During the famine years of the Great Qian Dynasty, the male protagonist, Chen Wuji, transmigrates into the body of a foolish hunter from Xishan Village. His home is bare, with nothing but Huo Sanniang caring for him devotedly. Determined to protect his family and survive in these chaotic times, he sheds his foolish persona and uses his modern knowledge and ruthless combat skills to make a living, starting with hunting. He faces the oppression of the powerful Yuan family and the plundering of bandits and marauders. Using his wits against local bullies and courageously suppressing bandit threats, Chen Wuji not only leads his relatives and fellow villagers in fighting disasters but also cleverly invents a wok and establishes new sources of livelihood.