Original subtitles

You

I beg of you, please?

There's a war going on, and we have been

forced to leave our homes to survive

Go

Thanks...

What are you looking at?

Go

Move

Go on, hurry

Quick, move...

Move it...

Boss Deng is here

Young master

Brother Fan

Boss Pan is here

Boss Deng, prosperity to you

Don't call me boss, I'm not like boss Pan

who has gambling and prostitution business

and the business is thriving too

Master Zhang

Have a seat, master will be out soon

Over there please

Division Commander Mr. Huang has sent a guest over

and my brother is with him. He'll be with us shortly

Please

Thanks...

Please sit

Thank you

Have a seat please...

All are present

This is Mr. Zeng, Mr. Huang's right hand man

From now on

Mr. Zeng will be the Chief of militia

Then you...

I will be the assistant Chief

Let me make the introductions

Meet Mr. Zhang Xiang Hu,

our man for the East City

This is Pan Feng who is responsible for the north city

Deng Yun Tong is in charge of the west city

Fan Zhang Hua is in charge of the south city

This is my brother Yao Zong

You all have seen lately that

Commander Lin is expanding his power in the north and

it's difficult to maintain order as refugees rush in

that's why chief Zeng is here to guide us

We have a big responsibility

and we must patrol day and night

to prevent outlaws from committing crimes

We must be prepared to keep Lin's forces from coming

Mr. Huang said if we succeed there'll be good rewards

We are divided into 4 regions

Fan Zhang Hua is in charge of the south city

the three of you must be careful in your region

What is chief Zeng's style of kung fu?

As a soldier he focuses on leading the army

There will be a war here?

Lin has been expanding his forces

This area is under the control of Mr. Huang

You must follow his orders

Right, I rather go on patrol

than sit here

Thank you

This is the Iron Fist team led by Zhang Xiang Hu

this is the Fast Sword unit led by Pan Feng

this is the Sword

Fan Zhang Hua and my brother will lead the Spear unit

Boss Deng, these are loiterers

we should drive them away

They wouldn't loiter if they had homes

let them be if they don't cause any troubles

Get up

Let go

Go away...

Make way...

Get lost

A meal...

Here's our meal...

Line up

Women, children and the aged first

Come on

In line

Line up... quick

"Militia Headquarters"

Eat...

I beg of you

Please let my son go

Here's the money

Where's the money? Speak

In my shoe

Money

Enjoy to the utmost, this is our world

Damn

What are you doing?

Stop crying

Help

We'll take care of you

No, help...

Would be nice if she were sent to Yu Xiang brothel

Right

What are you doing? Stealing buns?

Thief

Kill him...

Thief

Rebellion... the refugees are rebelling

Captain's order, kill without mercy

Let's go

Let's go

Did it out of hunger; isn't a crime that warrants death

Don't let him get away

Chase

Chase

Quick...

"Yu Xiang Brothel"

This way, quick

Hurry...

If you exit my room like that

you'll be caught at once

Please take a seat

Everyday someone gets killed, you...

I don't know where I could run to

What are you afraid of?

That you'll fall for me

You're a funny guy, what are you good at?

Everything

Right, comb my hair then

I don't know how to serve women, but only beat them up

Could you do heavy manual labor?

This is...

A whore house

As a refugee from the north

so far I have only met one good person and that's you

Go away...

Did you hear that?

Teacher

Why did you hit me?

I can hit you any time I want

Okay. Agreed, I'm not a human being;

God forbid if it's a war here, you'd also be like me

Great skill

It's raining, come with me

"Xiang Hu martial arts school"

It's not easy to take me on over 20 moves, you may go

I am weak, haven't eaten for 3, 4 days

otherwise you couldn't have beaten me

Wait

He's really hungry

I'm full

I watched you practice just now

did you hit all this stuff?

Right

I watched you hit and hit

but in vain

That's easy to say, these are iron plates

We're no good, but watch our teacher

Right, I punched you just now

That's because of hunger

Don't go, what's your name?

I need a trainer, you...

I am Jin Zheng Ping

"Yun Tong Tavern"

Somebody's stealing

What's the matter?

Look

What do you want to do?

I want to cool the bun

Attack...

Come on

Wait

Boss, he stole 2 stacks of buns

Come down

Come down? Do you think I am a fool?

No, I won't hit you

With your skills what a waste to be a thief!

What a pity!

I have no choice

With your skills you needn't worry of making a living

Follow me

Alright, no big deal

if I don't die being beaten to death I'll die of hunger

Here are some clothes

If you go on the streets like this

everyone will take you for a refugee

and you might be slaughtered

by some ill-tempered militia

I could get you a job

at boss Pan's gambling house

Gambling house

"Presence of a fierce beast"

Place your bets

Come on...

Place your bets

Open

1,3,4. Eight

Small number wins

Big

Place your bets...

Small

Bet on small

Place your bets...

Big

Big...

Big or small?

Small

Big

Big...

Place your bets

4,5,6. Big number wins

Pay up...

You win

Yes

How did you know it would be a big number?

Come have some tea

Thanks

Good

See our guest out

Come tomorrow

Come again

Don't

See you

Good bye

Wait

Everything alright?

Yes, the guests wanna spend big in front of the girls

They won't have such nice treatment at home

That's it for today

I want to go and have a walk

"Tai Lai Gambling House"

I guarantee it will be big

Right

Bet on big

Open...

Place your bets

It must be small this time

Small

Place your bets

Small...

Open, 4, 4, 5

Big

Wow, some more tips again!

You're great, this is for you

Thanks

You...

You tell him it'll be big, but to me you say 'small'

someone must win for listening to you

And then you'll get your tips, right?

Well, just trying to make a buck

If you gamble, you risk losing, so shut up

That's right

Who told you to listen to me, give it back

You want to get away without paying?

You must be tired of living

Damn

Attack

Attack

Attack

Attack

Stop fighting

Let's go...

Don't go...

Stop fighting...

Watch me

Damn you

Are you from the Black Tiger school?

Is yours the Mantis style?

That's right

By your accent you ain't from around here

Of course not, I'm a refugee

So am I, we're from the same home town

How is Su Zhong related to you?

He's my teacher

How are you related to Zhong Nan Shan?

He's my teacher

He always used to say, all that

the Black Tigers know are a few tricks

Master Su is a good man however

What?

The Black Tigers know only tricks?

If it were not for your teacher's sake...

My teacher says, though master Zhong's kung fu is common

he is a good person

What? Common?

Come and try it

Why are we fighting?

It stinks

Listen, I'm also a refugee

why are we fighting?

From what you said

your teachers know each other

Right

Stop fighting, I'll treat you to drinks

Good

You will use my money?

Right

You...

Damn you

"Guang Tai restaurant"

Boss

Hurry...

You...

What are you looking at? The money's here

Bring out the good dishes and wine

Yes...

What have you done wrong?

The boss seems to know you

When I was escaping

I was so hungry

I stole food from this place

I am luckier than you

I was stealing at the other tavern

and the boss not only let me go

but also gave me clothes

He also introduced me to work in the gambling house

That boss Deng is a kind man

I was taken in by master Zhang

I heard when the refugees robbed

the militia killed quite a few people

Right, it's because of my kung fu

that I was able to survive, fighting with a bench chair

Forget it

Our Mantis style fears no weapons even if unarmed

That I have to try

Hey... Again?

It seems fate has put the three of us together

since all of us have escaped as refugees from the north

Let us swear to become brothers

just like the ancient three heroes

Right

Come

We should drink blood wine

Bring it on

I am a man and fear not

You are the eldest in terms of age

but in terms of kung fu...

What? Is Black Tiger kung fu not as good as yours?

Right, let's try

We're brothers now

we shouldn't be fighting

He's the eldest, you're second and I am third

we respect each other, that's the way it should be

There are three of us here today

who have sworn to be blood brothers

Stand still

Boss Pan

I am the new staff at the gambling house

recommended by Boss Deng

Boss Pan, I am the watchman at Yu Xiang brothel

Don't loiter at night, the militia is on patrol

Yes

So you are the watchman at the whore house

It's a transient abode only

Are the girls there pretty?

Damn you

When are we going to the whore house?

Look how he keeps watch

A while back you said to respect big brother

Right, go

What are you doing?

Visiting a friend

I'll go first

Halt

Excuse me, where is the Chen residence?

Zu Guang told me

the Chen residence is well known in these parts

So you are a friend of Deputy Chief Chen

I'm his relative and have been away on business

My name is Yuen

What's your line of business?

Its just a small business

There's good security here

Walk through this alley eastwards and you're there

Thanks...

Attention

You're a merchant?

Yes

There's only one kind of person

who'd stand up straight on hearing an order

you're a soldier

Don't move, come over

Don't move

Stand still

Where are you from?

Search him

"To Chen Zu Guang"

Boss, he is delivering a letter from commander Lin

You must want to die

to come into commander Huang's territory

Stop shouting

Come, escort him

to assistant chief Chen

Yes, move

Master, no need to look at the letter secretly

I've read it already

You have?

Yes

So you and commander Lin have already made contact

And Lin intends to lead his troops south

Don't play tricks

That's right, he said

commander Huang's troops will fall easily

and once he takes over he'll make me an officer

Now that you know, what do you intend to do?

You could report it to chief Zeng

Let's go

Young master, only you and I

know about this now

Right, it's good that boss Pan

makes fast decisions as a real man should

I am much beholden to you

Please

Young master, we need two more people

to succeed in this matter

They are boss Deng and master Zhang

they lead the militia troops

one of them is already on our side

The other might not follow

I'll get rid of him first

Who's on our side and who's against us?

I'll tell you when the time comes

There's one more person...

Yes, chief Zeng

he has been sent by commander Huang

I have made arrangements for this too

"Yu Xiang brothel"

Go over there

Our guest is here

Sir

What is it?

Could you leave for a moment?

Of course not

he has to stand up when a customer arrives

I was right

Hey, this costs quite some money

I have money

Even so

think of those who are starving

do a charitable act

Don't go

Don't go, have a seat

Come

Come in

Boss Deng

It's you

I almost didn't recognize you, how are you?

Great. Boss Deng

This is my friend Jin Zheng Ping, also a refugee

we made some money recently

You wish to establish a small business?

No, we'd like you to help get

some provisions for the refugees

You have a kind heart, that's great

It's all yours

It's all here, some more here

Count it

Everything's been arranged with commander Lin

What about the Zeng fellow?

Don't worry

Fan Zhang Hua has arranged for him to be

at Pan's place

Make it a clean job

I have discussed this with 2nd master

Pan has arranged to disburse other people. And after

we finish him off we'll throw his body in the alley

and blame it on the refugees

It's almost time; proceed

Yes

"Yu Xiang brothel"

There are many beautiful girls

2nd Master, so it's you

Well? Want to hit me?

No, I thought it was somebody else

my other friend

Be careful

Yes...

Please

It's best not to bump into other people

As a chief, I am a bit embarrassed

If the girls knew you are the chief

they'll treat you even nicer

We're honored by your patronage, this way please

2nd Master...

Good...

Let's go

Girls, please retire to your rooms

we'll call you in due course

Sorry... please...

Please

Thanks...

We have agreed with Pan to

disburse everyone

no one will know what has happened here

It's good no one will disturb us

The girls are in the rooms

just tell us which one you like

Commander Huang has asked me to maintain order here

I would be promoted from a chief

to an official

At that time...

What if commander Lin

drives away commander Huang?

Chief Zeng, this way please...

Look

The watchman is a refugee

Let him take the blame

Let's go round the alley

leave the body and notify the militia

and blame the refugees for robbery and murder

Let's go

We did a good deed

It's like having swallowed a rotten egg

I got punched and it still hurts

Who did this?

Forget it, we can't cross master Chen

He can't go around hitting people

That's right

It's my fault that I mistook him for Yu Han Sheng

That's great

Way to go

That's great

2nd master, you killed chief Zeng

Bullshit, you are the culprits

and killed chief Zeng

They want us to take the blame

Let's go

What's the matter?

Chase them

They killed second master and chief Zeng

This way

This way... quick...

See them?

No

Search again

Anyone this time?

We've looked over everywhere already

Search again

What's wrong with this girl?

Still keen on entertaining the guests!

Damn you

I saw everything

They murdered and want us to take the blame

But you killed second master

We could only run

Run

But where to?

Go to boss Deng, he is a good person

We're here

and to find him we must go south

and pass the troops led by Zhang Xiang Hu

The Iron Fist troops

Also the Fast Sword unit of boss Pan

The Spear unit of Chen Zu Guang

must be looking for us this very moment

Thanks for saving me twice

I don't know if we can find boss Deng

If we couldn't escape

we should return to this alley before dawn

You could find us there

It's not convenient for us to carry this stick

please keep it with you

If you return it

it means there's danger

"Chen"

Sir...

Well? Have you failed to get rid of chief Zeng?

I've got it, we proceeded as planned

and put the blame on the refugees

They have seen through our plot

So what?

They're just refugees, what could they do?

They fought with us and killed second master

Where's the murderer?

They have gone

Gather everyone and search the whole city

Yes

Second master is dead

Let's go and catch the killer

Right

Let's leave it for the time being though

The refugees couldn't be kung fu masters

There'll be more important things happening here

and I don't want to expose our true strength

Don't make a move unless we need you to

Yes

Three of them killed chief Zeng and my brother

I have already ordered a citywide search

with a huge reward

Kill...

Hurry

Chase

Go...

Go

Go

Halt

Great timing, are you coming quietly

or need we tie you up?

We're innocent

You can tell that to assistant chief

Master Zhang, you can

take all the glory, just arrest me

and let them go

What? Let's fight together

Stop

Master Zhang, I am indebted to you

and don't want to fight with you

but we have not killed chief Zeng

Chen Yao Zong and Fan Zhang Hua killed him

What?

They committed murder and wanted to dispose of the body

we bumped into them

and they wanted to kill and silence us

we were forced to kill Chen Yao Zong

It's useless talking to him, attack

I'll deal with him, you two escape

Looks like you have a strong bond

and you're serious

Master Zhang, why don't you understand?

Chief Zeng works for chief Huang

Chen Zu Guang intends to side with Lin

Master Zhang, the three of them...

They escaped through there

Chase them

Boss Pan

didn't those three kill chief Zeng?

Master once asked if I intend to join commander Lin...

It's good you understand. Well, anyway

we put the blame on those three men

Right, boss Pan

If you get them, you'll get the glory

Don't leave anyone alive

Of course, master Zhang...

All the students come back

We dare not to fight with you for glory

Master Zhang, it's good that you understand

Right, I won't involve you, farewell

What's your plan...

Boss Deng is a good person

We'll go to his place and then decide what to do

That would still involve boss Deng

Besides, Chen has ordered the militia to search for you

it's not that easy to go to boss Deng's

Then we must fight our way

Get me two sets of clothing

Yes

Master Zhang

Maybe I should escort you to

boss Deng's and discuss matters

If he is willing to help

we virtually own half of the troops

and Chen Zu Guang wouldn't dare mess with us

What are you looking at? Don't you recognize me?

Master Zhang, why are you here?

Have you seen boss Pan?

We just found their trail

Didn't boss Pan catch up with them?

No

The whole city is looking for them, they can't escape

Okay, we're in boss Deng's territory

Is boss Deng at the tavern?

Yes

"Yun Tong Tavern"

Master Zhang, in this matter I'm with you all the way

Yes, commander Lin is cruel

If his troops are here

it would be terrible!

Right

Don't worry, stay at my place

Yes...

Wouldn't Chen Zu Guang suspect you?

No

Go quickly

It's too late

Zhang Xiang Hu has led them to the tavern

Boss Deng said...

Bring the troops to the tavern

A wolf in sheep's clothing, we have been hoodwinked

Let's get out of here

Where to?

The whole matter arose because chief Zeng got killed

Let's swear allegiance to commander Huang

They are all the same

If we could escape to the other side of the river

it's the area of the southern revolutionary troops

Over here

We're late

They can't escape, you two come here

Listen

Boss Pan, you...

Have they gone to boss Deng's?

I don't know...

They think boss Deng would help them

not realizing he

has been on our side

You say that Huang fellow is your relative

and you have let him to be a watchman

How is he related to you?

They have escaped from the tavern

and Zhang Xiang Hu is dead

Where do you think they would go?

I think they will come here

Yes, he did say that

If he doesn't come, you'll need to look for them

When you do, take them to the gambling house

and say master Zhang's pupils will gather there

If they don't, then you...

Don't kill me, I'll go

Well?

It's dawn, what should we do?

There's curfew everywhere, we could

mix in with the crowd

Someone's coming

Come with me, quick

Where to?

Doesn't matter, she won't harm us

Master Zhang's pupils want to meet with you

to discuss the matter

"Tai Lai Gambling House"

You've led us here

Where are master Zhang's pupils?

Inside

It's not my will, open it and you'll see

Jin Zheng Ping, come back

Well?

Got one

And the other two?

I've arranged with Pan Feng

to grab the other two and bring them here

and hang all three as an example

Right, I'll go along and watch out

to prevent someone from sneaking away

Hang this one first and meet at the gambling house

Yes

What do you want to do?

Sir, please help

I'm also a refugee like him

Give him some water, and show our kindness

He's going to die, couldn't he be allowed to drink?

A criminal to be beheaded is also allowed wine

What's the big deal with water?

That's right...

Alright, hurry

Drink up

Drink up

Get lost

Get up

Stop...

How could we save Jin Zheng Ping?

Where could we find him?

We'll join the revolution army

across the south river as arranged

If Jin Zheng Ping could escape

we could find him there

We have no choice

All set?

He got away

What?

But he is also injured

They would have gone to seek help from commander Huang

You are not their match

Take these men and go west

Take the shortcut to chase them

Right, go

Come back

They might defect to the revolutionary troops

I'll personally wait there for them

If you can't get them, meet up at the southern river

Yes

Go

"Si Tong Pier"

Stand still

Don't think you could get away

You know me?

I saw you once, can't say I know you

but I know you are one of the escaped murderers

Firstly, you don't look like a local;

Locals would know better

than to come to the pier tonight

Secondly, you have wounds on you

and the one caught by Fan Zhang Hua

escaped with wounds

You are the chief of the Chen Zu Guang militia?

Right, do you think I would let you go?

I've heard your kung fu is good, I fear you not though

We are here

At last, there's a boat

I wonder what's happening with Jin Zheng Ping

Let's await him here for a moment

if he could get away he'll come

Jin Zheng Ping

Be careful, Chen Zu Guang is here

They want to kill you

The spears will...

Yu Han Sheng

If one of us three

could escape we have succeeded

I'll keep Jin Zheng Ping company

Once on board set fire to other boats

so they mightn't chase you