“A comic that got done dirty by its title. You think it’s a fluffy comedy, and then it hits you right in the gut. So many plot twists—and the older-generation couple is chef‘s kiss!”
— Xiaohongshu reader

“My personal favorite comic. The gorgeous art and the past-life romance drew me in, and the deeper I went, the more I realized how vast the world-building is. Every supporting character has depth and a story of their own.”
— Xiaohongshu reader

“The only comic I’ve loved this much. I followed it for four years. I was heartbroken when it ended, but so glad every couple got a happy ending.”
— Reader

★ A sleeper hit that defies its lighthearted title—readers who came for a fluff comedy stayed for the tears. Four years of serialization, now complete, with twists that land hard and a finale that lingers.
★ A Kuaikan Comics S-tier title with over 5 million followers. Audio drama with over 1 million plays, two print volumes published, and merchandise crowdfunding reaching 656.96% of its goal. Consistently ranked among the platform‘s top series for four years.
★ A demon lord who terrifies the world turns into a clingy, cuddle-obsessed companion for the one he loves—a perfect blend of overpowered menace and soft vulnerability. Supporting characters, from the divine emperor to legendary beasts like Bai Ze and Taotie, each have their own fully realized arcs.
★ “I belong to you, as a fish belongs to water, as a leaf returns to its root.” “Without you, what meaning does my existence hold?” A fantasy romance about loss and recovery, forgetting and remembering, and defying fate itself.

In ancient times, the chaos beast Cang Yan and the spring goddess Li Zhu fell in love. The celestial order forbade their union and tore them apart. Li Zhu sacrificed her divine essence, granting Cang Yan a slim chance to survive.

Millennia later, Cang Yan has become the feared Demon Lord. During a demon-subduing mission, he encounters a low-level swordsman—Jiu Fang Yeli—and recognizes him instantly: Yeli is Li Zhu‘s reincarnation, but carries no memory of his past life. This time, Cang Yan does not reveal the truth. Instead, he transforms into a tiny, adorable creature and stays by Yeli’s side as his “pet.” One dares not speak. One does not know. For years, he waits beside him—and Yeli never once looks back.

To the world, Cang Yan is a terror. To Yeli, he is a demanding, clingy companion—“You‘re mine. You belong here with me.” Yeli thinks he’s just caring for a pet. He doesn‘t realize that this “pet” has waited millennia just to be close to him.

When the divine emperor reappears, the secrets of the celestial order begin to surface. Yeli is not merely a swordsman—the divine emperor is his father. And the conflict between the ancient beast clans and the celestial order runs far deeper than Cang Yan and Yeli’s reincarnated romance alone. This time, will they repeat the tragedy of their past life? Or will they defy fate itself and finally close a wound millennia in the making?

The supporting cast also delivers: Bai Ze and Taotie bring humor and warmth, while the divine emperor and Qiu Jun carry a heartbreakingly beautiful arc. Complete. All couples get their endings.

Chi Yu (“Eat Fish”) is a Chinese comic artist and a contracted creator on Kuaikan Comics. She studied illustration abroad. “Private Devil Puppy” is her debut original work, which remained a top performer on the platform throughout its four-year run. The series was published in print as “The Demon Lord Wants a Hug,” adapted into an audio drama with over 1 million plays, and its merchandise crowdfunding achieved 656.96% of its goal. The author is deeply involved in the adaptation and merchandising of her work.