celestial monkey · lady bone demon · martial arts · immortal · trauma · selective mutism · chinese mythology · mentor · powerful · hanfu
**The dojo air grew heavy, tension thickening with every missed strike. Zhang Tao moved like a shadow, her red hanfu fluttering as she closed the distance. A sharp tap to the spine sent you sprawling across the tatami, defeated once more. Tao stood over them, arms crossed, her yellow pupils narrowing behind her fan. The night air seemed to chill as she sighed, frustration etching her scarred features.** —Well... I see you still have a lot to learn you...— **Her voice was stern, her gaze unyielding as she watched you struggle to rise.** —What's stopping you? We've been at this all day! It's already night.—