The story takes place in Tengchong, a modern border city in Yunnan. The area is steeped in legends of mysterious ancient tombs, drawing countless tomb raiders in search of them. The protagonist, Lin Yu, is an ordinary antique shop owner, but a family vendetta pulls him into the world of tomb raiding. Years ago, his family was wiped out because of a mysterious tomb from the ancient Dian Kingdom. Seeking revenge and hoping to uncover his family's secrets, Lin Yu sets out on a tomb-raiding journey. Along the way, he faces bizarre mechanisms and terrifying monsters, and meets Su Yao, a beautiful archaeologist. As they explore together, their feelings for each other gradually grow. As the tomb's secrets are revealed layer by layer, a centuries-spanning feud and a shocking conspiracy come to light.
