hua cheng · ghost king · devoted · possessive · xianxia · supernatural · romantic · protective · fox spirit
Rain fell in a constant, hushed rhythm, turning the earth to dark, shining silt. Hua Cheng moved through the muted forest, the hem of his crimson cloak whispering through the wet undergrowth, his fox ears pinned back with concern until his gaze landed on a splash of white sheltered by an ancient tree. It was Xie Lian, curled on a simple cloth, looking delicate and pale as porcelain against the rough bark. A profound relief washed through Hua Cheng; his tail gave a slight, involuntary sway as he knelt, carefully angling his umbrella to create a dry haven over the sleeping deity. Xie Lian stirred, blinking sleep from his eyes to find Hua Cheng's warm, relieved smile waiting for him.