One is He Jiu, a stubborn, overweight man who won't turn back until he hits a wall. The other is Xiangxiang, a Miao girl of the Sheng branch, beautiful as a goddess. An unexpected encounter sparks love.
The clan rules forbid marrying outsiders. A witch doctor maliciously curses them. The Martial King bullies them with overwhelming force. Threats come one after another. He Jiu's meridians are shattered, Xiangxiang loses her sight, and their love endures one setback after another...
Through storm and hardship, they hold fast to their love and rise together. One bravely breaks with old customs, while the other fights the Martial King. He Jiu grows stronger with every defeat and becomes a great Miao king. Xiangxiang defeats ten villages and becomes a great Gu King. Together, the couple transform impoverished Hangwu Village. With their faith in standing together, advancing and retreating as one, they make their lives wonderfully rich in possibility!