Story: This storyline REALLY reminded me of Oriental Odyssey with the whole girl dominating guy concept and then later trying to kill him constantly but was unable to do it because of love. It's not exactly a unique plot at all. The plot was so-so and I really wouldn't say there was anything notable about it. The episodes were a bit slow paced but not super slow. It's bearable. The end episodes were slightly rushed but there is a happy ending. Also, this show had lots of editing and cutting problems. I had to jump around different sites to make sure I didn't miss any vital scenes or scenes with our main leads hehe.

Acting: Can we just say the only reason I finished this drama was because of our main leads??? Bai Lu and Xu Kai have INCREDIBLE chemistry. Their acting is on point and you can literally feel that they are so in love with each other. Xu Kai's facial expressions are ON POINT and he just carries out the character of Li Chen Lan so well-- a cold, strict sect leader yet kind at heart, but is the most gentle, warming man around Zhao Yao. I will be checking out more of his dramas! Bai Lu was awesome as the big, bad, fierce demoness in the beginning but as the story carried along I did feel like her character weakened too drastically but nonetheless she was very good! I was PLEASANTLY surprised at the performance of these young, non-veteran leads. Oh, very few kissing scenes BUT they can kiss. Probably THE BEST kiss scenes I've ever watched in cdramas so far.

The supporting roles were also great. I was pleasantly surprised at the awesome acting carried out by all of these newer actors and actresses. Zhi Yan was amazing and so were the rest.

Music: It's alright if I had to be honest. I don't dig it.

Rewatch Value: Meh, only for my main lead's chemistry.

Overall: the suggested value was a 8 but I gave this a 8.5 because it really is one of my favorite dramas in terms of acting. I DO recommend it.