During the Great Yu Dynasty's famine, Lu Ye awakens the supernatural ability to understand animal speech when he is driven to the brink of selling his younger sister to repay a debt. With his ability to understand the words of birds and beasts, he ventures into Black Wind Ravine to hunt wild boars, fights packs of wolves, and slays fierce tigers. Using the resources of the mountains and forests, he pays off his debts and protects his family. He also leads the entire village in reclaiming farmland and building new livelihoods during the disaster. From a poor young man who can barely afford a meal, he grows into the pillar of the community, protecting everyone in the surrounding region.