Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman (楚留香之幽靈山莊)

This is the infamous Ghostly Village,

it's well-hidden. The Village Head, Old Hawk

sends his men to lead criminals from all over the place

to hide here.

So, they've grown stronger and stronger.

Lately, the villagers are getting restless,

they're planning a revolt.

So the 8th Prince has a meeting with Chu Liuxiang,

they're planning strategies in the Snowy Palace.

The time is crucial.

General Chu, you must act tonight!

Eighth Prince, you've an immaculate plan.

The people of Ghostly Village are unpredictable,

if they already have spies around me,

I believe this is the only way to sneak in.

I don't think even

the crafty Old Hawk

could think up a plan like ours!

Are you saying that

I'm more cunning than Old Hawk?

It's almost daybreak, you should get yourself ready.

The plan's about to start.

You should take some rest.

You need to put on a good show tomorrow.

What is it?

Assassin!

The next day. Residence of Eighth Prince in the capital.

Teacher Long, Chu Liuxiang's back.

Teacher Long, Eighth Prince was killed last night.

Says who?

I saw with my own eyes.

Eighth Prince.

Chu Liuxiang, you're back finally.

You aren't the Eighth Prince.

Why not?

Because...

You thought you killed me last night?

In fact I placed a dog in my bed.

You just killed a dog.

Chu Liuxiang, tell me who sent you,

I could spare your life.

You're smart! But I'm not stupid enough

to give you a name.

Alright, Teacher Long. I'll let you handle him.

Yes.

Chu Liuxiang, this is my deputy,

Lan Meng, the Magical Dragon with Golden Spear.

And my other deputy Fang Hao, Silver Sword.

Go!

Chu Liuxiang, see where you can escape to!

-Lan Meng. -Here.

Summon my three students.

Golden Finger, Broken Heart Sword and Soul Snatching Bell.

Tell them to catch Chu Liuxiang right now.

"Du Qi"

15th of March, 9-11pm.

At least you're on time.

You won't be able to find me after today.

You want to run? Hand back the 78 lives of

our Black Wind Clan's brothers first.

It's not dawn yet.

Time to go and catch Chu Liuxiang.

Wait.

Who're you?

Liu...

Changjie.

You're looking for me?

No, I'm looking for your teacher, Long Wu.

17th of March, dusk. Long Wu's second student.

Zhou Bailong, is on his way to track down.

Chu Liuxiang after he has received the order.

Boatman, I want to cross the river.

Why won't you answer me?

He won't. He's dead.

3 days later, Long Wu's 3rd pupil "Soul Snatching Bell"

is also on his way.

Who're you?

I'm the person who has just killed "Golden Finger"

and "Heartbroken Sword".

"Tomb of the Emperor Gaozu of Tang"

Lan Meng.

Here.

Is this the 1st of the month?

Yes, Teacher Long.

It's past 9pm.

Why don't we see the trio?

There's a man in black outside,

he'd like you to take a look inside this golden box.

Where's the man in black?

I'm already here.

Stop.

Did you kill the three men?

Yes.

Do you know that the trio

were famous martial arts experts?

I wanted them to take care of something important.

I could kill them three,

that means I could get the job done.

Me alone.

If I'm right,

Chu Liuxiang must be on his way to Ghostly Village,

he should have reached the Black Forest.

You can await him in the pub at the end of the forest.

You're finally here.

Who're you?

Who're you?

Who do you think I am?

I thought you're here to kill me.

A person carrying a golden sword,

drinking from a golden wine container

that's pricelessly valuable, and is being hunted after.

Then I could assume this person

must have got into a lot of trouble.

Very smart.

Why don't you ask who I am?

I should ask who's trying to kill you.

If I'm right, I think they're here.

What?

I'm surprised that

someone would try to help you, you old thug.

Please, could we work this out?

What are you doing?

Misters.

How much did the old fool pay you?

Why're you risking your life for him?

Nothing.

Why are you young people

picking on an old man?

He killed his brother's family,

and robbed everything.

How did you know?

His brother is my father.

What?

Your father wasn't a decent man,

he's a robber.

He robbed all his fortunes.

And what did my wife do to you?

Why did you rape and kill her?

You're a rapist!

You take any chance to sleep with others' wives.

What's the big deal that I slept with her?

But she's your sister's daughter!

Then you're related!

That's right! He's my uncle.

And he's my wife's uncle.

You...

Me?

I'm known as "The one who disdains his kinsfolk",

Dugu Mei (The Handsome Loner)

If I've disowned all my family,

how would I have any relatives? Silly.

Don't be so smug.

I've sent out thirty six invitations in the underworld,

you think you can run?

You want to know where I'll flee?

Fine, I'll tell you. I'm off to the Ghostly Village.

Then we must kill you here.

You're going to Ghostly Village?

Yes, I've bought a death contract.

Can I come along?

Alright, if you get rid of my good relatives here.

Deal!

I think we're done for the day.

Heroes, please.

Do me a favour, I'm Chu Liuxiang.

General Chu.

Why don't you two kill me?

Come here! Come on!

Where should we go now?

Look.

Heading towards moonlight, a pub will be seen at dawn.

Go in, and someone's there to meet you.

This way please.

Please have a seat.

What would you like to order?

We're not drinking today,

but we're trying to find...

a place for the sunset.

Sure...it's closer than you think.

Please follow me.

Wait.

Chu Liuxiang fled so far

for the sunset?

Who're you?

I'm here to kill you.

But I know I need to kill

others first.

That was quick.

Chu Liuxiang, if you don't want to kill me,

please go back with me.

What about option three?

Then I'll choose on your behalf.

Strange. How come I've never heard

of such quick swordplay before?

Never thought I'd forever need to be after Chu Liuxiang.

Stop it!

Stop!

What are you doing?

Chu Liuxiang...

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