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There was an experiment that took place in my uncles' room.
The curious effect of this powder can only be seen in the dark.
This is evidence.
So long as the assassin walked into the room,
this powder will certainly have stuck onto him.
In fact, with the guidance of the powder,
I found out where the provisions are being hidden.
We can see everything from here.
There's the stage.
The General's mounted soldiers are heading out.
Apparently, Prince's visit to Ji Wuye's place tempted him.
Brother Wei Zhuang.
I have to trouble you to help with the rest of the show.
Episode 8: Formless Quicksand
Report!
Last night, an expert dressed in black attacked the guards.
The provisions of 100,000 gold have...been completely...
Spill it!
...completely stolen.
What?!
There's not a single one left?
Well, there is...
In this world, things that seem beneficial may bring harm.
Situations that seem against us may actually be in our favor.
That kid dares to steal from me?
Decree of the Han Emperor has arrived!
What?
Guards!
Moya. Bring the messenger in.
Yes.
You guys will act on my signal. I won't let the messenger return.
When I toss my cup, that's when you'll act.
Yessir!
General, I have brought him in.
The Han Emperor sent you?
Announcing the Han Emperor's decree.
Ji Wuye prepare to listen.
Seeing this scroll is like seeing the Emperor.
Why are you not kneeling?
It's against the rites to show disrespect for the Emperor.
General.
Emperor blessed by the heavens. Good fortune rains upon the Great Han.
Ji Wuye has been of service, contributing for three great causes.
The first is the case concerning Lord Anping and Lord Longquan.
His capability of discovering able people was proved by Zhang Kaidi.
Secondly, the memorial ceremony to please the deceased of the Zheng State
and settling their resentments.
Third, foreseeing and bravely reclaiming the provisions.
For his contribution, Ji Wuye shall be rewarded with
1,000 teals of gold, 100 bolts of silk and 50 servants.
Congratulations, General.
1,000 gold?
100,000 provisions?
Not only your life is guaranteed, you've also gained one coin.
You have no other option but to accept it.
The Emperor has chosen a day of celebration.
I thank the Emperor.
Remember this, Han Fei.
I will pay you back double for this!
Congratulations on becoming the Minister of Criminal Justice.
You faced death to undertake such a task.
And you snatched food from the jaws of Ji Wuye,
bringing a solution to my grandfather.
I should be the one thanking you.
With your brilliant and prudent mind,
you proposed the plan of pulling a snake from its hole
and appeased Ji Wuye in case he became reckless in desperation
That’s the reason for the good show from last night until this morning.
Without the extraordinary abilities of the Ghost Valley disciple,
we wouldn't have retrieved the provisions
even if we knew they were hidden within our reach.
You have achieved the position as a minister and realized your wish.
Why bother with the hypocritical talk?
This was nothing but a game of power between you royalties.
I'm not interested in it.
Wait, Brother Wei Zhuang.
There's one more thing.
How would you judge Ji Wuye?
The fact that he still lives and holds power
proves the inability of your father.
I would like to ask you to do me a favor again.
What favor?
If Ji Wuye is not removed,
the Han State will cease to exist.
You want me to help you and kill him?
Now that I am a minister of justice,
without a doubt I know murdering is against the law.
I won't let others commit it either.
This favor can also be beneficial to you.
Beneficial to me?
Because I want you to replace him.
Then what? Play your game of power?
Willing or not,
we're already in the whirlpool of power named “world”.
We cannot change the situation.
However, together, we can create...
a completely new Han State.
How will it be different from the present Han State?
One, there will no longer be people like Ji Wuye.
Two, no more people like Lord Anping and Lord Longquan.
From the sound of it, that doesn't perk up my interest.
Do you still remember the gold coin game at the General's?
What of it?
The new Han State
will not be the third person who seems to be in advantage but is doomed to die.
Neither will it be the second person who survives on petty profits.
The Han State will be the first person.
Of the seven states in the world, I want 99 percent of them.
Now it sounds a little more interesting.
So, you will agree?
First of all, you must be able to survive.
Oh?
Ji Wuye's power is as vast as the sky. This won't be easy.
Behind him lies a powerful force that spreads all over the seven states.
From the moment you left the general's place,
you have been on his death list.
It really is fragile to have a physical life form.
Nevertheless, a resolute and formless power...
cannot be broken.
A formless power?
The laws of heaven and earth continue eternally.
I have thought up a name for this formless power.
I call it Quicksand.
Every sword with a story is like a song.
As time passes,
everything will come to an end and turn to dust.
Your encounter is a miracle of fate.
I wonder what beautiful song your companionship will present.
The name of this sword is...
Nilin.
When the sun sets, it's the time of nightfall.
It is our moment.
Did I explain it clearly for you?
Yet another person will lose his life.
