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[This is a work of fiction]

[The Seven Relics of ill Omen]

[Adapted from Weiyu's novel, The Seven Relics of ill Omen]

[Episode 2]

Zhang Guanghua?

Who's that?

The person she's looking into

is probably dead.

Dead?

Zhang Guanghua was also from Luoma Lake.

Lived in the same building as Li Yaqing.

After the incident,

he vanished.

He was in Luoma Lake too?

An old acquaintance.

I just want to know where he is.

Money isn't the issue.

It's this photo.

Once it's lost, it's gone forever.

Lost him?

Not my fault.

That kid's extremely surveillance-aware.

And let's be real.

His Hummer's a beast.

Floor it,

and we common folks can't keep up.

Dai,

maybe that kid's into you,

and that's why he did something so wild.

Well, I gotta say,

he looks pretty sharp, doesn't he?

So Luo Ren's the one behind Ma Tuwen.

Maybe you two should...

Move, move! Keep up!

Isn't that his car?

He got away again.

He can run, but he can't hide.

What do you mean?

I know the driver.

Mozzie.

A pretty famous bar singer on Bar Street.

Well, Mr. Cao from Qianjinbei.

You flatter me.

Can you find out where he lives?

Absolutely.

Fine. I'll trust you one more time.

Let's go.

GPS says we're here.

Which one's his place?

Let's take a look around.

Look,

isn't that his car?

Excuse me, is this Building No. 3?

Cen Chunjiao?

Isn't Ms. Cen here today?

She left early,

saying there was an emergency at home.

It's that kid.

He's cutting in here.

What's she doing here?

Let's go.

Take it.

But our inn's on the main street.

So there's a camera

that catches people coming and going.

I had the sense

to keep a backup.

But even the cops couldn't find anything.

When can I get the footage?

I can go home and grab it now.

Just give me the money.

One more thing.

You're sure Liu Shuhai

never mentioned the Xiaoshang River?

No, he didn't.

Just Luoma Lake

and Dalunte'er.

What's up with the Xiaoshang River?

So Wuxia

is real.

Luo Ren?

You've been hanging outside the window.

Must be exhausted.

There are freshly washed strawberries on the table.

Have some to refresh yourself.

Don't thank me.

I...

[Bashu Mansion]

Mr. Li?

Where are you going?

Miss Mu Dai.

The matter is over.

Night flights are cheaper.

So I'm leaving.

Makes sense.

Madam Hong's been urging me to go back.

Thought I'd get some clues this time.

But it's another wasted trip.

For over 20 years,

I've been going on these fruitless trips.

It's always the same.

But thank you anyway.

If it weren't for you,

I would have even lost that photo.

I'm off now.

Mr. Li,

what time is your flight?

Something wrong?

Let me buy you a drink.

Mr. Li,

can you tell me

about that case from two years ago?

It happened

at the Xiaoshang River.

But to understand it fully,

we have to go back to Luoma Lake.

Every year on the anniversary of that incident,

I visit the scene.

I don't do anything special.

Just stroll around inside

and remind myself

not to give up.

For over 20 years now,

it's become a habit.

That day

marked exactly 20 years since the Luoma Lake case.

It was also Yaqing's birthday.

I was smoking in the hallway...

when I saw a strange man

enter Yaqing's place.

What was he doing there?

I didn't dare get too close.

But through the crack of the door, I could vaguely see him

running his hand

over the nail holes

on the wall.

It was like...

It was like he was reliving old memories.

And he seemed to be enjoying it.

You know

how some psychopathic murderers

return to crime scenes on anniversaries

to savor the moment?

Anyway,

he just showed up like that

on that day.

No way he wasn't connected.

Then why didn't you arrest him?

I was not a cop anymore.

And

gut feelings aren't evidence.

I decided to keep an eye on him instead.

So I followed him cautiously all the way

to the Xiaoshang River.

The Xiaoshang River?

You're sure Liu Shuhai

never mentioned the Xiaoshang River?

No, he didn't.

I tracked him to the Xiaoshang River

and searched for days.

Finally, I spotted him in a shop.

When I went inside,

I found the whole family was dead.

The murderer was tying up the bodies with fishing line.

All I could think of was

not letting him escape again.

At least, I had to knock him out.

I hit him hard in the head,

but he was unharmed.

His strength was unnatural.

He beat me half to death.

Then suddenly, a fire broke out.

It distracted him just long enough for me to pin him down.

Unexpectedly, someone attacked me from behind.

And the next thing I knew,

I woke up in a hospital bed.

Who took you there?

No idea.

Neither the doctors nor nurses

got a clear look.

After I was discharged,

I heard

the shop was a mutton shop.

Flames leaped out of the stove

when the late-night soup boiling went wrong.

Half of the alley was burned down.

By the time the fire was put out,

almost nothing was left

of that family.

So did this matter just end up unresolved?

Didn't you call the police?

My head injury

left my memories scrambled for quite a while.

It took me nearly half a year

to piece together

that night.

I thought about reporting it.

But firstly,

the case had already been closed.

Secondly,

I had no solid evidence.

I couldn't even recall what the murderer looked like.

If you'd been knocked out at the scene,

the police should have taken you away

for questioning.

But they didn't,

which suggests that you were already

removed from the scene

and might have been taken to the hospital.

But he's a serial killer.

Why would he have let you off?

Exactly.

If he was the murderer,

I should've died in that fire.

Maybe that young man

wasn't in cahoots with the murderer?

Whether they were accomplices or not,

he's a key figure.

Mr. Li,

you saw his face

before you were knocked out.

Sketch it.

Even a rough likeness would help.

You think I haven't tried?

But I just can't recall that face.

Sometimes when I push too hard,

my head feels like it's splitting open.

Have you tried hypnosis?

How can we believe

in such unorthodox stuff?

Mr. Li,

hypnosis is legitimate science.

It can help bring your subconscious back to the scene

and aid in scene reconstruction.

It's very useful.

I've had hypnotherapy before.

I even studied it out of interest.

Miss Mu Dai,

since you've learned about it,

maybe you could try it on me?

I trust you.

No, absolutely not.

My skills

are too amateurish.

You can go to Mr. Wan.

He'll find you the most suitable person.

Oh, Mr. Li,

one more thing.

Did Professor Li only have one daughter?

Yaqing had a twin sister.

She was kidnapped at the age of two.

She's never been found.

[Prosperous Business]

Hello, Madam Hong.

Mu Dai,

when are you coming back?

Haven't seen you in days.

I miss you.

Madam Hong,

did you go to worship again?

Sharp ears.

Madam Hong,

this trip wasn't in vain.

I got much

valuable information from Mr. Li.

Well,

Mr. Li said the murderer wasn't dead.

When he committed the crime two years ago,

he even fought with Mr. Li.

Not dead?

Really?

Of course.

Why is that surprising?

Madam Hong, what's wrong?

Madam Hong? Madam Hong!

Dai, where are you going?

Back to Lixi.

To Lixi?

Hey, don't.

Stay a few more days.

I'll treat you to a meal.

Maybe next time.

I'm in a hurry.

Next time?

So you'll be back?

Sir, to the airport.

[Lixi]

Excuse me, make way.

Madam Hong.

Mu Dai.

You've been asleep forever.

Are you alright?

When did you get back?

A while ago.

I'm fine.

Just

got dizzy

from the sun today.

And I got grazed by a car.

But I'm okay, really.

Don't worry.

I'm glad you're okay.

Go ahead.

Alright.

I'll go check on things downstairs.

Call me if you need anything.

[Zhang Guanghua]

[Destiny Bar]

Let's play this.

Why leave so early?

We've finished half the bottle.

Drinking with you,

I'd finish a whole bottle.

This is expensive stuff.

Don't you feel like you're at a loss?

Not at all.

Honey.

Honey?

I'm right here.

Haven't learned your lesson yet, huh?

No.

No, no...

She's just...

Let me see.

Macanllan?

Macallan.

Changed one letter and you got the girl?

No.

You...

You scumbag, shameless bastard!

No, wait.

I...

Get lost!

My feelings for you are real.

I...

There's nothing between her...

Let go.

Honey,

aren't you going after her?

Lady Dai,

don't call me that.

I don't deserve such a title.

I... I'll chase her!

I can't.

I just can't.

Just kidding. Testing your skills.

Then let me set your bones right.

Ow, that hurts!

I'm an excellent bonesetter.

I...

Lady Dai,

I can't handle your eight years of skills.

My hand is gonna break.

Help me!

Someone help me.

- Help! - Mu Dai.

No.

Mu Dai.

What nonsense are you up to?

Madam Hong.

Let go of him.

Don't always bully Thirteen-Thousand.

I'm not bullying him.

Mr. Zhang's been bustling around.

Let him go and give a hand.

Exactly.

Go on, chase her.

Come upstairs.

I need to talk to you.

Chase her my ass.

You witch!

I'm magnanimous.

I won't stoop to your level.

But really, Mr. Zhang

should've warned me

the witch was back.

Don't always pick on Thirteen-Thousand.

Look at you.

Always calling him Thirteen-Thousand.

I've even forgotten his real name.

I call him that to remind him

you paid his debt of 13,000 yuan,

and he should be grateful.

He owes you that.

That wasn't for free.

For 13,000 yuan,

he has to work in my bar for a whole year.

Fair trade.

Work for a whole year?

Just wait and see.

He'll skim profits

and cook the books throughout this year.

That schemer

never loses money.

Madam Hong,

I thought you were asleep.

Why are you up?

Professor Li's case

weighs on me

like a stone.

Tell me everything you've learned.

Or I'll never sleep.

How old was the murderer Li Tan saw

at the Xiaoshang River?

And how tall?

Not very tall.

About

this tall.

That can't be right.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

No, thanks.

I'm full.

[Destiny Bar]

What a beautiful new day.

[For Mu Dai]

For the witch?

You're that excited over a package?

You'll never understand the joy of unboxing.

But I know the pleasure of wiping tables.

Where's the tracking number?

Is this even a delivery?

Who sent it?

Anonymous?

Maybe from your admirer?

I found it by the door this morning.

Didn't pay attention to the tracking number.

[For Mu Dai]

You've been hanging outside the window.

Must be exhausted.

There are freshly washed strawberries on the table.

Have some to refresh yourself.

Don't thank me.

Mr. Li.

The hypnosis worked.

We've got a portrait.

Really?

So this is Luo Ren?

And he's in cahoots with the murderer of the Luoma Lake case?

He seems too young.

The case is over 20 years old.

Maybe he's the son of the murderer.

Impossible.

Why?

This Luo Ren guy is really suspicious.

He followed me

when I was in Wujiang.

Then he bribed Cen Chunjiao to intercept the information.

Now he's come to Lixi.

He can't be here as a tourist, right?

It's natural for me to be concerned

about my teacher's case.

They'd target me

just for that?

Unlikely.

Madam Hong,

stop pretending.

I know everything.

Know what?

He wasn't just your teacher.

You're Professor Li's daughter, aren't you?

How do you know?

Is it that hard to guess?

I saw the photo in Li Tan's wallet.

Li Yaqing looks exactly like you.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Then I learned

the professor had twins.

One of them was kidnapped at the age of two.

And that was you, wasn't it?

Later, when you grew up, you returned home

and discovered that something had happened.

So you've been investigating ever since, right?

Why keep this from me?

You're keeping me at arm's length.

You clever little thing.

Nothing can escape your notice.

But

I think this matter is quite serious.

Just think about it.

The murderer has committed so many cases.

He always slaughtered entire families.

He must be somewhat psychopathic.

Maybe he's found out you slipped through

and wants

to finish the job?

You might be right.

But now that he's found me,

can I escape?

Why not?

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Maybe I can catch him

and bring him to justice.

From now on, we'll check security every night.

Can't let our guard down.

Who's calling me this late?

Hello.

Hello?

I won't be coming tonight.

Rest early.

See you tomorrow.

How arrogant.

"See you tomorrow"?

Think I'm some pushover?

You wish!

Only losers resort to bluffing.

I'll be waiting for you.

[Destiny Bar]

Ma'am,

excuse me...

Who are you calling?

Chubby.

My bad, handsome.

May I ask

if Mu Dai lives here?

Mu Dai?

You're looking for her?

What are you doing here?

Came to see you.

What happened to your face?

Get caught stealing

and beaten up?

Oh, come on.

That's downright slander.

Long story.

Those scumbags I hang out with

crossed the line.

They acted in the hospital

and targeted the elderly.

You know

what their money is for.

For saving their lives.

Stealing their money is just evil.

So I tried to stop them.

But they wouldn't stop

and even turned on me.

Yeah right.

Since when do you have a conscience?

True story.

I wouldn't indulge them.

I fought with them right away.

Being a bulk helped.

But the commotion

attracted the cops.

Mu Dai,

is this your out-of-town friend?

This is Cao Yanhua.

And this is Madam Hong.

Madam.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

That's Mr. Zhang over there.

Oh, guess you're her husband.

No, no.

He helps out here.

This is Thirteen-Thousand.

Hello.

We've met.

Yeah.

Have you found a place to stay?

He hasn't, I guess.

You haven't, right?

Not yet.

Well,

no need to waste money then.

Thirteen-Thousand's room

has bunk beds, doesn't it?

Is the upper bunk available?

I'll handle it, Madam.

This is Destiny Bar

where meetings are fated.

Well said.

Sorry, I didn't hear you clearly.

Your name is Cao...?

Cao Yanhua.

So, Cao here.

Sounds like swearing.

Well, hello, Thirteen.

Exactly.

Cao,

if we inlay the word "fortune"

with gold at the entrance,

what would that signify?

What?

As in "earn a fortune daily."

An auspicious saying.

You two are really something.

Cao Yanhua, get back here.

Mu Dai.

Mr. Cao is our guest.

Mind your manners.

Look how fierce you're being.

A new customer by the window.

Go take his order.

Show me the ropes.

I'll give it a try.

Hello, sir.

What would you like to order?

Any recommendations?

If you like cocktails,

the B-52 is quite good.

Manhattan is also nice.

The taste...

How would you describe the taste

of those drinks you recommended?

Let's talk somewhere else.

Sorry,

but I came here to drink,

not to chat with you.

Don't even think about hurting Madam Hong.

Madam.

Madam Hong,

this is Luo Ren.

You're Huo Zihong, right?

Remember me?

I'm Luo Ren.

We used to be neighbors.

Neighbors?

Forgotten already?

I lived at No. 11 Chenqian Alley, Luoma Lake.

One year during heavy rains,

your roof leaked.

My dad even helped fix your awning.

Now I remember.

Look how you've grown.

I barely recognized you.

So, how is your father?

My father?

Yeah, your father.

He's doing well.

Good to know.

Let me treat you to a drink.

Thanks.

Madam Hong.

Relax.

It's fine.

We'll be just over there.

Let's go.

Were they really neighbors?

Why did you come alone?

Should I have come with a group?

What about your companion?

Companion?

The Xiaoshang River, midnight, mutton soup.

You knocked out Li Tan

for your companion.

Don't you remember?

Why isn't he here?

You seem to be expecting to see him.

Isn't he dead yet?

Alive and kicking.

Tough guy, isn't he?

You know who the culprit is in the Luoma Lake case,

don't you?

And you're not the real Huo Zihong.

Someone!

Someone help me!

Take care of Madam Hong.

Mu Dai, stop chasing.

Madam Hong, are you alright?

Any injuries?

I'm fine.

So fierce?

♪How far until the end?♪

♪I'll fight until I bend♪

♪Though fate may choke me tight♪

♪Call my name, and I'll follow you into the night♪

♪Don't care if the answer's in sight♪

♪Facing fate, we'll stand side by side♪

♪Through thorns, we charge to the rescue♪

♪Those unknown adventures and schemes♪

♪Will ultimately be conquered in time♪

♪Through raging flames we'll fight♪

♪Beyond the nightmares we'll stand in the light♪

♪What's there to fear?♪

♪Wu wu wu♪

♪What's left to fear?♪

Any last words?

Are you that easily scared?

Mu Dai.

I can let you go.

But listen carefully

to what I'm about to say.

First,

I know it looked like

I attacked Huo Zihong.

But did you actually see it happen?

Second,

I've investigated Huo Zihong.

She comes from a poor family.

Her parents were vegetable vendors,

and she had to drop out in second grade

to help at their stall.

Go back and observe her.

Does she match?

Third,

I'm releasing you now.

Don't look back.

Or

I may change my mind.

Madam Hong.

Are you alright?

I...

Let me check.

I'm fine.

Really.

Don't worry.

Dai.

Lady Dai, are you alright?

What about that guy?

Not injured. Didn't catch him.

Couldn't beat him.

Exhausted. Need rest.

There was a Huo Zihong in Luoma Lake.

Lived at No.12 Chenqian Alley.

Her parents were vegetable vendors,

and she had to drop out in second grade

to help at their stall.

Go back and observe her.

Does she match?

How badly could she have hurt you?

Is she really that skilled?

She's trained, after all.

Rare to meet real martial artists these days.

Her master must be exceptional.

[Mr. Zheng] You've already clashed.

This makes investigating harder now.

Actually, I think it might get easier.

Fights reveal character and skills.

That Mu Dai girl

is worth knowing.

That's high praise.

High?

From you? Absolutely.

You always say

people around you are two-faced

and ruthless.

This is the first time

I've heard you

call someone "worth knowing".

So, how's Pingting doing?

Not bad.

Same as always.

[Mr. Zheng]

Thankfully

she's the quiet type.

I couldn't handle her

[Surveillance Footage] if she were violent.

How about this?

Let's find her a better doctor.

You're investigating an old case.

Even if you find the culprit,

it won't help Pingting.

Mr. Zheng,

my uncle's case is too bizarre.

And Pingting's breakdown was too sudden.

That's why I believe

the case itself is the key.

♪The sky splits the dawn's horizon♪

♪Telling me the end♪

♪Is about to gently appear♪

♪Like a whisper in my mind♪

♪A fleeting touch across my face♪

♪And I remain in darkness♪

♪Every hand has two sides♪

♪One offers blessings♪

♪One waits in silence♪

♪This game has no ending♪

♪Following the traces left behind♪

♪If you were me♪

♪You'd understand every tear of mine♪

♪The reason they fall♪

♪If I were you♪

♪I'd feel each breath you take♪

♪Then we'd move forward♪

♪The sky splits the dawn's horizon♪

♪Telling me the end♪

♪Is about to gently appear♪

♪Like a whisper in my mind♪

♪A fleeting touch across my face♪

♪And I remain in darkness♪

♪The sky splits the dawn's horizon♪

♪Telling me the end♪

♪Is about to gently appear♪

♪Like a whisper in my mind♪

♪A fleeting touch across my face♪

♪And I remain in darkness♪

♪The sky splits the dawn's horizon♪

♪Telling me the end♪

♪Is about to gently appear♪

♪Like a whisper in my mind♪

♪A fleeting touch across my face♪

♪And I remain in darkness♪