The Famous Detective, King of a Thousand

Being a detective is a profession, and so is being a con artist. The former relies on intelligence to unravel clues, clear away the fog, and reveal the truth. The latter uses cunning to lay trap upon trap and scheme upon scheme, drawing opponents into a haze of confusion until their eyes and minds are befuddled and they fall for the deception. A renowned detective is a title bestowed in respect upon those whose exceptional intelligence and investigative skill set them apart. The King of Swindlers is likewise a title of admiration for those in the world of cons whose skills are peerless, whose plans are always one step ahead, and who never fail. Whether a renowned detective or a King of Swindlers, each is a leading figure in their profession. Even a lifetime of effort might not earn an ordinary person either title. Yet one man walks both of these completely opposite paths. Who is he? How far can he go? Jiang Yifan, formerly known as Jiang Huatian, is the sole disciple personally trained by Du Yishan, the King of Swindlers of the South. After crossing a powerful figure in a con, he came to Beiping to lie low. By a stroke of fate, he became a detective in name at a detective agency, and so began a new life.