Li Yuze was loved by most, hated by none. He was told to be beautiful, benevolent, and peaceful. He had been in a sub-daoist clan, dedicated to helping others. But when it turned out to be a fraud, surprising even himself, everything he had was destroyed. He left, making his home on a desolate mountain. Now he was loved by none, hated by most. The stories changed, and he was told to be monstrous, evil, and destructive. He cultivated on the mountain alone, until he met Bai Xiao, a fierce little boy. He cared for him, loving him as his little brother. But when everything he has carefully built over the years is threatened, what will he do to protect it all? Will he lose himself in the process?