Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In a dimly lit stronghold, a boat captain kneels before a furious master after a failed mission that resulted in the drowning of a head sent to capture scholar Pei Zi Yun. The master learns the head drowned after drinking, expressing anger over the mishap. A Taoist priest is called to plead for the captain, who offers silver notes in exchange for protection. Meanwhile, in Gao Chui Temple, Zhang Jieyu is enraged by the failure to eliminate Pei and contemplates targeting his family, despite warnings from Li Wen Jing about potential repercussions from the Songyun Sect. The narrative intertwines themes of power, failure, and impending revenge.

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