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Before the 1911 Revolution.

Dongguan Yuan Shung Wun was the first to

...care about the country's future and welfare.

During the Ming dynasty.

Yuan many times defeated

...the Qing invaders.

Unfortunately, Yuan Shung Wun...

fell into a trap

and was cut into pieces in public by Ming Emperor.

Many soldiers were stranded in Liutung.

Shung died a wrongful death.

A lot of his generals and followers, out of rage

...turned to and served the Qings instead.

The ones stationed at Central area

...were those from Guanliu.

This is called "scaling".

One wouldn't expect the loyal Yuan

...would end up like this.

A torture like this meant a thousand cuts.

Yuan's family is also wanted by the administration.

A loyal servant saved his youngest son Yuan Cheng Chih

...and sought refuge at Hua Shan.

Hua Shan Mansion

The chief of the Hua Shan School

was the best swordsman around.

This is the son of governor Yuan.

Governor Yuan has died for his country

I have not taken in a pupil for years.

For his father's sake

please accept him as your pupil.

You can live here.

He is Yuan Cheng Chih.

Master, if you don't move your chess pieces quickly

...you'll lose

I am no match for you now

I'll teach you one technique for every game I lose

I am no match for your teacher and you've...

learned all there is to know about secret weapons.

That's all attributed to you

I am afraid I haven't learned

...half of what you know.

Let's finish this game of chess

I should go with your teacher

I have nothing much to teach you.

Teacher has to go too?

There are natural disasters in Xin Xi

...and thousands are starved to death.

Your teacher and I have

gathered a group of friends...

to help raise funds for the disaster.

The meeting is coming up; we ought to move on.

Your teacher is asking for you.

Cheng Chih.

Teacher, Uncle Muk Shon said...

you will be setting off to provide relief for victims.

That's right. You've been here for 17 years

...and I haven't been away since.

It's about time for me...

to go and meet friends.

The meeting date is coming up and cannot be delayed

...but your Wenyuan kungfu is almost completed.

Maybe in 10 days' time, or a month at most

...you can master it at will

I'd rather you stay here...

to complete your kung fu

...and look for me then.

Yes.

Come with me.

Look.

This is our founder...

great master Fang.

Bow to him.

Yes.

Our school has 12 commandments which include

compassion, self-enrichment, chastity

preserving the innocent, respecting elders

knowing right from wrong, associating with righteous

...and so on.

It's all written here, read it.

Yes.

You are a clever and an upright person

I'm sure that you won't violate the rules.

Sometimes it's difficult

...to tell the right from wrong.

A good person may be a bad one

...or vice versa

I have only recruited 3 students in my whole life.

Your brother, Iron Abacus Wang Zhen

...is smart.

Your other brother Invincible Fist Gui Xin Shu is...

of simple-hearted deep manner and has a good foundation.

Both of them started training

...years before you.

Their pupils are of the same age as you

...but you haven't met them.

We have to set off.

You needn't worry about this student of yours

...who is good in kung fu as well as in character.

Cheng Chih, come...

The checkerboard serves as my weapon

...and the chess my secret gizmo.

When you played chess with me, you used the white one

I am giving you the white one

...as a souvenir.

Thank you, Uncle.

Anybody here?

This treasure and the manual are for the chosen.

Enter at your own risk.

Hsia Shiue Yi the Golden Snake.

Enter at your own risk?!

This elderly person must be someone extraordinary

I have by chance run into this corpse of yours

...and am going to bury you.

Please rest in peace.

The one who gets this box should open this letter.

Whoever gets this box gets the treasure inside it;

But must bury me first

...before you open it

I bury you...

not because of the treasure.

If you would bury me...

please dig deeper into the pit before burying me.

That way I can stay deep down in ground free from worms

I'll do as instructed.

This elderly person is really weird

I wonder what's inside the box.

You're a righteous person. Follow my instructions

...to bury me and you will be highly rewarded.

When you open the box, poisonous arrows will shoot out.

The map inside the box is a fake one and is poisonous.

It's to punish the crooks;

The genuine map is in this small iron box.

Wei, there's something strange about this cave.

Looks like it has been set on fire not long ago.

That's precisely what third uncle said.

For 18 years...

we have been unable to locate this villain.

Maybe he's back at his old hide-out;

So we should take a look at Hua Shan...

and see what the situation is at the cave

I'm afraid third uncle may be right.

So do we report back to our master

...and get more people to help us?

The two of us will go in and grab this villain

...and get the glory.

We could turn out lucky and get the treasure map.

But, Uncle Ju Cheng.

What's to be afraid of? That golden snake villain

has had the veins and sinews of his arms and legs cut.

He is as good as a cripple;

we will easily succeed.

Yes, you are right.

These two corpses look like

...those of Master golden snake's foes.

They look like villains to me.

Let's take a look.

Golden Snake Hsia Shiue Yi.

This has some meaning!

The treasure map may be inside.

This clay figure looks it's been moved.

Dig it up and see.

Here.

This is ingenious.

There is a secret mechanism on side of the iron box.

Use both hands to grab it and the box will open.

Let's follow the instructions.

Wei, you're dumb.

Don't blame me for your death.

That golden snake villain

...is treacherous.

His kung fu manual and the treasure map are here.

The Golden Snake Manual.

Poison.

They deserve their death.

They look villainous too.

This elderly fellow is bloody cunning and manipulative.

The kung fu in the manual looks incomplete.

This is right.

But why has he left

it all so mysterious

and written inside the fold!

This is the treasure map of the place they mentioned.

He wanted people to explore the mystery of the manual

...before finding the treasure map.

Whoever gets this treasure, go to Shilang at Zhejiang.

Find a lady named Wen Yi and give her 100,000 worth gold.

Sounds exaggerating.

To Teacher

I've written a letter to Teacher

...and have explained everything in it.

If Teacher comes back, or sends someone

...please give this letter to him.

Since I've practiced the Golden Snake kung fu, though

I don't want treasure. I'll follow his instructions

...and look for Wen Yi at Shilang.

And hand over the treasure map to her.

Whether I should use...

this Golden Snake sword and awl;

I've already asked Teacher in the letter.

If he allows me...

please deliver them to me at Shilang.

Sir, please come in.

Please...

Sir, it's full.

Do you mind sharing a table?

What are you doing?

Sir, if you don't mind

...please join me at this table.

Thank you.

Please sit.

By accent, you don't seem to be from Zhejiang.

From Guangdong originally. Now I live in Hua Shan.

What are you doing here in Zhejiang?

To visit a friend.

Up there...

Come.

Wen, come down.

Don't you follow rules?

What if I don't?

We Lungyou School have been

tracking down that 2,000 worth gold for quite a while.

You jumped in and took them.

You don't follow the rules.

The gold is yours?

Since you've got it, you should share them.

Consider it as an advantage.

Don't even think about it.

Come.

Fight.

Lungyou and the Shilang schools never had any conflict.

For the sake of the Wen family in Shilang, you...

Cut the crap.

If you're any good

...give it all you've got.

Be careful.

Thank you.

Boss.

Chief.

They are trying to rob you.

They failed already.

Why take a life?

Don't think that you can preach me

...though you've saved me.

But I have to thank you for saving me just now.

Have another round.

Alright.

You have good technique.

What's your name please, and which school are you from?

I'm Yuan. I saw both of them in danger

...that's why I pulled them up

I don't mean to show off

...in front of you.

No wonder she is getting more outrageous

...because she has a good help.

Is he your boyfriend?

I respect you as a senior

you must be careful what you say.

We have met by chance

...and our acquaintance is not deep.

Let's be calm and talk this out.

There's no need to resort to weapons.

If you are afraid, you'd better leave.

You've no connection whatsoever with Wen.

That's good. When we've settled this matter

...we can become friends.

You're quite devious...

despite your young age.

He is no match for you.

You've driven him away.

Why did you have to kill him?

There's only one of me

and so many of you.

Shouldn't I be cruel?

You are bullying me.

Come and get the gold if you think you're good.

Once I got it and then you might come after me.

Aren't you ashamed?

You little bitch.

You are getting more and more impertinent

I wonder if your grandfather...

has taught you such bad manners

I have long known about your martial arts skills.

You needn't blandish that before me.

Go and show off to my grandfather.

Don't use him to threaten me.

If he is any good

he won't allow his daughter to be defiled

...nor have a bitch like you.

It's no use crying. C'mon, give us the gold

I don't want it either, I'll give them to Sha's widow

I'm not giving it.

Birds of the same feather flock together.

Like father like son.

What?

If I don't leave a mark on your face

I'm afraid that you'll forget.

Powerful!

For the sake of Mr. Yuan

I'll spare her life today.

Let's go.

You're afraid when you see a good fighter.

You are a bunch of bullies.

So shameless.

Although you're young

you value friendship, let's fight.

So others don't label me as a coward.

Please be gentle.

Well said.

Please.

Please.

Please

I am no match for you.

Thank you.

Mr. Yuan, see you later.

Go.

He really let you go easy.

It's good you know this.

Here is 2,000 taels of gold. I'll give you half of it

I don't want it, I help you not because of the gold.

What, have I hurt you?

No.

Don't go yet, take the gold.

Sir.

Thank you sir.

Xi Tak Hall

I'm looking for a young man named Wen.

He's about seventeen or eighteen.

We have a number of young men here

I don't know who you are looking for.

Come out...

You have mortally wounded others.

Come and pay for it.

Come out...

What happened in here?

You are looking for the Wen family.

He is cruel and overbearing.

Yesterday he came to collect the rent.

Qing asked to be given a few more days.

He pushed him against the wall and is now badly hurt.

Qing's son and nephew fought with him

and are all badly injured

I'm afraid that the three of them won't live long.

Such man is really devious.

Sir, we want justice.

Yes...

Yes, we want justice... come out.

Whoever is acting so unruly here...

must be tired of living.

Are you alright?

Are you being asked by these guys...

to fight against us.

Sorry. I'm just afraid that someone might get hurt.

Then everyone will be in trouble. So I helped out.

You have such good skills.

Why descend to their level?

This is our young master.

This young man is looking for someone.

What's your name please, and who are you looking for

I'm Yuan and I'm looking for a friend called Wen.

Is he staying here?

I'm Wen, are you looking for...

He's younger than you are.

He's about seventeen and is from other place.

He is... My younger brother Wen Qing, I am Wen Jing.

Please come in and have some tea.

Please ask your brother to come

I've something to give to him.

Ask Mr. Qing to come

...and tell him Yuan wants to see him.

Yes.

Please wait, he'll be here soon.

It's our pleasure to have you here.

Please sit.

You forgot this package, I've come to give it back.

You despise me, don't you?

I don't mean that at all.

Thank you for your kindness. Good bye.

You can't leave

I've something important to ask you.

Please stay here today

I've to take care of some business.

We will meet again some other time.

We shouldn't delay him then.

Alright, if you really have to go.

Take this package too.

You won't stay at our house no matter what

because you despise me

I'll stay then if it's your wish.

Good, brother Jin.

Ask them to prepare the meal.

Qing Qing...

Brother Qing, I'll drink to you again

I'm treating Yuan. Why are you here?

I've had enough. It's been a tiring day

...and would like to take a rest.

Your presence here is indeed an honour...

and I'd like to talk with you all night.

You're tired, let's talk tomorrow.

You can sleep in my room tonight.

Your room is not fit for guests.

He should rest in my room.

What?

What do mean by "what"?

What's wrong if I sleep with mom?

So impolite. The guest will laugh at you

I'm used to living in the mountains.

Don't worry about me.

Alright then.

Brother Yuan, follow me please.

Okay.

This is my bedroom.

Make yourself at home.

It's you!

This is a lovely night with beautiful moon.

You shouldn't let it go to waste.

Come.

Let me play you a song.

What is this? It sounds good.

You're smart

I never play for anyone.

They only know fighting

and don't appreciate this.

What's the matter?

I really love it, honest.

You'll be gone tomorrow.

What is it for?

I know I have a bad temper

I know you despise me...

which is why you won't come again

and I won't see you anymore

I know nothing about the ways of the world.

You were right in saying I despise you

but now things are different.

Is that so?

You must have something on your mind

that's why you're acting strangely.

Tell me the reason.

You'll despise me even more if I told you.

No I won't.

Alright then.

My mom was raped when she was a girl

and gave birth to me

I am an illegitimate child with no father.

This is neither your nor your mom's fault.

The culprit's to blame.

But he is my father.

People insult me and mom at our back.

Those people are shameful.

You're my friend and I'll come to meet you.

What do you think?

You promise

I promise.

It's midnight.

Why are you sneaking around here?

What are you doing here?

Ask yourself.

We are enjoying the night and you're intruding.

Apart from mom no one is allowed here.

You don't listen to grandfather.

Why is he here then?

I invited him, it's none of your business.

Okay, we've had our fun.

Let's all go and rest

I'm not going, sit

I grew these flowers, you're not allowed to see them

I have seen them already.

Can you tear out my eyes?

I want to smell them too.

You bully me...

I plucked the flower and no one can see.

You're happy now

I meant well and you treat me like this.

Doesn't your conscience bother you.

You've only known Yuan for a few days.

You...

I don't need you to be good to me.

You can ask grandfather to kick us out

I'm here with brother Yuan.

You can go and tell grandpa.

How can you treat your brother like this?

He is not my real brother.

My mom's name is Wen, this is my grandpa's home.

He is my cousin.

If I had a father and my own home

I needn't suffer all this

I think he is good to you

...and yet you are mean to him.

If I'm not mean to him.

He'll step out of line.

You're so childish, how old are you?

I'm eighteen and must be younger than you

I don't have a brother, let's be sworn brothers.

Shall we?

Brother Wen, you're mad at me.

You despise me, why do you want me as a brother?

When had I despised you?

Come, let's swear as brothers here.

Brother.

You're my younger brother then.

It's late, let's go to sleep.

Don't wake aunty.

Let's share our bed here.

See you tomorrow.

Brother, someone's asking for gold outside.

Let's take a look.

It's from the Lungyou school.

Let's go and see.

Seh Tek Tong

Don't be so fierce. My brother is here.

Don't bother with this kid.

Let's talk to the people in charge.

Brother Qing, come quickly.

These people are mean and want gold.

What gold?

This little thief.

He was snooping in my room

and the next day the gold was gone.

If you didn't steal it who did.

Why didn't you catch me then?

I was sleeping...

and didn't see you.

But when I woke up...

You didn't catch me red-handed.

You didn't even see me.

You only have yourself to blame.

How can you blame me?

But as I searched.

There's a rumour that...

followers of Shilang and Lungyou clans are both...

fighting for some gold and ultimately Shilang took it.

How can you accuse me of stealing...

without any proof?

Then we'll search the place.

If we find the loots, you'll be in trouble.

The Wen family is rich.

We have lots of gold, not to mention just 2,000.

How can you tell it's all yours?

You get your gold...

either by stealing or by robbing.

How can you...

insult us from the Shilang Clan?

Insulting you? You think you have good reputation

I've never seen such...

a hostile woman.

Then I'll let you taste...

consequences of a woman's wrath!

Brother, step back

...and let me make this clear

I've a doubt that this lady is from Hua Shan school.

So what?

Hua Shan is a righteous school

and is different...

from you thieves from Shilang

I'm not from Shilang.

The Hua Shan School is not bad either.

Who is your teacher?

My teacher is called Gui Xin Shu

...nicknamed the Invincible Fist.

Good.

What's the third of the 12 rules of Hua Shan school?

Who are you to query me?

I'm from Hua Shan school too.

This kid is bluffing.

The three of us are also from Hua Shan school.

But we didn't know you.

Brother Chui, he's the new student of Uncle Wang.

Teacher hasn't recruited any student for a long time.

Uncle Wang has good judgment.

How could he recruit you as his student?

Right, the judgment of Brother Wang...

is naturally smart.

You still haven't answered me.

What's the third of the twelve Hua Shan rules?

Who are you calling brother Wang?

My teacher's name is Muk Ren Qing

...and is known as the magnificent sword.

Wang Zhen is my elder brother.

Then you are our uncle.

I dare not put it this way.

Are we not good enough?

This lady still hasn't answered me.

You want to lecture us.

If the second brother is here.

He will surely lecture you.

You are talking nonsense.

Did second brother ever tell you...

what the twelve rules are when you first came?

Alright, I'll answer your question.

The third rule concerns killing of the innocent.

Then you know; let me ask you

...what wrong has that kid done.

Even if it is the fault of Shilang school.

He's only 16 or 17, and what has it to do with him?

In a strike that lady

has cut his arm;

Isn't this violating the rule?

The Hua Shan people are here.

Let's wait and hear what they have to say.

Oh, you want to teach others a lesson.

But don't forget...

We haven't acknowledged you as our senior yet.

So what does it take for you to acknowledge me?

You have to show us how good you are

...and whether you're worth it?

They'll have a fight.

It'd be good to witness the kung fu skill of this kid.

Brother Yuan, come over here.

This is my grandpa and my uncle Nan Yang.

Fourth uncle Bai Yang and fifth brother Wen Fang.

Nice to meet you.

Please don't stand on ceremony.

Qing said that your martial arts is exceptional

...and it's true.

Let me try your Hua Shan school's kung fu.

This technique is 'worshipping the Guan Yin' right?

You have used our school's technique

I would like to know.

Are you aware she has transgressed...

sixth rule also?

The sixth rule: Not to be disrespectful to elders.

Who knows who you are!

How can I make you believe I am your uncle?

I want to spar with you.

If you are better than I am...

and you can take five attacks from me;

Then regard me as an impostor.

It's agreed. I'll count.

This is my first strike, you ready.

Okay.

Here it comes.

Why didn't you believe me?

Why would I lie to you?

You can't block me with a single palm

...use both hands.

For the other three strikes they'll be continuous.

How do you tackle my "Thunder Hand", "Throwing a stone"

...and "Monkey wags its tail"?

I will use "Closed hand", " Cloud behind mountain"

and "Break a willow branch".

You got the first two right, but not the last one.

This technique requires defence and simultaneous attack.

But when you defend, the power is reduced.

If the opponent is weak then the effect is good

...but you can't tackle my last strike.

Then I'll use the 'thundering earth' technique.

Right, let's go.

Thundering earth.

It's good you didn't meet me head-on.

My elder brother has taught his student well.

My fifth move is the start of the Broken Jade fist.

You'd think the first move is merely ceremonious

...and not effective against an opponent.

Our great master developed every move

...for a focused attack. Watch

I'm sorry for being impolite, uncle.

Please accept my respects.

Please arise.

We're almost the same age; no formalities please.

Yes.

Brother Mui, try his swordsmanship.

Okay

I want to test your sword skills.

Okay.

Brother, get me ten swords.

Get ten swords here.

Yes.

Your friend's kung fu is really good

I'll use this broken sword, come on.

You look down me. Don't blame me for your death

I've prepared ten swords for you.

Get another one.

Why such a treacherous move?

There's no need to fight anymore.

You said you are the student of our school...

yet don't even know such a technique.

And said it was treacherous move.

This is our school's swordsmanship, do you know that?

This is called "The worm attached on the bone".

Yes, despite its name

...it is very effective.

Lets have a sword duel.

Your skills are too mixed.

These are all typical of our school's style.

Why you said that? On guard.

Do you want to try again?

Do you still want to fight?

Do you acknowledge defeat?

Uncle Yuan, we failed to recognize you.

Please forgive brother Mui.

You admit you're wrong?

Yes.

You should know

...you have broken two of our rules.

The sixth commandment is you should respect seniors.

The 3rd commandment is one shouldn't kill the innocent.

Ms. Suen has transgressed.

She will apologize for her mistake.

An apology is not good enough.

The school's rule has been broken...

Our uncle shall deal with it.

But it's all because you robbed the gold.

So what about that?

Right, what's all this about the gold?

We were following orders...

to deliver the gold to help victims of misfortune.

The gold was robbed so I pursued

I knew it was the Shilang School which did it.

Then I met Brother Mui and Ms. Suen

...and we joined together to claim back the gold.

Brother, he is rash.

But for my sake...

let that kid's wound heal first

I'll teach him one-armed sword techniques

...to make up for it, what do you think?

As for the gold; since it is for...

my teacher to help victims of misfortune,

...we should return it to him.

Returning the gold is small matter.

But she must lose an arm as well

I'd like to see you try.

You think I don't dare.

Whose side are you on anyway?

You are my sworn-brother

...she is my junior.

Lady...

You think she is pretty.

And you defend her even though she's wrong.

A few thousand taels of gold isn't a big deal

I'll give all of it to you if you want.

But they have to give up an arm in exchange.

We're all angry...

and we can't clear up the matter.

Maybe Brother Cui can come around tomorrow

...and I'll return the gold.

Let's go then.

When you come tomorrow...

Don't forget to give me this girl's arm.

Brother, the gold is meant for victims of disasters.

We ought to return it to them.

Ms. Suen has made a mistake

but she is my second brother's student.

If we punish her...

I'll have to answer to my second brother.

Anyway, you're still on her side.

Alright, Qing... enough.

For the sake of Brother Yuan

...the gold has to be returned.

There's one thing that must be clarified though.

You are saying...

It goes without saying

...your Hua Shan's kung fu is great.

But the technique you used to...

separate Qing Er and the other girl;

It all doesn't look like it's from Hua Shan.

Well, these are some moves I learned elsewhere.

Keen observation, I must say.

It comes with age and experience.

Nan Yang.

You spar with Brother Yuan

...and spar with control.

Yes.

Please teach me.

You're too kind.

Uncle, do you recognize...

I cannot say for sure what his skills are like.

Let's try his weaponry skills.

Nan Yang, quit.

Thank you.

Uncle, look...

Talk later.

Your punches and kicks are good.

Jing Er.

Try Brother Yuan's weaponry skills.

There's a hint.

Fang Er.

Go and help Jing Er.

Yes.

Grandpa.

Fang Er, stop.

That's enough.

Brother Yuan's skills are matchless

I'm here to try his skills.

Grandpa, we're sworn brothers.

Don't hurt him.

Let's see.

Brother Yuan, come on.

Allow me then.

What...

Who is this kid...

Mom.

Please make your move.

Please lend me this wooden sword.

Alright?

I dare not use real weapons

so I am using this wooden sword.

Quite thoughtful of you!

The skilled artists can afford to take risks.

Right, let's go.

The golden snake bandit sent you.

Where is the bandit? speak up.

Please, be calm

I sure can make out.

Apart from Hua Shan kung fu...

you also know Master golden snake's techniques.

That's why I want them to spar with you.

You think I'm too old to observe this.

How are you related to Golden-Snake Hsia Shiue Yi?

Why did he send you?

I have never seen him;

how could he have sent me?

Is this true?

Why should I lie to you?

I was at Huichow...

and met Mr Wen accidentally.

He appreciated my skills so we became brothers.

What has this to do with the golden snake?

If you don't tell us where the golden snake is

...you'll not leave here today

I am not related to him in any way

I haven't even seen him.

Yet I know where he is.

But I don't think anyone here dares to go and see him.

Says who?

We have been looking for him these ten odd years.

Quick, tell us where he is.

You are in good health

you've waited a few years before you could see him.

He's dead already.

Mom.

Great misfortune.

Mom, mom.

Qing Qing, help your mom inside.

Don't let others laugh at you.

What's to be ashamed? When she knew father's dead

...naturally her heart is broken.

Who is your father? The kid's talking nonsense.

By tomorrow I want all the gold kept here.

Let Yuan and the Hua Shan people get it.

Mom.

Ask Yuan to the backyard tonight

I have something I want to ask him.

Go quickly.

Mom.

Excuse me.

Wait

I have something to ask you.

Where did the golden snake die?

Who saw him die?

I didn't see that.

Well, in any case we must solve this 'gold' issue

I'll come again tomorrow.

Brother Qing.

Brother.

You...

I am in fact a girl

I have kept this from you

I have been so dumb

I've never come across a girl in the mountains

I should have discovered this earlier

I am Wen Qing Qing

I left one 'Qing' out of my name.

It should be Hsia Qing Qing in fact.

My mom has something to ask you, come.

Greetings.

You're too kind.

Please sit.

He's... really dead.

Did he die a painful death?

I don't know

I found his skeleton by chance

...and buried him.

It was sort of a master-student relationship

I learned a lot from him

I have waited eighteen years

...for him to take us away from here.

Who would know he'd go first!

May I ask what is your maiden name?

Is it Yi?

Right, how did you know?...

Did he write it in his will,

...did you bring it?

Who's there?

Uncle, we are chatting here.

How could you eavesdrop?

You don't behave like a senior.

So shameless! You have an affair with a man...

and now you teach your daughter to do the same.

Uncle, mind what you say.

You shameless bitch

I am in a position to rule over you.

Besides, third uncle asked to; dare you disobey?

It looks like no one here

...regards us as family.

Brother, he saved your life.

You have a modicum of gratitude.

Who'd have known people of the Wen family

...to be so ungrateful!

It is true he saved my life

but why did he do it.

If you remember, speak.

Alright.

Twenty years ago in Yangchow

I was caught by the law.

What offence did you commit?

I am a man, I dare to speak out

I was going to rape a girl

...and was caught

I was sentenced to death.

Fourth Uncle just happened to be in Yangchow then.

He was supposed to come and save me

...but he didn't;

Instead the villain came

...and saved me out from the prison.

The two arrived at a deserted temple at the outskirts.

What's your name please?

You need not ask.

Anyway, you won't thank me for this later.

This is Fourth Uncle's weapon.

True, I saved you because of your Fourth Uncle

...who is a good friend of mine.

Take this box back...

to be opened by your father or uncle.

If you don't do as told and lose the treasure inside

...or commit crime again;

That's what will happen to you.

This is your travel expense

I'll come to your home in a month's time.

Seh Tek Tong

What's fourth brother been doing?

What's inside this box?!

Open it.

To the Wens brother of Shilang School.

Brother.

Fourth Uncle.

Isn't he malicious?

Why does he do this, say it.

Whatever your spouse does, you'll think they are good.

Well, he's my husband. In my heart he is my husband.

Qing Qing, I was young at that time

...and my family is devious

I don't like them.

That day I heard noise of squabble in the living room

...and went out

I heard your grandpa reading out that letter.

The Wen's brother of the Shilang school.

Herewith is the corpse of your fourth brother Ming Luk.

Take it... years ago

...after he raped and killed my sister, he also killed

...my parents and my brother

I escaped alone

and swore vengeance

I must kill 50 in your family

...and ravish 10 of your women

...to vent out my deep hate.

From Hsia Shiue Yi the Golden Snake.

Good, if he would only come.

Tell everyone...

especially women, not to step out from their rooms.

We'll lead a team of kung fu fighters

to patrol, to prevent this villain from killings.

How many has he killed?

Twenty-one.

Twenty-three.

While escaping, the villain said that...

the 2 women who had been kidnapped last time...

...have been sold to a whorehouse in Yangchow.

Send some men to Yangchow

...and search all the brothels.

Yes.

Why don't you do

...as you were told?

I'm so bored.

What's wrong with playing around...

...in one's own courtyard?

The Golden Snake is here, come.

Thirty-eight.

It'd have been better if I had been hit to death.

But he saved me at risk to his own life.

Drink.

You've to eat something

I don't want to

I thought you were a mute

I'm not. I just don't want to talk to bad guys.

Tomorrow is the death anniversary of

...my parents, brother and sister

I must kill one of your family member to avenge them;

Nothing will keep me away!

The next day, he went and killed.

He was followed by dad and his men.

Father along with Big, 2nd and 4th Uncle and his son.

Fifth Uncle's son Xi Yang and Chung Yang

...have all come.

Father.

Are you alright?

I'm fine, don't worry.

Back down.

Stop, he's my father.

Go, I spare your life.

Be careful.

Leave, before I change my mind.

Why are you crying?

You are so badly hurt.

You cry for me.

Since your fourth Uncle killed my whole family

and until I killed one of your cousin just now

I have killed a total of 40 people

I was supposed to kill 10 more;

But for your sake...

I stop killing.

And won't...

and won't harm your family's womenfolk.

When I recover, I'll bring you home.

Don't worry, I won't die.

If I die, there'll be...

no one to bring Ms Wen down this high mountain.

You're recovered.

How come you are not happy?

I've promised to take you home after I've recovered

I'm going to miss you.

Then I'll stay.

Really?

I've a treasure map.

That was when Shing Cho usurped the throne.

Emperor Kin Man escaped with some treasure

...and buried it all in a secret place in Nanking.

Emperor Shing Cho could never find

...but I've accidentally come across

I never got to find them

because I have to seek vengeance.

Now I don't have to do this anymore.

Tomorrow I'll bring you home and go to...

find the treasure; after that I'll come look for you.

He didn't want to leave me

I didn't want to leave him either.

But...

I couldn't stay with him just like that.

When I went home, everyone looked down on me.

They couldn't protect their own daughter.

When I came back unharmed

...they insulted me instead

I didn't bother with them

...and didn't talk to them either.

Shameless

I've waited for him for 3 months.

One night, someone knocked at the window

I knew it was him

I opened the window and let him in.

We love each other

so we had sex that night.

And then I bore you his child.

Open the door, I know someone's inside.

Don't worry, I can fight out

I know about your affairs

I'm grateful that you didn't kill me last time.

If we become family, we should forget about the past.

Relax, I've promised her not to seek vengeance.

Don't think of eloping with her.

Yi is my only child, she has to be married properly

...and cannot elope.

Otherwise she'll be looked down upon by other people.

Alright.

So you'll stay and we will prepare for the wedding

I've never thought that...

my own parents will...

Yi, take this lotus seed soup

...to your husband.

Mother.

Yi, you are so devious.

Why did you poison me?

Yi, you are so shameless...

to tell other people about your own affairs?

In the last ten years...

I've never talked to anyone from the Wen family

I shouldn't have stayed here in the first place.

But since I was with child where else could I go?

I just hope that he's not dead

...and will come back for us.

If I leave...

where else can he find me?

Now that he's dead, what do I need to be afraid of?

I'm not afraid of them, are you?

No.

Mother, you're right; you did nothing wrong.

Alright, I'll continue.

They are the ones who stood here at that time.

A bit different.

At that time Big and second Uncle was still there.

Wen Jing and Wen Fang weren't.

Yi, come here

I'll die with you.

You don't know it's poisoned.

Whoever used poison is no hero.

Yi come out

I'm not coming out, you kill me too.

You think you have great ability.

Don't hide behind a woman, come out.

Come with us and have a good fight.

Alright.

The lotus seed soup contained no poison but...

contained some secret prescription of the Wen family.

One would become weak after drinking it;

pass out and wake up after one whole day.

Such poisonous drugs from the Shilang School!

Kill me. Torturing people is no heroism

I've heard that you've found a treasure.

Where's the treasure map?

Treasure is nothing, take it all.

Release me and I'll give them to you.

Alright.

They cut off the veins and sinews of his arms

...and forced him to give them the treasure map.

He's not been seen ever since.

He would've escaped...

and they did not get the treasure map.

You bitch, you traitor, you'd better be careful

I'm just telling the truth.

Someone ought to know of the Golden Snake's misdeeds.

He's dead, what am I to be afraid of?

Alright.

This bitch has mentioned about...

the Five-Element Array of our Wen family.

If you have the guts, come and try it.

Mr Yuan, you'd better leave. Don't fight with them.

Not knowing if the Golden Snake was dead or alive

they came back and practiced hard the 5-Element Array.

Although Big Uncle and Second Uncle were dead.

Nan Yang and Bai Yang's kung fu progress a lot.

The grandson of Second uncle Wen Jing...

Fifth uncle's grandson Wen Fang aren't bad either.

They've practiced the Bagua Array too.

You've said enough.

Do you dare to come with us?

Wen's Five-Element Array is unbeatable

I'd like very much to try and see.

Mr Yuan, don't go.

Take Qing Qing away and go as far away as you can;

as far away as possible.

Not a bad idea... follow us.

Alright.

This is our Five-Element Array

...which has never been beaten.

You'd better rest for a while and...

think of a good way to fight; we aren't forcing you.

But don't blame us for bullying you.

Thank you, I do need to think.

Please have a bowl of sweet tea.

That's the tea given to Golden Snake before.

Like father like son!

Wen's family must have done a lot of bad things

...to have traitors in the family.

The Wens have been charitable;

repairing roads and aids to the poor.

They do all the good things...

They won't steal, kill or plunder.

Nan Yang, never mind her. Watch this guy.

Alright.

You win, return the gold to you guys from Hua Shan.

You take it and leave. If you can't win...

Shut up and bring the gold.

If I knew...

I should have given them the gold yesterday.

Please try me.

Teacher, look... the gold is here.

Give us back the gold.

Wait.

I, Yuan Cheng Chih is pleased to meet you.

Rise, please arise

I've heard that Teacher has got a young student

and didn't actually expect to meet you here.

Don't be impolite, bow to uncle.

Uncle.

You're too kind.

Where are Mui Jin and Suen Chung Kwun?

They were taught a lesson

...and went away

I know that I'm not good enough...

that's why I've invited Teacher to come along.

This is Wang Zhen

...from the Hua Shan School.

This must be Master Wen.

My student is inexperienced...

and have lost the gold for victims.

Master Wen, for the sake of refugees at least

...please return the gold

I'll be highly obliged.

We've already agreed with your brother.

Our Shilang is famous for the Five-Element Array.

If he can defeat us, we'll give you back the gold.

My little brother...

is almost the same age as your grandchildren.

Why do you have to make it difficult for him?

If you really don't like it,

you alone...

can teach him a lesson.

The Hua Shan School has great fame.

Are you afraid of our Five-Element Array?

Let me try then.

Big brother, you are our chief.

Please let me try.

You take over if I fail.

Brother, I believe that...

you have learnt a lot from Teacher.

But you are not experienced enough.

Let me deal with it while you watch the Array for me.

Wait till you have solved it

then we can hit it

I'll take this challenge.

Are you going to fight with me?

As long as you people from the Hua Shan school

...can win;

We will return you all the gold.

In case you lose...

he will have to stay behind.

Alright, let's begin.

Brother,

Earth counteracts Wood.

Fire counteracts Gold.

Move to "Qin" position.

You can escape from our Five-Element Array;

Your kung fu must be pretty good.

But it doesn't mean you win this bout.

The gold can be returned

...but you must do one thing.

Give me a price, it doesn't matter if it's a big one.

We can negotiate.

No negotiation on this matter.

Leave Yuan behind.

My little brother eats a lot, it can be a good thing

...if you retain him.

But maybe after a year or so

...you'll lose.

Your li'l bro taught you the way out of this array.

Reckon he must have learnt the know-how.

How about let him try it?

The Five-Element Array

I haven't seen this in my life

I believe so.

That's right, I'm naive

I'd would be so glad

...to stay behind.

For a chance to learn the Five-Element Array from you.

Show your weapon

I don't dare

...to be impolite in front of an elder.

Then use this hairpin...

to seek instructions from your elder.

If you intend to teach me

why hold back so I don't learn the whole thing.

There is no such thing as the whole thing.

Apart from the five-Element Array

...there is the Bagua Array.

Let me see them both.

You only have yourself to blame if you die.

Come and attack.

Jing Er, don't lose your ground.

Be careful of his tricks.

Be careful.

Attack.

Bravo...

You rotten scumbag.

Mom.

Mom.

Why have you killed my mother?

Third uncle.

She deserves to die.

Brother Yuan.

Don't feel sad

I am going to meet your dad.

There is one thing

I couldn't say it last night.

Is there any will from him? Did he mention me?

Look.

Whoever gets the treasure...

should go and look for Wen Yi.

He... still remembers me

I'm going to see him now.

Brother Yuan

I only have one loved one;

my daughter Qing Qing.

You...

You...

Madam.

Mom.

Mom.

Teacher allowed me to use it.

This is the golden snake sword.

You killed my parents

I will wipe out your whole family.

You needn't do this.

Yes, this is the golden snake sword.

He also left the martial arts manual

I'll use his legacy to destroy the Five-Element Array

...and avenge his death.

Brother.

Use the Bagua Array.

Bravo...

No more Five-Element Array.

Qing Qing, all his family

...are dead.

He is the only one left.

He's also crippled; this should be punishment enough.

He is your grandpa after all.

Master, we can take the gold now