Tian Ergai, a gambling addict desperate to repay his debts, resorts to shady dealings and sets his sights on an ancient tomb in the mountains behind his village. He digs up a mesmerizing piece of blood jade from the tomb. Ignoring the tomb guardian's warnings, he sells it to Liu Wanguan, a pawnshop owner. Enchanted by the blood jade, Liu Wanguan begins suffering from relentless nightmares. As he grows increasingly deranged, he becomes suspicious of his devoted wife, Qingyin. Everything soon becomes shrouded in mystery.