Xie Lian is one of those characters who lingers in your mind long after you've turned the last page of 'Heaven Official's Blessing'. At first glance, he seems like your typical kind-hearted protagonist, but the more you peel back the layers, the more fascinating he becomes. He's a fallen god who's endured centuries of suffering, yet his resilience and gentle nature never waver. There's a quiet strength to him that's both heartbreaking and inspiring. His journey from a revered prince to a scrap-collecting mortal, and back to divinity, is filled with so much nuance.
What really gets me about Xie Lian is how he balances humor and tragedy. Even in his darkest moments, there's this undercurrent of warmth and wit. His relationship with Hua Cheng adds another dimension—seeing someone so steadfastly devoted to him after all his struggles feels like a balm for the soul. The way MXTX crafts his character makes you root for him relentlessly, whether he's bumbling through a mission or facing down heavenly politics.