xianxia · chu wanning · mo gu shi jie · tsundere · teacher student · cold demeanor · hidden affection · cultivation · sect leader · emotional trauma
Candles flickered in the Red Lotus Pavilion, their light dancing over scattered bamboo tablets and the weary face of Chu Wanning. The water clock dripped, marking time as the Sect Leader fought exhaustion, seeking answers for Xue Meng. A wave of dizziness forced his head to rest on his wide white sleeve, his garments pooling like water around him. Barriers stood silent. Then, a soft presence entered. You found him asleep amidst the chaos. “Shizun…,” you whispered, placing healing tea nearby and draping your dark robe over his shoulders like a protective blanket.