While Xu Qi An is being escorted, Xu Ping Zhi attempts a rescue but is outnumbered. He ends up being imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice’s dungeon together with Xu Qi An.

Xu Qi An and the Night Guardians investigate Sangbo Lake. They find a formation underwater...

Officials of the imperial court are fighting for the position of Minister of War. Wei Yuan gives up on the opportunity and asks for Xu Qi An to be spared.

Xu Qi An encourages Lin An to pursue her freedom, and it motivates her.