English Subtitles by 橙橙 Orange Biscuit (Cheng Cheng)
Timing by FSG Libertas
Episode 2
Student?
Where is your Professor Shen?
Professor Shen!
Profesor Shen.
Professor Shen. Are you okay?
I'm quite alright.
It's finished.
This shadow
is just a shadow after all.
It can never see the light.
He's not worthy to be your subordinate.
Only I can complete this task.
Then let's see how you do.
Each day that thing is out of my hands,
I cannot be at ease.
Don't disappoint me.
Li Qian.
Shen Wei.
The moment I see you I feel a sense of kinship.
Who knows?
Maybe we have really met before.
Where did I see you before?
Li Qian.
Li Qian, don't move!
Grab her!
Sister, I went through the trouble of saving you, not so you can jump off a building!
What do you people understand?
Us people?
I tell you
I'm just like you. A normal person with two eyes and a mouth.
It's better to be alive than anything else!
That's enough. Get up.
Come.
Have you calmed down?
No one has the right to disregard life. Even your own.
That's right.
Did you consider your grandmother?
I don't have a grandmother anymore.
I don't have Grandma anymore.
I don't have Grandma anymore!
Grandma!
The patient is fine. She's just emotionally distressed.
I suspect that she may have a serious nervous breakdown
which must have been caused by long-term stress.
When will she wake up?
I don't know. I only know that now she is my patient.
My apologies, Doctor.
Maybe we are too impatient.
This is my student. She's also an important witness in a case.
These people don't take their lives seriously anymore.
Two days ago, her grandma ate sleeping pills by mistake and was sent here for emergency treatment.
Unfortunately, we couldn't save her.
I heard that
her grandma had always been quite healthy.
Just a little
mentally unsound.
She's an old lady.
There are some problems she must face.
A year ago, her grandma had a serious stroke.
Everyone thought that it was difficult for a turnaround,
but who knew, she was very lucky. She woke up in a daze,
and recovered faster than a younger person.
But there were some aftereffects. She got dementia.
She cheated death,
but living like this is agonizing.
Cheating death.
A stolen life is hard to maintain.
Exactly.
She wasn't so lucky this time.
Her body is still in the hospital morgue.
No one else came to make funeral arrangements?
I've never seen other family members. She's been the only one beside her.
Professor Shen.
Are you married?
You must have a girlfriend.
It's nothing.
I just feel that you are very talented
and considerate as well.
Many people must be chasing after you.
I thought you were trying to figure me out.
It seems like you really are
I was born and raised on the east side of Dragon City. I'm 32 this year.
A postgraduate and PhD holder.
All from Dragon City University.
What is it?
Is there anything else you want to ask?
I'm just curious.
After so many years, what is the progress on
decoding the genes of the Dixing-ians?
Rather than probing into their origins,
why don't we contemplate their future?
From what I see,
The Dixing people have vanished for many years.
Why are they suddenly appearing so frequently?
What are they looking for?
I think that this is what we should pay attention to.
Sure enough, a scholar's way of thinking is different from us simple folks.
No wonder last time at the hospital, and when you went against the shadow
you were so calm.
Chief Zhao, what do you want to ask? Be direct.
If I ask,
will you be open with me?
If they're not against my principles
I will try my best to give you an acceptable answer.
I trust that
Chief Zhao won't really interrogate me like a criminal.
What a way to concede in order to gain the advantage.
No matter what I ask you later
it will be as if I'm treating you like a criminal.
Chief Zhao.
The Dixing people.
They usually have a large destructive power
so next time,
I hope you will be more cautious.
Thank you for your concern.
I'm waiting for you all
to return peace to Dragon City soon.
- I'll treat you to lunch once this case's solved. - No need.
When that happens, it should my treat.
That works too.
Did you see that? This is very bad.
Dixing's Black-Cloaked Envoy is said to be ruthless.
But why was he lenient towards our boss?
He isn't biding time for revenge, is he?
I think you are the bad one.
- Do you think it's a mistake that the name "Old Zhao" makes even ghosts apprehensive? - Exactly.
You dared to film the Black-Cloaked Envoy when he visited us?
The Black-Cloaked Envoy is our hero.
He is not fodder for gossip.
I nearly forgot. We have a huge fan of the Black-Cloaked Envoy here.
Old Chu, don't be mad.
I'll delete it now.
There, it's deleted.
Who knows what's the motive behind the newbie?
Hopelessly stupid and a coward.
Zhao Yunlan tolerates it?
It's exactly the opposite.
Despite his cold attitude on the surface,
who knows, Old Zhao might appreciate him.
Such an innocent child in these times.
- Where can we find one like him? - Innocent?
Fine then. So why must I be the one in charge of him?
I'm the only field personnel in the SID.
Think I don't have enough troubles to deal with?
They're gossiping in the lab. You're not doing anything about it?
Since when have they ever conformed?
This is also strange.
They're considered to be among the best,
but each one behaves like a busybody.
Aren't they following your example?
You spoiled them.
I can only count on the newbie now.
Chief, you're looking for me?
Little Guo.
You came at the right time.
You've already been here a week.
I believe that you have completely adjusted to our work intensity.
- Actually I... - That's why
I'm handing you an honourable and formidable task.
Alright.
Chief, give me your instructions.
I'll definitely get it done.
Good determination.
This task is very simple.
Tonight,
go guard Li Qian at the hospital with Da Qin.
Li Qian's emotions are not very stable now.
If needed,
use your simplicity and kindness
to comfort her.
Go on.
By the way,
If the Dixing people come attacking,
you'd have to improvise.
Don't worry,
we have your back.
Meow it. Why do we have this kind leader?
Hello, Professor Shen.
You are Little Guo?
Chief Zhao did not come with you?
He didn't.
He's quite busy.
Actually, I don't know what he does usually.
What is it?
You seem to be afraid of him.
Not at all!
Our leader is great
He just seems a little...
a little...
On edge?
Yes, yes. On edge.
You seem to know him very well.
Little Guo.
You should give him some consideration.
He's so young, but is leading you through countless dangers.
He is even more on edge.
That's right.
It's not easy being a leader.
When you all become stronger,
then it won't be so hard on him.
I bought extra food.
Why don't we eat some inside?
Come on.
Why is this Professor Shen so concerned about Old Zhao?
I have to inform Old Zhao. Make sure he watches out for him.
I didn't know what you usually like to eat.
So I bought some plain food at random.
Don't know if it suits your taste.
Here.
You should eat a little.
Fried tofu skin.
This was my Grandma's favourite dish.
Her teeth was weak.
She could not chew fish and meat,
but she liked to chew dried tofu.
I didn't like tofu at first,
but staying with her,
I started to like it too.
Her pickled tofu is the most delicious.
She even promised
to make it for me forever.
My grandmother raised me as well.
When I was a child,
I was bullied by other children.
I didn't dare to speak out,
but she noticed.
She walked me all the way to school.
She bought many nice things for me to eat too.
But she never ate it herself.
She gave it all to me.
I'd put the food right in front of her mouth,
but she'd only take a small bite.
I kept on thinking that
when I grew up
I will make my own living,
and I will be a devoted grandson.
I will buy many nice things for her to eat.
When she passed away, it felt like the sky was falling.
I felt like there was no way to repay her anymore.
What's the point of studying and working hard?
I'm... I'm willing to exchange my life for hers!
I... I... I...
I don't speak very well.
What I mean is, don't be sad anymore.
Loved ones who pass away,
will look after us.
You...
That Professor Shen is perfect
for ideological work.
He used subtle influences masterfully.
Don't underestimate him.
Didn't you hear what Da Qin said?
He is overly concerned
about you.
He... Isn't he also an important object of study of ours?
Enough. Don't talk about him anymore.
Lin Jing. Zoom in on this.
Beast.
It's not what you are thinking.
I'm referring to her necklace.
That looks like a sundial.
Sundial.
A sundial makes one full revolution a day.
The sun rises once from East to West.
And the process begins again.
It represents the cycle of life.
Time does not stop.
But there's another saying.
Time is a kind of murder weapon.
The next generation replaces the former.
What's lost is forever lost,
what's past will never return.
This is the Longevity Dial!
This girl's as quiet as a mouse, but she's hiding a Holy Tool.
Longevity Dial?
Is it this one?
The Longevity Dial.
Longevity.
Surely it doesn't mean
that this thing can steal a person's life force?
Then that girl's grandmother, isn't she...
Unacceptable.
I have to ask her and get it straight.
There's a situation!
This person's life characteristics are very abnormal.
This is bad!
Who are you? What are you doing?
Stop there!
What are you doing here?
You have been surrounded.
Put your hands up and surrender!
It's here. It's here!
Don't be afraid.
I'll go take a look outside.
Professor Shen!
I'm from the SID.
My duty is to protect the citizens.
I will protect you.
You! What are you doing?
Run away!
Out of the way.
Who are you?
Stand down.
I've got your back.
Puppet strings.
You are quite alert.
You are a Puppet Master of the Chu.
I've heard of you guys in Dixing.
This is not Dixing.
I have no breath to waste on nonsense.
Come with me.
I cannot lose.
[Outpatient card: Li Yufen]
Enough. Take it out.
We already know.
Stop trying to cover it up.
Your grandmother lost her life because of it.
Do you still want to be entangled with it?
It's not that.
This is an ordinary sundial pendant.
It's the only sentiment my Grandma left for me.
Why are you getting involved in my family affairs as well?
Yes.
That does not really concern us.
But you have to know,
some things are never meant to be yours.
They're just being kept at your place temporarily.
Why?
This thing has always been in my house.
Why did I suddenly get entangled with them?
A year ago, her grandmother had a serious stroke.
But she was very lucky.
She woke up in a daze,
and recovered faster than a younger person.
The Dixing people have vanished for many years.
Why are they suddenly appearing so frequently?
What are they looking for?
So that's how it is.
Are you thinking that
if you had jumped
then all the things that happened would be written off?
What are you trying to say?
Many kids your age
all think that they do not fear death.
That's because you are still too young.
You don't understand what is real death.
How do you know that I don't understand what death is?
I know that feeling.
I saw it with my own eyes!
In your understanding,
what you fear is not death.
It is separation.
You just can't accept that your grandmother suddenly left you.
Isn't that so?
Chief Zhao.
- Why did you come up here... - Let me finish.
Based on the hospital report,
Ms Li Yufen died from accidental overdose of sleeping pills.
But she has never been prescribed sleeping pills in her patient records.
Can you tell me
who is the one
who left this bottle that could kill your grandmother at home?
It's me.
I have never experienced my parents' love.
Do you know what it's like to depend on each other to live?
She promised
to take care of me forever.
But Grandma
still became old.
That day when she had the stroke,
I was at school and no one noticed.
When someone finally noticed,
the emergency treatment was already delayed.
Professor Shen.
You've always said you understood how I felt.
Then I want to ask you,
When someone you hold most important is dying in front of you,
what's the strongest thought in your mind?
I'm willing to exchange my life for his.
You are very lucky.
Because you don't have this.
I didn't know what it was then.
I just heard Grandma say that it's an old object
that can manifest spirits.
When she was in a coma,
I cried and begged the heavens to let her live.
It heard my plea
and gave me this chance.
When the light receded,
Grandma received new life.
Everyone thought that this was a miracle.
Only I know
this is the familial love
that was exchanged for my life.
Li Qian.
You are a good child,
but the Longevity Dial is a Holy Tool.
It can cause havoc in the world.
The shadow man that appeared
might have attacked you
because you used the Holy Tool.
Perhaps if I was killed by it then
then I could be free.
The familial love you got in exchange for your life
became a burden when your grandmother became an encumbrance.
That's why you killed her.
She was not the same.
Every day she'd only babble in your ear.
Later on,
she became incontinent.
When she wet her pants,
she'd only look at people and giggle.
Even just sitting there she'd drool.
She only knew how to follow you around crazily speaking incoherent nonsense.
I saw her every day, but she could not recognise me.
She'd never call my name, hug me or love me!
She's not my Grandma!
She's not.
Something that I paid dearly for
is just a
a stranger that looks like her.
Useless thing.
Give me another chance!
They... they just won't leave.
I'm not in the mood for your explanations.
If you blow this, you know your outcome.
What should I do with it?
Whatever you want.
I can't use it anymore after all.
Professor Shen.
Do you think it's really not too late to turn back?
Those that were hurt
and betrayed...
Perhaps it's impossible to return to the past.
Let her go!
G... Grandma?
Silly child.
You are really silly.
It's not something you committed,
why did you admit to it?
I said I would take care of you forever,
but I couldn't do it.
You have to go on living properly.
Don't. Don't hurt my Qian Qian!
Qian Qian!
Qian Qian,
- Grandma! - you have to protect yourself properly.
Grandma!
Grandma, come back! Grandma!
Grandma.
Grandma, come back.
Old Brother Black.
You came in good time.
I am careless again
and arrived late.
Please forgive me.
No, don't. Don't.
I don't deserve this.
Enough.
Hurry and take him away.
I can't settle this.
It's cold outside,
get in.
Shut up.
It's not your grandmother that died,
but you're crying worse than she is.
After Li Qian's grandmother was buried,
the Dixing-ian never appeared again.
Guo Changcheng that blabbermouth.
Why is he telling you everything?
I really want to know
why did these people
choose this time to appear?
I think there's a problem somewhere as well.
Say, what do you think the Dixing-ians want with this?
How can you cat-brains figure it out?
Say it then if you know
you serpent lady.
Chief Zhao, what can this be used for?
How should I know?
This is a Holy Tool.
If normal people were to look at it,
they'd have to be careful.
You obviously know who you should ask.
Chief, if you want to smoke out mosquitoes
I have the smokeless version. It's green and healthier.
Old Brother Black.
We meet again.
May I have a word with you?
Li Qian's grandmother's residual energy after her death
was hiding in the Longevity Dial and saved her life.
This is something unheard of.
Perhaps
because of the promise to stay with each other forever.
Then why don't you tell me
how this thing should be dealt with.
How do you plan on dealing with Li Qian?
What,
after taking care of underground matters,
you want to take care of surface matters too?
You are mistaken.
I noticed that she touched the Holy Tool.
I was worried about a backlash.
You don't need to worry about this.
We will guard it closely.
I'm just afraid.
Afraid of what?
You keep on hesitating.
Don't tell me that there's something else to this Holy Tool?
I don't fully comprehend all of the Holy Tool's powers.
I'm just afraid of the consequences.
It is a big problem.
Just the Dixing-ians coming after it alone,
is enough to wear out us weak office workers.
Chief Zhao.
After the war 10,000 years ago,
the Holy Tools were scattered.
Why would a little girl awaken its power now?
Have you thought about the crux of the matter?
I understand what you're trying to say.
If the power hadn't activated,
then the Dixing people would not have been noticed.
For so many years,
it has always been peaceful.
But suddenly these things crop up.
Can it really be
a coincidence?
You are a smart person.
I have spoken out of place
But the Holy Tool
is like a torch.
It can hurt your enemies.
But when used wrongly,
you may burn yourself.
Under what circumstance would it activate next?
We have no way of knowing.
That's right.
We have a researcher
who has always been investigating how life force permutation is controlled.
But until now he still can't figure it out.
Now that we have the Longevity Dial,
I'm really worried that the hair he managed to grow back will fall out again.
I don't have allergies.
What if it's really an allergy?
Chief Zhao, one moment.
I wish you all the best.
Good.
Until we meet again.
Yes.
Sir.
There's something I don't understand.
You came this time
to search for the Holy Tools.
But today...
You are asking,
why would I leave the Holy Tool with you?
Yes.
The matter of the Holy Tools has wide implications.
Some avoid them entirely,
others are fixated on them.
The shadow man from before,
is just a foot soldier
of little importance.
You are saying that
there's someone even more dangerous
that's plotting around the treasures?
Yes.
There are people behind the scenes
who are ready to come out.
They clearly want to destroy the peace on Haixing by stealing the Holy Tools.
If the Holy Tools fall into their hands,
there will be grave consequences.
That's even more reason to keep it at the Palace.
Dixing is now a large prison of torment.
Everyone
has been tormented into having two faces.
They are unpredictable.
I've given it much thought.
Might as well leave the Holy Tool with you-
it can be protected by the shield.
Normal people cannot go in.
It should be safer.
That I can live till this day.
and make a difference here,
is all because of you.
This one will not hesitate to sacrifice his life for the Honourable Envoy.
Rise.
This is a friendship between gentlemen.
Not a repayment of good and evil.
This matter between us
does not need to be known to others.
The Holy Tool is now with you.
No need to be overly conscious of it.
Just proceed as usual.
I have a feeling
the men behind the scenes
will come out on their own.
Then I understand.
Sir Envoy is baiting fish.
Rather than coveting fish near the pool,
it's better to start weaving fishing nets.
Why do you laugh?
Zhao Yunlan likes to fish as well.
I don't know between the two of you
who is the one
plotting against the other.
I hope
that we each take what we need.
The Longevity Dial even grows after being activated!
It won't be growing into a shield, would it?
What's the principle behind it?
This is too strange!
How's the research going?
Nice hairstyle.
The Holy Tool is manifesting!
Special Investigation Department.
How interesting.
Let me see.
The next chess-piece...