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Compelling start

This drama has been on my radar for a while, though I hesitated because of an ending spoiler I once accidentally saw. But the itch was there, so I finally decided to check it out! 🤪 Of course, the main reason has always been Hou Minghao, especially since he isn’t playing his usual type of character here. Instead, he’s a morally grey, somewhat villainous demon—which is quite an easy sell for me! 😏My first impression of the show is strong. The gothic atmosphere is perfectly created with a palette of greyish colors, and the rainy weather just adds to that vibe. It feels as if everything is happening at dusk, whether outdoors or in a dungeon. The sun was mentioned, but I either missed the rays or they just weren't there—and since the Deceptive Demon brought it up, I might have just fallen under that deception spell! 😂The music is amazing, especially the track during the combat between Zhu Yan and the guy with the sword. The rest of the music was just as good, and I finally discovered the source of the song in the outro! It’s been on my playlist for some time, yet I didn't know where it came from until now, lol. 🤭As for the characters, Zhu Yan is very intriguing. At first, he seemed kind of wicked, but then he turned on that signature Hou Minghao charm and became funny, flirtatious, and playful. 🦊😏 Wen Xiao counters his banter perfectly, making their dynamic so enjoyable.This story just pulled me in after only one episode and has compelled me to keep watching! 😉

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Little moments

Oh, I love how they are developing the relationship between Gu Sheng (Sheng Sheng Man) and Mo Qing Cheng (Qiang Qing Ci). Online, he is constantly reaching out to her with smaller and bigger things, maybe even challenging her for different things, like that singing, for example. He clearly sees a lot of talent in her! 🥰​Meanwhile, all those little moments when they actually see each other around that shop are so sweet. She has noticed him and marked him as a decent man and a protector of women. 🤗​I really enjoy this show. I know it's only two episodes in, but it just draws you in. And the supporting cast—all the gossipers around our leads! The 'always-single' male lead is showing interest in someone and all of his friends are suddenly wingmen. QQC is showing interest in SSM and all her friends are cheering behind her. What a company of people! 🙂

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First impression

I was mesmerized by the first episode! I love the premise, and I especially love that they are already crushing on each other’s voices—and only that. They have all these situations where they are almost, or even actually, next to each other, yet they never speak. Because they don't talk, they have no idea they are right next to the person they actually want to meet! 🤗To be fair, it's a very "nowadays" way to start a relationship. People are often at their computers or in voice chats more than they are socializing in person. Some can even be best friends on the internet, yet walk by each other on the street without ever knowing how close they really are! I think this is going to be a very interesting show.

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Wen Kexing's true identity revealed

Great episode! Finally, they revealed WKX is the leader of Ghost Valley. I had suspected this for quite some time already! 🤨👆The timing for this reveal also fits perfectly. WKX and ZZS are at odds due to WKX’s plans and the chaos created by the Glazed Armor duplicates, which has led to them being separated at the moment. WKX is clearly hurt because of what ZZS said in this and the previous episode. It seems like the "soulmate" bubble has burst, and now WKX is in a mode of: "If you think I’m insane, I’ll give you insane!" I believe ZZS’s words have really gotten under his skin. 💔But I worry about what WKX told his ghosts: to go after the remaining three leaders of the Five Lakes Alliance. Does that include Chengling? I really hope not! At this moment, it feels like there is nothing holding WKX back from his craziness. 😰🔥

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The bond grows

My favorite part of this episode was definitely Wen Kexing's reaction to Zhou Zishu's tactics! Earlier on, Zhou was obviously being extra friendly to Cao Weining—using many of the same lines Wen had used on him—just to make him jealous! The look Zhou gave made it clear that it was super-intentional. 🤭😏Later, when Zhou tells him he's treating him as a friend, Wen quietly says to himself, "You're my soulmate", while watching him walk away. I love their dynamic and how the show is building the relationship between the two male leads. ❤️On top of all that, Zhou finally showed parts of his true identity to Wen during that encounter with the Window of Heaven guy. I really hope we see Wen’s identity revealed very soon. I am practically 100% sure he’s the Ghost Valley Master! 🤨👆

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Drama at its finest!

I couldn't really understand which sect was behind that whole "Hunger Games" situation at the beginning with the wedding! I saw people who had deals with the Scorpion Sect and others with Ghost Valley... so what the heck was happening there? 🤔As for our main guys, it seems like whatever Wen Kexing’s plan is, it's starting to come into motion. He is still flirting with Zhou Zishu, and he gets so jealous and protective whenever anyone else tries to touch his "precious friend". 🤔😏🤭Also, Gu Xiang met the young hero, Cao Weining, and it really seems like the guy might be romantically interested in our girl. We'll see! 🤭Overall a nice episode, though it didn't feel like the plot moved forward much, and I was still quite confused by a few parts. Let’s see if the next episode brings some more clarity... 🤔

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The masks removed and the ones still on

This episode was so good! Zhou Zishu’s mask finally came off when he fell into the water, only for Wen Kexing to pine over him even more. The mystery around the Glazed Armor is definitely growing, and Wen Kexing is clearly a major player in this game. 🤭🤨I still suspect him to be the Leader of Ghost Valley, but this episode made me wonder—could there be multiple sects within the Valley, with Master Wen leading only one of them? And then there is the Scorpion King. He also looks like someone leading an outcast sect; could he be from the Valley too? I’m still not quite sure how the whole system of sects, clans, and valleys works, but I hope I'll get there eventually. 😔Now we know the Window of Heaven is involved and heading to the Heroes Summit. If Zhou is there with his real face showing, won’t they recognise him? Either way, I love seeing the bond between the two leads growing. Zhou is finally smiling, joking, and even being playful at times! And I have to wonder... what exactly are Master Wen's plans with those fake Glazed Armor pieces? 🤔

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Are we getting clues on Wen Kexing's true identity?

I am quite sure now that Wen Kexing is the same guy we saw in episode 1 wearing the red robe. The walnuts and the way he squeezed that beggar's throat—it all lines up. He probably needs that "variable" he mentioned earlier for the Glazed Armor he’s looking for. Of course, I could always be wrong, but at the moment I am more than 100% sure this is it. 👆As for the rest—that Backfire Music Skill (or whatever the name was) means that Zhou Zishu is way stronger than many in the world even with the seven nails in his body. I wonder what will happen when they learn each other's secrets. And my question remains: can the seven nail punishment be reversed? Can they be taken out? 🤔

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More questions and some flirting

​It looks like there are multiple sects after the boy in Zhou's care. I wonder why he's so special? Is it just because he's the son of the Mirror Lake sect's leader, or is there something more to him? 🤔​Wen Kexing is proving to be quite the stalker and a major flirt. I honestly wonder if Zhou secretly likes the attention or not. It would definitely make me feel uneasy to be followed and stared at that way! 🤭​During the night, Zhou had those black veins running again, so I’m convinced now that it's tied to the specific time of day. I'm waiting to see an explanation of how this works, if there will be any, of course. 🤨

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More questions

I am still very confused about what's happening, but at least I’ve gathered that the nails are "eating" Zhou Zishu's body at midnight. It seems the wine, mixed with about 15 minutes of meditation, helps him manage the pain... maybe? I am not entirely sure yet. 🤔However, Wen Kexing's interest in Zhou Zishu is still a mystery to me. What does he mean when he calls him a "variable"? Is he planning to use Zhou Zishu for something specific? It definitely looks like a solitary, drunken life isn't going to work for Zhou Zishu, as he keeps getting followed by Wen Kexing—who always has that intense stare and flirty smile on him! 🤔😏

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