The comic series focuses on the "Evil Exorcising Swordplay," a potent martial arts skill derived from Jin Yong's acclaimed wuxia novels. The Fuwei Agency, a private security firm based in Fuzhou, guards the sought-after manual. Tragically, Yu Canghai of Qingcheng Sect murders the Lin family during his search for the manual, leaving only Lin Pingzhi as the sole survivor. Lin is adopted by Yue Buqun, the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Sects Alliance, and becomes his apprentice in swordplay.
Linghu Chong, an upright swordsman, ranks among Yue Buqun's elite disciples. He forms an unexpected bond with notorious bandit Tian Boguang, saving Yilin, a nun from the (North) Mount Heng Sect, from Tian's unwanted advances.