Guardians of the Dafeng

Xu Qi'an wakes up in a prison in the Great Feng Dynasty. He uses forensic skills to solve a tax silver case and save his family from execution.

While investigating a mysterious death, Xu Qi'an meets Princess Lin'an. Their first encounter is marked by wit and a hint of future tension.

A ritual gone wrong points to a conspiracy within the palace. Xu Qi'an uses modern logic to uncover a traitor hidden among the imperial guards.

Xu Qi'an's reputation grows after solving the Sangbo Case. He discovers a sealed dragon pulse, realizing the empire's safety is at serious risk.

Investigating the imperial altar, Xu Qi'an finds clues of an ancient curse. He must navigate political traps set by rival court factions.

Tensions rise as the Princess and Xu Qi'an work together. He uses modern chemistry to debunk a "miracle" used by a corrupt and dangerous cult.

The case of missing scholars leads Xu Qi'an to the academy. He helps his brother, Xu Xinnian, clear his name using deductive reasoning.

Xu Qi'an faces a deadly assassin in the city. He survives by unlocking a new level of his martial arts soul, surprising his experienced peers.

A secret message from a former Night Watchman reveals a deep plot involving the capital's underground tunnels and stolen imperial artifacts.

Xu Qi'an enters a high-stakes investigation involving the Ministry of War. He discovers a pattern of embezzlement linked to border defenses.

Princess Lin'an starts to develop feelings for Xu Qi'an after he saves her from a sudden ambush during a crowded festival in the city.

The mystery of the "Undying Corpse" begins. Xu Qi'an must find a way to stop a biological threat created by forbidden and dark alchemy.

Xu Qi'an confronts a corrupt official in public, using his modern knowledge of law to force a confession without resorting to violence.

A diplomatic crisis arises when a foreign envoy is found dead. Xu Qi'an has 48 hours to find the killer or risk an all-out total war.

Wei Yuan assigns Xu Qi'an a top-secret mission to retrieve a stolen relic. He learns more about the dark history of the Dafeng empire.

Xu Qi'an uncovers the "Dream Demon" behind a series of sleep-related deaths. He enters a dangerous dreamscape to defeat the entity.

Xu Xinnian faces trouble at the imperial exams. Xu Qi'an uses his investigation skills to expose a massive and organized cheating ring.

The mystery of Xu Qi'an's own soul is explored as he encounters a powerful Taoist priest who recognizes his unique and modern origins.

Halfway through his journey, Xu Qi'an is promoted. He now leads his own squad of Night Watchmen into the volatile northern territories.