The Wrong Way to a Demon Sect Leader

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The number one swordsman Zhao Jiangui is the martial world’s best hope for peace: All he has to do is seduce the Demon Sect Leader.

Associated Names
One entry per line
Getting a Creed Lord the Wrong(est) Way
My Wandering Brother
Seasonal Chill
The Birth of the Drama King [Drama Adaption]
Неправильний підхід до лідера секти Демонів
จะล่อลวงประมุขพรรคมารทั้งทีทำไมมันยากอย่างนี้นะ
少年江湖物语
论如何错误地套路一个魔教教主
Related Series
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The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love (1)
Recommendation Lists
  1. BLs Adapted into Dramas ( live action )
  2. Good Tr*sh -- Gay -- Asian
  3. Historical/ancient setting danmei - rating 4+
  4. All danmei ive read so far ranked
  5. danmei tbr

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Date Group Release
06/13/21 Chichi c121-129
06/13/21 Chichi c111-120
06/13/21 Chichi c101-110
06/13/21 Chichi c91-100
06/13/21 Chichi c81-90
06/13/21 Chichi c71-80
06/13/21 Chichi c61-70
06/13/21 Chichi c51-60
06/13/21 Chichi c41-50
06/13/21 Chichi c31-40
06/13/21 Chichi c21-30
06/13/21 Chichi c11-20
06/13/21 Chichi c1-10
06/10/21 Infinite extra 15-19
06/08/21 Infinite extra 11-14
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Furrina
Furrina rated it
October 2, 2020
Status: --
Rant about the Drama Adaptation:

I am currently on ep. 13 of the drama which we are led to believe is adapted from this novel. THAT IS A LIE.

There are so many changes in the plot apart from the basic premise to "befriending the enemy", that it might as well be a completely different story.

First, they are long-lost brothers here. It pretty much established at the offset, the audience knows it (coz of BOTH their childhood flashbacks) and the ML/Demon sect leader suspects it. MC's mission is to befriend... more>> ML for the good of the world (like this novel) but there's no seduction. At all.

I don't know if they changed the plot because of tha cast, or they specifically cast it like this but ML and MC have ZERO chemistry. I guess the producers didn't want even a hint of in*est-vibes between them, which I guess is fine because the ML has a much sweeter/intimate chemistry with his childhood friend/Physician Yan (Song JiYoung).

By ep.13 (where I currently am) MC is firmly in a hetero love triangle with ML's extremely annoying maid and his soft-boi male servant. There's not even bis*xual vines from MC.

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SPOILERS FOR DRAMA: because I am impatient and wanted to know the endgame pairings, the maid and make servant do end up together. MC is still het and single and looking for love. ML is hinted with Physician, which is perfect because (a) that's my ship and (b) I hate it when childhood loves are left hanging because characters outgrew their puppy love.

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My fav. Part of this drama I the barely shown raunchy romance between ML's right hand, Wei Qi, and the #1 Unparalleled Beauty
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who may or may be an okama

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sanlang3003
sanlang3003 rated it
September 18, 2020
Status: extra 10
Translation: 6/10 for main story's translator. This is the translator's first attempt at translating, I believe, and I think they made such a wonderful effort. I could really feel the TL's love for the novel & I hope they continue to keep translating as I think they will only improve from here!

Story: Such a sweet & funny story! I was laughing the whole way & rooting for Zhao Jiangui & Ji Han. The chapters are super short & the story moves along at a fast pace, however I feel... more>> the characters are still fleshed out & have depth. Even though it was so short we still got glimpses into Zhao Jiangui & Ji Han's past/upbringing & how it shaped their identities in the present.

The story was light the whole way & we didn't have to tread through ten thousand misunderstandings before Zhao Jianhui & Ji Han "get together." There was minimal angst, but just enough drama & tension to keep things interesting & readers on their toes. The side characters are also fun & don't just conveniently come & go to move the plot along.

Overall, a really quick & fun read. As another reviewer said, yes, there is a lot of second-hand embarrassment! Lol but so hilarious! I would love to see a bunch of old sect elders gathered around writing a book of corny ass pick up lines. "The road to your heart...". <<less
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ike_00000
ike_00000 rated it
February 3, 2020
Status: c68
Funny & interesting all together. It's definitely comedy, but there is a whole plot going on. The chapters are pretty short, but I've fallen in love w MC & ML already. Killer cliffhanger right now!
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DarkChocolateCherries
DarkChocolateCherries rated it
January 24, 2020
Status: c66
I love this story! It's written with a lighthearted feel to it (not completely lighthearted; there's also the drama with the Holy/Demon Sect VS. The Righteous Sect and the MC going under cover in the ML's sect to seduce the ML.) ; you can tell that it's definitely a romantic comedy.
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cadrilacus
cadrilacus rated it
September 12, 2023
Status: Completed
“Oh no, cringe!” – the novel but in a good way somehow. I’ve never ever experienced these almost lethal amounts of second-hand embarrassment reading anything else before. Each chapter is a tough challenge to one’s sanity.

That’s the first 3/4th of the novel, the last part and the extras are something akin to watching two kindergarten children experiencing their first ever crush with a “featherlike touch of their lips” as a culmination at the very last page of the last extra. It’s not bad, it can even be amusing if you’re... more>> in the right mood and state of mind.

It’s short, it’s funny to a degree, it’s very sweet, there’s nothing much going on otherwise. In fact, it’s so short I almost wish there were more of it with some more intimate interactions. If that’s something you’re looking for then go for it, it’s not a bad read. <<less
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dsvs
dsvs rated it
December 2, 2022
Status: c129
laugh-out-loud funny with a plethora of shriek-with-delight-esque situations and dialogue.

Short and sweet. Weirdly enough a lot of the putting-words-to-our-relationship development happens in the extras. But being able to experience it in a evening was rewarding, as a reader.

Would recommend.
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King GOT7
King GOT7 rated it
September 10, 2022
Status: Completed
This is an absolutely hilarious and adorable read. I apparently looked like an absolute idiot while I read this because I kept smiling insanely at my screen (My mom actually asked me if I was okay) but it was absolutely worth it. Romance, historical, best ML and MC interactions, a lil 2nd hand embarrassment, encouraging side characters, and a pretty decent storyline for such a short story, what more could you want?
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Xie Lian
Xie Lian rated it
July 6, 2022
Status: Completed
This is an extremely light (short chapters) and comedic read. I actually wish it was longer because I enjoyed the character's interactions so much but it is understandable why it is the length it is. No more is needed to tell a complete story.

All of the characters are quite funny and the main couple is very cute. A power couple, literally. I really enjoyed their teamwork when they did sword fights together. I enjoyed the presence of both corny pick-up lines as well as the heartfelt conversation and action.

The only... more>> thing I am confused about is why Zhao Jiangui continues his act to seduce the demon sect leader since
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he learns during their very first meeting that the rumor of the demon sect leader being gay was a misunderstanding...

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It makes him feel like an A.I. that can only operate with very fixed instructions, even if the situation changes and those instructions are no longer relevant. But oh well, his behavior helps them get together eventually so I guess it is fine. <<less
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yukicchi
yukicchi rated it
January 25, 2022
Status: Completed
This is so cute and funny. I love both leads to death HAHAHHA. A must read if you just want a light novel to read, no heavy plots.
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LH_12
LH_12 rated it
January 21, 2022
Status: Completed
Sweet, funny, short reading without angst. Really worth reading. Despite being short, it is interesting, has a good plot twist, and is enjoyable to read. Characters are hilarious. MC is a little bit foolish but brave; he is a righrous person so much so that one can forgive his foolishness. ML is clever and determined. And relationship between MC and ML? Their interactions are extremely amusing. The story is funny mainly because of the MC and his actions. What can I say? He trusted the wrong people, the information he... more>> received about the enemy was wrong, and the methods he was taught were even worse, but this was exactly what made the story so funny and enjoyable. Reading about MC, who acted like an idiot, trying to seduce ML, who, by the way, saw through his s*upid plan, was funny. <<less
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Peerless White Chrysanthemum
Peerless White Chrysanthemum rated it
November 12, 2021
Status: Completed
IT'S SO CUTE, OMGHAD. there's plot (THE PLOT HOLES DON'T EXIST HERE, WHAT?!). The relationship blooming in a slow pace... it seemed down to earth dem (╥_╥). I wanted more. Great story! Thank you to the translators!
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readingforfun
readingforfun rated it
June 19, 2021
Status: --
A fun and quick read. It keeps a light tone the whole novel but still develops the two main characters' relationship, and even though I ended up wanting to read more, the end was satisfactory.
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Kikiji
Kikiji rated it
March 10, 2021
Status: Completed
The comedy and fluff were there as promised. Most of the cast were interesting, and it's a nice touch that many of the people who are mentioned throughout the story all appear at some point even when you think at first that they're no longer relevant.

However the overall plot, plot twists, and ending were all quite weak. It has a large potential to be a greater work but it didn't fulfill said potential.

I would recommend this as a light read at best, and to not expect anything too deep from... more>> it. <<less
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Chinatsu
Chinatsu rated it
February 2, 2021
Status: --
This novel is very funny, I really enjoyed reading it. MC and ML are so innocent. The chapters are very short, which makes reading easier. I agree that the extras aren't really extras but a continuation of the story, I don't understand why the author did it, but the ending is so cute that it's worth reading the extras!
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Bell29215
Bell29215 rated it
September 8, 2020
Status: Completed
It was such a fun read, in each chapter I wanted to bury my head for the shame of others when MC said so many flirting phrases sooo bad ("your torture machine" was unforgettable). Although the story is around 100 chapters, the minimums are very short and you can read it all in just a few hours.

It was a very satisfactory read regarding what I expected from the story, there was not much drama but a subsequent betrayal plot
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Oxbaris
Oxbaris rated it
August 22, 2020
Status: extra 8
Waiting for the extras to be translated, but the main story is finished so I'm leaving a review.

You will laugh at every chapter either because Zhao Jiangui is saying the worst pick up line ever with the straightest face ever, or Ji Han can't find a proper way to react to such pick up line, or the secondary characters are poking fun at their relationship.

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Spoiler

It's all fun and games until around chapter 65 when the plot kicks you in the face. You saw that coming, you saw the knife ready to stab you slooowly approaching between a cheesy pick up line and the other... and still it hurt.

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The best part of this is that... during their first meeting, almost immediately, Ji Han tells Zhao Jiangui he has his portrait in his bedroom only because he wants to fight him and defeat him, so teeeeechnically Zhao Jiangui didn't need to seduce him at all?!? He could have accepted to fight and be done with it, but he is too righteous and he gave his word to his sect so... he just vibes with the whole plan.

Everyone just... go with the flow, it's amazing. I never laughed so much reading a book. <<less
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CriTheMarshall
CriTheMarshall rated it
August 2, 2020
Status: Completed
This admittedly is a guilty pleasure of mine. This book is not amazing, it's not even good by any standards. However, I find it incredibly charming and hilarious in its own way. It's simply a feels-good type of novel. The plot is very basic, there is some drama even but it gets resolved pretty quickly. The characters are pretty cliché but they are just... so adorable.

Overall, I smiled through the entirety of it. The secondhand embarassment was real, but I loved every second of it. If you want something... more>> relatively short and cute, this is exactly that. <<less
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Somavatey
Somavatey rated it
June 2, 2020
Status: Completed
It's so funny I laughed almost every chapter.
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Melange
Melange rated it
May 24, 2020
Status: Completed
This is a very short comedic series but it had me ROLLING. These two idiots are really made for each other and it's hilarious. Give this a shot if you're looking for a quick read and need some laughs.
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milkeubaby
milkeubaby rated it
May 24, 2020
Status: Completed
(Ngl but I read this just so I could watch Song Jiyang on the TV series haha xD)

This is a rather light-hearted and feel good kinda book, which makes it a very suitable read after finishing plot-heavy book (TGCF). And it also has a TV seried with the name The Birth of The Drama King!

The MC is sent on a mission to seduce the Demon Sect leader (ML) and to betray him when the time comes. Unfortunately, the MC does not know anything about love and had to... more>> resort to using a guide book of seduction. Cue embarassing and cheesy lines thrown at the ML!

The MC is adorably confused most of the time, but he is very determined to seduce the ML. The ML, even though he is younger than the MC, was more mature and have a rather interesting character.

I'm not really digging the pacing. Though. Some chapters feel more like fillers and the ending was rather rushed, in my opinion.

The villains of this story were also not fleshed out enough. Like, I get that they are the villains, but I couldn't care less about them. Other than that, the novel is enjoyable without having to think too much of where the story is going. <<less
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