1 00:01:32,332 --> 00:01:36,943 (Zhan Zhao Adventures) 2 00:01:37,024 --> 00:01:40,040 (Episode 31) 3 00:01:44,453 --> 00:01:47,099 Yes. It has been years since something like this happened in our county. 4 00:01:54,212 --> 00:01:55,212 Let's go check it out. 5 00:01:56,372 --> 00:01:57,641 I'll keep an eye on Zhao Zheng De. 6 00:01:58,372 --> 00:01:59,713 - Giddy up! - Giddy up! 7 00:02:02,372 --> 00:02:04,610 Make way, please. Step aside. 8 00:02:04,892 --> 00:02:05,892 Officer Zhan. 9 00:02:11,253 --> 00:02:13,092 This is Wang Qing's brother, Wang Heng. 10 00:02:13,172 --> 00:02:14,236 Wang Heng? 11 00:02:14,557 --> 00:02:15,996 I recognize these clothes. 12 00:02:16,087 --> 00:02:17,756 His clothes are newly made at my shop. 13 00:02:18,613 --> 00:02:20,589 - No wonder. - It's definitely Wang Heng, no mistake. 14 00:02:21,372 --> 00:02:22,739 I haven't seen him in quite a while. 15 00:02:23,253 --> 00:02:24,618 I haven't seen him around lately. 16 00:02:45,573 --> 00:02:47,809 I've dealt with the Xiuluo Sect for years now. 17 00:02:47,900 --> 00:02:49,916 I'm way too familiar with this kind of thing. 18 00:02:50,853 --> 00:02:53,779 Looks like they're making a comeback in Wanshan County again. 19 00:02:55,172 --> 00:02:57,908 About the Wang Qing case earlier, were we just overthinking it? 20 00:02:57,999 --> 00:03:00,899 It's possible that the case was the work of the Xiuluo Sect. 21 00:03:01,582 --> 00:03:02,902 On the contrary, I feel like 22 00:03:02,993 --> 00:03:05,323 right when we started growing suspicious of those old cases, 23 00:03:05,452 --> 00:03:07,658 the Xiuluo Sect struck again. 24 00:03:08,760 --> 00:03:11,160 It's like they're trying to cover it up, but making it more obvious. 25 00:03:12,213 --> 00:03:13,619 You make a good point. 26 00:03:14,693 --> 00:03:17,219 On your trip to Gucheng County, did you find any leads? 27 00:03:21,693 --> 00:03:22,979 We brought someone back. 28 00:03:23,493 --> 00:03:26,458 This person is connected to the Lady Jin's husband case from 10 years ago. 29 00:03:26,933 --> 00:03:29,881 We need to find him a place to stay for now. 30 00:03:30,133 --> 00:03:31,350 I get what you mean. 31 00:03:31,440 --> 00:03:33,282 He absolutely can't set foot in my county office. 32 00:03:33,933 --> 00:03:36,194 And whatever you found in Wanshan County, 33 00:03:36,285 --> 00:03:38,091 don't bring it up in my office either. 34 00:03:38,452 --> 00:03:41,892 Looks like you've confirmed that there's a spy in the county office. 35 00:03:48,372 --> 00:03:49,693 On the day Zhong Shou was murdered, 36 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:51,966 I looked into everyone's whereabouts in the county office. 37 00:03:52,080 --> 00:03:54,452 He was supposed to deliver some documents to a neighboring county. 38 00:03:54,543 --> 00:03:56,955 But he handed the job over to someone else. 39 00:03:57,693 --> 00:03:59,899 I also checked the jail's shift schedule. 40 00:04:00,533 --> 00:04:01,938 That day, outside of Qiu Han's place, 41 00:04:02,533 --> 00:04:04,059 we happened to run into Zhong Shou. 42 00:04:04,452 --> 00:04:07,076 It was also Zhu Ming Yuan who distracted us at the time. 43 00:04:08,452 --> 00:04:09,452 Officer Zhan. 44 00:04:10,533 --> 00:04:12,779 It's the room at the corner up ahead. 45 00:04:14,293 --> 00:04:15,435 If that's the case, 46 00:04:15,973 --> 00:04:18,012 it's very likely that Zhu Ming Yuan is the one who ordered 47 00:04:18,103 --> 00:04:19,955 Luo Chang Shui to kill Zhong Shou. 48 00:04:20,413 --> 00:04:21,779 That would explain 49 00:04:22,133 --> 00:04:25,172 why Zhu Ming Yuan killed Luo Chang Shui in front of everyone. 50 00:04:26,253 --> 00:04:27,316 He wanted to silence him. 51 00:04:27,492 --> 00:04:28,858 I must be blind. 52 00:04:29,253 --> 00:04:30,492 I let this thorn 53 00:04:30,813 --> 00:04:32,896 stay right under my nose for so many years. 54 00:04:32,987 --> 00:04:34,187 Do you need our help? 55 00:04:34,278 --> 00:04:35,278 No need. 56 00:04:35,573 --> 00:04:37,493 Now, we already know who he is. 57 00:04:37,584 --> 00:04:39,995 From now on, he's out in the open, and we're in the shadows. 58 00:04:40,092 --> 00:04:43,064 Let's see if we can use him to figure out who his master is 59 00:04:43,155 --> 00:04:44,681 and what they're plotting in Wanshan County. 60 00:04:45,212 --> 00:04:47,719 There's an empty house on Wansheng Street. It should be safe. 61 00:04:47,810 --> 00:04:49,570 Have Bai take him there first. 62 00:04:49,678 --> 00:04:52,068 The three of us will lure Zhu Ming Yuan back to the county office. 63 00:04:52,205 --> 00:04:54,755 Once it gets dark, we'll meet up with Bai again. 64 00:04:55,573 --> 00:04:56,840 Let's do it. 65 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:08,560 Master Zhao, sounds like you're itching for trouble. 66 00:05:08,651 --> 00:05:10,279 How about I poke you with a couple of needles? 67 00:05:11,693 --> 00:05:12,916 Hurry up and unpack your things. 68 00:05:13,293 --> 00:05:15,253 There aren't any servants here for you to boss around. 69 00:05:15,612 --> 00:05:18,818 If you don't get the room ready, you'll be sleeping on the floor tonight. 70 00:05:53,212 --> 00:05:54,579 Zhao Zheng De? 71 00:05:55,852 --> 00:05:57,098 Why'd you bring him here? 72 00:06:01,212 --> 00:06:03,332 The youth disappearance case in Gucheng County back then 73 00:06:03,412 --> 00:06:04,555 was connected to Zhao Yue An. 74 00:06:05,173 --> 00:06:08,098 Ten years ago, he killed Lady Jin to silence her. 75 00:06:08,332 --> 00:06:10,070 If we can find Zhao Yue An now, 76 00:06:10,161 --> 00:06:13,195 the truth behind the youth deaths will come to light. 77 00:06:14,573 --> 00:06:17,139 - Isn't Zhao Yue An already... - Zhao Yue An is still alive. 78 00:06:17,573 --> 00:06:21,176 That spoiled brat fooled everyone by faking his death. 79 00:06:21,267 --> 00:06:22,793 But that's not even the best part. 80 00:06:23,309 --> 00:06:25,109 That perverted Prince Xiangyang 81 00:06:25,200 --> 00:06:27,621 has an illegitimate son that his wives and concubines don't know about. 82 00:06:27,837 --> 00:06:30,297 He dared to have him, but not raise him or bring him home. 83 00:06:30,388 --> 00:06:32,498 So he left him at his so-called father's manor. 84 00:06:33,013 --> 00:06:36,498 Zhao Yue An is Prince Xiangyang's illegitimate son. 85 00:06:39,532 --> 00:06:41,709 Are you planning to make Zhao Zheng De 86 00:06:41,800 --> 00:06:43,047 identify Zhao Yue An? 87 00:06:46,836 --> 00:06:50,156 Taking him to identify someone is not safe, isn't it? 88 00:06:50,693 --> 00:06:52,288 If Prince Xiangyang finds out, 89 00:06:52,379 --> 00:06:54,652 he'll do whatever it takes to get rid of him. 90 00:06:55,253 --> 00:06:56,498 Hu makes sense. 91 00:06:56,892 --> 00:06:59,911 It's better to bring him here instead. At least this is Hu's turf. 92 00:07:00,002 --> 00:07:01,002 It's safer here. 93 00:07:02,532 --> 00:07:04,254 If we place our traps in the county ahead of time, 94 00:07:04,345 --> 00:07:06,435 wouldn't it be easier to catch Zhao Yue An? 95 00:07:07,652 --> 00:07:08,899 Do you have any suspects? 96 00:07:16,133 --> 00:07:18,099 We don't need to bring all three here, right? 97 00:07:18,190 --> 00:07:20,091 We just need to bring Shao Ji Zu here. 98 00:07:20,373 --> 00:07:23,858 If there are three suspects, why bring only one? 99 00:07:24,452 --> 00:07:26,733 It's unlikely that Zhao Yue An is one of the other two. 100 00:07:29,332 --> 00:07:32,466 One of them is Ling Long's close friend, 101 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:35,522 and the other one is her brother. 102 00:07:36,053 --> 00:07:38,379 No matter how slim the chance, they're still suspects. 103 00:07:38,573 --> 00:07:40,485 This lead about Zhao Yue An wasn't easy to come by. 104 00:07:40,560 --> 00:07:43,847 If we're going to identify anyone, then all three of them need to be here. 105 00:07:45,452 --> 00:07:47,517 Magistrate Hu, I don't think it's necessary. 106 00:07:47,608 --> 00:07:49,753 - We've fought Shao Ji Zu... - Bai. 107 00:07:50,253 --> 00:07:52,721 I understand the bond you've built along the way. 108 00:07:52,812 --> 00:07:54,612 I also get why Lady Huo feels conflicted. 109 00:07:54,703 --> 00:07:56,822 But right now, we can't let emotions get in the way. 110 00:07:56,933 --> 00:07:58,115 If I were like you, 111 00:07:58,373 --> 00:07:59,798 then Zhu Ming Yuan, that traitor, 112 00:07:59,889 --> 00:08:02,546 would stay forever in my county office. 113 00:08:03,332 --> 00:08:04,650 Hu is right. 114 00:08:05,200 --> 00:08:07,555 I'll figure out a way to get all three of them here. 115 00:08:08,092 --> 00:08:10,573 Only after I prove that my brother and Tang aren't Zhao Yue An 116 00:08:10,693 --> 00:08:12,716 can I finally be at ease. 117 00:08:15,332 --> 00:08:18,195 I was just thinking of inviting Tang over to study acupuncture with me. 118 00:08:18,373 --> 00:08:19,738 I'll just write him a letter. 119 00:08:20,532 --> 00:08:22,272 If two of the three show up, that's enough. 120 00:08:22,363 --> 00:08:24,483 If it's not those two, then it's Huo Feng. 121 00:08:24,574 --> 00:08:26,978 Then we'll figure out what to do next. What do you think? 122 00:08:27,902 --> 00:08:30,098 Enough. Listen to me. That's settled. 123 00:08:30,332 --> 00:08:32,570 Huo, write to Shao Ji Zu 124 00:08:32,680 --> 00:08:35,120 and ask him to come over to discuss the marriage. 125 00:08:35,452 --> 00:08:36,819 Shao Ji Zu is a cautious man. 126 00:08:37,212 --> 00:08:38,276 He probably won't fall for it. 127 00:08:38,772 --> 00:08:39,796 Let's just try it first. 128 00:08:40,092 --> 00:08:42,013 What about the location? Where should we pick? 129 00:08:46,493 --> 00:08:49,881 How about the Tian room on the second floor of Juxian Pavilion? 130 00:08:50,253 --> 00:08:52,818 That room faces Wanxing Pavilion's main hall on the second floor. 131 00:08:52,920 --> 00:08:56,565 Open the window, and you can see everything inside from Wanxing Pavilion. 132 00:09:42,280 --> 00:09:44,280 (Zhou Ji Liang, Sect Leader of the Xiuluo Sect) 133 00:09:48,972 --> 00:09:52,459 These past couple of days, everyone in Wanshan County 134 00:09:52,693 --> 00:09:54,579 has been talking about the murder case. 135 00:09:55,092 --> 00:09:57,098 Everyone's on edge. 136 00:09:59,332 --> 00:10:02,418 It's been a long time since I felt this satisfied. 137 00:10:04,542 --> 00:10:05,766 Oh, right, 138 00:10:06,852 --> 00:10:08,738 for those who are about to die next, 139 00:10:09,692 --> 00:10:11,419 can I use them to test out my poisons? 140 00:10:13,123 --> 00:10:14,348 Don't be ridiculous. 141 00:10:16,613 --> 00:10:19,498 Do you think we're going through all this trouble 142 00:10:19,853 --> 00:10:22,219 just so you can kill innocent people for fun? 143 00:10:23,333 --> 00:10:25,138 I don't care what your goal is. 144 00:10:25,812 --> 00:10:28,378 My goal is to kill innocent people for fun. 145 00:10:28,661 --> 00:10:29,818 No way. 146 00:10:30,932 --> 00:10:32,076 If you use poison, 147 00:10:32,613 --> 00:10:34,059 it'll give us away. 148 00:10:34,892 --> 00:10:37,738 You'd better just stick to the plan. 149 00:10:38,613 --> 00:10:42,738 For the next few days, I'll help you get it done. 150 00:10:48,772 --> 00:10:50,898 Will you be so kind as to help me out? 151 00:10:52,532 --> 00:10:54,819 Is Zhan Zhao putting too much pressure on you? 152 00:10:55,133 --> 00:10:57,059 You can't stay at the county office anymore, right? 153 00:11:00,292 --> 00:11:02,138 He really is closing in. 154 00:11:04,412 --> 00:11:06,498 But once you make this move, 155 00:11:08,133 --> 00:11:10,498 he'll have to back off for a while. 156 00:11:14,733 --> 00:11:15,893 Zhan Zhao. 157 00:11:17,013 --> 00:11:18,419 It's been ten years. 158 00:11:19,932 --> 00:11:22,539 We're finally about to meet. 159 00:11:27,772 --> 00:11:29,554 Why do we have to travel at night? 160 00:11:29,812 --> 00:11:31,013 If only you'd listened to me 161 00:11:31,093 --> 00:11:33,059 and stayed at the inn in town to get a nice rest. 162 00:11:34,013 --> 00:11:35,977 We are in a hurry to get rid of our goods. 163 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:37,839 Don't you want a good price? 164 00:11:37,930 --> 00:11:38,999 I'm not going any further. 165 00:11:39,892 --> 00:11:42,395 There's nothing around for miles. It's too scary. 166 00:11:42,652 --> 00:11:45,155 What if we run into wild animals? There's nowhere to hide. 167 00:11:46,652 --> 00:11:49,258 Fine. You really know how to slow us down. 168 00:11:49,468 --> 00:11:50,468 You... 169 00:11:51,493 --> 00:11:52,493 There's a fire over there. 170 00:11:52,892 --> 00:11:54,755 Let's see if we can rest there for a bit. 171 00:11:55,093 --> 00:11:56,093 Let's go. 172 00:12:05,772 --> 00:12:07,230 What are they doing over there? 173 00:12:08,213 --> 00:12:10,299 Is it some cult causing trouble? 174 00:12:11,052 --> 00:12:12,071 I'm afraid so. 175 00:12:51,812 --> 00:12:55,241 Murder! 176 00:12:56,172 --> 00:12:57,384 Murder! 177 00:12:58,493 --> 00:12:59,676 We have a case to report! 178 00:12:59,767 --> 00:13:01,795 Open the door! 179 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:05,499 Something happened again. This time, it's Liu San Lang's whole family. 180 00:13:08,412 --> 00:13:09,699 Three more are dead. 181 00:13:10,213 --> 00:13:12,236 Who's the new leader of the Xiuluo Sect? 182 00:13:12,339 --> 00:13:13,939 How can he be so ruthless? 183 00:13:14,301 --> 00:13:15,621 After Mo Dao died, 184 00:13:15,712 --> 00:13:18,517 the Xiuluo Sect completely vanished from the martial world. 185 00:13:18,608 --> 00:13:21,928 But this new leader has kept a really low profile. 186 00:13:22,019 --> 00:13:24,229 Are they killing people just to tell us 187 00:13:24,320 --> 00:13:26,179 that they were behind all the previous cases? 188 00:13:26,309 --> 00:13:27,595 That's a pretty terrible way to do it. 189 00:13:28,532 --> 00:13:30,733 But the previous victims were all young people. 190 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:34,000 This time, Liu San Lang's parents were killed too. 191 00:13:34,091 --> 00:13:35,892 Why did they change their targets? 192 00:13:36,613 --> 00:13:40,253 Right now, we still don't know why the Xiuluo Sect is killing people. 193 00:13:40,333 --> 00:13:42,179 But the Xiuluo Sect takes orders from Prince Xiangyang. 194 00:13:42,572 --> 00:13:43,819 So everything they do 195 00:13:44,052 --> 00:13:45,812 must be meant to stop us from investigating. 196 00:13:45,973 --> 00:13:48,298 Once we find Zhao Yue An and uncover the truth, 197 00:13:48,389 --> 00:13:51,373 the Xiuluo Sect's killing spree in Wanshan County will come to an end. 198 00:13:52,692 --> 00:13:54,915 Ling Long. Has Shao Ji Zu replied to you yet? 199 00:13:55,613 --> 00:13:56,716 He agreed to meet. 200 00:13:57,093 --> 00:13:58,093 He agreed that easily? 201 00:13:58,320 --> 00:14:00,479 That was way too easy. Could it be a trap? 202 00:14:00,812 --> 00:14:02,179 We should play it safe. 203 00:14:08,960 --> 00:14:10,400 Zhan, long time no see. 204 00:14:10,480 --> 00:14:11,520 Long time no see. 205 00:14:11,613 --> 00:14:13,812 You got here so fast. Did you miss us? 206 00:14:14,133 --> 00:14:15,498 I missed everyone very much. 207 00:14:16,172 --> 00:14:17,751 - Come. - Bai, 208 00:14:18,840 --> 00:14:20,321 - Come. - Zhan. 209 00:14:20,493 --> 00:14:21,493 Over here. 210 00:14:31,213 --> 00:14:32,390 Who is this? 211 00:14:35,532 --> 00:14:38,035 See? I told you so. It's definitely not him. 212 00:14:38,126 --> 00:14:39,126 Tang, 213 00:14:39,453 --> 00:14:41,778 Sorry. We didn't invite you here 214 00:14:42,093 --> 00:14:44,035 just to talk about that acupuncture technique. 215 00:15:17,292 --> 00:15:19,133 What would you like to buy? 216 00:15:19,532 --> 00:15:20,716 Give me some plums. 217 00:15:22,604 --> 00:15:23,724 Why are you here? 218 00:15:23,800 --> 00:15:25,984 Look who's talking. I'm here to find you. 219 00:15:26,373 --> 00:15:28,133 Why did you sneak out behind my back again? 220 00:15:28,213 --> 00:15:30,755 Wanshan County is in a state of unrest. Don't keep running out alone. 221 00:15:31,213 --> 00:15:33,339 I'm just here to buy you some snacks. 222 00:15:33,733 --> 00:15:35,795 - Let's go. - Why did you buy plums again? 223 00:15:36,013 --> 00:15:37,671 You don't need to buy them every day. 224 00:15:37,760 --> 00:15:39,361 We haven't finished those from last time. 225 00:15:39,493 --> 00:15:40,898 These plums are tasty. 226 00:15:41,093 --> 00:15:43,572 - They're good, but you'll get sick if you eat too many. - Alright. 227 00:15:43,772 --> 00:15:45,778 Friends should always be honest with each other. 228 00:15:46,493 --> 00:15:47,676 But since this involves the case, 229 00:15:48,213 --> 00:15:49,858 we can't tell the whole truth. 230 00:15:50,652 --> 00:15:52,892 After weighing everything, we had to go with this lousy plan. 231 00:15:53,133 --> 00:15:55,659 We didn't handle this well. 232 00:15:56,292 --> 00:15:57,292 We owe you an apology. 233 00:15:57,692 --> 00:15:58,939 I'm sorry, Tang. 234 00:16:00,652 --> 00:16:02,803 I wrote the address of the house in the letter. 235 00:16:02,894 --> 00:16:05,738 Don't you get it? I've always trusted you. 236 00:16:06,093 --> 00:16:09,339 I get that you can't help it because you're working for the court, but... 237 00:16:10,772 --> 00:16:13,750 But you guys mistook me for Prince Xiangyang's illegitimate son. 238 00:16:13,841 --> 00:16:15,559 That's just ridiculous. That's messed up. 239 00:16:15,640 --> 00:16:17,520 I feel bad for my late father. 240 00:16:17,611 --> 00:16:18,967 I won't let you off the hook so easily. 241 00:16:20,412 --> 00:16:23,653 You. When this is all over, you have to grill fish for me yourself. 242 00:16:23,733 --> 00:16:25,493 At least three to make it up to me. 243 00:16:26,412 --> 00:16:29,013 You. Didn't you reach out to Baihua Sect for the antidote? 244 00:16:29,093 --> 00:16:31,539 I want to be the first to know the recipe for the antidote. 245 00:16:32,412 --> 00:16:33,493 Alright. 246 00:16:35,532 --> 00:16:36,532 As for you, 247 00:16:36,640 --> 00:16:39,240 hurry up and let me check your pulse. Consider this your apology. 248 00:16:55,892 --> 00:16:56,892 How's it? 249 00:17:00,572 --> 00:17:03,175 When I left Xiangyang, Bai gave me a copy 250 00:17:03,266 --> 00:17:05,095 of the Tiangen Yueku acupuncture technique manual. 251 00:17:05,200 --> 00:17:07,820 I've been studying it every day, and I've learned something. 252 00:17:08,093 --> 00:17:11,618 This technique might temporarily suppress the poison in Zhan's body. 253 00:17:11,812 --> 00:17:13,801 It could buy more time for the antidote. 254 00:17:13,892 --> 00:17:15,692 - Really? - Yes. 255 00:17:15,932 --> 00:17:19,081 There are still a few parts of this technique 256 00:17:19,253 --> 00:17:21,978 - that I haven't figured out yet. - Me too. 257 00:17:22,069 --> 00:17:24,275 - I was just waiting for you. - Let's work on it, then. 258 00:17:31,373 --> 00:17:33,378 Were you serious about what you just said? 259 00:17:34,692 --> 00:17:37,359 Honestly, I'm not sure either. We can only give it a try. 260 00:17:37,477 --> 00:17:40,053 The two of us should hurry up and master the technique 261 00:17:40,133 --> 00:17:41,452 so we can treat him soon. 262 00:17:41,532 --> 00:17:43,835 If we wait any longer, I think... 263 00:17:43,920 --> 00:17:45,600 You didn't even bring the medical book with you. 264 00:17:45,692 --> 00:17:47,311 What kind of acupuncture are you studying? 265 00:17:48,892 --> 00:17:51,217 I just talked with Tang about him going with you tomorrow 266 00:17:51,308 --> 00:17:54,439 to meet Shao Ji Zu as a member of your family. 267 00:17:54,530 --> 00:17:57,350 Yes. Bai already told me. I'll go with you tomorrow and keep you safe. 268 00:17:57,440 --> 00:17:58,739 I won't let anything happen to you. 269 00:17:59,213 --> 00:18:00,373 Are you so guilty that you forgot 270 00:18:00,463 --> 00:18:02,463 I have the Listening to Flowers Through the Night technique? 271 00:18:05,320 --> 00:18:07,612 Enough. Hurry up and study the technique. Don't waste any more time. 272 00:18:07,692 --> 00:18:09,747 Yes. There's no time to lose. Let's go. 273 00:18:30,493 --> 00:18:31,493 Come in. 274 00:18:42,092 --> 00:18:43,092 Commander Shao. 275 00:18:43,413 --> 00:18:44,413 What is it? 276 00:18:45,893 --> 00:18:48,099 Are you going to Wanshan County for the meeting? 277 00:18:48,693 --> 00:18:50,732 - Yes. - I don't think it's a good idea. 278 00:18:50,812 --> 00:18:52,772 It's clearly a trap set by them. 279 00:18:53,052 --> 00:18:54,052 You can't go. 280 00:18:54,733 --> 00:18:56,732 Do you think I don't know that? 281 00:18:56,812 --> 00:18:58,893 I'm just worried about your safety, Commander Shao. 282 00:19:11,493 --> 00:19:13,779 The wedding is less than 283 00:19:13,870 --> 00:19:15,316 half a month away. 284 00:19:16,693 --> 00:19:18,018 What do you think 285 00:19:18,933 --> 00:19:20,219 when the bride 286 00:19:21,413 --> 00:19:23,099 hasn't even tried on her wedding dress yet? 287 00:19:24,092 --> 00:19:25,092 Does that make sense? 288 00:19:25,532 --> 00:19:26,595 Commander Shao, 289 00:19:26,812 --> 00:19:28,379 you want to bring Ling Long back, don't you? 290 00:19:29,132 --> 00:19:31,410 I'll select some elite soldiers to blend in as civilians 291 00:19:31,509 --> 00:19:32,681 to enter the city with us. 292 00:19:32,772 --> 00:19:33,772 No need. 293 00:19:35,052 --> 00:19:37,018 Just get me a fast horse. 294 00:19:38,372 --> 00:19:40,452 Except His Highness, 295 00:19:40,543 --> 00:19:42,749 Dong Jun doesn't care about anyone else. 296 00:19:44,132 --> 00:19:45,699 I want to see 297 00:19:47,213 --> 00:19:49,818 what he's really capable of tomorrow. 298 00:19:58,572 --> 00:19:59,972 - Hey, Boss. - Here, take this. 299 00:20:00,052 --> 00:20:01,139 Thanks. 300 00:20:21,760 --> 00:20:23,760 (Juxian Pavilion) 301 00:21:09,253 --> 00:21:10,901 This is the room Lady Huo reserved. 302 00:21:10,992 --> 00:21:13,716 We got it ready early this morning. All the snacks and tea are set. 303 00:21:14,173 --> 00:21:15,699 Bring another set of tea cups. 304 00:21:16,332 --> 00:21:17,332 Alright. 305 00:21:26,372 --> 00:21:27,451 How is it? 306 00:21:27,812 --> 00:21:28,893 I've checked carefully. 307 00:21:28,973 --> 00:21:30,196 There's no ambush on this street. 308 00:21:31,173 --> 00:21:32,747 Did I underestimate Shao Ji Zu? 309 00:21:32,838 --> 00:21:34,203 He actually dared to come alone. 310 00:21:36,653 --> 00:21:37,866 We'll head up first. 311 00:21:37,973 --> 00:21:38,973 Be careful. 312 00:21:39,400 --> 00:21:40,849 Tang. Keep her safe. 313 00:21:40,940 --> 00:21:41,940 Don't worry. 314 00:21:57,733 --> 00:21:59,099 When Lord Hu first took office, 315 00:21:59,332 --> 00:22:01,179 the Xiuluo Sect caused way more trouble than this. 316 00:22:01,548 --> 00:22:02,948 He managed to handle it in the end. 317 00:22:03,039 --> 00:22:05,173 So why do you say he can't do anything about it this time? 318 00:22:05,253 --> 00:22:07,853 What are you talking about? The Xiuluo Sect is here to kill this time. 319 00:22:07,933 --> 00:22:09,333 Not for some cult ritual. 320 00:22:09,413 --> 00:22:10,939 Lord Hu can't drive them out this time. 321 00:22:12,052 --> 00:22:13,770 Stop keeping us in suspense. Just say it already. 322 00:22:13,861 --> 00:22:15,230 I don't dare say anything reckless. 323 00:22:15,772 --> 00:22:17,699 I don't want the Xiuluo Sect coming after me 324 00:22:19,493 --> 00:22:21,179 because I said something wrong. 325 00:22:23,453 --> 00:22:25,436 Waiter. Bring me another bowl of noodles. 326 00:22:25,693 --> 00:22:27,929 And a few more side dishes. Put it all on my tab. 327 00:22:28,020 --> 00:22:29,956 - Got it! - I'll take him and head out first. 328 00:22:30,213 --> 00:22:31,213 You stay here. 329 00:22:48,653 --> 00:22:49,709 After the Tang Sect fell apart, 330 00:22:49,800 --> 00:22:52,042 you, the useless sect leader, sure have a lot of free time. 331 00:22:52,493 --> 00:22:54,933 This is my marriage to Ling Long. Why are you even here? 332 00:22:55,013 --> 00:22:56,492 Watch your mouth! 333 00:22:56,572 --> 00:22:59,762 The Tang Sect's decline is all thanks to you and Siming. 334 00:23:00,772 --> 00:23:01,956 For what you owe the Tang Sect, 335 00:23:02,413 --> 00:23:04,396 I'll make you pay for it one day. 336 00:23:05,733 --> 00:23:07,498 If you really had what it takes, 337 00:23:07,812 --> 00:23:09,498 you wouldn't be such a loser even until now. 338 00:23:10,532 --> 00:23:12,459 You still haven't avenged your uncle. 339 00:23:19,052 --> 00:23:20,253 Ling Long, have a seat. 340 00:23:24,820 --> 00:23:25,820 Let's take a seat. 341 00:23:35,453 --> 00:23:36,573 Who else is coming? 342 00:23:36,653 --> 00:23:39,298 This marriage is something you and I can't settle alone. 343 00:23:39,532 --> 00:23:40,755 Wait a moment. 344 00:23:41,028 --> 00:23:42,153 He'll be here soon. 345 00:24:06,040 --> 00:24:07,693 Do you want to hear a song? 346 00:24:07,821 --> 00:24:09,303 No, thanks. 347 00:24:14,292 --> 00:24:16,636 - Sir, would you like to hear a tune? - No. 348 00:24:17,413 --> 00:24:19,413 Gentlemen, let me play you a song. 349 00:24:19,732 --> 00:24:22,578 - No. - How do they still have the nerve to stay here? 350 00:24:22,669 --> 00:24:23,954 So many people have died already. 351 00:24:24,244 --> 00:24:26,355 If they stay any longer, who knows what else might happen. 352 00:24:41,332 --> 00:24:42,390 Why is he here? 353 00:24:42,653 --> 00:24:45,075 Sir, would you like to hear a song? 354 00:24:46,013 --> 00:24:47,122 Get lost! 355 00:24:47,213 --> 00:24:48,578 You're ruining my mood. 356 00:24:52,365 --> 00:24:53,365 Sir, you... 357 00:24:53,852 --> 00:24:55,498 Be careful. 358 00:24:56,332 --> 00:24:57,447 Sorry about that. 359 00:24:57,572 --> 00:24:59,564 Sorry about that. 360 00:25:00,292 --> 00:25:01,292 I'm sorry. 361 00:25:11,453 --> 00:25:12,623 Come in. 362 00:25:18,572 --> 00:25:20,134 - Brother. - Huo. 363 00:25:20,493 --> 00:25:21,554 Ling Long. 364 00:25:25,253 --> 00:25:27,619 Before this, you kept turning me down again and again. 365 00:25:28,132 --> 00:25:29,939 No matter how nicely I asked, it never worked. 366 00:25:30,733 --> 00:25:34,075 I had no choice but to ask your brother to talk to you. 367 00:25:34,973 --> 00:25:36,498 Huo, please have a seat. 368 00:25:55,173 --> 00:25:58,099 Do you remember what San Lang said that day 369 00:25:58,332 --> 00:25:59,578 during Liu Er Lang's autopsy? 370 00:26:00,453 --> 00:26:04,659 He said his brother was killed by the Xiuluo Sect. 371 00:26:05,413 --> 00:26:08,252 - That's what he said. - So was it a revenge? 372 00:26:08,332 --> 00:26:10,653 But didn't Wang Heng run away overnight? 373 00:26:10,733 --> 00:26:12,413 He never accused the Xiuluo Sect. 374 00:26:12,493 --> 00:26:15,859 Wang Heng fled to his relatives in the neighboring county overnight. 375 00:26:16,213 --> 00:26:18,093 When his relatives asked about his brother's death, 376 00:26:18,173 --> 00:26:19,582 he said the same thing as San Lang. 377 00:26:19,680 --> 00:26:22,063 My aunt lives in that county. She told me herself. 378 00:26:22,812 --> 00:26:24,835 Doesn't that mean none of us can escape? 379 00:26:25,200 --> 00:26:26,840 I never reported anything about my family's case. 380 00:26:26,933 --> 00:26:28,413 - Me neither... - That's enough. 381 00:26:38,973 --> 00:26:41,129 Ling Long. Ever since you left home, 382 00:26:41,220 --> 00:26:43,180 Father wrote several letters to Prince Xiangyang. 383 00:26:43,271 --> 00:26:44,375 But they were all sent back. 384 00:26:44,933 --> 00:26:46,699 He even went to Xiangyang himself. 385 00:26:47,020 --> 00:26:48,420 He visited the prince in person. 386 00:26:48,511 --> 00:26:49,511 But the prince 387 00:26:49,812 --> 00:26:51,738 just ordered his men to send us a chest of treasures. 388 00:26:52,653 --> 00:26:53,899 He said it was your betrothal gift. 389 00:26:55,132 --> 00:26:57,196 Prince Xiangyang's decision is pretty clear now. 390 00:26:57,532 --> 00:26:58,716 The Huo family 391 00:26:59,013 --> 00:27:01,578 has no choice but to accept this marriage arrangement. 392 00:27:03,532 --> 00:27:06,333 In this world, a marriage between two people 393 00:27:06,413 --> 00:27:07,818 should be up to their own will. 394 00:27:08,292 --> 00:27:10,173 I've never heard of a matchmaker 395 00:27:10,253 --> 00:27:12,258 forcing two people to get married. 396 00:27:12,532 --> 00:27:14,332 - This Prince Xiangyang... - Huo... 397 00:27:14,572 --> 00:27:17,139 You can't sway Ling Long by saying these things. 398 00:27:18,213 --> 00:27:20,732 She doesn't care about her parents' wishes, the matchmaker says, 399 00:27:20,812 --> 00:27:22,738 or even the prince's support. 400 00:27:23,132 --> 00:27:25,133 So why should she get married at all? 401 00:27:25,224 --> 00:27:26,224 You should 402 00:27:28,253 --> 00:27:30,738 just tell Ling Long the truth. 403 00:27:36,493 --> 00:27:37,676 What truth? 404 00:28:10,612 --> 00:28:12,733 Huo Feng is here. He just went in. 405 00:28:13,893 --> 00:28:16,829 That's really weird. The three of them actually got together. 406 00:28:20,320 --> 00:28:21,440 (Juxian Pavilion) 407 00:28:21,532 --> 00:28:22,532 Shao Ji Zu. 408 00:28:22,693 --> 00:28:25,013 You understood what I meant earlier, right? 409 00:28:25,413 --> 00:28:28,379 Since the Huo family has already accepted this marriage, 410 00:28:29,372 --> 00:28:31,237 don't make things more complicated. 411 00:28:31,397 --> 00:28:32,922 Make things more complicated? 412 00:28:33,853 --> 00:28:36,962 Shouldn't Ling Long know why she's being forced to marry? 413 00:28:37,053 --> 00:28:40,419 Shouldn't she know the truth? 414 00:28:44,013 --> 00:28:45,464 What does he really mean? 415 00:28:49,052 --> 00:28:50,107 Ling Long. 416 00:28:51,532 --> 00:28:53,682 You've actually misunderstood one thing all along. 417 00:28:53,852 --> 00:28:55,952 You think this marriage alliance is formed 418 00:28:56,092 --> 00:28:58,179 because I want your family's Linglong Eye. 419 00:28:58,572 --> 00:28:59,636 But that's not it. 420 00:29:00,292 --> 00:29:01,778 It's not just me who wants something. 421 00:29:02,292 --> 00:29:04,493 I, the prince, 422 00:29:05,173 --> 00:29:06,619 and the Huo family, 423 00:29:07,772 --> 00:29:10,338 are just getting what we want. 424 00:29:15,973 --> 00:29:18,795 Do you think their talk fell apart? It's been quiet for so long. 425 00:29:19,493 --> 00:29:20,750 Maybe we should help out. 426 00:29:33,280 --> 00:29:34,548 Ling Long. 427 00:29:36,612 --> 00:29:38,693 You're usually so smart. 428 00:29:38,893 --> 00:29:41,090 But when it's about you, 429 00:29:41,612 --> 00:29:43,419 you get so clueless. 430 00:29:44,013 --> 00:29:45,778 Have you never wondered 431 00:29:46,052 --> 00:29:49,179 why the prince chose the Huo family 432 00:29:49,413 --> 00:29:51,659 among all the other martial sects? 433 00:29:52,013 --> 00:29:54,978 And why is he pushing so hard 434 00:29:55,253 --> 00:29:57,018 for our two families to form this marriage alliance? 435 00:30:04,052 --> 00:30:06,333 Huo. Let's put off talking about the marriage for a couple of days. 436 00:30:06,453 --> 00:30:08,566 I'll take her back first. Ling Long, let's go. 437 00:30:08,757 --> 00:30:09,838 Huo Ling Long. 438 00:30:09,933 --> 00:30:12,699 I know you have feelings for Zhan Zhao. 439 00:30:13,092 --> 00:30:14,818 But you're a Huo. 440 00:30:15,733 --> 00:30:18,116 So you're destined to never be with Zhan Zhao. 441 00:30:18,413 --> 00:30:20,453 I've tried to talk you out of it so many times. 442 00:30:20,544 --> 00:30:23,275 I told you not to join Zhan Zhao's investigations. But you never listened. 443 00:30:23,640 --> 00:30:26,005 You put yourself in this dead end. 444 00:30:26,453 --> 00:30:29,264 You pushed the Huo family to the edge. 445 00:30:29,493 --> 00:30:30,973 Shao Ji Zu, shut up! 446 00:30:34,320 --> 00:30:35,720 Looks like the talk really fell apart. 447 00:30:35,812 --> 00:30:37,035 Why are they fighting now? 448 00:30:57,308 --> 00:30:58,502 Do you recognize him? 449 00:31:13,413 --> 00:31:15,332 Is Zhao Yue An the one in the white robe? 450 00:31:19,453 --> 00:31:22,018 This banquet of trap is really lively! 451 00:31:24,413 --> 00:31:25,413 Huo. 452 00:31:25,772 --> 00:31:27,939 Since you won't let me tell the truth, 453 00:31:28,572 --> 00:31:30,498 then you should stay and discuss it in detail with them. 454 00:31:32,572 --> 00:31:33,572 Ling Long! 455 00:31:33,973 --> 00:31:35,258 Our wedding day will arrive soon. 456 00:31:35,693 --> 00:31:37,498 I'll wait for you at the Shao residence. 457 00:31:49,480 --> 00:31:50,642 Hurry up and say it! 458 00:31:50,733 --> 00:31:53,292 Is Zhao Yue An the one who left? 459 00:32:00,420 --> 00:32:01,420 No. 460 00:32:02,827 --> 00:32:03,827 It's not him. 461 00:32:05,742 --> 00:32:07,307 He's Yue An. 462 00:32:14,693 --> 00:32:15,889 Huo Feng? 463 00:32:24,733 --> 00:32:25,867 What should we do? 464 00:33:22,973 --> 00:33:24,190 The Soul-Chasing Nail? 465 00:33:25,253 --> 00:33:26,619 You're from the Xiuluo Sect. 466 00:33:30,332 --> 00:33:31,476 Don't let Shao Ji Zu leave. 467 00:35:07,933 --> 00:35:09,612 Xiao Chen. Watch them. 468 00:35:14,213 --> 00:35:16,538 The people of Wanshan County are innocent. 469 00:35:16,812 --> 00:35:19,258 Yet they're doomed by the hands of you monsters. 470 00:35:45,132 --> 00:35:47,566 - The Xiuluo Sect is here. - The Xiuluo Sect is here. 471 00:35:57,453 --> 00:35:58,600 Zhan Zhao. 472 00:35:59,235 --> 00:36:00,516 Do you still remember me? 473 00:36:22,195 --> 00:36:23,557 You're late. 474 00:36:24,013 --> 00:36:26,052 This time, I acted before you did. 475 00:36:26,132 --> 00:36:27,579 So it was you pretending to be me. 476 00:36:27,813 --> 00:36:30,179 Don't get angry. I am you. 477 00:36:30,572 --> 00:36:31,858 We're not enemies. 478 00:36:32,572 --> 00:36:35,099 Besides, you should give me that title. 479 00:36:35,493 --> 00:36:37,659 I'm more suited to be the Yaksha than you. 480 00:36:42,893 --> 00:36:44,179 Zhou Ji Liang? 481 00:36:44,773 --> 00:36:45,773 What's wrong? 482 00:36:47,052 --> 00:36:49,619 You didn't expect the new Xiuluo Sect leader 483 00:36:50,013 --> 00:36:51,938 to be your old friend? 484 00:36:52,373 --> 00:36:54,858 The murders in Wanshan County these past two days 485 00:36:55,333 --> 00:36:56,858 were all my doing. 486 00:36:57,893 --> 00:36:58,893 How was it? 487 00:36:59,532 --> 00:37:01,099 Was it entertaining enough? 488 00:37:01,493 --> 00:37:03,373 Why kill so many people? 489 00:37:03,453 --> 00:37:04,636 Do I need a reason 490 00:37:05,252 --> 00:37:06,778 to kill? 491 00:37:07,092 --> 00:37:08,853 It's been 10 years, Zhan Zhao. 492 00:37:08,933 --> 00:37:10,012 You've changed. 493 00:37:10,092 --> 00:37:13,933 But me and my two bloodthirsty blades 494 00:37:14,013 --> 00:37:15,988 have never changed. 495 00:37:31,973 --> 00:37:33,893 Aren't you poisoned by At First Sight? 496 00:37:33,973 --> 00:37:35,811 But your strength hasn't faded at all. 497 00:38:17,732 --> 00:38:20,073 - My dear! - Don't come any closer! 498 00:38:20,327 --> 00:38:22,572 Hand Zhao Zheng De over to me. Now! 499 00:39:03,132 --> 00:39:04,813 You're poisoned. 500 00:39:04,893 --> 00:39:06,378 Yet you still try so hard to catch me. 501 00:39:06,652 --> 00:39:07,813 What a shame. 502 00:39:07,893 --> 00:39:10,338 The people of Wanshan County won't appreciate your efforts. 503 00:39:11,701 --> 00:39:12,762 Oh, right. 504 00:39:13,773 --> 00:39:16,539 That kid from the Ming family has always been by your side, right? 505 00:39:16,773 --> 00:39:19,293 I didn't see him today. That's a bit of a shame. 506 00:39:19,813 --> 00:39:21,619 I actually kind of miss him. 507 00:39:21,931 --> 00:39:24,875 Who's the real killer who murdered his whole family? 508 00:39:25,453 --> 00:39:27,099 Have you told him the truth? 509 00:39:46,132 --> 00:39:48,052 Zhu Ming Yuan! Let him go. 510 00:39:48,132 --> 00:39:49,132 And I'll let you go. 511 00:39:50,572 --> 00:39:51,813 If I want to leave, 512 00:39:51,893 --> 00:39:53,938 none of you here can stop me. 513 00:39:54,172 --> 00:39:55,579 That deal isn't worth it. 514 00:39:56,132 --> 00:39:57,699 Hand Zhao Zheng De over to me. 515 00:39:58,652 --> 00:39:59,676 Then I'll let him go. 516 00:40:01,013 --> 00:40:04,012 Did you hear me? Hand Zhao Zheng De over to me! 517 00:40:04,092 --> 00:40:06,579 Lord Hu. Please save my husband. 518 00:40:06,813 --> 00:40:08,099 Save him, please. 519 00:40:08,413 --> 00:40:09,413 Lord Hu. 520 00:40:10,860 --> 00:40:12,773 This Zhao guy isn't even from our county. 521 00:40:12,853 --> 00:40:14,773 Just do as he says and accept the exchange. 522 00:40:15,000 --> 00:40:16,080 I can't do that. 523 00:40:16,155 --> 00:40:18,758 Zhao Zheng De is a key witness in Officer Zhan's case. 524 00:40:18,840 --> 00:40:19,880 He can't be harmed. 525 00:40:19,973 --> 00:40:21,972 Zhan Zhao? It's Zhan Zhao again. 526 00:40:22,052 --> 00:40:25,092 All the trouble in Wanshan County was caused by him. 527 00:40:25,172 --> 00:40:27,132 Yes. Who cares about this so-called witness? 528 00:40:27,212 --> 00:40:30,092 Is his life more precious than the people of Wanshan County? 529 00:40:30,160 --> 00:40:32,596 Magistrate Hu. You've always cared for the people like your own children. 530 00:40:32,687 --> 00:40:35,955 Are you going to just stand by and watch us common folk die? 531 00:40:36,212 --> 00:40:37,853 Do the exchange! 532 00:40:37,933 --> 00:40:39,676 Do the exchange! 533 00:40:56,572 --> 00:40:57,693 I absolutely can't 534 00:40:57,773 --> 00:41:00,693 watch the people of Wanshan County die in front of me. 535 00:41:00,773 --> 00:41:01,813 But Zhao Zheng De 536 00:41:01,893 --> 00:41:04,132 is an important witness Officer Zhan needs to protect. 537 00:41:04,373 --> 00:41:05,853 I can't send him to his death either. 538 00:41:05,933 --> 00:41:08,315 Weighing both sides, it's really hard to choose. 539 00:41:09,013 --> 00:41:10,207 So I'll be 540 00:41:10,853 --> 00:41:11,853 the hostage. 541 00:41:12,080 --> 00:41:13,453 You can't do that, Lord Hu. 542 00:41:16,732 --> 00:41:18,933 Zhu Ming Yuan. I've crippled my own arm. 543 00:41:19,013 --> 00:41:20,853 I'll be your hostage. How about that? 544 00:41:20,933 --> 00:41:22,915 - Don't come any closer! - Let him go. 545 00:41:23,092 --> 00:41:24,265 I'll be your hostage. 546 00:41:26,346 --> 00:41:27,607 My dear! 547 00:41:33,040 --> 00:41:34,878 My dear! 548 00:41:36,040 --> 00:41:38,040 My dear! 549 00:41:41,640 --> 00:41:43,640 My dear. 550 00:41:50,893 --> 00:41:52,973 - Brother. - Ling Long. 551 00:42:37,373 --> 00:42:38,487 Sister-in-law. 552 00:42:42,692 --> 00:42:43,933 I'm sorry, Sister-in-law. 553 00:42:44,013 --> 00:42:45,202 I couldn't save him. 554 00:42:45,293 --> 00:42:46,475 Forget it, Lord Hu. 555 00:42:46,813 --> 00:42:48,093 About what happened today, 556 00:42:48,413 --> 00:42:49,693 you already did everything you could.