The series opens by introducing Zhuang Rui, a humble and honest young man working at a traditional pawnshop. He is well-liked but leads a completely unremarkable life. The status quo is shattered when a group of armed, masked thieves breaks into the shop after hours. They are not looking for cash; they are looking for specific ancient artifacts. 2. The Accident and the Fracture
The removes language barriers and lets you focus on the stunning cinematography, detailed set designs, and Zhang Yixing’s compelling performance.
The series has a total of 56 episodes. Each episode is approximately 45 minutes long. This substantial episode count allows for deep character development and complex, multi-layered storytelling.
The episode ends with a cliffhanger. A shadowy organization known as the "Antique Hunters" had been tracking the crashed vehicle and the stolen artifact. Their leader, a cold and calculating woman, monitors Zhuang Rui from a distance. She whispers into a earpiece: “He has the eyes. Bring him in—dead or alive.”
Modern-day China, possibly in a major city like Shanghai or Beijing, with a blend of high-tech elements and traditional culture.
Mandarin Chinese
A sharp, determined, and highly skilled undercover police officer. She suspects Zhuang Rui might be complicit in the pawnshop robbery, setting up an entertaining, high-tension "cat-and-mouse" dynamic between them.
However, his life changes forever during a fateful night shift:
Because the show features fast dialogue and quick visual clues regarding artifacts, not having to constantly read subtitles allows you to fully enjoy the high-quality CGI and intense martial arts sequences.