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The Silent Criminal

Episode 5

Mother.

I am going on a long trip.

Where are you going?

This, you don't have to know.

When I'm back,

I'll give you a big surprise.

Who are you going with?

I'm going with....

Are you coming or not, weakling?

I thought I told

both of you to wait for me outside.

Do we have guests?

I will wait for you outside.

That's the young lady who sells leather.

It's you.

Miss.

These are all Biluochun tea leaves.

We'll only take two pieces of your leather for one bag of tea.

You've really got a good deal.

I've really ran out of leather.

Right.

I remembered.

I saw her once

at the general's residence,

when I was kidnapped.

I'm sure.

I'm telling you.

Take your time.

I need to say a few words to them.

Are you going to Storm Town?

That's my place.

I know it well.

I'll bring you to meet your father-in-law.

I remember someone once said that he hates his father.

Why are you coming with me?

I'm just doing it so that my mom can reunite with his lover.

Let's set things straight.

Once we've found the Dayintuya,

we're done.

Why did she buy so many feathers?

These feathers

are more horrible than the Dayintuya.

How long till we reach Storm Town?

We're close.

It's right ahead.

But it may be a bit hard to get in.

Because you are horse bandits.

Both the county magistrate, Gan Jing Yi,

and his subordinate, Chen Xing Yi,

originate from the martial court

and are skilled fighters.

Us being bandits...

it's hard to avoid having grudges against them.

If our calculations are right,

the bandit leader Li Huang Wu

is about to return from the Capital.

If we let her return to Storm Village,

it will be impossible for us

to capture her again.

When she left Storm Village,

how could you

let her escape like that?

If we lose this chance again,

you will all be in big trouble!

Remember.

If you see

a merchants' team with a woman and two men,

you should immediately say,

"Bandit leader Li Huang Wu!

Surrender yourself!"

Fine, that's enough.

That woman tells us this everyday.

I've already got it memorized.

She's just using her

title as Official Gan's disciple.

If you ask me,

I think she's having an affair with him.

Do you dare say that to her face?

Sure.

Who are you?

Where did you come from?

Where are you heading to?

We are from...

We are from the Capital.

We are heading to Storm Town.

We're merchants.

Who are you looking for here?

Bandit leader Li Huang Wu.

Surrender yourself.

Li Huang Wu?

Never heard of the name before.

Height, five feet eight.

Dressed in brown.

Tulwar at waist?

Hold on.

Li Huang Wu usually travels in a group of three.

One, two, three, four.

There are four of them.

Alright.

Just go.

Hey, man.

What kind of person

is Li Huang Wu?

It's too long a story.

Just say it.

She...

has a crooked mouth and squint eyes.

Her nose is bruised and her face is swollen.

She's large and fat

with a big head and huge ears.

She's uneducated,

illiterate,

stupid,

and stubborn.

Disciple of Gan Jing Yi Chen Xing Yi

Bandit leader Li Huang Wu!

Surrender yourself.

Very accurate tone.

What did she say?

No idea.

Bandit leader Li Huang Wu.

Surrender yourself.

I am the County Magistrate Gan Jing Yi's subordinate,

Chen Xing Yi.

I have been ordered

to arrest all of you.

Run!

What happened?

Why did we stop?

Our leader is back!

Our leader is back!

Who are you?

This place looks weird

in every way.

Exactly how much atrocities

have you committed

to have taken over the entire Storm Town?

This is the Biluochun

I exchanged with two pieces of my leather.

Horse bandits.

As long as we're here,

the government officials

dare not harass the people.

Anyone who dares to come alone is basically

seeking death.

You can stay here without concerns.

If anything happens,

just say my name.

You obviously occupy this town.

Yet you say you're protecting the people.

The one bullying the people here is the government.

County Magistrate Gan Jing Yi

took interest on the land in Storm Town.

He's determined to drive all the residents away

so that he can build a mine.

If I didn't step up to protect them,

everyone would

have to leave their hometown.

Nonsense!

How dare you, you horse bandit.

Surrender yourself!

It's just a misunderstanding.

He's too addicted to work.

Sit down please.

Sit down.

Let's drink.

Why the fuss?

Does the tea taste bad?

Come on.

Take a sip.

Take a sip.

All government officials

are the same.

Give me some.

Sis,

are they bullying you?

Since you don't believe me,

I'll say no more.

This is Fang Mo Ji.

She's a local.

If you need to find anyone,

just ask her.

They are both government officials.

Keep an eye on them.

If you find them colluding with the local officials,

send them to me.

Bully her?

Who can bully her?

Are you looking for Brother Rong who sells camels,

Daughter of Daning District's Official Registrar Fang Moji

Uncle Ku that sells poisons,

or Master Liu that sells weapons?

We have some serious matters to talk about.

Leave us.

Alright.

Master.

Li Huang Wu brought

feathers that can be used to forge up to

50,000 arrows into Storm Town.

I was incompetent.

I couldn't capture her.

It's likely

that she is still unprepared.

Catch her while she's off guard.

Do you know

throughout the history,

what the deadliest weapon is?

Nah.

The Dayintuya.

Arrows.

Arrogance will make you

invincible.

I mean stray arrows.

No matter how skilled you are,

you won't be able to dodge all stray arrows.

She's using those feathers

to forge arrows.

At least 50,000 arrows.

In that case...

no matter how much prowess you have,

you would lose anyway.

Fist fights

will only result in bruises,

but if someone gets their hands on an arrow,

it'll be a life and death situation.

She was just a horse bandit before,

but now she has procured so many arrows.

Sooner or later, there will be bloodshed.

Even if no one else is stopping her,

I can't let a horse bandit

commit such atrocities.

I think you're attracted to her.

Impossible.

We are government officials.

She's a bandit.

You and I are the ones that can make a match.

What?

I mean...

What I meant was...

We're both officials.

Whatever.

What's important now is

to find my father.

Yes.

I've looked into Shi Zhan's background.

But...

Shi Zhan?

I know.

Why do you run so fast?

My name's Mo Ji.

It means "no hope to catch up with me".

Do you get it?

Shi Zhan's grave

Shi Zhan's grave

My late...

My parents

also passed away early.

I grew up alone as well.

It's alright.

If he's still alive,

I wouldn't know what to say to him anyway.

How did you know him?

My father told me.

Can you tell me more?

This guy...

He was found dead by the roadside.

My father pitied him,

so he buried him.

Your father?

Who is your father?

My dad is the Registrar of the local court.

I'll bring you to meet him.

I need to go back to Storm Town first.

See you at the local court.

Government soldiers are coming.

Where is Li Huang Wu?

The Gentleman Sword?

A gentleman

does not take what belongs to others.

This sword just did that.

County Magistrate of Daning Gan Jing Yi

It's a villain's sword.

General.

Sir.

Sir.

Sir.

On your knees!

You!

Now!

Please sit down.

I heard that you accidentally walked into Storm Town.

Please forgive us for being

late in the rescue.

Fortunately, you are safe.

It's a relief.

I am

the County Magistrate of Daning

Gan Jing Yi.

Please forgive me

for not giving you a warm welcome.

I am an Upper Rank Jinyiwei Guard.

Long Yao.

You are in possession of the Tempered Sword,

and you look decent with good manners.

It's impossible that you're associated with Li Huang Wu.

Sorry for the trouble we brought you.

He came with Li Huang Wu.

Shut up.

You haven't been able to capture the criminal Li Huang Wu

and you've offended our esteemed guest from the Capital.

You're supposed to be disciplined by military law.

Master...

Forget it.

Her incompetence is my fault.

I am ashamed.

Magistrate Gan.

You fail to keep Storm Town

and let a group of bandits takes over.

You should be ashamed.

However, the Daning County

reports to the Daning Command Division.

Why didn't you ask for their assistance?

Li Huang Wu is extremely cunning.

She has never directly confronted us.

Although we had a few fights before,

the casualty rate

was not enough for us to request assistance.

I heard that you are

planning to empty Storm Town

and relocate the residents.

Li Huang Wu only stepped up to protect

the people to ensure that they wouldn't

lose their homes.

We are relocating the people

because there are mineral resources

within Storm Town.

Mining for minerals will be

beneficial for our country and our people.

We'll sure compensate them

for the relocation.

I won't make things hard for my people.

Actually, she took over the village

only because of a personal feud.

Personal feud?

That's right.

Many years ago,

I killed her father.

Her father

was the County Magistrate of Daning.

I killed him because

he was corrupted and received bribes.

Li Huang Wu hates me for it

and won't stop causing troubles.

I've heard that

she forged a lot of arrows.

If she only wants to kill me,

she has made

too many arrows.

I fear that

she is up to something bigger.

A gentleman

persuades others with his integrity.

The Gentleman Sword

never hurts others randomly.

The spirit of the sword is to

reduce confrontations.

I wouldn't call it

a villain's sword.

Father.

Stop approaching.

You are dismissed.

Father.

Father.

Why are you here?

This is...

He is

a top detective from the Capital.

Shi Jing Yao.

It's an honor.

Magistrate Gan.

We have something else to attend to.

If we can help

in any way,

do let us know.

Please go ahead.

This is between me and them.

It is

not appropriate to involve you in it.

I'll be leaving then.

Boss,

if you are feeling upset,

you can kick me.

Where's my second in command?

I entrusted the village to him,

took one trip to the factory,

and he let the soldiers barge in.

Such terrible security.

He should be punished!

Our second in command died

three days ago.

Father.

Father.

Father.

Where is your father?

He's usually home by now.

Your father is an official registrar.

Why are you mingling

with people like Li Huang Wu?

What's wrong with that?

Everyone in this town

thinks that she's a good person.

Plus,

she promised

to take me to the Capital

once I'm an adult.

The style of the clothes is commonly seen

in the Capital.

Is your father

from the Capital?

You're right.

My father was in the Capital many year ago.

Then why didn't he bring you there?

He said I couldn't go

because we weren't able to afford it.

That's why I have been saving up on my own.

My father often tells me

how tall the buildings are in the Capital,

and how knowledgeable city people are.

What's so great about the Capital

for you to be so psyched up about it?

That's because you live there.

The Capital

is the symbol of a dynasty.

There are many who have tried hard

and still couldn't get a place in the Capital.

My opinion is

"you only live once".

No matter where you live in,

even if it's a palace,

it's useless

if you have no one to think of

and no one to go back to.

Right?

Let me rephrase it.

If you have no family

in the city,

the bigger the city,

the lonelier you'd be.

Right?

Nothing can ever compare with home sweet home.

Seriously.

Enough.

We need to do one thing at a time.

We won't be able to meet your father today.

We'll go back first.

Tomorrow, you're coming with me

to the Daning Command Division.

What for?

We'll request for their assistance

to capture Li Huang Wu.

Wait.

Since you've paid me,

I have to do a good job.

It's already late.

You won't be able to

find the road back to Storm Town.

I'll escort you back.

Let's go.

What should we do if we can't

find the Dayintuya?

That is for the best.

I only fear that the Centurions

know about this as well

and are on their way here.

The Centurions?

The ones who fought us

for the Dayintuya

in Magistrate Liu's house.

They are extremely dangerous.

They have been relentless

in pursuing the Dayintuya.

It's been 20 years

and they haven't given up on finding it.

You keep such an important thing from me

until now?

I would've hidden away

if I knew they are so dangerous!

You are still useful to me.

As long as I'm around,

I won't let you die.

Halt!

Why did it stop?

Stand in position.

When you are a soldier,

you should act like a soldier.

This is one of the bandit's head.

The bandit leader Li Huang Wu

is an impulsive and foolish

person that is eager for revenge.

If I return this to her,

she will definitely come to kill me.

When that happens,

the Daning Command Division will send soldiers

to avenge me.

If you die, I'll die with you.

After all these years,

I have lost countless brothers.

So long as I'm still alive,

if she wants to kill me,

so be it.

I don't want anyone here to die a meaningless death for me.

My father is the leader of the Daning Command Division.

Wouldn't it be better to kill me?

This is an official business.

I call the shots.

Master.

My feelings towards...

We are master and disciple.

Never forget that.

Do not mix in your personal feelings.

Official Registrar Fang.

I'm here!

Record what happened today.

Yes, Sir.

How did our second in command die?

Find out for me.

Boss.

I'm not a detective.

You reminded me.

We do have

two skilled detectives in our village now.

What is this place?

I'm scared.

Shut up.

Boss,

speak of the devil.

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