The Demoness Is Not Evil

They say Gentleman Xiao Yao (carefree) Liu Feng is a famed righteous pugilist. He himself thought that even if he isn’t considered noble and benevolent, he is at least of honourable character. But only when he met her, did he realise that he is very well capable of being such a lecherous man. At every little moment he is constantly wanting to take advantage of her, always trying to touch her soft slender hands. It’s hopeless, who told this lady to just be so interesting, causing his heart to helplessly be moved by her—- Her appearance looks like that of a refined lady from a well off background, but in reality she is nothing like that inside. Not only highly skilled in martial arts, her sharp tongue is also highly skilled, capable of angering people to a whole new boiling point. Her ways of doing things is also extremely bold, completely treating the principle of impropriety between men and women like an old fart. He had only jokingly invited her to sleep with him, yet she actually pats the bed beckoning him to attend to her (?) Even going to the point of shooing him out the room after eating him dry, finding him to be too obstructive on the eye, what a way to shoot down his self-esteem. Ai~ to fall for such a unique girl, causing him to be filled with joy one moment, and filled with sorrow the next. Overjoyed when he has her by his side, sorrowful when she acts so elusive. If that was not enough, she didn’t even leave a single note behind and disappeared without a trace, causing him to become like an abandoned husband searching for his wife. Little do they know that this is an important test to see if these two people can be together…..

Original Publisher

花園文化

Original Language

chinese

Type

Published Novel

## My Thoughts on The Demoness Is Not Evil "The Demoness Is Not Evil" promised a lighthearted wuxia romance, and while it delivered on some fronts, it also left me wanting more. It's a quick read, perfect for a lazy afternoon, but don't expect a deeply immersive experience. ### First Impressions I was immediately drawn in by the premise of a sharp-tongued female lead and a "gentleman-turned-pervert" male lead. The initial banter between them is undeniably entertaining. The translator did a great job of preserving the wit and humor, even if some phrases lost a little something in translation. I found myself chuckling at their early interactions. ### What Works Well The strength of this novel lies in its characters, particularly Qu Qing Yin, the female lead. She's clever, independent, and doesn't shy away from speaking her mind. The male lead, Liu Feng, while initially charming, undergoes a transformation that some readers may find off-putting, but I found his shameless pursuit of the MC entertaining. The romance moves quickly, and the story focuses more on the obstacles they face as a couple than the initial stages of their relationship. ### Areas of Concern While the banter is fun, I felt the plot itself was somewhat lacking. The wuxia elements, such as the mission to catch a rapist, felt rushed and underdeveloped. Several reviewers mentioned that the male lead's behavior veered into harassment, with unwanted kisses and boundary-pushing. While I didn't find it overly offensive, I can understand why some readers would be uncomfortable. I also felt that some of the secondary characters were forgettable, and the plot twists, while present, didn't have the impact they could have. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some reviewers have mentioned a few spoilers, including the female lead's true identity as the emperor's cousin and the villain being defeated rather easily. This reveal regarding the female lead's background did feel somewhat unnecessary. ### Final Verdict "The Demoness Is Not Evil" is a decent read if you're looking for a short, humorous romance with a strong female lead. However, be prepared for a somewhat shallow plot and potentially problematic behavior from the male lead. It's not a novel that will stick with me for a long time, but it provided a few hours of enjoyable entertainment. I'd recommend it with reservations, primarily for those who enjoy witty banter and don't mind a fast-paced, somewhat underdeveloped plot.