Modern corporate slave Shen Qiu travels through troubled times, fleeing south with zombie emperor Qin Xiaozhi along with family and friends. Dodging pursuits from Tatars, monsters, Taoist priests, and the underworld all the way, they uncover a millennial romance, with Qin Xiaozhi waiting for her for 1,600 years. After settling in Xizhou, everyone opens schools and medical clinics, helps Qi Yuming guard the city and fight enemies, roots out traitors, and Bai Ze performs meritorious service, leading lovers to finally tie the knot.