Troubled times are about to arise, and people will not be able to survive. Lin Xiaoshi was originally a gangster in the market, making a living by cheating, selling wine and performing arts. By chance, he rescued Dong Cheng, a down-and-out general, and got involved in a treacherous power struggle. With his wit, sharp tongue and martial arts skills that only know how to escape, he and his best friend Bai Jingyan and the righteous Chai Buhua fled from west to east and got involved in the struggle between powerful officials, bandits and gangs. Through many opportunities and mistakes, they became "cunning boys in troubled times" and became famous. Lin Xiaoshi grew up little by little, from a deserter "villain" to a hero in troubled times who "can fight and dare to bear", while Dong Cheng also found himself in revenge and emotion. In the turbulent times, the heroes fought against the desolation of troubled times with passion and humor, and finally gathered into a legend that belongs to the little people.
