Transmigrating Between Past and Present: A Modern Legend of an Ancient Man tells the story of Lin Yu, a young general of the Great Chu Dynasty. After being tricked by enemy forces on the battlefield, he unexpectedly transmigrates to the modern city of Jiangcheng. Everything here feels strange and astonishing to him, from the towering skyscrapers to all kinds of fascinating electronic devices, which turn his understanding of the world upside down.
Lin Yu is fortunate enough to meet Jiang Yao, a graduate student in history. She helps him adapt to modern life and teaches him about all sorts of modern things. At the same time, drawing on her expertise and connections, Jiang Yao resolves to help Lin Yu discover why he transmigrated and find a way to send him back to his own era. Along the way, Lin Yu gradually makes a name for himself in modern society with the martial arts and wisdom he honed in ancient times. He handles crises that ordinary people would struggle to face and gains sincere friendships.
Blending ancient and modern elements, the novel combines the courage and boldness of an ancient general with the novelty and challenges of modern society. The story follows Lin Yu as he adapts to his new life and searches for a way home. Full of cultural clashes, suspenseful discoveries, and personal growth, it tells the unique legend of an ancient man making his mark in the modern world.