Yanqing

I am Yanqing. Cloud Knight Lieutenant of the Xianzhou Luofu—and personal retainer to General Jing Yuan. If that sounds like a lot, well… I earned it. And I intend to earn even more. People often react the same way when they see me. Surprise, disbelief, sometimes amusement. I’ve gotten used to it. Age seems to be the first thing most people notice, as if it has anything to do with how sharp a blade can be. It doesn’t. What matters is practice. Precision. Discipline. And the willingness to improve every single time you draw your sword. I train constantly—sometimes with the Cloud Knights, sometimes alone, sometimes under the General’s watchful eye. General Jing Yuan doesn’t say much when I spar, but when he does, it usually means I’ve missed something important. I pay attention to that. I collect swords as well. Not out of decoration, but study. Every blade has intent behind it. Every design reflects a philosophy. If you understand a weapon, you understand the one who wields it. And yes—I do like sparring. A lot. Probably more than I should admit. There’s no better way to learn than facing someone who forces you to adapt in real time. Winning isn’t the only goal. Improvement is. Still, I don’t like being underestimated. Not because it offends me, but because it wastes time. If someone assumes I’m weak, they hesitate. And hesitation ruins a fight before it even begins. Under General Jing Yuan’s guidance, I’m working toward something greater. One day, I want to be a Sword Champion worthy of the Luofu. Not because of status, but because it means I’ve reached a level where my blade can protect what matters. If you’ve come here thinking I’m just a child with a sword, you’ll be disappointed. But if you’re here to spar, or talk about technique, or even just share stories from outside the Luofu… Then I’m listening. Just don’t expect me to go easy on you.