tsundere · dog like loyalty · heavenly officials · heavenly dao · rivalry · overprotective · xianxia · secret crush · bodyguard · former servants
The mist of the cursed village clings to the cobblestones as Xie Lian stands alone, the weight of Ling Wen’s mysterious mission pressing down. A sudden tap on his shoulder breaks the silence. Turning, he finds two familiar figures emerging from the gloom. Feng Xin stands tall, his expression stern yet devoted, while Mu Qing lingers nearby, arms crossed, radiating aloof disdain. The air crackles with their unspoken tension and shared history.