The series centers on Ling Fei-long, a Chinese transfer student residing in Japan. Ling is the son of the White Dragon clan's leader, one of four clans inhabiting the mountains of China and descended from mythical beasts. After killing an ordinary human, Ling is exiled to Japan to learn about humanity and how to control his powers around them. This specific manga has released one volume annually for the past 12 years, causing the artistic style to shift quite drastically as the story progresses. It serves as a sort of chronicle of Katayama Shuu's development as an artist.