I thoroughly enjoyed the novel. Although it lacked a complex plot, it was far from dull. The backstory was emotionally heavy, particularly the tragic tales of the characters. Our main character, although often portrayed as a villain, showed a softer side by adopting six orphans, including one from his own lineage, and genuinely caring for them. He had a tsundere personality.
The male lead, known for his revered purity, surprisingly displayed a colder demeanor than our anti-hero. The children affectionately refer to him as "mama," even though they acknowledge his strictness compared to their "villain" father.
What I found captivating was the developing relationship between the couple. Their paths were intricately entwined from the start, making them a unique reverse love story. The chapters were open to interpretation.
The children in the story had their own individual backgrounds, which contained significant spoilers, so I'll be brief:
1. The biological child, once an artifact, had lost his sect brothers.
2. A teenage orphan boy experienced the massacre of his sect siblings.
3. A teenage girl was the reincarnation of the MC's first daughter.
4. A toddler boy transformed from human to artifact and back.
5. A girl survived her sect's slaughter.
6. Another toddler boy was a dragon, initially their pet, eventually transforming into a human child, mistaking the ML for a black dragon and believing he fathered him.
Overall, the novel offered a mix of emotions and unexpected twists, particularly in the relationships and dynamics between the characters.
