The Eel's Blessing

Liu Dayong refuses to believe the 'Widow's Pit' monster legend. His mother, Li Lan, reveals his father and brother died because of it. Liu Dayong investigates, discovering old clothes and bone fragments. He rescues his imprisoned mother, exposing the monster as his long-lost father, Liu Qiang. Liu Qiang used the monster legend to create panic, forcing Li Lan into submission. Liu Dayong exposes the hoax, liberating the village.