
Framed by the woman he loved, Victor lost his freedom, his family, and his fortune in a single night.Years in prison didn’t break him—it forged him into something far more dangerous. Now he’s back in the city, and the people who stole everything are about to learn what they created.

After Chu Lingxiao is released from prison, Su Shiyi mocks him severely for the wedding procession not stopping for him, even publicly humiliating him as a "rapist" and a "liar." Sister Mu tries to ease the tension and persuade Su Shiyi to bring Lingxiao along, but Su Shiyi drives away, leaving Lingxiao by the roadside. Subsequently, Su Shiyi's car is intercepted by Liao Mingliang. Liao Mingliang attempts to forcibly take Su Shiyi away under the pretense of the engagement banquet and speaks disrespectfully to Sister Mu, intending to take liberties with her. At the critical moment, Chu Lingxiao quietly prepares to intervene and rescue them from behind.

This episode depicts Chu Lingxiao being reprimanded by Su Shi'yi and Chu Nuan after punishing Liao Mingliang, who were worried and blamed him, believing he was doomed to die by offending the Liao family of Jiangdu immediately after his release from prison. Liao Mingliang boasts that his brother, Liao Minghui, is arriving with "Central Plains big shot" Tang Wenlong. Subsequently, a luxury motorcade arrives, and Liao Minghui and Tang Wenlong appear. However, the situation takes a stunning turn: Tang Wenlong personally opens the car door for an elder, who turns out to be a prominent figure from the capital and Chu Lingxiao's senior brother, Huo Chenzhou. Huo Chenzhou recognizes the purple jade thumb ring in Chu Lingxiao's hand, publicly announces his identity, and commands all the powerful figures present to kneel before "Master Xiao," leaving everyone present utterly astonished.

Chu Lingxiao is released from prison. Outside the prison gates, he first settles his frightened younger aunt. Then, he is met by his senior disciple, Huo Chengzhou, who has traveled from the capital at the request of their master, "Old Blind Man," along with Huo Chengzhou's granddaughter, Huo Qingtong. Huo Chengzhou conveys his master's decree: Chu Lingxiao must become a "master of the martial world" within three years through his own abilities, or the purple jade thumb ring, symbolizing the sect's inheritance, will be reclaimed. Driven by his desire for revenge, Chu Lingxiao rejects the political resources offered by Huo Chengzhou, insisting on relying on himself. During their confrontation, Chu Lingxiao immediately sees through Huo Chengzhou's long-standing "internal energy blockage injury" and, disregarding Huo Qingtong's objections, instantly heals Huo Chengzhou's disability with his profound internal energy. Chu Lingxiao's astonishing power deeply shocks Huo Chengzhou, a prominent figure in the capital,

After mastering unparalleled skills in prison, Chu Lingxiao is welcomed by the influential figure Huo Chenzhou of the capital upon his release. Chu Lingxiao uses his "Pushing Palace and Calming Meridian Hand" technique to cure Huo Chenzhou's long-standing ailment, deeply impressing him. Huo Chenzhou then commands his granddaughter, Huo Qingtong, to marry Chu Lingxiao within a year. Subsequently, Chu Lingxiao reunites with his aunt, who has waited for him for five years. His aunt tearfully recounts the tragedy that befell Chu Lingxiao after being framed and imprisoned by the Jiang family five years prior: his elder brother was forced to death, his mother committed suicide, his younger sister disappeared, and the Chu family's assets were completely seized by the Jiang and Du families. Upon learning the truth of his family's destruction, Chu Lingxiao is consumed by rage, vowing to make his enemies pay with their blood and embarking on a path of revenge.

After being released from prison, Chu Lingxiao visits the cemetery to pay respects to his parents and elder brother who met a tragic end, vowing to make his enemies pay. Su Shi appears at the cemetery, believing Chu Lingxiao, newly released and without any foundation, should focus on making money instead of attempting to confront the powerful Jiang family. Soon after, his enemy Jiang Yunzhao arrives arrogantly with a large entourage of bodyguards, verbally abuses Chu Lingxiao, and even threatens to exhume the Chu family's ancestral graves and cripple Chu Lingxiao, escalating the conflict.

Jiang Yunheng, the eldest son of the Jiang family, ambushes the Chu family with his men, intending to harm the Chu women. Chu Lingxiao makes a powerful appearance, rescuing Sister Mu and instantly defeating the Jiang family thugs. During the confrontation, Chu Lingxiao questions the truth behind his wrongful imprisonment five years ago. The arrogant Jiang Yunheng personally admits that the Jiang family framed him, aiming to seize the Chu family's assets. Chu Lingxiao records the entire confession with a voice recorder. The revelation of the truth makes Su Shiyi, who is present, realize she has misunderstood Chu Lingxiao all along. Armed with evidence, Chu Lingxiao formally declares he will make the entire Jiang family beg for mercy.

This episode sees Chu Lingxiao confronting Jiang Yunzhao's arrogant provocations, using a recording to lure him into revealing his true nature. Jiang Yunzhao, relying on his strong Jiang family background, orders his elite bodyguards to surround Chu Lingxiao, only to be instantly crushed by Chu Lingxiao's overwhelming martial prowess. Chu Lingxiao then severely punishes Jiang Yunzhao on the spot, not only disabling his arm but also霸气 (bà qì - domineeringly/imposingly) telling him to use all his family's connections to call for backup, declaring he will wait right there. This display showcases extreme vengeful arrogance and absolute strength, as the plot transitions from confrontation to a high-octane phase of power-driven dominance.

While teaching Jiang Yunzhao a lesson, Chu Lingxiao deliberately allowed him to call for backup. Jiang Yunzhao summoned "Brother Hui," a lieutenant of the Black Dragon Society named Liao Minghui. Upon hearing this, Sister 'Er' and Su Shi were shocked and felt desperate, urging Chu Lingxiao to flee. Seeing his reinforcements arriving, Jiang Yunzhao became extremely arrogant, issuing vicious threats to Chu Lingxiao and his family, including desecrating graves and tormenting his aunt. However, the plot took a surprising turn upon Liao Minghui's arrival. Instead of attacking Chu Lingxiao, Liao Minghui turned against Jiang Yunzhao, personally crippling one of his hands, instantly reversing the situation.

Framed by the woman he loved, Victor lost his freedom, his family, and his fortune in a single night.Years in prison didn’t break him—it forged him into something far more dangerous. Now he’s back in the city, and the people who stole everything are about to learn what they created.