Thriller C-drama White Cat Legend has released episode 9 on February 22, 2024. The series follows the genres of mystery, fantasy, and adventure. It features Ding Yuxi, Zhou Qi, Ding Jiawen, and Zhang Yicong in the leading roles. Wang Wei has directed it, and the original broadcasting network of the drama is iQIYI. The drama is an adaptation of the famous manhwa “Dali Si Rizhi.”
White Cat Legend is a period drama that takes place during the Tang Dynasty. It tells the story of Li Bing (Ding Yuxi), who gets appointed as the Assistant Minister of the Dali temple after the Empress recognizes his worth at a night banquet. Following his leadership, a group of temple members allies to uphold justice in the kingdom. They work hard to solve crimes and bring peace to the people of the kingdom.
In episode 9 of White Cat Legend, Li Bing investigates the true identity of Jiazitou. He arrives at a butcher shop, and the butcher’s cutting skills impress him. The butcher, named Zhou, is a former executioner. When Li Bing reveals his identity, Zhou invites him inside.
The butcher is delighted when he hears that Li Bing is the son of the former minister of judicial review. Li Bing shows him the serial number that he retrieved from Jiazitou’s mask. The butcher recognizes the number. The number belongs to a prisoner who was held captive at the prison where Zhou worked as a guard. Zhou recalls an unpleasant incident where the prisoner had attacked two of his associates, plucked out all their teeth, and also threatened him.
White Cat Legend Ep 8: Ding Yuxi showcases his skills as a competent investigator
Li Bing visits the Ministry of Justice. He tells the Justice Minister that the Court of Judicial Review can not come to a conclusion about the councilor’s murder mystery. He pleads with him to let them re-investigate the case. Li Bing reveals that the counselor may not have committed suicide, but someone may have murdered him. Once again, Li Bing proves that he is sharp-eyed. He figures out that someone has tampered with the water flask. He also finds signs of mercury poisoning. All signs hint at a strange craftsman being the culprit.
Meanwhile, the craftsman is at the judicial court, fixing the roof. He sneakily attacks Shen Chi. But Li Bing and his subordinates arrive at the spot and stop him before he can cause Shen Chi any harm. Li Bing interrogates the culprit and asks him about the motive behind the murder. The murderer confesses to killing the counselor. He also admits that he killed him first and then made it look like a suicide. He also reveals that he intends to kill the councilor’s little sister.
The court of judicial review pays homage to the late councilor. They also honor his little sister with a beautiful coming-of-age ceremony and send her back to her hometown. Li Bing proves that he is a kind and tender-hearted individual.
White Cat Legend airs from Tuesday to Sunday. The episodes are available for streaming on iQIYI.
