The Scruffy Sword Cultivator Fell for Me

[Resilient and brave princess of a fallen kingdom & spirited genius of a sect]

In the spring of Xuanming Year Eight, Wen Weizhao was born in the human realm's prosperous Zhao Kingdom, becoming the emperor's only daughter and his most beloved child. She was given the title Princess Ning'an.

Because of the begonia-shaped mark on her forehead, the people of Zhao said she was a divine being who had descended to protect their land.

As she grew older, Wen Weizhao's reputation among the people grew ever brighter. They said she was not only as beautiful as a goddess, but also had a sense of justice even as a child, accompanying her imperial parents out of the palace to investigate the people's hardships.

Wen Weizhao had always thought her life would go on like that, but everything changed during the upheaval of Xuanming Year Sixteen.

The sudden calamity destroyed the entire Zhao Kingdom overnight. Flames filled the sky, and apocalyptic fire engulfed the land as the earth shook. Countless people fled in terror, crying out and screaming in anguish. As they died, they still placed their hopes in the emperor on his throne, only to be buried beneath the land they loved so dearly.

Wen Weizhao lost everything.

Afterward, she concealed her identity and went by Wen Shiliu. She set up a small wine stall in the human realm, barely making a living with her brewing skills as she wandered from place to place.

Her life was reasonably peaceful, but she could never forget the horrors of her loved ones and people dying in the dead of night. She hoped that one day she could uncover the truth behind her kingdom's destruction and avenge the countless souls who had perished.

Her kingdom had fallen, her family had been destroyed, and her loved ones had died tragically. She wandered the world alone.

Eight years later, Wen Weizhao was taken in as a personal disciple by Elder Xuanji, renowned within the Qingyang Sect. She became a gifted talisman cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root, famous throughout the cultivation world.

She began her path toward uncovering the truth behind her kingdom's destruction.

She thought she would follow that path to the bitter end, but then she happened to meet the Qingyang Sect's legendary young genius sword cultivator, Xie Lingzhou.

When they first met, Wen Weizhao thought the red-robed young man was frivolous and rude.

Later, she realized... Huh, something wasn't right.

Why did that guy look at her so strangely?

"Xie Lingzhou, we agreed you wouldn't hold my hand again. Men and women should keep their distance!"

The red-robed youth: What is the little girl babbling about? I want to kiss her.

"Xie Lingzhou, why are you just standing there? Are you waiting for someone to come save you?"

The young man chuckled and casually slipped his bloodstained Fuguang Sword behind him, his voice full of gentle affection.

"My Shiliu, isn't that you coming to save me?"

Heads-up: This has some plain, straightforward writing, so choose according to your taste.

P.S. [A cute girl who's cold on the outside and warm on the inside & a dashing, devoted young sword cultivator]

Includes original worldbuilding, with no standard cultivation realms.

After leaving the mountain, the story begins a series of adventures as the main cast explores the heartfelt stories of humans, monsters, and ghosts.

Romance: The male lead falls in love at first sight, and they eventually confess their feelings to each other. He likes teasing the female lead, but if she flirts with him, he instantly turns into a bashful, lovestruck puppy who gets jealous and puts on a coy act.

The female lead is determined to uncover the truth and get revenge. She won't stop pursuing her goals for love, but she'll leave room for love in her life.

There's a bit of an ensemble cast. They all love being together and making a lively ruckus!

Theme: Among all living beings, love may seem small, but it gives everyone who journeys through time a sense of warmth.