At the end of Han dynasty the three kingdoms split up.
Kingdoms of Shu, Wei and Wu stood off against each other.
Cao Cao, King of Wei, is the Prime Minister of Han.
In the Emperor's name he gave orders to feudal princes.
Prime Minister Cao,
are we to meet here the emissary
sent by Sun Jia of Wu?
His father and I raised a military campaign years ago.
Even Sun Jia dominated Jiang Dong.
He is only my nephew
why stand on ceremony to his emissary.
Come, didn't he bring us some tangerines?
Let's have some wine with them.
Right.
Mister Zuo Ci.
It's said that you're well versed in the Tao doctrines.
How does it work?
It's principle is to calm the spirit and nurture the Qi.
Mine are nothing but just some crude skills
I'll do some tricks on the tangerines.
You were using magic to get those fruits.
There's no such thing at all.
Bring it here.
You are fooling around with me.
I dare not, it's the course of nature.
Just as the people are suffering because of the war.
As the Prime Minister why don't you make a compromise
and follow me to the mountains to nurture a long life.
How dare you speak of such an evil doctrine!
If you drink this you'll live a thousand years.
You drink first.
Step down.
See where Zuo Ci has gone.
Yes.
Mr. Zuo Ci just left the residence.
Your grace.
Damn, he's really a devilish fellow.
Xu Chu.
Yes.
Take three hundred men to capture him
and bring his head back to me.
Yes.
Your grace, don't let these devilish tricks get to you.
That emissary of Wu...
No hurry.
Do you know what's the purpose of Sun Jia's emissary?
Since he mastered many areas of Jiang Dong
he feels his current office is dwarfed by comparison.
He wants you to appoint him as grand councillor.
Right.
His man Xu Gong who is the Magistrate of the Wu county
has been in contact with me.
Here's a confidential letter.
Look.
Like Xiang Ji, Sun Jia is a mighty fighter.
Xiang Ji? Xiang Yu, king of Chu, is from Jiang Dong too.
General Sun...
Little Conqueror...
Little Conqueror?
At Jiang Dong, Sun Jia is seen as the Little Conqueror.
Maybe the royal government
should summon him back to the capital
to forestall future troubles.
What do you think?
It's not a bad idea.
However Sun Jia is not stupid either.
He may not want to come to the capital.
In spite of this
you can try telling his emissary that.
Grand councillor is a relatively high position
in the government.
And hence Sun Jia must come to the capital
before you can recommend him to His Majesty.
Let's see if he will come.
We can try it.
If he doesn't, I'll send a letter to Xu Gong
and ask him to assassinate Sun Jia.
If he succeeds, I'll recommend him as the Master of Wu.
Your Grace.
Zuo Ci can't be found anywhere.
Don't bother, send for the emissary of Wu.
Yes.
Send for the emissary of Wu.
The emissary of Wu sends greetings to Your Grace.
"General's residence"
At the residence of the General of Wu, Sun Jia is
discussing with Zhou Yu, his trusted aide, matters
in regard to forming alliance with Cao and Yuan Shao.
Sun Jia and Zhou Yu married.
Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao respectively
who were the two daughters of Master Qiao.
Sun Jia ordered Zhou Yu to station at Ba Qiu
while Xiao Qiao stayed with Da Qiao at the residence.
Xu Gong proposed to Xiao Qiao but was turned down.
With a grieved heart, he allied secretly with Cao Cao.
At this time, he summoned the emissary of Yu Du.
Greetings to Your lordship.
Rise, please sit.
-Governor Zhou. -Magistrate Xu.
The emissary from Xu Du has returned.
My lord.
Prime Minister Cao said grand councillor is a
relatively high position in the government.
He would like to invite you to an audience
with the Emperor before he could recommend you.
Master Xu, what do you think?
In fact, having an audience with the Emperor is a duty
besides...
Never mind.
Cao Cao ruling in the Emperor's name is a known fact
I've sent men to Xu Du
to see where his loyalty lies.
He is malicious.
Once I get into the capital I won't be able to return.
Let's settle the matter this way.
Ally with Yuan.
That's right, go back to Ba Qiu and gather the troops.
Xu Gong, prepare to welcome the emissary of He Bei.
Yes Sir.
I shouldn't have said this.
General Sun though young and successful
is inexperienced.
Internally, Magistrate's expertise hasn't been tapped.
Externally, he's not making friends with Cao.
On the contrary, he trusted Zhou Yu
intended to ally with Yuan Shao.
Looking forward,
the empire of Jiang Dong will soon be destroyed.
I think so.
Prime Minister Cao has a confidential letter
saying that Sun Jia refused to go to the capital.
He asked me to eliminate him when there is the chance
and he would recommend me to be the lord of Wu.
Good...
I'll be at your service.
Good, Sun Jia will go hunting tomorrow.
Bring some men...
Spread out and see who's got the most.
Spread out.
Yes.
Who are you?
Why do you wish to assassinate me?
Who sent you?
I am the brother Yan Bai Hu, Prince De of Wu.
You killed my brother and took my land.
I must avenge my brother.
Your lordship...
How are my lord's wounds?
It's unfortunate that Hua Tuo has gone to the Central
only his student is left behind.
According to him, the wound is not fatal.
Have the assassins been arrested and questioned?
The assassins have been killed by his lordship
their leader claims he's the brother of Yan Bai Hu.
Oh.
Greetings to Your lordship.
The doctor said you'll recuperate soon
but you've to refrain from anger and hard work.
Have a good rest in order to recover soon.
Has the emissary of He Bei arrived yet?
Yuan Shao's emissary Chen Zhen has just arrived
and is now resting at the inn.
Alright, I'll go to see him tomorrow.
You haven't recovered yet.
There's no need to see the emissary right away.
How could this be?
Joining forces with Yuan to attack Cao is important.
The doctor said you have to refrain from hard work.
Magistrate Xu and Governor Zhou could discuss
the issue with the emissary.
That's not right.
If I don't meet him in person
and if he knew that I've been wounded.
Yuan Shao would despise me,
and that might upset the plan for alliance.
Tomorrow we will hold a banquet for Chen Zhen
showing off our weaponry.
Let him meet our men and witness the prosperity of Jiang Nan.
Yes.
Uncle Zuo.
Teacher is having a retreat.
I am here precisely because of this.
In his retreat he has reached a visionary realm
which forebodes that a calamity is going to happen.
To avoid the calamity he must first experience it. But
he locked himself up when going on secluded meditation
and it cannot be opened until the designated time.
You do not have the power to do so
that's why I've been asked to unlock him.
Thank you for your trouble.
Guard the five directions for me
and I'll use my power to release your Teacher.
Yes.
Thank you, Brother.
Because of Cao Cao's intention to usurp the throne
I've earlier taught him a lesson.
For this reason I shouldn't stay at Central any longer.
Tonight I'll help you perform the magic,
tomorrow I've to set off for Japan.
I will meet you again after the calamity.
I still need your advice on dealing with the calamity.
You have accomplished the "Qi", but not the spirit.
After the calamity you have to practise every day
with your body and soul for forty nine days
to make up for the loss.
Yes.
What do you think of my students?
They are upright and loyal but
I'm afraid they won't be able to escape the calamity.
How could they avert the imminent danger?
You should understand the true meaning of calamity.
Yes. Tao teaches that after you have accomplished "Qi",
your spirit will be able to leave the body. However you must face a calamity.
If it is unavoidable
one will have to be wounded by weapons
in order to preserve the soul.
Since you understand that.
Your teacher
may be bodily wounded
don't act rashly, no matter what happens.
This is the only way the soul could be preserved.
If you depend on your youthful spirit and power
you yourself will be harmed.
You should bear this in mind.
Yes.
I can only hope for the very best, I have to leave.
We will meet again after.
Have a safe trip.
Farewell.
Jiang Nan is prosperous indeed.
It really lives up to its reputation.
General Yuan
has students all over the country.
He also controls a huge army at He Bei.
Cao Cao is ruling in the name of the Emperor.
The Han government is degenerating.
If General Yuan starts the invasion
I will follow suit.
If General Sun in Jiang Dong
can join forces against Cao Cao
we can share the territories we've won
and establish our strengths in the south and north.
Let's toast for it.
Come, please...
Master Yu...
Hurry and bring him over.
Master Yu, please save my father.
Bring me a bowl of water.
The water is ready.
Let him drink it.
Master Yu, you are a living god.
Thank you, Master.
You've just recovered, have some rest.
Master Yu, please...
Please save my son.
My son is dying, please save him.
Your son is poisoned.
Yes.
Don't be afraid.
Bring the water.
He's awake.
Son, hurry and bow to Master Yu.
Thank you, Master Yu...
Master Yu, my son has been unconscious for two days.
He didn't get sick
I'm well...
Thank you.
Master Yu...
What's happening? Someone is shouting 'god'
Your lordship, it's Master Yu.
What Master Yu?
Your lordship, it's Master Yu Ji.
He lives in the east, and travels to Wu to hand out the
water of life and heal the sick.
That's why everyone is calling him god.
Most probably he's passing through
and the people are burning incense to honour him.
Really?
Master Yu...
Arrest this sorcerer for me.
Master Yu is being regarded as a god,
your lordship must not desecrate him
Cheng Pu, you are a general
how could you be bewitched by a sorcerer?
Han Dang, arrest the sorcerer
and bring him up here.
Well, I...
You dare disobey orders?
I dare not.
Spread out.
Master Yu, his lordship would like to invite you up.
How dare you confuse the hearts of men?
I am nothing more than a Taoist priest
and am here in Jiang Dong to do good deeds.
I haven't taken anything from anyone,
so how could you say that I confuse the hearts of men.
Then from where did you get your clothing and food?
You're definitely a rebel like Huang Jin and Zhang Jiue.
You must be executed to prevent future troubles.
Take him out and execute him.
Your lordship.
Master Yu is highly respected, please think carefully.
Master Yu has done a lot of good deeds,
your lordship mustn't misjudge him.
See, you too have been deceived
how could he be allowed to get away.
General Sun, today is a big day,
we can have the execution some other day.
Your lordship, maybe we can lock him up
for further decision.
Alright.
Wu Chao.
Yes.
Bring your men and lock this sorcerer in prison.
Treat him well.
Yes, Your lordship.
Your lordship, please don't get angry.
It's been rumoured that Master Yu can make rain.
In this time of drought, we'll ask him to pray for rain.
If he fails.
Your lordship could then execute him.
That's a good idea.
See how good he is.
Wu Chao.
Yes.
Bring your men to supervise the execution.
Yes.
Teacher's been arrested by Sun Jia, what should we do?
I am Xu Gong, Magistrate of the Wu county.
You must be students of Master Yu.
Magistrate Xu
I've heard that the five students of Master Yu
are experts with the sword.
Master Yu has been imprisoned by General Sun
and will soon be executed.
Everyone feels the injustice.
Aren't you going to do something?
Thank you for your concern.
We wonder if you could allow us
to meet our Teacher
to see how we could rescue him.
Alright, I'll bring you there tomorrow.
Teacher...
I know why you are here.
You want to rescue me, don't you?
Have you forgotten what your Uncle Zuo said?
Teacher, could you pray for the rain?
I'll pray for 3 feet of rain to save the people
from the drought, but it's destined that I have to die.
Won't General Sun be convinced if you succeeded?
Sun Jia is also destined
to persist in error and perish
I have acquired "yin" to face the calamity, but
my spirit will remain; I won't die like ordinary people.
Don't be rash.
Only a few men are on guard
maybe you can allow us to...
Stop it.
If you don't listen to me and leave immediately
you are against the will of your Teacher.
Like your Uncle Zuo said, this is fate.
Teacher.
Hurry and go.
Have you finished yet?
General will be here, we can't take the responsibility.
Hurry and go.
Go back
and I'll let you know how things go.
Let's go.
If there's still no rain in the afternoon
burn this sorcerer.
Yes
"12 p.m."
Light the fire.
Master Yu is such a living god.
Master Yu is good.
There is three feet of rain already. Stop raining.
Thank god...
It's just a coincidence.
Even the officials are worshipping in the rain.
What a shame!
Wu Chao.
Yes.
Bring Yu Ji over.
Yes.
Bring him over.
Yu Ji is charged with sorcery, execute him at once.
Why is that?
Master Yu has succeeded in praying for rain
and has relieved people's distress.
Please release him.
The heavens decide when it should rain
you have been fooled by the sorcerer.
Execute him before he gives us further trouble.
Please release Master Yu...
Shut up, do you want to revolt with Yu Ji?
Wu Chao, execute him.
Yes.
Wu Chao.
Yes.
His corpse will be paraded to the public as a warning.
Your men will be on guard.
You will be responsible if anything goes wrong.
Yes.
Leave for the court.
What does 'inexorable fate' mean?
Is there such thing as a spirit?
Why isn't the teacher showing up?
Please show us your spirit.
There's rain, but Teacher was still executed.
True, your teacher has successfully prayed for rain
but General Sun still beheaded him.
That's unfair.
Magistrate Xu, where's Teacher's body?
General Sun ordered to have it paraded for 3 days
in the street.
Big Brother.
We have to get back Teacher's dead body
for a proper burial.
I wonder if you could help
I'll try my best
I'll try to send the guards away after dark.
You'll try to retrieve your Teacher's body
before you discuss how to avenge his death.
Thank you, Magistrate Xu.
You've had a long day, have some food.
Master has ordered you to guard the body
and you can't neglect your duties.
You could still watch the body from the tower.
Be careful.
Yes.
Drink...
We'd better watch on shift.
Oh...the body is gone.
Look.
Oh, hurry.
Teacher,
I told you not to be rash
but you don't listen.
You've been instigated by the malicious Xu Gong
to go and steal the body.
Have I not returned?
Teacher you are superb, forgive our ignorance.
How could I blame you
for your loyalty?
But it's destiny
everything is beyond my control.
You have to be extra careful.
Yes.
You've been loyal to me.
It's natural that you hate Sun Jia
but knowing that he himself is a victim
he is not himself.
He's been used by the gods.
I was supposed to have to face the calamity
and my death would be different from an ordinary death.
I could not have revenge
but for exerting minor punishment.
Xu Gong is a malicious man.
He wants to use you for his own interest.
Don't fall into his trap.
Yes.
I am using my spiritual powers over my body
to speak to you and am exhausted.
I won't talk to you again
but remember what I've said.
My spirit still prevails.
Everyday at 12 AM and PM. I need to train my spirit.
Maybe in 49 days I could complete training my spirit.
"12 p.m."
You have to guard my body so that no one can harm it.
"12 p.m."
Knock on the crown of my head
3 times every day at that time
to guide my soul back to my body.
Don't miss it, or else.
I can never be reborn again.
We'll remember.
Teacher, can you reveal your spirit to us?
Though he is young and inquisitive
if you could reveal your spirit to us
that would enlighten us
and prevent us from future mistakes.
What's happening?
Yu Ji's body is gone.
What have you been doing?
We've been watching closely.
How come it's gone, did it fly away?
It appeared to have flown away.
What?
It's like this.
There was thunder and lightning
and all of a sudden
they body was gone.
You were lax with your duties
how dare you make up stories.
You deserve to be put to death.
Evil spirit, you haunt us in your death.
Your lordship, I...
Presumptuous ghost.
Wu Chao.
How dare you?
"12 p.m."
Big Brother, it's noon.
Your lordship.
Help His lordship inside, I'll call the doctor.
Yes.
Magistrate Xu, the emissary from He Bei...
Ask him to go back to the inn first.
Tell him that His lordship won't meet him as he is ill.
Yes.
Wait.
General Han, His lordship may not be fit
to discuss the alliance with Yuan to invade Cao.
Chen Zhen's stay may force His lordship
to come and meet him
and that may affect his health.
Maybe we should send Chen Zhen away
and say that we'll send someone to He Bei in due course.
For General's own good,
we have to do it this way.
Magistrate Xu is right, let's do it this way.
What a pity!
His lordship is insane.
You'd better stay away
to avoid losing your life.
Thank you for your concern, we understand.
Madam, the General is not recuperating
on the contrary, he's getting worse.
Careful you don't let him move around too much.
Dear, go and sleep.
No, I'll stay with my sister.
Why?
Look at you, the doctor's asked you not to move around.
Who are you?
Master Yu?
No, I'm a married woman.
Okay, I look like a slut now.
Didn't you say you're going to sleep with Xiao Qiao?
Why have you come back?
Aren't you afraid I'll get too exhausted?
I'm here to let you exercise more.
Come, exercise.
There's a ghost!
"12 p.m."
It's midnight.
Da Qiao.
What happened to me just now?
You were possessed by Yu Ji.
I saw Master Yu at the corridor just now
then I don't know what happened next.
Did I hurt you?
I am alright.
Go and sleep.
Brother-in-law...
He just fell asleep.
What's happening?
It's Master Yu's ghost.
Master Yu died a wrongful death.
We can't let things go on this way.
Let's find a Taoist monk
to offer masses.
That's right, I'll ask Xu Gong to do it at once.
Magistrate Xu.
You are here.
You are now having a chance to avenge your Teacher.
The General's court
has recently been haunted by your Teacher's ghost.
They want to invite a Taoist priest to offer masses
I've bribed the master of the Yu Ching Temple
and asked him to bring you in.
Teacher has become a spirit but is not an evil spirit
and has instructed us not to avenge him.
The story about spirit is so elusive.
I think you should sneak into the court
and seize an opportunity to act accordingly.
If Sun Jia is disrespectful to your teacher
he deserves to be punished.
Big Brother, let's go and have a look.
We all shouldn't be going together.
One of us ought to stay behind to guard Teacher's body.
The midnight and noon hours cannot be missed.
Liang Fung, you stay behind.
Alright.
Invoking the spirits...
What's all that noise...
Sun, you've killed an innocent Taoist priest.
His spirit is around.
My sister and I have decided to offer mass for him.
Go to worship him.
How could you ask me to worship an evil spirit?!
You have to believe in the spirits.
Brother-in-law, go
so that sister could attain peace of mind.
And that all becomes well.
What's the big deal burning some incense.
Alright.
You have driven me crazy.
Alright, I'll go.
That's fine.
Why don't you get changed?
Get changed?
Sister, never mind.
General, please offer the incense sticks.
You have to bow.
What rubbish!
General, just come forward and bow.
Remember what Magistrate Xu said, let's go.
Are you trying to revolt?
Such beautiful ladies.
Let me arouse the priest's desire.
Sister, what happened to this priest?
How come it's like this?
Sister.
Teacher is angry for we didn't obey his order.
Hurry and go.
Yes.
What happened to brother-in-law?
He's had a hard day, I let him sleep.
He can't recuperate if he goes on like this.
Let her go tonight.
Xiao Qiao, where's your sister?
Xiao Qiao, you'd better go back.
Go.
It'll be fun this time around.
Let him have more fun.
Well kid, how do you like this?
Can you strike two birds with one stone?
The show is over.
Sister, what are you doing here?
How come I'm here?
Don't be mistaken, it's Yu Ji's ghost again.
Sister, from what happened last night
I think I shouldn't stay here any longer
I'll go back to Ba Qiu.
That's not a bad idea
I intend to discuss with you.
Ask Zhou Yu to decide for us.
Brother-in-law is not recuperating
and the court is haunted
I'll go back to Ba Qiu and ask him to come immediately.
That's a good idea
I'll set off today.
Alright
I'll ask Xu Gong to send someone to escort you.
Stop.
Madam Zhou, please have some rest.
Magistrate Xu, thanks for your concern, I'm not tired.
It's a long way to Ba Qiu.
Have some food before setting off again.
No need.
Madam Zhou, I've been waiting here for a long time
would you not humour me?
What's all this?
Xu Gong, what do you want?
I dare not
I'm afraid that you are too exhausted by the trip
so I'm asking Madam to have some food and rest.
Madam.
Madam Zhou, cheers.
Madam, have some fruits.
Who dares to make fun of me?
You have no fondness for women,
How can you go after them?
Magistrate Xu...
It's Yu Ji's ghost, how wicked.
Let's go to the altar and act accordingly.
Yes.
"12 p.m."
Your Teacher's body has been retrieved
but you just stay here.
Don't you want to avenge him?
Such mysterious swordsmanship.
Why didn't you show your such mysterious swordplay
at the General's residence yesterday?
We were short of one man yesterday.
Magistrate Xu.
Last time when you asked us to visit your court
I already told you that.
Teacher had instructed us not to take revenge.
If this is the case, why didn't you bury him?
Teacher's spirit has to return to his body
everyday at 12 AM and PM.
So you are on guard here.
Brother Duan, watch the time.
"12 p.m."
It's noon.
Magistrate Xu, we have business to deal with, please go
I'm leaving.
It's Master Yu who is talking.
Xiao Qiao, listen carefully.
Sun Jia is doomed.
Go back and ask Zhou Yu to come over immediately
and bring Sun Quan along with him.
Unfortunately, I am not Zhou Yu.
"General's residence"
Your lordship, I've got a secret matter
to report to you.
Come over and speak.
Yes.
Last time when Yu Ji's body was lost,
his students stole his body and hid it in an altar.
Where's that altar?
I've already found the place.
Yu Ji has become a spirit.
This spirit is attached to his body
and trained by his students.
As long as his students are killed and the body destroyed
the spirit won't be able to haunt again.
Okay, I'll bring some men myself and destroy the body
and kill all those hoodlums.
I've to let them walk faster.
Listen carefully.
I intended to use them to fight against Sun Jia
but now it seems that Yu Ji and his students
must be gotten rid of.
Now I know that.
Yu Ji didn't finish his training yet.
Once you are there, burn Yu Ji's dead body
and kill all his students.
Prime Minister Cao has agreed that after I get rid of.
Sun Jia, I'd become the Master of Wu
I've convinced Sun Jia to go with us alone.
After the body is destroyed and his students killed.
We'll attack Sun Jia together
I'll first reward you each with fifty taels of gold
and more after the task is completed.
You'll be knighted too.
Thank you, Magistrate.
Your lordship, I've brought a few trusted aides along.
Alright, the Mistress is asleep, I'll go with you.
Magistrate Xu and I will go out for some business,
don't disturb her.
Yes.
"5-7 p.m., 7-9 p.m."
The body is really here.
Didn't quite expect that you'd bring General Sun here.
Ask them to arrest the students and destroy the body.
Kill anyone who dares to fight back.
Magistrate Xu, you've changed sides so quickly.
Just now you were still saying...
Arrest them.
Their sword skill has failed; C'mon attack, quick!
Go and help Big Brother.
"9-11 p.m."
Ba Qiu is ahead.
Xiao Qiao, we have to go separate ways.
"9-11 p.m."
Sun Jia, you are such a fool.
Xu Gong has a malicious intention.
He's been trying to provoke us against you.
You trusted him.
Your lordship, don't believe what he said.
Move forward.
Kill them and destroy the body
I'll reward you greatly.
We'll delay him while you destroy the body.
Sun Jia, listen well.
What that guy said was true.
Cao Cao asked me to kill you
and said he'll let me be the lord of Wu.
The assassin who tried to kill you was under my order.
Really?
I originally intended to have Yu Ji's students
kill you to avenge their Teacher, but they refused.
So I urged you to kill and destroy the body
wait until you are exhausted and then kill you.
Rascal, I'll kill you first
"11 p.m. - 1 a.m."
Go.
"1 a.m. - 3 a.m."
Let me try it again.
Xiao Qiao, you and I are spiritually connected
and you can hear me.
My spirit is now in Xu Gong's body.
You can't kill him.
Ask Zhou Yu and Sun Quan not to act rashly.
Master Yu.
Please ask Zhou Yu and Sun Quan
to escort you to where my body is.
Then knock three times on my head
my spirit will then leave Xu Gong
you could then help Sun Jia get rid of that rascal.
You both protect me on the way there.
Don't let anyone stand in the way.
-Your lordship. -Brother-in-law.
Sun Jia.
We are late.
That's okay.
I was stabbed and have not recovered.
Even if Xu Gong hadn't injured me
I would still die.
After my death, you will be the lord of Wu.
I hope that you will assist him.
I will do all I can to repay you.
That's good.
Sun Jia...
Brother-in-law.