Original subtitles

(Ku)

I've made the call.

Will Pei Yin release my uncle?

That depends on how convincingly you act.

I have a friend in Pei Yin's hands.

How can I get him released?

A friend?

What kind of friend?

Long Qi.

Ms. Lin's son?

(Yes.)

I can help you get him released.

However,

you must follow my lead

from now on, Nana.

No matter what happens,

you cannot call the police.

Why?

You're violating the law.

Do you want to be arrested by the police?

I don't want my friends and family to get harmed.

If the police arrest me,

I'll accept the consequences.

So, you're okay with Mr. Jiang going to jail?

What you're trying to do?

Saving Mr. Jiang and Long Qi is closely linked,

and your help is crucial.

What do you mean?

If you can locate Long Qi

and let him decode his deceased mom's cipher.

(I can use it to negotiate with Pei Yin for the freedom)

and exoneration of Mr. Jiang.

For Long Qi,

your presence guarantees no complications for him.

How does my uncle fit into all of this?

(Nana.)

Your uncle is a good Samaritan now,

but his past was not so virtuous.

The less you know about his past,

the better for you

and him.

What if Long Qi isn't up for it?

It hinges on whether you will team up with me.

In any case, Mr. Jiang's fate rests in his hands.

=Chase the Truth=

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

=Episode 18=

Officer Chu.

Do you have a girl you like?

Yes.

Does she know?

No, she doesn't need to know.

Why?

♪The moon remains silent♪

No reason.

♪Taking advantage of the night breeze♪

Do I know the girl?

Miss Gu.

Please revoke your question.

It's too late now.

♪Will the flowers bloom again tomorrow?♪

♪Guess the silence on this side♪

If you didn't hand me the shotgun,

I could answer your question right away.

♪Such as no need to worry♪

♪Such as I can let go♪

♪But the annoying wind♪

♪Kindly comforts my cheeks♪

Welcome.

How many people?

Mr. Pei.

Sha Xiaofei ran off!

They went after him.

What do you mean?

Were those guys who just ate noodles and left without paying

your men?

What are you staring at? I'm asking who's covering the bill.

I'll pay for it.

Today, it's on me.

Boss.

Honey.

Serve the tea.

Hey.

Serve the noodles.

(Dalong Restaurant)

Cheng Fan.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Are you here for an investigation?

What are you doing here?

My dad came to meet an old friend.

I'm here to see him off.

Here to see an old friend?

Yes.

Where's your dad?

He just left for the airport.

Why are you still here, then?

Breach the door!

Go!

(Mr. Mu.)

(If your daughter misbehaves, her action might lead to your death.)

(Don't blame me for this later.)

Secure the scene.

Yes.

Clear.

Clear.

Master, there's no one upstairs.

Qiao Dan.

Search thoroughly.

Yes, sir.

(Video surveillance)

Cheng Fan.

Is your daughter calling the police?

My daughter

has nothing to do with this.

Cheng Fan.

Let's go back.

I'm asking you now in my capacity as a cop.

Please be truthful.

Where's Mr. Mu?

He has already gone back to Kalisha.

Is it Ku?

Who?

The champion of Kalisha City's Golden Lamb Festival.

No.

Master.

We've got a situation!

Master.

Take a look at this.

(Video surveillance) (Ku.)

(You're watching, right?)

(I'm Cheng Fan from Hanbei PSB.)

(I'm telling you,)

(if you harm my family again,)

(I'll risk my life to stop you.)

(I'll fight you to the end!)

Your "fine" son-in-law is going as far as investigating you.

That's my business.

I'll handle it.

How can I be sure that you, the coward,

won't expose Mr. Gu?

You can proceed now to arrange the transfer of Gu Mulan.

(There's no need to bother him.)

(I have a simpler and more convenient solution.)

(Listen carefully.)

(If you want to ensure your daughter and grandson's safety,)

(work with me.)

Yes.

Officer Cheng.

What's the matter?

Officer Cheng.

Residents reported

that the suspect was seen heading south about fifty minutes ago.

Dismiss.

Yes.

In this vast area filled with numerous noodle shops,

only this shop has preserved the same taste of the past.

Here you go.

I remember

our first night on the force.

One night,

the market was closed,

and we couldn't find garlic.

At midnight, we snuck into Mr. Liu's field

and stole over 3 kilograms of fresh garlic.

Ah, time flies.

It's been over twenty years.

Jiuping.

Your heart has been doing well

over the years, hasn't it?

You've got Mu Shaobai in a tight spot,

using him as your private doctor

in this remote and desolate border area.

This doesn't seem like something you would do.

I just want to help him get rid of Gu Mulan.

Speak your mind.

Well, let me share with you an old story.

Do you remember

having a complete set of Jin Yong's works

on your office bookshelf?

Later, the book "A Deadly Secret" went missing.

Well,

it was me.

Now,

I return it to you.

("A Deadly Secret")

In the snowy sky, someone was shooting a white deer,

while the author continued to write the story of the divine couple.

Think about it.

Why did I choose to steal a less popular book?

It could be

because you grew up in a remote mountain village,

having had a difficult childhood

and a first-love setback in your youth.

Your early experiences

bear some resemblance to Di Yun's character in the book.

You felt related to the character.

Well, you're half right.

Di Yun has been wronged

and hasn't had much luck in his life.

In comparison, I've been more fortunate.

What strikes me the most about this book

is that I not only see myself in it,

but I also see the characters like

the greedy Gu,

the skeptical Gun

the inscrutable Lin

and the sanctimonious you.

Had you truly grasped it,

you wouldn't be here today.

If I had understood it,

I wouldn't have sought you out.

No matter how I approach the ending of "A Deadly Secret",

I cannot understand it.

Could you please explain it to me?

It's pretty simple.

Human nature is despicable,

and greed inflicts harm upon people.

(Content of "A Deadly Secret") There is a Tianning Temple

to the west of the southern part of Jiangling.

Inside the grand hall, worship the Buddha statue

and pray earnestly for spiritual guidance and blessings,

hoping to attain rebirth in the Pure Land.

Do you, by any chance,

imitate Emperor Liang

by hiding poison

in kind gestures,

like the Buddha statue,

and waiting for us, the ruthless bandits,

to fall for it unknowingly?

Yin.

It seems like you've concluded

that Gun's belongings are now in my possession.

Thinking of buying the Blue Sky Hotel?

Of course, you can.

Here's the contract.

I'm legally transferring it.

Jiuping.

You're a true angel of mercy.

(Contract of Assignment: 500 Million.)

500 Million?

If it were in the past,

I might have toughed it out and managed to give you the money.

But

now,

even if you were to sell me off,

I couldn't come up with the money.

Nowadays, the society is ruled by the law.

My faith finds acceptance,

but not to your business.

Yin.

Things have changed.

Nobody should let themselves

be fooled by worthless things.

So,

are you admitting it?

Yin.

It's time to quit if you can.

Yin.

You set the rule to produce drugs but not use them.

Indeed.

I fled abroad alone

without knowing any foreign languages.

As a half-dead man,

what could I do?

Thinking of Nini was my only solace

when I felt lonely

on a quiet night.

I know the best rehabilitation doctor.

If you're willing...

No, thanks.

I just want to be happy,

regardless of the outcome.

Besides,

I have no way out.

We're both living on borrowed time.

What use is there for these things?

What's the point of burning incense and praying all day?

Everyone has their own way of living their life.

For me, I want the warehouse,

and you worship Buddha.

It's all the same principle.

Living

means doing something,

something

meaningful,

right?

I won't add more sins to my conscience.

Feel free to end my life if you wish,

but I won't give you those warehouses.

Remember,

the police have killed your son-in-law, Zhou Ji.

Can you escape unscathed?

I care about my family,

not Zhou Ji.

Jiuping.

Please grant me

one last wish.

I promise you,

I'll never disturb you

and Gu's daughter again.

I'm begging you.

Yin.

Stop dwelling on it.

Those things no longer exist.

Do you recall the ending of "A Deadly Secret"?

The grand Buddha statue in Tianning Temple was made of pure gold.

Right?

Those antique guns you desired are long gone.

They were melted down in a furnace.

I can give you

my grand Buddha statue forged from those antique guns

if you truly desire it.

I hope you can spare me,

and most importantly, yourself.

(Ma: Yin, we lost him.)

You've disappointed me greatly.

You should go.

I've already called the police,

and their arrival is imminent.

There's no escape for you!

Relax.

I'm not leaving.

If you're interested in the Buddha heads,

you must come to my house and request them.

I can guide you.

We can go now.

You know

I never engage in unprepared battles.

Is your Nini

still resting in the South Sea Cemetery?

(Unknown: Photo - Tomb of Pei Xuanni)

I handle things in my way,

and you know me best.

I won't trouble the dead one,

but

don't force me.

Yin.

We'll never see each other again.

Where are we?

You are asking for me?

Who are you?

Where's Ku?

Where are you going?

This was your mother's room before.

Don't you want to check it out?

All the things in here

were once used by your mother.

Ku.

You promised me.

Don't hurt him.

I need to talk to him alone.

You should know as little as possible

about the conversation.

You can rest in that room.

It's about half a page of cipher, right?

Why can't I listen to the conversation?

Go.

(Mom.)

(Mom.)

(Grandpa, where's my mom?)

(Your mom went to Lanchuan.)

(When is she coming back?)

(When exactly is she coming back?)

(Let's go.)

(Let's eat first.)

You need me to translate something?

This cipher was discovered in this room,

written by your mother.

Do you understand it?

Where is the original cipher?

Let's first translate it into understandable language.

Read it to me.

I don't understand it.

Can you decipher?

No!

Ku, what are you up to?

Do you understand it?

Officer.

I don't have the patience to waste time with you.

You have to translate it today, even if you can't.

You only have the second half of the cipher,

which is incomprehensible without the previous context.

Have you seen the first part?

I saw it

at Pei Yin's place.

Then, translate this part for me.

Let her go first.

Have you thought about this?

Let's visit the shop.

Xiaowan.

Cheng Fan.

Do you really want to marry me?

I do.

At first, I didn't want to marry anyone.

But after getting to know you, I changed my mind.

How about we forget about it?

And you expect me to agree?

You're already involved with me,

so how can we just forget about it?

Let's go.

Wait.

Hello.

I'm sorry.

Dad.

Please take care of yourself.

Where is Mr. Mu?

(Is Officer Cheng with you?)

(To Qiao Dan from unknown)

Mr. Mu, where are you?

(Officer Cheng.)

If you have something

to ask me,

please come to Kalisha.

Mr. Mu.

What happened?

Can I help you?

(I can tell)

(Xiaowan has already treated you like family.)

I also want to talk to you privately,

like family.

I will definitely tell you everything,

(including what happened to Gu Mulan.)

(Qiao Dan: Target is at Hanbei Airport area.)

Where is he?

(He's sick.)

I conducted an examination and treated him.

So, I think I should

(be able to assist you with Gu Mulan's matter.)

(Alternatively, you can send someone)

(to Kalisha Airport in two hours to arrest me.)

We can meet in the interrogation room.

It's your call.

(Please take care of Xiaowan for me.)

Mr. Mu.

You're the only person who has seen the complete cipher.

If you can translate it,

I'll split the money with you.

The upper half of the cipher is with Pei Yin.

I've only seen it once,

and I can't remember it at all.

If you want the complete cipher,

you'll have to snatch it from Pei Yin.

Do you think you can beat Tang?

Cut the crap!

Where is Pei Yin?

Can I trust your words?

What do you mean?

The split.

The premise is that you can solve it.

Can you make a commitment for Gu Mulan?

I want a promise from Gu Mulan.

Don't beat around the bush!

I call the shot.

Can I ask you one more thing?

Go ahead.

My mom was a cop.

Why did she align herself with you?

She's a cop?

Don't you know?

Where is she now?

Pei Yin did it.

After he took your mom's life,

he framed her as a cop.

The Wolf King spared his life

since he couldn't find evidence.

I want this photo.

Go find Pei Yin

if you're seeking revenge.

He is likely with Mr. Jiang at the moment.

You can ask Jiang for more information.

Just remember

that he is not interested in you.

The person he's looking for is me.

Hello.

Mr. Pei.

Do you remember me?

You're Ku, right?

Is Mr. Jiang with you?

What's the matter?

(I have Chu Yihan.)

(Do you want him?)

What did Chu Yihan tell you?

He revealed everything

that should and shouldn't be said.

If he had confessed everything,

then you wouldn't need to find me.

(How about this?)

I will find a location

for us to meet,

and we can talk in person.

That's enough, stop acting.

Nana.

What does this mean?

Don't you forget

I'm the daughter of Gu Mulan?

Ku.

He has translated the cipher, so let him go.

He's not going anywhere.

Tie him up.

Tie him up!

Do it.

Tie me up.

Tying my hands is easy,

but untying them

may prove difficult.

Can we save my uncle now?

Of course.

Let's go

to save Mr. Jiang.

Dr. Mu.

Let's call it a day

for now.

You should go back and rest.

Chief Tai.

Did my dad commit a crime?

What's his connection

to the Northwest Wolves Gang?

(Cheng Fan.)

I need to take this call.

(Master.)

(The airport police station said)

we were late in our communication,

and they failed to arrest the suspect

as the plane had already taken off.

I have contacted Kalisha Police Department

to assist in arresting the suspect at the airport.

You may come back.

Dr. Mu is fine.

You don't need to worry about her.

(Master.)

Mu Shaobai asked for a private meeting

with me to talk about Gu Mulan at Kalisha.

Talk about Gu Mulan?

Did he confess?

No, he didn't.

He just mentioned it briefly.

Despite this, it is a promising lead

worth investigating.

(Of course,)

(there's also a chance it could be a trap.)

(But, I feel that I'm the only one)

(able to explore this further.)

As Yihan is still in there,

I can't sit back and hide as his senior.

I'm considering buying a plane ticket

to go to Kalisha.

You can't even guarantee your safety

if you go alone.

I don't approve it.

(Qiao Dan can come with me.)

Master.

We should let the comrades in Kalisha

take control of Mu Shaobai first

so that he cannot escape.

If he's willing to talk to me,

I'll go and have a conversation with him.

As long as he cooperates promptly,

we can quickly capture

Gu Mulan.

The danger on Yi Han's side will diminish.

Duan Qing has already gone to Kalisha,

so we shouldn't focus our efforts

in one place.

Master.

The suspect

is only interested in me,

which makes me the most suitable person.

(Please rest assured.)

(Once I arrive,)

(I'll have Qiao Dan)

and the comrades from Kalisha with me throughout the process.

Once I extract the information we need,

we can detain him.

Rest assured.

Even if he is my father,

I'll get this straight.

Master.

If I don't book the tickets, I'm afraid there won't be any left.

We still lack complete evidence.

Take care of your safety.

Yes, Master.

Hurry up! Book the tickets.

Master.

Ku,

could be a threat to Xiaowan and the others at any moment.

Please keep an eye on him.

Rest assured.

Hey, speak up.

What?

Alright.

I understand.

Lanchuan Police Department informed us

that Jiang Jiuping went missing

around 3 p.m. today.

Who reported it to the police?

They said he used the noodle shop owner's phone to call the local police station

at around 2 p.m.

and reported an assault in advance.

However, by the time we arrived,

he was already gone.

He reported it himself,

suggesting

he knew he was in trouble

but was unwilling to provide details.

This Jiang Jiuping...

Once you get involved,

there is no turning back.

Fei.

Can you please spare yourself the drama?

We both can't turn back.

Find someone else and live a good life.

Wait for me here.

Who are you?

Where's the warehouse?

What warehouse?

Where are the keys?

I don't know what you are talking about.

Don't push me!

Where are you taking me?

Captain Xia.

Is Ms. Jiang here?

Yes.

What brings you here so late?

Nothing important.

I just wanted to check on things.

She just went to the backyard shrine to burn incense.

How about I take you to find her?

Okay.

This way.

Ms. Jiang.

Pull the security footage.

Yes, sir.

Who are you people?

Hold still.

Hello.

Chief Tai.

Jiang Wenli was abducted

by Sha Xiaofei forty minutes ago.

(Contract of Assignment)

("A Deadly Secret")

("A Deadly Secret")

(Purchaser)

(Contract of Assignment)

Captain Xia.

I'm at the airport.

Officer Cheng.

We've been following him.

Since Mu Shaobai landed,

we have been keeping him under our surveillance.

He's been acting unusually today,

so please be careful.

He is expected to arrive at your location shortly,

(and we will continue to follow him)

(at a distance of 200 meters.)

(If there are any issues, please notify me.)

Alright, thanks.

Mr. Mu.

Get in the car.

Master.

It's fine.

Let's go.

Get in the car.

Is Xiaowan okay?

With all this commotion,

how can she be okay?

I bought this car in 2011

but only drove it once.

I drove from the dealership

to my suburban villa.

Today marks the second day driving it.

I'm here to discuss Gu Mulan's matter.

Can we talk directly?

Are you recording anything?

The funds for this car came from Gu Mulan.

I'm a doctor,

director of a hospital.

I must maintain a professional,

modest image,

avoiding luxury

to provide a sense of security

to patients and colleagues.

Isn't that good?

That could also be a disguise.

Keep following.

Stay close.

Alright.

Where are we heading to?

Cheng Fan.

You befriended Xiaowan

and came Kalisha to seek my help with treatment.

Is all of this an investigation into me?

I've known Xiaowan for a while,

and I'm genuine to her.

If I were to tell you

that I'm a member of the Northwest Wolves,

would you believe me?

♪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♪