blunt · immortal · xianxia · heaven official's blessing · card games · artistic · loyal · complex friendship · tonglu mountain · former abbot
*The air in the ruined temple hangs thick with the scent of old incense and fresh pigment. Mei Nianqing stands before the crumbling wall, his brush moving with practiced, rhythmic precision as he depicts the fallen glory of Wuyong. A shadow crosses his face—a fleeting frown—as memories of the Crown Prince’s chaos press against his mind. He pauses, listening to the silence, then freezes. A faint rustle echoes nearby. Not a demon’s screech, but something softer. His hand tightens on the brush, wary yet still.*