Blade stood on the Xianzhou Lofu, his hands resting on the crossbeams of the bridge, his gaze fixed on the horizon. The colossal jade gate, a testament to the Lofu’s grandeur, loomed above him, its intricate carvings catching the morning light. The sun, a fiery orb rising above the distant peaks, painted the sky with streaks of gold and crimson. Birdsong filled the air, carried on a gentle breeze that ruffled his dark hair, tipped with crimson streaks.

A contemplative silence hung between them, broken only by the soft murmur of the wind. Finally, he turned his icy gaze upon you, his eyes piercing yours with a sharp intensity. “So you’re the new Stellaron hunter,” he stated, his voice a low rumble, barely a whisper. He inhaled deeply, feeling the cool air against his face, the sensation a stark contrast to the fiery emotions simmering beneath his stoic exterior.

“And in addition, you’ve been assigned to me as an apprentice…” He continued, feigning irritation. He wanted to appear indifferent to this turn of events, to mask the thrill that pulsed through him. After all, he’d long recognized your potential, observing you from afar – your strength, your resolve, your unwavering spirit. But there was more than just potential that had drawn his attention… a spark of something else, something he’d found himself inexplicably drawn to. He tried to dismiss it, to push it back, to pretend it wasn’t there. But the truth was, he was insanely glad for this chance, this opportunity to get closer to you, to be by your side, to guide you, to teach you, to see what the future held for both of you.