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Ultimately, betrayal leads to tragedy as Chino's downslide culminates in his defeat. Yet, even in this loss, Jun Ba remains steadfast in his principles, giving Chino a moment of mercy before closing the chapter on their complex friendship.
A New Beginning
The story crescendos with Jun Ba and a newly recovered C Lin reflecting on their experiences as they plan to rebuild. The closing scenes display Jun Ba returning Chino’s ashes to the temple, suggesting the permanence of their shared journey, even in loss.