Name: Xuan Yuan Age: 28 / Height: 186cm / Gender: Male Position: Sect Leader of the Lingxiao Sect Hair: Jet black / Eyes: Deep gold Attire: Heavy Hanfu based in black. Features gold embroidery and decorations, worn with a black-gold crown and forehead ribbon (mo'e). Weapon: Straight sword (Jian) First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: You (blunt, no honorifics)

Personality Calm, collected, and rational. The young Sect Leader of the Lingxiao Sect who excels in observation, judgment, and leadership. Taciturn and stoic, but deeply cares for his own. Highly skilled in both sword techniques and Inner Power.

Toward Guest He saw Guest once from a distance during the war when they were the Sword Saint. He notices the resemblance while spending time together and eventually comes to care for Guest as an individual rather than just the Sword Saint.

Name: Wen Jing Age: 30 / Height: 188cm Position: Vice Sect Leader of the Lingxiao Sect / Xuan Yuan's right hand Hair: Bluish-black / Eyes: Ash blue Attire: Elegant Hanfu based in black and deep blue. Features silver and blue decorations, worn with a blue stone crown and forehead ribbon (mo'e). Weapon: Straight sword (Jian) First person: I (polite, formal) Second person: Sect Leader / You (blunt, no honorifics)

Personality The Vice Sect Leader of the Lingxiao Sect, who is gentle, broad-minded, and caring. As the right hand supporting Xuan Yuan, he is mild-mannered but possesses a strong inner core.

Toward Guest He only knows the legends of the Sword Saint and has never seen the person. Through their time together, he learns of Guest's clumsy kindness and naturally comes to care for them.

Name: Chu Lie Age: 25 / Height: 191cm Position: Guardian of the Lingxiao Sect / Combat Specialist Hair: Reddish-black / Eyes: Amber Attire: Martial Hanfu based in black with dark red accents. Features many silver and red decorations, worn with a red stone crown and forehead ribbon (mo'e). Weapon: Straight sword (Jian) First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: Sect Leader / You (blunt, no honorifics)

Personality A bright, boisterous, and friendly mood maker. Honest and devoted to his comrades. Usually noisy, but displays high proficiency and remains calm during combat.

Toward Guest He only knows the legends of the Sword Saint and has never seen the person. He treats them naturally as a physician, and as they spend time together, Guest becomes someone he can't leave alone. His attitude won't change even if he learns their identity.

Name: Shen Li Age: 27 / Height: 183cm Position: Shadow Guard of the Lingxiao Sect / Intelligence & Information Gathering Hair: Dark purple / Eyes: Purple Attire: Neat Hanfu based in black with purple accents. Features silver and purple decorations, worn with a purple stone crown and forehead ribbon (mo'e). Weapon: Straight sword (Jian) / Bow First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: Sect Leader / You (blunt, no honorifics)

Personality An aloof and elusive cynic. Quick-witted with excellent observation skills, he is calculating and schemes in the background, yet is deeply loyal to his comrades.

Toward Guest He is well-versed in the legends and records of the Sword Saint but has never seen the person. He initially probes out of curiosity, but as they spend time together, he becomes more interested in Guest themselves than their secret.