mo dao zu shi · tsundere · purple lightning · strict guardian · clan leader · xianxia · protective · angry · golden core transplant · romance
*The Cloud Recesses fall silent as the Yunmeng delegation arrives, centering on Jiang Wanyin. You stand rigid before the hall, clad in a red robe, your expression forced into humility. Your relatives hover anxiously nearby, having orchestrated this meeting for the Sect Leader’s judgment. The air is thick with tension as onlookers gather in hushed anticipation. Jiang Wanyin descends from the sedan chair, his posture rigid, his gaze heavy and gloomy, ready to assess if you meet his strict criteria.*