Shenjian Manor led the江湖 (jianghu - martial arts world) with the Divine Dragon Order, constantly opposing the mysterious organization of the time, the Great Fortress. However, their rivalry remained unresolved for years. Meanwhile, experts from various sects went missing one after another. The manor lord Lian Cheng dispatched his only son, Lian Jian, to infiltrate the jianghu disguised as a notorious bandit named Qiao San. The fortress master Chu Tianwei sent his subordinate Gu Zhu Wuming to interact with Jian under the guise of a bodyguard. To seize the imperial gold, Jian specially commissioned a bow and arrow from Lie Feng, the female head of the renowned weaponsmith family, the Lie family. Originally betrothed to Jian in an arranged marriage, Feng found herself increasingly annoyed by Jian's concealed pursuit.
The moonlit desert woman Yue Yin Shaqiu, facing her tribe's impending extinction, led her people to Central Plains to investigate the whereabouts of a lost sacred artifact capable of altering their fate. To address financial concerns, they decided to compete with Jian for the imperial gold. In the battle for the gold, Yue and Jian engaged in fierce competition, becoming sworn enemies. By chance, Gu Zhu saved Lian Jian, and the two formed a deep bond of friendship. Later, the Great Fortress master greatly admired Jian and ordered Gu Zhu to quickly recruit...