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THE PRODUCTION OF SHAW BROTHERS (HK) LTD.

He Ming, give me Master's Qinshuang Sword.

We'll offer it to Prince Wu Yi

and get an official post in return.

Isn't it great?

Why do you choose to live a difficult life in the barren land?

You turncoat!

Have you forgotten Master's teaching?

Master? He's is dead.

Why still bother with his words?

Upholding justice

and helping the poor?

That's a stupid deed!

Isn't it good to be an official?

You can reap without labor.

What a simple way of living!

Come on, give it to me.

You shameless scumbag!

I'll kill you!

Qinshuang Sword!

Liu Niang!

Liu Niang!

CO-STARRING: WU MA, FAN MEI SHENG, LI YUN ZHONG, KU FENG

MANSION OF PRINCE WU YI

Your Highness, we wish you

abundant blessings and longevity.

Long live Your Highness!

BIRTHDAY

-Tian Xia. -Yes, Father.

Usher our guests to the East hall for some wine and the opera.

Yes

Farewell, Your Highness.

Farewell, Father.

Lords.

Please proceed to the East hall for some merriment.

Lord Lu.

I've heard that your father has a sword named Qinshuang

which can cut through any metal,

hence it's called "The Celestial Sword."

You would like to have a look at it, right?

Qinshuang Sword is invincible

and of great importance.

Also, Chief Instructor Han is away.

Should something go wrong...

Are you worried that there might be any unwelcome person among the guests?

It's wise to be cautious.

Godfather, you are just being overcautious.

The mansion is heavily guarded. There won't be any unwelcome guest.

Indeed, Instructor Han is regarded as the top martial artist,

but my skills are not inferior to his.

Why be afraid?

Give them a chance to appreciate the sword

so that they are amazed at your power.

All right.

Pass my order.

All men-at-arms be on their guard.

MANSION OF PRINCE WU YI

This day, I celebrate my fiftieth year.

Thank you for your presence and wishes.

Words cannot express my gratitude.

This Qinshuang Sword

is a treasure from Han Dynasty.

Word has it that Ou Ye Zi in the Spring and Autumn period

spent 30 years to make it.

Since the Dual Swords, Ganjiang and Moye, sunk into Lake Tai,

Qinshuang is the only best sword left in the world.

Today, I'd like to present it for everyone's viewing.

MANSION OF PRINCE WU YI

General Zhong, please wait.

Why?

-Did anything happen? -No.

The guests are viewing the prince's celestial sword.

Dad, is that the Qinshuang Sword you mentioned?

-Yes, let's wait a bit. -If we were here a bit earlier,

we could also view the best sword in the world.

Dad, talk to them and let us go inside to take a look.

Okay.

-Madam. -Yes, Miss.

Let's go in and check it out.

Miss, please be patient.

Miss, let's wait then.

Don't put them in a tough spot.

Then, could we listen?

Yes, sure.

The door is opened. Let's head in and see.

-Thank you, Your Highness! -Report!

The General of the Border, Zhong Qi, is here to pay his respects.

General Zhong Qi and his daughter, Jiao Long.

I will get changed and welcome them.

Yes!

General Zhong, this way.

Lord Lu, greetings.

Miss Zhong, please.

Who would be interested in this birthday party?

We don't even get to see the sword.

Keep it down, you don't want to be heard.

Madam.

Look, the rascal is here.

He's staring at us.

Let's go.

Fear not.

I'll deal with him.

Be careful.

Don't worry, I am not afraid.

My name is Lu Tian Xia, glad to have the opportunity

to meet you today.

But I don't know you.

I am the sworn son of the prince.

I am nicknamed "Dashing Swordsman."

-You don't know me? -No.

Just say whatever is on your mind.

I hear you're good at martial arts,

I'd like to experience it.

So you want to learn from me?

Miss.

Let's go.

Leave me alone.

Lord Lu.

She doesn't know martial arts at all.

Shut up!

Step back!

Say it, what's the game rule?

Let's make it clear first.

-If you lose-- -I won't lose.

Tell me now.

What if you lose?

If I lose,

I'll offer my respects at your feet.

Miss.

Be careful.

Fret not, I'll teach him a lesson.

Step aside.

Please.

Please.

Aren't you taking a weapon?

My two sleeves are sufficient.

Fine, take it!

Please do not laugh at me.

-Do you admit defeat? -Did I lose?

Here you go.

Come up and get it.

Come up.

Thanks for bearing with me, too.

Miss Zhong, you're really a great fighter.

I have to admit that I have lost to you.

Miss.

It's time to go back.

Hold a minute!

Madam, what's your name?

Miss.

-Miss! -Coming!

The banquet has started, General is waiting.

-Let's go. -All right.

-Check what weapon she used! -Yes, sir!

It's two fish scales.

YONGAN INN

Dad, get some rest.

Go to your room first.

Madam.

Don't you find it strange?

I missed the tree.

Why would that rascal fall?

Madam.

Did you secretly help me?

Miss, you know I'm not versed in martial arts.

How could it be me?

That's weird.

Who was it then?

Miss.

Madam.

What is it?

The general invites Miss for a talk.

Well.

Miss, what does General want to discuss with you?

I have no idea.

-Lord, Miss is here. -All right.

Dad.

-Close the door. -Yes.

Take a seat.

Jiao.

The prince personally proposed a match for you.

Proposed a match for me?

He wants you to marry his sworn son,

Lu Tian Xia.

No way!

He looks like a zombie.

I have already agreed.

Dad, how could you agree?

I had no choice.

You...

The prince is the brother of the emperor.

If I refused...

I'd rather die than marrying this zombie.

If Mother were still alive...

...she wouldn't have agreed.

Jiao!

You'll go back with Madam.

I need to stay here longer.

The prince has additional matters to discuss with me.

As for your wedding,

it will be held in three months.

They are powerful people.

Lord had to agree.

Madam, what should I do?

Luckily, the wedding is three months away.

We'll figure out a way.

Don't worry.

Madam.

If my mother hadn't passed away...

...she'd protect me.

I'll protect you.

Don't be afraid.

Have an early night.

We'll head home early tomorrow.

Madam!

MANSION OF PRINCE WU YI

YONGAN INN

Madam.

I am afraid.

Can I sleep with you?

Madam!

Madam.

Madam.

Can I sleep with you?

Who is it?

It's you?

Madam.

Why are you still up?

What are you doing here?

I can't sleep. I am afraid.

I want to sleep with you.

You're good at martial arts.

Why have you never let me know?

What are you doing?

Take me as your disciple.

How could I? Please, rise.

Master

Master

You have to promise

that you won't tell anyone about me.

Yes!

All right.

Get up.

Go outside and see if there's any movement.

Yes

He Ming.

You can finally

rest in peace now.

I have gotten back

Master's sword.

I can finally

take revenge for you.

Master

Master

Jiao Long,

remember.

I am still your servant

when there's a third party.

Yes

You can't tell anyone

about my skills.

Yes

master

Is this the Qinshuang Sword?

Jiao Long.

After taking you home,

I might have to...

...leave you for some time.

Where are you going?

I must avenge

my husband's death.

Master, take me with you.

master

Focus on honing your martial skills.

Then you could

go wherever you want.

Be good.

Master, have some tea.

What did you call me? Did you forget?

Madam, have tea.

Be mindful going forward.

If someone knew it, it wouldn't be good for you or me.

yes

Where's Miss Zhong?

Lord Lu, she's taking a break at the back.

-It's the rascal again. -Fear not.

If he's up to no good,

lure him to the temple at the back.

Miss Zhong.

I am here to see you off.

Thank you.

Miss Zhong.

We are now promised in marriage.

Says who?

Your father promised my father.

My father is the matchmaker.

Could this possibly be wrong?

This is my engagement gift.

I came all the way to deliver it to you.

Madam.

Lord Lu.

How can I be of service?

Is this yours?

No, I don't have anything like this.

It's not?

Then I'll give it to you!

Take it back!

Let's go.

Wait!

Let's go.

Here.

Go around the back.

Go quickly.

Why are they leaving? Let's check it out.

Hey, wait!

Hey!

Stop them!

Unleash their horses!

Go!

Get on the carriage!

Lord Lu.

We've fallen into their trap.

They have taken our horses.

Instructor Han, you are back.

What has happened?

Lord Lu was ambushed.

Is it serious?

He's severely wounded.

Please save him.

Sure.

-Prince. -Instructor Han.

Your return is timely.

Please go and treat Tian Xia's wound.

Yes!

It's she.

Instructor Han, this is the weapon she used.

Your Highness, the Qinshuang Sword...

-Why? It's in the study. -Could you check it?

It's been swapped.

-What? It's swapped? -You don't believe me?

Look.

Haw dare she!

She knew I was away,

so she switched the Qinshuang Sword with a fake one.

You know who stole it?

I know who did it.

Jiao Long.

master

Don't push yourself too much.

Get some rest early.

I am not done yet, I'll continue.

Jiao.

master

Be good.

FARE THEE WELL AND TAKE CARE

Liu Niang, it's been a long time.

Instructor Han.

This is not a good place to talk, let's go somewhere else.

Please.

Chase!

Liu Niang.

I thought you had run away.

A petty person's mind.

You shameless scoundrel

who betrays friends for glory.

You shall perish under Master's Qinshuang Sword!

Watch out for her sword!

Liu Niang.

The sword is now in my hands.

MOUNT LUOYAN

master

master

Master!

master

master

master

master

-Jiao. -Master.

master

Master, are my martial skills good enough?

You did make some progress.

But if you were up against masters,

you must train for a few more years.

Master, you have no faith in me?

I'll show you a few moves one day.

There are many good fighters around.

See not just yourself.

We train to protect ourselves and fight the enemy.

We shouldn't use our martial skills to bully others.

Yes, Master.

master

People like Han Jiu Zhong, Lu Tian Xia, and Prince Wu Yi

are lawless bullies.

-If__ -I will destroy them!

Master. I want to practice riding, okay?

All right, go ahead.

-Wait for me here, Master. -All right.

Wait!

Don't go far!

I will not be far.

Go!

Go!

Spare our lives!

Fear not, I am a friend. What happened?

We were robbed by the bandits from Mount Jiuhua.

Our master hard-earned money has been taken.

Our provisions were also seized.

Has any of you been hurt?

No, none of us.

But our master was slapped.

Don't be afraid, I'll get your things back.

Thank you!

What are you doing?

We are heroes from Mount Jiuhua.

Heroes?

Would heroes stoop to robbery?

Miss.

Do you seek to meddle in our affairs?

Yes

I want you to return the robbed items to the owner.

Return the things?

Do you know the source of his gold and silver?

The source?

-No. -No?

So you want to poke your nose into this?

Friends.

Take her with us.

Let's get a wife for our chief.

Miss, this way.

Very well. I'd like to meet your chief

and see his abilities for myself.

Please.

Hey.

Ask your chief to come out.

Miss Zhong, please.

Hold on.

Brother, what does she want?

She thinks so highly of herself

and insisted on meeting our chief.

Cut the nonsense!

-Call him out to face me. -Keep it down.

Chief is doing his homework.

Homework?

-What homework? -See.

Hold on.

He's not done yet.

How long do I have to wait?

If he doesn't come to me, I'll go to him.

Don't you know basic courtesy?

So that's your courtesy

-to have me stand and wait here? -Let's not argue.

Our chief is here.

This is Miss Zhong.

I am Luo Yi Hu.

How might I be of help?

You are the chief?

I humbly ask for your advice.

I thought you were remarkable.

Now I see, you are merely a scholar.

Be cautious with your words.

Everyone, come over here!

Let's learn from Miss Zhong.

Make some room here.

Don't scare this young lady.

-Make way. -Make way.

I need only four people.

Am I unworthy to fight with you?

We want to learn from you.

All right, take it!

Please.

Please.

Step back.

Now, it's your turn, no?

Chief, just spend some time with her.

Then, we can soon proceed with the betrothal.

I welcome your teachings.

Make your move.

-Good! -Good!

-Good! -Good!

Miss, you know this secret weapon too?

-Who taught you that? -My master.

May I know who your master is?

None of your concern.

I have just offended you.

I apologize.

I still won't tell.

Hey.

Give me back the cloak, I shall go.

Return the cloak to Miss Zhong.

I hung it up already.

Where?

Hey.

Where's the silver you robbed?

As long as you tell us who your master is,

I might consider returning the silver.

It's a deal then.

My master's name is Geng Liu Niang.

Geng Liu Niang?

master

He is the chief of Mount Jiuhua.

He insisted on seeing you.

Sir.

What can I do for you?

Greetings, Master Liu Niang.

May I know who your master is?

Jin Xia Nv is her name.

So you're my senior sister's disciple,

Luo Yi Hu?

Yes, I am.

Jiao, come and greet your senior brother.

I didn't know she was your disciple.

Please forgive me for being rude.

Why?

Did she fight with you?

She is a righteous person.

She fights for justice

and went to us to reclaim the loot.

What a nerve.

You're unaware of the true challenge.

After Han Jiu Zhong, the turncoat, killed Master Tan,

you've gone missing.

We've been looking for you these few years.

These few years,

I've been under Miss Zhong's protection

and support.

Without her,

I would've been wounded again by Han Jiu Chong.

Master Liu Niang, don't worry.

We are all duty-bound

to avenge this.

We must not

let Qinshuang Sword fall into the hands of the evil.

Thank you for your help.

It's our duty.

Master Liu Niang.

I think you and Jiao Long should move to our place.

That way,

we can look out for each other.

No, we're fine.

This place is convenient,

and the neighbors are kind.

As long as you come visit often,

I am happy-

I will.

Stay for dinner.

We can have a chat over the dinner.

Sure.

Jiao Long, come down.

Why are you hiding there?

Come and help me with the cooking.

-Take a seat. -All right.

Your wisdom and martial skills are beyond ordinary.

A man's ambitions should know no bounds.

Why hide a pearl

in the dust?

Why submit to the mountain stronghold?

Mentioning of this matter brings me great sadness.

The prince plotted against my father and killed him.

I've been a wandering outlaw

year after year.

Hiding myself on Mount Jiuhua.

The king's sin and evil are too immense to hide.

They do harm to the people more than beasts.

Senior Brother, you're a righteous man.

Will you let evil and deceit run wild?

I shall never forget to take revenge.

The heart's burden is as heavy as a thorn on my back.

Yet, the evil power

is immense.

Lone effort faces hardships in all endeavors.

In all the world, none rivals the Qinshuang Sword.

He seized our sect's precious treasure.

If we reclaim the sword, wiping out the wicked will be effortless.

Thanks to your good idea.

There is hope in bringing down this evil power.

I will set off today.

I'll go through hell

to combat wickedness!

May you achieve victory soon,

so the people can be liberated from evil.

At that time,

I would like to...

I will practice and study with you

to protect our homeland

together.

MANSION OF PRINCE WU YI

MANSION OF PRINCE WU YI

-Guards, take him! -Yes!

Who is it?

'Chase, quick I _Yes! -

-Don't let him get away! -Yes!

Instructor!

-Chase him! -Yes!

How dare you

come to the mansion to steal the sword!

Tian Xia, Qinshuang Sword is gone!

How many men are in your company?

Do what you want, why bother with words?

You stubborn mule.

Tian Xia.

Don't kill him yet.

We will make a show of escorting him to the capital tomorrow.

Yes, that's a smart move.

We'll draw his companions into the open

and get back the sword.

Such is my purpose.

You are ignorant!

He is no match for Han Jiu Zhong.

And they have many men.

If he fails,

you will bring him to ruin.

You should be punished.

What to do then?

Get ready, we'll go now.

-Let me go and check it out. -Don't rush.

Let's overtake the escort and take a look.

Even if it's Luo, we can't act rashly.

Else, we'll mess things up and get him into more trouble.

Let's wait for the perfect moment to move.

Relax, Luo is the major criminal.

They wouldn't dare to harm him.

Let's overtake them.

Everyone on their guard!

TAIXING INN

PRINCE WU YI

Come drink.

-If you don't, I won't drink either. -All right.

Let's exchange cups.

I never expect to see such a beauty in such a remote place.

Come on, drink!

What's wrong?

Guards, assassin!

Assassin!

Miss Zhong, fate has brought us together once more.

Fate my foot, bah!

Miss Zhong.

Chase them!

Jiao Long.

You'll take Luo out of here.

Brother Luo, let's go.

Okay.

Halt them!

There are horses outside. Master asked us to go to Wuliu Manor.

Okay.

-What's the matter? -Why so late?

They have taken him away.

Quick, to Wuliu Manor!

-Yes! -Chase!

WULIU MANOR

This must be Wuliu Manor.

You hold the rein.

Anyone inside?

What can I do for you?

We have a pressing issue and need Master Liu's help.

-Come, let me take the horse. -Thank you.

Take it to the back.

Dad.

Hero Luo, I must thank the one who saved you.

I should thank you.

You are righteous and brave.

I wish to learn the name of your rescuer.

It was my junior sister

and her master.

Miss Zhong.

It's you?

Who is your master?

Her name is Geng Liu Niang.

It's her, I've been looking for her.

-You're looking for her? -Yes.

I want to personally hand her Qinshuang Sword.

Go, this is the place!

-Meng Chi, go check it out. -Yes.

-Hurry! -Come on!

Hurry!

-Come on! -Yes!

Seal off Wuliu Manor!

"Yes! _G°!

-Surround this place! -Go!

Instructor Han.

Look what this is?

-Search! -Yes!

Charge forth!

Charge forth!

-Open the door! -Yes!

Make way!

Spread out!

Make way!

Where's your chief? Ask him to see me.

He is waiting for you in the hall.

-Watch them! -Yes.

A fugitive is hiding under your roof. Really?

Yes

A hero in distress is lodging here.

Sir, if you give him to us,

you'll be rewarded.

That's too much for me to take.

On this matter,

please make things easy for us.

Are you saying no to us?

So long as you leave him be,

I'm willing to be friends with you.

Be friends with you?

A friend indeed is one who shares in wealth.

What do you mean?

Let's sit down

and talk about it, okay?

Please.

Sharing in wealth,

do you mean that...

Hide from the higher-ups,

and we'll help each other.

All right, I'll grant you ease in this matter.

I want both money and the man.

How about making a new friend first?

To us, gold speaks louder than anything.

Five thousand taels, what do you think?

So you're asking for all my money.

If you were found to shelter a fugitive,

prepare to forfeit not just your riches,

but your life and your entire family too.

Fine, I agree.

-It's a deal. -You can't agree to that!

Do not fall prey to their tricks.

They won't keep their words.

Fine, come on!

I'll go with you.

You can't go.

Liu, you can save your money now.

-Guards! -Yes!

-Take them away! -Yes!

Wait!

We shall see if Qinshuang Sword will grant you leave.

So you stole it!

For trespassing into the mansion, death is your just reward.

Brothers, watch them!

Yes!

Master!

-Hero Liu. -Liu Niang.

You're still...

Indeed.

I am still alive.

But your demise is near.

Liu Niang, take the Qinshuang Sword.

Qinshuang Sword?

Kill them!

Look after Brother Liu.

I'll handle him.

Your father and you colluded to harm my father.

-It's time to settle this score. -Bring it on!

Set the fire!

Burn it!

Let's go!

Lord Lu, wait for me!

master

Brothers, put out the fire!

Put out the fire!

'Go! "SW1!

Leave it.

Let it be.

Hero Liu.

I've brought you into this mess.

I'll remember your kindness forever.

Protecting the oppressed is the obligation of all martial artists.

Wealth doesn't matter.

Lu has escaped. I am worried

that Prince Wu Yi will not let us go easily.

Hero Liu, consider a temporary stay on Mount Jiuhua.

Hero Liu.

Fine, I will stand against them until the end.

Good.

Brothers!

Let's go to Mount Jiuhua!

Quick! Make your move!

Hurry UP!

Subtitle translation by Eunice Chong