English Subtitles by 橙橙 Orange Biscuit (Cheng Cheng)
Timing by FSG Libertas
Episode 4
Don't move!
Special Investigation Department.
Turn around.
Let me go!
A normal person.
Hello, Old Zhao?
Alright.
Zhao Yunlan called?
We've caught the suspect.
It's Shen Wei.
Professor Shen.
We are old acquaintances,
but that's quite another matter.
Dragon City University's in the north.
The crime scenes were in the south.
Two opposite directions.
Going so far, so late at night
doesn't make sense, does it?
Ignore the reason.
Heed the result.
You should know since you've investigated the prints at the crime scene.
There's another man.
He's the real perpetrator.
When I heard a scream,
I went over immediately.
I just missed him
by less than a minute.
You witnessed the crime first hand,
yet you are unfazed.
As a professor,
aren't your nerves
a little too steely?
I've heard that the Yashou Tribe
still retain some of the powers from the original species.
Generally speaking,
you Snake tribesmen excel in making medicines,
stealthy movement, hypnosis and instant explosive force.
But from your performance just now,
seems like you put acting skills to practical use.
Are you not fully evolved?
I'm the one holding back the Snake tribe.
What's that to you?
That doll seems like it's alive.
Some lives have worth,
but some
have already been tainted.
The latter
should be just like a doll,
and be utterly sundered.
It's exquisite.
They were right.
Your nerves
are made of steel.
Because my conscience is clear.
I really was at the wrong place, wrong time.
The SID is after real evidence.
So now the most you can be is suspicious of me.
You won't really extort a confession out of me.
Your confidence and composure
reminds me of someone I know.
But
you can't even compare with his toes.
Then he must be
a righteous
hero.
Let me.
- An ordinary criminal... - Witness.
Suspect.
We will not let the department know about this.
I am being straightforward
and asking you a question.
The recent serial killings
and the cases before that,
are they connected to you?
No.
Let him go.
Even though Shen Wei is very suspicious,
I think this has nothing to do with him.
There's not enough information.
It's a pity that Zhang Danni fainted
and doesn't remember anything.
What about this jacket?
Are there any clues?
This is what Old Chu and I seized at the scene.
That's just something off-the-rack. You can get it anywhere. It's worthless.
It hurts! Hurts!
Let go, let go!
I've looked into it. No traces of dark energy.
At most, he's just a peeping tom.
Not the person we want.
We did not catch him this time.
Who knows when he will act next.
If this doesn't work,
then I'll have to attend to it personally. Draw the snake out of its hole.
Lin Jing.
Do you want to go eat something?
Sure.
Don't pretend you didn't hear.
From the marks on the victims' bodies,
the criminal is not very strong.
It's just that his technique of removing faces is too unusual.
Everyone is afraid.
That's why,
prior to figuring his objectives,
we must be careful.
Not bad, Old Chu.
Sending a puppet to shadow him.
You even picked up remote monitoring.
Casting a long line to catch big fish.
You taught me that.
The murderer escaped last night?
What exactly is this case?
Why keep on telling me I'm not suitable for such a strange case?
Stop fussing.
You're scaring the target off.
Shut it or else.
What's the target like?
Just like you.
An idiot.
Hey!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
It's you!
So you guys are in charge of this case?
The perp is out there committing so many crimes, what are you doing?
You're Lin Yusen?
The serial murders are a very sensitive topic.
All the news has been suppressed.
How do you know about it?
Because I saw it with my own eyes!
Little Yan was someone I had a crush on for a long time.
I finally gathered my courage to confess to her that night.
And then a demon appeared.
I will never forget that face.
That's right.
I even sketched a picture.
I drew this.
This sketch
is really worth looking into.
I got it.
You can keep it first.
I know I'm not really good at drawing,
but I'm good at recognising faces.
I've seen that face in Dragon City many times.
I came to the hospital to look for the previous victim,
to see if I could get any clues.
Alright.
Catching criminals
is our responsibility.
You should rein in that heroic dream of yours first.
Okay?
Say, where was
the jungle the criminal murdered in?
I know it. I'll bring you there.
Old Chu. Little Guo.
Both of you go back to the SID
and see if there are other clues.
Only two of us need to go.
Let's go.
Chief Zhao.
Look, I'm healthy and strong-willed.
Just give me a chance.
Let me work with you guys.
Am I welcome to join?
This case is quite dangerous.
Moreover,
I believe that you are innocent.
You don't have to.
Seeing it with my own eyes.
That's how I know how despicable he is.
Not catching him
makes me extremely worried and troubled.
Although you are a scholar,
when you are determined
there's no way to refuse you.
Let's go then.
Over there.
It's over there.
This place
is where I saw him last that night.
Lin Yusen.
How tall was the perpetrator?
He was around 180cm.
With a strong build.
According to his proportions,
his footprint should be around that size.
Chief Zhao.
Am I right? Answer me.
This Chief Zhao
looks sloppy
but he is assured.
I think that now he has his own conclusions.
Help me! Help me!
Help me! Help!
There's a monster!
That's him!
Professor Shen, look after her.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
You're fine? You're bleeding.
He did not hurt me.
Are you okay?
You're here to lead us to this place,
not to be at the front lines!
A professional's job,
should be done by professionals!
Don't get yourself embroiled in it
before even getting your revenge.
Lin Yusen [jade forest], is it?
Have you thought about the name your parents gave you?
A single tree does not make a forest.
A single tree can be independent
and develop for a time,
but eventually
you will snap in a gale.
That's why I hope that
you will think it over.
The reason why your parents named you thus.
Think it over.
Ms Zhang.
Please think carefully,
did you offend anyone recently?
I haven't.
I'm just an ordinary salaried worker.
I don't have any enemies.
After what happened yesterday,
I went outside to take my mind off things.
But... but that man...
He appeared again.
He grabbed me like this.
Like this?
Try shaking me off.
We both saw that man's physique.
You can't even shake me off,
but you escaped from him.
Ms Zhang is really a heroine.
I... think that I
kicked his lower body.
That's why he...
It was very confusing at that time.
I... I don't really remember clearly anymore.
Alright.
That's enough for today.
We might need to trouble you later on.
You may leave now.
Chief Zhao.
I don't want to trouble you either,
but I'm scared that on the way back
I'll encounter thugs again.
That's why,
can you...
Chief, you were looking for me?
Just nice.
Little Guo.
You're in charge of sending Ms Zhang home.
Ms Zhang.
This fellow is our department's most harmless little fresh meat.
A bodyguard who will definitely satisfy you.
Thank you, Chief Zhao.
Then I'll leave first.
Go on.
Say, this weak girl
dares to walk outside alone the day after she was attacked.
This Zhang Danni, being skilled makes one bold.
Not only that,
the wall at the crime scene last night
was splattered with blood.
But at that moment,
Zhang Danni had no injuries like that on her body.
So you're saying, you don't believe her either?
Student, where is your Professor Shen?
Let him go!
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
You're fine? You're bleeding.
He did not hurt me.
It's not just one or two things
that people can't understand in this world.
I say, little brother,
you look like you're very nervous.
Not at all.
I'm fine.
My house is this way.
Do you want to go inside and sit?
No need, no need.
I have to report back.
Okay.
Then, I'll go first.
Goodbye, handsome boy.
This little brother.
Deputy Chief?
I saw you smiling from ear to ear.
Be careful of unpleasant encounters.
Deputy, what are you doing here?
Shadowing.
This Zhang Danni
has already gotten into Old Zhao's books.
You know he is from the SID.
Why did you talk so much nonsense with him?
I just wanted see
how far I could go with this face.
If I don't seduce them,
how do I know if they should be taken seriously?
But you don't have to seduce each one you see!
Did you consider how I would feel?
Why should I consider your feelings?
You should know yourself better.
Someone like you,
what right do you have to lecture me?
You stinky men
are all like this.
The moment you see a beautiful woman you lose your wits.
I'm very satisfied with this face right now.
There's no need to change it yet.
Even if you were ugly,
I'd...
Hey
what are you muttering about?
Those people at the SID are no walk-over.
Go check if they planted someone outside.
We have to execute the task Zhu Jiu set up.
You... take it easy.
Don't overdo it.
Damn Lin Jing!
Shut up!
Fine. I won't laugh.
Hello?
Zhu Hong is ready as the bait.
How are things at your side?
All normal.
I really want to see Zhu Hong pretending to be a lady.
A single tree does not make a forest.
This professor is a professor after all.
I'd rather die than say that out loud.
Then does the "Wei" [lofty, mighty] in your name
also have a deeper meaning?
It does.
Someone very important gave me that name.
It has an extraordinary meaning.
That's called passing the torch.
If my mom knew I had an intellectual like you as a friend
she'd be bursting with joy.
What's precious between friends is intimacy.
If she saw you now,
she would definitely be happy.
Perhaps.
One day when I go up there myself,
I'll ask her.
My apologies.
It's fine.
It was a long time ago.
Profession Shen.
Don't stand on ceremony with me.
Why is it you again?
Stop there!
Zhu Hong, Zhu Hong!
I'm telling you,
no matter what the means,
I will find you.
Brother.
Say, a grown man like you is here playing hide-and-seek,
isn't it disgraceful?
It's becoming more and more interesting.
Chief Zhao.
Playing house?
Don't you know these things might accidentally hurt others?
What if that wasn't me just now?
No matter what,
I have to catch this murderer!
I know what you want to say.
But do you really think these things
will catch him?
But I can't just do nothing!
I'm begging you, stop bothering about me.
Let me do it.
I'll take responsibility if I hurt someone accidentally.
Can you take on the responsibility?
Lin Yusen.
You're a little out of your right mind now.
When you set these traps,
did you think of how to draw him here?
This is what's left of his range of movement.
He will definitely come here.
I'm sure of it.
Enough.
Now there are two things you need to do.
One.
Keep all of this away.
Two.
Go home.
Wait for my news tomorrow.
We have a lead now.
So don't trouble us.
- Chief Zhao... - Enough.
Pack up.
I will help you.
It's not just one or two things
that people can't understand in this world.
What is it?
It's nothing. I pricked my hand.
Say, someone as old as you...
I didn't bring medicine along.
- I have a band-aid. - It's fine.
A small wound just needs a rinse with water.
What small wound?
Don't you know you could get tetanus?
Enough.
Wait here for me.
After packing this up
I'll take you to the hospital.
Alright. Let me do it.
Thank you.
Brother Wang, not asleep yet?
- Chief Zhao, on duty today? - Yes.
Wife, get a bag.
No need, Brother Wang. Please, no.
This is your business.
What are you saying? It's just a few apples.
Take it.
If it wasn't for you, our business wouldn't be here.
- Don't be shy. - No I...
Fine, I'll accept this once. Don't make it a habit.
- Go rest soon. - Yes.
See you tomorrow.
Enough.
You should go back as well.
Don't let me see you again.
Why can't I do it?
I want to be like you guys,
be Dragon City's hero.
I'm not personally averse to your zeal and hotheadness.
Who wasn't young once?
I was just like you.
Also an ignorant youth who believed in love and justice after reading too many comics.
Really?
Real, my ass.
Could I have lived till today if I really was like you?
Do you really think Dragon City's bad guys are weak?
Enough.
I'll make you a promise.
After you graduate,
I'll make an exception and let you have an interview.
If you meet all the qualifications, I'll accept you.
Don't celebrate too early.
Before that,
I will avenge Little Yan for you.
All the citizens of Dragon City
will be protected by us on your behalf.
How's that?
You said so.
It's a promise.
Promise.
That's enough. Go quickly.
I'm going.
Zhao Yunlan, Zhao Yunlan...
What right do you have to criticise others?
Chief Zhao, we have a situation.
No one's here!
Idiot.
The bad guys are preparing for an all-out attack.
Would they be waiting here for you?
I had Lin Jing go through Zhang Danni's information.
She is a normal human being.
And has no criminal record.
This is really strange.
Little Guo.
Be obedient.
Stay here and don't move.
Zhang Danni is not a bad guy.
But the woman you met before
is not Zhang Danni at all.
As expected.
The whole face's been wiped away.
Deputy Chief and Zhu Hong
seem to have disappeared at the same time.
Yes.
One Zhang Danni to mislead everyone.
One Dixing-ian who's always around.
They have good teamwork.
What should we do now?
Hello?
Hello, Boss?
The tracker I gave Zhu Hong is working.
I found out where she is.
So you are a Yashou Tribesman.
I am not like you.
To do something so beastly.
You can't escape.
The drugs are not fully out of your system.
I'd want to see
what you are capable of.
Actually,
I don't want to do this either.
But she likes it.
It can't be helped.
Don't worry.
She will borrow your face
and live splendidly.
There's no need.
I've already lived splendidly enough!
Zhu Hong!
Are you okay?
I've always had a question.
You like to change faces so much,
is it because your real self is shameless [faceless]?
I'm shameless?
You are the shameless ones!
If it wasn't for you people
judging others by their appearance,
she wouldn't be like this!
I know I'm not worthy of her.
But as long as I can make her a little bit happier,
even if I expend all my powers,
it doesn't matter at all!
She won't be happy for long.
I will not let you hurt her.
Don't kill anymore!
Little Guo.
You killed someone.
Why are you still spacing out?
Help your Sister Hong up.
Come.
You missed me.
The famous Black-Cloaked Envoy,
is nothing more than this.
Go on.
Didn't you say you'll find me
no matter the means?
I guessed correctly.
You are restraining yourself.
You're afraid your identity will endanger the people at SID.
It's tough working alone.
Why don't I let Zhao Yunlan
know your little secret?
I'm warning you,
if you dare to bring him into this,
I will not let you off.
It's not that easy
to kill me.
I know you keep track of the SID.
That's why
I left them a small surprise.
A surprise?
I killed someone.
I killed someone. I killed someone.
Open your blank goose eyes, he's not dead!
He lost his balance okay!
But... but I was the one to hit him...
If I hadn't hit him,
- then he wouldn't have fallen. -Old Chu, shut him up.
He's talking me to death.
You want him to be able to move
or unable to move?
Unable to move.
How is the Deputy Chief right now?
- I'm really worried. - That's not for you to worry about.
Damn Cat is not good at anything,
but he's good at living.
Otherwise, how could he have lived so long?
Has Deputy lived a long time?
He looks very young.
Shut up!
Watch out!
What is it?
Someone passed here just now.
That's not right.
What is it?
I wouldn't have thought
Puppet Master Chu Shuzhi, who's name makes Dixing-ians tremble in fear
is weak all the same.
This paralysing poison fog
is only effective on Dixing people.
I can't move at the moment.
We can only count on you.
Don't worry.
No matter what, she's still the fairer sex.
With just me alone, I can...
How about doing a trade?
Return Jia Hui to me.
I'll return him to you.
This lucky thing here
is something we can't afford to lose.
But is that Jia Hui
just as important to you?
He matches me.
If I'm the Queen Bee
he's just my assistant worker bee.
If that's so, there's nothing much to discuss.
Wait.
After all...
After all, he's the one who let me live again.
To us Dixing-ians who had a difficult time coming up here,
the life here
is even more miserable than we imagined.
Lady.
We are both from Dixing.
From today onwards,
why don't we make a living together?
Do you think that
you are the first to say such things?
I'm serious.
Fine.
Then take a good look
at my face first.
I just knew it.
You people
only look at appearances!
Judging others by how they look.
Please wait a moment!
My power
is useless to me.
Perhaps...
Perhaps I could help you!
So slow!
I'm already tired of the last face.
Come out!
Someone's there.
Take her away first.
I'll play with them.
I'm quite grateful of our meeting.
Otherwise,
how could I see this world clearly again?
Since your only problem is your ugly appearance,
changing your face once should be enough.
Why did you have to murder repeatedly?
It's not enough.
I want to collect all of the beautiful faces in this world.
Use them whenever I please.
You resent that the world judges people by appearances
Aren't you just using your appearance to cover up that festering heart of yours?
This is what you owe me.
What this world owes me!
Wake up.
This world will not take the blame for you.
Cut the nonsense.
Are you letting him go?
I've already let him go.
He's right behind you.
Do you think I'll fall for that?
Run!
Are you crazy?
Why aren't you running?
Jia Hui.
You hurt my Jia Hui.
Little Yan, I'll take revenge for you!
Lin Yusen!
Old Brother Black.
You came in the nick of time.
Might as well not come.
My apologies, Brother Zhao.
These people.
I have to take all of them away.
You're taking Lin Yusen away as well?
He's a normal human being!
Lin Yusen eliminated the Dixing-ians.
Though it is understandable,
but
he broke the terms of the agreement.
I have to send him to Dixing in person
and hand him over to the Palace.
this is my duty.
I'm sorry.
Fine.
The Black-Cloaked Envoy enforces laws impartially.
I spoke out of turn.
The pieces I set in motion
were dispersed so easily.
But
it is not yet the final outcome.
Sir, why did you call me out here?
Do you also feel
that I am unreasonable?
I wouldn't dare.
Of course I know that
you must have your own reasons.
What kind of power is it
that managed to hurt you?
Because of Lin Yusen?
But he is a normal human being.
Then how did he manage to get
a Molotov that managed to kill Dixing-ians?
Don't you think it's suspicious?
You are saying,
not only the Molotov cocktail,
someone also did something to him?
He was bent on getting revenge.
It's likely someone deliberately
exerted some kind of dark energy on him without his knowing.
Dark energy
can help fulfill his wishes
but
human energy and dark energy are naturally mutually exclusive.
This piece of energy
went afoul in his body
like a disease that has spread to his bones.
Even if he's already dead,
this bomb
could explode at any time.
No wonder you took him away by force.
Zhao Yunlan's
emotions run deep to his bones.
If he knew
that Lin Yusen was used like this,
dying without an intact corpse,
it would be hard for him to control himself.
He'll cause trouble.
You don't need to reveal what happens here to other people.
I don't want to get anyone else involved.
I called you here today
to remind you
to be on your guard.
What about you?
You won't give any explanations?
Just continue walking alone?
Then does the "Wei" in your name
also have a deeper meaning?
In this world,
the mountains connect to the seas,
with lofty peaks, stretching on endlessly
just like life
shouldering burdens
and striving forward without rest.
Why don't we call you
"Shen Wei [lofty, mighty]".
Once a promise is made, even mountains can't get in our way.
What I've promised you,
for the sake of the people,
for the sake of Haixing's peace,
even if I have to shoulder burdens whilst moving backward
I will advance forward.