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80 Chapters + 2 Extra (Completed)
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In a Mary-Sue novel, the readers all liked the Devil Venerable, the second male lead who devoted himself whole-heartedly to the female lead. However the female lead only loved the male lead who ab*sed her physically and mentally.

Readers: Why doesn’t the female lead like the Devil Venerable?!

Devil Venerable: This Venerable also wants to know. But what I really want to know is why I even like the female lead at all.

In order to understand why the female lead wasn’t attracted to him, the self-conscious Devil Venerable brutally interrogated the entire cast of characters from the novel.

Background characters: I have so many things I want to say but I don’t dare to say it to his face!

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After obtaining the book, the Devil Venerable discovered that the book described the world he lived in. This book said that after he sacrificed himself for the female lead, the fourth male lead, his silent and loyal subordinate Yin Hanjiang, blackened and attempted to kill her as a sacrificial offering for his lord.

Devil Venerable Wenren È: Yin Hanjiang, this Venerable wants to know why you wanted to kill the female lead.

Yin Hanjiang was silent.

Wenren È: If you refuse to speak, this Venerable will cut out your tongue and have it with alcohol!

Yin Hanjiang: …

Wenren È: What the hell are you blushing for?!

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Ma Tôn Cũng Muốn Biết
Mozun ye xiang zhidao
จอมมารก็อยากรู้เช่นกัน
本尊也想知道
魔尊也想知道
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Recommendation Lists
  1. to be read or not to be read
  2. messing with gender roles
  3. SHIZUN, THIS LIST SLAPS
  4. terminados
  5. Demon Venerable in Love (BL)

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10/21/21 mourningcrow c82
10/20/21 mourningcrow c81
10/18/21 mourningcrow c80
10/15/21 mourningcrow c79
10/12/21 mourningcrow c78
10/10/21 mourningcrow c77
10/08/21 mourningcrow c76
10/05/21 mourningcrow c75
10/02/21 mourningcrow c74
09/30/21 mourningcrow c73
09/26/21 mourningcrow c72
09/23/21 mourningcrow c71
09/21/21 mourningcrow c70
09/20/21 mourningcrow c69
09/17/21 mourningcrow c68
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PotatoCakes
PotatoCakes rated it
June 4, 2022
Status: c82
This novel is a caricature of typical YY or Danmei novels. This in itself is not particularly unique. Instead of using an Isekai, System, or Rebirth plot point to foreshadow events or give the MC context into the plot, the novel uses a novel instead. It achieves the same purpose.

The part that makes this novel stand out is the fact that the characters are unusually competent. The MC of the story is the most powerful character in the novel, and the ML is probably the second most powerful. Usually, this... more>> means the ML is falling over all the time and needs to be rescued. I'm happy that the characters generally stayed in character the entire time and didn't have their IQ drop when the plot requires it. I also like the fact that the only romance is between the MC and ML with the other characters focused on their own ambitions instead of pairing everyone off.

The downside, as is with a lot of Chinese novels, is the single-hearted devotion the ML has towards the MC. I find that level of devotion a little offputting, especially if there's no reciprocation in 800 years and the guy is already dead. However, I'm willing to overlook it since the rest of the story is quite good.

PS. Read mourningcrow's translations. <<less
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JustYourAverageDanmeiReader
JustYourAverageDanmeiReader rated it
May 23, 2022
Status: Completed
I just finished the novel and it was super good! The romance is kind of slow, but this novel is enjoyable nonetheless You'll definitely like it if you love those historical cultivating novels.

Yin Hanjiang is definitely my favorite character, he's so loyal to his venerable (╥_╥). The characters were very splendidly written!
Spoiler

poor guy, Zhongli Qian is the only one with brains lmao- and I have to admit, the comments from the novel that Wenren E picked up (Abusive Romance) were hilarious.

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Anyways, this novel is amazing and I definitely recommend it!
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luxe
luxe rated it
May 13, 2022
Status: c82
I was recommended this novel for a competent protagonist, and it really is good. He's stronger than the ML, and they’re both consistently stronger than anyone else. However, this isn't a weak to strong novel, but more of a cultivation mystery with some humor. I truly enjoyed reading it.
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Exraww.KO
Exraww.KO rated it
April 26, 2022
Status: Completed
I love it so much. I like how the story flow into something that makes sense despite the craziness of the character in it. Everything resolved in particular manner, not too fast nor too slow. Everything has a reason behind it, even if we don't know it now.

Recommended 100%
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tsugunle
tsugunle rated it
April 2, 2022
Status: Completed
Absolutely exceeded my expectations because I came in thinking this was a light read but came out very satisfied and truly amazed at how the author wrote everything perfectly.

In the first 10 chapters, I was already dreading the parts that will hurt because of how the characterization of everyone, even side characters, were detailed and were given importance as much as the plot. It's refreshing to see each character develop throughout the story as they let others help and encourage them.

I really, really love this novel even if it has... more>> brought me so much heaviness and eyes full of tears that won't fall. That just makes it a lot better.

I hope the best for the author, the translators, and the future success of this novel! [Pls I beg people shove this novel into peoples faces (/lh) because its so worth it ;u;] <<less
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Shira-senpai
Shira-senpai rated it
March 21, 2022
Status: Completed
quite a refreshing novel, honestly. The plot, the world-building, the main couple, and the side characters. They're all well-written. Never would I have thought that I would like side characters this much. Everything just makes perfect sense. In the end, everything was explained. I couldn't find a plot hole, even if there is, then it must be not quite important to the story.

i love how the ML had a proper reason for his dedication and willingness to give up his life for the MC. For the MC, there was that... more>> one line in the novel that pretty much described how he fell in love. Im glad that the ML went from a mindless puppet who dedicates his entire life to his venerable to a dedicated ML who stands equal to his venerable. I love their kind of love.

the side characters are great. Really great. They are all well written and likable, except for that s*um character of course. Nobody likes him, hah. Every side characters have their own important role in the progress of the story. I was confused with the names at first but by the end of the novel, I remember all their names since they're all significant.

anyways, I really can't say much about the plot. Since it's planned well and made sense, as I said earlier, one of the extra perfectly ended the plot. <<less
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bunnydesuuu
bunnydesuuu
December 27, 2021
Status: Completed
5/5 A funny, parody-like cultivation novel that occasionally makes fun of and destroys the harem plot of the aide characters while building on MC and ML's character and relationship. The righteous are not as righteous, and the evil, too, can have morals. Watching ML's secret devotion and obsession with MC slowly change to that of pure love and understanding was a beautiful process. MC going from an indifferent (but with strong morals) person to that of understanding and indulgence was equally nice and refreshing to read.
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Chisaki
Chisaki rated it
December 17, 2021
Status: c82
I love that the plot that could easily span hundreds of chapters was compacted into 80 without seeming rushed at all, tying everything together perfectly into a neat little bow. Shu Yanyan and the four altar masters of the Xuanyuan sect were so chaotic and endearing in their own way. And I absolutely adore the four-person group that wandered the world together for 30 years during the time skip and the readers' reaction to their antics. Everyone is just so charming I can't help loving them all. Overall a very... more>> satisfying read. <<less
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This person is dying
This person is dying rated it
December 5, 2021
Status: c82
Okay, this is quite a masterpiece. It's deeper in cultivation theory and have a lot of unique and interesting characters. The plot is also amazing.

But it's unfortunate that both MC and ML characters are not the type that I'll list as my fav, although they are indeed excellent human being with beautiful flaws that are written very well. Haha they are too excellent for me.

Also, (Don't read if you don't want to be annoyed by me) :

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Spoiler

I enjoyed most of this journey, if not for the original female protagonist and some side characters that annoy me to the end (just personal preference). The og female protagonist is just not too clever for her super important position, which result in all this mess. It's like giving a knife to a baby. And it's all according to the universe's will not the book author. Thinking like that, it's like the universe just want to self destruct itself. Huh, maybe that's why the book appeared in front of MC so he could safe everyone. But in the first place, why?? Despite it felt kinda st*pid to me, it's still a genius concept because it's whole with no plotholes, and the execution is amazing.

The og female protag is also made to be liked by the readers (?), but it's very hard to sympathize with her feeling of being controlled, maybe because she is too white lotus and play the necessary role of damsel in distress, either I'm right or I'm just jealous. *Shrug*

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I still enjoyed my time reading this, the comedy is very good. Like how the author or the MC made fun of dire situation randomly, etc. But overall, it's still hard to put this in my fav book of all time. <<less
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Blades and Flowers
Blades and Flowers rated it
December 2, 2021
Status: Completed
Preface: A lot of good points have been discussed by other reviewers but I also want to add:

  1. The story DEFINITELY sticks with the title. This isn't some grand adventure/romance type where you can expect complex events and nitty gritty details. At the end of the story, all it boils down to is that the "Devils Venerable Also Wants to Know" he succeeds in this and achieves a little bit more on the side.
  2. Technically, if you think about it, the story isn't about Wenren E and Yin Hanjiang. They're just side characters in the original novel. The meat of the "plot" really does happen between Baili Qingmiao and He Wenzhao, but this novel shows how even side characters can play a big role in things.
  3. The way this was written was coherent with the "theme". Again, this is not some grand adventure/romance between the MC (Wenren E) and ML (Yin Hanjiang). This is Wenren E's perspective on things and his character makes his interpretation of events really funny in cases because his emotional depth (or lack thereof; the only one he really has emotions for/s shows emotions to is Yin Hanjiang).
It's so good. I'd say one of my favorites.

It's not that angsty but it can make you cry. The humor is superb, the relationships are well-developed and the characters are delightful.

It's just... more>> a really good read.

Highly recommended. <<less
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MsBusyBee
MsBusyBee
November 19, 2021
Status: Completed
The novel was such an amazing ride. The author did a fantastic job in creating such a beautiful story.
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huangquan
huangquan rated it
November 6, 2021
Status: Completed
Loved this!! Pretty refreshing story, amazing world building, the characters are well fleshed out and the comedic undertone makes it even better. The side characters are hilarious and memorable as well. Author manages to bring all the loose ends together in the end.

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Spoiler

The only thing I'm tad bit disappointed is the development of of Wenren E and Yin Hanjiang's relationship. After the second soul communion thing, when we see Wenren E's past... things happened a bit fast. Sure they talked and Yin Hanjiang saw an important part of Wenren E's life (while exploring Wenren E's past) but even after that, the jump to relationship was a bit sudden to me. Maybe if both of them had a bit more conversation and stuff in the reality after the past thing, the flow would've been better.

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Spoiler

Lol and I was really hoping for a Shoujo ai subplot!!!!!

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Overall is novel is pretty great with amazing translation by mourning crow. <<less
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Drunken dream
Drunken dream rated it
October 27, 2021
Status: Completed
A short nd to the point novel that had me so engaged and I loved it SO MUCH that I fell sick for 3 days when it ended lmao T_T pls, I went in to read this with zero expectations, as just a casual read nd the rest is history.

The main pair is ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS I'm telling u I can't stress this enough, they are just so perfect for me, even though both of them were from demonic sects and one had a twisted mind on the verge of... more>> madness while the other was a merciless ruler who is clueless when it came to the heart, there was never any deception nor manipulation between them, the relationship and character development was so natural nd never felt forced or out of the blue, they were so attentive to each other, they wholeheartedly cherished not just the other's feelings but also each others true selves T_T they might just be my most fav bl pairing ever (yes, even compared to the main pairings of all the big named ones out there ¬¬).

Literally ALL of the characters (except He wenzhao nd his lackeys, nd yet he was interesting too tbh) have my entire heart and soul, that 4 members little travelling ragtag bunch of misfits group in particular ;_; also I have never loved any female characters so wholeheartedly ever in my life okay? The 3 important female characters here all have such unique personalities and charm, u can't help but adore them. I love them so much that idk what to do with all these emotions.

I'll specifically talk about the MC coz main characters are almost never my most fav character in any series (I'm always gushing more over the side characters) but this one was a rare exception. He isn't a good guy in the conventional sense (Lord of devils, path of slaughter, merciless towards his enemies, gets what he wants no matter what, u get the gist) but he was incredible... his motivations, wisdom, world view, determination, straightforwardness, being capable of realising his faults and not hesitating in admitting his mistakes while working at it, and just being so goddamn sincere in everything he does omygod he's so cool and cute asf at the same time.

The plot is good enough, nothing stellar or absolutely 'out of this world' but the explanations are reasonable, goes deep into the world nd it's power levels, the comedy is amazing though (seriously, it's hilarious, it flows smoothly and naturally like water), the first extra chapter was super important coz it tied the entire thing together mind blowingly well, I was shook. The pacing was good too, mourningcrows translation was better. For a short novel, it's was ridiculously enjoyable nd I really miss it now that it's over T^T <<less
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asampe_tae
asampe_tae rated it
October 21, 2021
Status: Completed
It's been a while since I enjoyed a book so much. I'd had this book on my to-read list but hadn't gotten round to it. I was checking which book to pick up and I liked the title so I dived into it and boooy....

I was so engrossed that I read it all in a sitting. Yep, one sitting. Author, u have my respect.

Positives;

1. Wenren is such a hottie. I loved how once he understood his feelings, he worked on it. Baby boy knew what he wanted and went for... more>> it. Do not get me started on Yin Hanjiang's duality cuz that was hawt. He was such a sucker for his lord but in a good way. The author made that balance well. He wasn't irritating or annoying with his feelings. The tension was *chef's kiss*.

2. The world building was terrific. I got a thorough understanding on how sh*t worked and the dynamics in that world.

3. Xuanyuan Sect. I love how they are evil and own it. There is no deceit or faking. It's even more hilarious when they try to turn what they did into something good. Or when Wenren asks questions and their answers are so far from what a normal person would say. How they would frontstab (cuz those mfs do it openly) each other including their lord if they have the chance. The relationships they had with the female protag and Zhongli Qian was kinda sweet.

Negatives;

1. I wanted to strangle female protag. I got so annoyed by her I don't even remember her name. I don't care if she was compelled, she's too s*upid to live. Half of the words out her mouth was Shixiong. A word has never pissed me off so bad. I was surprised my eyes were still in its sockets when I was done reading. I mean, the whole reason Wenren got involved with her and the book was cuz he wanted to know what made her so s*upid and idiotic.

2. Seriously author, you couldn't write one s*x scene.

Really? Just one teeny tiny itty bitty one? How could you do that to me? How could you let me leave my boys without that? I'm never forgiving you, author. NEVER.

All jokes aside, definitely recommend. Give it a try. <<less
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Hancock23
Hancock23 rated it
October 9, 2021
Status: Completed
I have read thousands of books and very few can compare to this one in terms of characterisation. Every character in the book has a story and a justifiable rationale for everything that they do. There isn't a single one-dimensional cannon fodder villain or hero in this novel. This means that there aren't any frivolous characters who do things for the sake of doing them rather than driving a vital aspect of the plot.

Second, the story may be based on a common troupe, but the plot is very unique. There... more>> aren't any scenes of random face-slapping and vicious vengeance. Everything is well thought out and contributes in some way to the story's foundation.

Third, the romance in the book is very subtle but extraordinarily beautiful.
Spoiler

The MC & ML don't speak of their feelings for each other for the first three-quarters of the book,

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but their actions speak waaaaay louder than any words ever could. They treat each other with utmost sincerity and at any given point, they always choose each other even when their relationship is that of master and subordinate. The journey towards being together is realistic and heartwarming. I cannot emphasise enough how incredible their relationship is.

All in all, I have no complaints about this novel and I am sure that I will reread it many times in the future. <<less
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Sivajani
Sivajani rated it
October 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Read Ontimestory ver.

This story is really unique n touches one heart quite easily.

The amount of personality growth in it wow chef's kiss. Every character here is unforgettable.
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Drenlith
Drenlith rated it
September 18, 2021
Status: Completed
High top shelf quality novel.

Disclaimer that this will be mostly focused on the plot though, so it lacks in that aspect if you came looking for cuddly fluffy moments (it definitely has them but, y'know, sparse).

Even though this is mainly focused on the plot, what it had to offer contained so much sweetness, my teeth are still aching. The sense that it lacks in romance completely goes away towards the end too.

This is one of those novels that make you realize, you don't hate the genre or stereotype, it's just... more>> terribly and awfully written until you lay your eyes upon something prim and proper.

The side characters are so so important and are the pillars to the story, they're not merging with the background characters and give significant growth and stumbles to the main characters.

The OG storyline and the general idea of this novel-'ception/-'verse' is thoroughly thought out. The development of characters both mentally and physically are present.

One of the Gong/Top/Seme POV novels but it's purely shounen ai.

Yandere's are not my cup of tea because they're focused on obsessions not love (almost like a overly spoilt fat child throwing tantrums for what they're addicted to, like candy or fast food). This ML however respects the boundaries the MC sets and wouldn't dare to cross them, neither would he ever dare to ask too much of MC, which also backfires and overshadows his perception of both himself and MC. Basically the complete opposite of 'The s*um Villain's Self-Saving System', which's grounded on MC pacifying people just to save himself and ML wanting to posses MC like he's an object.

Cultivation style novels are tedious, repetitive, cliché and boring and thankfully NOT the same case here.

Crucial moral lessons are being taught like 'live and let live'. The 'level-up' is a mere formality, but the ways of road to cultivation becomes critical instead.

It's the journey that shapes you, not the power itself. I can gain a new appreciation for the genre if more stallion novels are written this way.

smol rant:
Spoiler

Although I have little hopes for such a thing to happen as stallion and reverse harem novels never work out if the main character lives happily ever after with his harem, it's not true love.

Love is selfish and not everybody can tolerate it even if some in the harem of said main characters might, causing friction and develops into self-destruction.

History lessons should be evident enough that only one lady can be top dog for a period of time depending on the WORK she had to put into her target (or man? Idk was there a historic female figure with a reverse harem??) Harem love isn't love.

It's work and luck, most of the time that ends up completely ignored or unappreciated.

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The journey of freeing themselves from the shackles of the novel is amusing and high props to give the author so much attention to female side characters that have so much character and emotional qualities, you have to admit you do NOT see it often at all in shounen ai/BL/Yaoi genres. <<less
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aujnbr
aujnbr rated it
September 7, 2021
Status: c80 part1
I liked the characters, the way they were fleshed out.

Also, reading this happened to be during a certain time in my life where I needed clarification. It's silly how a web novel managed to reaffirm and clarify my world views, but it did.
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AmNut Obcess
AmNut Obcess rated it
August 15, 2021
Status: Completed
One of the best novels I read ❤️ Love the characters (except for that cheating scum) and the plot! Definitely worth reading this ❤️ If only the extras about the MC and ML would be longer, that would be great !
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Windemerald
Windemerald
November 6, 2020
Status: c12 part1
I really like the 1st part when xiao Yin.

Guarded wen renhe at the entrance of his study room when other disciples thought he was cultivating, in truth he was reading a love story.

Venerable. I want to be your disciple. You are a respected man.
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