Lost in The Kunlun Mountains Episode 10 Recap
> Lost in The Kunlun Mountains Recap
Ding Yunqi, accompanied by Sun Sanxuan, confronted Luo Yunsong in his study. Luo Yunsong acknowledged Ding Yunqi's prior, undetected visit to his residence the previous night, stating that it was "awesome" for him to have moved freely past his guards. Luo Yunsong then reminded Ding Yunqi that Wu Shuang had agreed to his condition: the dragon bone would be returned only after she helped Chu Fengling open the Small Kunlun.
Ding Yunqi vehemently disagreed, asserting that their dispute should not involve Wu Shuang. Luo Yunsong retorted by taunting Ding Yunqi, highlighting that he, Luo Yunsong, controlled both the dragon bone and access to Ding Yunqi's father, making it useless for Ding Yunqi to kill him. Luo Yunsong then dismissed Ding Yunqi's appeal to his sense of justice, declaring that he, as a mere police director, could not challenge a National Government commander like Hu, who arbitrarily robbed graves.
Ding Yunqi presented Luo Yunsong with a photo of a letter from Commander Hu, the buyer of the explosives, demanding that Luo Yunsong publish an apology in the newspaper to clear Ding Yuanshan's name and return the dragon bone. Luo Yunsong, unsurprised by Commander Hu's involvement, refused, stating he would rather feign ignorance of a hundred more of Commander Hu's grave robberies than offend him.
Ding Yunqi threatened to expose the letter to the newspaper, putting Luo Yunsong in a difficult position. Luo Yunsong then escalated his threat, warning that if Ding Yunqi proceeded with publishing the letter, he would immediately destroy the dragon bone, ensuring Ding Yunqi would never recover it. Ding Yunqi countered that destroying the dragon bone would invite the wrath of his father and the Penta-sect, a problem no less severe than offending Commander Hu.
Ultimately, Luo Yunsong reiterated his offer: he would return the dragon bone only after Wu Shuang opened the Small Kunlun, a condition Wu Shuang had already accepted in front of Chu Fengling. As Ding Yunqi prepared to leave, he warned Luo Yunsong that his patience was limited and his ability to kill him remained, despite Luo Yunsong's numerous guards.
Luo Yunsong thanked Ding Yunqi for not revealing the truth about their conflict to Chu Fengling, expressing a desire to clarify the misunderstanding later and emphasizing that he didn't want Ding Yunqi to become the fourth tragic loss in his family. Ding Yunqi, however, firmly insisted that there was no misunderstanding regarding his father's innocence. As Ding Yunqi and Sun Sanxuan departed, they were spotted by He Biao, whom Ding Yunqi dismissed, stating their business was concluded.
He Biao immediately reported Ding Yunqi's presence to Luo Yunsong, who reassured him that Ding Yunqi posed no threat to Chu Fengling. Later, Luo Yunsong discussed the problematic situation with He Biao regarding Commander Hu's involvement in the Han Tomb bombing. Luo Yunsong confirmed that Ding Yunqi was not one to play tricks with the evidence. He Biao expressed concern that Ding Yunqi would retaliate if the dragon bone was not returned after the Small Kunlun was opened.
Luo Yunsong admitted they could not afford to confront Commander Hu directly. He rejected He Biao's suggestion to inform Her Ladyship through Chu Fengling, reasoning that without solid evidence, Her Ladyship would not risk offending a military officer for Chu Fengling's sake. He concluded that it was best to keep Chu Fengling out of it for now.
Meanwhile, Wu Shuang reported to Chu Fengling that her initial exploration confirmed a large tomb existed beneath the Small Kunlun, but locating the precise entrance would require further careful study due to its intricate design. Chu Fengling expressed her confidence in Wu Shuang's abilities. Suddenly, a report came that Commander Hu had arrived. Luo Yunsong instructed his staff to take Commander Hu to the living room and told He Biao that he would come down at once.
He Biao, concerned for Luo Yunsong's safety, asked if more guards should be called, but Luo Yunsong dismissed the idea, stating He Biao was his best protection. When Luo Yunsong greeted Commander Hu, the latter was rudely playing the piano. Commander Hu announced that he had come to turn himself in for bombing the Han Tomb. Luo Yunsong feigned indifference, saying he would not get serious over a tomb that wasn't his ancestral grave.
Commander Hu then asked for privacy, sending everyone, including He Biao, out of the room. In their private conversation, Commander Hu revealed his belief in the Kunlun treasure, contrasting with Luo Yunsong's initial skepticism. Commander Hu accused Luo Yunsong of publishing news to frame Ding Yuanshan not to settle a grudge, but to force Ding Yuanshan to open the Kunlun Mountains.
Luo Yunsong admitted to manipulating Ding Yuanshan to settle a personal grievance, but still claimed not to believe in the Kunlun Mountains. Commander Hu, undeterred, offered Luo Yunsong a partnership to "get the big fortune" from the Small Kunlun, stating that their respective goals—Luo Yunsong's grudge and Commander Hu's pursuit of wealth—did not conflict.
Commander Hu further outlined a plan to use Ding Yuanshan as a scapegoat after taking the treasure, giving Luo Yunsong a share and a "good title" for eliminating a "habitual grave robber." Commander Hu then probed Luo Yunsong about Chu Fengling's and Her Ladyship's intentions regarding the treasure. Luo Yunsong explained that Her Ladyship was concerned about treasure loss, implying the need to keep their scheme from Chu Fengling.
Commander Hu interpreted Luo Yunsong's guarded responses as a subtle agreement to a clandestine plan to secretly extract treasure from the Small Kunlun, share some with Her Ladyship, and keep the rest, all while sparing Chu Fengling any difficult decisions.
Commander Hu concluded by stating that he had received Her Ladyship's full authorization to cooperate with Chu Fengling in opening the Kunlun Mountains, and that his visit was ostensibly to report to Chu Fengling, but the preceding private discussion was to "discuss it first." Just then, Chu Fengling returned, and Luo Yunsong introduced her to Commander Hu, who then formally presented Her Ladyship's orders to collaborate on the Kunlun Mountains' security and supply.
Chu Fengling expressed surprise that Commander Hu was Her Ladyship's appointee but accepted his cooperation. Upon learning that Cui Yanzhi had visited Commander Hu, and Commander Hu had subsequently visited Luo Yunsong, Ding Yunqi, after receiving Sun Sanxuan's detailed report, realized the implications. While Sun Sanxuan initially suspected a joint tomb robbery, Ding Yunqi rejected the idea, asserting that Luo Yunsong would not stoop to such despicable acts.
Ding Yunqi deduced that Commander Hu intended to make Luo Yunsong a scapegoat. He feared that if treasures were found in the Small Kunlun, Commander Hu would steal them and then frame Luo Yunsong for embezzlement, possibly even killing him to solidify the crime. Although Sun Sanxuan found satisfaction in Luo Yunsong's potential downfall, Ding Yunqi quickly intervened, emphasizing that Luo Yunsong could not die yet as the dragon bone was still in his possession.
Ding Yunqi then instructed Sun Sanxuan to have his men continue closely monitoring Cui Yanzhi, Commander Hu, and Luo Yunsong, and to keep Wu Shuang completely unaware of these developments. Sun Sanxuan assured Ding Yunqi of his teams' discretion and capability. Meanwhile, Luo Jiutian, Luo Yunsong's brother, resorted to desperate measures to raise funds for opium. He led police officers to Cui Yanzhi's Xuanwei Zitan, initiating a chaotic robbery.
Luo Jiutian's men seized control of the establishment, instructing patrons to hand over their valuables if they wished to leave. Cui Yanzhi, observing the commotion from above, recognized Luo Jiutian and his "thunderous pomp," realizing he was audacious enough to rob her. When she finally confronted him, Luo Jiutian, attempting flattery, propositioned a "small business" deal involving arms and ammunition. Cui Yanzhi playfully dismissed his offering as too meager, then deduced that he was in financial trouble.
She tried to subtly offer him a small sum, treating him "as a child" and cautioning against reckless actions that might deter her clientele. Feeling insulted and furious at being treated like a child, Luo Jiutian grew aggressive, brandishing his pistol. Cui Yanzhi immediately dropped her polite facade, her own men, hidden throughout the venue, emerged, aiming their weapons at Luo Jiutian and his police officers, demonstrating that he had severely underestimated her.
