The paramilitaries mistakenly believe that their Fire Master Ding Laosan has been killed by Zhang Xiaojing. Subsequently, a call goes out urging their comrades in the city to hunt down and kill Zhang Xiaojing. Li Bi is detained by Long Bo in his hideout mansion. Li Bi then sees a message from the watchtower announcing that Zhang Xiaojing is a wanted fugitive. The message sends him into despair. He Fu urges Long Bo to assassinate Lin Jiulang, which prompts Long Bo to lash out at him. Tan Qi comes up with a clever plan that tricks the ordinary mercenary soldiers into helping Zhang Xiaojing.
守捉郎误会火师丁老三死于张小敬之手，召集全城的守捉郎追杀张小敬。李必被龙波扣押在藏身大宅中，看到望楼传来缉拿张小敬的信号，一时心灰意冷。何孚趁机再度催促龙波出发刺杀林九郎，龙波却陡然翻脸。檀棋急中生智骗来最普通的不良人给张小敬解围，不良人感念张小敬从前做不良帅的刚正不阿，冒险将他从守捉郎手中救下。
