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Before the express 6 episodes drop in 1 hour time, I just want to point out another details on what makes the writing is so amazing for Demon Hunter.

Remember Xuanye draw the Cause-Effect Sword in order to save Banxia? The effect of the sword is that they totally erased Mr Cui (Xuanye's Dad worker) & Mrs Cui from their lives that is why Mr Cui missed the recruitment notice in front of Xuanye's Dad shop. And now, Mrs Cui doesnt have any memories of Banxia saving her or memories of Xuanye as well since her husband didnt work there. So, it meant that her husband is still alive and now a blacksmith and her, since Banxia didnt interfere with her fate in this new timeline, will probably die as no one going to save her this time around. And what makes the writing so amazing is that they have set up this Mrs Cui in earlier episodes when Xuanye visit her house when she's sick. So, the writer already planned for this arc to happen since early on and have set the stage for it.

Also, point to notice how since Banxia will no longer have White Crow curse on her as Xuanye already killed it (the cause), so the Mirror Demon also didnt exist and thats why we can see Banxia dancer friend is eating a pear after that.

Also, the night when Banxia forgave Xuanye when she's sleeping holding his hand and they made up -- it also didnt happen that is why when Chi Zhe asked them if they made up, she said 'No' and she is still grumpy a few days after that when the marriage date announced since technically, she and Xuanye never reconcile properly. So, the heartwarming proposal that Xuanye gave her is the point that they are together again. :D

Also, the Cause-Effect Sword opened up this time for Banxia since she just interfere with fate by saving Mrs Cui but it wasnt time for her to die yet. But, the sword didnt open when Xuanye wants to save his Dad or his Constable friend since it was fate that they died that day.

This is all I can contribute after watching the latest 2 episodes. No words 😂

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Could be! I'm too excited to find out now. 🤣

I love how everything has meanings and served as clues for us. And some even traced back episodes before the revelation. It is such a well written drama. I'm having fun getting all the nuance in the script.

I dont think so. There will be scenes where Banxia will draw Xuanye's back and stop Xuanye on the street but he doesnt recognize her. I guess he really change fate again during that arc. I guess we will find out tonight. It looks another devastating plot coming up and I'm excited lol.

Yes, it made perfect sense. Since now the fate has transferred to her. He cant used the sword for his Dad or his friend since it was time for them to die but not Banxia. Banxia interfering thus it was not time for her to die -- thats why the sword opened. Thank you for pointing it out. From the trailer they released 2 years ago, it seemed that everyone later will forget except Banxia (The sentence Banxia asked her maid 'Why you all forget?' still clearly in my mind). I wonder if Xuanye used the sword again and resulted with that. T__T

The good thing is that we gonna get the 6 express episodes tonight so the wait wont kill me lol.

TBH, I'm nervous starting episode 27 & 28 since we got the usual signature RJL's sad and yearning look and I'm not ready for angst ridden arc yet! 😂 But I'm surprised that I actually really like how they handle the whole thing. For starter, it shows that our leads are flawed individuals BUT the conflict that they faced is indeed not something stupid but valid. If I am Xuanye or Banxia's Dad, I would think thousand of times before I start a relationship or let my daughter with someone with a job that is so dangerous. But, the way Banxia handled the whole situation made me love her even more. She told Xuanye that relationship is between 2 people and he is not fair for taking her agency to chose. And I love our man Xuanye actually take those words to heart and go to her father to bless their relationship. Plus, all the funny bits on how Banxia trying to ignore him but failed the moment he called her. 🤣 Or the scenes where she pretended to walk but actually just stay in one place. Oh my my, Banxia just keeps giving me reasons to love her even more. What a fantastic writing for a FL!

That said, this episode probably give me the most uneasy feeling when Xuanye used the Real Felicity Sword to save Banxia. The butterfly effects gonna be bad and I can sense it from miles away. I'm actually really worried as the effect trace back from the times the Dad is still alive. Remember they got 3 workers? Now its only 2 as the one of the workers missed his Dad's Recruitment notice and become a blacksmith instead. And Mrs Cui (the worker's wife), the one Xuanye visited in the beginning for health problem and give money? Now, she has become a stranger to him as this one worker no longer work for his Dad. And Banxia, saved the same Mrs Cui yesterday but now they totally have no idea of each other's existence. This whole relationship between them and Mrs Cui is completely severed and erased. Now I wonder whether its gonna escalated to anything else. Like Xuanye said 'they probably already lost something that they didnt even know.' I love how amazing this whole scene is written since it traced back to the times when I thought the visit Xuanye did to Mrs Cui's house is filler in the earlier episodes but actually it didnt as it served a purpose -- for us to see how severe is the effects on this sword. Also, it also interesting as the sword finally 'opens' when it refused to open when Xuanye's Dad is dying or when Xuanye wants to use it for his constable friend during the Cat Demon arc. It means, fate has in store that Banxia survive this ordeal as she will be crucial part in Xuanye's destiny later. While this is actually a good sign, its still made me feel very uneasy.

Now I'm off to watch the latest episodes. I hope yesterday episode will be light as now they are together again. :D Hope the Red Snake episode gonna end well as well. I actually like the guy and that red snake form with all the wings are the coolest out of all the demons we got so far.

Yes, in every detail. I love the subtext in the script the most. Most of the times, the writer didnt spoon feeding us the information so we have to read it ourselves. I love when writer actually trust the audiences to understand the nuance of the story on our own.

Since now we are moving to new arcs in the drama, I want to point out some of the details that I absolutely love in the drama regarding the demon's world.

When they entered the Mirror Demon's world, the sky is the reflection (mirror) of the town. And when they entered the Painting Demon's world, the sky is a painting. I love how the nature of the demon reflected in the sky -- they cant really create a completely real world so the flaws can be seen in the sky.

Yes, they switched bodies and the spear repels him when he touched it since he is not the owner but the brother's.

And yes, they are so cute! I personally think all their moments are super cute. I rewatch it often. XD

The father did what he thinks the best for him. Sealing his identity and let him live a normal and happy life is a good thing since he thought he can protect Xuanye forever. But he also teach him the right thing that not all demons are bad. That is a good teaching (remember, his father even let the tiger go once he sees the 2 cubs at the cave) and it will help Xuanye reconciled with his identity later. I really like his Dad. I cried a lot when he meet his Dad again in the painting. You know he is a good father with how much Xuanye cant take his eyes of him when he met him again. T__T

Yeah, you can know straight away that it is not Xuanye from the expressions alone. Then when he started to talk, it is more apparent even more. When he wake up, the first word he said is 'Banxia?' and his gentle voice returned. Its a very well done scene. You can catch the different even without the script telling you that they switched bodies.

I totally agree with your view regarding making her feel like she is crazy. I hope it is revealed later that he actually didnt know the existence of demon before that. Because if it is, it is certainly bad parenting.

I have feeling this gonna be a HEA. The worst we will get is an Open Ending.

lol totally understand. But his tragic dramas tend to be his best dramas. But I truly cant watch One & Only anymore. I made a mistake of rewatching it 2 years ago and I cried even more than the first time I watched it lol.

They cant have any intimate or kissing scenes on One & Only since it will be against the nature of both leads and the overall theme of the drama. Both are honorable individual with duties and responsibilities. Plus, FL is engaged to another person mostly the whole of the drama. So, all the sweet gazes, tender longing looks broke your heart since you know that's the only thing they can do.

One & Only is an example of a romance drama without any intimacy in them. Yet, it is so beautifully acted by the leads that made you believe that their love will stand through time and multiple lifetimes. ❤️

He has many intimate scenes in Forever & Ever imo. The way Shiyi always put his hands around Zhousheng Chen and how they always in each other embrace, it was a very good romance drama to show intimacy between married couple. I wish we have more such stories in Cdramas. Dramas that actually focus on gentle touches, recurring love gestures, soft gazes and tender & meaningful conversations. Forever & Ever is a peak romance drama for me. The first time I watch it, its like watching something that I always want but more. That drama is my comfort watch tbh.

I had the same thought about the Mum being a nine-tailed fox but its too coincident to be that way (lol) but at least if Banxia is half demon, then Xuanye and her belongs together. :D

I may not agree with the Dad but I understand his reasons for it. He is after all a good Dad to Banxia thats why she grew up to be such a fine and kind young lady. If I have gift of seeing demons/ghosts, I would like to use the calming cream as well (esp as a kid) since seeing those kind of things is indeed scary. And all parents want are the best for their kids, so wanting a peaceful life for them is only natural. If he agrees with the relationship with just knowing Xuanye for a few days, it is more weird. I think he will agree later once he really know Xuanye and why he is the most suitable person to be with Banxia. Good parents always did -- they just need time to make that leap of faith that their kids will be fine despite their choice might be road full of thorns.

Yes, when they first show the murder scene of Xuanye's family, his father last words gave away a lot about his identity and future heartbreaks and also how the sword will 'only open when it is ready'. During that scene, I pretty 100% sure he is adopted and the bracelet tattoo sealed his identity. His Dad found him when he fall with Banxia from his original place the 'Carefree Land'.

The kid with Xuanye's Mum and Dad is his older brother. During the whole scene, (while I was crying heavily lol), still back in my mind I'm afraid he gonna find out that he's adopted in that scene seeing he didnt exist yet in the picture. Luckily he didnt. I guess he gonna find out in today's episode. OTL

Okay, why not all of us stop watching the previews and see the posters? 😂 They always spoil it for us and it is such a sad thing since the Painting Demon is a good revelation! I did not predict that at all but yes, if you look and pay attention at the details, he is indeed questionable. I did notice how they other 2 brothers always ask him to 'shut up' but nice Xuanye to notice how only him change. I always take pride in reading clues in dramas so I'm so happy when I'm wrong like this. A good twist is a good twist! And the most awesome thing is how he is only a bug -- okay, that is a very good revelation as well.

And regarding the brother.. I mean its pretty obvious that he is not a good news at all. When they switched bodies and Xuanye starting to behave like him, I knew right away he is not Xuanye. There is arrogance in his voice and anger in his mannerism when he noticed the tattoo is the reason they cant find him before and now the protection has weaken, he can find him easily now. My guess is that since his brother is a full-fledge demon, thats why the bug bites him. While with Xuanye, the tattoo still half protects him -- look like the tattoo only works when its him.

And Banxia's mum is definitely suspicious! The clue is how she's not aging so I think my theory that Banxia is half demon is correct after all.

And yes, I do I need to say how awesome is our girl Banxia? Straight forward girl is my fave kind of girl in Cdramas. He still doesnt want to admit his feelings? Well, she will force that confession out from him anyway. Girlie knew for a while now that he's a demon and despite she finally confirmed it, it never make her hesitate, and that makes her awesome as a character.

Yes, so many in the last 2 episodes. The part where live forever happily inside the painting is sure scary -- its not really heaven when you are repeating the same thing over and over again. It is more like hell.