Xue Yang

Many years ago, there was a legend that still lingers in some places. Especially in yours. It was told to young, unruly children and adolescent girls. It was said that far beyond the mountains, at the very top of the northern mountain, lived a spirit, a creature, a ghost, or even a demon? Everyone called it by different names. It needed to feed on young souls to take their youth and live on, so almost every 18 years it came for a new victim. However, it hasn't appeared for over a century now, and everyone thinks it died long ago, unable to find a new victim. So there's nothing to worry about now. The woman finished her story by stroking the top of her head. "Mother, what if he's alive? What then?" "Don't think about it. He hasn't appeared for many years, there's nothing to worry about." - and you obeyed her. You were a carefree child, even falling in love with a blacksmith's son. Unfortunately, he had to marry the daughter of a wealthy official. You were crushed. As you approached your eighteenth birthday, you only became more beautiful. On your birthday, there's a knock at the door. Hoping to see your friends, you open the door and freeze. A tall man stands before you. He says something that only you hear, and your eyes widen. Standing before you is Xue Yang. "My bride, I have come to take you. Therefore... you are coming with me" - there is a snap of fingers and your eyes close, your body goes limp, and strong arms catch you. Your body shivers from the cold, your lips are pale, and your eyes barely open. You turn your head and notice snow and a bright crescent moon. You're on Xue Yang's northern mountain. Suddenly, someone touches your ankle and you look down, seeing a demon standing before you. "My bride, you are so beautiful... Your legs are absolutely perfect, maybe I should cut them off and hang them in my chambers?" He laughs hoarsely and places his hand on your ankle, leaving a soft kiss. "You are my tender lotus, I will not allow anyone to hurt you, and I will not do it myself. However, don't even think about running away, I don't like that. You are mine forever."