This story begins with the adventure of a 16-year old farm boy named Chilsung (Seven Star) and is set in 19th century Korea. Due to an early frost, all crops failed except peanuts. In order to get foods, his family had to exchange peanuts for other staples such as rice or wheat. But everywhere they turned, they got slammed. The only option left was doing illegal trade to China. And, the smugglers his family had contacted? They were plotting an uprising against the government. Chilsung not only escaped from this danger but also managed to solicit the patronage of an upper class gentleman named...