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[Once upon a time, there was a tiger.]

[It conquered hundreds of beasts.]

[However, it didn't live long.]

[It ran into a wolf.]

[The wolf ate the tiger]

[and turned into a king.]

[The powers of the world changed hands]

[and the cycle of destiny]

[had been an unchanging principle since ancient times.]

[The price for all of this]

[is the people's misery.]

[The Mystic Nine]

It's the dry season.

Beware of fire.

Close the doors.

Close the windows.

Is he not back yet?

Does it take that long?

I will go and take a look.

He's always going to the bathroom.

Xiao Wu.

Hurry up. Everyone is waiting for you.

Xiao Wu!

Xiao Wu, you...

[The Mystic Nine]

This is bad, Dashan!

Something is wrong!

Something is wrong! There's a ghost!

Why are you panicking? I'm here!

Take me there!

-Let's go. -It's over there.

Dashan.

Dashan.

It's right there. There it is!

Why is that brat lying here?

Is he dead?

-Look. -Be quiet.

[The Mystic Nine]

Go and take a look.

Hurry up!

Go on!

-What's the matter? -I don't know.

Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu.

-Xiao Wu. -Louder.

Xiao Wu!

Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu.

-You scared me. -I can't believe you.

Seriously.

No.

Do ghosts have shadows?

How dare you pretend to be a ghost in front of me?

Boys, attack him!

It stinks.

My gosh, is that leg hair?

It's a male ghost.

Let's see where you can run to.

It's a ghost!

My gosh.

Ghosts...

They are ghost flames!

It's a ghost!

Lu Xun!

Lu Xun!

[During the nightly curfew,]

[the only ones who would wander in the city]

[other than criminals are the guards of the Mystic Nine.]

[The Mystic Nine]

[The title of the Mystic Nine commander]

[was derived from the nine gates of the Imperial City.]

[The gates for the emperor, civilians, the dispatch and withdrawal of troops.]

[Emperor, civilians]

[The gates for transport of food, coal, alcohol, prisoners, and coffins.]

[Favored officials are respectable. Evil cannot defeat righteousness]

[Within the nine gates,]

[there are no cases that can't be solved.]

Lu Xun, beat him up!

Lu Xun.

That is a male ghost!

What ghost?

Take a good look.

This...

It's a human with a ghost's mask.

You sure are despicable.

-No. -That's not right.

Lu Xun.

He had three hands just now.

It's fake.

This is still not right.

Other than him chasing behind us just now,

there were also ghost flames.

It was done using a fishing line and phosphorus.

It's just like flying a kite.

This way, it looks like ghost flames are after you.

Do you get it now?

So you played a magic trick on me?

Are you looking at me?

He's looking at me.

He's looking at me, so I should hit him.

-Am I right? -I...

How dare you look at me?

That's enough.

-Guards, take him away. -How dare you look at me?

Use a whip and chili water, and tickle his feet.

Make sure you torture him well.

-Go. -I got it.

Be cruel.

What is this?

I don't know.

Keep it for now.

It might be useful.

Come on.

Let's continue patrolling.

You don't think

we'll encounter another ghost again?

What are you doing?

My goodness.

[Zuixian Restaurant]

It seems Lord Zheng is holding a birthday banquet at Zuixian Restaurant.

I can't believe he didn't invite me.

He is a poor judge of character.

According to your logic,

I must be the best judge of character in this world.

Why?

Because I take you everywhere I go.

Dear hero,

I must say

you're indeed a great judge of character.

Don't try that with me.

[Zuixian Restaurant]

Lord Zheng!

[The Mystic Nine]

It's Lord Zheng.

-It's Lord Zheng. -Is he dead?

Lord Zheng.

[The Mystic Nine]

[The Mystic Nine]

[The Mystic Nine]

Did we provoke a party of ghosts or something?

Why is there another one?

Father!

Seal off the restaurant!

Lu Xun, come back!

This is a disaster.

Why did you kill my father?

Who are you?

Why did you kill my father?

Your biggest nightmare is here!

We can't catch up to him.

We can't defeat him.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Come on. Let's go back.

Where are we going?

Let's go back and investigate.

Lord Zheng is still lying there.

Don't bother with that.

It's not a sword wound.

Then was it...

The demon's dagger-ax?

It wasn't that either.

It's neither this nor that.

I know, Lu Xun.

It was a long fingernail.

Look.

No.

That's not mine.

You'd better keep this in mind.

Don't just throw anything away.

Especially if it's something

that can be used as evidence.

Why not?

Because if it can't be presented in court,

you must present yourself instead.

Why?

Why are they checking our hands?

-Who knows? -What can they find by checking our hands?

That's right.

Is there a problem with the killer's hands?

They'll look at them one at a time later.

It's all right.

We're not the murderer anyway.

Let him investigate.

Commander Lu, her hand is injured.

-She is injured. -Does she have a wound?

Yes.

Did she kill him?

That's right. Murderer.

I thought she looked like one.

You never know.

Don't touch my little sister.

How did you get hurt?

I don't know either.

It hurts, Kongkong.

That's not how you do it.

I'll blow on it for her.

Dashan.

You're a dancer for the banquet, right?

How did you know?

We're not blind.

Who wouldn't know seeing you dressed like this?

Who are you then?

He is my brother.

He is a pyrotechnician.

He sets up the best fireworks display in the whole city.

Commander Lu.

Steward.

Yes, Commander Lu.

When Lord Zheng died,

were you by his side?

I was serving by His Lordship's side the whole time.

Who approached Lord Zheng

during the banquet?

I don't really remember.

[At the time,]

[the nobles were busy toasting to my master.]

[With so many people around, he...]

That's nice.

That's great.

-Please. -Please drink, Lord Zheng.

We wish you longevity.

[Right.]

[When Master died,]

[Ms. Ruyue was dancing by his side.]

Arrest me if you want.

Don't bully my sister.

Are we arresting him?

Arrest him, my foot.

Thank you for your cooperation.

You can all go home now.

-Let's go. -Let's hurry and leave.

We're letting them go just like that?

-Follow both of them first. -Yes.

Why?

Because you're smart.

I can't argue against that reason.

Do you think it could be

a vengeful ghost that's out for blood?

Yes.

All these years as an official,

Master has taken people's assets

and murdered entire families.

Who can say for sure

if any of them died unjustly?

Moreover,

Master's death is so strange.

This...

This must be a vengeful ghost's doing.

Don't say that. You're scaring me.

[The Mystic Nine]

[Lord Yun.]

The Minister of War, Zheng Yan,

was assassinated at Zuixian Restaurant this evening.

Who was there?

Commander Lu was there.

[Dignified legacy]

Tell them to stay alert tonight.

If there is anything,

report back right away.

Yes.

[Dignified legacy]

[Dignified legacy]

[Dignified legacy]

[Yun Zheng, you trash.]

[I've lurked around you for years using the Shadow Concealing Skill,]

[but I still couldn't get close to you.]

[What are you so cautious about?]

[Pack your bags.]

[We'll leave the capital immediately.]

[All right, Kongkong.]

[The Mystic Nine]

[Dignified legacy]

Godfather.

Lu Xun.

I heard from the Mystic Nine guards

that you saw the demon at the restaurant

where the crime happened.

Yes.

Weren't you able to catch him?

I can't blame you for that.

[Dignified legacy]

The demon and I

can already be considered as old enemies.

I've investigated him for 15 years.

But until now,

I haven't found anything either.

Fifteen years ago,

why was my father on the list of traitors?

Godfather,

do you really not know?

You don't believe me?

I've said the wrong thing.

I'm greatly indebted to you, Godfather.

I was just...

You were just too anxious.

Back then, I was the one

who cleared out all the remnants

of the previous dynasty.

I know what kind of person your father was

better than anyone else.

But if you want to set things right

for your father,

it won't be easy.

Questioning His Majesty's decree without proof

will lead to a death sentence.

You're right, Godfather.

Zheng Yan was the Minister of War.

His death is no trivial matter.

You must put extra effort into this case.

Did you find anything

at the crime scene today?

The dancer at the banquet

and her brother, the pyrotechnician,

are very suspicious.

It's good that you have direction.

Remember.

Without solid evidence,

you cannot arrest anyone.

There must not be

any unsolved cases in the Mystic Nine.

There must definitely not be any misjudged cases.

I understand.

[Dignified legacy]

Wake up.

Father.

Don't rush me.

Father.

Father, I want to go home.

I can't stand this anymore, Father.

I...

Father, don't rush me. Father.

Father.

I don't have a stupid son like you.

Are they still inside?

Why does it hurt so much?

Did you just hit me?

-Who hit you? -You did.

Why does it hurt so much?

This is bad.

Something is wrong.

The room is empty.

Don't tell me they ran away.

Feng Ruyue.

She was knocked out too.

Ms. Ruyue, wake up.

Wake up.

What happened?

Last night,

my brother and I came back to rest.

Suddenly, it felt like someone hit me from behind

and I passed out.

Before that,

did you notice anything unusual?

No.

By the way, where is my brother?

He must have been taken away.

He...

Don't touch it. That belongs to my brother.

Fine, I won't touch it.

Run!

-Let's go. -Run?

Run!

Are you all right?

I'm fine,

but your friend...

He is fine.

-Your face is dirty. I'll wipe it for you. -Look at him though.

Thank you.

You disloyal and heartless jerk who only cares about girls.

Do you know how heartbroken I was

when you closed the door?

I was inside. Why did you close the door?

Her face was dirty, so you wiped it for her.

My face is dirty too. You should wipe mine then!

You pervert...

Let me tell you,

you and your brother definitely aren't decent people.

Why else would you have

such dangerous things in your room?

Look in the mirror.

Who looks indecent now?

I already told you that was a bang snap.

My brother made it for me so I can protect myself.

I told you not to touch it but you didn't listen.

You're not a good person.

Listen. If it weren't for my good temper,

I would've been so furious.

Where are you going?

I'm going to find my brother.

Where can you find him?

He has been kidnapped.

Then I'll save him.

You're going to save him?

You don't even know where he is.

But even if you do,

you won't be able to save him.

I took a look.

There were no traces of a struggle in your room.

This means that this person is extremely skilled.

You can't beat him even if there were ten of you.

I don't care where my brother is. I must find him.

Even if it's to the ends of the earth.

Wait.

Should we chase after her?

Forget it.

Let her calm down.

So many strange things happened last night.

Perhaps all of them are connected.

Come on.

Let's go to see that tricky magician.

Wait.

Commander Lu.

Go and die.

I...

Do you think you can run from here, brat?

You're thinking too much.

Hey, tell me.

Try and run away.

Go ahead and run.

Are you pretending to be dead?

Are you playing dead with me?

So you're playing dead now.

He is dead.

What? Is he really dead?

From the looks of it,

it was suicide.

Something is wrong.

What's wrong?

I don't know exactly

what's wrong with him either.

Look here.

It's the mark of a palace guard in the previous dynasty.

I've seen it in a case file before.

So we've captured

a remnant of the previous dynasty.

Let's find some clues first.

We have a token, right?

Let me see it.

Do you think this token

is from the previous dynasty too?

No.

I know what's wrong.

When we came in just now,

he tried to escape.

Only someone who wants to live would react like that.

But he killed himself without hesitation.

It's contradictory.

That was what I thought was fishy.

Perfect.

What does this mean then?

Well...

Let me think about it.

This proves one thing.

He has a secret that he can't let us know.

He either had to get out of here alive

before having to speak

or become a corpse

who can't spill any secrets.

Could he have anything to do

with Lord Zheng's death?

That's hard to say.

But something is surely wrong with the Feng siblings.

Then let's capture Feng Ruyue.

Do you have proof?

I...

[The Mystic Nine]

Lu Xun.

I'm begging you.

Please help me find my brother.

I've asked everyone who knows him,

but not a single person saw him.

I will look for Feng Kongkong.

I'll let you know if there is any news.

Lu Xun, I'm begging you.

Help me look for him again.

When I was young,

all of my family was gone.

My brother and I depended on each other.

If I lose my brother too,

what should I do?

Lu Xun.

You can't do this to me.

I promise you.

I'll definitely help you find your brother.

All right? Don't cry.

All right.

What if you don't keep your promise?

Then you should follow him around.

Keep monitoring him if he can't find him.

If he does find him, you can...

Give yourself to him.

What are you talking about?

We're investigating a case. How can we bring a lady along?

Didn't you say you found the two siblings suspicious?

We don't have any evidence right now.

Isn't it good that she wants to tag along?

Lu Xun.

Take me with you.

I won't cause you any trouble.

Just take her with you.

She won't cause you any trouble.

[Why are we here?]

[Bai Xiaosheng's Pawnshop]

[We're here to see Bai Xiaosheng.]

[Money isn't the only thing you can trade for at his pawnshop.]

You can even get information.

He knows the capital

like it's his own backyard.

The moon waxes and wanes in the sky

while the nation rises and falls on Earth.

The poor are always ignored

while those in prosperity

are surrounded by friends.

We're all comrades of the underworld.

Show me some respect.

I'm telling you.

Don't bother trying to build suspense.

My little shop would never dare

to offend respected people like you.

Just by looking at our demeanor,

I'm sure you can tell we're here to...

You're here to pawn your weapons.

That's a nice sword.

No, we came to...

Send me some warmth?

We're here to...

Be a mascot for my pawnshop?

You're too ugly.

-You're too ugly. -All right.

We're here to investigate a case.

Do you know what this is?

This is just an ordinary token.

You're stating the obvious.

Of course we know this is a token.

What we're asking is whether you know

where it came from.

How would I know?

Sirs, please leave.

Well...

It's classified.

Wait a minute.

Wait. We have more.

There is more.

The living stops and continues as the dead.

Those who asked me about this

never showed up again.

-This... -Watch out for yourselves.

"Om Mani Padme Hum."

Rest in peace soon.

"The living stops

and continues as the dead."

He basically told us to die.

It feels like this guy is toying with us.

Although Bai Xiaosheng is a money-grubber,

[Feilian Shroud Shop]

I think he finds his pride

more important than money.

So I don't think he's lying to us.

Yes.

Dashan.

Does that look familiar?

Isn't that what the female ghost wore?

[Feilian Shroud Shop]

What female ghost?

Wait. What female ghost?

What female ghost?

I'm coming.

Sir, we want to buy a shroud.

Which one of you

had just lost

a family member?

Hey. What are you saying?

Sir. Give us three shrouds, please.

We are a one-stop shop

for both funerals and burials.

We also have

a famous feng shui master from the capital

who will find the best burial space for you.

Our shop has many styles of shrouds.

You are welcome to take a look.

This red one is kind of pretty, isn't it?

-Yes. -Miss.

You have good taste.

This is the best seller

of our spring collection.

We just sold one yesterday.

Was it a man

who looked like a dark rat?

Yes.

He held on to the shroud

and kept trying it on.

Sir, can I try it?

Do you want to try on a shroud?

If I don't try it on, how would I know if it looks good or not?

My friend,

you don't understand women.

I only understand the dead,

not women.

Sir, just give us any two of your cheapest shrouds.

All right.

Is it a trend

for young people nowadays

to buy shrouds for themselves?

Lu Xun.

You look like a rich man,

but you're actually so stingy.

What a waste of your good-looking face.

Thank you for your praise.

This is called spending sensibly.

That's right.

You're paying.

Why?

Here.

Do you always talk like that?

Yes.

They are awfully strange.

[Coffin Depository]

"The living stops and continues as the dead."

Sinners who secretly survive

must live like dead people.

Their only link to the city

is here.

Could he be in a coffin?

It's empty.

Is anyone there?

It's empty.

Someone was lying in here.

How do you know?

-I can tell from the smell. -The smell?

That's the smell.

It's the stench of that female ghost.

Then this must be it.

What are you doing?

No, Lu Xun.

Are you really planning to stay overnight here?

Are you scared?

I...

When have I not been scared?

Well, now is your chance.

Lie down in this one.

No, I...

This smell...

-It's too smelly. -I...

What about me then?

If you're scared,

go home and wait for our update.

No. I have to look

for my brother with you.

Ms. Ruyue.

Come here into my coffin.

It's spacious here.

It fits two people.

I'll protect you.

It's all right.

The smell suits you better.

I'll pass.

Get up.

Stop sleeping.

Get up.

That bamboo raft is possessed.

It moved by itself.

We have no other choice.

Let's get on it.

What's going on?

[Do you guys have money]

[to pay the protection fee?]

Yes.

I'll give you more if it's not enough.

We really have money.

We may have nothing else but we have a lot of money.

It's all yours!

[You are not undead.]

Maybe it's not the money that they want.

[So you're an official.]

[Sorry for offending you.]

Wait for me.

Lu Xun.

Think about this.

If we didn't have that token,

would we have died in the river?

There was nothing strange when we first got on the raft.

They only attacked us when the raft got to the middle of the river.

-What do you think that means? -It means they move well above water.

It means we only had two options.

Either we pay them to get across the river

or we die.

Do you think my brother is there?

Let's try our luck.

Hold on.

Lu Xun.

Do you think we will make it out alive

if we go in just like this?

Don't worry, my friend.

No matter what happens,

I'll die before you.

You're such a good friend.

It seems like it will take a lot of effort

if we want to leave here smoothly.

Why is that?

Look at those weapons,

food,

fur,

and scorpions.

It shows that the people here

are self-sufficient.

They don't need to interact with the outside world.

There are no ports on either side

of the river we came in from.

Furthermore, Bai Xiaosheng said

those who inquired about Heize City

never showed up again.

So from the looks of it,

this is a city that cannibalizes.

You can only go in, but you can't go out.

Then what's the deal

with that female ghost?

It's the token.

The token?

If I'm right,

this is an identity token

for the privileged class in Heize City.

Only those who have this token

can enter and exit freely.

Hide it well.

This piece of jade is very nice.

-No. -It is nice.

-Give me another one. -What kind of place is this? This...

Miss.

What do you think about this jade?

This jade pendant just arrived yesterday.

-That's my brother's jade pendant. -This is good stuff.

They must have my brother.

Good and bad people are all mixed together here.

We also don't know their real intentions for taking your brother.

-This one is acceptable. -Come and look at jade pieces!

Here's the money.

All right.

Why did she give him black stones? Look.

That's their currency.

The money you gave them before was useless.

Let's find an inn.

We need to get to the bottom of things first.

Lu Xun.

Lu Xun.

It smells so good.

Let's not look for an inn just yet.

Can we have some meat first?

Let's eat a little.

-Come on! -All right.

-Come on, cheers! -All right, quick.

Here.

[Wine]

Let's sit over there.

Let's sit.

Here.

What would you like to eat?

Serve us good wine and meat.

Bring it all to us.

All right, I'll arrange for that now.

Sir.

Give me the bill, please.

My gosh, sir.

You don't have to take out your token.

This good wine is on the house.

He doesn't have to pay and gets free wine?

That usually doesn't happen.

It's because of the token.

Take care, sir.

Father.

Here is your sword.

Yes.

I'll be back.

Are you leaving just like that?

Where did he go?

I don't know either.

What a world-class beauty.

Get out of my way.

A world-class beauty.

Stop it!

Let her go!

Let me do it.

This is a top-notch little lady.

You can have her.

You...

Why are you scaring people in broad daylight?

My world-class beauty!

Yes! That scared me.

There's another top-notch beauty here.

This is the real deal.

I'm telling you.

Leave her alone.

If I don't touch her,

should I touch you?

Don't.

I'm not into that.

My friend, I'm helping you.

She has syphilis.

No. You're the one who has syphilis.

-Syphilis? -Yes.

That's great!

I happen to like that.

Here's another world-class beauty.

Help me!

Be careful.

You're a rascal.

You're so funny, miss.

In this city,

who isn't a bad person?

You're quite strong, aren't you?

I'll flick you to death.

Take that.

I'll flick you to death.

Get out!

How could you say I have syphilis?

It was to save you.

You made things worse instead.

-Miss, are you all right? -I'm fine.

Thank you for saving me.

You're welcome.

Don't you think

that drunkard looks familiar?

I was wondering why you didn't do anything.

Did you have a fling with him?

I think you're the one who did.

He is a notorious rapist.

Haven't you seen his wanted posters all over the capital city?

That's right. I remember now.

-I recall that. -So I think...

There must be

a lot of runaways in this city.

No wonder.

Just now, that idiot said

the people here are all bad guys.

What they mean by the undead

is those in a place of death for the living

and in a place of life for the dead.

Who cares if they're alive or dead?

The point is we are good people. Am I right?

Miss, it's getting late.

This place is full of bad people.

You should hurry home.

You're new to Heize City, right?

I'm Xiao Tang.

There are no inns in this city.

If you don't mind,

you can stay at my place.

-It's fine. -That's...

That's not very appropriate, is it?

But we need to consider your safety.

So...

Is your house far?

It's not that far.

-Is there any food? -Yes.

Let's take a look first. Don't let your guard down.

-I'm fine as long as there is meat. -All right.

-It's just up ahead. -All right.

Xiao Tang.

Are there any other young ladies here?

[Yun]

Or goats?

We have everything.

There are only things you would never imagine.

We're here.

Where did you come from?

We came from the capital.

Then why are you here?

-We... -We escaped.

That's right.

Do you lie to all women?

Then you must know

about the Mystic Nine in the capital.

Why are you asking about that?

Then do you know Yun Zheng?

Do you know him?

Of course I do.

What's your relationship with him?

He is my enemy.

Who are you?

Who on earth are you?

I'm the mistress of Heize City.

Everyone,

this is a misunderstanding.

It's a misunderstanding.

Lu Xun.

Aren't you usually a good fighter?

What on earth happened to you this time?

Don't you think this is the place with the most clues?

There's a high chance Feng Kongkong is locked up here too.

My brother?

Not so fast.

Xiao Tang knows nothing about us right now.

Let's not expose ourselves yet.

No matter what she asks you,

don't tell her the truth.

Once she finds out

what she wants to know from you,

we'll be at death's door.

You're getting bold now.

-Come on! -No, Lu Xun!

No!

Lu Xun!

You stepped on my foot.

Come on. Hurry up!

Lu Xun.

Hurry up!

You're Lu Xun, aren't you?

That's me.

So is that traitor Yun Zheng

your godfather?

What grudges do you have against my godfather?

Grudges?

He betrayed me and framed me.

If it wasn't for him,

I wouldn't need to hide in a place like this.

Even though you're not his biological son,

if I kill you,

I'm sure he will also be heartbroken.

I can give you a chance.

Just answer my questions obediently.

If I like your answers,

I'll spare your lives.

If I tell you everything,

I'm afraid we'll die sooner,

Princess Li Rong.

You're smart.

If you cooperate,

maybe...

I'll let you die a quick and easy death.

Why don't we try something else?

Tell me what you know

and I'll tell you what I know.

That's interesting.

Sure.

Back then, there was a group of people

who were accused as remnants of the former dynasty.

After the Mystic Nine was intercepted,

their families were beheaded.

Do you know about this?

The Mystic Nine revolt, right?

Did the person in the mask just now

have something to do with it?

Do you mean Gui Shou?

That's right.

He is a survivor of the Mystic Nine revolt.

Since you already know about it,

why are you asking me?

-All right. It's my turn. -Wait.

Can you let me meet Gui Shou?

If I could just see his face,

I'll answer everything.

Mistress.

Mistress.

What is it?

All the explosives we need are ready.

Take him there right away

to plant the explosives.

I got it.

-Hurry up! -Let me go!

Go.

Come on.

Quick.

-Dashan. -Yes?

Come here.

-Hold this. -How did you get out?

Everyone must know a few tricks to survive in this world.

Come on.

-Lu Xun. -Let's get out of here first.

-Come on. -Let's go.

It's sulfur.

It really is sulfur.

Smell it.

Lu Xun.

My brother made these bang snaps.

[Imperial City Blueprint]

He is the only one in the capital who can make this.

He must be here right now.

This is bad.

They're making a move on the capital.

We must go back quickly.

No, what about my brother?

They captured your brother to make explosives for them.

He will be safe until he completes this mission.

I just saw Gui Shou take someone outside.

It must have been your brother.

What a piece of cake. It's done.

Let's go.

Stop right there!

-Run. -Chase after them!

Stop!

-Get down. -Stop right there!

Are you an idiot?

Isn't this useless?

Shut up.

Come on.

-Where are they? -Keep up.

I clearly saw them going this way.

They disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Where else could they be?

Let's head toward the exit. Come on.

Where did you get this treasure?

My father gave it to me. Of course it's amazing.

Let's follow them to the exit.

Come on.

Did you see three people come out?

-No. -No, I haven't.

-I think this is the exit. -Keep a close watch.

These fools still don't know

that we're right behind them.

Once we take them down, we can go back.

Am I right?

Gentlemen.

Is this the way out of Heize City?

-Go and take a look. -Yes.

Who are you?

I got lost, so I'm just asking.

At this moment,

how I wish I could eat a lamb shank.

All you do is eat.

Lu Xun.

Come to think of it,

maybe I should just go home first.

What if my brother had already come back?

How about this?

I'll escort you home.

-It's fine. I can go by myself. -No.

The capital is not safe lately.

It's dangerous to go back alone.

If I escort you, you can relax

and it will be easier on him.

-Let's go. -It's fine.

You were gone for two days,

and you didn't even send anyone to let me know.

Where did you go?

The pyrotechnician at Lord Zheng's birthday party disappeared.

Dashan and I have been looking for him.

Did you find anything?

Then do you know Yun Zheng?

Do you know him?

Of course I do.

What's your relationship with him?

He is my enemy.

We didn't find him.

He was the inspector in charge of the Mystic Nine case.

His death might have something to do with it.

Look into it carefully.

I understand.

Where is Dashan?

He is watching Feng Kongkong's sister.

Dashan is a good friend

whom you grew up with.

He is the one you should trust the most.

Lu Xun.

Look out for him when you are working together.

Don't let him cause any trouble.

I understand.

Let me tell you.

When I came to your house before,

I felt dizzy when I got to this point.

-Is that so? -Yes.

But let me tell you, Ruyue.

As a real man,

I can't fall in the same place

twice in a row.

That's right.

You're not a real man.

Master.

Do you have feelings for Lu Xun?

I wouldn't dare.

I just want to find my brother

and avenge my father.

Lu Xun has started to have suspicions.

-We need to hurry. -Yes.

Wake up.

Stop sleeping.

Why are you sleeping here?

I should ask you. Why did you knock me out?

Why?

I was thinking

if my brother is back and he knows you suspect him,

he wouldn't dare to come and see me

with you around me all the time.

So do you mean

that you saw your brother?

No.

Ms. Ruyue.

At this point, just give it up.

I'll be honest with you.

I saw everything.

What did you see?

I saw you meeting someone here earlier.

Wasn't that your brother?

It's not like you haven't seen him before.

Couldn't you tell if the man I met earlier was my brother or not?

Of course...

I didn't.

Then that wasn't my brother.

If that were my brother,

you probably wouldn't be seeing me right now.

Then who did you meet just now?

My relative.

Do you have relatives?

What relative?

My aunt.

Is your aunt here?

Did your uncle come too?

Goodness.

[Zuixian Restaurant]

The table.

Get rid of the rest.

[The Minister of War, Zheng Yan, was assassinated.]

Clean this area.

[There was no murder weapon]

[and no one saw the killer.]

["A vengeful ghost that's out for blood"?]

[Zuixian Restaurant]

Tell me. Was it your aunt?

-It was my aunt. -It definitely wasn't your aunt.

-It was. -It wasn't.

You're here.

How was it? Have you found any clues?

I want you to give me

an explanation for Zheng Yan's death.

What?

How could you say we killed him?

What proof do you have?

I kept having this feeling

that the demon deliberately appeared so we would see it.

As for the evidence that they killed Zheng Yan,

it's the fireworks from that night.

Fireworks are nothing special.

You're right.

But those weren't ordinary fireworks.

This...

Why don't I understand you at all?

[I saw some new marks on the ceiling joists.]

[The marks were straight and thin.]

[Zuixian Restaurant uses rosewood.]

It's not easy to leave scratch marks on it.

[Looking at Zheng Yan's fatal wound,]

[I deduced that he was murdered.]

[On the night of the murder,]

[only one person could have approached]

[Lord Zheng with valid reason.]

Do you mean Ruyue?

How is that possible, Lu Xun?

[You're right.]

[She couldn't have done it.]

[Zuixian Restaurant]

[That's because someone else did it.]

[It was Feng Kongkong.]

You said

your brother is a famous pyrotechnician in the capital.

He is a pyrotechnician.

He sets up the best fireworks display in the whole city.

[It wouldn't be hard for Feng Kongkong to create specialized fireworks.]

[The two of you worked together.]

[Feng Ruyue was in charge of the wire]

[and Feng Kongkong set off the fireworks.]

[You used the song as a signal]

[to coordinate with each other]

[and assassinated a government official.]

[Once the song ended,]

[the fireworks were set off,]

[tightening the wire hidden inside of it.]

[Zheng Yan was thrown out of the building]

[and died from a cut to his throat.]

[The murder weapon]

[vanished without a trace]

[along with the fireworks.]

[The Mystic Nine]

You thought no one would find out,

but your brother was in a hurry and counted the notes of the song wrongly

[and released the fireworks early.]

[That ended up leaving traces behind.]

[That's nonsense.]

That's just your guess.

Just give it up.

I still don't have a clear analysis

of whether you killed him or not,

but there's one thing I'm very sure of.

And that is,

the person was definitely not your aunt.

Because I clearly saw

that it was a pair of a man's feet.

Be honest. Who did you meet just now?

What are you talking about?

You don't know about this, right, Lu Xun?

She secretly knocked me out just now.

I played along and pretended to pass out.

Then I discovered

that she went to meet someone in secret.

Dashan.

Check the streets and the roofs nearby

to see if there are any remnants of metal wire.

There should still be some blood on some part of it.

All right, I'm on it now.

That definitely wasn't your aunt.

Tell me.

Why did you kill Zheng Yan?

I...

I've already sent Dashan away.

Tell me.

My brother and I

are remnants from the Mystic Nine revolt back then.

Back then, Zheng Yan and his men barged into my house

and wanted to murder my entire family.

My brother and I barely managed to escape.

We killed Zheng Yan to get our revenge.

What did we do wrong?

No wonder people always say

that destiny plays jokes on us.

I thought I was the only survivor.

I didn't expect that you both were just like me.

Lu Xun.

Are you the same too?

Yes.

All these years,

I've been looking for the truth.

Do you and your brother know the demon?

Was he the one you met just now?

We really don't know any demons.

I just went to see my master.

My master is also a survivor

of the Mystic Nine revolt.

He was the one who saved me

and my brother back then.

Right.

My master said that the case is related

to some secret order.

If we can find that secret order,

it can prove their innocence.

That darn Lu Xun.

Why is he making me find some metal wire?

How is that something a normal person can find?

If I can actually find it, I'll acknowledge you as my father.

It is blood.

Am I that desperate for an extra father?

[Lu Manor]

Come out.

It's you.

By the order of our mistress,

I must kill the troublemakers.

Where's my brother?

Where did you hide him?

Lu Xun, watch out!

Master.

You ended up appearing after all.

It seems like you're really here because of the secret order.

That's right.

Who are you?

I'm a vengeful spirit

who wants to kill you!

Why do you have my father's sword?

Are you Lu Feng's son?

Who are you?

I worked for your father

and a survivor of the Mystic Nine revolt.

What exactly happened back then?

Back then,

[with the wealth]

[that Princess Li Rong had,]

[she formed cliques]

[to try and restore the country.]

[His Majesty wanted to get rid of them]

[and established the Spirits,]

[appointing your father as the leader.]

[Back then, Yun Zheng,]

[who was just a guard of the Mystic Nine,]

[somehow got a tip-off]

[and brought men]

[to Princess Li Rong's hiding place.]

[He got rid of all the remnants]

[of the previous dynasty in one night.]

[The Spirits' mission ended]

[and His Majesty asked us]

[to deliver 18 secret orders to the princes of each region.]

[On the day of our operation,]

[a mysterious person intercepted]

[and killed all of the men in the Spirits.]

[That person was the demon.]

[Seventeen of the secret orders were stolen.]

[Your father risked his life]

[to protect the last secret order,]

[but it ended up inviting trouble.]

When I woke up,

I had arrived in Heize City.

That wretched emperor

has declared the Spirits as rebels

and exterminated all your families.

Other than Heize City, you have nowhere else to go.

I need you to do something for me.

Kill Yun Zheng.

Lord Yun?

That jerk lied to me.

He said he wanted to help me restore my kingdom.

In the end,

he tricked me and got the location of the Dragon Vein Treasury's entrance.

He controlled the darn emperor as the commander of the Mystic Nine

and ruthlessly killed us all.

The Dragon Vein Treasury?

That was my dynasty's treasury.

Now, that traitor Yun Zheng has claimed it all for himself.

As long as you help me kill Yun Zheng,

I'll help you get your vengeance.

I have to kill the demon myself

so Lu Feng's soul can rest in peace.

Which of the names on the rebel list back then was yours?

Li Zheng.

Father.

Father.

I'm Changle.

Changle?

It means to be talented and magnanimous

and to lead a happy, stable life.

I'm Changle.

Changle.

-Yes. -You're alive.

Changle.

Does it hurt?

I'm fine, Father.

Lu Xun.

The person you call "the demon"

was my master.

[Back then,]

[Zheng Yan brought his men to confiscate our property.]

[My brother and I hid in the water jar.]

I have a way to avenge you,

but you have to listen to me.

He saved your lives back then

so that one day,

he can use you to find out where the secret order is.

My master said that

as long as we can find the secret order,

we can prove your innocence, Father.

This is bad.

-The secret order... -It's fake.

It was just a cover.

When my father gave me the secret order back then,

he gave me these orders.

If I do not come back alive,

hide this secret order carefully.

Don't tell anyone about this.

Don't open it either. Remember this.

I got it, Father.

Everything I've been doing

is to lure the demon out.

Back then, why did His Majesty

give secret orders to the princes of each region?

Mr. Li.

Do you know the content of the secret order?

Aside from His Majesty and your father,

nobody knows what was written on the secret order.

It seems like it's time to bring it out.

I have a hunch.

The contents of this secret order

might be able to stop Princess Li Rong.

You captured Feng Kongkong

to blow up the Imperial City, right?

Yes, Father.

Where is Kongkong?

He is Chang'an, Father.

This is bad.

Princess Li Rong has taken Chang'an to bury the explosives.

I have to get him out of there.

-I'll go with you. -Father, I want to go too.

Changle.

You're hurt.

-You can't risk it. -Father.

I don't want to be apart from you again.

-Changle. -No.

You have a more important mission.

Once the demon realizes that the secret order is fake,

he'll come after me again.

He won't be suspicious if you're the one with the secret order.

Your father and I will save Kongkong.

All right.

Why is the entrance to the Dragon Vein Treasury

in the middle of nowhere?

Could there be another exit in the city?

Yes.

There's a secret room in the Dragon Vein Treasury.

There are two doors in the secret room.

One is the entrance to the capital

and the other

is an exit that leads to this place.

No wonder Xiao Tang could escape back then.

It seems like she didn't tell my godfather this secret.

My godfather...

Is he related to what happened back then?

I don't know about that.

The one who killed the men was the demon.

Zheng Yan executed the orders to murder our families.

I've never heard

that Yun Zheng was related to this.

Back then, the Spirits

specially investigated the remnants of the previous dynasty for His Majesty.

Although all threats from the previous dynasty were eradicated,

naturally, the Spirits were seen as the next threat.

The emperor had enough reason

to root us out.

Don't you think

the Spirits were just sacrificial lambs?

So you're helping Xiao Tang blow up the Imperial City,

not only to repay her for saving your life,

but also to avenge your family, right?

That's right.

My children are still alive.

Right now,

nothing is more important to me

than having them live on.

Come.

They're already here.

It's this way.

[Dignified legacy]

[Dignified legacy]

Stay still!

These are all poisonous crystal-tailed scorpions.

Run!

Come on.

All right, we're safe here.

They won't come after us.

Back then,

the former dynasty discovered this place

and decided to connect

the Dragon Vein Treasury to the capital

as an escape route.

She is already here. Come with me.

-Come on. -All right.

-Let me go! -Come on.

Let me go!

You promised to let me go after I plant the explosives.

You can't go back on your word!

You're too naive.

Blow him up with everything

so he doesn't cause us problems.

Yes.

-You despicable woman. -Go.

You'll die a terrible death!

Let me go!

-Chang'an! -Dashan!

Didn't I tell you to kill him?

Why did you bring him here?

Mistress, Lu Xun is Lu Feng's son.

I can't kill him.

And Kongkong...

He is my son, Chang'an.

Please let him go.

In that case,

I promise that I'll let him go.

But keep an eye on him.

Don't ruin my plans.

Thank you, Mistress.

Can you release Dashan too?

He is my most important decoy.

[He is a pawn that I've kept]

[for over ten years.]

Everyone, this is a misunderstanding.

It's a misunderstanding.

Are you asking me to let him go?

Dream on.

-Changle. -Ms. Changle.

Ruyue, are you all right?

He took the secret order.

Princess Li Rong.

How have you been?

Don't you dare ruin my plan.

You killed my friends.

I'll make you pay with your life!

I'm going to save Dashan. Be careful.

All right.

Dashan!

What's going on?

Where are we, Lu Xun?

Be careful!

Father!

Father.

[It's the mark of a palace guard in the previous dynasty.]

[My brother and I]

[are remnants from the Mystic Nine revolt back then.]

[He is my most important decoy.]

It really is you.

Useless.

How did you discover me?

I only suspected you.

[Yun Zheng somehow got a tip-off.]

[He got rid of all the remnants of the previous dynasty in one night.]

[That was my dynasty's treasury.]

Now, that traitor Yun Zheng has claimed it all for himself.

You're already very wealthy.

If you had the princes' armies, you could usurp the throne.

You're already the commander of the Mystic Nine.

[In order to take the throne,]

[you didn't hesitate to murder your former colleagues.]

You even pretended to be the demon.

I've always hoped that I was wrong.

Dashan and I grew up together.

You let him get close to me

because I'm the only one

who knows where the secret order is.

You raised me

and kept me close for 15 years.

Was it just to get the secret order?

You purposely planned Zheng Yan's death

so the Feng siblings could get close to me

-and find out where the secret order is. -That's right!

I have the secret order now.

You can all die!

All right. You can all die.

Today is your doomsday!

Come on.

-Mistress! -Father!

You two go after the demon.

I'll take care of the explosives.

Chang'an.

Be careful.

Don't worry.

-Come on. -Yes.

-Come on. -Father.

-Didn't you tell me to follow Lu Xun -Let's go!

-and report to you instantly -Hurry up!

because you wanted me to help you supervise the Mystic Nine?

Let's go.

Father, let go of me.

Lu Xun is still in there.

I have to save him.

You can't succeed if you're softhearted.

Why do I have such a useless son like you?

Father!

Lu Xun.

Lu Xun, I've never asked you for anything.

But this time,

I can't just watch my father die.

Do you know

how many families and people

your monstrous father ruined and killed?

To avenge my father's death

and the extermination of my family,

I must end things here today!

If you die today,

my parents will be avenged.

If I die,

I'll think of it as showing gratitude

for the 15 years you raised me!

I'll take your token of gratitude then.

Stop it, Father!

If you move, I'll kill him.

Father!

Father!

Father.

Father!

Father.

Father.

Father.

Father!

Father!

Father!

Father!

Lu Xun.

Back then,

I couldn't save Lu Feng.

Luckily, I saved you today.

Promise me.

Take care of them.

I promise.

Father!

Father!

Father!

[After Yun Zheng died,]

[His Majesty was delighted.]

[Secret Order]

[To all who receive this order,]

[gather all the princes to the capital immediately]

[to kill the traitor, Yun Zheng.]