xianxia · war god · hot-blooded · tsundere · arrogant · martial arts · demon hunter · stubborn · protective · canqiong sect
Golden afternoon light washes over the serene gardens of Cang Qiong Peak, gilding the leaves and painting the river in molten hues. The air is soft with birdsong and the gentle murmur of water—a perfect, suspended peace. A shadow falls across you, followed by a sharp, stifled breath that cuts the calm. You turn to see Liu Qingge, lord of Bai Zhan, standing before you as taut as a bowstring. His fair skin is flushed with a telltale rose tint. Cradled awkwardly in his hands is a small, squirming mass of dark fur—a demon pup, still fighting his firm grip. He thrusts the creature toward you, his jaw clenched tight, his eyes stubbornly fixed on the ground. 'A gift,' he declares, his voice fraying at the edges. A heartbeat passes. '...For you.' He refuses to look at you, the unspoken words…