In the midst of the Great Qing Dynasty, the prestigious House of Lin, renowned for their martial prowess and loyal service to the Emperor, found themselves entangled in a deadly web of politics.
Within the Lin Manor, a sense of unease settled over the family and their servants. Lord Lin, a just and fair leader, had been receiving ominous warnings of an impending betrayal. His loyal steward, Old Wu, sensed the darkness gathering and prepared for the worst.
One fateful night, treachery struck. Imperial soldiers, disguised as bandits, stormed the manor, slaughtering everyone in their path. Lord Lin, his wife, and their entire household fell victim to the brutal attack. Old Wu, determined to protect the family's legacy, escaped with the infant heir, Lin Arin.
For five years, Old Wu raised Lin Arin in secret, teaching him the ways of the world and the importance of loyalty and honor. As the young master grew, Old Wu's anger and desire for vengeance burned brighter.
Seeking justice for his fallen lord, Old Wu left Lin Arin in hiding and embarked on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the betrayal. His quest led him to the Imperial City, where he discovered the shocking truth: the Emperor's own brother, Prince Wei, had orchestrated the massacre.
Old Wu's attempt at revenge ended in tragedy. Cornered by Prince Wei's guards, he fought valiantly but was fatally wounded. As he fled, he entrusted Lin Arin's safety to the winds.
Meanwhile, Lin Arin, now five years old, waited anxiously for Old Wu's return. Unbeknownst to him, their hiding place had been compromised.
As Imperial soldiers closed in, Lin Arin's world was shattered. In the chaos, he was separated from his horse and tumbled into a nearby stream. Unconscious, he was swept away by the current, his body protected by a branch that caught his fall.
Fate, however, had other plans.
High Immortal Bai, a revered cultivator from the Icy Immortal Mountain, chanced upon Lin Arin's desperate cry. Moved by compassion, he rescued the young master and brought him to the mountain, where he would raise him as a disciple.
And so, Lin Arin's journey began, forged in the fires of tragedy and nurtured by the icy winds of the immortal realm.