First-Class Daoist Gate.

Summary

In a grim setting, Zhang Bai Ren contemplates the resilience of a prisoner, Niu Er, who withstands severe torture without confessing. Empress Xiao decides to summon celestial deities to extract Niu Er's soul for vital information regarding a canal blueprint. Despite Zhang Bai Ren's attempts to persuade Niu Er, the prisoner remains steadfast, ultimately sharing his last wishes and the name of his unborn child before facing his fate. The deities reveal that Niu Er's memories were tampered with, leading to the mention of the Sanhe Gang as a potential clue. As Zhang Bai Ren prepares to investigate further, political tensions and personal dilemmas unfold, hinting at deeper conspiracies at play.

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