Age of Legends Episode 12 Recap
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Hu Yuejin reflected on Hu Rong's unwavering determination to become a police officer. He recalled how her biological father, Zhen Wu, had entrusted Hu Rong to his care, hoping she would one day join the police force. Zhen Wu believed that a world with more police would be a cleaner one. Moved by Hu Rong's commitment, Hu Yuejin finally gave his blessing, telling her, "Rong Rong, do what you should do."
He made her promise to protect herself, and Hu Rong, grateful, hugged him tightly, thanking her father. He then instructed her to return to the hospital to fully recover from her wounds before resuming her missions. That evening, Hu Rong's mother was furious upon learning of Hu Yuejin's decision to let Hu Rong continue as a criminal investigator. She confronted him, reminding him of their agreement to have Hu Rong transferred.
Hu Yuejin explained that their daughter was an adult, and it was futile to force her to change her mind, as her determination was absolute. Hu Rong's mother accused him of being an inefficient father and expressed deep concern, fearing that if anything happened to Hu Rong, they would have failed Zhen Wu. Hu Yuejin then revealed that it had always been Zhen Wu's wish for Hu Rong to become a police officer.
At a bustling restaurant, Bei Xiaoshuai was diligently making calls, inquiring about Scar's whereabouts. He informed his friends that he was assisting Liu Ziguang in the search for Scar. Soon after, Bei Xiaoshuai called Liu Ziguang, reporting that while he hadn't located Scar directly, he had found Scar's close friend, A-Lang. Bei Xiaoshuai revealed that A-Lang and Scar frequently played an online video game called Millennium Oasis, where Scar's username was "Scar God."
He added that A-Lang worked at Jinhao Bar and offered to send the address, suggesting that finding A-Lang would ultimately lead them to Scar. Liu Ziguang visited Hu Rong in the hospital, noticing Li Wan passed out with a wine bottle in the next bed. Hu Rong was disheartened after losing a video game. Liu Ziguang then told her about Scar's involvement in the game, "Millennium Oasis," where his username was "Scar God."
Hu Rong immediately realized that if she registered for the game, she might be able to trace Scar's IP address and pinpoint his location. She asked Liu Ziguang how he acquired this information, and he playfully claimed "illegal means" before admitting that Bei Xiaoshuai's friend, an internet cafe manager, had provided the details. Hu Rong thanked him, and as Liu Ziguang departed, she asked for the game's name.
At a hotel, Mei Jie, the general manager of Jiangnan's prominent nightclub Golden Glory, hosted a dinner for Hou Sihai. After exchanging pleasantries, Mei Jie directly inquired if Hou Sihai was utilizing his land transport routes to move highly sought-after goods globally, expressing a desire to collaborate. Hou Sihai remained cautious, emphasizing the illicit nature of his cargo, which prevented him from easily including others.
Mei Jie then presented a sample of a compound drug, confirming it was "Angel," a highly demanded substance internationally. Hou Sihai recognized the drug. Mei Jie revealed she was an employee of a powerful and promising young "big boss" who wished to leverage Hou Sihai's land routes to penetrate the Chinese market and expand into other countries through Jiangbei. To ensure their partnership, her boss was prepared to offer a 50/50 split of the net profits after production costs.
Surprised and pleased by the generous offer, Hou Sihai eagerly accepted, toasting to their collaboration and shared prosperity. Liu Ziguang unexpectedly encountered Han Jin at a bar, both seemingly on the trail of Scar. Han Jin immediately accused Liu Ziguang of following him, to which Liu Ziguang retorted that he had his own network of contacts.
Han Jin, suspicious of Liu Ziguang's unremembered past eight years, sternly warned him against interfering with police operations and ordered him to leave, threatening him with obstruction if he persisted. Undeterred, Liu Ziguang secretly continued to follow Han Jin. Later, while Han Jin and his team were staking out an internet cafe, Liu Ziguang reappeared, offering them takeout food.
Han Jin, exasperated by Liu Ziguang's presence, ordered officer Xiao An to take him back to the bureau for blood and urine tests, citing suspicion of public disturbance while intoxicated, and instructing him not to accept payment for the food. Han Jin later explained to a colleague that despite Liu Ziguang's good intentions, his actions were meant to protect him as a civilian from a dangerous situation. Hou Sihai later met with Nie Wanfeng to negotiate a business deal.
Nie Wanfeng, sensing Hou Sihai's urgency, inquired if he had located Scar. Hou Sihai dismissed Scar as a priority and began to lament the difficulties and risks of distributing goods, particularly with the heightened police scrutiny following Scar's incident. He contrasted his anxieties with Nie Wanfeng's seemingly detached role, arguing that their initial 30/70 profit split was no longer equitable. Hou Sihai then demanded a 50/50 split, asserting he deserved greater compensation for the increased effort and risk he bore.
He subtly reminded Nie Wanfeng that Scar still possessed his goods, implying that a police seizure could trace back to Nie Wanfeng. Nie Wanfeng, recognizing the veiled threat, expressed his annoyance at Hou Sihai's indirect approach but ultimately conceded to the new profit-sharing terms, offering him tea. In the hospital, Liu Ziguang brought Hu Rong deep-fried breadsticks.
Hu Rong, having registered for the "Millennium Oasis" game, found it peculiar that players in a specific "Five Poisons Sect" rarely played but instead focused on chatting and trading equipment. She realized that they might not be genuinely playing games but rather using the platform for drug transactions. She immediately contacted Captain Han, sending him the suspected IP address and informing him of her theory regarding Scar's gang.
Meanwhile, Han Jin and his team, after a long night of surveillance, observed A-Lang, who, experiencing drug withdrawals, made his way to Scar's residence. The police followed and stormed the room, only to discover Scar was not present. They apprehended A-Lang and, under interrogation, he admitted to knowing Scar and possessing his phone number. Han Jin ordered A-Lang to call Scar. However, a wary Scar quickly hung up after only a few words, preventing the police from tracing his location.
Just as the police were at an impasse, an officer reported that Liu Ziguang's tests were clear, and Liu Ziguang, having returned from the bureau, confidently offered a method to locate Scar. Following Liu Ziguang's plan, the police sent Scar a fake text message about an overdue phone bill. Scar, falling for the ruse, topped up his phone, but then received another overdue notice. Frustrated, he called mobile customer service.
Han Jin, impersonating a customer service agent, engaged Scar in conversation, prolonging the call while the technical team swiftly pinpointed his exact location. With Scar's location confirmed, Han Jin quickly led his team into action. Upon arriving at the address, they found a multitude of internet cafes, making it difficult to identify Scar. At that critical moment, Hu Rong provided even more precise location details for Scar.
Han Jin immediately ordered an assault on the second floor, and the police successfully arrested Scar. After Scar's arrest, the police tested the seized drugs, confirming them to be "Angel," a discovery that heightened their concerns. An emergency meeting was convened, during which Han Jin presented a compilation of clues. They concluded that a sophisticated drug trafficking network had been established in Jiangbei City.
Hu Yuejin ordered a discreet investigation, specifically targeting the drug trafficker Sang Bo, emphasizing the need for secrecy to avoid alerting their targets. Following the meeting, Hu Yuejin and Han Jin discussed the importance of keeping the investigation details from Hu Rong. However, Hu Rong overheard fragments of their conversation and pressed them for information. Hu Yuejin and Han Jin skillfully deflected her questions, managing to maintain their secrecy. Later, Hu Yuejin invited Han Jin for dinner at his home.
Hu Rong's mother praised Han Jin's helpfulness around the house and subtly expressed a desire for a young man in the family, hinting at a match between him and Hu Rong. Hu Rong, feigning ignorance, deliberately misinterpreted her mother's comments, suggesting her mother wished to adopt Han Jin as a godson and urged him to immediately acknowledge her as his godmother. Hu Yuejin frowned at Hu Rong's deliberate evasion, while Han Jin appeared slightly awkward.
Later, Han Jin received a call from Liu Ziguang, and they arranged to meet for drinks, accompanied by Hu Rong. As the three conversed, Li Wan unexpectedly arrived. She intimately linked her arm with Liu Ziguang's, leaning close to him, but Liu Ziguang subtly distanced himself. Both Liu Ziguang and Hu Rong simultaneously bent down to retrieve fallen beer bottles, and when Liu Ziguang accidentally bumped his head, Hu Rong gently massaged the spot.
This brief contact stirred shared memories of their previous encounter in the elevator. After Li Wan had consumed a considerable amount of alcohol, Liu Ziguang offered to drive her home. As Liu Ziguang led Li Wan away by the hand, Hu Rong's expression became noticeably strained, a reaction that Han Jin observed keenly. Hu Ge later reported to Nie Wanfeng that despite the intense police presence, drug distribution was still ongoing, raising Nie Wanfeng's suspicions.
He questioned if Hou Sihai had recently contacted anyone unusual. After a moment of thought, Hu Ge mentioned Hou Sihai's secret meeting with the female boss of Golden Glory. Nie Wanfeng promptly ordered an investigation into this enigmatic woman. Concurrently, Hou Sihai, realizing Liu Ziguang was unyielding to his influence, cunningly decided to target those close to him. Bei Xiaoshuai, who was spending lavishly on his influencer girlfriend and desperately seeking wealth, became Hou Sihai's first pawn. Hou Sihai's subordinates lured Bei Xiaoshuai to an underground gambling den, where he quickly amassed a substantial gambling debt.
