Everyday Anomaly: While carrying out an escort mission at the Bridge of Helplessness, ghost officer Wu Fan discovers something wrong at Granny Meng's manor: the fragrance of Meng Po Soup, which should be there, has vanished.
Crisis Unfolds: The souls trapped in the underworld spark a riot at the River of Forgetfulness. The Three Lives Stone reflects an eerie blood-red glow, and a message from the Magistrate's Hall reveals the gravity of Granny Meng's disappearance.
Mysterious Clues: A red-clad wandering spirit leaves a clue in tears of blood, identifying a man in black who used a blood talisman to corrupt the Reincarnation Well. This suggests the upheaval is part of a carefully planned conspiracy.
Currents Beneath the Surface: The Magistrate's Hall's silence hints at something amiss among the higher-ups. In an afterimage on the Three Lives Stone, Wu Fan sees Granny Meng being taken hostage and resolves to pursue the truth alone.
