but I really like Shen Xingcong's personality and his complex relationship with the Xiao Lin. His inner turmoil is extremely realistic. I, too, would be conflicted about a person that is destined to become a great villain and unsure of what course of action to take. I also really like how the Xiao Lin doesn't immediately become a good person after he begins to desire Shen Xingcong. He has feelings for Shen Xingcong, yes, but he still retains his identity and character. He is the infamous demon seed, after all, and people don't change overnight. Similarly, among his complicated feelings, Shen Xingcong holds a special place in his heart for Xiao Lin. Can a part of that be attributed to the fact that he feels like he is in the same boat as Xiao Lin after accidentally becoming a Demonic cultivator? Yes. But, once again, isn't that more realistic than falling in love with Xiao Lin just because? Originally, Shen Xingcong didn't want anything to do with Xiao Lin, much less fall in love with him. And now that he has, he must grapple with his desire to help Xiao Lin and his desire to help his sect and fellow cultivators---two clashing realities that cannot coexist peacefully. Overall, I love how this novel handles nuance and complexity. This was such a refreshing and engaging read.

guaranteed that from the beginning, even without the tattoo on his body, Lin still love him.

note about XL:

1. 1. has no emotions nor desire for himself other than to get stronger and possess brother.

1. 1. possessive but not exaggerating just doesn't want anyone getting ahead of him in SXC's heart and mind.

1. 1. protect and marry his brother.

1. 1. A complete example of a demon's mindset; why hide if you're strong, why run if you can kill, just dominate so no one can harm or stop you.
      
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In the beginning, the MC just wants to divert the plot from its direction so as to prevent the ML from killing him and others. However, by doing so, the misunderstandin just keeps piling up until at some point both of them realizes their feelings for each other. This plot is the most used scenarios in transmigration novels, I am actually okay with it but the misunderstanding was still ongoing even though the story's already in the 70+ chapters.

I hate that they don't communicate with each other. The MC loves the ML yet fear still lingers due to the original novel's plot. If they could have jusf talk with each other, there wouldn't be much complex in the story.

I also wasn't really satisfied how the MC handles his relationship with the ML. Actually, the misunderstanding really starts with how the MC tries to make the ML not interact with the potential characters who he ends up killing in the OG novel. After he somehow successfully do it, he'd then distance himself with the ML.

I'm also not quite sure why the ML who's supposed to have no feelings towards others, as described how a demon seed should be, became interested after the MC became a demon.

If the MC is just a passerby, he would've already be neglected by the ML but it must be the protag halo working so the ML instead find it interesting.

If I were to conclude everything, the author just keeps dragging the story cause of the leads' misunderstanding. Others may still find this good tho, but not for me I guess.