When Destiny Brings the Demon
Modern-day office drone Zou Yan accidentally stumbles into the world of cultivation and wakes up as Liao Tingyan, a disciple of the Qinggutian Sect. She's soon selected to serve the reclusive Grandmaster Sima Jiao, a powerful cultivator who's been secretly sealed inside a mountain for 500 years. Twisted by isolation and rage, he's cold, hot-tempered, and bent on revenge. Liao Tingyan doesn't know that "her" original identity is a demonic assassin. But to his surprise, she shows no ill will, no ambition, and no desire at all. Her nature fascinates him. Thus begins an unlikely romance between a villainous immortal and a healing-type "slacker," a connection that defies fate and spans lifetimes.
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1.An Unbothered Player in the Survival Game
9.716-08-202537mImmortal Sima Jiao forms a bond with his mysterious new assistant Liao Tingyan. As they grow closer, he tries to find out more about her.
2.Struck by an NPC's Fate, but Can't Go AFK
16-08-202541mSima Jiao allows Liao Tingyan to stay with him after learning her true identity, but her strange responses while under a spell add to the intrigue.
3.Don't Try to Understand Madness. Lay Low and Live Another Day
16-08-202544mLiao Tingyan finds an ally and questions her relationship with Sima Jiao. Meanwhile, Sima Jiao tries to break his seal but suffers harmful consequences.
4.The True Meaning Behind "Kill Me" is Way Too Scary
16-08-202544mLiao Tingyan grows closer to Sima Jiao after learning of his imprisonment. An Xue plots against Liao Tingyan after overhearing a piece of information.
5.The Key Player and Survivorin the Grandmaster's Revenge Plan
17-08-202546mAfter Sima Jiao injures himself, the mountain comes under attack. Liao Tingyan falls into trouble and Ye Ruling's identity is revealed.
6.I Got Wind of Grandmaster's Most Guarded Secret. What to Do Now?
17-08-202541mThe palaces arrange a marriage between Sima E and Sima Shi. Liao Tingyan decides to stay with Sima Jiao, who doesn't realize he is falling for her.
7.He'd Only Ever Killed. The Few He Saved Were for Her
18-08-202544mSima Jiao brings Liao Tingyan to a banquet, which descends into conflict. Shi Qianlu tries to reseal Sima Jiao and misses an important appointment.
8.It Turns Out That I'm a Player Who Cannot Remain Uninvolved
18-08-202543mHei Nianjiu pledges allegiance to Ye Ruling, while Master Zhenxu plots to frame Sima Jiao. As alliances shift, Liao Tingyan becomes bait in a trap.
9.Glitched into an In-Game Odyssey of Cultivation Trials and Tribulations
19-08-202545mYe Ruling tries to warn Liao Tingyan, but Sima Jiao steps in. Shi Qianlu sends Shi Zhenxu to Chiyan City — Sima Jiao's next destination.
10.A Disguised Inspection with Grandmaster is Always a Disaster
19-08-202545mAfter his bloodline awakens, Sima Jiao changes form to learn about his birthmark. Meanwhile, Ye Ruling meets Liao Tingyan at the Yan residence.
11.Feels Like a Love-Struck Girl
20-08-202544mA disguised Sima Jiao stirs trouble in the Yan home while Liao Tingyan pushes him to reveal his feelings. Master Yan reveals his ancient ties.
12.The Real Battle is Inside the Mean Grandmaster's Home
20-08-202544mLiao Tingyan comforts Sima Jiao when a tragedy triggers memories of his past. Shi Qianlu attempts to frame Sima Jiao.
13.She is the Last Breath of Hope for the Grandmaster?
21-08-202543mSima Jiao and Liao Tingyan escape captivity into a spiritual realm. Shi Qianlu spreads lies, fueling Shi Zhenxu's hatred toward Sima Jiao.
14.A Role-Play Game Amidst Peril
21-08-202545mYe Ruling allies with Shi Qianlu. Liao Tingyan and Sima Jiao take an important step to evade hunters and put their plan in motion.
15.Love Takes Two to Tango
22-08-202544mSima Jiao gives Liao Tinyang a gift to help them communicate when they're apart from each other. Shi Qianlu's people try to catch Hei Nianjiu.
16.Long-Distance Relationships are Bound to Have Many Uncertainties
22-08-202545mWhen Liao Tingyan faces danger, Ye Ruling reports the incident to Shi Qianlu. Sima Jiao rushes to the rescue and forms a plan to confuse their enemies.
17.The Man Who Fights Lightning with His Bare Hands is the Ultimate Catch
23-08-202544mSima Jiao helps Liao Tingyan recover, and their deepening relationship produces a surprising outcome. However, danger awaits in Fenghua City.
18.No Quest is Harder Than Love
23-08-202545mShi Qianlu tries to trap Sima Jiao but the plan backfires with deadly consequences. Sima Jiao pushes Liao Tingyan past her limits, leaving her in shock.
19.Immortals and Demons are Worlds Apart, Separated by Life and Death
24-08-202544mSima Jiao learns the truth about his family at Taiwei Mountain. Shi Qianlu tries to use Liao Tingyan as bait, but she vanishes as the plan unfolds.
20.Given the Average Lifespan in This World, It's Only a Brief Parting
24-08-202545mLiao Tingyan seeks a peaceful life after Shi Qianlu erases her memory and gives her a new identity. Sima Jiao desperately searches for her.
21.Shi Qianlv, the Stock You Bought Tanked
25-08-202545mIn Hexian City, Shi Yan learns that Sima Jiao is the attacker. Shi Qianlu urges her to seek revenge, but Hei Nianjiu has other plans.
22.What's Your Lover Liao Tingyan Got to Do with Me, Shi Yan?
26-08-202544mSima Jiao tries to bond with Shi Yan, but her doubts about her true identity hold her back. Hei Nianjiu's search for Shi Qianlu unearths a surprise.
23.If We Still Have Faith in Love, Memory Loss Just Here to Spice Things Up
27-08-202545mHei Nianjiu shares what he's learned. A jealous Sima Jiao revisits the past with Shi Yan to soften her heart and revive her memory.
24.Was It Really Me? The Girl Who Valiantly Dated Big Boss Back Then?
27-08-202545mSeeking the truth about her identity, Shi Yan tries to escape. Sima Jiao helps her, with unexpected results. A plot to kill Sima Jiao begins to brew.
25.Traveling Together on Vacation is the Perfect Chance to Grow Closer
28-08-202543mSima Jiao and Liao Tingyan reunite and grow closer than ever. Believing Sima Jiao has wronged him, Feng Qi conspires to get revenge.
26.This is Some Dangerous Romance
29-08-202545mLiao Tingyan feels a chill when she kisses Sima Jiao, alerting them to danger. Shi Qianlu tricks Liao Tingyan into removing her bracelet.
27.Now I Am Strong Enough to Fight Lightning Too
30-08-202549mLiao Tingyan helps Sima Jiao and Hei Nianjiu escape before falling into an abyss. Recovering her memories and powers, she claims a new identity.
28.Will It Only Be Happiness From Here On?
30-08-202544mFeng Qi offers to help Liao Tingyan. However, when renewed conflict breaks out, he reveals his ulterior motives and puts a sinister plan into action.
29.If the Harsh Winter Comes, He'll Leave Me a Fire
31-08-202545mSima Jiao's loss leaves a devastated and heartbroken Liao Tingyan behind. Nineteen years later, he is reborn with no memory of his past.
30.The Villain in the Story May Be Late, but Will Surely Arrive
01-09-202547mSima Jiao grows close to Liao Tingyan but doubts her motives. When she reacts strangely to an injury during an assassination attempt, the mystery grows.
31.The More We Keep Secrets, the More We Look Like a Couple
01-09-202548mLiao Tingyan reveals the truth about their bond to a skeptical Sima Jiao. Together with Hong Luo, she tries to learn more about a dangerous plot.
32.It is for You. You Can Do Whatever You Like to It
01-09-202547mLiao Tingyan discovers how to suppress her demon side and asks Sima Jiao to help. Later, she must contend with false imprisonment and a severe drought.
33.I Saved You, and I Will Find You Again
01-09-202549mLiao Tingyan and Sima Jiao plan a wedding to lure their enemies. When things take a surprising turn, Liao Tingyan questions where she truly belongs.
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