Yun Xiyue, a carefree disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, has one great worry in life: she has a secret crush on Shen Lie, the aloof senior brother of the Sword Sect.
To put an end to her worry, she decides to confess. But she gets so nervous that she stammers: “S-Senior Brother Shen! I l-l-l…”
Shen Lie understands and calmly finishes for her: “You like Jiang Xun.”
From then on, this famous iceberg of the cultivation world throws himself wholeheartedly into planning ways for his “hopelessly unrequited” friend Jiang Xun to win someone over: sending spirit stones, arranging chance encounters, analyzing her likes and dislikes. He is so professional it brings tears to the eyes.
Meanwhile, Yun Xiyue watches helplessly as Jiang Xun, the friend who is supposedly being pursued, corners her best friend Su Xiao against a wall. “Tell me, whose spirit pig can fly?”
Yun Xiyue: ...Senior Brother! You’re helping the wrong person!
Later, when Shen Lie finally realizes just how badly he has misunderstood everything and tries to take back the spirit stones he gave away and his cold shoulder, the stammering junior sister from years ago can already command countless spirit beasts. She raises an eyebrow and smiles at him:
“Senior Brother Shen, now that I’m the one pursuing you, is it still in time to l-l-l... is it still in time?”
It turns out that even the coldest iceberg is no match for a carefree soul with an unusual way of thinking. The best cultivation partner is someone who lets you save the world while still being carefree in peace.
Core message: Challenge the stereotype that cultivation requires severing all affection and desire. On the path to pursuing the Great Dao, protecting true feelings, embracing yourself, and cultivating inner clarity amid the everyday warmth of life is the higher form of cultivation.
