Cyrus struggles to control a worsening frost poison that threatens his survival. Despite his dedication to the sword and rejection of close ties, his mentor reveals a rare solution: pairing him with a cultivation partner possessing a Pure-Yang body that can counter his poison through physical contact. The partner, Claire, a new recruit, is said to amplify cultivation speed and heal Cyrus without harm to herself. Faced with desperation, Cyrus must decide whether to accept this intimate method despite his aversion to physical contact, setting up a tense and uncertain alliance with Claire.