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In the King Tai years of Ming Dynasty

eunuchs were the true holders of power.

They established various bureaus in the capital city.

And their jurisdiction extended to all regions.

Of the bureaus, the East Chamber,

which was responsible for surveillance and intelligence,

was also the most powerful.

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 thugs! May you all rot in hell!!

Get out!

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

And you! Let's go!!

Plum Blossom Shooting Sun Arrow!

Dog's Teeth Arrow!

Phoenix's Tail Arrow!

Head Eunuch Tsao Siu Yan

appointed himself as Lord of 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.

Tsao secretly collected information on other officials.

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 8th, he and 3 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, East Chamber eunuchs, have always been faithful to the Emperor.

Your hearsay had evoked fears in His Majesty.

Don't you want to keep your head?

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

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

And, now you're even slaughtering officials.

It's YOU who should be beheaded!!

How dare you?!

- Increase torture!! - 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!

Men.

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

Tsao!

The Ming Dynasty is doomed, thanks to bastards like you!!

He killed himself.

Even though Yang is dead,

I'm afraid his fellow comrades in the military

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.

Thus end the order!

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, Ng Kai-wah,

Lau Tun, Yam Sai-Kwoon, and Yuen Cheung-Yan

Production Supervisor: Ching Siu-Tung

Produced by: Tso Ging-man, Ng Chi-Ming, Chan Chun

Screenplay by: Tsui Hark, Cheung Than, and Hiu Mor

Martial Arts Choreography:

Ching Siu-Tung, Yuen Bun, Cheung Yiu-Sing

Art Direction: Cheung Suk-Ping, Chiu Kwok-shun

Cinematography: Wong Ngok-tai, Lau Moon-tong

Edited by: Poon Hung

Original Music: Philip Chan

Executive Producer: Tsui Hark

Directed by: Raymond Lee Wai-Meng

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.

His plan was to lure Yang's right hand man Chow Wai-on out.

So that he may kill him and exterminate all of Yang's remaining power.

Brother, are you alright?

Such heat, 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.

Go!

To reach the border at Jade Gate,

we must pass these 3 places: Tsi, Turk, and Hai-ku.

We'll split into 3 troops. I'll give orders from the center.

They will never escape.

Your Excellency.

The troops have settled per your command.

What should we do now?

From here to Yu Mun Kwan, we must pass Tsi, Turk, and Hai-ku.

The landscapes are steep and full of danger.

I reckon that 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 3 days of observation.

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

He could not have become the coach 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?

Go away. Go away!

Come here. Open your palms.

Thanks.

Drink slowly. There's no hurry.

You drink it too, sister.

No need. You can have it.

Exactly what Your Excellency had predicted.

Release them now!

No way! 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, East Chamber won't let you live either!

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!

Brother!

Your Excellency. Chow Wai-on has finally appeared.

The Twin Sword?!

Sister! Sister! I'm scared!

Black Arrow Troop?!

Sister! I'm scared!

Sister, where are you?

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 Dragon Gate.

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

Then we'll leave for the frontier together.

We have two kids,

and East Chamber troops are following us.

I reckon we better head towards Dragon Gate via 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 lead to Yu Mun Kwan.

Have soldiers block all exits there.

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.

You go there first. Take the minor trails.

I'll follow suit with Black Arrow Troops.

Wise thoughts, Your Excellency.

- Proceed. - Yes!

Drink a bowl of wine, then take a piss

- DRAGON INN - The desert beauties here adore

handsome men

My little Gold Lotus. How cute you are!

Spicy Meat Bun!

Three-taels! Where the hell is our wine??

- Coming, coming... - Damn wind! Dust all over!

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!

- Wine! - Sure! Coming right up!

Here's your wine, Sir.

See? His nickname is perfect indeed.

Every bowl of wine is exactly 3 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 let off some steam by taking me?

Tiger, I'll only let you choose one.

Don't choose the wrong one!

There's no need.

You men are all a bunch of perverts.

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

Say no more!

Don't be so anxious!

Give it to me now!

I want an answer.

Me or the tunnel?

- I want both! - In your dreams!

I've touched it. You've hardly got any meat there.

Willow Darts?

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

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

So teach me which choice I should take?

This time we've got fresh meat for the buns!

Finally, Jade!

You guys have been eating too much lamb.

It'll only make you even hornier!

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 your papa!

Eat me then! I'm more satisfying!

Damn you!

Who is this guy?

Come here.

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.

Looks pretty good!

He's Chow Wai-on, a wanted fugitive. He was an Imperial Army coach.

A handsome lad like this was an army coach?

You could've fooled me!

He's now worse than dead! He's offended the East Chamber.

He won't keep his head long.

- East Chamber? - Right.

What's so great about them?

Watch your mouth!

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

Meaner!

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?

What do you know? Go home and ask your mama!

She's been long dead!

Ask your sister then!

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

Welcome! How many rooms do you need?

We want three of your best rooms.

Sure! Please have a seat.

It wasn't the same time last month!

You should've told me earlier!

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

Let me help you.

No need! I'll carry it myself.

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

What would you like?

Some buns and fried cakes.

Just those? Why not some wine?

3 catties then.

Fine. 3 catties coming right up!

Listen up.

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

Violate my rule and you can go somewhere else to trade your bounties!

Let me.

"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'll leave tomorrow.

Spicy Meat Buns.

What a beauty!

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 hurt.

The man in black is probably their leader.

That man is a woman.

A woman?

Whoever that does not look into Jade's eyes is no man.

Something's wrong with the meat!

Don't eat it.

What is it?

Not sure, but it's not good.

They're not following your rule.

Run!

Let's go!

Do you have any medicine?

Medicine my ass!

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

Madam, what 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? "Gold" Jade, at your service.

What a pity.

"Earth can't turn into gold, rock can't turn into jade."

You are well versed, scholar!

In this world, many things are not what they seem.

But sadly, there are even more hypocrites than fakes.

You've got quite a figure.

Yours is not bad either.

But I get to see more of you.

Then perhaps you should let me see more of you.

Pity. 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!

The temple doors open wide on August the 15th

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

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

You rascal! What are you laughing at?

Do you know where the Dragon Inn is?

It's right here.

Are you the Boss Lady?

You can call me Jade.

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

What about me?

Got a room?

What a charmer!

Are you a trader?

I need a room.

For how long?

Think I can't pay?

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

"The 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.

Make yourself at home here.

Why are you wearing a tribal robe, Boss Lady?

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

See? I'm muddy all over!

This man must be a woman too.

How do you know?

You've said that only men will look you in the eyes.

This one's different. His eyes may not be looking,

but his heart has already looked me over.

Looks like his heart isn't looking at you either.

I look forward to hearing your beautiful flute again.

Get back to work!

Just don't keep playing the same tune.

Uncle Chow!

You two had suffered much!

This is Ho Fu.

Thanks so much for your tireless assistance.

You have my deepest gratitude.

Don't mention it.

This "Dog's Teeth Arrow" is East Chamber's latest lethal weapon.

I have been injured by it myself.

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.

Boss Lady.

I knew you would come.

Your talent in prediction is most admirable.

You can spare the pleasantries.

I've come to ask about the weather.

Come on in.

What a nice suite.

This is no suite for an inn in the wild desert.

It's just a rundown place.

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.

Snow Lotus it is not. I carved it out of a carrot.

Snow Lotus only grows on the snowy mountains.

Have some tea.

When will you be leaving?

Tonight.

I'm afraid that's not going to happen.

Why not?

Aren't you familiar with desert weather?

Perhaps you can give me some advice.

We're now in the "Yellow Plum" season.

The weather can be unpredictable. Even on sunny days, it may rain.

Worse, there may even be thunderstorms.

Our inn is the only one around here.

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

Whether it's rain or shine, I'm sure you know it has to be done.

It depends on who's asking.

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

Stay a few more days.

"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.

Are they your ransoms?

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 take that route,

then I can work something out with him.

However, if you want to leave in secret...

Let me see.

What's there to see? "Heartless are the flower petals."

Boss Lady, it's by chance that we met. I will not forget your kindness.

Come back later then.

I must leave tonight.

You're not going anywhere.

I'll wait for you.

Hold the doors!

What a bunch of idiots!

Get the table! Just using the latch won't do it!

Open the door!

What an asshole! We've just closed!

Don't open the door! Let them die in the pouring rain!

Open up now!!

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

Are you all deaf?!

Why are the doors closed? Don't you want our business?

We're in big trouble.

Three of East Chamber's branch leaders are here.

Goddammit!

Now you've made my journals all wet!

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

Boss Lady.

He's calling you!

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

Got a suite?

Nope. We're fully booked!

Tell them to move out then.

Everyone is welcome if I'm in the mood.

Not high enough!

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

Take this away!

- 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.

What do you say to that?

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.

I don't think we can leave in this rain.

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 can be unpredictable.

With this gold, how long do you think we can stay?

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

Have some tea.

Boss Lady, have you checked in any strangers in the past few days?

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!

Boss Lady, this tea is special!

The tea is nothing special.

It's the drinker who makes it special.

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

Go look around and check this place out.

Meaner... Meaner!

Boss Lady.

Why didn't you check carefully first?

There're shadows everywhere. But none of them are on our side.

We haven't started yet.

Be alert and guard our money box.

Thieves have to watch out for other thieves. Damn!

What is he mumbling about?

He's singing in his native tongue.

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

Peel off your skin so you have nothing to wear.

Chop your head off so you will not see dawn."

Let's mind our own business.

Someone's on the roof!

Just ignore it. We'll leave when the rain stops.

Whom did the lightning kill?

Not us! We never left.

Good! They deserve it!

At least God is on our side.

Where are Shao and Chau?

I'll look for them!

No! We may arouse the snakes.

It's pouring outside.

Chow Wai-on can't get far even if he is here.

Yes.

"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!

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

And being patient is??

Keep your voice down.

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

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

Miss Yau, we roam our Ho Nan mountain region

as the king of all robbers there.

By agreeing to save these two little kids,

we've already lost plenty of big bounties.

And we've disclosed our identities to the officials.

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.

Sirs, did you sleep well last night?

Bullshit!

Please seat yourselves. Shun, wipe the tables.

Yes.

Get us some fine tea!

Still no news on Shao and Chau?

We couldn't even find their corpses.

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

Something's not right.

Dao! Bring out the buns!

Manager! No buns for us today! Get us a roast lamb!

Roast lamb it is!

Here in the desert?

Sure!

We slaughtered two fat ones just last night.

We want one too!

You want one? Coming right up!

Damn!

As if they haven't had enough fun last night.

Get the weapons.

You have a fine visage, sir.

There's florid on your forehead. And your face is glowing with light.

I see that good luck will soon come your way.

Thank you for your kind prediction.

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

That'll 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 chop them off.

No wonder your influence line isn't that smooth.

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

How is that so?

Ordinary citizens wouldn't be wearing official's boots in a desert.

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?

No, no.

Really?

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

My Lord... No, I mean, Sir,

can you tell whether he has any ladies' luck?

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

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

cold-blooded East Chamber BASTARDS!!

Don't get mad. Stay cool, everyone.

Miss Light-a-candle.

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 brave and righteous man.

May I know your names?

"Drifting like a rootless lily, a name is meaningless to a wanderer."

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!

Boss Lady! We ordered ours first!

We have to roast them one by one.

So it's "First come, last serve" then?!

Why so mad? We'll split it!

DAO!

What is it?

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

Carve 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 the sooner we act the better.

Tonight, we'll kill them all with a surprise attack.

Good news. The rain has stopped.

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.

Furthermore, we have two kids. They'll easily capture us.

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?

You are all a bunch of idiots!

In order for us to leave here, we must first get rid of those that are in our way.

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

Mo-yin will attack from the center.

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

Good. I'll go.

"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?

1,000 taels. Deal or no deal?

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. Well?

Take a guess.

Fantastic kung fu!

Is that a yes?

Can't sleep? Go eat something.

Sister!

Protect the kids!

Where is Uncle Chow??

We'll be fine.

Yuk Bo!

Taking a stroll at this hour? It's cold outside!

It's too hot in here.

Hot? But I'm cold. Am I that weak?

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, take guard from the outside. I'll stay here.

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

It's Chun.

- Brother Ho. - Come in.

Miss Yau.

Chun, don't you 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?

No need to waste time with them.

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?

Great! 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!

Where's that fire again?

Here. Here!

- Where? - Here!!

Where's the fire?

You call yourself a General? You should've at least smelled it.

Damn! Can't you see??

Light the fire.

Want to fight?

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.

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 heading to?

The frontier.

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 have the same face.

I am not mistaken.

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 and interrogate?

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!

They're pulling punches. Don't get mad.

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

Men! Take them back to camp!

Yes!

Come drink with me!

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 1,000 taels.

See? Each of these notes is 1,000 taels.

I'm a reasonable man. Put down your swords.

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

So stay here for 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.

Get the knives!

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

Boss Lady.

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 should know what I like too.

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

I'll offer 1,000 taels.

1,000 taels?

If I wanted 1,000 taels, I wouldn't have added that mole...

Does this mean you don't want the money?

Of course not! I want 2,000 taels...

...and you.

Are you scared?

Hero and beauty always go hand in hand.

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

But I have one condition.

You have to marry me.

Well? Are you scared?

Marry my ass! 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.

We'll get married then. I'll take this flute as dowry.

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 deal with you, then why can't I deal with 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 ridge.

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?

Can a man resist a woman like her?

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

Do as he said.

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.

How's 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.

That's right.

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

It has to be you!

Fine. 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. Give her your best wishes!

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 a flirt gets her man! 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.

Fine. We'll drink to it.

Good!

Bravo!

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 pass 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 won't lose.

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

We've diluted the wine with water. You can drink all you want.

I'll start with five bowls!

Let's not waste time.

When will you tell me where the passage 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!

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. - I can do it.

Have a seat.

I've brought you some fruit.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Tasty?

The moon is so pretty!

Sister, why does the moon here look so different?

Mother said that the moon from our hometown is the prettiest of 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 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!

You listen to me.

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

Then I'll go now.

Jade, help me here. I will return to marry you.

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.

Nothing's happening up there. Maybe they're really doing it.

How can you say such things right now?

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

Let me know if you hear anything else.

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.

Excuse me, Miss Jade.

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?

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

Today is my wedding day. You should know better.

Get him some medication!

Come over here.

We'll talk here.

What for?

You're not going anywhere.

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.

Can you?

Just give me a price.

10,000 taels then!

That's no problem. As long as we're talking.

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? Have another drink.

Drink your mama! I have to go pee!

What a coincidence. I need to pee too.

You go first then!

The candle is out!

Foxy bitch.

The candle is out. Shall we wait for the signal?

He no longer gives a damn about us!

Who smashed a cup??

It's all right. The weapons are for protection only.

Let's keep drinking!

You castrated dogs are already prepared!

Why don't we just start fighting right now?

I'll help you!

Brother, your sword!

Want to run?

Take the kids and go!

Leave them. Our target is Chow.

Should we wait for Chow?

Forget him! Let's get out of here first.

Get up!

Where's Uncle Chow?

Don't ask! Hurry up!

What favors have they given you?

Anything is better than you giving me nothing!

Get them!

I won't let you go!

Jade! You're just another East Chamber bitch!

Damn you! Watch your mouth!

Chow! Your time is up!

Meaner! Meaner! Who told you to start fighting?

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

The old bastard? Meaner!

Fuck you!!

Jade?? We've paid you!

Save it for your coffin!!

His swordplay is powerful!

Sandstorm ahead!

No. It's sand kicked up by horses.

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!

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! Dog's blood on dog's head!!

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.

Tell the General that his woman is in deep shit. Go!

The medication.

Before, we could always escape from every danger.

But the world has changed for the worst.

We're no longer 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.

Spare your sweet talk!

You're still here?

This is my inn and you're telling ME to leave?

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

Out here, everyone is selfish!

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 dogs off, then I'll go and deal with him!

Why did you come back?

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

Watch out for the arrows!

Dao, get the kids and take the tunnel. Go! Hurry!

Damn you!

Hold on.

Go!

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 many soldiers!

Don't mind them!

Go!

They're behind the hill!

Chase! Chase! Chase! Chase to hell!

Run! Run! 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. Don't hesitate!

Wai-on! We'll live or die together!

Me too!

Why are you two still here?

Block his path!

Can you?

Wai-on!

Get lost!

You're finished.

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

There's three of us against one of you.

Motherfucker! 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!

Your end is here!

Mo-yin!!

Mo-yin!!

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

Willow Strike!

Destroy Stance!

Mo-yin!

MO-YIN!!!

FUCK YOU!!

You should know your limits!

I'll kill you!

Block!

Watch out!

Chow, be a man.

The kids are waiting for you at the border.

I'm the most omnipotent of all! I'll send you down to hell now!

Be careful!

My leg!!

My hand!!

Where can you go?

Get out!

The Twin Sword?!

Push me over. Hurry!

Chow, can you hear me?

Mo-yin...

Mo-yin...

Will you return to 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.

Dragon Inn. Get the wine!

Let's leave this cruel place.

We'll catch up with Chow!