Executioner Yuan Detai, portrayed by 王羽, is famous for his exceptional skills, handling his golden blade with such accuracy that his opponents are unaware of their end until it's too late. His disciple, Erwu, played by 钱小豪, along with the local officers, continuously marvel at his expertise. On this particular day, Yuan Detai eliminates three members of the infamous "鬼八仙" criminal group, moving closer to his legendary ambition of a thousand executions. The gang leader, Zhu Qi, has been apprehended and is legally sentenced to face death. On the night before the execution, Zhong Kui's sister, portrayed by 王小凤, approaches Yuan Detai with a request to botch the execution, prolonging Zhu Qi's suffering. Concerned about possible revenge from angry spirits, Yuan delegates this challenging task to Erwu. During the execution, 玉残花, the last surviving member of 鬼八仙, played by 王祖贤, attempts a rescue but is unsuccessful and swears to seek vengeance on Yuan's family. That night, Erwu becomes possessed by the ghost of Zhu Qi, but Yuan narrowly avoids danger thanks to his quick reflexes. His daughter, Qiao Yin, played by 陈法蓉, conducts an exorcism on Erwu, although the details remain unspoken. Burdened by the consequences of his actions, Yuan Detai retires and starts a tavern as a new occupation. 玉残花 secretly infiltrates the Yuan family to seek revenge. One day, Zhong Kui, played by 午马, visits the Yuan household, revealing 玉残花’s true identity...