The continent of Jiuzhou is divided among rival states and crowded with sects. An ancient divine artifact sparks fierce competition among all sides. Shen Yuan, a constable from a humble family, is sharp-minded and solves one strange case after another through his intelligence, all while devoting himself to protecting Jiuzhou.
Ye Li, an expert from the Lingxiao Pavilion, joins forces with him, and the two gradually fall for each other as they investigate cases. They cross paths with Xiao Yichen, leader of the Dark Night Alliance, and engage in a deadly struggle with Zhao Yutian, crown prince of the State of Zhao, who seeks to unite all of Jiuzhou. From bizarre murders to ancient ruins, from martial world feuds to political intrigues, Shen Yuan and Ye Li pursue the truth through one crisis after another. In the end, they defeat the evil Shadow Council and bring peace to Jiuzhou, becoming legends.
