Dream of the Shadow of a Hero in the Mortal World

In a turbulent age of chaos, the young Lu Qingfeng wanders the jianghu, looking only for enough food to fill his belly. After an accidental rescue brings him to the aid of Su Jinyu, a woman in dire straits, his life is never peaceful again. He forms a temporary alliance with Du Chang'an, a wandering swordsman, and Liu Rushi, a mysterious heroine, and gets swept up in jianghu feuds, political intrigue, and the secrets of martial sects. Burdened by their own agendas, the protagonists grow together amid flashing blades and sinister schemes, helping and sabotaging one another as they flee, solve mysteries, and rise through the jianghu's tangled web of rival factions. In the end, they overthrow the forces of darkness and defend the righteous path of the martial world. With its fast-moving, interwoven storylines and humorous tone, this tale explores friendship, love, and loyalty to home and country in a chaotic age.