Woodcutter Cole Dawson saves Spirit beast Lord Tiger. He receives Growing Soil, turning barren land fertile. Cole helps the poor with grain. Greed makes him use 'Forced-Growth Soil', causing a vine plague. To atone, Cole and Lord Tiger travel to Kunlun Mountains for the original soil. Battling greedy squire Thorne the Skinner, Cole becomes a guardian, restoring nature and hope.