Killer Constable

Leng Tian-Ying is the chief constable recruited by the Empress Dowager's order to recover the stolen royal gold. He leads a tight, merciless team and enforces execution-style justice to force results. His rigid sense of duty tests his humanity as the case drives him to brutal methods.

As the security chief, Liu Jing-Tian is the architect of the plan to recover the gold and cover up the theft. He exercises control over officials and troops to erase evidence, revealing a dangerous edge of imperial power.

A seasoned bandit leader who clashes with Leng and drives the pursuit with ambushes and force. He is wary of Leng's ruthlessness but recognizes the larger game at play. In the end, he reveals that Lord Liu orchestrated the theft and offers a sacrifice to aid Leng's escape.

The blind daughter of Fang, she tends to Leng's wounds and provides a counterpoint to the bloodshed with her compassion. Her loyalty to her father and her care for Leng create a fragile thread of humanity amid the violence.

A highly skilled assassin hired by Fang, he proves to be a dangerous foe who pushes Leng to his limits. He is defeated in the final confrontation, marking a turning point in the chase.

Leng's brother who refuses to join him, disenchanted by Leng's merciless justice. His later death at the hands of Lord Liu's troops deepens Leng's resolve and fuels his vengeance.

A constable who tries to help starving villagers but is ambushed and staked alive, highlighting the peril faced by those who care about the common people.

An older constable who accompanies the group and is killed during the pursuit, illustrating the personal cost of the ten-day chase.