Xiao He didn't know yet that there would soon be a "Xiao He Ita-room" dedicated to him at home.

After another day of busy work with "the imperial cause" Film Crew, Xiao He finally saw the trailer for "the thief catcher 2".

It was just that this trailer really carried a bit of Director Lin's wicked sense of humor, leaving Xiao He between laughter and tears after watching it.

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In the footage, it was a scene of the young the thief catcher galloping on horseback through the dark night.

Wearing a bamboo hat, he moved through the moonlight, his face obscured. But soon, the moment the wind lifted the corner of his clothes, the string of copper coins flashing at his waist revealed his identity.

Almost the instant he appeared, the entire bullet chat erupted with excitement.

【Hooray! It's Jiang Rushuai! I knew if I lived long enough, I'd definitely see "the thief catcher 2"! As expected! I finally waited long enough, so happy!】

【Congratulations to "the thief catcher 2" for its smooth theatrical release!】

【Our "the thief catcher" has really made it big! We can actually see it in theaters now!】

【Last time I was still asking Brother Xiao and Brother Pu when we'd see "the thief catcher 2," and I didn't expect it to go online so quickly, just like that. Does this count as a successful wish?】

【Jiang Rushuai's look really brings me back to that summer when I watched "the thief catcher" in a second. It's truly nostalgic—】

The bullet chat was full of laughter, and many netizens, having only seen the beginning, couldn't wait to spread the word and forward the trailer, wishing everyone could see it. Unexpectedly, the scene of racing through the night shifted to a raging fire—

It was an inn building that many were familiar with but didn't dare to be certain about.

Soaring flames surged from within the building, thick smoke billowed into the clouds, and sparks scattered with the wind. Everything once familiar and # Nоvеlight # warm was now nothing but a sea of fire.

Accompanied by crackling explosions, the eaves collapsed in the flames. The silhouette of the inn that could still be seen moments ago now completely crumbled, vanishing into the vast sea of fire along with the blaze.

Jiang Rushuai scrambled off his horse and stared blankly at the sea of fire before him. His eyes were somewhat dazed, reflecting both the towering flames and the anger burning within his heart—

And the equally angry netizens.

【???】

【Don't tell me this is Penglai Inn? Is it the Penglai Inn where Shen Jue is?】

【Huh? You're telling me Penglai Inn is gone?】

【Holy crap, hitting me with something this big right at the start? The Penglai Inn from the first part is gone in the second? Then what happens to my Shen Jue?】

【I'm so mad, I'm so mad! Who burned it down?】

【This is bad, I suddenly have a bad feeling.】

【Same here, I also feel like something's wrong. There's a sense of impending angst.】

【Don't tell me they're going to give us angst for Shen Jue? I really love Brother Xiao's Bone-Cleaving Knife! That was the character that got me into this! Please don't let him be written off!】

【No, please no! Even though Jiang Rushuai is the lead in "the thief catcher 2," I can't bear to see Shen Jue leave the stage!】

The screen gradually dimmed, and in the background, the ethereal sound of a Western Regions flute began to play.

Soon, a magnificent scene of lonely smoke in the vast desert unfolded before everyone. That sense of vastness and lonely desolation unconsciously deepened the audience's anxiety. The expansive sea of sand and the long camel train failed to cheer anyone up.

However, the authentic, high-octane action scenes of "the thief catcher 2" soon captivated everyone in front of their screens. It wasn't until the familiar old friend Shen Jue made his official appearance, performing the chilling De-boning Knife Technique with his signature aura of solemnity and bloodthirst, that everyone finally forgot their earlier worries. The bullet chat was instantly filled with excited screams and cheers.

The landlady, who had remained mysterious throughout the first part of "the thief catcher," finally showed her face officially in the second part.

When Qu Qiuyan, dressed in red gauze, officially lifted her veil, everyone couldn't help but gasp.

【Oh my god, it's the living Qu Qiuyan! My dad's goddess when he was young! Film Crew, you've really outdone yourselves, actually managing to invite Goddess Qu to perform.】

【It's actually Qu Qiuyan! My god, what does she use for skincare? How can her face be exactly the same after decades without any change at all! She looks just like she used to.】

【Who is Qu Qiuyan?】

【Didn't they say Qu Qiuyan had passed away? And wasn't she supposedly disfigured back then? Is this really the same person?】

【Huh? What rumors? Goddess Qu has always been alive! She even spoke up for an artist from a Program Group on Weibo before, publicly calling for the punishment of the Program Group's director!】

【I can't take it, I have to call my dad to take a look. This is truly the "White Moonlight" returning to the country! Dad!】

Actually, back in the first part, some had already analyzed that the landlady of Penglai Inn should have a hidden plot thread, and that a sequel might focus on her and officially reveal her face. Unexpectedly, the second part really did uncover this plot thread and even invited Qu Qiuyan to play the landlady, which made many old viewers who had seen the first part very happy.

It was a sense of satisfaction that a long-awaited truth had finally been revealed.

But soon, things started to go wrong—

In the desert, Shen Jue charged through the wind and sand, swinging his knife directly at Jiang Rushuai!

【?? Wait? Why are the two of them fighting?】

【No, please stop fighting!】

*Clang—*

The clash of weapons seemed to vibrate in the hearts of the audience. Even though it was just a fleeting scene, it still gave off a bad premonition. Sure enough, the next moment showed a trail of blood spreading across the sea of sand.

It was the landlady's fluttering red silk, and also the bloodstains left by a friend along the way.

In the blink of an eye, the sand and dust buried everything again, including the two blood-stained Bone-Cleaving Knives and the corpses scattered across the desert—

Everything would eventually be submerged by the golden sands, along with the schemes and intrigues of those in power, as well as the hardships and suffering of the soldiers guarding the borders for decades.

All that remained in the end was that ancient city wall, eroded and piled high by the wind and sand.

At this moment, Jiang Rushuai's narration was added quite fittingly.

"From Jiangnan to Border Fortress, I finally realized that the path I've walked is far from enough."

"Along this journey, the imperial court has been idle, the common people by the roadside live in bitterness, and the nation is in turmoil. Yet, I am merely a thief catcher who takes rewards from others."

"I cannot help the people of Jiangnan, nor can I help the people here."

As the jumping of the plot fragments gradually slowed down, the final shot of the trailer landed in the vast yellow sands.

In the background, the only city emerging was exceptionally prominent.

Unfortunately, the wind and sand in the scene grew stronger, with yellow dust gradually swirling up, making that single point of difference appear and disappear fitfully, as if it were merely a mirage.

In an instant, the city vanished completely.

A blood-red brush-written character slowly emerged amidst the sand and dust, and even the wind seemed to carry a tangible scent of blood—

【the thief catcher 2】

【May 1st, the storm is coming!】