Chu Liu Xiang is the famous "Chief of Bandits" in the jianghu. His qinggong is unmatched, and he leaves behind a trail of fragrance everywhere he goes. Once, Chu enters the palace to steal a treasure called the "Amber Guanyin", which contains a wooden figurine carved by "Little Li Flying Dagger" Li Xun Huan. In the palace, Chu meets Sikong Xing Er, the daughter of master thief Sikong Zhai Xing, and her sworn sister, Su Rong Rong. While escaping from the guards' pursuit, Li Xun Huan dies trying to save Su Rong Rong.
Chu Liu Xiang and Su Rong Rong later team up to investigate the theft of the "Heaven and Earth Holy Water", and they develop romantic feelings for each other after going through thick and thin together. They travel to the South later in search of an antidote and to find the truth about their family backgrounds. Chu discovers that he is actually a prince of a southern kingdom and should rightfully become king. This sparks off a struggle in the royal family for succession to the throne. During that period of time, Chu Liu Xiang starts another romantic relationship with Sikong Xing Er.
Faced with two different love interests, Chu Liu Xiang has trouble choosing between Sikong Xing Er and Su Rong Rong as his true love. On the other hand, he has to make a decision on whether to claim the throne or continue with his roaming life in the jianghu.
