Ding Yunqi hurries back to China after receiving a letter from his father only to discover that his father is missing, declared a traitor to the Penta sect and wanted by the police. His allies are few and his enemies are many.
Luo Jiutian corners Ding Yunqi and an injured Sun Sanxuan but they escape when a stranger intercedes. Luo Jiutian proposes to an incredulous Wu Shuang. The General suggests a deal to Sect leader Zhou.
The General takes two of Leader Zhou's men then offers a bride-price for Wu Shuang. A tunnel allows for an escape and lock-picking comes in handy. Ding Yunqi and Wu Shuang argue over the supposed engagement.
Wu Shuang almost kills Ding Yunqi with her cooking. The General receives a surprising set of orders that interfere with his plans and sets him at odds with his family. Ding Yunqi is at a loss as to his next move.
Ding YunQi visits Luo Mansion to find Wu Shuang and accepts an invitation to dinner. Although Chu FengLing seems sincere, her pursuit is in stark contrast to her brother's goals. Operatives try to follow the group after they leave.
Luo JiuTian has drugged Wu Shuang and vows to be a faithful husband. His actions reverberate throughout his family. Ding YunQi proves a formidable opponent. He Biao is caught between Luo YunSong's orders and Chu FengLing's pleas.
Ding YunQi helps Auntie Hei and gets He Biao out of a sticky situation. Luo YunSong publishes a lie to draw out YunQi's father but angers the Penta-sect even more. Master Zhou sets a plan in motion.
Ding YunQi leaves an impression on Cui YanZhi, who provides another lead. Wu Shuang makes a deal and a threat but YunQi is frustrated by her actions. The dragon scale remains in play. Commander Hu is a force to be reckoned with.
Both Ding YunQi and Commander Hu make surprise visits to Luo YunSong's home. Chu FengLing and Wu Shuang make progress in their search. Luo JiuTian tries to make a splash but unknowingly enters a lion's den.
Plans, plans and more plans. Nothing is simple nor straightforward. Everyone has a plan - from opening this tomb and not that one, to double-crosses and deception, opium deals, thievery, murder and revenge. But which plans will succeed?
A trap is sprung and Luo JiuTian is caught squarely in it - putting further pressure on Luo YunSong. Wu Shuan defies even her Master's order not to go to the tomb opening and is caught up in the machinations of Commander Hu.
Wu Shuang admits to Chu FengLing that she is still hanging onto hope about the arranged engagement. Ding YunQi refuses to leave Shanghai. Luo JiuTian comes to say goodbye, in his own manner.
Ding YunQi does not compromise with Commander Hu. Others wait to act should it be necessary. Wu Shuang returns to her sect. Luo YunSong and He Biao are taken to where Luo JiuTian is buried.
Luo YunSong is dismissed from his post. Chu FengLing is worried about her brother's depression. Ding YunQi is at a loss about what to do or where to go and he misses Wu Shuang. Sect-leader Zhou visits Luo YunSong to gloat.
Ding YuanShan returns abruptly and word is sent to Ding YunQi. YunQi gathers Wu Shuang and Sun SanXuan to him but is unable to find Luo YunSong. Cui YanZhi explains some of the customs of the Ding family as Ding YuanShan departs.
Luo YunSong finally finds Ding YunQi only to be informed that Ding YuanShan, who he has spent 20 years searching for, died and had a water burial. Ding YunQi grieves.
There are many questions around the identity of Cui YanZhi. YunQi has decided to open Kunlun but Wu Shuang has given up on him and won't go. Chu FengLing and Luo YunSong realize that they need YunQi more than he needs them.
Following his father's wishes, Ding YunQi announces that Penta-Sect should be disbanded and members don't have to follow their vows any longer. In TianJing, he discovers that there is an impostor about claiming to be him.
Master Zhou asks Wu Shuang to spy for him. Commander Hu asks Cui YanZhi to visit YunQi and weasel out more info. YunQi admits that he is keeping Luo YunSong close to keep an eye on him. Chu FengLing begins to see other sides of people.
The intrepid travelers set out to find the Mountain-Moving Sect headquarters so YunQi can examine a secret book. Luo YunSong understands that it is a test of his group. YunQi enjoys the time with Wu Shuang - and she does the same.
Wu Shuang doesn't want YunQi to look for the Kunlun Mountains. FengLing is jealous of Wu Shuang and insecure in their position in this venture. Wu Shuang is conflicted in her loyalties but admits to some things when confronted.
Accusations are hurled and hackles are raised leading the two teams to be hostile toward each other. Ding YunQi and Wu Shuang tackle the Dengkun Pavilion together. Luo YunSong tells Chu FengLing about Ding YuanShan killing their father.
A body is found inside Dengkun Pavilion - the leader of the Gold-Touching Sect and a person Luo YunSong has long been searching for. More connections come to light before a team member is lost and a new feud is born.
FengLing grieves for Auntie Hei and seeks revenge. She challenges the changes in her brother and reminds him of the lessons that he taught her in the past. Wu Shuang worries about FengLing and the safety of her sect.
Luo JiuTian watches as the group goes to the Mound-Digging Sect's HQ. Although others worry, Ding YunQi meets with Zhou QiuHai and agrees to his conditions. In the end, a choice has to be made but Wu Shuang tries to make it for him.
Zhou QiuHai reveals his true intentions and then puts Ding YunQi into a prison from which there is no escape. Mound-Digging Sect prepares for a wedding but Chu FengLing implores the resurrected Luo JiuTian to stop it.
Wu Shuang surprises Ding YunQi when she shows up in her wedding regalia. They are interrupted by their slightly unhinged neighbor. Zhou QiuHai has hopes YunQi will accomplish what he could not. The team is one step closer to Tian Long.
The team bait their trap but are foiled after a chase. Ding YunQi and Wu Shuang visit their neighbor again and answer some of her questions. Both Luo YunSong and Ding YunQi come to believe Zhou QiuHai is Tian Long.
Luo YunSong is attacked by Wu Shuang when he returns to Mound-Digging. A mark is revealed that sends both of them reeling emotionally. Chu FengLing's jealousy of Wu Shuang only grows. Wu Shuang feels pressured from every direction.
Zhou QiuHai's funeral is just one of the burdens that Wu Shuan carries. In the end, she decides her path and makes her intentions clear to all parties.
After surviving an assassination attempt, Luo JiuTian is fatally wounded by Tian Long but crawls back to make a final surrender to Wu Shuan. The team leaves and begins the actual search for the Kunlun Mountains.
Ding YunQi enters his father's name in the ancestral tomb of the Heavenly Officials. Meanwhile, Tian Long is still tracking the team and FengLing continues to sulk and make occasional trouble.
FengLing drugs He Biao in order to escape and send a message. Tian Long attacks He Biao. His identity is a shock. FengLing threatens Ding YunQi with the arrangements she has made. Luo YunSong overhears the conversation.
Scouts are captured and FengLing's dreams shatter. Wu Shuan meets with Tian Long, alone, to ask him some questions and find closure. Ding YunQi persuades the Yu village to leave and visit the outside world. The Army will come in 3 days.