Shen Zhiheng, a man over a century old, has used the power of the blood amber stone to extend his life. As a tycoon in Haihe, he regularly criticizes the actions of Chi Shanying, the governor of the Haidong Army, through his newspapers. At a dinner hosted by Mr. Mi, Li Yingliang, Chi’s subordinate, tries to show goodwill to Shen, but Shen remains uninterested, his attention elsewhere.