1 00:00:04,720 --> 00:00:09,136 (song title) 2 00:00:09,136 --> 00:00:12,576 ♫ I'm a mortal under the sky ♫ 3 00:00:12,576 --> 00:00:15,836 ♫ The masses speak of my arrogance ♫ 4 00:00:15,836 --> 00:00:19,580 ♫ I aspire to fly high ♫ 5 00:00:20,496 --> 00:00:22,966 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 6 00:00:22,966 --> 00:00:26,456 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 7 00:00:26,456 --> 00:00:29,796 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 8 00:00:29,796 --> 00:00:34,228 ♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫ 9 00:00:35,746 --> 00:00:37,504 ♫ I'm curious about what you covet ♫ 10 00:00:37,504 --> 00:00:39,142 ♫ Accidentally, I found out a secret ♫ 11 00:00:39,142 --> 00:00:40,092 ♫ The politics upon my lips ♫ 12 00:00:40,092 --> 00:00:41,148 ♫ Has overthrown it all ♫ 13 00:00:41,148 --> 00:00:42,436 ♫ It's not steadfast ♫ 14 00:00:42,436 --> 00:00:43,748 ♫ Standing right here ♫ 15 00:00:43,748 --> 00:00:45,816 ♫ You follow the rules I made ♫ 16 00:00:45,816 --> 00:00:47,072 ♫ Apply skills to cure diseases ♫ 17 00:00:47,072 --> 00:00:49,246 ♫ Eradicate the maladies in this vast land ♫ 18 00:00:49,246 --> 00:00:50,300 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 19 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:52,576 ♫ I intended to be steady step by step ♫ 20 00:00:52,576 --> 00:00:53,662 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 21 00:00:53,662 --> 00:00:55,936 ♫ I can tell what's true and what's false ♫ 22 00:00:55,936 --> 00:00:57,094 ♫ I am but a commoner ♫ 23 00:00:57,094 --> 00:00:58,748 ♫ I like music and hate intrigues ♫ 24 00:00:58,748 --> 00:01:00,326 ♫ I used to see hills full of lonely souls ♫ 25 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:03,392 ♫ I feel regret for my recklessness ♫ 26 00:01:03,392 --> 00:01:07,408 ♫ Leaving future generations to review my scribbles ♫ 27 00:01:07,408 --> 00:01:10,076 ♫ My hands cannot conceal the light ♫ 28 00:01:10,076 --> 00:01:13,366 ♫ Not everything will pass ♫ 29 00:01:13,366 --> 00:01:16,806 ♫ Looking back, I can't change everything ♫ 30 00:01:16,806 --> 00:01:21,204 ♫ I'll become a thing of the past ♫ 31 00:01:22,532 --> 00:01:24,314 ♫ We only have one life, and take it easy ♫ 32 00:01:24,314 --> 00:01:25,973 ♫ My chessboard involves two sides ♫ 33 00:01:25,973 --> 00:01:27,584 ♫ As I lay out my strategy, you take a hint ♫ 34 00:01:27,584 --> 00:01:29,326 ♫ When you feel regret, it's too late ♫ 35 00:01:29,326 --> 00:01:30,688 ♫ So many tricks and lies ♫ 36 00:01:30,688 --> 00:01:32,656 ♫ I witness what you've done ♫ 37 00:01:32,656 --> 00:01:34,517 ♫ May we live and die together ♫ 38 00:01:34,517 --> 00:01:37,296 [Guardians of the Dafeng] 39 00:01:37,296 --> 00:01:40,008 [Episode 17] 40 00:01:40,008 --> 00:01:43,588 Mother. Didn't you give your bracelet to Ms. Wang? 41 00:01:43,588 --> 00:01:47,089 Your father said I brought it when I married him. 42 00:01:47,089 --> 00:01:49,369 I kept it when I went to prison. 43 00:01:49,369 --> 00:01:52,449 I can't be without it. It's more precious than my life. 44 00:01:52,449 --> 00:01:55,529 Have you scolded to father again? 45 00:01:55,529 --> 00:01:57,909 No. 46 00:01:57,909 --> 00:01:59,768 You know that. 47 00:01:59,768 --> 00:02:04,548 Your father always feels he is useless and owes us. 48 00:02:07,289 --> 00:02:10,909 Where did he go? 49 00:02:13,780 --> 00:02:16,608 - Who sent you? - No one. 50 00:02:16,608 --> 00:02:21,848 Really, Sir, I was merely passing by. That's it. 51 00:02:21,848 --> 00:02:23,568 How dare you deny it! 52 00:02:23,568 --> 00:02:25,328 I don't. 53 00:02:25,328 --> 00:02:27,369 Say it out or not? 54 00:02:28,049 --> 00:02:29,665 Well, 55 00:02:30,848 --> 00:02:32,888 - did you hit him? - No. 56 00:02:32,888 --> 00:02:35,080 - You did? - No. 57 00:02:35,728 --> 00:02:38,029 Is he that timid? 58 00:02:38,029 --> 00:02:39,973 Wake him up. 59 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:48,108 Sir. Please spare me. 60 00:02:48,108 --> 00:02:51,268 You are quite tough. 61 00:02:51,268 --> 00:02:53,508 - Not at all. I am not tough at all. - Any accomplices? 62 00:02:53,508 --> 00:02:57,108 No. I really don't have any accomplices. 63 00:02:57,108 --> 00:03:01,588 I'll tell you everything I will hide nothing, and tell you everything. 64 00:03:01,588 --> 00:03:04,989 My name is Xu Pingzhi, the Centurion of the Imperial Sword Guard. 65 00:03:04,989 --> 00:03:09,869 And my nephew is also a Guardian. He's your colleague. 66 00:03:09,869 --> 00:03:12,028 No way. I can't mention Ningyan. 67 00:03:12,028 --> 00:03:14,749 It wouldn't be good for me to mention him now. 68 00:03:14,749 --> 00:03:17,308 Guardian? 69 00:03:18,749 --> 00:03:22,608 Bronze Gong, Silver Gong, or Gold Gong? 70 00:03:23,329 --> 00:03:28,269 No, sir. I was just joking. 71 00:03:28,269 --> 00:03:30,249 Joking? 72 00:03:32,128 --> 00:03:34,849 Seeking death? 73 00:03:34,849 --> 00:03:36,641 Well… 74 00:03:36,641 --> 00:03:38,340 He passed out again. 75 00:03:39,201 --> 00:03:41,133 Wake him up. 76 00:03:44,929 --> 00:03:47,828 I'm sorry. 77 00:03:47,828 --> 00:03:50,228 I don't do it again. 78 00:03:50,228 --> 00:03:52,848 You are very experienced. 79 00:03:52,848 --> 00:03:54,728 Not at all. I am not. 80 00:03:54,728 --> 00:04:01,289 I just like someone tough and experienced like you. 81 00:04:01,289 --> 00:04:04,120 Not at all. I am not experienced. 82 00:04:05,640 --> 00:04:07,928 Tell me, did you really just pass by? 83 00:04:07,928 --> 00:04:11,229 Yes, it's true. I just happened to pass by. 84 00:04:11,229 --> 00:04:14,370 I ate a bowl of noodles right at the yamen's entrance, 85 00:04:14,370 --> 00:04:16,240 and had a stomach upset midway. 86 00:04:16,248 --> 00:04:21,968 I was wrong. I will never again pass by the entrance of the yamen. 87 00:04:21,968 --> 00:04:24,588 Sir, please spare me. 88 00:04:24,588 --> 00:04:28,409 Have you eaten garlic? 89 00:04:29,509 --> 00:04:31,433 Fresh garlic. 90 00:04:33,149 --> 00:04:35,888 Ten years apart, yet familiar with the ambitions. 91 00:04:35,888 --> 00:04:39,868 Serve the people without claiming merit. 92 00:04:39,868 --> 00:04:42,548 Riding the horse, cracking the whip, and the dust rises. 93 00:04:42,548 --> 00:04:45,808 A year surpasses a moment in time. 94 00:04:45,808 --> 00:04:48,509 Beyond the Haoqi Tower lies the fragrant grassland. 95 00:04:48,509 --> 00:04:51,648 - The spring breeze and fine wine day and night. - Enough. 96 00:04:51,648 --> 00:04:54,169 Meet on a night with a bright moon and cool breeze. 97 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:57,368 Reading by lamp in the Chunfeng Division at night. 98 00:04:57,368 --> 00:05:01,128 - Enough. - Beyond the Haoqi Tower lies the fragrant grassland. 99 00:05:01,128 --> 00:05:05,448 The spring breeze and fine wine accompany us day and night. 100 00:05:06,580 --> 00:05:09,328 Congratulations to Silver Gong Li on reinstating to his official post. 101 00:05:09,328 --> 00:05:14,688 Congratulations to Silver Gong Li on reinstating to his official post. 102 00:05:14,688 --> 00:05:19,350 Li Yuchun. 103 00:05:19,350 --> 00:05:29,890 Timing and Subtitles brought to you by ⚔️ Champions of Justice ⚖️ Team @Viki.com 104 00:05:29,890 --> 00:05:33,569 Mr. Wei. Why? 105 00:05:35,060 --> 00:05:36,988 This is His Majesty's will. 106 00:05:36,988 --> 00:05:41,349 Xu Qi'an committed insubordination, violating the laws. 107 00:05:41,349 --> 00:05:43,828 It's a command by His Majesty, 108 00:05:43,828 --> 00:05:49,608 if we do not comply, also violate the laws. 109 00:05:54,380 --> 00:05:56,225 You may leave. 110 00:06:36,369 --> 00:06:40,068 Xu Qi'an. Come in. 111 00:06:40,820 --> 00:06:42,501 Yes. 112 00:06:59,249 --> 00:07:01,609 Mr. Wei, 113 00:07:03,849 --> 00:07:05,949 greetings. 114 00:07:11,628 --> 00:07:16,989 I ordered Jinyu Division, Chunfeng Division and Zhenxie Division 115 00:07:16,989 --> 00:07:19,008 to handle this case together. 116 00:07:19,008 --> 00:07:23,001 The person in charge is you. 117 00:07:47,088 --> 00:07:52,048 Beneath this Sangbo, is there something sealed away? 118 00:07:57,049 --> 00:07:59,148 Tell me more. 119 00:07:59,148 --> 00:08:01,110 Sangbo is a forbidden area of the Dafeng, 120 00:08:01,110 --> 00:08:05,120 but to outsiders, the only thing of value is the Mighty Sword. 121 00:08:05,128 --> 00:08:08,749 And this dossier says the Mighty Sword is unharmed. 122 00:08:08,749 --> 00:08:10,928 This suggests the culprit's intention is not it. 123 00:08:10,928 --> 00:08:15,428 I assume the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple must contain something else. 124 00:08:15,428 --> 00:08:19,068 And why would this thing appear in Sangbo? 125 00:08:19,068 --> 00:08:21,008 I make a guess further. 126 00:08:21,008 --> 00:08:26,209 This thing might be sealed by the Mighty Sword. 127 00:08:29,208 --> 00:08:31,668 What is this thing? 128 00:08:31,668 --> 00:08:34,268 I think you know it. 129 00:08:34,268 --> 00:08:39,568 Your task is to find out who bombed out the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple. 130 00:08:39,568 --> 00:08:43,649 As for whether this thing exists, and whether it needs to be retrieved, 131 00:08:43,649 --> 00:08:46,009 it is none of your business. 132 00:08:47,809 --> 00:08:50,270 If you encounter any trouble, 133 00:08:50,908 --> 00:08:55,268 tell Yang Yan, and he will help you. 134 00:09:04,360 --> 00:09:06,289 His Majesty has bestowed a gold token. 135 00:09:06,289 --> 00:09:08,950 With it, one can move around the Imperial City, 136 00:09:09,528 --> 00:09:15,308 except for the imperial harem and special forbidden areas. 137 00:09:27,409 --> 00:09:29,381 I got it. 138 00:09:42,828 --> 00:09:45,828 Has Jian Zheng recovered? 139 00:09:54,968 --> 00:09:57,268 This old folk! 140 00:09:58,541 --> 00:10:00,827 [Shouhe] 141 00:10:07,929 --> 00:10:12,769 Sir. Jinyu Division, Chunfeng Division, and Zhenxie Division are all here. 142 00:10:12,769 --> 00:10:14,629 Please instruct. 143 00:10:16,368 --> 00:10:17,920 By His Majesty's verbal decree, 144 00:10:17,920 --> 00:10:19,980 I am responsible for investigating the Sangbo explosion case. 145 00:10:19,989 --> 00:10:21,230 And you all will work together on this case. 146 00:10:21,230 --> 00:10:23,600 Make sure to go all out and not fail His Majesty. 147 00:10:23,608 --> 00:10:24,809 Yes! 148 00:10:24,809 --> 00:10:26,568 - Bronze Gong Song Tingfeng. - Yes. 149 00:10:26,568 --> 00:10:28,300 You lead the team to the Ministry of Works, 150 00:10:28,300 --> 00:10:32,380 to check the production and use records of gunpowder in the last month. 151 00:10:32,389 --> 00:10:35,348 It would take a huge amount of gunpowder to blow up the entire temple. 152 00:10:35,348 --> 00:10:38,208 One can't smuggle it out without leaving a trace. 153 00:10:38,208 --> 00:10:40,428 Even if the records are falsified, there would still be traces left. 154 00:10:40,428 --> 00:10:41,608 Yes. 155 00:10:41,608 --> 00:10:43,169 - Bronze Gong, Zhu Guangxiao. - Yes. 156 00:10:43,169 --> 00:10:45,208 You lead the team to the Ministry of Justice, 157 00:10:45,208 --> 00:10:48,848 to catch and interrogate all clerks who went to the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple 158 00:10:48,848 --> 00:10:51,548 - before and after the Ancestor Worship Ceremony. - Yes. 159 00:10:51,548 --> 00:10:54,228 The rest of you, come with me. 160 00:10:54,228 --> 00:10:56,073 Yes. 161 00:10:58,049 --> 00:11:01,569 - Sir, where are we going? - To the scene. 162 00:11:01,569 --> 00:11:03,617 ♫ The weather is dry, the night is deep ♫ 163 00:11:03,617 --> 00:11:05,664 ♫ Only me getting excited ♫ 164 00:11:05,664 --> 00:11:07,582 ♫ Only pursue the fairness ♫ 165 00:11:07,582 --> 00:11:09,574 ♫ The profound mysteries in the Jianghu ♫ 166 00:11:09,574 --> 00:11:12,986 ♫ With the chivalry and the youth as a weapon ♫ 167 00:11:12,986 --> 00:11:14,860 ♫ The bright mirror is inlaid with frets ♫ 168 00:11:14,860 --> 00:11:16,732 ♫ The night breeze goes with the time ♫ 169 00:11:16,732 --> 00:11:18,866 ♫ Shallow dreams blow out my lantern ♫ 170 00:11:18,866 --> 00:11:20,918 ♫ Looking back, illuminating the front door. The sound lingers in my ears ♫ 171 00:11:20,918 --> 00:11:22,796 ♫ With me in this world ♫ 172 00:11:22,796 --> 00:11:24,846 ♫ The long night is like near dawn ♫ 173 00:11:24,846 --> 00:11:26,825 ♫ Don't bother asking how I've traveled here ♫ 174 00:11:26,825 --> 00:11:28,865 ♫ In this world, I'm filled with passion and motivation ♫ 175 00:11:28,865 --> 00:11:31,921 [Yongzhen Mountain River] 176 00:11:31,921 --> 00:11:33,490 The temple has been completely blown up. 177 00:11:33,490 --> 00:11:35,720 And the bodies of the soldiers who perished have been brought back. 178 00:11:35,729 --> 00:11:39,149 No one has passed by here since then. 179 00:11:39,149 --> 00:11:44,029 It seems that there is no clue left on the surface of the lake. 180 00:12:00,689 --> 00:12:04,409 How about checking at the bottom of the lake? 181 00:12:06,409 --> 00:12:08,165 Okay. 182 00:12:09,009 --> 00:12:10,945 Please. 183 00:14:09,940 --> 00:14:12,430 Over here. 184 00:14:13,045 --> 00:14:14,689 Are you alright? 185 00:14:14,689 --> 00:14:16,568 You've held your breath for such a long time. 186 00:14:16,568 --> 00:14:19,828 Your breath control doesn't seem like a beginner in the realm of refining spirit. 187 00:14:20,568 --> 00:14:24,768 Perhaps it's because I meditate every day, practicing hard. 188 00:14:24,768 --> 00:14:28,129 Did you find anything down there? 189 00:14:28,129 --> 00:14:29,889 The foundation at the bottom of the lake is intact. 190 00:14:29,889 --> 00:14:31,809 The break point of the high platform is at a higher position. 191 00:14:31,809 --> 00:14:33,780 This indicates that the explosion point was inside the temple, 192 00:14:33,780 --> 00:14:35,220 instead of under the water. 193 00:14:35,228 --> 00:14:38,389 The gunpowder must have been smuggled into the temple. 194 00:14:38,389 --> 00:14:41,608 There is a circle of stone pillars around the foundation at the bottom of the lake, 195 00:14:41,608 --> 00:14:44,148 which are engraved with tadpole characters. 196 00:14:44,148 --> 00:14:48,308 Roughly like this. 197 00:14:56,608 --> 00:15:02,560 This seems to be a Heaven Domain character. 198 00:15:03,108 --> 00:15:05,708 This is related to the Heaven Domain? 199 00:15:06,968 --> 00:15:10,268 Not only that, the stone pillars around this foundation 200 00:15:10,268 --> 00:15:13,008 seem to be arranged according to a specific pattern. 201 00:15:13,008 --> 00:15:16,229 And this arrangement 202 00:15:16,229 --> 00:15:18,268 might be a formation. 203 00:15:19,848 --> 00:15:24,269 Being able to arrange formations in the Dafeng Capital City. 204 00:15:24,269 --> 00:15:26,730 Bureau of Astronomy? 205 00:15:27,528 --> 00:15:32,229 Ningyan. There seems to be a lot involved. 206 00:15:32,920 --> 00:15:38,720 Mr. Sun. Mr. Chen. How is the investigation of the case going? 207 00:15:38,720 --> 00:15:41,260   208 00:15:41,260 --> 00:15:44,248 The Ministry of Justice is cooperating with the local authorities, 209 00:15:44,248 --> 00:15:47,088 and interrogating over a hundred people involved. 210 00:15:47,088 --> 00:15:51,968 Currently, we have some leads. 211 00:15:52,809 --> 00:15:54,909 Leads? 212 00:15:55,608 --> 00:15:58,588 So it's not settled yet? 213 00:16:06,368 --> 00:16:10,020 The soldiers patrolling near Sangbo this time are a total of 312, 214 00:16:10,020 --> 00:16:11,980 who are all sacrificed. 215 00:16:11,988 --> 00:16:14,588 All of them died in exactly the same way, 216 00:16:14,588 --> 00:16:18,129 were all drained of their blood and with no other wounds on the bodies. 217 00:16:18,129 --> 00:16:19,510 Based on our speculation, 218 00:16:19,510 --> 00:16:24,260 the one with such a technique must be a top-notch master. 219 00:16:24,268 --> 00:16:28,069 Another top-notch master. Things get more complicated. 220 00:16:28,069 --> 00:16:29,989 Sir. 221 00:16:30,640 --> 00:16:33,110 That Guardian is still outside, 222 00:16:33,110 --> 00:16:35,680 claiming to be on an imperial decree and demanding to get the people. 223 00:16:35,680 --> 00:16:37,088 - Send him away. - Yes. 224 00:16:37,088 --> 00:16:39,248 - Sir. - How's the thing going on with the Ministry of Works? 225 00:16:39,248 --> 00:16:43,209 No problem. But there is a problem at Guangxiao. 226 00:16:43,209 --> 00:16:46,308 - Let's go. - Let's go. 227 00:16:47,749 --> 00:16:49,568 The Ministry of Justice investigates the case by imperial decree. 228 00:16:49,568 --> 00:16:51,900 Those who trespass into the Ministry of Justice and obstruct the case handling, 229 00:16:51,900 --> 00:16:54,380 shall be killed. 230 00:16:59,849 --> 00:17:03,948 This is the Ministry of Justice. You, get off the horses at once. 231 00:17:17,308 --> 00:17:20,448 Those who trespass into the Ministry of Justice shall be killed. 232 00:17:34,460 --> 00:17:41,288 Heaven and Earth Single 233 00:17:42,400 --> 00:17:43,997 Slash! 234 00:18:10,208 --> 00:18:11,968 Guardians are handling the case. 235 00:18:11,968 --> 00:18:16,009 Those who obstruct the case handling shall be killed. 236 00:18:19,248 --> 00:18:21,648 He dares to fight at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice, must be a person holding an official position. 237 00:18:21,648 --> 00:18:23,189 Is it really okay? 238 00:18:23,189 --> 00:18:26,708 I don't care. To me, time matters. 239 00:18:26,708 --> 00:18:30,248 If I don't take action, they won't fear me and would hinder the case handling. 240 00:18:30,248 --> 00:18:31,609 Cheer up! 241 00:18:31,609 --> 00:18:33,365 Go! 242 00:18:37,089 --> 00:18:38,528 Sir. 243 00:18:38,528 --> 00:18:41,169 - Sir. - What's wrong? 244 00:18:41,169 --> 00:18:45,949 Those Guardians forced their way in and injured our people. 245 00:18:47,308 --> 00:18:50,488 Who dares to act recklessly? 246 00:18:50,488 --> 00:18:52,448 I am Xu Qi'an. 247 00:18:52,448 --> 00:18:54,069 Sir. 248 00:18:58,768 --> 00:19:00,749 Greetings. 249 00:19:00,749 --> 00:19:03,488 I heard that the Ministry of Justice detained many officers in the Ministry of Rites, 250 00:19:03,488 --> 00:19:05,828 obstructing us Guardians from handling the case. 251 00:19:05,828 --> 00:19:09,229 Sir. May I ask what this means? 252 00:19:09,229 --> 00:19:11,345 Xu Qi'an. 253 00:19:11,345 --> 00:19:15,329 You trespassed into the Ministry of Justice and injured my officers. 254 00:19:15,329 --> 00:19:17,509 What does this mean? 255 00:19:18,768 --> 00:19:23,268 Guardians are handling the case. Why explain to you? 256 00:19:24,369 --> 00:19:27,829 You are utterly lawless. 257 00:19:27,829 --> 00:19:31,729 Guards. Arrest him. 258 00:19:40,488 --> 00:19:42,649 I am carrying out duties by imperial decree. 259 00:19:42,649 --> 00:19:45,250 I now suspect the Ministry of Justice is colluding with culprits 260 00:19:45,250 --> 00:19:47,480 in bombing out the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple. 261 00:19:47,488 --> 00:19:50,949 Someone. Get the minister back to the yamen. 262 00:19:50,949 --> 00:19:52,889 Yes. 263 00:19:56,248 --> 00:19:59,029 How dare you do so in the Ministry of Justice! 264 00:19:59,029 --> 00:20:01,968 Are you seeking death? 265 00:20:03,148 --> 00:20:05,569 I will handle the cases that the Ministry of Justice can't. 266 00:20:05,569 --> 00:20:09,069 I will execute those whom the Ministry of Justice dares not. 267 00:20:09,069 --> 00:20:10,989 Moreover, 268 00:20:11,880 --> 00:20:14,980   269 00:20:17,768 --> 00:20:21,849 if the Ministry of Justice dares to obstruct my case handling, 270 00:20:23,728 --> 00:20:27,669 I will deal with the Ministry of Justice as well. Is that clear enough? 271 00:20:27,669 --> 00:20:29,689 Xu Qi'an. 272 00:20:31,469 --> 00:20:33,928 Good. Good. 273 00:20:33,928 --> 00:20:38,248 Indeed, you are ambitious and commanding. 274 00:20:38,248 --> 00:20:42,525 Just right. Let me introduce to you. 275 00:20:42,525 --> 00:20:46,548 This is Xu Qi'an, the Bronze Gong standing in the middle, 276 00:20:46,548 --> 00:20:48,768 is the person in charge of Guardian Yamen recommended by the Crown Prince 277 00:20:48,768 --> 00:20:53,329 and appointed by His Majesty. 278 00:20:53,329 --> 00:20:54,770 A few days ago, 279 00:20:54,770 --> 00:20:58,560 he wounded his superior and was sentenced to be cut at the waist. 280 00:20:58,568 --> 00:21:02,488 His Majesty is wise and merciful 281 00:21:02,488 --> 00:21:05,089 to let him redeem his crimes through meritorious deeds. 282 00:21:05,089 --> 00:21:07,849 He's the one appointed by His Majesty. 283 00:21:10,089 --> 00:21:15,108 You Guardians, have arrived just in time, 284 00:21:15,108 --> 00:21:19,589 saving me another trip to talk to you. 285 00:21:19,589 --> 00:21:21,649 Sit down. 286 00:21:22,329 --> 00:21:24,609 Xu Qi'an. 287 00:21:24,609 --> 00:21:26,497 You too. 288 00:21:32,008 --> 00:21:35,348 Sir. Your golden token. 289 00:21:40,728 --> 00:21:43,908 - I can't eat it. - It's so sweet. 290 00:21:43,908 --> 00:21:46,208 - I'm quite irritable today. - This is delicious, have some. 291 00:21:46,208 --> 00:21:49,548 Go carefully record it. 292 00:21:53,968 --> 00:21:55,768 I'm having a tough time. 293 00:21:55,768 --> 00:21:58,489 If I don't handle the case well, I'll die right here. 294 00:21:59,260 --> 00:22:01,709 Mr. Xu. 295 00:22:03,649 --> 00:22:05,609 Done? 296 00:22:06,510 --> 00:22:08,360 [Sangbo Lake] 297 00:22:08,360 --> 00:22:09,690 [Sangbo Lake] I can't believe the Guardian 298 00:22:09,690 --> 00:22:13,340 sent a mere guardian of Bronze Gong to investigate the case. 299 00:22:13,349 --> 00:22:15,229 How ridiculous. 300 00:22:15,229 --> 00:22:17,221 Exactly. 301 00:22:17,221 --> 00:22:22,908 Since you all have finished, I will just follow up on what you've said. 302 00:22:22,908 --> 00:22:27,629 Based on Mr. Sun's speculation, I have a few questions. 303 00:22:27,629 --> 00:22:29,628 I inspected Sangbo Lake this morning. 304 00:22:29,628 --> 00:22:31,480 If one wants to blow up the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple, 305 00:22:31,480 --> 00:22:33,820 it requires a huge amount of gunpowder, 306 00:22:33,820 --> 00:22:35,653 Yes. 307 00:22:35,653 --> 00:22:37,949 Any problem? 308 00:22:37,949 --> 00:22:39,609 That's where the problem lies. 309 00:22:39,609 --> 00:22:42,090 You just mentioned 310 00:22:42,090 --> 00:22:45,020 the security measures for the gunpowder are extremely strict. 311 00:22:45,029 --> 00:22:48,100 It's difficult to smuggle out a huge amount of gunpowder 312 00:22:48,100 --> 00:22:49,920 from the Ministry of Works. 313 00:22:49,929 --> 00:22:53,709 Not to mention one has to erase the corresponding traces. 314 00:22:53,709 --> 00:22:57,609 Who do you think can accomplish this? 315 00:22:58,609 --> 00:23:03,489 The Minister of Works, or the two Vice-Ministers. 316 00:23:06,208 --> 00:23:09,728 So it's the Minister of Works and the two Vice-Ministers. 317 00:23:09,728 --> 00:23:11,570 Then it all makes sense. 318 00:23:11,570 --> 00:23:13,800 However, 319 00:23:14,808 --> 00:23:17,289 is it too foolish? 320 00:23:17,289 --> 00:23:19,469 What do you mean? 321 00:23:19,469 --> 00:23:21,850 If one wants to smuggle out such an amount of gunpowder, 322 00:23:21,850 --> 00:23:23,980 no matter how clever he is, 323 00:23:23,980 --> 00:23:27,469 will still leave behind traces, which won't withstand scrutiny. 324 00:23:27,469 --> 00:23:31,348 In my opinions, this is just a cover-up for the culprit, 325 00:23:31,348 --> 00:23:33,528 making us believe that the gunpowder came from the Ministry of Works, 326 00:23:33,528 --> 00:23:35,768 thus shifting the focus of the investigation 327 00:23:35,768 --> 00:23:39,909 and buying time for the real culprit to escape from the Capital City. 328 00:23:39,909 --> 00:23:41,550 Apart from the Ministry of Works, 329 00:23:41,550 --> 00:23:44,880 where else could one get such a huge amount of gunpowder? 330 00:23:44,888 --> 00:23:49,269 Is it possible that it was transported in from outside the city? 331 00:23:50,429 --> 00:23:53,329 Such a huge amount of gunpowder, how to smuggle it? 332 00:23:53,329 --> 00:23:54,980 Not to mention the outside city, 333 00:23:54,980 --> 00:23:59,060 the soldiers at the inner city will inspect all incoming and outgoing goods. 334 00:23:59,068 --> 00:24:01,409 The Imperial City is even more strict. 335 00:24:01,409 --> 00:24:04,828 It's impossible to smuggle gunpowder. 336 00:24:04,828 --> 00:24:07,090 Gunpowder can't be transported into the city. 337 00:24:07,090 --> 00:24:08,960 What about the raw materials? 338 00:24:08,969 --> 00:24:12,009 Right. If it's just raw materials, 339 00:24:12,009 --> 00:24:17,668 the soldiers wouldn't know their use, 340 00:24:17,668 --> 00:24:20,548 - so they'll let them through. - Mr. Chen, you are wise. 341 00:24:20,548 --> 00:24:22,169 Look. 342 00:24:22,889 --> 00:24:24,849 Raw materials? 343 00:24:24,849 --> 00:24:27,768 Raw materials for gunpowder, 344 00:24:27,768 --> 00:24:31,609 charcoal and sulfur are common items. 345 00:24:31,609 --> 00:24:35,948 There is also an item that is strictly regulated by the Dafeng. Saltpeter. 346 00:24:36,808 --> 00:24:39,929 Saltpeter mine! Dahuang Mountain. 347 00:24:41,660 --> 00:24:44,429 - Dahuang Mountain. - Let's analyze the route. 348 00:24:44,429 --> 00:24:45,570 As previously analyzed, 349 00:24:45,570 --> 00:24:48,780 from Dahuang Mountain to the outer and inner cities, 350 00:24:48,788 --> 00:24:50,760 since the items being transported are raw materials, 351 00:24:50,760 --> 00:24:53,140 they can thus be passed through. 352 00:24:53,149 --> 00:24:57,248 Next is the most critical checkpoint at the Imperial City. 353 00:25:01,048 --> 00:25:04,869 Everyone. I have matters to attend to at the yamen. 354 00:25:04,869 --> 00:25:08,368 I shall take my leave. Miss Caiwei, let's go together. 355 00:25:08,368 --> 00:25:10,288 Everyone, farewell. 356 00:25:10,288 --> 00:25:12,209 Wait, well… 357 00:25:12,209 --> 00:25:15,588 Miss Caiwei, what about me? 358 00:25:17,609 --> 00:25:19,309 Sir, where are we going? 359 00:25:19,309 --> 00:25:20,270 The Kui tribe drove out the miners. 360 00:25:20,270 --> 00:25:22,760 It's to take control of the saltpeter mines in Dahuang Mountain 361 00:25:22,769 --> 00:25:25,048 and use the saltpeter to make gunpowder to destroy the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple 362 00:25:25,048 --> 00:25:26,889 and to release what's sealed at the bottom of the lake. 363 00:25:26,889 --> 00:25:29,968 The one who helped them get the powder into Sangbo 364 00:25:29,968 --> 00:25:32,429 must be someone who can go and out of the Imperial City freely. 365 00:25:32,429 --> 00:25:34,288 Someone who can go and out of the Imperial City freely? 366 00:25:34,288 --> 00:25:36,189 Imperial Guards. 367 00:25:36,189 --> 00:25:38,190 The day before the Ancestor Worship Ceremony, 368 00:25:38,190 --> 00:25:40,720 a minor officer was murdered. 369 00:25:40,729 --> 00:25:44,569 Before the death of the officer Liu Han, he was on duty. 370 00:25:44,569 --> 00:25:46,450 Liu Han was just a minor officer. 371 00:25:46,450 --> 00:25:48,580 He couldn't possibly have had the capability 372 00:25:48,580 --> 00:25:52,988 to smuggle gunpowder into the Imperial City without being noticed by his superior. 373 00:25:52,988 --> 00:25:57,568 Unless the person who ordered him to smuggle the gunpowder was his superior. 374 00:25:57,568 --> 00:26:01,248 When it's over, they killed him to silence him. 375 00:26:01,248 --> 00:26:06,629 Now that you mention it, it comes to mind that his superior… 376 00:26:06,629 --> 00:26:11,108 Mr. Zhou. Tell me, was Liu Han under your command? 377 00:26:11,108 --> 00:26:12,409 Yes. 378 00:26:12,409 --> 00:26:13,968 Has he been acting strangely lately? 379 00:26:13,968 --> 00:26:17,248 No, just as usual. 380 00:26:17,248 --> 00:26:19,008 During his duty in guarding the Imperial City, 381 00:26:19,008 --> 00:26:22,749 were there any suspicious people or items entering the Imperial City? 382 00:26:23,689 --> 00:26:25,673 No. 383 00:26:25,673 --> 00:26:28,208 Imperial Guards Centurion, Zhou Chixiong? 384 00:26:28,208 --> 00:26:32,149 Wait. I've sensed his qi. He's not lying. 385 00:26:32,149 --> 00:26:36,209 Perhaps he's used some tricks. Anyway, let's find him first. 386 00:26:39,129 --> 00:26:41,970 Boss, take my golden token to the East Gate of the Imperial City 387 00:26:41,970 --> 00:26:43,060 and arrest Zhou Chixiong. 388 00:26:43,068 --> 00:26:45,288 Hurry. We must act before the Ministry of Justice catches on. 389 00:26:45,288 --> 00:26:46,920 Yes. 390 00:26:47,537 --> 00:26:50,160 - You, come with me. - Come on. 391 00:26:53,200 --> 00:26:56,189 The rest of you, come with me to the Zhou mansion to arrest the suspect. 392 00:26:56,189 --> 00:26:57,893 Yes. 393 00:26:58,908 --> 00:27:02,320 Mr. Chen. Where have they gone? 394 00:27:02,869 --> 00:27:06,629 Dahuang Mountain? Saltpeter mine? 395 00:27:06,629 --> 00:27:10,348 Mr. Chen. Do you know what they are talking about? 396 00:27:10,348 --> 00:27:13,728 I know. The previous case at Jingzhao Administration. 397 00:27:13,728 --> 00:27:17,248 Sodium metal can explode. 398 00:27:20,248 --> 00:27:23,088 Anyway, I can't remember it very clearly. 399 00:27:23,088 --> 00:27:26,233 Dossier... Go get the dossier. 400 00:27:26,233 --> 00:27:27,808 Okay. 401 00:27:27,808 --> 00:27:30,229 Fool, come here. 402 00:27:30,229 --> 00:27:31,929 Sir. 403 00:27:32,828 --> 00:27:35,829 You go get it. Take it slow. 404 00:27:35,829 --> 00:27:37,273 Yes. 405 00:27:49,528 --> 00:27:54,028 What's wrong with you? Hurry. 406 00:27:57,668 --> 00:28:01,429 Stay calm. He'll get it soon. 407 00:28:13,992 --> 00:28:16,201 [Zhou Mansion] 408 00:28:22,808 --> 00:28:25,089 Open the gate, Guardians are here. 409 00:28:25,089 --> 00:28:27,509 Master is ill. He's not receiving guests. 410 00:28:27,509 --> 00:28:29,589 Sirs, please return. 411 00:28:33,488 --> 00:28:35,808 Two people guard the door, the rest of you, go in. 412 00:28:35,808 --> 00:28:37,761 Yes. 413 00:28:43,008 --> 00:28:47,229 Hey you. Why don't you go in? 414 00:28:53,048 --> 00:28:57,169 In the Battle at Linyuan Pass, have you seen His Majesty charge into battle? 415 00:28:57,169 --> 00:29:00,309 You weren't like this just now at the Ministry of Justice. 416 00:29:00,309 --> 00:29:02,508 That's for character setting. 417 00:29:02,508 --> 00:29:03,568 Character setting? 418 00:29:03,568 --> 00:29:07,648 Try hard to be a rash man who draws his sword at will. 419 00:29:07,648 --> 00:29:09,048 With such a character setting, 420 00:29:09,048 --> 00:29:12,308 if they want to claim credit again, would have to think twice. 421 00:29:14,868 --> 00:29:16,968 Mr. Xu, we've searched the whole mansion, and no one's there. 422 00:29:16,968 --> 00:29:18,670 All the valuable things in the mansion have been moved away, 423 00:29:18,670 --> 00:29:21,000 yet all other furnishings are intact. 424 00:29:23,989 --> 00:29:25,248 Where's Zhou Chixiong? 425 00:29:25,248 --> 00:29:26,369 Master took Madam 426 00:29:26,369 --> 00:29:29,308 and young master and lady to visit relatives. 427 00:29:29,308 --> 00:29:30,569 Didn't you say he was ill just now? 428 00:29:30,569 --> 00:29:34,829 This is what Master told me, and I just told you so. 429 00:29:34,829 --> 00:29:37,048 - When did they leave? - Just a few days ago. 430 00:29:37,048 --> 00:29:39,048 On the day the Ancestor Worship Ceremony. 431 00:29:39,048 --> 00:29:41,569 Sir, what crime did Master commit? 432 00:29:41,569 --> 00:29:45,089 Well, I don't know anything. 433 00:29:46,588 --> 00:29:48,109 Let's go. 434 00:29:52,528 --> 00:29:54,509 Zhou Chixiong has fled. 435 00:29:55,029 --> 00:29:58,680 It's too early to say so. 436 00:30:36,569 --> 00:30:40,589 There are no hidden bodies in the mansion and no one has died here recently. 437 00:30:40,589 --> 00:30:43,009 It might have been covered up by special means. 438 00:30:43,009 --> 00:30:46,129 Why don't you dig deep into the ground and search? 439 00:30:49,188 --> 00:30:52,568 Sir. Mr. Zhou isn't at the Imperial City Gate. 440 00:30:52,568 --> 00:30:55,428 He took a long leave after the Ancestor Worship Ceremony. 441 00:31:02,169 --> 00:31:03,148 He fled? 442 00:31:03,148 --> 00:31:06,593 Dead or fled... 443 00:31:06,593 --> 00:31:09,188 this lead fails. 444 00:31:09,188 --> 00:31:11,369 Someone, search! 445 00:31:16,808 --> 00:31:18,488 Bros, let's retreat. 446 00:31:18,488 --> 00:31:20,453 Yes! 447 00:31:21,509 --> 00:31:23,645 Get out of the way. 448 00:31:33,448 --> 00:31:36,029 Where is uncle? He hasn't come back yet? 449 00:31:36,029 --> 00:31:38,388 Mother has already gone out to look for him. 450 00:31:41,329 --> 00:31:45,589 I heard His Majesty has ordered you to investigate the Sangbo case. 451 00:31:45,589 --> 00:31:48,270 Yes, what's wrong? 452 00:31:48,729 --> 00:31:52,889 This matter... is not something you can intervene in. 453 00:31:53,849 --> 00:31:55,849 I am responsible for investigating the case, 454 00:31:55,849 --> 00:32:00,208 and not in charge of rooting out the major powers behind it. 455 00:32:00,208 --> 00:32:04,869 I have to try at least. After all, I am accused of a capital crime. 456 00:32:05,348 --> 00:32:08,148 So, did you find out anything? 457 00:32:08,148 --> 00:32:11,368 We did find the culprit, but he escaped. 458 00:32:11,368 --> 00:32:13,269 Escaped? 459 00:32:13,269 --> 00:32:14,897 Then you… 460 00:32:17,409 --> 00:32:21,288 If there's no other way, you should escape too. 461 00:32:23,448 --> 00:32:26,488 I just got out of death row. 462 00:32:26,488 --> 00:32:28,768 I haven't even warmed up my bed yet. 463 00:32:28,768 --> 00:32:31,889 Besides, we don't have anyone to turn to. 464 00:32:31,889 --> 00:32:34,029 Where can I escape to? 465 00:32:35,689 --> 00:32:37,929 If there's no other way, 466 00:32:39,528 --> 00:32:41,633 go to Yunzhou. 467 00:32:41,633 --> 00:32:42,728 Yunzhou? 468 00:32:42,728 --> 00:32:45,648 That place is rife with bandits. It's so far away. 469 00:32:45,648 --> 00:32:48,608 Even if you are wanted, the imperial court can't go catch you there. 470 00:32:48,608 --> 00:32:51,329 If you are tough enough, become a bandit. 471 00:32:51,329 --> 00:32:53,968 It could hone your martial skills and wield power. 472 00:32:53,968 --> 00:32:55,808 Many criminals wanted by the imperial court 473 00:32:55,808 --> 00:32:59,409 and those desperadoes from the jianghu like to gather in Yunzhou. 474 00:32:59,409 --> 00:33:03,188 You're right. The more chaotic a place, the safer it is. 475 00:33:03,188 --> 00:33:07,628 Wait. Colluding with the Kui tribe and destroying the Sangbo, 476 00:33:07,628 --> 00:33:12,429 it's a crime that warrants the execution of the entire family. 477 00:33:12,429 --> 00:33:16,349 No matter where he flees, the imperial court will not let him go. 478 00:33:16,349 --> 00:33:19,869 If you were Mr. Zhou, where would you escape to? 479 00:33:19,869 --> 00:33:22,229 Qi'an, have you thought this through? 480 00:33:23,649 --> 00:33:25,808 It's Yunzhou. 481 00:33:40,329 --> 00:33:42,329 Take it slow. 482 00:33:46,289 --> 00:33:48,088 What's going on? 483 00:33:48,088 --> 00:33:50,388 How did you end up in the Guardian's jail? 484 00:33:50,388 --> 00:33:52,389 It's all for Ningyan. 485 00:33:52,389 --> 00:33:53,768 For Ningyan? 486 00:33:53,768 --> 00:33:57,189 Yes. For Ningyan. 487 00:33:58,089 --> 00:34:00,569 As long as I can save him, 488 00:34:01,369 --> 00:34:04,848 then I would give it my all. 489 00:34:04,848 --> 00:34:08,128 Ru, bring me my blade. 490 00:34:08,129 --> 00:34:11,909 I promised his father to protect him. 491 00:34:11,909 --> 00:34:13,993 - Uncle? - Father. 492 00:34:21,809 --> 00:34:23,489 Ningyan? 493 00:34:25,728 --> 00:34:27,809 Why are you here? 494 00:34:27,809 --> 00:34:31,249 I came back after the work hour. 495 00:34:31,249 --> 00:34:32,529 You're fine now? 496 00:34:32,529 --> 00:34:34,929 His Majesty decreed to reinstate Qi'an to his former position 497 00:34:34,929 --> 00:34:38,109 and investigate the case while bearing guilt. He's temporarily alright now. 498 00:34:38,109 --> 00:34:39,689 Yes, he's alright now. 499 00:34:39,689 --> 00:34:45,069 But you... should be dispelled the bad luck. 500 00:34:45,069 --> 00:34:48,289 Enough. You all go rest. 501 00:34:51,489 --> 00:34:53,489 It's good that you are okay. 502 00:34:57,569 --> 00:34:59,649 It's good that you are okay. 503 00:35:06,828 --> 00:35:09,829 Okay, I'm alright now. 504 00:35:11,969 --> 00:35:14,048 It's good that you are okay. 505 00:35:17,009 --> 00:35:19,549 Your Majesty. The culprit has broken into Sangbo 506 00:35:19,549 --> 00:35:21,128 and destroyed the Yongzhen Mountain River Temple. 507 00:35:21,128 --> 00:35:23,288 It is truly a disgrace for our Dafeng. 508 00:35:23,288 --> 00:35:26,388 Wei Yuan, as the leader of the Guardians, 509 00:35:26,388 --> 00:35:29,249 failed to protect the Imperial City and can't escape his blame. 510 00:35:29,249 --> 00:35:30,728 [Wang Zhenwen, Chief Minister of the Cabinet] Your Majesty, 511 00:35:30,728 --> 00:35:34,508 I request to dismiss and investigate him to appease the public anger. 512 00:35:34,508 --> 00:35:38,468 I agree. 513 00:35:38,468 --> 00:35:40,109 [Duke Cao] I agree. 514 00:35:40,109 --> 00:35:43,329 Wei Yuan has always been dedicated to his duty. 515 00:35:43,329 --> 00:35:46,249 The incident at Sangbo was unexpected. 516 00:35:46,249 --> 00:35:51,149 Thus, the Guardians should not be blamed for this. 517 00:35:51,749 --> 00:35:53,513 Rejected. 518 00:35:55,593 --> 00:35:59,689 Your Majesty... the Guardian, Xu Qi'an, 519 00:35:59,689 --> 00:36:03,529 injured the guards and defied of imperial power at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice. 520 00:36:03,529 --> 00:36:05,730 I earnestly request a severe punishment to him 521 00:36:05,730 --> 00:36:08,100 by executing his entire family. 522 00:36:11,408 --> 00:36:12,808 Your Majesty. 523 00:36:12,808 --> 00:36:14,200 The Ministry of Justice ordered the guards 524 00:36:14,200 --> 00:36:17,600 to obstruct the Guardians from handling the case, with malicious intentions. 525 00:36:17,600 --> 00:36:21,300 I suspect Mr. Sun of the Ministry of Justice is in collusion with the culprit 526 00:36:21,300 --> 00:36:22,800 in destroying the Sangbo. 527 00:36:22,800 --> 00:36:25,900 I beg you to dismiss him and imprison him in the prison. 528 00:36:25,900 --> 00:36:28,400 And I'll be the one to conduct the interrogation. 529 00:36:28,400 --> 00:36:34,200 I agree. 530 00:36:34,200 --> 00:36:36,200 - I agree. - I agree. 531 00:36:36,200 --> 00:36:39,100 Wei Yuan. You are slandering me. 532 00:36:39,100 --> 00:36:40,600 You deserve punishment. 533 00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:42,600 Your Majesty, there is a major problem in the Ministry of Justice. 534 00:36:42,600 --> 00:36:47,400 [Yuan Xiong, Left Imperial Censor] We agree to dismiss and investigate the Ministry. 535 00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:48,900 Don't slander me. 536 00:36:48,900 --> 00:36:50,800 Mr. Sun, you are still denying. 537 00:36:50,800 --> 00:36:53,200 How dare you talk nonsense in the imperial court! 538 00:36:53,200 --> 00:36:56,200 You have committed the crime of deceiving the Emperor. 539 00:36:56,200 --> 00:36:58,600 Be quiet. 540 00:37:13,200 --> 00:37:19,200 Xu Qi'an, the Bronze Gong, is already bearing guilt. 541 00:37:19,200 --> 00:37:20,800 In order to make credits, 542 00:37:20,800 --> 00:37:24,800 he might act somewhat extreme. 543 00:37:28,200 --> 00:37:32,100 You all should work together on the case, 544 00:37:32,100 --> 00:37:35,400 instead of hindering each other. 545 00:37:35,400 --> 00:37:40,500 If it happens again, I will severely punish you. 546 00:37:43,500 --> 00:37:48,500 From today on, lift the lockdown of the city gate. 547 00:37:48,500 --> 00:37:51,800 All officials in the imperial court of Rank Six and above 548 00:37:51,800 --> 00:37:54,800 must not leave the Capital City. 549 00:37:54,800 --> 00:37:58,300 Court adjourned. 550 00:37:58,300 --> 00:38:01,600 We respectfully see you off, Your Majesty. 551 00:38:08,100 --> 00:38:09,200 Mr. Wei. 552 00:38:09,200 --> 00:38:12,200 Mr. Wei. Please wait. 553 00:38:22,400 --> 00:38:23,900 Mr. Wei. 554 00:38:24,500 --> 00:38:26,300 This is what we have transcribed. 555 00:38:26,300 --> 00:38:28,900 Please take a look. 556 00:38:29,900 --> 00:38:31,600 Thank you. 557 00:38:31,600 --> 00:38:35,300 Another day, I will treat you drinks. 558 00:38:44,600 --> 00:38:47,400 Mr. Wei. 559 00:38:51,100 --> 00:38:53,200 Why are you smiling? 560 00:38:53,200 --> 00:38:56,200 I thought His Majesty would be mad today. 561 00:38:56,200 --> 00:38:59,300 Unexpectedly, I passed smoothly. 562 00:38:59,300 --> 00:39:00,200 Passed smoothly? 563 00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:03,000 No one took the opportunity to criticize you? 564 00:39:15,200 --> 00:39:19,100 He gains all this only in one day. 565 00:39:20,700 --> 00:39:22,600 He's really good at handling cases. 566 00:39:22,600 --> 00:39:24,800 Good at handling cases? 567 00:39:24,800 --> 00:39:27,000 Are you referring to Xu Qi'an? 568 00:39:27,000 --> 00:39:31,200 You're really lucky to get such a talent. 569 00:39:31,200 --> 00:39:34,000 Pity you are too late. 570 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:40,600 I've already interrogated the Taikang County Magistrate. 571 00:39:40,600 --> 00:39:42,700 I have already reported it. 572 00:39:42,700 --> 00:39:45,000 He said he didn't collude with the Kui tribe. 573 00:39:45,000 --> 00:39:47,300 I sensed his qi and he was lying. 574 00:39:47,300 --> 00:39:50,000 Did you get who was behind the scenes? 575 00:39:50,900 --> 00:39:53,500 The Qi Observation Technique can only discern truth from lies. 576 00:39:53,500 --> 00:39:56,600 But he refused to answer this. There's nothing I can do. 577 00:39:56,600 --> 00:39:57,800 No worries. 578 00:39:57,800 --> 00:40:01,400 As long as I am here, I will make him tell the truth. 579 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:03,500 The three of you, please follow me. 580 00:40:05,500 --> 00:40:07,100 Old man, what is your name? 581 00:40:07,100 --> 00:40:12,800 I-I am Zhang Shen from Yunlu Academy. 582 00:40:12,800 --> 00:40:15,600 Okay, then I'll tell my master 583 00:40:15,600 --> 00:40:19,000 that there is an old man named Zhang Shen at Yunlu Academy. 584 00:40:19,000 --> 00:40:22,500 He said that Heart-Probing could be more powerful than Qi Observation. 585 00:40:22,500 --> 00:40:25,400 I'll have my master talk to your dean about it. 586 00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:29,100 No need. We have our own strengths. 587 00:40:30,400 --> 00:40:32,200 This is the place. 588 00:40:37,100 --> 00:40:39,800 Wake up to answer questions. 589 00:40:41,100 --> 00:40:43,400 You! 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