[5] It garnered high viewership and mostly positive reviews, and won two awards at the Shanghai Television Festival, including Best Adapted Screenplay.

His mother, Ye Qingmei was once a celebrated inventor who founded the Overwatch Council, the country's spy network and the Royal Treasury but was killed shortly after her son was born.

Haolin Han as young Fan Xian [9] Principal photography commenced in January 2018 and the entire filming wrapped up in August 2018.

[34] The drama received positive reviews for its skillful adaptation of the original novel, comedic elements and logical story flow.

[35] It also received praise for its cinematography, acting performance, special effects and action scenes; as well as its tight plot and interesting storyline.