During years of famine, Shen Qingshan is driven to desperation by his own relatives. His only companion, an old yellow ox named Da Huang, is about to be slaughtered by the family for food. Shen Qingshan protects the old ox and relies on its knowledge of the terrain, ability to identify water sources, and strength to transport supplies as they venture into the wilderness. Unexpectedly, he awakens the ability to empower all kinds of animals. Starting with gathering wild vegetables, medicinal roots, and game, he gradually clears wasteland for farming, builds irrigation channels, and stores grain, turning his family's struggle to find food into a lifeline for the entire village. Shen Maotian, Shen Laifu, and others repeatedly covet the mountain's resources and farmland. Shen Qingshan fights back time and again with evidence, harvests, and decisive action. Those willing to help one another are rewarded, while those who bully others pay the price for their choices.