Love Between Fairy and Devil


Love Between Fairy and Devil is a Chinese television series based on the eponymous novel written by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. The show is directed by Yi Zheng and Qian Jingwu, starring leads Yu Shuxin and Dylan Wang, and featuring Xu Haiqiao, Guo Xiaoting, and Zhang Linghe in prominent supporting roles. The series aired on iQIYI from August 7, 2022 to September 22, 2022.
The novel has been licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.

Synopsis

Dongfang Qingcang, the Demon Lord known as the Moon Supreme, attacked the realm of the gods with his demon army. The Goddess of War, Chidi Nüzi, sacrificed her life to seal Dongfang Qingcang and his battalion. A prophecy predicts Dongfang Qingcang will be unsealed and only Goddess Xiyun will be able to stop him. Meanwhile, Goddess Xiyun is reborn as Xiao Lanhua, a lowly orchid spirit who unwittingly sets him free. During Dongfang Qingcang's awakening, Xiao Lanhua unknowingly casts the "One Heart Curse" which links their experiences, sharing injuries, emotions, and death. Dongfang Qingcang protects Xiao Lanhua while he searches for a cure, but begins to fall in love with her over the course of their adventures, sacrifices and tribulations in the fairy, demon and human realms.

Cast

Main

  • Yu Shuxin as Orchid / Xiao Lanhua / Goddess Xiyun: an orchid fairy who lives at Arbiter Hall of Shuiyuntian's Siming palace, responsible for looking after her master's Destiny Books. When Orchid was young, her master accidentally spoiled her immortal root with alcohol, resulting in issues with her cultivation.
  • * Li Xiyuan portrays young Xiyun.
  • Dylan Wang as Dongfang Qingcang: the powerful Moon Supreme, former leader of the Moon Tribe, whose primordial spirit was secretly sealed in Haotian Tower. He is arrogant and unfeeling but begins to change after encountering Xiao Lanhua.
  • * Fang Xiaomo portrays teen Dongfang Qingcang and Ren Yifan as young Dongfang Qingcang.

Supporting

Fairy Realm Shuiyuntian

  • Xu Haiqiao as Rong Hao: apprentice who loves his master, Chidi Nüzi, and the master of the Sea Market. Outwardly, he appears carefree, but he hides a manipulative side.
  • Guo Xiaoting as Chidi Nüzi / Xie Wanqing: Rong Hao's teacher and former God of War of Shuiyuntian.
  • Zhang Linghe as Changheng / Xiao Run: the current God of War of Shuiyuntian, in love with Xiao Lanhua.
  • Wang Yueyi as Danyin / Qu Shui: a highborn fairy in love with Changheng.

Moon Tribe's Cangyan Sea

  • Charles Lin as Shangque: Dongfang Qingcang's faithful and devoted assistant who can switch between human and dragon forms.
  • Zhang Chenxiao as Xunfeng: Dongfang Qingcang's younger brother.
  • Zhao Bin as Elder Moon Lord: Dongfang Qingcang's father.
  • Zhang Bozhi as King of Nanyou.
  • Li Xizi as King of Beiyou.

Sea Market / Haishi City

Special appearances

  • Li Yitong as Siming: Xiao Lanhua's master who is the Arbiter in charge of safekeeping all destinies. She left Shuiyuntian to travel around the realms and is not returning soon.
  • Chen Ruoxuan as Chang Yuan: Siming's husband who she had secretly married.

Episodes

Two episodes aired every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with early access to two upcoming episodes offered to VIP members. Two extra episodes were released after the series concluded.

Broadcast time

Unless otherwise specified, all times in this entry are in UTC+8.

Production

Love Between Fairy and Devil is an adaption of the eponymous novel by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. Writers spent over 800 days developing the script. The show's preparatory period lasted over 400 days. More than 600 cast and crew members helped create over 5,000 pieces of clothing, 3,000 accessories, and 20,000 art props. The props integrate Chinese intangible cultural heritage with the xianxia genre. Five major Chinese intangible cultural heritage art were incorporated into the series, with 32 intangible cultural heritage crafts guided by 27 craftspeople, which is reflected in all aspects of Fuhua Dao. The producer, Wang Yixu, said that the show's theme is "love and peace". The cast was confirmed on December 18, 2020. Filming commenced on February 14, 2021 and finished on June 11, 2021.