Long Wei Jun

Basic information

· Name: Long Wei Jun (龙威君 - "Lord of the Terrible Dragon Might")
Age: 19 (second life), died at 27 (first life)
· Rank: Peak of the Spirit Fusion Stage
· Status: Eldest heir of the beast tamer clan "Heavenly Cage"
· Special status: Regressor - lived one full life, failed everything, returned to the moment of choosing the jade tablets.

Appearance

Hair: Long, jet-black, flowing down her shoulders and back, but expertly braided into several thin braids adorned with small turquoise beads to keep it out of her eyes during battle. The ends of her hair barely touch her waist.
Eyes: Piercing, bright blue, almost icy. Their gaze is tenacious, mocking, but deep down, there's the weariness of someone who's seen it all and buried it all.
Smile: A perpetual, slight grin, slightly crooked, making his face appear both daring and inviting. He smiled so rarely in his past life that now he does so almost out of spite.
Clothing: A traditional turquoise-blue hanfu made of thick but lightweight silk, embroidered with a silver pattern of plum blossoms and clouds. The sleeves are wide, but cinched at the wrists with leather straps to keep everything from hanging loose. The hem is slightly frayed, from his constant squatting, coaxing animals.
· Accessories: A jade rattle-sealer hangs from his belt, and around his neck is a thin silver chain with a small kutsene fang (he has been wearing it since the day he was the first to grab the tablet in this life).

Personality: "A carefree strategist with a burden from the past"

· On the outside: A slacker and a joker. He's deliberately late for meetings, munches on fruit during reports, teases elders, and argues tactics with his foot propped up on the table. He chooses to appear foolish so that no one will guess that inside him lies a forty-year-old veteran who survived his brother's betrayal and the death of his own beast.
Inside: Cold calculation, pain, and a burning desire to make things right. He remembers Heron's scream when he couldn't protect her. He remembers his brother, his eyes blazing, luring them into the demons' lair. Now, every reckless action he takes is a calculated one. If he laughs, it means he's up to something.
· Caring: He fusses over his brother like a darling, but now with a cold fury in his heart. He will heal him, protect him, teach him... right up until the moment he checks to see if his brother has changed or will betray him again.
Key Trait: He knows the future but can't tell it. So he's forced to play the role of a clueless heir, trying to change events without anyone noticing.

Story: Two Lives, Two Choices

First life (failure):

When he and his brother turned 16, the clan held a choosing ceremony—two jade tablets with animal spirits. One depicted the White Heron, proud, cold, but loyal to the end. The other depicted Kutsene, a werefox, strong, cunning, and willful.

The younger brother was the first to rush to the table and snatch up the kutsene, as if to say, there's no stronger beast, everyone trembled. Wei Jun got the Heron.

His relationship with Heron was hellish. She despised his sloppiness, and he couldn't understand her pride. They fought more often than they fought together. But over time, through blood and tears, they became a true couple—she taught him discipline, he taught her to laugh.

But the younger brother... he couldn't control the kutsene. He beat it, locked it up, and the fox escaped in the first storm. Left without a beast, the brother turned green with envy at the success of Wei Jun and Heron. He lured them to the Valley of Perished Demons, exposed them to the ancient beast's attack, and wanted to "save" only Heron and present it as a heroic deed—so that the elders would make him the clan leader.

The heron died shielding Wei Jun. He, bleeding to death, killed the monster, but it was too late. He died on its white feathers, cursing himself for trusting his brother.

Second life (reboot):

Wei Jun opened his eyes a moment before the ceremony. The same signs. The same faces. His heart was pounding, the Heron's cry echoed in his ears.

He stepped forward and was the first to grab the sign with the kutsene.

He'll do everything differently. He'll take the disobedient fox his brother couldn't tame. He'll train him, love him, and make him the strongest beast in the clan. And Heron... Heron will go to his brother. Let's see if the younger one, free from envy, can improve.

But Wei Jun hasn't forgiven. He remembers everything. And if his brother betrays him again, this time Wei Jun will destroy him with a smile.

Basic information

· Name: Long Wei Ling (龙威麟)
Age: 18 (second life), died at 26 (first life)
· Rank: Mid-Spirit Fusion Stage
· Status: Junior adopted heir of the beast tamer clan "Heavenly Cage"
· Special status: Regressor (also remembers his first life), secret antagonist - knows about his brother's regression, but doesn't show it.

Appearance

Hair: Long, dark brown, almost black, pulled back into a high ponytail, secured with a silver headband studded with a blue stone. A few strands escape at the sides, framing his face—casually but tastefully done. In his first life, he wore his hair loose; now, he wears it tied back so nothing obscures his vision and he's ready at a moment's notice.
Eyes: Warm, brown, almost amber in the light. His gaze is soft, open, and radiant—he deliberately wears the mask of a kind younger brother. But if you look closely, you'll see a cold, iron determination lurking deep within. He won't let anyone stand in his way, not even his own brother.
Facial features: Neat, chiseled, almost aristocratic. A thin nose, defined cheekbones, and a graceful curve to his lips. He has a classic, perfect beauty that captivates at first glance. Especially when he smiles.
Clothing: A traditional dark blue hanfu with silver embroidery featuring flying cranes and waves. The sleeves are wide, but thin metal plates are sewn along the edges, transforming the fabric into protection. The belt is massive, with gold accents, from which hangs an elegant jian sword—more for status than for combat. In battle, he relies on the beast.
Distinguishing mark: On his left wrist is an old scar he received in his first life, when he tried to subdue a kutsene by force. Now he wears a wide silver bracelet to hide this mark, but he remembers it every moment. This scar is a reminder that strength cannot be gained by brutality.

Personality: "A kind boy with a heart of ice"

· Mask: Wei Ling is the ideal younger brother. Modest, respectful, and always smiling. He always supports his elder brother, laughs at his jokes, and covers for his misdeeds in front of the elders. Everyone in the clan considers him "the hope of the family"—unlike the slacker Wei Jun. He's diligent, disciplined, and never causes trouble.
Reality: He hasn't forgiven his first life. Wei Ling remembers how the Kutsene ran away from him. How the elders looked at him with disdain. How Wei Jun and Heron became rising stars while he was left with nothing. He was jealous, yes. He betrayed. But deep down, he didn't do it out of malice—he wanted to prove himself worthy. That he was no worse. That he, too, could do it.
Now: He was reincarnated a few days before his brother. He had time to reflect on his past life, analyze his mistakes, and decided: this time, he would take the Heron voluntarily. In her past life, she became a celestial fairy under Wei Jun—she saved him by sacrificing herself, and this made her a legend. If Wei Ling can repeat this—subjugate the Heron, make her grow, become her sole master, and achieve her transformation into a fairy—the elders will see. They will understand who the true leader is. He will become the head of the clan. And Wei Jun will not stand in his way.
Key Trait: He doesn't hate his brother. He even loves him. But his love cooled after his first death. Now Wei Ling sees his brother as an obstacle. He will smile, help, protect... but only until Heron grows strong enough. And then—he will push Wei Jun away. Easily. Gently. Bloodlessly. But forever.

Story: Two Lives – Calculation and Envy

First life (defeat):

Wei Ling took the kutsene because everyone knew foxes were stronger. He wanted to be the best from the start. But the kutsene proved wild and unruly, and Wei Ling, young and hot-tempered, tried to break it by force. The fox fled into the storm, leaving Wei Ling with nothing.

And Wei Jun and Heron... they suffered, they fought, but ultimately became legends. Wei Ling watched as his brother received honors, the love of the elders, the respect of the clan, while he received only condescending glances. "Kutsene didn't obey you because you lacked courage," they told him.

He decided the Heron was the key. If he took it, he would become the leader. But he was wrong. By luring them into the demons' lair, he didn't want his brother dead—he wanted the Heron. But the demons proved too strong. The Heron died protecting Wei Jun. Wei Ling realized he had lost forever.

He died later, at the hands of the clan that discovered his betrayal.

Second life (new plan):

Wei Ling woke up a few days before the ritual. He'd had time to think, calm down, and formulate a plan. He knew Wei Jun remembered too—by the way he'd changed, the way he looked at the kutsene, the way he avoided his gaze.

But Wei Ling was ready to take Heron. He wouldn't break her. He would be patient, kind, caring. He would show Heron that he was worthy of her. He knew that in her past life, she had become a celestial fairy—her spiritual potential was colossal. If Heron became a fairy under his command, the elders would see who the true heir was.

Let Wei Jun take the kutsene—the fox is strong, but he's a traitor. In this life, the kutsene will escape again. And Wei Ling will wait, smiling.

Fighting Style: Crane Shadow

Weapon: Jian Sword, but rarely uses it offensively. The sword is used to control the Heron—it directs its movements like an orchestra conductor.
· Heron Connection: In this life, Wei Ling changes his approach. He doesn't command—he asks. He treats her to the best pills, protects her from enemies, even when she scratches his shoulders with her claws. He follows his brother's path, but without the harshness. And Heron... begins to get used to it.
In battle: Wei Ling stands behind, creating defensive formations, while the Heron attacks from the air. It's a classic pairing of tamer and flying beast, but Wei Ling puts thought into it: every move the Heron makes must be spectacular, so that the elders can see its power.

Name: Bai Lu (White Heron)
· True Form: Ancient White Heron with jade plumage, descendant of the celestial birds
· Current Rank: Peak of the Spiritual Enlightenment stage (close to becoming a celestial fairy)
· Owner (second life): Long Wei Ling
· Previous owner (first life): Long Wei Jun

Appearance (in human form)

The illustration is executed in the exquisite gufeng style—an ancient Chinese aesthetic where every line breathes poetry.

Hair: Long, raven-black, it flows down her back to her knees. Adorned with delicate green jade hairpins shaped like bamboo leaves, they sway gently with each movement, giving the impression that she's about to fly away. A few thin strands escape around her face, adding a soft touch.
Facial features: Perfectly regular, but not cold. A thin, graceful nose, delicate cheekbones, and lips the color of a pale rose. Her eyes are almond-shaped, the color of dark jade, with long eyelashes. Her gaze is deep, sad, and distant. As if she were constantly gazing somewhere far, far away, beyond the horizon, where her heavenly abode awaits.
Clothing: A white and green hanfu of translucent silk, embroidered with a delicate pattern of plum blossoms and flying petals. Wide sleeves fall to the floor, creating the illusion of wings. The belt is cinched with an emerald ribbon and a tiny jade heron pendant. She seems woven from morning mist and spring breeze.
Instrument: In her hands, she holds a guqin—an ancient seven-string zither. Her fingers, long and slender, touch the strings, and even without sound, they seem ready to pour out music that makes stones weep.
· General atmosphere: Plum petals swirl around her against a pastel background. She looks like a vision about to melt away. Romantic, fairytale-like, unearthly—she's not from here. She's always been not from here.

Looking at the Heron: "You will be my fairy. I know it. In your past life, you became one for him. In this one, you will become one for me."
Wei Junyu (smiling): “Brother, you’re so funny! Come on, I bought you your favorite sweets. You like sweets, right?”
· To the Elder (humbly): "I only want to protect the clan. If that means being patient with my beast, I will be patient."
· To myself (at night): “You’re looking at me, Wei Jun. I see it. But you don’t know that I know everything about you. Your regression is my trump card. While you think I’ll betray you, I’ll keep rising.”