The novel tells the story of the protagonist Zhao Fei's growth and struggle, and unfolds a series of exciting adventures with gambling on jade as the clue. There is a saying in the gambling jade circle: "One knife makes you poor, one knife makes you rich, and one knife makes you wear linen." The novel shows the cruelty and opportunities of the gambling jade industry through Zhao Fei's perspective. The protagonist gradually emerges in the gambling jade industry through his own efforts, continues to grow, and finally becomes the Jade King.
The story is interspersed with many thrilling stone gambling scenes and underworld struggles, showing Zhao Fei's struggle between money, power and survival.