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STARRING TEN OF THE TOP LEADING ACTORS: IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

With: LEUNG LUNG, STEVE LEE, CHAM SIU-HUNG, SAMMO HUNG

LAM CHING-YING, LEUNG SIU-LUNG, BILLY CHAN, WILSON TONG, TSANG CHO-LAM

Asst. Directors: TEDDY YIP, CHIK YIU-CHEUNG Script Supervisor: KAO YANG

Makeup: CHAN KWOK-HUNG Costumes: CHU SING-HEI

Props: SING WAN-ON

Cinematographer: LAM KWOK-CHEUNG Lighting: CHENG WAI-YIN

Stage Manager: TU CHIA-CHENG

Set Designer: CHIEN HSIN Editor: SUNG MING

Dubbing: WANG PING

Action Directors: HAN YING-CHIEH & SAMMO HUNG

WAN HUA RESTAURANT

- Is this for the dark kid upstairs? - Yeah.

Hey, waiter!

- Hey, come here! - Coming!

- What's up? - Where's the food we ordered?

- It's coming... right up! - "It's coming..."

Where is it? One is starving!

Sorry... business is so busy, the kitchen is overwhelmed.

Alright! Please, hurry them up. We have to eat and then work.

Right.

Hey, give me this wine. Let one have a drink first.

If it's wine you want, I'll get it for you now.

This is for upstairs.

- Go ahead, we don't want any wine. - Alright, then.

What are you standing there for? Hurry up with the food!

Oh, yes!

Big Brother Ho, what's there to fear in a little drink?

Miss Chiao, until the matter is settled, no one can drink.

Master, here's your wine. It's hot.

Take this money for the wine.

What's the rush? We'll settle when you're done drinking.

Take it now. If I get drunk, then no one will pay.

Yeah, right... Okay.

Idlers should vacate the area immediately!

General Hsiao is returning home!

Idlers should vacate the area immediately!

General Hsiao is returning home!

Hurry up...

Ladies and gentlemen, please be quiet...

General Hsiao has left the court and will be passing by here soon.

Hurry up to the third floor and inform them.

- Waiter. - Herel

General Hsiao? Who is this General Hsiao?

Hsiao Cheng-Chun, General Hsiao.

You three are new here, so you probably don't know.

General Hsiao passes by this street every afternoon.

Anyone who doesn't step aside, who blocks or disturbs him...

will be forced into military service, if not beheaded.

Who does he think he is?! One can't believe he's so overbearing!

Big girl, don't make a fuss...

Be quiet! You don't fear death, that's fine.

General Hsiao has many eyes and ears. Our small restaurant couldn't cope.

Then let's see for ourselves, okay?

You three can only watch in secret. Don't make any noise.

This is no joke.

Catch him!

Hurry!

Hurry!

- Chase them! - Yes!

Catch them...

Come on!

Hurry! This way...

We can't get out!

Let's kill our way out!

We can't be reckless. Let's find a place to shelter first.

All four of you, come in quickly. You can hide in here.

There's blood here. It must've been left by an assassin.

What's going on?

There's blood on the ground, but the assassins have gone.

It's a bit suspicious. He may be hiding inside.

Killing chickens... All day long, they want me to kill chickens.

Brother Chicken...

You can blame everything else, but you can't blame me!

It's Steward Wan, isn't it?

You're a nobleman. What are you doing standing here?

- Did you see the assassins? - Assassins?!

What assassins?

The assassins who tried to kill General Hsiao.

N...no! I didn't see him.

R...really, I didn't see him!

No? I say they're hiding inside.

Inside? Where?

No...

Search!

- Search. - Yes.

Hey... stand up...

Hey, boy! You haven't slaughtered enough chickens.

You'll need to kill one more.

Not enough?

If this keeps up, those chickens will come after me for revenge!

Steward Wan.

Master Wan, you've seen it all.

Our kitchen is small like a piece of dried tofu.

Easy to hide a mouse, impossible to hide assassins.

Good lad! A real man doesn't show his true colours.

Many crouching tigers and hidden dragons in this kitchen.

Several masters, indeed!

Get going!

Be obedient and surrender.

If you don't know what's good for you, I'll show you the power of my divine whip.

Everyone, split up and get out! Meet at the usual place.

Gol

Big Brother Kuei, you go first. I'll hold them off.

- We'll meet at the usual place. - Take care.

Big Brother...

Big Brother, come here...

I know this place. Come with me. Let's go!

Big Brother Feng, go now! One will take care of this.

Okay!

Chase him!

That way!

Fuck you! Don't think one is afraid just because you have more men.

There's only one girl in the martial world who would refer to herself as "one".

You're most likely the female whirlwind, Chiao Hsiu-Ku.

Right! It's your dear old grandma!

Rotten bitch!

One will fight you to the death!

- Hold it! - Chasel!

- Hold it! - Where are you running to?

- Don't chase! - Go.

Where are you going?

Where did you come from? Why don't you surrender?

- Tie him up. - Yes!

Where did you come from, criminal?

Your swordsmanship is quite good. Why try to assassinate the general?

You're as blind as a dog!

As if I, the Iron-Faced Judge, Feng I-Fei, would be a criminal!

You're Feng I-Fei? I've heard all about you.

So why did you wish to assassinate the general?

I was only trying to save the fool, not assassinate him!

Alright. Take him back now and hand him over to Miss Chiang.

Don't bother him. I'll interrogate him when I return.

Yes...

Alright, bring her over.

Tie her up.

Fuck you! Tying one up isn't that easy!

Rotten bastard... Son-of-a-bitch...

- Gag her mouth with a handful of mud. - Yes...

- What about the other three? - Escaped.

With so many men, you let those three assassins escape?

How curiousl!

What's so curious about it?

You brought just as many men and yet let two escape.

Take these two back to the mansion. Let me interrogate them personally.

Yes...

Now split up and pursue them. Don't let any of them escape!

Yes...

Come on!

Hey, Big Brother! The city gate is guarded; we can't get through.

This is as far as we can go.

- Let's climb over the wall. - Eh? Climb?!

-I... can't climb! - I've an idea.

- Your name is...? - My name's Ho.

Oh, you're the renowned Doctor of Wanbao.

Ho Tieh-Chun, Chivalrous Hero Ho.

I'm unworthy of the title "Hero".

Brother, I'm grateful for your help.

I, Ho, will always remember you. We'll never forget each other.

Let's go up.

Come on!

A peaceful world, bright and clear.

A failed assassination attempt, escape by climbing over a wall.

How laughable, how ridiculous!

Who are you?!

Can a pork-cutting knife really be used as a weapon?

Although it's a pork-cutting knife...

it can be used to eliminate enemies and traitors. I...

- And your good self? - Chivalrous Ho, no more questions.

You know me?

Even if I wasn't aware of you, I overheard your foolish friend.

When you shout outside the city wall, everyone will know about it.

You were waiting here specifically for us.

Right, I came especially to meet you.

We're anxious to leave the city.

If you intend to stop us, please make your move.

No, I want to go with you two.

W...why?

I've been in the capital for over a month.

Several times, I thought about attacking Hsiao, but never had the chance.

I think this matter isn't something that can be accomplished by only one person.

That's why I want to make some friends.

Everything you said is true?

Brother Ho's chivalrous conduct is cause for admiration.

My words are sincere and true.

Fine. We can't stay here any longer. Let's leave the city first.

- We'll discuss it later. - Alright.

Chivalrous Ho, what should I do?

That doesn't matter.

I've... never jumped from so high before.

I'll die if I jump!

Brother, there's no harm in jumping.

That's easy for you to say! But what happens if I die?

I'm here, you'll be fine.

Right! Don't worry, just jump!

My God!

Am I dead...?

Open your eyes and see. You're fine.

Not that high, pretty easy.

We have an appointed place. Both of you, please follow me.

They haven't arrived yet. Could they be in danger?

Chivalrous Ho, don't worry. Heaven helps the worthy.

Those two are unlikely to have met with trouble.

Hsiao Cheng-Chun has numerous skilled fighters under his command.

Add to that Flower Hand, Wan Shun...

and Mother-Son Sword, Hai Tao's astonishing martial arts.

I think they must be in serious danger.

Brother here seems very familiar with Hsiao Cheng-Chun's situation.

I've always wanted to Kkill Hsiao Cheng-Chun.

There's no reason not to find out background information on him.

You have a grudge against Hsiao Cheng-Chun?

The animosity over my parents' deaths is irreconcilable.

Seems Brother holds the burden of animosity.

I haven't yet asked your good name.

My surname is Kuei, and my forename is Chien-Chin.

Kuei?

Your father's secondary name is: Cheng Te (uphold virtue from above)?

Appointed General of the Right Banner.

How do you know?

When my late father was alive, he and your father were close friends.

My old man and your father served the country by fighting on the battlefield.

Brother, what upsets you so?

I... couldn't do anything but be a cook.

My father wasn't a cook.

Back then, he was a brave and famous commander on the battlefield.

He, too, was killed by Hsiao Cheng-Chun.

Hate Hsiao Cheng-Chun so much!

But I don't have the ability to take revenge on him.

Now I'm hearing someone else wants to kill him, I couldn't be happier.

What's your name?

My... name's Chu, I'm called Chu Fu.

Chu? "Winds and thunders rage..."

"Rivers flow into (the) sea..."

Fantasticl

Do either of you know the meaning of these eight words?

I know. Eight brothers fought together on the battlefield.

They were all killed by Hsiao Cheng-Chun.

Right! Over a decade ago...

they fought together, winning seven consecutive battles.

Hsiao Cheng-Chun colluded with northern barbarians...

and assassinated them in the night.

He took all the credit and became the important general he is today.

Big Brother Ho, the old traitor has wealth and power, and a network of generals.

If we want revenge, it won't be easy.

If I don't avenge these eight families, I can't die without regret.

But with only three of us, how can it work?

Besides, I'm... a good-for-nothing!

The Female Whirlwind, Chiao Hsiu-Ku is now with us.

She and Feng I-Fei are the descendants of victims.

We already have at least five.

- Six - Six?

Where's the other one?

One year, a home guard fled to my home.

He said that Vanguard Hai's son hadn't escaped.

I've been making enquiries for some time.

In the general's mansion, there's only one deputy steward named Hai.

I'm assuming it's him.

Hai Tao is the old traitor's trusted general.

Why would he employ someone who was the son of an enemy?

Can't be him.

I've always wanted to meet Hai Tao to try and sober him up.

See how he reacts.

But there's never been an opportunity.

Even if you met him, he wouldn't believe you.

At least it'll give him doubts about his origin.

If he learns that he's a descendant of Vanguard Hai,

wouldn't that give us an extra helper and greater strength?

I advise you not to take the risk.

Naturally, it would be great if our eight families could reunite.

Even if I'm the only one left,

I'll avenge this blood feud with my last breath.

Big Brother Ho, it's late, and they haven't arrived yet.

I think something must be wrong.

You guys wait here, while I search for information.

No! You've just caused trouble. You two mustn't show up.

- Only I'm going. - You're going?

No one will recognise me.

I'll dash into the city and return as soon as possible.

- You be careful. - Got it.

Big Brother Ho, do you think he'll tip someone off to have us arrested?

Nonsense! His words and actions suggest loyalty.

What makes you so suspicious?

- There's something fishy about him. - What exactly do you mean?

I think he looks a bit like a girl.

I think so, too.

Alright, even if she is a girl...

It's common for a maiden to dress in male clothing when travelling alone.

You don't know this...

I hear that although old traitor Hsiao is always protected by Wan Shun and Hai Tao,

there is, in fact, someone in the mansion who's even more skilled in martial arts...

and it's a girl!

You think it could be her?

A girl has the greatest martial skill?

Stop there! How dare you barge in?!

Please report to Miss Chiang:

The deputy steward has arrested a wanted criminal.

- I was asked to bring him here. - You will wait here.

Miss Chiang, Second Master Hai arrested someone and ordered he be brought here.

- Send them in. - Yes.

- Bring him in. - Yes.

Miss Chiang, this is the assassin who attempted to kill the general.

The deputy steward ordered he be brought here and interrogated upon return.

- Alright. You can go back. - Yes.

Please sit.

What's your name?

I have nothing to hide: My name's Feng I-Fei.

They bound your hands?

Come here, I'll untie you.

Come here, what are you afraid of?

You... need to turn around.

Why did you untie me?

You can't escape, so why bother binding you?

What? I just untied you, and now you're going to hit me?

Excuse me, I must leave.

You're quick to retreat, but embroidery needles are the finest.

Piercing your throat is no joke.

I think you should just go in quietly.

Wait for Second Brother Hai to return.

I told you already, you can't escape.

- Who are you? - My name's Chiang Yen.

Please sit.

If you want to kill me, do it now! What's the point of this?

Don't be so irritable.

It's none of my concern.

You'll have to wait until Second Brother Hai returns.

I'm back already.

Second Brother Hai, he's Feng I-Fei.

Didn't you tell me that in recent years...

a chivalrous hero named Feng I-Fei had appeared in the martial world?

Yes, that's why I had him brought here.

Chivalrous Fang, what is your grudge against General Hsiao?

Why try to assassinate him?

Or, was someone else behind it?

I wasn't the assassin, and no one was behind it.

But I really do want to kill him.

Why?

Hsiao Cheng-Chun's crimes are so heinous, who wouldn't want to kill him?

Except you, that is: Lackeys doing an evil master's bidding.

- You! - Deputy Steward Hai!

Why did you bring the assassin here?

Why not just put him in jail?

This man's name is Feng I-Fei, and he's famous in the martial world.

As fellow martial artists, we should show respect to heroes in the martial society.

So what? Would you dare to let him go?

At least we should investigate thoroughly.

If he's sent to jail first...

and gets whipped... whether justified or not, it's rather...

That's the rule set by General Hsiao.

Deputy Steward Hai, do you wish to change this rule?

Steward Wan, you flatter me.

And you disrespect me more and more.

He doesn't look like a prisoner, more like a distinguished guest!

Why isn't he even bound?

Because I untied him.

Miss Chiang...

There's no way for him to escape.

- So why bother binding him? - Yes...

These assassins come in groups. I'm afraid there's a conspiracy.

The general has ordered me to interrogate him.

- Take him down! - Yes...

- Gol - Let's go..

He's a tyrant!

Second Brother Hai, that bully always looks down on you.

Why do you tolerate his ire?

Don't be afraid, I'll help you.

I'm not afraid; it's just not worth arguing with him.

Fuck! You can't even endure a little pain?

"Aiya, aiya..." What are you yelling about?

You've worn one out without having uttered a damn word!

You're all complete strangers to me.

Saving me has dragged you into trouble. For that, I'm truly sorry.

Hsiao Cheng-Chun has committed numerous evil deeds and is hated by everyone.

Everyone wants to kill him, so why should you apologise?

Never in this world has one seen such a big fool as you!

I'm very grateful for your rescue, so why do you call me "a big fool"?

Fuck you! That traitor Hsiao has many experts under his command.

Think you can assassinate him all by yourself?

You overestimate yourself. So what are you if not "a big fool"?

-I-- - You... what?

You're a fucking mouse licking a cat's nose!

- You're asking for it! - You!

Second Brother Feng, you're here, too!

Thankfully, Big Brother Ho escaped.

As long as one of us escaped, we won't be afraid.

Even if that old traitor Kills us, Big Brother Ho will get revenge.

In order to save me, you two were dragged into this disaster.

I can only repay this kindness in the next life.

Second Brother Feng, although this big fool's actions are reckless,

his words are rather sensible.

My friend, please don't say that.

We also wanted to kill Hsiao Cheng-Chun, but just never had the chance.

There was no way to set about it.

Brother, you undertook an assassination alone.

Such courage is truly admirable.

This big sister just scolded me a moment ago.

Thinking about it now, I was a bit too reckless.

Indeed, the hatred for my father's murderer is irreconcilable.

I can't worry about all that now.

So, Brother holds animosity toward Hsiao Cheng-Chun for murdering his father?

May I ask your good name?

My name's Lei Kuei.

In the martial world, I'm known as "Divine Axe, Lei Kuei".

Your name's Lei?

"Winds and thunders rage..."

"Rivers flow into (the) sea..."

- So you're--? - Big Fool, our rescue wasn't in vain.

My name's Chiao Hsiu-Ku, he's Second Brother, Feng I-Fei.

What a coincidence! I never expected to meet the two of you.

My renowned Nine Fox Whip Formation is without rival across China.

Presumably you've heard of it.

Be sensible. I ask a question, you answer it.

You're dreaming... One is saying nothing...

And you?

Who would talk to a lackey like you?

Where are your accomplices hiding?

Who ordered you to do this? Talk!

You look like a mad dog! One is just following your orders.

Strike!

Steward Wan!

The general ordered that the prisoners be spared

for interrogation about the origin of the assassination attempt.

I'm interrogating...

"Interrogating” them like that,

I fear they'll be dead before they can say anything at all!

Withdraw the whip formation.

Hold it!

You bastard, you haven't killed us yet!

Why stop the beating?

Beating you to death wouldn't be difficult.

I'm afraid it won't be easy.

Strike!

Hold it!

Steward Wan, are you going to beat them to death?

I must get a confession from them.

You think you can get a confession by "interrogating" them like that?

I'll handle this case. You needn't concern yourself.

You?

You think I'm not qualified?

This is my duty.

I don't need your help, right?

I told you to disarm the whip formation, but you didn't listen.

You probably weren't willing.

That's not what I meant.

Looks like you're a little resentful toward me, doesn't it?

You exaggerate!

Even the general shows deference toward Miss Chiang.

How dare I disobey your order!

Then it's settled, isn't it?

You may call upon these whip-wielding masters to withdraw.

Let's go!

They truly are fearless heroes.

As long as you're around, there's nothing Steward Wan can do.

I didn't bully him. He went too far.

Second Brother, have someone apply medicine to them first.

Let them get a good night's sleep.

Bring them to me first thing in the morning.

- I wish to interrogate them myself. - Alright.

GENERAL'S RESIDENCE

Halt!

Who are you? How dare you trespass here!

What a grand display!

Even under the emperor's feet, there are places no one is allowed to go.

Open your eyes and take a good look. This is General Hsiao's residence.

I'm well aware it's the general's mansion.

Prince Ping Hsi ordered me to find...

Deputy Steward Hai of the general's residence.

- You were sent by Prince Ping Hsi? - Indeed.

Then please follow me.

This person was sent by Ping Hsi Palace. He wishes to see Deputy Steward Hai.

- Please come in. - Please...

Please...

This person was sent by Ping Hsi Palace to see Deputy Steward Hai.

- Alright. Please... - Please...

Please...

Please sit.

Please wait while I fetch Deputy Steward Wan.

As you wish.

I, Kuei, pay my respects to Deputy Steward Hai.

Please sit.

You must have had a tiring journey from the prince's palace.

I wonder if the prince's chronic asthma has improved?

Thanks for your concern, Master Hai.

The prince's illness is much better.

When did Prince Ping Hsi ever suffer from asthma, may I ask...?

You said it yourself just now.

What audacity!

You dare impersonate an envoy from the prince's palace...

to infiltrate the general's residence?!

Aren't you afraid of death?

Seeing as I had the guts to come,

I've already disregarded the words: "life and death".

You risked your life to infiltrate the general's residence - for what?

For those three assassins... and one poor wretch.

You're their accomplice?

We're complete strangers.

Since you're not an accomplice, but rather a complete stranger...

why would you risk such danger to infiltrate this mansion?

Seeing injustice, one draws their sword to help, regardless of life and death.

That's the true nature of a hero.

Don't tell me that Deputy Steward Hai wants me to stand idly by...

while three good people suffer?

They attempted to assassinate a court official.

How could they be good people?

That depends on who they attempted to assassinate.

Hsiao Cheng-Chun deceives the emperor to oppress the people.

Betrays friends for personal gain, indulges in rampant violence.

Everyone has the right to execute him. What crime have they committed?

You dare spout this nonsense in front of me?

Such courage is indeed admirable.

Thanks for your praise, Deputy Steward Hai.

I'm but a humble person, who considers themselves better than...

a pitiful wretch who serves as a lackey to his own father's Kkiller.

How arrogant! What do you mean by that?

Deputy Steward Hai, do you know who your parents were?

Do you know how they died?

Don't beat around the bush. Just tell it to me straight.

If you want to know, you can always ask General Hsiao.

Ask him how he killed your parents back then.

No need for dishonest rhetoric.

Your divisive tactics won't work on me.

Brother Hai, everything I said is true.

Of the three assassins, two had parents also killed by Hsiao Cheng-Chun.

- I risked my life coming here, just to-- - Shut up! Stop talking nonsense!

You truly are stubborn. My efforts have been in vain.

Farewell.

Hold it.

Deputy Steward Hai, what can I do for you?

Is the general's residence a place you can come and go as you please?

If afraid, I, Kuei, wouldn't have come. What can you do to me?

If you can defeat my sword, I'll let you go.

I've heard of Deputy Steward Hai's divine swordsmanship.

I'd like to experience it for myself.

Please make your move.

Deputy Steward Hai's swordsmanship indeed lives up to its reputation.

You're a woman?!

When killing traitors to avenge family, what difference does gender make?

I, Hai, am duty-bound not to allow anyone to assault the general.

But nor do I want to make enemies out of martial world friends.

Your courage is commendable.

But you'd better be more sensible in future.

Brother Hai, what I said just then was from the bottom of my heart.

- Why do you assist a tyrant do evil--? - You needn't say any more.

I'll escort you out SO you won't be questioned.

This is Steward Wan.

It's an honour.

Who is he?

He's Brother Ma, a master from Prince Ping Hsi's palace.

He came to visit me.

The general ordered an audience with us.

Does your friend know the way out?

Of course, I know. It's not my first time here.

Then we won't see you off.

Please, gentlemen... there's no need.

Second Brother Hai, what I told you just then...

please consider it carefully.

Brother Ma need say no more. Please return home.

I forgot something. You go in first, I'll be right there.

My friend, please don't go!

What's the matter?

The masters of Ping Hsi Palace all possess a golden tablet.

Show it to me.

I didn't bring it.

What is this?!

You dare sneak into the general's residence?

Capture her!

A PROMISE IS WORTH... A THOUSAND IN GOLD (Chien-Chin)

It's you!

Where did those three assassins come from? Who instigated them?

Only Lei Kuei admitted to the assassination attempt.

Feng I-Fei and Chiao Hsiu-Ku didn't know him.

Who instigated them? Why did they want to assassinate me?

Miss Chiang kept asking, but they wouldn't say a word.

Torture them severely. We must force them to talk.

Yesterday, Steward Wan almost beat them to death.

They still wouldn't say a word.

Then beat them to death!

General... they're all renowned for their chivalry in the martial world.

What if we do kill them regardless without a thorough investigation?

I fear the country will be difficult to win over, and more trouble will occur.

As the General-in-Chief, who would dare disobey me?!

It seems you're a little disobedient towards me.

I wouldn't dare!

General, it's impossible to guard effectively against assassins.

The martial world has plenty of fearless heroes.

If a general's deeds benefit the nation, the people will not resist.

Then naturally there won't be--

Shut up! You dare lecture me?!

The ancients said that a ruler should govern a nation with virtue.

- Therefore-- - Get the hell out of here!

Yes.

Steward Wan pays his respects to the general.

General Hsiao, Wan Shun pays his respects.

Enter.

To whom does this fan belong?

Do you still recognise it?

I recognise it. It belongs to Vanguard Kuei.

How did it end up in your hands?

Just now, Hai Tao was escorting someone out in secret.

I happened to run into him.

Hai Tao explained that he was a master from the Prince of Ping Hsi's Palace.

I suspected from their attire that it was a woman disguised as a man.

There must be a reason.

Thus, I employed a ruse to lure Hai Tao away and capture the visitor.

It really was a woman; she uses that fan as a weapon.

How old is she? Have you enquired into her background?

In her twenties... there's no need for enquiries.

She's Vanguard Kuei's daughter, Little Chien-Chin.

She came to discuss taking revenge on you with Hai Tao.

They'll come sooner or later. I'm not afraid of them.

To nurture a tiger invites calamity. You bring disaster upon yourself.

What did you say?!

I said, to nurture a tiger invites calamity...

You bring disaster upon yourself.

- Am I wrong? - You...

After all, I'm a great general. How could you treat me like this?

A great general?

How did you ever become a great general?

I told you back then to eliminate the roots.

But you insisted on keeping those two alive.

I raised them from childhood, surely they wouldn't turn against me?

Hai Tao and Kuei Chien-Chin were acting furtively.

They must know their true origins.

You're his father's killer; how could he not turn against you?

You think Hai Tao is dangerous, so get rid of him.

But Miss Chiang is quite filial to me, no matter what you--

I'll get rid of her along with the others to prevent future trouble.

You only spared her because she looks like her mother.

You couldn't marry her mother, so you treat her like a baby.

If she knew that you killed her parents, do you think she would forgive you?

Her martial skill is extremely high, and mostly taught by me.

Would she dare touch me?

The hatred for one's parents is irreconcilable.

Even knowing she's no match, she'll still fight to the death.

I raised her for 20 years; we're like father and daughter.

Tell me, how can I be expected to tolerate this?

That's just your opinion...

I say we kill her!

I won't let you hurt her.

Only by seeing her every day am I able to find a trace of her mother.

Don't tell me you want to eliminate even this trace?

This vicious and merciless general has turned into a lady-killer.

There's one thing I don't understand.

You keep Chiang Yen around because you miss your old flame...

but why keep Hai Tao around?

Hai Tao's father saved me twice in the army.

I...

Turns out your heart still knows how to repay gratitude.

But when Vanguard Hai was charging with his troop,

who was it that shot an arrow into his back?

What were you thinking at that moment?

Back then, I dreamt only of wealth and glory.

Now, I have everything.

I'm telling you, the three assassins named Feng, Lei, Chiao...

are most likely descendants of those damned ghosts!

If we don't wipe them out completely,

we'll no longer be able to continue this life of luxury and wealth.

Feng, Lei, Chiao... could it be a coincidence?

But I don't believe in coincidences.

Let me tell you...

I was the one who suggested the plan, and I was the one who made the effort.

It doesn't matter now if you're a general or not.

You no longer have a say in the matter.

Youl!

Hai Tao has rebelled against the general - a heinous crime.

- Arrest him on sight. - Yes...

Everyone, listen!

Deputy Steward Hai has betrayed the general.

By order of the general, arrest Hai Tao and call him to account.

Yes...

Summon my whip-wielding masters.

- I want Hai Tao captured alive. - Yes.

They needn't go. I'm here!

Hai Tao, by order of the general, I'm holding you to account.

How did he become a general?

Isn't it all down to your brilliant planning?

So what if it is? Today, I'll take your life!

Capture him!

- Hurry, report to Miss Chiang. - Okay.

After him!

Hai Tao is in league with the assassins.

By order of the general, arrest him!

- Strike! - Okay...

Strike!

Pull him up! Toss him!

Stop!

Let Second Brother Hai down right now!

Miss Chiang, it's the general's order.

- I don't believe it! - Don't believe it?

- You can go ask the general. - Fine, but let him down first.

- Let him down. - Yes...

Miss Chiang, leave now!

All our parents died at their hands!

Steward Wan, which acupoint did I pierce?

It's... the Fengfu acupoint.

What would happen if I stuck the needle in there?

My... whole body would be paralysed, just like a dead man.

Then release Second Brother Hai now!

Let's go see the general and get to the bottom of this.

- Release him now! - Yes.

Miss Chiang, tell him to release the people in the stone dungeon.

Aren't those people assassins?

You must trust me and do as I ask.

Of course, you won't understand now.

But there's no time to waste.

Let's get out of here first, and I'll explain later.

Miss Chiang, now that you've subdued him, you mustn't let him go.

Steward Wan, order a carriage to be prepared.

Also, release all the people in jail.

Hai Tao, you openly rebel?!

It's too late now for betrayal. Hurry up!

Steward Wan, don't fidget!

The embroidery needle is too small.

If you can't control yourself, it'll be too bad for you!

Will you let them go?

Steward Wan, do you want my embroidery needle to pierce a little deeper?

Why are you all just standing there?

- Do what she says immediately! - Yes!

- You four, get in the cart first. - Okay.

Steward Wan, if you'd be so kind as to give us a ride.

Get in!

Get up!

Keep an eye on him.

Why didn't you lift a finger when you saw him being kidnapped?

Didn't you see...?

If we'd made a move, Steward Wan would be dead!

Alright, we're out of the city.

You're out of danger now. Where are you taking me?

To find a suitable place to settle the score.

Miss Chiang, we had an agreement.

You said you'd free me if I escorted you out of the city.

You wouldn't go back on your word, would you?

Alright, you can go.

He's the real culprit.

- Why didn't you ask before freeing him? - How was I to know?

Brother Hai, let it be. He's already gone.

Let's see Big Brother Ho first. We can talk later.

Where is Big Brother Ho?

- Just keep going north from here. - Alright, then.

Everyone, please relax.

Only I know this place; no one else can find it.

Brother Chu, how did you find such a great place?

Me? It's too embarrassing to say.

We're just like brothers and sisters. What's there to be embarrassed about?

Let us hear what you have to say.

To be honest, I used to have friends in the underworld.

We did low-risk, high-reward "business".

This was our hideout. Because my martial skills were poor,

they kept me in their den to cook for them, brew tea, and so on...

One day, something happened, and they were all done for.

I was the only one left.

So I had no choice but to change careers and become a cook.

I never expected to become such a well-known cook.

Thank you so much, your place is great.

They're all injured. Let's hide here until everyone's healed.

Never mind, we only suffered minor injuries.

It's nothing serious.

I overheard their conversation.

Only then did I realise, that while Hsiao Cheng-Chun was culpable...

Wan Shun was the real mastermind.

Even Hsiao Cheng-Chun is subject to his control.

No wonder he's always so tyrannical.

Had I known earlier, I wouldn't have let him go.

Steward, we've searched everywhere, but can't find them.

I fear they've escaped.

No way. I reckon they're somewhere in these hills.

They must be found.

- Search again. - Yes!

I'm suffocating...

One refuses to hide in this cave like a turtle in the darkness.

No matter how powerful he is, one will fight him to the death!

Miss Chiao, don't be so impulsive!

Miss Chiao... I'm not afraid to die.

I'll go with you.

Great! You've got guts, dark kid!

Let's go!

Hold it!

We eight are bound in life and death. Our actions must be coordinated.

How can you be so reckless?

At this rate, I'll suffocate! I'm going to fight them!

- Going like this is suicide. - Death is death.

It's better than hiding here.

You mustn't forget, we have a blood feud.

Will dying in vain like that bring us revenge?

Don't tell me we can take revenge hiding in here!

You mustn't act blindly without thinking.

Keep calm. Everyone, think of a solution.

Where's Miss Chiang?

- Not here. - She went out alone?

It's too dangerous! I'll go bring her back.

No. You mustn't go out.

Only one person can go.

Youl!

Me? I'm... really scared!

Don't be scared. I have a plan.

I guarantee you'll be safe.

- How about it? - Nothing!

- Let's check out the woods. - Let's go!

Halt!

- What are you doing? - Walking.

- Where are you going? - Back to my parental home.

Turn so we can see your face.

I told you to turn your face!

- I'm embarrassed. - Embarrassed, is that all?!

Turn your face so we can see it!

_Oh, my God! Alright, get going...

Chief, that woman looks so ugly!

She's not ugly!

Not ugly?! Even Zhang Fei (a fierce general) is prettier than her!

I think she's turned into Zhang Kui (a deformed deity).

Doesn't look ugly to me.

She looks a lot like your wife!

Get lost!

Miss Chiang!

My goodness! Why are you hiding here?

I've been looking for you everywhere.

Who are you? What do you want with me?

I'm Chu Fu!

What are you up to?

You're still grinning!

You think I want to be like this? I did it for you.

For me?

You ran out all by yourself without saying a word to us.

These surroundings are full of Wan Shun's men.

What if we run into them? That would be terrible!

I'm not afraid of Wan Shun, and I doubt he'd dare mess with me.

You're... not afraid, but you sure worried us to death!

Big Brother Ho said that until there's a way to break the whip formation,

no one's allowed to act alone.

Just for you, Miss Kuei dressed me up like an androgynous woman.

It's so embarrassing!

It's a good look, very pretty.

Don't make fun of mel

We were all worried sick about you,

but you're just sitting here peacefully enjoying the scenery.

I wasn't looking at the scenery.

I was thinking of a way to break the whip formation.

Now I have a way.

You have a way to break the Nine Fox Whip Formation?

Not only do I have a way,

but I also designed a weapon specifically to break the whip formation.

This sword, I'll call the Whip-Piercing Sword.

When separated, they can be used as dual swords.

Combined, they can break Wan Shun's whip formation.

Break it how?

The most powerful aspect of the whip formation is that it entangles our hands,

or our weapons, thus preventing us from exerting force.

Now, this sword will go after their whips.

We intentionally let them entangle the sword.

The two swords combined can sever the whip.

What if they wrap a whip around our legs?

What do we do then?

It'll depend on your paying attention.

Use one sword to protect your body...

while using the other to find the whip.

If the left-hand sword gets tangled in the whip,

use the right-hand sword to even it up.

If your right-hand sword is tangled, use the left-hand sword to put it over.

By forcefully clasping your hands, you can break the whip in two.

Good. That's a fine idea.

You've got it! You're a really smart young woman.

With this magic weapon, one has nothing to fear.

The most important thing now is to find an armoury.

16 swords can't be forged well in just a couple of days.

Let's practise in the cave for a few days first.

Who will forge the weapons?

Need you even ask? Me again, of course!

Fine, we'll wait until the swords are forged.

Then go to the general's residence to settle the score.

What's going on...?! Let's go check it out!

How come it's on fire?

Assassins! Hurry!

Let's go!

Surround them!

Strike!

What strange move is this?

Retreat together.

Let's go!

Don't touch their weapons!

Seek out their legs!

The old traitor lives inside.

- Brother Lei, come in first with me. - Okay!

These are no longer of use.

Let's go!

Hsiao Cheng-Chun, do you still remember the eight brothers you slaughtered?

- Today's the day you die! - One will take your life today!

Hai Tao, Chiang Yen... you're here, too?

Have you forgotten the kindness I showed in bringing you up these past 20 years?

You raised me for 20 years... and I risked my life for you many times.

Although you have been kind to me, I can't let my parents go unavenged.

Today, either you or I must die.

One's going to kill you now!

I'm going to eat your flesh and drink your blood!

Let's see where you can run to!

Give me back my father's life!

Hsiao Cheng-Chun, I'm here now to settle the score with you.

Fine. I knew this debt would have to be settled sooner or later.

You guys, go ahead!

Spread out!

How can you be so unfilial?

Big Brother Ho, we killed the general and so many others...

This time, we've really screwed up! 14

It'll be alright.

Eight families had a sworn enemy.

The Heavenly Dragon General was determined to clear the names of the wronged.

Those who betray their friends will not escape punishment.

He will eliminate evil and uphold justice in this world.