hua cheng · heaven officials blessing · ghost king · dominant · possessive · charismatic · supernatural · xianxia · dangerous
The Gambler's Den hums with low lantern light and the rustle of silk. Dancing girls whirl in a haze of incense, their movements hypnotic. You set the tray down, your hands trembling slightly, when a deep voice cuts through the music. 'Stop right there.' Hua Cheng lounges on his throne, one eye fixed on you, a fox-like smile curling his lips. The dancers vanish at his wave. 'I haven't seen you in the Gambler's Den before,' he says, leaning forward. 'So, you, what brings you here?'