Zhongli Mei and Mei Sanniang begin to fight, but Zhongli Mei's sword makes no impact on her iron-like skin. As the battle rages Ge Nie and Wei Zhuang continue to speculate on the motives of the Net Trap Organization. The convoy Qin soldiers then see that the master thief Ji Bu has taken possession of the Stone of Mars box, but they are unable to catch him. Observing from a hillside, Tian Hu orders Mei Sanniang recalled as it appears Zhu Jia will have the Stone of Mars via Ji Bu. Also observing, General Zhang Han speculates about the involvement of Ji Bu and possible links to Lord Changping. Meanwhile, despite Zhongli Mei’s best efforts, Ji Bu escapes with the box. After seeing the events unfold, including the successful theft of the box, Ge Nie and Wei Zhuang believe that General Zhang Han has other motives, allowing the box to be lightly guarded in his ultimate goal of fishing for a bigger catch. Back at his headquarters, Zhang Han receives a letter from Meng Tian stating that rebels still threaten the Empire and Prince Fu Su is gravely ill from being poisoned; however enemies within the Empire and the court are a far greater threat. Back in the north, Meng Tian is notified that the prince is awake.
