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Frost fills the sky over Ten Mile Lake

Silken threads anxious of youth.

Looking at the moon and feeling lonely.

Envious of love, not of immortality.

This pointing will remind you of me.

Sian's grave?

Sian died long ago.

She's a ghost?

Yes I'm a ghost but I bring mortals no harm.

I died far away from my home

An evil spirit took my corpse and won't let me rest

in peace.

If you want to save me, move my bones away from here.

Then it will be possible for me to be reincarnated.

Sian

I will save you.

Sian

Ning

You dare oppose me? I will never excuse you from death

Let them go, please.

The Diamond Sutra

We've escaped Sian, we're safe

Dawn is breaking.

Sian, hide in the tower of ashes.

If the sun's rays shine on you, you'll never...

be reincarnated.

Ning, good-bye forever

I hope that Sian will be reincarnated.

I must return to the Orchid Buddhist Monastery.

If you need me, you can find me there. Take care

Who is that young man?

He's the poor scholar who lived 2 blocks away.

Things have changed since he was last here.

Wasn't he that shop's bill collector?

He doesn't even know it went out of business long ago

Welcome Welcome

The bill collector's here.

How much money did you collect?

We're here to catch escaped convicts.

It's the police who Run &

Pursue them

You're Bing Chow?

You've made a mistake. He has a beard and I don't

You shaved it off

Take him back and collect the reward.

Get in

I haven't committed any crime

Let me go. I've been wrongly accused

Let me got I've been wrongly accused

I'm not Bing Chow

You've made a mistake. I'm not Bing Chow

I am wrongly accused

My name is Ning, not Bing Chow.

Old man may I ask who...

A man just like you, fated to being imprisoned.

So pessimistic

It's all my elders' fault, insisting I get an education

When I grew up, I was learned and wrote books.

But when I write of my travels, I'm accused of

revealing state secrets.

When I write of history, they say I'm satirizing

the present.

If I analyze military strategy, they say I'm

planning a rebellion.

I can't even write fairy tales, for they accuse me of

promoting superstition.

Finally, I wrote the biography of a powerful man.

Then he was arrested, accused of being a rebel.

We where both sentenced to life imprisonment.

Wouldn't you say that prison is my fate?

A cockroach

Where?

Cockroach?

You're really wasteful The cockroaches here are of the

best quality.

There are no delicacies here

After you've been here a while, you'll even salivate

over a housefly.

Old man, how long have you been here?

I was your age when I first arrived.

Look how I've changed Full of character

You've been here a long time

Help I am innocent

I'm not Bing Chow I am innocent

You've made a mistake. I'm not Bing Chow

Another nightmare. What did you dream this time?

I dreamt you were haggard and exhausted.

Exhausted? True, you will soon be totally exhausted.

You have nightmares every night. Look at the calendar.

You've been here so long and still can't adjust.

Soon you'll even forget that your last name is Chow.

Old man, my last name isn't Chow

Bing Chow

Supper

OK.

A chicken leg?

Happy days are here again

Old man There's only one bowl. You eat first.

No, it's for you. I'd rather eat cockroaches.

I'll tell you something when you've finished.

I haven't had chicken in a long time.

Old man, why are you carving my name?

All these men ate chicken legs.

We call that chicken a headless chicken.

After you've eaten it, they chop off your head

Chop off your head?

Bing Chow, we have no personnel quarrel.

Don't come back from the grave and seek revenge on me

They behead people at noon.

It's now the middle of the night.

Some official's son got in trouble, and they're looking

for a substitute.

At night, the executioner can't tell one from another.

Is there no justice in the world?

Is there no reward for being a good man?

It is of no concern to me.

I was always an honest man.

I'll give you whatever I can

This painting was a gift from my dearest one.

I don't want to part with it even in death.

Young man, you have a good heart.

Let me give you a present.

You are so learned.

It is fortunate that I die rather than you.

You're a good man. Such a pity you have to die.

It would be a pity if you died, not me.

Anybody's death is a pity. You're a rare specimen.

If you die, your type will be extinct.

It's been a long time since I set somebody free.

This tunnel leads to the outside.

Go out and start anew.

Don't give me such false hopes.

If this is an escape route, why didn't you escape

long ago?

It's less troublesome for me to write my book here.

When I finish, then I'll escape and get it printed.

Don't worry about me.

Always keep this bundle with you.

Once you're out of here, never come back

Get going

What will happen to you after I've gone?

They like hearing my stories

So long as I don't get to the story's end,

they'll never harm me.

But they'll accuse you of helping me escape.

I'll say you were put to death for somebody else

2 days ago.

They won't dare make a fuss.

Go - Take care

Bing Chow the time has come

Hurry up

Bing Chow

He's dead.

I've escaped

There's even a horse here waiting for me

That old man is really remarkable

I must repay his kindness someday.

Hey That's my horse

What a stupid horse letting a stranger ride him

I don't even have time to wash my hands

You think you're fast over land... I'll go underground

Open sesame

I must find a place to get out of this downpour

Good A house

Open the door

"Righteous Villa "...

Anybody home?

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

8 coffins Must be the whole family.

I won't disturb you. I just want to stay the night.

Don't bother to get up. I'll take care of myself.

I told you not to go any trouble. Please go back

The way you rush about in no fixed direction

I had a hard time following you underground.

Don't you have any idea where you're going?

Your face looks so horrible, you must have suffered a

painful death.

If you'd rushed around underground all day like me,

you wouldn't have the energy to come back to the surface.

I don't know you. Why are you following me?

I don't know you either, so why did you take my horse?

That's your horse?

I thought it was the old man's.

Still you should have asked before taking it.

You're alive. Sorry It's all a misunderstanding.

If there's anything I can do to help, just let me know.

Enough of your tricks. A good thing my reactions are

so fast.

Friend, you need a place to stay the night.

Here there's a roof over your head.

Might as well stay here.

How do I know what you'd do after I fell asleep?

I knew it

Let's draw up some boundaries.

I'm staying next door.

If you have something to say shout it. Don't come over.

I haven't bathed in a long time.

Who is it?

Are you a mortal?

Hey, friend next door. Get up There's ghosts

Get up. Do you hear me?

Hurry and get up

Not a sound. Maybe he left already.

What a nuisance

Friend, there are fierce ghosts here

Ghosts? I'll use my maglo to banish them

Ghosts and goblins, I order you to leave

Oh, you understand the occult

My nose is sensitive to other worldly spirits...

So why do I smell nothing now?

Get out of the way

Abracadabra

Strange. Not even a hint of ghostly odor

Abracadabra Hocus-pocus flash

Abracadabra

Abracadabra

Don't come here - Leave

You're not even real ghosts Wasting my occult talents.

Phonies?

Want to trick me?

A good thing you have a waistband.

Stay away from me

I'm failing...

Stop hugging me

Let go

If I let go, I'll fall

If you don't let go, I'll...

Sian?

Sian

Hocus-pocus heebie-jeebie

I order you to freeze

Freeze

Freeze

Sian, is that you?

What kind of black magic is that? Let them go

Otherwise I'll kill him.

Oh... Freeze

Kill him. He's no friend of mine

Elder Chu

Are you Elder Chu, traveling incognito?

Elder who?

Your disciple is deeply sorry.

Disciple?

Elder Chu?

Sian, it's me. Don't you recognize me?

We come from a good family. My name is Windy.

This is my younger sister, Moon.

Elder Chu.

Elder, you can save us.

My father is Lord Fu, the ex-Minister of Rites.

He was framed. They're now transporting him to...

be executed.

We want to attack the transport wagon and

rescue him.

You are the learned and brilliant Chu.

You two are loyal imperial warriors.

Every one is an eminent personage.

Now it's my turn to introduce myself, I am...

Spell

My name is Autumn, from the Kunlun sact.

I've read everything that the Elder has written.

I never get involved in affairs of state.

We pay our respects to Elder Chu.

My name is Ning, not Chu.

I can tell you are clever.

Clever people do not always reveal their identities.

Anyway, in our hearts we know who you really are.

How can I make you believe me?

No need for you to say anything. Everybody remembers

From now on, Elder Chu will be known as Ning.

Chu is Ning.

Yes

We will now take an oath.

Whoever reveal their identities...

will be chopped up into 10,000 pieces.

Yes

Such an honor that you rode my horse

Sian, do you remember this painting and poem?

Sian? Poem?

He's reciting poetry. Quickly, pen and paper.

We must record what he says. Elder is giving us a hint.

Hurry

Frost fills the sky over 10 Mile Lake;

Silken threads anxious of youth.

Looking at the moon and feeling lonely;

Envious of lovers, not of immortality.

Very profound

What does "10 mile" mean?

10 mile

It is all very deep.

His words are too profound

10 Mile? That must mean 10 Mile Pavilion.

What do you mean?

There's a 10 Mile Pavilion near hear. - That's right

Sister, "10 miles" refers to 10 Mile Pavilion.

It's nearby.

I understand.

10 Mile Pavilion is not far from here.

"Frost" refers to Frost's Descent.

Each year has 24 climatic periods...

After the autumnal equinox comes the frost...

and today is the day of Frost's Descent.

Elder is telling us that father will be transported

past 10 Mile Pavilion.

He's telling us to rescue him there.

Elder is truly perceptive. We can save father.

We had it right - Good.

It hurts

What's the matter? Get up

Reporting

Miss Windy Your father will pass the 10 Mile

Pavilion tonight.

We already know that.

Elder is truly brilliant

But what about the rest of the poem?

What do those 2 stanzas mean - 3 stanzas.

The meaning doesn't matter now.

Interpret it in any way you desire.

He means that we should have our own views...

not just listen to what other people say, right?

So, should we still listen to what Elder says?

Not only listen, but take notes and ponder his meaning

We must pass his wisdom on to future generations.

Right

Time to leave

Good-bye.

We're off to 10 Mile Pavilion.

Yes. We're off to 10 Mile Pavilion.

Miss Windy, please return Sian's painting to me.

Yes, Elder.

When you call me Sian, is that a hint that I need

a pseudonym?

From now on, my name is Sian

If Sian were reincarnated, she would now be a babe

in arms.

She's not Sian

Who are you spying on?

Me?...

No.

Who are you spying on?

I wanted to see who you were spying on. Time to go

Do you think your fianc�, Prince Ma...

is as handsome as Elder?

We were betrothed before birth. How do I know what

he looks like?

Is that what people mean by fate?

Who are you referring to?

Oh, nobody. It's just that I feel so fortunate.

Fortunate? You�re e frothing at the mouth

Evil spirits

Is this a foot print or a hand print?

We'll know when we find the monster.

Right

It even harmed a man.

What a pity to leave it here Better show it to Elder.

OK There really are ghosts in this place

What is that?

A corpse It's all that ghost's fault.

Don't hug it. Put it down.

How did this person die so pitifully?

I'd say this an evil ghost. The odor is very strong.

It's back

Is it looking for us?

Use your "freeze" magic. - Right

I command you to freeze

Heebie-jeebie Freeze

That'll stop him

How do you do it?

When you see a ghost, shout "freeze".

Like this? Freeze! Is that right?

Oh, no. How do you lift the spell?

I have to think of a way to communicate with him.

What can I do? Let's try this...

If I'm right, move your eyes up and down.

That's right. Fantastic

If I'm wrong, move them from left to right.

Great

Will a hand gesture lift the spell?

What? Not up and down or left to right.

Don't joke with me.

If we wait too long, that monster will get us.

Does lifting the spell have to do with an...

acupuncture point?

Your eyes are moving faster than a revolving lantern

I understand You're provoking me into

hitting you.

OK. I'm going to hit you now

Ready or not, here it comes

Let's get out of here

Come on

You're too heavy.

I can't carry you.

Drag it

Dragging you isn't fast enough either.

Better hide upstairs.

I told you not to fool around at a time like this.

That monster is so tall, it'll see us if we stand

up straight.

How can I undo the spell?

How do I lift the spell?

It's safer inside. Better hide yourself quick.

I told you to hide inside.

Why did you go down there, where it's so dangerous?

Try the "freeze" curse

Freeze

Let's continue without guessing game.

You're getting heavier and heavier. Can't carry you

much longer.

Since that monster isn't here...

let's try to lift the spell.

Does it have anything to do with this amulet?

Yes? What then?

Point at me. Point at me and the curse will be lifted.

Point

How do I undo the spell?

No good asking you I must figure it out for myself.

Freeze

Don't move... Move Move

Don't move

Why does he "unfreeze" so quickly,

but you haven't moved for so long?

Do you mean... I pointed to this amulet...

Then I asked you how to lift the spell...

And he moved Freeze

I'll take care of it. Get out of here fast

Finally lifted the spell

Get out of here

Abracadabra Open up a way out

Abracadabra Open up a way out

Out of the way I'll take care of it

Abracadabra

Hocus pocus

I order all ghosts to be expelled

Wow It doesn't fear my incantations

Take this

It's still moving

I order all ghosts to be expelled

Hocus pocus

Even when it's chopped up he can still run away

It could still come back at any time.

Elder, get out of here. I'll pursue it

Be careful - Earth, open up

Hey Stop Stop

Are you stupid? I told you to stop

We don't even know each other. Why are we fighting?

I learned magic to deal with evil spirits.

If you don't stop, I'll use my magic to "freeze" you.

Why are you blocking my way?

I was just taking a rest after battling some ghosts,

and you say I'm blocking your way.

When that monster makes a run for it tonight, you'll

be in deep trouble.

Brother - Call me Master.

Master, your skill is extraordinary.

If you worked for the imperial court, your future

would be boundless.

You know that I'm a Taoist monk.

Seeking wealth and position is for the likes of you

mere mortals.

I don't want to end up like you... Earth, open up

What a pity.

Hu, our horses' hoofs are rigid. They won't move

It must be that monk's magic at work

He said there are evil spirits. Be careful

Yes

Lord Fu

There's nothing I can do about squabbles in the

imperial court.

It's hard to tell right from wrong.

I'm just following orders.

But don't worry.

I'll make sure your journey is safe.

After we get to the capital,

whatever the emperor does to you is not my responsibility

Let's go

Where can I get something to eat?

Please give me a bowl of your cheapest food.

What? The cheapest?

Sit down If you're starving don't waste your money.

Show me your face.

Go

Stand up.

Don't lower your head.

Go

Don't run away - Don't move

Monks?

Don't move

Stand still

Out of the way

Get out of the way

What kind of magic is this?

It's Windy...

Wait

Come back

Hey

The soldiers never came to 10 Mile Pavilion last night.

Rush back to Righteous Villa and lie in ambush for them.

Hey

Back to Righteous Villa? It's haunted

Come back

Elder Elder

I wonder if Elder has already gone?

Better search for him. - Yes

Do you think father's transport has already

passed by here?

No. They're not supposed to reach here until after dark.

Miss Windy, the villa has been ransacked.

I'm sure Elder did it to remove any traces of

our presence.

Set everything up. Prepare to attack. - Yes

Hurry up Over there

Who is it?

I'm Ning. - Ning?

Oh, it's Elder

This villa is haunted.

Haunted?

Where is Miss Windy?

Inside.

Ghosts?

Real ghosts?

Miss Windy

My clothes

Miss Windy

Miss Windy

Elder, they said you came.

Miss Moon

Who are you?

Oh, it's Elder. I recognize your back.

Elder...

I...

With your beard shaved off, you're so, so...

Yes.

When my sister sees you, she'll be so happy for me.

Happy?

When you came in, did you see my sister?

Your sister? No. No

Sister Sister Sister

What are you grinning about?

It is improper to look.

There are some things you shouldn't look at.

You're all right

I didn't recognize Elder with his beard shaved off.

Really? I must see for myself.

Elder, if you have something to say, just say it.

It scares me when you hint at things.

I'm cold.

Your face is so hot, how can you be cold?

Wouldn't this be faster?

Not fast enough. Faster would be better.

Faster?... OK.

Elder...

Elder said he was cold.

Cold?

Elder, you're overly exerting yourself.

Have you seen Miss Windy?

No, I'm looking for her, too

Where did she go?

There's noise coming from upstairs.

Let's go up for a look.

Don't go up there.

Strange Nobody up here.

Maybe it's next door. Let's go over and look.

What are you doing?

Sister, Elder came back to find me... us.

Why are your clothes so disheveled?

Don't be so impolite in the future.

Miss Windy, this villa is haunted.

Do we still have to pretend to be ghosts?

No matter what, we must wait here for father.

We mustn't leave.

In this moment of danger,

we must thrust out our chests and be fearless.

We must be utterly devoted to our cause.

Elder, let's go in.

Elder - Your clothes are torn in the back.

How do you write the "freeze" incantation?

I didn't spy on him. I didn't even know he was outside.

Better tie your heart down. Otherwise, it might fly away

If I could tie it down, I would

This is how you do it...

Freeze

It works

This is the "freeze" incantation.

If you see that monster, do this and he'll freeze in

his tracks. - Like this?

Don't do it haphazardly. This spell is hard to reverse.

Give me your hand. - Yes

Sister, what's that sound?

It's coming from up there.

Windy

Windy, give me your hand.

Elder, shouldn't you be calling me Sian?

Whether I call you Sian or Windy, there's no need

to be bashful.

I'll never reveal what happened just now.

I was really anxious on your behalf.

Actually, I kissed you because I couldn't

control myself.

Fortunately you made a quick get-away.

Otherwise, if Moon had seen you undressed and with me...

it would be hard to explain, even if I were Elder Chu.

Give me your hand.

Moon?

Moon, what are you doing here?

I was looking for you.

Don't bother explaining.

Moon

No, Windy Give me your hand

We're not fated for each other. I'm betrothed to

Lord Ma's son.

You're betrothed?

We weren't meant for each other.

You should be looking for Moon, not me.

Windy, one at a time. I'm after both of you.

Miss Moon, it's getting dark Give me your hand.

Go to my sister instead.

I'll go to her next. Quick, give me your hand.

Elder, aren't you the playboy

You can only choose one of us.

I'm not going to compete with my sister.

No need to compete. When I finish with you I'll go

to her.

Elder, there is something I must tell you.

Actually, love is a strange thing.

My heart beats wildly when I look at you.

I don't even have the courage to glance at you.

I'm afraid that my heart would jump right out.

I'd be willing to die if that's what you wanted.

As long as I can be with you for ever & never part.

Help

What's that?

Hurry up That monster is back.

Elder, what happened?

Go inside and search. - Yes

Inside there's a huge creature.

I don't know what it is.

Be calm Use the "freeze" incantation.

Together: Freeze

It really works

It sure does

We froze it in its tracks.

Everybody, jump up there

I...

The archery machine

Be careful - Elder

Moon, go and rescue Elder. I'll lure away that monster.

Put out the net. - Yes

Your hand...

Let's retreat from here.

See what's going on up ahead - Yes

Soldiers

Hu, they've set up an ambush

Windy, Moon?

It's father

Lure the soldiers into the villa.

Use the archery machine to mow them down - Yes

Trying to get away?

The monster destroyed the archery machine

We're surrounded by our toes

Let me out

Right... Let Elder go

Elder, what should we do now

We'll stay on the sidelines.

When the enemy comes in, the monster will deal with them.

Obviously a fake ghost. Unmask it.

Let's rescue father - Yes

You're hopelessly outnumbered.

I'll save you

Swords are too dangerous Let's use our fists.

I told you that swords are too dangerous

Father

Get out of here. Don't worry about me

Get over here fast.

Don't worry about me Rescue father

The monster is here

Abracadabra Hocus pocus

Abracadabra Hocus pocus

Windy Windy

Possessed by evil spirits?

Sister

What happened to Windy?

She's been possessed by evil spirits.

What should we do?

Still a lot of soldiers around. Better get inside.

Don't move

Press down on her

Sister

Think of a way to save my sister.

She's possessed by them

She could turn into a giant monster at any moment.

It's your fault, you traitor

I'll kill you

Wait His troops are still out there.

We must keep him as a hostage.

She's turning into a corpse monster

Sister

We must kill her immediately

Otherwise she'll turn into a monster.

You can't kill her

Are you a good person or evil?

You won't kill Hu, but you'll kill my sister.

Kill Hu

No matter how many you kill here, you still won't save

the kingdom.

The emperor is surrounded by sycophants and has no idea

of the suffering of his people.

Take my head to the emperor. Maybe it will move him.

He'll be convinced of our sincerity and loyalty.

Father, if you die we'll have no one to lead us.

Take my head instead.

No. Take our heads.

Bastards. What good is it to cut off your heads?

Who are you, ordering people about?

I am the learned and brilliant Elder Chu

The learned and brilliant Elder Chu.

Please guide us.

None of you are permitted to die.

Please explain

Explain?

Your severed heads will mean nothing to the emperor.

You'll have died in vain. Need I explain more?

Stupid pigs

What about her?

To exorcise her, she needs a dose of "yang" energy.

I am not powerful enough.

We better do something soon or it will be too late.

What can we do?

Try this magic charm. It may or may not work.

Hurry up and pull Miss Windy down. - OK.

I order the evil spirits to be exercised.

How did this happen?

Really ugly

I've forced the evil spirit from her.

If she gets a quick dose of "yang" energy, there will be

a gleam of hope. Hurry up.

Hurry

I'm a monk. I must not get too close to women.

Don't be afraid of her ugliness.

How do we give her "yang" energy?

With your mouth, of course. - Mouth?

What then? Your ears?

Send me to her.

Abracadabra Hocus pocus

Sister

A real man is afraid of nothing.

It's you

Lord, a golden-robed priest is on his way here.

A golden-robed priest?

Lord

Put your swords down

Not enough. More

Lower your swords

Put all your swords down

There are evildoers behind every country's downfall.

Take my head and collect your reward.

The way that you look death calmly in the face,

proves that you are loyal to our country.

Even though our political views are different,

I'm still willing to help you.

The golden-robed Taoist outside is the High Priest.

The High Priest?

All the rites and rituals in the palace...

the emperor consults him for guidance.

If he speaks on your behalf, justice will triumph.

Father

Lord Fu, if you trust me, let me go to him.

I'll explain the true situation.

Father, he might betray you

He could have killed me had he wanted to.

Still not awake?

Enough I'm going to puke.

Elder

Ning

I am here to pay my respects to the high priest.

Lord Fu is not a traitor.

He is a loyal subject, a patriot.

I hope that you will uphold justice.

There are many who cannot tell between good and evil.

They do not know the hardships of the

imperial court.

The purpose of my journey is to pacify the people.

I'll intercede at court on behalf of these

loyal subjects.

Amen Amen

Thank you, High Priest

How are you, Autumn?

Women are very tempting.

If I didn't exercise self-control...

my energy would have been dissipated.

Hu is treacherous and disrupts the...

High Priest's harmony.

Please stay here.

The convict Lord Fu is here to see the High Priest.

I pay my respects to the High Priest.

Amen Amen. You have a murderous air about you.

Put down your weapons.

I've been framed, but I am concerned about our nation.

You're so merciful. Guide the emperor to save the nation.

Life is chaotic.

Mistakes can always be corrected.

In my former life I was evil so I must do good in

this life.

Release my soul from purgatory.

Release my soul from purgatory.

Evil chanting?

Don't be tricked

Sit down

His mercy is false

Don't be tricked by his devilish voice

Abracadabra Freeze

I order the evil spirits to be exercised

I am the absolute Buddha.

What kind of evil spirit are you

Even before Buddha you refuse to reveal your

true appearance

The spirit of evil? I am what I look like

I don't believe you are Buddha

Let's go over and see if you're real or false.

Don't

Abracadabra

Hocus pocus

Elder

The bastard Hu betrayed us.

I'll take care of things here. Leave quickly

Abracadabra Hocus pocus The universe revolves.

May Buddha be in your heart.

I knew he was false, but couldn't conquer him.

I failed

I can't perform my magic with you here.

I'll open a tunnel in the earth for you. Hurry

Autumn

Hurry up

I can't hold out.

Hurry

Abracadabra. Hurry

Father

They've escaped for now but I'll get them in the end.

Guard the three we've captured

Yes

What about Lord Fu?

They have admitted their errors. They have departed.

People should acknowledge the immensity of

the universe.

I just heard a fight going on.

Your ears aren't clean

Vacate your mind to attain perfect peace of mind.

I'm very cold.

Sian

Don't leave me

Sian

Don't be reincarnated so soon.

It's too hard to be mortal now.

You're so good to Sian.

I never realized how much you missed her

I never realized how much you missed her

Frost fills the sky over 10 Mile Lake.

Silken threads anxious of youth.

Looking at the moon and feeling lonely.

Envious of lovers, not of immortality.

Sian

Sian, what are you doing here?

Hide You can't let the sun shine on you

If the sun shines on you, your soul will be scattered.

You would never be reincarnated

Why don't you listen to me? Sian

Oh, it's you I'm sorry.

Once again I've made a mistake.

I mistook you for she.

So there really is someone named Sian

Is she the one in the painting?

Do you miss her very much?

She's already dead and buried.

We'll never meet again.

If you want, you can call me Sian for now.

For now?

I understand. You�re e betrothed to another.

When I knew Sian,

she was also betrothed to somebody else.

It's beyond my control.

Sian said exactly the same thing.

You are mortal; she's a ghost

But you're both exactly the same.

Are we very much alike?

Too much so.

You gave me false hope.

Anyway, false hope is better than none.

Excuse me

Here's your tea.

Your meal will be served presently.

Please make yourselves at home.

I've seen that man before. He's...

The tea is poisoned This inn is run by thieves

Really

Is the water boiling? - Yes.

The blade sharpened? - Nice and sharp.

Everything's ready.

Put the man in the cauldron immediately.

Save the woman for tonight, to warm our cold beds.

Kill

Slice them up good

Right on

Stop

Watch where you're stabbing

They escaped through the window.

It's dangerous here. This is no way to escape

Better jump into the tree and hide.

I still haven't recovered. No energy to jump.

Don't worry about me. Run

No, I won't leave you.

This time there's no escape

I never thought we'd die here.

Elder, it's our fault for getting you involved.

I'm not Elder Chu.

I'm just a poor scholar.

No matter who you are...

I feel fortunate to die with the one I love.

We'll never be parted again.

We'll never be parted again. Hold me

Let me be on the outside so that the wolf eats me first.

You're wonderful.

So are you.

If we could be like this for ever, it would be great.

Orchid Monastery

Orchid Monastery

What's the Orchid Monastery?

How could I have forgotten about Yan?

Who is he?

The bearded man in the Orchid Monastery.

A wizard in the occult.

If we find him, we can deal with the High Priest.

Isn't the High Priest returning to the

capital city?

Why go to his palace?

He needs a tranquil place to meditate.

Only holy people may enter this sacred place.

Stay where you are.

This is the hour of the eclipse.

My body is changing against my wish.

Why are all the officials of the imperial court here?

Lord Chiang Lord Yang Lord Lee

I was escorting Lord Fu back to the capital...

But couldn't complete my mission. Allow me to explain

Lord Chiang

A hollow shell?

Lord Yang is a hollow shell, too?

What kind of a place is this Are you demons?

What did you do with the flesh and blood of

these officials?

You demons, come out and face me

Why did you do with the flesh and blood of

these officials?

What evil intentions do you harbor?

Are they all hollow shells?

I'm going to destroy all of you evil monks.

Strange, where have they hidden?

Autumn? Moon? Lord Fu?

Lord Fu

What happened? Where are the others?

I was wrong to believe you You've caused so much harm

What other plots do you have up your sleeve?

We were tricked. The High Priest is a demon

He turned many officials into walking corpses.

We must report this to the emperor.

Otherwise, the kingdom will be beyond redemption.

Oh, he's the one who instigated this calamity

No wonder the court is in upheaval.

We must hurry to rescue the others. We can talk later.

Moon

Autumn

There are demons in the court, so I must get

involved in affairs of state

Every one must do his bit.

Hurry There's danger everywhere.

Let's get past this hurdle first.

These demonic monks have great magical powers.

Once he's awake we won't be able to escape, so hurry

Autumn, get out of here Don't fight anymore

This is a scene of desolation.

Lord, ride my horse.

More chanting - Father

I'll use my powers to help you concentrate.

Come back, Hu. You'll never beat him.

Put down your butchers' knives. Bow before Buddha

Hu, don't sacrifice yourself in vain

I mistakenly trusted these demons and slaughtered

righteous officials.

To atone for my sins, I'll fight him to the death.

Don't

I'm headed for hell anyway.

Hu

Yan, why does the wind suddenly blow so violently?

It's hard to tell which direction is which.

Yan, what should we do?

Evil spirits pervade this road. Our lives hang by a

slender thread.

We mustn't stop. Follow me

Oh, boundless heaven and earth Help me

Recite the scriptures with me Prajna paramita...

Prajna paramita...

The Diamond Sutra incantation?

Prajna paramita...

Ignoramus, behaving so boorishly in front of me

Prajna paramite...

Ning, Windy... get out of the way

Oh, boundless heaven and earth. Help me

Buddha is present

If you dare to impersonate Buddha, what would you not

dare to do?

You think you can hoodwink the people for ever?

I'm going to let every one know what you really are

The masses love to worship their idols.

Why set yourself against the people?

It's their ignorance that has allowed you to succeed.

I'll never let them worship demons like you.

You'll never deceive the people again

If you refuse to follow my shining beacon...

you will be destroyed

What crap. Look out

Justine for all

Swords are part of the infinite

We've only destroyed the false cuter body.

He can come back & attack us at any time.

We must use our swords to fight back

Let me introduce myself. I'm from the Kunlun sect...

At a time like this, let's not separate into sects.

We're all fighting the same enemy. Destroy this demon

Chant with me

Prajna paramita...

Prajna paramita...

The old demon has stolen into the earth and broken

through our ring of swords.

What should we do? - Watch

What kind of demon?

Come with me

Hold on to me as I fly.

Ning

You pulled my sleeve off.

What are you coming back for

What happened?

Gone? - Keep quiet

Be careful. The demon has changed its appearance.

It's huge

Be careful

Moon, look after your father I'll help Yan.

Autumn, be careful

The demon's actually a giant centipede

That worm can never be a dragon.

Elder

I've never had to deal with such a giant creature.

What should we do now?

Pierce the crown of its head

Ning

Windy

The flying sword

Prajna paramita

Exercise the demons

Oh, boundless heaven and earth. Help me

Elder - Autumn

Two heads are better than one.

Abracadabra. Hocus pocus.

Hocus pocus.

I've been in the Orchid Monastery for so long...

I didn't know the world was so full of devils and demons

It's hard to separate the living from the dead.

The world is in chaos.

It's a good thing you hid in the Orchid Monastery.

Otherwise I might never have found you.

We share the same ideals...

We should roam this world together and fight

for justice. We should work together.

What are you saying?

I've always led a solitary existence.

Last time, I almost died trying to help you save Sian

This time, I've helped you battle the demons...

and almost lost my life.

It's better if we go our own ways.

When you need my help, I'll return and save you.

Be careful, Autumn

The demon still isn't dead.

Autumn

I really need your help this time, or I'm finished.

We must be jinxed

I'll take care of things Quickly, crawl out of there.

No good.

Autumn

Autumn

That centipede flew over

What about Autumn and Yan?

We're locked in. We must think of a way to escape.

You're right I've really caused you harm.

Our bodies are restrained.

We can be saved only if our souls can escape.

Souls.

Will we have enough energy to later let the souls

back in?

This is the only way

Chant along with me.

The spirit of Buddha conquers all

Goodness is indestructible.

Oh, boundless heaven and earth. Help me

Help me - Hocus pocus

Autumn

Yan

Yan

Soul, return

My soul can't return to my body

Autumn, catch the soul

His power isn't strong enough. I'll help him.

Prajna paramita...

I can't catch it.

Moon

Too late

Autumn

What's all the hubub outside

What hubbub? I don't hear anything

Who's getting married? Such a large golden pig

It's a gift to Lord Fu from the emperor.

Since he exposed the traitors in the imperial

court, he performed a great service for the emperor.

It's a wedding gift for Lord Fu's daughter.

Moon

Moon

Ning

Is Windy getting...

Sister is already married.

Don't cause her any trouble.

I'm about to start on a journey.

Give her my best wishes for a happy marriage.

I will. Take care of yourself.

Adieu

It's hard to differentiate between true and false hopes

Now I understand why you stay away from our

mortal world.

Mortals are forgetful. Good deeds fade like the wind.

No matter what you've done, it's soon forgotten.

Is forgetting good or bad?

Should we have hopes?

You said you'd cherish no hopes

Sister, don't hesitate Go to him

Windy?

Ning

Farewell - Take care

Let's go