During the reign of Sung Jen-tsung in the year of Chia Yu, the Dik family are credited for worthy services rendered with imperial permission to deal exclusively in salt, rice and iron.

The only heir of the family, Dik Ching, specializing in martial arts, is free and easy with no ambition for official titles. So his mother puts his brother Meng Chung-tsai in charge of the family businesses. Finally, bowing to his mother's wishes, Dik becomes a petty officer.

Drunk, Dik Ching demonstrates his skills in the presence of self-stylec World No. 1 Archer Chang Chung, winning his and the public's applause. Chiao Ting-kuei, graced by the liege with a golden sword for services rendered in youth, is demoted for offending Court officials. Broke and helpless, he swaggers and swindles everywhere.… ...