Do you know you have to pass three tests to join the industry?
I'd like to hear the details.
The first is to test on your courage.
You managed to enter this place.
That proves your courage.
- You've passed the first test. - What about the second test?
A test on your talent.
Please lift your head.
Guess which god is it in the painting on that wall.
I guess that's Guan Zhong, the Salt God.
How is that?
He promoted the production of salt during the Spring and Autumn period.
He's known as the Salt God.
The privately-owned salt business rose to the occasion.
But salt belongs to the government.
Bootlegging is prohibited or one will be convicted of a felony.
So, Guan Zhong was deemed the god and demon.
To the merchants who dealt in illegal salt business.
You worship the Salt God but the portrait is in the opposite direction.
It implies that you want his protection,
and would like to escape from his punishment of law.
You have good insight.
May I know what's the third test?
Luck.
So long as you have passed this test,
that means you're blessed by the gods.
No one would dare to question you.
There are twelve glasses of wine here.
One of them is poisoned.
No one know which is it.
Those who drink the poisoned wine first will lose.
Are you gambling with life?
Indeed.
One could die anytime in this line of business.
And those who only benefit from it but lack of understanding...
can never collaborate for the future together.
I got it.
May I know who shall go first?
I'll go first.
You're good.
It's not too late to admit defeat now.
Unfortunately, this hasn't came to mind yet.
But with our drinking rate...
that's really too slow.
Is this considered as victory?
I didn't admit defeat.
That's enough.
Prince.
You've won.
You're good.
I've been poisoned.
- I'll treat the poison for you now. - Not now.
Quickly get out from here so they won't notice it.
If I can't make it to the bottom, I'll have to count on you.
Yes.
Prince.
I'm fine.
They just want to show me their power.
They aren't after my life.
Hang on for a little longer.
Wan Mei.
Why are you here?
The culprit turns the tables around.
You're indeed an unfaithful servant.
I'm innocent.
Master Wan Mei and Chang An are in a romantic relationship.
She dares not ask for him from City Master.
So, she's all out to get rid of me in order to get Chang An back.
My death is nothing.
But, Master Wan Mei's action...
is a disrespect for Gui Hua City's rules.
She has no respect for you.
A master and a shadow are in a romantic relationship?
This is a big deal.
If so...
I'll spare your life.
Let Lord of Torture Chamber find you another master.
But before any masters is willing to take you in...
you'll get three whips at the torture chamber every day...
as the punishment for your unfaithfulness.
City Master, I...
I'll not repeat it again. Get lost!
All of you are dismissed.
You're so happy?
Of course.
I wanted to just torture them in secret.
Now, I have the opportunity to do it openly.
I am full of joy.
Tell me.
How should I punish Chang An?
Should I torture him or plant the Poison Gu in him?
Anything that pleases you.
Flesh wound will somehow be healed.
It's boring.
Why don't we plant the Poison Gu?
It'll be more fun for him to be tortured day and night.
I'm thinking...
why don't we plant...
the sexual abstinence that Cha Wu planted on you?
Sexual abstinence?
You want to plant that on Chang An?
That's right.
If you plant that on him...
I'll return him to Wan Mei.
Let them both be tortured.
No way.
Why not?
No one else should be like me.
It's up to you.
But, let me tell you this.
I'm punishing the duo for sure!
Chang An.
Someone revealed that you've an affair with your former master, Wan Mei.
Do you admit it?
Lord of Torture Chamber.
There's no such thing.
Are you aware that...
in Wan Mei's recent mission...
she intended to pull the wool over our eyes?
She didn't make that mistake because City Master sent Liu Xiang there.
I'm not aware of that.
But if you want to use this as a reason to punish Master Wan Mei...
I'm willing to accept it on her behalf.
Let's make a bet.
Let's bet if you would be sincere to your Master Mei.
If in the end, you're still faithful to her...
I'll give the two of you a way out.
I don't understand what are you talking about.
I'm going to plant Shi Xin Gu poison on you.
You can stay by her side and protect her.
But you'll have to suffer the pain of the poison for a lifetime.
If you're willing to take in the poison,
I'll fulfil my promise and let you return to her side.
Xing Feng.
Why are you covering up my bronze mirror?
You have recently hypnotized yourself with Seven Colours Glaze.
I want to stop you from that.
But, I have nightmares every night.
If I don't hypnotize myself, I would suffer a lot.
Last night, you had nightmare again?
It was a terrible dream.
I dreamt that I've annihilated Xie family.
I searched everywhere for the imperial order without words.
Both my hands were drenched with blood.
But I just couldn't find it.
The hirer flew off the handle because of that.
He wanted me dead.
Isn't that Yue Qing Ya?
You can now negotiate with him on an equal footing.
You still can't let go of that?
Let's not talk about this.
How is it going with Shi Xin Gu poison?
The poisonous insects have been successfully made.
I just have to plant the insect's inducer in Wan Mei's body.
After that...
whenever their distance comes within one foot,
Chang An would feel the burning fire of hell and be in great pain.
The closer the distance, the deeper the pain.
This can meet your purpose.
Although Shi Xin Gu...
would make him suffer...
it's nothing like the sexual abstinence...
that would make him lose the dignity of a man.
My Lord of Torture Chamber.
You are really kind.
Plant the insect's inducer on your Master Mei within a day.
When you've done it,
Wan Mei will be your master again.
If you failed...
I'll let both of you learn the consequences of defying me.
Who is that?
Master Mei, it's me.
Why are you here?
I'm here under City Master's order.
I have two things to talk over with you.
Speak up.
Firstly...
City Master wants me to plant a poisonous insect on you.
What kind of poisonous insect is that?
It's one that's harmless to you.
After that...
City Master won't pursue further on the mission tampering case.
What about the second matter?
You've to agree to the first matter.
Only then I can talk about the second matter.
What if I don't agree to it?
If so...
I could only kneel here until you agree to it.
Miss Yue Ying.
The prince has been poisoned.
He wants to see you.
How is he now?
He's all right.
The new poison can be treated easily.
But not his old sickness.
Prince.
You found me.
Wan Mei, you're finally here.
Come.
Prince.
Yue Ying said you've been poisoned.
It's fine.
The poison has been cured.
Drink with me.
Prince, are you kidding?
The poison caused extreme cold.
Wine can expel the cold.
But most importantly...
I want to drink it.
Drink with me.
That means you agreed to it.
Prince.
There's no cup.
Tell me then.
What cup should we use for Nu Er Hong wine?
Tenmoku cup.
You're right.
I didn't groom you for nothing.
Today is my birthday.
You...
Won't you give me a toast?
I wish that your dreams will come true,
and you'll live a peaceful life in the future.
Dreams come true?
Live a peaceful life?
You think I have a very strong murder intent.
No.
I just think that...
you've wearied yourself with toil.
My mother...
never celebrated birthday with me.
She felt that instead of having the longevity noodles,
or buttering someone up with wishes...
it's better to read more books,
and practice the swordplay.
I thought that...
rich people live a sweet life.
When they celebrate birthday...
they'll have many gifts to open from morning till night.
There were gifts.
Every year, my mother...
would give me a book on inner force cultivation skills...
or Poison Gu skills.
She never requested me...
to complete the training within a year.
I'm stupid.
So, I worked hard to train.
I worked hard to train.
It's like there'll be new gifts in the coming year.
In the end...
I developed a heart disease.
The physician told me.
If I stop practising martial arts and cultivation skills...
I might live until I'm 30 or 40.
Fill the cup.
Prince.
You can't drink anymore.
I can't hold my liquor well.
It's easy if I want to get plastered.
There's nothing good or bad about it.
Fill up the cup.
Let go of me! Let go of me!
For one to stay clear-headed,
and having to exercise restrain his whole life,
it's very exhausting.
How impetuous!
Get out.
Get out!
Prince.
You're drunk.
I am drunk.
But you're not clear-headed too.
In a dark place like Gui Hua City,
you...
who are you remaining chaste for?
I'm slow-witted.
I'm remaining chaste for myself.
Since I'm drunk...
you should leave.
Come over again tomorrow.
Yes.
Why are you still here?
I have yet to get a reply from you.
But, I haven't thought about it yet.
No rush. Take your time.
For one to stay clear-headed,
and having to exercise restrain his whole life,
it's very exhausting.
In a dark place like Gui Hua City,
who are you remaining chaste for?
Go ahead and plant it.
I believe in you.
- It's done? - Yes.
As for the second matter...
Master Mei.
Your shadow, Chang An, is back.
Open the coffin.
Yes.
Convey my order!
Lan Ruo, Chief Lan died a martyr for Bloody Lotus Cult!
Everyone is to mourn for three months!
Keep the lights burning for seven days!
This is to comfort Chief Lan's soul!
Yes.
All of you are dismissed.
My disciple, I'm here to see you.
Do you know that...
I placed high hopes on you?
Lan Ruo, don't worry.
I won't let you die in vain.
I'll send a letter to the Capital to dispatch the imperial guards.
I want to annihilate Gui Hua City!
Ruan Niang.
Grand Tutor just sent an urgent news.
Pu Qing, go to the secret compartment next to my bed.
Grand Tutor's command token for Imperial Palace Guards is in there.
Bring it to me.
Yes.
"Command"
Ruan Niang, did Grand Tutor say anything else?
Today is my big day.
Grand Tutor ordered me to lead Imperial Palace Guards,
to wipe out Gui Hua City tonight.
- Tonight? - That's right.
Gui Hua City is only a hundred miles away from here.
We'll rush over there tonight and catch them off guard.
Understood.
You should know who Cha Luo is.
I do.
Tell the others.
This woman is mine.
Nobody can touch her.
I'll get ready now.
Father.
Mother.
Little brother.
The day that I've long waited for has finally come.
Don't worry.
I'll surely kill Cha Luo.
I'll let her taste a hundredfold of suffering...
to comfort your souls in the heaven.
What kind of medicine is this?
It smells fishy.
Yue Ying from Ting Zhu Court just buried it in the bamboo forest.
The medicine for Ting Zhu Court is usually taken from the manor.
But they never concocted them in Gui Hua City.
That's right.
I've asked Old Geezer Gao.
This medicine is indeed from Sui Gu Zi Pavilion.
There are eleven herbs in total.
From the looks of it, it's used for replenishing the qi.
But from the dregs of the decoction...
they've only used six herbs.
White arsenic was added into the decoction too.
This...
Is Yue Ying trying to poison her master?
There was only a smidgen of white arsenic.
This explains that the one taking the medicine is in a bad state.
He's dying soon.
But...
Could this be a bait?
Previously, we almost lose Liu Guang.
I saw Yue Ying acting surreptitiously.
It doesn't seem like a bait.
Since he's dying, we'll just wait for it.
Anyway, I am not in a hurry.
Why are you laughing?
If you could wait,
our City Master would not be acting like herself anymore.
The assassins and shadows in Di Sha Court are the least skilful.
Lead a troop to get rid of them first.
Commander Li, you'll lead them in from here,
and surround Tian Sha Court and Chu Xing House.
- Attack together when I get there. - Yes.
"Mei Sha Court"
My lady.
Why are you here?
Is your Master Mei here?
She went to Ting Zhu Court.
Ting Zhu Court?
What a coincidence.
Get changed.
After I wipe out Di Sha Court, blend yourself into the imperial guards.
Storm in to Chui Xing House with me.
- Imperial guards? - That's right.
Tonight...
we will avenge them.
But these people in Di Sha Court didn't kill Xie family.
I'm acting under Grand Tutor's order.
I can't explain myself if I catch Cha Luo alone.
- They are innocent. - So were Xie family.
We've waited for so many years.
Today has finally come.
I couldn't just watch this opportunity slips away.