Kong Xue Li tells Fang Dong the truth, telling him that his father was a loyal subject whose entire family was slain after someone else maligned him. He avoided the slaughter as he was overseas. His friends were sacrificed too. Initially, he wanted to muddle along in Xiang Town. He didn't expect to encounter them there. He also didn't expect to encounter things that would get on his nerves, forcing him to make an appearance. Lian Hai Ping overhears the conversation between Kong Xue Li and Fang Dong. She finds out about Kong Xue Li's background. (Source: Viu)