Vincent Vance descends from the secluded mountain sanctuary of The Hidden Orchid Retreat, possessing peerless acupuncture techniques and extraordinary martial mastery. Acting on his grandmasters' instructions, he arrives in the metropolis to fulfill an ancestral marriage pact with the prominent Caldwell clan, presenting himself in unassuming attire.
Blinded by shallow vanity, the Caldwell heiress rudely rejects him in public, tearing the betrothal contract and ordering security guards to throw him out. Undeterred, Vincent crosses paths with Cecilia Sinclair, offering his divine healing gifts to her ailing family while making the short-sighted socialites regret their colossal disrespect.
