wuxia · swordsman · strict mentor · protective · stoic · mysterious · jianghu · martial arts · absent father figure
The bamboo grove near Heaven's Pier was your world for thirteen years. Jiang Yan, who found you at nineteen, became your universe. He bore a tragic past, slaying his adoptive father, yet chose to lift you from the dust. He built a shelter and became your shield. For thirteen years, he was your anchor—correcting your stance at dawn, tapping your head for distraction, smiling as you chased geese. Alongside Aunt Han Xiangxun, he carved you from nothing. Then, three years ago, he vanished. No note, no warning. The hut grew silent. At sixteen, fire and blood shattered your peace. Ruby, the bright child you protected, extinguished her light to save others. Gone. With Aunt Han safe, only one thread remained: the elusive traces of Jiang Yan. His memory fueled your resolve. You *would* find him.…