Episode 13 (Tomb of the Sea)

**Episode 13 (Tomb of the Sea)** is the thirteenth episode of the television series Tomb of the Sea.

## Synopsis

Wu Xie and everyone get closer to Gutong Jing but soon realize someone in their group is plotting against them. Zhang Rishan continues to deal with the antics of the Nine Clans Association.

## Story

The team in the desert walked for a long time. Director Wang found that the compass was not working properly and Wang Meng found that the camel suddenly stopped moving. Wu Xie judged that Gu Tongjing should be nearby, so he asked everyone to look for it. Just as everyone was about to set off, Wang Meng saw Wu Xie's gun dropped from Director Wang. Director Wang hurriedly picked up the gun and pointed it at everyone, saying that Old Ma was a profiteer, and Su Nan brought a group of wanted murderers. Wu Xie reminded him of his reality. If he killed them, there would be no one to take him to Gutong Jing or home. They soon continued on together.

Wu Xie and Li Cu were ahead of the group. Wu Xie took the opportunity to punch Li Cu in the face so that he could use the other's blood. When the blood spurted from Li Cu's nose, it fell in a certain direction. Wu Xie wouldn't explain why Li Cu's blood could lead the way but it worked and they headed towards Gutong Jing. They finally found the area where Gutong Jing should be and found water nearby. They also found gold which everyone went crazy for. Wu Xie believed Gutong Jing would reveal itself tomorrow since they found the water.

After everyone settled down, Shao Tian wanted to kill Old Ma, believing he had become a burden. Lao Mai hesitated and then didn't say anything when he saw Su Nan leave her tent. Wu Xie and Li Cu were by the body of the water sitting and chatting together. Li Cu asked Wu Xie why he came to Gutong Jing if it wasn't for the gold. Wu XIe thought back to his conversation with Xie Yuchen. He told the other that after he left to go to Gutong Jing, he should keep an eye out for anyone acting suspicious in the Nine Clans Association. Xie Yuchen would also be in danger after he left, so Wu Xie reminded him he could seek Zhang Rishan's help. Xie Yuchen didn't think Zhang Rishan would be of any help because after Zhang Qishan left Qiong Qi to him, it stopped taking any interest in the Association. But Xie Yuchen said he would figure out a way.

Wu Xie returned to the conversation with Li Cu. Wu Xie didn't answer his question from before and instead asked Li Cu why he didn't take any of the gold. Li Cu said they were going to die anyway, so there was no point. He also couldn't understand how the others could be so happy when so many people have died along the way. Wu Xie told him not to be so pessimistic. When he reached his age and with more experience, he would become used to people dying. But he thought Li Cu was just like him at that age, impulsive, strong sense of friendship, and liked to think too much. He also had his weaknesses: doesn't like to listen to others and can't control one's self.

Li Cu asked Wu Xie about how his blood led the way to Gutong Jing. Wu Xie said that he only added something to his wounds and that he would find out what it was when he entered Gutong Jing. While Wu Xie and Li Cu were chatting, Ga Lu was watching them nearby. He saw Li Cu's scars on his back when the other went swimming in the body of water. But Lao Mai took him back to the camp. When he left, Li Cu was discussing the phoenix tattoo he saw on Su Rige earlier.

Once Lao Mai got back with Ga Lu, Lao Mai picked a fight with Old Ma. In the chaos, Old Ma attacked Ga Lu who in return stabbed him. Ga Lu was pretending to play dumb the entire time and Su Nan knew and ordered her team to follow his orders.

Zhang Rishan was in his office when Luo Que noticed that his hands seem to be healed. Luo Que used his fishing rod skill to fling the string and hook towards Zhang Rishan. Zhang Rishan was able to catch it easily. Luo Que came in to announce that Boss Li and Boss Qi had again arrived. Luo Que wanted to refuse them since they probably had more tricks, but Zhang Rishan went to meet them. The two had provided tea to him but Zhang Rishan remained suspicious. He noticed the tea set that they wanted to give him was not a genuine antique. Boss Li told him that the tea set and other antiques were authorized by Bao Sheng Auction House (Zhang Rishan's company but run by Xie Yuchen). Boss Li and Boss Qi had smiles on their faces while they tried to blame Bao Sheng for giving out bad stamps to fraudulent antiques.

Boss Qi thought Bao Sheng had too much power over giving out stamps. Since Zhang Rishan controlled the Nine Clans Association, the power of giving out stamps should be rotated between them. That way one company does not have all the power. She still believed in Xie Yuchen but thought the people under him tried to make a profit. Zhang Rishan did not agree and reminded them that Fo Ye said that the Qiong Qi Company gets one stamp and Bao Sheng gets one stamp. One for the head and one for the tail. If they wanted to do something different, they should call a meeting between the rest of the families. Boss Li wanted him to stop Bao Sheng's stamp first and decide who should be in charge of Bao Sheng later. Boss Li was worried that this incident would reflect poorly on the association and Qiong Qi, especially since Qiong Qi isn't doing well. Zhang Rishan left saying that they should get evidence of Bao Sheng's wrongdoings if they want to stop it. He threw them Xie Yuchen's card to compare to their fakes. While walking from the meeting, Zhang Rishan told Luo Que of his surprise that they went after Bao Sheng's stamp. He asked for the whereabouts of Xie Yuchen.

Xie Yuchen gave incense to Er Ye and Er Ye's wife. He spoke to his teacher and told him how he was glad he didn't have to see what was happening with the Nine Clans today. He received a text message and left.

Xie Yuchen met Zhang Rishan at Er Ye's opera house. Zhang Rishan already knew that Xie Yuchen was going to ask for help with Gutong Jing. He found it ironic that they there were in the same place Fo Ye asked Er Ye for help. He already seemed reluctant to help. Xie Yuchen sensed this and explained that his help would be for the benefit of the Nine Clans. Zhang Rishan did not say whether he would help them but since it involved Gutong Jing he would have to interfere anyway. Xie Yuchen never expected Zhang Rishan would help them and warned him that he should not get in their way.

## Characters

* Wu Xie
* Li Cu
* Wang Meng
* Zhang Rishan
* Ga Lu
* Luo Que
* Huo Xu
* Qi Anmei
* Li Qunao
* Xie Yuchen

### Director Wang's Team

* Director Wang
* Fu Mei
* Guo Zi
* Dan Jie

### Old Ma's Team

* Ma Maonian
* Su Nan
* Kai Kai
* Yang Honglu
* Lao Mai
* Shao Tian

## References

1. ↑ Ten people died as of Li Cu's conversation. They started off with twenty-three people.

Xu Lei, Zeng Ye, Cai Tou, and Chen Chao have died from the Documentary Team, leaving Director Wang, Fu Mei, Guo Zi, and Dan Jie still alive.

Lao Cheng, Yao Wang, Shi Yi, Bei Luo, and Ye Xiao have died from Old Ma's team, leaving Old Ma, Yang Honglu, Su Nan, Shao Tian, Lao Mai, and Kai Kai still alive.

Ma Rila died from Wu Xie's team, leaving Wu Xie, Li Cu, and Wang Meng still alive.