Wo Hu Cang Long (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) (2000) Movie Script
Master Li is here!
Shu Lien!
Li Mu Bai is here!
- How's everything?
- Fine. Please come in.
Mu Bai...
It's been too long.
It has.
- How's business?
- Good.
- And how are you?
- Fine.
Monk Zheng said
you were at Wudan Mountain.
He said you were practicing
deep meditation.
The mountain
must be so peaceful...
I envy you.
My work keeps me so busy,
I hardly get any rest.
I left the training early.
Why? You're a Wudan fighter.
Training is everything.
During my meditation training...
I came to a place
of deep silence...
I was surrounded by light...
Time and space disappeared.
I had come to a place my master
had never told me about.
You were enlightened?
No.
I didn't feel the bliss
of enlightement.
Instead... I was surrounded
by an endless sorrow.
I couldn't bear it.
I broke off my meditation.
I couldn't go on.
There was something...
pulling me back.
What was it?
Something I can't let go of.
You're leaving soon?
We're preparing a convoy
for a delivery...
to Peking.
Perhaps I could ask you...
to deliver something
to SirTe for me.
The Green Destiny sword?
You're giving it to SirTe?
I am. He has always been
our greatest protector.
I don't understand.
How can you part with it?
It has always been with you.
Too many men have died
at its edge.
It only looks pure because blood
washes so easily from its blade.
You use it justly,
you're worthy of it.
It's time for me
to leave it behind.
So what will you do now?
Come with me to Peking.
You can give the sword to Sir yourself.
It'll be just like old times.
First I must visit
my master's grave.
It's been many years since...
Jade Fox murdered him.
I have yet to avenge his death.
And yet I'm thinking of quitting.
I must pray for his forgiveness.
Join me
once you have finished.
I can wait for you in Peking.
Perhaps.
Okay. Pass.
Thanks.
Let's go into the city.
Everything got here safely.
I'm much obliged.
Just doing my job.
Sun Security has been the best
since your father started it.
You're a credit to his memory.
Thank you.
I mean it.
This is Li Mu Bai's
personal sword,
a great hero's weapon.
He is the only one in the world
worthy of carrying it.
It's too fine a gift.
I cannot accept it.
SirTe...
it has brought him
as much trouble as glory.
Help him to leave
these troubles behind.
Otherwise, he'll never be able
to start anew.
All right.
I'll act as the sword's custodian.
Governor Yu has arrived.
I must change.
You've always been so good
to Li Mu Bai and me.
Please accept our thanks.
Please do not be such a stranger.
You'll stay the night as my guest.
Now, Shu Lien...
tell me something.
And forgive me for prying.
Your father was
a great friend to me,
and I think of you
as my own daughter.
Please, SirTe, what is it?
Li Mu Bai giving up his sword...
and his warrior days...
Maybe he's trying
to tell you something?
I don't know...
Don't be coy. I've always known
about your feelings for each other.
All these years, it's a shame...
neither of you is brave enough
to admit the truth to the other.
You're both wasting precious time.
I beg your pardon.
Li Mu Bai and I aren't cowards.
When it comes to emotions,
even great heroes can be idiots.
Tell me if Li Mu Bai is not more
open the next time you see him.
I'll give him an earful!
SirTe said
to leave the sword in here.
Who are you?
I'm your guest today.
I am Governor Yu's daughter.
This is SirTe's study.
You are here to...?
I was just looking
for a quiet corner.
I am SirTe's head servant.
And this is another of our guests.
It's heavy for such
a thin piece of metal!
The handle is heavy.
And the blade is no ordinary metal.
Still, the sword
is the lightest of weapons.
You're just not used
to handling it.
But, I have had much practice.
As a child in the West,
a platoon lived with us.
They'd let me play
with their weapons.
The scabbard is so beautiful.
Beautiful but dangerous.
Once you see it tainted with blood,
its beauty is hard to admire.
It's 400 years old.
Exquisite!
You said it belongs to...
My friend Li Mu Bai.
He's given it to SirTe as a gift.
Li Mu Bai!
The famous warrior?
Why would he give
his sword to SirTe?
You're too young to understand.
You're a sword fighter too?
Yes, I am.
But I prefer the machete.
Certain moves, however,
call for a sword.
Really?
It must be exciting to be
a fighter, to be totally free!
Fighters have rules too:
friendship, trust...
integrity.
Without rules...
we wouldn't survive for long.
I've read all about
people like you.
Roaming wild, beating up anyone
who gets in your way!
Writers wouldn't sell many books
if they told how it really is.
But you're just like the
characters in the stories.
Sure. No place to bathe for days,
sleeping in flea-infested beds...
They tell you all about
that in those books?
You know what I mean.
I'm getting married soon, but
I haven't lived the life I want.
So I heard.
Congratulations.
It's the most important step
in a woman's life, isn't it?
You're not married, are you?
What do you think?
No! You couldn't roam around
freely if you were.
You're probably right.
TE'S
Go ahead, Governor Yu.
The handle is 1 inch deep,
With seven rubies
missing from the hilt.
You can tell the design
dates back to
before the Chin era.
Engraved with a technique lost
by the time of the Han Dynasty.
Your knowledge is
remarkable, SirTe.
A sword by itself rules nothing.
It comes alive only
through skillful manipulation.
I see your point.
Please continue.
The Imperial Court
isn't the problem.
With royalty and officials
everywhere...
the Royal Guard
keeps security tight.
But Peking is not like the West.
Here, you'll find all
sorts of characters.
Proceed with caution
in your quest for law and order.
Don't depend only on the court.
Contacts in the
Giang Hu underworld...
can ensure your position.
Be strong yet supple.
This is the way to rule.
Governess...
Let me do it.
Please sit.
I've made you silk pajamas.
Do you want to change into them?
Put them down.
I heard you met Shu Lien today.
Do you know her?
She's one ofthose.
Your mother would not want you
consorting with her kind.
I'll socialize with
whomever I please.
Don't invite danger
into your father's house.
I'm tired now!
Go to bed then.
Miss has grown up, and
is getting married soon.
God knows what the
future will bring.
It'll be just the same.
Enough! I'm tired.
Autumn is coming.
I'll shut the windows for you.
- Chilly, eh?
- Yes, Master Bo.
Someone help!
Stop him!
He's on the roof!.
The sword's been stolen!
Stop thief!
Stop him!
It's Jade Fox!
We must avenge Mother!
Do something!
He's getting away!
Return the sword
and I'll let you go.
You've been trained at Wudan?
You're mistaken.
We're just street performers.
We were rehearsing.
Father!
You were rehearsing?
Who are you trying to fool?
Where did that thief go?
Governor Yu's house!
Get down here!
Give back the sword!
SirTe awaits you.
I'm sure the thief
is in the Yu household.
How dare you imply?
Enough!
Has Governor Yu
ever seen the sword?
Yes, though I doubt
he's involved in this.
But the sword could
be in his compound.
Then someone's trying
to set him up.
We should inform Li Mu Bai.
What is it?
Madam Yu, someone's
put up posters.
Let me see.
Someone is after a Jade Fox.
Preposterous, looking for her here!
- Where are they?
- I don't know.
I haven't seen them in two days.
There's a Miss Shu Lien
here to see you.
Miss is busy right now.
I'll tell her.
Show her in.
This spells trouble.
I have a guest.
This way please.
I've missed you.
How so?
I'm bored...
You're doing calligraphy?
I'll write your name.
Just for fun.
I never realized my name
looks like 'sword'.
You write gracefully. Calligraphy
is so similar to fencing.
Maybe it is. I wouldn't know.
Please.
Thank you for seeing me.
I hear your wedding day is near.
You must be overwhelmed
by the preparations.
I'm hardly doing a thing.
The less I think of it the better.
My parents are
arranging everything.
The Gous are a very powerful family.
My marrying one will be good
for my father's career.
You are fortunate
to marry into such a noble family.
Am I?
I wish I were like the heroes
in the books I read.
Like you and Li Mu Bai.
I guess I'm happy to be marrying.
But to be free to
live my own life...
to choose whom I love...
That is true happiness.
Do you think so?
Let me tell you a story--
About you and Li Mu Bai?
Yes.
Did you know I was once
engaged to be married?
No, really?
His name was Meng Si Zhao.
He was a brother to
Li Mu Bai by oath.
One day, while in battle...
he was killed by the sword
of Li Mu Bai's enemy.
After, Li Mu Bai and I went
through a lot together.
Our feelings for each
other grew stronger.
But how could we dishonor...
Meng's memory?
So the freedom you talk about,
I too desire it.
But I have never tasted it.
Too bad for Meng, but it's not
your fault, or Li Mu Bai's.
I am not an aristocrat,
as you are...
but I must still respect
a woman's duties.
Don't distance us.
From now on, let's be like sisters.
Then as a sister, let me wish you
happiness in your marriage.
What a godforsaken place!
Can't your father be appointed
closer to civilization?
Jen...
are you listening to me?
Let's go.
Who are you?
Wait! I'm a friend!
I don't care about your sword.
Why were you spying on the Yus?
I'm looking for someone.
Jade Fox.
I'm a police inspector
from Shaan Xi, Gen Su district.
Jade Fox is a master criminal.
I hear she infiltrated the Yus.
She must have come with them
when they transferred here.
But with Yu's reputation, I
can't just go in and accuse her.
- This Jade Fox is a woman?
- Yes.
Then leave her to me.
Pardon me, but I doubt
you can handle her.
My wife was quite a
martial arts expert.
Jade Fox killed her.
So you see...
this is personal.
Leave her to me.
It's ready.
I'm ready for anything!
Father gets first dip.
They're gone!
What does it say?
'We'll settle this at
midnight on Yellow Hill.'
Good! The fox is out of her hole!
Shu Lien, look who's here.
SirTe believes it's a ploy
to cast suspicion on Governor Yu.
But something is going on
at the Yu household.
What have you discovered?
Jade Fox?
Impossible!
You'd always suspected
she'd fled to the West.
I didn't think she'd dare
come back to Peking!
Is there any place safer than
under the nose of Governor Yu?
So I shall avenge my
master's death after all.
Be careful.
SirTe requires discretion.
Official business
is difficult enough.
Don't let personal
feelings make it worse.
And I don't know...
even this poster...
could be some sort of trap.
Did you see who posted it?
No.
It says Fox is hiding at Yu's.
On the night of the theft
there was a brawl near Yu's.
Were you involved?
It was Bo, SirTe's man.
I hear he followed the
thief to the Yu's.
Have you questioned him yet?
No, not yet...
But your men are watching
over Yu's compound?
No, I'd already sent them home.
You can blame me for
losing the sword...
but please trust that
I'll get it back soon...
using my own methods.
That's not what I meant.
I don't care about the sword.
What do you mean?
Didn't you come back here for it?
I didn't know it was
stolen until I got here.
Then, why did you come?
Well, we had talked-
Pardon my intrusion.
Master Li...
your room is ready.
Thank you.
Please, lead the way.
The Fox doesn't care
much for punctuality.
Still no sign of her.
Enough! Show yourself!.
Tsai...
You dog!
You will pay for
your stubborness!
That's what you think,
old witch!
If you surrender now,
you'll suffer less.
But if you resist, I won't
stop until you're dead.
Father!
Let me avenge my mother's death!
You'll soon end up like
her, you little whore!
You'll pay for that!
She's going to paralyze you!
May!
Tsai, you filthy mongrel!
An ambush!
Father, are you all right?
Wudan should have gotten
rid of you long ago.
It's been a long time,
Jade Fox!
You don't remember me...
But you should
remember my master.
You infiltrated Wudan
while I was away.
You stole our secret manual...
and poisoned our master!
Now it's time for you to pay!
Your master underestimated
us women.
Sure, he'd sleep with me,
but he would never teach me.
He deserved to die
by a woman's hand!
You stole the secrets of
Wudan's highest martial arts.
But after ten years of training
your moves are still undisciplined.
And today...
under a Wudan sword...
you will die!
Disciple, we'll kill them all!
Let's go!
Another one!
I must get rid of Tsai!
Who are you?
Why is the Green Destiny
in your possession?
What's it to you?
My name is Li Mu Bai.
The Green Destiny is mine.
Jade Fox can't be your master.
Where did you learn
that 'Xuan Piu' move?
I'm just playing around.
Tell me, who is your master?
- Let's go!
- We must kill them!
Father!
This is Tsai?
My father.
Police inspector from Shaan.
This should be reported
to Governor Yu.
The victim is an officer.
You believe the killer is
hiding out in his compound?
I'd bet my life on it!
Come with me.
This needs to be resolved,
and quickly.
I'll get into the Yu
household and get her.
I'll ferret out Fox and her gang.
We must be careful.
Yu is a court official,
and in charge of security.
Any disturbance will
cast suspicion on him.
It might get SirTe in trouble.
This is a delicate matter.
SirTe, can you find some excuse...
to invite Madam Yu
and her daughter?
What do you have in mind?
The best way to trap a
fox is through her cubs.
Madam Te is certainly spoiling
us with these wedding gifts.
She's being so considerate.
I'm sorry she's not feeling
well enough to receive you today.
I heard SirTe lost something.
And now Madam Te's
not feeling well...
We know who stole
the missing item.
If the thief returns it, I'm
sure SirTe will pursue...
the matter no further.
That's good.
Sometimes the help can't keep
their hands to themselves.
It's very embarrassing.
SirTe knows that even well-meaning
people can make mistakes...
that can bring ruin to themselves
and to their families.
But don't be too lenient.
No mercy will be shown
toward the murderer...
who turned up in Peking.
A murderer?
Yes...
the very killer of
Li Mu Bai's own master.
Last night...
she killed a policeman
who had tracked her down.
A female criminal!
Now that's news!
You say she killed
a policeman?
Yes, from the West.
He went undercover,
and followed her here.
Maybe the murderer...
and the thief are the same.
I doubt that.
This thief...
is very unusual.
And most likely smarter
than a mere killer.
Greetings, SirTe.
Hello, Madam Yu.
This is Li Mu Bai...
the renowned swordsman.
Delighted to meet you.
Miss Yu is soon to be married.
Congratulations.
Why don't you come in?
I'm standing guard.
Come in. It's cold.
Come in.
We don't have to fear
Jade Fox if we're together.
Isn't it a bit late to be out?
You've brought me the sword?
I do as I please.
Where is your master?
What's it to you?
Had enough flying?
You've got potential.
You've studied the Wudan manual
but you don't understand it.
You need a real master.
Do you think you
are a real master?
Like most things,
I am nothing.
It's the same for this sword.
All of it is simply
a state ofmind.
Stop talking like a monk!
Just fight!
Then tell me where Jade Fox is.
On guard!
Real sharpness
comes without effort.
No growth.
Without assistance.
No action.
Without reaction.
No desire without restraint.
Now give yourself up
and find yourself again.
There is a lesson for you.
Go ahead.
Why should I?
You need practice. I can teach you
to fight with the Green Destiny,
but first you must learn
to hold it in stillness.
Why do you want to teach me?
I've always wanted a disciple...
worthy of Wudan's secrets.
And if I use them to kill you?
That's a risk I'm willing to take.
Deep down, you're good. Even
Jade Fox couldn't corrupt you.
Wudan is a whorehouse!
Keep your lessons!
You're home late...
or should I say early?
Why are you still here?
You killed a policeman.
You should leave!
You'll bring ruin
on my whole family.
They wouldn't have found me
if you hadn't stolen the sword.
Like a little girl, you
thought stealing would be fun?
You, too, are responsible
for that death. Come with me.
You don't want to waste your life
as the wife of some bureaucrat.
Denied your talent...
As master and disciple
we will rule.
I'll never live as a thief!.
You're already a thief.
That was just for fun.
How can I leave?
Where would I go?
Wherever we want.
We'll get rid of
anyone in ourway.
Even your father.
Shut up!
It's the Giang Hu fighter
lifestyle... kill or be killed.
Exciting, isn't it?
I owe you nothing.
Yes, you do!
You are still my disciple.
You think you've been teaching me
all these years from the manual?
You couldn't even
decipher the symbols!
I studied the diagrams.
But you hid the details!
You wouldn't have understood,
even ifI had tried to explain.
You know...
you've gone as far as you can go.
I hid my skills so
as not to hurt you.
If I hadn't seen you
fight with Li Mu Bai...
I'd still be ignorant of
all you've hidden from me.
Master...
I started learning from you
in secret when I was 10.
You enchanted me with
the world of Giang Hu.
But once I realized
I could surpass you...
I became so frightened!
Everything fell apart.
I had no one to guide me...
no one to learn from.
Believe me...
I've a lesson or two
left to teach you!
The sword is back...
Are you happy?
I admit...
getting it back makes me realize
how much I'd missed it.
But it's not your sword anymore.
You gave it to SirTe.
True.
But I must borrow it
for one last mission.
Jade Fox must die at its edge.
Did you know what you were hiding
when you covered for that girl?
My job was to get the sword back,
without embarrassing anyone.
I wasn't about to ruin...
her life, or her father's.
You did your job well.
But, this girl...
I saw her last night.
I knew she would intrigue you.
She needs direction...
and training.
She's an aristocrat's daughter.
She's not one of us.
In any case, it will
all be over soon.
You'll kill Fox, and she'll marry.
That's not for her.
She should come to Wudan
and become a disciple.
But Wudan does not accept women.
For her, they might
make an exception.
If not, I'm afraid she'll
become a poisoned dragon.
It's not our affair.
Even if Wudan accepts her,
her husband might object.
I thought by giving away the sword,
I could escape the Giang Hu world.
But the cycle of
bloodshed continues.
I wish there were something more...
I could do to help you.
Just be patient with me, Shu Lien.
Lo?
Jen!
You shouldn't have come.
With all the traffic on
your rooftop these days...
it took me a while
to get in here.
I can't wait any longer.
I was wrong to let you go.
Come back with me.
You'll be happy in the desert.
You'll be free there.
You've been looking for
me all this time?
Jen...
Stop playing with it.
I won't break it.
It's Dark Cloud!
Dark Cloud is coming!
Lower the shade,
don't let them see you!
Don't touch the women!
Let's go!
Come get your comb.
Hurry back to your mother.
She's mine!
Leave her to me!
Come and get it!
Give me back my comb!
Let's stop a moment.
Give it back!
You're tired. You need rest.
Your horse needs water.
There's a creek up here.
Well, there used to be!
What's your name?
I'm Lo.
The Hans call me Dark Cloud.
I'm not that tall or big...
but I'm quick as lightning.
My comb!
If you like that arrow,
I can make you a bow.
Great for hunting wild chicken.
They're delicious.
You need to eat.
Understand?
Then you'll have
the strength to fight.
Understand?
You're eating too fast.
Slowly.
You've got quite a temper.
It's better this way...
You coward!
Still in a bad mood?
At least you're speaking.
What's your name?
I didn't think the Hans
had names like that.
Relax.
If I had wanted to, I would
already have done it.
You must be dying for a bath.
Fresh water's hard to get here.
But I managed to bring some up.
You can wear my clothes
when you're done.
They're clean.
Don't worry.
I'll sing, so you'll
know where I am.
After the bath, you'll be calmer.
No more hitting on the head!
All this trouble for a comb?
It's mine.
It means a lot to me. A barbarian
like you wouldn't understand.
Not true. I can use it
to pick fleas from my horse.
By the way, I'm
a real Manchurian.
I'm sorry...
I guessed wrong.
I thought you were a Han.
Give me back my comb.
I don't take orders from anyone.
Give it back.
One night...
when I was a boy, I saw
a thousand shooting stars.
I thought,
'Where did they all go?'
I'm an orphan. I used
to look for stars alone.
I thought if I rode to the other
end of the desert, I'd find them.
I've been riding in
the desert ever since.
And so, the little boy
became a fearsome bandit.
He couldn't find the stars,
so he stole my comb.
Out here, you always
fight for survival.
You have to be part of a
gang to stand a chance.
Slowly, your gang
becomes your family.
All that Dark Cloud stuff
is just to scare people...
and make my life easier.
So you are still
that little boy...
looking for shooting stars.
I am a man.
And now I've found the
brightest star of all.
Your father's men
are looking for you.
They're still out there,
circling closer.
Let them look.
It is trouble for me.
Don't send me back.
You must decide.
You might get tired of this life.
You might begin to
miss your family.
If it were our daughter,
we'd look for her too.
She would miss us.
Jen...
I want you to be mine forever.
I will make my
mark on the world.
I will earn your
parents' respect.
We have a legend.
Anyone who dares to
jump from the mountain...
God will grant his wish.
Long ago, a young man's
parents were ill, so he jumped.
He didn't die.
He wasn't even hurt.
He floated away, far away,
never to return.
He knew his wish had come true.
If you believe, it will happen.
The elders say...
'A faithful heart
makes wishes come true.'
Keep it safe.
Return it to me when
we are together again.
I will.
If you don't,
I'll come after you.
And I won't let you off so easy.
Wherever I went someone
always recognized me.
I really tried.
Later, I heard you
came to Peking.
I was afraid I'd
never see you again.
So I came.
I can't let you marry.
Go.
Jen...
Don't ever come back.
So it's over?
Yes.
We heard noises.
It was just a cat.
You think Jade Fox
will show up?
She's out there...
but I doubt she'll show herself.
We'll keep our eyes open.
Sooner or later...
she'll come for the girl.
Jen!
Come with me!
You're mine!
Come with me to the desert!
Jen!
Come with me to Xin Jiang!
Tell me.
Where is Jade Fox?
Come with me. Hurry!
You thought she'd give it all
up and go back West with you?
She's mine.
Either way...
you are no good to her dead.
With the Gou and Yu clans...
hunting you, you'll
soon be in their hands.
I don't care anymore.
If you truly loved her,
you wouldn't say that.
Don't you want to see her again?
All right.
I'll write you an introduction.
Take it to Wudan.
Wait there for news from me.
All right.
When will this end?
They take it, they put it back,
they take it again.
My home is turning into
a warehouse.
Come in.
Speak!
Jen has run away!
Gou found the
wedding chamber empty.
Governor Yu requests
your assistance.
You know the
Giang Hu underworld.
He wants to find her,
and keep her from harm.
SirTe, leave this to us.
Don't worry.
What can I serve you?
This cup is dirty.
Hello.
What's your name?
Long.
It's young Master Long.
My apologies!
I am Iron Eagle Sung...
and this is my brother in arms...
Flying Cougar Li Yun.
What brings you to Huai An...
and where are you headed,
Master Long?
Anywhere there's action.
In that case, perhaps
we could be of assistance.
Don't bother.
You don't seem to understand.
So what if I don't?
We have ways of helping
you to understand.
Are you related to Li Mu Bai?
He is my defeated foe!
Have some tea.
Shu Lien...
The things we touch
have no permanence.
My master would say...
there is nothing
we can hold on to in this world.
Only by letting go can we
truly possess what is real.
Not everything is an illusion.
My hand...
wasn't that real?
Your hand, rough and
callused from practice...
All this time, I've never had
the courage to touch it.
Giang Hu is a world of
tigers and dragons...
full of corruption...
I tried sincerely
to give it up...
but I have brought
us only trouble.
To repress one's feelings
only makes them stronger.
You're right, but I
don't know what to do.
I want to be with you...
just like this.
It gives me a sense of peace.
Please follow me.
- I want a clean room.
- We have plenty.
Your order?
Steamed whole cod,
bite-sized meatballs...
a little starchy,
but keep the sauce light...
shark fin soup, mixed vegetables,
and some warm wine.
I have to order
from a bigger restaurant.
Hurry then.
That's him.
I am Iron Arm Mi.
I heard a true master has arrived.
I have come to seek a lesson.
You asked for it!
What kind of Iron Arm are you?
You have amazing technique!
I am Flying Saber.
Are you related
to Southern Crane?
Southern Duck? I don't eat
anything with two feet.
Who could remember
such long-winded names?
Li Mu Bai is your defeated foe...
and you don't know his
master Southern Crane?
Who are you?
I am Shining Phoenix
Mountain Gou.
Gou?
I hate that name.
It makes me puke!
Too bad you're named Gou.
You'll be the first
to feel my sword today.
Hold it!
Don't you know Monk Jing?
A monk, in a place like this?
You need a lesson!
Who are you?
Who am I?
I am...
I am the
Invincible Sword Goddess.
Armed with the incredible...
Green Destiny.
Be you Li or Southern Crane...
lower your head...
and ask for mercy.
I am the desert dragon.
I leave no trace.
Today I fly over Eu-Mei.
Tomorrow...
I'll kick over
Wudan Mountain!
We politely asked for
a friendly match...
but she showed no respect,
and attacked us.
Everyone came by to
teach her a lesson.
Her sword was
just too powerful.
I've traveled everywhere...
but never met
anyone so uncivilized.
She kept accusing me of
being Gou Jun Pei's brother.
Who is this Gou, anyway?
Her husband.
We're close to
your headquarters.
Go home and check in.
What about you?
I'll look around
and catch up later.
Not a bad idea.
Tonight we'll get a good
night's sleep at headquarters.
Mistress, you're back.
It's you!
How is everything here?
Fine.
You've been gone a while.
Yes, and I leave again tomorrow.
- Your wife was due?
- Yeah, a baby girl.
Good!
I'll be happy if she's
half as strong as you.
Mrs. Wu...
You're back!
- How's the arm? Still sore?
- Much better.
You've been gone so long.
Li Mu Bai is coming
to stay the night.
I'll go and make up his room!
Sister Shu Lien...
Here you must be
in proper attire.
I'm just borrowing some
clean clothes. I'm not staying.
I'll give them to you.
I was just passing by
and wondered how you were.
You, sister...
Look at the trouble
you've caused.
Now you know what
Giang Hu life is really like.
If you think of me
as your sister...
let me give you
some sisterly advice.
You can run from marriage,
but not your parents.
They forced me to marry!
Go back to them first.
Then you can decide about Lo.
You know about Lo?
He really loves you.
Come back to Peking with me.
We'll find a solution.
Where is he now?
Li Mu Bai has
made arrangements.
He sent him to
Wudan Mountain.
You're working together
to set me up! I'm leaving!
How dare you accuse us!
I always knew you
had stolen the sword!
I've done nothing but
protect you and your family.
And you've repaid me
with nothing but contempt.
Li Mu Bai himself spared you,
and all you do is insult him.
We wanted some peace
and you've ruined it all!
You're no sister of mine!
What do I care?
You were never a
real friend anyway.
But I wonder...
how long could you
last as my enemy?
Put the sword down!
Jen!
Everyone out. Shut the doors.
Fine... the friendship is over.
Don't touch it!
That's Li Mu Bai's sword.
Come and get it if you can.
Without the Green Destiny,
you are nothing.
Don't be a sore loser.
Go ahead. Take your pick.
I'll wait.
Go ahead.
Give me the sword.
Take it!
Stop it!
You don't deserve
the Green Destiny.
Not another lecture!
On guard!
Let's end this here.
Only the sword
will settle this.
I only let you go because
I wanted to see the real you.
What do you know
about a true heart?
What do you want?
What I've always
wanted, to teach you.
All right.
If you can take back the
sword in three moves...
I'll go with you.
Give it back!
- Kneel!
- Never!
Then you have no
use for the sword.
Sooner or later they'd
drag you back to Peking.
Your parents will
never accept you again.
But why go home?
We've gone this far,
we won't stop now.
You'll always be my Lady.
At last, we'll be our own masters.
We'll be happy.
That's the most important thing.
All we have left is
each other, right?
Lie down and rest.
She's crazy. You should
have killed her.
I didn't have the heart.
Well, Li Mu Bai can do it.
Is it me or the
sword you want?
You've been drugged.
Where is Jade Fox?
What happened?
Jade Fox drugged her.
How did you get here?
We followed Jade Fox.
And so you die.
And so shall you!
A poisoned needle!
You deserve to die...
but the life I was
hoping to take...
was Jen's.
Ten years I devoted to you.
But you deceived me!
You hid the manual's
true meaning.
I never improved...
but your progress
was limitless!
You know what poison is?
An eight-year-old girl...
full of deceit.
That's poison!
Jen!
My only family...
my only enemy...
You can't die!
Tell us what poison you used!
You can't die!
Tell us the antidote!
You can't let Li Mu Bai die!
She used Purple Yin...
Purple Yin poison.
It goes straight to the heart.
It's the same poison she used
to kill my master.
My blood will soon
reverse its flow.
There is no antidote.
That can't be!
Everything has an antithesis!
Why not this?
The antidote exists.
She taught it to me.
The formula is simple...
but it takes time to prepare.
Trust me.
As you have helped me...
let me help him.
All right.
Hurry. I will hold on
as long as I can.
Take my horse and
go to the compound.
Give this to Mrs. Wu.
She'll help you. Hurry!
Spare your energy.
I'll be back!
Where is Mrs. Wu?
Stop it!
Shu Lien told me
to show you this.
Let her in.
Mu Bai, hold on.
Give me some hope.
Shu Lien...
Save your strength.
My life is departing.
I've only one breath left.
Use it to meditate.
Free yourself from this world...
as you have been taught.
Let your soul rise to eternity...
with your last breath.
Do not waste it...
for me.
I've already wasted
my whole life.
I want to tell you
with my last breath...
I have always loved you.
I would rather be a ghost,
drifting by your side...
as a condemned soul...
than enter heaven without you.
Because of your love...
I will never be a lonely spirit.
He's gone?
Bo...
please take this
sword back to SirTe.
Now you must go
to Wudan Mountain.
Lo awaits you there.
Promise me one thing.
Whatever path you
take in this life...
be true to yourself.
Do you remember the
legend ofthe young man?
'A faithful heart makes
wishes come true.'
Make a wish, Lo.
To be back in the desert,
together again.
Shu Lien!
Li Mu Bai is here!
- How's everything?
- Fine. Please come in.
Mu Bai...
It's been too long.
It has.
- How's business?
- Good.
- And how are you?
- Fine.
Monk Zheng said
you were at Wudan Mountain.
He said you were practicing
deep meditation.
The mountain
must be so peaceful...
I envy you.
My work keeps me so busy,
I hardly get any rest.
I left the training early.
Why? You're a Wudan fighter.
Training is everything.
During my meditation training...
I came to a place
of deep silence...
I was surrounded by light...
Time and space disappeared.
I had come to a place my master
had never told me about.
You were enlightened?
No.
I didn't feel the bliss
of enlightement.
Instead... I was surrounded
by an endless sorrow.
I couldn't bear it.
I broke off my meditation.
I couldn't go on.
There was something...
pulling me back.
What was it?
Something I can't let go of.
You're leaving soon?
We're preparing a convoy
for a delivery...
to Peking.
Perhaps I could ask you...
to deliver something
to SirTe for me.
The Green Destiny sword?
You're giving it to SirTe?
I am. He has always been
our greatest protector.
I don't understand.
How can you part with it?
It has always been with you.
Too many men have died
at its edge.
It only looks pure because blood
washes so easily from its blade.
You use it justly,
you're worthy of it.
It's time for me
to leave it behind.
So what will you do now?
Come with me to Peking.
You can give the sword to Sir yourself.
It'll be just like old times.
First I must visit
my master's grave.
It's been many years since...
Jade Fox murdered him.
I have yet to avenge his death.
And yet I'm thinking of quitting.
I must pray for his forgiveness.
Join me
once you have finished.
I can wait for you in Peking.
Perhaps.
Okay. Pass.
Thanks.
Let's go into the city.
Everything got here safely.
I'm much obliged.
Just doing my job.
Sun Security has been the best
since your father started it.
You're a credit to his memory.
Thank you.
I mean it.
This is Li Mu Bai's
personal sword,
a great hero's weapon.
He is the only one in the world
worthy of carrying it.
It's too fine a gift.
I cannot accept it.
SirTe...
it has brought him
as much trouble as glory.
Help him to leave
these troubles behind.
Otherwise, he'll never be able
to start anew.
All right.
I'll act as the sword's custodian.
Governor Yu has arrived.
I must change.
You've always been so good
to Li Mu Bai and me.
Please accept our thanks.
Please do not be such a stranger.
You'll stay the night as my guest.
Now, Shu Lien...
tell me something.
And forgive me for prying.
Your father was
a great friend to me,
and I think of you
as my own daughter.
Please, SirTe, what is it?
Li Mu Bai giving up his sword...
and his warrior days...
Maybe he's trying
to tell you something?
I don't know...
Don't be coy. I've always known
about your feelings for each other.
All these years, it's a shame...
neither of you is brave enough
to admit the truth to the other.
You're both wasting precious time.
I beg your pardon.
Li Mu Bai and I aren't cowards.
When it comes to emotions,
even great heroes can be idiots.
Tell me if Li Mu Bai is not more
open the next time you see him.
I'll give him an earful!
SirTe said
to leave the sword in here.
Who are you?
I'm your guest today.
I am Governor Yu's daughter.
This is SirTe's study.
You are here to...?
I was just looking
for a quiet corner.
I am SirTe's head servant.
And this is another of our guests.
It's heavy for such
a thin piece of metal!
The handle is heavy.
And the blade is no ordinary metal.
Still, the sword
is the lightest of weapons.
You're just not used
to handling it.
But, I have had much practice.
As a child in the West,
a platoon lived with us.
They'd let me play
with their weapons.
The scabbard is so beautiful.
Beautiful but dangerous.
Once you see it tainted with blood,
its beauty is hard to admire.
It's 400 years old.
Exquisite!
You said it belongs to...
My friend Li Mu Bai.
He's given it to SirTe as a gift.
Li Mu Bai!
The famous warrior?
Why would he give
his sword to SirTe?
You're too young to understand.
You're a sword fighter too?
Yes, I am.
But I prefer the machete.
Certain moves, however,
call for a sword.
Really?
It must be exciting to be
a fighter, to be totally free!
Fighters have rules too:
friendship, trust...
integrity.
Without rules...
we wouldn't survive for long.
I've read all about
people like you.
Roaming wild, beating up anyone
who gets in your way!
Writers wouldn't sell many books
if they told how it really is.
But you're just like the
characters in the stories.
Sure. No place to bathe for days,
sleeping in flea-infested beds...
They tell you all about
that in those books?
You know what I mean.
I'm getting married soon, but
I haven't lived the life I want.
So I heard.
Congratulations.
It's the most important step
in a woman's life, isn't it?
You're not married, are you?
What do you think?
No! You couldn't roam around
freely if you were.
You're probably right.
TE'S
Go ahead, Governor Yu.
The handle is 1 inch deep,
With seven rubies
missing from the hilt.
You can tell the design
dates back to
before the Chin era.
Engraved with a technique lost
by the time of the Han Dynasty.
Your knowledge is
remarkable, SirTe.
A sword by itself rules nothing.
It comes alive only
through skillful manipulation.
I see your point.
Please continue.
The Imperial Court
isn't the problem.
With royalty and officials
everywhere...
the Royal Guard
keeps security tight.
But Peking is not like the West.
Here, you'll find all
sorts of characters.
Proceed with caution
in your quest for law and order.
Don't depend only on the court.
Contacts in the
Giang Hu underworld...
can ensure your position.
Be strong yet supple.
This is the way to rule.
Governess...
Let me do it.
Please sit.
I've made you silk pajamas.
Do you want to change into them?
Put them down.
I heard you met Shu Lien today.
Do you know her?
She's one ofthose.
Your mother would not want you
consorting with her kind.
I'll socialize with
whomever I please.
Don't invite danger
into your father's house.
I'm tired now!
Go to bed then.
Miss has grown up, and
is getting married soon.
God knows what the
future will bring.
It'll be just the same.
Enough! I'm tired.
Autumn is coming.
I'll shut the windows for you.
- Chilly, eh?
- Yes, Master Bo.
Someone help!
Stop him!
He's on the roof!.
The sword's been stolen!
Stop thief!
Stop him!
It's Jade Fox!
We must avenge Mother!
Do something!
He's getting away!
Return the sword
and I'll let you go.
You've been trained at Wudan?
You're mistaken.
We're just street performers.
We were rehearsing.
Father!
You were rehearsing?
Who are you trying to fool?
Where did that thief go?
Governor Yu's house!
Get down here!
Give back the sword!
SirTe awaits you.
I'm sure the thief
is in the Yu household.
How dare you imply?
Enough!
Has Governor Yu
ever seen the sword?
Yes, though I doubt
he's involved in this.
But the sword could
be in his compound.
Then someone's trying
to set him up.
We should inform Li Mu Bai.
What is it?
Madam Yu, someone's
put up posters.
Let me see.
Someone is after a Jade Fox.
Preposterous, looking for her here!
- Where are they?
- I don't know.
I haven't seen them in two days.
There's a Miss Shu Lien
here to see you.
Miss is busy right now.
I'll tell her.
Show her in.
This spells trouble.
I have a guest.
This way please.
I've missed you.
How so?
I'm bored...
You're doing calligraphy?
I'll write your name.
Just for fun.
I never realized my name
looks like 'sword'.
You write gracefully. Calligraphy
is so similar to fencing.
Maybe it is. I wouldn't know.
Please.
Thank you for seeing me.
I hear your wedding day is near.
You must be overwhelmed
by the preparations.
I'm hardly doing a thing.
The less I think of it the better.
My parents are
arranging everything.
The Gous are a very powerful family.
My marrying one will be good
for my father's career.
You are fortunate
to marry into such a noble family.
Am I?
I wish I were like the heroes
in the books I read.
Like you and Li Mu Bai.
I guess I'm happy to be marrying.
But to be free to
live my own life...
to choose whom I love...
That is true happiness.
Do you think so?
Let me tell you a story--
About you and Li Mu Bai?
Yes.
Did you know I was once
engaged to be married?
No, really?
His name was Meng Si Zhao.
He was a brother to
Li Mu Bai by oath.
One day, while in battle...
he was killed by the sword
of Li Mu Bai's enemy.
After, Li Mu Bai and I went
through a lot together.
Our feelings for each
other grew stronger.
But how could we dishonor...
Meng's memory?
So the freedom you talk about,
I too desire it.
But I have never tasted it.
Too bad for Meng, but it's not
your fault, or Li Mu Bai's.
I am not an aristocrat,
as you are...
but I must still respect
a woman's duties.
Don't distance us.
From now on, let's be like sisters.
Then as a sister, let me wish you
happiness in your marriage.
What a godforsaken place!
Can't your father be appointed
closer to civilization?
Jen...
are you listening to me?
Let's go.
Who are you?
Wait! I'm a friend!
I don't care about your sword.
Why were you spying on the Yus?
I'm looking for someone.
Jade Fox.
I'm a police inspector
from Shaan Xi, Gen Su district.
Jade Fox is a master criminal.
I hear she infiltrated the Yus.
She must have come with them
when they transferred here.
But with Yu's reputation, I
can't just go in and accuse her.
- This Jade Fox is a woman?
- Yes.
Then leave her to me.
Pardon me, but I doubt
you can handle her.
My wife was quite a
martial arts expert.
Jade Fox killed her.
So you see...
this is personal.
Leave her to me.
It's ready.
I'm ready for anything!
Father gets first dip.
They're gone!
What does it say?
'We'll settle this at
midnight on Yellow Hill.'
Good! The fox is out of her hole!
Shu Lien, look who's here.
SirTe believes it's a ploy
to cast suspicion on Governor Yu.
But something is going on
at the Yu household.
What have you discovered?
Jade Fox?
Impossible!
You'd always suspected
she'd fled to the West.
I didn't think she'd dare
come back to Peking!
Is there any place safer than
under the nose of Governor Yu?
So I shall avenge my
master's death after all.
Be careful.
SirTe requires discretion.
Official business
is difficult enough.
Don't let personal
feelings make it worse.
And I don't know...
even this poster...
could be some sort of trap.
Did you see who posted it?
No.
It says Fox is hiding at Yu's.
On the night of the theft
there was a brawl near Yu's.
Were you involved?
It was Bo, SirTe's man.
I hear he followed the
thief to the Yu's.
Have you questioned him yet?
No, not yet...
But your men are watching
over Yu's compound?
No, I'd already sent them home.
You can blame me for
losing the sword...
but please trust that
I'll get it back soon...
using my own methods.
That's not what I meant.
I don't care about the sword.
What do you mean?
Didn't you come back here for it?
I didn't know it was
stolen until I got here.
Then, why did you come?
Well, we had talked-
Pardon my intrusion.
Master Li...
your room is ready.
Thank you.
Please, lead the way.
The Fox doesn't care
much for punctuality.
Still no sign of her.
Enough! Show yourself!.
Tsai...
You dog!
You will pay for
your stubborness!
That's what you think,
old witch!
If you surrender now,
you'll suffer less.
But if you resist, I won't
stop until you're dead.
Father!
Let me avenge my mother's death!
You'll soon end up like
her, you little whore!
You'll pay for that!
She's going to paralyze you!
May!
Tsai, you filthy mongrel!
An ambush!
Father, are you all right?
Wudan should have gotten
rid of you long ago.
It's been a long time,
Jade Fox!
You don't remember me...
But you should
remember my master.
You infiltrated Wudan
while I was away.
You stole our secret manual...
and poisoned our master!
Now it's time for you to pay!
Your master underestimated
us women.
Sure, he'd sleep with me,
but he would never teach me.
He deserved to die
by a woman's hand!
You stole the secrets of
Wudan's highest martial arts.
But after ten years of training
your moves are still undisciplined.
And today...
under a Wudan sword...
you will die!
Disciple, we'll kill them all!
Let's go!
Another one!
I must get rid of Tsai!
Who are you?
Why is the Green Destiny
in your possession?
What's it to you?
My name is Li Mu Bai.
The Green Destiny is mine.
Jade Fox can't be your master.
Where did you learn
that 'Xuan Piu' move?
I'm just playing around.
Tell me, who is your master?
- Let's go!
- We must kill them!
Father!
This is Tsai?
My father.
Police inspector from Shaan.
This should be reported
to Governor Yu.
The victim is an officer.
You believe the killer is
hiding out in his compound?
I'd bet my life on it!
Come with me.
This needs to be resolved,
and quickly.
I'll get into the Yu
household and get her.
I'll ferret out Fox and her gang.
We must be careful.
Yu is a court official,
and in charge of security.
Any disturbance will
cast suspicion on him.
It might get SirTe in trouble.
This is a delicate matter.
SirTe, can you find some excuse...
to invite Madam Yu
and her daughter?
What do you have in mind?
The best way to trap a
fox is through her cubs.
Madam Te is certainly spoiling
us with these wedding gifts.
She's being so considerate.
I'm sorry she's not feeling
well enough to receive you today.
I heard SirTe lost something.
And now Madam Te's
not feeling well...
We know who stole
the missing item.
If the thief returns it, I'm
sure SirTe will pursue...
the matter no further.
That's good.
Sometimes the help can't keep
their hands to themselves.
It's very embarrassing.
SirTe knows that even well-meaning
people can make mistakes...
that can bring ruin to themselves
and to their families.
But don't be too lenient.
No mercy will be shown
toward the murderer...
who turned up in Peking.
A murderer?
Yes...
the very killer of
Li Mu Bai's own master.
Last night...
she killed a policeman
who had tracked her down.
A female criminal!
Now that's news!
You say she killed
a policeman?
Yes, from the West.
He went undercover,
and followed her here.
Maybe the murderer...
and the thief are the same.
I doubt that.
This thief...
is very unusual.
And most likely smarter
than a mere killer.
Greetings, SirTe.
Hello, Madam Yu.
This is Li Mu Bai...
the renowned swordsman.
Delighted to meet you.
Miss Yu is soon to be married.
Congratulations.
Why don't you come in?
I'm standing guard.
Come in. It's cold.
Come in.
We don't have to fear
Jade Fox if we're together.
Isn't it a bit late to be out?
You've brought me the sword?
I do as I please.
Where is your master?
What's it to you?
Had enough flying?
You've got potential.
You've studied the Wudan manual
but you don't understand it.
You need a real master.
Do you think you
are a real master?
Like most things,
I am nothing.
It's the same for this sword.
All of it is simply
a state ofmind.
Stop talking like a monk!
Just fight!
Then tell me where Jade Fox is.
On guard!
Real sharpness
comes without effort.
No growth.
Without assistance.
No action.
Without reaction.
No desire without restraint.
Now give yourself up
and find yourself again.
There is a lesson for you.
Go ahead.
Why should I?
You need practice. I can teach you
to fight with the Green Destiny,
but first you must learn
to hold it in stillness.
Why do you want to teach me?
I've always wanted a disciple...
worthy of Wudan's secrets.
And if I use them to kill you?
That's a risk I'm willing to take.
Deep down, you're good. Even
Jade Fox couldn't corrupt you.
Wudan is a whorehouse!
Keep your lessons!
You're home late...
or should I say early?
Why are you still here?
You killed a policeman.
You should leave!
You'll bring ruin
on my whole family.
They wouldn't have found me
if you hadn't stolen the sword.
Like a little girl, you
thought stealing would be fun?
You, too, are responsible
for that death. Come with me.
You don't want to waste your life
as the wife of some bureaucrat.
Denied your talent...
As master and disciple
we will rule.
I'll never live as a thief!.
You're already a thief.
That was just for fun.
How can I leave?
Where would I go?
Wherever we want.
We'll get rid of
anyone in ourway.
Even your father.
Shut up!
It's the Giang Hu fighter
lifestyle... kill or be killed.
Exciting, isn't it?
I owe you nothing.
Yes, you do!
You are still my disciple.
You think you've been teaching me
all these years from the manual?
You couldn't even
decipher the symbols!
I studied the diagrams.
But you hid the details!
You wouldn't have understood,
even ifI had tried to explain.
You know...
you've gone as far as you can go.
I hid my skills so
as not to hurt you.
If I hadn't seen you
fight with Li Mu Bai...
I'd still be ignorant of
all you've hidden from me.
Master...
I started learning from you
in secret when I was 10.
You enchanted me with
the world of Giang Hu.
But once I realized
I could surpass you...
I became so frightened!
Everything fell apart.
I had no one to guide me...
no one to learn from.
Believe me...
I've a lesson or two
left to teach you!
The sword is back...
Are you happy?
I admit...
getting it back makes me realize
how much I'd missed it.
But it's not your sword anymore.
You gave it to SirTe.
True.
But I must borrow it
for one last mission.
Jade Fox must die at its edge.
Did you know what you were hiding
when you covered for that girl?
My job was to get the sword back,
without embarrassing anyone.
I wasn't about to ruin...
her life, or her father's.
You did your job well.
But, this girl...
I saw her last night.
I knew she would intrigue you.
She needs direction...
and training.
She's an aristocrat's daughter.
She's not one of us.
In any case, it will
all be over soon.
You'll kill Fox, and she'll marry.
That's not for her.
She should come to Wudan
and become a disciple.
But Wudan does not accept women.
For her, they might
make an exception.
If not, I'm afraid she'll
become a poisoned dragon.
It's not our affair.
Even if Wudan accepts her,
her husband might object.
I thought by giving away the sword,
I could escape the Giang Hu world.
But the cycle of
bloodshed continues.
I wish there were something more...
I could do to help you.
Just be patient with me, Shu Lien.
Lo?
Jen!
You shouldn't have come.
With all the traffic on
your rooftop these days...
it took me a while
to get in here.
I can't wait any longer.
I was wrong to let you go.
Come back with me.
You'll be happy in the desert.
You'll be free there.
You've been looking for
me all this time?
Jen...
Stop playing with it.
I won't break it.
It's Dark Cloud!
Dark Cloud is coming!
Lower the shade,
don't let them see you!
Don't touch the women!
Let's go!
Come get your comb.
Hurry back to your mother.
She's mine!
Leave her to me!
Come and get it!
Give me back my comb!
Let's stop a moment.
Give it back!
You're tired. You need rest.
Your horse needs water.
There's a creek up here.
Well, there used to be!
What's your name?
I'm Lo.
The Hans call me Dark Cloud.
I'm not that tall or big...
but I'm quick as lightning.
My comb!
If you like that arrow,
I can make you a bow.
Great for hunting wild chicken.
They're delicious.
You need to eat.
Understand?
Then you'll have
the strength to fight.
Understand?
You're eating too fast.
Slowly.
You've got quite a temper.
It's better this way...
You coward!
Still in a bad mood?
At least you're speaking.
What's your name?
I didn't think the Hans
had names like that.
Relax.
If I had wanted to, I would
already have done it.
You must be dying for a bath.
Fresh water's hard to get here.
But I managed to bring some up.
You can wear my clothes
when you're done.
They're clean.
Don't worry.
I'll sing, so you'll
know where I am.
After the bath, you'll be calmer.
No more hitting on the head!
All this trouble for a comb?
It's mine.
It means a lot to me. A barbarian
like you wouldn't understand.
Not true. I can use it
to pick fleas from my horse.
By the way, I'm
a real Manchurian.
I'm sorry...
I guessed wrong.
I thought you were a Han.
Give me back my comb.
I don't take orders from anyone.
Give it back.
One night...
when I was a boy, I saw
a thousand shooting stars.
I thought,
'Where did they all go?'
I'm an orphan. I used
to look for stars alone.
I thought if I rode to the other
end of the desert, I'd find them.
I've been riding in
the desert ever since.
And so, the little boy
became a fearsome bandit.
He couldn't find the stars,
so he stole my comb.
Out here, you always
fight for survival.
You have to be part of a
gang to stand a chance.
Slowly, your gang
becomes your family.
All that Dark Cloud stuff
is just to scare people...
and make my life easier.
So you are still
that little boy...
looking for shooting stars.
I am a man.
And now I've found the
brightest star of all.
Your father's men
are looking for you.
They're still out there,
circling closer.
Let them look.
It is trouble for me.
Don't send me back.
You must decide.
You might get tired of this life.
You might begin to
miss your family.
If it were our daughter,
we'd look for her too.
She would miss us.
Jen...
I want you to be mine forever.
I will make my
mark on the world.
I will earn your
parents' respect.
We have a legend.
Anyone who dares to
jump from the mountain...
God will grant his wish.
Long ago, a young man's
parents were ill, so he jumped.
He didn't die.
He wasn't even hurt.
He floated away, far away,
never to return.
He knew his wish had come true.
If you believe, it will happen.
The elders say...
'A faithful heart
makes wishes come true.'
Keep it safe.
Return it to me when
we are together again.
I will.
If you don't,
I'll come after you.
And I won't let you off so easy.
Wherever I went someone
always recognized me.
I really tried.
Later, I heard you
came to Peking.
I was afraid I'd
never see you again.
So I came.
I can't let you marry.
Go.
Jen...
Don't ever come back.
So it's over?
Yes.
We heard noises.
It was just a cat.
You think Jade Fox
will show up?
She's out there...
but I doubt she'll show herself.
We'll keep our eyes open.
Sooner or later...
she'll come for the girl.
Jen!
Come with me!
You're mine!
Come with me to the desert!
Jen!
Come with me to Xin Jiang!
Tell me.
Where is Jade Fox?
Come with me. Hurry!
You thought she'd give it all
up and go back West with you?
She's mine.
Either way...
you are no good to her dead.
With the Gou and Yu clans...
hunting you, you'll
soon be in their hands.
I don't care anymore.
If you truly loved her,
you wouldn't say that.
Don't you want to see her again?
All right.
I'll write you an introduction.
Take it to Wudan.
Wait there for news from me.
All right.
When will this end?
They take it, they put it back,
they take it again.
My home is turning into
a warehouse.
Come in.
Speak!
Jen has run away!
Gou found the
wedding chamber empty.
Governor Yu requests
your assistance.
You know the
Giang Hu underworld.
He wants to find her,
and keep her from harm.
SirTe, leave this to us.
Don't worry.
What can I serve you?
This cup is dirty.
Hello.
What's your name?
Long.
It's young Master Long.
My apologies!
I am Iron Eagle Sung...
and this is my brother in arms...
Flying Cougar Li Yun.
What brings you to Huai An...
and where are you headed,
Master Long?
Anywhere there's action.
In that case, perhaps
we could be of assistance.
Don't bother.
You don't seem to understand.
So what if I don't?
We have ways of helping
you to understand.
Are you related to Li Mu Bai?
He is my defeated foe!
Have some tea.
Shu Lien...
The things we touch
have no permanence.
My master would say...
there is nothing
we can hold on to in this world.
Only by letting go can we
truly possess what is real.
Not everything is an illusion.
My hand...
wasn't that real?
Your hand, rough and
callused from practice...
All this time, I've never had
the courage to touch it.
Giang Hu is a world of
tigers and dragons...
full of corruption...
I tried sincerely
to give it up...
but I have brought
us only trouble.
To repress one's feelings
only makes them stronger.
You're right, but I
don't know what to do.
I want to be with you...
just like this.
It gives me a sense of peace.
Please follow me.
- I want a clean room.
- We have plenty.
Your order?
Steamed whole cod,
bite-sized meatballs...
a little starchy,
but keep the sauce light...
shark fin soup, mixed vegetables,
and some warm wine.
I have to order
from a bigger restaurant.
Hurry then.
That's him.
I am Iron Arm Mi.
I heard a true master has arrived.
I have come to seek a lesson.
You asked for it!
What kind of Iron Arm are you?
You have amazing technique!
I am Flying Saber.
Are you related
to Southern Crane?
Southern Duck? I don't eat
anything with two feet.
Who could remember
such long-winded names?
Li Mu Bai is your defeated foe...
and you don't know his
master Southern Crane?
Who are you?
I am Shining Phoenix
Mountain Gou.
Gou?
I hate that name.
It makes me puke!
Too bad you're named Gou.
You'll be the first
to feel my sword today.
Hold it!
Don't you know Monk Jing?
A monk, in a place like this?
You need a lesson!
Who are you?
Who am I?
I am...
I am the
Invincible Sword Goddess.
Armed with the incredible...
Green Destiny.
Be you Li or Southern Crane...
lower your head...
and ask for mercy.
I am the desert dragon.
I leave no trace.
Today I fly over Eu-Mei.
Tomorrow...
I'll kick over
Wudan Mountain!
We politely asked for
a friendly match...
but she showed no respect,
and attacked us.
Everyone came by to
teach her a lesson.
Her sword was
just too powerful.
I've traveled everywhere...
but never met
anyone so uncivilized.
She kept accusing me of
being Gou Jun Pei's brother.
Who is this Gou, anyway?
Her husband.
We're close to
your headquarters.
Go home and check in.
What about you?
I'll look around
and catch up later.
Not a bad idea.
Tonight we'll get a good
night's sleep at headquarters.
Mistress, you're back.
It's you!
How is everything here?
Fine.
You've been gone a while.
Yes, and I leave again tomorrow.
- Your wife was due?
- Yeah, a baby girl.
Good!
I'll be happy if she's
half as strong as you.
Mrs. Wu...
You're back!
- How's the arm? Still sore?
- Much better.
You've been gone so long.
Li Mu Bai is coming
to stay the night.
I'll go and make up his room!
Sister Shu Lien...
Here you must be
in proper attire.
I'm just borrowing some
clean clothes. I'm not staying.
I'll give them to you.
I was just passing by
and wondered how you were.
You, sister...
Look at the trouble
you've caused.
Now you know what
Giang Hu life is really like.
If you think of me
as your sister...
let me give you
some sisterly advice.
You can run from marriage,
but not your parents.
They forced me to marry!
Go back to them first.
Then you can decide about Lo.
You know about Lo?
He really loves you.
Come back to Peking with me.
We'll find a solution.
Where is he now?
Li Mu Bai has
made arrangements.
He sent him to
Wudan Mountain.
You're working together
to set me up! I'm leaving!
How dare you accuse us!
I always knew you
had stolen the sword!
I've done nothing but
protect you and your family.
And you've repaid me
with nothing but contempt.
Li Mu Bai himself spared you,
and all you do is insult him.
We wanted some peace
and you've ruined it all!
You're no sister of mine!
What do I care?
You were never a
real friend anyway.
But I wonder...
how long could you
last as my enemy?
Put the sword down!
Jen!
Everyone out. Shut the doors.
Fine... the friendship is over.
Don't touch it!
That's Li Mu Bai's sword.
Come and get it if you can.
Without the Green Destiny,
you are nothing.
Don't be a sore loser.
Go ahead. Take your pick.
I'll wait.
Go ahead.
Give me the sword.
Take it!
Stop it!
You don't deserve
the Green Destiny.
Not another lecture!
On guard!
Let's end this here.
Only the sword
will settle this.
I only let you go because
I wanted to see the real you.
What do you know
about a true heart?
What do you want?
What I've always
wanted, to teach you.
All right.
If you can take back the
sword in three moves...
I'll go with you.
Give it back!
- Kneel!
- Never!
Then you have no
use for the sword.
Sooner or later they'd
drag you back to Peking.
Your parents will
never accept you again.
But why go home?
We've gone this far,
we won't stop now.
You'll always be my Lady.
At last, we'll be our own masters.
We'll be happy.
That's the most important thing.
All we have left is
each other, right?
Lie down and rest.
She's crazy. You should
have killed her.
I didn't have the heart.
Well, Li Mu Bai can do it.
Is it me or the
sword you want?
You've been drugged.
Where is Jade Fox?
What happened?
Jade Fox drugged her.
How did you get here?
We followed Jade Fox.
And so you die.
And so shall you!
A poisoned needle!
You deserve to die...
but the life I was
hoping to take...
was Jen's.
Ten years I devoted to you.
But you deceived me!
You hid the manual's
true meaning.
I never improved...
but your progress
was limitless!
You know what poison is?
An eight-year-old girl...
full of deceit.
That's poison!
Jen!
My only family...
my only enemy...
You can't die!
Tell us what poison you used!
You can't die!
Tell us the antidote!
You can't let Li Mu Bai die!
She used Purple Yin...
Purple Yin poison.
It goes straight to the heart.
It's the same poison she used
to kill my master.
My blood will soon
reverse its flow.
There is no antidote.
That can't be!
Everything has an antithesis!
Why not this?
The antidote exists.
She taught it to me.
The formula is simple...
but it takes time to prepare.
Trust me.
As you have helped me...
let me help him.
All right.
Hurry. I will hold on
as long as I can.
Take my horse and
go to the compound.
Give this to Mrs. Wu.
She'll help you. Hurry!
Spare your energy.
I'll be back!
Where is Mrs. Wu?
Stop it!
Shu Lien told me
to show you this.
Let her in.
Mu Bai, hold on.
Give me some hope.
Shu Lien...
Save your strength.
My life is departing.
I've only one breath left.
Use it to meditate.
Free yourself from this world...
as you have been taught.
Let your soul rise to eternity...
with your last breath.
Do not waste it...
for me.
I've already wasted
my whole life.
I want to tell you
with my last breath...
I have always loved you.
I would rather be a ghost,
drifting by your side...
as a condemned soul...
than enter heaven without you.
Because of your love...
I will never be a lonely spirit.
He's gone?
Bo...
please take this
sword back to SirTe.
Now you must go
to Wudan Mountain.
Lo awaits you there.
Promise me one thing.
Whatever path you
take in this life...
be true to yourself.
Do you remember the
legend ofthe young man?
'A faithful heart makes
wishes come true.'
Make a wish, Lo.
To be back in the desert,
together again.