Envoy From the East

Scar quickly deals with another state alchemist named Giolio Comanche, known as the "Silver Alchemist." Upon returning to the temporary hideout with Yoki, Scar discovers a young Xingese girl named May Chang accompanied by a tiny panda named Shao Mei, who have traveled across the eastern desert in search for the philosopher's stone. Meanwhile, Barry the Chopper is detained by Roy Mustang, Riza Hawkeye, and Vato Falman to be interrogated regarding the assassination of Maes Hughes. Elsewhere, the Elric brothers return to Rush Valley to have Edward's automail repaired once again. They then find a Xingese man named Ling Yao on the verge of starving to death. After being fed, he explains his purpose for researching alkahestry. Lin summons his bodyguards, Lan Fan and Fu, and holds the Elric brothers hostage, in hopes of having the secrets of the philosopher's stone revealed. During their fight, much of the town becomes damaged. Ling and his bodyguards retreat after their defeat, forcing the Elric brothers to confront the angry townspeople. Ling meets with Edward and Alphonse again after they repair the town, and it is realized that Ling wants to become the heir to the throne by learning about the philosopher's stone. Winry joins up with them, as they all prepare to depart for Central. Scar and Yoki are travelling to Central at night in a horse carriage with May in tow.