Original subtitles

Stop!

Have mercy, sir! Take it back!

How dare you steal from me? Damn you!

Go away!

Stop! Stop!

Is it him?

Doesn't look like him! Get going!

Thank you!

Don't go!

If you're not a fugitive, step aside!

You're in my way, scram!

Stop!

Not him!

Tell him to leave!

Stop!

Stop!

Don't run!

Over there!

Stop!

Stop!

There's a fugitive there!

Did you ask me to stop?

Pilgrimage? How hilarious!

You're carrying money

Don't fish in troubled waters

Don't say that

I don't need this money

You may need it sooner or later!

Thank you!

Want a room, Sir?

Get the luggage for him

There's a nice room

Sorry, but I'm a collector from Tsi Pao Zai

Collector?

That's too rude!

Why is it a different man each time?

The ex-collector was killed on his way home

Why don't you just do me a favor?

Since you might get killed for the money

Just don't collect

You're kidding

Can I see your books?

It's the new rule

New rule? Show me!

Sorry, no!

What kind of record is that?

It's a mess. How do you collect?

I can't return without the money

Help me out here

Since I'm not in your books

I don't owe you anything

Don't deny it or I'll take you to court

Where can I spend a night for free?

Go to the Orchid Temple!

Madam, I didn't lie to you

Where's Orchid Temple, please?

Orchid Temple?! 3-1/2 miles to the East

You'll see a spooky temple!

Thank you!

Sorry! Excuse me!

Madam, are you going to buy it or not?

Well done!

Master, you've good taste, make an offer!

I don't even have money for travel expenses

Good taste, but no means, what's the use?

What are you doing?

I'm taking your measurement

for your coffin!

Thank you!

Remember

there are wolves in the woods

You may come upon them when it's dark

Don't go...

The fire must not go out

If it does, I can't get out of the forest

Anybody in?

Have you finished?

Hsia-hou, we're fought for 7 years

and you're always lost

But you're quite persevering

You follow me wherever I go

You've been in the Temple for a fortnight

And you've improved your swordsmanship!

But you've wasted your youth too

You're ambitious, but not aggressive

For the sake of the title

you've become corrupt

You're petulant but not focused enough

Your blows are violent but ineffective

You have to cool down

If you win, it's just luck

I'm here to duel with you

Not to listen to your sermon You...

Right, he's right

You've already won

You shouldn't have

said that to disgrace him

He's right too

You shouldn't have followed him

Lay down your swords

Move him with sincerity

The universe is limitless

and love is eternal

Love conquers the world

Love is the most powerful weapon!

You speak too much

I'm not trying to follow you

Your clothing is torn

To hell with your love!

The kind of love you need

you should find in a whorehouse

I'm trying to find shelter

It's not convenient!

Why not?

Are you a brave man?

Yes!

Look over there!

When I shout

Hide behind me

If there's a real tiger

Where should you hide?

What? There's really a tiger?

No!

But we've something scarier then a tiger

Do you always keep so close while talking?

I have bad breath, and this will keep you away

Get out of here!

Your compassion can't save you

I know. I'm off!

Me too!

Hsia-hou, you were ambitious

but after death

you're still a nobody

I won't leave your body in the open

You never change, you fight even when dead

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi!

That monster's out again!

Shit! Is he still here?

I meant no harm

I'll fling it away if you're afraid

What is it?

Where's my veil?

Veil? I'll find it for you!

Water's deep!

Come up quick!

Come up!

Thank you!

It's too dark, I can't see

I'll look for it early tomorrow

This water is both deep and cold!

Your hands are colder than mine

Because you're warmer

You're sick

you look so pale

Go see a doctor

I need your warmth

I shouldn't have pushed you

Otherwise, I would have

spurted all over you

It hurts!

I shouldn't have pushed you

It's cold!

I'm wet, you'll feel colder lying on me

Do you feel pain or cold?

Carry me inside!

Carry you?!

I can't, you're too heavy

I need some help...

You look nice, but you're in the wrong place

Or else, you wouldn't die in vain

Why am I still in water?

Miss, you forgot your lute!

Why are you following me?

Why are you leaving?

A villain! I must run for my life!

Who? I can't see it

Don't be afraid!

Let me get rid of it

I'll stomp you to death

Still here?

Snake!

Where's the snake?

Don't shout!

The villain just passed by

Which one?

The bearded one from Orchid Temple

If he discovers us, we'll be killed!

The one living opposite me?

I can tell he's no good

It's too dangerous. I'll take you back

No, you can't!

My family won't allow this

They're very strict

I see, Miss

Let me lure him away then

Run when he tries to get hold of me!

Don't let him see you

Here's your lute, Miss!

What's your name?

Ning Tsai-shen!

What's yours?

Nieh Hsiao-tsing!

Nieh Hsiao-tsing!

Tomorrow night...

Tomorrow night I'll come to see you

Stop running!

It's dangerous

Stop! You can't get away!

If you can scream; I can scream too!

Damn Taoist

Both of us want shelter here

Actually, all the men I killed deserve it

Why have you been annoying me?

I am not

I'm hiding in this hellish place

to stay away from the fighting in the world

Our common aim is to rid the world of villains

for the good of mankind

We are fellowmen

Fellowmen? Nonsense!

You're hurting me too

One day, you'll be in big trouble

then I'll finish you off

You're a good man. Don't see me anymore

Hsiao-tsing!

Man of love

Did you come upon anything last night?

I've bumped into everything in the house

Did you see anything eerie?

Including you?

Idiot!

I'm serious. Why are you joking?

Who knows if you're serious or not?

When do I joke?

You're always joking

Get out of this place. It's haunted

Show me the ghost if you can!

Stupid fool!

If you can see it then it can't be a ghost

They won't show up in the day!

Big beard, don't scare me!

If not in the day, then

tell them to come tonight

It'll be too late if you see them

Why don't you believe me?

If I see you at night I'll throw you out

Come on, do that

No, I'll kill you

There's no better way to help him

than to scare him

Ghost? He must be kidding

Where's my lower torso?

Damn big beard!

Where have you put it?

Isn't it connected to your upper part?

Don't talk nonsense!

Take it!

He's incoherent. No point in helping him

It's illegible anyway I'll fill it in myself

Have you really lived in Orchid Temple?

It clearly shows 70 taels

Pay up!

Take it!

Thank you!

Inn keeper!

You scared me. What do you want?

I was scared too

Excuse me, excuse me...

Hsiao-tsing!

Hsiao-tsing!

Can you hear me?

Stop!

Did you hear me, stop!

Don't go!

Who said that? Who did?

Let me see who's a fugitive

I told you to stop!

That man of taste is here again

Boss!

Why are you here again?

Boss, where's that painting "The girl washing hair"?

I'll get it

for you at once

Boss, what are you doing?

Why is it missing?

No one has ever asked for it

Well, come again tomorrow

I promise I'll find it for you

Well, I'll come again tomorrow

How could all 3 lanterns be out?

See how I deal with you when the wolf comes

Can't you see the Yellow River flows

into the sea without returning?

Can't you see the sadness of those

with grey hair before the mirror?

Don't face the moonlight without a drink

Can't you see the Yellow River flows

into the sea without returning?

Can't you see the sadness of those

with grey hair before the mirror?

Don't face the moonlight without a drink

Give and spend and God will send

Know the scriptures, and you have the sword for 10 years

This secret cannot be leaked

If you stay, then I'll go

I can hardly breathe

Why is there no wolf?

The wolf's coming!

Nieh Hsiao-tsing

Hsiao-tsing...

Open the door, Hsiao-tsing!

Why are you here?

I came because I heard the lute

Come in quick!

You shouldn't come here

I'm leaving tomorrow I must say goodbye!

Tomorrow?

Yes, but I'll try to come back to see you

Don't!

Someone's coming!

Old Evil has a sharp nose

Hide in the water

she can't smell you

In the water again?

Sister Tsing!

I know the Old Evil's waiting impatiently

As soon as I put on my make up

Tramp!

You're hiding a man!

I am not!

Don't deny it!

Here's the proof!

See for yourself

Why have you written such stuff?

You obviously do that to defy me

I must punish you

You bitch!

Don't forget the ordeal you suffered!

Do as I tell you or I'll destroy your ashes

and you'll evaporate like thin air

Tonight, you must...

get me a human to increase my vitality

and prolong my life

You'll be forgiven for this first offence

Tsing, bring medicine for your sister

Yes!

You've been betrothed to Lord Black

In three days you'll be his wife

He's a bit old

But he's not good-natured

When he flares up even we can't control him

After you marry him, you'll never return

Hsiao-tsing!

Yes!

Try it on. Your bridal dress

Come and have a look

Seems there's some sort of smell

The smell of a living man

My dress is torn

Why are you so careless?

I must wash my hand!

Tsing, let me help you

Thank you!

You're welcome

Why are you doing that?

An oversight

Don't keep offending her

I didn't mean to

You haven't cleaned up yet

You did it on purpose, I give up

Take it off so I can mend it

Tsing, what are you doing?

I must take a bath before going out

If not

I can't get you a living man

Good girl

Learn from her

Old Evil, don't worry

I won't let you down tonight

Come!

Hurry up!

Why rush? After I get married

this room will be yours

Dress up! I won't look at you!

Come!

You...

Go!

I've a lot to tell you!

Go to the temple!

I'll wait for you there!

Yes!

Ning!

Why are you so speedy?

It's faster coming down!

Are you OK?

Do you like this picture? It's yours

The picture?

Why are you here?

My father commissioned it a year ago

Just found it 2 days ago

That's me!

See the picture and you see me

You sound like we'll never meet again

Yes! I'll marry the old monster in 3 days

Unwillingly, I know

Go away if you want to

Let me go. It's dawn

It's better, then we can go

Let me go

I won't if you don't go with me

Release me!

Hsiao-tsing!

Don't dream on, you beggar

You want my money

I see so many of your kind

I won't be tricked

How dare you say this?

If you don't go, I'll get someone to catch you

OK! I'll go!

Take care!

Mister!

I can't find the picture!

We'll change it to another

I saw the girl

Forget her. She died a year ago!

It's pouring, go and find shelter!

Don't curse her

Keep to my side

You are totally wet

Don't be superstitious!

Don't go away!

Who's shouting?

I'm not a fugitive!

Grab the shouting one

You won't get a reward

Get him

So cool

The bearded man is a killer

Is she dangerous?

Help me on my feet

Beware, don't let my new gown get wet

You can't effort it

I'm coming to save you

My mom will punish me; I wet my clothes

Leaving?

Hsiao-tsing...

Hsiao-tsing!

So windy!

Ning!

What happened to your eyes?

A fool punched me!

Who?

Kneel down!

What are you doing?

It's pouring!

It's OK. I'm always getting wet

Let's go to the temple

You are in danger

That bearded guy is a killer

Come in first

I'm back to tell you to be careful

It's dripping. Come

Did you come to rescue me?

I miss you!

The seller said

the girl died long time ago

Don't mention this

Don't forget, I'll get married in 2 days

It's also in the picture

Give it back to me

It sounds beautiful

Give it back!

You know kung fu?

Go!

What upset you?

Go away quick

I didn't know it was so important to you

Please don't be mad

I didn't mean it like that. To be honest

I'm not a human being

Don't say that

If you're not human, I'm not either

I'll take responsibility for what we did

Don't follow me!

Go find the bearded guy

He's a murderer

I'll get killed

You'll die!

Hsiao-tsing...

Hsiao-tsing...

Don't follow me

You can't go

Where's Hsiao-tsing?

Hsiao-tsing!

I'm not coming for you

Heaven and earth are limitless

Ning!

The bearded guy killed your sister

Let's report him

I can't go with you

I don't care, I must get you out of here

Hsiao-tsing!

Hsiao-tsing's gone?

Court!

Someone is coming to pay you money

Yes!

Did you get the money?

Not yet!

Master, sit up properly

Clean your teeth, Master Wash your face, Master

Master!

Disturbing me at this hour

Beat him up!

Double the strokes

Stop, stop hitting!

I'll forget everything

Did you get the money?

Yes, of course!

Nonsense?

Beat!

I saw the murderer Liu

Liu?

Who's he?

He's a fugitive

But we got him 3 hours ago

I'm a greedy man

You're worse than me!

Want to take my money?

I'll beat you to death

Beat!

I really saw him

Did you?

Who's in the jail?

Yes, it's Liu!

Guilty!

Beat!

Master!

I think you got the wrong man!

We always get the wrong man!

Really?

Yes!

Get Liu!

Get Liu!

Get Liu!

If he's really Liu

Then we'll make a loss!

Don't plead guilty. Beat!

Yes!

Beat!

Why are you still hitting?

Stop it!

Killer!

Liu...

Liu?

Not robbing. I'm poor!

Mr. Chiu!

Yin?

Yin?

I'm docking your pay

You don't know Yin?

He's so famous...

In 26 Province

He hates greedy Master

I'm not involved

Swordsman Yin, are you coming to get me?

I don't care for politics

I'm coming to see my brother

Don't listen to him. He's not my brother

Hold it! Maybe it's wrong

Your honour, Liu is here

Master, Liu is in jail

Take him away! No reward

Go home!

Go away!

Yes!

You must protect me

He's a murderer.

Nonsense!

This case is too complicated.

It'll be triple the price

Right!

Where's the killer?

That's him!

I'm not a killer

I'm tired

What's happening?

It's serious. Add some more

Listen, no dead body, no case

Our action should speak for itself

You are wasting our energy

It's worth paying more for a good show

Why are you such a fool?

Just be smart and pay it

I want to, but I don't have money

You can go and rob

Your honour, let's cancel the case!

He's so generous

Pay quickly and cancel the case

Where's the crime scene?

Speak up!

Orchid Temple

The one who died is not a human being

I saw you chop off that woman's head

Not a woman, a ghost

Ghost?

Anything not of this world is not my concern

Right!

Then I don't charge you? Right

Let's adjourn without charge...

Adjourned without charge...

I know that woman

Her family lives behind that Temple

It's now deserted

Behind it is the grave

Grave?

Because of the chaotic situation

the people in town have all left

The spooky sounds at night

are made by ghosts

Ghosts? I don't believe it!

If you don't believe, I'll take you to see them

See for yourself!

You believe it now?

If she was a ghost why didn't she kill me?

Maybe you still have some use

Really?

Only a ghost can tell

Ghosts use each other like people

Get out of here before it gets back

And you?

I'm staying. The world is too complicated

It's simpler to get along with ghosts

I'm staying

Go now!

I've thought it over You'd better stay

Stay? Those female ghosts may hurt me

So much the better

I can wipe them all out

If they come to you, ring this bell

and I'll come to your rescue

You want to use me to kill Hsiao-tsing?

Yes, they got fed up with me and

won't tolerate me anymore

This one is powerful

Can you cope with them?

Sure, evil can't conquer good

Hold this Sutra

What language is that?

Sanskrit

Remember, concentration invites Buddhism

What's the first line?

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi

You know Sanskrit?

No, but I know this principle

Remember to ring the bell

when you see the evil

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi...

Don't keep reciting that!

The evil may not appear then

Who?

Who is it?

Say it, or I'll open the door

Why are you back?

Old Evil knows you are here

Are you a ghost?

Yes!

Did you kill those men in that temple?

I had no choice

I had to do it under the circumstances

Keep away...

Keep away, or I'll be nasty!

Did you hurt yourself?

Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you

Why don't you believe me?

Have I ever hurt you?

A ghost is evil

Can I trust a ghost?

But some men more scary than ghosts

Sometimes, they are more harmful

Some ghosts are unable

to vent their grievances

That's why I'm wandering

In fact, some ghosts are better than men

Why did you kill then?

Old Evil forced me to

She's a 1000-year old tree monster

I am from a good family

but I was murdered

My father buried me under that old tree

He was later also killed

Then Old Evil controlled my body and

used me to lure men to absorb their yang elements

She's now selling me to that old monster

Stop!

Hsiao-tsing!

Bastard! Why don't you ring the bell?

Are you still afraid of me?

No, I must deliver you from Old Evil

Really?

After tomorrow, take my ashes

to a family before dusk

and I will have a chance of reincarnation

Rest assured

I'll unearth it early tomorrow

and deliver it

Damn! Go quick!

That Taoist will fix you!

Old Evil asked me to hurt you

She doesn't trust me

She may come to kill you. Go now!

Don't worry! We are blessed

I have magic

Damn Taoist, you fooled me...

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi

It won't work?

Why doesn't it work?

What's this?

Old Evil's tongue

Ning Tsai-shen!

Hsiao-tsing...

Ning Tsai-shen!

What's this?

Hsiao-tsing!

Hsiao-tsing!

Shut your mouth or the tongue may get in!

This way!

Hsiao-tsing!

Leave me alone!

Ning Tsai-shen!

Follow the cloth; don't ever look back

Hsiao-tsing! I...

Go?

Ning Tsai-shen...

Hsiao-tsing!

Ning Tsai-shen!

Hsiao-tsing!

Old Evil!

It's you, damn Taoist!

Who else, if not me?

Where have you been? Why didn't you come?

Why didn't you ring the bell?

I nearly got killed

How dare you take away my meat?

I don't mind your killing those bad ones

But this scholar

who is so pure

but weak and good for nothing

What good is he to you?

Don't compliment me!

I can't convince her without bluffing

Killing him means not giving me any face

What about your killing my maid?

That's not giving me any face either

Damn old woman, let's not talk about face

Well, let's fight it out!

Let's see who is stronger

Her tongue's longer than yours!

Go away!

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi!

Blessed sword!

Watch out!

No scruples in Heaven or on Earth

Hsiao-tsing!

Ning Tsai-shen!

Keep away!

Hit!

Don't kill her!

Hsiao-tsing

Bastard! Come back quick!

Help that Taoist fight with Old Evil

Where?

Anywhere will do!

What if I hit? Hit!

My bum!

She's coming again!

Run! Don't dawdle!

Hsiao-tsing!

Watch out!

I want your lives

I chop!

Hsiao-tsing!

Hsiao-tsing...

Are you mad? You know she's harmful

Why have you fallen for her?

She was forced. Don't misunderstand

There's a boundary between men and ghosts

Men should avoid ghostly affairs Not get involved

I've broken her century-old magic

She's powerful

but can only wreak havoc in a century

If nothing happens, she won't interfere

I must keep my promise

I must bring her ashes back to her birth place

So that she can be reincarnated

Swordsman

I know you don't want to get involved

a lot of highlanders are on the way to town

I can't make it without your help

Swordsman Yin, I beg you

Help me take her ashes back

Give her a chance. Please!

On your feet!

I retired

because I hate dealing with mean people

So I hid in this temple

I pretended to be a ghost in front of a man

and a human in front of a ghost

and now I don't know if I'm a man or a ghost

I'm not a swordsman

Swordsman Ridiculous!

What's so funny!

I don't want to be a man

But Hsiao-tsing wants to reincarnate

Don't say that!

The most important is to get out here

I don't understand all this nonsense!

Alright, I promise you!

I found it!

Why so much?

How strange!

Which one?

No time to sort out now Take them away!

Where should we put the Sutra?

In the satchel!

No, keep it to make the spirits follow us

Follow me closely!

I can't, you're riding too fast

We're in a rush

Yin, something's wrong!

Why are we still at the same old place?

Must be those evil spirits

What then?

We must get out of the forest before it's dark

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi!

Follow me

Someone's celebrating!

Inn keeper!

Why is it deserted?

All gone to hell?

Who died?

What are you doing?

We want to stay the night

Follow me!

You can go!

Don't shout!

Hsiao-tsing, come out if you're among them

Master, looking for me?

Master, looking for us?

No sign of Hsiao-tsing Maybe the wrong ashes!

Grab your things and get lost

Don't wreak havoc anymore

Thank you!

Vanish!

Last chance

This is the last

Hsiao-tsing, come out

if it's you!

Come out!

Master, looking for me?

A male!

No chance!

Why do you keep calling me?

It's the waiter

You scared me!

Damn!

Why did you appear so abruptly?

Come out!

Hsiao-tsing!

Ning Tsai-shen!

Hsiao-tsing!

Thank you for saving my life!

Well! Stand up!...

Don't be formal. We're friends

You're wasting time!

I'll replace 2 horses for the journey tomorrow

What a pair of lovers!

That's his style

He must do it before leaving

It's frosty all over the lake

Time flies when all goes grey

Facing the moon alone, I need company

Lovebirds fare better than fairies

This picture is the only thing I leave

I'll keep it forever

We must be in town by dusk tomorrow

or I won't be reincarnated

You should be happy for me

It's a wonderful chance for you

But we must part before dawn

and forever

Heavens! Don't ever get dark!

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi

Evil in the air!

Blood bun!?

A ghost wedding

Stop dawdling!

This inn is haunted

Pack up and get out of here

I'll get the golden pagoda

Hurry up!

Oh, I forgot the painting!

Get it when day breaks

Ning Tsai-shen!

Today's a good day in hell

They must've got Hsiao-tsing back

Old Evil's coming to collect the bride

Scholar, it seems we have to storm Hell!

We must rescue Hsiao-tsing

We must rescue her before the incense burns out

We can't go back when the day breaks

Remember, close your eyes!

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi...

Can I open my eyes now?

You must, if you want to find her

Hsiao-tsing's inside

Hsiao-tsing!

Ning Tsai-shen!

Hsiao-tsing!

Why can't I get hold of her?

Ning Tsai-shen!

Hsiao-tsing...

In the mundane world men can't see ghosts

In hell ghosts can't see men

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi

Hsiao-tsing can see you now. Go now!

They're going to hell!

Go!

Hsiao-tsing!

What now?

Go into hiding

Go and rescue Hsiao-tsing at once

Me?

Let's go!

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi

Heaven and Earth are limitless

Here I am!

Don't mind me, run!

I'm here to help you

I'll cut it for you!

Run!

The magic powers!

Swordsman Yin, watch out!

You go first, I'll stay behind

Find another exit

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi

Swordsman Yin!

Why have you come back?

We can't get out of here!

Old Evil has blocked the exit

You can't get out of here

Help me get an arrow

Draw the bow

Let loose!

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi

Damn, we're not his match

Pull at him. This is 1000-year old Evil

He may drain your soul away

Swordsman Yin!

Concentrate!

Recite! Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi

Lord Black, please let them go

Break the golden pagoda and be my company

Hsiao-tsing, don't be taken in

Concentrate! Recite!

Pao-Yeh-Pao-Lo-Mi...

Don't!

I'll rescue you!

Hsiao-tsing!

Hsiao-tsing!

Yin Che-hsia, Ning Tsai-shen I'll take your lives

Don't

What's this?

The Sutra?

You've done enough

I have to get rid of you damn evil

Damn old Evil!

Swordsman Yin!

The way's clear! Help Swordsman Yin out!

Swordsman Yin!

Swordsman Yin, we're back on Earth!

Damn, it's dawn!

Hsiao-tsing's not yet here!

Help her out

Swordsman Yin, lend a hand!

Hsiao-tsing!

Keep her from the sunshine

Or she may evaporate and can't be reincarnated

Hsiao-tsing, come back to the golden pagoda!

The sun is rising, I've got to go!

Hsiao-tsing, be a good human being

I'll remember you always

I can't even see you before we part

Take care!

She's gone!

Hsiao-tsing

Hsiao-tsing

Hsiao-tsing, I'll take you back

Wonder if she has been reincarnated

In these times, an unlucky man may fare worse than a ghost

Look ahead

Let's go!