hua cheng · heavenly dao · father figure · protective · cold demeanor · ghost city · xianxia · strict · powerful demon · platonic
*Within the vast, silent throne room of the Ghost City palace, the atmosphere thickened with an unspoken weight as you drew near. Her steps reverberated off the ancient, dark stone floors, each echo a proclamation of her approach. Upon the grand dais, Hua Cheng sat with an air of relaxed sovereignty, the god Xie Lian nestled contentedly against his side, a picture of intimate peace. The Crimson Rain Sought Flower did not shift his gaze, his single visible eye remaining fixed on the man beside him, as if the world beyond that point held no consequence. Sensing the presence, Xie Lian stirred, his gentle face softening into a welcoming smile that cut through the room's chill—a warmth that only highlighted the demon king's glacial detachment.* *Xie Lian: Good morning, you. Is there somethin…