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Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Novel) Vol. 4
VISIONS OF THE PAST AND FUTURE
After returning from the north, the Department of Exorcism is no sooner reunited in Chang'an than a series of strange cases strikes the capital. Vicious ghosts have appeared in the imperial mausoleums, slaughtering the guards who protect the remains of former emperors. Whether the attacks are a true haunting, the yao king at work, or the plot of a sinister new enemy, the exorcists must discover the truth before another catastrophe befalls the nation.
Meanwhile, although Hongjun and Li Jinglong have taken a step forward in their relationship, Hongjun continues to be plagued by anxieties. One entity may be able to answer his the divine kun, a powerful yao with the ability to see the future. But the kun is missing, and the yao king—or his agents—may hold the only clues to his mysterious disappearance.
After returning from the north, the Department of Exorcism is no sooner reunited in Chang'an than a series of strange cases strikes the capital. Vicious ghosts have appeared in the imperial mausoleums, slaughtering the guards who protect the remains of former emperors. Whether the attacks are a true haunting, the yao king at work, or the plot of a sinister new enemy, the exorcists must discover the truth before another catastrophe befalls the nation.
Meanwhile, although Hongjun and Li Jinglong have taken a step forward in their relationship, Hongjun continues to be plagued by anxieties. One entity may be able to answer his the divine kun, a powerful yao with the ability to see the future. But the kun is missing, and the yao king—or his agents—may hold the only clues to his mysterious disappearance.
398 pages, Paperback
Published December 23, 2025
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December 28, 2025
This danmei series is increasingly testing my patience, yet my love for it remains unwavering. The latest volume is packed with so many twists and turns that my emotions swung wildly, but I can confidently say I enjoyed it more than Volume 3. The classic miscommunication trope is still very much present and drags on throughout the entire volume, but I was able to overlook it because the volume offered more moments of joy than frustration.
As we delve deeper into the story, the plot's tone becomes progressively more serious, and each new revelation heightens my anxiety and anticipation for what’s to come.
Hongjung's characterization in this volume truly made me realize that he is somewhat naive and lacking in common sense, but that's perfectly fine since Li Jinglong is quite fond of his innocence. Hongjung is naive, often clumsy, and young, which at times tests my patience, but I still find him somewhat endearing. Still, I can't wait for him to grow and mature.
Li Jinglong undeniably stands out as the most romantic love interest in this story. His demeanor is incredibly sweet and tender towards Hongjung. He exhibits remarkable intelligence, and the way his plans are always so on point and work out easily, exactly as he planned, makes him seem almost perfect in the story. While he is not, he comes remarkably close, and his romantic gestures and caring nature truly shine.
Mergen faces a series of internal and external struggles in this volume. He initially believed that the white deer was a woman, and when that turned out not to be the case, he was left feeling confused and uncertain about his own feelings. Despite his good heart and desire to do right by Lu Xu, he frequently puts his foot in his mouth, leading to awkward and tense moments. His development in this volume hints at a deeper internal conflict and a growth potential.
Lu Xu remains my favorite character by far. His personality perfectly matches my own preferences. His cold, aloof exterior and his tendency to act as if he doesn't care about Mergen because he's hurt emotionally only make him more intriguing. I appreciate characters with a bit of pride and a complex emotional layer. I also enjoy how he keeps Mergen on his toes, making him earn his heart through effort and persistence. Because of his emotional scars, Lu Xu is not quick to forgive or forget, which adds to his depth and realism.
The relationship between Hongjung and Li Jinglong is both sweet and heartwarming. Having just entered a fully established relationship, they already behave like a married couple, exhibiting tenderness and care in their interactions. The love they share is expressed with such intensity and sincerity that it truly warms the heart and adds a beautiful depth to the story.
Meanwhile, Mergen and Lu Xu's relationship remains tumultuous and uncertain. They tend to avoid addressing the difficult questions that threaten their bond, choosing instead to bury their heads in the sand. However, there are signs of progress—Mergen begins to realize he doesn't truly understand Lu Xu and that sincere effort is necessary if he wants a meaningful relationship. Similarly, Lu Xu is slowly coming to terms with his feelings for Mergen. Their evolving relationship is the one I find most compelling and exciting.
Supporting characters A-Tai and Qiu Yongsi continue to enrich the story, with Qiu Yongsi standing out as especially intriguing. I’m eagerly looking forward to learning more about him and his role in the unfolding narrative.
In conclusion, this volume was more enjoyable than Volume 3, despite the frustrations it caused. I am eagerly awaiting the release of Volume 5 to see what happens next.
As we delve deeper into the story, the plot's tone becomes progressively more serious, and each new revelation heightens my anxiety and anticipation for what’s to come.
Hongjung's characterization in this volume truly made me realize that he is somewhat naive and lacking in common sense, but that's perfectly fine since Li Jinglong is quite fond of his innocence. Hongjung is naive, often clumsy, and young, which at times tests my patience, but I still find him somewhat endearing. Still, I can't wait for him to grow and mature.
Li Jinglong undeniably stands out as the most romantic love interest in this story. His demeanor is incredibly sweet and tender towards Hongjung. He exhibits remarkable intelligence, and the way his plans are always so on point and work out easily, exactly as he planned, makes him seem almost perfect in the story. While he is not, he comes remarkably close, and his romantic gestures and caring nature truly shine.
Mergen faces a series of internal and external struggles in this volume. He initially believed that the white deer was a woman, and when that turned out not to be the case, he was left feeling confused and uncertain about his own feelings. Despite his good heart and desire to do right by Lu Xu, he frequently puts his foot in his mouth, leading to awkward and tense moments. His development in this volume hints at a deeper internal conflict and a growth potential.
Lu Xu remains my favorite character by far. His personality perfectly matches my own preferences. His cold, aloof exterior and his tendency to act as if he doesn't care about Mergen because he's hurt emotionally only make him more intriguing. I appreciate characters with a bit of pride and a complex emotional layer. I also enjoy how he keeps Mergen on his toes, making him earn his heart through effort and persistence. Because of his emotional scars, Lu Xu is not quick to forgive or forget, which adds to his depth and realism.
The relationship between Hongjung and Li Jinglong is both sweet and heartwarming. Having just entered a fully established relationship, they already behave like a married couple, exhibiting tenderness and care in their interactions. The love they share is expressed with such intensity and sincerity that it truly warms the heart and adds a beautiful depth to the story.
Meanwhile, Mergen and Lu Xu's relationship remains tumultuous and uncertain. They tend to avoid addressing the difficult questions that threaten their bond, choosing instead to bury their heads in the sand. However, there are signs of progress—Mergen begins to realize he doesn't truly understand Lu Xu and that sincere effort is necessary if he wants a meaningful relationship. Similarly, Lu Xu is slowly coming to terms with his feelings for Mergen. Their evolving relationship is the one I find most compelling and exciting.
Supporting characters A-Tai and Qiu Yongsi continue to enrich the story, with Qiu Yongsi standing out as especially intriguing. I’m eagerly looking forward to learning more about him and his role in the unfolding narrative.
In conclusion, this volume was more enjoyable than Volume 3, despite the frustrations it caused. I am eagerly awaiting the release of Volume 5 to see what happens next.
February 7, 2026
i’ve come to the conclusion that however tiring and exhausting it is to get through this series i will finish it simply because.
the found family trope, which was my favorite part early on, kind of got shoved to the side as the cast kept growing. in the beginning the core group was constantly together, playing off each other, but now everyone’s scattered doing their own thing half the time, so those interactions i loved happen way less frequently. i understand why it’s necessary when you’re juggling more characters but...
it’s also become really hit or miss with the arcs. i genuinely enjoy(ed) the characters and the bonds they’ve built, but way too often i find myself bored out of my mind with whatever plotline is currently happening. the pacing also drags a bit, i feel like this story absolutely could’ve wrapped up neatly in 6 or 5 volumes instead of being stretched out to 8. there were whole sections where i was just sitting there going okay but when are we moving forward
and once the central romance was established and they got together, i kind of lost interest in the couple. the chase was fun but once they were secure i found myself caring way more about literally everyone else. they just don’t do it for me. the overall plot also felt kind of dull after a while, like it lost that initial spark. honestly i like the soon to be side couple of mergen and lu xu way better than the main pair at this point, which is saying something, but only because i find lu xu’s character the most interesting. mergen is exhausting me with his whole “courtship by ancient textbook” nonsense and i genuinely don’t see how that’s going to work out for them at this rate, buttttt we ball.
i also really like qiu yongsi, he’s very nie huaisang-esque in his cunning manner and i think there’s more to his character than we see at this point, which i love such archetypes. but his character isn’t relevant enough at this point in the story and he gets completely overshadowed by all the established duos running around. he doesn’t even have a partner to bounce off of, which feels like a missed opportunity because he deserves more screentime and a proper dynamic to work with.
the found family trope, which was my favorite part early on, kind of got shoved to the side as the cast kept growing. in the beginning the core group was constantly together, playing off each other, but now everyone’s scattered doing their own thing half the time, so those interactions i loved happen way less frequently. i understand why it’s necessary when you’re juggling more characters but...
it’s also become really hit or miss with the arcs. i genuinely enjoy(ed) the characters and the bonds they’ve built, but way too often i find myself bored out of my mind with whatever plotline is currently happening. the pacing also drags a bit, i feel like this story absolutely could’ve wrapped up neatly in 6 or 5 volumes instead of being stretched out to 8. there were whole sections where i was just sitting there going okay but when are we moving forward
and once the central romance was established and they got together, i kind of lost interest in the couple. the chase was fun but once they were secure i found myself caring way more about literally everyone else. they just don’t do it for me. the overall plot also felt kind of dull after a while, like it lost that initial spark. honestly i like the soon to be side couple of mergen and lu xu way better than the main pair at this point, which is saying something, but only because i find lu xu’s character the most interesting. mergen is exhausting me with his whole “courtship by ancient textbook” nonsense and i genuinely don’t see how that’s going to work out for them at this rate, buttttt we ball.
i also really like qiu yongsi, he’s very nie huaisang-esque in his cunning manner and i think there’s more to his character than we see at this point, which i love such archetypes. but his character isn’t relevant enough at this point in the story and he gets completely overshadowed by all the established duos running around. he doesn’t even have a partner to bounce off of, which feels like a missed opportunity because he deserves more screentime and a proper dynamic to work with.
January 4, 2026
sadly found this the most lacking volume in this danmei so far. truly about a 3.5 for me… i wasn’t that immersed by the plot and was slightly bored with the main couple since they got together. i’m a little interested in this side couple but, not enough. i find it that i have loved every odd number volume of this danmei and not really the even number volumes 😭 so, i’m assuming things will be better for me next volume…
this is also random but this author might be writing the most explicit sex scenes i’ve ever read in a danmei… they’re sooo detailed that it’s shocking reading them.
also, slight spoilery rant:
the cover for this is phenomenal. i'm in love with the art for all the volumes of this and it's truly the definition of art-bait... every now and then, i wish i had the physical copies for this danmei just to admire the covers. i love ruthie's art sooo much 😌😌
(i showed two of my friends this cover when it got revealed and they said it looks like a basic webtoon cover. but.)
this is also random but this author might be writing the most explicit sex scenes i’ve ever read in a danmei… they’re sooo detailed that it’s shocking reading them.
also, slight spoilery rant:
the cover for this is phenomenal. i'm in love with the art for all the volumes of this and it's truly the definition of art-bait... every now and then, i wish i had the physical copies for this danmei just to admire the covers. i love ruthie's art sooo much 😌😌
(i showed two of my friends this cover when it got revealed and they said it looks like a basic webtoon cover. but.)
xie yu gave a hoarse roar as the black energy flowing from his horn transformed into a stream of obsidian flames linked to . hongjun’s pupils contracted.
“tell me you like me, hongjun.”
a familiar voice echoed in his mind. the pain, the sorrow… all of his dark memories shattered. enveloped in a white glow, hongjun watched as li jinglong wrapped him in a warm embrace and pressed a soft yet searing kiss to his lips.
light flashed in hongjun’s chest and deflected xie yu’s black flames.
January 28, 2026
Fei Tian and his “spring dreams” 😂. When HJ realizes what happened and what he does after will always be one of the funniest scenes to me (also the one FTYX wrote in Joyful Reunion- equally hilarious). I always struggle with reviews of these middle volumes because it’s basically just reviewing a small portion of the story and it’s so hard without spoilers. So here’s my attempt to convince you to read other books in this universe…
*If you love this novel, please consider reading Ming Wang/Post Training Notice: National First-Class Registered Exorcist. It was written/published first in the Exorcism universe but chronologically takes place around 2012. Yes, it’s modern (supernatural) but it has so much lore and actually will help explain some things. And whenever both Dinghai and Tianbao are completed (not before otherwise you will get spoiled)- read Wan Wu(also modern around 2022 I think)! I’ll leave links in case anyone wants to see what they are about. They are both part of the Exorcism universe with lots of crossover and explanations. The MC’s are just as delightful and HJ and the ML’s just as 🥵 as XS.
Mingwang carrd and my review:
https://modernexorcist.carrd.co
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Wan Wu:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Exorcism series
Publication order:
1. Post Training Notice: National First-Class Registered Exorcist/Ming Wang Huan Shi Lu (modern supernatural)
2. Legend of Exorcism/Tianbao Fuyao Lu (historical)
3. Dinghai Fusheng Records (historical)
4. Record of All Things (Book of Everything?) Wan Wu Feng Hua Lu ( modern supernatural)
5. Qingping (historical) newest book recently published on jjwxc. I haven’t finished this one yet…
Chronological order:
1. Qingping (historical, Song Dyndasy 1120 AD) Available on jjwxc will have to use Google translate.
2. Dinghai Fusheng Records (Jin Dynasty, 350 AD)
3. Legend of Exorcism/Tianbao (historical, Tang Dynasy 750 AD)
4 Post Training Notice National First-Class Registered Exorcism/Ming Wang (modern supernatural, 2012) . FTL available on chickengege site
5. Wan Wu (modern supernatural, 2022) . Available on jjwxc will have to use Google translate but it’s very easy to follow.
*A sixth novel is planned around the Xia to Shang Dynasty, 1600 BCE.
*If you love this novel, please consider reading Ming Wang/Post Training Notice: National First-Class Registered Exorcist. It was written/published first in the Exorcism universe but chronologically takes place around 2012. Yes, it’s modern (supernatural) but it has so much lore and actually will help explain some things. And whenever both Dinghai and Tianbao are completed (not before otherwise you will get spoiled)- read Wan Wu(also modern around 2022 I think)! I’ll leave links in case anyone wants to see what they are about. They are both part of the Exorcism universe with lots of crossover and explanations. The MC’s are just as delightful and HJ and the ML’s just as 🥵 as XS.
Mingwang carrd and my review:
https://modernexorcist.carrd.co
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Wan Wu:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Exorcism series
Publication order:
1. Post Training Notice: National First-Class Registered Exorcist/Ming Wang Huan Shi Lu (modern supernatural)
2. Legend of Exorcism/Tianbao Fuyao Lu (historical)
3. Dinghai Fusheng Records (historical)
4. Record of All Things (Book of Everything?) Wan Wu Feng Hua Lu ( modern supernatural)
5. Qingping (historical) newest book recently published on jjwxc. I haven’t finished this one yet…
Chronological order:
1. Qingping (historical, Song Dyndasy 1120 AD) Available on jjwxc will have to use Google translate.
2. Dinghai Fusheng Records (Jin Dynasty, 350 AD)
3. Legend of Exorcism/Tianbao (historical, Tang Dynasy 750 AD)
4 Post Training Notice National First-Class Registered Exorcism/Ming Wang (modern supernatural, 2012) . FTL available on chickengege site
5. Wan Wu (modern supernatural, 2022) . Available on jjwxc will have to use Google translate but it’s very easy to follow.
*A sixth novel is planned around the Xia to Shang Dynasty, 1600 BCE.
January 4, 2026
This review might be a bit lacking since I read this volume during one of the roughest and busiest Decembers of my life!
4.8/5
DON'T SPOIL FUTURE VOLUMES IN MY COMMENTS
I felt this volume had a significant amount of "info-dumping" along with a few minor plot hole, though I suspect those will be explained in later volumes. Some scenes definitely left me questioning things, and I’ll list those specific questions in the spoiler section below. Overall, this volume is a great mix of adventure, romance, lore, and political intrigue.
I am absolutely eating up Hongjun and Li Jinglong’s relationship! Li Jinglong is such a devoted "bully" toward Hongjun, but not in a bad way at all! You can really see their conversations deepening and the connection between them growing. I’m dying to find out more about why their fates are so intertwined. Meanwhile, the rest of the group is already over their gushy, lovey-dovey nonsense! 😂
Happy Reading!🥰
🌌Spoiler Warnings🌌
• The Connection: I believe one of the many threads bringing Hongjun and Li Jinglong together is their shared loneliness. I need more of their history! Especially regarding Li Jinglong’s past and Hongjun’s dream. I’m waiting for the moment Hongjun finally tells Li Jinglong that they were childhood friends.
• The Dynamic: Also... Li Jinglong "bullies" Hongjun in bed. 🤭
• Mergen & Lu Xu: Mergen, my poor wolf boy, you are totally overthinking your feelings for Lu Xu! One moment he says he isn't attracted to him and just wants to be friends, but the next moment he sees Lu Xu in a different light and the attraction hits. That’s just how I’m seeing it, lol.
• Xie Yu: He is such a mysterious character, but that makes sense since he’s the primary antagonist. I’m mostly curious about his history with Hongjun’s father. How did they meet? How did they reach an agreement for Xie Yu to take the demonic energy from Hongjun when he was a child?
• The Mission: The "Family" went on a mission without the main duo to retrieve the Sacred Light from An Lushan so that Xie Yu could reclaim his third Demon Seed.
Questions for Future Me (Don't Answer!)
• When did Li Jinglong learn how to see into other people's memories?
• Why did Mergen need Lu Xu to enter his memories and witness his tragic past? How will this be useful for their plan to take down An Lushan?
• When Hongjun saw the vision of the future ten years from now, he saw Li Jinglong with a child!!! I need answers immediately!
4.8/5
DON'T SPOIL FUTURE VOLUMES IN MY COMMENTS
I felt this volume had a significant amount of "info-dumping" along with a few minor plot hole, though I suspect those will be explained in later volumes. Some scenes definitely left me questioning things, and I’ll list those specific questions in the spoiler section below. Overall, this volume is a great mix of adventure, romance, lore, and political intrigue.
I am absolutely eating up Hongjun and Li Jinglong’s relationship! Li Jinglong is such a devoted "bully" toward Hongjun, but not in a bad way at all! You can really see their conversations deepening and the connection between them growing. I’m dying to find out more about why their fates are so intertwined. Meanwhile, the rest of the group is already over their gushy, lovey-dovey nonsense! 😂
Happy Reading!🥰
🌌Spoiler Warnings🌌
• The Connection: I believe one of the many threads bringing Hongjun and Li Jinglong together is their shared loneliness. I need more of their history! Especially regarding Li Jinglong’s past and Hongjun’s dream. I’m waiting for the moment Hongjun finally tells Li Jinglong that they were childhood friends.
• The Dynamic: Also... Li Jinglong "bullies" Hongjun in bed. 🤭
• Mergen & Lu Xu: Mergen, my poor wolf boy, you are totally overthinking your feelings for Lu Xu! One moment he says he isn't attracted to him and just wants to be friends, but the next moment he sees Lu Xu in a different light and the attraction hits. That’s just how I’m seeing it, lol.
• Xie Yu: He is such a mysterious character, but that makes sense since he’s the primary antagonist. I’m mostly curious about his history with Hongjun’s father. How did they meet? How did they reach an agreement for Xie Yu to take the demonic energy from Hongjun when he was a child?
• The Mission: The "Family" went on a mission without the main duo to retrieve the Sacred Light from An Lushan so that Xie Yu could reclaim his third Demon Seed.
Questions for Future Me (Don't Answer!)
• When did Li Jinglong learn how to see into other people's memories?
• Why did Mergen need Lu Xu to enter his memories and witness his tragic past? How will this be useful for their plan to take down An Lushan?
• When Hongjun saw the vision of the future ten years from now, he saw Li Jinglong with a child!!! I need answers immediately!
February 11, 2026
This series gets very 18+ very quickly 😭🙏
January 8, 2026
5/5stars
This was a reread for me as I've already read this with the fantransaltion (but I'm switching to reading the official translations from here) but UG I LOVE this part of the story - it's when everything truly starts happening. Between hongjun/jinglong finally being together (and being **together** ;) ) and all of the new information we learn and action that happens, it just gets CRAZY. It sets up so much for what is going to happen next
This was a reread for me as I've already read this with the fantransaltion (but I'm switching to reading the official translations from here) but UG I LOVE this part of the story - it's when everything truly starts happening. Between hongjun/jinglong finally being together (and being **together** ;) ) and all of the new information we learn and action that happens, it just gets CRAZY. It sets up so much for what is going to happen next
January 14, 2026
Maybe one day Hongjun will catch a break. Not now though
January 17, 2026
“I saw the future. A future I want.”
😭😭😭😭
😭😭😭😭
February 13, 2026
"If I don't know my future, I can still believe the events of my life are not predestined."
I’m conflicted in a way that feels very specific to this volume. I didn’t love it, but I also can’t bring myself to rate it badly because I still think it’s good and worth reading. I finished it with more questions than answers, and instead of feeling frustrated, I mostly felt unsettled. One moment in particular involving Hongjun’s vision stuck with me. It feels real, important, and intentionally misleading, like the story wants you to doubt what you think you understand. That lingering uncertainty followed me after I closed the book, which I think was the point, even if it made the reading experience heavier than I expected.
Hongjun continues to feel emotionally open in a way that makes him easy to care about. His sincerity and gentleness are still some of my favorite things about the series, even when his inner struggles start to circle familiar territory. I didn’t dislike those moments, but I did notice the repetition more here. Li Jinglong remains steady and disciplined, always carrying himself with restraint and a strong sense of responsibility. Sometimes that distance limits how emotionally expressive he feels, but it also makes his quiet care more meaningful. Their bond is still grounded in trust and protection, though it leans on the same emotional rhythms as before, which softened its impact for me this time.
What really defines this volume is the constant pressure. The story moves through investigation, politics, supernatural danger, and guarded intimacy without offering much relief. New supporting characters begin stepping forward, not as the focus, but enough to shift the balance in interesting ways. The pacing is slow and demanding, and scenes often end on unease instead of comfort. It won’t work for everyone, but I found it purposeful. I walked away feeling tense, curious, and thoughtful, even if not fully satisfied, and that mix of feelings is why I’m still invested going forward.
Date Read: 2026.01.27
I’m conflicted in a way that feels very specific to this volume. I didn’t love it, but I also can’t bring myself to rate it badly because I still think it’s good and worth reading. I finished it with more questions than answers, and instead of feeling frustrated, I mostly felt unsettled. One moment in particular involving Hongjun’s vision stuck with me. It feels real, important, and intentionally misleading, like the story wants you to doubt what you think you understand. That lingering uncertainty followed me after I closed the book, which I think was the point, even if it made the reading experience heavier than I expected.
Hongjun continues to feel emotionally open in a way that makes him easy to care about. His sincerity and gentleness are still some of my favorite things about the series, even when his inner struggles start to circle familiar territory. I didn’t dislike those moments, but I did notice the repetition more here. Li Jinglong remains steady and disciplined, always carrying himself with restraint and a strong sense of responsibility. Sometimes that distance limits how emotionally expressive he feels, but it also makes his quiet care more meaningful. Their bond is still grounded in trust and protection, though it leans on the same emotional rhythms as before, which softened its impact for me this time.
What really defines this volume is the constant pressure. The story moves through investigation, politics, supernatural danger, and guarded intimacy without offering much relief. New supporting characters begin stepping forward, not as the focus, but enough to shift the balance in interesting ways. The pacing is slow and demanding, and scenes often end on unease instead of comfort. It won’t work for everyone, but I found it purposeful. I walked away feeling tense, curious, and thoughtful, even if not fully satisfied, and that mix of feelings is why I’m still invested going forward.
Date Read: 2026.01.27
December 30, 2025
Li Jinglong being the biggest lover boy and wife guy is everything <3
This may be my favorite danmei cover and series’ continuations of the year? It’s definitely one of my all time favorite danmei series~
This may be my favorite danmei cover and series’ continuations of the year? It’s definitely one of my all time favorite danmei series~
January 29, 2026
Li Jongling wrapped his arms tighter around Hongjun. Fireflies fluttered around them. By their soft glow, Li Jongling looked as if he was gazing piously up at his own personal god.
Ahhh Li Jongling, the man that you are
January 4, 2026
Much less angsty than the previous volume, this one highlights the absolute joy of being in love. The laughter, the teasing, the smiles that don't fade...Li Jinglong and Hongjun are adorable, horny, and completely devoted to each other. There's a lot of talk of an inevitable tragedy, but these two, and their equally amazing found family, will do anything and everything as they fight for a different fate. As we are only half way through the series, I anticipate a rough ride, but one that will be worth it.
January 23, 2026
People always say never judge a book by its cover, but for me this was the opposite. I absolutely loved the cover... it’s genuinely stunning. The content, however, started disappointing me as early as chapter three.
There were noticeable inconsistencies, and I found myself no longer rooting for the main couple. I wanted to latch onto the secondary couple instead, but Mergen frustrated me to no end, so even that didn’t fully work.
This series also feels unnecessarily dragged out... it easily could’ve been wrapped up in three to four volumes rather than stretched this far. And them doing the deed was my last straw, I dnf'd it after that. At this point, I’m honestly unsure if I’ll continue.
There were noticeable inconsistencies, and I found myself no longer rooting for the main couple. I wanted to latch onto the secondary couple instead, but Mergen frustrated me to no end, so even that didn’t fully work.
This series also feels unnecessarily dragged out... it easily could’ve been wrapped up in three to four volumes rather than stretched this far. And them doing the deed was my last straw, I dnf'd it after that. At this point, I’m honestly unsure if I’ll continue.
Want to read
December 5, 2025The cover for this volume is gorgeous 😍
January 4, 2026
The age-gap is kinda getting to me. Hongjun reads as very young and maybe its the translation but Li Jinglong as manipulative (especially in their sex scenes).
Loving Lu Xu! Need Mergen to get his head out of his ass!
Loving Lu Xu! Need Mergen to get his head out of his ass!
February 3, 2026
First of all, did we almost just get a confirmed switch couple??? In a danmei??? I mean, hey, Li Jinglong offered, but I don’t know how seriously the author plans on taking this.
Also, Lu Xu breaks my heart a little. It’s hard to like someone that only treats you so well because they love a fantasy of you. Mergen needs to figure himself out.
Also, Lu Xu breaks my heart a little. It’s hard to like someone that only treats you so well because they love a fantasy of you. Mergen needs to figure himself out.
December 27, 2025
Amoooo releer a mis favs😭🤍
-Mi familia, este vol. por ahora es de mis favs, mas contenido de todos, cada vez se pone peor el desmadre y caos😭
-El capitulo 97🥵🥵🥵
-morigen y luxu mi ship y su relación toxica y caotica jajaja😭
-la vision de Hongjun 🤍🥹
-LOS ARTES TODS HERMOSOS AMOOOOOO
en fin, te amo tbfyl nadie te ama mas que yo🛐
-Mi familia, este vol. por ahora es de mis favs, mas contenido de todos, cada vez se pone peor el desmadre y caos😭
-El capitulo 97🥵🥵🥵
-morigen y luxu mi ship y su relación toxica y caotica jajaja😭
-la vision de Hongjun 🤍🥹
-LOS ARTES TODS HERMOSOS AMOOOOOO
en fin, te amo tbfyl nadie te ama mas que yo🛐
January 8, 2026
damn. i don't know where to start. i personally really loved the series up until this point, though i always acknowledged that there were always parts of it i disliked. It never went lower than a 4-star rating for me.
but this book felt very slow to begin with, and it felt more like a task i had to get myself to read as a homage to the series so far instead of reading it because i was enjoying it.
One of the main things i enjoyed about this series was the found family aspect of it, and how the main group acted around eachother. But with the growing number of them, more times than not, they were split up and interacted with eachother way less. Which is totally understandable, but when compared to the past books, it felt a bit like the found family idea was pushed to the sidelines.
Though i felt mostly negatively to it for 3/4's of the book, the ending was exciting as i really enjoyed Yuan Kun as a character, and the art of him at the end was GORGEOUS.
but also, i swear Hongjun had a braid in his hair in the past like 3 books and it just dissapeared in this one. am i crazy?? #bringbackthebraid
Anyways because i feel I've been a bit mean to a series i do still cherish, i will finish by saying the cover for this book is the best by far. its really gorgeous. Will likely get the last volume in the future just to know what happens.
but this book felt very slow to begin with, and it felt more like a task i had to get myself to read as a homage to the series so far instead of reading it because i was enjoying it.
One of the main things i enjoyed about this series was the found family aspect of it, and how the main group acted around eachother. But with the growing number of them, more times than not, they were split up and interacted with eachother way less. Which is totally understandable, but when compared to the past books, it felt a bit like the found family idea was pushed to the sidelines.
Though i felt mostly negatively to it for 3/4's of the book, the ending was exciting as i really enjoyed Yuan Kun as a character, and the art of him at the end was GORGEOUS.
but also, i swear Hongjun had a braid in his hair in the past like 3 books and it just dissapeared in this one. am i crazy?? #bringbackthebraid
Anyways because i feel I've been a bit mean to a series i do still cherish, i will finish by saying the cover for this book is the best by far. its really gorgeous. Will likely get the last volume in the future just to know what happens.
February 6, 2026
PORQ SE TIENEN QUE ACABAR?! Y ahora tengo que E S P E R A R a que salga el otro 🤧🤧🤧. Váyanse a la mierda todos.
En otras noticias, me encanto que el Hongyun es uno de los míos y se hizo spoiler. Todo lo que tiene que ver con la pareja enamorada me tenia con una felicidad constante. Viva el amor homosexual ❤️, excepto por los otros dos (el furro y el de los cachos) su pov me tenia zzz, don’t care.
En otras noticias, me encanto que el Hongyun es uno de los míos y se hizo spoiler. Todo lo que tiene que ver con la pareja enamorada me tenia con una felicidad constante. Viva el amor homosexual ❤️, excepto por los otros dos (el furro y el de los cachos) su pov me tenia zzz, don’t care.
January 5, 2026
"'It makes me feel like it's fate that I would fall madly in love with you the moment I saw you.' (...) Li Jinglong looked as if he was gazing piously up at his own personal god."
February 3, 2026
3.75/5
Li Bai powinien na stałe dołączyć do gangu
Li Bai powinien na stałe dołączyć do gangu
January 10, 2026
If I were Mergen and kept fumbling Lu Xu, I’d transmigrate out of my book and fight Fei Tian to stop ruining my love life
January 1, 2026
volume 4 of legend of exorcisim is unfortunately, not as good as its predecessor, but still good regardless.
our team are back in the capital and trying to uncover the traitors hiding in the emperor's court, while dealing with new and old yao and their nefarious plans.
this volume gives us li jinglong and hongjun's developing romance and relationship - these two really are the cutest together. love how sweet they are with their flirting and banter, and it still works with the high-stakes plot going on.
we also get mergen and lu xu and whatever it is that they have. look... its complicated, so complicated. and I love lu xu and I love mergen and I genuinely feel bad for both of them. especially towards the end, when mergen is being put through the wringer and his fate currently unknown till the next volume.
like i said, I didn’t quite love this volume like I did vol 3. I can't really explain it, but the plot felt all over the place from around halfway through; either following longjun in their adventure, or back in the capital with the rest of the gang. and this split pov did not work too well for me. other than that, it was great.
our team are back in the capital and trying to uncover the traitors hiding in the emperor's court, while dealing with new and old yao and their nefarious plans.
this volume gives us li jinglong and hongjun's developing romance and relationship - these two really are the cutest together. love how sweet they are with their flirting and banter, and it still works with the high-stakes plot going on.
we also get mergen and lu xu and whatever it is that they have. look... its complicated, so complicated. and I love lu xu and I love mergen and I genuinely feel bad for both of them. especially towards the end, when mergen is being put through the wringer and his fate currently unknown till the next volume.
like i said, I didn’t quite love this volume like I did vol 3. I can't really explain it, but the plot felt all over the place from around halfway through; either following longjun in their adventure, or back in the capital with the rest of the gang. and this split pov did not work too well for me. other than that, it was great.
February 6, 2026
Kinda relieved this volume is over.
The 1st half was good because the found family was together. Then the characters went their separate ways (again) and it all went downhill for me.
Hongjun and Li Jinglong go on a separate mission so that there can be an excuse for a s*x scene.
The rest of the characters then become a suicide squad where they make the harebrained decision to let Mergen be captured by one of the bad guys.
I can usually forgive the plot being messy when I love the characters but I’ve stopped caring about them. The lack of communication between our MC’s makes it hard for me to root for them.
The villain isn’t evil enough for my liking either. They barely make an appearance.
So yeah, I won’t be reading any future volumes. I’m so sad because I really loved the earlier ones and the covers are gorgeous.
I’ve come to the conclusion that this series really worked for me when it was more light-hearted and funny, with all our found family together solving supernatural mysteries, but when they are separated and the tone shifts to more serious then I don’t want to read on anymore.
The 1st half was good because the found family was together. Then the characters went their separate ways (again) and it all went downhill for me.
Hongjun and Li Jinglong go on a separate mission so that there can be an excuse for a s*x scene.
The rest of the characters then become a suicide squad where they make the harebrained decision to let Mergen be captured by one of the bad guys.
I can usually forgive the plot being messy when I love the characters but I’ve stopped caring about them. The lack of communication between our MC’s makes it hard for me to root for them.
The villain isn’t evil enough for my liking either. They barely make an appearance.
So yeah, I won’t be reading any future volumes. I’m so sad because I really loved the earlier ones and the covers are gorgeous.
I’ve come to the conclusion that this series really worked for me when it was more light-hearted and funny, with all our found family together solving supernatural mysteries, but when they are separated and the tone shifts to more serious then I don’t want to read on anymore.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2026
The inconsistencies within this book are quite glaring and detract from the overall reading experience. A significant issue arises with the character of Hongjun, whose age seems to fluctuate inexplicably. In the previous installment, he was established as being 19 years old, yet in this book, he is suddenly 17. This regression in age is not only confusing but also raises some serious concerns about the narrative's coherence and attention to detail. The age inconsistency casts a shadow on the portrayal of the relationship between the characters, potentially suggesting a manipulative dynamic that feels unsettling.
Furthermore, the character of Lu Xu suffers from over-the-top, melodramatic reactions that become tiresome and grating as the story progresses. These exaggerated responses feel artificial and detract from the narrative's authenticity. Overall, this series has failed to live up to the considerable hype surrounding it. The numerous flaws and inconsistencies prevent it from being an enjoyable or satisfying read. In fact, if it were possible to assign a lower rating, I would not hesitate to do so, as the book falls far short of expectations.
Furthermore, the character of Lu Xu suffers from over-the-top, melodramatic reactions that become tiresome and grating as the story progresses. These exaggerated responses feel artificial and detract from the narrative's authenticity. Overall, this series has failed to live up to the considerable hype surrounding it. The numerous flaws and inconsistencies prevent it from being an enjoyable or satisfying read. In fact, if it were possible to assign a lower rating, I would not hesitate to do so, as the book falls far short of expectations.
January 5, 2026
I think I liked it best so far in this series, but I wish Hongjun wasn't as naive and slow as he is at the moment. I really need some character development and maturity in him when the world around him goes to shit.
Li Jinglong is a Saint. He is so patient and understanding with Hongjun, yet he's also testing his waters and teasing him a little.
And the Spice?! I never expected to be this... 😌👌 Li Jinglong is the king of Dirty Talk, lol.
After finishing this volume I have more questions than answers, so I'm looking forward to the upcoming volumes, even if we have to wait till the end of April for Volume 5 and then there are still three more volumes to come 😭
I really enjoy this series a lot, all the characters are likeable and the story is interesting and exciting.
4.5 stars
Li Jinglong is a Saint. He is so patient and understanding with Hongjun, yet he's also testing his waters and teasing him a little.
And the Spice?! I never expected to be this... 😌👌 Li Jinglong is the king of Dirty Talk, lol.
After finishing this volume I have more questions than answers, so I'm looking forward to the upcoming volumes, even if we have to wait till the end of April for Volume 5 and then there are still three more volumes to come 😭
I really enjoy this series a lot, all the characters are likeable and the story is interesting and exciting.
4.5 stars
December 30, 2025
“you’re the one i’m looking for”
we finally got the li jinglong love confession and it was so sweet omg. the most enjoyable parts of this book was them being in love. i know the road ahead will be hardships, but i can’t wait for their future happiness.
mergen irritated me a little in this one i genuinely wished he’d just realize his attraction for lu xu already. they make me crazy, so i’m just a bit impatient.
i started to suspect qiu yongsi in this one and i didn’t have any valid reason at first, but he seems so suspicious now… idk of what, but i’m dying to know
now i have to wait until april :/
we finally got the li jinglong love confession and it was so sweet omg. the most enjoyable parts of this book was them being in love. i know the road ahead will be hardships, but i can’t wait for their future happiness.
mergen irritated me a little in this one i genuinely wished he’d just realize his attraction for lu xu already. they make me crazy, so i’m just a bit impatient.
i started to suspect qiu yongsi in this one and i didn’t have any valid reason at first, but he seems so suspicious now… idk of what, but i’m dying to know
now i have to wait until april :/
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 16, 2026
eu percebi que as partes que mais me encantam fora a dinâmica dos personagens são as mais místicas que tem a ver com o passado desconhecido de longjun. eu adoro quando tem sonhos e visões e esse tipo de coisa. já as quests do departamento não me interessam muito e aqui teve bastante disso (de novo). vai ver é coisa de volumes pares (e eu adorei os ímpares). essas minhas questões a parte!! muito lindo ver o que mudou depois da confissão, me deixou um pouco gagged até demais com o tanto que foi explícito. o jinglong virou fugitivo num momento muito propício pra ele e pro hongjun terem alguma privacidade. uma coisa que não melhorou é que eles continuam se poupando de informações cruciais que uma hora a merda vai voar no ventilador. to bem investida no conflito entre o mergen e o lu xu, mas fico sentindo falta dos outros exorcistas e principalmente do yongsi, que parece ser muito mais do que é. so far eu ainda não consigo prever se alguns como o xiu yi, chong ming, kong xuan, yuan kun, etc tão jogando contra ou a favor dos principais. mas esse volume deu mais insights sobre como esse pessoal das gerações passadas estão envolvidos entre si e que tem mais caroço nesse angu, então to ansiosa pra ganhar mais contexto disso
February 5, 2026
Overall was a good story. I loved the way the author explored the relationships between characters and is connecting the mysterious plots and mystery’s together slowly. Some of the spicy scenes made me laugh a little but the just makes it more fun to read! If you like danmei I’d highly recommmend this authors work. It’s light hearted but also emotional when it needs to be.
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