The ordinary librarian Lin Mu unexpectedly gained the ability to travel through time and space, and came to the tumultuous late Warring States period. In this age of heroes, how will he use modern wisdom to survive in troubled times?
From witnessing the historical process of Qin's destruction of six kingdoms, to participating in the thrilling struggle for hegemony between Chu and Han; from drinking and chatting with Xiang Yu, to discussing the world with Zhang Liang; from a small attempt to change history, to uncovering a shocking conspiracy that spans thousands of years - every step of Lin Mu touches the pulse of history.
However, when he tried to use modern knowledge to influence history, he found that the gears of fate had already begun to turn. A mysterious prophecy, a distant woman, and a chess game that spans thousands of years have drawn Lin Mu into a larger whirlpool.
Should we follow history or change the future? Is it prudent to protect oneself, or is it to turn the tide? In this turbulent era, Lin Mu must make a choice. What he doesn't know is that every choice he makes may change the direction of the entire Chinese civilization...