In the 1980s, Ma Weiguo worked himself to death in a mine in his previous life, only for his uncle's family to seize his compensation money, leaving his wife and daughter to freeze and starve to death. Given a second chance at life, he awakens a special ability that makes him stronger by eating meat. Despite his frail body, he uses meat to strengthen his physique and heal his injuries. When his uncle's family continues to exploit him, he stands his ground and takes back what belongs to him. He ventures into the mountains to hunt wild animals for money and food, then builds a new home to protect his wife and daughter. Later, seeking the truth behind his father's disappearance, he joins an old hunter in entering the forbidden Shenshu Ridge. There, they confront treasure hunters from the greedy Shen family. Determined to protect the lifeblood of the mountains, he takes on the responsibility of guarding the forest and leads his family toward a peaceful and prosperous life.