Ye Qingyun, a sword cultivator from the Hehuan Sect who failed her ascension due to a heavenly decree prohibiting cultivation after the founding of the nation, finds her soul transferred into the body of a woman with the same name in 1970s China. The original Ye Qingyun was a military wife whose husband, Fu Linchuan, had died on a secret mission. Cast out by her neglectful in-laws and rejected by her birth family due to a childhood switch, she died of grief. The cultivator, now inhabiting this body, decides to honor her promise to protect the original owner's four children: eldest daughter Fu Min, twin daughters Fu Xinyu and Fu Xinyang, and youngest son Fu Xiangdong.
Leaving the capital, Ye Qingyun travels to Chuanning County to join her biological family in the rural Hongyan Commune. Her elder brother, Wu Younian, a production team leader, welcomes her despite the family's poverty. They are assigned a dilapidated earthen hut in Qiling Village, which lacks basic amenities like electricity and running water. Ye Qingyun, possessing a small storage space from her cultivation days, uses her remaining money and ration coupons to secure essentials. She takes on the role of a farmer, gathering pig fodder with relentless efficiency, quickly earning a reputation for diligence among the villagers.
During her work, Ye Qingyun encounters Wang Tiezhu, the village's most notorious lazybones. He reveals himself to be her former master, Xiaoyaozi, who was also reborn into this body six months prior. They discover that the heavenly tribulation that destroyed their sect also sent their souls back in time. Master and disciple form an alliance to survive and improve their circumstances. Wang Tiezhu, though physically frail, uses his knowledge of the area to help Ye Qingyun gather wild stone frogs at night, providing much-needed protein for the children.
The family faces financial strain as Ye Qingyun's initial savings dwindle after covering household expenses. She resolves to earn more by selling surplus goods and wild game. Meanwhile, she navigates the social dynamics of the commune, dealing with resentful educated youths who struggle to match her work ethic. She also begins teaching her children classics like Journey to the West, fostering a close bond with them while maintaining a disciplined household.
As Ye Qingyun adapts to rural life, she plans for the future, aware of the impending reinstatement of the college entrance examination and the eventual opening of markets. Her goal is to secure a prosperous life for her children, using her past-life knowledge and cultivation insights to overcome the hardships of the era. The story follows her journey from a displaced cultivator to a resilient matriarch building a new life in 1970s China.
| Date | Group | Release |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c13 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c12 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c11 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c10 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c9 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c8 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c7 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c6 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c5 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c4 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c3 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c2 |