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[The Wanted Detective]

What's going on here?

You're late.

Stop right there!

The murderer?

I'm late again?

Constable Tong?

It's Tong Shuang.

You've met him.

These questions were asked by Constable Zhong

of the Elite Constabulary Unit.

How did you track down Chu Guangsha?

Why were you

at the scene of his sudden death?

The Secret Investigation Unit hasn't even found them yet,

yet you've already brought them back.

This means that before I discovered

their escape yesterday,

you already had your suspicions.

Or perhaps someone behind you

provided you with answers,

and you were lying in wait for them?

[Wanted]

It's fresh blood.

It hasn't been here long.

Before we arrived,

there was a fight here.

It's him.

He's back.

I've always wanted to ask you.

You don't think

Xiao Beiming is the murderer

of the Fengbo Lake case, right?

Zhuge Kongyun?

What are you doing here?

I want to work with you.

Not necessary.

Since childhood,

you have never

sought me out.

Do you have important business this time?

Haven't you always wanted

to work with me?

Don't you feel like

you've changed

recently?

No sign of him alive.

No body to be found.

Quickly find out Zhong Xueman's whereabouts.

If there's any news,

send someone to report it.

[The Wanted Detective]

[Episode 18]

[Pingyuan Escort Agency]

Why are you staring at me like that?

You didn't sleep much last night, did you?

You were tossing and turning all night.

I heard everything.

Are you feeling colder?

It's fine. I can still hold on.

Half of the one-month deadline has already passed.

You still can't

say a word about this to them.

But time will eventually run out.

What will you do then?

You can't keep this hidden forever.

Just pretend you don't know anything.

This was all my own choice.

But...

Why?

What we're doing now

is far more important than the remaining days

of my life.

Why is Beiming

up so early today?

He said he has something to discuss with us.

Don't forget.

There are new leads.

Thank you.

Here.

Next,

we need to locate

where Yellow Heaven conducts their Heaven's Roar ritual

to flush out those higher-level followers

and capture them,

then use them to find the Holy Master.

But how do we investigate this?

The Heaven's Roar ritual requires blood from living humans.

Something this inhumane

will certainly be conducted in secret by Yellow Heaven.

This might be even harder to investigate

than their corpse refinement operations.

Even the followers of Earth's Whisper don't know

where the followers of Heaven's Roar are,

let alone us.

It seems we're really

in trouble now.

As long as they've committed crimes,

they must have left traces behind.

The followers of Heaven's Roar

must have left clues we can follow.

That's right.

You can't hide the truth forever.

If Yellow Heaven is harvesting human blood,

they can't possibly leave nothing behind.

Let's investigate if there have been

any strange occurrences in Weizhou recently.

We should find some leads.

Xueman and I will handle this.

Then what can I do?

Yellow Heaven's blood harvesting

must involve some medicinal techniques.

You should start from that angle.

Miss Huo is quite clever.

The two of you working together

will be twice as effective.

What about me?

You don't need to do anything.

Just stay here and watch those two people.

How can that work?

I know Weizhou better than anyone.

If I don't go looking for clues,

then who will?

Exactly.

It's precisely because you know Weizhou so well

that we can't let you go.

You're a constable.

You should understand that investigating

requires secrecy.

Right now, everyone in Weizhou City

knows that you,

the Third Young Master of the Tong family, have returned.

If we alert our targets,

our task will become even more difficult.

So I'm making things more difficult for you?

Fine.

Then, I'll go right now

and break their legs.

Then things won't be difficult for you, right?

Stop.

Tong Shuang.

Lately,

you've completely lost control of yourself,

acting recklessly several times

and nearly causing a disaster.

That night with the haunted escort wagon,

you disobeyed orders and acted on your own,

getting yourself surrounded.

If Xueman hadn't

broken those lanterns in time,

you'd probably be injured

and bedridden right now!

During yesterday's exchange,

you didn't follow the plan.

You almost got Feng Qingzhuo

killed by those villains.

During the interrogation,

you lost your temper and attacked them.

If we hadn't stopped you in time,

you would have

beaten those two men to death.

Not only have we lost

the leads we worked so hard to find,

but also,

do you have any idea how many people

might pay with their lives

because of your moment of rage?

Do you even realize

what you're doing?

I'm sorry, Beiming.

I'm sorry, everyone.

I'll go watch them now.

♪ I drift in the wind like grass ♪

♪ I open my hands to block ♪

♪ The brewing storm ♪

You bastards!

♪ Fate rips off the sleeves ♪

Get up!

Tong Shuang!

♪ The scarlet color is so heavy ♪

Stop it!

♪ A drop of rain ♪

♪ Soaks through ♪

Madman, are you okay?

♪ The pupils ♪

♪ Wish to fly in the dark like fireflies ♪

♪ The fragile light ♪

♪ Illuminates the void ♪

♪ Traveling the long night with countless obstacles ♪

♪ Through the undercurrents ♪

♪ Never stopping ♪

♪ I want everyone to see me clearly ♪

♪ The unyielding fire ♪

♪ The passionate pulse ♪

♪ See the abyss ♪

♪ And see the sky ♪

♪ Don't seek the light ♪

♪ There's the glow of fireflies ♪

Still thinking about Tong Shuang?

Tong Shuang is from Weizhou.

And now we're staying at the Pingyuan Escort Agency,

where everything around him

reminds him of the past.

Dozens of people

died in a single night.

No one can remain unmoved by that,

or feel nothing at all.

Fire! Fire!

Help!

Quick! We need water!

Fire!

More water!

Help!

So it's normal that he lost control

and made some mistakes.

The way you spoke to him this morning

probably made him feel even worse.

I understand him.

But for what we're doing now,

we can't tolerate even the slightest mistake.

Yes, we need to avoid mistakes,

but is keeping him out of the plan

really the best solution?

Telling him to calm down

doesn't mean he can.

I especially understand

how Tong Shuang feels right now.

Because

I've been through it too.

Xueman.

After the Fengbo Lake tragedy,

I tried countless times

to bury my hatred for you

and be a normal person.

But the truth is that

anger doesn't just disappear.

It only makes the pain worse.

Sometimes, letting out

those bottled-up emotions

might be better.

Go check on him.

Leave the investigation to me.

I don't quite understand

the bond between you men.

But I know he needs you

more than I do right now.

Third Young Master, you must be hungry.

I'll go to the kitchen and get you something to eat.

Young Master Tong!

Why are they here again?

-Young Master Tong! -Young Master Tong!

Young Master!

What are you doing?

Slow down!

-Young Master Tong! -Young Master Tong!

Go away!

Young Master, I...

I told you all to go away!

Quickly leave.

Young Master,

they...

Mr. Hai, close the door.

Stop right there!

What is this?

Young Master Tong,

I don't have anything valuable at home.

I just have some millet left.

We've come to apologize.

The officials told us

about the grave robbers.

We've come to

offer our apologies.

Yes, Young Master Tong.

Before the Pingyuan Escort Agency's tragedy,

the poor people of Weizhou,

those with family hardships,

all received help from the Tong family.

Back when we couldn't afford to eat,

it was Old Master Tong

who gave our family a bag of rice,

saving my entire family.

We were cowards

and ungrateful for your kindness.

Young Master Tong,

please accept these gifts

to ease our conscience.

Yes, Young Master Tong.

These items

may not be worth much,

but they represent

our sincere gratitude.

Please don't refuse them.

Yes.

Please accept them, Young Master.

Yes, Young Master Tong.

Please accept them.

Take them, Young Master Tong.

Please accept them, Young Master Tong.

-Accept it. -Third Young Master.

Please accept these gifts.

If Master sees this from heaven,

he'll be comforted.

Thank you.

You may go now.

Go on, leave.

[Pingyuan Escort Agency]

Sir,

we'd like to buy some medicinal herbs.

Yes, of course.

Please have a seat.

What kind of medicine do you need?

We'd like to buy some

medicine to nourish blood and energy.

Nourishing medicine?

Anything like ginseng and codonopsis would do.

We've just been

to several pharmacies,

but they're all out of stock.

I don't have any either.

I'm afraid there's none left in all of Weizhou City.

How can that be?

Surely not everyone

in the city needs to nourish their blood?

There are no herbs available.

Don't ask about anything else.

I won't tell you even if you ask.

Suit yourselves.

Darling!

What's wrong?

Darling,

are you alright?

Darling.

Why is there so much blood?

Sir,

my husband is severely injured.

He's lost a lot of blood.

If I can't find

medicine to replenish his blood,

he won't survive.

I'm begging you,

please show some compassion as a healer.

Darling.

-Darling, don’t scare me. -Okay, okay.

I can tell you

where to get blood-nourishing medicine.

Take him away quickly.

if he dies here,

it'll ruin my reputation.

Thank you, sir.

No rush. Eat slowly.

You've reached the Qi Kingdom territory

and you're safe now.

I have urgent matters

and can't escort you any further.

Just ahead,

there are Qi Kingdom soldiers patrolling.

Later, hurry back

to find your family.

Thank you.

Aren't you going to find your family?

Are we heading the same way?

No.

Then why are you following me?

I want to repay your kindness.

I don't need your gratitude.

Hurry into town

and find someone to treat your leg.

Otherwise, you'll have a limp.

I want to follow you.

Waiter!

Bring him water and a bowl of noodles.

Right away!

What about your noodles?

Why is it you again?

I want to follow you.

Young man,

I can see you have some martial arts skills

and determination.

Why not do something

other than following me?

My father taught me that

even the smallest kindness deserves great gratitude.

You saved my life.

If I don't find a way

to repay you,

I'll regret it for the rest of my life.

But if I stay by your side,

I'll be able to repay your kindness someday.

Why are you so stubborn?

Go.

[Wanted]

You're Yesha?

[Wanted]

Yes,

I am Yesha.

I kill without hesitation.

If you keep following me,

I'll kill you.

You saved my life.

If you want it back, take it.

All I care about

is that you saved me.

Come here.

Come here.

Thank you.

Where's your home?

Weizhou,

Pingyuan Escort Agency.

Wasn't that already...

Yes, they were wiped out.

♪ If there's no solution ♪

All 74 people in the escort agency

died in a single night.

♪ Then say no more ♪

So you don't have

any other family left?

♪ Burn half of my life's passion, don't ask about tomorrow ♪

Alright then.

Then you can come with me.

But let me make it clear.

I have a lot of troubles.

If anything happens,

♪ A journey of pain, a journey away ♪

I'll run immediately.

I won't be able to look after you.

Okay.

♪ Don't look back, don't leave regrets ♪

What's your name?

My name is Tong Shuang.

♪ Breaking through the light, what is there to fear about obstacles? ♪

Tong Shuang.

I spoke too harshly this morning.

♪ No regrets, no resentment ♪

I apologize to you.

♪ Love and hatred are one obsession ♪

Beiming.

♪ If by the abyss ♪

Since the first day I returned home,

♪ Take a glimpse with this body ♪

I've been missing my father.

♪ For the blood of sincerity ♪

I think about that fire years ago,

♪ For the brave decision ♪

and how I ran away

like a homeless dog.

♪ For the wish made ♪

[Pingyuan Escort Agency]

It's been ten years.

♪ Even if I die from exhaustion ♪

I've grown up

♪ For the destined fate ♪

and I've come back.

But I still don't know

♪ For the endless thoughts ♪

who my enemies are,

and I have no way

♪ Drink to this farewell ♪

to avenge my father and the others.

♪ From daybreak ♪

I saw everything

♪ The sun and moon in my heart ♪

that happened outside just now.

The reason

they apologized so sincerely

is because in their hearts,

the Pingyuan Escort Agency

is a place worthy of respect

and remembrance.

But my father can't see that anymore.

Your father may be gone,

♪ If there's no solution ♪

but the Pingyuan Escort Agency still exists.

The escort agency now...

♪ Then say no more ♪

The Pingyuan Escort Agency

isn't remembered

because of that plaque,

♪ Burn half of my life's passion, don't ask about tomorrow ♪

its fancy doorway,

or its grand courtyard,

but because of the people.

It was your father

♪ A journey of pain, a journey away ♪

and those escorts

who used their courage and righteousness

♪ Don't look back, don't leave regrets ♪

to give the Pingyuan Escort Agency

a past worth remembering.

And now here,

♪ Breaking through the light, what is there to fear about obstacles? ♪

you're all that's left.

You represent the Pingyuan Escort Agency.

Whatever you do,

♪ No regrets, no resentment ♪

the name of

Pingyuan Escort Agency stands behind you.

♪ Love and hatred are one obsession ♪

So whether it's taking revenge

or investigating,

you must bear the weight

♪ If by the abyss ♪

of that name.

♪ Take a glimpse with this body ♪

♪ For the blood of sincerity ♪

I understand, Beiming.

♪ For the brave decision ♪

♪ For the wish made ♪

Beiming.

♪ Even if I die from exhaustion ♪

About what happened these days,

I'm sorry.

♪ For the destined fate ♪

♪ For the endless thoughts ♪

♪ Drink to this farewell ♪

Could you

not tell the others about this?

♪ From daybreak ♪

♪ The sun and moon in my heart ♪

I wasn't aware of your arrival, Mr. Zhuge.

Please forgive me for not greeting you properly.

Greetings, Constable Wang.

Please come in and have some tea.

That won't be necessary.

Did the Elite Constabulary Unit's Constable Zhong

arrive in Weizhou yesterday?

Indeed.

How many people are with her?

May I ask why you are

asking me about Constable Zhong?

No need to ask

the Secret Investigation Unit about our ways.

Just answer my questions.

There are five people in total.

Besides Constable Zhong,

there's Constable Mo Chong,

Constable Tong Shuang,

a coroner,

and a young lady.

But that young lady

doesn't seem to hold any official position.

No need to tell them about my visit.

The Weizhou Garrison should

continue to cooperate

with the Elite Constabulary Unit

as if nothing happened.

Understood.

I didn't expect you'd be such a good actor.

It was nothing.

I was just lying there

without moving.

You were the one who acted well.

You have something here.

I didn't wipe it clean.

I'll do it.

I...

I'll wash it before returning it to you.

It's fine, let me do it.

I'd rather wash it

before returning it to you.

Madman!

Madman!

Madman,

bad news.

Beiming is...

Madman,

what's wrong with Beiming?

Wasn't the poison supposed to be detoxified?

There is no antidote

to the poison in Xiao Beiming at all.

Go look at his arm.

There must be

a bruised blood mark.

Because that's the sign

the poison has already entered

his meridians.

I'm just a constable

seeking the truth.

Even if I die,

I'll die on the path of justice.

Say something.

Beiming.

Don't give Feng Qingzhuo a hard time.

This was my own choice.

Beiming,

what's going on?

Why did you hide

something so serious from us?

[Escort]

Speak!

Beiming told me

not to tell you all.

Why?

He was afraid that if you knew,

you wouldn't focus on the investigation

and would only worry about him.

Not only would that not save his life,

but would also delay the investigation.

What we're doing now

is far more important than the remaining days

of my life.

Even at a time like this,

he's still thinking about the investigation.

He said before

that to die on the path of justice

is his destiny.

[Escort]

Tong Shuang!

Tong Shuang, where are you going?

To find Old Bug.

What for?

He knows how to cure the poison.

Stop being ridiculous.

You stop it!

Beiming is already in this state.

He's running out of time.

I know you're worried.

I'm even more worried than you.

But can you find Old Bug now?

Will you make it in time?

Then tell me what to do!

Should we just stand by

and watch Beiming die?

Tong Shuang.

At a time like this,

don't make Beiming

worry about you anymore.

He treats you like his own brother.

Right now,

you should stay by his side.

How many days left?

The one-month deadline

is already half over.

-Xueman, I... -I know.

I understand everything.

You are my senior,

but you're also a constable of the Elite Constabulary Unit.

I know you have

things you must do.

Let's discuss the case first.

Everyone,

report what clues you've found.

Beiming, you're in this condition...

Coroner Feng and I

visited all the pharmacies

and clinics in Weizhou today.

Nothing seemed unusual,

except that all blood-nourishing tonics

are completely sold out.

I don't have any either.

I'm afraid there's none left in all of Weizhou City.

It seems a mysterious wealthy merchant

bought them all.

Xueman,

what did you find out?

I spent the day talking with

idlers at teahouses and customers

at Yangchun House.

From what I heard,

there's indeed something strange recently.

Adopting sons to care for elderly parents.

A group of wealthy merchants

recently arrived in Weizhou.

They have no children,

but they want to adopt strong young men

who are filial

and whose parents have passed away.

These adopted sons will serve their adoptive parents,

and when the adoptive parents pass away,

they will inherit their wealth.

I also found out they've recently

rented the Salt Business Guild

to recruit these adopted sons.

The selection criteria are reportedly very strict.

Those with family

or living parents

are rejected outright.

So those coming to offer filial piety

are mostly ruffians and beggars.

Oh,

that merchant who bought all the tonics

is also staying at the Salt Business Guild.

Yellow Heaven needs to collect large amounts of fresh human blood,

and now all blood-nourishing tonics

have been bought up.

Everything points to the Salt Business Guild too.

It's very likely

that Yellow Heaven is keeping people captive

and improving their blood quality first.

When the time is right,

they'll extract their blood for the ritual.

So those people are...

This adoption scheme

is very likely

Yellow Heaven's trap.

Luring people with promises of wealth...

Tricking them into going there,

and then killing them for their blood.

Most who go there

are parentless ruffians and beggars.

Even if they disappear or die,

no one will report it.

What should we do next?

The best approach now

is for someone to pose as an adopted son

and infiltrate the Salt Business Guild to investigate.

I'll go.

No,

you're from Weizhou.

You'll definitely be recognized.

I'll go then.

I can disguise myself as a man.

The situation inside is unclear.

A woman disguised as a man can be easily discovered.

I'll go.

No way.

Your martial skills are too poor.

If you're discovered,

you'll barely be able to protect yourself.

You're too timid.

If you're exposed, it'll be even more troublesome.

My martial arts skills aren't great,

but I'm just going to pretend to be an adopted son,

not to commit aggravated robbery.

Compared to you,

I might be a bit less brave

and not bold enough for fighting and killing,

but it's definitely enough

for sneaking around.

Don't worry.

Besides, for this mission to succeed,

it requires meticulousness.

I'm a coroner.

No one is more meticulous than me.

No one is more suitable than me.

Beiming.

I'll go.

Then let's do

as Coroner Feng suggests.

Dairong,

please help Coroner Feng

cover up his wounds.

Tong Shuang,

go scout the Salt Business Guild.

See if there are any

suitable places around it for an ambush.

In case something really happens,

we need to be able

to rush in and save him immediately.

You all go ahead without worry.

What you're doing now

is more effective for me

than any cure in this world.

I'll wait here for your return.

Beiming.

Tong Shuang.

I believe in you.

Okay.

Coroner Feng.

Don't overthink things.

We're here with you.

Don't be afraid.

What do I have to be afraid of?

I'm only afraid

I won't have the chance

to do more things for you.

I'll go now.

Beiming.

I think Old Bug

was just exaggerating

so he could escape.

You don't just have one month left,

so rest easy and focus on recovery.

I've already instructed Mr. Hai.

If you still feel cold,

he'll bring you another brazier.

Please don't waste your energy worrying.

I'm here for you, always.

♪ I wish ♪

♪ I could bring a glimmer to your eyes ♪

♪ It's a wish I dare not say out loud ♪

♪ If gentle feelings ♪

♪ Could become a thousand thoughts of longing ♪

♪ I'd write them into a silent song ♪

♪ If I could spend years with you ♪

♪ Feeling the passage of time ♪

♪ I'd fall for you before I even know ♪

Why didn't I believe you?

If I had believed you sooner,

you wouldn't have...

♪ If you ask ♪

I've never blamed you.

♪ What's hardest to escape in this world ♪

I want to thank you instead.

♪ It's the longing that lingers in my eyes ♪

You spared my life

and gave me that last bit of doubt.

You seem so happy.

♪ I wish I could be ♪

♪ A star that stays by your side day and night ♪

Your poison has been cured,

which has relieved

♪ Being there for you every time you look back ♪

a great burden from my mind.

No matter how this trip to Weizhou

turns out,

♪ I wish my longing ♪

as long as we have enough time,

♪ Could stay hidden behind silent lips ♪

we can definitely clear your name.

Of course I'm happy.

♪ And drift away in a swaying boat ♪

♪ I hope this life ♪

Is something bothering you?

♪ Brings you peace through all your days ♪

No.

I'm just worried about this Weizhou trip.

♪ While my heart tells the stories of passing years ♪

What's there to worry about?

Maybe this time,

♪ I won't regret traveling thousands of miles ♪

we can even catch Yesha.

I hope so.

Not hope.

♪ If in the end, I can hold your hand until we're old ♪

We must.

Beiming

is still bearing

false charges and injustice.

Once he clears his name,

♪ I wish my longing ♪

everything will fall into place.

♪ Could stay hidden behind silent lips ♪

I'll wait for him.

♪ And drift away in a swaying boat ♪

♪ I hope this life ♪

♪ Brings you peace through all your days ♪

♪ While my heart tells the stories of passing years ♪

♪ I won't regret traveling thousands of miles ♪

♪ If in the end, I can hold your hand until we're old ♪

[A Long Journey]

♪ Hold your hand until we're old ♪

Young Master.

Have you found out

where Zhong Xueman is?

Young Master,

Weizhou City is too big.

This is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

They came to investigate the sick horses.

Any news of the stables?

I found the stables.

A stable hand said

there was indeed a man and a woman

who came to investigate.

The man resembled Feng Qingzhuo,

but as for the woman,

based on the stable hand's description,

neither her height nor appearance

matched Zhong Xueman at all.

Also, the stable hand truly didn't know

where that pair was staying.

Young Master,

should we

send more people here?

Just the two of us...

I know a place

where we can find them.

[Pingyuan Escort Agency]

Young Master,

would you like me to find a way

to go in and gather some information?

We don't need to do anything.

Just keep a close watch.

Yes.