Lin Yan is a down-and-out scholar who failed the imperial examinations. After his father is wrongfully imprisoned, his family falls into ruin, leaving him struggling to get by while holding fast to his sense of justice. Supporting characters such as the mysterious old beggar and the black-robed man each have their own distinctive personalities and help drive the story forward.
The story begins when Lin Yan discovers a mysterious jade pendant on a rainy night and starts cultivating. As he faces assassination attempts and uncovers secrets about his own origins, one dramatic event after another unfolds...
