In Kochi, India, Yufei learns from an old Indian Guru. "The answers you seek are found at the birthplace of man … Gobekli Tepe … the same as on your amulet." Yufei is confused, "But I was told my amulet is from Mt. Kailash in the Himalayas." The old man smiles, "Gobekli and Kailash are not two places … how can they be?".
A deadly new epidemic strikes Song China … a miracle herb from Arabia is discovered … but at a huge cost to the Imperial treasury … and wherever there are huge flows of gold … there are huge opportunities for corruption.
When our young heroes discover the fake herb, it puts them and their loved ones in mortal danger. To help the Chinese people, our legendary heroes must embark on a perilous journey to Arabia to find the real miracle herb. … but at a devastating personal cost to Yufeng.
All does not go well for Scorpion either, as he is captured by his old nemesis, the leader of the Brotherhood of Assassins. To succeed, they must overcome the Caliphate, the sultan of the Ayyubids, the Brotherhood of Assassins, and, as fugitives, the Chinese government forces.
In Damascus, Yufei and Yufeng meet the great Jewish philosopher-physician, Moses Maimonides, who helps them overcome some hurdles and shares with them many of their shared ancient wisdoms and current Western medical practices.
The Way to your immortality is through your experiences in this life.