During the Zheng dynasty in the vast ocean of Novoland, the seeking for a magical pearl which could be only obtained from a young Naga girl tears', caused the slaughter of the Merfolk. For this reason, Hai Shi lost her parents and her whole Yu coastal village. During Hai Shi's most critical moment, she met Fang Zhu, the first official of the imperial court, Hai Shi then became Fang Zhu's disciple.