Lin Chong really wants to join the bandits on Liangshan, but the initiation is murder.
Water Margin 018: Pledge
Author: John Zhu
Water Margin 017: Water
Meet the new Lin Chong, stabber of hearts, remover of heads, and burner of old men’s beards.
Water Margin, Supplemental Episode 002: Buddhism
A look at the growth of Buddhism during the Northern Song and the religion’s relationship with the imperial government.
Water Margin 016: Fire
Just as Lin Chong starts to settle into his new life at the penal colony, his past pays him a visit.
Water Margin 015: C.R.E.A.M.
Lin Chong finds out first-hand that cash really does rule everything around you, especially when you’re caught up in the ancient Chinese legal system.
Water Margin 014: Forest
Shady backroom deals, morally flexible guards, and a stretch of dodgy woods: Things are not looking good for Lin Chong.
Water Margin 013: Stabbed
Lin Chong buys a shiny new toy, and then discovers he got sold out.
Water Margin 012: Sh*t
We see how the “throw Lu Zhishen into a fecal pond” plan turns out, and then watch as he turns pest removal into a Strongest Man event.
Water Margin 011: Sins
A couple duels, a few corpses, and a big fire. Just another day on Lu Zhishen’s trip to the capital.
Water Margin 010: Journey
Lu Zhishen unexpectedly runs into an old friend. Well, a friend. More of a passing acquaintance, really. What do you call someone you don’t mind stealing from?