Qiu Chuji gets acquainted with Guo Xiaotian and Yang Tiexin, whose wives (Li Ping and Bao Xiruo, respectively) are both pregnant. By order from Wanyan Honglie, Guo Xiaotian is killed and Li Ping is detained by Duan Tiande. Bao Xiruo is kept by Wanyan Honglie while Yang Tiexin goes on the run. Qiu Chuji goes on search for Li Ping and Bao Xiruo. Duan Tiande takes refuge in his uncle, a Buddhist monk. To counter Qiu Chuji, the monk calls for help from the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan.