Original subtitles

In the final ycars of the Sui dynasty,

powcr corrupts, the people suffcred,

and discontcnt spread across the empire.

From the chaos cmcr0cd zhishilanq,

who foundcd the Flower Rcbellion.

Hc vowed to swccp away thc haze

and restorc the light.

The Empcror scnt ministers to thc far reachcs of thc Silk Road

to capturc Zhishilanq,

the most wanted man in the Empire.

The Mo Clan and the Heyi Clan lcd thc Fivc Grcat Western Clans

along with swordsmen, ranqcrs, and Tokharian mercenaries,

fightin0 for powcr and control of the descrt land.

Pressurc builds... waitinq for a spark.

A dog barks in thc allcy ways.

A roostcr crows atop the mulbcrry trces.

A courfyard stands in calm, laid bare,

The empty room has space to sparc.

Bounty Huntcr - Dao Ma Xico Qi

I'vc... I'vc Ionq

I've long...

I've lonqed lived ...

The cage parf.

I'vc long lived in a cage of care,

Now I return to opcn air.

Don't look.

Chisha Town

Anothcr drink!

Uncle, will you treat mc to some mcat?

My namc is Dao Ma.

Rcmcmber it if you can, forget it if you wish.

Namcs are not imporfant.

The lives you took, thc troublc you causcd,

that's all in thc past.

What mattcrs is that

the pricc on your head is ciqht hundrcd coins.

Egghead - Thundcr Cang

But if you pay mc triplc that price,

I'll prctcnd wc ncver met.

Kill him!

Grab your weapons!

Onc,

two,

thrce,

four,

five,

six,

eiqht...

How is it cight after six?

Scven is mc!

Wc tracked that bounty for two months

just to losc to that quy!

Sir, this way pleasc.

Try thesc.

Is that swordsman your father?

Why do you call him by his namc?

Got any more?

Answer me first.

Mmm. .. I'll tcll you later.

Havc you seen this man?

I haven't.

If you sce him, let me know.

The reward's cnough to open a second inn.

I pray to the 0oddcss Guanyin

to bring this wrctch

to my inn.

Captain Lin!

Captain Lin,

you didn't nced to comc all the way herc.

L'vc got just enough for another payment.

I was just about to bring it to you.

I wasn't cxpccting you to come personally.

I'll deal with you later.

My back hurts...

What a coward.

Why do I have a father likc him?

Alai! Don't talk about your father likc that.

The kecpcr of this sword rcquests your company

Chang Cuiren Residcnce

Lord Chang - lmperial Lcgate

For my achicvemcnts in thc battlc against thc Turks,

thc Iatc Empcror bestowed this Armor-Picrcinq BIadc.

Aftcr searching for years,

I've found its original scabbard.

I've personally adorned it with Iazurite.

This is a sword fit for a great swordsman.

Isn't it wonderful?

A qift for mc?

It is a good sword.

But does an instrumcnt of dcath

nced to be so beautiful?

How about I trade it for gold?

I have a team of thirfy-thrcc marksmcn.

Undcfeated in Ionq rangc battle,

but their weakness is close combat.

What they nccd. .. is a master instructor.

With your great talcnt,

why not join us?

Instead of bcinq a mercenary, bccomc a gencral.

I'vc done my timc in that system.

I know how it really works.

Let's just say I'm not cut out for that linc of work.

Could a former Lcft Valiant Cavalry guard

fall so low to risk his life

for a mcasly cight hundred coin bounty? Dao Ma.

You rccognizc me.

When you're collcctinq bounties,

you arc a bounty hunter.

But thc rcst of the time,

you arc just anothcr bandit.

DAO MA

Like me.

I'vc governed this town for thirfy ycars.

Bandits think I am the law,

the law sccs mc as another bandit.

Fools act likc they have power.

The qreat draqons know

how to conccal their power.

The winds might chanqc,

but we stand undcfcated.

This is somethinq

only pcople like you and me can undcrstand.

I am not young anymore.

This town is out of reach cven for thc Jade Emperor.

It can all bc yours.

You may find cverythin0 you'vc bcen seckin0.

What havc I becn sceking?

Timc's up, innkccper!

This inn is bcin0 scized

to rccoup outstandinq taxes.

Captain Lin!

I just nccd a little morc timc. Captain Lin.

Plcase allow me to sec Lord Chanq.

Plcasc sparc our Iives!

Let hcr 0o, scumbaq!

Alai!

If I could just have a few words with him,

I bc0 you!

Plcasc spare us.

Why arcn't you doin0 anythin0?

Be quict.

Come on. Go to sleep.

Shhh...

Lct me qo!

Lock thcm up!

Send thc mcn to build thc Great Wall.

Plcasc don't.

And you can scrvc

as enterfainmcnt in the barracks!

You'rc...

The Double-Hcaded Snake?

Double-Headed Snake

You can beat mc...

You can humiliatc me.

But you cross thc linc whcn you hurt my family!

Go!

Fathcr!

Fathcr!

My dear!

Fathcr!

Fathcr!

I nevcr thought this littlc town

would have thc honor

to host so many talented swordsmcn.

Timc for us to leavc.

Xiao Oi, lct's go.

Brothcr Alai gavc it to me.

Fathcr!

Lord Chang!

Lord Chang!

Fathcr!

Fathcr!

My dear!

Fathcr!

Lord Chanq wants to rob mc

of this mcagcr bounty?

Swordsman!

Swordsman! Plcase savc my fathcr!

Swordsman!

Thcrc is no swordsman here.

Today, I'm a bounty hunter.

I came herc to kill your father.

I don't bclievc it.

A guard of thc Lcft Valiant Cavalry

could nevcr be so foolish.

The Ri0ht Valiant Cavalry thought so too.

You may have a room full of trcasures,

but I likc this plain sword.

What a pity,

just another fool.

Wc can fi0ht our way out.

My hcad is worfh eight thousand coins,

it's all yours.

Only if you livc.

You're only worth two thousand dead.

His moves arc too quick.

Don't they call you the Double Headcd Snake?

Ycars of hiding in pcacc

have dullcd your skills.

My dear!

Fathcr!

Dao Ma!

Your skills arc lacking.

Fathcr...

Alai!

Fathcr...

End him now!

Fathcr...

Fathcr...

Fathcr...

Fathcr...

I'm sorry.

Fathcr...

Lady Innkccper, chccking out.

The man I'm lookin0 for... perhaps hc died long a0o.

Light the beacon!

The govcrnor's bccn murdcred!

Don't lct him get away!

Shoot!

Ayuya!

Ayuya!

Ayuya - Young Mcsfer ol thc Mo

Mojia Villa0e is a place of order.

Thosc who draw thcir bladcs

are punishcd by death.

I don't care who you are.

Dao Dahu - Captain of thc I mpericl Marksmen

You pack of hcns! Out of our way!

Yuchi Ani - Captain of The Mo Cucrd

Watch your mouth!

Ah... my face...

The Mojia Village

Shang Yang Tai ! Bcst scats guarantecd!

Finc wine and beautiful dancers!

Misha! I'm back!

Want a Mohelc doll, Xiao Oi?

Two coins for onc.

Misha. Two coins for two right?

You'rc so bossy...

How will you over find a husband?

Thanks, big sister!

You arc the prctticst in all the Silk Road.

Where did you Iearn to swect talk likc that?

Wc'rc havin0 steak tonight!

Sounds good to mc!

Let's 0o cat.

Dao Ma,

do children in Chang'an play with dolls as well?

I hcard that during festivals in Chan0'An

women can stay out all night.

Is that truc?

What's Chang'an like?

Kiddo...

I'vc bcen away too lonq.

I can't rcmcmber.

Lct's qo,

Xiao Oi.

Let's 0et going.

Comc alon0.

Go. Go. Go.

Lct's qo hunt a tiger.

We're here!

We're here!

WE'RE HOME!

Come.

Ouick!

Pack up!

How long are we hidinq this timc?

Three months, at least.

Maybe longer.

Maybe two ycars.

Is it scrious?

Bettcr brin0 this then.

Bring your poetry scrolls.

Your poetry rccitation is a mcss.

The pocts will haunt us.

Do I have to?

Recitc it again.

Whcre do you think you're 0oing?

It's you , old timer.

Whcn did you get here?

I'm almost paid off.

I'll wait for thinqs to settle thcn pay thc rcst.

Chicf Mo - Chicf of Mo CIan, thc Western

Early this morninq...

An urgent bounty went out to evcry villagc.

Thcy're coming for you.

The bounty is... thirfy thousand coins.

You're not the type who'd scll out a friend.

Bcsidcs, I've becn under your protcction for years.

I'll nevcr for0et it.

Hcre. I drink to you.

Since you'Il nevcr forgct,

I nccd you to transporf a packa0e.

Whcre to?

Hclp me cscorf somconc to Chang'an.

Chang'an? Are you out of your mind?

What arc you scarcd of?

I've caused enough trouble.

I'd rathcr live a few morc ycars.

I am wantcd in Chanq'an.

Do you nced thc number onc fugitive for this?

Y - You'rc insanc!

Comparcd to thc pcrson you'Il escort,

you arc only the world's number two fugitivc.

Hc is thc Ieadcr of the Flowcr Rebcllion,

Lord Zhishilang.

Zhishilang?

Sounds likc a know-it-all.

You'rc the kind of man who only sees moncy.

You don't sce thc big picture.

You see, Lord Zhishilang

is a great scholar who carries the world in his hearf.

Great scholar, huh?

What did hc do?

Nothing morc than advocatc for the helplcss.

Brother Dao Ma,

Why not do it for the qood of the people?

What the hell do I care about common peoplc?

Surc,

you could choosc to run forevcr.

But have you thouqht about him?

Your dcbts will bc wipcd clean.

Take this gold for expenscs.

We arc brothers. Wc don't nccd to talk likc this.

For thc qood of thc pcople, right?

Sir,

Zhishilang - Leader of the FIower Rebcllion

this is thc swordsman I spokc of, Dao Ma.

What is up with that look?

What?

Can't show your facc?

I hope it's not too much troublc.

Lct's Iay down somc rulcs.

I call thc shots.

You'rc just the cargo.

On the road you listcn to mc.

If you get hurt or killcd ,

that's not on mc.

Undcrstood?

Fathcr!

Fathcr!

Dao Ma.

You're 0oing to Chan0'an too?

What a coincidcnce!

What is she talking about?

What's the matter?

What's wron0?

That's enough. Go on.

What is it?

She's bccn wanting to sce Chang'an for ycars.

You know how she is.

Since shc's no longer engaged ,

takc hcr along to broaden her horizons.

Come on. Arc you thinking straight?

This isn't a sightsccinq trip.

And you'rc saddling mc with thcse two deadwei0hts?

Who's a deadwcight?

If it wasn't for me yesterday,

you'd bc a porcupinc full of arrows.

Arc you afraid? Lct's make a wa0er.

See who gets to Chan0'an first!

You should qct going.

Listcn. Kecp a low profile.

Don't cause trouble.

Whcn you come back,

lct's have anothcr drink.

Take care.

Go!

On thc fourfh day of the fourth month as pcach blossoms bloom,

Zhishilang will rally warriors from across the realm

to battle thc corruption in the Sui.

The Empcror issued twclvc Iron Blood Decrecs for his capture.

Pei Shiju and his troops havc bccn dcployed to the Wcstcrn Silk Road,

the Five Great Clans will fracturc.

You must rcach Dragon Scale Crossing in thrcc days.

An old fricnd of minc will mcet you therc.

Evcry bounty huntcr will be looking for you.

Rcmcmber,

be careful.

Red Corge Pass

Somcthing doesn't feel quite ri0ht hcre.

Are all swordsmen so skittish?

Relax. Fathcr already madc arrangemcnts.

Thank you.

Chen Shijiu - lmperial Carrison Chief

It's hot enough to to make a dog sweat,

arcn't you afraid of a heatstroke drcsscd likc that?

Show your face.

Can you bclieve thcy sold mc a lcper?

I'm going to get my moncy back.

We don't want to get you sick. It's contagious.

Chicf Mo is my father.

Thank you for your help.

All soldicrs should bc more like you,

thc Sui would rulc the four seas.

I must owc your family a favor from a past life.

Fine.

Pass.

Comc on.

It is Zhishilan0.

Vice Ccneral Yin - I mperial Cavclry Commandcnt

Gencral Pci will bc dclighted to meet you.

It rcally is Zhishilanq.

Arrcst him!

Brinq him back to the camp!

As for his companions, kill them.

I am a disciple of thc Flowcr Rebellion . Chen Shijiu ,

at your servicc.

PIeasc rise.

No nced to kncel,

wc arc all cquals.

Now that I havc sccn you in person,

I can dic in peacc.

Sir,

I have just one question.

Will thcrc evcr be a day

whcn thc world will bc covered in blossoms?

Wc scrvc the causc.

Wc greet dcath without fcar.

The flowcrs will bloom.

They'rc coming!

Go. I'll stay bchind.

- We'll mect in thc fourfh month . - Go!

Ouick. Got thc horscs.

Go!

Close thc gates!

Comc on!

Thosc men took Lord Chang to Zhangyc for treatmcnt.

We should lcavc whilc it's quict.

Wherc clsc can wc go?

Dao Ma said with this,

we can get help in Mojia Village.

Di Ting - Former Lcft Valiant Cavalry Cucrd

Could I trouble you for a drink of watcr,

Madam Innkccper?

When did this outsider lcavc?

Kui Zhi - Former Left Valiant Cavclry Cuard

Arc you a swordsman too?

I mct a swordsman beforc.

He looks like you.

You vcrmin arc still hcre?

Did you mean us or you?

Arrcst evcryone in here!

I will avenqe Lord Chang.

Dao Ma.

Do you know him?

I once did.

Hc's the qreatest swordsman I'vc evcr secn.

You must be onc too.

What would happcn if you mcct again?

Maybe I will

watch him draw his last breath.

You should have told mc

that Gcneral Chen was on our sidc.

Sir,

up until now wc only had to deal with officials.

Up ahcad thcre will bc all sorfs of charactcrs.

This valley narrows into a funnel.

If there's an ambush ...

I'll turn them into kebabs.

Zhishilanq has the support of thc pcoplc.

Father has a plan for us.

Plus you and mc workinq together,

a thousand armics can't stop us.

Chicf Chen is dead by now.

What?

Ani, you two go around.

Kiddo? Comc with me.

Hold tight.

Marksmen

Sir!

Sir!

Jianghu Bounty Hunters

That's thc most wanted fuqitivc Zhishilanq!

(One-eye swordsman)

Worfh a hundrcd thousand!

Got him! Scizc him!

Sir! Wake up! Wakc up!

That onc!

Focus on thc prize! Zhishilang!

Don't lct those cowards steal him!

The bounty is a hundred thousand coins!

I'm Dao Ma!

You know me right?

I killed your boss, Lord Chang.

Gucss thcre's no qlory in catching the second most wanted fugitive.

Follow thcm!

Dcadweight.

Put this on.

Tighten it.

Okay.

Wcar this!

What is this for?

For protection.

Run, Xiao Oi!

Hc's minc!

You wish!

Lct 0o!

You let go!

Here.

Hey dummy!

You okay?

Sir!

You have to get up, sir!

I can't 0et up...

My butt is broken

and my body is wcak!

Got on thc horsc, sir!

No morc ridinq. I can't ride anymore.

A stagccoach!

Thcrc's a staqccoach!

Zhishilanq shouldn't ridc horscs.

Zhishilang wants to ridc in a staqccoach!

- Zhishilang wants to ridc in a staqccoach! - Wait!

Zhishilang wants to ridc in a staqccoach!

Hc's spccial , that's for surc.

Zhishilang wants to ridc in a staqccoach!

Could wc hitch a ridc?

A bounty hunter?

Yan Ziniang

Clearly.

So arc you.

I don't need a ride anymorc.

I likc riding horses.

Zhishilang? Of the Flowcr Rebcllion?

Lct's lay down somc ground rulcs.

This is my prisoncr.

Is that so?

Scc? Othcr prisoncrs don't nccd shacklcs.

Lct me 0o! Let mc go, Dao Ma!

Be quict.

Sec?

Other prisoners are obcdicnt.

Transporfinq the most wanted fugitive

with his wife and child.

That's a first, I'll tcll you that.

A wanderin0 swordsman with an impcrial bladc.

That's a first for mc too.

Have you heard?

Thcrc was a young swordsman that lcft a bathhousc in Jian0du filled with blood.

Apparently, hc's not the typc to Ieavc Ioosc cnds.

L'vc hcard whispcrs...

of a mystcrious old bounty hunter who kccps to himself.

For him,

cverythin0 has a price. Anythinq at all.

So what has this man done lately?

How much do you know?

In order to catch hcr,

I wandered thc Ouicksands Canyon for a forfnight.

I just qot out.

Do you have anything to tcll mc?

No.

I have an idca.

Young mastcr, you're clcarly not thc romantic typc.

Why not tradc mc to this rich and passionate man?

Wouldn't everyone be happy?

Swcct brothcr.

I'm Yan Ziniang from thc South.

I've traincd in thc soft arfs since young.

I know how to do things you've nevcr drcamed of.

Untic me and give it a try.

Don't worry sistcr,

I don't want to rcplace you.

I can scrvc the both of you toqethcr.

I won't disappoint you.

Shamclcss!

How about it?

Comc broadcn your horizons.

What's wrong with you?

Ow!

What the hell!

What was that for?

Sui I mperial Barrack8

We should have brought more mcn with us.

Heyi Xuan - Chief of the Heyi CIcn, the Western

The bcst for last.

I've been waitinq for you, father-in-law.

Young Mastcr Heyi, whcre shall wc beqin?

The enga0ement is voided.

Our humblc family is unworfhy of you.

You must bc upset with mc.

At my aqc, I havcn't achievcd much.

I've lct you and my fathcr down.

Whcn I was younq, a witch read my future.

Shc said

one day I will wcar a beautiful crown.

And my belovcd will adorn the crown with feathers.

By thc way, wherc is Ayuya?

My fcllow lcaders,

what is the plan for the mccting?

Our fivc clans are united as onc.

Wc will follow your lead.

Pei Xingyan - Vicc Ceneral of The Soaring Eagle

My uncle, Ministcr Pci , drew this map himself. It is his lifc's work.

Hc oftcn reminds me

without the supporf of the fivc clans

this map would not cxist.

Youn0 qcneral.

You've callcd us hcrc.

What are your ordcrs?

His Majcsty thc Empcror will survey the devclopmcnt alon0 thc Silk Road.

This could be a blessin0 for the Wcstcrn clans.

Yet the outlaw Zhishilang undcrmines our crforts.

It appears he takcs refuge in your tcrritories.

I'll put it this way-

If Zhishilanq cannot bc captured,

evcryone herc, includin0 myself,

will find themsclves separated from thcir hcads.

I havc a sugqcstion.

Since this is a prcssing matter,

we arc all hcre.

Lct's use this opporfunity to clear the air.

No onc leavcs until

evcryone vows to capturc Zhishilang.

If we can wccd out his accomplices,

he cannot escape.

This solution would pleasc His Majcsty.

May thc fivc states comc together onc day

and form onc tributc state.

Like thc great state of Tuyuhun.

How majestic that would bc.

Majestic...

So majcstic...

What if I refuse?

Will your uncle usc thc qreat Sui Army to flattcn our littlc Mojia Villagc?

My unclc says...

A thousand soldiers qo to prcparc the way.

I may usc them as I see fit.

Gcneral Pei.

No need to bc upset.

I hear Zhishilang walks frcc

with thc hclp of an outlaw named Dao Ma.

I've forged an alliancc with a group of skillcd mcrccnaries.

With their help,

we can take on cven tcn swordsmen likc Dao Ma.

Enter!

The Ieadcr of the Tokharian Mercenarics,

Arahant.

Thcse mcn bring bad luck.

I havc othcr arfairs to attcnd to.

Arcn't you comin0?

Think clcarly father!

How can wc sidc aqainst thc Great Sui?

He's riqht fathcr. Havc a scat.

Tell Ayuya...

hcr husband misses her.

STOP!

Ma8tcr Fengsan

Dao Ma, you won't get away!

Young Miss, arc you okay?

What are you doinq?

Takc it casy.

Don't bc afraid.

I'm not afraid.

That will teach you to mess with mc.

Rot in hcll!

Come.

What've you donc?

Hcy old man. .. You'd kill your own brother for a bounty?

If my own fathcr stood in my way,

I'd kill him too!

Be thc biggcr man, Dao Ma!

Sparc my lifc please.

I'll turn over a new lcaf.

I swear... I'll nevcr bothcr you aqain!

- Scram. - Thank you.

You're thc...

Jade-Faccd Ghost... Shu.

The woods grow thin, thc strcam runs dry;

A lone peak riscs bcfore thc cye.

Malih , notify our people.

A storm is coming.

Disband thc clan.

The womcn and children must Ieavc the village.

CIosc the qatcs. Exit only. No cntry.

Those unafraid to die may stay.

This will be Mojia Clan's last stand.

We let that piece of trash get away!

Do you know who that sleazeba0 Dao Ma actually is?

Secms like hc and Chicf Mo

havc somc kinda dcal.

That's not all ...

He's wantcd for dcserting thc Left Valiant Cavalry.

What unit is that?

Never heard of it!

You're a dirty thief, you don't know anythin0.

Those arc the Great Sui's deadlicst warriors.

Back in thc battlc that brought down thc Chcn State,

thcy slaughtercd cveryonc.

Younq and old. They evcn killcd the dogs.

Back in Jiangnan,

if thc kids heard that name,

Gucss what? They'd shut up and find a place to hide!

Accordin0 to you thcn,

a Left Valiant Cavalry is some sorf of superhero?

Hcll no!

They're just doqs!

Thcy're just stupid dogs guarding rich courfyards.

Thcy'vc got no balls!

Toothless dogs.

I'm telling you guys!

I don't give a crap about anythinq thosc guys havc done.

If just one of thcm tries to mess with mc,

gucss what?

I'll kill thcm all!

I managed to convincc the cldcrs to leave.

The rcst rcfuse to go.

Thcy say if you stay, they'll stay.

The Lai, thc Yuji, and thc Pciwu Clans

havc all allied with Heyi Xuan.

My archers arc positioned in the 0or0e.

Aruhant and Tokharian Riders are headinq this way.

Dark Ox Flat8

The wheel's stuck.

Get out and push.

Shu.

Are you sure this is the right way?

Those bounty hunters slowed us down a lot.

I n order to reach the Descrf Forest by nightfall tomorrow,

wc have to cut across thc Dark Ox Flats.

What's so funny?

All men arc the same.

The morc they want somethin0,

thc less they're willinq to ask for it.

What's this?

That's oil!

Watch it!

Watch it!

You bastard!

If you want to kill him, just kill him!

You almost killcd mc, you idiot!

Then how will you cash in?

Fuqitivcs arc all the same to me.

Numbcr onc fugitive Zhishilang,

followcd by Dao Ma.

If I turn in both of you ,

I becomc the world's qreatest swordsman.

Do it!

Jadc-Faced Ghost becomcs thc Grcy-Faccd Ghost.

Fathcr-in-law,

I'm hcre...

to claim my bridc.

Aunfie Yuchi - Northern Zhou Scion of the House of Yuchi

Auntic!

Auntic!

Auntic!

Auntic!

Ani!

Let me look at you.

Break it.

I am Auntie's qucst!

This one first,

thcn this one,

and thcn...

hcre...

Hurry and swing your big hammer.

I can't wait all day.

You're likc the qrim reapcr hovcring over mc.

You're constantly followin0 mc you pcrvcrt!

I'm done playing!

I n thc third year of thc Kaihuang era,

my family was slau0htcred.

I rcfuscd to be a prisoncr.

Holding Ani, whom my brothcr lcft bchind,

along with thc othcr artisans,

we ran until we could run no more.

Forfunatcly, we mct Chief Mo.

Our lives...

were savcd by him.

Onc. Two. Thrcc.

Four. Fivc. Six.

Scven. Seven. Sevcn.

Scven is mc.

Yongning I mpericl Palace Five years ago

Let's find mommy.

Brothcr!

Brothcr!

Is that thc music they listen to in Chanq'an?

It sounds likc a sad song.

Got anything else?

Why is it people from Chang'an

nevcr talk about thc city?

Isn't Chang'an thc grandcst city in the world?

If I nevcr 0et to visit

then this lifc would have been livcd in vain!

Thcse dcserf poplars arc grand.

But what docs that mattcr to the crittcrs bencath the rocks?

Don't prctend to be miscrable.

Father told mc

you used to bc in thc Lcft Valiant Cavalry Guard.

Power ovcr lifc and dcath.

Very imprcssivc.

Is that impressive?

Whcn your loved oncs dic in front of you,

and you can do nothin0 ...

Have you evcr expcrienccd that feeling?

Do you mcan...

Xiao Oi's mother?

You arc a skillcd swordsman.

Why don't you avcnge your sister?

Instcad you hide in our village.

Lowcring yourself...

to bc a lowly bounty huntcr.

A swift bladc can't quarantcc justice.

Do you think bcinq a bounty huntcr is lowly?

I think it's pretty good.

I make a dccent living.

Eat when I want.

Slccp whcn I want.

Work whcn I want.

If I don't want to...

They can all piss off.

Not cven thc qods control me.

Fair.

Father annoys me though.

He's so controlling.

If I hadn't be0qcd him,

hc wouldn't have let mc go to Chang'an.

What's so funny?

Look kiddo,

speakin0 of your father,

he can bc annoying.

Howevcr,

when it comes to you,

I've nevcr seen a fathcr like him.

You wanted to break your enqagemcnt,

so hc walkcd barcfoot through thc descrt to do it.

He doesn't hesitatc whcn it comcs to makinq you happy.

Forqct thc Fivc CIan Alliancc.

For0et the Khan of the descrf.

I n his cyes,

only you , his only dauqhtcr, mattcr to him.

Your happiness and your frccdom.

Father...

Home is still a two-day walk.

Fathcr...

Will you pleasc put shocs on?

Thcy can't see us anymore.

Wc broke your cngaqement.

Wc must follow the customs of the descrf.

The heavens above...

and cvery grain of sand under our fect,

bear witncss to the gods.

Nevcr mind. I'll just marry Heyi Xuan.

What arc you saying?

Now.

I won't 0ive you to a madman.

The suffcring I cndure is nothing compared to your happincss.

Fathcr...

Always remembcr,

you arc the only thing I need to protect.

When Xiao Oi grows up,

I'm not sure

if I could be as 0ood a father as your fathcr.

Isn't it exhausting actinq so scrious all thc timc?

Arcn't you tircd alrcady?

Drink!

Chcers.

Auntic!

Those iron flowers arc beautiful!

Are you happy, Ani?

Pcoplc ycarn for thc simple glow of mortal life.

The crossinq is up ahead!

Pick up thc pace!

The crossinq!

We're thcre!

Wc'rc finally thcrc!

Stop!

By order of the new Khan, Heyi Xuan , we arc hcre to arrcst Zhishilang!

Step aside!

What are you doinq?

Thcy just want me.

Lct me qo.

Sit down stupid!

Stop causing trouble.

Sir, don't!

Ayuya.

Why are you with thcse fuqitives?

Your father has aqrecd to our marriage!

Ayuya.

Our new Khan has brou0ht a gift for you.

Fathcr...

Dear daughter,

no need to cry.

Always remembcr,

you arc the only thing I need to protect.

Fathcr!

Dcar, don't bc sad.

Your father got caught up with bunch of bandits!

But hc found his way back.

Hc qave his own life

to ensure your bright futurc by my side as the wife to thc Khan.

What a good father.

His head in cxchange for a lifetime of wcalth.

Blood debts...

must bc paid in blood.

I won't spare any of you.

To think I treated you animals as my own blood kin!

Kneel and bcg for forqivcness!

And I'll 0ivc you a swift death.

Take Zhishilang and Ayuya.

The rcst can die.

Dic!

Dic!

Who's next!

Wc'rc cven now.

That one is mine.

Don't mcddlc.

You'rc meddling.

And you can't stop mc!

That really hurts!

Stop hitting me!

You owe me for that.

I'm qoin0 to kill this bitch.

Who are you callinq bitch?

Chief Mo,

cverything I owc you,

I'll pay it back.

Thank you for helping mc get rid of thcse idiots.

Now we are thc only hcirs to thc Fivc Clans.

Kiddo.

We havc to 0o!

Lct me qo!

Heyi Xuan!

Put me down!

Put mc down! Lct 0o!

Ouick!

Get her insidc!

Move it!

Hold.

Da Lai.

Xiao Lai.

My sons!

Niuluo!

Wululu!

Whcrc is my Mi-cr?

Uncles.

It is all my fault.

I couldn't protcct them.

But who could have thou0ht...

Those bandits could be so ruthlcss?

- Get them! - Avcnge my son!

After them!

Fathcr!

Save mc!

Fathcr!

Mi-cr!

Fathcr!

Don't shoot!

Mi-cr is in there!

Chase thcm down!

Catch thcm! Save my Mi-er!

Mi-cr!

Who arc thosc pcoplc?

It's Di Tin0 and Kui Zhi.

Old friends?

Or arc they focs?

It's hard to say.

If they arc friends,

I can't burdcn them again.

And if they are focs?

Thcn wc'rc in dcep shit.

Great.

Wait what? What do you mean?

Dao Ma! What do wc do?

Turn left!

I nto thc sandstorm!

What?

I nto thc sandstorm!

You crazy? Wc'll dic!

Turn left!

Follow thcm.

What's the rush?

Lct thc storm pass.

Follow Dao Ma.

Hc'll take us to thc child.

Stop.

My father...

How did he dic?

Your Mojia Clan

brought disastcr to thc Fivc CIans.

But my dear Xuan was blind to it.

His hcart was set on a wench like you.

He is so dcvotcd to you.

If only your father had givcn up the outlaw

and agrced to thc marriaqc,

he'd bc alive.

It was him.

Stop talking.

It was your father's own doing.

Hc insultcd Xuan.

Xuan could take it no more,

and took his hcad.

This is it.

The cnd of the Mojia Clan.

The cnd of...

the Mojia Clan.

The Mojia Clan

is not finished.

Ani ...

In our next life, wc will still be sistcrs!

Young Miss!

Don't do it kiddo.

If you do this, thcre is no turninq back.

Kiddo!

Ani!

Miss!

Kecp chasing!

Warriors of thc Yuji clan!

Fear ncither hcavcn nor earfh!

Sir.

Yuji!

I am Ayuya of the Mojia Clan!

I am the storm!

Protcct me!

Stop hcr!

I kncw hc is a friend.

Save us!

Save thc child!

Dao Ma.

I trust you'rc wcll.

I'vc comc to claim what's mine!

I take it back.. . He doesn't look like hc's hcre to hclp.

Sir, maybc you shouldn't talk so much.

HEYl XUAN!

HEYl XUAN!

HEYl XUAN!

Dic!

It's been a long timc.

Yet your skills havcn't improved.

You arc strongcr than me.

But what good is that now?

Either die,

or give mc the child.

Then we can rcstorc the honor of thc Lcft Valiant Cavalry.

Why do you lau0h?

What honor?

We wcrc just puppets for the powcrful.

You and I havc fallen this low...

Yct you still ra0e against the heavcns?

You speak nonsense.

Lct mc show you which one of us is defying thc gods!

I am following the will of the heavens.

Dao Ma, when will you come to your senscs?

You are thc onc

who hasn't.

This is thc will of thc hcavens!

Xiao Oi.

Xiao Oi.

Wherc is Xiao Oi?

Xiao Oi!

Xiao Oi!

Xiao Oi!

Xiao Oi!

Xiao Oi!

Xiao Oi!

Xiao Oi!

Xiao Oi!

Dao Ma!

Xiao Oi!

- Dao Ma - Xiao Oi, I hcar you!

Xiao Oi!

- Dao Ma! - Xiao Oi!

I'm over hcre!

Dao Ma!

Xiao Oi!

Arc you hurf?

Are you good?

Wherc's evcryone clsc?

Comc on!

Got orf mc alrcady you weirdo!

Scc no evil ...

Do no evil ...

Ayuya?

Auntic Ani was just hcre.

She said Heyi Xuan is taking Ayuya back to Mojia Village.

Ani is 0oing to savc hcr.

She took off on horscback.

Dragon Scalc Crossing

Good sir.

Our journey together...

cnds herc.

What do you mcan? You're not taking me to Chanq'an?

Chief Mo is dcad.

But his wishes rcmain.

This 0old

is worth morc than his bounty.

I havcn't touchcd a pcnny.

From hcre on out it's a smooth journey.

I'd say it's a good deal for you.

What makes you think I'd accept?

I bclicve thc Jade-Faccd Ghost is but a man.

And of course,

you'rc also a bounty huntcr.

You'll walk into a trap to savc Ayuya?

You're already woundcd.

It would bc a suicidc mission.

May I trouble you to look aftcr Xiao Oi?

What docs hc mcan?

Good sir,

if you fcel I have trcatcd you well ,

plcasc rcturn thc favor

and tcach the child somc poctry.

Hold on.

Thcy just want me.

I can tradc myself for Ayuya.

Don't cause trouble.

If you turn yourself in,

Chief Mo, Chcn Shijiu-

thcy'll have dicd for nothing.

If I can't cven savc one lifc,

how can the flowers bloom?

This placc no longcr belongs to Mojia.

It bclon0s to Khan Hcyi Xuan now!

Hail Khan ! Hail Khan! Hail Khan!

Knecl to your Khan!

On your knccs!

Uncle...

Chicf Mo has becn cxecuted.

The situation is settlcd.

But Heyi Xuan is now killing thc innocent.

As qcnerals of thc Grcat Sui, shouldn't we intertere?

Man are born with eycs.

Keepin0 thcm open is not a skill.

Knowinq whcn to shut them , howevcr,

is thc tricky parf.

Lct thcm run wild.

In a fcw days this placc will bc ...

calm and beautiful.

But uncle...

Pci Shiju - Vice-Minister ol the Chancellery

Conflict brings dcstruction.

The winds are changing.

Don't strugglc.

Do you remembcr?

Whcn I was twelve years old ,

my brothcrs died in the war.

My father was injurcd.

Hc bccamc bcdridden.

I was so afraid.

You gave mc thesc two feathcrs.

I vowcd to becomc the grcatcst warrior of this dcserf.

It was thcn I decided to marry you.

But my father couldn't sce the truth,

that your fathcr had already lost his way.

That treachery would dcstroy thc clans.

Evcrything I did, I did to protect you!

Don't move.

Let qo of hcr!

Ani!

Ani!

No don't!

Stop!

Ani!

Heyi Xuan.

Ani!

Ani!

Hcyi Xuan. Heyi Xuan.

What did you call mc?

Khan!

Dao Ma ...

has brought Zhishilanq.

Hc wants to scc you.

You nervous?

Sir?

I am wcll.

Dao Ma, you actually showcd up.

Gutsy.

The empirc's most wanted man,

in cxchangc for Ayuya.

How docs that trade sound?

Guards!

Kill him now!

Wait!

Anyonc movcs and I kill him!

All ri0ht.

Do it then.

Cut his throat.

And then I kill you!

Everyonc knows thc Empcror wants Zhishilang alivc.

Yet you want me to silcnce him?

Afraid hc might spill your treasonous little secret?

With so many cyes watching, if word 0ets out...

forgct about being Khan.

The Heyi Clan will cnd up just like thc Mojia Clan.

Shut up!

Brothcrs!

Don't listen to his lies.

I'm not convinced you would kill him.

How do you think I bccamc thc second most wanted fu0itive?

No trade, right?

Sir,

there's nothing I can do but-

Wait!

I was confused!

They say Dao Ma loves moncy.

Namc your pricc.

Lct me show you how gcnerous this Khan can bc.

I just want thc qirl.

Ani?

Ani!

Is Mojia Village

still standing?

Ycs, it is.

No onc can dcstroy it.

Dao Ma.

Thank you for hand-dclivcring such a magnificent wcdding gift.

Too bad you won't be around for thc weddin0!

Time is up.

I must rcturn to my bridal chambcr!

Arahant,

show thcm what you'rc madc of!

Brothers, attack!

THE PAWN lS I N PLAY

It's time. Give thc order.

Advancc to Yanzhi Mountain.

Therc is a battlc at Mojia Villaqc.

You'rc withdrawin0 our army.

Is that riqht?

You may stay.

You may do as you wish.

But remembcr,

bchind your armor,

you arc just a morfal.

Go!

Forward!

What now?

Run!

A Khan docs not slaughter the innoccnt!

Gencral Pci?

It was your uncle

who supporfcd my risc to Khan.

What arc you tryin0 to do?

My troops have lcft for Yanzhi mountain.

I wear no armor.

I am just a civilian.

Thcse women and childrcn are no threat to you!

Your position's what's kcpt you alivc.

Without that, I'm not afraid of you!

Scrvc your Khan!

Kill him!

What arc you waiting for? Kill him!

If you want 0lory, 0et in there!

Whoevcr brinqs mc his head,

will get a hundred gold coins!

Heyi Xuan!

Guards! Help mc!

Surround them!

Wululu.

Wululu.

Comc hcre.

Come over hcrc.

Your father

and your sistcr followed Heyi Xuan ,

and it sealed their fates.

Look around.

It's time for you to makc your own dccisions.

Stop.

Arahant!

Is that all you can do?

Kill Dao Ma!

Don't forget who hircd you!

Our master just gave ordcrs.

Wc've been instructcd to withdraw.

Your master?

But I was the one who hired you.

Beforc wc met you ,

our cmployer paid us

to obcy your ordcrs.

How dare you make a fool out of mc?

Don't you know that I'm the new Khan?

And don't you know this new Khan

was the work of my mastcr?

You mcan Pei ...

Pei ...

Ministcr Pei?!

What diffcrence would it makc

If hc were thc Lord of Heavcn himself?

I am the Khan!

I am the Khan of the descrt!

You darc stand aqainst me?

Stand down!

Fine!

My warriors ...

kill them all.

Do it!

Dao Ma.

You really haunt me like a 0host.

It isn't me who haunts you.

It is our brothers who died for you.

Evcn though thc world is vast,

wherc could mcn like us qo?

Just follow your consciencc,

and fcar no path.

Consider mc dead.

Lcave thc child. You can 0o.

Right Valicnt Cavclry Cuard - Bai Zc Right Valicnt Cavclry Cuard - Ying Long

Heroes of the Left Valiant Cavalry fiqhting each other?

Now this is intcrcsting.

My horse is just outside.

Di Tin0, how dare you rcvolt?

Mattcrs of the Left Valiant Cavalry

arc of no conccrn to the Riqht Valiant Cavalry.

I can only slow thcm down. Lcave!

Your sistcr

bore this child for thc dcposcd Crown Princc.

Whcn the Emperor took thc throne,

hc ordered thc Lcft Guard to cnd thc bloodline.

You savcd this child and flcd.

In his fury,

the Emperor had thc cntirc Lcft Cavalry exccutcd.

Kui Zhi and I wcre spared only to kill you.

There wcrc rumors the bastard child still lives.

For the child's death , the Emperor will pardon mc for my treason.

I lct you go on account of our brotherhood.

I nevcr imagincd the pricc...

would be thc cntirc Left Cavalry.

Thesc were all your brothers!

Rcturn to Chang'an.

Hand ovcr this littlc bastard to thc Empcror

and wc can restore the Lcft Cavalry to its glory.

The Empcror is powcrful.

A child is no thrcat to him.

You know bettcr than I do.

Is hc an ordinary child?

Hc is of my blood too.

And no onc can touch him.

The Lcft Valiant Cavalry is qone.

Therc is no going back.

Havc you lost your mind?

Have you forgottcn the Emperor's praisc

aftcr wc returncd victorious from battlc? The officials bowed to us.

Citics feared us!

The Lcft Valiant Cavalry's 0lory was unmatched!

I haven't forgottcn.

Bchind the glory of the conquest of Chen ...

wcre thousands of innoccnts who died bccausc of us.

Just Iikc tonight.

The villaqcrs who died toniqht,

what are these pcasants to you or me?

For the 0rcater qood ...

we only follow ordcrs.

Following ordcrs...

Pcasants...

What ordcrs

arc worfh human lives?

Comc back with me.

Answer to the Courf.

Answer to our brothers.

And answer to yourself.

I answcr to mysclf. Ri0ht now.

You can't dcfcat me.

Wululu.

Ayuya?

Wululu.

Got up.

You want to answer to yourself?

Dao Ma!

Must you dic ...

bcfore I can take thc child?

Brother.

You don't havc to run anymorc.

And I.. .don't havc to chasc anymorc.

Ayuya!

Remembcr you gavc this to mc?

This is a family matter.

I will scttlc it myself.

Ayuya, help!

Fivc fcathers...

A shining ...

Crown ...

Xiao Oi ,

what are you doing?

Talkinq to Ani. .. and Chicf Mo.

Hcy kiddo.

Don't want to see Chang'an anymorc?

Ayuya.

Many armics will try to claim this land.

Why don't you join us?

When I bccome thc Ouccn of thc dcserf,

I will seck your scrviccs.

Movc out!

I want to bc a swordsman like you!

But my dad wouldn't let me.

Your fate is your own.

Pick up a blade. Ride a horse.

When you qrow up, qo whcre you dcsire.

Your fathcr would bc proud of you.

Hey, you ! Comc hcre.

What do you want?

You're frcc, Yanzinian0.

Go whcrevcr you pleasc.

What about you?

I've thought it through.

I don't necd to bc thc world's greatest swordsman.

Thcre is somcone in Chang'an I nced to kill.

A man of grcat powcr.

Take care.

Lct's qo.

I'm coming too!

I haven't had enou0h!

When we get to Chanq'an ,

who knows what's waitin0 for us therc.

I don't care what's waiting thcre, I'll kill a monk if I havc to!

Miles of sand in evcry dircction.

For thc sake of the people I ridc to Chang'an.

This land belonqs to thc pcoplc!

Lct's stir up some real trouble!

A sheathed blade

must ncver be drawn lightly.

Once drawn, it must scc blood.

My nephew,

If we let Zhishilanq cnter Chang'an,

It will surcly turn the world upside down.

That's when you must draw your bladc.

I do not understand.

Am I also just a pawn to you, uncle?

In the grand schcme of things ...

who isn't a pawn in this world?

Director Yuen Woo Ping - "Drunkcn Ma8tcr", "The Tci-Chi Master"

Director Zhang Xinyan - "The Shaolin Tcmplc '', "Tai Chi Boxer"

Coach Wu Bin - The first head coach of thc Bcijing Wushu Tecm

These two kids...

have stron0 kung fu skills.

I wondcr who tau0ht them?

I haven't scc movcs like that in the marfial world

in forty years.

The world bclonqs to thc young.

The young.

Gucss you'rc right.

Wc done yet?

If I can't savc onc life,

how can the flowers bloom?

You wincc at thc sight of blood . How can you save anyonc?

If I can rcscuc Ayuya,

then leavc the numbcr one fugitivc to mc.

Deal?

Deal.