Gu Beichen, once a supreme war god, is forced into a political frame-up and assumes a new identity as the Shen family's live-in son-in-law. He is treated with contempt and rejected by the Shen family, but various crises leave him no choice but to step in and save the day time and again. In doing so, he gradually uncovers a vast conspiracy in the city, secret battles among the wealthy, and storms stirred up by the underworld, drawing the attention of powerful forces from every quarter. When the mystery surrounding the disappearance of his former comrades comes to light, Gu Beichen is forced to face his past once more. As the truth of his origins is revealed, tangled emotions and difficult choices of power close in. How will he use his strength and intelligence to reclaim the summit and protect the one he loves? Interwoven storylines spur his growth and revival, until he becomes a legend of the city.
