Lin Gu is an ordinary young man who failed the martial arts entrance exam. A small-time figure caught in the mire of fate, he struggles with the consequences of choosing good or evil, rails against the injustice of the world, and meets many people of principle and integrity. Later, taking the alias Chen Weizhuang, he sets out to use the evil of evildoers to fight evil and make a comeback.
When he first arrives in Shanghai, Chen Weizhuang quickly grows his business and establishes himself, thanks to his exceptional courage and keen eye for opportunity. Skillfully navigating the various factions, he continually expands his territory, shakes up Shanghai, and drives his career forward at a rapid pace.
But then the wheels of fate suddenly turn. A shocking upheaval in Luoyang, the discovery of a cult's presence, and a grudge against it leave him surrounded by powerful enemies. Under their assault, his years of hard work, and even his own safety, hang in the balance. Yet Chen Weizhuang refuses to back down. With iron will and astonishing powers of deduction, he finds a way through desperation, turns disaster into fortune, and later saves the day amid a crisis on every side.
He then acts decisively to grow his power and quickly secure his footing. Turning against old enemies, he topples the K Gang and matches wits with the cult. He steps forward, sets a trap, and helps encircle and destroy them. Though he endures countless trials in this battle between good and evil, he also gains close friends who fight by his side, further consolidating his power.
Afterward, Chen Weizhuang's influence grows at a stunning pace, earning him the name Lord Chen. When he meets Xu Yuting again, her presence brings warmth and color to his cold world. Yet he also thinks of Lin Yuan, whom he first met by the river, and cannot bring himself to choose between them...
When he has achieved success and stands at the peak of power, Chen Weizhuang looks back on his past and deeply reflects on his deeds. Reverent toward justice and burdened by guilt, he willingly goes to prison, bringing his story to an unusual close. He later wrote this
Increased knowledge. Increased knowledge.