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Since we're tracking someone down,

we'll need specific professionals in that field.

Miss.

Mr. Wei said he posted wanted posters

from the east to the west of the city.

Perhaps,

offering a reward might really work?

Who is it?

Please spare me, heroine.

I am Mo Lin.

I came here because of the poster.

The wanted poster

is exceptional.

They're all over the town.

The words written are extremely big.

Reading it makes me stressed out.

It took me a good half of the day

to tear all the posters down.

I couldn't let anyone else benefit...

No. I couldn't let anyone take the reward.

Heroine.

You possess no soul of Strength at all.

Do what you're capable of.

Do not take this poster seriously.

It's beyond your power.

You can't question my talent,

just because I'm imperfect.

My poor situation

and poverty are temporary.

But I'm excellent at finding people in a haystack.

Ling Ziyan.

Take him hostage

and take him to the officials.

Yes, miss.

Get up.

You woke up and refreshed yourself at dawn.

You didn't use willow to brush your mouth like everyone does.

Instead, you used peach blossom stem.

You went out in the morning.

Besides being accompanied by this lady,

four other men were with you.

First, you went to an iron forge,

then traveled across half of Chan State

from south to north.

Senses.

You excel in the soul of Pivot.

You had lunch at Pinxian Restaurant.

The dishes were sea bass sashimi, glazed crab,

Tilu chicken, black rice, almond panna cotta, and shredded pickles.

It seems like you had a bad appetite.

You gave each dish less than three bites.

But you did have a bowl of cold noodles with pagoda leaves.

You went out of town in the afternoon.

About two li out,

you passed by a flower field of common peonies.

You stood in front of a white common peony

for around 15 minutes.

Then you passed by a purple one,

and you went...

east!

You only come back to Chan State in the evening.

What else?

There's something in your waistband

that doesn't belong to you.

I'm looking for the best of the best.

Even if you smelled something, but had yourself killed,

what does that benefit me?

You get to keep her alive.

When did you poison her?

When I came to the residence at midnight.

I told you.

I am an assassin.

If you hire me now,

I'll be at your command.

So I will have to save your servant.

How's that?

Am I qualified now?

-It hurts! -Do you know who I am?

Ling Ziyan is the maid who guards my sword.

She's not just a nobody.

I have the antidote!

As for the money...

You can pay me less.

I'll hire you.

But next time, watch your attitude.

Ziyan.

Wake up!

How can she take such a big pill?

Sir.

He indeed is one of us.

We couldn't tell because his Shanhai Badge was taken.

Why did Ms. Qin say

the one who tried to kill her is undercover of Shanhai Gang?

Could it be that Lord set

another undercover in Chan State?

Sir, you've been in Chan State for years under our lord's order,

collecting information in the name of doing business.

Even if he sent other men from our gang,

I'm certain they would've informed you.

Besides, if he really is a part of the gang,

why would he kill one of us?

This is too suspicious.

We have to report to Lord immediately.

The Wei family will cease to exist

if Lord gets angered.

Wei Ming.

Send men to keep an eye on Ms. Qin.

No matter who she runs into,

no matter friend or enemy,

bring them back to me.

We can never let the Qins have them!

Yes, sir.

Lord!

An emergency message from Chan State.

Situ Chong was murdered in Chenqiao.

And his Shanhai Badge is stolen!

That's not possible.

Situ Chong has mastered three souls.

No one in Chenqiao could rival him!

Lord!

Forgive me, Lord.

I will send Xing Luo, the best man

in the Fire Division down there right away.

How dare he touch what belongs to Shanhai Gang.

Send him to the underworld.

[Zhaifeng Institute]

I think this is the place.

The smell here is the strongest.

[Closed]

Closed?

It's early in the morning.

But the door is locked.

Something is not right.

Forget it.

The unparalleled martial artist

live in such a shabby place?

Dear God!

Grant me some luck!

[Mr. Zhao.]

[Is Master Guo really not here?]

[Don't you lie to me.]

Madam Jin.

Please.

Master is really gone.

I almost died!

And your master doesn't give a damn?

He sent you guys to save me,

but he didn't even leave a message?

He did.

Master said relationships

cost a lot of money,

so please pay the commission at once.

Why not?

I admire talented men like him.

Come on, kid.

You have such a handsome appearance,

but why can't you be sweeter?

If you keep calling me Madam,

I will get upset.

-Madam Jin. -Fine!

I...

just wanted you

to praise me in front of your master.

In fact, from the very beginning,

I knew you're a good kid.

Unlike that...

God of Bandits.

He always appears and disappears unpredictably.

I knew he's a cunning man the minute I saw him.

You're right.

It is rather odd.

Even though the God of Bandits isn't a man with good morals,

but he is always willing

to help Zhaifeng Institute.

Because of that,

he has my gratitude.

What a funny guy you are!

This is the first time

I hear someone praising a bad man!

All right. I'll stop teasing you now.

I'm leaving.

By the way,

don't forget to bring your master

over to Ruyu Restaurant when he's free.

[God of Bandits?]

Ruyu Restaurant?

[Ms. Qin.]

[I have found the culprit's hiding place.]

[All you need to do is send me 20 strong men]

[and I have my own way to capture him.]

[Please wait for my good news at Ruyu Restaurant]

[of Chenqiao Town.]

He's asking you for 20 strong men?

Is Mo Lin going to break in forcefully?

Qin Qi once told me,

"Don't hire doubtful men, but don't doubt your men."

If he wants 20 men, we'll give him 20 men.

But we're not in Kaifeng.

Where can we find that many men?

Speak of the devil.

[Sangsang!]

I heard you're in need of something.

I'm willing to do whatever it takes

to help you.

Lu Ping!

It hasn't been a month since you beat that man of Shanhai Gang.

Your soul power has yet to recover.

And now you're going to see Ms. Qin?

Are you looking for a beating?

I missed her once.

If I wait longer,

I'll miss this second chance.

But you don't even know where she is.

What if she has gone?

Then who else made a scene

and pasted the reward all over town?

Only the Wei Family has the money

and the manpower to do that.

My guess is Ms. Qin

is giving out orders in the Wei Residence right now.

Fortunately, Master is not around these few days.

I'll sweet-talk or force her, if necessary, into coming back with me,

and I'll ask her to bring us to see Wen Gecheng.

Lu Ping!

Lu Ping!

Lu Ping.

Where are you going?

I admit I was too strict with you.

I promise I'll teach you well.

Even if afterward, you don't get the soul of Strength,

it's still good for strengthening your body.

Will you let me eat something first?

I'll eat with you.

I should go to the restroom.

That's good!

I can join you.

Xifan.

It's better if you keep ignoring me

like you always do.

A loser like me

isn't worth your time.

Master asked me to take care of you before he left.

He wants me to start with your life,

to help you cultivate good habits.

That might help improve your martial art skills as well.

Your place is too shabby.

Why don't I move over

and stay with you for the night?

All right.

Sure.

Allow me to introduce the surroundings to you.

Sure.

Lu Ping!

I'll stop him!

Xifan!

-You can't go! -Lu Ping!

Lu Ping!

Xifan!

Something happened!

Jin Ruyu is really in trouble this time.

Those bandits went back for revenge and took her away.

[Wei Residence]

Sir, miss.

Qin Sang has hired someone

to look for that mysterious man.

They should be at Ruyu Restaurant of Chenqiao Town by now.

I was afraid my identity would be exposed.

Please handle the matter from here.

Forget it.

Your neck is too thick.

I'm not interested.

Let's go.

Sir.

Why was I so greedy back in the days?

I took shelter from Shanhai Gang.

Now my business is thriving,

but I can never escape them!

But it's all right.

I can endure it as long as Tianqi is safe and sound.

I would sacrifice my life's work to the gang if necessary.

Sir.

Sir.

Mr. Wei hasn't returned for two days.

I'm afraid he's at Chenqiao Town with Ms. Qin again.

I want everyone out there and find him!

Bring him back no matter what!

Here they come!

Stop!

Did you hit me for real?

Scram!

Mr. Zhao!

I'm right here.

I knew you would come and save me.

Lu Ping.

What's happening?

Let's remain here.

Let's see who he really is.

Wait.

God of Bandits.

I respect you for being a good man.

You were being chivalrous to help the weak,

but you also robbed people.

You do good deeds, but you never show who you are.

Is there a reason why you are hiding?

Who are you exactly?

It doesn't matter.

We both are like-minded,

why can't you show yourself?

How did you get hurt?

It's nothing serious.

The bandits did it.

I have no idea who I offended

to become wanted.

Then why did you show up to help?

If she was taken away because of me,

wouldn't I be a laughing stock?

Xifan.

It's true that someone is giving out

a reward for people who capture the God of Bandits.

Xifan.

His brave deeds got him injured.

If we leave him like this,

it's injustice.

It's my first time meeting the actual God of Bandits.

What a delicate young man!

Let me see.

He's beautiful as well!

By the way, Mr. Zhao,

didn't you tell me

you respect the God of Bandits a lot?

That you wouldn't mind even if he drew a turtle on your face?

Now that he's right in front of us.

He really is a young man!

What a hero.

How about this?

Since you're all here for the purpose of rescuing me,

come to Ruyu Restaurant to have a drink.

It's on me!

Let's go.

Madam Jin.

His injury can't wait.

If you don't mind,

come back to Zhaifeng Institute with me to get it treated.

This way.

I'll head back then.

[It's you.]

This must be a trap.

A trap aiming right at me.

Could that fraud

be someone from Shanhai Gang?

He doesn't seem to be one.

People from Shanhai Gang are brutal.

They won't waste their time on setting a trap.

Lu Ping.

Who exactly did you offend?

I don't know either.

I can't do anything else but accept it.

Tonight.

[Ruyu Restaurant]

It hurts!

Easy.

Easy!

Endure it please, Mr. Wei.

Those guys at Zhaifeng Institute should be careful.

If my act today hadn't been for Sangsang,

they would've got a taste of my fists!

Ms. Qin.

The disciples of Zhaifeng have brought Mo Lin

back to Zhaifeng Institute.

Mo Lin is really as good as he said he is.

Sangsang.

Are you waiting for him here?

Why don't I stay with you?

Why don't I get you a better room?

This one doesn't even have windows!

You deserve way better.

No need.

Ziyan, go get the door.

Mr. Wei.

Master instructed us to bring you home

to Chan State after you're done playing around.

Sangsang and I are just catching up.

I'm not done yet.

Mr. Wei, you are from the upper class.

This place is too risky for you to stay.

Ziyan, you go with them.

Make sure Mr. Wei gets home safely.

Yes, miss.

Fine. I'll leave.

Sangsang.

Come back sooner.

I'll wait for you.

God of Bandits...

You have nowhere to go.

[Zhaifeng Institute]

There's no one here.

Why should I roll around?

So you are here.

[The money I owe you...]

[Master.]

[I'm afraid I can't pay you back]

[the money I owe you in the short run.]

[I'll definitely pay you back]

[if we ever meet again.]

Congratulations.

Sleep.

It'll be over when you awake.

Don't run!

Again?

You're really highly skilled.

You actually escaped my first attempt.

In the end, you still can't escape

my backup plan.

I knew it.

I never miss a target.

How did you do it?

Isn't it magical?

I planted these worm grass here

especially for you.

Its root can alternate the dirt.

As long as you fall into this kind of quicksand,

no matter how good your soul of Strength is,

you can't escape easily.

You study these stuff

because you don't have the soul of Strength.

Don't you look down on me!

Even though I lack Strength, it doesn't mean I'm finished.

I'm telling you.

One day, I will become

the greatest assassin in the world.

But congratulations.

I don't kill normal, unarmed people.

Consider your life saved.

I'll tie you up and send you over

to see Ms. Qin at Ruyu Restaurant.

What are you laughing about?

Congratulations to you too.

Consider your life saved.

Your power...

You're not a normal martial artist.

Who are you?

I'm just a normal guy.

As for now...

I'm going to bed.

Isn't that my money?

Give it back!

Give it back!

Think of it as my payment for spending the night with you.

Let me tell you.

I'm short on money.

There must be secrets

that make you stay here.

Aren't you afraid I'll tell on you

for doing this to me?

You can try.

Tell them Lu Ping is the greatest martial artist.

And see who'd believe you.

Besides,

who knows when you can escape?

Brat!

Come back!

Free me!

[Ms. Qin,]

[the mission has gone on to a wrong path.]

[I never thought Lu Ping is actually a tough rival.]

[It's a long story,]

[but I believe]

[man can control his own destiny.]

[With my perseverance,]

[I'm sure I can conquer the difficulties]

[and accomplish the mission.]

[Surpass Beidou]

The valiance of Zhaifeng

surpasses that of the Beidou!

The valiance of Zhaifeng...

[This man hides in Zhaifeng with a fake name.]

[He must be keeping secrets.]

[I wrote him a letter,]

[threatening him to meet me at a pavilion.]

[I plan on setting a mechanism with all I've got]

[and I'll brush the swords with Antiaris toxicaria poison.]

[He's a sitting duck.]

[I surely will succeed.]

[We shall meet at Ruyu Restaurant tomorrow.]

[Even if I can't bring him alive,]

[I'll still bring you his body.]

[Half the price will suffice.]

[This is the end game of my dignity.]

[Either him]

[or me.]

Nonsense!

I asked for him,

not his dead body.

[If I go, it will just alert him.]

[If this man really is an expert of Shanhai Gang,]

[Mo Lin might not be able to kill him.]

[But he is patiently]

[going around in circles with Mo Lin.]

[Is there anything else he wants?]

[I know who you are...]

Since we know he's up to no good,

why don't you expose him?

Why are you allowing him to stay here?

It's fun to have him around.

I don't have the heart to expose him

and I'm going to meet him now.

Lu Ping.

Even if he's not that man of Shanhai Gang,

he can't be a good person.

Who else can he be?

I found this on the night I trapped him in the quicksand.

I haven't found Ms. Qin,

but she already found me.

I think she is scheduled to meet with Mo Lin at Ruyu Restaurant.

Why is Ms. Qin

so determined to find you?

No idea.

Perhaps, that night I impressed her

with my outstanding elegance.

I don't think it's safe.

What if she plotted against you with Shanhai Gang?

The Qin family has always been the generals of the emperors.

Shanhai Gang and them can never be related.

To find Wen Gecheng,

the easiest way is through the Qins.

So...

You shouldn't keep going against her.

Why don't you just go to her

and ask her to take you to Wen Gecheng?

With the mark of Shanhai Gang,

if I tell them our background,

how many will believe me?

And then there's Zhao Xifan.

He's guarding the gates all the time.

Then what should we do?

So this guy, Mo Lin,

is extremely useful.

How so?

Can we make use of the treasures

we found?

It has been so long...

Why hasn't he shown up?

What if he's too much of a coward?

That's weird.

He is not Lu Ping.

[I know who you are.]

[f you don't want to be exposed,]

[meet me at Zhaifeng Institute's pavilion]

[in the afternoon.]

It's you?

Who are you?

Say it!

Why would you know who I am?

It hurts!

Misunderstanding.

It's all a misunderstanding.

How could I know who you are?

Say it!

I'll say it.

I'll say it!

Who did this?

Why is this happening?

This is the pavilion of the back hillside.

The reason why Mo Lin chose this spot

is probably because he'd use the terrain there.

He doesn't possess the soul of Strength.

Thus, he will not fight me head-on.

If I were him,

I would set traps in the pavilion.

With such a generous gift of his,

I surely have to give him something in return.

And get rid of Zhao Xifan along the way.

Come on, Lu Ping.

It'll be too late if we don't go to the restaurant now.

Su Tang.

You stay.

This is a matter of the imperial court and the officials.

It's too dangerous.

You shouldn't be involved.

I'll come back to you once I discover

the whereabouts of Wen Gecheng.

-Lu Ping! -Don't worry.

I'll buy some osmanthus candy for you.

You're not the God of Bandits.

Who on earth are you?

I'm not God of Bandits,

but I'm an assassin.

Quit acting.

You don't possess the soul of Strength.

Yet your bag is full of murderous mechanism.

From now on,

I'll take you to the officials

if you lie to me one more time.

Don't.

You can do whatever you want with me,

just don't take me to the officials.

No assassin goes to jail.

Assassin?

Who is your target?

Forget it.

I just want to survive.

I shouldn't have to sacrifice for this.

I really am an assassin.

"God of Bandits"?

Is he your target?

I'm here to kill Lu Ping.

What? Say that one more time.

[Ruyu Restaurant]

Sir, this way, please.

This way.

Sir.

The room on the second floor is taken today.

Please don't mind.

Here.

Take care, sir.

All right.

So you're the man from Shanhai Gang!

Who knew that assassin's powder

actually works?

Cui Hua. Hurry!

Come greet the guests.

Come in, sirs.

Ruyu Restaurant

has the best wine in Chenqiao Town.

You won't be disappointed.

Here.

Serve them well.

Right here, sir and miss.

Her neck is whiter than mine.

I like it.

Lord said

business comes first.

What's the rush?

Let's have a drink first.

Mr. Wei,

weren't we heading to Chan State?

Why did we circle back?

I'm fine with Wei Ming messing around with authority,

but Wei Hu and others even tried to imitate him.

I will not be at their mercy.

Ms. Qin specifically said

not to disturb her.

Please don't make this difficult for me.

Kid,

you don't want to help me? Fine.

But don't ruin my fun.

Otherwise, I'll tell on you to Sangsang.

Let's see if she'll protect you

or go along with it on my behalf.

Mr. Wei.

What exactly are you up to?

You'll see.

I've been planning this for so long.

I will definitely impress her.

Let me go!

I heard the Qins has outstanding achievement in wars.

The emperor gave your family three golden tokens.

You can do anything with it.

Of course, only you, Ms. Qin,

can possess such a token.

Your guy is good.

The powder works like magic.

What a shame.

You killed Mo Lin?

Mo Lin was going to kill me with it.

I heard one drop can kill the entire Zhaifeng Institute.

Tell me.

And the antidote is yours.

What do you want to know?

Tell me where Wen Gecheng lives.

So is Shanhai Gang going for

Mr. Wei as well?

So you do know him.

Where can I find him?

I'd never make deals with Shanhai Gang.

I'd rather die

than embarrass my family.

Master, do you think our prey is here?

We'll find out upstairs.

Would you believe me if I say

I'm not from Shanhai Gang

and that I just need your help?

Then why are you torturing me?

Didn't you try to kill me too?

Besides,

torture is the only way I know.

Hand me the antidote first

to show your sincerity.

You hit me!

Don't go!

You hit me!

[This is bad.]

[What is Xing Luo doing here?]

[No way.]

[My soul of Strength isn't activated.]

[I can't handle them.]

[I have to go.]

[If I leave now,]

[she will die.]

I'm taking you with me.

They're here.

It's Xing Luo,

an assassin of Shanhai Gang.

You don't need to play nice.

I'm poisoned.

I can fight until the end with them.

I gave you the water I used to wash my face.

You would have diarrhea, but there's no need for an antidote.

Su Tang?

Let's go.

You...

Are you two with those bandits?

A man and a woman

threatened me to hide them.

They looked like bandits to me.

I wouldn't budge,

so they left.

How much money do you want?

I'll give it all to you.

Please don't hurt me.

Girl.

If you dare lie to us,

you'll lose your life.

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