Watch out, Master.
Don't hurt him.
- Yes. - Yes.
What's going on?
- Who are they? - No idea.
You?
Why did you come?
Why are you dressed like this?
- Master. - Master.
They called him "Master"? What's going on?
What's that? Master?
- Who are they? - Master?
I'm curious too.
The Shaolin Sect has not only deceived the public,
but you are also hiding women in your temple.
Women?
What does he mean?
- They are women? - Gosh.
It's sinful.
How could such a thing happen?
Martial Brothers.
Please proceed to the dining hall for a meal first.
We shall deal with this matter later.
Aside from the Martial Brothers from Xuan's generation,
the rest of the monks of Shaolin
will return to your rooms.
Xu Zhu, Hui Lun.
Both of you stay here.
Ladies.
Please stay here for now as well.
Yes.
I see.
If it weren't for your peculiar experience,
you wouldn't have been able to withstand the Tibetan Adviser's superior skills.
Abbot.
I'm overwhelmed with ignorance
and sinful acts.
I was not able to resist the temptation of evil and desire,
and committed the sins of murder,
lust, and consumption of meat
and alcohol.
And I even broke the sect's rules
by learning heterodox martial arts skills.
Because of me, these four ladies
came to Shaolin Temple
and tarnished the reputation of the Shaolin Temple.
I've committed the most heinous sins. I cannot be punished enough.
But I still wish to seek benevolence
from Buddha and Abbot.
All Martial Brothers,
Xu Zhu's experience is indeed unconventional.
This concerns the reputation of the Shaolin Temple,
I can't decide on my own.
I ask for your opinions so that we may discuss it together.
Abbot,
although Xu Zhu has made grave mistakes,
he has made great contributions too.
If he hadn't subdued the Tibetan Adviser,
our sect would no longer have a place in the martial arts world.
That monk intended to ruin Shaolin's reputation on purpose.
Xu Zhu alone rescued our reputation
from such a vast affront.
I suggest having him seek repentance
to offset his sins.
Then, have him meditate and cultivate his skills at Dharma Academy.
And from now on, he may never leave the temple
or concern himself with matters of the outside world.
I believe that would suffice.
With his current achievement in martial arts,
he is qualified to study at Dharma Academy.
But he has learned heterodox skills.
Would Dharma Academy
accept someone like him?
Martial Brother Xuan Can,
have you thought about this?
What's your thought in this case, then?
Xu Zhu has both sin and contributions.
Reward him for his contribution
and punish him for his sin.
These four ladies didn't come here and disguised themselves
under the command of Xu Zhu.
We shall come clear
with Jiu Mo Zhi and the rest about the truth.
Whether they believe it or not,
we have no guilt in our hearts.
And neither should we bother about others' speculation.
But Xu Zhu has betrayed the sect
and learned other skills,
perhaps Shaolin Temple
can't shelter him anymore.
Xu Zhu has violated the rules several times.
Supposedly, his skills should be abolished,
and he should be expelled from the sect.
Nevertheless,
his former martial art skills had already been abolished by others.
The skills he currently owns aren't from our sect.
We don't have the right to abolish them.
Abbot,
all Grand Martial Uncles, Martial Uncles, and Master.
I beg of you to show mercy on me
and give me the chance to turn over a new leaf.
Regardless of any punishments,
I'm willing to accept it.
Please...
please don't expel me.
I beg of you.
Please.
Xu Zhu.
Abbot.
May I have a word?
Currently, we still have six big matters
waiting to be settled.
If Xu Zhu is expelled at this moment,
then it would complicate matters.
Regarding the six matters you've mentioned,
firstly, Jiu Mo Zhi hasn't left yet.
Secondly,
Bo Luo Xing has stolen the martial arts' scripture.
Thirdly,
the new chief of Beggars' Sect, Zhuang Ju Xian, intends to become the new leader
of the martial arts world of the Central Plains.
Younger Martial Brother,
what are the other three matters?
Xuan Bei, Xuan Nan, Xuan Ku.
Their lives.
- Amitabha. - Amitabha.
I'm the abbot of this temple,
I am ashamed
that I was not able to manage
any of these matters well.
However, the martial skills Xu Zhu currently possess
are all from the Carefree Sect.
Do we have to depend on another sect
to deal with a matter of our own?
Abbot, what should we do then?
We inherited the sect from our seniors.
Today, we're encountering such tribulations.
I think we should
follow the right path and stand by our principles.
It's better to die with honor
than to survive in disgrace.
If all of us could pull our weight together
and save the reputation of Shaolin,
it's because of the benevolence of Buddha.
If the evil prevails yet our sect declines,
each of us shall forsake our life to protect the temple
and sect.
As such, we will have no guilt then.
Shaolin Temple has been offering blessings to the people
for thousands of years.
We have done good deeds and form benevolent ties.
I believe that even if we were to fall, for now,
we will be able to restore Shaolin once more.
- Brilliant opinion, Abbot. - Brilliant opinion, Abbot.
- We're willing to obey it. - We're willing to obey it.
Martial Brother Xuan Ji.
Tomorrow morning,
you'll lead the precepts meeting
to give everyone an account.
Understood.
Martial Brother Xuan Can.
Please inform Tibetan Adviser and the prestigious monks
to come to Yan Wu Hall to be the witnesses tomorrow.
Understood.
Xu Zhu.
Today, you have done the sect a great favor.
But for now,
we must prioritize
the temple's reputation above all matters.
Please be rest assured,
Abbot and Grand Martial Uncles.
Tomorrow,
I shan't beg or show signs of cowardice
before the people
lest they look down upon our disciples.
Adviser to the Tibetan Ruler.
Every Martial Brothers.
Xu Zhu, the disciple of Shaolin Temple,
committed the four sins of murder, lust, consumption of alcohol, and meat.
Furthermore, he has studied another sect's martial arts
and become the leader of another sect.
Xuan Ji, the chief of Discipline Hall of Shaolin Temple
will punish him according to the rules
with no mercy.
Xu Zhu.
Do you admit to your sins, as mentioned by Abbot?
I admit it.
I'm bearing heavy sin.
And I have nothing further to explain.
I'm willing to take the punishment.
Xu Zhu
has committed the sin of murder, lust, consumption of meat and alcohol.
You will be punished with a hundred beatings before the public.
Do you willingly and sincerely accept your punishment?
I do.
You have acquired heterodox martial arts without the permission of the abbot
and your master.
You are to abolish your Shaolin martial arts.
From now on, you're no longer a disciple of the Shaolin Sect.
Do you accept?
I do.
Grand Martial Uncle is most benevolent.
What a pity. What a pity.
Since you're the leader of the Carefree Sect
and the master of Lingjiu Palace at Piaomiao Peak,
you must leave the sect and secularize.
You will no longer be a follower of Buddha.
From now on, you're no longer a monk of the Shaolin Sect.
Do you willingly and sincerely
accept this punishment?
Abbot of Shaolin Temple,
all Grand Martial Uncles,
Martial Uncles,
and Master, everyone of you
have been most kind to me. I'm indebted to all of you.
Sorry for not being a filial disciple.
I have forsaken your teachings.
Sorry for not being a filial disciple.
I have forsaken your tutelage.
Sorry for not being a filial disciple.
I have forsaken your tutelage.
Abbot.
Martial Brother Xuan Ji.
I reckon this little monk has learned from his mistakes,
and he intends to repent.
Why don't you offer him a chance to turn over a new leaf?
You're right, Martial Brother.
But the world is vast.
There may be other places for him.
Xu Zhu.
We don't have any ill intention
by terminating your path to return to Buddha
as we expel you.
There are thousands of temples in the world,
if you truly intend to seek refuge in Buddha,
I hope you can join another temple
to make your vow to purify your mind and body and achieve enlightenment.
Even if you don't practice as a monk,
you should work hard to practice the six paramitas.
You could still
achieve Buddhahood.
I'll hold Abbot's words close for my entire life.
Hui Lun.
Yes.
As Xu Zhu's master,
it was your negligence in guiding him that lead to this trouble.
You will be punished with 30 beatings.
And you will go into isolation and seek repentance in Disciple Hall for three years.
Do you accept your punishment?
I...
I do.
Grand Martial Uncle.
I wish to accept these 30 beatings for Master.
If so, Xu Zhu
will be punished with 130 beatings.
Disciples who are in charge, bring the rods.
Yes.