his Teacher deserves a fate
worst than death
Good.
You are no doubt a good student.
I just wanted...
to test your integrity.
If you had told me,
I would be the first to kill you.
I knew that you were testing me.
The trial is over, you can go & see Lam Ping Gi.
Where can I find him?
He's just next door.
Next door?
Go. Tell him the secret.
That would really save a lot of trouble.
Why has he got Elder Kuk's instrument?
We have to get to the bottom of this.
Put the instrument back where it was.
Yes.
Do not alert him.
Do not use the drugs yet.
Find out the whereabouts of Elder Kuk first
Yes.
You are...?
I'm Lam Ping Gi.
And you are?
I'm Ling Wu Chung.
Be careful. Let's go inside.
Your father asked me to tell you a secret.
He said that the Lam family treasure
is hidden under the water wheel.
Thank you so much.
Don't mention it.
I know you love wine.
Wait.
There is a wedding of the Highlanders.
This is a gift for you.
How do you know that I love to drink?
It smells good.
Have you finished talking?
Teacher invites you to dinner.
Good.
But they have to be punished. They have to stay in the room.
They are forbidden to go out.
We'll bring you dinner.
That's great. I can enjoy the wine in my room.
It smells good.
Bullshit.
"The moonlight in front of my bed"
"Looks like frost on the ground"
"Looking up at the bright moon"
"I bow my head and think of home"
My dear.
Are you in hurry to go somewhere?
It's already a fortnight since my father's death.
I have to go back and attend to the funeral.
How thoughtful.
We order people should take care of it.
My uncle is helping with the funeral.
Do you have an uncle?
I wish to talk to him. Let me see you home.
Teacher
What is it about? I'll pass on the message.
That will save you the trip.
No bother. Come, sit down.
You too, come and sit down
Sit.
Sir, you don't know my uncle
And my uncle doesn't know you.
What do you have to tell him
That you can't discuss with me?
Say, my daughter's marriage?
This should be discussed with your uncle
How can I discuss it with you?
Your daughter's marriage?
Yes, I wish to marry her to you.
Sir. But my parents have just passed away
Shouldn't we discuss this a year later.
No. You can't get away this time.
As your family has just died, I have to look after you.
You can't object to that.
Just do as I say
Or else I'll be unhappy.
- Go ahead. Eat. - Father.
I don't want to get married.
No nonsense.
It is not your place to speak here.
Where would you be with out me.
Go now. This is none of your business.
It's for your own good.
Shit to Lam Ping Gi.
I'll kill you if you continue with this nonsense
No respect for your elders.
Thank goodness for you. Otherwise, we'd be in rightness.
Without a doubt. Can relax for a single moment.
Who is it?
Open up. It's me.
I can't play any more. My little friend is here.
You knew I was here and you didn't say anything.
You knew I was here and
you didn't say anything either.
Go now. Hurry.
Don't tell our Chief.
Go on.
We will play together another day.
Coming.
Senior.
Teacher wants to marry her to Lam Ping Gi.
Please help her think of a solution.
Thank heavens, you are getting married off.
Which unlucky fellow is it?
I don't even know him.
I would rather marry you.
I've always treated you like a brother.
How can you marry me?
I don't look like a girl now. I can learn.
Then I'll be like a girl.
It's useless even if you become like a girl
I've never thought of having a relationship like that with you.
I'm like a brother to you. You should help me.
Look at her.
You should be pleased if someone is willing.
Stop quarrelling.
When dawn breaks, we have to go to the Lam's.
Make up her mind for her or it will be too late.
Stop drinking
or you will be dead drunk.
If we run away,
then we will never be able to go home.
Have you thought about that?
Never return home?
Right, make up your mind.
To run away or to marry.
Don't dwell on it. Leave first, think later.
You can't make it when morning comes.
Don't drink any more. Go pack your things.
Wait in front of the forest before dawn,
whoever fails to turn up is a "turd".
What are you doing with the wine?
I don't drink at all. This is for you.
Blue Phoenix.
Did you drug him?
I didn't!
Chief, he's not drugged. He's poisoned.
It's a very strong poison.
And it's spreading very quickly.
Without a cure he'll die in two hours.
He will lose all his martial arts.
Damn it! Why did you have to play sitting on my head?
What head?
Nothing. I said the poison has gone to his head.
Help him regain consciousness.
Yes.
Later, show me how to play with your head.
Do you still want to drink.
I can't take any more.
You have nearly drunk all the wine.
See him off.
Don not let him get into trouble.
Yes, Teacher.
The Mainlanders are leaving. Make them stay.
Mainlanders!
Chief,
if you kill him,
nobody will know the whereabouts of Elder Kuk.
Feed him the vodoo and he will tell.
Chief, if you feed him the voodoo,
this man could be crippled forever.
Are you pleading mercy for him?
Chief, I dare not.
These Mainlanders are against us.
Cut him up after questioning him and
Bury him with our dead brothers.
Elder Kuk!
Chief, this man is the good friend of Elder Kuk.
Undo the voodoo immediately.
It can't be done because he was poisoned
He is so weak, when I undo the voodoo
He won't be able to take it and will die.
Cure him immediately or I'll kill you all.
One minute, kill him. Another, cure him.
You should listen carefully to what the Chief says
Once he's dead, nothing can be done.
She will blame you all your life.
You can safely breach the Sect's rules from now on.
"Thunder over the hills. Undying through the centuries"
The Hills! The Heavens are upon you.
Don't disturb your Inner Energy. Listen to my calming tune.
Your playing is even more unsettling than his Inner Energy.
Talk about undying. It's dead in one stoke.
My one arm, in return for one life.
Evil Cult.
"Venomous snake flips its tail."
"Dragon extends claws."
An iron claw too!
We are about equal in our weapons.
Must undo the voodoo.
Take this.
You shameless evil woman.
You block my way, scoundrel.
Leave Ling.
Leave your life.
How dare you go?
Scram.
Take this.
Get down.
Now it's you and me. Come on.
Still laughing?
"The fatal ice"
Poisonous bees!
You evil black magic practitioners.
Recall the bees.
Or I will kill all of you.
I am sending you to hell, compliments of Elder Kuk.
Your Eminence.
Au Yeung has brought the men from Wah Mountain.
Tell the scouts to hide themselves.
The Guards to disguise themselves as servants.
Hurry.
- Cheng Biu, Lee Yee. - Yes, Your Eminence.
Bring me the clothes quickly.
- Yes, Your Eminence. - Hurry.
Uncle.
Uncle?!
We haven't seen each other for 4 to 5 years.
Thank you for coming all the way to help us.
Ngok, Grand Master of Wah Mountain School.
He insisted on coming to meet you.
He has something to discuss with you.
How come there is no mourning for the dead. Strange.
Our family wants to keep a low profile,
to avoid vengeance of the enemies.
But we do mourn within our hearts,
instead of mourning openly.
We are forced to do so.
Let us all pray to Master Lam.
We will vow together.
To the heavens above.
Heavens above
We will take vengeance, blood fro blood
We will revenge and kill our enemy
Dear Master Lam, may you rest in peace
May we find the murderer
Let us pay our tributes to the heavens
Once
Twice
Three times
We will pay our respects to Master Lam.
Once
Twice
Three times
Is it a Lam tradition not to return the respects?
Thank you for your kindness
Once
Twice
Three times
Your Eminence.
What are you up to?
That old fox
is forcing me into marrying his daughter.
Where is Ling?
I've killed him with poison.
Where is the Scared Volume?
I haven't found it yet.
The treasure is under the water wheel?
Who is it?
Take this.
You scoundrel. Stay put.
Don't try to get away.
Take this.
You want to get away?
Sword Energy!
Are you from the Wah Mountain School?
"Downward Sword" stance.
What stance?
Teacher
Wah School's fate depends on this.
Don't say you saw me.
Where did he go?
"The Sacred Volume"
Thief! Who cried out thief?
Where's the thief?
Senior.
Careful. Lots of scouts outside.
The entire Lam family here could be impostors.
Everybody take great care.
Who is it?
Teacher, it's me, Luk.
Something going on down below.
Come in, Luk. Kneel down and swear.
Take this hand scroll, get on a horse & leave.
It is a mission which will determine our school's fate.
You must not let this secret out, even if you die.
Yes, Teacher.
Kiddo.
Been keeping alright?
What? What is it?
It's the Sacred Volume, very important. Confidential.
Why do you look so mad, Kiddo?
So what, turd!
Turd?!
We were supposed...
to meet at the forest!
Wasn't Ling poisoned?
Get him.
You're mistaken.
I'm not a their.
I was shouting to get help.
See if your family treasure...
is still there.
Nonsense. You are involved with the Sun Moon Sect--
the murderers of my family.
Did you mention...
the Lam family treasure?
What do you mean?
Take him.
Yes.
Why him?
He is the only remaining Lam descendant.
He is?!
There are plenty more. Not his turn yet.
Did you say you know where the treasure is?
I promised his father to tell him only.
After I told him, I forgot everything.
If you want to know, ask him.
Don't let him cause us to suspect one another.
Spare me!
You have strict family rules.
We should stay out of it.
Teach him slowly.
The river water does not disturb the well water.
Let's ask Teacher to pack up. We'll go home.
Farewell.
Take this back. No need to see us off.
Ling.
Weren't you shouting "thief"?
Yes.
Then why didn't you get him?
I was not good enough.
You are the Wah School's most senior student,
if you couldn't catch him, who can?
Unless it's your own Teacher.
What nonsense. Absolute rubbish!
Why are you all kneeling down? What are you up to.
Inner energy like flowing water. Inner peace...
To restore your Inner Energy.
With such a lot of shouting
you should have heard us, Grand Master Ngok.
Why were you so late in coming?
Where is the thief?
Don't listen to Ling shouting his mouth off.
He always likes to stir up a commotion.
You have seriously broken our School's rules.
You are no longer my student.
Leave at once.
- Father. - Teacher.
Wait.
Not a single person here tonight
is permitted to leave.
Each home has its rules; each country, its law.
This is our internal affair. Stay out of it.
You want to talk about the law.
Excellent. The law then.
- Officers... - Present.
Take off your disguises. Prepare for the formal edict.
Yes, Your Eminence.
Kneel down, traitor.
Ngok, kneel for the Royal Edict.
Ngok, prepare to receive the Royal Edict.
The Court is in need of able men. By the powers invested in me,
I now appoint you my personal Security Officer.
From now on, you work according to my instructions.
I am most unworthy of such a task.
Nonsense.
If you refuse, you show discontent with the Court.
That's sedition.
Do you have Inner Energy and Inner Peace now?
I am quite aware of loyalties.
Now that you are under my command,
disobeying me is disloyalty to me and
is sedition to your country.
Punishable by death.
We also have a practice. Any newly commissioned officers,
must kowtow 1000 times to me.
Commence to kowtow.
Ngok, one thousand resounding kowtows.
Kowtow!
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
Seven.
Sir, we have caught a man in camouflage
It's Luk.
Your Eminence.
Let's see how you deal with this, Officer Ngok.
Traitor,
stealing from the Lam family is stealing from the Imperial Court.
I'll cut your wrists and destroy your martial arts.
Bring me a sword.
Move away.
This does not belong to the Court.
It is a music score given to me by an elder
called "The Hero of Heroes".
If you do not believe me
I'll play it for you.
You can sing-along if you like.
"The seas laugh, lashing on both shores."
"Carried in the waves, we have only the here & now."
"The heavens laugh, at the troubled world"
"Only they know, who is to win and lose."
"The mountains laugh, the rain is afar."
"When the waves grow old, the world still goes on."
Don't sing it.
Ling and Luk have betrayed us by joining the Sun Moo Sect.
They have betrayed our School.
According to our School's rules,
we have to destroy their martial arts and send them away
to appease our predecessors
Prepare for it.
Go ahead, my fellow students.
I am proud to be able to sacrifice for my school.
Even if I died, I would be proud of it.
Don't be stupid and sacrifice unnecessarily.
You want to make trouble?
You want me to destroy your martial arts training too?
The Wah Sword Position.
Yes, sir.
Careful.
Be careful.
You be careful too.
The 7-sword position.
Is everybody alright.
Let's go.
Go for it.
Here we come.
Let's go.
Junior is down there.
Are you alright?
Fine.
Father.
- Teacher. - Teacher.
Let them go. You can destroy our martial arts.
Losing my face to outsiders.
We have so many students
So what if you are destroyed!
Dad.
Let them go. I've got what you want.
Catch her.
Lost it.
You...
Don't worry. I've come to cure your Senior.
Disobey me! Go to hell, all of you.
Go to hell!
Can't die.
It's dangerous, Come over here.
Save your life for our School.
Hide behind me.
Dad.
A two-headed snake!
Ngok, you hypocrite.
Just like this snake. You have two heads.
Being under my command, you dare usurp me!
You Court people always have the last word.
You always say what you choose to say.
Your Teacher will not let you go free.
He has sold out on all of you.
If you want to live, you have to fight a way out.
Protect her and escape.
Hurry!
Give me the Volume.
I'm so powerful. You can't fight me.
I am taking the scroll to see the Emperor.
"Tribute to the heavens" stance.
Untie me, quickly.
Untie me.
"The Sacred Volume"
Who are you anyway? Messing around with me.
Didn't you know? I am from the Sun Moon Sect.
Kiddo, up there.
You youngsters. You have no idea what you are up against.
If you get away from me today?
I will write my name backwards.
Good, I'll help you write it.
Senior.
Why are you still coming over. Go.
Old eunuch.
You will write your name backwards.
If I don't kill you.
I'll write my own name backwards.
"The Sacred Volume"
No problem.
So many dead, so much blood shed.
The Volume is unstained. I am secure now.
Stop.
Lam Ping Gi.
I am not Lam, I am Au Yeung.
You Eminence, kill them all.
Your song was very amusing.
You think you can laugh at anything
But there are things which cannot be laughed at.
Laugh out of place and you can lose your life.
So I am the one who laughs last.
I always remember, once you are in my command,
If you are disloyal, there is no other way.
I will have your head for it.
"The Sacred Volume"
He turned out to be the most laughable person.
Do we go back to Wah Mountain now?
Can we go back?
We may end up like these Highlanders, always roaming the land.
Your scroll,
I found it from the heap inside.
Here you are.
"The Sacred Volume"
It's just the score for "The Hero of Heroes"
You disobey me, Take this.
A student fighting his Teacher. Disgusting.
I am not your student. I'll fight you.
I just want to ask you one thing.
Cut the bullshit.
Who is Elder Feng?
He is a very senior elder in our School.
You are but a shameless student,
your rank is too low to ask about such matters.
What rank? He and I are pals.
I am two generations your senior.
What? You dare discuss ranking with me?
It's not a matter of rank.
How can you lie and betray so many people?!
Our School cannot be sacrificed...
for one man's ambition.
You traitor. I will make an example of you.
Your sword Energy is only about 30% of mine.
If you can come within 10 feet of me, we'll fight.
The wavering sword!
Roll...
What stance is this?
The 9 stances of "The Solitude Set"
Dad.
Let him go free.
You have broken all his inner muscles.
The Wah Mountain School is not his alone.
Sacrificing so many people for personal power
He is the true traitor.