The Great Trickster.

Summary

In a southern land, summer weather shifts dramatically, with sudden storms engulfing a heavily guarded island. Within an ancient castle, a sinister scene unfolds as a fat man tortures a woman with a whip, driven by madness. A red-robed figure enters, instilling fear in the torturer, who endures punishment. The red-robed man, exuding power, questions a trembling subordinate, Zhu Zi Xiao, about a matter in Beijing. As the storm rages outside, he reflects on divine justice, hinting at betrayal and consequences. Zhu Zi Xiao, obedient yet fearful, seeks permission for a mission north, while the red-robed man mocks his fear, suggesting a deeper, ominous connection.

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