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De-you.

You won the bet.

The underworld.

Science.

Punch and kick.

The truth.

A great swimmer.

Forensics.

Sorceress.

Reporter.

Weak body.

Special detective.

Mother.

Secretary of municipal government.

An individual with unsurpassed and exceptional abilities.

Young Master.

Belongs to the Great God.

The heiress.

Neither a smoker nor a drunkard.

What is the use of having power and money?

Can't stand the sight of you.

Not bad. Reasonable and fair.

Take a bath.

Are you kidding me?

Not finicky.

There are clues.

Germany.

Spirit channeling.

Big news.

Chamber of Commerce for Water Transportation.

Master.

De-you!

Father.

Not messing things up. Not afraid of things.

Inference.

Evidence.

Childhood sweetheart.

The people of Tientsin.

Mao Ding.

De-you Guo.

-River God. -River God.

-River God. -River God.

EPISODE 5

Yes.

Why are there so many dead bodies?

That's odd.

Little River God found a sluice gate in the river.

Yes.

The bodies came pouring out.

Hurry up. Come over here.

Sit down. You have an evil air all over you.

I'll draw a charm for you to get rid of it.

Tie-niu.

Mr. Guo.

Are you keeping count?

Yes, I am.

There are more than 100 bodies.

Really?

We hit pay dirt today.

Exactly.

Stunned?

There are more than 100 bodies here.

Fifty silver dollars each.

For the dead bodies laying all over the pier,

five thousand won't be enough.

You will have to spend a fortune.

They all came from the same place.

In order to get Yuan-yuan Xue's body, how come so many dead bodies surfaced?

Step aside!

-Come on, give me a hand. -Okay.

What's this? Who caused such a scene?

-Hey. -Hey.

Master Ding is here as well.

Send more staff to me.

First, secure the scene.

Second, develop a covert line and deploy investigation.

Next, send all missing persons' data of Tientsin to me.

None is to be left out.

The uncanny disappearance of Yuan-yuan Xue's body

led to the discovery of more than 100 corpses.

I must figure out what is going on.

I respect you, so I call you Master Ding.

But you are the young master of the Chamber of Commerce,

not of our police station. I hope you understand.

As the captain, I am in charge of the police station.

It was me who got these people out of the water.

It was also me who's been following up on Yuan-yuan Xue's case.

Why can't I take charge of this case?

Master Ding.

The corpses were found by the Little River God.

You shouldn't be taking credit.

I paid him to get them out of the water.

If you put it that way,

the corpse salvage team is under our police station's deployment

and is paid by our police station as well.

Detective Ding, you've ignored the rules, overstepped authority

and used your own money to handle the case.

Could there perhaps be a connection between the Chamber of Commerce

and Yuan-yuan Xue's case?

Hold it.

Excuse me.

Here's someone from the chamber.

Here comes the fourth brother.

Hurry. Go and see who these dead bodies belong to.

Yes.

This grain transport pier is the largest in Tientsin.

Now it has become the largest open-air morgue in the city.

You guys just ruined the river worship ceremony

and now there's another mishap.

Steward Hu, shouldn't you give me some explanation?

This is such hard work. Do you have to be present at the scene in person?

The case involves human lives and that's where my duty lies.

I've had a quick look. None of them worked for our pier.

It can't be. There are so many dead bodies on your pier.

If they're not your people, were they blown here by wind?

Don't push away responsibilities.

This case must be looked into thoroughly.

Captain Fu.

Although they are not people from our Chamber of Commerce,

they are on the turf of our Chamber of Commerce.

We'll allocate a special fund to ensconce these dead bodies

in the Charity Hospital under our Chamber of Commerce,

ready to be claimed by families.

We'll never trouble the staff at the police station.

Please send them back to have a rest. Leave things here to us.

You're indeed a seasoned businessman.

Good observation.

-Si Yu. -Yes.

Make sure they are properly ensconced.

Rest assured.

Please encoffin the bodies quickly.

Also, clear up the mess. I don't have to remind you, right?

-Si Yu. -Yes.

Send a car to escort Captain Fu.

-Please. -Yes.

Make sure they're all cleared.

If anything goes wrong again, we won't be responsible for it.

Don't worry, we won't be giving you trouble.

All of them are unidentified adult men.

They died at different times. The verification is underway.

Don't bother about it.

Let the Chamber of Commerce take care of their own business.

-Okay. But... -What else?

Mind your own business.

This...

This matter doesn't only concern them.

What are you trying to say?

Look at this.

Come in.

Master Xiao.

Captain Fu, what brings you here today?

I came here specially to see you.

What an amazing office!

Are you busy?

Not really.

I see.

Take a seat.

Okay.

Well.

Is Secretary General Xiao still doing good?

Yes. He's fine.

By the way, is Ms. Xiao getting on well with her work?

Well, I didn't come today for any important matters.

It's just that, I would like to ask about Mr. Qian.

Do you have news about him?

Yes, I do.

It's just that...

Just say it directly.

Master Xiao, please see if this belonged to Mr. Qian.

Where is he?

We fished out over 100 bodies from the pier.

I mean, corpses.

I was the first to find this pocket watch while investigating the scene.

The corpses have been sent to the Charity Hospital.

Of course, there are many people who look alike.

You can't say for sure.

Should I take you to identify to him?

Thank you for your hard work.

Come on, Master Xiao, what are you doing?

Are you mocking me?

Master Xiao, I've been thinking about what Ms. Xiao asked me to do.

Don't make it public for now and don't tell Ms. Xiao.

I'll handle it.

Don't worry. I've given the instructions. I've let my subordinates know.

If you get the chance to have a word with Secretary General Xiao...

Captain Fu.

Thank you for your hard work.

It's my pleasure.

I'll go to your place later.

You're welcome.

-I'm not seeing you out. -Don't trouble yourself.

Please carry on with your work.

"Sheng" means construction.

"Yuan" means firstborn.

"Shengyuan" is the basic element of life in which everything originates.

This theory is very interesting.

The Shengyuan of the Ancient Evil Gang is the holy child.

Although we've retrieved it, it died a long time ago.

Even if it was the real holy child,

we can't use it anymore.

What a pity.

Yi-qiu Ding is causing trouble even after his death.

The dad has finally been silenced, his son starts meddling again.

He managed to obtain a detective badge.

Let him toss and turn.

We'll take care of him if he stirs up trouble.

We have to watch out for De-you Guo.

He was the one causing trouble, including investigation on Yuan-yuan Xue.

He did a lot of work.

What about the Old River God?

He didn't even go to offer his condolences when Yi-qiu Ding died.

He's been inactive.

He's a smart man after all.

He never interferes with other people's business.

What about making another holy child?

We don't have time.

Three of the children born back then survived.

The holy child was one of them.

Since we can't make a new one, we'll have to find the old ones.

Check for those who adopted any children at the time.

If the Chamber of Commerce is not afraid of getting into trouble,

then let them enjoy it to the fullest.

Don't worry. I've arranged things on the pier.

You can sit back and enjoy the show.

DRAGON KING TEMPLE

Sail with the wind.

Go on. Whose turn is it?

My turn.

I'll give one.

Soft-shelled turtle.

Yellow Croaker.

Tortoise.

Isn't that a soft-shelled turtle? Drink.

That's soft-shelled and a tortoise is hard-shelled. How are they the same?

A hard-shelled turtle is a turtle. It looks different from a tortoise.

A tortoise is the same thing as a soft-shelled turtle.

How about the God of the Northern Sky?

Is it a tortoise, a soft-shelled turtle or a hard-shelled one?

What are you guys thinking about? Let's eat.

Here.

Have a shrimp head.

It's food for the brain. That's what you two need the most.

-Mr. Guo. -What?

The statue of God of the Northern Sky in the river,

isn't it strange?

You didn't talk about the 100 dead bodies that surfaced in just one night,

but you kept going on about the statue.

The God of the Northern Sky is a water sprite.

It protects the water.

But a dead body was tied to it and it was sunk to the bottom of the river.

Isn't it eerie?

See, I'm not the only one who is timid.

-Shut up. -Yes.

No matter how eerie it is, it's not a living thing.

It can't come to life and bite you.

Eat up.

Tie-niu.

You said the statue of Xuanwu was set up to protect the peace.

Where are the statues usually set up?

In places where the water is not calm, of course.

For example?

Places that have been flooded.

Our Tientsin lies at the downstream of tributaries with complex water network.

Many villages nearby are close to rivers and some of them are threatened by floods.

We are not afraid of periodical floods,

we earn a living on the water after all, so we're always prepared.

But when floods occur, like those that engulfs the whole village

and washes away all the houses with a heavy death toll,

the residents nearby will invite a Taoist priest for a ceremony.

When it is necessary,

they will set up a statue of Xuanwu near the river

to tame the restless water.

Hey, isn't this our fellow junior?

Come on. Have a toast with your fellow senior.

-You are having hotpot. -Yes.

You have the appetite to eat?

Why not?

Everyone worked hard salvaging bodies for the whole day.

You're actually happy with so many dead.

The more people die, the more money we can make.

Of course we are happy.

That's right. We're happy.

Come on.

You're right.

Come on, let's eat.

Come on, eat up.

Eat. Have some more.

Come. Give it a stir.

-Master. -Yes?

Have you seen that many dead bodies in one night?

Not just one night,

I haven't seen so many in one year.

One hundred dead bodies appeared at the same time.

I think something big is about to happen.

When 100 dumplings are laid in front you,

you'll also think that something big will happen.

Well.

These 100 dumplings...

No.

Dead bodies.

I think that they were laid there by someone on purpose.

Our work is to retrieve the bodies from the water.

Once they are out, they are none of your business.

You see,

first, we salvaged a dead child and Yi-qiu Ding.

Following the dead child, we found Yuan-yuan Xue.

Suddenly, people came to snatch her body away.

Following this trail, we fished out so many dead bodies.

How can these cases be so odd? One case is linked to another.

These cases all seem to be related to water.

Stop right there.

I didn't allow you to speculate, so you've started with your own analysis.

Just do your own job dutifully.

Do you think the police are getting paid for doing nothing?

The police are useless.

The one upstairs claimed to be a special detective,

but he shut himself inside since he returned.

He's no help. Lame.

That boy has a heavy mind.

Watch over him. After all, he's your junior.

Two tigers cannot live on the same mountain.

In this river, there can't be two dragons.

Are you a dragon?

You are a tortoise at best.

Even if I am, I'm a tortoise under your tutelage.

Moreover,

the tortoise is a River God.

You simply won't listen, will you?

Are you still calling yourself a River God?

You...

Master.

Speaking of tortoise,

do you know where the statue

of the God of the Northern Sky in the river came from?

I don't know. I haven't seen it before.

Take a good bath.

And get on with work once you're done.

-Sir. -Yes, take a seat.

Whip up an extra edition.

Okay, go ahead.

An epidemic broke out from the corpses from the pier.

The entire Charity Hospital is under quarantine.

Any families of the victims who want to claim the bodies

will have to wait until the outbreak is under control.

But weren't those corpses just retrieved from the water?

How can an epidemic break out so suddenly?

The hospital sent us a telegraph.

Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll take care of things here.

-Okay. -Please wait a moment.

I'll go check on the situation.

What's there to see?

The situation is very serious now.

Send your story to the press immediately. Tell the public not to gather nearby.

Not a minute is to be delayed.

But how can I write a story without all the details?

Besides, publishing uncertain news rashly

will cause panic in society and affect people's livelihood.

I was in the office the whole time today.

Why didn't I hear about a telegraph from the hospital?

There should be proof of the epidemic. I'll look...

Go do your work.

-What? -Forget about the story.

You can take a break, Ms. Xiao.

Sir.

Ask Xiao-zhe to come in.

Excuse me. I'm here for Mao Ding.

I heard he lives here.

Please come in.

He's not feeling well these days, so he may not want to see you.

Why do you have a Buddha's head here?

It's been here since forever.

Where is the body?

When it rolled down from the mountain, there was only the head.

It even shattered the wall.

As my master said,

"When a Buddha's head enters the door, one's wishes will all come true."

What happened then?

Then, nobody came to offer joss sticks here,

so it became Yizhuang.

A hundred corpses appeared on Hai River last night.

You should've heard about it, Master Ding.

Yes. I was at the scene.

I heard that as soon as the bodies were sent to the Charity Hospital,

an epidemic broke out.

Did you notice anything peculiar about the bodies?

Apart from the large quantity,

there's no difference from other corpses retrieved out of the water.

I haven't performed an autopsy yet, so I'm unsure of the specific details.

The corpses

were immediately cordoned off by the Charity Hospital.

Do you think there are hidden agendas in this?

Hidden agendas?

What agendas?

That's a question for you, Master Ding.

Actually,

I've been forbidden to look into this case.

It further proves there's something going on with the corpses.

Ms. Xiao, why are you so interested in this case?

I saw what happened to President Ding at the river worship ceremony.

Your dad's case hasn't been solved

and now 100 human lives are entangled in the mess.

The truth remains unknown, yet you are shutting yourself in the room.

Have you given up already?

What do you mean?

I'm not just a bystander.

Perhaps like you,

there might be people around me who are connected to this case.

People around you?

Zi-xian Qian.

Mr. Qian?

He's been missing for a while now.

I have a hunch that he is among those bodies.

Ms. Xiao, you're worrying too much.

Master Ding.

Could you take me to the hospital to have a look?

I just told you.

The police have forbidden me from taking part in this case.

So it's a bit difficult

for me to get in.

The Charity Hospital originally belongs to the Chamber of Commerce.

Why is the Chamber of Commerce trying so hard to cover up this case?

Are you not at all curious?

It shouldn't be difficult to enter given your identity.

Please do me this favor.

I'll do my best, okay?

Thank you.

Do you know why I've asked you to come?

You attend to tons of affairs every day.

I'm just a small fry, how am I supposed to know?

All the dead bodies appeared after you entered the river.

You're now classified as a suspect.

Count yourself lucky that I haven't arrested you.

Sit properly.

What a scoundrel.

Mr. Fu.

Stop insulting me.

Do you think I like showing my face in public?

I get paid for the work I've done.

To me, I don't care about what happens after.

There are so many bodies. How do I report this to my superior?

Exactly as it is.

I get paid by the number of corpses I retrieve.

You better pay me enough.

I'll definitely clear the account with you.

After that, be it 100 or 1,000 bodies, it'll have nothing to do with you, brat.

Keep your hands off it.

I'll remember your effort, okay?

Captain Fu, do you know Lan-lan Xiao?

She's a journalist.

Yes, so what?

Gosh.

Lai-yong Fu, an expert detective and captain of Tientsin's police force,

braving fatigue and hardship, went on a night patrol

where he found 100 floating corpses on the pier. A meritorious service.

He then led the team for investigation, vowing to crack the case

to restore tranquility in Tientsin, ensuring people live and work in peace.

"Vowing to crack the case."

Have you taken it all down?

Restore what in Tientsin?

Once the commendation letter is published,

this will not have a single thing to do with me.

You'll get all the credit yourself.

-Mo-hai. -Yes?

Hurry up and clear the Little River God's account for his work.

Awesome.

Hold on, you said to restore what in Tientsin?

Goodness.

Lai-yong Fu, expert detective of Tientsin.

TIENTSIN CHARITY HOSPITAL

-Step aside. -The hospital is temporarily closed.

Do you know who I am?

Young Master, according to three orders from the Chamber of Commerce,

the police force and the hospital, no one is allowed to enter.

The places giving the three orders are all related to me.

I am from the Chamber of Commerce, the hospital is owned by the us

and I am a police officer. Why can't I go in?

Young Master, please don't make things difficult for us.

Either you kill me or you turn back.

-Young Master. -Hey.

Forget it, let's find another way in.

So make sure to push this matter ahead.

Are you not used to living in the Dragon King Temple?

-Si Yu, I have to talk with Mr. Hu. -Okay.

Ask the chef to make Young Master's favorite dishes.

Okay.

Are you not going to tell the truth?

Did something new happen?

Tell me.

Why did you cordon off the corpses?

Young Master, you were at the scene that night too.

You know the situation very well.

No, I don't know.

I only know that 100 people died on our pier.

Do you know what the people are saying about us?

They say we've done things that goes against God's will.

If we take it so hard with the rumors,

the Chamber of Commerce should just quit the business.

You should come up with an explanation at least.

Who can say for certain about the graveness of the epidemic?

We can only wait for German virologists to have a look before making a decision.

If we spread the information now

and let reporters write indiscriminately, it will only cause panic.

It's not solving the problem, but causing more trouble.

So can we solve the problem by concealing the matter?

Better safe than sorry.

It is the discretion and the circumspection of the Chamber of Commerce

that led to where it is today.

It's not being impulsive or reckless.

Then tell me one thing.

I'm a forensic doctor.

I'm also from the Chamber of Commerce. Why can't I enter the hospital?

Did you go to the hospital?

Young Master, my current duty is to ensure the safety in your daily life.

If anything happens to you, how will I face your dad?

If the virus develops and spreads,

the Chamber of Commerce will truly be over.

Could there perhaps be a connection between the Chamber of Commerce

and Yuan-yuan Xue's case?

The Charity Hospital originally belongs to the Chamber of Commerce.

Why is the Chamber of Commerce trying so hard to cover up this case?

Apart from limping, does he have any other traits?

I couldn't recognize his accent either. He is not an acquaintance.

I only heard him coughing.

Get out!

I see.

You didn't allow me to look into my dad's death.

You also didn't allow me to look into the 100 deaths.

What do you want me to do?

What do you want me to do for the Chamber of Commerce?

Muddle along and wait for my death?

Nonsense!

Young Master.

When can we change shift?

I don't know. It's hot and tiring.

My feet are numb.

Time to change shift.

Okay. Go.

Go back and sleep.

I'm coming in.

I left some lamb stew for you.

Go eat if you're hungry.

I wonder...

Why do I have to wade through the muddy water?

What?

A well-run Chamber of Commerce was handed over to me,

but I didn't want to take it.

I insisted on studying forensic medicine abroad.

I ended up learning very little,

went as far as to become a disciple here

and live in such a shabby place.

The last time I saw my dad was when I had a big argument with him.

In order to find out how he died, I disguised myself as a police officer.

Homicide cases happened one after another.

And now,

over 100 corpses are being hidden in our Chamber of Commerce's hospital.

I'm not allowed to enter the hospital run by my own family.

I don't know if I should continue with the investigation.

What I do is salvage bodies and get paid,

but I can't stand it when a grown man wallows in self-pity.

I'll investigate the matter with you until the end.

I'm scared.

I fear that if I carry on,

I'll find that my dad is completely different from what I imagined.

The Chamber of Commerce

has too many secrets that I'm not supposed to know.

Whether you're scared or not, you should at least know the truth.

Hey, Little Sorceress comes to eat off us again.

Don't talk rubbish. She's our future sister-in-law.

Come on. Have a drink.

Come on, let's drink.

Let's have a toast.

I have a way to get you into the hospital.

Let's drink. Come on.

You're such a sweet talker.

Fill the cup.

You are going down the hill

I know

Helpers will clear the way for you

Don't kick up a row

There is prestige filled with murderous air

Prestige and murderous air go together

Let's beat the drum in court

And solve the case in court

One will take the blame

For one's own reasons and mistakes

Rescue the dying and the poor with mercy

Stay there.

Mom.

Where are you going?

To have braised pork hock at Shunfulou

Shunfulou

Shunfulou

-Where are you going with my clam mud? -Mom, what are you doing?

It's used to exorcise evil spirits, don't you know?

-I was there at the pier. -Do you think I don't know?

-I want to investigate with De-you. -Don't mention him, you brat.

You...

De-you Guo is such a jinx.

Look at the dead bodies he found.

Don't you know it's bad luck?

I'll get rid of it for you.

I'll get rid of it for you.

Get rid of it.

It's fine if you want to get rid of the bad luck for me.

But don't get so worked up.

You wicked girl!

You cannot meet with De-you Guo!

Stop.

We've just got another three corpses from the river.

From the same place. I think they were left out.

My superior asked me to send them here quickly.

The hospital is closed. Nobody is allowed to enter.

What?

Hey, sir. The outbreak is raging.

If you don't let me in, where do I put these three corpses?

Look. Have a look yourself. Look.

Look at how they are rotting away.

All right. Send them inside, quickly.

Ask the people inside where the mortuary is.

-Okay. -Leave once you're done, hear me?

Understood.

Okay.

Done.

Where did you put your hands just now?

Where did I put them?

We were all squeezing inside. Where could I put my hands?

Come on, Little Sorceress.

You're worried about getting groped with that figure?

Do you wish to be chopped up and boiled?

Tie-niu doesn't sound very chewy. If you want to, boil a mudfish.

It's smooth and tender.

All right, your job is done. You can go.

Understood.

Wait.

-Take off your top. -What?

-Quickly. -Okay.

Here.

I'm leaving. Stay safe.

We know. You can leave.

This way.

Everything is all right here.

Okay.

MORTUARY

KEEP QUIET

Hand me anything you're carrying on your body.

For what?

To pick the lock.

These are surgical instruments. You can't pick locks with them.

What are surgical instruments used for?

Autopsy.

Didn't we come here today for the autopsy?

-Yes. -Isn't it the same thing?

Give it to me.

Let go. What if you break them?

Besides, do you know how to pick a lock?

If I didn't know the basics, how can I survive in a cutthroat world?

I don't care.

These are sterile tools.

It's already being closely guarded outside.

Did you think they'd bother to lock this up?

If you didn't know such basics, how can you survive in a cutthroat world?

MORTUARY

It's possible that we need to work together.

It will be a win-win situation for us both.

You're about to become the president.

If you can strengthen our ties with the Xiao family,

the business at the Chamber of Commerce will soon be booming.

The president is no longer here. Matters concerning the chamber

as well as human relations with our partners

are all on your shoulders now.

There is nobody better than you to take on the role.

-Mr. Hu. -Yes?

Firstly, I have no interest. Secondly, I have no time.

What are you so busy with?

I have to continue my investigation at the Dragon King Temple.

Do you investigate it there?

Fine, I'll let you go to the temple.

You're still young. You have time to waste. But...

You must represent the Chamber of Commerce at Lan-lan Xiao's wedding.

You can't make me.

Are you going or not?

-Yes or no? -Wait, Mr. Hu.

You're acting like a five-year-old!

I brought that back from Germany!

Yes or no?

What? Mr. Hu!

All right! Okay! Yes, I'll go.

-Yes? -Yes, all right.

That's good.

You said yes.

Subtitle translation by Jay Wong