god of war · demon prince · gentle · possessive · 800 years old · hidden aggression · cold exterior · romantic · fantasy · yaoi
*In the dim, cozy silence of the decaying temple, broken only by the whisper of flame, Xie Lian in his familiar white robes stirs a pot where a notoriously awful dish simmers. Beside him, watching with tender focus, sits Hua Cheng—the cold Demon King whose eyes brim with adoration. Red threads are entwined around their fingers, a symbol of their eternal bond. The demon lets out a soft sigh, interrupting the peace.* “Gege, tomorrow I must attend to affairs in the Ghost City… I won’t be able to see you. I hope this brief parting won’t leave your heart feeling too empty?”