Xie Wang Zhui Qi 3: Shen Nu Guilai

Su Luo was kidnapped by her love rival Li Yaoyao and her master Fairy Yanxia, who forcefully used the Appearance-Alterning Spell to reveal her true face. In order to escape from their control, Su Luo destroyed Fairy Yanxia's cave and the spell, but she was also seriously injured and fell into the sea. Lifting the spell revealed her mysterious background.

The one who rescued her from the sea was actually her lover who assassinated her on Earth—Yun Qi. Shocked, Yun Qi revealed that he knew Su Luo's life secret and could tell her about it.

Did Su Luo choose a shortcut for the secret about her past and go with Yun Qi who betrayed her, or will she return to her life with Nangong Liuyun?

(Source: iQIYI; translated and edited)

Nangong, Liuyun Main

Su, Luo Main

Meng Meng Supporting

Yun, Rong Supporting

Ying, Bei Chen Supporting

Li, Yaoyao Supporting

Zi, Yan Supporting

Nangong, Liujue Supporting

Staff

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Mar 20, 2022

angrypoptart12

Recommended

From start (Season 1) to finish this is one of the most impressive Chinese romance anime's (dongwha?) that I've come across thus far. I was also told that this will be getting a fourth season! (I hope that's true, I'm super excited!)

I'm usually not a fan of super convoluted storylines but this one does such a good job of weaving over existing gradual discoveries to make the main characters and the world they inhabit more developed and complex. Su Luo definitely gets the most attention, but Liuyun also gets his fair share of moments.

I love the witty commentary and quippy lover's playfight banter that goes ... on between the two of them, that highlights the tension but also the not-so-subtle interest they each have in each other. The cute romantic moments are HIGHLY enjoyable the way they are presented here than in almost anything else I've watched in the romance genre.

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I think the biggest thing that truly captured my heart was the fact that prince Liuyun was a flawed individual, which made him highly relatable. He had a somewhat flare-able temper, he would act brashly at times or speak a few harsh words, but he always strove to treat Su Luo with the most respect out of everyone, which ends up generating the most love between characters. The fact that even when he's in the crossfire of several situations he would always tell her to follow her heart, and that he trusted her or believed in her. He would tell her that he was there for her, but he would give her space and let go of her hand and wouldn't white knight her involuntarily unless she rarely needed the help. I think that's a very rare romantic dynamic that's underrated.

Their codependence on each other's special circumstances creates an explosion of romantic tension (mostly blatantly imposed by Liuyun comedically) that leads to both of them to confronting each other's pasts together to form a stronger bond as they face even more ominous hardships moving forward. It really outlines and displays the essence of what a healthy romantic relationship development is, with its relatable ups and downs, and its learning moments. Watching this felt like multiple different allegories for relatable real life experiences and trauma and moving forward as an individual and as a couple.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Dec 20, 2022

br4nd0nh347

Mixed Feelings

I'll make it short, if the synopsis for the first season interests you, watch it. Season 1 was weak but the series keeps getting better. I have my doubts about Season 4's story, I feel like they are going in a cliche direction (that I'm very tired of). I'm sure it will be good, I'm just not sure if I'll continue watching it. The last episode of this season was a little weak. This season our heroine received many powerups.

IMHO, this is a must see Chinese animation, especially if you like Isekai or world traveling, divine pets, inner spaces etc.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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