Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

The narrative unfolds with Constable Ji Dan arriving at a grim prison, where he encounters the cruel practices of Warden Tian Hong, who tortures prisoners for confessions. Despite Ji Dan's long tenure, he is repulsed by the brutality he witnesses. The two men share a tense conversation about justice and their respective roles, revealing Tian Hong's descent into cruelty following personal tragedy. As they drink together, Ji Dan expresses his commitment to uphold the law, while Tian Hong cynically questions the existence of true justice. The story culminates in Ji Dan being ambushed by Pei Zi Yun, a figure with ulterior motives, leaving Ji Dan in a precarious situation.

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