Arc 1The Master of Floating Cloud Mountain

Ye Qingyun’s ordinary hospitality brought powerful visitors to his mountain, where they mistook his food, plants, stories, and paintings for profound treasures. After helping others and meeting the disguised Xiao Shi, he gave Shen Tianhua a painting that triggered a breakthrough, then invited them to stay for a meal.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Dragon of Floating Cloud Mountain

Ye Qingyun took Guo Xiaoyun as his disciple while monks and former enemies gathered around him, mistaking his ordinary actions for profound Buddhist wisdom. When a million-strong allied army threatened Floating Cloud Mountain, a true dragon routed it, and powerful figures from across the dynasties arrived as Ye Qingyun played his guqin.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries