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The keeper of the Six Gates,

you're here as always.

[fighting]

[fighting continues]

We will surely cut
your head this time.

Don't even think of it.

You have already killed many
officials and innocent people,

what did you think?
You will run away easily?

We could have brought
you here from anywhere.

[groans]

Let's split up!

Don't let them escape!

[fighting]

No!

Gu Moting,
I'll kill you!

Go after him!

Tales of the Blood Moon.

[busy crowd noise]

Have some hot Jalebi!

Hot, hot, very hot Jalebi.

I never expected such a small
county can be so crowded.

It's easier for Huo Ying to hide.

[busy crowd noise]

Make way, move from the front.

Make way, the horse is spooked!

[horse neighs]

[screams]

[groans]

[groans]

[busy crowd noise]

Hey, who are you?

Why are you riding a
horse through the street.

Why are you saying this, I
didn't do anything om purpose.

The horse got spooked.

If I hadn't acted in time,

yu would run over this man.

He sells vegetables and earns.

Hurry, pay for his loss.

No need to remind me.

I'll do that.

Oh no!

[busy crowd noise]

Look at her walk.

Sir,

sorry for startling you.

Today,

I didn't bring my money bag.

My last name is Zhang.

My grandpa is Zhang Shoucheng.

You can show this and come to us.

And whenever you come,

I'll pay you.

Alright.

Wait a moment,

who knows if you're telling the truth?

If you don't pay him today,

I'll take you to the county office.

Why are you talking in between?

Well, thank you, young man.

Since she's Mr. Zhang's granddaughter,

I'll believe her.

Mr. Zhang

runs a charity hall for the folks.

He's indeed a good man.

Are you satisfied now?

Huh!

My child.

Come.

[crowd talking]

Sir,

your vegetables are all smashed.

Do one thing, take this

as compensation.

I can't take this.

Please accept it.

Sir, take it.

Thank you.

Officers.
- Officers.

(County Office)

[footsteps]

You are welcome.

May I ask who you are?

Hm.

Sir, my name is Liu Rui,

I am Liu Rui

deputy Magistrate.

He's currently not here.

When will he be back?

I'm not sure.

However,

he might come by tomorrow.

Because he wants to attend
a function at the Zhang Estate.

You mean that Zhang Shoucheng

who runs the charity hall?

Exactly.

Hm.

Sir,

our rat is an expert at finding
things by following the smell.

But it hasn�t made
any movement so far.

What should we do next?

Tomorrow, have the magistrate

send some men to assist us in the search.

First, let it show some of its magic.

Let's visit pharmacies in the city.

Huo Ying is injured,

so he'll go to the hospital.

Hey, sir.

Should we go to Zhang�s rest house?

Sure.

[scared]

Since

you insist on hunting me,

but today,

I'll fight you to the death.

[groans]

[breathing heavily]

[groans]

[screams]

[screams]

Come on, come in sir.

Oh!

There are so many people here.

[crowd talking]

What a big house it is!

[crowd talking]

Who are you people?
Could you please tell me?

I'm Gu Moting, from the Six Gates.

I'm Gao Yuan.

Sorry about my manners.

May I know what brings you two here?

We're here to see Magistrate Chen.

Please, come inside.

I'll report to my father right away.

(Zhang Estate)

[crowd talking]

Good things related to
tradition must have been written.

You have a sharp eye, officer.

Passing on virtues to future generations,

that's the principle of our Zhang Family.

What is written is not important;
it should also be put into practice.

Come in.
-Sure.

[crowd talking]

(Passing on virtues to future generations)

[door knocks]

Who is it?

Father.

Mingli,

is everything ready
for the banquet?

Yes, it is.

Father,

two soldiers have
come from the capital

to meet District Officer Chen.

They're waiting in the guest house.

Come in everyone.

Enjoy the food and drinks.

[people talking in background]

[smiles]

Come on, please.

Thankyou.

Isn't that Mr. Zhang?

Yes, that Mr. Zhang is the commander.

Mr. Zhang is a good
person at first glance.

Indeed.

Thank you all for coming,

and thank you for your support.

Everyone, please have a seat.

Allow me,

as the host,

to introduce them to you.

This is Hong Tu, owner
of the local fragrance shop,

and leader of the
business community here.

Nice to meet you Mr. Zhang.

This is Mr. Shali

He runs an entire institution
dedicated to the art of dance.

It's very popular in Zhanghua.

Yes.

You two,

are constables from the Six Gates.

Gu Moting.
- Gao Yuan.

I warmly welcome you to visit my club.

[Laughs]

Grandpa.

Man.

[playful music]

You both here.

Man, do you know them?

No, I don't.

You, come with me.

[playful music]

Look

who I've invited.

[attempts to speak]

And please eat to your
heart�s content don�t hesitate.

Okay?

Thank you, Miss Man.

Now you believe me, don�t you?

Miss Man,

I misunderstood you.

[laughs]

I forgive you.

The banquet is about
to start. Take your seat.

Listen, listen.

the relationships improve and may
there be brotherhood among everyone

This has always been
my father's philosophy.

Today,

it's fate that brings
you here at our estate.

So come on,

Here is my father�s special liquor,
which is made from horse�s milk.

It is for everybody.

[cheers]

Bravo, bravo!

Bravo, bravo!

So here is the priceless liquor.

[overlapping voices]

[overlapping voices]

Everyone,

now, let's welcome

Mr. Hong Tu of
Zhanghua Fragrance Shop

and Mr. Shali

Who will join me
in opening this.

Bravo!

Just amazing.

Thankyou for this precious thing.

Mr. Hong.

One, two, three.

[cheers]

Thank you, Mr. Zhang.

Pour the wine.

Thank you for the wine.

[sreams]

Someone's dead!

[overlapping voices]

What happened? Check.

[scared]

What has happened?
Whata re you saying?

I have a request for all of you.

We have fallen into a big problem.

Therefore, please leave from here.

I apologize for this behavior.

I apologize.

I apologize, I apologize.

Move,move.

Excuse me.

Mr. Zhang,

first, we need to
identify of the deceased.

Yes sure..

How can it be him?

Who?

He is Chen Yuan.

How could he end
up dead in this?

[cries]

Officer, it's a
misunderstanding, officer.

I truly don't know what happened.
-Mr.Zhang.

Grandpa.

Officer.

[groans]

Mr. Zhang,

send someone to the county office

and get the deputy magistrate.

Mingli, Mingli, hurry.

Yes, father.

This wine vat, where was it before?

In the wine cellar.

Take us there.

Officers, I'll lead the way.

Alright.

[tensed]

[fearful breathing]

Hm.

Sir,

any discoveries?

The wine vat hasn't been moved,

and there's no sign of spilled wine around.

The killer didn't do it here.

Hurry, examine the body.

On the body,

there're six injuries.

It seems that the deceased
had tried to save himself.

There're also signs of
strangulation on the neck,

but it is not serious.

The killer is skilled,

with a single thrust to the heart.

Time of death

is about 16 hours ago.

16 hours?

Have you heard anything about

Magistrate Chen having enemies

or any conflicts with someone?

Although I knew with him,

it was nothing more than casual.

I can't say anything much.

I have no idea.

Who his enemies might be.

Officers, I hope you can lend a hand.

Very well.

We'll assist.

The magistrate being
murdered is a major case.

We're very unlucky.

Let's investigate both cases together.

Do you have any thoughts?

Nothing particular,

But one thing is certain.

The killer,

isn't Huo Ying right?

I agree, it doesn't seem like him.

Magistrate Chen's death is unique,

his heart was dug out.

The killer must have a
deep grudge against him.

That makes sense.

Sir,

how do you plan to investigate?

Who benefited from
Magistrate Chen's death,

and who had a grudge with him,

we'll start from these two aspects.

Please find the killer as soon as possible.

Do you know if Magistrate
Chen had any enemies?

My husband

was upright and dedicated to his duty.

I've never heard of him
arguing with anyone.

Oh.

Madam,

this sword belonged to Magistrate Chen?

He'd been practicing martial arts since
he was young and practiced regularly

without even wasting a day.

In the county office,

several guards together attacked him

couldn't even get close to him.

I didn't expect this time....

[cries]

My condolences, madam.

This is the wanted poster for the killer,

with a portrait and description.

Immediately issue a city-wide manhunt.

Magistrate Chen was murdered.

You're in charge
of this case for now.

(Wanted: Suspect Huo
Ying, murder of an official)

Gather the murder case files of
the past few years in Zhanghua.

I need to review them.

Yes, sir.

Also,

do you know if Magistrate Chen

had any enemies,

or

any grudge with someone?

I remember something.

Who?

There's a man in the city named Li Si

who once attacked Magistrate Chen.

When he was caught,

he kept cursing Magistrate Chen,

saying he'd die tragically.

Where does Li Si live?

There're records. I'll get them.

Good.

Sir!

Bad news!

Someone died at Li's Pharmacy!

What?
- Li's Pharmacy?

Let's go there.
- Let's go.

(Li's Pharmacy)

The one who died is my nephew,

he came here to learn.

He also kept watch over the place.

He was an honest and hardworking kid.

I don't know who
did this to him.

He was only 16.

Master,

was anything stolen from the shop?

I just checked,

just some hemostatic and healing medicine.

Nothing else.

Sir,

the tracking rat
is showing a response.

It was Huo Ying.

Let's go.

[footsteps]

Take this.
-Hey don't run.

Wait where are you going?

[overlapping voices]

[overlapping voices]

How much is this for?

[overlapping voices]

Can you give us this.

The tracking rat will guide us.

You are selling it too costly.

Let's go.

[overlapping voices]

[breathing heavily]

Pick it up.

Pick it up.
Pick it up from there.

Here, pass it to me.

Come, one, two, go!

Yes that's enough. This side.

Excuse me, excuse me.

Put it properly, what are you doing?

[overlapping voices]

Pass me mud.

Do it this way.

Huo Ying!

Be careful, be careful!

Run away from here.

Move fast.

everyone, step back!

Gu Moting, I'm going to kill you!

Avenge my brother!

[screams]

[screams]

Miss Man, everything is fine.

Go after him!

Miss Man,

you should go home.

Investigating the case is too dangerous.

[busy crowd noise]

[busy crowd noise]

He is somewhere here.

The tracking rat's
reaction is very intense.

We must be close.

It's a good place.

With so many people around,

it's easy to hide.

Let's go.

Come!

Hey will you come up?

(Wanted)

[busy crowd noise]

[crowd talking]

Mr. Hong, here.

Let me toast to you.

I wish you prosperity in your business.

Likewise, likewise.

Prosperity in business.

Cheers.

[laughs]

Everyone, be quiet.

Be quiet.

Gentlemen,

you're in for a treat today.

Please welcome our
leading courtesan,

Guli Xian from the
Western Region.

Bravo!

[laughs]

[cheers]

She is really beautiful.

[crowd cheers]

[whistles]

[crowd cheering]

[laughs]

[crowd cheering]

Bravo!

Amazing!

Bravo!

[crowd cheering]

You are dancing so well.

Come on, Mr. Hong.

Cheers.

Let's get to business.

Yes.

Mr. Shali.

Mr. Shali.

Mr. Hong.

Officers,

may I ask what brings you here?

we're here to apprehend a criminal.

We suspect the criminal is hiding here,

so we need to search.

Please cooperate.

Alright, please go ahead.

Who are you?

What are you doing?

Let's go.

Who are you?

How dare you disturb
me while I'm drinking!

Officers.

It smells so good.

It's a girl's bedroom.

Excuse us.

No worries.

God bless.

God bless.

God bless.

What a false alarm it was!

Grandpa.

Let the two officers

handle the investigation.

If something happens to you,

what will I do?

Grandpa,

I'm determined

to seek justice for our Zhang Family.

My lord,

Officers Gu and Gao have returned.

Come with me and thank them.

OK.

Tell me,

how did you lose track of Huo Ying?

yes?

The tracking rat is a beast.

It's normal for it to make mistakes.

The tracking rat is a rare beast

our master spent a decade

finding in the Western Region.

couldn't have made mistakes.

Perhaps Huo Ying never
entered the Dance Club.

He might be hiding somewhere else.

Come in.

Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang.

Miss Man.

Officers,

I've heard

about what happened with Man.

I've come here

to thank you for saving her life.

Has the killer been caught yet?

Not yet,

but he's injured,

he can't stay alive.

On my way back,

I visited Li Si's house.

It seemed like he was
celebrating something.

The decoration was joyous.

Celebration?

Pretty,

I can't believe.

A small town of Zhanghua

can have a beauty like you.

I'm in for a treat.

[laughs]

You must be the
fugitive they're looking for.

Those two fools

are trying to catch me?

There's no chance.

[laughs]

Aren't you afraid of me?

Why should I be?

[smells]

[laughs]

[groans]

We're here.

It's that courtyard.

[cries]

Mother,

it's a good day today.

(Beloved Mother, Gu Lezhen)
Heaven has finally shown me mercy.

Chen Yuan is finally dead.

You can rest in peace now,

mother.

You can rest in peace.

Rest in peace.

[cries]

I'm a constable from the Six Gates

to investigate the murder
of Magistrate Chen.

It's wonderful.

That wicked official deserved to die.

What are you saying?

aren't you afraid we
might suspect you?

I wish I were the killer,

so I could avenge
my mother myself.

But

my leg is crippled.

Do you have any grudge

against Chen Yuan?

I was the keeper of
Zhanghua Fragrance Shop.

A year ago,

I saw Chen Yuan extorting
money from Hong Tu.

Not long after,

I lost my job.

No shop

in the entire county
would hire me.

My poor mother

ended up dying from illness.

I couldn't do anything for her.

I couldn't do anything
for my mother.

I'm so useless.

I couldn't avenge you.

I'm useless!

I'm useless!

[cries]

Going there was a waste,

I thought I found a
lead, but it's gone again.

Miss Man,

investigating a case isn't easy.

Listen,

Officer Gu,

what should we do next?

It wasn't a wasted trip.

At least we found out one thing.

What's that?

That Chen Yuan acquired the money.

Chen Yuan was a magistrate,

so he should be
well-off to begin with.

Gu Yuan,

explain to her.

What?

A magistrate's salary

is enough for daily life.

But look at his furnishing.

his salary couldn't afford all that.

Are you suggesting

Chen Yuan was a corrupt official?

Based on what Li Si said,

Chen Yuan's money

likely came from the
merchants in the county.

But what's the use
of finding this out?

Who's the killer?

The killer could very well

be one of the merchants
whom Chen Yuan extorted.

(Zhanghua Fragrance Shop)

Zhanghua Fragrance Shop.

This is Hong Tu's shop.

Let's go.

Okay.
-See theya re here.

[overlapping voices]

[sighs]

What brings you two here?

This time,

we'd like to ask you about something.

Please excuse our sudden visit.

Not at all.

Officer Gu, please speak.

It's been rumored

you and Magistrate Chen

had some disagreements.

Well,

he's passed away,

and I'd rather
bury those matters.

Whatever happened with him,

Officials should maintain their integrity,

and the public's trust is paramount.

If you don't explain,

it might not be beneficial

for you or for Magistrate Chen.

Officer Gu,

I may have spoken out of turn.

Magistrate Chen

indeed engaged

in some exploitation

of the fragrance industry.

There were many

unpleasant incidents between us.

But that doesn't mean
I'd resort to violence.

Mr. Hong,

your fragrance business,

we've all seen it.

I believe

you wouldn't jeopardize your future

over those minor issues.

Listen Officer Gu,

thank you for believing in me.

Grandpa.

Officers.

Officer Gu

wants to know about Hong Tu.

Go ahead and tell him.

Hong Tu?

Hong Tu had some conflicts with Chen Yuan.

We want to know more about it.

Hong Tu is the most powerful
merchant in Zhanghua.

His relationship with
Magistrate Chen, was no secret.

People in the industry

were aware of it.

Can you tell us more?

Hong Tu, as an outsider,

managed to build a large
business in Zhanghua.

It was all because of
Magistrate Chen's support.

In other words,

Chen Yuan's death

isn't a good thing to Hong Tu

Exactly.

Come on,

give me your hand.

Any discoveries?

Not yet.

Sir,

there is blood here.

After killing the victim,

the killer dragged the
body down along the ladder.

The body was left here.

There are two possibilities,

either there's a problem
with this wine cellar,

or,

someone from the Zhang family is involved.

Officer Gu,

this estate

belonged to Wang Ji,

a wealthy merchant in Zhanghua.

Later,

as his close friend,

I bought the estate

and it became the Zhang Estate.

The main room is where
the wine cellar is now.

But the main room

was destroyed

in a big fire.

Can you tell

how this fire happen?

It was an accident,

and his whole family perished.

You suspect Chen Yuan's death

may be related to the fire

at the Wang Estate 20 years ago?

This could explain
why Chen Yuan's body

was found in the cellar.

Of course, there's
another reason.

What is it?

The killer was extremely brutal.

Why is it?

I see.

The killer had a vendetta
against Chen Yuan.

The fire 20 years ago

is key to finding the real killer.

Officers,

here is the case file of the fire.

Please review it.

Clerk Huang,

how much do you
know about this case?

(Fire of the Wang Estate)
Officer,

(Individuals involved:
Master of the Wang Family)

I was transferred
here five years ago,

so I'm not familiar with it.

Does Deputy Magistrate Liu

or other officials,

know about the case?

He arrived one year after me,

and the staff in the office

has changed several times.

Hm.

Alright.

What is this..

Sir,

take a look.

The fire case, master
of the Wang Family

I want to have a rest.

You can go now.

OK.

Officers, how can we help you?

We came to find Mr. Zhang.

Grandpa.

Officers,

what's the matter?

You used to be the Wang
Family's housekeeper?

Officer Gu,

what are you talking about?

Are you, Mr. Zhang?

Yes,

I was once their housekeeper.

What about Hong Tu?

He was their shopkeeper.

Why didn't you tell us

you were their housekeeper

when we were asking you about Hong Tu?

Why did they hide such
important information?

Officer,

after a big fire

where the master dies,

their housekeeper and shopkeeper

became vastly wealthy after that.

This,

this could be very suspicious.

Alright,

Mr. Zhang,

please explain this matter in detail.

I'll yell

Back then, all of
Wang's business dealings

and personnel management

were handled by me and Hong Tu.

So,

when Master Wang died suddenly,

it was only natural

that Hong Tu and I
took over his business.

But I know,

I'm where I am

because of the Wang Family.

So,

I've always been grateful.

The four characters

on the welcoming
plaque at the gate

are the teaching
from Master Wang.

I believe about the fire at
the Wang Estate I believe,

you'd know best about it.

Hey!

Mr. Zhang,

you came just in time.

The Master knows

you've had a taxing journey

and instructed me

to receive you.

You don't need to go to him for now.

Well...

Thank you, Master.

Come, let's go.

This way.

How did it go this time?

It's Mid-Autumn Festival.

We'll drink and feast
to our hearts content.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Oh no, oh no!

The banquet hall is on fire!

Help! Fire!

Someone!

Someone help!

Put out the fire!

Help us!

[screams]

How did this happen,
I just went from here.

[crowd screaming]

Somebody help me.

[cries]

Put water there.

Mr. Zhang, carefully.

Mr. Zhang, carefully.
-Somebody help us.

Sir,

was Zhang Shoucheng
telling the truth?

From his expression just now,

it didn't seem like he was lying.

What about

having a chat with Hong Tu

to verify what Zhang Shoucheng said?

If Zhang Shoucheng's words are true,

then Hong Tu will say the same thing.

I f Zhang Shoucheng was lying,

do you think Hong
Tu will tell us the truth?

That's true.

Last time, Hong Tu

didn't tell the truth
about Chen Yuan.

The truth,

we'll have to find it out ourselves.

How?

Right now, we have
nothing but the case file.

Then let's examine
the case file.

This case was handled
by three coroners, Li Gui,

Zhao Gensheng,

and Zheng Jin,

for investigation on-site.

This is it!

[door shut]

Time's up.

I hope you'll keep your word.

You

can only trust me.

Deputy Magistrate Liu,

any progress in apprehending

the criminal, Huo Ying?

Please forgive me, Officer.

All guards have been searching the city,

but there's no result yet.

Deputy Magistrate knows you?

anything about the three coroners

who investigated the
Wang Family massacre?

I...

I don't know them.

Do you have the
records of all employees?

According to regulations,

these three coroners should
have registered addresses.

Yes, there are.

I'll go check.

Hurry.

Yes.

Clerk Huang.

Mr. Chen,

I need to see Madam Chen.

See the Madam?

OK, come with me.

OK.

Come here.

(Chen Manor)

We've arrived, this is it.

Are you sure?

I grew up in Zhanghua County.

There's nowhere I can't find.

It should be here.

Why is it like this?

Wait..

excuse me,

where is Li Gui, who lived here?

Li Gui died a long time ago.

He used to work in the county office,

but later I heard he became rich

and indulged in drinking and gambling.

He ended up dying within a few years.

Who's next?

Zhao Gensheng.

Come with me.

Zhao Gensheng.

[screams]

Gao Yuan!

Hold him!

Carefully.

Keep it here.

Can you confirm it's a suicide?

I can't.

But,

the knot on this rope seems peculiar.

People who can tie this knot

are rarely seen in the Central Plains.

Zhao Gensheng was a coroner,

how could he...

Oh no!

Someone wants to finish them.

Zheng Jin is in danger. Let's go!

This is Zheng Jin's house.

Look!

Protect Miss Man.

Wait here.

We're constables from the capital.

Do you know who wanted to kill you?

I've never done anything wrong.

I really don't know
who'd want to harm me.

This knot is just like the one
that hang Zhao Gensheng.

A Lilac Knot.

How is that possible?

Do you recognize this knot?

It's impossible.

If it weren't for us,

you'd be just like Zhao Gensheng now,

It's clear that someone
wants to kill you.

Karma!

Karma has come knocking.

Tell us,

how do you know about this knot?

Because it's identical

to the Lilac Knot
found at the scene

of the Wang Estate fire years ago.

These deceased have
no ashes in their mouths,

indicating they were burned after death.

If there was fire before they died,

they must've struggled desperately.

Yet there's no evidence of them fleeing.

It seems someone killed the Wang Family.

About the suspicious thing of the fire,

we only discussed it with Chen Yuan.

So this matter

is definitely related to him.

What you just said

is simply nonsense.

Magistrate, Magistrate.

The servants of the
Wang Family witnessed it,

their housekeeper, Zhang Shoucheng,

and the shopkeeper, Hong Tu,

left the banquet hall

while Wang Ji and others

were dining.

Shortly after, the fire broke out.

The time was too short

for someone to commit the crime.

Furthermore,

there were no external injuries
on the Wang family members.

So in my opinion,

it was just

an accident.

This is the autopsy report from back then.

I secretly copied one.

Improper use of
candles caused the fire.

The bodies were severely burned,

with 25 deceased on the scene.

There were no signs
of struggle or fleeing.

On the undamaged beam,

there was a remaining Lilac Knot.

Only the two of you

in the county office knew
about our visit to the coroners.

Why did assassins appear

and cause one death and one injury?

Officer, this is a misunderstanding.

I never told anyone about this.

Officer,

please let me explain, officer.

Since you refuse to talk,

we'll consider you
accomplices of the assassins.

Being accomplices to murder

is also a capital crime.

Officer, officer, have mercy, officer.

Please listen to me carefully.

I have something to report.

Say fast.

Just a few days ago,

Madam Chen came to me,

asking about the progress of the case

and instructed me

to report to her promptly

if there were any updates.

I did so

out of respect for her as a widow.

Bastard!

Madam Chen,

are you out of your mind?

Aren't you aiding and
abetting the enemy?

My husband is gone,
and his followers all left.

How will my whole
family live on?

[cries]

Do you want his spirit
to never rest in peace?

Tell me!

Who asked you to
inquire about the case?

It was Hong Tu.

He said he'd avenge my husband

and asked me to gather information.

Let's go.

You!

Who is it?

[laughs]

You have quite the sharp ears.

Who are you?

The one that's about to kill you.

I don't have any grudge with you,

why would you want to kill me?

Because somebody told me.

Can you tell me

who wants to kill me?

You'll find out soon enough.

Almost ended up in a deadly situation.

Hurry, hurry!

That way. Here.

Nothing here.

What about upstairs?

Go check. Check over there.

Everything is scattered.

Damned Hong Tu, he ran away.

Sir,

the tracking rat has a response.

Strange.

Why does it stop?

There must be something wrong.

Deputy Magistrate,

Yes!

Issue a wanted notice for Hong Tu.

Yes.

This strand of hair

can trigger the tracking rat,

indicating that the scent on it

may be from Huo Ying.

Wait,

since the tracking rat
has identified the target,

why not continue tracking?

Our master once said

this situation

is extremely rare.

We never expected

to encounter it.

What could be the reason?

Someone has interfered
with the tracking rat.

Things that can interfere
with the tracking rat

are extremely rare.

While the logic from
this perspective is sound,

there's still one question left.

What is it?

Why did Huo Ying attack Hong Tu?

They have no connection.

I'll find a way to solve this puzzle.

[crowd talking]

[crowd continues talking]

Hey you,

Where are you going?
-See this is really nice.

Zheng Jin's neighbor discovered this.

Zheng Jin and his protector are both dead.

[screams]

Damned Hong Tu.

He's seeking revenge.

It wasn't Hong Tu.

Not Hong Tu?

It's the same person who attacked Hong Tu.

Examine the body.

What are you all talking about?

Could the killer be someone else?

It seems that Hong Tu, the hunter,

may become someone else's prey.

Zheng Jin's eyes were gouged out.

Chen Yuan's heart was carved out,

Zheng Jin's eyes were gouged out,

and now Hong Tu has gone missing.

They all have one thing in common,

they're related to the
Wang Family massacre.

Zheng Jin's body is
facing the Zhang Estate.

Based on this, the next victim would be...

My grandpa?

Miss, officers.

The master isn't feeling well

and has already gone to bed.

What happened to grandpa?

Is it serious?

Don't worry, miss.

Go back.

Officers, take care.

This Master Zhang

is obviously unwilling to see us.

Who knows,

the killer's next target might be him.

What is the
motive of the killer?

Zheng Jin was on his knees before he died,

clearly to pay respects to the Wang Family.

Revenge?

Yes,

Wang's descendant is seeking revenge.

Wait,

according to Zheng Jin,

all 25 members of the Wang Family

perished in the fire.

There're no surviving descendants.

Look at the description of the bodies.

The bodies were severely burned.

25 bodies were burned

beyond recognition,

bearing no resemblance to human.

Judging from the
size, it might be a child.

Yes.

No resemblance to human?

There is another possibility,

it wasn't human at all.

Not human? What is it then?

Have you heard of substitution?

The real descendant survived?

Right.

Where's the evidence?

Sir,

what exactly are you planning?

What are you doing here so late at night?

You'll find out when Miss Man arrives.

Be careful.

Officer Gu, this is Uncle Zhang.

He led the construction
of this wine cellar.

Did you find anything

when you dug this wine cellar?

I remember,

when we were digging the wine cellar,

we only found a hidden compartment.

And later?

The master ordered it to be demolished

Why did grandpa do that?

[door opens]

[gasps]

Oh no!

Someone's dead!

Someone's dead!

Master, master!

What happened, Mr. Zhang?

Grandpa,

what's wrong?

Tell us!

Someone's dead!

There's a ghost!

What? What?

Yes!

Grandpa.

Master, watch out!

- Help him to rest.
- Grandpa!

Help him.

Carefully.

Grandpa! Carefully.

Sir,

both hands were chopped off,

and he died from bleeding.

He died just a while ago,

and

the reaction of the tracking rat

was the same as the previous times.

Gao Yuan,

look what this is?

(In Memory of Wang Ji)

Wang's memorial tablet?

Yes,

the killer's intent is obvious,

to make him atone for the sin.

Then,

the next target of the killer...

Zhang Shoucheng.

Who is it?

Master, the two officers want to see you.

Please come in.

Please.

Grandpa.

Mr. Zhang.

Officer.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

I heard you suffered an acute heart attack.

You need to rest.

Thank you for your concern.

A murder occurred in my ancestral hall,

I acted recklessly.

I have a few questions.

I need you
to enlighten me.

Can you tell me.

Officer,

ask away.

What do you think of today's incident?

It must be that Hong Tu,

knowing his guilt was deep

and inevitable.

Hence,

he chose to die in atonement.

Then why does your ancestral hall
enshrine the Wang's memorial tablets?

Because I,

harbor feelings for the Wang Family.

Is that not acceptable?

The Chen Yuan case,

Zheng Jin case,

and now the Hong Tu case,

are the work of the same killer.

And according to our analysis,

the next target will be you.

Officer, are you joking?

You're not curious at all

about the true identity of the killer?

God bless.

Rest well.

I'll take my leave.

Come on.

After such a big incident in the estate,

why haven't I seen Mingli?

He went out of town to purchase goods.

Alright!

See you, see you.

Officers, take care.

[footsteps]

[door opens]

Grandpa.

You should also go.

But...

I'm tired.

[door opens]

This is my first time seeing the sea.

It's very beautiful.

As long as you like it,

I'll always be with you.

On the other side of the mountain,

is it our hometown?

Are you homesick?

This is the first time I've
been so far from home.

I'm sorry.

I...

I...

Sir,

have you figured it out yet?

The fire destroyed all the evidence.

With only a few remnants,

it's hard to reconstruct them.

It seems

we have to wait for sometime

and protect the family.

You continue your research.

I'm heading out.

I said,

someone interfered with the tracking mouse.

I have to find out whom.

Do you have a good plan?

There's a simple one.

Re-examine the bodies.

Have Deputy Magistrate Liu check

if Zhang Mingli left the city recently.

Are you suspecting

Zhang Shoucheng was lying?

I hope I'm being
overly suspicious.

Heart,

hands,

and eyes.

It was a live sacrifice.

[crowd talking]

Here.

Liu Rui, how many houses have we been to?

This is the fifth one.

Sir.

Officer, what do you need?

Do you have any Golden Blood Vine?

Golden Blood Vine?

That's an extremely strong herb.

May I ask what symptoms
your patient has?

Once it's misused,

within two hours,

it'll exhaust the body's
essence and result in death.

Use it with caution.

There's even worse news.

Zhang Mingli hasn't left Zhanghua lately,

and the shopkeepers of Zhang's shops

haven't seen him either.

No wonder Zhang Shoucheng
wouldn't say anything.

The killer is a master of poison.

Chen Yuan, Hong Tu, Zheng Jin,

all three had traces

of Purple Asura powder in their nose.

This is an extremely peculiar poison

that causes complete paralysis,

rendering them unable to move,

lasting 12 hours.

They three were

watching the killer commit the crime

without being able to move.

Purple Asura, is extremely cool,

and the Gold Blood Vine counteracts it.

To produce Purple Asura,

Ghost Incense is indispensable.

And this Ghost Incense

is the nemesis of the tracking rat.

Since the killer has Purple Asura,

then the one disturbing the tracking rat

must be Ghost Incense.

So,

you want to use the Golden Blood Vine

to find a solution.

Exactly.

What a nice fragrance.

Why is this smell

so familiar?

The Dance Club.

She's the killer!

Let's go.

(Exotic Dance Club)

Go, go.

- Over there.
- Yes!

Hey!

What are you doing?

We're closed during the day.

We're capturing criminals.

Stand aside.

You!

Officer Gu.

Officer Gu, what's going on?

How could we possibly
harbor a criminal here?

Are you mistaken?

Where's Guli Xian?

She's upstairs.

Surround the second floor!

Come..

Over there!
Follow up.

Go!

[screams]

Gu Moting,

you're still alive.

Huo Ying, I knew you were here.

Huo Ying,

you won't escape today!

I'll fight you to the end.

Where's Guli Xian?

If that woman

hadn't poisoned me,

with just you two...

Search!

- Yes.
- Yes!

Looks like you were right.

Guli Xian controlled Huo Ying with poison,

making him an accomplice.

It seems he's not just an accomplice,

but also a scapegoat.

However,

scum like Huo Ying deserves to die.

Continue searching.

See if we can find any new clues.

Yes, sir!

Search!

- Yes.
- Yes!

Sir, I found something.

Look.

Ghost Incense.

It's a shame

the real killer

had escaped.

Wait,

the killer should be the
survivor of the massacre,

Wang Ji's son,

Wang Zhiwen.

Guli Xian is a woman.

This indicates

she has an accomplice.

Hurry, arrest Shali.

Yes, sir!

Mr. Zhang.

What a shame.

A bastard who occupied my home for 20 years

is considered a good person.

Don't you dare slander my father!

Slander?

Nonsense.

Go ask your father

if the estate

belongs to the Wang or Zhang Family.

You!

You're Wang Zhiwen?

20 years.

I've waited for this day

for 20 years.

Let's go.

That loser Huo Ying wouldn't last long.

It's time to end this.

Huo Ying wouldn't last long.

We haven't caught him yet,

nor have we found Zhang Mingli.

- Officer.
- Officer.

Any updates?

Officer,

it's all normal.

Good.

Sir, are you worried

they're drawing us away?

Yes.

Their next target must
be Zhang Shoucheng.

That's perfect.

We'll stay here

and wait for them.

Hm.

Mr. Zhang hasn't rested yet.

Let's go check on him.

Where's Mr. Zhang?

[intense music]

The fire at the Wang Estate

was arranged using this mechanism.

No wonder it could happen

in broad daylight

without leaving

a trace afterward.

But why did Mr. Zhang

set up this mechanism here?

Of course,

to help Officer Gu understand.

Shali, you've got guts

to walk into our trap.

Capture him.

[smiles]

Gao Yuan!

It's poison.

You've killed too many people.

Stop now.

You shouldn't have jumped into this mess.

What are you trying to do?

Since you want to know

what happened exactly

in the fire 20 years ago,

I'll satisfy your curiosity,

and reenact the scene.

Father!

Father!

Father!

Father!

Father!

Father!

Mother!

[cries]

Mother!

Da Huang!

Help me, help me!

[cries]

Some one, help!

Help!

Someone help!

[cries]

Grandpa!

What exactly happened?

Can you tell me?

It's all because of me.

Grandpa,

were you really involved

in the Wang Family massacre?

Man, shut up!

Father.

It's not what you think.

Then tell me what really happened.

You can tell Man.

Grandpa!

[cries]

How could I have done such a wicked thing?

After that fire,

I sensed something suspicious,

and went to question Hong Tu.

Hong Tu,

was that fire an accident

or did you commit it?

So what if it was an accident?

What if it was me?

Nobody can do anything.

It was over 20 lives.

How could you have done that?

Brother Zhang,

over these years,

we've built such a large fortune for them.

But what have we gained?

We're just ordinary servants.

When someone dies,

they can't come back to life.

Brother Zhang, you're a smart man.

With such a large fortune,

in the future...

[laughs]

(Land Deed)

Over these years,

I've been fasting

and doing good deeds

to atone for the sin of the past.

Unfortunately,

fate catches up

with me eventually.

[cries]

I see.

It's the candles.

The candles?

The poison was in the candles?

In the Purple Shura,

there're two types of herbs.

We inhaled a large amount

of Ghost Incense at the Dance Club,

and the candles here

contain Soul-Eating Herb.

When the two meet,

the poison erupts.

In other words,

the moment we entered the Dance Club,

we fell into

Shali's trap.

First, they used Huo Ying to hold us back,

then they had time

to set all this up.

Such a cunning method.

When I was little,

I loved Mid-Autumn Festival.

There were fun things

and delicious treats.

I hope next year's Mid-Autumn Festival,

you'll be happy

like your childhood.

So many years,

if it weren't for you by my side,

I don't know how I would've made it.

If it weren't for you,

I might have been sold

to some desert tribe long ago.

And we wouldn't have explored

the Medicine King Valley.

I've turned into a devil.

I shouldn't have dragged
you into the abyss.

From the moment you carried me

out of the wolf's den,

I made up my mind.

I'd do anything for you.

(Passing on virtues to future generations)

After tonight,

we'll return to the Western Region.

We'll ride horses,

and watch the moon.

Sir.

Hm.

I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

I'm not as skilled as them.

What's there to apologize for?

You've been with
me since you were 19.

All these years,

you've endured a lot.

Is there anything else

you want to say to me?

I'm afraid...

we have very less time.

We both won't...

be able to talk.

At this point,

there's nothing left to say.

Tell me,

if I end up like that

and meet our master

in the Underworld,

will he scold me?

Like what?

What do you mean?

We've been poisoned

and can't move.

Soon, we'll be set on fire

and burned alive.

If we want to neutralize
the Purple Shura,

we must use the Golden Blood Vine,

but it'll only enable me

for a quarter of an hour.

After that,

the poison will worsen.

[rat sound]

What are you doing?

I'm luring the tracking rat

to eat the Golden Blood Vine in my arms.

I'll absorb the poison

into my body.

After I regain my mobility,

I'll carry you out.

As long as you breathe fresh air,

you can detoxify.

No!

Instead of both of us dying,

it's better to have one survive.

If I save you,

you can still capture the killer

and seek revenge for me.

[groans]

Gao Yuan!

[groans]

[rat sound]

Gao Yuan!

Gao Yuan, Gao Yuan!

(In Memory of Wang Ji)
Father,

mother,

tonight,

I'll avenge you.

Young master,

I beg you,

release Mingli and Man.

They're innocent.

Innocent?

25 lives of the Wang Family,

which one wasn't innocent?

My father treated you generously,

but how did you repay him?

Not only did you not care about his death,

but you also seized our estate.

- Shali.
- Grandpa.

My father found the compartment
in the cellar years ago,

but kept it secret.

He wanted to leave a way out

for you.

Otherwise,

as ruthless as Hong Tu and Chen Yuan were,

they,

they would have killed you.

[laughs]

Young master,

I've wronged Master Wang.

I'll atone with death,

[cries]

Nonbody in the Zhang
family is involved in this.

Please release Mingli and Man.

Father!

Grandpa.

[cries]

It's too late.

It's all too late.

Do you know how I
spent these years?

Back then,

when I got out from the ruins,

I swore

to make you pay

with blood

for what you did.

Stop begging him.

He's capable

of doing anything for revenge.

[groans]

[groans]

[smiles in pain]

I can move now.

I'll take you out.

[groans]

[groans]

[groans]

[screams]

[cries]

[screams]

[loud screams]

Gao Yuan!

I'll avenge you!

Young master.

I beg you, release Mingli and Man.

- Young master.
- Shali!

Young master.

-Grandpa.
-Shali.

[cries]

Mastermind Chen Yuan was wicked,

coveting our wealth,

hence he was killed.

Coroner Zheng Jin
turned a blind eye,

hence the eye extraction.

Hong Tu poisoned us and set fire,

hence the hands were cut.

As for you,

you occupied my home for many years,

it's time to return it.

[cries]

Young master!

Young master!
-Shali.

Don't do this.

Young master!

Young master!

No! No!

Young master!
Grandpa!

Grandpa!

Young master!

[door opens]

Officer Gu.

You're still alive?

Tonight you must die.

[fighting]

Why is he alone?

Where's Officer Gao?

It seems

he didn't make it.

[groans]

[fighting continues]

Officer Gu and Officer Gao

have shown great kindness to us.

In the future,

you must repay them.

Young master, you've
avenged for your family.

- Grandpa!
- Father!

Grandpa!

- Grandpa!
- Father!

Xian!

[dramatic music]

Xian.

Xian.

I don't want

to see you

tormented by hatred.

So,

I, I hope

you will be happy.

Xian,

20 years ago,

my heart was already dead.

I promised you

to ride horses

and watch the moon together.

I hope

nobody will burn in hatred.

Gao Yuan,

you can rest assured.

(Beloved brother,
Gao Yuan) Your mother

is my mother.

I'll take care of her for life.

Officer Gao,

I'm sorry,

I'm sorry.

Move, move, move.

Move!

Sir.

Gao Yuan!

Wait for me!

[bird chirping]

[bird chirping]

[end credits]