Zhao Xu had never been very lucky.
Though she was born of immortal blood, she came into the world during the war between gods and demons. Abandoned in the wilderness, she survived through sheer stubbornness and grew up among ferocious beasts. By the time she was found and brought back to Fuli Mountain, she had become unruly and willful.
The Lord of Fuli Mountain already had a daughter to take her place, someone who wasn't his own but was closer than a true daughter.
Faced with a younger sister who surpassed her in every way, Zhao Xu fought and grabbed for everything after returning to Fuli Mountain, causing chaos throughout the mountain.
Back then, she didn't understand that some things couldn't be won by force: the approval of the immortals on the mountain, the affection of a young immortal lord, or her mother's favor.
The Lord of Fuli Mountain, having lost patience with Zhao Xu, packed her off to Changming Heaven to study under the True God Zhiming of Jiuhua Palace and devote herself to cultivation.
Zhiming eventually gave his life to seal the Desolate Ruins, and his soul was extinguished. After spending many years in Jiuhua Palace, Zhao Xu finally gained her freedom. Her temper hadn't mellowed, though. If anything, it had grown worse.
After crashing into countless immortals, demons, and gods, the arrogant and lawless Zhao Xu finally got what was coming to her and died in a blaze of glory.
Many years later, when the Celestial Crown Prince sought to marry into the Demon Clan, the name that appeared on the matching jade was Zhao Xu's.
All the immortals, demons, and gods: ?!!!
Wait, isn't she dead?
Zhao Xu, sunbathing: ?
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After waking from his long slumber sealing the Desolate Ruins, Zhiming had forgotten many things. He could still vaguely remember having a troublesome disciple, though.
At first, he thought the marriage between the Celestial Crown Prince and his disciple was a good match in every way except for their considerable age difference.
But after recovering his memories, he had to admit it really wasn't a good idea.
P.S.
1. The story begins when a name appears on the matching jade. A melodramatic xianxia story, a feel-good power fantasy in my own style. At heart, it's about love and hate between people, dressed up in xianxia trappings.
2. The male lead is Zhiming. Teacher and disciple romance. This is not a female-centric or female-empowerment story. Everything serves the melodrama.
3. A carefree story written for a change of mood. If it's not for you, please stop reading. No need to let me know if you drop it.
Theme: Respect and love yourself, stand on your own, and grow strong.