Cora Crawford transmigrates into a book, fated to die in the Gu Pool. Her mission: prevent the main villain's suicide. Saved by Kael from the Gu Pool, she lies they are engaged. Kael is the Young Master of Miaojiang, his desire puppet. Chiron awakens, taking Cora to the Central Plains. They investigate disappearances, feelings grow. As the Immortal City conspiracy comes to light, Cora discovers changing the story prevents world collapse and protects the one she loves.
