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A girl is killed, and Zhao Yunlan is put on the case. He speculates that another student, Li Qien, is the real target, and is intrigued by a reserved Professor by the name of Shen Wei who knows more than he's willing to share.

Bai Yu and Zhu Yilong go against the world and sing together to help each other with a thought of good and evil

When Li Qian's grandmother passes away Zhao Yunlan and Shen Wei is pushed together to figure out what it all means. Suddenly, more Dixing people appears on Haixing and a Sundial pendant reveals the truth in more ways than one.

Zhao Yunlan explores Shen Wei in a fancy style

A student is found aged and dead at the campus, while a university assistant is behaving strangely. A girl with gloves is somehow connected to the case, and Zhao Yunlan has to piece it all together before it's too late.

Shen Wei was suspected of wronged Baba by Zhao Yunlan

A woman is murdered and found without her face, and when Zhao arrives on the scene he finds Shen Wei already there. The woman's friend, Lin Yusen, claims he saw the killer and is determined to avenge his loved one.

Shen Wei was tortured in turn by the special mediator

Huang Linqi, son to a very rich man, suddenly disappears one night. Soon followed by his betrothed Li Jiaqi. Zhao suspects butler Wu knows more than he's saying, and behind the scenes a plot to cover it all up is being orchestrated.

Zhao Yunlan's investigation of the case was blocked. Shen Wei secretly helped him.

The special investigations team are looking into a strange disappearance and reappearance of a woman. Guo comforts the fiance of the missing girl surprising Old Chu. Chief Zhao asks Shen Wei for help with the case.

Zhao Yunlan attacked Shen Wei's house at night

Chief Zhao rescues Shen Wei from a mugging and later one of the criminals turns up dead. Lin Jing figures out the murders are based on a popular web novel. After solving another case, Zhao and Shen Wei share a sweet moment talking about the case.

Zhao Yunlan's hero saves the United States and protects Shen Wei's safety

The Special Investigations group makes Guo an official member. Lin Jing makes a special weapon for Guo. Chief Zhao tries to get on Shen Wei’s good side by giving him some books. The Black Cloaked Envoy brings a case to the team. The artifact starts to act up.

Zhao Yunlan failed to buy ancient books

Whan Zheng is having vision of her life before SID. On the way northwest SID runs into Shen Wei and his students, and together they head up the mountain. They're told about the Hanga tribe, and Wang Zheng recovers her memories.

Shen Wei happily mentions Zhao Yunlan's heartwarming jacket

Stranded in a remote village, the S.I. Team and Shen Wei and students stay in a strange guest house for the night. Wang Zheng tells them the story of her ancestors. Zhu Jiu stirs up trouble for the S.I. Team with some monsters. Wang Zheng drugs the group and leaves to sacrifice herself. Zhao, Guo and Old Chu go to find her. Strangely, the Black Cloaked Envoy shows up just in time to save them.

Zhao Yunlan was rescued in a black robe in distress

The team must rescue Wang Zheng with help of course from the Black Cloaked Envoy. They rescue Wang Zheng and Sang Zan. After Shen Wei takes a drink, Chief Zhao learns finds some very interesting clues.

Shen Wei lost his waistcoat.

Zhu Hong’s family kidnaps her and Gao. The group tries to solve a mass suicide that they believe is murder. They come across a man trying to save a little girl who was abused by her father. The group figure out who the real culprit is but will they stop the Zhu Jiu from getting the artifacts?

Zhao Yunlan observes Shen Wei up close

The little girl disrupts a wedding in a bad way. Shen Wei is the first on the scene. Chief Zhao starts an argument with Shen Wei to find out the truth of who he is. They are interrupted rescuing a reporter. Shen Wei says he has to do research and leaves. FINALLY, Chief Zhao confirms (like he didn’t already know) who is the Black Cloaked Envoy.

Zhao Yunlan was controlled by Shen Wei to start a super changeable form

The reporter now is a threat to the Special Investigations group and likely Shen Wei. It turns out Gao was not sent to the group by his uncle. There is something up between Chief Zhao and his father. Shen Wei and Chief Zhao’s friendship continues to strengthen.

Zhao Yunlan is energetic when he is happy.

Guo rescues a clueless man on the street who says he needs to go to the address of the Special Investigations Unit. It turns out to be the Regent from the Underground and before he can reveal secrets about the Black Cloaked Envoy, Chief Zhao interrupts him and takes him into his office to discuss the issue privately. It appears that a very important book is lost and the Black Cloaked Envoy is very angry.

Zhao Yunlan asked Shen Wei for credit in return

Chief Zhao and the Black Cloaked Envoy go underground to find the book. Chief Zhao’s father comes for a surprise inspection and takes over the department on a case involving strange earth movements. It is revealed how Guo was brought into the department.

Zhao Yunlan cut off his son and grandson

Zhu Jiu is back and out to destroy the agency using a man that has a history with Chief Zhao’s father. Chief Zhao and Old Wu run from underground attackers. The Black Cloaked Envoy tries to find Chief Zhao before he is hurt or killed. Shen Wei thinks about quitting being a professor. A new case has sprung up.

Zhao Yunlan was shot down, Shen Wei angrily issued a Muay Thai warning

Cong Bo finds a fight club but all is not as it seems. Old Chu and Guo are sent to investigate and ends up in participating in the fight club. There they find another undergrounder. Shen Wei and Chief Zhao are not far behind only to find there is a connection with Zhu Jiu.

Zhao Yunlan retorted to Shen Wei

Old Chu and Guo are taken by Zhu Jiu with the Fire undergrounder. He uses them as bait to get the artifacts from Special Investigations. Chief Zhao devises as idea to trap Zhu Jiu but he is unaware that the hostages are in danger of losing their life. The team takes a very drastic measure for the trap and it inadvertently saves Old Chu, Guo, and the fire undergrounder from certain death.

Zhao Yunlan's nose bleeds, Shen Wei smashes the iron

The kidnapper is caught, but SID must deal with the consequences of their plan. Zhao takes the responsibility and the punishment, but before anyone can react the holy tools are at risk and Zhao comes face to face with the real mastermind.

Ye Zun made a shining debut

The Special Investigations group is unsure of what to do with Chief Zhao’s blindness. Shen Wei takes him to a friend who is a doctor. There is no discernable reason for it. Chief Zhao’s father tells him to stay away from Shen Wei. Zhu Hong tells him to come to a Flea Market for demi-mortals. Perhaps they’ll find a cure there.

Zhao Yunlan actually called out a sentence: Xiaowei

A strange doctor is found who might be able to fix Chief Zhao’s eyes. He catches Da Quin spying on him using dark energy. The doctor refuses to treat Chief Zhao. Shen Wei demonstrates that he’ll do anything to help Chief Zhao and the doctor relents, but there are scary side effects that cause more problems. Finally La Qian secretly emails the team with a suggested cure that involves the artifact.

Zhao Yunlan can't see it. He can't see it.

Da Quin tries to get his early memories back which leads him to suspect the Dark Cloaked Envoy. He follows him and Chief Zhao as they go to the underworld to learn about a new artifact. A new monarch is being crowned. There is a betrayal in the leadership and trust between Chief Zhao and the Dark Cloaked Envoy is tested.

The blood is still red and clean

Strange things are happening at the hospital. It appears that the new artifact is causing a lot of issues with employees attempting suicide. Chief Zhao gets stuck in a real live video game with some devastating consequences. Shen Wei promises to tell Chief Zhao more of their shared past.

Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan were still a little close to the explosion.

There is something changing people’s personality. The new artifact is causing mayhem in Dragon City. Soon the only people not affected on the Special Investigations team are Shen Wei and Chief Zhao as well as Lin Jing. Lin Jing develops a crush on a musician who is not all that she seems.

Brother in black robe, walk slowly.

There is a woman who recognizes Da Qing. It turns out there is a past they share that Da Qing can’t remember. Da Qing goes back to the doctor to try to remember his past. A confrontation happens which results in Da Qing being injured and ends up remembering everything, including how his past involves Shen Wei and Chief Zhao.

The weather is hot, Shen Wei puts on a coat for Zhao Yunlan to keep warm

Something is up with Yin Jing and Chief Zhao knows that he might not be what he believes. Chief Zhao, Shen Wei, and Da Qing break into the lab and find out what they’re doing. Shen Wei has an uncomfortable discussion with Chief Zhao’s father which leads to a falling out with Shen Wei and Chief Zhao.

Zhao Yunlan's mentality collapsed after witnessing Shen Wei's secret meeting

There is a story behind Sha Ya and it involves a best friend turned enemy named Yu Zhu and a run in with Ye Zun and another with Chief Zhao’s father. Lin Jing made a big mistake in judgement about Sha Ya. Chief Zhao is upset by his father’s disappearance. Shen Wei gives him a pep talk.

Zhao Yunlan fell off the table and Shen Wei caught it

The game is on to find the missing people including Chief Zhao’s father. Something is not quite right with the healing powers of the Black Cloaked Envoy. The last place the group needs to look is at the university. The Merit Brush was found.

The wind was so strong that day, Shen Wei and Zhao Yunlan shouted from the rooftop

Zhao finds the traitor in SID and keeps working to protect the people of Dragon city. Meanwhile, Ye Zun is working behind the scenes very efficiently. Down in Dixing, Shen Wei is betrayed and has to deal with the situation the best he can.

In the battle with Yezun, Shen Wei was tied to the post and couldn't get down.

An agonizing waiting game begins, and tempers are flying left and right. Zhao tries to contact Shen Wei repeatedly, but no answer. While this is going on, an enemy is plotting to mess with their heads and Zhu Hong is the first victim.

Shen Wei was tied to the pillar and hasn't come down yet

Rumors about SID is damaging their reputation in the public eye, and SID tries to do damage control. The biggest target of both the rumors, and their enemy's game, is Chu. Zhao orders Guo to follow Chu, but it's a decision he'll regret.

Shen Wei was tied to the pillar and still did not come down

To live with the consequences of his actions is something Chu learns the hard way, but Zhao refuses to give up and fights back. He enters Dixing, infiltrating their guards, and brings back a badly wounded Shen and Guo to SID.

Oops! Shen Wei feels lumbar muscle strain

While Shen and Guo are recovering, a powerful enemy takes the center stage. Zhao isn't easily tricked but is forced to move against him prematurely. This takes Zhao to a place of realization and understanding he never thought was possible.

Seeing Kunlunjun for the first time, Jinghong glanced and disturbed my heart.

This is the story of how it all began, and Zhao is fascinated to discover his role in it. The kinship he always felt towards Shen Wei was real and true, but everything is overshadowed by a declaration of war coming from Dixing.

It's agreed to go together all your life, but you have good friends.

Both parties are rallying forces to their side as things start to heat up. Ye Zun and Zhao are both using their wits to try and outplay the other, but it won't stay that way. Soon, forces will move that will change things forever.

Zhao Yunlan's global live broadcast

The four holy tools are gathered, and the SID team prepares to make their move both above and below ground. The Yashou tribes must be dealt with, as must the situation on the human streets, but the worst chaos is down in Dixing.

There was an echo in Zhao Yunlan's mind, and the lamp of the soul suddenly appeared.

A hatred that lasted for 10 000 years finally gets to express itself, but on the other side there's love that lasted just as long. This is the endgame between these two powerful forces. How far will they go to reach their end?

Shen Wei vomited blood, Zhao Yunlan was tied to a pillar and could not get down

There are heavy losses on all sides, because war is never a pretty picture, but the most painful situations are the ones you must witness without being able to affect or change. Some sacrifices were destined from the beginning.

Shen Wei's ice pick poked his heart, Zhao Yunlan cried out an ocean

The war has ended, with no winner, and those still standing will deal with both heart-break and new beginnings. Only a promise remains, of being guardians forever. A promise to follow each other, no matter what happens, into the future.

May Weilan's brows and eyes be as old as before

A lifetime-transcending friendship between Zhao Yunlan and Shen Wei is formed when they are tasked with upholding peace between deities and mortals in a world beyond scientific understanding,

The Best Seasons of Guardian

The Best Seasons of Guardian

Season 1