
A century ago, Galen Ward foresaw the fall of the Spirit Vein—and only his destined bond could save it. He saved the Thornhill ancestor and made a vow to her bloodline: return in a hundred years to fulfill their fate. Now, he arrives to claim his bride, only to find her engaged to another. To save the world and his promise, Galen begins a journey of love, destiny, and defiance.

The episode opens with a flashback to "a hundred years ago," where the Immortal Lord Qi Zhao saves Meng Xiuyun, the orphaned descendant of the Meng family, from pursuers on a rainy night. Qi Zhao's spiritual pet, Man Cang (a talking pig), reveals that Meng Xiuyun is the "destined woman" who can save Qi Zhao's spiritual veins. A hundred years later, Qi Zhao meets Xie Qingtang, the great-granddaughter of Meng Xiuyun, who is now Qi Zhao's new destined person. However, Xie Qingtang mistakenly believes she is to marry a centenarian and mistakes the young Qi Zhao for his grandson, harboring many doubts. The episode concludes as the two officially meet and Qi Zhao reveals his name, kicking off this fated romance that spans a century.

The episode opens with Immortal Venerable Qi Zhao seeking out his destined person, Xie Qingtang, intending to fulfill an old marriage contract. Xie Qingtang mistakenly believes Qi Zhao is an envoy sent by her elderly "grandfather" to force the marriage, and resists. She outright rejects the engagement, claiming her heart belongs to someone else and she has no desire to marry a stranger she's never met. Qi Zhao finds Xie Qingtang's misunderstanding and resolute refusal rather amusing. The episode concludes with Xie Qingtang inviting him to her wedding banquet with another man, firmly signaling her rejection and leaving suspense regarding the ensuing conflict.

Immortal Master Qi Zhao and his disciple Man Cang arrive at the Xie family to fulfill the marriage contract with the eldest daughter, Xie Qing Tang. However, Xie Qing Tang, misunderstanding that Qi Zhao has someone else in his heart, tears up the marriage certificate on the spot, expressing strong dissatisfaction. Qi Zhao then forcefully declares that the decision of the marriage contract rests with him. Under Man Cang's mediation, the three enter the Xie mansion to meet the elders. When Qi Zhao once again proposes to fulfill the marriage contract, he is publicly humiliated by Xie Qing Tang's parents, who deem him rude and arrogant, instantly escalating the conflict.

Protagonist Qi Zhao, accompanied by his attendant Man Cang, visits the Xie family with the token "Phoenix Hairpin" to meet his destined person, Xie Qingtang. Qi Zhao's arrogant attitude sparks a verbal conflict with Xie Wenqian, the head of the Xie family. Although displeased, Xie Wenqian, to honor an ancestral agreement, orders his daughter Xie Qingtang to lead the way. Unexpectedly, Madam Xie intervenes midway, publicly questioning the authenticity of the Phoenix Hairpin and accusing Qi Zhao of being a swindler, shaming him with past fraud cases. This throws the situation into a stalemate and puts Xie Qingtang in a difficult position.

Qi Zhao and his disciple Man Cang arrive at the Xie mansion with the token of a golden hairpin, intending to meet the Xie family ancestor to fulfill a marriage contract. However, they are subjected to humiliation and expulsion by Xie Qing Tang's parents and uncle, Xie Tie Shan, who take them for scammers trying to attach themselves to the powerful. Madam Xie throws the golden hairpin on the ground, and Qi Zhao's immortal presence intimidates them. The conflict escalates when Xie Tie Shan steps on the hairpin. Between her family's harshness and Qi Zhao's restraint, Xie Qing Tang, who knows the truth, tries to mediate, but the situation has become extremely tense.

Qi Zhao and Man Cang arrive with a token from Xie family ancestor Meng Xiuyun, but are dismissed as imposters by the arrogant second master of the Xie family, who publicly crushes the token. The second master orders them expelled, but Man Cang easily subdues the guards while Qi Zhao defiantly threatens to tear down the roof. Just as a conflict is about to erupt, the Xie family patriarch (Old Master Xie) appears and stops them, sternly questioning everyone. Seeing this, the second master immediately complains to his father, attempting to twist the truth and blame Qi Zhao and Man Cang.

Immortal Venerable Qi Zhao and his disciple Man Cang arrive at the Xie family with the phoenix hairpin as proof of their identity, claiming to fulfill a century-old agreement with the Xie family's ancestor. Xie Wenqian, the current steward of the Xie family, and his wife dismiss them as lunatics, disbelieving and mocking them. Qi Zhao's extraordinary demeanor and authority intimidate everyone, stating that if not for past affections, the Xie family would have changed hands long ago. At a critical moment, the Xie family's elder intervenes, stopping the conflict, agreeing to let them see the ancestor, and ordering Xie Wenqian to return the damaged token. Qi Zhao takes the phoenix hairpin, revealing it was originally a dowry from the Xie family's ancestor.

Immortal Venerable Qi Zhao and Senior Brother Man Cang visit the critically ill centenarian ancestor of the Xie family, Meng Xiuyun, but are met with coldness and expulsion by her son Xie Wenqian and daughter-in-law Mrs. Xie. Amidst the tense confrontation, Qi Zhao casts a spell to awaken Meng Xiuyun. Upon waking, Meng Xiuyun, ignoring her family's shock, kneels before the young Qi Zhao in public and respectfully addresses him as "Master," revealing their unconventional master-disciple relationship. This revelation shocks everyone present and causes Xie Qing Tang, her great-granddaughter, to misunderstand her engagement to Qi Zhao.

A century ago, Galen Ward foresaw the fall of the Spirit Vein—and only his destined bond could save it. He saved the Thornhill ancestor and made a vow to her bloodline: return in a hundred years to fulfill their fate. Now, he arrives to claim his bride, only to find her engaged to another. To save the world and his promise, Galen begins a journey of love, destiny, and defiance.

A century ago, Galen Ward foresaw the fall of the Spirit Vein—and only his destined bond could save it. He saved the Thornhill ancestor and made a vow to her bloodline: return in a hundred years to fulfill their fate. Now, he arrives to claim his bride, only to find her engaged to another. To save the world and his promise, Galen begins a journey of love, destiny, and defiance.