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Shaolin Monastery

Head Brother.

Master.

You must be worried about all these deaths. All the murdered Shaolin students.

Chi Kong, Chi Ha, San Chi, Si Wu. All of them killed.

And all in the same way.

And not one of them put up any defense... Not one fought back...

Therefore that means they know their killer.

Must be a Shaolin monk!

Lou Ting, you must investigate this.

The future of Shaolin is jeopardized by these deaths.

He might try another strike. So be careful.

Yes.

Who's there?

We'll meet in front of the monastery.

It's you.

DEATH

Brother, you're hurt'?

Brother. Get me back to the Shaolin temple.

Sure!

Listen. If I shouldn't make it, you tell the abbot that...

Alright.

Listen, give me a hand!

It's all up to you now! You have to save Shaolin!

Teacher, it's me!

- Escape technique! - Sure.

Useless... you hardly made a mark. How should you help Shaolin with that?

Teacher, I...

They extruded me for 30 years, to pay for my crimes and to repent.

And now they need me. I've taught you all the old arts.

So you could help Shaolin to save itself.

Buddha bless you.

Teacher!

Teacher! Teacher! Teacher!

In memory of brother Ting

You killed him!

No! I didn't kill him!

But he has just been killed and we find you here!

Go and lock him up!

I will discuss this with the brothers and decide about a sentence!

Teacher, I didn't do it!

Buddha bless us.

Listen to me. I would stick my own life on this,

brother Lou was killed by brother Lei Ping Fri,

Now keep him in the cellar, we'll discuss it later.

Now, make arrangements for Lou’s obsequies.

Also notify his family!

We must appoint a new abbot.

Last night the council discussed this:

They all agreed that the choice lies between two of us only.

Yuan Chi and Yuan Wei.

As we have a crisis here,

with these killings. So then we can't follow what is normal practice,

the usual full election by all members.

I formerly announce...

Senior Yuan Chi is Chief Abbot.

He will be the 38th in this noble line of men.

He will do it in accordance with our rules with care and wisdom.

Buddha bless you.

Yuan Chi, you are now our Chief Abbot.

You will guide us into a better future.

You took over a heavy task, but we will help you.

Buddha bless you.

Brother, brother, brother...

'up-

You killed him!

That's not true! I went here when I heard him scream.

You lie! Confess! You did it!

Oh my god!

Look here!

The jade treasure is gone!

Where is it'?

Tell me!

Listen, I'm not...

Quiet. It's just getting worse for you.

Come on! Tell us, tell the truth!

I swear, I'm innocent.

Take this Shaolin traitor for the killing of his brothers.

I'm innocent!

Get him!

Dragon Technique!

Tiger Squad!

Use the Escape Technique!

It's horrible.

Such a young man... Who had such marvelous skills...

Head Teacher, Lei Ping Fri might have been a great fighter...

but he must be connected with the loss of the jade.

A gift from our great emperor.

We gotta get it back! Let's comb the countryside until we find it.

What's wrong?

We have been ambushed during our search for Lei.

It was only one man but I couldn't recognize him.

Head Teacher, for a few days you must take my place here!

I must leave the temple and try to catch Lei.

Chief Abbot. Let me go instead!

No, listen, this is urgent!

If the emperor finds out that the jade is lost...

Then I know that he will cause great trouble.

I know that he hates this temple. He always waited for such an excuse.

So then you see, I have to go!

But if the emperor comes while you're gone, what should I tell him?

Nothing at all. At least nothing about the jade treasure.

If it's mentioned, try to stall him in any way.

And wait until I'm back.

Come now, it's time.

Tia Sin'?

Yes Sir?

From Shaolin, what's the word?

Nothing new. The loyalty to you is extremely doubtful.

We go there right away.

Wipe out any rebel leaders. Destroy as much as you want.

If there are still any doubtful ones, wipe them out as well.

Very well.

A good idea, brother.

Good day Princess!

Please get UP!

Thank you Princess.

Brother, you are not in your palace now. You don't have to act like an emperor to me.

Let me fill your bowl.

Brother, I...

Go on!

The Shaolin business, I want to go alone.

Well...

Brother!

I'll serve you well. Although I'm a girl, I won't be too soft heated.

Listen!

Princess!

I'll leave for Shaolin Temple today. Yang Lien will escort me.

I'm the monk "Hen Sing.

Where's the Abbot?

You won't tell'? I know he has gone out.

To seek a traitor, who killed monks out of this temple.

No need to be nervous.

You see, there isn't much we don't know.

The king knows all about his subjects.

I'm sure he does.

And I am very sorry.

That's alright. But your abbot should have received me.

Like any other subject.

A previous emperor gave you a treasure.

In return for the help subduing the western states.

Of course, it had become a Shaolin treasure, the most valuable one.

Perhaps some time I may be allowed to see it.

I'm an old man. Please speak more clearly!

More clearly'? You surely heard what I said!

Don't try to avoid the issue!

First you killed Lou, then the guard monk.

Lei Ping Fri, you killer, now tell us, where is the jade treasure?

But I'm innocent.

Innocent? You must repent, you Shaolin traitor Lei Ping Fri!

Teacher.

I'm innocent. I would never do such a thing!

Where is it'? The jade treasure.

Teacher, it wasn't me!

Hard to believe. Being a Shaolin monk and kill your brothers?

Teacher, just give me a little time.

For trying to catch the real killer.

You lie!

- Teacher! - Shut up! You're extruded from the temple.

Lei Ping Fri. From now on, you're an outcast!

Teacher! No! No!

Teacher, you can kill me now.

But you're still wrong though. It wasn't me.

Teacher, that's the truth!

Teacher!

Brother!

Brother, brother... brother!

- Who is it'? - The abbot.

Send out a word to the other clans...

instruct their fighters that they should catch Lei Ping Fri and kill him.

Are you alright?

You...

I don't know anyone of you. Why do you attack me then?

Shaolin traitor.

Lei Ping Fri - DEAD OR ALIVE -

A warrant.

Do you see your name?

Yes, I see it.

But you won't do it. Your ambush failed.

Can I help you, old man?

Thank you.

You got the warrant, too!

You're right.

Help!

Do you want to interfere?

Others would do maybe but I won't.

Who are you?

Si Chi, Lu Clan.

Y Lu.

Inonu Hing Fang.

You got the warrants, too?

You're right.

Oh, look at that leg! It has gone lame.

Now I'll have to walk.

Hey! Do you know where I can find an inn?

How lucky! A deaf-mute.

- Oh, you're mute'? - You...

In memorial of the 38th abbot

Buddha bless you!

We all agree that we must have a new abbot.

No time to delay in this issue.

So all the seniors have decided...

the only man is brother Yuan Wei.

Head Teacher, I thank you all.

Buddha bless you!

Abbot, please!

Teacher, I'm sorry that I am so late.

You were more than a teacher to me.

And now you're dead and I can't do nothing but to pray for you.

Don't go further.

Chief Abbot!

That's a shrine. No one is allowed in.

Chief Abbot. But why not'? I mean...

Buddha bless you!

Our abbot Yuan Chi got killed.

We had to extrude Ting Chi.

He left more than 30 years ago. And he never came back.

But there are still some disciples.

Chief Abbot, please tell me about him.

Ting Chi loved to fight.

He traveled far away. Seeking out the bravest fighters.

He hoped to find lost King F styles by doing so.

My name is Ting Chi.

I am Lou Chi Len. At your service.

Please.

Because of his various fights he mastered all the King F styles.

But every time he developed,

he wanted to try the new techniques. Many men became cripples or died.

He caused the anger of the others by doing so.

But he didn't care. He did just as before.

Thank you.

A lot of people say that he went crazy because of all these fights.

I doubt that. King F strengths the mind and spirit.

Impossible someone gets mad because of it.

Are you Shaolin teacher Ting Chi?

That's my name.

We've heard you're an excellent fighter. Therefore I'll challenge you.

In recent years he may have become strange.

He's old and alone, now. His years in exile left their mark, too.

- Exile? - Yes, he should never have gone to Vulg Tang.

- Why not'? - He committed his greatest failure there.

Did he commit some serious crime?

An incident that attracted everyone's attention.

Teacher Ting Chi. From Shaolin.

Teacher China Lang.

Teacher Chang.

Teacher Lung.

Thank you.

It was the worst disgrace for Shaolin. Ever since it was founded.

Chief Abbot.

It wasn't his fault. The others attacked him.

But Buddhism forbids killing.

Even in such a case. There can be no real excuse.

What happened then?

The monks of Wu Tang were in a rage. And they challenged Shaolin.

And the other temples were angry, too.

The former abbot had no other option than to extrude Ting Chi.

And he withdrew Shaolin from the Martial Arts field.

Wu Tang took over Shaolin's place. And became number one.

But at least we achieved a lasting peace.

Excuse me, abbot.

What is it?

What's wrong? Did I frightened you?

You can't be mad, mad, mad...

Listen. Mad people are the luckiest.

The don't have to prove that they are the best or the toughest.

You're quite sane.

They're all crazy but me. I'm not mad at all.

I'm honored to meet you.

They've all forgotten me. Except for you and Lei Ping Fri.

Get up.

Why did you go to Shaolin?

To join the funeral ceremonies of Chief Abbot Yuan Chi.

Yuan Chi is dead? Who killed him'?

It was that traitor Lei Ping Fri.

You're stupid. He's no traitor.

The real traitor is still in Shaolin.

But he...

Just take my word for this!

Bring the young fool to me. I must see him.

It's gone? The jade treasure has been stolen?

Royal Highness! Please be merciful!

You fools. A king's gift! And you let it be stolen.

Buddha bless you!

You ask for my mercy?

Be merciful. And let us some time.

With Buddha's help we might find the treasure and return it.

Get up.

Thank you, Highness.

How much time will you need? Well, tell me.

Your Highness,just a month.

Alright, you'll have a month. But what if you don't find it'?

You hesitate? If you fail to find it, what price will you pay?

I'll destroy this temple and we will commit suicide after that.

Come in!

Come and enter!

This way.

Please, come here.

Sit down.

What would you like to have'?

Some beef and fried fish.

Hey! Some beef and fried fish!

Here's your fish.

Oh, I'm so clumsy. But at least you can put it on my bill.

Waiter!

Do you want something else?

Take that away!

Just take it away!

Sorry, didn't mean to offend.

You don't like fish. So I thought that you might like meat.

It very smells tasty, try some!

Catch it!

It's very good. Try it!

You refuse to eat fish or meat? I think you're a monk.

I've sinned, I've sinned. Buddha bless me... Buddha bless me...

Hey mister, what's wrong?

This is a restaurant and not a temple.

Stop it!

What?

Nothing.

Smells delicious.

L got you!

Got what?

What's wrong?

I know it. The service is not your problem.

Lei Ping Fri. Shaolin traitor!

You have the warrant, too?

No.

Well...

An old friend asked me to find you.

Right! Same as us!

Leave! That's none of your business.

Listen, I'm innocent.

The princess is coming!

You are the Shaolin traitor Lei Ping Fri?

Clearly a good fighter. It's a pity...

that so many people want to kill you.

Lei Ping Fri. You should come to the palace with me.

I'll make you an officer.

Did you really steal the jade treasure?

Answer the princess!

I can answer that question.

He didn't steal the jade treasure!

Did you steal it'?

Shut your mouth!

Lang Chin!

So you're Lang Chen.

The well-known palace lackey.

So many people would like to kill you.

Come back with me to my place. I'll promote you... downwards!

Scumbag.

Chin, withdraw!

May I ask, who you are'?

You can't impress me.

Damn you!

Princess!

I'll settle with you!

Anytime!

No Miss, stop your quarrel!

What? You call me Miss?

Lei Ping Fri, you're talking to a princess!

Lang Chin, let's go!

Not very pretty.

Lang Chin!

Go to Shaolin and get the jade scepter!

I warn you not to fail!

If I have that scepter, Shaolin would be under my control.

Their tradition obliges them to obey then.

What? I should steal the jade scepter?

Teacher, are you serious?

Of course I am.

If I do that, I'm really finished.

The scepter is the symbol of authority in Shaolin.

That's exactly why I want you to steal it.

Teacher, I...

Don't you understand?

The real killer is still there. We must force him to make a move.

And the more he thinks that he's save...

the more he'll begin to make mistakes.

This mission is essential. You must succeed.

You'll have to fight against many men.

The guards are expert fighters.

But the whole future of Shaolin depends on your success.

I swear to do my best!

You've stolen the jade scepter. Give it back!

Not so easy.

Where is he? Catch him!

Damn you!

Chief Abbot, let me explain!

But the whole future of Shaolin depends on your success.

Buddha bless you!

Chief Abbot. Lang Chin is dead. How could this happen?

I accept that Lei Ping Fri is the one who stole the scepter.

But I don't believe that he killed Lang Chin!

But it's true!

Shut up! Do you have any proof?

I don't believe that...

Lei Ping Fri just came here to steal thunderhead. It doesn't make sense.

I don't believe a word.

Highness, it wasn't our fault.

Lang Chin is dead. And that's your fault.

He died here actually...

So you accept responsibility for this.

What are you going to do now?

I'll tell you in 3 days. We meet at our founder's tomb.

Buddha bless you!

The princess is coming!

Brother!

Your Highness!

Get up!

Royal Highness!

Get up!

Everything's ready for the meeting?

Yes, of course.

Very well.

Tomorrow we'll see the end of Shaolin.

You're risking the future of Shaolin.

Maybe Teacher Ting knows more than we two do.

But even so, it's such a risk.

This is Shaolin's future that he's gambling with!

You know...

it might be a trap.

I know it seems strange. But we have to know who's the traitor.

I'm as confused as you.

Hold it!

You want to blow up the tomb!

Hold it!

Traitors won't get away!

Your time is up. Are you keeping your promise?

Your Highness. We have failed.

We'll destroy the temple and kill ourselves.

Remember it was your idea. I didn't say it.

Shaolin is disgraced. Lost its treasures.

And that murderer we haven't caught yet.

I was elected to be the abbot.

So I'll admit guilt.

I've leaded the temple into destruction.

The time is expired.

Brothers, we've sworn to burn the temple.

And to commit suicide after doing so.

Begin!

Buddha bless us!

Rest in peace.

Buddha bless us!

Hold it!

Now we have you. Take this man!

I'm not the Shaolin traitor. He is!

Buddha bless you.

Be quiet.

Teacher, he promised the king

to destroy us and kill the students.

Traitor! This is a lie!

Brother H u .

Take this man!

Hold it!

Chief abbot, here's the proof.

Speak up and tell us who's the traitor!

It was him! He gave us the bombs.

He ordered us to kill our brothers.

Lie!

So you fooled us...

But we should be killed as well? Why'?

You're right. I was going to wipe out this temple.

And everyone of you with it. Including the royal family.

Why did you pretend to be loyal to the emperor?

I used him like he used me.

Hold it.

He's a Shaolin traitor. And therefore Shaolin should punish him!

I'm not a traitor. I don't belong to Shaolin.

I'm a western Lama.

The only reason to enter Shaolin

was to avenge my brothers. Wu Ti, Chi Ting, Ma Tia Sing,

and all the men who died when Shaolin defeated us.

They worked together with the emperor.

The jade treasure!

The jade treasure!

The jade treasure!

Get back! Or I'll destroy myself and your jade treasure as well.

Damn you! May you rot in hell.

The treasure belongs to the west.

The emperor stole it and gave it to you.

He had no right to.

That's pure Nonsense. The treasure belongs to Shaolin.

So you turn on me?

After using me all these years.

I'll destroy it!

Hold it! Or I'll cut your throat.

Dare you.

You're evil. Just because you couldn't get it back you try to destroy it.

Buddha bless us.

Come on!

Come on!

Follow him!

Right here.

Are you alright?

Let's go.

Trying to get away?

Of course I am and I will!

No, you won't. I won't let you escape.

If I do so, I would betray the entire temple.

Teacher, you once taught me. How can you do this?

I was in exile for 30 years.

I saw no one. No single monk.

No one cared about me. Some even despised me.

So I taught you. That you might become Chief abbot.

And return me from my exile. Restore me to my position.

I admit that this was very selfish.

But it couldn't cause any harm to Shaolin.

And you planned to destroy Shaolin.

You've used the king's power to kill all those brave young students.

You've let them all die.

I used you like you used me.

First you taught me how to kill. Then how to betray.

And now you're using Lei Ping Fri.

Shut up!

I've used Lei Ping Fri after I discovered what you're planning.

By using him, I succeeded.

Allowing me to come back from exile.

You want to kill me?

If you do that, you would be the real Shaolin traitor.

Once you're dead no one would know.

But I will! We've witnessed what you did.

He wanted to destroy Shaolin. He had to die!

You're still loyal to Shaolin...

but you only acted selfishly. It's against all of Shaolin's rules.

I have to take you in for punishment.

Try it...

Teacher Ting, please forgive me.