Episode 13 recap: Zhuo Bu Fan and Mu Qing competed for the ceramic jar.
On the chaotic burial mounds of Zhao Village, when Liu Lin faced dozens of deserted tombs with no clues, several disciples from the Rongtian Ridge appeared. Shortly after, Men San Dao arrived with the Imperial Household Bureau guards. Tensions escalated between the two factions. At the same time, Qing Yi Xinfeng and Ye Shanghan arrived secretly with Lin An Jing and a team of warriors, hiding on the mountain top.
While scattering paper money, Lin Hao Han used the soil on the tomb to estimate the year and locate the burial site of "Shovel." Once found, the guards quickly dug it open. However, there were no bones inside the coffin, only a piece of clothing wrapped around a ceramic jar. Zhuo Bu Fan immediately made a move and contended with Men San Dao for the jar.
Just as the Rongtian Ridge had the upper hand, the Beiyang New Army suddenly appeared, surrounding everyone in the chaotic burial mounds with their guns. Wang Di Bao, dressed in military attire, appeared, shocking everyone. Under coercion, Zhuo Bu Fan pretended to return the ceramic jar but instead smashed it instantly, taking advantage of the chaos to escape calmly with his disciples.
Mu Qing and Getai arrived in Jie Xiu County with their people, but after inquiring throughout the village, no one knew about the person called Shovel. Mu Qing had breakfast in the village and unexpectedly discovered that a breakfast meal cost thirteen coins. However, the tax records of the county office showed that the village was not wealthy, yet the prices were high. Judging from the situation at the breakfast shop, there were few people coming for breakfast during the day, but there were many bowls and chopsticks waiting to be washed, leading Mu Qing to speculate that many villagers were busy at night. It was evident that they had come to the right place.
Under Mu Qing's instructions, Lin Hao Han went to the village under the pretext of buying antiques to investigate. Qin Tuo learned that his fellow disciples in Pingyao had found a female bodyguard who used to be with Tan Xian. Zhuo Bu Fan speculated that the tomb of the Bodhi successor was in Pingyao and decided to take everyone there. Upon hearing this news, Yu Huanjie found a way to inform the Japanese.
After a circuit in the village, Lin Hao Han acquired many valuable antiques, believing that the village held many secrets. Mu Qing ordered someone to summon the village chief, who clearly stated that he didn't care about the tomb raiding activities of the villagers. He only needed to be informed about the whereabouts of the tomb raider Shovel and his descendants. The village chief gathered the people who knew about Shovel's information and reported to Mu Qing. Mu Qing learned that Shovel's real name might be Su Yunzhi, also known as Master Su, and his grave was located in the chaotic burial mounds at the western end of Zhao Village.
With the accurate location in hand, Mu Qing hurriedly led his people to the chaotic burial mounds at the western end of Zhao Village.
Liu Lin went alone to the chaotic burial mounds at the western end of Zhao Village, and Zhuo Bu Fan and his followers followed closely. He questioned Liu Lin about the tomb of the Bodhi successor, but before Liu Lin could answer, Mu Qing and his group arrived at the scene.
At the same time, Qing Yi Xinfeng and his followers were also waiting in the shadows. Lin Hao Han saw that Mu Qing and Zhuo Bu Fan were at a standoff and suggested that they first search for the tomb of the Bodhi successor. When asked about the burial time, Zhuo Bu Fan estimated it to be about six years ago. Lin Hao Han quickly used his judgment to locate the tomb of the Bodhi successor and started digging. Mu Qing and Zhuo Bu Fan saw their target and engaged in a physical confrontation.
Inside the tomb, there was only a ceramic jar, which Mu Qing and Zhuo Bu Fan fought over. Zhuo Bu Fan quickly seized the jar, and the Rongtian faction managed to control the Imperial Household Bureau guards. Zhuo Bu Fan didn't intend to kill them but wanted to leave with the item. However, at that moment, Wang Jialuo appeared with soldiers, surrounding them. Faced with the threat of the Beiyang Army's firearms, Zhuo Bu Fan knew they were powerless to resist. He used the ceramic jar to force Wang Jialuo to let Huo Cen and his group leave while he stayed behind with the jar.
After seeing Huo Cen and his group safely depart, Zhuo Bu Fan unexpectedly destroyed the ceramic jar and quickly fled. Mu Qing ordered his subordinates to collect all the fragments of the jar. Wang Jialuo had already learned the secret of the Pure Altar's hidden treasure, and now he led his men to capture the Rongtian Ridge group, not only for the Dagu County murder case but also to prevent them from stealing the Qing Dynasty's treasures.
Mu Qing was grateful for Wang Jialuo's assistance and they agreed to meet at a tavern that night. Mu Qing believed that the ceramic jar must contain important information and instructed his subordinates to try to piece it back together. Taking advantage of the chaos, Lin Hao Han took Liu Lin and left, and Mu Qing noticed Lin Hao Han's disappearance and sent people to search for him.
Qing Yi Xinfeng believed that Wang Jialuo should not be underestimated and instructed Lin An Jing to find an opportunity to return to Wang Jialuo's side. Zhong Haichao came to see Mr. Xie, who told him that the Rongtian Ridge group's actions were mysterious and that they had been searching for the Pure Altar's hidden treasure. They were hired by someone, and it was speculated that the mastermind behind it all was Zhong Haichao's father-in-law, Prince Qi Qinwang. Zhong Haichao claimed to have no knowledge of this.
Mr. Xie explained that previously, the Beiyang Army had an agreement with Prince Qi to assist him in a coup and form a cabinet, but the Beiyang Army also aimed to have absolute control in the process. Now it was evident that Prince Qi had other intentions in searching for the treasure, and there was a concern that he might try to control the Beiyang Army. Zhong Haichao stated that he was indeed Prince Qi's son-in-law but would not forget his origins and would not hide anything from the Beiyang Army.
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