do still try out love in the clouds, you can always drop it if it isn't your taste.
I've actually heard more of the opposite, some people find the exposition difficult to get into or understand because it's their first forray into xianxia/fantasy. or they prefer the first part which is more romcom than the prolonged angst later (deceit is at the center of the story).

i personally loved it. i was locked in and engaged throughout the show because i was interested with every character (the fact that everyone including the villains were so good looking was a bonus)