Synopsis

The protagonist leaves the Northern Plateau and begins a journey, encountering a strange, potentially dangerous power-up pill. He learns of a blacksmith near Zheng Yang and is tasked to arrive before the New Year. His family, excited by his new power, wants to place him in a leadership role and are worried about him learning a dangerous fire martial art, while he seeks information about both the blacksmith and the Fire King. Finally, the main character picks up a companion on the road.