[New novel + two male leads + mutual salvation + a saint's selfish side + despised by everyone at first, adored by everyone later + both devoted to each other + later mild captivity and confinement themes]
An aloof, lofty, saintly top who's warm beneath his cold exterior × a dark, universally despised bottom who's all sharp words but soft-hearted
Wenren Budo (Cold Jade, Luminous Light) × Lu Diu
Also known as I Thought My Beloved Little Pet Had Died Young, but It Came Back as a Dragon Among Men
As his name suggests, Lu Diu is a cripple no one likes. He is best at lurking in dark corners to spy on other people's happiness, and he is selfish and jealous. He even steals the life-saving medicine meant for his elder sister, leaving her on the brink of death.
A spiteful little man like him deserves to be abandoned by everyone, reviled by all, and locked away in the Liao Shi Water Prison for all eternity.
Years later, everyone outside believes Lu Diu has long since turned to bones in the water prison. Who could have guessed he would appear at the marriage ceremony of the True Lord Yutan, making a grand entrance as the True Lord's Dao companion?
The True Lord: That's right. We've been together for a long time.
Wenren Budo, the True Lord Yutan, voluntarily enters the cycle of mortal reincarnation to attain perfect enlightenment. But no one knows that in his final life, the radiant, noble True Lord is reborn as a filthy little rat, and falls into a secret romance with someone everyone despises.
