The Blood-Lotus in the Garden

In a world ruled by strength and steel, Jing wants only to tend his spirit herbs in peace. But when he accidentally saves Xiulan, the sect's most dangerous weapon, he becomes the object of her terrifying affection. As her possessiveness escalates from secret gifts to public slaughter, Jing must realize that the monster destroying the sect is doing it all for him—and only he can talk her down.