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Co-Production: Xiaoxiang Film Studio Siyuan Motion Picture Company of Hong Kong

In the year of King Tai, Ming Dynasty, eunuchs were the true holders of power.

They established various bureaus in the capital city. And their jurisdiction extended to all regions.

The East Chamber was the most powerful and was head of surveillance and intelligence.

To eliminate those opposed to the East Chamber's reign, the bureau recruited a group of savage warriors,

and formed the cold-blooded Black Arrow Troops.

They went through harsh and extreme training in secrecy.

The East Chamber also had an arsenal division.

It was responsible for designing new types of weapons for killing.

Prisoners on death row were used as test subjects.

Let me go! You shameless bastards! God will punish you!

Get out! - I'm a court official! You can't just execute me!

And you! Let's go!

Plum Blossom Shooting Sun Arrow!

Dogs Teeth Arrow!

Phoenix's Tail Arrow!

The head eunuch Tsao Siu Yan.

After appointing himself the head on the East Chamber,

he ruled over the Emperor. All powers were under his sole control.

He tried all means to annihilate those who opposed him,

so that he could build his own East Chamber kingdom.

He set up a court and collected information from many different sources.

Whomever was found to be against Tsao

would be arrested and tortured to death.

Merely mentioning the East Chamber would bring horror to one's face.

Thus, the Ming Dynasty was under the clouds of blood and death.

Your Excellency, I present to you the Military Secretary, Yang Yu-hin.

What crime against us has he committed?

On April 4th, he and three other secretaries

conspired to submit a letter of impeachment to the Emperor.

In it, he pleaded the Emperor to close the East Chamber,

and put Your Excellency under imprisonment.

Your Excellency, we have intercepted the letter.

Secretary Yang.

It seems like you have misunderstood us.

We've always been faithful to the Emperor.

Your hearsay had frightened His Majesty.

Aren't you afraid of death?

Our Ming ancestors mandated that eunuchs are not to hold office,

because they did not want our court to be disrupted by tyrants like you.

And now you're even slaughtering officials.

It's you who should be beheaded!

- How dare you? Begin! - Yes!

Yang, you still don't realize who's in charge.

Hand over your command of the military, and I might let you live.

And let the Ming laws be ruled by bastards like you?!

Without the Imperial order, no one can take away my military command.

You can stop dreaming!

Officer. He wants an Imperial order. Let's write one for him.

Tsao, because of you the Ming Dynasty is doomed thanks to bastards like you!

He committed suicide.

Although Yang is dead, I'm afraid his fellow comrades

might defect to his confidant Chow Wai-on instead.

Take Yang's children to the border.

I'm sure Chow will be there to save them.

Yes, Your Excellency.

I give you the Imperial order.

The traitor, ex-Military Secretary Yang, conspired with his soldiers to rebel.

As ordered by His Majesty, he was executed at noon.

DRAGON INN

Presented by: Ng See-Yuen

Starring: Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Donnie Yen

Also starring: Hung Yan-yan, Yuen Bun, Lawrence Ng, Lau Shun, Yen Shi-Kwan, and Yuen Cheung-Yan

Production Supervisor: Ching Siu-Tung

Produced by: Cho Ging-Man, Ng Chi-Ming, Chan Chan

Screenplay by: Tsui Hark, Cheung Tan, and Hiu Xiao

Action Choreography: Ching Siu-Tung, Yuen Bun, Cheung Yiu-Sing

Art Direction: William Chang, Chiu Gwok-San

Set Design: Leung Chi-Hing, Chung Yee-Fung

Cinematography: Arthur Wong, Tom Lau

Editing: Poon Hung

Original Music: Philip Chan

Executive Producer: Tsui Hark

Directed by: Raymond Lee

Tsao Siu Yan executed Yang's entire family.

But he intentionally spared the lives of Yang's son and daughter.

They were expelled to the outer border in autumn.

Under a false hunting summons, Tsao secretly ordered the Black Arrow Troop to follow the children.

To lure Yang's ally, the general Chow Wai-on, into a trap so that he could eliminate them all.

Brother, are you alright?

It's so hot, and not even a tree for shade!

Buddha as my witness, I, Yau Mo-yin, swear with this sword,

that I will rescue Yang's children to safety.

- Everything is ready. Let's go. - Okay.

Go!

To reach the border at Jade Gate, we must pass these three places: Tsi, Turk, and Hai-ku.

We'll split into three troops. I'll give orders from the center.

They will never escape.

Your Excellency, the troops are all ready.

What shall we do now?

From here to the boundary, we must pass Tsi, Turk, and Hai-ku.

The landscapes are steep and dangerous.

I think Tsao will hide his troops here to trap us.

There is a dried river bed on the West side.

We'll take that route and attack him when he least expects it.

Good! Then we'll charge from here.

Your Excellency. Nothing has happened in our three days of observation.

Chow has always been Yang's closest comrade in arms.

He could not have become the leader to 800,000 Imperial soldiers

without Yang's personal recommendation.

Based on their relationship, Chow will come and save the two children.

- I'm so thirsty. - Your turn.

Sir, please give us some water to drink?

Shut up and sit down!

Come here... Open your hands.

Thank you.

No hurry, drink it slowly.

- You drink it too, sister. - No, thanks. You can have it.

Exactly what Your Excellency had predicted.

- Release them now! - No, we can't disobey our orders!

Then we'll kill you! - We're here to save people. Not to kill them.

It's the East Chamber dogs that deserve to be killed.

Set them free and follow us.

Otherwise, those bastards won't let you go.

Still thinking?!

You have no choice! Now hurry!

- Sister! - Brother!

An ambush! Protect the kids!

These are just the expendable ones. The big fish has yet to appear.

Brother!

Your Excellency. Chow Wai-on has finally appeared.

The Twin Sword?

Brother, I'm so scared.

The Black Arrow Troop?

Sister, I'm scared.

Sister, where are you?

Just follow me!

The arrows are too powerful! Save the kids and let's get out of here!

Damn! Black Arrow Troops are charging towards us!

Let's get out of here!

Your Excellency, Chow apparently did not come.

They were just a group of horse thieves.

We are safe now, brother!

Chow is wise and manipulative.

Those assigned to the rescue were all bandits.

We'll let them go for now. I want to wipe them out in one stroke!

This is the Dragon Gate.

Chow Wai-on and I had planned a rendezvous at the Dragon Inn.

We'll leave for the frontier together.

We have two kids, and East Chamber troops are following us.

I think.

We better head to the Dragon Gate along the river bed.

That's it then.

Yang Kwan is the main road.

Shang, take 500 troops with you and guard this customs gate. - Yes, Your Excellency.

Many small paths that lead to Yu Mun Kwan. Send the best soldiers to block all the exits.

As for Dragon Gate, even though it's heavily guarded,

I think Chow would take the risk

and rendezvous with the thieves there.

Before he heads for the frontier,

I'll follow with the Black Arrow Troop.

It's wise of you, Your Excellency.

- Proceed. - Yes, sir.

Drink a bowl of wine, then take a piss

(DRAGON INN) The desert beauties here adore handsome men of the land

My little Gold Lotus, how cute you are!

Spicy Meat Buns!

Three Taels, where the hell is our wine? - It's coming...

Damn wind! Dust all over!

Good morning, sir.

What? You don't want my business?

I dare not! If it's not for you protecting the border gates,

we wouldn't even be doing business here!

- Get me some wine. - Sure! Coming right up!

Here's your wine, sir.

See? His nickname is perfect indeed.

Every bowl of wine is exactly three taels, not a drop less!

My grandpa gave me that name.

Spicy Meat Buns!

Come here. Where is she?

Upstairs. She's talking business with a client.

You want to bypass customs by taking my secret passage?

Or do you want to sleep with me?

Tiger, I'll only let you choose one.

Choose carefully!

There's no need.

All men have only one thing on their minds.

You want it whenever you desire, and leave whenever you're done.

- Say no more! - Don't be so anxious!

Just relax.

I want an answer: Me or the tunnel?

- I want both! - In your dreams!

I've already felt it. That thing's too small to pleasure me.

Willow Darts?

I'll get 100 taels for sending you to the frontier.

But I'll get 400 taels for sending you to hell.

I really don't know what to choose?

Looks like we've got fresh meat for the buns!

Finally, Jade is here!

You guys have been eating too much lamb.

You know it'll make you horny!

That's why we need you to put out the flames!

Shut your mouth!

I don't want to eat lamb. I want to eat you!

Eat this!

Eat me then! I'm more satisfying!

Damn you!

Who is this guy?

You even flirt with pictures now. What about me?

You had me when I was still fresh, so don't say that I don't treat you well.

He's pretty handsome!

He's Chow Wai-on, a wanted fugitive. Once lead the Imperial Army.

He doesn't look like an Army officer? You could've fooled me!

He's now worse than dead! He's offended the East Chamber. They want his head.

- East Chamber? - Yes.

- What's so great about them? - Watch your mouth!

Wow! This tiger's head is worth 500 taels!

Tell Chef Dao to keep the head when he carves up that lamb!

You care about every other man but me!

How dare you pinch my ass in front of your men!

You're teaching them a bad lesson!

Why is there blood on your dress? - What blood?

- See for yourself! - Really?

Are you menstruating?

Haven't you seen it before? Go ask your mother then!

She passed away a long long time ago.

Ask your sister then!

Come over here and I'll make you bleed too!

Come over here... Come here if you got the balls!

Welcome! How many rooms do you need?

- We want three of your best rooms. - Sure! Please have a seat.

Your period wasn't at the same time last month!

You should've told me sooner!

Back to the camps! We've just got here...

- May I help you, sir? - No need! I'll carry it myself.

This way, sirs. This table is cleaner. No dust and sand.

What would you like?

Give us some buns and fried cakes.

Just those? Why not some wine?

- Okay, give us three catties then. - Fine. Three catties coming right up!

Listen up. This is my place, so the men and the goods are mine too.

Violate my rules and you can go somewhere else to trade your bounties! Got it?

I got it.

"The Dragon Mountain is famous for its pouring rain." What do you think?

There's no rain on such a sunny day!

Looks like we've gotten some drifters from afar.

Where are you from, sir?

We came from the South.

- And where are you going? - To the North!

- How long will you be staying? - We're leaving tomorrow.

Spicy meat buns...

- You are so beautiful! - That earned you a free one.

They look suspicious, and seem to be neither good nor bad.

Keep an eye on them.

One's a guard, and the other is wounded.

The man in black is probably their leader.

- That man is a woman. - A woman?

I can tell she is a woman because she didn't show any interest in me.

There is something wrong with the meat.

- Don't eat it. - What is it?

Not sure, but it's not good.

They're up to something.

Let's get out of here! Go!

- Do you have any medicine? - Not for you!

It's getting dark. Time to light the candles!

Mistress, what kind of meat is in the buns?

- Spicy Meat. - What is this "spicy meat“?

I thought you're a man of knowledge.

In the novel "The Water Margins", Mrs. Suen sold spicy meat.

But Mrs. Suen's inn used human flesh.

Well, my inn is called the Dragon Inn.

But you could still be another Mrs. Suen.

Really? Name is Jade, at your service.

What a pity. "Earth can't turn into gold, and rock can't turn into jade."

In this world many things are not what they seem.

But, sadly, there are even more fakes than anything real.

You've got quite a figure.

Yours isn't that bad either.

But I got to see more of you.

Then perhaps you should let me see more of you.

This is really not a big deal to me.

It'd be more fun if there were men here!

You think I'm afraid to let them see me naked?

I've had fun with more men than you've ever seen in your life!

Judging by your looks, I bet you've never had a man.

You're probably still a virgin!

On the 15th of August the temple door opens, and many candles...

It's only dusk and the hen couldn't wait to start crowing.

Let's see how you can catch a man from the roof.

Red candle, white candle A girl like me can't handle them all at once

Who are you? What are you laughing at?

Do you know where the Dragon Inn is? - It's right here.

- Are you the mistress? - You can call me Gam Seung Yuk (Jade).

"As luminous as marble jade". What a beautiful name.

- And my body? - Any spare rooms?

What a charmer! Are you a trader?

- I need a room. - For how long?

Do I look like I have no money?

I'm just afraid that you'll leave without saying goodbye.

You know, "Dragon Mountain is famous for its pouring rain."

"But there are snow tigers waiting for a kill."

So, you're one of us. Let's keep in touch.

It's fate that we met. Perchance I may need your help.

That depends on how good you are!

Miss Yau.

He's here.

This is my inn, please make yourself at home.

Why are you wearing a tribal robe, Mistress?

No thanks to you! I've told you to wash this flag!

See, I got mud all over me.

- This man must be a woman too. - How do you know?

As you said, only women won't be interested in you.

This one's different. His eyes didn't show interest in me but his heart did.

Looks like his heart isn't interested in you either.

I look forward to hearing your beautiful flute again.

Get back to work!

Don't just keep playing the same song.

- Uncle Chow! - You two had suffered so much!

This is Ho Fu.

Thank you so much for your help.

- I really appreciate for all your kindness. - Don't mention it.

This is called the Dog's Teeth Arrow.

It's East Chamber's latest lethal weapon.

I'd seen when I worked for the government.

You have to be extra careful if you encounter it again.

When will we leave for the border?

The earlier the better.

Chun, take this money.

- But go into hiding before you head home. - Sir, I can't take your money.

Thugs and rogues inhabit this inn.

Let's pack up and leave here right away.

- Mistress. - I knew you would come.

Your talent in prediction is most admirable.

- I don't need you to flatter me. - I just want to know about the weather here.

Come on in.

This room is nice and quiet.

No room is nice in a run-down place like this.

What kind of tea would you like?

Long Shu tea, or To Fu Ling tea?

What kind of flower is this? It's so delicate.

You think It's a white lotus? I carved it out of a carrot.

White lotus only grows on the snowy mountains.

Have some tea.

- When will you be leaving? - Tonight.

- I'm afraid you can't. - Why not?

Aren't you familiar with desert weather?

Perhaps you can give me some advice.

This is "Yellow Plum" season, the weather is unpredictable.

It'll rain cats and dogs even on sunny days, maybe even thunderstorms.

Our inn is the only one around here.

Even if you can leave this inn, you won't make it to the border.

I'm sure you you could tell me when it's safe to leave.

It depends on who's asking.

I can't make you stay here, but the rain can.

To stay or to leave depends on the ever-changing weather.

I'm so glad you read my mind.

It's strictly business. Maybe this will help.

Then why are you leaving so soon?

Taking care of two children is not easy.

They're hostages?

Mistress, what do you suggest?

Depends on which road you want to take.

The Border Patrol general is a good friend of mine.

If you want to go that way, then I can work something out with him.

However, if you want to leave secretly...

Let me see it... - What's there to see? You are leaving anyway.

Mistress, I'm forever grateful we met. I will not forget your kindness.

- Come back later then. - I have to leave tonight.

You're not going anywhere. There's a storm coming.

Hold the doors!

What a bunch of idiots! Get the table! Just using the latch won't do it!

Open the door!

Who is it? We just closed.

Don't open it, let him die in the rain.

Open up, now!

Stop knocking! If you keep knocking, then I'll...

What's the matter?

Are you all deaf?!

Why didn’t you open the door? Don't you want our business?

We're in big trouble. Three of East Chamber's branch leaders are here.

God damn it!

You've gotten my books all wet!

Why are you still standing here? Close the damn doors!

- Madam. - He's speaking to you!

So? Can't you see I'm busy?

- Do you have any rooms? - Nope. We're fully booked!

Tell them to move out then.

Everyone is welcome if I'm in the mood. It's not high enough!

But if I'm not, I don't care if 100 knives are on my neck! Take this!

- You bitch! - What did you say?

We're businessmen. Money is no object.

As long as we receive comfortable lodging.

It's only business for me too. I can care less about money.

But you messed up my place the moment you walked in. So now what?

In this case, tally your losses.

I'll pay you back with three times the amount.

So you want a suite. I've got one. Follow me.

It's raining cats and dogs. We can't leave now.

We'll wait for the rain to stop!

Bring in the luggage.

We have limited rooms, but plenty of guests. How long will you be staying?

The weather is unpredictable. With this gold, how long do you think we can stay?

You must be dead tired from all the walking in the rain.

Sir, please have some tea.

Mistress, have you checked in any strangers in the past few clays?

Are you looking for someone?

Traders like us have to be cautious to avoid any trouble.

I was just being inquisitive.

Have some tea.

If there were trouble, I wouldn't be running a business here!

Sorry!

This is a very special tea...

The taste is nothing special.

It's the one who drinks it that makes it special.

My lord, do you think Chow will take this route?

Go look around and check this place out.

- Shiu... Shiu! - Mistress.

- Why didn't you check carefully first? - There are shadows everywhere.

But none of them are on our side. We haven't taken any action yet.

Be alert and guard our money box.

What a world we live in. Thieves having to watch out for other thieves.

- What is he mumbling about? - He's singing in his native tongue.

"I'll dig your eyes out so you can't see."

"I'll peel off your skin so you have nothing to wear."

"I'll chop your head off so you can't live."

Don't make any trouble.

Somebody is on the roof!

Forget it. We'll leave right after the rain stops.

- Who was killed by the lightning? - Not us! We never left.

Good! Those assholes deserved it!

At least God is on our side.

- Where are Shao and Chau? - I'll go and find them.

No! It'll alarm our enemies.

It's pouring outside. We can't leave and neither can they.

"Admiring the sword half-drunk, as the bugle summons in reverie."

How much longer do we have to wait before we can finally live in peace?

I can't wait any longer!

It's no use being impatient. Anxiety can only beget disaster.

- And being patient is? - Keep your voice down.

By the time those damn eunuchs get here we'll be sitting ducks!

Ho Fu, I didn't pay you a penny less. So honor the laws of the land.

Miss Yau, my comrades and I make money by risking our lives.

By agreeing to save these two kids we've already lost plenty of bounties and money.

Now the government knows who we are.

Now we may end up losing everything for being so damn righteous!

Fine! I'll compensate your loss!

That's more like it!

Make sure it's all cleaned up.

Sir, did you sleep well last night? - Bullshit!

Have a seat. Please seat yourselves.

Shun, wipe the tables.

Give us some tea!

Still no news on Shao and Chau?

It's strange! We couldn't even find their corpses.

There's not a trace of them dead or alive.

Dao! Bring out the buns!

Manager! No buns for us today!

- Get us a roast lamb! - Roasted lamb!

You have lamb out here in the desert? - Sure.

We slaughtered two fat ones just last night.

- We want one too! - You want one? Coming right up!

As if they haven't had enough fun last night. Go and get the weapons.

You have a fine visage, sir.

Your face is glowing with such a radiant light.

I see that good luck will soon come your way.

Thank you. I hope your prediction comes true.

If you don't mind, may I read your palm?

That would be great.

Your line of influence extends beyond your palm.

Looks like you were once a government official.

So, where are you making a living now?

Anywhere. Where the road is uneven, I'll even it.

Where there are trees blocking my way, I'll clear it.

No wonder your influence line isn't that smooth.

How could I compare with you when it comes to promotion?

How is that so?

In such a desert, ordinary citizens wouldn't be wearing official's boots.

No need for alarm. Since you're an official,

you must've heard of the big news from the capital.

May I ask which one you're referring to?

The vicious, villainous murder of Military Secretary Yang.

Not only was he killed, his entire family was also slain.

Perhaps you know who was responsible for such despicable deeds?

- I have no idea. - Really?

You guys must be hot! How about some cool water?

My lord. No, I mean, mister, can you tell whether he has any luck with the ladies?

Judging by his palm and his eyes, I say he's a thief of hearts. - Really?

I'll tell you who killed Yang. It was those heartless,

cold-blooded East Chamber bastards!

Just relax. Stay cool, everyone.

Mistress! This is for you. Go get yourself a new table.

That's all? I don't think it's enough!

Serve the food now! Do you want to starve them to death?

Drink a bowl of wine, then take a piss

My little Golden Lotus, how cute you are!

You are indeed a very brave man. We haven’t been properly introduced.

We are wanderers, names are meaningless to us.

Let's drink for being nameless in this world then.

Fine. A toast from me with this equally nameless wine.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Here comes the roast lamb!

Mistress, we ordered ours first!

We have to roast them one by one.

What about first come, first serve?

We'll split it up for you then!

Dao!

What is it?

Chop up that lamb for me. They'll each get half.

Cut it this way or that way?

I don't care! Just split it!

My lord. Chow seems to have some connection with this inn.

I think we'd better take action as soon as possible.

Let's ambush them tonight.

Good news! The rain has stopped! We can go now.

Don't panic. Otherwise they'll know we're trying to leave.

We are such an obvious target.

And we do not know what awaits us beyond here.

We have two kids too. We can't go as fast as they can.

This inn is run by thieves. There must be secret passages here.

We'll look for them tonight.

That was close.

Luckily I held them off. Otherwise I'd have sustained a huge loss!

Don't drink it! It's mixed with sedatives. Drink this instead.

- Tonight, why don't we... - Why don't we what?

- What? - You are all a bunch of idiots!

In order for us to leave here

we have to get rid of those bastards first.

Ho Fu, Iron, you two will attack from both sides.

Mo-yin will attack from the center.

Lord Chen's room is at a dead corner. There's only one entrance.

I'll do it.

EAST CHAMBER IDENTITY DOCUMENT

Scholar Chow, are you still awake?

I'm here to serve you.

Jade, what are you doing here in the middle of the night?

Why are you in someone else's room at this hour?

Mind your own business.

This is my inn, and he is my guest.

Who'll take the responsibility if he gets killed?

There're already more than enough people killed in this inn of yours.

We've checked your background thoroughly.

So stop acting like you're innocent.

Who are you?

You're a thief, and I'm an official.

Then we'll draw our line right here.

I'd have to cross it anyway.

- What's on your mind? - I'll tell you. They are kidnappers.

What's that got to do with me?

- 1000 taels is what. - You want them killed?

Don't worry. I only need you to make them stay an extra night.

But you're not to interfere with anything else. Is it a deal?

Take a guess.

- You know kung fu? - Is that a yes?

If you can't sleep, go eat something.

- Sister! - Protect the kids!

- Where is Uncle Chow? - We'll be fine.

Yuk Bo!

You went for a walk, at this hour? It's freezing out there!

It's too hot in here.

Hot? But I'm cold. Am I getting sick?

The longer we stay here, the more dangerous it gets.

We can't wait any longer.

We'll kill our way out.

Ho Fu, Iron: Mo-yin and I will stall the enemies.

You two take the kids. We'll rendezvous at Dragon Gate.

Wai-on, cover them. I'll stay here.

- Mo-yin... - Who's there?

It's me, Chun.

- Brother Ho. - Come in.

Miss Yau. - Chun, don't worry. We'll protect you at all costs.

Mo-yin. - Wai-on, Yang's children are in your hands now.

Wait!

May I keep this flute?

The more anxious a trapped rabbit tries to escape the less likely it will make it.

Yes.

Time to move! This is too big a fire for me to put out.

Let's pack up. We'll be moving for sure.

Damn it!

How dare you keep the doors closed!

The wind almost blew my ass off!

Do you want my business or not?

Thank God! Our savior is here.

Don't let them fish in troubled waters.

We'll follow wherever they go.

Thank God! Peace resumes the moment you walked in.

- Even the fire is out now. - What peace?

There's a huge sandstorm out there!

- You said there was a fire? - Right here! And here!

- Where is it? Where is the fire? - Right here!

You call yourself a general? You can't even smell it!

Damn it! Can't you see it?

Light the fire.

What's wrong?

Who are you people? Why so many weapons?

- They're here to trade. - Trading with knives?

General, we traders have to be extra careful.

We're only protecting ourselves in this chaotic world.

You look familiar. Who are you?

- I'm talking to you! - Sir.

We'll just sit and watch the show. Just wait and see.

- Where are you people from? - Are you the Border Patrol general?

How dare you talk to me in that tone!

We are... Information Officers from the East Chamber.

- This is our identity document. - It's confidential.

- Our identity papers?! - Damn!

The thief catchers are now the thieves.

Where are you going to?

Going out of the border.

Haven't you heard? The border is closed. Imperial orders.

No one can leave the border

without the written consent from your Lord Tsao.

I see.

You sure look like that wanted fugitive Chow Wai-on.

You look just like him.

- I can't believe it. - I don't think so.

Look! There is a mole on this man's face.

But he doesn't have one.

But I don't recall seeing any moles!

Look at that guy. He had a mole on his head.

Now there's only a scar.

They're pretending to be calm.

You can tell there's something fishy about them.

Why don't you take them to your camp for questioning?

Perhaps they are the criminals we're looking for.

Just don't forget us when the rewards time comes.

Of course.

You! Come over here! The one with the scar.

I'm talking to you! Don't act stupid!

Look at you, staring at me with your big eyes. So what?

You have a face of a bandit. And you call yourself a trader?

Maybe you're trading for a kill!

Don't get angry, it's their trick.

I didn't like you from the moment I saw you here.

Men! Take them back to camp! - Yes, sir!

Come drink with me!

Go! Move! Get up, you two!

They are all here.

You watch the general. I'll find another way out.

Three Taels! Wine!

General, please stay.

The reward for the wanted is only 1000 taels.

See? Each of these notes is 1000 taels.

I'm a reasonable man.

Put down your sword.

There's trouble at the frontier. No one is allowed to cross the border.

You'd better stay here a few more days.

I'll let you cross once the border reopens.

Thank you, General.

You'll get your share! Let's drink!

- Chow's gone! - Lu Siu Chuen!

My lord. It does not appear that he was here.

Dao, he's all yours.

This is the first time, you've looked at me this way.

Boss!

Let's go.

He came from the secret passage.

I'll open all my passages for you if you look at me like this forever.

You've been around for a long time.

You should know what I really want.

You've been in this business for such a long time.

You should know what I want.

You should know what I want too.

I want to buy a road that leads to the border.

I'll offer you 1000 taels.

1000 taels?

If I wanted 1000 taels, I wouldn't have added that mole...

Does this mean you don't want the money?

Of course not! I want 2000 taels. And you.

Are you scared?

Hero and beauty always go hand in hand.

I wouldn't mind tasting a hot commodity like you.

But on one condition. I want a formal wedding.

Well? Are you scared?

Forget it! It's just a one-night stand!

I am a man of principles.

To have you without marrying you is no different from raping you.

Okay, we'll get married then. I'll take this as my wedding present.

Give it back to me!

Keep going. You're almost there.

Move your hand lower and we can skip the ceremony.

Come on.

Fine! I'll get it back on our wedding night.

Your Excellency. We'll soon arrive at Dragon Gate.

Are you really going to wed her?

Jade's secret passage is the only way out of here.

Only you would trust her!

I don't trust her at all.

We are all in the same boat.

If I can trust you, then why can't I trust her?

Dragon Inn is a place for making deals.

There must be reasons for it to have survived here.

The wedding is to confuse those East Chamber hounds.

By enlisting Cha as master of ceremony, we can hinder their act.

Then I'll force Jade to tell me where the passage is.

I'll put the candle on her window sill.

When that happens, Mo-yin will take the kids to the bridal chamber.

Then we'll force Jade to lead us away from here.

"There is no righteousness in politics and no honor in war." Mo-yin, do you understand?

How can a man resist a woman like her?

Do you think I'd sacrifice everyone for a night of passion?

Do as he says.

Even Miss Yau couldn't read your mind.

The better for us to succeed.

Dragon Inn, I hope I won't be here tomorrow when the sun rises.

DOUBLE HAPPINESS

- How is everything? - It's almost done.

- Has he agreed to do it? - It should be no problem.

But of course!

As long as you stay here, he'll agree to everything.

How can I be the master of ceremony?

If it's not for your oracle that day Jade would never have been mine. You have to do it.

Right! His parents are long dead, and you're the oldest one here...

- It has to be you! - Okay, I accept the honor.

- Congratulations! - Thank you.

On this, my merriest day, we must drink to our hearts' content.

Enjoy yourselves.

But your people don't look very happy.

How about a speech?

I've been a wandering trader for years.

Never thought that I'd become a matchmaker in the desert.

It's simply out of pure luck.

Why are you still standing here? Today is Jade's wedding day.

Why don't you congratulate her? Smile!

Bride, pardon me for prying. It's hard to find a good man nowadays.

Once you've found one, you must try to keep him by any means.

What a perfect couple!

Even girls like her will settle down! It sure is a match made in heaven!

Very well said! A toast to you!

We should not get drunk on such a joyous day!

We should get drunk especially on a joyous day!

My lord, don't drink his wine. It may be poisoned.

- Cheers! - Fine!

Great!

Go to the bridal chamber now. We cannot afford any delay.

- What are you doing? - They're going to bed already?

- The timing is good. - We want to crash the chamber!

I'll let you crash it if you can get past me.

Fine! Come on!

There should be no fighting on a day like this.

We'll have a drinking contest instead.

Get us some wine!

My lord, we outnumber them. We can't lose.

Good! We have more men than you. We will win.

We've diluted the wine with water. Don't worry, you won't get drunk.

I'll start with five bowls!

Let's not waste time, tell me where the tunnel is.

I'll tell you afterwards.

What if you won't tell me then?

The passage is right here.

Let's see if you can enter it.

Ngai, that's the fourth bowl!

The last one!

- No more foreplay. - How unromantic!

Did you bring your sword to your wedding night too?

- Where's my flute? - Keep looking.

I'll drink five bowls with you.

Let's drink a whole pot then!

Useless! Get lost!

Come on.

Be careful.

Have a seat.

I've brought some fruits for you.

Thank you.

Tasty?

The moon is so beautiful tonight.

Sister, tell me... Why does the moon here look so different?

Mother said that the moon from our hometown is the prettiest moon of them all.

But our hometown has lost everything.

It's God's mercy that we can enjoy the moon here in peace.

Do you like it here?

Of course! You're so kind to treat us to fruits.

Let's eat.

Change of plan.

If anything goes wrong, I'll smash the cup.

Remember. Take action when the cup is smashed.

Think of a way to get me out.

Sure. But not tonight.

Tonight is my only chance. I must leave!

Now that you've entered my quarters, you're no longer in command.

You have to listen to me!

Then I'll go now.

Jade, help me here. I'll marry you when I return.

Haven't you taken enough advantage of me?

My lord, Lord Tsao's army will arrive soon.

Miss Yau, this is water, not wine.

Don't mind me! Keep watching for the signal.

I don't hear anything. Maybe they're really having sex.

How can you say such things right now?

It's smart of you to switch your loyalty now.

Inform me once you get any news.

There is a secret passage in Jade's chambers.

Chow plans to run for the border from there.

How cunning! None of them will escape!

My lord, why don't we think of a way to get to them?

Good idea.

- Let's not waste time. - Right. Life is short.

Mistress, excuse me. - Who's there?

- It's me, Cha. Please open up. - How annoying! What is it?

One of my people is hurt. Do you have any medication?

What now?

What is it?

He's hurt his head. Please take a look.

Today is my big day You should know better.

Get him some medication!

Come over here.

- We'll talk here. - What for?

Do you think you can get away that easy?

You're doing it now? Can't you wait one more night?

You're ruining my night!

- I'm afraid you might ruin my plan. - What does that mean?

I know that Chow plans to leave from your secret passage.

He's willing to pay twice the amount and make me happy.

What can you pay?

Just give me a price and I'll pay.

100.000 taels then!

Money isn't a problem, we can talk about it.

Hand me the money and I'll hand you the man.

Just make sure you don't end up losing both.

You're back. - Two more injured? Let me make it clear.

I have to charge you extra for the medication!

- Are you done talking business out there? - We haven't settled ours yet!

Hold tighter!

Brother Ho, where are you going? Come on! Have another drink.

Get lost! I have to piss.

What a coincidence. I need to pee too. - You go first then!

The candle is out!

Bitch.

Shall we wait for the signal?

He is enjoying himself! He doesn't give a damn about us!

Who smashed a cup?

It's all right. The weapons are for protection only. Let's keep on drinking.

These bastards are well prepared. Why don't we just start fighting right now?

Brother, your sword!

You want to escape?

- Take the kids and go! - Okay.

Let Chung chase after them. Our target is Chow.

- Should we wait for Chow? - Forget him! Let's get out of here first.

Get up, let's go!

- Where is Uncle Chow? - Don't ask, hurry up!

What have the East Chamber given you?

They've given me much more than you have.

Get them!

I won't let you go!

You bitch! I can't believe you’re working for them.

You take that back! I'm not a bitch!

Chow! Your time is up!

Shiu! Who told you to start fighting?

We didn't. It was that old bastard...

The old bastard?

Shiu!

You bastard!

- Jade, we've paid you! - Save it for your coffin!

You're really good.

There is a sandstorm ahead!

It's no storm. It's sand kicked up by horses.

The East Chamber troops are here!

Let's split up. We'll meet later.

It's Tsao's Black Arrow Troops!

We're on your side!

On... your... side...

Iron, Ho Fu! Yuk Ying! Yuk Bo!

Yuk Bo!

Sister, I'm here!

- Where's Yuk Bo? - Sister!

Don't be scared. I'll get you out of here.

Jade, have you gone mad?

Siu Chuen!

You two are nothing but blood-thirsty beasts!

Here drink this!

Sister!

Mo-yin!

Mo-yin, hang in there!

Tsao is here.

What? Tsao is here?

Save it. She's fainted.

Take her to my room.

Dao come here. Tell the general that his woman is in deep trouble. Go!

The medication.

Before, we could always escape from every danger.

But the world has changed for the worst.

We can't be sure if we can escape this time.

Mo-yin.

Wai-on, I shouldn't have doubted you.

That flute... I didn't mean to give it to Jade.

I didn't realize that it would've caused you so much pain.

Luckily I still have a chance to explain.

People said we shouldn't talk about love in a troubled world.

But love actually runs deeper in a troubled world.

You couldn't get the flute back?

That is not as important

as the love I have for you now.

Enough already!

You are still here?

This is my inn, why should I leave?

I almost forgot... You're just as heartless as the desert!

Out here, everyone is selfish! They only care about themselves.

Is that why you lie and steal?

Drifters like you leave the moment they get their wishes!

I'm just learning from you people!

Who's heartless?

- Who's there? - Dao.

- Where's our help? - The general refused to come.

Goddamnit! He's just as heartless!

Let me finish those eunuch bastards then I'll go and deal with him!

Why did you come back?

I never thought the last man at my side would be a barbarian.

Watch out for the arrows!

Dao, get the kids and take them to the tunnel. Hurry up!

Damn you!

Hold on.

Hurry up!

Your flute. I won't take something that's not mine.

Your Excellency, we now have the Dragon Inn surrounded.

Mo-yin, you go down first.

Grab my hand!

There are so many soldiers! - Come on! - Let's go!

They're behind the hill!

Still chasing us? Go to hell!

Running away?

Where can you go in this vast desert?

I'll stop him!

Jade, take the kids to the border.

Wait for me at Dragon Gate. Go now!

Wai-on! We live or die together! - Me too!

Why are you two still here?

- Block his path! - Can you?

Wai-on!

Take this!

After I've killed you all, my kingdom will be as solid as steel.

There's three of us against one of you. Goddamn you, we can kill you at any time!

Come on! Damn eunuch!

Damn! We're trapped under the drift sand!

- Now what? - We can't even move!

Time to die!

Mo-yin!

Mo-yin!

Don't close your eyes! I'll kill him for you!

Willow Strike!

Destroying Stance!

Mo-yin!

Mo-yin!

Go to hell!

I'll see you there!

Time to die, bitch!

Watch out!

Chow, get up. The kids are waiting for you at the border.

I'm the most powerful man in the world! I'll send you down to hell now!

Be careful!

My leg!

My hand!

I got you now!

The Twin Sword! Push me over there. Hurry!

Chow, can you hear me?

Mo-yin...

Will you come back to the Dragon Inn?

By the time the next guests arrive you'd have long forgotten a drifter like me.

I cannot boldly embrace the desert like you do.

I have to leave.

The Dragon Inn...

Get the wine!

Let's leave this cruel place. We'll go find Chow.