I really liked this drama in the beginning but then it started feeling repetitive and frustrating. Most of the issues were created by the main characters rather then the antagonists. The characters would do something, usually to save or help each other, despite being told repeatedly not to, which would cause huge issues or even deaths to innocents. And this was a running theme through the drama. I get they love each other but they kept disregarding everyone else's lives for the safety of the other. I also was annoyed that Xu Xuan didn't really trust Bai Yao Yao, or even disregarded her feeling and wants, and would make the decisions he thought was right (usually to the detriment of others). I also was starting to get annoyed with Xiao Qing's persistence in pursuing Qi Xiao despite him clearly trying to cut things off and telling her they were through. They loved each other but she needed to respect his decisions, especially after her numerous attempts to bring him to her had failed.

But overall I did really like the main characters. Xu Xuan was an interesting combo of playful and serious. Bai Yao Yao was cute and innocent but clearly grows and develops as the dramas progresses. I loved the friendship between her and Xiao Qing and the friendship between Xu Xuan and Qi Xiao and how much they loved and supported each other. I did also like the Demon Emperor. He was clearly a bad guy but he was shown to be more. His character felt a bit tragic and if the situation had been a bit different I think he could have turned into a good person.

The actors all did a great job. I already knew Yang Zi from Ashes to Love which I loved her in and also did a really good job in this. I didn't know who Ren Jialun was until this drama but he did an excellent job of portraying Xu Xian.
The main couple had fairly good chemistry with each other but they never actually show them kissing. SO MANY FOREHEAD kisses and whenever they 'kissed' on the lips they never actually show them pressing their lips together (they are clearly just angling their heads to make it look like they are). Maybe one of them had a lip fungus or something.

Overall it was an entertaining watch despite some frustrations and the story starting to drag as the drama went on but I would suggest this to others who like Chinese fantasy dramas.