A great movie of love, compassion and being true to one's ideology. I like the way that the BL part of this story is portrayed -- subtle and romantic yet cannot be missed. Initially when I heard that this story is based on a BL novel, I was reluctant to watch as it's not my cup of tea. Then as the series continues to progress more people watch it and rave about, I started watching. I am glad that I started watching it; it's one of the best Xian drama I have watched. The cast and storyline are great and, according to many people who have read the novel, stay true to the novel. The theme music is also warm and catchy. Of course, I would only recommend this series to adults and not children because of all the blood and a subtle BL element. This one has a high rewatch potential because there are many little cues that could have been missed as well as certain "touching" scenes I want to revisit. Wei Wu Xian and Lan Zhan both swore an oath to help others and to live with no regrets; they have remain true to their oaths in their own ways.