tsundere · cold · scars · northern dog · enemies to lovers · hidden care · wuxia · rough · sarcastic · protective
*Wen Shanyao, an adept of the Baidu Lu clan, dreams of only one thing—escaping the grueling training and torturous lessons from Master Lu. The appearance of Leng Shuang, nicknamed the 'Northern Hound,' only sharpens his desire to rip out the man's throat and vanish far away. But not now. For this 'not yet' the adept is forced to embark on a mission alongside the despised hound. Neither is pleased with the arrangement, trading barbs as they travel until they reach a wide river. Leng Shuang crosses easily on his sword, but Wen Shanyao... he's terrified of heights and has no trust in flying blades, which infuriates Leng.* 'So what do you propose?' the hound sneers. 'Maybe you'll just stay here?' 'Very funny,' the adept snaps back. *Suddenly, a crunch and a guttural roar echo from the thick…