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(Six years ago)

Mr. Gu.

Mr. Gu.

Is he late?

Fei?

Seventh Aunt.

What are you doing here?

You've grown taller.

Of course.

It's been three years since we last met.

The last time I saw you,

I was just this tall.

Now,

I'm an adult.

Where's your dad?

My dad

is busy.

I represent him fully today

to report to Mr. Gu.

Mr. Gu said

that your dad must come in person.

Go back and get him here.

Seventh Aunt..

I have something good for you to see.

Look at this.

Who allowed you to play with guns?

This is not just a gun.

This is a man's dignity and symbol.

What does it represent?

I have entered the business today.

There are plenty of shooting games out there.

If you want to play, go play games.

Don't use a real gun. Give it to me.

You're not my mom.

What's wrong? Seventh Aunt..

Look at my gun-handling posture.

Is it cool?

Seventh Aunt..

That's my birthday present.

I don't want

the gun anymore.

Can you teach me?

Seventh Aunt.

Seventh Aunt.

Seventh Aunt.

=Chase the Truth=

(Adapted from Zhao Junkai's novel "Northwest Off-North is Not North")

=Episode 6=

(Criminal's Basic Information, Name: Li Tianlong)

Officers.

Where's the little guy who arrested me?

He's quite interesting.

Be cooperative.

We're discussing Gun today.

Am I not cooperative enough?

Am I not cooperative enough?

How about you uncuff me?

Come on.

Why didn't Long Ba escape?

We agreed to meet at the noodle shop.

He didn't know you would be there.

Why would he escape?

Kidnapping the noodle shop owner easily exposes himself.

Why did he do that?

His mentality is different from yours.

He likes excitement.

Do you believe it?

If there's a chance,

he will kill that cop

instead of running away.

At Black Canyon, how did you know Long Ba was in the car?

The driver told me.

The driver?

A black car was behind me,

racing madly for over 15 miles.

On that crappy road,

80 miles per hour is the limit.

He was stepping over 100.

Either he's running for his life or catching someone.

So, I waited on the high ground to see.

When I saw the car turn back,

I calculated the time

and knew that it must have gone to the noodle shop.

So, I rushed down the slope to check.

Sure enough, the car accelerated.

Since Long Ba was in the car,

I decided to play along.

(Li Tianlong,13 y/o: father died)

(16 y/o: started killing) Let me give you a piece of advice.

Do you want to hear it?

Note it down.

That little guy's identity

is interesting.

I suggest you investigate thoroughly.

Really, if you believe what I say,

I confess everything.

I swear on my mom's life.

(Mother) What's your relationship with him?

Why do you want him to interrogate you?

Do you think I can't deal with you if you play dead?

Dealing with me is easy.

But if you want to deal with Gun through me,

it's a bit difficult.

Whether it's difficult or not,

I can still deal with you.

You guys

sent him to meet Gun using my name. Did it go well?

I really guessed it right.

You let him impersonate me to meet Gun,

but you didn't discuss it with me.

If he messed up

and ruined my reputation,

who do I talk to for justice?

Let's make a deal.

A win-win deal.

Do you think

you have the right to bargain?

If I don't help you,

that little guy might...

Hello?

(12:00 p.m.)

(Hanbei Central Mall)

Why choose that place?

(There's a performance tomorrow.)

(It will be crowded)

(and inconspicuous.)

(Hence, convenient.)

What about Mr. Gu?

(He'll be there.)

(Don't be late.)

(Dao County, Longkou Village) Release me,

(Dao County, Longkou Village) and I promise to ensure

that guy comes back alive.

One for one.

It's a fair deal.

Right?

With everything you've done,

you want to leave here alive?

Don't you want to make sure

that little guy comes back alive?

Your life is valuable,

and his life is not?

You have quite a lot of tricks up your sleeve.

Do you dare to shoot?

I've been playing with guns since I was 12.

Do you think I can't tell if there are bullets

in the gun by weighing it?

I know you guys are in a difficult situation.

You want to close the case, right?

My brother is out there.

(Conflict with younger brother)

(Conflict with younger brother) You don't have much time to think.

You have a brother.

Where is he?

Same as you.

Dying soon.

Call him.

This is my job.

What does it have to do with him?

Where is he now?

When we were in Lanchuan,

we were spotted by the police.

I jumped from Old Guanshan to the car,

but he was caught.

Call him.

The phone is with the police.

Call him!

First sentence.

Can you talk now?

Second sentence.

I'm currently safe.

Don't worry.

The one who loves to study

and is preparing for the night school exam.

Go somewhere else.

Don't provoke me.

(Hanbei Detention Center)

(Hanbei Detention Center)

(Interrogation Room)

Hello?

(Can you talk now?)

Yeah.

I'm currently safe.

Don't worry.

(Who are you?)

Officer.

Can't you even recognize your own brother's voice?

Long Qi.

Your brother has already confessed.

Officer.

You guys are really stupid.

They are about to take action soon.

Turn it on before throwing.

Go now.

You two,

keep an eye on him

and crack him.

I'll go look at some information.

If we don't take him down today,

it might cause trouble on Yihan's side.

Fan.

That guy is a tough nut to crack.

He's stubborn and unyielding. Can we make it?

Fan.

- Take it easy. - I got it.

I'll go over there.

(Interrogation Room)

(Food delivery)

Dan.

Dan.

Dan.

There's activity.

Captain Duan.

We have a sign on Gun.

How was it?

Was the game fun?

Can it not be fun?

You almost strangled him to death.

Who was that beauty?

What beauty?

The one with the mask.

Isn't that all based on real-life modeling?

Who's the prototype?

Seventh Aunt.

How come I didn't know you had an aunt?

Back then, she was

the seventh in command of the Northwest Wolves.

Is she formidable?

Yes.

I liked her the most when I was a kid.

She was different from those old guys.

Unfortunately,

she died too early.

She died?

Who won in the end between you and my Seventh Aunt?

What do you think?

Top killer.

Even Seventh Aunt couldn't beat you.

Let me tell you,

in that game, Seventh Aunt was the weakest,

the worst, and the gentlest.

The job ends here.

I'm done.

What?

Why so petty?

I'll give you your fair share.

There are plenty looking for me.

I don't have time

to wander around with you here.

Here's the deal.

Half a day more.

Tomorrow at noon,

we'll finish up

and settle the bill.

How does that sound?

Consider it.

Half a day.

Isn't it tempting

to get an extra half of the money?

Captain Duan.

(Hanbei Detention)

(Case number)

(On-site Inspection Report)

(Criminal's Basic Information)

(Hanbei Detention 020)

(Criminal's Basic Information, Name: Li Tianhu)

(Hanbei Detention 020)

(Criminal's Basic Information)

(Criminal's Basic Information, Name: Li Tianlong)

Hey, Daluo.

Get me two bowls

of sauerkraut noodles.

I need it.

(It's hard to find sauerkraut noodles.)

Enough talk and go find it.

Wake up.

Wake up.

Let's chat for a bit.

Sure.

Hey, Duan.

Take a break.

Here.

It's not easy to be up all night.

Have a bite.

Here.

See if you can reach it.

Eat it while it's hot.

The sauerkraut is somewhat lacking.

This is not sauerkraut. It's awful.

It's nothing like the ones in your hometown, huh?

How long has it been

since you had your mother's sauerkraut?

Five or six years?

Almost a decade.

That long?

Do you miss your mother?

Miss her?

She passed away a long time ago.

The one who sells vegetables

at the entrance of Longkou Village in Dao County.

Zhang Meizhen.

Who is she?

Every year,

your mother would go to her sons' graves

and have a good cry.

You brothers are really something.

So despicable.

You two live the good life out there,

eating and drinking lavishly

while leaving the old lady all alone.

Do you know how parents mourning the loss of their child feel?

It's left her completely desolate.

She deserves it.

That's not true.

Let me untangle your family mess.

Your father

drank and gambled.

He'd come home and beat your mother

and both of you, right?

You and your brother

looked exactly alike during your childhood.

When you were little,

you pushed your younger brother

and caused him a serious head injury.

That's why your mother favored him so much.

When you were both thirteen,

your father was so drunk once

he hit you both.

Your younger brother pushed him in return,

resulting

in your father's accidental death.

To protect your younger brother,

your mother told the police it was your doing.

However, the police investigated thoroughly

and didn't cause you any harm.

Didn't cause me any harm?

It was clearly my brother

who pushed that old j*rk.

To protect him,

my mother told the police it was my doing.

Why me?

I was right behind her at the time.

Was she blind?

So, you thought of killing your mother?

Did you?

No, I didn't.

Well, who came home five years ago

and squatted outside your house

for a night?

You didn't dare to do it, did you?

You ended up stealing a jar of homemade sauerkraut.

Ten years ago,

you had someone tell your mother

that you and your brother

died in a car accident.

Do you think your mother believed it?

I think she did.

(Hanbei Detention) Your mother found a plot of land,

(Hanbei Detention) bought two empty coffins,

(Hanbei Detention) and buried them there.

People in the village thought she'd gone mad.

Because your mother later found out

that the one who stole the jar of sauerkraut

was you.

(Hanbei Detention 020) Since then,

(Hanbei Detention 020) your mother made two jars of sauerkraut

(Hanbei Detention 020) every year.

(Hanbei Detention 020) Those jars

have been neatly lined up

against the wall.

Your mother no longer favors anyone.

Last year,

her health started deteriorating.

Human hearts are made of flesh.

I wonder, will your mother pass away first,

or will it be you and your brother?

Before she goes,

do you want to see her?

What's your name?

The name's Cheng.

Back then,

I was that guy

whom Gun nearly blew half-death.

Cheng Fan.

I accept the fact I've lost to you.

I know what you're going to ask,

but my brother...

No.

No "buts".

I know what you want to say.

You want to claim responsibility for all the murders.

You want

to lessen your brother's charges.

Right?

Let me tell you.

It's just not feasible.

I reexamined your files.

There are two types of homicide evidence.

One is methodical,

and the other is irregular.

The irregular ones are lethal injuries.

You're quite methodical.

It didn't seem like your work.

That should be your brother's doing.

Your brother is the main perpetrator.

That's the conclusion of the forensic pathologist.

So, if you two wanted to switch roles,

it's impossible.

If they determine my brother's the main culprit,

will I get leniency?

That's not up to me to decide.

It depends on your conduct.

Long Qi.

I'll share something from the bottom of my heart.

If you want a lighter sentence,

it's not impossible.

But what I tell you now

about how it'll all end up

is all speculative, right?

You might not even believe it.

However, I can do something practical.

I can

go to Dao County

and bring your mother here.

You two

will

have a sit-down conversation.

Say what needs to be said.

Repay the emotional debts

of this lifetime first.

In the next lifetime,

you two might be able to meet again. What do you say?

I believe you.

I've told Gun

that I have a new order on the eighth.

He assured me

that his business would be done before the eighth.

Tomorrow is the last day.

There's an employer named Bai

who knows our appearance.

It was my brother who secretly met him.

He's the one

who introduced me to Gun.

They know each other.

Is Bai one of Gun's men?

I don't know about that.

(This is an anonymous tip)

(we've just received.)

(Preliminary inference suggests)

(it might be related to your mother.)

(It's a shame she passed away too early.)

(Hanbei Public Security Bureau) This is the only employer

(Hanbei Public Security Bureau) they've ever met.

Although their faces weren't seen clearly,

the other party had their height,

weight, and accent

down pat.

If Gun

goes to Mr. Bai

to verify Yihan's identity,

Yihan is done for.

Any updates about Gun?

I found Gun's phone

with a delivery guy.

I checked his main contacts,

and there are two numbers,

but both turned off.

So, Master.

We must find Yihan.

We can't attribute Chu Yihan's safety or danger

to Mr. Bai.

Using Gun's last known signal

as the center,

search all surveillance in the vicinity.

We must find clues about Chu Yihan.

Yes, sir.

Go.

Master.

According to the original plan,

tomorrow is Yihan's last day of action.

If everything goes smoothly,

we still need to prepare for an early arrest.

Long Qi has been emphasizing that it'll be around dawn,

indicating that the activity won't be too late in terms of timing.

The identity is confidential.

It indicates that the person who's going is definitely not a small fry.

But it's still uncertain if it's Gu Mulan.

Having an uncertain location is normal.

They will act on the spot

and choose a seemingly safe place.

Go back and rest.

Fan, you should head back.

Rest? What rest?

Chief Tai.

I can sleep.

Should I go back...

A bed

is the grave of youth.

Young people should climb out of the grave.

Right?

Young people should strive in their youth.

Eliminate Wolf King.

Right?

Big Skull.

Take Yiyi with you.

Drive around the west.

Throw away your phone before coming home.

Got it.

Let me tell you.

If you dare to die,

I'll find another man right away.

I wouldn't dare to die.

You drive.

Where to?

To meet an old enemy.

After finishing the job,

we can settle the accounts.

(Global Harbor)

We're here.

Miss, please come in.

Let's go.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

(Dance in the Wilderness)

(Dance in the Wilderness) Sign here.

(Dance in the Wilderness) Okay.

Excuse me, I'd like to ask.

Where is the changing room?

This way, please.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

- This way, please. - Okay.

Captain Duan.

The two numbers have appeared again.

They just left the Tongda Parking Lot,

heading toward Heima Bridge.

Notify the First Squadron to assemble immediately.

Yes, sir.

Wait, Captain Duan.

When these two numbers reached the intersection,

one headed north, the other east.

Currently, we cannot confirm

their specific directions.

Alright, I got it.

(Hanbei Public Security Bureau)

Here?

That's right.

Here.

What's wrong?

Let's go.

I'll tell you. If someone recognizes me,

I'll pull you down together.

(Dance in the Wilderness, Registration Counter)

(Dance in the Wilderness) (Hello?)

(Dance in the Wilderness) I'm at the exhibition stand now.

Where are you guys?

(Hold up your phone.)

(There's an escalator on your right side.)

(Go straight up to the fourth floor.)

Is Mr. Gu there?

(Of course.)

(He's sincere in working with you.)

Then let's go to the restroom.

Let's go.

Wait a moment.

My right eyelid has been twitching.

I'll go pee to get rid of bad luck.

Wait a moment.

I also need to use the restroom.

Captain Duan.

The phone was found on the co-driver's seat.

(Police)

(Police)

(Police) Here, thank you.

Okay, I'll be right there.

What's wrong, Nana?

I saw him.

Saw who?

That fugitive, Long Qi.

No wonder

I felt something strange just now.

Was it the guy

with the black mask?

That's it.

Let's report to the police.

What do you think?

Yes, I'm reporting to the police.

At the People's Road central mall,

I saw a fugitive,

Li Tianlong.

It's Long Qi.

Yes, I've seen him before.

If you don't believe me,

you can ask

Officer Yu Daluo.

He knows about it too.

Come in.

Chief Tai.

We just received two reports.

One of the informants clearly stated

that at the People's Road central mall,

they saw Chu Yihan.

And this informant

is the one we've been monitoring all along,

Gu Linna.

Notify Yu Daluo immediately,

and have the mobile unit rush over.

Ask Duan Qing to return.

Notify the tech investigation unit

to contact the mall security office

and nearby police officers.

Take over the mall's surveillance.

Yes, sir.

(Hanbei Public Security Bureau)

Where are you?

(Go forward.)

(Rest area.)

(Tea table.)

Clothing and cosmetics.

Jewelry and accessories.

There's also a round of member points exchange,

welfare flash sale, and more.

Take action quickly.

Where's Gun?

I'm Gun now.

Where's Wolf King?

I'm Wolf King now.

Mr. Ji.

Do you think I'm an idiot?

Considering Gun's age,

you should be his son.

I

am Gun.

You

won't do.

I want to see Wolf King.

I can represent Mr. Gu.

His daughter is here too.

If you want to see her,

I can bring her over.

Mr. Gu said

that he hasn't seen Gun for many years

and misses him a lot.

(Gu)

Let's get to the point.

Back then, you guys drove away my dad.

I won't hold it against you.

Now, Wolf King wants to come back.

I can pave the way.

The weapons of the Northwest Wolves from back then

are all in my hands.

I'll give you

whatever you want.

On one condition.

The legacy of the Desert Tiger.

I want half of it.

Nuo.

Isn't it strange?

Not really.

This matter,

I feel it's impossible to explain.

Why did he help us that day?

Why did those police officers

make me sign a confidentiality agreement?

And that Officer Yu.

Why is he being secretive with us?

And why did he deliberately

let me see his face?

So, I think

he is a police officer.

I see.

Do you think he might be a spy?

Since I know some Taekwondo,

I have to help.

Come back.

I'm serious.

Actually, I think

it's quite obvious.

I promised Mr. Jiang

to protect you.

Should we leave?

You don't have to worry about this.

I've already called the police.

There shouldn't be any problems.

Are you trying to see

who Mr. Long Qi really is?

Back in the day,

your dad

had Mr. Bai set up a private warehouse,

embezzled those antique guns,

and defected from Northwest Wolves Gang.

It took me a lot of effort

to resolve Mr. Gu's grudges.

Remember

the past favor,

and don't bring up

old grievances anymore.

I still need some proof.

If I hadn't meant business,

I wouldn't have been sitting here now.

If you insist on meeting Mr. Gu today,

sure, it's possible.

The dance downstairs just now.

Do you know what it's called?

Dance in the Wilderness.

No.

The Dance of the Northwest Wolves.

The one dancing

is Mr. Gu's little daughter,

the apple of the Northwest Wolf King's eye,

Gu Linna.

I'm just the Gus' representative.

Miss Gu

is waiting for you.

If you really mean business,

she will come to see you.

Stop.

Zoom in.

(Mall's South-West, Building 1)

(Video surveillance)

Sir.

They are on the fourth-floor cafe.

Seal off all exits.

Go in pairs from each exit.

Evacuate the crowd now.

Boss.

There are police.

Notify our men.

Long Qi!

It's dangerous inside.

Hurry.

Leave.

Mister, wait a moment.

We have one more person.

(Captain Duan.)

(They're here.)

(West exit.)

How's the situation?

They're alerted.

Hurry up.

There are still people in the mall.

(We're outnumbered. We might not be able to capture them.)

Make sure to capture them alive.

Move.

(Special Forces)

(Police)

♪Embark amidst the hustle and bustle, wander in the wilderness♪

♪If the heartbeat understands promises♪

♪Countless versions of myself♪

♪Move forward without looking back♪

♪Fulfilling the wait♪

♪Let go of possessions♪

♪Only then do I understand freedom♪

♪Only then do I exist♪

♪Dawn comes, and the heart becomes worthy♪

♪Sacrifice might lead us out of the wilderness♪

♪I am not lonely, engraved in your heart♪

♪There is more♪

♪The sunlight gradually awakens♪

♪Busyness persists♪

♪Slowly crossing over the mountain peaks♪

♪Countless versions of myself♪

♪Move forward without looking back♪

♪Fulfilling the wait♪

♪Let go of possessions♪

♪Only then do I have freedom♪

♪Only then there are possibilites♪

♪Dawn comes, and the heart becomes worthy♪

♪Whether remembered or forgotten♪

♪In any case, I will be by your side♪

♪Guarding freedom, you and I♪