Clans of Intrigue

Clans of Intrigue is a 1977 Hong Kong wuxia film adapted from the novel Xuehai Piaoxiang of the Chu Liuxiang Series by Gu Long. The film was directed by Chor Yuen, produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, and starred Ti Lung as Chu Liuxiang. It was followed by Legend of the Bat and Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman.

Synopsis

Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen their Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace would kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case.