After returning from an outing, the protagonist finds his town being searched by an outside force, looking for a missing pistol and accusing him of being out late. A quick-thinking acquaintance vouches for him citing the orders of Boss Luo, a powerful figure within the town's governing body. It turns out that Boss Luo is interested in a medicine the protagonist makes, and is willing to guarantee the protagonist's safety in return for monthly deliveries. However, entry into the stronghold is still not granted due to their status as unclean individuals.