How to Raise a Temperamental Demon Lord

Ling Tao, an overworked corporate drone, transmigrates into a book.

She even becomes the top lackey serving the villainous demon lord.

Ling Tao: What a deal.

Even after cultivating immortality, she can't escape the life of an overworked wage slave.

But being a wage slave in the world of cultivation can be life-threatening.

Faced with the great demon's unpredictable moods and habit of killing people for fun, Ling Tao can't stand the constant stress. She can only reassure herself by pretending she's raising an ill-tempered pet.

First, this pet looks absolutely top-notch, has a short temper, is a picky eater, and is especially pampered and difficult to care for.

She needs to keep an eye on his mood and mental state in secret every day, so she can respond in time and avoid getting scratched.

Second, she should keep plenty of silver on hand to feed him his favorite snacks and buy him toys he likes.

Besides that, although this pet is constantly in a foul mood, he occasionally whines and lets her pet him. Every now and then, he provides a surprising amount of emotional support.

Over time, Ling Tao gets the hang of it, successfully removes the debuff, and diligently goes to work petting her charge.

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The Immortal and Demon Realms have infiltrated Chao Xingyun's demon palace until it's riddled with spies.

He can't be bothered to tell them apart. Whenever he's in a bad mood, he kills a few people.

Soon, his entire palace is nearly empty, thanks to all the people he's killed.

Only his most perceptive subordinate knows how to serve him in a way that puts Chao Xingyun at ease.

When Chao Xingyun is comfortable, he lets a little power slip through his fingers and gives it to her, so she can understand the benefits of being the Demon King's top aide.

But this little weakling clearly has no ambition. All she wants is to serve him.

Chao Xingyun flies into a rage.

How dare she! How outrageous! This is preposterous!

The little weakling actually dares to covet him!

On the first day, Chao Xingyun gets a little angry.

On the second day, Chao Xingyun grumbles and curses.

On the third day, Chao Xingyun bristles.

On the fourth day, Chao Xingyun walks around all fluffy.

On day N, Chao Xingyun hands Ling Tao the power to rule the demon clan, dropping hints left and right that she can take things further.

Entrusted with such an important responsibility, becoming the great demon king's sole confidante, and seeing her income soar, Ling Tao beams with satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Chao Xingyun, still waiting for the next step, asks himself three questions:

Why hasn't she made a move yet?

Was my hint not obvious enough?

Has she gone mad? Does she like me, but still expect me to make the first move?

A note: A heroine who's a delight in her own way x a neurotic, unhinged, hopelessly lovestruck male lead

Inspired by a short post on Zhihu, "Treating Your Boss Like a Pet." Thanks to the poster Tangbao for permission to use the idea!

Synopsis written on January 9

Theme: Someone will always be there to share your sweet and silly moments