A Heng and his mother, who suffers from an eye condition, depend on each other for survival. With debts piling up, they are about to lose their home. Desperate to make a living, A Heng goes everywhere looking for work and is entrusted with guarding a wooden chest filled with gold. Even in dire circumstances, he remains true to his principles and refuses to take anything that does not belong to him. His actions touch Immortal Elder Xuanlu, who has disguised himself as an old man. The immortal promises to grant him three wishes. First, A Heng wishes for a proper road out of the mountains for his entire village. Next, he wishes peace and good fortune for everyone who happens to watch this story. Finally, he asks only for his mother's eyesight to be restored. After all three wishes come true, A Heng encounters a Red Spirit Fox by the river, begging him for help. A new adventure is about to begin.