Tianming, Shaoyu and Shi Lan are still trying to escape from the maze on the Mirage. Dao Zhi, prepares for his rescue, by talking and empathizing with his guard from the Zhao Kingdom. The Confucians also suspect the assassination attempt was part of an internal power struggle within the Qin Empire. When the prince arrives at the Junior Sage Village all of the Confucians greet him including Master Xun Kang (Xun Zi). At that moment they recognise each other from the episode with bandits and the Prince decrees that Master Xun Kang should receive an award, and asks about the youth he was with. Master Xun Kang answers carefully and provides very few details about Tianming.
