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One of the best-written series I've watched!
At first glance, this drama might seem to have all the typical tropes—master-disciple relationship, a demon male lead, reincarnation, amnesia, hidden identity—but don’t let that discourage you! Let me break down why this series is worth watching.
In their first life, the female lead, Mu Qing Ge (MQG), is a highly respected cultivator, but her immense power makes others fear and label her as a demon. Meanwhile, the male lead, Su Yi Shui (SYS), is a rebellious demon child with a powerful spirit waiting to possess him. Wanting to help him, MQG tricks SYS into becoming her disciple. Over time, they develop mutual respect, and SYS falls in love with his master. However, MQG ultimately sacrifices herself to seal the spirit within SYS, only to be betrayed and killed.
In his grief, SYS does everything to bring MQG back to life. She is reincarnated as Xue Ran Ran (XRR), and just as MQG once forced him to become her disciple, SYS now forces XRR to become her master to break the curse she left on him. This marks the beginning of their new journey.
What I love about this series is how well-paced and well-constructed it is. Master-disciple relationships are often portrayed as problematic, but here, the dynamic works because of the role reversal—MQG dies, reincarnates, and then becomes SYS’s disciple. This fresh take makes the romance more acceptable and even entertaining.
Another strong point is that the drama doesn’t rely on frustrating misunderstandings. XRR’s true identity as MQG isn’t kept as some huge secret—many characters already know it from the start. The amnesia plot is also well-handled. Instead of dragging on, it serves a purpose: since SYS loses his current memories and only remembers his past, he reverts to his younger, more reckless self. This allows us to see both leads in their youthful versions, adding depth to their relationship.
One of the best aspects of the show is how it handles the reincarnation trope. Often, in reincarnation dramas, the surviving character falls for the "new" version of their lost love, making us question whether they truly loved the original person. But here, it’s clear—XRR eventually regains all her memories and merges both versions of herself, and SYS loves her completely, as both XRR and MQG.
Now, onto the performances. While there aren't many heavily emotional scenes, the action sequences are well-done, and the chemistry between Deng Wei and Julia Xiang is impressive. Despite their seven-year age gap, their interactions feel natural, and the romance is well-executed (even the kiss scenes were surprisingly good!). Julia Xiang, in particular, stood out with her fight scenes—they were some of the most satisfying moments in the series.
Visually, this drama doesn’t feel low-budget at all. The special effects were well-executed, especially in the final episode, which was beautifully done. The soundtrack was good, though not particularly memorable for me.
As for the ending—it was both satisfying and well-deserved. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a drama wrap up in such a fulfilling way. Definitely worth rewatching!
In their first life, the female lead, Mu Qing Ge (MQG), is a highly respected cultivator, but her immense power makes others fear and label her as a demon. Meanwhile, the male lead, Su Yi Shui (SYS), is a rebellious demon child with a powerful spirit waiting to possess him. Wanting to help him, MQG tricks SYS into becoming her disciple. Over time, they develop mutual respect, and SYS falls in love with his master. However, MQG ultimately sacrifices herself to seal the spirit within SYS, only to be betrayed and killed.
In his grief, SYS does everything to bring MQG back to life. She is reincarnated as Xue Ran Ran (XRR), and just as MQG once forced him to become her disciple, SYS now forces XRR to become her master to break the curse she left on him. This marks the beginning of their new journey.
What I love about this series is how well-paced and well-constructed it is. Master-disciple relationships are often portrayed as problematic, but here, the dynamic works because of the role reversal—MQG dies, reincarnates, and then becomes SYS’s disciple. This fresh take makes the romance more acceptable and even entertaining.
Another strong point is that the drama doesn’t rely on frustrating misunderstandings. XRR’s true identity as MQG isn’t kept as some huge secret—many characters already know it from the start. The amnesia plot is also well-handled. Instead of dragging on, it serves a purpose: since SYS loses his current memories and only remembers his past, he reverts to his younger, more reckless self. This allows us to see both leads in their youthful versions, adding depth to their relationship.
One of the best aspects of the show is how it handles the reincarnation trope. Often, in reincarnation dramas, the surviving character falls for the "new" version of their lost love, making us question whether they truly loved the original person. But here, it’s clear—XRR eventually regains all her memories and merges both versions of herself, and SYS loves her completely, as both XRR and MQG.
Now, onto the performances. While there aren't many heavily emotional scenes, the action sequences are well-done, and the chemistry between Deng Wei and Julia Xiang is impressive. Despite their seven-year age gap, their interactions feel natural, and the romance is well-executed (even the kiss scenes were surprisingly good!). Julia Xiang, in particular, stood out with her fight scenes—they were some of the most satisfying moments in the series.
Visually, this drama doesn’t feel low-budget at all. The special effects were well-executed, especially in the final episode, which was beautifully done. The soundtrack was good, though not particularly memorable for me.
As for the ending—it was both satisfying and well-deserved. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a drama wrap up in such a fulfilling way. Definitely worth rewatching!
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