As the youngest disciple of the Cloudhide Immortal Venerable, Qi Mo is spoiled rotten and spends his days causing trouble wherever he goes.
Until one night, he learns in a dream that the world he lives in is actually a melodramatic harem story featuring multiple male leads.
His master, the story's beloved central figure, will one day be imprisoned by the combined forces of the immortal and demonic realms, where he will suffer endless humiliation.
After finally managing to escape, his master will sacrifice himself for the good of all under heaven.
Qi Mo sits dazed for a long time after waking, until his master, Liu Shuyun, radiant and dignified, knocks on his door.
Looking at Qi Mo, Liu Shuyun asks with concern, "Disciple, why didn't I see you out harassing your fellow sect members today? Are you feeling unwell?"
Qi Mo comes to his senses, deeply moved.
What a wonderful master! He absolutely won't let that future come to pass!
Then Qi Mo chooses to betray his sect.
He finds the Demonfall Cliff and jumps down without hesitation.
"Master, I'm done being an immortal!"
Everyone knows that the Cloudhide Immortal Venerable is the strongest in the immortal realm, with peerless looks, a gentle and considerate nature, and an aura as pure and soft as frost beneath the moon.
Yet somehow, he has a disciple who betrayed the immortal sect.
At the Immortal Dao Conference, Liu Shuyun rises and bows his head in apology. "I, Cloudhide, have failed to teach my disciple properly. Once I find that wretch, I will give all my fellow cultivators an explanation."
Seeing this, Liu Shuyun's eldest disciple immediately speaks up. "This was not Master's fault. Our junior disciple was born with a rebellious streak."
The leader of the conference quickly adds, "Shuyun, you did all you could. Some people are beyond saving from birth."
Even the Demon Venerable of the demonic realm speaks up when he hears the news. "Anyone who dares make Cloudhide unhappy has no place in the demonic realm either."
After the conference ends, Liu Shuyun returns to his cave abode and conjures a starry Go board with a wave of his hand.
Every piece sits neatly in place, except for one lying on its side.
It is the little disciple who jumped off the cliff.
Picking up the piece, Liu Shuyun smiles faintly. "Since you have left the board, let me see whether you can truly escape my control."
The Dao may be a foot higher, but the demon is a yard higher. To stop the people from his dream from laying a hand on his master, Qi Mo has no choice but to become a demon and strike first.
He commits countless atrocities, with his master always chasing after him, yet never quite catching up.
Once he has killed everyone who coveted his master, he turns around, covered in blood, only for a hand as white as jade to stroke his cheek.
"Did you really think your master couldn't catch up with you?" Liu Shuyun smiles mischievously at Qi Mo's astonished expression.
"You say they all covet me. What about you?"
#Sweet-on-the-outside,-dark-on-the-inside, theatrical master who loves to disguise himself x sweet-on-the-outside, dark-on-the-inside, unhinged and absurd disciple
#Liu Shuyun x Qi Mo
1. Both the top and the bottom are seriously messed up, with twisted personalities and warped values. If that bothers you, read with caution!
2. Primarily from the top's perspective, but both characters get their own point of view and are described.
3. A slow burn, a slow burn, a slow-burn story. This is a fictional setting, so don't nitpick the details.
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6. The blurb may change, but the central premise won't. I'm terrible at writing blurbs, sob.
Screenshot saved. Blurb written on September 2, 2024.
Theme: Difficult times are only temporary. With enough effort, you can always overcome them.