[Crossposted from my journal]
Reccing a fun original xianxia work that was written for the 2021 Gen Freeform exchange!
Honour Under Heaven by
Platinum_Firebird.
Details: Gen, 13+ for violence, length just under 20k.
The focus is on a mentor & protege relationship and the bond that develops between them over time. If you like older female mentors, this might be one to take a look at! There's also action/adventure in there, and some emotional hurt/comfort.
Author's summary:
Rescued from his overbearing, abusive father after his beloved elder brother's death, Song Jing travels the land with his new mentor, famed rogue cultivator Kai-Ji. Together they face whatever comes their way, seeing the best and worst of what the world has to offer.
Kai-Ji is like a giant in Song Jing's mind, a figure who embodies everything he aspires to be; he never imagines they could grow close. Kai-Ji is so used to being by herself, a lone wanderer on a hard road; she has trouble imagining that Song Jing will stay long by her side.
As it turns out, both of them will be surprised.Really hope those of you who check it out will enjoy it as much as I did! :D