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Episode 29

A life for a life

Kindness begets no kindness

"Kindness begets no kindness."

Who are you?

Was that you at the auction house?

Ghost!

Psych-Hunter

So you're saying

Liu Zhi taught you

how to kill?

What does he look like?

Why is he doing this?

He simply told me

I could avenge Zhou Lan

if I did as he said.

He knew how I felt about Zhou Lan.

I would do anything for her.

But I don't know what he looks like.

And I don't want to know.

Judging by his voice,

he must be in his 50s or 60s.

There are lots of people in that age group.

Tens of thousands of them in Changshanzhou alone.

Is he a man or a woman?

A man.

Why didn't you just come in?

-I... -The only door he'd enter

is a double door.

Now you're talking dirty.

You see,

I talked to Qin Er

about this yesterday.

He wouldn't let me in

lest I beat up a certain jerk.

Qin Er,

what did he tell you?

He told me

Liu Zhi

usually finds the perpetrators in advance,

and then he creates cases

for us to solve.

We were his prey

this whole time,

unwittingly dancing

to his tune.

Right now,

Liu Zhi wants me

to solve a Rubik's cube in the Psych.

Every time we solve a puzzle,

the cube changes.

He told me

the clue to the underground river

is in the cube.

We must dance to his tune.

So Liu Zhi's purpose

is to get you

to crack the Rubik's cube,

so that we can find the underground river?

So far,

we haven't even figured out

what his purpose is.

But at least we know

he's a middle-aged man

in his 50s or 60s.

We can only wait for him to strike again

and give himself away.

I guess that's the only way.

The situation is dire now.

War is coming.

Commodity prices are rising.

We're facing severe supply shortages.

I'm working aggressively on it.

Sir,

a supply truck

was robbed near General Zhang's territory.

How dare they take my supplies?

Was it the Zhang family?

It was a bunch of bandits on the prowl.

In these chaotic times,

bandits are wreaking havoc everywhere.

General,

give me a battalion.

I swear I'll wipe them out.

No,

now is not the time.

The situation is unstable.

I have to defend Changshanzhou

against those predators.

Lieutenant Yang,

pass my order.

Let the Peace Preservation Corps

handle this matter.

If they can't even handle a few bandits,

ask them to resign

from their posts.

Yes, sir.

We have a problem.

We have a problem.

The concession border

is flooded by refugees.

We're short-handed.

And Ms Yuan is trapped over there.

-Hurry, call some men over. -Yes, sir.

Let us in!

Let us in!

Let us in!

What are these people doing here?

Ms Yuan, we're going through uncertain times.

I heard a great war is coming to Changshanzhou.

The people are frightened.

Everyone knows the concession is the safest place.

I see.

Folks,

they protect foreigners

and trap us poor people here.

They are leaving us to die.

That's right. They are leaving us to die.

We can't just wait for our demise.

Folks, let's force our way in!

Force our way in!

Force our way in!

Force our way in!

Let us in!

Let us in! Let us in!

Let us in!

Let us in!

Excuse me, excuse me.

Let us in!

Let us in!

Let us in!

Mu Qing!

Yuan Mu Qing!

Mu Qing!

Let us in!

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Jiang Shuo,

your time is almost up.

If you fail to solve my puzzle,

you

will never find out

who

I am.

Not with that creepy face.

You enticed those people to commit crimes.

What is your relationship with those victims?

And why did you choose them?

They are all my prey.

So are you.

So is Changshanzhou.

Jiang Shuo,

your fate

is tied to Changshanzhou.

If you want to save them,

you have to

pass my test.

There.

Look over there.

Year 1912

Serial Number

What does Liu Zhi mean

by showing you this?

Someone said he was going to help me,

yet he himself is overwhelmed.

Check it out.

It's all here.

Where did all these houses come from?

I found them for you.

Well? Are you impressed?

I am indeed.

But there are so many files.

When will we ever find the house?

We'll take our time.

Jiang Shuo,

there's nothing but floor plans here.

It doesn't show us what the house looks like.

Did Liu Zhi leave you any other clues?

No.

He only showed me the house.

And he said

my fate

is tied to Changshanzhou.

Other than that,

the words, "Year 1912"

appeared above the house.

1912?

Isn't that eight years ago?

Let's check the houses from eight years ago.

Hold on.

This is today's newspaper.

I read it in the car.

There's a house that's been deserted for eight years.

It was put up for auction lately.

House of murder put up for auction, Xintai Auctioneers is unscrupulous

Tomorrow is the auction.

This is quite like Liu Zhi's style.

The element of surprise.

Let's get someone

Li Mi

to look into it.

Young Master Yi Heng,

you're here.

Sun,

is my brother here?

Brother.

You're here.

Go inside and chat with Father.

I have business to attend to.

Take it.

Xintai Auctioneers

Father.

Yi Heng,

you're here.

Come, sit down.

Sit.

I was just so busy,

I didn't even notice you.

By the way,

Changshanzhou Renji Hospital Prescription

your brother

Underground River

dropped by just now.

He must be having

a tough time recently.

He takes care of all

our family's affairs.

Since I've recovered,

I shouldn't let him work so hard anymore.

Father,

have you taken your pills today?

What pills?

Those doctors think I'm crazy.

Do you think I'm crazy too?

Father,

you are not fully recovered.

The doctors are acting in your best interests.

Give me the reports.

All of you

think I'm crazy.

Old Master Qin.

You're here, Young Master Yi Heng.

Old Master Qin, time to take your pills.

How is my father's mental state as of late?

Does he take his medication regularly?

Young Master Qin,

I fed Old Master Qin the pills myself.

I assure you,

he took it all on time.

Here's his prescription.

The prescription looks fine.

I would've prescribed

the same thing myself.

I am well aware of

the effects of Antiafe.

If my father has been

taking his medication regularly,

why is he still

acting like a mad man?

By the way,

how often does he nap these days?

Old Master Qin doesn't usually take naps.

He doesn't?

Old Master Qin is energetic.

So that's only natural.

Changshanzhou Renji Hospital Prescription

Xintai Auctioneers

You're here, Sergeant...

Mr Bai.

You're here, Mr Bai.

Has Ms Yuan told you what to do?

Yes.

I know what to do.

Ms Yuan

asked me to deliver a message to you.

She found out something

from Chairman Wan.

The name of the original owner

of the auctioned old house

is Jiang Ye.

He was a philanthropist.

On one night, eight years ago,

his whole family suddenly died.

Soon after that,

he was convicted of selling out

to the Japanese.

The house was seized

by the military government.

Since then,

the old house has been rumoured to be haunted.

That's why it has been put up

for auction until today.

Let's act as planned.

Mr Bai.

Why are you here?

Shuo said if you need anything,

just tell me,

and I'll deliver the message for you.

Stay by his side later.

Boss,

she is Zhen Jiang Yan,

vice president of the auction house.

She'll be in charge of this auction.

Why do so many people want to buy it

despite its dark history?

Everyone wants to enter the concession nowadays.

There's no trouble selling the houses.

Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome to the

VIP auction room of Xintai Auctioneers.

You are all here

because of Lot 1 which we have advertised.

I believe you're all very keen.

So let's get on with it.

Lot 1,

the starting bid is 600 flat silver.

600?

Each paddle is 50 flat silver.

The auction

will

start now.

650.

700.

750.

Any higher offers?

We need Yi Heng's help.

This gentleman offers 800.

1,600.

Seriously?

Young Master Qin offers 1,600.

Any higher offers?

1,650.

1,650.

2,000.

2,050.

2,500.

2,550.

My goodness.

That's a lot of money.

Ms Yuan is determined

to win the bid.

She is Zhen Jiang Yan,

vice president of the auction house.

She'll be in charge of this auction.

5,000.

No way.

He's offering 5,000.

Keep bidding.

Offer another 50.

It's too much.

I can't make the decision.

All right, everyone.

Young Master Qin is offering 5,000.

Any higher offers?

5,000 flat silver, going once.

Going twice.

Going thrice.

I'm offering 10,000.

This auction is a sham.

I have

ample evidence that this is a set-up

by Qin Yi Chi and the auction house.

The deal was already made between them.

This auction is just a charade.

Guards, seize her!

You, inform Ms Yuan.

You, check if anyone's

-been in the electrical room. -Sure.

Xiao Hei, come with me.

What are you doing here?

Why do you have a real estate sales receipt here?

Did you touch my ledger?

I'm just following Young Master Yi Chi's orders.

How many times have I told you?

Don't get involved in the Qin family's affairs.

The less you know, the better.

Got it.

Speaking of which,

since this auction is ruined,

we'll have to arrange one another time.

If Young Master Qin wants to see the house,

he can do so anytime.

All right.

Honey,

shouldn't you

pay some attention to me too?

Watch it.

It's a busy place.

People might see us.

Alright. Go see Young Master Qin.

Don't keep him waiting.

Xiao Quan.

Dr Qin, just now, downstairs...

I know.

Of all the times for a blackout,

it had to be when the woman

in black was causing trouble.

Did she do anything suspicious

other than throwing photos around?

Suspicious...

Yes.

Before the power went out,

that woman threw a glass on the floor.

A signal.

What signal?

A signal to someone here.

Where's Bai Kai and the others?

They've gone to investigate your brother

and the vice president of the auction house.

Let's go.

Xintai Auctioneers

Young Master,

though the auction is over,

my wife said you can see the house

anytime you want.

Tell her I need to see it now.

Yes.

Why is it so cold in here?

And smelly.

A family died

in this house.

It's rumoured to be haunted.

It is said that

this stench

is the stench of death.

Only children believe in ghost stories.

You're a grownup, for god's sake!

Get some men to search this place tomorrow.

I want every brick and wall checked.

Report anything unusual to me.

Yes.

Let's check upstairs.

Boss, your hat.

Have you parked the car?

Yes.

If the front door fails,

we'll use the back door.

Kindness begets no kindness

Who did that?

Sun Zhi Long, go easy, will you?

Young Master Yi Chi,

I didn't move at all.

Go and check it out.

Where is he?

There's someone else here.

That's impossible.

The key is with me.

There is no way someone else can be here.

It can't be ghosts, can it?

We'll find out

soon enough.

Come on.

You two go that way.

We'll find that prankster

even if it means turning the house upside down.

Yes.

A life for a life

Kindness begets no kindness

"Kindness begets no kindness."

Who are you?

Was it you at the auction house?

Ghost!

Young Master Yi Chi!

Young Master Yi Chi.

What happened?

It happened so fast.

All I know is

the other end of the rope

is tied to the door handle upstairs.

Xiao Hei, go check it out.

Let's get him to the hospital first.

Yes.

Young Master Yi Heng.

Yi Heng.

Yi Heng.

-Father. -Yi Heng.

How is your brother?

Don't worry.

His injuries are minor.

Nothing serious.

He's fine?

Good to hear.

Good to hear.

Father.

Why...

Why did Brother go to the Jiang family's old house?

I've never heard him talk about it before.

I don't know.

I don't know.

Go inside and chat with Father.

I have business to attend to.

Take it.

-Father, -I don't know.

the last time Brother visited you,

he was holding a document from the auction house.

The next day, he had an accident.

I'm unable to think straight.

Sometimes,

I don't even know

what nonsense I have said.

Why did he go to the Jiang family's old house?

What was he doing there?

I don't know.

-I don't know. -Old Master Qin,

why are you out again?

-I... -Young Master Yi Heng.

It's time for Old Master Qin to take his pills.

Let's go, Father.

Father,

how are you feeling?

Bitter.

The pill is bitter.

Young Master Yi Heng,

Old Master Qin has been taking his medication regularly.

We've increased

the dosage as necessary.

His condition is expected to stabilise soon.

Let him rest for now.

Young Master Yi Heng, have a seat.

Dr Shen Tian,

thanks for your hard work.

You've always taken

good care of Father.

Don't mention it.

Old Master Qin is my patient.

It's my duty to take care of him.

Besides,

I appreciate your guidance

all this while.

By the way,

the white pill you just gave my father,

-was it Antiafe? -Yes.

May I take a look?

Sure.

Antiafe

There's something wrong with this medicine.

It's sweet.

Antiafe has a strong sedative effect.

Most will fall into a deep sleep after taking it.

When you told me

my father was energetic,

I thought it was odd.

And, he just said

the medicine's bitter.

But Antiafe is tasteless.

It seems

my father hasn't been taking

the purported prescription.

Where did you get this?

Director Qin himself

bought these pills from overseas.

Looks like

there's a lot I don't know about the Qin family.

Dr Shen Tian,

can you do me a favour?

Pretend this never happened.

Just act normal.

Room 1

Old Master Qin!

-Old Master Qin! -Old Master Qin!

-Old Master Qin! -Old Master Qin!

You two, search over there.

All right.

How is it?

Changshanzhou Renji Hospital

I've gone through

the restrooms. He's not there.

My father knows nothing

about the pill, right?

Young Master Yi Heng, Dr Shen,

we found Old Master Qin.

Lead the way.

Treatment Centre

He's here.

Father.

Father, where have you been?

I just went out to buy some persimmons.

You...

So many people, all looking for me?

What did you buy persimmons for?

You brother likes them.

When he wakes up, I'll give them to him.

Old Master Qin,

if you need anything,

just let me know.

I and the rest of the medical staff

will do it for you.

You'll make us worry

if you disappear just like that.

All right. Got it.

Young Master Yi Heng,

I've just told the nurses.

From now on, they'll spend more time with Old Master Qin.

They won't let him go out anymore.

Do you think my father has really gone insane?

I don't understand your question.

If he were truly insane,

he wouldn't have told me

that the pill was bitter.

The only thing I'm uncertain about

is whether my brother

is involved or not.

So what are we going to do?

Give this to my brother.

Ask him for this medicine.

Tell him it's for my father.

Barbital?

But it does no good for Old Master's condition.

If he really knows,

he won't give you

the actual drug.

Xiao Quan,

why did you suddenly

ask me to come here this late at night?

For serious business, of course.

I heard from Shuo today that

the Jiang family's old house

might not be haunted.

Not haunted?

If it's not haunted, then what?

Shuo said

food scraps were found

in the house's kitchen.

And the banister in

Dr Qin's brother's accident

was sawn off.

And the rope that was used to hang him

was new.

What does that mean?

You...

Stupid.

That means

Dr Qin's brother's accident

was orchestrated.

That's right.

Shuo has been so good

to us lately.

We should help him.

That's why I called you two here.

Let's go to the Jiang family's old house tonight

and find out what's going on.

-All right. Let's go. -Let's go.

Are you afraid?

Not when I'm with you.

What about you, Er Long?

I... I'm a bit scared.

But for Shuo's sake,

I'll do anything.

Good on you.

All right, let's go.

Da Long, can you stop

making Er Long talk?

It's creepy.

Quan,

if I'm devoured by a ghost,

you must avenge me.

You're Mantou.

He can't eat you that easily.

He might choke on you

and spit you out.

Oh, you.

What is it?

Ghost!

Are you humans or ghosts?

Are you humans or ghosts?

I should ask you that.

Cut the nonsense.

I have a weapon.

We're staying here for the night.

What are you doing here?

We...

We're here to catch the bad guys.

Who let you in?

It was me.

I let them in.

You have a problem with that?

I get it now.

You were the ones haunting

the auction house and this house.

You were spooking people away,

so you can have this place to yourself,

isn't that right?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Fine.

You won't admit?

I'll call the police over to question you.

Mantou,

go and get Sergeant Bai.

-Okay. -He's definitely up to no good.

Brothers, run!

Run!

-Quan, should we go after them? -Go.

Hold on.

The guy with the lantern dropped this.

A pawn ticket?

Xihulu Pawnshop

Our trip here is not wasted.

Let's go back and give this to Shuo.

Everybody,

here's what I got from the station.

The Jiang family had six members.

Father, Jiang Ye.

Mother, Kou Wen.

Eldest daughter, Jiang Yan.

Second eldest daughter, Jiang Mi.

The third child was a son named Jiang Shuo.

His name was Jiang Shuo too?

It's just a homonym.

And the youngest daughter, Jiang Tian.

Mr Wan said

Jiang Ye

was in the mining business.

He was also a philanthropist.

But I didn't know

he was convicted

for selling mineral resources to the Japanese.

Even if he was convicted of treason,

it should be the court

that carried out the execution.

But

it says here that all six members

died suddenly overnight.

So what really happened?

When the case happened,

our sergeant had not taken office yet,

so we knew very little about it.

But rumour has it

that Jiang Ye didn't want

his wife and children to suffer

after his death,

so he killed them

before taking his own life.

Even a vicious tiger would not eat its cubs.

A father killing his own children?

I find that

hard to believe.

And even if

he did kill his own children,

it would have been

on his criminal record.

But it says here,

the details of his family are unknown.

Jiang Shuo.

Xihulu Pawnshop, Wan Jiang Shuo

Wan Jiang Shuo.

Where do all these Jiang Shuos come from?

You both have the same name,

the same job, and you're both con men.

Hey! Who are you calling Jiang Shuo?

I mean, who are you calling a con man?

You.

Jiang Shuo

and Wan Jiang Shuo,

is it just a coincidence?

Let's go and find out.

Go back first.

Pawnshop

All right.

Here you go.

Mister,

do you remember

who pawned this jade pendant?

Do I ever.

This jade pendant

has been pawned

and redeemed many times.

It was pawned to me again four days ago.

Whenever he lost a gamble,

he'd use this

as collateral.

And when he got lucky,

he'd come and redeem it.

He isn't just a con man,

but a gambler, too.

A gambler?

The way I see it,

he's a gambling addict.

Mister,

where does he usually gamble?

Well...

Go out, take a right.

You can't miss it.

Thanks.

Place your bets!

Three, six, six.

Big.

Mister,

please lend me some money.

You don't have anything left

to trade.

How about my life?

I'll give you my life if I lose.

We only deal in money,

not lives.

My friend!

Let's keep it going. Forget about him.

Carry on.

Big or small?

Place your bets!

Place your bets!

Place your bets!

-Four, five, six. -That's Jiang Shuo, right?

Leaving so soon?

Isn't that a bummer?

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