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I seek the renowned swordsman Qi Rufeng.

I'm Qi Rufeng. Please state your purpose.

You are Qi the great swordsman?

The same.

I have a letter for you...

from brigand chiefs, Ma and Xu, of Huainan.

A sleeping draught!

Qi Rufeng, you didn't see that coming, did you?

Villainous rats!

This is for interfering with our robbery.

You will rue the day you crossed us!

Step aside if you want to live.

The master has succumbed to a sleeping draught!

Bring him in and revive him!

Yes!

Uncle... Open the door...

Open up, uncle.

Coming...

Uncle... Open up.

Uncle... Open up, come on.

What is it? What happened?

My father is fighting with some thieves!

Fang Cheng!

Fang Cheng!

Master, you've taken care of me...

and taught me martial arts since I was little.

It's my honor to die for you.

But...

But, my son is still young...

Father...

Don't worry, Fang Cheng.

I'll take your son under my wing.

You mean...

I'll make him my disciple.

and treat him like one of my own kin.

Come lad, thank the master.

Master!

I'm your Sifu now.

I'm grateful, Master!

Father...!

Don't you feel cold?

I'm chopping firewood.

I'm all sweaty, don't dirty your hands.

Why are you chopping firewood?

You're not one of the servants here.

Miss, didn't you tell me to chop firewood?

Well, now I'm asking you to stop.

Come, practice the sword with me.

I've practised already.

I know, but I want you to practice with me.

Don't just stand there. Go get your sword.

Miss, I'd rather you practise

with the other two Brothers,

or they'll be resentful of me again.

Why do you always address me as "Miss"?

but not as Sister?

What does he know of manners? Just ignore him.

Pei, I'll practice the sword with you.

It's none of your business, Fang Gang.

He's just a low-born person,

fit only for chopping firewood, but the sword?

He's just playing the martyr. When Sifu returns

he's bound to say you took advantage of him

and treated him like a servant again.

Hold it!

I'm Senior Brother to you.

In Sifu's absence, I'm in charge of training.

Understand?

Sifu never gave such instructions.

You refuse to obey me then?

In Sifu's absence, the senior one's in charge.

How dare you disobey your Senior Brother?

As Senior Brother, you should treat

all your fellow disciples equally and fairly.

But all you do is fawn on Pei

but bully the others. I despise it.

Sifu.

You're back.

Sifu.

You asked Ah Gang to do the chores again?

I...

No, I did it of my own accord.

Pei and Brother Sun even supervise my training.

Why don't you wear your new clothes?

I was afraid they'd get dirty.

Go change your clothes and then practice.

Yes.

Pei, you're no longer a child.

Try to be more mature.

The world doesn't revolve around you.

- Pei didn't... - Shut up.

You think I don't know about your misbehavior?

Your rich father sent you here

so that I'll instill some discipline in you.

Sun Hao, what did you do just now?

I...

Your father is known as the Swordsman of Hebei.

Don't you think he could teach you martial arts himself?

Why do you think he sent you here to learn from me?

Your fathers feared they couldn't be strict enough with you.

Don't expect any leniency from me

just because your fathers are my longtime friends.

On the contrary, I'll be extra demanding

so as not to let my friends down.

As my disciples.

You must not only learn martial arts well,

but also how to be upstanding men.

If you don't, I shan't forgive you.

He only favors Fang Gang and always takes his side.

Fang Gang is a cunning one.

He plays the martyr, doesn't he?

Always pretending to be good in front of Sifu

so that we get rebuked every time.

He even dared to fight back today!

I swear I'll teach him a lesson!

I've an idea. Sifu is home now,

so we have to be patient.

We'll wait till midnight.

We'll ask him to meet us in the woods then

and give him the punishment he deserves!

Great idea!

That little punk always plays Sifu's favorite,

He...

Fang, you're always putting up an act before Sifu,

toadying for his favor.

You have no respect for us Brothers or for Pei.

Do you have the guts to meet us at midnight

in the woods outside? We won't go till you show.

Come and be a man, or run and be a villain.

And whoever reports this to Sifu

is a shameless rat!

Very well.

It's late. You should come back and rest.

You should think it over yourself, too.

Rufeng, Pei is our only child.

Don't be too harsh on her.

Fang Gang is no doubt a good lad,

but he's too stubborn sometimes,

and Peier is right that he's a bit arrogant.

True, Fang Cheng died for our family,

but we've raised his orphaned child.

He has never lacked for food or warmth.

That's how you've spoiled Pei.

As a matter of fact, I've made plans.

It isn't because he's Fang Cheng's orphan.

Do you know why I went out today?

Why?

I heard Long-Armed Devil's Junior Brother.

Smiling Tiger Cheng Tianshou is lurking nearby.

I fear he is here intent on doing me harm.

So I checked around,

but didn't discover anyone suspicious.

I've helped many people in my day,

but also made many foes in the martial world.

Long-Armed Devil's the one who worries me most.

After the new year, I'll be 55.

I've sent word to all my disciples

to gather here on my birthday

so that I may choose a successor among them

and then retire from the martial world.

We have no son, only a daughter.

She's been spoilt since childhood,

and only acquired a fraction of my skills.

There is no possibility of her succeeding me.

I may have many disciples of varying skill,

but none of them are talented enough

to acquire all the knowledge I have to impart.

Ah Gang is the lone exception among them.

I not only wish him to be my successor,

but also my my son-in...

You want Pei to marry him? But...

Judging by what happened today...

Sifu is indeed strange

to so favor a mere servant's son.

To have a servant's son treated as my equal

and calling me "Brother". I'll not have it!

Sifu, your kindness to me is beyond measure,

but my staying will only cause strife in your house.

My only recourse is to depart, and hope

I may be in a position to repay you someday.

Sifu...

Brother Sun, Brother Cheng.

Fang Gang has left.

We should go too.

Rufeng. It's late. Why are you still up?

Draw your sword, Fang!

Brother Cheng, I came as you asked

not to fight with you

but to clear things up, and say farewell.

Farewell?

I know none of you care to be with me.

My staying will only cause strife in Sifu's house.

So I've decided to leave.

So, you're betraying our Sifu?

Brother Sun, this makes him all the more unforgivable.

That's right. On behalf of Sifu

we'll punish this traitor!

Brother Sun, I've evaded you 3 times.

If you come again, I'll fight back.

Brother Sun!

Our Sifu is renowned for his swordsmanship.

If you venture like this into the martial world,

your paltry skills will only bring disgrace to his name!

You have the good fortune to study under Sifu.

Don't squander it.

Stop!

You make it sound as if you're the only one

who has learnt the Qi sword style properly.

My debt to Sifu is more than I can repay.

I will not fight you, Miss.

Don't call me "Miss"! According to father,

it's my family that's indebted to yours.

If you're really that grateful to my father,

why would you leave without saying farewell?

If you don't fight with me,

I'm not letting you leaving here today!

If you insist, it's best we fight unarmed.

Weapons are too prone to mishaps.

I couldn't bear it if you got hurt.

So, you're afraid of the Qi sword style?

I practise the same same sword style too,

though I wouldn't presume to be better at it.

Very well, let's fight unarmed.

I beg your forbearance, Miss.

You... you bully!

You're the one who insisted on fighting.

Qi Pei, you...

Pei, that was a really swift blow.

Pei, don't worry.

So what if you cut off his arm?

He's not coming back anyway.

We'll just never bring it up in front of Sifu.

Sifu's coming

Sifu...

Father!

I knew you three would be here. Where's Ah Gang?

What harm have you brought to Ah Gang?

No, we haven't...

What's this?

Sifu, he... overestimated himself

and dared to fight with Pei.

That's how he got his arm cut off.

Lies! With your skills,

all 3 of you together are no match for him.

If you don't tell me the truth,

I'll maim all three of you!

Father, I forced him to fight with me.

He refused to use a sword and bested me unarmed.

He didn't expect I'd suddenly draw my sword.

So Where's Ah Gang now?

He ran away.

Come help me look for him.

I'll hold you responsible if he comes to further harm!

Grandpa Wang!

Grandpa Wang!

Xiaoman, what can I do for you?

Grandpa, there's a wounded man in my boat.

Who is it?

I don't know him

but he's sustained serious injuries.

His arm's been cut off!

Please, do something to save him!

Ah Shun.

Help move the injured man from the boat.

Bring me a pillow.

I'll prepare some medicine.

You're awake! We were worried to death.

Who're you? Where am I?

My name's Xiaoman. This is my home.

You've been unconscious for 7 days!

My right arm! My right arm!

My whole life is ruined!

My sword... where's my sword?

Here.

No, not this one!

Then... is it this one?

But it's broken!

Father, you were a servant your entire life.

You even gave your life for your master.

I vowed to be someone you could be proud of.

But even before I could achieve anything

I've become a useless cripple!

Miss Xiaoman, I've scared you.

That's alright.

You haven't fully recovered. Don't move.

I haven't thanked you yet for saving my life.

I lost control just now.

Please don't be offended.

I know how hard it must be hard for you.

Do you have any family?

There's just me. I'm an orphan.

While I was unconscious for 7 days,

you took care of me all by yourself?

Lie down. I've made some congee.

Let me get you some.

Xiaoman... Come quick!

Look, I can fish!

I can fish with my left hand!

Great! It's a rather big fish too!

But there's still much I can't do with my left hand.

Don't worry. In time you'll manage.

But you have a hard life too.

I don't want to be a burden to you.

Don't say that. Your wound's just healed.

Your strength hasn't returned yet.

I know that without your right arm

you can't practise martial arts.

Well, what's so good about martial arts?

If your Sifu wasn't a swordsman,

If it weren't for martial arts

you wouldn't have had your arm cut off.

But ever since I was a child

all I've done was practise martial arts.

There's nothing else I know how to do.

If I still had my right arm

I could at least be a bodyguard,

or a martial arts trainer.

But now, what can I do?

You're still a young and robust man.

You may no longer be able to handle weapons,

but you can learn how to farm and fish.

There's nothing you can't learn to do if you're willing.

Mother left me this house and the field.

It's not big, but it's more than I can manage.

If you forsake the violence of the martial world

we can farm, fish and weave.

We can make a life for ourselves.

Xiaoman, you've been so good to me.

How come you've never even told me

what your family name is?

It's not that I won't tell you.

The truth is, I don't know it myself.

Brother, look.

What a surprise, in a place like this

to see such a pretty girl!

Pity she's a flower on a dung hill:

to be paired with a one-armed cripple.

Ah Gang, just ignore them.

Hey lass, he's only got one arm.

How tightly can he hold you?

Watch your mouth!

Come home with the two of us.

We'll satisfy you much more than this cripple!

Ah Gang!

Stop hitting him!

Come on, punk.

Stop it!

Sifu.

Master Cheng.

Miss Xiaoman, my apologies.

These two idiots behave outrageously.

They'll be punished. Please forgive us.

Get out of here!

Sorry... Goodbye.

Ah Gang.

Leave me alone!

I... I'm useless! Useless!

Barely arrived and already causing trouble!

My Senior Brother told me to come here

to stake out Qi Rufeng.

This very night

he's coming to teach you certain moves

specially designed to counter the Qi sword style.

If you do anything that might ruin his plans,

you know what his temper is like.

Ah Gang.

You're not asleep yet?

Then you saw everything.

I didn't want you to practice martial arts,

but it breaks my heart to see you like this.

See if this is of any use.

Xiaoman, where did you get this book?

It's a long story. Didn't I tell you earlier

that I don't even know my own family name?

All I remember is one night

when I was little

my father came home all covered in blood.

I was scared and started crying.

Hide this book in a safe place.

When Xiaoman grows up...

Father! Father!

This is the cause of it all!

Heartbroken, Mother threw it to the flames.

When she regretted it and picked it up again

more than half the book was already burnt away.

Afterwards, mother brought me here.

She bought the field, built this house,

and passed away within two years.

She never told me what my family name was,

nor what my father was called.

She said revenge only begets revenge.

Besides, most of the book's contents

have been burnt away.

All that's left is auxiliary training for the left hand.

I've kept it in memory of my parents.

Even if I knew who I am,

I may not be able to get revenge.

If the enemy found out, I might even be killed.

It's better to live an ordinary life

as a simple country girl.

You happened to lose your right arm,

so perhaps this left-handed kung fu might be useful.

It's not anything I know about, so it's yours.

Greetings, Elder Uncle.

Stand up.

Ding Peng, Ba Shuang.

Yes sir.

Explain it to them.

Yes sir.

You both practice the single sword?

Yes.

Brother Ba.

This is Qi's Golden Sword.

All of Qi Rufeng's disciples

carry a sword like this one.

We obtained this weapon from

one of Qi's disciples that we killed.

3 and a half feet, thick ridge, thin blade.

Study it well.

Brother Hua, use this sword to fight me.

Don't hold back.

I thank you for your instruction.

Come.

If you were one of Qi's disciples

this dagger would have taken your life.

Sifu fought Qi for 2 days and a night.

He memorized all his moves.

The Qi style has 64 moves in total.

This sword lock designed by Sifu

also has 64 moves

specially designed to counter the Qi style

and immobilize their weapons.

The measurements are all exact.

Senior Brother, this sword lock of yours

will surely enable use to defeat Qi.

But while I understand the concept,

I'll still need some instruction from you

before I can become adept at its use.

Listen. You two must train hard.

Don't let your Senior Uncle down.

Yes sir.

Practise with your Brothers,

but on no account must you show it to anyone

in case Qi Rufeng gets wind of it.

The sword lock must never leave the house.

You know the punishment for disobedience.

We wouldn't dare disobey.

Brother.

Brother.

Anything developments over at Qi Rufeng's place?

The fifth day of the seventh lunar month

is Qi Rufeng's fifty-fifth birthday.

He's invited all his disciples to the celebration.

It's said he'll choose his successor

and retire from the martial world.

Excellent! We'll seize the chance

to destroy them once and for all!

Just one thing. Qi has many disciples

and we are too few.

If we let someone slip through the net

we'll leave ourselves open to future revenge.

Tonight, I'll teach you

all 64 moves of my sword lock.

Practice it with Guo Sheng and Qin Dachuan.

Tomorrow morning, I'll take Ding and Ba

to ambush as many of Qi's disciples as we can.

Stand up.

Who are you?

Don't you know who I am, lad?

Tell me your name and meet your doom.

So, you're that Long-Armed Devil.

I'm Pei Xun, Qi Rufeng's ninth disciple.

My Sifu defeated you years ago.

Now that I'm all alone,

you seek to ambush me with superior numbers?

You're not worth killing with my own hand.

I'll settle with your Sifu soon enough.

Ding Peng, Ba Shuang.

Yes sir.

I'll let my disciples fight you

so you can die with no complaints.

Stop, stop!

Please spare this tree for me.

You'll be tearing down my house next

if you keep practising a few more days.

I've almost perfected my palm technique

but I'm stuck on the sword style.

Where's the book?

In the house.

Look at his left-hand sword.

It's auxiliary, and therefore shorter.

The one I'm using is too long.

It doesn't go with the moves.

I know!

Sifu, there's something really lacking

in practising on a mere dummy.

Why don't you let us go out...

On no account must the sword lock leave the house.

Have you forgotten your Uncle's words?

No.

Keep practicing. I'm returning to my room.

These last few days have been so boring!

Brother, I hear there's a temple fair tomorrow.

Let's get out of here and check it out.

We just leave the sword lock here.

Sure.

You haven't gone to bed yet?

The broken sword is perfect.

I've worked out some new principles as well.

I don't understand it.

Why does kung fu make you so happy??

What's so good about martial arts?

If people bully you like they did the other day,

I can protect you with martial arts.

But it'll bring trouble too.

If my father didn't know kung fu

or inherit this book from his grandmaster,

he wouldn't have died on account of it,

and Mother and I wouldn't have had to suffer.

Once you've perfected your kung fu, would you still stay?

You'll leave to roam the martial world,

fighting and making a name for yourself.

No, I won't. You're so good to me.

I have feelings too. You may think I don't know...

You say that now, but in time to come...

I promise you.

Unless trouble comes looking for us,

I'll never interfere in other people's business.

Haven't you realized it yet, Brother?

Pei actually likes Fang Gang.

Enough. Thinking back on it,

we really did go too far.

Let's go.

Pei, cheer up.

There's a temple fair today.

Let's go check it out, shall we?

Look, over there.

Have you been to a temple fair before?

We were always too busy practising kung fu.

It never occurred to us to go to one.

Grandpa Wang, Shun.

So, has the young fellow recovered?

Yes, thank you for treating him.

This is Grandpa Wang, this is Shun.

They saved your life.

My gratitude to you both.

Don't mention it. Goodbye.

Look at those two kids.

Aren't they cute?

Masks galore...

Look.

Masks. Two coppers each.

Hurry, hurry, masks for sale.

Good, good.

He took my mask!

I'll buy you another one.

Come here, kid, come here.

Two coppers each, hurry.

Aren't you a bit old to steal from a child?

Shame on you.

Those three who just passed by

are my Pei and my Brothers-in-arms.

I don't want them to see me.

Come on...

Don't you like it, lass?

How can you do this?

I feel like it. Can you stop me?

It's Buddha's birthday today.

How dare you molest the girl!

Who cares if it's Buddha's birthday? Up yours.

Don't fight!

Get lost.

Don't fight!

Damn you!

Don't fight!

They know kung fu. Don't fight with them.

You're no match for them.

Come on, place your bets.

We're no match for them. Please help me

carry Shun home.

Alright, we'll help.

Grandpa Wang, what happened to Shun?

Master Cheng's disciples were molesting Mrs Zhang.

Shun couldn't help intervening

and got beaten up for his pains.

Ah Gang.

I owe my life to Grandpa and Shun.

This isn't meddling in other people's business.

This is it, this is it...

You again? The cripple?

Where's the lass? She's here too.

So, is it because you can't handle her

and want us to help out?

Watch your filthy mouth.

I ask you, why did you beat Shun?

You think you can do better than him?

Mind your own business. Come on, lass.

Good! Serves them right!

Stop!

You caused trouble again. Quick, go home!

Well done! Well done!

Don't go. Let me treat you to tea.

We're in Qi's neighborhood. Don't cause trouble

or your Uncle will kill you.

Sifu, look.

Pei, let's go over there.

Sifu, I think

they must be Qi's disciples.

How come there's a girl?

Qi has a daughter. I bet it's her.

Let's try our moves on her.

But we haven't brought the sword lock.

It's not the right place anyway.

Let's lure her to our place.

Let's take a look over there.

Miss Qi.

How do you know my name?

Your father is renowned far and wide.

I saw your golden sword, and knew Master Qi

passed on all his skills to his only daughter.

That, I reckoned, had to be you.

May I ask what your name might be?

I've long admired your father and yourself,

and happen to have some important information for you.

There are too many people around, but I live nearby.

Would you honor me with a short visit?

Certainly.

Pei, I don't think...

What's there to be afraid of?

I can tell he's a decent man.

Didn't you hear he has something to tell me?

Only you could have beaten those two scoundrels.

They really had it coming...

I don't think these people mean well towards Pei.

It's none of our business.

She cut off your arm.

Hardly the same as saving your life, is it?

Please have a seat over there, young sirs.

Take a seat, Miss Qi.

Your tea.

What have you done to Pei?

Don't worry.

I merely put her to sleep.

We have further use for her.

But we have a toy we don't want her to see,

so we had to make her sleep for a while.

What sort of toy?

This toy.

Then why aren't you afraid of showing it to us?

We're going to test it on you two.

How can we not let you see it?

But don't worry.

You won't be telling anyone about it.

Seeing we've fallen into your trap,

go ahead and do your worst.

Wait a minute, Brother.

This must be some renowned martial artist.

May I ask what your name might be?

I'm Cheng Tianshou, nicknamed Smiling Tiger.

Master Cheng is of elevated status.

You should take it up with our Sifu.

I fear that picking on juniors like us...

Spare me your clever words.

Of course I wouldn't be fighting you.

These are my disciples.

They'll take you on, one-on-one.

You can hardly call it unfair.

Please.

Brother, don't plead with him.

Since we're here, we'll just fight them.

Who's first?

I am.

Brother!

Brother, death before dishonor!

Sifu, what about Qi Rufeng's daughter?

When we go after Qi Rufeng

the sword lock will assure us of victory.

But it wouldn't hurt to have a reserve plan.

We'll keep the girl as our hostage.

I see you're worried about that Pei.

She may have treated me badly,

but she is my Sifu's only child.

Ssh, I'm here to rescue you.

What if our Sifu finds out?

So? He only want her as a hostage.

It doesn't matter what we do to her.

Miss Qi, seeing how lonely you must be,

we're here to keep you company.

If you play along with us

you won't have to stay tied up in the cellar.

It's you again!

Why are you wearing a mask?

Who wouldn't recognize you as the cripple?

With so many people around, I let you go earlier,

but I won't spare you this time.

You bully me because I'm a cripple.

Now I'll let you know what it feels like!

You jump up first.

Fang Gang, I cut off your arm.

Why did you still rescue me?

You recognize me?

I've known your voice since we were children.

Besides, you have only one arm.

It'd be too much of a coincidence if it's someone else.

I should not have rescued you, but I...

I know. You've always liked me.

That's why you kept your distance.

I did keep my distance from you.

You rescued me tonight.

I'll never treat you as a servant again.

You don't have to keep your distance anymore.

Xiaoman? Xiaoman!

I rescued you, but you give me trouble again!

What am I going to tell her?

So what? She's just a country girl.

So what? The night you cut off my arm,

that cold snowy night, she was the one who saved me.

I'll be honest with you, you're wrong.

I never liked you.

That's not the reason

I kept my distance from you.

I didn't rescue you today for your sake,

but because I owe it to your father.

But don't you know I've always loved you?

Loved me?

You always did your best to torture me!

You cut off my arm!

Only because you were cold and arrogant.

Enough. I don't want to hear any more.

It's late. Your father must be worried.

Go home now. I should be home, too.

You live with that girl?

Yes. Go home.

You won't come home with me to see father?

He misses you a lot.

I rescued you today to repay him.

I'll never see any of you again.

So I can't compare with a country girl?

No.

Xiaoman!

Xiaoman!

Xiaoman!

You should go home with Pei.

What are you doing here with me?

You only heard her side of things.

I never liked her.

I told her that just now.

Then why did you rescue her?

She asked me the same question.

I said it was because she's my Sifu's daughter.

He is a great and renowned hero.

I can't let his reputation

be ruined on account of her.

Had she been raped by those thugs,

how could Sifu ever face anyone in the martial world?

Mother always said,

rather marry a simple farmer

and live a happy and peaceful life

than fall in love with a martial artist.

For the sake of things like "honor"

they're willing to throw their lives away.

Didn't my father lose his life too,

all for the sake of preserving that book

he inherited from his grandmaster?

Mother said they play the hero, fight for "face",

and look all righteous and courageous.

Girls always fall for men like that,

but mother told me not to be fooled.

But ironically, I...

Xiaoman, I'm a cripple.

I've no more desire to roam the martial world.

I just told Pei precisely the same thing.

I rescued her to repay my debt to Sifu.

I'll never see them again.

If you're willing to have me,

I'd like to stay with you and be a farmer.

You truly mean it?

Yes, I truly mean it.

We must leave this place.

Judging from what you told me,

once Pei tells him she saw you,

your Sifu will come looking for you.

But your house and field are here.

Not to worry. Mother left me some money

which can support us for a while.

I'll ask Grandpa Wang to sell the house

and the field, and send us the money.

It's not my real hometown anyway.

I don't mind being anywhere as long as it's with you.

Then we'll leave at daybreak.

Brother, should we report the deaths

of our Brothers-in-arms to Sifu?

Normally, something so serious

cannot be kept from Sifu.

But tomorrow is his birthday.

If he were to learn about their deaths,

it would only break his heart.

I think we'd better wait till after tomorrow.

I'm afraid it won't do. At the banquet

Sifu said he'd choose his successor and retire.

He's gathering all his disciples here.

There are only 20 of us

scattered across the martial world,

but up to now 5 have still not arrived.

How can we keep it from him? I think...

Then I'll go tell him.

Quiet. Sifu's coming.

Sifu.

Be seated.

What were you talking about?

Nothing. We were just chatting.

I watched all of you grow up.

Do you think you can fool me?

I can tell from your look it's serious.

It's definitely not just chatting.

Sifu, 9th Brother and several other brothers

cannot make it to your birthday tomorrow.

We were discussing if you'd be upset.

Still trying to fool me? I know everything.

Except for them, you're all here.

Where are Deng Chong and Lu Zhen?

They're the one who haven't arrived yet.

Could they be...

Don't worry, Sifu.

7th and 8th Brothers are the most skilled among us,

especially 7th Brother. They'll be alright.

Brother, at our speed

I'm afraid we'll fall behind the others.

Lu, don't you realize

I deliberately slowed our pace?

There's something unusual about our Brothers' deaths.

We're clearly being watched by a powerful enemy

who must have worked out some special means

to counter our sword style.

I see! So your intention

is to lure them into attacking us

to find out who the enemy is,

and what sort of skills they possess.

Precisely. So don't fall asleep tonight.

We'll remain alert

and try to discover something about the enemy.

Tomorrow, our Brothers will gather together

to celebrate Sifu's birthday.

We'll come up with a strategy of defense.

Right.

Quick, quick.

Yes.

What did I say? We'll feign ignorance

and wait for them to come to us.

Brother.

Two of my disciples were injured and can't come,

so I asked the 4 Law Tigers to assist us.

Here they are.

Thank you for your help.

What happened to your disciples?

I'll explain it to you later.

Just now, the 4 Law brothers

saw 2 of Qi's disciples

at an inn up ahead.

Tomorrow is Qi Rufeng's birthday.

I believe more of them will be coming.

You and the Laws ambush them on the road.

Ding Peng, Ba Shuang and I

will take care of those at the inn.

Then we'll go to Qi's estate.

Yes sir.

Qi's disciples, come out and face your doom.

I'll go first

and try to discover their numbers.

Who are you? What do you want of us?

It is for the junior to give his name first.

I have nothing I fear to tell you.

I'm Deng Chong, Master Qi's 7th disciple.

This is my 8th Brother Lu Zhen.

And you don't have to tell me, I know who you are.

Good for you. I'm the Long-Armed Devil.

Those with nothing to do with this, leave now,

lest you be hurt in the fray.

Yes...

Come on, return to your rooms now...

It's none of our business...

Let's go...

Come on.

Brother!

Why are you still here? What did we say?

Go, quickly!

It's late.

Let's stay in the inn tonight.

Alright.

Lu Zhen!

Fang Gang. Your arm...?

That's not important.

Tell me what happened to you, Brother Lu.

Tell me quickly!

Long-Armed Devil is in the inn.

7th Brother is seriously hurt.

Please go and tell our Sifu and brothers

that 5 of our Brothers

have been killed by this old thug.

He's invented a strange weapon

which can lock our golden swords.

Once our swords are locked

he kills with a right-handed dagger.

Lu Zhen!

He said Long-Armed Devil is at the inn.

But my 7th Brother is there too.

He's dead! Report it to the authorities.

Where have the men gone?

They killed this man,

then leapt over the wall and fled.

You stay here at the inn and wait for me.

I must warn my Sifu.

You're going back?

Xiaoman, look at my two Brothers-in-arms.

They were young, courageous men.

They too had parents, wives and children.

They too had loved ones who cared for them.

But for the sake of our Sifu and Brothers-in-arms

they put their own lives aside.

Take Brother Lu. Seriously injured,

he still struggled to try to warn Sifu.

He asked me to do this for him before he died.

How can I let him down?

But, Ah Gang...

It's not merely a matter of honor.

A dozen lives are at stake.

Xiaoman, they're all about my age.

Can you bear to stand aside and watch them

get slaughtered like these two here?

If I leave with you without warning them,

how can I ever find peace the rest of my days?

Listen, everyone.

Today's celebration is a bit different.

I believe Long-Armed Devil will be here soon.

Deng Chong and Lu Zhen have yet to arrive

and I fear the worst for them.

Since I'd planned to pick my successor today,

I didn't invite any outside guests,

so at least our friends are spared these troubles.

We're all family here.

There's no need to stand on ceremony at such a time.

Change into your fighting gear

and keep your weapons at hand during the banquet.

Yes sir.

No sign.

- Where's 2nd Uncle? - On Peace Bridge.

The Laws said no Qi disciples passed by.

Where is your 2nd Uncle?

He's on Peace Bridge.

It's getting late. Let's go to Qi's estate.

Yes sir.

Look, he's carrying a golden sword.

It's a one-armed cripple.

Son, from your golden sword

I can tell you're one of Qi's disciples.

But you have only one arm.

How can you possibly wield the sword?

If you give it to us

and kowtow 3 times to each of us,

we'll spare your miserable life.

No? I'll have to take it from you.

Waiter, bring me some wine.

The waiter has left. Let me bring you some.

If you don't leave me alone,

I'll make you regret it.

Get him!

You really pulled one over me this time.

You're one of Qi's disciples too.

You hid behind your disability

and planted yourself nearby to observe us.

I know who you are now.

You're Long-Armed Devil's Junior Brother,

Smiling Tiger Cheng Tianshou.

So, we've both revealed our true selves.

We don't have to pretend anymore.

You owe my disciples two arms,

but you have only one left

I'll have to take your life to even things.

Draw your golden sword now.

Qi Rufeng, we're here.

Pei, bring me my sword.

We'll go first, so Sifu can see

what special moves Long-Armed Devil has.

Right, Sifu shouldn't take the risk.

Father!

Long-Armed Devil, it's been a long time.

Qi Rufeng, I'm here to settle an old score:

your sword-cut from 13 years ago.

It's not your birthday, but your last day on earth!

I trust your kung fu has improved a lot

during these dozen-odd years.

But it wasn't a heroic act

to ambush and kill my disciples.

You should have come straight to me.

Sifu, wait.

Today is your birthday.

Let your disciples handle them.

I'm Wei Xuan. I shall attend to you.

Qi Rufeng, listen well.

I never killed any of your disciples.

My own disciples did all the killings.

Ding Peng, Ba Shuang.

You fight with his disciples.

Yes sir.

By our Sifu's command, we two

shall attend to your esteemed disciples.

Please.

Please.

Teacher, the lock...

Everyone, let's avenge our brothers.

Hu Yue.

Your exotic weapon must have been

specially-designed to lock my golden sword.

So it's best I bring my own sword meet it.

Ding Peng, Ba Shuang, step down.

This business is between him and me

and we'll settle it ourselves.

Sifu...

Qi Rufeng, have you anything left to say?

Hu Yue, don't throw your life away.

Long-Armed Devil, you have me today.

Do with me what you will.

But my family and disciples

have done nothing to wrong you.

Do the right thing and let them go.

Qi Rufeng, you know me better than that.

I never leave any loose ends.

You mean you intend to kill them all?

Sifu, don't plead for his mercy.

We would rather die.

You want to win by numbers? Come one by one.

You're not a worthy opponent for me.

If you want to die, death will come soon enough.

Stop, I'll do it myself.

We Qi disciples choose death before dishonor.

Our Sifu won't beg for your mercy.

But Madam and Miss Qi are women.

Have you no conscience?

Qi Rufeng, will you kill yourself?

Or should I do it for you?

Father!

Wait!

There's one more Qi disciple here.

Fang Gang!

Ah Gang!

Sifu.

Ah Gang!

I met Long-Armed Devil's brother en route

and was delayed. Please forgive me for being late.

Ah Gang, we suffered an overwhelming defeat.

Why have you still come?

You raised me and taught me martial arts.

If I can't help you fight them off,

at least let me die with you.

Ding Peng, Ba Shuang, look.

he has only one arm,

and still wants to die with the others.

Well then, let's grant him his wish.

Yes sir.

Cripple, prepare to die!

Ah Gang, we owe you too much!

You lost an arm.

You really shouldn't involve yourself.

Sifu, please take a seat and rest.

Ah Gang!

So there's a real swordsman after all

among Qi's disciples.

Let me fight with you myself.

Do you yield, you old thug?

Fang Gang!

Fang Gang!

Sifu.

Gang, my family's caused you such grief,

and yet you still saved us all.

And what's more, in just a few months

your kung fu's improved so much!

Sifu, I am now a cripple.

I've no desire to remain in the martial world.

My kung fu I learned by chance from a book

which came from a girl.

She's waiting ahead for me.

I've repaid my debt. Now I'll go far away

and become a simple farmer.

Fang Gang!

Father!

Pei!