The story takes place during the prosperous Tang Dynasty. A family turmoil caused Lu Ming to wander the world. He accidentally met the heroine Ye Qianqian and the loyal Wang Buer. They traveled through mountains and rivers hand in hand, and because of a mysterious picture, they were involved in the huge conspiracy of Xie Wuyou, the son of a powerful minister. Liu Gu, the proprietress of the brothel, became the brains of everyone. The five of them spanned the market and the temple, causing the rivers and lakes, the court, the brothel and the people to interact with each other. The three volumes respectively tell about family changes, experiences in the world, and competition for temples, with ups and downs and often embellished with humorous plots. The protagonists gain growth and friendship in their lives through constant competition, and finally uncover the mystery of the picture, changing the world and finding their destination. The book has a tight rhythm, a coherent story, and uses humor to weave through the crisis.
