The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Episode 38 Recap
> The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Recap
A Ning's convoy reached a point where cars could no longer pass, so she ordered her team to proceed on foot. One of her men voiced concerns about the dark and dangerous snow mountain ahead, but A Ning insisted they execute the command immediately. Meanwhile, Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi were following A Ning's team. Wang Pangzi chattered, speculating if Wu Xie had been captured by A Ning or even worse, murdered.
Zhang Qiling responded that since they were spared, they must be useful. As they walked, Zhang Qiling remarked, "I seemed to have been here." Wang Pangzi was surprised, asking if he was there for treasure hunting. Zhang Qiling stated, "I seem to have recalled something." Wang Pangzi continued to press him for details about treasures, but Zhang Qiling eventually told him, "You should really talk less, save your energy."
A Ning's team, tied together with ropes for safety, continued their trek. The last person in the line slipped and fell off a cliff, but the team's combined strength pulled him back up. As the snow intensified, Wang Pangzi complained that he couldn't go on. Zhang Qiling observed that A Ning's team had abandoned their vehicles and were now on foot. He decided they had to take another route to avoid losing track of them due to the increasing distance.
Later, A Ning's team entered a forest and sensed an anomaly. They raised their weapons as a large bear charged at them. They opened fire, but the bear, though hit, continued its aggressive attack. A Ning quickly ordered, "Let's split up! I'll distract it!" She drew the bear's attention, dodged its attacks, and fired more shots, but the bear persisted.
In a desperate move, A Ning jumped off a cliff, managing to grab onto a tree trunk as the bear plunged to its death below. Her team members rushed to her aid and pulled her back up. Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi made their way into a mountain stream. Wang Pangzi slipped and fell, but Zhang Qiling quickly held onto the rope. As Zhang Qiling pulled him up, Wang Pangzi spotted a cave.
Zhang Qiling confirmed it was safe, explaining, "It heads straight to the other side of the mountain. I came here before." He admitted he hadn't recalled all the details but knew this was "the only way to the ruins" and that he had scouted inside before. He added that taking this route would allow them to catch up with A Ning's team quickly. A Ning received a report from her subordinate that they had found their target.
She led her team to the location, where they met Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi. Wang Pangzi excitedly rushed to a black bag on a tree, believing Wu Xie was inside, but discovered it contained only a dummy. Frustrated, Zhang Qiling hit the tree. As night fell, A Ning's subordinate pointed out that it was too cold and risky to return, so A Ning ordered them to set up tents.
Wang Pangzi approached A Ning to borrow equipment, and after she agreed to give them a tent, he pressed her to share information about the ruins, suggesting they cooperate. A Ning was dismissive, replying, "We have nothing to talk." Meanwhile, Jin Yang was using his phone to photograph the contents of Wu Xie's notebook when he was attacked by a masked assailant. In the struggle, as Wu Xie's bag was stolen, a black stone fell to the ground.
Back with Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi, Wang Pangzi urged Zhang Qiling to recall how he knew about the area and the ruins to help find Wu Xie. Suddenly, Zhang Qiling seemed to have an episode and violently attacked Wang Pangzi. Just then, A Ning arrived and injected Zhang Qiling with a drug, subduing him. She explained to Wang Pangzi, "In Mr. Zhang's blood sample, we found an unknown blood virus. Our drug can only suppress it for now.
When we found him, he had been poisoned." A Ning then made a phone call to Qiu Dekao, reporting that she couldn't locate Wu Xie, who Shun Zi had taken to an unknown place. Qiu Dekao advised her, "Shun Zi's father had an accident with the expedition years ago," and instructed her to search the yard where Shun Zi's father used to hunt. After the call, A Ning's team prepared to leave.
She told Wang Pangzi, "You can keep the tent. You're welcome," and departed. As her team moved out, Wang Pangzi shouted after her, asking her to leave more supplies. A Ning then led her team to the yard in the west of the forest, despite her team leader's hesitation about it being haunted. When their vehicle was blocked, they proceeded on foot.
Upon reaching the creepy house, A Ning was resolute, stating they had to find out if Wu Xie was inside. As they pushed open the door, a team member who had fallen was suddenly dragged away, and the house began to glow with a strange green light. A Ning immediately ordered a retreat. Zhang Qiling and Wang Pangzi arrived later, finding A Ning's abandoned vehicles. They continued toward the yard, where Wang Pangzi apprehensively asked Zhang Qiling to scout ahead.
Instead, Zhang Qiling, with an unusual look, rushed forward, and they both fell into a trap and were captured by masked individuals. They were brought into a room where they found Wu Xie. Wu Xie concernedly asked Zhang Qiling, "You remember me now?" to which Zhang Qiling responded with a warm smile. Shun Zi introduced a man named Chen Si Ye, a scout expert hired by Wu Sansheng.
Chen Si Ye explained that their objective was the ruins of Eastern Xia to find the Snake Eye Copper Fish. To find clues, they first needed to locate the Nine-Dragon Casket, which was detailed in Wu Xie's silk book. Zhang Qiling then asked Wu Xie if he had a black stone. He described it as a "unique magnet" carved from a massive magnet at their destination, which caused magnetic interference.
This stone, he explained, would prevent them from getting lost, but now it was missing. Wu Xie recalled that it might have dropped during a prior fight at Jin Yang's house. Chen Si Ye stated that reaching the location would be impossible due to a natural moat and alluded to one of them being of an advanced age, looking at Zhang Qiling, who simply replied, "I'll be fine."
Chen Si Ye then suggested that since the stone was difficult to retrieve, they should depart that night. Later, as they prepared, Zhang Qiling reassured a concerned Wang Pangzi that he could manage his condition, saying, "I'm fine. I know what to do. I can handle it for now." The next morning, A Ning's team returned to the yard. Inside the house, A Ning discovered white phosphorus, realizing they had been tricked.
Jin Yang then arrived with his gear, announcing he would join them. He claimed, "I know where they are," and revealed that Qiu Dekao had appointed him to lead the team, instructing everyone to obey his command.
