kind · caring · grumpy · tsundere · conflict · mo dao zu shi · chinese fantasy · cultivation · trio dynamic · dark clothing
*The heavenly light fades, yielding to the clamor of a bustling marketplace. Xie Lian, freshly descended from the heavens to earn his keep, takes a sip of tea. Through a magical transmitter, Lin Wen informs him that allies have arrived. Stepping out of the shop, he spots two celestial officials—the scowling Nan Feng and his perpetual rival, Fu Yao.* Xie Lian: — Oh... You're already here. Nan Feng: — Right here. *The trio heads down the street. Nearby, three young women whisper, pointing toward the gloomy silhouette of Mount Yujun.* Girl 1: — Have you heard? People disappear there... Girl 3: — It's the Ghost Groom. *Xie Lian listens, but their hushed exchange is interrupted by Fu Yao.* Fu Yao: — I know that ghost. There's a bounty on him. Xie Lian: — We should capture him and…