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Who are you?

I am Song Wuyang. I have no grudge against anyone.

You must have the wrong person.

Ying-ying, Daming said in his letter that he's going to Liaodong,

and that he will be coming here to visit us en route.

Great.

What are you laughing at?

You look so happy.

Well, Daming is my brother.

So what am I to you?

Stop it. Brother Zhihao, you're terrible!

Miss! The old master is in trouble!

- What? What happened to father? - What happened to Teacher?

- Teacher! - Father!

- Go! - Father...

Teacher...

- You're bleeding. - Never mind that.

Teacher, are you alright?

I'll be fine, I just need some medication.

Let's go back.

Teacher, it's lucky that you weren't badly wounded.

Ah, I might be old, but I can still handle those thugs.

I didn't lose the fight, did I?

Where are they from?

Doesn't anyone have a clue?

We haven't met for a long time, so let's not talk about this, let's eat.

Daming, how's Master Sun doing lately?

Master Sun is very well.

You must have progressed considerably under his mentoring.

- Just superficial techniques. - You'll be in next year's contest.

I'd like to enter if I am eligible.

It would be interesting if you and your brother fought in the same contest.

- Please show me mercy, then. - Not at all. You can teach me!

You haven't been training for quite a while. Want to try?

Is that alright, Father?

Very well. You can show me your techniques later.

That's enough.

Daming has progressed a great deal under the mentorship of Sun.

We haven't sorted out who the winner is.

No need. I've seen it very clearly.

I am no match for Sun.

What makes you say that?

Zhihao, I...

I also want you to go to Baoding County...

...and train under the mentorship of Master Sun.

- But, Teacher... - I'm already too old.

Take last night's incident, for example.

A few years ago, I wouldn't have required any effort to deal with those thugs.

There were no students good enough to learn Master Sun's skills.

Then he became very depressed.

Three years ago, he took Daming away with him,

and I was selfish to have kept you with me.

You are far more gifted than him.

The skills you possess should enable you to achieve even greater success.

So I don't want to stand in your way.

- Teacher, please rescind your decree. - Why?

I lost my parents when I was a child, and I am indebted to you.

Nonsense!

I know you can't bear to leave Ying-ying, right?

I know you love her, and I intended for you two to marry.

However, I want to wait till you become champion

in the martial arts contest.

I do not seek such honors.

But I would be happy to be with you and Ying-ying the rest of my life.

It is not a question of personal honor.

The champion will be head of kung fu in the North.

We have enemies that are scheming to attain this position.

If they have their way, the people will be oppressed.

Is that the kind of happiness you seek?

I shall always remember your words, Teacher.

GAOQIAO TOWN

Master...

Master, you...

You've gone too far! I spent my hard-earned money on...

Get lost!

Everybody, this is Hercules Baatar from Mongolia.

He is unbeatable throughout the whole of China!

Whoever beats him can take one hundred coins from me!

Come on, countrymen, whoever wants to try,

should first pay me five coins as a contest fee.

Then you can take the hundred coins if you win.

Come... Come on!

Come on! Come on!

Come on! Five coins to win a hundred!

Wait, I'll win that hundred!

This is marvelous stuff.

Come on! Come on!

Come and win a hundred coins with five coins! Let's try again...

Very well, since nobody will challenge him,

we shall pack up and leave.

Let me try.

You really are something.

It's not that simple for you to just take the money and go.

The money is yours only if you beat me.

Stop!

Master Meng.

Master Meng, you have arrived...

Master Meng...

One of you will get injured if you fight.

- Father... - Tianxiong!

You must not use your knowledge to fight others.

One should employ it in a more constructive way.

My son has offended you, please forgive him.

I am Meng Dongshan. Let me buy you a drink.

Chen, you're skillful at martial arts. I admire you greatly.

Thank you for your praise.

I pledge my loyalty and service to you.

Well said.

I am just a martial artist,

and I have little regard for fame and fortune.

I have little need for help,

but I always like to make friends with heroes.

I hope you can stay with us.

- Thank you very much. - A toast to you.

Good.

Excuse me. You young people carry on.

Father...

Our power will be enhanced with his help.

Not only Song, now we don't have to fear Sun either.

You have a point there.

We must however be cautious and wait till the moment is ripe.

I understand.

As long as we control the five Northern provinces,

we can do as we please.

It's strange. I sent Wan Hongjie to kill Song.

Why hasn't he returned yet?

There's Wang Haoyan

He married and forgot about his mother

His wife lives comfortably

While his mother huddles in the cold fire log hut

His wife dresses in finery every day...

She's beautiful.

Boss, we didn't get our way at the Hedong House.

I reckon we should take a girl back to young master.

Good idea. She'll do nicely.

Oh, Mother...

You sing very well, Miss.

May I ask...?

I am Wan Hongjie of Baixing Martial Arts School.

Is there anything I can do for you?

Our young master loves to listen to music.

and we would like to take you to him.

We don't know each other. How could I go to him?

You'll soon get to know him. Just follow me.

Sorry, I can't go.

Do I need to use force? Come!

Isn't that Song Wuyang's pupil? Why is he here?

What do you think you are doing?

Miss Yan, thank you. Let me get off and walk.

Master Zhao, thank you for your help.

- I really appreciate it. - Don't mention it.

Since we're going the same way,

please feel welcome to travel together in the carriage.

I don't want to inconvenience you.

We performers are usually targeted by everyone.

So with you travelling with us, I feel most fortunate.

Miss Yan, what's the matter?

I'm frightened.

But a man and a woman should keep their distance.

Please don't go.

You needn't be frightened as long as I am here.

Go to sleep.

- Han Long, spar with him. - Yes, sir.

Let me show you a few tricks!

Enough.

You are the pupil of Master Song,

yet your skills are nothing special.

You have only scratched the surface.

And you're not yet qualified to study in our school.

But, since you have travelled a long way here from Baoding,

you can start off helping in the kitchen.

- Zhihao! - Huh?

A martial artist must watch his every step.

Zhihao...

Good! Very good.

Zhihao, you have trained hard for a year on your own without complaint.

I'll let you study martial arts from today.

Thank you, Master.

Zhihao...

Zhihao, you must be focused.

Why are you distracted? You must train hard, understand?

Start again!

Zhihao, get me some wine.

Yes.

Zhao Zhihao?

He's Song Wuyang's best student.

I saw him twice, it must be him.

How's his kung fu?

I fought with him at the tavern some time ago.

Pretty good skills, I'd say.

It looks like Sun and Song Wuyang want to grab the championship.

We must be prepared.

Right, I'll see to it tomorrow.

Zhihao's here.

What a country bumpkin! He smells like shit.

So, it's that idiot from the Shang Wu Martial Arts School.

While we're all enjoying our drinks...

...he brings in such a foul odor!

Let's throw him out.

Right, throw him out.

- Are you talking about me? - Who else?

Clean yourself up, and don't ever come here again.

Or else, I'll break your legs.

He's a coward after all.

We only need to take care of Han Long and Duwei.

Take that!

- Meng is going to storm our school. - What?

I was at the Tian Xiang restaurant last night and overheard their plans.

Then we have to prepare ourselves.

Amongst us, only big brother, myself and these two can fight him.

Zhihao is a coward. He'll be no help to us.

Why do you say that?

Baixing School's new guard threw his drink at Zhihao last night.

He really did that?

- Did Zhihao fight back? - Fight back?

He didn't even say anything and just left.

Damn it!

He has disgraced our school.

SHANG WU MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL

What are you going to do?

Stand back!

- Are you Sun Xinpei? - Yes. And you are?

Don't you know the famous Chen Lang?

Oh... Chen. And what is it that you want?

I give you three days to move out of Baoding.

Otherwise I'll kill you.

Baoding County is our home. What do you say to that?

I'll answer with my fist!

Chen, we should know when to stop.

Master Sun...

- Teacher! - Teacher!

Wait...

You are no match for him. Let him go.

I heard you were insulted by him last night and didn't fight back.

Cheers, Chen. Come on, a toast to brother Chen.

Cheers!

Not this coward again?

Where have you been hiding?

And what are you doing here?

Get out of here right now, or I'll make you suffer.

Easy, easy.

Did you hear that? This piece of shit can speak!

You invited me to a drink. I shall now reciprocate.

Kill him!

He's mine!

- Attack him! Stop!

I must settle this with you.

Good news! Good news!

Zhihao defeated Chen Lang at the Tian Xiang restaurant!

- Really? - What? Is this true?

I saw it with my own eyes.

Damn it...

Master, I bring good news!

Zhihao defeated Chen Lang at the Tian Xiang restaurant!

- Ask Zhihao to come here. - Yes.

I was careless and was defeated by Sun. I am ashamed.

Not at all. You're my guest and injured under my son's care

You have my sympathy. Please tend to his wounds.

Yes, sir.

Master, you asked for me?

Zhihao, why did you break our rules and enter into a private duel?

Master, Chen Lang was disrespectful. His behavior incensed me.

IRON PALM TECHNIQUE MANUAL

Zhihao, you are loyal and honest. You will become a great man.

I want to pass on the Iron Palm Technique Manual to you.

Thank you, Master.

Zhihao, over the past year, I have given you many laborious tasks

in order to train your mind and your stamina,

and to also build up your physique.

These are the first steps to the Iron Palm technique.

Thank you, Master.

I am getting old,

and today I was ambushed and received internal injuries.

So I want to pass on the techniques to you.

But you must exercise caution.

The Iron Palm is deadly, and must only be used for righteous deeds.

It must not be used in pursuing private duels.

I shall remember that, Master.

Father...

So, he's passing on the Iron Palm technique?

The Iron Palm is deadly.

We will have a problem if Zhihao learns this teaching.

Even if we get rid of Sun,

if Zhihao becomes champion in the competition,

we won't be able to destroy the Shang Wu School.

Enough of this nonsense!

The martial arts world is one family. Why destroy the Shang Wu School?

Get out of my sight!

Okada, the karate expert, has come with two friends from Japan to help.

They will defeat their best fighters one by one.

- Zhihao... - Brother.

I hear that Master is teaching you the Iron Palm. Is that true?

I want to see what this technique is like. Let's spar, shall we?

My kung fu is no match for yours, brother. Let's forget it.

Zhihao, en garde!

- But, brother... - Come!

Brother!

Father, it's a letter from Zhihao!

Read it to me. Practice amongst yourselves!

"Dear honored Teacher,

"I am indebted to you for raising me.

"I should serve you in order to repay my gratitude.

"Unfortunately, since my departure, not a day goes by

"without me thinking about you and sister Ying.

"I am now under the mentorship of Master Sun,

"but I will always remember what you have taught me.

"I shall do my very best in the competition.

"I cherish sister Ying's words deep in my heart.

"I will not let you or Ying down.

"Words cannot sufficiently express my feelings.

"Respectfully, my best regards. Zhihao."

Ying-ying!

Zhihao!

Ying-ying... Ying-ying?

You miss him, don't you?

No!

BAIXING MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL

- Is Master Meng here? - Yes. How may I help you?

We are honored guests from Japan.

I want you to destroy the Shang Wu Martial Arts School.

Who do you want killed?

Only the leaders. The others will disperse after they are gone.

Lure them out and kill them one by one.

What? Are you afraid?

- Where are you going? - It's none of your business!

I know you attend the Shang Wu Martial Arts School.

- You're Duwei, aren't you? - What of it?

What a coincidence.

I used to know a Chinese called Duwei. He was a fool.

Maybe you're one, too.

And you're a Japanese bastard!

I heard that men from your school are cowards. Is that right?

Stop!

Be calm. Control your tempers.

A pair of sisters on the farm

The sisters are looking for a suitable husband

The loser will have to choose an ugly, short and lazy husband

The elder sister pretends

That the phoenix is opening its wings

The younger sister pretends

That the dragonfly is skimming the water

Their rivalry is well known throughout the village...

- Bring me some wine. - Yes, sir.

The elder sister finally scores 99

And the younger sister scores 101

The elder sister is bashful

The younger sister merely smiles

The elder sister has picked...

An ugly, short and lazy husband!

- Bravo! - Wonderful!

- Miss Yan, you sing so well. - Thank you for listening.

Thank you.

Master Han, long time no see.

Miss Yan? When did you return?

A few days ago.

Master Han, you drink too much.

You still care about me?

We're friends. Of course I still do.

How have you been?

Well. And you?

Much the same.

I was in Shijiazhuang. I returned just some time ago.

I want to enquire about someone.

Who is it?

Zhao Zhihao. Is he still at the Shang Wu School?

Do you know him?

You seem to care about him. How is he related to you?

Well, he saved me once.

We travelled in the same carriage to Baoding.

He said he was headed for the Shang Wu School

to study under Master Sun.

You must know him.

Kill him!

Wait a moment. I have something to say to your teacher.

Something on your mind?

Perhaps you are unaware of this,

but my master has decided to teach that Zhao fellow the Iron Palm.

Is that Zhao fellow skilled enough?

He doesn't train hard and only ingratiates himself with the teacher.

What a despicable character!

Why don't you teach him a lesson?

Are his kung fu skills so good...

...that you fear him?

What nonsense!

I could kill him with a mere punch.

Internal rivalry is a most dreaded thing.

Naturally, you shouldn't attempt to engage him yourself.

Consider this...

He and I have a grudge, and I am willing to help you.

Really?

Zhihao, a lady asked me to hand you this letter.

"Dear Zhihao, I need to discuss something with you

"on the 9th of this month in the evening.

"Please be at the Pavilion of Breezes.

"I will be waiting for you.

"Kindly be punctual.

"We shall talk further then. Yan Zhuhong."

Who are you?

I said I had a score to settle with you!

- Destroy his hands. - Yes, sir.

That's it.

You will never be able to use Iron Palm again.

Let's go.

Master Zhao!

I... I'm finished.

No. The doctor says your hands will heal.

Even so, I cannot train in martial arts anymore.

You can still find other means to earn a living.

All my life, I have only known kung fu.

I can't think of anything else!

What are you saying?

I am a woman on my own, and yet I can go on living.

You are a man. Why can you not?

Concentrate on your recuperation.

Everything else can wait until you've recovered.

Come, take your medicine.

We've searched everywhere, and there's no sign of Zhihao.

The competition is about to commence.

Where could he be?

I heard... that he was involved with some whore.

- That's not like him. - Lu Daming!

- Are you saying I'm lying? - Stop it.

If Zhihao doesn't return,

I will have to send someone else to the contest

It's you, Master Han.

Miss Yan, are you sick?

I've prepared some medicine.

I believe he's the one who's sick, not you.

Let me go, please.

I can allow you that.

Miss Yan, you have to tell me where he is.

- Who are you talking about? - Stop pretending.

Who else if not Zhao Zhihao?

If you're wise enough, you'll take me to him.

Let go, you villain!

Sorry, I'm late for your treatment, I went to prepare some medicine.

How can I have you serve me every day like a child?

How can your wounds recover so quickly?

The birds are singing again. See how lovely they are.

They are staying close to each other.

Master Zhao, when you've recovered,

you must not involve yourself in the world of martial arts again.

Clans fighting among themselves, there's never a happy ending.

If you have no objection...

I am willing to...

I'll prepare the medicine for you.

Zhihao...

Miss Song asked me to bring you this letter.

Miss Song is in love with you.

Master Song also thinks very highly of you.

Can you just leave them alone?

What should I do?

Come back to the martial arts school with me.

No.

My hands have been disabled.

Zhihao, don't worry, your injuries can be remedied.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

If you try hard enough, you will succeed.

The competition is about to start.

In one month, our school's selection matches will be held.

Teacher is hoping that you will return.

Zhihao, have courage.

Come, let's go.

You can't go. Don't leave.

Miss Yan, I am so sorry...

I hope to repay your kindness someday in the future.

Master Zhao...

Farewell.

- Father, I'll get you some wine. - It's getting dark, be careful.

Who's there?

What do you want here?

I'm Meng Tianxiong from the Baixing Martial Arts School.

Father!

Father! Father!

Father...

Ying-ying...

Until Zhihao comes back victorious

from the competition...

...you must not tell him about this.

Father!

You must keep training!

Zhihao, don't be discouraged.

Concentrate and try again!

Zhihao, have courage.

Good. Good.

Zhihao, I'm afraid you will never use Iron Palm again.

SHANG WU MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL SELECTION ROUNDS

There's the winner!

- Daming, are you alright? - I'm fine.

And now, the contest between Han Long and Zhao Zhihao.

Stop!

Stop fighting! We have a winner.

HAN LONG

ZHAO ZHIHAO

Zhihao will represent this school in the competition.

I feel so ashamed.

Due to my carelessness, I lost to Zhihao in the elimination rounds.

That's too bad.

Master, you don't seem to be worried

about your son entering the competition and being no match for Zhihao.

Please think of a way out of this.

What do you mean?

To observe and to emulate is most important in a contest.

Victory or defeat occurs then.

This is no time for such nonsense.

Zhihao is training hard at the Zhonghao temple.

He'll be setting off alone tomorrow. If we can ambush him on his way...

Silence!

I am a man of honor. I will do no such thing.

Brother Han does not understand the spirit of martial arts.

I can introduce a few friends and let you get some exposure.

Like Master Okada,

Master Oshima is a 7th Dan karate expert.

This is Master Zaemon, a 5th Dan judo expert.

Greetings...

Master Okada, I'd like to test his karate skills.

Let him spar with Han for a few rounds.

Very well.

Deal with him.

Master Meng, this...

This is sparring, so please pull your punches, gentlemen.

Carry on.

My eyes!

Meng, you are so cruel! I work for you.

Why are you using such cruel tactics?

I want you to experience the treachery of the martial arts world.

If I live... I'll take my revenge on you!

Go!

Sister Ying.

Daming!

What's all this about?

What's happened to Teacher?

Brother Zhao!

Don't call me "brother".

What are you up to, Chen Lang?

- I have something important to tell you. - What is it?

There are three Japanese fighters hiding in the woods ahead to ambush you.

- Why are you telling me this? - I suddenly realize...

that to collaborate with them is too shameful.

So you do have a spark of righteousness in you.

As from today,

I will not associate with Meng Dongshan and his gang.

The three of them wield samurai swords.

You'd better take these.

- Thanks. - Farewell, Zhihao.

Zhao, let me deal with him. Go to the competition. Quickly!

No, this is my business. How can I involve you?

- You want to rebel? - Go quickly!

Go quickly!

I leave it in your hands.

Attention, all. The martial arts competition will now commence!

Please advance.

You both understand the rules.

You must not break rules one, two and three.

Move to your positions.

Begin!

COMPETITORS' REST AREA

Meng Tianxiong of the Baixing Martial Arts School wins!

ZHAO ZHIHAO VS WANG BIAO

So, Zhihao of Shang Wu Martial Arts School will fight

Wang Biao of the Yi De school in the next round.

One moment.

Judge, Zhao Zhihao has not yet arrived, please wait.

No. Being late without a reason is tantamount to giving up.

Judge, Zhihao is not late without a reason.

He left early, but as he's still not arrived,

I suspect someone has ambushed him on his way.

Judge, we must continue.

Whatever the reason, Zhihao has not arrived on time.

He's here!

Master, forgive my late arrival.

I am Zhihao of Shang Wu Martial Arts School.

Good, let's begin.

Stop! Zhao Zhihao wins!

Zhihao, what happened to you?

I bumped into three Japanese assassins on the way here.

Just as I expected.

Teacher, don't worry. I shall win in the competition.

- Zhihao! - Zhihao!

- I brought Ying-ying along. - Zhihao!

Ying-ying... how are you?

Where's Teacher?

Father is...

He's exhausted. He's resting at the inn.

It's a shame Teacher can't watch today's competition.

It's really...

Father said he wants to see you become a champion, too.

Don't worry.

Zhihao, you must win this time.

It is Father's wish.

Oh, aren't you Master Han? What happened to you?

Are you Miss Yan?

The final bout between Meng Tianxiong of the Baixing School

and Zhao Zhihao of the Shang Wu School!

Great!

Do your best!

Please advance.

Ready. Begin!

Zhihao!

Zhihao!

Zhao Zhihao of the Shang Wu Martial Arts School

is the Champion of the Regional Martial Arts Competition!

Master Sun...

Congratulations.

Your student Zhihao's success in this competition

...can all be attributed to your wise training.

Where's Teacher?

What happened?

He's bleeding!

Teacher!

Teacher!

What happened?

Teacher!

Zhihao, my father was...

He was killed by Master Meng's men.

I didn't tell you the truth, so you would be able to fight in the competition.

- Master Meng... - Move it!

Go downstairs and have a look. Be cautious.

Yes, sir.

The lights are out.

The light bulbs must have failed. I'll light an oil lamp.

- What is it? - I can't see anything!

Who's there?

Han Long.

You didn't expect that, without my eyes, I could still defeat you in the dark.

This is justice!

It's me!

Stab forwards!

Get the lights, men!

Stab his upper body!

Stab his stomach!

Tianxiong! Tianxiong!

Father...

Wait there.

Let's see who will be the victor.

You owe us Chinese far too much.

Daming, take Ying-ying and hide somewhere safe.