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DRAGON

SNAKE

TIGER

LEOPARD

CRANE

CRANE, LEOPARD, TIGER, SNAKE, DRAGON

DRAGON

TIGER

LEOPARD

CRANE

WOODEN MEN LANE

BUDDHA

Hey, wake up!

Hey, Dumb Boy.

What's wrong with you?

Dumb Boy, what's wrong?

Look at you! Are you practising your doggy crawl?

No, do you know what that position is for?

OK, stop fooling about. It's time for morning exercise.

THE MAIN TEMPLE

Hey, what are you doing? The steamed buns are ready.

Take them to the master now or you'll get a earful from him.

- All right. - We'll do it.

- Good morning, Master! - Hmm.

- Get the iron shoes. - Yes.

Master.

Once you have put on these iron shoes, your feet will weigh a ton.

Being weighed down,

you'll have to focus your strength on your feet, in order to walk.

This is fundamental to the Shaolin "Weightless" technique.

You must persevere.

In time, you will be able to master this technique.

By then you'll be light as a bird, able to walk on rooftops and water.

Now go and collect water from the stream.

Dumb Boy, you go first. You'd better not let us catch up with you.

Dumb Boy, don't let us down.

- OK, let's go. - All right.

Hurry up.

Dumb Boy, you'll never finish the exercise at this rate.

Look how thin Chiu is, yet he's quicker than you!

By the time you get there, we'll already be asleep.

Dumb Boy, are you all right?

There's no place for laziness here. Do it properly, quick!

Amitabha.

I'm Five Plums, a friend of Shaolin.

I am grateful that the Master Priest lets me stay in the Lotus Nunnery.

So, young man, please be at ease.

I guess you must be a new disciple of Shaolin.

Shaolin Kung Fu has a long history. It is also very difficult to master.

It takes great perseverance and determination to scratch the surface.

You must remember this, young man.

GARDEN OF CONSCIOUSNESS

- Hey, Lin, how are you doing? - Almost there.

- How about you? - My bucket is almost full.

Dumb Boy, you hear the bell? Time's up.

- You'll never finish. - Of course he can't.

Don't look at me, I can't help you.

Little did I know that he was weak as well as mute.

Look, he's upset.

So what can he do? He can't make a noise.

Master.

Your brothers have all filled up their buckets.

Look at you.

Yours is not even half full. That means you've been lazy.

Listen up! All Shaolin disciples have the same daily tasks.

Chores in the morning, meditation and practice later.

If you can't do this, get out of here!

If you want to stay, you'd better complete your task.

Arise!

On your feet!

Your morning tasks are not done yet.

- Give him the axe! - Yes.

Dumb Boy, are you chopping the firewood?

Are you crying?

That's right, that's more like it.

How can you become a Shaolin disciple if you can't endure this?

These chores are fundamental to Shaolin training.

Carry water to train your legs, chop wood to strengthen the arms.

Once you connect the energy flow, you'll master internal Kung Fu.

Silly boy, you shouldn't be crying, you should be pleased.

What does this mean?

You want me to teach you Kung Fu?

All I could ever teach is how to drink.

How can a crazy man like me teach you Kung Fu?

Go on chopping your wood, I've got to go.

Don't worry about me, I'm not drunk.

Watch me go up the mountain.

"Chongli Han raises the dead with his magic fans"

"Uncle Tso plays his castanets"

"Immortal Lui fights a duel with his sabre"

"Iron-crutch Li carries a hip flask Without his crutch, he falls"

"Immortal Lam brings a flower basket to deliver us from evil"

"Genie Lady Ho puts you in the ivory bed"

"Iron Bridge has a strong back, he never falls when bending backward"

Did you see that? I'm not drunk at all. So long!

What is this?

Oh, help me!

"Iron Bridge has a strong back"

"With his strength, he never falls when bending backward... "

Hurry. Hurry up!

NO UNAUTHORISED ENTRY

Open the gate, quick!

Get the hell out of here!

Hell, why is it always those two stupid baldies?

Your faces annoy me! Get the hell out!

I want wine! Give me wine! Do you hear me?

Get out! Get out, I say!

Get the hell out of here! I hate you all!

Get out, get the hell out of here!

Do you hear me? I said get out! Get out!

Come on!

I would rather starve than eat these! These buns are only fit for dogs.

Just get out!

Water!

Hurry up, quick!

Hey, little rascal. How did you get in here?

Did you follow them and sneak in?

I'm speaking to you! Did you hear me?

Why do you just nod and shake your head? Are you mute?

OK, Dumb Boy, I'm content now and I want to sleep.

I don't need you here, so you can leave.

Next time, remember to bring more of those buns.

And bring some good wine. Haven't had that for ages. You hear me?

All right, go away.

Yeung On is challenging Wooden Men Lane!

Brother Yeung is fighting the Wooden Men!

- Let's go and have a look! - Let's go!

WOODEN MEN LANE

BUDDHA

You overestimated your ability, you fool!

There will be punishment when you've recovered from your injuries.

How could Brother Yeung expect to beat the Wooden Men?

FIVE VIRTUES

Dumb Boy, you've been in the Shaolin Temple for almost two years,

yet you still can't get used to having two daily meals.

Why are you saving that bun for night-time? Aren't you hungry now?

That's none of your business! It'd be nice to save some for later.

What? Haven't you been feasting on wooden fists?

Let's share it, Dumb Boy.

Nice wine! You're clever.

Too little of it, though. Bring me more next time.

When I am pleased, you'll be repaid generously.

Let me ask you, why did they bring me my meal so late this morning?

Has something happened?

What's happened?

Someone has been fighting the Wooden Men, yes?

Has he succeeded?

Useless prat! How can a man lose to a bunch of wooden figures?

If it was me, I could have taken the Wooden Men apart.

You don't believe me, I can see that.

You must be wondering why I'm locked up here.

I've been practising a new technique called "Lion's Roar".

Once I've succeeded, I'll be able to crumble any metal just by roaring.

Do you understand me?

What are you staring at?

When I am pleased, I'll teach you how to fight the Wooden Men.

Then you'll realise that I am the best fighter in the world.

You want to flatter me? Just remember to bring me more wine next time.

Or I'll kill you! Now go away!

It was you who stole my wine!

Let me teach you a lesson.

Useless thing! You want my wine? With that talent of yours?

From now on, you'll be cleaning the kitchen every night.

What are you grinning at? Your faces disgust me!

Get out!

Dumb Boy! Dumb Boy!

Where the hell are you? Dumb Boy!

Why haven't you come yet?

Good job! You've been working really hard.

You don't need to come any more.

You can go and rest now.

Come back!

This is for you.

I'm freezing, I'm freezing!

I'm freezing to death!

It's freezing, it's freezing.

Freezing.

It's hot, it's hot!

I'm burning, I'm burning to death!

It's hot, it's so hot!

It's hot!

It's burning...

Dumb Boy, it's fate that we should meet.

How long have you been in Shaolin?

What have you learnt?

Damn them!

You can't learn Kung Fu in the first five years of Shaolin. A stupid rule!

Never mind those stupid priests. Let me teach you Kung Fu.

Don't worship me, I'm not dead yet.

I don't really want an apprentice, but I'll teach you for some variety.

You are very fortunate.

On your feet!

In the starting position, clench your fists.

Legs wider apart!

Palms together!

Closer!

Fingers shoot forward.

"Butterfly palms".

"Dragons enter the sea".

Chest up. Push with force.

"Leopard shoots out from the left".

"Butterfly fists".

"Contemplate in silence". "Fly with both wings".

Fists shoot out from both sides.

Leg lifted vertically.

Attack, and watch your back.

That's it.

All right, once more!

With the Eight Point technique, you aim at the vital spots of the body.

Your movements must be swift and forceful.

Terminate the enemy with one hit.

Aim at the temples of the head.

Hit the eyes and seal the mouth.

Close off the ears, then hit the back.

Smash the kidneys, then the crotch.

Young man, please rise.

Amitabha.

You are very handsome, and don't look disabled at all.

What you've been practising is indeed from Shaolin, but it's very vicious.

Who is teaching you that?

Martial arts are a way to keep fit and healthy

and you must think righteous thoughts.

Your state of mind will affect your situation.

Rid yourself of evil thoughts.

I know of a technique called "Eight Snake-Steps".

It's useful in fleeing from danger.

If used properly, you can defuse any danger you face,

and avoid the sin of killing.

I want to teach you this technique. Do you wish to learn it?

This pit is filled with palm oil.

It is extremely slippery to walk in.

You'll practise "Eight Snake-Steps" in it.

You have to focus, summon your inner energy.

Keep your foothold steady. Pay attention or you'll fall.

Watch me closely.

Now it's your turn.

If you can master the "iron shoe" internal Kung Fu of Shaolin,

you'll find it easy to walk in here.

"Python shedding its skin".

"Water snake swimming".

You may rise.

Show me what you've learnt.

Legs no higher than your chest, hands must not grab the groin.

Come on!

Stand up!

To beat the Wooden Men, you must be agile and swift,

with good arm and leg coordination.

You must keep this in mind.

Once more!

You have come a long way.

You are ready to beat the Wooden Men and leave Shaolin.

You will soon be able to leave this place.

You must remember not to tell anyone about us.

One more thing. I want you to do me a favour.

Will you be sworn to secrecy?

Very well. Kneel down.

If you betray me, you'll be condemned to hell.

Very good.

Once you get to town,

give this to the lame cashier at the Evergreen Medicine Shop.

Take it.

You may go now.

Remember, when you hit out, you'll get hit as well.

WOODEN MEN LANE

When you hit out, you'll get hit as well.

He made it!

Amitabha.

You have beaten the Wooden Men and are leaving Shaolin.

Who has been teaching you Kung Fu?

The Crazy Monk?

The Head Priest?

You must have been to the forbidden area, damn you!

Amitabha! Buddha, have mercy!

I knew this would happen.

Has that old monster given you anything to take out?

That devil would not have taught him martial arts for nothing.

Now that he's beaten the Wooden Men, I can no longer keep him here.

Shaolin will be embroiled in trouble now.

You must have reasons that you can't tell me.

I can't force you.

But remember, you learn Kung Fu to improve physical and mental health.

To use it for evil purposes will cause death and disaster.

To use it for righteous purposes will restore justice and save lives.

The world is full of evil and of wicked people.

You must keep righteous thoughts, and must not kill wantonly.

I wish you all the best.

Here's a bamboo scroll. Once you hear any news about the monster,

go to Little Bush at Windy Hill, Iron Cliff,

and ask for the Sublime Master.

Buddha willing, Master will have mercy, and a disaster may be averted.

Are you blind, rascal?

EVERGREEN MEDICINE

Hello, my friend, need any medicine?

You want to see the doctor?

Or our cashier?

Young man!

Wait!

Young man, I think you're looking for me.

Are you from Shaolin?

Please come in.

Young man, I am the person you are looking for.

Young man, a token of appreciation.

Take it, please, get some refreshments. Take care.

HAVEN RESTAURANT

- See who wins... - Get off!

- Come and drink with us. - Come on.

- Excuse me, sir! - Keep your hands off!

- What would you like? - Your sister to drink with us.

Leave us alone!

- But we... - Go away!

- How dare you hit me! - So what?

Sir, it's my son's fault. Please forgive us.

- Who the hell are you? - I'm the owner.

Good, then order your daughter to drink with us now.

My daughter is too young and innocent. She's busy in the...

- I apologise for... - Busy? We are also very busy!

Dad, are you hurt? What do you want?

Good! Come and drink with us...

- Isn't she something? - Yeah.

How is it? Come on...

Bastard! You want to go to hell?

Please stop.

Bastard! You don't want to fight? But I'm not done yet!

Hey, we'd better run, quick!

Thank you so much.

They're from the Green Dragon gang, who cause a lot of trouble here.

I don't know what I'd have done if you hadn't been here today.

You're amazing! Can you teach me some Kung Fu?

- Why is Wong here? - It must be news from our leader.

This way, please.

Greetings, Captains!

Have you got any news?

Here's a message from our leader.

Brother, what does this mean?

Don't you see it?

A magpie on a gourd with a crescent above it

means "Magpie Bridge Meeting".

We will meet a week before full moon, on the Gourd Hill.

Of course! You're right.

Let's get ready for our leader.

Captains... if you would excuse me?

Captain, we look forward to our leader's return. We'll have fun.

That's right, that bird at the Haven is really pretty.

Shall we bring her in as a gift for our leader?

Wonderful! That's a great idea!

Somebody come, quick!

- What is it? - I don't know.

He's gone! The old monster's gone!

That monster has mastered the devilish Kung Fu.

Once he's back in town, he will wreak havoc.

We must do something to stop him.

Inform the masters at Dharmata College. Ask them to come with me.

Yes!

Go and tell the monks to carry out a thorough search.

Yes!

Rubbish! Back then, you helped Shaolin to capture our leader

and locked him up for ten years.

Our leader is back now to repay you.

- Do you mean Stubborn Monk? - Of course.

Nice of you to remember him. Leader!

Chu, it's been ten years since we last met. How are you?

- It's really you? - Chu, go to hell!

Hold on!

Let me deal with him.

Master, Stubborn brought the Dragon and Tiger gangs

and murdered Chu's entire family.

It is dreadful.

Stubborn has begun a killing spree.

His next target will be the Fortitude martial arts school.

Brother, take 18 monks to intercept him.

You must capture him.

Look out!

- What do you want? - Shut up!

- Get her! - Yes!

Take her back.

Let's go.

Hurry up.

"If you want to see your daughter again,

"bring 500 taels to the King's grave. "

I'm at my wits' end.

Dad, please calm down.

They just want money, so I think Sis will be safe.

Let me set off with the money now. I can get there by noon.

How can I let you? They're cold-blooded murderers.

If anything should happen to you... I would rather die.

You'll come with me?

Let me send you to hell!

"Monk Capturing Monster".

Mute Brother, do you know him?

You want me to distract the Head Priest so the bearded man can flee?

Yes, I have an idea.

Help! Somebody help!

Master, a young woman has been kidnapped! Please help!

Please help! A woman has been kidnapped!

A woman has been kidnapped by a gangster! Help!

I beg you, please help her!

Over there! The bandits have got her! Please help!

I beg you, help!

Please, have mercy, I beg you!

Don't let him go!

Please help!

Very well, I'll ask someone else, then.

We've lost him again.

Dumb Boy, get up. What are you doing here?

Those stupid monks think they can catch me and take me back to Shaolin.

They are certainly no match for me.

If I'd had more time, they'd have been dead.

Brother!

Those monks are really strong. I could hardly stop them.

Dumb Boy, is he your friend?

Where are you living?

He's staying in our inn, in Ching Village.

We are looking for my sister.

She's been kidnapped by the Green Dragon gang.

- The Green Dragon gang? - Yes, those bastards.

- One day I'll boil them alive. - Stop it!

You've saved me once. Now I'll go and deal with the Green Dragon gang.

It's getting dark. Why don't we find somewhere to stay overnight?

We'll set off tomorrow.

These are traditional country dishes. Please, enjoy.

Please help yourselves.

- Shall we wait for the others? - Please don't.

Old man, I want to talk to you.

Why don't you eat?

We want your family to join us.

No, they're still busy. We're expecting guests.

Come on, let's eat.

What? Shaolin monks?

Brother!

Oh, my dear brother!

I showed you hospitality, yet you repay me by murdering my brother.

Why did you do it? Why?

It was his fault for shaving his head like a Shaolin monk.

What kind of animal are you? Come, we're going to the officials.

I must report you!

Dad! My dad!

Old man!

- Dad! - Old man!

Bastard! I'll kill you!

Are you even human?

Hey! Why do you kill innocent people?

You're a devil!

Go to hell!

I'd have killed you if Dumb Boy hadn't been here.

You think I'm scared? Why don't you stop him, Brother?

Leave me alone, you two!

Get the hell out of here!

He's not even human. We should deliver the ransom ourselves.

Let's bury these poor people first.

KING'S GRAVE

Why aren't they collecting the money?

- Let's go. - Uncle.

Goodbye.

Where's Orchid?

We went to the agreed place but they never came.

It's a bad sign.

Orchid is now in the hands of Green Dragon. What shall I do?

Dad, please don't panic.

How can I not panic? If anything should happen...

Young man, thank you so much.

Please get some rest.

Dad!

Sis!

- Orchid! You're back! - Yes, I am.

- I was worried sick. - Thank you, Mute Brother.

They blindfolded me, took me to the outskirts of town. That's all I know.

- Are you all right? - I'm fine.

That's wonderful. You go and get some rest.

Young man, you should get some rest, too.

You look after the customers.

Sir, do you need anything?

Do you know of a gang here called the Green Dragon?

I have no idea.

Who is that young man?

Why do you ask?

Is it against the law?

Well, then I'll say I don't know.

Do you really not know?

And you really don't know either? You can stop acting now.

You've been snooping and asking a lot of questions.

You look very dodgy to me.

- How dare you! - So what?

Chubby! Are you mad?

I am terribly sorry, sir. Please forgive this foolish boy.

- Forgive... - Dad!

There's something very fishy about my sister's release.

This old coot must be one of the Green Dragons.

You're tired of living?

See? I've revealed his secret.

Dad, ask Mute Brother to come here so we'll see what he's up to.

Don't you pick any fights.

You got yourself into this. I won't let you get away with it.

Come on!

Ah, you do look the part, like you really know Kung Fu.

But I won't waste my breath on you.

Very well, then. I'll show you some of my tricks.

Keep your eyes peeled!

You want a free lesson as well?

You know Kung Fu?

You are from Shaolin?

Your Kung Fu is laughable! Why don't you go back to Shaolin?

Young man, are you all right?

- The old bastard's really something. - Shut up!

Brother!

Take this.

Brother!

Sister!

Where is Mute Brother?

- He's gone. - Gone?

Where's he gone?

FORTITUDE SCHOOL

- It's you! - Yeung! You remember me?

Thanks to you, our leader was imprisoned in Shaolin.

He's come to see you off.

- See me off? - Off to hell.

Stubborn, don't push it.

I'm not going to push, I'm going to kill you.

You are a Shaolin disciple?

You master has sent me a letter written on this scroll.

He wants me to reform you.

You are an apprentice of Stubborn?

It is fate.

I am Min.

- I am Chu. - I am Yeung.

Greetings to Master!

It started a few months ago.

A man highly skilled in Kung Fu suddenly appeared.

He and some thugs have formed the Green Dragon and White Tiger gangs.

They've been terrorising the people of Ching Village.

We have captured him,

only to find that he is from Shaolin, so here he is,

awaiting the Master's judgement.

I am very grateful to you.

He is indeed our disciple.

He is also my pupil.

I name him Stubborn.

Stubborn, do you repent your sins?

You have no remorse.

What a fool I have been! I am so sorry.

I regret that I took you in. I am so ashamed.

Master, please don't be upset.

From now on, I will live as a recluse and meditate.

The Temple...

.. will be taken over by Wisdom.

The new Master will deal with Stubborn.

- Master! - Wisdom...

I entrust you with this responsibility.

Should Shaolin ever be in danger,

send me a message on bamboo scrolls and I will do my best to help.

Amitabha.

Master!

I have taken a vow,

so I cannot take you as my pupil.

Young man, please rise.

Your humble pupil Wisdom begs an audience with you.

Master, your humble pupil Wisdom has come with an urgent matter.

- What is it? - Master.

Stubborn has mastered "Lion's Roar" and left the cave.

He and his thugs have murdered over 50 of Chu's and Yeung's men.

They will soon come to Shaolin.

I am worried that we are not strong enough to fight him.

How dreadful!

Unfortunately, I will be dead very soon.

I cannot help you any longer.

Master!

This boy is kind-hearted and is very determined.

He is highly intelligent, destined to be a Buddhist.

If only Master could teach him Shaolin Kung Fu,

he'd be able to uphold justice.

Wisdom.

Here is the instruction.

DEVIL SUPPRESSION

You teach him the skills, so he can fight the monster.

Amitabha.

Amitabha.

Leader, when will you show us the "Lion's Roar"?

Good question.

Be patient.

I will show Min and Shaolin what "Lion's Roar" is like.

What's so special about it?

It will shake them until they bleed through every orifice.

All their bones will crumble.

They won't be able to scream or move.

They'll die a slow, painful death.

This is how I will take my revenge on them for a decade's imprisonment.

- Good! - Excellent!

Let's drink up.

Rise.

This is indeed a powerful fighting skill.

You've made so much progress.

Master!

- Master, it's terrible! - What is it?

Stubborn killed our guards, Crane, Leopard, Tiger, Snake and Dragon!

What about Shaolin?

- On full alert, ready to defend. - Good.

Where is Stubborn now?

Roaming, but he will be back in three days to wipe us out.

Master, what should we do?

Don't panic. All of Shaolin is counting on him.

- On Dumb Boy? - Absolutely.

He has inherited the skills from the Sublime Master.

He's learned the "Devil Suppression" technique to counter "Lion's Roar".

Dumb Boy, would you return to Shaolin with me?

I know that Stubborn was once your mentor.

You don't feel that it's right to fight him.

Don't hesitate.

Stubborn has slaughtered so many people. How can you not stop him?

You are a Shaolin disciple.

And Shaolin epitomises morality and justice.

We must not let a traitor destroy and dishonour us.

- Master, it has been a long time. - Min, how are you?

I heard you are going to fight Stubborn. I'm here to help.

- We are in your debt. - Don't mention it.

There's been a misunderstanding between this young man and me.

Have you found the assassin who killed your pupil, Golden Palm?

I've been searching high and low for ten years.

I know that he died from a strange striking method.

I've thought about it, and have worked out the style of this strike.

I apply this style whenever I fight in order to find his assassin.

But to no avail.

Wisdom, you are brave enough to fight this duel.

How do you want it? One on one, or all together?

Min, you bastard, how nice to have you here.

- It's about time we settled this. - I'm delighted.

Very well... let me send you to hell!

Wait!

What style is this?

Did you kill Golden Palm ten years ago?

He had only himself to blame. He wouldn't hand over the treasure.

You killed him for his family heirloom?

What if I did?

Let me enlighten you.

My style is unique and unheard of. It's called "Fatal Triple Strike".

Dumb Boy, this is not your business!

How could you kill him?

Golden Palm is your...?

My late father!

You're Golden Palm's son? You're not mute?

Indeed.

I am not mute. I only pretended to be.

I swore that I wouldn't speak until the killer was found.

For more than a decade, I've endured everything.

All for this day.

You...!

Little rascal, you've come a long way.

.. must not grab the groin!

Leader, please rest. Let us deal with him.

"Eight Snake-Steps"!

A mentor for a day is a father figure for life.

Mentor, I beg you...

- Say it! - I beg you to return with Master.

And stay in Shaolin forever.

I swear not to pursue my personal revenge any more.

I deserve it.

But I am pleased to have created such a talent as you.

I am so proud of you.

I promise you.

You are a good boy.

Run, quick!

What a fate!

Amitabha!

MAIN TEMPLE

Amitabha!