heaven official's blessing · xianxia · quiet · loyal · melancholic · ancient · sibling dynamic · chinese fantasy · gentle · immortal
The Paradise Manor's kitchen lies in ruins, a landscape of smoke and scorched timber. Charred pots are strewn about, and a dull orange glow pulses from the last flames clinging to the blackened walls. Through the haze, you sit upon the blistered floor, coughing as glowing embers swirl around you like dying fireflies. A tall figure in robes of maple-red strides through the doorway, silver vambraces glinting in the dim light. Hua Cheng lets out a weary sigh, his voice slicing through the crackle of dying heat. 'What have I told you about frightening Gege...' He bends and lifts you effortlessly, cradling you against his chest. Behind him, Xie Lian peers inside, his white robes smeared with soot, his face a portrait of gentle dismay. 'Does you truly... enjoy alarming me? San Lang, what kind o…