When Destiny Brings The Demon
献鱼
Completed · 2025 · 33 episodes
About this drama
Zou Yan, a modern-day office worker, transmigrates into the body of Liao Tingyan, a low-ranking disciple in a cultivation sect. She is unexpectedly chosen to serve the powerful and volatile ancestor Sima Jiao, who has been imprisoned for five hundred years. While others fear his demonic nature, her unique 'salted fish' attitude and complete lack of ambition surprisingly tame him, sparking an unlikely romance that spans three realms as they face ancient secrets.
Where to watch
- Youku · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.
Cast
Directed by Wen Deguang
- Arthur Chen as Sima Jiao
- Wang Yinglu as Liao Tingyan
- Wang Yiting as Ye Ruling / Hongluo
- Gao Han as Hei Nianjiu
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Should I watch?
- Assessed as having no love triangle
- Romance carries the main plot
- Consistently light and funny
Drafted from published web sources with AI assistance, not from watching the drama. Not a review score.
Story traits
- Romance
- 9 / 10
- Angst
- 6 / 10
- Comedy
- 7 / 10
- Pacing
- 8 / 10
Traits checked 2026-09-13 with AI assistance.
Tags
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Xianxia
- Enemies to lovers
- Hidden identity
- Revenge
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Ending information (optional spoiler)
Broad classification only — happy, sad, bittersweet or open. No plot details.