The novel was quite long, but I really enjoyed it. I really like the MC's personality and the plot was interesting. The ML is cute too. The first few chapters were confusing because the author didn't explain the setting properly but it gets better as it goes on.

There's a lot of face slapping from the MC which is both funny and satisfying, and she properly gets revenge for herself and her family.

It's quite comedic too, so overall a good read. I think it's definitely worth reading.

The author's translation is clean and very readable!! I like that a lot of plot has already been put forth in the first two chapters because I can't stand reading 15 chapters of exposition and backstory before we really get into the plot. She also didn't break up the chapters into smaller chapters which is a common practice for some translators, thank you!!! I prefer long chapters because I feel like I'm getting more of the story at once, hehe. Thank you translator-shi, you are doing so well!! The storyline... more>> is unique in that we're not watching a cannon fodder counterattack, we're watching the daughter do it for her. Which means our ML isn't going to be the douchey story ML who has a "second chance". I like stories like this that make fun of the "main" couple and show the original FL was a green tea! It also gives the cannon fodder a chance!! I'm excited to read more! <<less

I personally rate it a 5, but I never finished it, so until then, a 4

It's a 5

I felt like making a short review, but I read this a long time ago, so I might've forgotten the details.

... more>> First things first, "Close to Perfect" translation/writing. There are some objectively wrong sentences in the translation (I.e., "Victor bought Victor a sandwich." That type of mistake). Writing-wise, no long-winded chapters of exposition, no plain short chapters that are boring. Just good writing.

So, just to make a short review,

Characters:

MC - She's OP. Probably a bit too OP, honestly. She has elite supernatural powers in a mostly business story.

she's super competent. She pushes the story forward. Unlike some other novels/manga, where the MC only moves in reaction to the antagonists (i.e. "You tried to embarrass in the party, so I'm going to embarrass y0u now"), she creates her own plans and sets them into motion. It's really refreshing seeing an MC move on her own accord.

She is manipulative.

Spoiler

She kinda plays with her father's guilt/emotions throughout the story. She could've cut ties all together, but she knows she can squeeze some things out of them by playing "sad" when she's actually just fine

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Antagonists - Typical enemies in these types of stories. Kinda dumb, has some "face-slapping" weakpoints. Some feel "evil just to be evil". Some feel like actual characters. What I like about them is that they are not just one unified front. The MC has made some of her enemies turn on another through clever methods.

It's just a story of a really OP MC that face slaps very well. Easy and fun to read. <<less

Featuring super OP MC and even more super OP ML in a supernatural setting! In this world, lots of demonic/animal spirits/ghosts/vampires etc walk along with humans.

MC is an unparalleled genius when it comes to metaphysics, especially making talismans. She transmigrates into the body of a legitimate daughter being supressed by s*um father and his second wife and their kids. First half of the story is fun - about MC's antics with supernatural/feng shui events + her ghost-helpers, face slapping her 'family', helping out her mom, enacting revenge etc. MC and... more>> ML are so OP that there's no tension in any fight, even with the antagonist being build up throughout the story.

After her family got their dues, the story lost direction, and events were written just for the sake of extending story. Story became more and more bland... author tried to make it spicier by adding senseless nationalism (though there's lot of nationalism propaganda through out the story), unneeded hatred on Japanese etc, but it rather made it more unbearable to read towards the end. <<less

THIS IS SO FREAKING GOOD!

The metaphysics section is abundant! It doesn’t have a specific focus ie feng shui, ghost expulsions, or face reading, more of a mix of everything. Another supernatural element (besides the metaphysics magic and ghost) is that there are demons. Not the literal underworld demons but animals who cultivate kinda demons.

Extra is super cute and so goooodddd! Make sure that all the extras are there if you are using a certain Chinese raw source. I almost missed out!

HIGHLY recommend if you’re looking for supernatural modern day trope,... more>> metaphysic stuff, s*um family face slapping, MC (somewhat of a) career development (as a metaphysics), and more quality faceslapping. Not for those looking for entertainment circle trope. <<less

There is no much romance but the story is interesting enough. Nothing very deep or intense but still enjoyable. FL is quite a badass with her Taoism and her ability to control ghost. It’s quite satisfying to see retribution to her step family and their allies.

I read this novel and enjoyed it. To be honest, there are plot holes, the MC is OP, she could solved any problems at ease and without dragging.

I think the story describes too many patriotism’s acts as a good China’s citizen. Almost like promoting China is the best and powerful country. I don’t against it, just close one eye because I quite enjoy the story.

I could say the story has fantasy element with supernatural vibe.

Don’t expect too many romance because there is only a little bit in the plot, I... more>> think the romance is just additional part of this novel to make the MC’s life perfect.

The story about Li Xiao, a young lady who practice taoism and crossing to the a novel and become vicious second female character. Her father married to his true love after the ugly divorce with the MC’s biological mother. Of course Li Xiao was treated badly by her father and two faces step mother, there are also successful half blood younger sister and genius half blood brother.

With her supernatural power, she could solves many problem easily.

She will find out her reason for crossing and meet the ML with hidden identity then finally our MC’s true identity reveal later.

Aside from patriotism’s propaganda, some plot holes, this novel is weirdly enjoyable for me. <<less

This novel is pretty good. I like how the FL is good at adapting too, her step mother being a white eyed wolf seems interesting id like to see how she pay's back what her father and step mother did to her and her mother.

Although im kinda confused, why cant I read chap. 4?

Theres only 3 chaps that are readable and the 4 & 5 aint loading, is it on sleepytrans? If so why wont it load?

Is there perhaps a bug? If so please fix it, Thank you.

Although the story is a bit long, and I had to take break right at the middle of the story. I think it is worth it.

I dislike everyone other than the MC, ml, and the ghosts. I think it's an enjoyable guilty pleasure to some degree but the rich bit*h politics+ the concubines of her dad is really annoying to read. I probably dislike her dad and fraternal grandma the most. They're hypocritical and disgusting. It's like am I reading modern day or ancient china fr... The morals in here are kinda wonky.

The supernatural is ok. The cultivation is "lite". But she's a bit too preoccupied with money imo. The most interesting parts are the... more>> supernatural parts, genuinely, but unfortunately it gets too distracted with rich bish issues, the MC's capitalistic tendencies, and bad families. <<less

The plot is very weird after some chapters, I liked the beginning but then the scheme's turned heavy, I like FL she's good but her family is too much, so the novel is not my cup of tea

The premise was very interesting, we have Li Xiao, a metaphysic master specializing in creating talisman. This talisman can do a lot of supernatural stuff. She is transmigrated as a cannon fodder of a dog blood (melodramatic) novel.

I actually enjoy the story plot and the supernatural stuff didn't really bother me since it was pretty consistent throughout the story.

The problem is that the execution/writing sometimes is a bit off, coupled with translation that often misses sentences and paragraphs, as a reader we lose quite a lot of minute information. Other aspect that makes me surprised about this story is about the retribution. The faceslapping comes quick and hard, even sometimes I think it's a bit too much.

Overall it's a fun read so far, it's just the translation missed quite a lot of information. Story is a bit to melodramatic, like literally dog blood dramatic, but it's interesting.

So I thought that the flow of the story went well. A little long, slow going but it ended well. Maybe if there was more romance between the ML and FL then it would have been better. Good overall.

This is a nice and entertaining novel that could be shorter.

I liked the extra chapter about the teacher visit n_n

And with the extra about sparrow and meow in the original world, it gives you an idea of my first point, everything could be solved much faster. But it was still acceptable, drama is minimal because MC solves it easily, just with more steps.

Some funny things. Her family was really f*cking annoying, her dad was a total douche, like everything started because he cheated and later he was still thinking that... more>> his ex still loved him... after all the damage he caused to her, her family and his own daughter. Unbelievable.

ML was cute, side characters were also enjoyable, im talking about her friends.

Um, yeah, can't remember anything else. <<less

Reading this novel is like sitting shotgun in a race car with a very aggressively driver. It goes fom 0 to 100 in no time. A lot of things happen in a short span of time and that from the start. There is no easing in into the story. Nope, you are thrown into the story and already on the next day the FL has to go to an audition of a movie she does get to film, but which is quickly forgotten. I mean really, after she is done... more>> filming it nothing is mentioned about it anymore. Nothing about the release or box office, nothing. What happened there?

All that aside, the plot is entertaining and doesn't get boring, much due to the fast pacing. This story focuses more on face-slapping and the supernatural rather than on romance. I'm fine with that.

Both the FL and the ML are op, I repeat for good measure, OP! The FL herself is pretty money-oriented, but generous when it comes to people she considers her own. She also is very thorough when it comes to getting back at people. If we were to consider her status in her relationship with the Ml, she would be considered the dominant one, considering that the ML is basically a blank paper and easily gets shy/red. With his hobby being sleeping and his rather quiet nature, the Ml's personality is also pretty passive and peaceful. Yet he is also very responsible and takes care of his subordinates and duties. He is a basic representation of "Whatever my wife says is right." even before they get together.

On a side note, we even got a glimpse at the Senkaku/Diaoyu Island conflict, even if the island wasn't named. I mean... a conflict over an island between China and R Country, aka Riben (日本) which is Japan? Should be that island, right?

Anyways, those who like fast paced, eventful, supernatural stories full of face-slapping with a modern setting would get their fill with this novel. <<less

So far so good, the MC is entertaining. No one can change my mind except if she did something unacceptable in the novel.

I'm loving it so far so and this is one of the novels I'm stalking for updates. It's worthwhile to read.

Edit: Let me just remove one star.

Everyone except the female lead us s*upid in this novel. Even the male leaf seems to be s*upid selling it as cuteness. He has nothing but strength.

The story is pretty straightforward with the MC/FL's story with the ML. The FL's personality can be indifferent sometimes and the ML is quite cute/shy.

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Spoiler

the ML is an OP being (Dragon) and the FL is also an OP taoist with an OP past reincarnation (Divine artifact). Basically an OP couple that no one in the earth can defeat.

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Not much world building, just the romance progression and revenge.

The villains are literally the typical 2 dimensional characters with their background and personality.

There are some comedy here and there. (Just that the comedy is based on the villains underestimating the MC and getting face slapped because they don't know her) <<less

This initially got good premise especially the MC (Li Xiao) being cool, independent, decisive and smart. Her face-slapping methods against villainous characters were really satisfying. The romance was just an added bonus... but felt unnecessary bc the MC dealing with her complex family alone was already interesting tho.

The first half of the novel already got good storyline and satisfying punishments were given to some characters... BUT it went "downhill" when author dragged some issues/problems and suddenly added many conflicting details and fillers that made my brain malfunctioned. I can't even... more>> continue reading this in MTL anymore LMAO

The author was obviously trying to fit all kinds of genre tags in this novel... Supernaturals, Xianxia, Drama, Action, Sci-Fi, Romance, etc. <<less

Overall I like the story especially when the FL is decisive and not a wishy-washy person.

She is really great at extorting money from the other people. GOOD JOB FL!

The only thing that I don't like about in the story is that it includes ghosts. For me, it just doesn't make sense. Feng shui is still alright I can understand it but ghosts, really??

Well, this is just a fictional story so thats fine.