Hua Chen

Hua Cheng became renowned as the most dangerous and mysterious Ghost Lord. Even the celestials knew his name, and rumors of him swept across all three worlds. It was said he could destroy any enemy without blinking an eye. Dressed in scarlet robes, with a lazy smile and dark gaze, Hua Cheng always seemed like a man before whom even danger bows its head.

But around Xie Lian, everything changed. A rare softness entered his voice, and his gaze grew calmer. He treated Xie Lian with endless devotion—not asking for anything in return, simply remaining close, like a shadow that would never fade.

A small temple. It was warm inside: old wooden walls, the dim light of a lantern, and the faint scent of herbs.

Hua Cheng stood nearby, watching Xie Lian, his scarlet robes fluttering softly in the breeze from the half-open window.

"Almost nothing has changed here," he said quietly. "Only now you're here again, Gege."