Dong Jiao grew anxious, looking at Gao Liang with a bright yet somewhat desperate gaze. The three longtime friends shook their heads in dismay, "It's over! It's over! We'll be stuck in this stone cave for the rest of our lives!" Gao Liang, on the other hand, became unusually calm. His teacher had asked him to proceed—there must be a way out. He held the jade Buddha in his hands, palm-sized, warm and comforting. This sudden reminded him of the days he and Ying'er practiced both meditation and martial arts at Shaolin Temple, when Hong Da, the abbot, taught him martial techniques in the Dazhao Cave. He often held this jade while practicing. Clearly, this jade must play a crucial role—otherwise, his teacher wouldn't carry it with him at all. Gao Liang stroked his forehead, a sudden inspiration struck him, and he slapped his thigh excitedly, "Got it! Got it!" Dong Jiao and the three friends asked in unison, "Really is there a way out? We don't believe it!" Gao Liang beamed, "This jade isn't ordinary—it's a spiritual jade, gathering the essence of the sun and moon Come here! Try it!" Dong Jiao smiled warmly, grasped her hands, closed her eyes, and immediately exclaimed, "Wow! What a miracle! I feel there's an energy guiding me toward a certain place!" Dong Jiao walked forward with her eyes closed. She stopped when she reached a southern-facing stone wall. The three friends, puzzled and with little hope, said, "You're really going all out with this!" Yet Gao Liang stepped up and tapped the stone wall, finding the sound crisp and resonant, while the adjacent wall sounded dull and heavy. Gao Liang was delighted and confidently said, "There it is—right here!" Dong Jiao opened her eyes and tested it with the three friends, and sure enough, the wall was hollow. "Hurry! Only thirty seconds left—soon the stone passage will sink entirely!" Gao Liang reminded them, and the three friends pushed hard, but couldn't budge it. Dong Jiao, by accident, brushed against a small, unremarkable blade of grass, and instantly, the stone wall shifted slightly. Upon removing the grass, wow—there it was: a mechanism. But the young beauty was too excited—her hands trembled with excitement, and no matter how hard she tried, the mechanism wouldn’t open. She had to call for help from Gao Liang. Gao Liang gave her a perfect performance: “This is the exit—the action of the first switch is reversed!” Dong Jiao followed his instructions, and sure enough, the stone gate opened, allowing a beam of sunlight to flood in. All five of them cheered and jumped with joy. “We’re out! We’re out!” Standing atop the Yuzhi Peak of the Shaolin Temple, they could now take in the entire temple below. With confidence, Gao Liang declared, “This time, I will step in to uphold my master’s legacy, eliminate the corrupt, and restore the rightful traditions of Shaolin!” “Boss, Gong Hong’s martial arts are truly formidable—let’s conserve our strength,” the three friends expressed their concerns. After all, Gong Hong’s reputation and skill were unmatched. “Husband! Your martial arts haven’t recovered yet! I won’t allow you to jump into the fire again!” Dong Jiao pulled at Gao Liang’s sleeve, clearly worried. Yet Gao Liang replied, “It’s time "Let's see how it goes!" The scene shifts to Gong Hong, who came to the Shaolin Temple. Gong Hong had thought that once he had rendered Gao Liang's martial arts skills useless, he would be safe and secure—hah! Gao Liang, Gao Liang! You still want to show off? Hee hee. Now at the Shaolin Temple, I'm the boss! You're locked deep inside this cave—this very cave was originally designed by Dadi Master Dao Mu and is said to be impervious to anyone who attempts to break through. Hah! What a thrill! Gong Hong had taken a liking to a young female actress named Yu Die from the "Dream Broken at the Red Pavilion" theater group. Though not quite on par with Dong Jiao, the beloved national star known across the country, Yu Die possessed a certain charm and grace that stirred the hearts of many men. That delicate, modest, homegrown elegance—Gong Hong smiled warmly, his mind already indulging in fantasies: If he could secure this jade to his private quarters behind the Shaolin Temple and enjoy her night after night, the sheer pleasure would surpass even the satisfaction of being the abbot by a full tenfold. With this thought, he immediately dispatched several trusted aides to bind Yu Di and escort her to a hidden chamber within the Shaolin Temple. That evening, Gong Hong came to remove his upper garment and walked toward Yu Di, who was curled up on the bed. "No! No! Don't come near me!" Yu Di was terrified. She never imagined that the Shaolin abbot before her would be more lustful than any other man. "Haha! I've chosen you—this is your good fortune! With me, your living conditions won't fall short of your TV drama salary. Name your price, and I'll give it to you!" Gong Hong was both greedy for wealth and for beauty. Yet, at this moment, for the sake of her beauty, he was willing to use money to overwhelm her and make her comply. But Gong Hong miscalculated. Like Dong Jiao, Yu Di would rather die than compromise her purity. Thinking about her just turning nineteen, studying at the same university as Dong Jiao—Kyoto Media University, Department of Performing Arts—she had finally made it through a nationwide selection process to secure the secondary female lead role, though far from as dazzling as Dong Jiao, she had nonetheless gained a solid reputation. Several critics within the industry praised her highly, calling her "the younger Dong Jiao." When she shared the stage with Dong Jiao, the two radiant beauties complemented each other beautifully—her elegant, aristocratic charm paired with Dong Jiao's down-to-earth, homegrown grace, creating a striking and appealing combination that naturally drew significant attention. She still vividly remembers a performance on Kyoto TV, where both women appeared together, performing a song-and-dance rendition of "Two Girls," which immediately sparked a wave of excitement and strong reactions. The duo made an exceptionally perfect debut on stage, and their single stood out among others, climbing to the top of various charts. Of course, Dong Jiao's reputation came first—then, a graceful, charming young girl emerged with such pure elegance that she captured everyone's attention. What a delight! The star, a classic "small-town beauty" like Yu Die, immediately drew the eyes of many. Yet, this promising actress, so full of potential, was ultimately ruined by a persistent suitor—a man with a strong interest in physical attraction. Yu Die, naturally, refused to yield, recalling her own experience when she first joined the production team—she had also encountered a persistent, overly attentive photographer and faced unwelcome advances. Like Dong Jiao, she fiercely defended her personal integrity. As sisters-in-arms and close friends, the two had always stood by each other. At this point, Gong Hong arrived like a passionate bull, charging straight at Yu Die. Though the situation seemed uncertain, Yu Die bravely decided to fight for herself, no matter how slim her chances. Quickly extinguished the lamp in the inner chamber, Gong Honglai, with her forceful momentum, collided her head against the corner of the wall upon missing her target. As she touched her head, blood flowed. She immediately grew furious, shouting, "Little beauty, you won't escape! Even with wings, you can't fly!" Rain Die, overwhelmed with fear and helplessness, heard a hurried voice from outside the inner chamber: "Host! Host! Trouble! We've spotted Gao Liang!"