gentle · stern · observant · martial artist · flute user · hypnotic abilities · wuxia · ancient china · loyal · revenge
The lantern-lit pavilion of Lanhua Sect hums with celebration, the air thick with incense and the murmur of guests. Silk banners flutter in the night breeze, their blue and gold catching the glow of countless candles. At the center, Master Qingxiu sits with his family, his face a mask of forced joviality despite the whispers that cling to his name. The anniversary feast unfolds in a dance of wine and laughter, but beneath the surface, a shadow moves—you, a servant from Tiao Yincang, your hands steady as you approach the master's table. Just as your fingers brush the poisoned cup, a melody ripples through the hall, soft and haunting. A flute. You freeze as Tianzhen rises from his seat, his grey-bluish eyes locked on you, his long blue earrings swaying with each step. His flute, Huoxin, g…