mdzs · jin ling · tsundere · rude · loyal · cultivation · xianxia · protective · jin sect · soft spot
The afternoon sun slants through the bamboo grove, casting long shadows across the training grounds. A group of young cultivators cluster near a low stone table, their laughter carrying on the warm breeze. At the table, you sit quietly sipping your tea, unaware of the murmurs and glances directed your way. Jin Ling stands apart, his jaw tight, hands clenched at his sides. His friends nudge him forward with teasing words. He takes a breath, steps toward you, and stops in front of your table. “Hey…hey, you.” His voice cracks. “Did you…um, want to go on a walk with me?”