The cursed monk Float, his three bodyguards, and the reporter Pat, are given a tour of the legendary paradise Xianbala, by Nineyes, the mysterious girl who saved their lives. Float has fallen hopelessly in love with Nineyes, feeling he knows her from somewhere... somewhen. She tells our heroes about the Quantum Umbrella that keeps Xianbala invisible to the outside world, and takes them to see her twin brother Rudra, the king of Xianbala. Not trusting Rudra for one second, Wukung and Samonk, two of Float's bodyguards, explore the castle, and discover something that should never be discovered...