After Long Xiao transmigrates into a book, he uses his knowledge of the plot to enjoy a life of smooth sailing, surrounded by beautiful women. Then one day, after waking from a serious injury, he gains the ability to see the thoughts above other people's heads.
The fair, delicate beauty in his arms smiles demurely at Long Xiao. "Just one night with Brother Xiao would be enough for me."
[Hell, he's huge but terrible in bed, and he still has the nerve to keep so many women! Whatever. One night of suffering for eternal life. I'll put up with it.]
Long Xiao: "You poor thing, having to suffer so much."
Before:
A bewitching woman nestles in his arms. "Brother Xiao, give me your Golden Pond Sacred Lotus so I can advance, and I'll do whatever you want tonight."
A charming young girl offers him a kiss. "I won't fight my sister for you. I only want the Phoenix Zither. Mwah!"
Long Xiao enjoys the company of many women: "Sure, sure, no problem, absolutely."
Now:
On the canopy bed, slender fingers part the curtain.
"Brother Xiao, your Dragon Yang Herb would be perfect for spicing things up tonight."
[With this divine herb, I can absorb his yang energy to nourish my yin and break through.]
Long Xiao: "Sorry, not interested."
Life turns upside down and everyone reveals their true colors. Long Xiao decides to switch careers and become a dark, world-destroying male lead, until he discovers a two-faced guy whose two sides are both unbearably cute.
Long Xiao is injured, and his rival Ye Ming throws him some medicine as an insult. "Here, the master is treating you."
[Idiot believed everything those lying women said and got himself hurt. Go back and put on some medicine. What a shame if that handsome face gets scarred.]
At the dueling arena, Ye Ming charges at him with his sword. "Today, either you die or I do."
[Let's finish this quickly. I still have to go feed the cat.]
Before the Narrow Pass, Ye Ming stands with his sword raised. "The valley ahead is forbidden. Keep out, outsiders."
[Idiot's being used as someone else's pawn again. What a fool.]
Long Xiao: "Fine."
Long Xiao turns and leaves, then sneaks a look back. Ye Ming watches him go with a stern expression, while a giant bewildered emoticon floats above his head: [Has he changed his tune? That was surprisingly easy.]
[Didn't I hear Long Xiao had been persuaded to come steal the divine sword again?]
Long Xiao: "So cute. I want to fuck him."
Couple: Transmigrated-into-a-book, domineering male lead who lies flat for love, bottom x sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, adorable swordsman, top
They turn each other straight.
"He's so good to me. Does he have a thing for me?"
"Even brothers who've risked their lives together wouldn't act like this. He must like me!"
To be honest, after creating the characters, I found Ye Ming way too adorable. He's such a catch, but I'm especially fond of an ultra-dominant top becoming a bottom for love. Heart!
Theme: Even in a world full of lies, there's truth. Someone will always treat you sincerely.