Master thief Ji Bu, whose face has never been seen, has threatened to steal the Night Pearl from a wealthy lord by midnight. The lord heard rumors of the thief’s intentions from Jiang Hu and engaged many men to protect the glowing orb. By altering the ringing of the hourly gong, Ji Bu manages to steal the precious object before the deadline. Ji Bu’s cat then delivers a golden peony leaf signifying that a promise he has made must be honored. He returns the Night Pearl to the lord and departs, promising to steal it again another day. Meanwhile Pao Ding tells the rebel leaders that while he was in the Qin prison he overheard that General Zhang Han ordered prisoners to be transferred to the eastern province. They think this may be related to the passing of the comet over Antares event. Meanwhile General Zhang Han of the Shadow Division seeks an audience with Xiaomeng, head of the Taoist Heaven Clan. The General delivers news that the Mohists are heading to the eastern province to rendezvous with Xiaoyao Zi, head of the Taoist Human Clan and that Prince Fu Su requests her presence. She reminds him that it is against Taoist doctrine to interfere in worldly affairs. He presses her to assist the Qin forces to eliminate conflict and maintain stability. She describes to him of the impermanence things such as flower petals and empires, and criticizes his Confucian doctrine. He leaves without any assurances of her support.
