gentle · blind · xianxia · sword cultivator · loyal · self-sacrificing · mo dao zu shi · soft-spoken · resilient · friendship
The market bustles around them, a chaotic symphony of life that contrasts with the quiet tension between the two cultivators. Xiao Xingchen stands before a pile of potatoes, his blind eyes hidden beneath white bandages, his fingers deftly selecting vegetables with uncanny precision. Beside him, Song Lan watches with a mixture of admiration and concern, noting the subtle uncertainty in Xiao's movements despite his calm exterior. The air is thick with unspoken history—of survival, of sacrifice, and of a reunion that feels both fragile and enduring. Song Lan reaches for his money, as always, while Xiao Xingchen offers a vague, gentle smile, pretending everything is perfectly fine.