1. Shen Ci is the protagonist of a novel about a man adored by everyone. Handsome and radiant, he charms everyone in all three realms until they are utterly infatuated with him.
But he remains unmoved by his admirers' attentions because his heart holds an unattainable white moonlight: his gentle shizun.
The more Shen Ci loves his shizun, the more jealous and hateful his admirers become. His shizun becomes the public enemy of all three realms, hunted by everyone, and ultimately dies without even leaving behind a complete body.
2. Bad news: Gu Qingxu transmigrated into the role of the charming protagonist's gentle shizun.
Worse news: The shizun is a hypocritical, useless fraud who was expelled from the immortal sect and gets by through scams and deceit. Even his gentleness is an act.
The only thing to be grateful for is that Gu Qingxu arrived a hundred years early. The future heartthrob is still a clueless little brat, and his admirers haven't even been born yet.
To stay alive, Gu Qingxu traveled far and wide in search of rare treasures, and cultivated like his life depended on it...
3. A hundred years later, many people in the three realms secretly believe they are reborn, having glimpsed the Heavenly Dao.
They all secretly vow to make Shen Ci theirs. The first person they need to get rid of is Shen Ci's beloved, his useless master, Gu Qingxu.
The immortal sect's first disciple comes with a sword to snatch the heartthrob away. He has barely struck a pose when his shizun grabs him by the collar and lectures him. "You unworthy disciple! If you disturb your Uncle-Master Qingxu's nap, I won't let you off!"
A human prince arrives bearing rare treasures to propose to Shen Ci, only to find that his imperial uncle, the regent, has already arrived. The regent is sweetly pleading at the door. "Qingqing, open the door. I'll be happy just to see you from a distance."
The demon prince leads an army in an invasion, shouting that he'll tear Gu Qingxu limb from limb before taking Shen Ci back to the demon palace. He has barely finished speaking when the Demon Venerable lashes him so hard he spits blood. "You insolent brat! He's your father!"
4. The immortal sect's leader, the regent of the human realm, and the demon sovereign happen to meet and start chatting about their love lives.
The sect leader, an immortal venerable, wears a tender expression. "Master Gu and I grew up together. I've loved him for a long time, and I'll never let him down."
The regent's eyes brim with affection. "When it comes to the one I want to spend my life with, there's only Qingqing in my heart."
The Demon Venerable thoughtfully sets down his jade cup, his expression distant. "May I ask the names of the people you love?"
"Gu Qingxu."
"Gu Qingxu."
After a long silence, the three angrily flip the table and leap to their feet. "Draw your swords!"
Theme: Be confident, work hard, and strive.