Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2 唐朝诡事录之西行 Episode 18

Liu Yudi arrogantly fantasized that he was the Lord of Heaven and wanted to eliminate the dominance of others. Fortunately, Lu Lingfeng quickly subdued him. Just when Xie Nianzu was about to fall, the giant ship suddenly shook violently, and a huge ferocious beast appeared and disappeared immediately. Su Wuming concluded that this was the five signs of cannibalism, and everyone was in shock. The beast reappeared, the boat bumped, and everyone almost fell into the river. Su Wuming was so anxious that he threw meat to lure the beast. Only when all the meat came out of the cabin could he get a moment of peace.

Looking at the map, Su Wuming found that it was only about forty miles away from the city. Everyone speculated that the boatman was afraid of Xie Nianzu's identity, so he asked to register his identity before boarding the ship, fearing that this would cause disaster. Lao Fei was full of complaints and complained that Xie Nianzu had caused everyone to go through hardships. Crisis is everywhere, and everyone is panicked, not knowing what dangers await them on the road ahead.

Lu Lingfeng was puzzled by the boatman's behavior of buying horses at a high price but then disposing of them. Su Wuming explained that Xie Nianzu was eager to go west to take office, so he hoped to settle the case as soon as possible to save time. However, Lao Fei objected. He believed that as an official of the imperial court, he should thoroughly investigate the truth before leaving. Xie Nianzu was touched by Lao Fei's words and began to think about how to effectively control these suspicious characters.

Liu Yudi volunteered and said that a mere twenty miles away was not a problem for him, and he was willing to leave with Xie Nianzu on his back. He was grateful for everyone's life-saving grace and promised to help Xie Nianzu. Xie Nianzu felt Liu Yudi's sincerity and expressed that he also believed in the power of all living beings and was willing to accept his help. The look in Lao Jinzu's eyes revealed his extraordinary identity. Su Wuming speculated that this man had been accumulating people for a long time and must have evil intentions.

When everyone returned again, Lao Jinzu was furious and led his men to prevent them from landing. Pei Zhijie was worried about Lu Lingfeng's safety. Su Wuming also felt uneasy and urgently ordered Yingtao to go to help. At this time, reinforcements led by Xie Nianzu arrived in time and successfully subdued Lao Jinzu's men. Xie Nianzu handed over the task of interrogating prisoners to Lu Lingfeng, and decided to take Liu Yudi with him to the west.

During the interrogation process, the prisoner had a tough attitude and refused to cooperate. Lu Lingfeng had to take tough measures and use his son as a bargaining chip to put pressure. Although Lao Jinzu was angry but helpless, he finally revealed his grudges with Duke Yan. It turned out that he had committed a capital crime and was fortunately saved by the Duke of Yan, but the Duke of Yan was brutally killed by the court. He harbored resentment and vowed to avenge Duke Yan. Su Wuming lamented Pei Xijun's deep understanding of the terrain, while Lu Lingfeng deduced that the monster in the river was probably raised by the father and son, adding a touch of mystery to their revenge plan.

Su Wuming received an urgent report and learned that there were a large number of rebel officers and soldiers hiding here, and felt strange in his heart. The father and son were even more crazy in their words, threatening that God would take revenge on them. Lu Lingfeng was keenly aware that there might be a huge organization hidden behind this.

As the team gets closer to the Jade Cauldron, Cherry puts forward a bold hypothesis, thinking that there may be some kind of connection between the Taiyin Society and Yinshan. When Su Wuming heard this, he thought to himself that he had indeed heard of the Taiyin Society, which was a secret organization specializing in plotting rebellion against the imperial court.

During the interrogation, Lu Lingfeng accidentally discovered that the arrested person was carrying rhinoceros horns. This detail reminded him that the remnants of the Taiyin Society might have infiltrated here. At the same time, Liao Xin and Ma Meng were worshiping Buddha in the temple. Master Wuliang invited them to the delivery room to drink tea. During the conversation, Liao Xin's private desire to transfer the tongue relic was revealed. This scene happened to be caught by Lu Lingfeng.

On the other side, Yuan He informed everyone that Master was about to retreat, while Tian Chou realized that they must make arrangements in advance to deal with the upcoming changes. As the truth gradually emerges, a battle surrounding power and loyalty quietly unfolds.

When Liao Xin heard that Tian Chou mentioned the strange murderer, he disagreed and thought there was no need to make a fuss. Lao Fei insisted that the treasure should be handed over to the master, but he paid more attention to the meal in front of him. While Su Wuming was having a meal, he overheard the talk of mobilizing troops and became suspicious. At this time, Ma Meng walked into the restaurant, and both parties to the transaction looked abnormal. Lu Lingfeng shrewdly refused Ma Meng's inspection. When Su Wuming and Lao Fei saw this, they cleverly smoothed things over and resolved the tension. Su Wuming praised Lu Lingfeng's growth. As his eyes moved, he suddenly saw a suspicious figure, and the atmosphere became subtle again.