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CHAOTIAN MONASTERY

The Jade Emperor governs heaven.

Yama, King of Hell governs underground.

At the center there is White Lotus,

protecting my homeland.

White Lotus descends to the mortal world. All nations are freed from oppression.

Respectfully welcome Grandmaster Gau Gung,

spiritual leader of Southern Heavenly Gates.

Left, Azure Dragon. Right, White Tiger.

On September 1st in the 32nd year of the calendar's.

B-cycle, I was sent to learn about the Stone Age.

The Eternal Mother passed on these teachings to young Gau Gung.

I came to CHAOTIAN Monastery to try building a sitting altar.

Show the power of my magic, develop the teaching of my spiritual power.

Magic protects my body. Water and fire cannot invade.

Eternal Mother, urgent as in law.

Respectfully welcome Grandmaster Gau Gung, Dharmakāya.

Eternal Mother, help give your first son Gau Gung a body like gold, iron and stone.

Unafraid of a thousand knives or ten thousand cuts.

No allowance for penetration or trace of scars.

Unafraid of military artillery, sharp swords or guns.

Forty-nine transformations overturn the heavens.

Heavenly soldiers to be used only by me.

Bones like pillars supporting heaven cover the

earth. A raging inferno regarded as dust.

Magic without equal, displays of the spiritual.

The White Lotus Society overcomes demonic magic.

A thousand knives denied a thousand cuts.

A million knives denied a million cuts.

A thousand knives denied a thousand cuts. A million knives denied a million cuts.

Summon the divine chiefs.

Magic protects his body...

Gunfire is like flying gravel, military artillery the same as water drops.

White Lotus descends to the mortal world. All nations are freed from oppression.

The demon objects, bring them out!

What animal is this? It's really ugly! It's a western dog, Grandmaster.

The dog has skin disease, must be an demon. Burn it to death!

White Lotus descends to the mortal world. All nations are freed from oppression.

Eliminate all foreigners, enjoy peace and security.

Stand firm, Master.

Right side to left, left side to right.

Wow, good footwork!

13th Aunt, the carriage is shaking so hard, how can we eat?

Oh, you're not used to riding a steam train.

You see, those foreigners are sitting well.

Come here and sit down.

It's much better now. Once it took a whole day to reach Guangzhou.

The trees seem like they're flying. But... whoa...

I don't feel well. Foon, did you take the pills?

Why so talkative? Uhh...

It's like I'm shattering inside.

It's called motion sickness. Don't eat anything or you'll vomit.

No! There's western food to eat. So who cares about sickness, eh, Master?

Dear Brother, we haven't ordered yet.

There's no need to order food on a steam train.

Miss, your soup. Thank you.

It's ready already. That's not very fresh, is it?

Solar eclipse! Don't be dense, it's nothing.

13th Aunt, why is this happening? The steam train's in a tunnel.

A tunnel? So, foreign steam trains are so strong they can pass through mountains?

That's amazing! Bumpkin!

Ah Foon, it's fine to be yourself in front of us,

but in the capital you mustn't wander around.

I heard that there will be many foreigners at this medical conference.

Don't make a fool of yourself. I know, Master.

So many hands?

Fei-Hung, it's good to drink the soup while it's hot.

Foon, it's good to drink the soup while it's hot.

Master, I don't know which hand is my own.

Drink like that, OK.

Sir, have you finished the soup? I'll finish it after dinner.

Only meat? Where's the rice?

Miss, you still want your soup? I don't want it.

Thank you.

Fei-Hung, this is steak. You have to use a knife and fork.

I've seen these.

You always do this. It's a waste! You needn't eat it, but don't throw it away.

Uncertain heart, uncertain hand.

Here, learn from me.

13th Aunt, are you hurt? I'll wipe it for you...

No. Here's your steak back.

Master, you needn't eat it, but don't throw it at someone!

It's because of you! You made me look away.

It's alright, it's alright... Eat something.

Why aren't you making a sound?

No reason. Why aren't you making a sound?

I'm going to... I need to...

Ah Foon, I told you not to eat anything. Hold on a bit, we're near the capital.

We're almost there? Yes.

Is everything alright? It's not easy to ride a steam train.

Dear Brother, pack up the meat for me.

What did you say? I just don't want to waste it.

Spicy large chicken buns!

Ah Ngau, bring a pot of Pu'er.

Old Lee, when will you repay your debt? No money to repay gambling debts.

Hey... you see, so many people. What does it say up there?

A petition to support this year's national graduates...

Oppose the treaty of Shimonoseki...

Hey, where is Taiwan? How can you cede it to someone when the war is over?

Taiwan must rest on the coast. Huh?

Otherwise, why call it a bay? Right.

I don't even know how big it is. We can't look

after our own capital, let alone elsewhere.

Come on, drink some tea. Yes, let's have tea...

Eat the buns first, then we'll talk later.

Oppose Li Hong-Zhang's begging to Japan for peace.

Oppose the ceding of Taiwan...

Hey... why is that woman dressed like that? Where?

Oh, riding in that rickshaw. Come and see a Tang person wearing western clothes.

Those are western clothes. That's grotesque!

How can you wear those in the street?

Sister.

Hey... go and buy a 'flower book'. You must bet on the dogs.

I don't understand these things.

One ticket per hand. Pick up your ticket and go.

Evening prize draw. Flower book?

Barbecue pork buns!

We've arrived, sir.

Ten taels, thanks. For your trouble.

Hey, let's eat first, or working the rickshaws will be unbearable later.

Little Sister, your clothes are pretty. Let me take a picture for you.

Fake foreign devil! Everyone, get her!

13th Aunt, come here. Hey, you little brats!

You dare throw things at people?

Where are your manners? Hey, Foon!

Still not leaving? Foon, leave the children alone.

It's bleeding! Sister...

You see, you're in trouble again. Master...

Quick, let's go and tell Uncle Nine.

Those kids are so naughty, throwing things at people.

What a mess everywhere! Hey... dear neighbours, everyone listen!

White Lotus Society are opening an altar at the

telegraph office to worship at their shrine.

Hey, don't go! Pay your bills first!

Master Wong, I'm going to burn incense.

13th Aunt... Ah Foon...

Hurry up, the altar's opening. Hurry up! Report to the Governor, we need help.

This is a government office. Disperse! Disperse!

Soldiers are foreigners' dogs! Pelt them to death!

Stop blocking the way! Hey... get out of the way.

Heavenly wind and earthly fire come together

to righteously exterminate foreigners.

Now the White Lotus has come as salvation, to exorcise the evil spirits for the ages.

Burn the Telegraph office...

Excuse me... thank you. 13th Aunt, let's find a good place to take a picture.

Help me mount the tripod first. Just there.

Heavenly wind and earthly fire come together... The altar's opening...

I can't see, how can I shoot? You can sit on my shoulders.

Sit on your shoulders?

Now, I'm coming. You hold on!

Now the White Lotus has come as salvation, to exorcise the evil spirits for the ages.

White Lotus descends to the mortal world. All nations are freed from oppression.

Eliminate all foreigners, enjoy peace and security.

Ah Foon, this position is wrong. It's so right!

Now the White Lotus has come as salvation, to exorcise the evil spirits for the ages.

Ashes... What's up?

Thanks!

That woman can discharge electricity. Run!

Capture that sorcerer!

Divine Chief, is it the one on top or bottom?

The foreign devil on top. Catch her!

Don't be reckless! She's Chinese.

How can she be foreign? Right!

You can see it clearly.

Look at you, wearing a western suit. It proves you're a demon.

Must be demon magic. Capture her!

Hey, don't be reckless! Don't fight!

Hey, 13th Aunt... Run quick, I'll protect you!

My camera!

13th Aunt!

13th Aunt! 13th Aunt, where are you?

Ah Foon, help me...

Eliminate all foreigners, enjoy peace and security.

Take her back to CHAOTIAN Monastery. Burn her to death!

Put her down!

Fei-Hung!

Who's come... that dares to resist the Sun Moon's

divine chief in front of the demon expulsion altar?

Identify yourself. Wong Fei-Hung from Foshan.

Wong Fei-Hung? Also, Meixian's Leung Foon!

He's Wong Fei-Hung. I hear his martial arts is tremendous.

Kick you to death...

13th Aunt, that one's had enough. Find someone else.

Who else? Where...? Don't hit so hard.

No more fighting.

Cross Fist!

Excuse me... a little kung fu. Master!

13th Aunt, are you alright? I'm fine, fortunately you arrived in time!

What is it? So fragrant!

She's dazed by the fragrance. Ah Foon!

Master! Look after 13th Aunt.

13th Aunt...

Magic...

It's not proper to deceive the people, and claim to be acting in God's name.

13th Aunt, wake up! 13th Aunt!

13th Aunt! Help her up.

Ah Foon, take 13th Aunt back to the inn.

Foon! Still here?

He's one of Guangdong's Ten Tigers. Great kung fu!

Step aside!

Master Wong, don't take it. That's a demon!

Step aside!

Master Wong, I want to learn your kung fu. Go away! Don't follow me!

Fei-Hung. Ah, you're awake.

You passed out just after they used a sleeping agent on you.

Did you carry me back? No, Ah Foon carried you back.

Why did Ah Foon carry me back?

Ah Foon is now outside boiling medicine.

Consume the medicine, rest for two days, and you'll be fine.

Master Wong. Come in.

The situation here is complex. A girl mustn't rush around.

Rest, don't think too much. Fei-Hung, I'm alright.

At tomorrow's medical conference I can do the translation for you.

You keep your spirits up, we'll talk later. Drink your medicine first.

Master Wong, excuse me. Don't mention it...

13th Aunt, you're awake. Just now...

You're the one who carried me back, right? Right!

The medicine is still very hot, tale care it doesn't scald you.

Boss Mak, how can I advise you?

A bargain. I asked my employee to buy this dress,

you give it to the lady for her to change into.

That's very kind of you. It's nothing.

Recently in the capital, magicians have become popular.

If they see a foreign devil, they'll beat them to death.

Master Wong, we've known each other so long.

I'm not afraid to be honest with you.

If that lady dresses like that, it's easy to stir up trouble.

I understand. How much for this dress, Boss Mak?

Forget it... Thanks very much.

We're counting on your help, Master Wong.

So boring! If I'd known earlier, I would've called upon Ah So to come.

And the next one.

It's not any of them, must be another westerner.

Dr Wong, it's you.

Ah Foon, it's us. I'll let you out.

Together. It's not a good idea, Master.

Pardon me...

Colleagues, today let's talk about Chinese acupuncture. Acupuncture only needs...

Not loud enough. There are 365 pressure points on the head alone...

Isn't it loud enough?

That's not what he meant. Dr Wong, let me translate for you.

Dear Brother, may I ask...?

My surname's Sun, single character Wen. Sun Wen.

Mr Sun, if it's no trouble, please translate for me.

Don't mention it. Thank you.

The human body's five elements Gold, wood, water,

fire, earth are controlled by the meridian channels.

Acupuncture can control the human consciousness.

Dr Wong, Dr Thompson doesn't quite understand your acupuncture technique.

What he just demonstrated was the reaction of the western nervous system.

This is very simple.

I can use acupuncture to seal two of his external acupoints.

This can keep his leg from moving.

Master, you're not jabbing me?

Dr Sun, would you ask them to try and move his leg?

White Lotus descends to the mortal world. All nations are freed from oppression.

Eliminate all foreigners, enjoy peace and security.

Master!

"Support the Qing, annihilate the West!" It's the White Lotus Society again.

Master! I can't move!

I've been hit by arrows. I'm dead for sure!

Master, I was pierced by you. They almost pierced me again.

Dr Sun, your medicine chest. Don't bother.

The demons' holy shrine has been purged. Return to CHAOTIAN Monastery.

Well? Are you alright? I'm alright.

Dr Sun, let's exchange medicine chests.

Dr Wong, if in future we have the chance, let's exchange views on medical practice.

If China had more men like you, all would be good.

You flatter me... Hope to see you again.

This White Lotus Society crowd runs amok.

Oh, Master! 13th Aunt is alone at the inn. Why didn't you say earlier?

White Lotus Society?

Come out!

Fei-Hung!

Master, what's the matter? Nothing, get out.

Master, your complexion has changed. It doesn't look like you're alright.

A woman changing her clothes, what's there to look at?

Nosy!

Master, you've already seen it. Of course you'd say that!

Drifting aimlessly.

Do not ask how it came to this.

All one can see is the afterglow of the mid-mountains,

Reflecting on a single anxious man.

To the road, the vast, vast road.

I cannot contain the sorrow, the bursts, the bursts of sorrow.

Before me is dusty and desolate, so desolate.

It provokes falling tears, endless, endless tears.

I want to learn how to throw away the pen and take up arms.

Do some honest work instead.

But I mistakenly put on the scholar's cap,

and so stretched my ambitions too thin.

I want to learn of one paddle, one paddle and five lakes.

As well as how to live a life of peaceful solitude.

But the demon mist shrouds all.

There is no end to it in sight.

Tell, what is left when the rocks decay, the rocks decay and the seas run dry?

Love is indestructible.

You watch the evening mist, the sinking, sinking mist.

The west wind tightens.

It flies south, the northern goose,

Afraid that the visitor will hear.

Peace has not yet been reported.

Ask yourself, how does one bear it in their heart?

Empty, tearful eyes,

they gaze at the cold twilight.

From me, my deepest romantic love and my indiscriminate platonic love.

I have the ability to give neither.

Today as I lean against the building, I long for the one so far away.

Close to the edge of the world.

Henceforth, I am the broken stem and the floating duckweed.

A few lovers' vows, lover's vows made in secret.

Every single word, it is not enough.

That old blind man sings so loud. Tell him not to sing.

Go away.

Thank you...

My Lord.

This office is our connection to the outside world.

Fully protect the telegraph office and poles. As you order.

My Lord.

There are many civilians on the north gate. Beware of hurting the innocent.

Drive the White Lotus Society to Dongmen Alley. As you order.

My Lord, if this continues, I'm afraid the

court hasn't enough manpower to suppress them.

Burn it... Burn it...

Master!

Master! Time to eat!

I bought something good to allow 13th Aunt's body to rejuvenate.

It's 'fragrant meat'? Yeah, smells real fragrant.

What do you mean by fragrant meat?

Ah Foon, you haven't told 13th Aunt? What? You don't know?

13th Aunt, do you like dogs?

Dogs are very intelligent. I like dogs more than cats.

What's wrong? Nothing. Let's eat.

Everyone loves dogs in different ways.

They seem to have gone that way! Let's go see.

Hard to imagine the capital's become this disordered.

Ah Foon, pack the bags in a while. We'll go to the station early tomorrow morning.

Ride the steam train back to Foshan with 13th Aunt.

Then you need to eat more.

Otherwise, when we take the steam train tomorrow,

you'll throw up the on board food again.

13th Aunt, after eating the dog meat, come out

to the courtyard, I have something to tell you.

You have something to tell me?

What did you say? Is this dog meat?

It's really dog meat? Yes.

Yes, Master loves dogs.

13th Aunt... I want to teach you a few hand grabs.

How can I learn kung fu? The current situation's so confused.

Learning kung fu... it's just in case.

Now, small hand grabs have 36 paths, big hand grabs have 72 paths.

The human body is divided into 108 acupoints. Fei-Hung...

Do I really need to remember this much? You

needn't remember, but it doesn't hurt to listen.

You remember, the bridge, over the bridge.

Kicks, under the foot.

If someone uses a knife, then what? I'll teach

you empty hand against knife another time.

Now, watch. Single grab with hand turn, double grab with clasp lock.

So much trouble. It would be safer with a gun. Shut up!

I was too loud just now, but that's how I usually teach Ah Foon and the others.

I'm fine, carry on teaching. Well, alright.

The first move: Grab my head.

Pay attention.

Grasp head, hoop hands, rotate the horse. Grasp head, hoop hands...

Rotate the horse. Rotate the horse.

Repeat once again. Grasp head, hoop hands, rotate the horse.

The second move: Throat lock!

Come on, lock my throat, force it. Lock the throat, bend over, grab the horse.

13th Aunt?

Be careful!

What distracted you? Huh? I was thinking about the moves you taught me.

Try it for me once more.

First move: Grab the head. Grab the head, then what?

Punch out!

Are you OK? I'm OK, but I think it's safer to stay by your side.

Lord Governor, a telegram from Hong Kong arrived this morning.

Outrageous, telling me about a telegram at this time?

The telegram said someone was plotting a rebellion in the capital.

This is the transcript.

My Lord, there's an urgent telegram from Hong Kong.

The situation is serious. You protect telegraph office.

I'll seek instruction from the Governor-General. As you order.

Lord Governor-General.

Be aware, the British attaché invited me to this ball. What's the emergency?

My Lord, our spies in Hong Kong sent us two urgent telegrams in one day.

They say members of Hong Kong's anti-Qing societies are

gathered in Chaoshan ready to ship arms to Guangzhou.

Conspiracy to rebel. Rebel?

Is it the White Lotus Society? No.

It's a man named Sun Wen. Sun Wen?

Officer Ga! Who is this Sun Wen? Reporting, my Lord.

Sun Wen recently visited the capital. He's the

man who formed the Agricultural Science Society.

He's a doctor, and is always criticizing court politics in his lectures.

He talks about what kind of democratic system to implement...

And how to establish a republican government...

How does a doctor have the ability to rebel?

My Lord... Don't we have enough manpower?

My Lord, recently the White Lotus Society has

made trouble. We haven't enough forces to deploy.

My Lord, the court recently made the French in the north very unhappy.

It seems war will break out at any time. It won't

be easy to dispatch troops to provide support.

Now that the British are our friends, they don't want us to adopt a foreign system.

Instruct land and sea routes to step up their guard.

Strictly monitor transportation, investigate Sun Wen.

Also, what was the other thing? Agricultural Science Society.

Who else was at this meeting with Sun Wen?

The biggest contributor behind the scenes is named Lu Hao-Dong.

My Lord, are you going to take him back to the court for questioning?

Oh, yes! Take him back to the court for questioning. Yes, My Lord!

Lord Governor? I'm not going out.

My Lord.

Ah Chung, tell 'Big Snake' to get up.

Don't you have to work? The sun's already high in the sky.

Come on, get up! Did fooling with those girls

last night make your legs soft? Hurry up!

13th Aunt, be careful. Take it easy.

Foon, what are you doing? 13th Aunt sprained her foot and can't walk.

There's no reason.

I only taught you to grab hands last night. How did your foot get hurt?

I don't know, but when I got up this morning it was too painful to walk.

Ah Foon learnt my foot was injured and insisted he carry me on his back.

Ah Foon? Master, I don't mind hard work.

OK. You take the luggage, I'll carry 13th Aunt.

It really hurts.

I'm always the one who has to carry things. Competing with me again? Master, really!

Cashier!

What can I do for you? Could I trouble you for the bill?

What is it? Hurry up!

Hey... you good-for-nothing!

Boss Mak. Master Wong, good morning!

We're leaving. Oh, you're finally leaving!

Um, no! You all take care. We've been bothering you for two days.

Whenever you come to Foshan... Fei-Hung, look!

What's going on? The man was badly hurt.

Old Brother, what's the matter?

The White Lotus Society are burning down the Chinese Library and beating people.

Help him to the doctor! White Lotus Society? What's the Chinese Library?

That's the foreign language school. Oh, no! There are still many students!

Boss Mak, where's the Chinese Library? Turn left up at the fruit market.

You're not going? 13th Aunt!

Hey, Master, where's 13th Aunt going? Ah Foon,

why lie to me that she sprained her foot?

Master, actually, she lied to you. Wait for me.

CHINESE LIBRARY

So it's here?

Master! Wait for me!

What is it? Human skin.

That's certainly human skin.

Master.

Schoolchildren! Fortunately they were hiding.

What's up? Hey, I'll go check it out.

What's going on in there?

They've all been driven away. It's alright. Good children. Don't be scared.

Want some plain rice? Are you hungry?

Oh, it's so crowded. Hey, Boss Mak's returned.

It's Master Wong! Master Wong, how come you haven't left yet?

Whoa, you've brought back so many kids? Boss Mak...

They're schoolchildren from the Chinese Library. I want to keep them here awhile.

I daren't offer them shelter. If the White Lotus Society

comes here to practice, my entire family is finished!

I don't know this group of kids. They even read in a foreign language.

If you're looking for a place to hide, why not go to the court, eh?

It's just a little inconvenience.

Master Wong, I can't fight like you. You let me go.

My whole family depends on this 'Natural Habitat'.

If by chance the White Lotus Society burn it, I'll... I'll help you fight.

Boss Mak! He's dizzy, don't faint!

Bring the medicated oil.

Look, he's fainted. You think you're terrific just because you're Wong Fei-Hung?

What's to be done if it's fatal?

I'll surely report this to the authorities. It's pointless to force someone.

Ah Foon, 13th Aunt, let's go. First, send the schoolchildren home.

Hey, kid, where do you live? I come from Guangxi.

Guangxi! I'm from Guangxi, too.

My home's in Fujian.

This one lives in Chaozhou, those two are from Guangxi.

Perhaps the others don't live in the capital either?

Do any of you live here?

'Auntie', I live in Small North Gate, as does Hui On.

I live on Shamian. Also me, I think I live in the East Gate.

I live in Suzhou. So, who else lives here?

I came by train, I don't know where it came from.

We'll get these two back first. Take the rest.

Come on, kid, up on my shoulders.

Ah Foon! Take along some glutinous rice chicken to eat on the road later.

Waiter, twenty baskets of glutinous rice chicken. Come on, kid. I'll carry you.

Guest...

Have you come to visit? Dear boss...

May I ask about schoolchildren from the Chinese Library? Have they been here today?

Schoolchildren? No... you're looking in the wrong place!

Never been here. Boss...?

Excuse me, everyone. Have you seen any schoolchildren?

No! Coming to a teahouse to find schoolchildren?

That's foolish! Perhaps someone's abducted them?

The Jade Emperor governs heaven.

Yama governs underground. Lucky, I didn't keep the students here.

Almost got into trouble. At the center there is White Lotus,

Protecting my homeland.

Protective talisman... I want one.

Buy our lanterns. Hanging lanterns eliminates disaster.

Sticking talismans protects future generations.

Incense replenishes money, great fortune comes.

Walk the right path. Donation money for the temple...

Keeps you safe and sound. It surely must...

Adding more donations keeps me safe.

Sprinkle faster, we're leaving when you're done peeing.

No noise. Don't make a noise.

Why do you have so much blood on your hands? It's not mine, it's his.

It's all over his body.

He's badly hurt. There's no way we can stay.

I'm going to the court at once to ask them to shelter these children.

You must remember, don't wander around.

Foon!

Help me bandage the wounded child. I'm not done yet.

Don't be so naughty. Come back now. I just want to see where he's going.

Ah Foon, why are you so smelly?

You deliberately peed on me? I already told you I wasn't done yet.

LOYALTY, BRAVERY, RESOLUTION