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Wait... for the last one, wdym they released 9 character songs? Do you mean the OST we already got (there are 9) or are they new? I did see a post that Bao Shangen recorded a SLY OST so does it mean there are character theme songs that weren't released unlike the previous ones? If so omg... I'm so happy! I was hoping for this!!

For those who watched The Journey of Legend, do you recognize the actor of Fang Zhou? He was such an annoying one in TJOL... and it's so refreshing to see him here as the opposite. So loving, gentle, and kind. Anyways I'm looking forward to seeing more of the story behind his death 💔

Yes. If you recall the assassin organization called Dark River, it's about them. I highly rec watching. It's so good! Btw this is a prequel of TBOY so if u recall some of the history there and some characters too, you'll see them here and they're younger this time.

Also idk if you know but Dashing Youth is also in the same universe which comes first b4 this one while TBOY is their sequel / future generation :)

Okay. Well you don't have to be disappointed in the rating. I'd say it doesn't justify how good this actually is.

I will say this drama is really nice. I don't have much complaints so... I will share my other opinions and give you questions to ask yourself.

Do you mind CGI effects during fight scenes? I find them quite s refreshing addition to this wuxia drama.

You interested in watching assassins as main characters and what it is like BTS of these assassins, the conflicts within them, complexity of being one, etc.? You like brotherhood / bromance, a strong one btw the two main characters?

Have you watched the director b4? He's got many great dramas out there. He's really great at capturing the mood of the drama and letting us feel it imo. The cinematography, coloring, effects, are really good for this kind of drama. The coloring is unique, not smth u see often, which I absolutely love. Oh, and the martial arts scenes r truly one of the best I have seen so far (at least for this year). Done super well. I think you'll be amazed?

If you like Gong Jun, then u should def give this a shot. It's prob next to become one of his best works. I think you will also come to love the SML, Chang Huasen, in this. He's a very complex and interestingly written character. Not to mention an amazing actor who portraya the complexity of his character so well!

I guess one thing that got a LITTLE boring (tho ngl it doesn't last for too mwny eps) is maybe how much dialogue there is. Well, I think at the same time it fits in with the narrative of the drama and to capture every moment of what might be important to the overall story so maybe it's not such a bad thing.

Ppl who have watched the donghua also said this is done so well, even better, as they cover the depth of the relationship btw the MLs in this more.

If you give it a go, good luck and I hope you enjoy it!

[Incoming spoiler from The Blood of Youth]

I don't rmr much from TBOY maybe it's bc it was one of my very first costume dramas. So I rmr being confused but still enjoying and loving it at the same time LOL... I didn't even rmr a lot of fates that happened, but the one thing I can't forget is Xiao Ruofeng aka Prince Langya. And the fact that they are now covering this history in this drama. Ppl just wanna kill him, not to mention behead him which really happened to him. I won't lie... I actually feel quite sad for him. I like Su Changhe but him trying to kill him made me feel sad for Xiao Ruofeng (I get him tho, he's willing to do just about anything for Su Muyu even if Su Muyu wouldn't want it at all oof). Iirc Bai Shu's character in TBOY wanted to bring the truth to light behind his killing and they nailed it there. So watching Ruofeng here makes me sad lol. I bet we are getting his death in this drama since we are alr getting ppl who want to kill him. As for who did it, I can't rmr exactly of it nor the full story about it, but that his brother at least was a big / main part of it, so I'm excited to learn how the history falls into place thru this drama. It looks like the Shadow Sect want to do it as one tho so...

You are not alone... I felt the same exact way as u and I usually never feel for characters this much when they die so early, but Tang Rou? Oh, he really did smth to me... I was hoping he'd come back eventually and ofc lost all hope... it made me so sad not seeing him anymore but also very touched when Qiushui never once forgot about him... 😭 As yk the saying, when one is missing from a group, it won't feel the same anymore and maybe even empty. Truly felt like it in this drama 🫠🤧

Anyone else who was invested in Jiang Cheng and Chuanxiang's story? It was so tragic and heartbreaking omg... The fact that they lived together for a period of time. It became so sad when Jiang Cheng was poisoned and Chuanxiang tried to find a way to cure him.
In the end, little did we know... Jiang Cheng actually killed Chuanxiang (he wasn't just missing but gone!)? Now that is SO TRAGIC!! I was fr heartbroken for them 😭 It's even sadder that they lived without resolving their huge misunderstandings 💔
But it's a blessing in disguise that Jiang Cheng died without knowing the truth bc imagine the guilt and pain he'd have to carry and live on with, while we know Chuanxiang wouldn't want him to blame himself. But what's bittersweet about all this? They will meet again in the afterlife ✨️

Right? That's the scene I was thinking of too 😭

Same! I am so ready to be on this ship 🤣

Oh dang ur kidding me rn... okay I will look forward to it and prepare myself 😭😭

I always thought they will due to some snippets. I believe that XSY here will be LYX's bodyguard (learnt this awhile ago)~ Here's a clip of them sharing a close bond!

https://x.com/Choti96/status/1859989335736733842?t=dbF9BBkawtj6yTYpjhMKWA&s=19

Not over seeing Gong Jun and Li Daikun on the same screen after WoH like dang can't believe we got a Wen Kexing and Scorpion King reunion... THEY WERE SO FUN AND EPIC TO WATCH!!

Somewhere around 32 minutes of ep 3 where Chi Yun and Chunji are walking around the black market... It's literally giving Harry Potter... not just the overall vibe but I am mainly talking about the MUSIC... like it's so sounding similar to a HP bgm? Anyone got the same feeling when watching it? I was amazed and in shock... really brings back nostalgia from my childhood aahhh...

Yes go watch Chang Huasen aka Wind Master in Blood River! He's got an amazing bromance with the ML, Gong Jun, who is also ML in a BL too~ So it'll be a fun watch hehe

Many commenters: Is there any romance? (They want it)
Me: Is the friendship not enough? How about the bromance? Sismance?

That's amazing to know! That's when u know u got a good director and the author as the screenwriter :)

Lol me asking the same question while watching... Like I'm very much attracted to Su Changhe / Chang Huasen 🤣🤣 (don't come at me...)

I watch dramas while airing often, and let me tell you that dramas often start low like this one (one factor is likely due to haters unfortunately), so from now on, don't ever trust the low ratings for an airing drama. And tbh, you have your own taste. High rated dramas doesn't mean you will always like them. There are a lot out there that were okay for me unlike the high rating. So try your best not to grt influenced by ratings bc they aren't always accurate for you. :)

I loved TBOY but I think I'm actually liking this more. I like the complexity of the characters, esp the two MLs and their deep relationship, and the unique experience we get to have thru the lens of assassins. It's a very unique and interestong concept. Also, the cinematography is really no joke. I really also love the coloring so much. It fits the vibe of the drama so well.

Yan Zixian - he played Chen Fei