The Wanted Detective Episode 33 Recap
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Xiao Beiming, accompanied by Zhuge Kongyun, ventured into a dark and forbidding prison. For days, Xiao Beiming had immersed himself in the investigation there, refusing any disturbances from the outside world. As anticipated, Zhuge Kongyun returned with crucial information, which, once revealed to Xiao Beiming, shocked him to his core. The identity of the new Yesha had finally come to light. Calmly, Xiao Beiming began to meticulously piece together the facts.
He revealed that Miao Jie had found the new Yesha, a Haiya orphan who had been lurking near them all along, perfectly aware of their every move and plan. Zhuge Kongyun's investigation through Mr. Hai led them to Tong Shuang’s elder brother, Tong Peng. When they hesitantly exhumed Tong Peng's coffin, they were shocked to discover the body inside was actually Tong Shuang.
A series of key figures had died, with Tong Shuang being the last person seen by each of them before their demise, indicating a carefully orchestrated and premeditated scheme. Feng Qingzhuo then recalled that when he untied Tong Shuang, the rope marks on his arm were surprisingly shallow, suggesting the binds were applied later.
Xiao Beiming concluded that Tong Shuang, anticipating the Swift Wind Pills in the secret chamber, had faked his own death and then returned to the chamber to retrieve them, demonstrating chilling foresight. Following these revelations, Zhuge Tong and his son, Zhuge Kongyun, brought Xiao Beiming before the Emperor. Both vouched for Xiao Beiming, asserting his innocence. The Emperor, with a grave expression, directly questioned Xiao Beiming about the truth of Yesha.
Xiao Beiming solemnly uttered the name "Haiya," informing the Emperor that he had personally visited the site and that the current wave of revenge was being orchestrated by the Haiya people. He warned that if Tong Shuang, now in possession of the Swift Wind Pills, was not stopped, the devastating virus would likely spread again, posing a dire threat. The Emperor, deeply alarmed, immediately ordered Xiao Beiming to swiftly apprehend Yesha.
However, Xiao Beiming argued that such an action would only be a temporary solution. He asserted that even if one Yesha was eliminated, others would rise to seek vengeance, as the flames of retribution would not easily be extinguished. Sensing the Emperor’s reluctance to acknowledge past mistakes, Xiao Beiming, risking his life, spoke his mind without reservation, directly condemning the Emperor's past actions. He detailed how the Haiya people were forced from their homes and remained displaced.
He urged the Emperor to publicly reveal the truth about Haiya and provide them with a place to call home. After careful consideration, the Emperor eventually accepted Xiao Beiming’s recommendations. Everyone was relieved to see Xiao Beiming emerge unharmed, a sign of hope. The Secret Investigation Unit and the Elite Constabulary Unit launched a joint operation to track down Yesha. After three years as a fugitive, Xiao Beiming’s name was finally cleared, and he regained his former standing.
He immediately joined forces with Zhong Xueman to search for Tong Shuang. Meanwhile, Tong Shuang, with a sinister expression, approached Wu Zhui, seemingly hatching a new plot. Along a street, a group of performers began a ritual, chanting words and waving flags that mysteriously changed color. Suddenly, a phantom image resembling a divine beast appeared in the sky, and immediately after, Wu Zhui's body fell from above. Panicked, the terrified citizens fled, believing an evil spirit had appeared.
Zhong Xueman and Xiao Beiming, who were nearby, inspected Wu Zhui's body. They noted severe injuries consistent with a ferocious animal attack, but Xiao Beiming was skeptical that the phantom beast in the sky was responsible, suspecting another layer of deception. Their investigation revealed that the changing flags were an illusion, painted with Ziyang Grass dye that altered color with heat. They deduced this was a deliberate ruse by Tong Shuang, who would not easily expose himself.
They pondered whether a hallucinogenic substance could induce a shared illusion in a large crowd. While some hallucinogens could cause individual hallucinations, creating a unified illusion for everyone was unheard of. They realized that the "White Tiger" incident was another trick, similar to the flags, meant to deceive the public. The citizens, however, were convinced that Yesha was a divine being sent to save them, leading to widespread concern that Yesha was aiming to instigate greater chaos.
Xiao Beiming understood that the public killing of Wu Zhui was a declaration of war. Reflecting on the ritual's slogan, "All four symbols turned demonic, the Qi Kingdom is going to collapse, Yesha has descended, the world will be in his reign," Xiao Beiming concluded that since the "White Tiger" had already struck, three more such incidents involving the other symbols were likely to occur.
This put them at a disadvantage, knowing Tong Shuang was in the capital and his general intent, but unaware of his specific targets, times, or locations. Xiao Beiming declared his intention to scour the capital to find Tong Shuang immediately, rather than waiting for subsequent attacks. However, before they could act, stunning news arrived: Yesha had surrendered himself.
