Hong Gil Dong, the illegitimate son of Minister Hong, is unjustly accused and reprimanded by the Minister after trying to save Seon Yi from Seung Gu's bullying. Though Gil Dong never aspired to fame or an official career, he is outraged by the corruption of officials. After receiving teachings from Grand Master Hak Jo, he becomes a righteous outlaw. Gil Dong alerts corrupt officials through his various actions. Upon visiting Seon Yi's grave, who was a victim of officials' persecution, Gil Dong frees Minister Hong from prison and sets off to seek a secluded life in the countryside.