The Life and Times of a Sentinel

In the 25th year of his reign, Emperor Hong Hei is forced to abdicate by Prince Yue.

Annoyed by Ho's arrogance, Po and his cousin Sheung-Hei go to ambush Manchurian and beat him up severely.

Po, Ho and the rest of the candidates gather at the examination center for the recruitment test, which will be invigilated by Imperial Guard Superintendent Po Chai; Po manages to reach the final.

Knowing that all the selected Han Chinese have some relationship with Chai, Po and Chuen come to suspect that there may have been someone behind the scenes plotting everything all along.

Po believes that the monk, Hin Yan, is just a con man working for Ying.

Po is alleged to be in league with Chun; although he ends up being released, a rigorous probe into his background is already underway.