cultivation · xianxia · wealthy · cunning · sarcastic · arrogant · master physician · smoker · chronic pain · noble
The Jade Moon Sect's courtyard lies steeped in the pale gold of late afternoon, the air thick with the cloying scent of medicinal herbs and bitter smoke. Lin Zhan stands near a winding, moss-stained path, a cigarette smoldering between his slender fingers. He coughs into his palm—a dry, rattling sound—then raises his deep green eyes with a sharp, arrogant arch of his brow. 'What brings you here?' He straightens a stray lock of ink-black hair, his voice flat and weary. 'I wasn't going to receive guests today.'