Time Raiders Episode 10 Recap
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Concerned about potential dangers on his planned trip to Ru Sea, Wu Sansheng made advance arrangements for his affairs. He called his closest friend and associate, expressing worry for Wu Xie now that Da Kui was dead and Pan Zi hospitalized. He sent the friend an address, asking him to take over, as such matters were usually handled by this friend.
The friend, still deeply troubled by past events, decided he also wanted to go to Ru Sea to re-investigate the unresolved truth. He pressed Wu Sansheng for details, upset about him having personal business to attend to after Da Kui's death. Wu Sansheng revealed that he might finally know what happened to Wenjin and the team who went missing twenty years ago, suggesting the elevator was key.
He insisted on going back to that place alone, despite his friend's strong objections and concerns about his obsession. Stating, "This is my business; I must handle it myself," Wu Sansheng reiterated his resolve, cutting off his friend who reminded him of their agreement and forbidding him from joining the expedition. Meanwhile, Wu Xie, unable to contact Wu Sansheng for half a month, suspected his uncle had gone to Ru Sea.
He visited Pan Zi daily in the hospital, but Pan Zi remained unconscious. With only two hours of visiting time, Wu Xie spent his remaining hours wandering around Pengzhou, often frequenting the antique street. There, he encountered a novice vendor trying to sell a "family heirloom" for 150,000 yuan. Wu Xie immediately recognized it as a modern imitation, noting its poor craftsmanship and valuing it at only 12 yuan.
Impressed by Wu Xie's keen eye and expertise, the vendor admitted he and his friends were clueless. He offered Wu Xie a fee, hoping he would help appraise items for his colleagues. Wu Xie, showcasing his talent, shared business cards for his own antique shop, Wu Shan Ju, as he helped them. Later, Wu Xie received a call from a representative of an international ocean resource development company.
The caller informed him that Wu Sansheng had borrowed equipment and personnel from their company to search for an underwater shipwreck and had been missing for ten days after his team lost communication on their fifth day at sea. The company had conducted searches but found nothing. Wu Sansheng had left Wu Xie’s number, designating him as an emergency contact who could assist if something went wrong.
The caller, who introduced herself as A Ning, explained that Wu Sansheng normally had business dealings with her company, and one of their company’s heirs was also among the missing, which was why a large rescue fund had been allocated. She stressed the urgency, as a storm season was approaching, giving them only about a week before the mission would be aborted. She told Wu Xie that the decision to save them rested entirely on him.
Wu Xie, determined to find his uncle, traveled to their exploration vessel. On board, he met A Ning, a beautiful and capable woman. Trusting her information, he decided to salvage the underwater shipwreck. He also encountered an old acquaintance, Pangzi, who was surprised to see Wu Xie on such a mission. Pangzi shared his helplessness regarding Pan Zi’s condition, acknowledging that such risks were part of their trade.
When Wu Xie explained he was there because Wu Sansheng had gone missing while searching for a shipwreck, Pangzi was taken aback but quickly pledged his help, boasting about his extensive skills in underwater salvage and rescue. A Ning then presented a vast collection of sea area photos to help pinpoint the shipwreck's location, explaining that Wu Sansheng had identified four possible zones, but searching them all would take two years.
Professor Zhang, a shipwreck expert invited by the company, had narrowed down the areas based on ancient shipping routes and common wreck sites, estimating this could save them considerable time. However, Pangzi pointed out that for someone trapped underwater, six months and two years were indistinguishable. A Ning then placed the burden on Wu Xie, as Wu Sansheng’s emergency contact, to locate the precise island. Wu Xie requested more clues, specifically photos of the islands in the area.
Reviewing the extensive collection, Wu Xie, with assistance, described specific characteristics of the island: it had both forests and reefs, vegetation no older than twenty years, and was an isolated island with no others within 200 nautical miles. He finally identified the correct island from the photos. Satisfied with Wu Xie’s efficiency, A Ning immediately instructed the captain to set a course for the coordinates and dismissed everyone to rest.
Before they dispersed, A Ning informed Wu Xie that Wu Sansheng had left a bag behind on the ship, which she had placed on his bed. Wu Xie was frustrated that she hadn't mentioned it sooner, especially since she admitted they had already checked it and found no clues. Inside the bag, Wu Xie discovered two diaries belonging to Chen Wenjin, filled with details of her past exploration with Wu Sansheng.
He also saw a name, Zhang Qiling, in the team member list. He wondered who Xiaoge was and what his connection to Zhang Qiling could be. As he finished reading the diary, Wu Xie uncovered a shocking secret.
