The Golden Lotus terrorized the world, stealing from everyone with impunity. Then they disappeared along with everything they stole; enchanted weapons, martial tomes and magical secrets vanishing without a trace.
Until Liú Fāxiàn finds a clue hidden in a poem about a famous fountain that sets him and his sister, Wǔ Yún, on a dangerous path. They soon find themselves pursued by the Emperor's dreaded Brocade Guard and ensnared in a game where every clue is even more deadly than the last, raising more questions about the fate of the Golden Lotus and their treasure.