Ethan Yates is accidentally cut, awakening an ability to hear Artifact Spirits from antiques. He identifies counterfeits, spots treasures, and thwarts The Abyss Syndicate's conspiracy. He opens Chenlong Pavilion, providing free appraisal. Invited to The Abyss Syndicate's underground auction, Ethan teams up with partners to travel abroad, to recover lost overseas Chinese cultural relics and guard cultural heritage.