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I am grateful that we met

While devastating mutual enemies with our swords

We conceded no fear to their fatal arrow

Nor to rainstorms endangering our mountainous journey

One chance encounter and absence took over

You and I had different fates

Mine was a lonely battle against endless havoc

And endless havoc it has been until now

Praises and honors of yesterday

Have become causes of regret

My career as a lone ranger

Was one of sadness dressed up in glamour

Though we now meet as old friends

The swords we carry are ones of hatred

I'd like to throw mine away, but I can't

What can I do but shout at the rain?

We really should celebrate tonight.

Have you met the bride?

No, but she has to be prettier than my wife.

I heard she's from a respectable family.

She doesn't deserve Mr. Kao otherwise.

Mr. Kao is so different from his father.

What makes you say that?

The old man was famous for his Kung Fu.

The son fights, but he prefers scholarship.

He thinks that's the way to the top.

Really?

Poor us, we're not scholars.

Not all scholars are men of virtue.

Really?

He may specialize in the art of lovemaking.

Isn't that something?

Congratulations, Mr. Kao.

Congratulations, Mr. Kao.

Thank you, my good friends. Cheers.

Cheers.

My compliments, Mr. Kao.

Your father and I...

...had 108 fights together.

You've got such a good memory.

Cheers.

You're a real drinker!

It's a young man's world nowadays.

Like his dad, he's loyal to his friends.

I would give anything for such a pretty wife.

Your wife is as pretty as a portrait.

She's the hottest lady at the Red Chamber.

The Red Chamber? Isn't that?

A whorehouse.

I've slept with so many there,

but they were all as ugly as pigs.

She's the only good one,

so I bought her for 1,000 taels.

Didn't she come from a respectable family?

That's pure publicity.

You are right. Not all scholars are men of virtue.

- My dear husband. - My dear wife.

Pai?

He's the sworn enemy of the Kaos.

Mr. Kao, be careful!

Why haven't I been invited?

It was my mistake. My apologies.

The Kaos are most respectable.

We came unannounced, so we've brought you a present.

That's some present you've brought me.

Did I overdo it? If not, I have more.

Mr. Kao.

Watch his sword.

Stay with Mr. Kao.

I've always loved and trusted you.

But Pai gave me more money.

You bought her for 1,000 taels.

I offered her 2,000 taels for killing you.

Whores never change.

Your father stole this villa from me three years ago.

I swore I would return for revenge.

You've gone too far.

I'll take him.

Stay with Mr. Kao.

Take Mr. Kao and run.

Come on, Mr. Kao.

Stay with Mr. Kao.

Run, Mr. Kao.

I will revenge!

I will revenge!

We've killed most of them.

I want them all dead.

I want to avenge myself.

You'd better stay in bed a few days or you'll die.

Teacher.

Cool down if you want to avenge yourself.

I'm sure I can kill Pai.

You won't stand a chance against him.

I can recruit some help.

Good fighters won't work for money.

Teacher, you saved me once.

Please save me one more time.

Tell me how I can get a good fighter.

Too much hatred would only make your wounds worse.

But the loss of my family hurts me more than any physical wound.

Chang, the Magic Sword, is the man you'll need for dealing with Pai.

That's ruthless.

The chicken has two fang marks.

Fang marks?

Yes, left by a bamboo snake.

The chicken's been poisoned.

You'd be too if you ate it.

I've never heard of such nonsense.

Would I be killed then?

That's for sure.

He'll be reincarnated as a chicken.

I wouldn't eat that chicken if I were you.

That's right.

To hell with you.

Don't you dare run away!

Hold it, sir.

Give me back my chicken!

You'd dare to bully some kids?

- So what if I do? - Then I'd be mad.

Do you know who I am?

I couldn't care less.

I'm respectable and I'm rich.

You're rich?

- Let's go buy some chicken. - Do you mean we'll go whoring?

Of course not! I mean let's go eat.

Do you still want to fight?

I've washed eight horses today for a total of eight bits.

Eight bits?

The check, please.

Come on in. We've got some gorgeous ladies.

"The Fragrance Chamber"

Please don't stop.

Why don't you come inside?

I can't afford it.

There's nobody around. Come inside.

No, I just want to hear you play.

Thanks.

Another funny person.

There're some more down below.

Those three have been tailing me all day.

That may not be a good sign.

I'm sure it's not.

A bad omen then.

I was once tailed by three kids

all the way across the country.

What happened in the end?

They looked exactly like me,

and they called me father.

They're some of my illegitimate sons.

Are you all right?

What could possibly happen to me?

I eat and I sleep.

And I drink if I can afford it.

That's a good life.

My mother's waiting for my medicine.

I told you I'd come.

But you also told me you might not.

Is killing the only thing you care about?

Maybe.

Watch it, you could cut yourself.

You watch it too. You may do the same.

I came here by myself, and that's how I'll leave.

I have no relationship with anyone.

You're lying.

You know I'm your only friend.

Friend?

My profession may require me to kill even my friend.

But I know you wouldn't,

otherwise you'd have been a rich man by now.

Do you have any more wine?

You're a top swordsman but a bad assassin.

You would feel bad if you killed an innocent man

or sought comfort in your wine.

Do you always have such a big mouth?

I don't pour my heart out to anybody else.

Do you have more wine?

No, but you can have me.

The wine's good...

but it tastes like incense.

Sleep with your wine then.

Go boil these herbs.

Don't be sad. Mother will get well soon.

What's the matter?

Promise me you won't get mad.

All right.

It's because of Chuan.

Did he hit you?

No.

What did he do then?

He refused to marry me.

That's outrageous!

What are you going to do? Stop it, dear brother!

You promised you wouldn't get mad.

Don't worry. You'll get married.

Chuan!

Stop it.

Open the door, Chuan!

I'm sick.

Sick? Don't give me that nonsense!

Why did you refuse to marry my sister?

L...

Is she not pretty enough?

She's perfect.

Have you ever loved her?

A little.

Why don't you marry her? Speak up!

I've given it a lot of thought, but...

But what?

She's got one hell of a mean brother. How do I dare marry her?

I promise I won't be mean anymore.

I have no money. I can't afford a wife.

Is that right?

Love has nothing to do with money.

Has too!

I want my wife well fed and well clad.

That's the duty of a husband.

Are you marrying my sister or not?

Stop it!

Help me.

I beg you, brother. Stop it, please.

Stay out of this!

Stop it. You're going to kill him.

Are you fighting again?

No, he fell down himself.

Look what a mess you've got yourself into.

My elbow!

You've got a dislocated elbow.

L...

Don't get upset, mother. Sit down.

I'll see if the medicine is ready.

Haven't I always told you not to fight?

Yes, you have.

The medicine is ready. Drink it.

Come on. Get up.

Do you want to be my wife?

In that case, prepare a bath for me.

All right.

Make sure the temperature is right.

I know you have the Moonlight Sword.

Can you let me have it?

You don't deserve it.

But I have to avenge my family.

Unless one harbors right thoughts,

one will do evil with one's sword.

I'm absolutely qualified to use your sword.

Please give it to me.

Unless you can rid your mind of all evil ideas,

I won't consider giving you my sword.

I just want to borrow it.

Please lend it to me.

Please! Please! Lend it to me!

I have to avenge myself.

I beg you.

Seek help from your own self.

"Seek help from your own self."

Please wait a while.

Oh, it's the dog that's been tailing me.

My boss wants to meet you.

Please.

- Have a seat. - All right.

My name's Kao. I admire your talents.

I'll buy you a drink someday.

We don't know when we'll ever meet again.

Why don't we get to know each other now?

Let's not rush things. Cheers.

You're right.

Get out of the way.

Move over.

Get out of the way.

What about my pay?

Go get it in hell.

Get your head down!

Run!

- Well? - He's not there.

Spread around.

You're injured.

He promised to give me 100 taels for saving him.

My father always said, "Trust a whore, not a man."

Some bad luck.

Have we met before?

Think hard.

My mind's a blank.

Have you seen the fugitive?

You touched my sword.

So? Did I ruin it?

You touched my sword.

Who are you?

The name's Pray.

Whoever touches my sword... had better pray.

Where's your sword?

I've stored it up.

Has it turned rusty?

"Fight with Chang"

If one beat Chang, the Magic Sword,

one would be the king of all swordsmen.

Chang doesn't stand up to his reputation.

You'd better pray if I've got my sword here.

It all depends.

Chang!

I'm being granted a showdown with Chang at last.

You're a coward, Chang!

My friend.

I have no friends.

I want to buy your sword.

It's not for sale.

What about yourself?

You can't afford my price.

What about 1,000 taels?

1,000 taels? I can buy 1,000 women with that.

Chang is worth ten times your price, though.

He's way better than you.

You just wait. I'll beat him.

You can earn 10,000 taels if you want to.

I'm listening.

How's your mother?

Get a lot of rest, Mrs. Chang.

These are the best herbs.

It's too late.

We've only met once. The herbs are too expensive.

That's all for our friendship.

I have to do something about your mother.

They're leaving.

- Where is he? - Over there.

We'll rob that bank tomorrow.

Right!

Bring me some wine.

How did you hurt yourself so bad?

It's not the first time I've done that.

Promise me you won't kill anymore.

One killing begets another.

No one is born to be a loser.

I'll quit after I've pulled off the big one.

There is someone who cares about you.

She would give the world to marry you.

Haven't you ever fallen in love with a drifter?

Where are my 100 taels?

I spent them all.

You don't keep your promises.

That's the secret of my success.

You'll also get yourself killed.

We have to give your mother a fine funeral.

Yes.

Why isn't Wang here yet?

Who are you?

Why are you in such a hurry?

Take this money and set yourselves up.

Why aren't you using your sword?

There's no need.

"Fight...

...with Chang"

Why don't you come home with me?

Just take this as your own home.

Look, Mr. Kao.

Did Pai's men come?

Teacher!

Wang!

Teacher!

Who did it?

I don't want you to avenge this.

"Fight with Chang"

"Kill Mr. Kao"

It's him. I'll go get him.

I'll go. It all started because of me.

No, I'll go. My men died for me.

Stay here and take care of your teacher.

What if?

I've handled quite a few like Pray...

and I don't have any dependents now.

A sword...

It's still one hell of a sword.

What are you doing?

Testing the blade.

Oh, my God!

Nice sword.

I may divorce your sister one of these days.

You'd better be nice to her.

Are you leaving again?

I'll be back with a lot of money,

riding in a palanquin carried by men.

If I lose, please don't persecute my friend.

I'll retire if I win.

I really have to retire this time.

I knew it was a conspiracy.

Pray didn't know me. How could he find me?

Why did he lure me to use my sword?

Don't you trust me, teacher? I am your favorite apprentice.

I don't know you well enough.

Chang's back.

You...

We don't owe each other anything now.

You practically saved my life.

It all started because you buried my mother.

You're so loyal to your friends.

Chang can sure beat Pai.

Not really. Chang's too sentimental. That is his weakness.

Come on. This way.

- Get a big table. - That one will do.

Bring me some wine.

Do you have cash?

Just charge it to my account.

I'll pay up later.

You can have the rainwater. It's free.

Bring me the best wine.

Coming right away, sir.

Chang!

You look sharp.

I've never seen you dressed up before.

Did you marry a wealthy widow?

Of course.

Here comes the wine.

We want some too.

Don't stop for panting.

What about going to the restroom?

No.

You're not allowed to stop.

Place your bets now.

Place your bets.

Place your bets now.

Here we go. The banker wins.

I'll borrow this.

Place your bets now.

The banker wins!

Who are you?

No wonder the banker wins every time. Cheating?

Stop it.

Only my mother could cheat me.

How did she do that?

She said I'm a descendant of an emperor.

Are you?

All I know is, anybody could have been my father.

So you're a bastard.

So? What does it matter? At least my dad could be an emperor.

I don't know.

Where are you from?

And you?

I've been hired by Pai.

Pai?

Pai's wife is 50 and still a virgin.

Pai must be queer.

Do you need our help, Chang?

I'll help you.

I didn't know it was pouring!

Stop fooling around.

My name's Chang. What about yours?

Call me Green.

That's nice, boss.

That's real nice.

Listen! You have to follow my example.

Practice hard.

You four, come out.

You're lucky to be chosen.

Give me a hand.

Boss!

I'm busy!

Attack me!

You three, come at me at the same time.

They're going to die.

They'd better deliver their message first.

You'd better speak up.

Our casino was busted.

Many of our men were killed.

Who did it?

One Chang and one Green.

That's outrageous!

That's nice, boss.

Take a break.

Get out of the way!

Have some wine.

Who are those two kids?

Green is the worst assassin in the business.

What about Chang?

Chang, the Magic Sword, is a friend of Kao.

He has killed many good swordsmen.

He's really good with a sword.

So?

He's just another swordsman.

I should have killed Kao.

Kill him.

Should we go get him now?

No, I'll wait here. They'll come.

I've come a long way with this villa.

I'm not scared of two kids.

Mr. Kao, don't be so foolish.

Why did he?

Perhaps he thought there's no hope for revenge.

What happened?

My family were all killed.

I have to avenge myself.

But I'm not good enough to kill Pai.

I feel shame.

Is Pai really that tough?

He's never been beaten.

Why did you do such a foolish thing?

I'll kill Pai for you.

But it's a family matter.

Which means it has everything to do with me.

You're the first man who ever respected me.

Chang...

Words can't express my gratitude.

Take care, dear friend.

What are you waiting for?

I've never hesitated before.

But this time...

You can't make up your mind?

You should go.

Everybody knows you're doing it for Kao.

So you know too.

Pai's men are looking forward to your attack.

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Whether you'll die or not is not important.

I sweat too before I kill.

And wine is the only remedy.

Don't just keep on drinking.

We've got to discuss our battle plan.

Pai's villa is protected by 36 warriors.

Wolf and Lance are the door guards.

They're no good, but we've got to be careful.

Have you seen the Chain Knives before?

You'll need help. I'll have to come along.

Are you coming along?

If you were to die, I'd have to drink by myself.

Watch out for the Sleeping Wizard.

How did you get to know so much?

I'm a nosy fellow.

But Pai is the toughest.

Watch out for his last move.

What's that?

I wish I knew.

I thought you were a resourceful man.

Just be on the alert.

Forget about tomorrow. Let's finish the wine.

Let's do that tomorrow.

I'll make sure it'll be warm when you guys come back tomorrow.

Chang and Green have taken off.

That's to be expected.

Should we give them a hand?

Sit tight for the moment.

Sit tight?

You don't need a sword to kill.

I was hoping I could live to see 60.

Why not a hundred?

They say when you pass 60,

you turn impotent.

A hero is not afraid of death.

Heroes may not be worth a dime.

There's nobody here.

Our ambushers are inside the coffins.

A mob of ghosts.

And they disappeared.

They may attack from your rear.

You're pretty good.

What are you doing?

Just making sure you're not a ghost.

It's getting a bit dark here.

Will you stop fooling around?

Watch out!

- How should one handle ghosts? - Make them fight each other.

You're worse than a ghost.

Are you tired of living?

I'm not a coward like you are.

There are two things I won't stand: To die needlessly...

and to die drunk.

I always thought that's the only way to die.

There are many ways to die...

as long as you think they're worthwhile.

Have you seen Pai?

Get him to come out.

One clean sweep.

Let's go!

Green!

Are you going to live?

I don't think so.

Do you always have to kid around?

I don't see why not.

What should my last move be?

Let the others do your job.

Go get the others then.

What are you waiting for?

You're so different from your father.

He was a responsible person.

That's why he was number one.

He's dead. You work for me now.

I have my own style.

You're not supposed to disobey me.

No wonder your teacher said

he didn't know you well enough.

There's nobody here.

Don't hit your own man.

But I saw something behind you just now.

Am I a hunchback or something?

He's sleeping like a dog.

He's the famous Sleeping Wizard.

I think he's harmless.

You woke him up.

He may become a dead wizard.

Is he dead?

It's hard to tell.

Come on.

I think you should die over there.

This man is tough to kill.

We can't die. We haven't finished our wine.

Hit his throat.

Sulfide solution!

Is this one of your jokes?

This is no time for jokes.

But why?

Kao offered me 500 taels for killing you.

Kao?

You are a friend when he needs you,

a piece of junk when he doesn't.

Is this his last move?

I told you to be on the alert.

I never take precautions against my friends.

That's why we're both losers.

Will there be another move?

Between friends, there are millions of moves.

They'll catch you by surprise.

Where's your sword?

I knew you were the mastermind.

Where's the sword?

It's made for men of virtue.

Virtuous or not, it's not for you to judge.

You won't be able to find the sword.

You're as good as dead.

Give me back the sword.

Teacher committed suicide.

I thought I had found a friend.

He's gone... like a dream.

Dreams lead you nowhere.

So does my love for you.

I told you not to fall in love with a drifter.

All your life is about life and death.

With cruel coldness.

What have you gained?

I don't like to dream.

I always know what I am doing.

You said you'd be back with money,

riding in a palanquin carried by men.

Who would have thought?

What's the matter?

Chang's dead.

Help me with my sash.

Didn't you hear me?

I heard you, all right.

You're such a hypocrite.

You'd use any means to get what you want.

Master.

The making of a hero costs a lot of innocent lives.

Your father was a righteous man.

Didn't he kill and rob too?

When a man makes himself a hero, even killings and robberies...

could count as heroic deeds.

I may become the greatest hero they've ever had.

Look, they are all kneeling there faithfully.

Only because you are paying them.

You have no choice but to stick with me.

The better I know you, the farther away from you I want to be.

Only those who obey me survive.

That I know too well.

You've killed Wang, Teacher, and Chang.

You're a ruthless murderer.

I order you to stay.

You have no need for friends at all.

Listen, everybody. Help me to rebuild my empire...

and you'll be rewarded accordingly.

Thank you, master.

You've kept your promise.

That's the only way to do business.

Right!

Where's my pay?

Come and get it.

I'd better not get too close to you.

Hold it!

When it comes to men who don't keep their promises,

I chop them up into a million pieces.

You're a dead man, because I say so.

What do you think of this move?

That's one hell of a move.

True friends do exist.

Will there be another move?

Between friends...

there are millions of moves.

They'll catch you by surprise.

You've overlooked one factor.

Every one of my deals fell through.

That's why you're a loser.

All because I'm your friend.

I have underestimated you.

And I have overestimated you.

An overestimation well deserved, though...

because I'm better than you two.

Why don't you build yourself a shrine?

Green!

I am grateful that we met

While devastating mutual enemies with our swords

We conceded no fear to their fatal arrow

Nor to rainstorms endangering our mountainous journey

One chance encounter and absence took over

You and I had different fates

Mine was a lonely battle against endless havoc

And endless havoc it has been until now

Praises and honors of yesterday

Have become causes of regret

My career as a lone ranger

Was one of sadness dressed up in glamour

Though we now meet as old friends

The swords we carry are ones of hatred

I'd like to throw mine away, but I can't

What can I do but shout at the rain?