ome youth Qin Ge (interpreted by Chen Jun Sheng) cherishes the penniless beauty Li Yuan Er (played by Zhang Hong), but finds himself purchasing her freedom from a tavern. Unexpectedly, Li Yuan Er is snatched away by the master of Jade Moon School, Jin Dong Fang, at a critical moment. Desperate and heartbroken, Li Yuan Er chooses to end her life, while Qin Ge sustains grave injuries and is saved by Zhang He Er (played by Xu Lu).
The rich heiress Tian Si Si (played by Ji Yan) has long admired the reputation of Qin Ge, swearing that she will never marry anyone else. However, her father stages a martial arts tournament for courtship purposes and ultimately, the highly skilled Yang Fan (interpreted by Wu Jing) emerges victorious. The mismatched couple argue incessantly, but fate seems determined to bring them together as unhappy lovers.
A deep-seated grudge exists between Jin Dong Fang and Qin Ge's father, leading to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts that threaten to engulf the entire Jade Lake region. As the storm gathers momentum, the world of martial arts braces itself for a bloody showdown.
