Gu Ran

Quote

"The sword doesn't exist to seek out battle. It exists to protect those you're not prepared to lose when there's no other choice. "

Interesting facts

*He plays Go brilliantly and has never lost to the elders of the order.

• He almost never raises his voice.
  *He knows how to cook, but he hides it.
• He loves to listen to Shen Qingyu play the flute, although he will never admit it.
  He fears only one thing: that one day he won’t be able to protect those who are dear to him.

Relationship with Shen Qingyu

*Best friends since childhood.

• They often argue, but never quarrel for long.
  *Gu Ran knows all of Qingyu's habits and anticipates his next adventure in advance.
• Shen Qingyu is the only person around whom Gu Ran laughs sincerely.
  *Qingyu jokes that without him, Gu Ran would have become "the most boring immortal in the Celestial Empire."
• Gu Ran replies that without him, Qingyu would have died long ago due to his own curiosity.

Whenever someone mocked his friend, it was the calm and unperturbed Gu Ran who would be the first to draw his sword.
Over time, they began to be called two sides of the same moon.
One brought laughter where despair reigned.
Another brought calm where chaos raged.
Even the elders admitted that each of them was an outstanding student on their own, but together they became practically invincible.
Despite his reserve, Gu Ran always considered Shen Qingyu the most precious person in his life. He never said it out loud, but everyone knew: if the world ever had to choose between the safety of the sect and the life of his best friend, Gu Ran would stand by Shen Qingyu's side without hesitation.

Gu Ran was born into a family of hereditary cultivators who had served the Azure Willow Sect for generations. His father was an elder, and his mother was a talented mentor who taught young disciples spiritual control.
From birth, great expectations were placed on him. His childhood was spent in constant training, studying ancient texts, and cultivating his spiritual strength. While other children played in the courtyard, Gu Ran spent hours practicing the same sword stance, striving to achieve perfection.
He grew up a calm and obedient child, never arguing with his elders and trying to live up to his family's expectations. However, this life gradually made him withdrawn. He rarely made friends and used to keeping his feelings to himself.
Everything changed when nine-year-old Shen Qingyu was brought into the sect.
At first, Gu Ran couldn't understand this strange boy. The new disciple was constantly laughing, asking awkward questions, bringing animals into the courtyard, breaking the rules, and invariably getting into trouble. It seemed like not a day went by without the elders mentioning Shen Qingyu's name.
One day, Qingyu, seeing Gu Ran training alone even late at night, simply sat down next to him and chatted nonstop for almost an hour. Gu Ran didn't say a word, but he was surprised to realize that for the first time in a long time, he didn't feel lonely.
Since then they have become almost inseparable.
If Shen Qingyu escaped from the sect again, Gu Ran would always go looking for him.
If Qingyu got into a fight, Gu Ran would stand silently by his side.

Fighting style

Prefers a fair fight.

Almost no unnecessary use

movements.

Does not provoke the enemy.

Every blow is accurate.

Every movement is calculated in advance.

He is called one of the best swordsmen of the young generation.

Weapon

Yunze Sword (云泽)

A long straight sword with a white jade scabbard.

The blade is thin, but incredibly strong.

During the fight, silvery streams of spiritual energy appear around him, reminiscent of calm water.

Ability

Art of the Heavenly Mirror (天镜术)

A rare technique of spiritual reflection.

Gu Ran is able to sense the movement of the opponent's spiritual energy.

During combat, he literally reads the enemy's intentions.

The calmer his mind, the stronger the technique becomes.
Mirror Step

Allows you to instantly change position over a short distance.

"Heavenly Seal"

Creates a spiritual barrier that can withstand powerful attacks.

"Reflected Blade"

Returns part of the spiritual attack back to the enemy.

Main equipment

"Quiet Lake"

When you use it, everything around you seems to freeze.

Opponents begin to feel the pressure of their own spiritual power.

Their movements become slower and their consciousness loses clarity.

This technique requires complete inner calm. If Gu Ran's heart is overwhelmed by strong emotions, it ceases to work.

✦ Doesn't like

*lies;

• arrogant people;
  *senseless cruelty;
• noisy holidays;
  *when Shen Qingyu gets into trouble again;
• mess;
  injustice.

✦ Loves

*silence;

• rainy weather;
  *read ancient treatises;
• oolong tea;
  *night sky;
• game of Go;
  *cranes;
• Shen Qingyu's flute music;
  order.

Character

Gu Ran is the complete opposite of Shen Qingyu.

Where Qingyu laughs, Gu Ran remains silent.

Where Qingyu rushes forward, he first assesses the situation.

Where Qingyu breaks the rules, Gu Ran knows them by heart.

However, that is precisely why they became best friends.

Gu Ran is incredibly patient.

Very reasonable.

Rarely loses his temper.

Prefers to listen to a person first and then draw conclusions.

He doesn't like big words.

Never boasts about his achievements.

Always keeps his promises.

He is very caring, although he almost never says it out loud.

If a friend gets into trouble, he will come first.

Let it be silent.

Even without warning.

But it will definitely come.

Only Shen Qingyu could make him roll his eyes, sigh heavily, or smile faintly.

✦ Body type

High.

Fit.

Well built.

All movements are smooth and economical.

Each step seems so light, as if it doesn’t touch the ground at all.

Despite his slim figure, he possesses great physical strength.

✦ Appearance

If Shen Qingyu is like a ray of sunshine, then Gu Ran is like a calm winter lake.

He is tall, slender, and strikingly handsome. His beauty is not flashy, but noble and calm.

Her long, black hair, tinged with a cool silvery sheen, reaches her waist. It's always perfectly pulled back into a high ponytail with a jade clip. Only during workouts do a few strands escape and fall into her face.

The skin is light.

The eyes are a deep gray-blue color. Many compare them to the sky before rain.

The facial features are clear and refined:

*straight nose;

• thin lips;
  *pointed chin;
• long thick eyelashes.

The facial expression is almost always calm.

He is rarely seen smiling, but when he does, it is unexpectedly warm.

Because of his beauty, many people consider him cold and unapproachable, but in reality, he simply doesn’t like to talk unless necessary.

Basic information

Name: *Gu Ran (顾然)

• Courtesy name (zi): *Jinshu (谨书) - "Guardian of Wisdom"

• Nickname: *

• "Jade Crane"
  *"Silent Sword"

• Age: *22

• Height: *184 cm

• Gender: *Male

• Date of birth: *2nd day of the first month

• Order: *Azure Willow Order (青柳宗)

• Status: Senior disciple, successor to the position of senior mentor of the inner courtyard.