What's all that noise about?
It's a Highlander's 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.
It is because out smuggling business
is 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 a Mainlander?
Snake.
Senior.
I am from the renowned Wah School of Swordsmen
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 of your Teacher.
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 a 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 Pig 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 smelIs 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 smelIs good.
Bullshit.
Them 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 a 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. 0therwise, 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 anymore. 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 though 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 anymore. Go pack your things.
Wait in front of the forest before dawn,
whoever falls 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 pay 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 anymore.
You have nearly drunk all the wine.
See him off.
Do 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 voodoo 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.
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.
The light wind laughs, brings along with lonesome
Shadows fall on my sleeves, there is nothing but naked passion.
The heavens laugh, lonesome leaves.
But bitter smile remains.
La......
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 stroke.
My one arm, in return for one life.
Evil Cult.
Venomous snake flips its tail.
Mad snake spits venom.
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 for 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 Sacred 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 thief.
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 on 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 0fficer.
From now on, you work according o 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 and 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 Moon 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.
Let's 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.
Your 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 Fung?
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 you 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.
Your 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 stance 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.