[Romance (some melodrama) + plot (roughly 1:1) + character growth + soft and timid at first + cool beauty later + long story] (On hiatus for now, updates may resume occasionally)
A cool beauty awakens x a primarily character-growth story
Beauty is a sin, and sincerity is a shackle.
The mortal Yin Xuan is coveted for his stunning looks. Along with an older brother who shares neither parent, he kills an immortal to seize a token, then risks his life to take someone else's place and enter a sacred sect.
But he has no spiritual root, so he can only serve as the lowest-ranking laborer in the Xuantian Sacred Grounds.
No one knows that this servant is...
The "Pure Cauldron" used by the Demon Venerable's protector to purge the backlash from his cultivation.
The only color in the deranged pavilion master's gray-and-white world.
The twisted obsession of a brother torn between love and hate.
The one person the arrogant holy son can never have.
When the lie about his "Taiyin Spiritual Root" drags him into the demonic path, and his own family casts him aside like trash amid the power struggles of the immortal sects...
Yin Xuan finally crushes the last of his innocence and stands with a whip in hand. "Since you've made me into a tool..."
The blood on the young man's lips curls into a smile.
"From this day forward, I, Yin Xuan, will be the one who wields the tools."
Every ambition and every desire descends into madness for his sake.
But Yin Xuan no longer cares.
He tears away the cowardly shell he once wore and ascends the throne!
[Content warnings]
There are many characters in this story. Both antagonists and allies may have romantic storylines with the protagonist, and the relationships are very complicated!
The protagonist grows over the course of the story. He is timid at first, but there's a reason for it: he has had no opportunity to become stronger. That will change, and he becomes a cool beauty later on. (After the third arc, romance will absolutely take the lead! His power will keep growing, too.)
A very popular protagonist, no side couples, and some other melodrama in the background plot.
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Wuwuwuwu 😢 😢 The author writes well. I can't write anything earth-shattering. I can't express the feeling in my heart with words. It's really, really good. I like Xiaoxuan and Yuanli. If Xiaoxuan has a Taoist companion, it can be Yuanli. Well, even if there is no love line, I still hope they are the best and best friends. I really look forward to the author's follow-up 😢 😢 I love you so much, so well written 😢 😢 I love you so much [sending my heart] [sending my heart] [sending my heart]
It's very interesting. I haven't found a piece of writing that suits my taste for a long time. I enjoyed watching the interaction between the protagonist and his senior brother, Hi~ o(*￣▽￣*)ブ
It's a good-looking, growth-oriented protagonist, but the protagonist is a bit miserable in the early stages. It hurts my heart to see it 😢
It's very interesting and I feel sorry for the author that not many people have read this book.
It's so good to read. The author must update it soon. I haven't found any books I've read lately, but this one really caught my appetite 😢
It's really beautiful 😢 Boss, don't stop updating 😢 😢 😢
It's really beautiful. I like it so much.
It's beautiful, it's too appetizing to me [full]
The plot is really attractive and fun to watch!
It's so easy to get along with anyone [please taste it carefully]