The Shadow Whip (1971) Movie Script
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Stop
(Dafeng Town, 5 miles; Red Pine Path)
This is the right path, let's go
I sing crack my whip and off I go
I'm going to stock up in town
I'll need to get all daily necessities
Pepper and other seasoning
Spring onions and all kinds of vegetables
Live goose and eggs
Wooden comb and sewing kit
The cotton prints
The old man who is itching and scratching
The long-stemmed pipe of the woman next door
The shaft for the rice
And the pot
Over the bridge and up the hill
I see the snow-capped mountains
The lady said that it'll be a good year of harvest
It will be warm after the lunar new year
I sing as I go along
Here comes a young girl
...who outshines the Moon Goddess
I can't help but keep staring at her
And smiling at her
I'm going to marry her in my dream
Here I sing
Stop
Can't you see others?
Are you blind?
You ran into us
What's going on?
Why did you hit me? Don't run off
Damn it
A bunch of bullies, are ya?
What's going on?
I'm going to get even
What?
Fine
We'll go look for them
Let's go
Welcome, have a seat inside
Welcome, have a seat inside
Tie the horses
Please
Sorry, we're full today
Full?
Yes
Even so, you have to find us a table
Follow me please
Excuse me, Mr. Wang
It's a full house today
Do you mind sharing your table?
No problem
Thank you
Please take your seats
What would you like to eat?
Some wine to start with
Yes...
Then some dishes which go with the wine
Coming right up
You've got into trouble again
That stupid kid was blocking our way
I'd teach him a lesson if we weren't hurrying
He'd still be in pain because of your whip
Ersha, let's split up here
I'll get the food and you get the wine
Sure
Just two jars
Get Wang to help you
to carry the meat on the cart
Sure
It's good business today?
Full house
Hey, you're here to stock up?
These horses just got here?
Yes, the men are eating inside
Great, time for revenge
Pair of leopards
I'll drink up
Again
It's you
What? Are you crazy?
Why did you whip me earlier?
You're that idiot
Watch which way you're going next time
I think you should be the one to do that
It's not over between us yet
I'm going all out
What did you push me for?
Four against one? Fine
One on one if you've got guts
I'll fight with you
I don't know them
I'm trying to help you, look
That's a bit too much to use
on someone who doesn't know kung fu
So? You've got a problem?
I think we all know what's going on here
You're a bit over the top
Who are you?
What if I am unreasonable
Kid, haven't you heard about us?
We're the Serial Trio
You're the Serial Trio?
I'd take that as an of fence
Get rid of him
Getting in trouble again? Let's go
Miss Yun, they
Drop it, just go
Stop it
Everyone, I think it's just a misunderstanding
I'm Xu Shanhu. For my sake at least
Let's make a truce
Take this outside
Please don't fight in my shop
We're trying to do business here
I've been here in Dafeng for 40 years
I've never bothered anyone
Mr. Xu, I didn't do anything
Ask them if they really want to fight
If yes, we can pick a spot outside
Fine since Mr. Xu spoke
We'll drop this for now
But you have to be careful
Anytime. Let's go
Miss Yun, please come down here
Mr. Xu, sorry about it
Don't worry
You didn't start it
I'm Wang Jianxin
I'm impressed with your whip technique
May I ask who your master is?
Miss Yun, he helped me
Not at all
I have no master. My uncle taught me
There's only a few who use whips
One of them is very well known
all over the martial arts world
They call him "The Shadow Whip"
Fang Chengtian
Maybe you know him
Never heard of him. Let's go
Mr. Xu, Miss Yun
She runs a guest house at Red Pine village
Often comes to town for supplies
Her surname is Yang; ain't related to Chengtian
Have you met her uncle?
No, I hear he's too weak to come out
Well, if that's her uncle
He would be a Yang too
Definitely won't be Fang Chengtian
I've been here over 40 years
If Fang Chengtian lives nearby
Do you think I wouldn't notice?
I'll let you know if I hear more news
Thank you
I want to go to Red Pine Village
Miss Yun
What ?
Don't tell the boss about what happened
Why not?
If he finds out...
He won't let me go out
Fine, I won't tell my uncle
You'd be dead if it wasn't for me
Lodging or just resting?
Have a seat, sir
Ersha
Coming
Mister
Serve
What would you like to eat?
Good wine, large piece of meat
Wine
Take it
Take this to him, I'll get the meat
Boss
Yes?
We've a guest
Then you should serve him
What are you here for?
The guest is a bit strange
Come in
Boss, the guest is strange
He leaves no footprints on the snow
What does he look like?
In his fifties,
Shiny eyes
With just one look
I'm scared to death
Calm down
There are plenty of able men
He won't bother you if you don't bother him
Just go and serve him
Uncle what's going on?
Nothing
You've mentioned that we're living in seclusion
here is because you don't want people to find you
Have they found you?
That's hard to say
Why are you so scared of people?
Don't ask
Why don't you go take a look?
If he's the one
What if he is
Uncle, you're not an ordinary man
What's to be afraid of?
What? You know who I am?
I know, you've only told me that
Your surname's Fang, and a friend of my dad's
Now I know
that you're a grand master in boxers world
You're the Shadow Whip
Who told you?
I met someone called Wang Jianxin
He asked me after he saw me and my whip
He asked me whether I knew
the Shadow Whip, Fang Chengtian
What did you say?
I said I've never heard of him
What else has he said?
Nothing
Then what did you tell him?
Nothing much
How old is he?
In his twenties
Wang Jianxin?
Uncle, I'll go look outside
Then I'll let you know
...who our guest is
Be careful
Just take a peep, don't alarm him
Who is Wang Jianxin?
We've been waiting for you, kid
What do you want?
We must pick up where we left off
Just want a duel with you
Anytime, any place
Let's find a spacious ground
Okay
Let's go
Tell us, what style?
Whatever
I can fight you three at the same time
But I must be clear
Only 50 rounds
I don't have time to entertain you
You think you can take 50 strikes?
Come on
Who is it?
Hey kid
You're running off? We're not done yet
I've got more important things to do
Tell us then
Your name and background
You don't need to know
If you don't tell us the truth
Then you'll answer to our Serial Bombs
I've heard about the power of Serial Bombs
But all I've heard about you three
is your unsavory reputation
Let's not waste time talking to him
If he refuses to declare his name
We can forget the protocols
Just take his life
Yes
Stop it
I'm here to take care of this, you can go
Yes
Just go and mind your own business
Yes, Chief Hong, we're off
Not bad, my friend
Could you be the master swordsman
Hong Dapeng, chief of Shenwei Fort?
That's me. Come in, I want to talk to you
Have a seat
So, what's your name and background ?
I've no special background
How dare you talk to me like this?
You're a well known swordsman
I told you the truth
You don't look like an outsider
What business have you got here?
I don't think you need to know
Uncle, where are you going?
Why are you here?
Miss Yun, I've found you
You were looking for me?
I was impressed by your skills
I'd like to meet your uncle
So you weren't looking for me
I was looking for you
But I'd like to pay a visit to your uncle too
So that you will know...
whether my uncle is the Shadow Whip, is it?
Miss Yun, be frank with me
Is your uncle the Shadow Whip?
Does that matter?
If he is, please tell me where he's at
I am looking for him
What for?
For revenge?
Why?
What has my Uncle Fang done?
You called him Uncle Fang?!
So he's here with you?
Yes, he's my Uncle Fang
He raised me
He taught me the martial arts
He has raised me since I was a little kid
There's nothing wrong with it
Where is he now?
He isn't here
Please give this message to him
I'm staying at Guangyi Inn at Dafeng Town
If he's a man
Tell him to come to see me
And you're off?
Thank you
I'll deliver your message
Bye
What? All gone?
Miss Yun, they broke our windows
Ate and drank without paying us
Who should we look for?
Shut up
What's going on?
None of your business. Just leave
Can you beat him?
I can handle it
I'm worried about you
Someone told me to give you a message
Who?
Wang Jianxin, he said if you're a man
Go look for him at Guangyi Inn in Dafeng
I'll be there, just leave now
I...
Go, good girl
Serial Trio
Send a signal to our people
Fang Chengtian is heading north
Tell everyone to go north
Yes
Uncle Fang
Uncle Fang...
Ersha, What are you doing out here?
Go inside
It's windy out here
Ersha
Who killed him?
Who is it?
Lady, you've seen the body outside
and this one here
You killed them?
Yes
Because they won't tell the truth
If you don't tell us the truth
You'll end up like them
Are you bandits? Killing people haphazardly?
You called us the bandits
But you've been living with
the worst bandit !
Who're you talking about?
Uncle Fang?
Fang Chengtian
Nonsense
He is a master
He's the Shadow Whip
Right, I don't want to argue with you
And you mustn't play dumb
We've been searching him for over 10 years
Don't try to cover for him
Give it up
Give what up?
Don't pretend
What do you want?
Please be specific
Fang Chengtian robbed an official's family
...15 years ago for jewelry
Xuanwu Security failed its service
and lost all its fortune
The jewelry worth 300,000 taels
You better take it out
Nonsense
Stop it
Who are you?
Gov't officers?
No, we are the Sixteen Bandits of Yanyun
I trust that Fang Chengtian
has mentioned our name before
Perhaps you'll be curious what a bunch of bandits
...want from Fang Chengtian?
Fifteen years ago, everyone knew that
we planned to rob the jewelry
Didn't expect that Fang would get there first
We're not too happy about it
That's why we've been looking for him all this time
Finally we've found his whereabouts today
We won't leave without the jewelry
You better take it out
Why is Hong Dapeng looking for Uncle Fang then?
The Chief of Xuanwu Security knew that
...a lot of people were trying to steal
So he asked Chief Hong
...to help in the escort
Fang Chengtian stole...
while Chief Hong was in charge
They were sworn brothers
That's not the way you treat a friend
Chief Hong was humiliated
He has been asking others to help look for Fang
He's never stopped in the past 15 years
He won't let Fang off the hook
There's no need to tell her anymore
Just ask her
Would you speak or not?
I can kill you easily
I know nothing
Then today is your day to die
Chase
Uncle Fang, what they were saying
Absolutely nonsense, I didn't do it
Then why are you hiding from
Hong Dapeng and Wang Jianxin?
I'll tell you about it later on
I'd never lie to you
Hurry to Dafeng town
What for?
Tell Wang Jianxin that I'll go there
when I've taken care of them here
I...
Wait for me there
Go serve the guest
Yes
Miss Yun, it's late
What are you doing here?
I'm looking for someone
Who?
Wang Jianxin who was here this morning
Is he staying here?
Yes, he's at the back
Take me to him
Sure
Mr. Xu
Yes?
Miss Yun of Red Pine Village
...is here to look for Mr. Wang
So, could she...
be related to the Shadow Whip?
How long has he stayed here?
Half a month
Which room is he staying in?
Got any company?
He's here alone. He said he likes it quiet
He's staying at the top
Thanks. I'll go look for him
You can go now
Yes
Fang Chengtian, you're finally here
I'm not Fang Chengtian
Miss Yun, sorry
Even if Fang Chengtian's here
What was that strike in the dark about?
He'd deserve it
Why isn't he here?
Scared to see me?
I've given him your message
He asked me to be here first. He'll come later
I'm just afraid he might have deceived you
No
He'll be here
after he's taken care of 16 Bandits of Yanyun
He's a decent brave man
The Sixteen Bandits?
Yes
They're here for the jewelry
You're here for that too?
And a deep grudge
Chief Yang of Xuanwu Security was my uncle
Fang Chengtian robbed the jewelry
And my uncle's reputation was ruined ;
my aunt hanged herself!
I've to get even
Uncle Fang said he didn't do it
Everyone said he has no morals
That's why they're all after him
If he didn't do it
Then why was he hiding here...
for 15 years?
That's just between me and him
I have no intention to harm you
Go this way
Yes
You over there
Yes, come here go
Where's Fang Chengtian's daughter?
Upstairs
You're his daughter?
No, my surname is Yang
I'm not his daughter
Hong Dapeng is right
If we hold you as the bait
Fang Chengtian will fall into the trap
Trying to catch me?
They are downstairs
What do you plan to do?
I'll fight whoever tries to grab me
Don't be mistaken
I am on your side
Chief Hong, we've surrounded here
So have we
Chief Hong
We're all set to go
Good
There was a light earlier
They must be upstairs
Listen everyone
Yes
Don't let Fang Chengtian's daughter go
Yes
My friend Wang
Is the girl with you?
Take her down here
Come down here
They outnumber us
We can't just stay here
We've got to fight our way out
Come down here
Down here
Keep quiet
Wang, we've surrounded this place
There's no way out
Give her up
Hurry
She's under my control
Well done
Take her down here
Fine here I come
You bloody skunk
Serial Trio, Xu Shanhu
Yes Chief Hong?
I think the Shadow Whip is nearby
You've got so many men
Hence easily outnumber those two fellas
There's no way out for them
Well then, I let you handle the situation
Yes, go
Go
Let's go
Yes
Hurry
Did you find anything?
I have searched that side
Where are they?
They ran off that way
Mr. Xu, tell Chief Hong
to block all the paths. We'll chase from here
Sure, follow me
Yes
Go
Where are we going?
Where do you want to go?
Take me to Fang Chengtian
Uncle Fang said he'll come and meet you
You don't need to go look for him
But Hong Dapeng has got so many men
...here in Dafeng
For time being he won't make it even if he wishes
You think little of Uncle Fang
If he knows that Hong Dapeng is after me
He'll sure be here to save me
No matter what, I want to find him
Take me there
That was a good move
But you'd never have imagined that...
I'll be waiting here for you
Chief Hong
Little brat, where's your father?
Tell me
You've got the wrong person
I'm not his daughter. My surname is Yang
Yang?
How do you know me?
I've seen you before, of course I know you
Chief Hong, why are you trying
...to kill Miss Yang?
Fang Chengtian will show up if I kill her
Why are you on her side?
She's not related to Fang Chengtian
There's no point to kill her
You see, I too am looking for Fang Chengtian
You too?
Tell me the truth
Who are you and what's your background?
Chief Yang of Xuanwu Security was my uncle
I'm looking for Fang Chengtian for revenge
So you are the student of...
Seven Stars Swordsman Diancong?
I've heard a lot about you
It so happens that your enemy isn't Uncle Fang
Uncle Fang said he didn't do it
Chief Hong, I'm more eager...
to get hold of Fang Chengtian than you do
This has got nothing to do with Miss Yang
We shouldn't bother her
I don't care. She was with Fang Chengtian
I might as well kill her
Cmon, quick
Chase them
You
You were the one looking for me?
Follow me, we mustn't stay here
Just tell me what you've got to say
Do you think you can control me?
Say, even if I can't
You must admit the crime you did 15 years ago
We've never met before
What have I ever done to you?
You stole the jewelry of Xuanwu Security
Killed my uncle's family
That's a crime, isn't it?
If I did that...
Do you think
I'd have saved you just now?
Uncle Fang, I believe you didn't do it
But I don't understand why
You're hiding and don't explain yourself?
I've been living in seclusion for the past 15 years
because I'm trying to protect one person
Who is it?
For whom?
For you, kid
Me?
What's this got to do with Miss Yun?
Come with me
For the last fifteen years
I've been worshipping the spiritual tablets
of Chief Yang and his wife. Never stopped
I just wish that their spirits
will help me to find their enemy
So that I can take revenge for them
But until today, I've still been wronged
Being taken for as a criminal
So you didn't rob the jewelry?
Kaiyun
Come here and kneel down
These are the tablets of your late parents
I...
You're Chief Yang's daughter
Everyday I sit here for long hours
Thinking about the past !
And I've sketched everything that happened
...in an album. It's on the table
You'll understand after going through it
Have a seat
I'm delighted that Chief Yang is here
It means a lot to me
I'm here to ask a favor
This time I'm to escort families of some officials
and 300,000 taels worth of jewelery to the north
For this I've also asked Chief Hong's help
Dapeng mentioned it's a risky route
If Brother Fang can come with us
We'll have nothing to worry about
I'm here to solicit your help
If only you would agree
I'm flattered
Please don't listen to Brother Hong's brag about me
I don't live up to my reputation
The power of Shadow Whip has in fact...
astonished many. Help me out here
I'd much appreciate that
Oh, come on. Please don't mention it
We're sworn brothers
I'd do anything in my power to help
And I'd be delighted to be of assistance
to Chief Yang, head of security
Then it's a promise
Certainly
When do you intend to leave?
We're putting up at Anpu Town tonight
We'll leave early in the morning
Fine, let me take care of my errands first
I'll meet you at Anpu Town tomorrow morning
It's settled then
Say goodbye to Uncle Fang
Yes
Goodbye Uncle Fang, see you tomorrow
Great
We're off then
Please
Please stay
Goodbye
Master Fang
Yes?
I heard that the Sixteen Bandits of Yanyun
have arrived the outskirts of Darning
They planned on robbing Xuanwu's job
Can you trust the source?
It's been verified
The Sixteen Bandits are ruthless
and will do whatever it takes
We must alert Chief Yang soon
Get the horse
Yes
The fire started at the inn...
which Chief Yang stayed in
It was chaotic
Chief Yang was fending like crazy
with the masked robber
The guards were fighting for their lives also
I tried to take a good look at the masked man
He had a whip as weapon
The same style as mine
I knew at the time that...
He's trying to let the others think that he's me
To shift the blame onto me
I wanted to charge in and tackle that fellow
If only at the time
I could've caught him red-handed !
While I was about to charge in
Uncle Fang
Uncle Fang !
Strange, gone in a flash
That man had a whip
He must be the Shadow Whip
Right
Now since Chief Yang is dead
What should we do now?
You go and look for Chief Hong
I'll report this
We must punish the Shadow Whip
Let's go find Fang Chengtian
He must pay for this, go
I took you and fled afar
I knew well, if the murderer knew that
...the Yangs have a survivor
He'd try to kill you
In order to protect you
We couldn't go back to our homes
I knew I was being set up
But there's nothing I could do then
I raised you so that you can avenge your parents
Uncle Fang, it's my fault
No, kid
You're still very young
I didn't want you to get into trouble
But now you must kill this robber
I intended to pass this album to you the day
I die, in case I can't find the murderer
So that you'll understand everything then
Uncle Fang, you had it all thought out
It's all because of the relentless murderer
Look what he got ourselves into
I've been thinking all these years
...who could that be?
I was so little then
I couldn't remember a thing
If only I could recognize the murderer
Then it will be all clear
I must kill him
I can think of one man though
Who?
Chief Hong, Hong Dapeng
Him?
We're sworn brothers
It's impossible
But there's no sign of him anywhere in...
your album after the robbery
Where was he?
I didn't notice
Hong Dapeng had an excellent plan
He went with my uncle to ask for your help
So that you'll know where they're at
Then he impersonated you in the robbery
So that you'll take all the blame
Otherwise, there's no need to wear
a mask and hold a whip
Quite right, I've never suspected him
He could be the one
What made you think that he's the one?
He left a clue today
A clue?
At Dafeng Town
He assumed you're Master Fang's daughter
He didn't pay any attention to you
After you told him you're a Yang
He panicked
He was trying to kill you
Right, I called him Chief Hong
Then he asked me whether I knew him
He tried hard to kill me
And was quite determined too
I've got an idea
We'll use this soft spot
When you see him again
Pretend that you knew him
...and test the waters
See what he has got to say
Search
They're here
Go
What do you find?
Nothing
Go
Master Xu, we've searched everywhere
No one's here
Chief Hong, there's no one at the back
And no one in the front
Where could they be?
Everyone
There's no need to search, I'm here
I was looking for you too
Where's Fang Chengtian?
I think you'll be happy to find me here
There's no need to find Fang Chengtian
Because I'm more important than Fang
Am I right, Chief Hong?
We're looking for Fang Chengtian
...to take revenge for Chief Yang
Hand Fang Chengtian over
Thank you, everyone
I'm the daughter of Chief Yang
I'm trying to avenge my father's murder
What's that got to do with Fang Chengtian?
Wait, Chief Hong
We all know that the daughter of Chief Yang
...was killed in the fire 15 years ago
Could this really be her?
I seem to have seen that girl before
She looks familiar
Can you prove that you're Chief Yang's daughter?
Yes, can you prove it?
Speak UP
You might not believe what I'm about to say
But I think the robber who set the fire
...wouldn't believe this
But I saw the murderer
I know who he is
Chief Hong, what have I done to you?
Why do you want me dead?
Let her speak, Chief Hong
Since she saw the murderer
Let her speak
Tell us who is responsible
Let her tell us
Even if she's the daughter of Chief Yang
She was only five, six years old then
Don't listen to her nonsense
Calm down
Just listen to her first
Miss Yun, please come down here
Who is he?
The one who robbed the money
...and killed my father,
was Chief Hong !
What rubbish !
I may have been quite young then
However I did manage to see your face
I remembered
That day at night,
you looked so murderous !
You sprang out from the fire
And you killed one after another
As if you've gone mad !
I was hiding underneath the bed
That's so crazy
I wore a mask then
You couldn't have recognized me
So everyone heard that loud and clear?
He admitted it
It was you, Chief Hong?
How could this be?
Yes, it was me
And so what can you do to me, huh?
Who dares to come?
It has been 15 years
We've only found out the truth today
You robbed and made me to be a scapegoat
The deaths of the Yangs and other innocent people
You must pay for it
What have you got to say now...
In front of all of us?
Fine, let's go
Stop
(Dafeng Town, 5 miles; Red Pine Path)
This is the right path, let's go
I sing crack my whip and off I go
I'm going to stock up in town
I'll need to get all daily necessities
Pepper and other seasoning
Spring onions and all kinds of vegetables
Live goose and eggs
Wooden comb and sewing kit
The cotton prints
The old man who is itching and scratching
The long-stemmed pipe of the woman next door
The shaft for the rice
And the pot
Over the bridge and up the hill
I see the snow-capped mountains
The lady said that it'll be a good year of harvest
It will be warm after the lunar new year
I sing as I go along
Here comes a young girl
...who outshines the Moon Goddess
I can't help but keep staring at her
And smiling at her
I'm going to marry her in my dream
Here I sing
Stop
Can't you see others?
Are you blind?
You ran into us
What's going on?
Why did you hit me? Don't run off
Damn it
A bunch of bullies, are ya?
What's going on?
I'm going to get even
What?
Fine
We'll go look for them
Let's go
Welcome, have a seat inside
Welcome, have a seat inside
Tie the horses
Please
Sorry, we're full today
Full?
Yes
Even so, you have to find us a table
Follow me please
Excuse me, Mr. Wang
It's a full house today
Do you mind sharing your table?
No problem
Thank you
Please take your seats
What would you like to eat?
Some wine to start with
Yes...
Then some dishes which go with the wine
Coming right up
You've got into trouble again
That stupid kid was blocking our way
I'd teach him a lesson if we weren't hurrying
He'd still be in pain because of your whip
Ersha, let's split up here
I'll get the food and you get the wine
Sure
Just two jars
Get Wang to help you
to carry the meat on the cart
Sure
It's good business today?
Full house
Hey, you're here to stock up?
These horses just got here?
Yes, the men are eating inside
Great, time for revenge
Pair of leopards
I'll drink up
Again
It's you
What? Are you crazy?
Why did you whip me earlier?
You're that idiot
Watch which way you're going next time
I think you should be the one to do that
It's not over between us yet
I'm going all out
What did you push me for?
Four against one? Fine
One on one if you've got guts
I'll fight with you
I don't know them
I'm trying to help you, look
That's a bit too much to use
on someone who doesn't know kung fu
So? You've got a problem?
I think we all know what's going on here
You're a bit over the top
Who are you?
What if I am unreasonable
Kid, haven't you heard about us?
We're the Serial Trio
You're the Serial Trio?
I'd take that as an of fence
Get rid of him
Getting in trouble again? Let's go
Miss Yun, they
Drop it, just go
Stop it
Everyone, I think it's just a misunderstanding
I'm Xu Shanhu. For my sake at least
Let's make a truce
Take this outside
Please don't fight in my shop
We're trying to do business here
I've been here in Dafeng for 40 years
I've never bothered anyone
Mr. Xu, I didn't do anything
Ask them if they really want to fight
If yes, we can pick a spot outside
Fine since Mr. Xu spoke
We'll drop this for now
But you have to be careful
Anytime. Let's go
Miss Yun, please come down here
Mr. Xu, sorry about it
Don't worry
You didn't start it
I'm Wang Jianxin
I'm impressed with your whip technique
May I ask who your master is?
Miss Yun, he helped me
Not at all
I have no master. My uncle taught me
There's only a few who use whips
One of them is very well known
all over the martial arts world
They call him "The Shadow Whip"
Fang Chengtian
Maybe you know him
Never heard of him. Let's go
Mr. Xu, Miss Yun
She runs a guest house at Red Pine village
Often comes to town for supplies
Her surname is Yang; ain't related to Chengtian
Have you met her uncle?
No, I hear he's too weak to come out
Well, if that's her uncle
He would be a Yang too
Definitely won't be Fang Chengtian
I've been here over 40 years
If Fang Chengtian lives nearby
Do you think I wouldn't notice?
I'll let you know if I hear more news
Thank you
I want to go to Red Pine Village
Miss Yun
What ?
Don't tell the boss about what happened
Why not?
If he finds out...
He won't let me go out
Fine, I won't tell my uncle
You'd be dead if it wasn't for me
Lodging or just resting?
Have a seat, sir
Ersha
Coming
Mister
Serve
What would you like to eat?
Good wine, large piece of meat
Wine
Take it
Take this to him, I'll get the meat
Boss
Yes?
We've a guest
Then you should serve him
What are you here for?
The guest is a bit strange
Come in
Boss, the guest is strange
He leaves no footprints on the snow
What does he look like?
In his fifties,
Shiny eyes
With just one look
I'm scared to death
Calm down
There are plenty of able men
He won't bother you if you don't bother him
Just go and serve him
Uncle what's going on?
Nothing
You've mentioned that we're living in seclusion
here is because you don't want people to find you
Have they found you?
That's hard to say
Why are you so scared of people?
Don't ask
Why don't you go take a look?
If he's the one
What if he is
Uncle, you're not an ordinary man
What's to be afraid of?
What? You know who I am?
I know, you've only told me that
Your surname's Fang, and a friend of my dad's
Now I know
that you're a grand master in boxers world
You're the Shadow Whip
Who told you?
I met someone called Wang Jianxin
He asked me after he saw me and my whip
He asked me whether I knew
the Shadow Whip, Fang Chengtian
What did you say?
I said I've never heard of him
What else has he said?
Nothing
Then what did you tell him?
Nothing much
How old is he?
In his twenties
Wang Jianxin?
Uncle, I'll go look outside
Then I'll let you know
...who our guest is
Be careful
Just take a peep, don't alarm him
Who is Wang Jianxin?
We've been waiting for you, kid
What do you want?
We must pick up where we left off
Just want a duel with you
Anytime, any place
Let's find a spacious ground
Okay
Let's go
Tell us, what style?
Whatever
I can fight you three at the same time
But I must be clear
Only 50 rounds
I don't have time to entertain you
You think you can take 50 strikes?
Come on
Who is it?
Hey kid
You're running off? We're not done yet
I've got more important things to do
Tell us then
Your name and background
You don't need to know
If you don't tell us the truth
Then you'll answer to our Serial Bombs
I've heard about the power of Serial Bombs
But all I've heard about you three
is your unsavory reputation
Let's not waste time talking to him
If he refuses to declare his name
We can forget the protocols
Just take his life
Yes
Stop it
I'm here to take care of this, you can go
Yes
Just go and mind your own business
Yes, Chief Hong, we're off
Not bad, my friend
Could you be the master swordsman
Hong Dapeng, chief of Shenwei Fort?
That's me. Come in, I want to talk to you
Have a seat
So, what's your name and background ?
I've no special background
How dare you talk to me like this?
You're a well known swordsman
I told you the truth
You don't look like an outsider
What business have you got here?
I don't think you need to know
Uncle, where are you going?
Why are you here?
Miss Yun, I've found you
You were looking for me?
I was impressed by your skills
I'd like to meet your uncle
So you weren't looking for me
I was looking for you
But I'd like to pay a visit to your uncle too
So that you will know...
whether my uncle is the Shadow Whip, is it?
Miss Yun, be frank with me
Is your uncle the Shadow Whip?
Does that matter?
If he is, please tell me where he's at
I am looking for him
What for?
For revenge?
Why?
What has my Uncle Fang done?
You called him Uncle Fang?!
So he's here with you?
Yes, he's my Uncle Fang
He raised me
He taught me the martial arts
He has raised me since I was a little kid
There's nothing wrong with it
Where is he now?
He isn't here
Please give this message to him
I'm staying at Guangyi Inn at Dafeng Town
If he's a man
Tell him to come to see me
And you're off?
Thank you
I'll deliver your message
Bye
What? All gone?
Miss Yun, they broke our windows
Ate and drank without paying us
Who should we look for?
Shut up
What's going on?
None of your business. Just leave
Can you beat him?
I can handle it
I'm worried about you
Someone told me to give you a message
Who?
Wang Jianxin, he said if you're a man
Go look for him at Guangyi Inn in Dafeng
I'll be there, just leave now
I...
Go, good girl
Serial Trio
Send a signal to our people
Fang Chengtian is heading north
Tell everyone to go north
Yes
Uncle Fang
Uncle Fang...
Ersha, What are you doing out here?
Go inside
It's windy out here
Ersha
Who killed him?
Who is it?
Lady, you've seen the body outside
and this one here
You killed them?
Yes
Because they won't tell the truth
If you don't tell us the truth
You'll end up like them
Are you bandits? Killing people haphazardly?
You called us the bandits
But you've been living with
the worst bandit !
Who're you talking about?
Uncle Fang?
Fang Chengtian
Nonsense
He is a master
He's the Shadow Whip
Right, I don't want to argue with you
And you mustn't play dumb
We've been searching him for over 10 years
Don't try to cover for him
Give it up
Give what up?
Don't pretend
What do you want?
Please be specific
Fang Chengtian robbed an official's family
...15 years ago for jewelry
Xuanwu Security failed its service
and lost all its fortune
The jewelry worth 300,000 taels
You better take it out
Nonsense
Stop it
Who are you?
Gov't officers?
No, we are the Sixteen Bandits of Yanyun
I trust that Fang Chengtian
has mentioned our name before
Perhaps you'll be curious what a bunch of bandits
...want from Fang Chengtian?
Fifteen years ago, everyone knew that
we planned to rob the jewelry
Didn't expect that Fang would get there first
We're not too happy about it
That's why we've been looking for him all this time
Finally we've found his whereabouts today
We won't leave without the jewelry
You better take it out
Why is Hong Dapeng looking for Uncle Fang then?
The Chief of Xuanwu Security knew that
...a lot of people were trying to steal
So he asked Chief Hong
...to help in the escort
Fang Chengtian stole...
while Chief Hong was in charge
They were sworn brothers
That's not the way you treat a friend
Chief Hong was humiliated
He has been asking others to help look for Fang
He's never stopped in the past 15 years
He won't let Fang off the hook
There's no need to tell her anymore
Just ask her
Would you speak or not?
I can kill you easily
I know nothing
Then today is your day to die
Chase
Uncle Fang, what they were saying
Absolutely nonsense, I didn't do it
Then why are you hiding from
Hong Dapeng and Wang Jianxin?
I'll tell you about it later on
I'd never lie to you
Hurry to Dafeng town
What for?
Tell Wang Jianxin that I'll go there
when I've taken care of them here
I...
Wait for me there
Go serve the guest
Yes
Miss Yun, it's late
What are you doing here?
I'm looking for someone
Who?
Wang Jianxin who was here this morning
Is he staying here?
Yes, he's at the back
Take me to him
Sure
Mr. Xu
Yes?
Miss Yun of Red Pine Village
...is here to look for Mr. Wang
So, could she...
be related to the Shadow Whip?
How long has he stayed here?
Half a month
Which room is he staying in?
Got any company?
He's here alone. He said he likes it quiet
He's staying at the top
Thanks. I'll go look for him
You can go now
Yes
Fang Chengtian, you're finally here
I'm not Fang Chengtian
Miss Yun, sorry
Even if Fang Chengtian's here
What was that strike in the dark about?
He'd deserve it
Why isn't he here?
Scared to see me?
I've given him your message
He asked me to be here first. He'll come later
I'm just afraid he might have deceived you
No
He'll be here
after he's taken care of 16 Bandits of Yanyun
He's a decent brave man
The Sixteen Bandits?
Yes
They're here for the jewelry
You're here for that too?
And a deep grudge
Chief Yang of Xuanwu Security was my uncle
Fang Chengtian robbed the jewelry
And my uncle's reputation was ruined ;
my aunt hanged herself!
I've to get even
Uncle Fang said he didn't do it
Everyone said he has no morals
That's why they're all after him
If he didn't do it
Then why was he hiding here...
for 15 years?
That's just between me and him
I have no intention to harm you
Go this way
Yes
You over there
Yes, come here go
Where's Fang Chengtian's daughter?
Upstairs
You're his daughter?
No, my surname is Yang
I'm not his daughter
Hong Dapeng is right
If we hold you as the bait
Fang Chengtian will fall into the trap
Trying to catch me?
They are downstairs
What do you plan to do?
I'll fight whoever tries to grab me
Don't be mistaken
I am on your side
Chief Hong, we've surrounded here
So have we
Chief Hong
We're all set to go
Good
There was a light earlier
They must be upstairs
Listen everyone
Yes
Don't let Fang Chengtian's daughter go
Yes
My friend Wang
Is the girl with you?
Take her down here
Come down here
They outnumber us
We can't just stay here
We've got to fight our way out
Come down here
Down here
Keep quiet
Wang, we've surrounded this place
There's no way out
Give her up
Hurry
She's under my control
Well done
Take her down here
Fine here I come
You bloody skunk
Serial Trio, Xu Shanhu
Yes Chief Hong?
I think the Shadow Whip is nearby
You've got so many men
Hence easily outnumber those two fellas
There's no way out for them
Well then, I let you handle the situation
Yes, go
Go
Let's go
Yes
Hurry
Did you find anything?
I have searched that side
Where are they?
They ran off that way
Mr. Xu, tell Chief Hong
to block all the paths. We'll chase from here
Sure, follow me
Yes
Go
Where are we going?
Where do you want to go?
Take me to Fang Chengtian
Uncle Fang said he'll come and meet you
You don't need to go look for him
But Hong Dapeng has got so many men
...here in Dafeng
For time being he won't make it even if he wishes
You think little of Uncle Fang
If he knows that Hong Dapeng is after me
He'll sure be here to save me
No matter what, I want to find him
Take me there
That was a good move
But you'd never have imagined that...
I'll be waiting here for you
Chief Hong
Little brat, where's your father?
Tell me
You've got the wrong person
I'm not his daughter. My surname is Yang
Yang?
How do you know me?
I've seen you before, of course I know you
Chief Hong, why are you trying
...to kill Miss Yang?
Fang Chengtian will show up if I kill her
Why are you on her side?
She's not related to Fang Chengtian
There's no point to kill her
You see, I too am looking for Fang Chengtian
You too?
Tell me the truth
Who are you and what's your background?
Chief Yang of Xuanwu Security was my uncle
I'm looking for Fang Chengtian for revenge
So you are the student of...
Seven Stars Swordsman Diancong?
I've heard a lot about you
It so happens that your enemy isn't Uncle Fang
Uncle Fang said he didn't do it
Chief Hong, I'm more eager...
to get hold of Fang Chengtian than you do
This has got nothing to do with Miss Yang
We shouldn't bother her
I don't care. She was with Fang Chengtian
I might as well kill her
Cmon, quick
Chase them
You
You were the one looking for me?
Follow me, we mustn't stay here
Just tell me what you've got to say
Do you think you can control me?
Say, even if I can't
You must admit the crime you did 15 years ago
We've never met before
What have I ever done to you?
You stole the jewelry of Xuanwu Security
Killed my uncle's family
That's a crime, isn't it?
If I did that...
Do you think
I'd have saved you just now?
Uncle Fang, I believe you didn't do it
But I don't understand why
You're hiding and don't explain yourself?
I've been living in seclusion for the past 15 years
because I'm trying to protect one person
Who is it?
For whom?
For you, kid
Me?
What's this got to do with Miss Yun?
Come with me
For the last fifteen years
I've been worshipping the spiritual tablets
of Chief Yang and his wife. Never stopped
I just wish that their spirits
will help me to find their enemy
So that I can take revenge for them
But until today, I've still been wronged
Being taken for as a criminal
So you didn't rob the jewelry?
Kaiyun
Come here and kneel down
These are the tablets of your late parents
I...
You're Chief Yang's daughter
Everyday I sit here for long hours
Thinking about the past !
And I've sketched everything that happened
...in an album. It's on the table
You'll understand after going through it
Have a seat
I'm delighted that Chief Yang is here
It means a lot to me
I'm here to ask a favor
This time I'm to escort families of some officials
and 300,000 taels worth of jewelery to the north
For this I've also asked Chief Hong's help
Dapeng mentioned it's a risky route
If Brother Fang can come with us
We'll have nothing to worry about
I'm here to solicit your help
If only you would agree
I'm flattered
Please don't listen to Brother Hong's brag about me
I don't live up to my reputation
The power of Shadow Whip has in fact...
astonished many. Help me out here
I'd much appreciate that
Oh, come on. Please don't mention it
We're sworn brothers
I'd do anything in my power to help
And I'd be delighted to be of assistance
to Chief Yang, head of security
Then it's a promise
Certainly
When do you intend to leave?
We're putting up at Anpu Town tonight
We'll leave early in the morning
Fine, let me take care of my errands first
I'll meet you at Anpu Town tomorrow morning
It's settled then
Say goodbye to Uncle Fang
Yes
Goodbye Uncle Fang, see you tomorrow
Great
We're off then
Please
Please stay
Goodbye
Master Fang
Yes?
I heard that the Sixteen Bandits of Yanyun
have arrived the outskirts of Darning
They planned on robbing Xuanwu's job
Can you trust the source?
It's been verified
The Sixteen Bandits are ruthless
and will do whatever it takes
We must alert Chief Yang soon
Get the horse
Yes
The fire started at the inn...
which Chief Yang stayed in
It was chaotic
Chief Yang was fending like crazy
with the masked robber
The guards were fighting for their lives also
I tried to take a good look at the masked man
He had a whip as weapon
The same style as mine
I knew at the time that...
He's trying to let the others think that he's me
To shift the blame onto me
I wanted to charge in and tackle that fellow
If only at the time
I could've caught him red-handed !
While I was about to charge in
Uncle Fang
Uncle Fang !
Strange, gone in a flash
That man had a whip
He must be the Shadow Whip
Right
Now since Chief Yang is dead
What should we do now?
You go and look for Chief Hong
I'll report this
We must punish the Shadow Whip
Let's go find Fang Chengtian
He must pay for this, go
I took you and fled afar
I knew well, if the murderer knew that
...the Yangs have a survivor
He'd try to kill you
In order to protect you
We couldn't go back to our homes
I knew I was being set up
But there's nothing I could do then
I raised you so that you can avenge your parents
Uncle Fang, it's my fault
No, kid
You're still very young
I didn't want you to get into trouble
But now you must kill this robber
I intended to pass this album to you the day
I die, in case I can't find the murderer
So that you'll understand everything then
Uncle Fang, you had it all thought out
It's all because of the relentless murderer
Look what he got ourselves into
I've been thinking all these years
...who could that be?
I was so little then
I couldn't remember a thing
If only I could recognize the murderer
Then it will be all clear
I must kill him
I can think of one man though
Who?
Chief Hong, Hong Dapeng
Him?
We're sworn brothers
It's impossible
But there's no sign of him anywhere in...
your album after the robbery
Where was he?
I didn't notice
Hong Dapeng had an excellent plan
He went with my uncle to ask for your help
So that you'll know where they're at
Then he impersonated you in the robbery
So that you'll take all the blame
Otherwise, there's no need to wear
a mask and hold a whip
Quite right, I've never suspected him
He could be the one
What made you think that he's the one?
He left a clue today
A clue?
At Dafeng Town
He assumed you're Master Fang's daughter
He didn't pay any attention to you
After you told him you're a Yang
He panicked
He was trying to kill you
Right, I called him Chief Hong
Then he asked me whether I knew him
He tried hard to kill me
And was quite determined too
I've got an idea
We'll use this soft spot
When you see him again
Pretend that you knew him
...and test the waters
See what he has got to say
Search
They're here
Go
What do you find?
Nothing
Go
Master Xu, we've searched everywhere
No one's here
Chief Hong, there's no one at the back
And no one in the front
Where could they be?
Everyone
There's no need to search, I'm here
I was looking for you too
Where's Fang Chengtian?
I think you'll be happy to find me here
There's no need to find Fang Chengtian
Because I'm more important than Fang
Am I right, Chief Hong?
We're looking for Fang Chengtian
...to take revenge for Chief Yang
Hand Fang Chengtian over
Thank you, everyone
I'm the daughter of Chief Yang
I'm trying to avenge my father's murder
What's that got to do with Fang Chengtian?
Wait, Chief Hong
We all know that the daughter of Chief Yang
...was killed in the fire 15 years ago
Could this really be her?
I seem to have seen that girl before
She looks familiar
Can you prove that you're Chief Yang's daughter?
Yes, can you prove it?
Speak UP
You might not believe what I'm about to say
But I think the robber who set the fire
...wouldn't believe this
But I saw the murderer
I know who he is
Chief Hong, what have I done to you?
Why do you want me dead?
Let her speak, Chief Hong
Since she saw the murderer
Let her speak
Tell us who is responsible
Let her tell us
Even if she's the daughter of Chief Yang
She was only five, six years old then
Don't listen to her nonsense
Calm down
Just listen to her first
Miss Yun, please come down here
Who is he?
The one who robbed the money
...and killed my father,
was Chief Hong !
What rubbish !
I may have been quite young then
However I did manage to see your face
I remembered
That day at night,
you looked so murderous !
You sprang out from the fire
And you killed one after another
As if you've gone mad !
I was hiding underneath the bed
That's so crazy
I wore a mask then
You couldn't have recognized me
So everyone heard that loud and clear?
He admitted it
It was you, Chief Hong?
How could this be?
Yes, it was me
And so what can you do to me, huh?
Who dares to come?
It has been 15 years
We've only found out the truth today
You robbed and made me to be a scapegoat
The deaths of the Yangs and other innocent people
You must pay for it
What have you got to say now...
In front of all of us?
Fine, let's go