Lin Qi'an, a scholar in a small border town, lost his relatives in a sudden war. On the way to exile, he met Xu Mingyue, a medical girl, and Guo Dachui, a bandit turned official, and they went on a long journey through troubled times. They deal with powerful nobles, separatist warlords and ordinary people. After several life-and-death battles, they resolve crises with humor and wisdom, and seek warmth and self-growth in chaos. Along the way, we witnessed the collapse of the country and the destruction of mountains and rivers, and also gained sincere friendship and love. The troubled times will eventually come to an end, and everyone has to make their own life choices. After going through twists and turns, Lin Qi'an became the founder of a new order, letting go of hatred and embracing new life. The story is divided into three volumes, closely connected and echoing before and after. Between humor and tension, readers can feel the hope after the smoke of troubled times.
