The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Episode 11 Recap
> The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Recap
After Wu Xie successfully bid on a cultural relic, Xiao Yu, operating remotely, alerted the police, which immediately halted the auction and prevented the Snake Eye Copper Fish from being put up for sale. Qiu Dekao was furious, suspecting Wu Xie was behind the disruption. However, A Ning assured him, stating, "Not him. We have been watching him."
Qiu Dekao, observing A Ning's defense of Wu Xie, sternly reminded her that Wu Xie was merely a mission objective and that there was "no place for. . . the sentiments." He acknowledged that Wu Xie had saved her life at the ocean tomb but warned her that personal feelings could jeopardize their crucial mission. A Ning responded, "Father, he saved my life. I didn't. . . even thank him."
Qiu Dekao praised her as a good kid but pointed out that "softness is your weak link," emphasizing their "great cause" for "the fate of mankind" and its inherent "endless danger." He warned that any lapse in control could "ruin all of us." A Ning then pressed him, "Father. What exactly are we doing?"
Qiu Dekao revealed he had not intended to disclose the truth so soon but hinted at their pursuit of immortality, stating that after studying the silk book and the Snake Eye Copper Fish, he had "found a clue" that "maybe immortality. . . is not impossible after all." He reiterated their fight "for the destiny of human race," urging her not to be "distracted by. . .
the trivial matters" and to maintain a detached perspective, to which A Ning confirmed her understanding. Xiao Hua then contacted Xiao Yu via phone, expressing his surprise at Wu Xie's presence at the auction and wondering how Wu Xie obtained the information, though he was certain Wu Xie was there for the Snake Eye Copper Fish. Xiao Yu worried about Wu Xie disrupting their plan, but Xiao Hua believed he wouldn't, stating his primary concern was the auction organizer.
Xiao Yu also shared information he had gathered, noting that the organizer's venue was rented and the person behind it was an American. Xiao Hua expressed his reliance on Xiao Yu for the following day, and Xiao Yu reassured him. Meanwhile, Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi observed A Ning directing her team in moving what appeared to be auction items.
Wang Pangzi noted the Hendry Museum sign, deducing they were relocating the collected items, which meant the Snake Eye Copper Fish was likely among them. Wu Xie initially proposed following them, leading Wang Pangzi to humorously question how they would snatch the artifact from the heavily guarded convoy, suggesting they might need rocket-propelled grenades and air support. Wu Xie considered carjacking.
A subordinate then informed A Ning by phone that a Maserati was following their convoy, but A Ning instructed them not to engage. Instead, Wu Xie decided to abandon the chase and return to their hotel to secure funds for bidding on the Snake Eye Copper Fish later that night, to which Wang Pangzi, concerned about potential debt, was reassured by Wu Xie's unwavering resolve.
However, A Ning’s convoy unexpectedly reappeared in front of them after taking a shortcut, seemingly intentionally leading them. Wu Xie realized A Ning might have wanted them to follow her all along. At a traffic light, Xiu Xiu deliberately caused a commotion with several dogs on a zebra crossing, obstructing A Ning's convoy. Capitalizing on the distraction, Xiao Hua, on a skateboard, stealthily positioned himself underneath the central cargo truck.
Using special tools, he cut an opening and entered the truck's compartment. Coordinated by Xiao Yu's remote guidance, Xiao Hua successfully located the box containing the Snake Eye Copper Fish. As Xiao Hua retrieved the artifact, an alarm on A Ning's person sounded. She quickly ordered her men to open the truck, only to discover the Snake Eye Copper Fish was gone.
She then spotted a fully armed Xiao Hua speeding away on a motorcycle and immediately commanded her team to pursue him. A thrilling high-speed chase ensued through the city streets. Xiao Yu, from a remote location, continuously provided directions to help Xiao Hua evade his pursuers. To further aid his escape, Xiao Yu deployed two other individuals on motorcycles, similarly dressed to Xiao Hua, to act as decoys.
Meanwhile, Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi joined the pursuit, intentionally blocking A Ning's car to impede her. Wang Pangzi taunted A Ning about her car's condition and mockingly bid her farewell, calling her "Ning, see you back home!" Faced with these combined obstacles, A Ning was left frustrated and forced to abandon the chase. Returning to their hotel room, Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi were astonished to find the Snake Eye Copper Fish already there. Moments later, Xiao Hua appeared.
Wang Pangzi exclaimed, "I knew it was you! I saw Xiu Xiu and you." Wu Xie then inquired about the two skilled motorcycle riders who assisted Xiao Hua during the escape. Xiao Hua revealed that one was "Little Master," confirming Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi's surprised recognition, and the other was "Black Blindman," describing him as a "fantastic man" known for his sunglasses and tomb-raiding experience.
Wu Xie confirmed that the object was indeed the Snake Eye Copper Fish they had previously lost. Wang Pangzi, expressing how they were "swindled by them here. . . through a text message," questioned how Xiao Hua knew about the auction. Xiao Hua explained that Wu Xie's Uncle San Xing had informed him. Meanwhile, A Ning called Qiu Dekao to report the incident.
She stated that while she had prepared for Wu Xie to carjack the artifact as instructed, there was "an accident," and "it was snatched by someone else." She admitted she couldn't identify the helmeted thief but was certain he knew Wu Xie, as Wu Xie had deliberately "intercepted" her during the chase. Qiu Dekao, acknowledging Wu Xie's unpredictable nature and ability to turn events to his advantage, declared, "I think it's time. . . to meet the third generation. .
. of the Wu Family," instructing A Ning to bring Wu Xie to him. Xiao Hua then elaborated on his presence, explaining that Uncle San Xing had called him, revealing that Qiu Dekao was planning to auction the Snake Eye Copper Fish, which is why he came. Wu Xie then understood A Ning's presence, realizing that the Hendry Museum curator was indeed Qiu Dekao, whose real name was Cox Hendry.
Wang Pangzi, perplexed by Qiu Dekao's apparent youth, questioned how he could be the same generation as Gou Wu Ye and Xie Jiu Ye. Xiao Hua recounted his grandfather's story of Gou Wu Ye suffering greatly at Qiu Dekao's hands. Wang Pangzi speculated that the current Hendry might be a son or grandson, given the common practice of inherited names among foreigners. However, Xiao Hua asserted that they were the same person.
He described how Qiu Dekao, proficient in both Mandarin and Changsha dialect, had forged strong relationships with local Chinese, including grave robbers. He then facilitated the sale of burial artifacts to foreigners, accumulating wealth through referral fees and price differences, eventually becoming deeply intertwined with the Old Nine Gates, especially Gou Wu Ye.
Xiao Hua detailed the "Warring States silk book case": in 1952, as churches withdrew from China, Qiu Dekao leveraged his long-standing credibility and low deposits to amass numerous antiques from grave robbers, including Gou Wu Ye's silk book. After boarding his ship, he telegraphed the Changsha Garrison, revealing the grave robbers' whereabouts, leading to their execution or imprisonment. Gou Wu Ye narrowly escaped by hiding among corpses in the mountains for weeks.
Wu Xie was aghast at Qiu Dekao's inhumane actions, questioning why his grandfather had never spoken of these events. Wang Pangzi noted it wasn't even in the books. Xiao Hua suggested it was a shameful matter of losing treasures to foreign dealers and almost being killed, which a grandfather wouldn't tell his grandson.
Concerned, Wu Xie urged Xiao Hua to leave, warning that Qiu Dekao and A Ning would not let him off easily for taking the Snake Eye Copper Fish. Xiao Hua, however, remained confident, believing that since they didn't know him, the Snake Eye Copper Fish was safe in his possession. He added that A Ning was not targeting him and did not know of their connection.
At that moment, A Ning and several burly men burst into the room, holding Wu Xie, Wang Pangzi, and Xiao Hua at gunpoint. As they were being driven away, Wang Pangzi expressed his disbelief, reminding A Ning that they had "been comrades who went through fire and rain together," questioning why she had now tied them up. A Ning warned them against any tricks, stating she would shoot them if they caused trouble or if anything happened to the others.
Wu Xie demanded to know their destination, to which A Ning vaguely replied, "You'll know once we get there," and advised them to "hand in Snake Eye Copper Fish," implying she understood their loyalty to each other. Wang Pangzi claimed the Snake Eye Copper Fish was not with them, saying it was with their partner and likely "on the plane by now."
Wu Xie accused A Ning of "illegal detention," but she retorted that he had stolen from her boss two hours prior. Wu Xie countered by pointing out the illicit nature of their underground antiques trade. While they argued, Wang Pangzi and Xiao Hua subtly managed to untie their ropes. Seeing their chance, Wu Xie bit A Ning's arm, forcing her to drop her gun and creating an opening for Xiao Hua and Wang Pangzi to escape.
A Ning shouted to her men to pursue Xiao Hua. During the escape, Xiao Hua was grazed by a bullet but assured Wang Pangzi it was "no big deal." Realizing Wu Xie had not managed to escape with them, Wang Pangzi and Xiao Hua decided to return to the hotel to strategize his rescue. Meanwhile, A Ning brought Wu Xie to Qiu Dekao.
Wu Xie, maintaining his defiance, asked if he should address him as "Mr. Hendry or Mr. Qiu Dekao," to which Qiu Dekao replied that "Qiu Dekao is fine," saying it made him "feel friendlier" when speaking Chinese. Qiu Dekao then asked if Wu Xie had "seen what you wished for? Snake Eye Copper Fish?" Wu Xie affirmed it.
Qiu Dekao then shared that his "many years of research" into the Snake Eye Copper Fish had only revealed that "it was cast in Ming dynasty." Wu Xie quickly surmised that Qiu Dekao's true intention was to investigate Wang Zang Hai, suggesting a deeper interest in the secrets behind the artifact.
