In the ruthless sands of the Western Desert, legendary escort Dao Ma takes on a simple job: protect a mysterious young man, Zhi Shi Lang, and deliver him safely to Chang`an. But the moment they ride out, the desert turns into a killing ground - ambushes come fast, alliances shift, and the mission starts to feel less like a job... and more like a trigger for something much bigger. Hunted by a powerful merchant clan caught in turmoil, Dao Ma is forced to reveal who he really is, and why this escort matters. As secrets surface and fate tightens its grip, every clash becomes a choice between survival and honour... and the desert winds carry their legend straight into the heart of the empire.