The beginning of this episode describes Lin Chong's life in Liangshanbo. Lin Chong was framed by Gao Yu and was forced to go to Liangshan and became one of the heroes of Liangshanbo. Although he was in the mountains and forests, he did not forget his family and country. He wakes up early every day to practice marksmanship, hoping to get justice for himself and his family one day. However, Lin Chong's heart was full of loneliness and helplessness, he knew that he was in a difficult situation and could not easily leave Liangshanbo.
At the same time, in the distant city of Bianjing, a grand market is being held. The market is full of people and vendors, and all kinds of rare treasures are dazzling. In this lively market, there is a down-and-out hero - Yang Zhi. He has a unique skill, but his luck is not good, and his life is difficult. In order to make a living, he had to set up a stall in the market to sell knives. Yang Zhi's sword is incomparably sharp, implying his pride and ambition and endless bitterness. However, the people in the market were dismissive of his sword, and Yang Zhi's heart was full of loss and helplessness.
Just when Yang Zhi felt desperate, a scoundrel named Niu Er appeared. He took a fancy to Yang Zhi's treasure knife, but he refused to pay for it. Yang Zhi had an argument with Niu Er, and finally couldn't bear it anymore and killed Niu Er. This scene was seen by the onlookers, who cheered for Yang Zhi one after another. However, Yang Zhi got into a lawsuit because of this and was forced to flee Bianjing.
This time, the storyline is full of tragic and passionate emotions. Lin Chong and Yang Zhi are both heroes with unique skills, but they have suffered an unfortunate fate for various reasons. Their plight makes us feel sympathy and regret, and at the same time, it also gives us a deeper understanding of the darkness and injustice of that era.
In this episode, the author successfully created the image of the two heroes, Lin Chong and Yang Zhi, through vivid depictions and delicate psychological descriptions. Their perseverance and courage have deeply infected us and moved us. At the same time, the storyline of this time also laid the groundwork for the subsequent chapters, which makes us full of expectations for the follow-up development of "Water Margin".