This Damned Thirst for Survival

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《Devil》 tells the story of Chi You, the protagonist shou, who was killed by someone and cultivated for revenge with the help of Feng Li, the protagonist gong. When Jiang Luo woke up, he transmigrated into the body of the cannon fodder that killed the protagonist shou.

What’s even worse, he transmigrated at the time when the protagonist shou was already killed by the original body.

At the funeral, Jiang Luo was pushed in front of the coffin.

The deceased body of the protagonist shou in front of him was serene, with a smile at the corner of his lips. However, Jiang Luo knew that he had turned into a malicious spirit and was eyeing covetously at him.

The more dangerous it was, the calmer Jiang Luo became. When his desire for survival reached the critical point, he knelt on the ground with a puff, and forced himself to cry.

With his sincere emotion, he said: “Chi You, I love you so much. Please don’t leave me…”

The chilliness around him smothered slightly.

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Cái Mong Muốn Sống Chó Chết Này
TDTS
Ý Chí Sinh Tồn Chết Tiệt Này!
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这该死的求生欲[穿书]
這該死的求生欲[穿書]
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forgetdrunkenmoon
forgetdrunkenmoon rated it
July 3, 2023
Status: Completed
Extremely good novel with the relationship between MC and ML being a literal enemy to lover, sprinkle with spicy and sus scenes between those two. The plot writing as well as the characters writing are top notch, the in depth between each character situation (not all but mostly) and the story suspense, I wish I can erase my memory of reading this novel then re-read it again.

Plot 4.5/5

... more>> Characters 5/5

Horror 4.5/5

MC/Jiang Luo (shou) : At early chapters he's not that strong but still has composure. The body reside in is very weak but later MC discover that he has talent for fu lu/talisman and deducted that it's because of the soul change (OG Jiang Luo is weak but MC is strong). Just like the tag, he's an unlucky protagonist.

Spoiler

In the previous life before he transmigrate, MC have a sh*t of a father who cheat on his nanny and seems to be abusive toward MC and his mother. MC have a trust for the nanny before he saw both his father and the nanny infedility when he's 15 years old. Turns out the nanny like MC and is planning to take over the family so that MC can be her belongings.

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ML/Chi You (gong) : sadistic, creepy, super op, totally red flag, but I still love him. He's extremely strong, has the ability to puppet soul, this make MC to be careful around his surrounding. He also command so many ghost to the point you may also call him ghost king. His life when he's alive is pretty miserable.

Spoiler

At first chapter it was introduced that ML died in a horrible way, with his body being divided. Yuan Tianzhu (very powerful weapon) that was divided into 4 parts, are actually ML's soul. His target is to destroy the physical world they're currently in. Chi You life in the Chi family is miserable, the entire family use Chi You as a tool and blame everything to him if there's a problem.

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Side characters:

Lu Youyi (ally) /my favorite side character. 1st chapter appearance, very funny, is a friend of ML. Coward and brave at the same time, very righteous. He placed 2nd last (the 1st is og jiang luo). His bad luck is also amazing (probably more amazing than MC) and he's very clumsy. He's also filthy rich but extremely humble (actually he just forgot that he's rich and kinda s*upid/oblivious).

Ye Xun (ally) 1st chapter appearance, always bring a bubby doll (weapon)

Ge Zhu (ally)

Qi Ye (ally) MC and him meet at the 1st exam, they later become friend with Qi Ye move to MC and his friends school. Have a crush on MC.

Spoiler

His power (spirit body) is originally from ML's father, Qi Ye meet ML and return the spirit body. Now he has no spiritual power anymore but MC invited him to work with them at the new research bureau of metaphysical world.

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Kuang Zheng (ally)

Zhuo Zhongqiu (ally) like women (is a women), unfortunately she's the only girl.

Sai Liaoer (ally)
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Bai Wuchang, white impermanen (the one who guide souls along with Hei Wuchang). Later will become a key character because of his identitiy

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Feng Li (ally??) the og gong of ML in the novel, very protective of MC and hate ML because he's seducing MC. Appreciate MC talent and took him in as a student. He has an obsession for MC and later discovered that he like MC.

Liao Si (enemy) follower of ML

Dead Ghost/Feng Bi (enemy) Follower of ML but lost his memory. His name dead ghost was given by MC and Lu Youyi. After recovering his memory, ML command Teng Bi to keep watching over MC. He and Lu Youyi have a sense of being a ship

Bai Qiu (ally/passerby) a famous artist that MC once saved

Hua Rui (enemy) follower of ML

Ge Wuchen (enemy) brother of Ge Zhu and follower of ML

Li Sha (enemy) the original female blood eel, later become follower of ML.

Funeral shop owner/ Ji Yaozi (ally) a mysterious person in the novel, he have both the yin-yang ring and yuan tianzhu, seems to be helping MC from the sideline.
Spoiler

The fated person heart is actually inside him and he's willing to die if that mean to end the fated person. Ji Yaozi finally can become his true self and give some final lessons to MC because he's his master (MC call him master, he never call Feng Li master).

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Ginseng Doll (ally/daughter) a cute ginseng that keep calling MC as dad, like to cry and act cute, can heal wounds.

(Those who are not in the list are note a good person/real enemy. When I diverse the ally and enemy, it's just for an example because of MC and ML side party, in the end they're still a couple and the enemy (ML followers) are oblige to protect MC.)

Conspiracy of ML/Chi You death:

Spoiler

The Qi family and Chi family are rotten to the core, the Qi family get their power from the Chi family bloodline. They are pawn of the fated person (main villain). The death of ML is actually all moved by the fated person/fatalist, he's a false god. He predicted that ML will kill him, that's why he lie to the world that ML is a disaster that will destroy the world. He believe that only MC can kill ML and even tried to brainwash MC (he fail because MC desire for ML is stronger). The fated person goal is to become a real god which later will be used as advantage by MC and ML teams to kill him.

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Relationship between MC and ML (extremely long and messy, full spoiler ahead please beware) :

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They are enemy, literally enemy. MC lied to everyone that he and ML have a relationship, ML confessed to MC but he rejected it. This caused ML to tease MC to death (literally) by killing him 18 times (inside a dream and attempted mu*der in reality). MC hold grudge against ML because of this and learn to become stronger to kill ML. Because of MC said to everyone he love ML, everyone misunderstood that MC want to commit su*cide and go to ML side (he's actually training to use the yin-yang ring which requirement is near death danger). They all persuade MC that ML is already dead and there's still so many hope that MC can find. Even the OG gong of the story, Feng Li (his master) said that he will kill ML because of the death bad luck around MC (Jiang Luo keep saying that ML missed him lmao).

Their first kiss is at ch 67, MC kissed ML to use him as a scapegoat (fight another ghost). Detail of the kissing is at ch 68, ML later got mad at MC and retaliate with a more brutal kissing that caused MC's lips to be bruised. Because of this first kiss, they kiss in a fight like it's normal. You tell me what kind of enemy kiss each other so passionately, I don't believe they're straight at all (゜Q゜) ノ?

Their rivalry continue to the point MC carve his name Jiang Luo to ML's artificial heart, use his shampoo etc just to rule ML in. At ch 75, MC torture the weaken ML to ennact revenge from his 18x death. Unfortunately the pain seems to be nothing against ML.

Those two did it at chapter 100-102. They did it not out of love (both of them are still in denial) but at least there's a progress. Both of them are new to this kind of thing so their technique is poor. At first ML thought he'd lose interest in MC after they did it, turns out his desire for MC keep getting stronger. He's even mad when MC's soul got trapped in the mirror world.

In the mirror world, MC meet his real parents and got married off to ML's family, this show the truth about the past of the two. The teenager ML in the mirror world and the ML from the real world meet (not using real body), those two have a cold war. The mirror Chi You find out that he's the false one and wanted to trap MC inside the mirror world, he almost killed the entire town in the mirror world. That's when MC discovered both the mirror world ML and the real world ML like him. ML didn't want to admit that he like MC but MC want ML to admit that he like him, tease him to the point the other party run away for the first time.

They did it again at ch 139 in the dream. Those two create a cooperation to kill the fated person, pretending to fight each other and get hurt (they did "fight" each other). MC didn't really want to kill ML like the fated person wanted, ML were to die the world will be too dull and boring. ML create a realistic dream for MC and drag his friends (the plot is super exciting and horror). MC friends who died in the dream world and become ghost get the vip seat to see both MC and ML 1st class flirting at ch 165. At the new year eve (ch 174) ML give MC bunch of expensive gifts, there's a phone among the gifts. Later at night, the phone *ehem* in a way, ML make MC hear him jerk off the entire night.

ML already suspect that MC (jiang luo) is not the same as the og one, MC use his life as a threat to control ML (actually the purpose is for ML nit to destroy the world), they did it again for the 3rd time ch 183. MC take away half of the fated person power which cause his body to be damaged because of the immense power, ML almost kill the fated person and torture the Lian family to cure MC. ML admit that he like MC and ask him to be his lover. MC agree but in his mind, he plan to break up in the future later (which mean he's still in denial).

At the mountain, MC almost die and realize his feelings for ML, ML went inside despite knowing that the fated person on purpose use MC as bait to kill ML. Teng Bi use his life to revived MC while ML is in critical condition. MC protect ML away from everyone in the forest for fear that everyone can kill ML in his current condition and he don't want that. MC confessed to ML at ch 211 after the plan Ge Wuchen create to MC jealous kind of succeed (MC even admit he will kill ML and anyone who ML may potentially like), this make ML so happy, they did it again at ch 212. The next day when ML is changing the sheets of the bed (after MC told him to), the bed collapsed (they papapa too much).

After the fated person completely die, everyone got their peace. MC use ML phone out of curiosity, his chat only has MC in it, the album password is the first time they did it, and inside the album is full of "ugly" pictures of him sleeping.

Extra chapter:

Some spicy scene and domestic fluff of the two protagonists.

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Platonic side couple Dead ghost/Teng Bi and Lu Youyi:

Spoiler

Teng Bi/dead ghost and Lu Youyi. In the new year eve, Teng Bi give Lu Youyi a red scarf but he didn't show himself and LY don't know who is it from (because Teng Bi betray LY in a way and didn't dare show himself). Before Teng Bi completely die, he ask MC to give his sword to Lu Youyi and tell him that he's sorry and happy new year. When Lu Youyi hear about Teng Bi death, he was devastated and deny that Teng Bi is really dead. MC told LY that there's a small chance that Teng Bi still can be revived.

At the end of bonus chapter, Teng Bi/Dead ghost is revived but with no memory. He look at Lu Youyi and feel that he's so familiar with him. In the end their relationship status still remained as friend.

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AliceStay
AliceStay rated it
November 22, 2024
Status: Completed
I kneel before this masterpiece. From where do I start???

Okay so plot 10/10, characters 10/10, relationship 10/10, s*xual tension 100000000/10. This should sum it up.

The plot is very very interesting, and our MC is so d*mn cunning and genious and strong, It's crazy. I like that he isn't a mary sue, he isn't a hero who advocates that even villains should have a second oportunity and no one should die. He is basically an anti-hero? A good- villain? How do I explain? He is very vengeful, don't try to piss... more>> him off. If you wrong him he will give it back with interest. If u try to kill him or control him, he will kill u. That's him, he is selfish and arrogant in a way, but still someone that appreciates mundane life and the people that are good to him. But still, he will make u suffer a 1000 times more and after laughing ant your misery he will kill you slowly and sweetly. He isn't even weak for the ML, he is WORSE with him, he laughs at him when discovering all of his desires bc he likes that he has that kind of control over him, and is extatic!!!

As for our ML, well he is a psychopath, if MC wasn't so strong and knows how to control this man, I'm sure the obsessive part of ML would have already caged him for life and eaten him. At first he wanted to kill and torture the MC, later he wanted to posses him, later he wanted to posses him and control him and make him only his, and later he just kinda understands that even if he has all that desire for him he can't bear to see him hurt or hating him. So he goes from a violent beast to a tamed beast in such a romantic and unortodox way.

The s*xual tension is seriously so thick!!!! Ever heard of "tension enough to cut with a knife"? Well this novel describes it perfectly. From the beginning even if they want to kill each other and make each other suffer in emotional, psychological and physical ways, they kind of go overboard??? They have that tension that says "there is a thin line between love and hate". And it actually happens, with ML first, he awknoledges his desire for MC. And in the process to sleep with him. OH LORD, I was kicking my feet excited when reading their encounters, bcs there is so much emotion to it, while wanting to make each other suffer and kill and at the same time wanting to kiss??? Wowowowow so much flavour!!! Later they somehow end up kissing and sleeping together and that tension goes up up up up up even more!!!!! Bc then ML and MC start to understand their feelings, and become archi-rivals and lovers at the same time. Sigh, just sigh.

Really if u want to read something that will keep u on the edge of your seat when it comes to the s*xual tension, read this. You can basically put s*ltry music as bgm and It fits perfectly lololol <<less
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4565446667 rated it
August 12, 2024
Status: Completed
I think thriller trainee is a rip-off of this or vice versa. I'm leaning more towards thriller trainee being the rip off because I generally think this is so much better with a much more intriguing plot. But if you liked thriller tranee you'll definitely love this. Content warning for dubcon though; I heard that turns some people off.

I won't say much, read it for yourself. It's so good. Every moment is a captivating hook drawing you in, making you desire more and more till you're drunk on the compelling... more>> storyline. It has a few flaws (as all books do), but these were only things I noticed in hindsight and completely do not detract from the actual plot. The first time I read it, it was mtl and the second time it was better. I implore you to read it. It's good. It's great. It's amazing. The worst part about it was that it ended <<less
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lourared
lourared rated it
May 17, 2024
Status: Completed
I only started reading this because of a comment under Thriller Trainee saying that this novel was better, and honestly this has become one of my favourite novels. Although I think both novels have their strengths, I enjoyed this one more because the MC is just lowkey insane and I love him. His character is pretty unique, as he's outright manipulating everyone around him and acting innocent, putting all the blame on ML (he's doing it for a reason though). I think the most refreshing thing from him was that... more>> he doesn't have a cold temperament like most smart MC's. He acted friendly (and sometimes pitiful) with everyone as a way to get them on his side, but eventually started caring for them.

Onto the relationship. Their relationship by the end of the novel is actually pretty healthy in a way. I think they are perfect for each other, with the way they mess with each other in everything. They are the only people who can understand each other in all their menace. If you don't like the ML now, by the end of the novel he gets kind of cute.

Spoiler

Getting multiple puppets to go to Jiang Luo's office for interviews because he want's to work/commute with him. Eating the food Jiang Luo cooked because JL make it and he wanted to try it.

His cluelessness can also be pretty cute, like when he was trying to learn mating from the fish 💀. Honestly the cuteness stops there.

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I think it can be pretty healthy too, wherein the MC is very open about what he doesn't like the ML doing, and ML actually thinks and changes what he stands for because of how much he likes the MC. Instead of becoming the worst versions of themselves, they end up together and happy with each other. However there is a major flaw I do see in the novel, and that is the fact that the MC was transmigrated into a book that he not only read, but greatly liked, and doesn't seem to know any of the events of the future?? Not only that, but Chi You was the MC's favourite character, so he should know way more about him.

Spoiler

I know it was insinuated that Chi You was an unreliable narrator + manipulative even to the readers of the original novel MC read, but how can important events like the things going on in the big families not be known? I don't think it was mentioned if Jiang Luo completed the novel, but it was mentioned that he had a very good grasp of Chi You's character.

Another slight flaw, in my opinion at least, would be the author's clear hesitance to kill characters. I think only one important character (not counting the immortal guy) stayed dead. The knife zombie dude got revived, MC got revived after being dead for less than half a chapter. I think the author should have kept characters dead for a bit longer so the death would sink in a bit more, for Jiang Luo's at least. By all means I don't want the characters dead, but I feel like it makes more sense for the setting for more people to die, but at the same time, the setting does work to bring people back to life. This is just my personal thoughts, don't think about them much

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I finished the novel months ago, so I might have forgotten some things + plus I read the original translation that was a little confusing. Also, I totally agree with the other reviewer about the MTL translation, it completely ruins the experience. It's actually so annoying, especially with names. The foreign characters name kept changing literally every chapter, I'm not sure what his name is even supposed to be. <<less
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fantalf
fantalf rated it
March 15, 2023
Status: Completed
I'm absolutely in love with this novel. Yes, the terrible MTL translation makes it difficult to understand it at times, but even that doesn't diminish the amazing writing the author has put into this.

Suffice to say this is one of the best enemies to lovers I've ever read. The plot might not be all that complex and even a bit predictable most of the times, but what shines through is the relationship between the MC and ML. Jiang Luo and Chi You actually have AMAZING development arcs and every one... more>> of their interactions is pure fire.

I'll definitely re-read it once a better translation is out. Totally worth it! <<less
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PhoenixPlume320
PhoenixPlume320 rated it
February 12, 2022
Status: c90
I had such high expectations honestly. The MC is bada** and ML sounds interesting.

Ngl tho, they're relationship is SHALLOW. Like MC hates ML and always thinks about getting back at him because ML killed him 18 times in a dream... But thinking about it, the original MC killed ML. Like, actually killed him. So I think the ML is pretty justified hating MC at first. It just sounds strange how MC is constantly always thinking about getting revenge on the ML but like... The ML is DEAD like tf else... more>> can you even do??

And the reason ML lines MC is shallow too. He just gets more interested because MC succeeds in setting back all of the ML's plans. Which... Sounds normal? Like it's nothing special and I'm actually confused why ML gets so attracted to MC.

Another point: MC 'acts' to get support from his classmates, which later become his friends. Besides MC's giant protagonist halo, they have no reason to buy into MC's terrible acting. His lines about how much ML loved him sound so overdone and cringey, no one in real life would just believe him without having even a little doubt. Ah, the joys of fiction. <<less
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Thillirr
Thillirr rated it
August 3, 2024
Status: c160
This one is really good. Main character is likable, there are some consent-non consent issues, which however seems to be pretty well analised in the story? Like ML is evil, and egocentrical, and MC knows that. It's not glamorising much, which seems healthy.

Also the pace is good the smut is good and it's really cinematic. I can straight up already imagine how certain scenes could be animated, and the chemistry between the MC and ML is pure gold.

Altogether I love this, it has a lot of character, the world building... more>> is interesting, And honestly the transmigration isn't that much of a plot point. It's a tool for MC to know certain futures, information etc, and not know the mechanics.

Genuinely well handled story. Amazing action scenes. Enemies to Loverss I presume. Pure Ultimate Platinum Supreme. <<less
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Adira
Adira rated it
August 17, 2023
Status: Completed
I actually had so much expectations for this story and before ch.60 or so it did deliver with what it had promised with premises and tags from horror to badass slash psycho pe*verted MC&ML with pinch of visible s*xual tension to excitement adventures with cool friends and other characters. However I felt like the author could have maintained protagonists ambiguity between them as chapters were so long with each arc.

But... But but unfortunately

  • After chapter 50 or it was 60 I just lost the interest in MC & ML relationship which seemed so flimsy since both protagonists started their forced kissing and at ch.70 papapaaaa under drugs.
  • And typically reaction of MC calling himself s*upid or cursing the ML after knowingly jump into a critical situation prepared by himself.
  • TOO much Gary Tom of a MC only because I actually felt so bad for his friends that appeared so cool and interesting in the first few chapters especially that Wen under woman clothing and Xu with the doll guy. But under MC halo all became dull.
  • And definitely repetitive plots and actions under different scenarios that became a drag for me as I kept reading chapters after chapters just to finish one plot.
I can go on a long rant but unfortunately the story rather made me exhausted instead of feeling of attainment.
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Hellios
Hellios rated it
July 1, 2022
Status: Completed
This book is a MASTERPIECE. I’m in love. Totally in love and will miss this book and the main couple so much. I’m almost crying because it’s already over.

This is one of the best books I’ve even read.

Here we have a transmigration story in the book full of adventures, mysteries and thrill all alter the place. Evil hosts, gods, survival game. A full pack of good time with comedy elements.

One other good point is that all questions and mysteries were cleared and answered. I didn’t find loop holes here and... more>> very happy about it.

All of the characters are interesting and eye catching in their own way. It feels quite real and not 2D as it happens sometimes. The main character is so good, to my taste, that I don’t have enough words to describe. The ML is also very good, with a bit of yandere taste. Actually, they both have it.

Also this story is good it may not be your cup of tea. The story itself is quite unique, and the same goes for the main couple and their relationship. You can say it’s a crazy and very devoted relationship at the same time. I wouldn’t say it’s toxic, but it’s unique. For me, it was totally to my taste and I’ve enjoyed it so much.

There is not much of drama and if there is, it is not dog blood. It’s quite good.

The plot and world itself is very likable. Dark, with many schemes and unexpected plot twists. I’m in love with how unexpected it behaves till the very end.

Also, there is a clear characters development, even for the supporting roles. Every character has its own story and it’s own ending. That’s quite nice to see. And it make the world feel more real and more enjoyable.

The poor point here is that the translation is very poor. Still, the book was so good I’ve still finished it.

In conclusion, this is a unique masterpiece, which may not be your cup of tea. But definitely worth giving a go. You will not be disappointed. Totally recommend. <<less
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Tempest
Tempest rated it
March 26, 2022
Status: c148
Man, this is really a great novel. It's been a long time since I've found an enemies to lovers novel where the relationship isn't built almost entirely on misunderstandings. Both the MC and ML are strong and independent and they fight head on basically right from the start. I think later they basically played each other so much that they really became lovers since the other is always going to be the one that understands them the most.
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee rated it
October 30, 2024
Status: Completed
Much better than Thriller Trainee.

The main selling point is that both MC and ML are so much alike but there's the mutual attraction, trying to kill each other, trying out do each other. What makes it better than Thriller Trainee here that the power balance here is very much acceptable to me. ML in Thriller Trainee just too over powered that it makes MC too helpless and everything is on ML's whim that the intense clash just doesn't deliver the vibe that I wanted.

But this novel brings out the intensity... more>> and adrenaline everytime both MC and ML clashes. Their chemistry had sparks flying, I was so into it. It's just so good when they clash and especially when the hormones are high I would screen like a fan girl.

Both endings is abit rushed and could be written better. The main boss just got done in like too easily and everything just come together with so much luck involved

MC being an architect designers transmigrating into a metaphysics world adapted really well. Got to say I love the crew of classmates aswell. They all have their different personalities and stories

The plot also keep me very much invested all these secrets and ML's goals and his intentions make it so compelling all together. ML is just not evil and malicious, there's reasons behind it and also it's not the bad type of evil that can be so easily define. Made him a very complex character, also with his interactions ML sometimes could bring some unexpected surprise like (Lol when their first time and ML umm went too quickly) I never expect it that from somebody- cough- it was hilarious yet added a lot of depth to the character. I like this very much

This novel is so much fun, with a very good plot, amazing characters. Both MC and ML their chemistry and their confrontations so much to look forward to <<less
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sguags
sguags rated it
June 1, 2024
Status: c155
Absolutely ADORE the "enemies to enemies-with-benefits" dynamic going on here. Neither of them are willing to give an inch and only use their blossoming feelings as another tool to use against each other and other external threats. Also it's much more interesting than regular old "enemies to lovers" since they're both so unhinged.

A lot of the plot is traditional/divination/folklore related so it doesn't translate super well (TL does their best though), and there are times I have a hard time visualizing what's going on. But on the whole, their conflict... more>> is so fun I'll definitely be MTL-ing the rest. Plus the side characters are interesting and cute.

Edit:

Finished MTL, I really enjoyed this! I feel like it ended a little abruptly or maybe I just wish it had some bonus chapters wrapping up some loose strings or playing with the side characters. I was worried since sometimes when the couple actually get together, they either change their personality or things become boring, but I'm glad that wasn't the case. <<less
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Ohinmaaloh
Ohinmaaloh rated it
March 14, 2024
Status: Completed
Edit: idk how to change the star rating lol, i'd probably give it closer to a 4/5 thinking about it more, but its close. Really enjoyed this novel. It has a lot of tension and the main characters feel very real. The development between them is extremely well done. The most incredible part of the novel though is the main characters growth throughout the novel. Most of the relevant side characters also are well fleshed out (Though complaint #1: alot of the relevant side characters are unfortunately reduced to nothing more than one-liners as the novel progresses. Half of the main characters "friends" got this treatment).

The main leads had an incredible dynamic, were very tense in a beautiful way. I'd love if every enemy to lovers novel had dynamics like this.

The arcs in the story were also all interesting to read. They may not have necessarily been the most unique, but each of them carried their own charm and showcased different aspects of the main characters growth as a person.

Overall, definitely recommend the novel due to how it showcases the main character. Especially the new translator, thank you for doing a great job!

Complaint #2, though this is unfortunately the case of most yaoi: wheres my girls :, (. I believe the number of women in this novel who appear in multiple arcs is 9:
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I suck with names but: Zhou Zhiqui or whatever, the idol who was the victim of the love charm thing, the 2 victims from the school arc who became the doll and the evil ghost, the girl who turned into the ice witch thingy, the paper girl from the same arc, Lisa, Feng Li's mom, and I assume Khuang's sister appeared somewhere in the main story, probably in the dream elevator scene, cause otherwise her appearance in the epilogue would've been weird.

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. In contrast, the number of guys in just the class alone was 8.

Complaint #3 is the epilogue. I do recommend this novel 100%, but I personally would've preferred if I had skipped the epilogue. So I will make that recommendation, but others are free to read as they wish.
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Felt very wild, opening the epilogue and immediately getting an entire chapter talking about how great it is to submit to the government. The rest of the epilogue felt like the main fire of the couple was missing, or hurt the stories of some side characters, like Feng Li or Lisa. I would've preferred if they were never even mentioned. I did enjoy the Gu Wuchen chapter though

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Miyuki_Asami
Miyuki_Asami rated it
December 23, 2023
Status: Completed
This is easily a 6/5 for me. This is a truly enemy to lovers novel, I loved it so much!! I mean sometimes it was kinda annoying seeing how Jiang Luo always tried to deny and accept his feelings but when you see his life in the dream mirror it's really understandable... For me it was all nice but the ending was kinda rushed and anticlimatic, I thought we would see a big fight but it was so-so, anyways I was reading more for the romancce so in the end... more>> this is still a 6/5 book. If this is your first novel with ghosts, and shamans whatever wouldn't recommend reading the mtl cuz you won't understand anything, but if you already read it and know these elements etc then it's an easy read. Aaah I really loved them, it's a shame that I got to the end~ <<less
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EUGEO SYNTHESIS
EUGEO SYNTHESIS rated it
June 20, 2022
Status: --
This story is absolutely amazing.

But the translation itself is a bit messy, which sometimes puts the mood when reading become down.

I personally spent quite a long time reading this story, because my mood was really down when I found an unclear translation, which make me stop reading for a while.

... more>> Back to the story... apart from the ending of the main villain which I feel lacking, I feel there nothing else is lacking.

The Plot, The love-hate relationship that MC and ML have, the side character's, and all the things that this story have is absolutely amazing. <<less
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Cutting_Bamboo
Cutting_Bamboo rated it
March 19, 2022
Status: Completed
I've read all the latest updates and read the rest from MTL novels. The ending had me squealing with joy but also left me alone to wallow about how there'll be no more of this. The MC and ML really fit each other well and it doesn't seem forced like some other novels I've read. The development of the relationship is smooth and the enemy-to-lover transition is bomb.

... more>>
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The way Jiang luo realized he had fallen for Chi You is so beautiful QAQ and how Chi you reacted at his death was also heartbreaking. Just the right amount of angst there!! Their half a month-long runaway trip was also something to look forward to. Haha made for each other!!!

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Ji Yaozi deserved better!! Justice for Ji laozhu!

anyways, If you have fanfiction link, please do send <<less
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Comeheretocommentonly
Comeheretocommentonly rated it
February 26, 2022
Status: Completed
Imma say this to you, I dont read uncompleted series, I dont read MTL.

BUTTT

Binged this for 3 or 4 days, there are times MTL made me wanna give up on this novel, but I preserved till the one. HAHAHA.

... more>> It is just so good. Can't get enough for what's going to happend. Author can keep up with reader's curiosity.

This novel has lots to offer, and while I know I'm bias cause this story just really for me, this might be not for you.

I like both MC and ML, they are both interesting creatures (cause hint hint)
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as you know one of them are ghost while the other are something else later ehehe

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Definetely recommend this if you like enemies become lover. And oh,
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there are some smutty scenes but not muchh, it isnt explicit as p*rn i'd say

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ENJOY THE RIDE <<less
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Amaruna Myu
Amaruna Myu rated it
February 14, 2022
Status: Completed
a fantastic story in my opinion

the main couple are evil people with lots of negative feelings, which is rare because I usually read fluff (the only thing making MC not completely evil is his friends, which I would not mind if they did not exist)

the transition from enemies to lovers took quite a long while but I like how they ended up

... more>> there are some places that may be lacking but its not too obvious for me to remember exactly what

mtl is legible

overall I do not feel that I have wasted a couple of days reading this <<less
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juliqaqq
juliqaqq rated it
January 16, 2022
Status: Completed
Wow. this was good... the translation is a bit mediocre but I appreciate the work. I ended up mtling the entire thing. which I rarely do because it sometimes destroys the experience but it was so good I mtled it in 3 days

it reminds me of thriller trainee but personally I enjoyed this more than thriller trainee because the writing is less chunni when describing the beauty of the MC.

if you like a strong MC, enemies to lovers, a strong ML, dark theme, ; you will love this

the ML is... more>> a psycho and equally, the MC is also a bit of a psycho, but hes intelligent, beautiful, and knows what to do in order to survive.

i dont know why the rating is so low, it might be because the translation is a bit average with some frequent mistakes but the plot is soooo good.

the ML is similar in his powers like in thriller trainee where they both are widely feared because they can control puppets/

deserves more recognition. <<less
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LeniSnow
LeniSnow
December 17, 2021
Status: --
I thought it's going to be an equal fight but the MC is too omnipotent that it's less exciting. Not boring, it's a really great novel but too op MC. I thought I'll see an exciting angst fighting but it's one sided, especially since MC have a group of living humans to help him, then his unending amount of skills that's pops when needed. Do I need to say he is liked by everyone, romantically and not but everyone who he encounter makes them interested in him. Chi you is... more>> supposed to be really strong but he keep letting MC slide which 200+ chapter is too long but at the same time I am happy it's that long since it's a great light novel.

And the fact he is bent on killing chi you because he was killed 18 times in the dream is too shallow, hoped there was more reason, madness is just eating him but that's all. I don't really see MC having his own path. Mc's whole existence is just centered on killing ML which is kind of romantic? Since where can you find a person who's goal includes you and every action is about you. I was supportive in the beginning but the OP power (not literal power but the MC halo) is tooooooooo much. ML can kill MC easily tbh but situation or the author doesn't allow it, MC just think ML lost to him all the time but it's more the ML let him win. But MC is definitely crazier than ml. There are also friends you met or just met that are willing to stand by you and save you even if its dangerous troupe. I guess if you're the one who transmigrated m you'll want that halo too. Overall it's a great novel. <<less
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