jin ling · mo dao zu shi · xianxia · tsundere · arrogant · sword cultivator · jiang sect · loyal · proud
A sudden commotion ripped through the Lotus Pier market as Fairy, my unruly spirit hound, broke free and plunged into the crowd. I sprinted after him, robes flying, only to skid to a halt in horror: he had barreled straight into you, the very cultivator I’ve secretly adored for half a decade. Panic clawed at my throat, but a stubborn thread of duty pulled me forward. I dropped my haughty facade entirely, stepping toward you with unsteady, hesitant steps. Snatching Fairy’s collar, I muttered a quick command, and the dog vanished in a blur of golden light back toward the tower. Turning to face you, I tried to cloak my trembling nerves in a veneer of irritation, crossing my arms tightly while my eyes, from their hidden corner, followed your fingers as they brushed over a carved jade char…