In the chaos of the late Tang Dynasty, the goddess Shen Dai roams the mortal world, armed with exceptional cooking skills. But her kind heart leaves her gravely wounded, and she must perform rites for restless souls night after night, drawing on their spirit energy to mend her injuries. Unable to shake the turmoil in her heart, she can only shut herself away in Jinyang. By chance, she encounters Li Peiyuan, a cunning eunuch who uses threats and promises to make her take him to Chang'an. Their journey is full of stops and starts, leading them into a strange and wondrous adventure. At the same time, the veil is quietly lifted from a vast conspiracy...
