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Vengeance

He Yan heard from other recruits that Wutuos attacked Huayuan and General Feihong is leading the army, they say that He'll surely crush the Wutuos (but they don't know that the one who crushed then was He Yan, in novel they were afraid of the name General Feihong). [In the Novel: Yan He'a character was important in the later half as he contributed a lot for the nation, and he was such a funny guy, always competing with Xiaojue over everything and comparing every little thing, the funniest thing , LOOK Huaijin I'm married! Are you married? Hah! I'm going to be a father!! He was like this🤣, I loved his character]. And here in this flashback is Xianchang Academy he was still second and first was Xiaojue and see! He's still competing with Xiaojue🤣. Oh, The Emperor's edict, CZ read it and announced that He Yan did a great job bland contributed to the nation, and will be promoted to General Wu'an, While Xiaojue will be caned by 20 strikes (just as they planned, reward the brave young soldier while punishing the Commander, sowing discord). Xiaojue protected Jiyang and this is what he got, he immediately knelt down to take the strikes, 20 strikes are heavy enough to kill a person. Can't see him like this😭, all he did was protect a city even though he violated a law. Yan He was sent here to deliver this military punishment. He Yan knew the moment she saw CZ that he petitioned for her promotion, and he revealed it himself that Xu Jingfu was behind this all commotion. The wounds on XJ's back😭. XJ saw Her shadow near the gate and made sure he wouldn't make a single sound while his wound is being treated by CL, so she wouldn't be able to hear him in pain🫠. I said before he's a good character, Yan He came to see XJ if he was fine after he was caned by him, Yan He couldn't say no as it was an imperial edict. He was talking about He Rufei going to Huayuan and XJ's eyes widened. Shen Han reported to XJ that CZ wasn't connected to Mjngshui Battle, as he had no connections with Chai Anxi before the battle, and told him about XJF's meeting He Yan(HRF) in Yuhua Temple. He Yan is sitting alone by the lake, while CZ approached her, She quickly distanced herself from him by taking a step back (that's my girl👍), ahhhhhhhhhhh! XJ is behind the tree eavesdroping on their conversation 🤭. CZ told her that right now XJ's position is complicated, some fear him but some resent him, and his future is unclear, [Novel: Do you know that she was promoted to Marquis Wu'an]. Cause does it make sense to you if a mere soldier after a battle or two, would be directly promoted to a General? Basically Chu Zhao wants to say that XJ's position is complicated and you'll be implicated if you stay with him here so he petitioned for her promotion to the Emperor so she'll be happy(bruh what do you think), trying to impress her while completing his Master's task, nice one Zilan. He was obviously telling her that now you got promotion and you have many opportunities, so don't limit yourself to Yezhou, He straightforwardly asked her to go and travel (see) the world with him (basically confessing his feelings towards her). Ahhhhhhhhh! Her hubby heard CZ's good offer and confession and left them and went back to his tent🫠. She refused his offer. XJ and Yan He heard about He Rufei's victory in Huayuan, but seven deputy generals died (all of He Yan's comrades), and literally HRF made such a show, making it look like it was a tough battle (He Yan already had a large Fuyue Army), cleanly eliminated her Comrades. XJ told YH that what happened in Huayuan Battle is similar to what happened in Mingshui Battle, it's not a coincidence, Even Yan He was praising the Seven Deputy Generals (trained under He Yan) that they were Legendary, how could they die like that, CL even suspected that He Rufei killed them himself. He Rufei met Maningbu, Wutuo Chancellor, and gave him the Defence Map of Rundu, Li Kuang is the General who commands the forces of Rundu. I really wished that He Yan wouldn't find out about her comrades (I know impossible since the story was already written, even in the novel this was a difficult part to read) 😭, Her Comrades, the Seven Warriors died on the battlefield, ofcourse she knows that He Rufei had a hand in it😭, She took out her whip and literally destroyed all the wooden poles on the training field. XJ couldn't see her like that and approached her, She pledged that she will take revenge for her comrades. Even when XJ is applying medicine on her hand she can't feel any pain, said that if it wasn't for her they wouldn't die, she can't kill their murderer, she can't even shed tears or pay tribute to them (I'm crying😭). Ahhhhhh comforting her 😭. This is when it all happens. The Emperor's order has arrived for Xiao Jue to be summoned, while He Yan won't go with him and stay here in Yezhou Garrison [Novel: She left the Garrison when she heard the news about Rundu and Li Kuang being in Danger, all her friends Xiao Mai, Wang Ba, Jiang Jiao, etc all left with her, they left the Camp secretly at night]. Ahhhhhhh! He told her to stay in Yezhou until he returns, cause he has many things to tell her (hubby confession). Ship will sail soon, (TaoTao x Cheng Lisu). XJ came to the palace and since the Emperor wanted to compensate the 20 strikes, XJ asked something in return, and met HRF. Hah! He Rufei stood outside in the chill all night to meet the Emperor to claim merit for Huayuan (yeah yeah, his hard earned victory, such an act), and got 0 rewards from Emperor, The Emperor just told him to return to Camp and train the Troops🤣. He Yan knows that Li Kuang is her remaining Subordinate and HRF will certainly eliminate him, and if Rundu faces any danger he won't send reinforcements, He Yan has decided that she'll leave for Rundu, because she knows HRF is planning something big, she has to go there. She went to XJ's room and took back Qinglang, She won't let Li Kuang die or let Rundu fall. Before leaving she left a note for Xiaojue "LEND ME A SWORD TO AID THE RUNDU CRISIS" and the pouch embroidered by her.

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I cannot believe I am liking the snake 🐍🫣😄

This is vile how these users and plotters first forced him to live and now fear and resent that he has. They want his blood and gift so badly forgetting they will condemn themselves to the same fate as his clan. It is disgusting how they throw their young women at him and then wait for an heir to wash rinse repeat what they have already done. Not one of these women question why as they are raised to covet his gifts and steal them for their clan. They have really made the giant cobra act canine.😂 He goes from frightening to absolutely adorable. Like most dogs he loves snacks and sees her as the source of them. She treats him like a lovable but tiresome mutt causing her trouble. She shares her drink with him and they are now bff’s.😂 Her master is shaking her venom rattle to remind her what her job is. She still has no clue what’s up, but the snake takes her to grandmaster. His master is less than pleased that his guardian has brought a demon clan member into his private chambers. Against his better judgment, he opts to heal her. She regains consciousness to find herself right next to grandmaster and she knows from up close and personal view that that always results in bad things. He gets right in her face and wants to know why she hasn’t killed him. She says no grudge and no reason why should she? Even had she the power she wasn’t interested. She admits to his face that as low as she is in the cultivation scale, why would that be in her perspective view to try? He can’t really argue with that logic nor does he understand what her motives are if that not the case. She puzzles him and he reminds her that irritants get silenced. I am smirking as he tells her not to waste his blood or she will regret it.😂 she has now been made his personal server. She is scared stiff at the prospect, but glad she’s alive. She mumbles at snake for getting her in trouble😂 She looks like Santa with her huge bag of possessions.😂 The two mean girl leaders that thought they had best chance at getting through perimeter were aghast when she knocked to get in. Tingyan knows it is useless fighting her fate so has absolutely no fear knocking. She steps right through grumbling all the way.😂 Her vacation has turned into a side job she wasn’t interested in. When the mean girls try their luck, they are tossed far away and disappear. She asks about them to be answered…what do you think? When she runs into snake in the hall she is not happy with him. The more she tries to get away from the grandmaster, the more she is tossed his way. She trips and finds their foreheads meeting and contact has an interesting result. He learns she can quell his pain. She tries to leave but he grabs her and renews contact. For the first time ever in his life, he finds himself needing someone else for relief. I don’t think she considered this as part of her job description.😂

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Huayuan and Rundu conspiracy

XJ saw HY (he knows she can't be the person who would take so many lives) and ordered Feinu to go to the Capital to look into He Rufei and what he did before Mingshui Battle, and keep an eye on his every move. He Yan is asking Jiang (spear), since he was from escorting agency, he could ask around about who went in and out of Yuhua Temple where He Yan from He family was resting. A subordinate informed He Rufei that a Formidable Female General fought alongside General Fengyun, and HRF is suspicious if it's her. Mf I really dont know what else to say he just said "Whether she's HY or not doesn't matter, she has to die", like who the hell you to decide who lives or dies. HY has been running for hours in training field, and didn't want to stop even if her group of recruits asked her to, I remember she said while the investigation thing is going on, she'll need to hone her skills till then. And she's practicing Archery (basically tormenting herself to the point that she wouldn't be able to think about unnecessary things). I know that Zilan (CZ) doesn't like Xu Pingting but he have to maintain the facade in her presence, that they have a good relationship, his master Xu Jingfu already suspects him about the matter of Chai Anxi, but CZ managed the situation, while pointing out that XJ left Yezhou without permission, a punishable offence. Oh my CZ's life is in Xu Jingfu's hands, he has ordered his men to hide near, and when he drops the bracelet in his hand they're supposed to kill CZ. CZ decided to tell him that Anxi told them that XJF is the mastermind behind the Mingshui Battle, if CZ didn't tell him the truth he would've killed CZ to silence him. He told XJF that a young officer performed really well in this battle, and they'll make sure that the young officer is rewarded while XJ will face punished, then Veteran troops will definitely grow discontent, then conflicts arise, making XJ look incompetent in leading the troops. The moment was intense, Xu Jingfu was deciding whether to let CZ live or kill him, but his daughter entered the room at the right time, he didn't want to show his true colours in front of her. And let his spoiled daughter take Zilan away. He Rufei barged in the room, and was asking XJF that XJ has gained military merits again, and he's worried if XJ will regain influence, then Chancellor told him about Chai Anxi, and told him to be careful. HRF is suggesting eliminating XJ using the same method they used on XJ's father, colluding with Wutuos. He has devised a plan, Making the Wutuos attack Huayuan, he'll volunteer to fight and stage a show with the Wutuo Army while secretly give them Rundu's Military Defense Map in Secret so they'll launch a surprise attack on Rundu and when Rundu pleads for help he'll delay reinforcements. XJ definitely won't sit back and do nothing, and when XJ goes to Rundu they'll set a trap and kill him there. [IN THE NOVEL: He Rufei killed all her trusted subordinates who were close to her, and could spot differences that the masked person was different than before, and when she heard about it, she was devastated]. He Rufei plans to kill all her trusted 7 Warriors in Huayuan Battle, while the 8th one is the Governs the Rundu Garrison. He's suspecting that He Yan is alive and he will kill her Seven Warriors in Huayuan while using the one in Rundu as bait to lure her in Rundu to save him and plans to kill her there but if she is truly dead then it'll still be beneficial to him. He Yan is furious, she found out that that He Rufei was in cahoots with Xu Jingfu, they planned it all long ago, she's practicing her sword skills (literally venting out her anger) on the training logs, splitting them in half⚔️, while XJ was quietly watching her from far🫠. He really cares about her😭, he remembers everything He Yan did for the camp and him till now, he even left medicine for her in her room. The Emperor has sent Yan He and Chu Zhao to Yezhou Garrison. CZ told the emperor about Jiyang Battle (literally filtered it all), and told him about He Yan(a brave soldier), who fought alongside General Fengyun, and asked for a higher position, Minister of War. CZ, he asked for a reward for He Yan from the Emperor, the plan has to be executed, tbh hitting two birds with one stone, he does harbour personal motives (so asking reward for HY is obvious) but the main purpose is to sow discord. The Attack (a show) has begun in Huayuan and General Feihong is leading the army to Huayuan.

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Is this heaven or hell?

Sima Jiao has been locked up for 500 years. He is the last of his clan and maybe even his kind and everybody wants something from him. They have him locked up for his blood and abilities and he has had enough. He plans on literally blowing up the mountain that confines him but needs one more thing for his plan to work. Now enter Liao Tingyan from the future. She has knowledge of games and is on the phone in a taxi when there is an accident and she finds herself in a ‘gameworld’ she is familiar with. She takes it in stride pretty well and sees it as a much needed work break. Since she doesn’t know how to escape, she goes with the flow wanting only to stay low key and have good food and good rest. She is taken to a mentor that informs her she is a filler for a group of women chosen to take care of the grandmaster. She is less than enthused but assured she won’t be chosen. She gets a taste of the mean girls all vying for top position to serve the grandmaster. She is more than happy to let them have the glory and tries to sneak away. She is literally escorted up the stairs til she resigns herself and goes peacefully. Once there she is told to sit and wait for a spiritual crown. Turns out, she has one. She now goes where huge cobras guard the way. She wants no part of it and looks for a way out. Sima Jiao sees her and is intrigued by her boldness. He cuts off any path of escape and she knows from horror movie watching the single person always ends up dead so she throws herself into the middle of the crowd hoping not to be seen. As the women are interviewed, one gets tossed across the courtyard and another killed. Turns out this one was an imposter and he knew. Liao Tingyan is kneeling and notices his well manicured feet.😂 She finds him pretty and surprised he is so mean. When he comes to her the fire emblem on his head is activated. She is from demonic clan and that was unexpected. He throws everybody out and they are all glad to go. Tingyan sees two distinct groups form but knows she has nothing in common with either one. Her leg hurts and unexpectedly she gets help from Ruling. They part ways and Tingyan goes off by herself. At the realm where she appeared from modern world, she was made an imposter assassin. She has no clue this is her role, but they are counting on her to set them free from the barrier that confines them. I enjoyed this first episode. I liked fl as BaoBao and wanted to see her in something new. She is hilarious and I find her as engaging here as I did there.

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So far: B-movie horror with no BL

Since this is coming from a company producing BLs, is marketed as a LGBTQ+ romance/BL (as well as a horror/mystery) series and I'm watching it for those reasons (and not for it being a horror/mystery production) - I'm not a fan of ep. 1. Sure, it establishes the characters to some degree and introduces the horror/mystery storyline, but doesn't do anything in the BL departament; more than that: it implies that the main focus of the show will be its horror/mystery aspect - which disappointed me. As for the horror and mystery - it's nothing new nor groundbreaking, relying on well-known tropes from formats like "Final Destination" or the recently airing "Leap Day", released by GMMTV (btw: what looks like the same building was used in both productions).

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