Chen Yuan, an ordinary office worker, picked up a worn thread-bound book while working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store. Thinking it was some prank prop, he opened it casually, only to find that the breathing techniques recorded in the book really produced a "sense of Qi" in his body. As his practice deepened, Chen Yuan discovered that there were unknown cultivators, lurking monsters, and a secret about "revival of spiritual energy" hidden in this city. He must deal with the work of 996 while surviving in the shadow of the city, becoming stronger, and uncovering the truth behind the mysterious book.
