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Pretty good
Love Between Fairy And Devil
Dongfang Qing Cang - Wang Hedi
Orchid - Yu Shuxin
Well, I have to say…the set of this drama and OST are both perfect. All of the colors, the nature, the flowers, and just the environment is so pretty. I love Xianxia dramas partly because of the beauty of the set and environment. I also don’t think I have to mention how iconic the OST is for this drama. I recognzied the OST before I did the drama. The cinematography and CGI in this drama is just amazing. Everything around the characters is so mesmerizing. At the end, this drama really sucked me in. However, it did take a while to get started and there were some parts where I thought the dramatics were a bit much. Like, they didn’t have to be THAT dramatic. It almost got to a point where it was cringey. So, there were a couple flaws, but overall, pretty interesting and pretty easy to follow.
I think after this drama, I realized something about the actors. A lot of people hate on Yu Shuxin’s acting style and acting voice, but I actually quite enjoy it. I think she can fit so many different character roles really well and her acting is really emotional and powerful. On the other hand, I think I realized that I don’t like Wang Hedi’s acting that much. I have never rated one of his dramas super high and I think his acting just falls flat for me. There’s something about it that I can’t quite pinpoint. It just falls flat every time, I get bored.
After about 5 episodes being in, first off, they “kiss” so early on. In like the first couple episodes…however, it didn’t really count. This drama isn’t too hard to follow yet in terms of plot. However, I do find myself getting a little bored between the voice actor for Dongfang Qing Cang and the high-pitched voice of Yu Shuxin. Before, I didn’t really mind her voice, but in this drama, I don’t know what it is. (I lied, I lied, I lied….their voices fit their characters perfectly after watching about another 10 episodes…it just takes some time to understand the story, but after I did, their voices don’t bother me at all…in fact, I feel like they fit the role pretty well)
I found it pretty funny at the start where Dongfang Qing Cang is connected, body-wise, to orchid so he has to protect her in order to protect himself. Orchid keeps on thinking that everything Dongfang is doing is out of the goodness of his heart, when we know that he is doing it to try to nurse her back to health, so he can get his solo life back. However, I did like that scene where Dongfang took her to see the sunrise, as it was the first time that I felt he did something for Orchid instead of himself.
Around episodes 8-9, I finally started to get invested in this story. I love the character development or start of it at least with Dongfang Qing Cang and Orchid. Orchid is teaching Dongfang Qing Cang how to be in tune with his emotions and how it’s ok for humans and everyone to have those emotions. “Emotions are what saves us. Love. Hate. We should feel all of these emotions because that’s what makes us, us.” Dongfang Qing Cang was taught from an extremely young age that in order to be powerful, you can’t let your emotions contorl you. But, through his time with Orchid, he is subconsciously starting to feel more emotions, even if it’s forced as they were connected from mind and body. I also feel so so bad for Orchid especially when Lord Changheng erased her name from being able to enter the fountain palace. Orchid didn’t know that this decision was made out of his love and care to protect Orchid, so she thought that Lord Changheng also thought she was a useless small fairy. Everyone around her has put forward this notion that she is useless and has no powers and will never get anywhere in life, so the fact that Lord Changheng appeared this way too really broke her. However, I loved the scene that resulted as an effect of these emotions with her and Dongfang Qing Cang. Dongfang Qing Cang telling her that she doesn’t have to hide her emotions around him and that “you are as precious as my life” reinforces that belief that not everyone things Orchid is useless. I love how Dongfang Qing Cang is magically good at comforting people even though he is supposed to have no emotions. Furthermore, with the end of episode 8 leading into Orchid letting Dongfang Qing Cang leave, this really shows the genuine bond that they have created. Dongfang is a part of the Moon Tribe, who the fairy government is hunting down right now and Orchid realizes that it’s not safe for him. She also realizes that not everyone in the Moon Tribe is evil like the fairies say, as she really got to know Dongfang Qing Cang. The fact that she sacrificed that companionship for Dongfang’s safety really shows you how genuine, kind, and honest Orchid is as a person and character. The small orchid/flower cakes she left as a final reminder really just shows her kindness. It hits even more when I think back to that conversation between the 2 of them when Orchid is saying that Dongfang should leave soon, so that she doesn’t get attached. She didn’t want to get used to life with him, because she knows it’s not going to last. I really feel for her in this moment because she’s so used to everyone abandoning her and her being lonely, so now that has happened again as Dongfang’s safety is more important to Orchid than his company.
I’m really confused about how Dongfang Qing Cang is truly feeling. Although I don’t think he even knows what his true feelings are. On one hand, i want to think that he only said those hurtful words about how his kindness was all fake since they were connected because he was hurt as he tried to remake Arbitrer Hall, but Orchid still didn’t like it. However, on the other hand, it’s really early in the drama. So, he could truly not have any emotion connected to her yet. I’m more leaning towards the first option though. I really think he only said those words as a defense mechanism because he doesn’t know how to process his emotions yet.
Wow, I knew that Dongfang Qing Cang had it hard as a child to get rid of his emotions, but until Orchid took them both back to see his father and ask him questions, I didn’t truly connect the dots. After that, I truly truly have this big feeling of just empathy and pity almost for QingCang. He went through so much as a kid and his final like rite of passage was killing his own father. After all these years though, I’m really glad that Orchid brought them to talk. I think it was a different perspective for both him and his father to see eachother in a different light. I don’t think QingCang’s father is a bad man, he just has to protect the tribe and the only way to do it was to make his son the best ruler. I actually started feeling sympathy for the dad when he rolled that wooden ball and QingCang didn’t roll it back. I genuinely feel like he had emotions, it was just for power reasons he couldn’t show them. I also love how we can see QingCang’s growth in character when talking to his dad. The fact that he chose to live with the pain and regret of emotions and love rather than to cancel them out again and kill his father again shows his true growth. At the beginning he was all “emotions suck”, but now he recognizes the importance of holding memories and emotions, both good and bad. Orchid is truly such a good partner though, I love how genuine she is for QingCang and how much she genuinely cares for him. QingCang is also that character that appears bad, but is always there to support Orchid, no matter what. He doesn’t realize it yet, but he’s started to rely on Orchid emotionally. I love when they were kneeling together in the grass field with Dongfang Qing Cang breaking down and realizing he doesn’t blame his father anymore. Honestly, in episode 18, I really like Qing Cang’s attitude and decisions when it comes to his brother and I’m so glad his brother came to his senses and realized that QingCang wasn’t the enemy…you could tell he felt guilty that he has been turning against QingCang when he in fact suffered the most out of everyone. I’m glad that they now seem like they are working together and QingCang gave him a second chance. (although, I sort of already knew when QingCang took those lightning hits for his brother that he still has soft spots for certain people)
Yes, Orchid isn’t just the flower plant fairy that everyone thinks she is. The aura when she harnessed her seal and revealed that she was the Goddess of Qishan. I loved the way Yu Shuxin acted with her eyes during that moment, it just gave off a powerful mood. Not only that, but the confession finally came in episode 26. Orchid sacrificed her ability to return home for good in order to protect QingCang. Then, when he asked why she did that, their kiss that they shared definitely locked in the fact that they like each other. No words were said yet, but actions speak louder than words. Orchid has always stood up for QingCang and defended his characters against those that try to speak bad, so her saving him and sacrificing her own home just shows how much she cares. When Orchid went into that cave for Dongfang QingCang to prove that she can be the Moon Queen, that was really moving. Qingcang’s own actions of suffering through the pain with her was also really moving. I also liked how we got to see Qingcang’s brother show his caring side in that he never wanted Orchid to suffer in the first place, it was just a threat for her not to become the queen.
Changheng deserves better too. God of War being able to give up that position because he doesn’t want violence anymore. If he was in love with any other girl than Orchid, they would instantly be at his feet. I really like him and Danyin together, I hope they get a happy ending. Danyin was ready to give up her life in exchange for Changheng’s. But, for Orchid, QingCang is the right man for her. She has romantic feelings for him, so that’s all that’s needed. I loved the scene with QingCang giving his speech to his people of the Moon Tribe expressing how important Orchid is to him. But he also took responsibility for failing to bring back those soldiers. QingCang is rlly a good leader.
Orchid literally saving everyone in episode 31. I knew this scene was coming, so that could be a reason, but I wasnt as sad as I thought. I did shed a few tears, but maybe it’s bc I know this story is a HE, I was honestly more proud. Orchid sacrificed herself, but saved all those soldiers and stopped the battle and gave the primordial spirit of that lady master back. The only part I got really sad at was when Changheng had tears and that last scene with Qingcang holding her in his arms. But, there’s still like 5 episodes to go, so I know she’s going to come back.
Changheng and Goddess Xiyun’s conversation where she revealed that she’s going to die in the end and she’s okay with that and asking Changheng to help her. It reveals that she is still in love with Dongfang Qingcang, but she just has to pretend to protect him. To protect him from Taisui, she is ready to sacrifice herself and keep up this act. This would be the second time now. Now, when that theme song pops up, I know something big is about to happen. Qingcang is going to sacrifice himself for her this time. Anytime that song pops up, they are showing their love for each other in some tragic and powerful way.
The ending was okay. It was a good ending, powerful ending. But, it’s nothing special. Like, I didn’t feel any strong emotions for or against any characters in the final episode. Honestly, I was rooting for and applauding the side characters’ growth the most. I liked the scene when Lord Yunfeng and the Black Dragon came to help Shuiyuntian fight against Tai Sui. I thought that character growth was really nice as it shows the changed mindset of the Moon Tribe when it comes to the fairies. I was also wanting more of the Black Dragon and Jieli’s relationship because I really like the Black Dragon’s character. And then Dongfang Qing Cang comes back within the last 5 seconds magically and the drama ends. Like, no close up with their relationship so a little bit disappointing on that end. Just felt rushed.
Dongfang Qing Cang - Wang Hedi
Orchid - Yu Shuxin
Well, I have to say…the set of this drama and OST are both perfect. All of the colors, the nature, the flowers, and just the environment is so pretty. I love Xianxia dramas partly because of the beauty of the set and environment. I also don’t think I have to mention how iconic the OST is for this drama. I recognzied the OST before I did the drama. The cinematography and CGI in this drama is just amazing. Everything around the characters is so mesmerizing. At the end, this drama really sucked me in. However, it did take a while to get started and there were some parts where I thought the dramatics were a bit much. Like, they didn’t have to be THAT dramatic. It almost got to a point where it was cringey. So, there were a couple flaws, but overall, pretty interesting and pretty easy to follow.
I think after this drama, I realized something about the actors. A lot of people hate on Yu Shuxin’s acting style and acting voice, but I actually quite enjoy it. I think she can fit so many different character roles really well and her acting is really emotional and powerful. On the other hand, I think I realized that I don’t like Wang Hedi’s acting that much. I have never rated one of his dramas super high and I think his acting just falls flat for me. There’s something about it that I can’t quite pinpoint. It just falls flat every time, I get bored.
After about 5 episodes being in, first off, they “kiss” so early on. In like the first couple episodes…however, it didn’t really count. This drama isn’t too hard to follow yet in terms of plot. However, I do find myself getting a little bored between the voice actor for Dongfang Qing Cang and the high-pitched voice of Yu Shuxin. Before, I didn’t really mind her voice, but in this drama, I don’t know what it is. (I lied, I lied, I lied….their voices fit their characters perfectly after watching about another 10 episodes…it just takes some time to understand the story, but after I did, their voices don’t bother me at all…in fact, I feel like they fit the role pretty well)
I found it pretty funny at the start where Dongfang Qing Cang is connected, body-wise, to orchid so he has to protect her in order to protect himself. Orchid keeps on thinking that everything Dongfang is doing is out of the goodness of his heart, when we know that he is doing it to try to nurse her back to health, so he can get his solo life back. However, I did like that scene where Dongfang took her to see the sunrise, as it was the first time that I felt he did something for Orchid instead of himself.
Around episodes 8-9, I finally started to get invested in this story. I love the character development or start of it at least with Dongfang Qing Cang and Orchid. Orchid is teaching Dongfang Qing Cang how to be in tune with his emotions and how it’s ok for humans and everyone to have those emotions. “Emotions are what saves us. Love. Hate. We should feel all of these emotions because that’s what makes us, us.” Dongfang Qing Cang was taught from an extremely young age that in order to be powerful, you can’t let your emotions contorl you. But, through his time with Orchid, he is subconsciously starting to feel more emotions, even if it’s forced as they were connected from mind and body. I also feel so so bad for Orchid especially when Lord Changheng erased her name from being able to enter the fountain palace. Orchid didn’t know that this decision was made out of his love and care to protect Orchid, so she thought that Lord Changheng also thought she was a useless small fairy. Everyone around her has put forward this notion that she is useless and has no powers and will never get anywhere in life, so the fact that Lord Changheng appeared this way too really broke her. However, I loved the scene that resulted as an effect of these emotions with her and Dongfang Qing Cang. Dongfang Qing Cang telling her that she doesn’t have to hide her emotions around him and that “you are as precious as my life” reinforces that belief that not everyone things Orchid is useless. I love how Dongfang Qing Cang is magically good at comforting people even though he is supposed to have no emotions. Furthermore, with the end of episode 8 leading into Orchid letting Dongfang Qing Cang leave, this really shows the genuine bond that they have created. Dongfang is a part of the Moon Tribe, who the fairy government is hunting down right now and Orchid realizes that it’s not safe for him. She also realizes that not everyone in the Moon Tribe is evil like the fairies say, as she really got to know Dongfang Qing Cang. The fact that she sacrificed that companionship for Dongfang’s safety really shows you how genuine, kind, and honest Orchid is as a person and character. The small orchid/flower cakes she left as a final reminder really just shows her kindness. It hits even more when I think back to that conversation between the 2 of them when Orchid is saying that Dongfang should leave soon, so that she doesn’t get attached. She didn’t want to get used to life with him, because she knows it’s not going to last. I really feel for her in this moment because she’s so used to everyone abandoning her and her being lonely, so now that has happened again as Dongfang’s safety is more important to Orchid than his company.
I’m really confused about how Dongfang Qing Cang is truly feeling. Although I don’t think he even knows what his true feelings are. On one hand, i want to think that he only said those hurtful words about how his kindness was all fake since they were connected because he was hurt as he tried to remake Arbitrer Hall, but Orchid still didn’t like it. However, on the other hand, it’s really early in the drama. So, he could truly not have any emotion connected to her yet. I’m more leaning towards the first option though. I really think he only said those words as a defense mechanism because he doesn’t know how to process his emotions yet.
Wow, I knew that Dongfang Qing Cang had it hard as a child to get rid of his emotions, but until Orchid took them both back to see his father and ask him questions, I didn’t truly connect the dots. After that, I truly truly have this big feeling of just empathy and pity almost for QingCang. He went through so much as a kid and his final like rite of passage was killing his own father. After all these years though, I’m really glad that Orchid brought them to talk. I think it was a different perspective for both him and his father to see eachother in a different light. I don’t think QingCang’s father is a bad man, he just has to protect the tribe and the only way to do it was to make his son the best ruler. I actually started feeling sympathy for the dad when he rolled that wooden ball and QingCang didn’t roll it back. I genuinely feel like he had emotions, it was just for power reasons he couldn’t show them. I also love how we can see QingCang’s growth in character when talking to his dad. The fact that he chose to live with the pain and regret of emotions and love rather than to cancel them out again and kill his father again shows his true growth. At the beginning he was all “emotions suck”, but now he recognizes the importance of holding memories and emotions, both good and bad. Orchid is truly such a good partner though, I love how genuine she is for QingCang and how much she genuinely cares for him. QingCang is also that character that appears bad, but is always there to support Orchid, no matter what. He doesn’t realize it yet, but he’s started to rely on Orchid emotionally. I love when they were kneeling together in the grass field with Dongfang Qing Cang breaking down and realizing he doesn’t blame his father anymore. Honestly, in episode 18, I really like Qing Cang’s attitude and decisions when it comes to his brother and I’m so glad his brother came to his senses and realized that QingCang wasn’t the enemy…you could tell he felt guilty that he has been turning against QingCang when he in fact suffered the most out of everyone. I’m glad that they now seem like they are working together and QingCang gave him a second chance. (although, I sort of already knew when QingCang took those lightning hits for his brother that he still has soft spots for certain people)
Yes, Orchid isn’t just the flower plant fairy that everyone thinks she is. The aura when she harnessed her seal and revealed that she was the Goddess of Qishan. I loved the way Yu Shuxin acted with her eyes during that moment, it just gave off a powerful mood. Not only that, but the confession finally came in episode 26. Orchid sacrificed her ability to return home for good in order to protect QingCang. Then, when he asked why she did that, their kiss that they shared definitely locked in the fact that they like each other. No words were said yet, but actions speak louder than words. Orchid has always stood up for QingCang and defended his characters against those that try to speak bad, so her saving him and sacrificing her own home just shows how much she cares. When Orchid went into that cave for Dongfang QingCang to prove that she can be the Moon Queen, that was really moving. Qingcang’s own actions of suffering through the pain with her was also really moving. I also liked how we got to see Qingcang’s brother show his caring side in that he never wanted Orchid to suffer in the first place, it was just a threat for her not to become the queen.
Changheng deserves better too. God of War being able to give up that position because he doesn’t want violence anymore. If he was in love with any other girl than Orchid, they would instantly be at his feet. I really like him and Danyin together, I hope they get a happy ending. Danyin was ready to give up her life in exchange for Changheng’s. But, for Orchid, QingCang is the right man for her. She has romantic feelings for him, so that’s all that’s needed. I loved the scene with QingCang giving his speech to his people of the Moon Tribe expressing how important Orchid is to him. But he also took responsibility for failing to bring back those soldiers. QingCang is rlly a good leader.
Orchid literally saving everyone in episode 31. I knew this scene was coming, so that could be a reason, but I wasnt as sad as I thought. I did shed a few tears, but maybe it’s bc I know this story is a HE, I was honestly more proud. Orchid sacrificed herself, but saved all those soldiers and stopped the battle and gave the primordial spirit of that lady master back. The only part I got really sad at was when Changheng had tears and that last scene with Qingcang holding her in his arms. But, there’s still like 5 episodes to go, so I know she’s going to come back.
Changheng and Goddess Xiyun’s conversation where she revealed that she’s going to die in the end and she’s okay with that and asking Changheng to help her. It reveals that she is still in love with Dongfang Qingcang, but she just has to pretend to protect him. To protect him from Taisui, she is ready to sacrifice herself and keep up this act. This would be the second time now. Now, when that theme song pops up, I know something big is about to happen. Qingcang is going to sacrifice himself for her this time. Anytime that song pops up, they are showing their love for each other in some tragic and powerful way.
The ending was okay. It was a good ending, powerful ending. But, it’s nothing special. Like, I didn’t feel any strong emotions for or against any characters in the final episode. Honestly, I was rooting for and applauding the side characters’ growth the most. I liked the scene when Lord Yunfeng and the Black Dragon came to help Shuiyuntian fight against Tai Sui. I thought that character growth was really nice as it shows the changed mindset of the Moon Tribe when it comes to the fairies. I was also wanting more of the Black Dragon and Jieli’s relationship because I really like the Black Dragon’s character. And then Dongfang Qing Cang comes back within the last 5 seconds magically and the drama ends. Like, no close up with their relationship so a little bit disappointing on that end. Just felt rushed.
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