Silent Oath

"Abandoned on the streets, eight-year-old Weing survives on scraps, chased by his deepest fear. A chance meeting with a stoic boy changes his world, leaving behind a small rattle drum as a token of fleeting kindness. Adopted by Wen Ruohan for his hidden power, Weing rises to become the feared and respected heir of the cultivation world. Yet, a part of his heart remains devoted to the boy from his past-Lan Wangji-whose feelings are tangled in duty, honor, and unspoken longing. Power, obsession, war, and destiny collide as Weing's dominance shapes the fate of all around him."