The story follows the protagonist Yun Shu, who is determined to find the whereabouts of the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, to overthrow the tyrannical rule of Yan'er, the unruly monkey. During the search, Yun Shu gradually discovers that Sun Wukong's disappearance is connected to the Demon Lord's plot to break the seal and regain control of the Three Realms, with Yan'er being just a pawn in the Demon Lord's scheme. Ultimately, with the influence and help of the goddess Xi He, Yun Shu transcends his limitations, prevents the opening of the sealed gate, and becomes a true hero.
Since the founding of the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor Zhao Yuwen of Yuan Yuan managed martial arts, quelled rebellions inside, and eradicated barbarians outside. The Huntian Supervisory Institute Si Zhengbai and Yitong accompanied Sun Duhu of the Duhufu of Xiyuan, and went to Xiyuan to investigate the locust plague and cholera that plagued the people. Bai Yitong. Bai Yitong observes the heavens, predicts the incision, establishes a calendar to solve problems, and solves strange cases every time, earning the emperor’s trust. But Bai Yitong was strict and inflexible, but the others could not say anything and just listen. Bai Yitong is idle except for his work, and his teacher, Sikong Chong, freely devotes himself to research at the inspectorate. Bai Yitong and Sun Duhu found a hole in a cave during the locust damage investigation, where they are indiscriminately attacked by locusts. Then, Bai Yitong returned to the city with his hands and reported this strange incident to His Majesty the Emper
The story is adapted from Pu Songling's original book Liao Zhai's Strange Stories. The story is about the murder of a number of men in Jinning City. As the mystery unfolds, the legendary banshee turns to be the work of a female demon. The demon-hunter Gu Shijie battles with the demons and the heroes in a battle of wits.