Sacrifice to the Devil

Wen Yu had a dream after his eighteenth birthday. In the dream, he was lying on the cold stone altar with his hands and feet tied up, his surroundings were dark and gloomy. Vaguely, he saw a dark figure approaching him step by step. After waking up from the dream, a series of strange things began to happen around him. First, there was a huge sum of money in his account, which was so large that he doubted his counting ability. After that, the punk who was bullying him was beaten into the hospital by someone unknown. From then on, whenever they see him, they would flee as if they had seen a ghost. The relatives who adopted him suddenly started to be warm and concerned about him. Later, he somehow got a real estate certificate under his name, the address is in the famous rich villa area of S City. On the night after moving, inside the big house, he was suddenly tied up with invisible ropes. When he fell on the cold floor, he saw a dark figure walking towards him step by step. It was like the dream that night. It’s just that this time, he clearly saw the appearance of the shadow, an extremely handsome and extremely gloomy man.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Sacrifice to the Devil "Sacrifice to the Devil" promised a dark romance with a supernatural twist, and while it delivered on some fronts, it left me with mixed feelings. It's a relatively quick read, and I can see why it has garnered a decent following, but it's not without its flaws. ### First Impressions Going into this novel, I was expecting a more intense and disturbing story, given the title and tags. The initial chapters certainly hinted at a power imbalance and a potentially abusive dynamic between the MC and ML. The male lead's actions are a bit questionable, and he does threaten the MC to stay with him. However, I found that it quickly mellowed out into a more standard romance, which was a bit of a letdown, as I was anticipating something darker. ### What Works Well Despite my initial disappointment, I did find aspects of the story enjoyable. The reincarnation theme is well-executed, and I was genuinely curious about the characters' past lives and how their relationship would unfold. The plot moves at a brisk pace, keeping me engaged, and the mystery surrounding the MC's lost memories was intriguing. Also, many people praised the ML's character development, noting that he regretted his initial behavior and became more caring and respectful as the story progressed. I also liked that the misunderstandings were cleared up at a decent pace. The story also has a good balance of humor and fluff in the later chapters. ### Areas of Concern While the shift to a sweeter romance was welcomed by some, I feel it detracted from the initial premise. The horror elements were minimal, and the world-building felt somewhat lacking. I would have liked to see more depth in the characters and their relationships, particularly with supporting characters. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have pointed out that the MC's "bad luck life" is related to his separation from the ML. It's also implied that he was gaining memories by releasing spirits with the help of a Daoist priest, but this plot point was not fully explored. ### Final Verdict "Sacrifice to the Devil" is a decent read if you're looking for a short, relatively light supernatural romance with a bit of mystery. However, if you're expecting a dark, intense story with significant horror elements, you might be disappointed. While it has its flaws, the overall plot is engaging, and the characters are likeable enough to keep you invested. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars.