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Dao Ma discovers a bounty on the Two-headed Snake while traveling to Mo's with desert survivors.

Dao Ma encounters a bounty notice targeting a criminal known as the Two-headed Snake. During his journey toward Mo's, he and his companions encounter survivors who have endured an attack in the desert. They decide to take these survivors along with them. The group continues their travel together, carrying the weight of the recent violence and the new objective related to the bounty. This encounter adds complexity to their route and introduces new characters into their immediate circle as they proceed toward their destination.

Dao Ma travels to Chisha town seeking the Two-Headed Snake under the rule of Official Chang Guiren

Dao Ma arrives in the town of Chisha while searching for the Two-Headed Snake. The settlement is currently controlled by a Government Official named Chang Guiren. He approaches Dao Ma and offers him a position within his battalion. The official suggests that Dao Ma should join his forces to help suppress and maintain order against the so-called rebellions occurring in the area. This proposal is made as a means to keep the peace and manage the unrest within the town under his authority.

Dao Ma faces a bounty after killing Chisha official while Zhi Shilang seeks aid

Following the assassination of a government official in Chisha, Dao Ma becomes the target of a 50,000 gold coins bounty. Upon his return to Mo, he encounters a mysterious individual named Zhi Shilang. This stranger approaches Dao Ma to request assistance with a journey to Chang'an. The situation presents a new complication for Dao Ma as he deals with the immediate consequences of his actions while navigating this unexpected encounter with a stranger seeking passage to the capital city.

Dao Ma Negotiates Transport With Hostile Swordsman Shu Near Chang'an

While traveling toward Chang'an, Dao and his companions observe a swordsman named Shu battling followers of Rakshasan. Dao Ma proposes a deal to assist Shu in exchange for the use of his carriage. However, Shu displays an unfriendly demeanor, rejecting the offer with hostility. The group encounters resistance from the swordsman despite his ongoing conflict with the cultists. This encounter highlights the tension between Dao Ma’s pragmatic approach to securing transport and Shu’s apparent reluctance to accept help from strangers during their journey.

Shu accepts Dao Ma's aid while en route to Chang'an to return a fugitive

Shu finds himself cornered by enemy forces, leaving him with no choice but to accept assistance from Dao Ma. The narrative indicates that Shu’s intended destination is Chang'an. Upon arriving there, he is tasked with the duty of returning a fugitive to their master. This sequence of events highlights the precarious situation Shu faces and the necessary alliances he must form to survive the immediate threat while continuing on his specific mission to deliver the individual to the correct authority figure in the city.

Five Family Leaders Summoned by Imperial Order While Lao Ma Faces Severe Consequences

The leaders of the five major families are summoned by Pei Suji under an imperial decree. During this gathering, Lao Ma openly opposes the proposals presented by the emperor's secretary. His defiance results in severe repercussions for his actions. The narrative focuses on the tension between the family heads and the imperial authority, highlighting the high stakes involved in challenging the established order. This episode details the immediate fallout from Lao Ma's refusal to comply with the secretary's demands, emphasizing the power dynamics at play within the imperial court and the significant penalties incurred for such insubordination.

Yuji encounters Ayuya on the road after Lao Mo's death, causing Dao Ma to rage

Following the death of Lao Mo, Yuji comes across Ayuya while she is traveling on the road. He approaches her with the intention of making her his bride. This sudden development causes Dao Ma to become extremely enraged and lose his composure. The encounter between Yuji and Ayuya serves as the central event, triggering a strong emotional reaction from Dao Ma who is beside himself with anger due to the situation unfolding before him.

Shu Enters Dao Ma's Revenge Conflict as Four Family Heads Hunt Zhi Shilang

Shu becomes entangled in Dao Ma's ongoing revenge battle. The leaders of five families, which has now become four, are actively pursuing Zhi Shilang with the intent to take his life. This conflict involves multiple factions seeking retribution, drawing Shu into the dangerous situation. The reduction in the number of family heads highlights the escalating stakes and the intense pursuit targeting Zhi Shilang. Shu's involvement suggests a deeper connection to the events unfolding between the remaining family leaders and their target. The narrative focuses on the immediate threat posed by these four heads as they close in on their prey.

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