Original subtitles

Beware of Fire, Beware of Robbers.

Beware of Fire, Beware of Robbers.

Beware of Fire, Beware of Robbers.

What's wrong?

I feel someone's back there.

What?

Chase.

Where are you, fourth master?

Let's see.

So it's you, Miss Xiu.

Sorry, Brother An.

Ah Xiu, what happened?

Are you alright?

Yes.

Let's go then.

Let's go.

You think you have such charm

and eagerly ogle at Miss Xiu

I'll tell your wife when I get back.

So what?

Eyes are made for looking.

Sound the watch.

Usually you brag of being afraid of nothing

you have been frightened by me this time.

Da Niu.

You scared me when we are working

I will report this to teacher.

It's just a prank

why be so serious.

Prank?

Help...

It's Miss Xiu.

You still thinking of Miss Xiu?

Help...

It's Miss Xiu calling for help.

Help...

Go up...

Help...

There are two thieves

I've looked for you a long time.

You have messed things up for me, want to die?

Catch the thief...

Take a look.

Catch the thief...

He's up there.

Da Niu.

Let's go.

Don't let them get away.

Well?

Are you alright?

I am fine

4th master, you are not this bold normally.

For the sake of law and order in this town

it's worthwhile to be killed.

Give it to me.

Master Tie.

Don't let the two robbers get away.

Don't let them escape.

It's Tie Qiao San.

Let's go.

Split up and chase.

Up there.

Master, force them to come down.

See where you can run to.

Thanks for your joint efforts

to keep our town's peace.

Now one has escaped.

We have to be more careful next time.

Yes, master.

Who is it?

Brother Rong, you're here.

Why come in from the window?

Where's Fuk Chi Lin?

He was killed by Tie Qiao San.

Tie Qiao San?

Top of the Ten Guang Dong Tigers.

It's him.

He is now the chief of the militia.

Let's find him

and avenge Huo Qi Lin.

Avenge him?

Do you know what we came here for?

I tell you.

Without my orders

don't show your face.

Have you seen Zheng Hong?

Yes, he is the instructor at the Mo residence.

He said to let him know as soon as brother Rong arrives.

Right, I'll find him.

For master Tie's efforts in eliminating the robbers

I extend our deepest thanks on behalf of our town

and present him with this plaque

to acknowledge his valour.

Good...

"Punish the bad and eliminate evil."

Thank you... everyone.

Great, Master Tie.

Master Tie is really great.

It is my duty to do that.

You are all too

kind to me.

You deserve it...

Folks, let's go back and congratulate master Tie.

Right...

Teacher, please...

Brothers.

Let's toast teacher?

Yes.

Teacher is good.

Teacher is the best.

Teacher, I toast you.

Fill it up again.

I have to go in with Mr Lu and rest.

In that case

let me take teacher's place.

Right.

Please.

Please.

Everyone... fill it up.

Let's accompany teacher inside.

Alright... enjoy your drink.

Master Tie.

Since you came here

the town has been peaceful.

You're too kind, it's my duty.

Please.

Please.

Please.

Master Tie, you first.

Teacher is a star now.

Of course, also.

The plaque says...

What does it say?

You don't study hard when studying.

It says "Punish the bad and eliminate evil".

It says "Punish the bad and eliminate evil".

Hey, did you see that.

Master Hin and his notorious friends

have been badly provoked by us.

You are so full of yourself

I have always taught you

to be humble.

Yes...

Mr Lu, you first.

Thanks... Master Tie

I have consulted the elders and for new year's eve

we must have a lion dance

and a reward of a hundred taels of silver.

Master Tie.

Do you have confidence that we'll win?

Dad, with teacher's guidance we're sure to win.

That's right, uncle.

As soon as Master Tian's men see us they will

tremble with fear

besides, we won last year.

Boss, don't worry.

Okay, since you are so confident

let's see how you'll perform.

Gua Si, jump.

Da Niu, push me up.

Bravo...

Bravo.

We've won...

That's great.

What's so great?

Nothing.

Let's go.

We've won...

Master.

Not bad at all.

You go ahead and celebrate.

Mr Lu and I would not join you.

Remember, stay out of trouble.

Yes.

We'll have a great meal tonight

I have always said

they are not our match.

Right?

Right, get the meal ready.

Come, men over here...

Fill it up...

You too... fill it up.

Brothers, teacher taught us well today

let's toast, okay?

Okay.

One, two, three

I'll get the big piece...

It's no fun watching them celebrate.

Let's go.

Why?

Let them eat for a while then cause them trouble.

The winner eats the best meat

while the loser gets the bones.

Take it.

Teacher asked us to stay out of trouble.

You needn't show off.

Want to fight?

What? Come on.

We fear you not.

Stop, don't.

Sorry, it's just a misunderstanding.

Come on if you have guts.

Bastard, you want to cause us embarrassment.

Let's fix them.

Let's go

I'm here.

Don't fight...

Don't fight...

Teacher said not to cause trouble, stop...

You're lucky I missed you.

Stop and help the instructor.

Instructor, get up.

How could I when you're on top of me.

Don't fight, teacher would scold us.

Don't fight.

Don't fight.

Instructor Zheng, no need to kowtow.

It's my fault...

Instructor Zheng, I did say you needn't kowtow.

Why hit so hard?

So close.

Don't pull my pants.

Damn you.

Are you alright?

Yes, watch out behind you.

Blood!

We're okay but he's not.

Go down.

Da Niu, are you alright?

Brother Rong, you're here.

Stop it.

Gua Si, we'll find your teacher.

Tie Qiao San to settle the score.

Let's go.

Fourth master.

What about the broken stuff?

Don't worry

put them on my bill.

Thank you, everything's okay now.

Are you alright?

It hurts.

Let's go, come on.

Master Mo.

What about what we discussed last time?

It's good to open an opium house

but could people

afford to smoke opium?

It's okay, we'll do some work on it

and nobody would notice

I guarantee you'll slowly get rich.

Xiao Cui.

Yes, brother?

It's late. Where are you going?

It's new year's eve tonight.

We want to watch the lanterns, is it okay?

Yes, so long as you steer clear

from the guys at the rice store house.

Yes.

Do you have a quarrel

with them?

That's a frustrating story

I am running the rice shop.

And now they are running the rice storehouse

do you think

someone like me

would be willing to be led by the nose

by guys like them?

Why don't you just sell opium

instead of the rice?

That's right.

It's your opportunity to get rich.

You shouldn't miss it.

Da Niu, fear not

I'll help you fix your arm.

Does it hurt?

A bit

4th master, grab his arm.

Don't move. Bear the pain.

Why did you kick me?

What's all the shouting about?

Nothing...

Da Niu, what's wrong with your hand? Fighting again?

No, I drank a bit too much

and fell from the staircase.

Yes...

What? It doesn't look like.

Get me a wooden plank.

Your hand. Put it through and don't release.

Teacher, the plank.

Grab his hand and don't let him move.

Causing trouble at the new year

I must teach you a lesson.

The tonic wine.

How do you feel now?

Much better.

Wang An.

Teacher.

It's late, why don't you go back?

I'll go now...

Rub some more tonic wine for him.

Rest early, tomorrow we'll go to the temple.

"Hai Tong Temple."

You know very well what you did

I'm going to have a chat with Master Yi Zheng now.

Don't get up unless I call you.

Your skills are mediocre and yet you dare cause trouble.

We didn't.

Shut up.

Kneel and reflect

on what our Shaolin ancestors taught us.

Master Yi Zheng.

Your 'plum flower stick' skill is good

I'm impressed.

You flatter me.

Brother Tie.

Every year you test your skill with me

but I feel your progress is

not as good as the year past.

Really?

I've heard many people in your town smoke opium.

Do you?

At times I only smoke with boss Lu

to be sociable

I wouldn't get hooked.

I hope so. Or else

you wouldn't be able to beat an old blind guy like me.

So it's you, Da Niu.

Get up, you're in the way.

You're a big boy now, yet you're drooling. So shameful.

You fat girl, why are you teasing me.

You want to die?

I like to, so what?

Fat girl, stop scolding people.

Don't be so rude.

Could you excuse me please?

We want to pay respects to the gods.

Da Niu, please move over...

Here's our chance, go for it.

What? She's Mo Tian's sister.

How to do it?

What's the big deal!

When you have chatted with her

you'll be good friends in no time.

This is how the poet Tang accosted his lover.

It's not nice...

Then you don't have a chance

you're such a chicken and you wouldn't get a girlfriend.

Really?

Yes.

What should I do?

Go for her.

What are you doing?

Alright I give in.

Just repeat after me.

Once you find a topic then you could chat.

Understand?

Yes...

Lady, you're so early.

Lady, you're so early.

You're even earlier.

Bastard.

Hey...

That should do it.

Are you here to pay respects to the gods?

Are you here to pay respects to the gods?

Are you nuts?

That's obvious, isn't it.

Or what else do you think we're here for?

Fat girl.

What, how dare you...

Miss, let's go over there to draw divination sticks.

Don't bother with these two bastards.

What to do now?

You get on my nerves

you're so dumb.

Didn't I repeat after you?

Hey, can you go now?

What's up?

You're stepping on the lady's pants.

Why did you hit him?

Don't think I wouldn't hit you.

Don't come near

or I'll hit you.

You dare...

So what.

Fat girl.

Damn you, you really hit me

I'll hit you back.

Don't stand in my way

I won't hit her head

but her bottom instead.

Let go.

Teacher.

On your knees.

Ladies, please forgive them

they were only having some fun

they wouldn't hit ladies.

It's just a small misunderstanding.

Hope you don't mind.

It's alright.

We have a boat to catch, excuse us.

Get up.

Yes, teacher.

Sorry, miss.

Damn fat girl.

Let's go and draw the divination sticks.

Sir.

Boatman.

The boat is ready to sail.

Hurry.

Coming.

Hurry.

Teacher.

Instructor Zheng, Liu Yin Stick.

This is too much.

There are fishes in the water

get some for us.

You must have caused the trouble.

No, teacher.

Row the boat.

Tie Qiao San, be careful

I'll not let you go so easy.

He's quite good.

Such a good fighter

I'll not let him go for anything.

Row the boat back yourself.

Thank you.

I came especially to pay my respects.

Please.

I have prepared some small gifts.

Yes.

This is high grade opium for boss Lu.

Please accept this small gift.

You are too kind, I can't accept it.

It's really of good quality.

Very hard to come by.

Yes.

Master Tie wouldn't accept gold

I'll take this then

and give part of it to him.

Okay, master Tie?

So Rong Feng and Mo Tian

have opened an opium house here.

They are new here so

no wonder they pay respects to our teacher.

I don't know how to smoke

not to mention opium.

Then shut up please.

They say opium could

prolong your life.

That's bullshit.

Mr Mo, so much business on the first day.

You'll get rich soon.

Let's go in and have a drink.

Please.

Let's go in and have a drink.

Okay...

Please.

Why is master in this sort of business?

Opium harms people

it'll make one weak

no wonder the foreigners call us sick men of East Asia.

Get back to work.

Look.

What is it?

Xiao Cui.

Here's our chance, go for it.

After her?

Go on.

Back to work? Don't bother.

Please.

Still have room for one more, inside please.

Okay.

Please...

Make yourself at home.

Enjoy.

Thanks.

You didn't expect that I know

you have been thinking of Gua Si.

It's none of your business.

Da Niu is a load of fun.

Really?

Don't you think so?

He may be a good opera singer

he could play the part of the Pig without make-up.

Miss.

Da Niu, you are out of line.

If I weren't like this

could you have such good luck with the lady?

Good luck.

You hit me again.

Don't run.

See if you dare hit me again.

Da Niu in fact is a good person

he has a good heart.

Then your heart must be black

I've been better these two months.

You are really my money god.

If we didn't sell this cheaply

we would not have so many customers.

These people are hooked on opium

and you'll be rich.

Xiao Cui, what are you doing?

You dare to come here and accost my sister?

You want to die?

Mr Mo, control your temper.

It's not time yet to deal with the Lu family.

Damn.

Your brother dislikes me

I'd better leave.

I might go there with the fat girl some other time.

Would you be going?

At the bridge? Sure.

See you.

Madam An, don't cry.

What's with her?

Women! Don't mind her

I'll go and have a look.

He hasn't given me any money

I know he has been issued his wages

I asked him for the money and he ran off.

Where is he now?

Needless to say he'd be at the opium house.

Damn kid.

Come, let's grab him.

Right, don't worry.

We'll get him.

Go home first.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Ask Wang An to come out.

You promised madam An

how are you going to tell her?

I...

Fear not, I'll be your back up.

Alright.

Please.

Sorry, sir. House is full.

Would you like to sit over there please?

No need, I am here for Wang An.

This way please.

Brother An, someone's looking for you.

What are you doing?

Can't you see I am having a drag?

I am on a high.

Don't bother me.

If you don't go home, your family will starve to death.

What? Fourth master is here.

Get up.

This is outrageous.

You don't work and just smoke opium here?

Get up...

Get up...

Go back, now.

What's the matter?

Gua Si, you dare to cause trouble

at my shop?

Fear not, I am here.

I am not causing trouble here

just asking my brother to go back.

I tell you

you are not allowed to come here again.

If I find out, you're fired.

Get going.

Come on.

Hurry.

You bastard

you desert your family

are you a human being?

I'll teach you a lesson.

It's all my fault...

You made quite an impression today.

Stop teasing me

I am still shaking.

Damn, it's all your fault.

Get going, go on.

Hurry.

Go.

Where do you think you're going?

You can't get away.

Zheng Hong, that's enough.

Don't make me use force.

Let's go to the opium house.

You have guts,

but remember, I will settle today's score

with you someday.

Dad.

Come have some snacks.

No thanks.

What is it?

We don't have enough people in the rice store and shop

and I need a few extra hands.

What's the matter?

Why the shortage all of a sudden?

Many staff are hooked on opium

and work very slowly

they are lethargic.

They won't listen to me.

They can't afford opium yet they want it.

Just ask them to leave.

Teacher.

Wang An and the men are smoking opium.

Would you give them a good scolding please.

You'd better see for yourself

I don't want to say more.

Right, I'll go with your dad tomorrow.

Aren't they doing well?

They are efficient, you..

You blurt rubbish.

No.

Wang An must know teacher was coming

and hired temporary help.

If you don't believe me

look at them again.

If they are not that good

they needn't come tomorrow.

Master Tie, let Gua Si take care of things here

let's go back and rest.

Please.

Hurry.

Da Niu.

Wang An.

Did you recruit these people?

No.

No? You caused teacher to scold me.

You are unscrupulous

I am telling the truth.

You still deny it?

4th master, I am responsible for this.

They paid me and said they would help

so I let them.

You damn bastard.

The thief.

I tell you

you'll die today.

If we don't beat them

they'll beat us.

Men, let's fight with them.

Attack.

Master Tie is here.

Master Tie.

You are quite popular here.

Everyone's kind to me.

It's more than that

last time you killed a thief

and the whole town respects you for it.

The thief?

Right.

Such great strength, could it be them?

Mr Lu, you go back first

I'll go to the rice store and see about Gua Si.

Master Tie is great.

Mercy...

Who asked you to come here?

Golden cat asked us to come here

to kill Gua Si.

What?

Master Tie, mercy.

You three are not allowed in this town anymore.

Yes...

Go...

Teacher, small token from me.

Ginger and chicken soup. You are very kind.

Teacher, if you didn't come today

I would have been finished.

Does it still hurt?

No, your medicine is very effective.

It's okay.

Teacher, you've been smoking a lot

and have not taught me much kung fu.

Alright, attack me.

Yes.

Unless you have full confidence in kicking someone

don't kick at all...

The kick is more effective than using the hands.

Teacher, I naturally can't beat you.

Gua Si.

Your kung fu has progressed dramatically

now you could counter my attack.

I have not progressed that much

just that, you don't seem to be as powerful as you were

it must be due to the opium

I am alright

just lazy recently, it's okay.

Teacher, you should quit

you set an example for the others

I know what I'm doing.

It's late, go and sleep.

Good night.

Help me

I have nothing to eat and my kid is sick.

Could you lend me some money?

Wang An, I won't trust you anymore.

Fourth master, it's true

if you don't lend me money my child would die.

No, you'll die for sure.

If you do I'll give money to your wife

but certainly not to you.

Then...

Then what?

Da Niu, let's get some food from the market

and look for madam An.

Help me.

Madam An, we've bought a lot of stuff

there's fish and chicken, come and cook.

Where's madam An?

How would I know?

You lied and said your wife was at home.

No, she is indeed inside.

Then please do ask her to come and cook.

Go on.

Fourth master is here.

Rat poison.

My child...

Ah Ian...

Madam An.

It's all my fault.

I only care about smoking opium.

Your family died because of it.

You are a beast

I deserve to die.

Wang An.

Don't mind him. Do you think he'd really die?

Opium smokers

don't even have the courage to die.

Wang An...

I'll burn the opium house and avenge Wang An.

This is a serious matter

you must think thoroughly.

Xiao Cui, forgive me

for going against your brother.

But I must burn this opium house.

Don't be so rash

discuss this with your teacher first.

Alright, I'll look for him

I'll go first.

"Gasoline."

Get up, you load of trash.

Get up.

If you don't

I'll burn you to death.

What's the rush? We're burning.

It's on fire.

Fire...

Put out the fire, tell the boss.

Hurry, put it out.

Let's go.

There's fire, get moving.

Fire...

Fire.

There's a fire, hurry and go.

Move.

Put out the fire.

C'mon, move.

You dare destroy my business.

Water... put out the fire.

Get me some water.

Don't put it out...

Don't put it out.

Why not?

I said don't put the fire out.

Put out the fire...

Put out the fire...

Teacher, Xiao Cui is here to see you.

What's up?

Wang An's family is dead.

Gua Si is very angry.

Worried he'd cause trouble I came to check it out.

Did he return to talk to you?

No.

Damn.

He said he would burn down my brother's opium house.

Burn the opium house?

Gua Si...

Are you alright?

Why did you do it?

Teacher, was I wrong to burn

down this evil place?

Tie Qiao San, your pupil dares to commit arson.

You really have a way with your pupils.

You...

To burn down the place is wrong

and I could compensate you

but you needn't beat him to a pulp.

Money is not everything

you also asked a great instructor to back you up

and teach his pupil to commit arson.

Rong Feng, I know why you are here.

Since you are against me

I will fight you in any way you please.

Ok, the head of the Guang Dong tigers will have a taste

of my kung fu.

It's up to you now.

Everyone says your Tie Sin fist is deadly

I however think it is mediocre.

Da Niu, bring me the sword.

Yes.

Step aside.

You should have armed yourself with a weapon.

Or else, when I win

people might think I bullied an unarmed man.

Teacher...

Kill him.

Teacher, get up.

Teacher, get up.

Gua Si...

Son.

How are you?

- Gua Si... - Son...

Tie Qiao San, I killed your pupil.

Well? Come and kill me.

Instructor Tie.

You didn't think you'd lose

but I wouldn't kill you.

You are hooked on opium

and though you live, you'll be useless.

Son...

I'll rule this town from now.

Xiao Cui and fat girl, go back with me.

No.

Me neither

I'll never spend your money again

it's dirty.

Then don't ever come back

I can work. I wouldn't starve to death.

You...

- Gua Si... - Son...

I put you in this predicament.

Believe me.

Opium will ruin you

if you could kick the habit

you'll become yourself again.

Teacher, I know you are a man of your word.

Please promise me.

Da Niu, keep your uncle company.

Okay.

Xiao Cui, please take care of my teacher for me.

Dad.

Son.

Gua Si...

Son...

Gua Si...

Brother Tie.

You lost because your addiction is too deep.

I know, please help me.

Drink this tonic wine

hope it could help you withstand the urge to smoke.

Brother Tie.

Brother Tie.

Our opium house is re-opened now.

Inside please, upstairs.

Please.

Master Mo.

The old saying 'a fire visits a prosperous area'

is so true.

Right.

Look, our business is better than before.

This is all to brother Rong's credit

he even got rid of Tie Qiao San.

We could do as we like from now on.

You have brawn and brain.

You flatter me.

There's something I haven't done.

What is it?

A hundred taels of silver

it could last you your whole life

I hope when I come here next time I wouldn't see you.

Let's go.

Keep it safe.

Master, we are leaving

take care.

I ruined your uncle.

And I could not keep my promise to cut the opium.

Teacher, you must brace yourself

or we are hopeless.

Brace myself? Look at me

how could I?

Brother Tie.

A hero shouldn't wallow in depression

did I regard you wrongly?

There is a chart here

just follow it and do it three to forty times a day

it could restore your strength.

Teacher.

I am useless...

Brother Tie, more haste, less speed.

Your addiction to opium is so deep

you can't recuperate that quickly.

What to do then?

You must start training all over again.

Get up.

Teacher can't take it anymore, it's no use.

Master said it would be like this at the beginning.

We have to be patient.

Once I think of Gua Si's death I become impatient.

If teacher could smoke he could restore his strength

then he could avenge Gua Si.

Then I got an idea.

You do?

Come.

Da Niu, I am up here.

I got it, grab it.

Come down quickly.

Oh.

Stand still.

Brother.

Didn't you say you wouldn't come back?

Are you stealing my opium for Tie Qiao San?

- Give it to me... - No...

Give it to me... you bloody girl.

Xiao Cui...

- Brother. - Xiao Cui...

Xiao Cui...

Xiao Cui...

What's the matter, master Mo?

My sister is dead.

Can't you see?

It's better for her.

That would prevent me to further evil deeds.

Who is this man

speaking rubbish here?

He's your caretaker.

What?

Brother Tie...

Teacher.

What's the matter with you?

I must smoke again, I can't make it.

Teacher... opium.

Teacher, I got the opium.

Da Niu.

Teacher.

Where did you get it?

Xiao Cui hoped you to restore your strength

to avenge Gua Si.

So she stole it at home.

Thank Xiao Cui for me.

No need.

Why?

She's dead.

Dead? Gua Si.

Teacher, believe me

opium is really destructive

if you could quit

you could become yourself again.

Opium, what an evil!

You have killed too many people.

Rong Feng, I'll get rid of you, or I'm not human.

Master

you must help me kick it at all costs

I can't take it.

Give me the tonic wine, I can't take it.

Please, give me the tonic wine.

I can't take it.

Teacher...

Brother Tie...

How are you?

Master

I feel cold.

Get him the blanket

I feel cold.

I feel cold.

Feel cold?

Yes.

I still feel cold.

Da Niu, fan with all your might.

Master Chow, drink some tea.

Boss.

"Rong Feng Opium house."

"Rong Feng rice store house."

Thanks to your support

I have my success today.

It's a small token of my appreciation.

You are too kind.

Please.

It's mine...

You've worked hard these few months.

Take off the weights and try.

Yes.

You must be agile to avoid the attack of the spear

I'm coming.

Master.

Good, don't pull your punches

I have found a worthy opponent again.

"Spiritual tablet of Gua Si and Xiao Cui."

Uncle.

Uncle.

Teacher will challenge Rong Feng tomorrow.

Are you going?

If you don't

I'll take Gua Si and Xiao Cui.

Right.

"Wan Hu Temple."

Boss Yang.

Ask Tie Qiao San not to come to this town again

or he'll lose face once again.

Cut out that crap.

You still don't know who's the winner.

They're coming...

Let's go.

Master Tie, we're on your side.

Beat him...

Uncle.

Beat him... get rid of him.

Stop that noise.

Tie Qiao San.

Don't forget you lost once.

Do you have what it takes to get rid of me?

I lost because of the opium

I must get rid of you for this town's sake.

Bravo...

Rong Feng.

Take your best shot.

Attack together.

Whoever doesn't fear death come on.

Bravo.

Tie Qiao San.

Let's see how you plan to get rid of us.

Master Tie, fear not, beat them up

we're on your side.

Beat him...

Beat him... boss Rong.

Since you have so many supporters

I'll give you a chance

get up and fight.

Gua Si, Xiao Cui

I don't think

master Tie could avenge you.

Da Niu, come here.

Yes teacher?

Bravo...

Great going, master Tie.

Teacher...

Bravo...