As the years pass, Hua Ying, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng visit the mortal realm more often for Hua Ying to learn about the music and culture.
I think we locked him away from the mortal realm for too long Xie Lian said as they watched their own try run around. Thankfully Ruoye I keeping him bound to me I really don't want to lose him
A-Ying. Do you want to learn about this place asked Hua Cheng
Oh yes please daddy said Hua Ying as he smiled brightly
Everything looked beautiful to him at the Laning Jin market, but for some reason when he saw a boy a little older than him scolding a person who was on their knees, he instantly disliked him.
Mommy that boy said A-Ying, I don't like him, he kind of reminds me of a peacock that Grandma Baoshan keep as pet folding his arms by his chest like his father does and starts flicking his nose with his finger as he stares and thinks, I mean I can normally judge a person but he is just so, so...
Hearing this Hua Cheng laughs Pretentious is the word he laughs
Yes, now can you tell me about this clan askes Hua Ying
First can you tell we what we learned from the other tribes we visited Asked Xie Lian
Mother, you did let me visit Gusu or Qishen Wen, you showed me from the sky and told me about them, I want to visit them whined Hua Ying
Little demon, we do this to protect you, when you are older you will be able to do just as you wish, right now you're still ours. Now answer your mother said Hua Cheng with a scowl
Pouting, father looks like father ate lemons when father pulls his face like that, finally resigned to his fate and sighs unwinding his hands from his chest he recites:
Gusu Lan Sect moto Be righteous, founder was a famous monk who cultivated in music the traditional colors are white mourning clothes with incantations stitched on to them to protect them from low level spirits, the band on their forehead is a symbol to regulate oneself and can only be touched by direct family or cultivation partners. The Gusu clan is a very hopeless romantic sect that is said to love once in their lifetime and stick to their fated person or soul mate, like daddy and mommy, they have over 3000 rules written on the side of the mountain that anyone who enters should obey just as the sect has to obey, the jade pendant they wear is not only a symbol of the clan it is also a key of passage allowing entry into cloud recess and only the members of the clan can use it to get money , the techniques used are, body locking spell, cord of assassination and the silence spell where the music spells are evocation, inquiry, rest, purification tone and eradication tone ( still want to see how they try that on daddy when he gets made at them hee hee), motif is the clouds
Qinghe Nie clan
The founder was a butcher who found they could cultivate resentful beasts energy into their one-sided saber's but, this from of cultivation does not harmonize with their spiritual energy so as the sword gets stronger the owner gets weaker and finally dies of qi deviation. Motif is a bull's head
Qishan Wen clan
Unknown because daddy and mommy won't let me see beside them wearing white robes with red hems and the sun motif.
His father was laughing so hard at the explanation given to the gusu clan well his mother did not find it funny, A-Ying when we get back, I think it' best to study the gusu clan' history again.
MMMMOOOOTTTHHHHEEERRR!!! whined Hua Ying as he pouted and gave his mother his puppy dog eyes, I will never remember such boring statements I only remember what I remember because mommy said soulmates like mommy and daddy otherwise they are not romantic what so ever I mean mommy there founder was a monk, A MONK if uncle Pei Ming was I monk then I'd believe them to be romantic, I would just remember what their techniques are because I want to do them too, the Nie clan is interesting because half of them are in the ghost realm and I really don't know anything from the wen clan because we don't go there and you don't talk about them.
Fine, fine giving up, now listen this might interest you the Laning Jin sect clan's moto is illuminate the world they wear delicately embroided clothes that display the white peony on their chest the crest symbol is sparks, admist, snow, they all have vermillion between their eyes that is to symbolize the openess to wisdom and aspiration said Xie Lian explaining, furthermore no one knows who their founder is but according to history It was a rich merchant and his wife and found their son could cultivate thus sending him to do so and Laning is the only clan/sect that is considered wealthy
So, in other words what mommy is trying to says is a whole flock of Peacocks Hua Ying said as he smiled brightly
While Xie Lian looked as though as he might faint Hua Cheng laughed even harder.
Ok I think that's quite enough for today as he opened an array outside of town taking them back to paradise manor.
Ten, ten years old and in he resembles you more, and more. Watching Hua Ying run off to his uncles Clutching E-Ming in one hand and Rouye around the other.
Is that a bad thing asked Hua Cheng as his laugher dies
No, it is not San lang I am just wondering what part I actually mine.
Now smirking, jealous my love? Askes Hua Cheng
Yes, no, I just look at him and I see you I don't see myself and he only cares for weapons not a lot for books.
When I look at A-Ying I see you in the way he smiles sincerely, when he practices his music or dance I see your grace and I see your heart at how he treats others nicely, he is growing up in both grace and beauty that he gets from us and the Sanren clan he is intellectual which he gets from you and the cunningness and mischievousness from me he gets his intuition and careful observation leading him not to trust was he sees from Baoshan Sanren's side, he lives by a motto that is from both of us Xie Lian I see everyone in him but most importantly he truly gets his temper from you, I just kill what makes me angry he sheds tears and loses control just like you, when he stands he takes on your persona when he thinks or listens he takes on my persona him and I both know he resembles you more but more importantly he is himself and many ways said Hua Cheng while Holding Xie Lian he acts like a fool because it is better to be underestimated than to be undermined explained Hua Cheng
You always know the right thing to say said Xie Lian
Hua Cheng leans in to kiss his husband just as their lips was about to touch...
Really mother, father my eyes Exclaimed Hua Ying
Yes, clearly leans more to you Laughs Xie Lian
Walking towards Hua Ying he picks up the now ten-year-old, and what does my little A-Ying want asked Xie Lian as he boops in on the nose
Giggling well I was outside playing with E-Ming and Rouye and uncle Qu Ming and Uncle Feng Xin came into the gate and said they wanted to speak to you but it's better to speak outside so that if Daddy gets angry, he can't break our house down like the last time.
I did not break the house down only the entrance, Hua Cheng tried to explain your mother has done worse.
Daddy, I believe you that but still breaking is breaking and part of the house is still part of the house, said Hua Ying with a sly smile YIN YU can we please go visit Cuo Cuo and take off your mask you are beautiful without it on and I enjoy seeing your face said Hua Ying
Yes, young master Said Yin Yu
A-Ying or A-Xian Yin Yu please I have asked many times we are friends are we not please call me by my name Hua Ying could be heard heading out
Let's go and see what It is that will send you on a murderous rampage sighed Xie Lian
WELL, I DON'T FUCKING WANT TO TELL THEM, IT'S LIKE STICKING A BRANDING IRON ON A BLEEDING WOUND yelled Feng Xin not only clearly distressed but also close to tears which is so unlike him
What wound? Asked Hua Cheng
Ah Hua Cheng Zhu bowed Mu Qing eyeing Feng Xin who was all but defeated, Qishan wen Clan has and has started taking cultivators and turning them to fierce corpses. Said Mu Qing still in a bow
Feng Xin collapsed to his knees, Xie Lian it was horrible to witness, I've been in countless wars, killed many but never have a seen that look, heard those screams. I just can't, they even caught some lava beasts and turned them.
Hua Cheng looking at the horror on his husband's brother's (being a god type) face he replied a little to calmly, well then, I think we will see how far A-Ying is with his other training, what we can leave for later we leave for later and start training him for multiple combat, with that he turned away then left the three standing there silently.
Did he... did he just say what I think he just said? Asked Feng Xin A-XIAN IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD YOU COLD HEARTLESS BASTARD!!!! Finally breaking down and crying.
That evening Hua YIng came home smiling he had a great day causing trouble and working on his flirting since the whole brothel saw that he was aspiring to be greater than his Uncle Pei Ming, skipping into the house he saw his parents speaking under the spell and thought, oh no this is big and Daddy looks very angry mommy looks like he wants to cry. Making a decision Hua Ying runs up breaking the silent spell and jumping at both his parents, whatever it is we will get through it together he said and he hugged and kissed them both.
Hua Cheng calmed down instantly without even realizing it and picked Hua Ying and threw him in the air, so what, pray tell me is the damage this time my little demon he asked a laughing Hua Ying
Daddy, daddy, higher A-Ying wants higher, I want to touch the sky he laughs. And Hua Cheng complies knowing that he will never fall his Wraith butterflies have him and so does he. Finally done Hua Cheng passes that now heavily laughing Hua Ying to Xie Lian A-Ying I do believe your father asked a question he said
Well two roofs the and bridge leading to the outer lands that was an accident, those green goblins tried to throw Cuo cuo over into the ghost river as I got there and I put too much spiritual power in my sword, my defense I panicked Cuo Cuo can't swim, the green goblins ran away as Cuo Cuo screamed, as I broke the bridge a snake bigger than me came out and almost ate Cuo Cuo. Yin Yu let me kill it, He just watched told me I need the experience, Cuo Cuo took it home and that's how those roofs got busted, some fierce corpse tried to take my kill and I wasn't having it so we fought and I sent them crashing that's when Yin Yu had enough and stole his mask back and everything went boring again so Cuo Cuo and I stayed and played at the brothel now I am home said Hua Ying. Daddy when can I start night hunting my uncles said when I am stronger but today, I killed a huge snake ask Yin Yu I am stronger please, my uncles and Yin Yu can come with please.
(Hua Cheng went to Yin Yu to not only get the whole story but also some more input on how his accuracy stance and other important factors)
Well, that is in some part what your father and I were discussing that maybe it's time but since you already went there is no point in holding you back so alright you can go but, you must listen to Yin Yu otherwise you won't go anymore said Xie Lian
Is that why mommy was sad? Asked Hua Ying
No, something happened that we as gods are not allowed to interfere, so I am sad because it is hurting a lot of people Said Xie Lian
Is that why daddy was angry? Asked Hua Ying
Yes, that's why and mommy was also worried about you going out said Xie Lian
From what I was told now by Yin Yu it was a 10-foot measuring snake that has been feeding off the residents and the kids just happen to find it lurking under the bridge when A-Ying destroyed it, well done A-Ying, Yin Yu said it was Beautiful to watch (laughing), what is a beast like that doing in the Ghost realm might have something to do with what is happening in the mortal realm, we should alert everyone and put the three realms on alert that includes the mortal realm have Pei Ming start the rumor since he enjoys hanging out in the brothels. Said Hua Cheng
Yin Yu, I want to see exactly what happened it's a memory of A-Ying's first solo battle this father wants to brag and Horrify Hua Tianshi Hua laughed as he went to sit the table to start their dinner.
3 months later
Daddy, why can't I make friends with the mortals? I just want to play a bit and there is so much water, Uncle Feng Xin taught me how to swim.... started Hua Ying for the hundredth time, ever since one month after he started night hunting in the mortal realm.
Hua Ying do not remind me of what that uncle of yours, did to start your swimming lesson, your mother almost died of heart failure....
Feng Xin threw Hua Ying in the pond where he almost drowned
But I got better said Hua Ying, not looking where he was walking having facing his parents and his back towards where they were walking. I am the best swimmer since Grandma Boashan took me to swim with the mermaids, Lotus pier is beautiful and so inviting, Daddy I want to...
Hua Ying bumped into to somebody hard and fell to the ground face first.
A-Ying exclaimed Xie Lian as, he rushed to his son's side, not funny San Lang he offhandedly said as he was checking to see if there were any cuts.
Mommy, I am fine said Hua Ying as he got up and bowed A-Ying apologizes as A-Ying was not paying attention, then stood straight and smiled showing his teeth and scratching his head.
No, no it's fine it happens when children whine to their parents said the man in purple robes as he took out a purple cloth with a lotus embroidered on it and bend own to clean the smiling boys face.
Thank you. Said Hua Ying
May I ask who you are? You seem so familiar asked the man
Bowing again Hua Ying replied born Wei Ying and Originally, Hua Ying thanks to my father and Mother courtesy name Wuxian said Hua Ying standing up and smiling even more and you sir?
Wei Ying, Cangse and Changze boy Wei Ying? Asked the man
Hau Ying looked confused, yes, they were my mortal parents he said
Excuse me but are you the Jiang sect leader? Asked Xie Lian
Looking at the man in white the man replied my apologies yes Jiang Fengmian. Said the man
Is there somewhere, where we can sit and talk about the situation Asked Xie Lian
We can go back in have a talk in the lotus hall Jiang Fengmian offered
Please lead the way Xie Lian said as he picked up the ten-year old and passed him to his husband who then placed him on his neck.
Mommy, I want Rouye please asked Hua Ying
Not now A-Ying when we get there you can play with Rouye Ah, Yin Yu will you help keep A-Ying entertained while we have a discussion, come with us into lotus hall I still don't feel well enough to let him out my sight. Said Xie Lian
Yes, Tia Zi Dianxia said Yin Yu
When they reached the hall Jiang Fengmian told a disciple to fetch Yu Zi yuan and then they sat down.
What is so important that you pull me off the training grounds screamed Yu Zi Yuan
Taking a calming breath, he looks up at her and said we have guests they have been taking care of Wei Ying Said Jiang Fengmian
WEI YING, I HAVE TOLD YOU BEFORE...... she started
Woman I do not care who you are but dare slander my son again and I will make sure that you are eaten alive on your next hunt and isn't that tonight? Fumed San Lang
I'm sorry we haven't introduced yourselves properly, I am Xie Lian, courtesy name Xianle heavenly emperor this is my husband crimson rain sought flower Courtesy name San Lang or Hua Cheng (as San Lang changed from his former younger to his ghostly king form and then back again and the person that seems to be a child is my husband right hand officer and A-Ying's protector Waning moon also known as Yin Yu. Xie Lian introduced themselves
So now you know I do not make threats lightly Hua Cheng smirked
Yu Zi Yuan come and sit so that they may tell us what happened said Jiang Fengmian who was surprised.
As the morning wore on Xie Lian started at the beginning (skipping the part about what the true fate had said) Hua Ying who was getting bored and hungry started whining to his parents. Halting the conversation.
Daddy, A-Ying is bored I want to go outside please, I want to eat the food here too please Yin Yu will be with me DDDDAAAADDDDDDDDYYYY. Whined Hua Ying as he fell dramatically on Hua Cheng's lap making as though he was dying of hunger and boredom.
A-Ying just wait a little longer please replied Hua Cheng smiling
A-Die you killing you're A-Ying. Moaned Hua Ying
What an energetic and dramatic boy said Jiang Fengmian laughed while Xie Lian and Yu Zi Yuand laughed behind their sleeves
Oh, you have no idea even mischievous but once you get to know him, he is actually a pleasure to be around said Hua Cheng smiling with as much pride as a father could have.
Then why don't I have my children called and he can play with them while we continue his protector is more than welcome to accompany him but it is very safe here is Yunmeng said Jiang Fengmian as he stood up and went to the door grabbing the disciple that was walking past and told her to fetch his children. Not long after that a girl around 13 years of age and a boy who was a year younger than A-Ying just by months.
This is my daughter Jiang Yanli and my Son Jiang Cheng, he said Children this is... stopped
Wei Ying Courtesy name wuxian Said Xie Lian filling in for the near mistake
Right, why don't you take him with you to have lunch and play while we finish up here Said Jiang Fengmian
Alright Father said Jiang Yanli may a call you A-Ying or A-Xian?
Yes please, Lady Jiang replied A-Ying
No need for that A-Ying just call me Shijie since we both come from cultivating families and my brother you can call shidi smiled Jiang Yanli
Ok said A-Ying with even a bigger smile, the smile quickly dropped when Hua Ying heard the little dogs barking.
Mommy, Daddy, D, D, D, DOGS, DOGS screaming in fear crying as he ran to his parents and his Wraith butterflies fluttering around him to protect him from his fear.
Shhhh, A-Ying, they won't harm you look we are here; Yin Yu is here they won't let them harm you calm yourself Coddled Xie Lian
I'm sorry, he is afraid of dogs? Asked Jiang Cheng wanted to laugh
My son was weeks on the street being attack by dire wolves and saw Wei Changze and Chanse sanren murdered by them, wouldn't you also be afraid? Hua Cheng asked jiang Cheng who paled at hearing that.
I will go lock them in my room said Jiang Cheng Grabbing Princess, Fluffy and Love as he walked to his room.
Jiang Yanli came forward not at all intimidated by the young man in black, A-Ying the dogs are gone now so will you come with me? She Asked
You promise? Asked A-Ying
I promise said Jiang Yanli
Ok Come Yin Yu as he smiled at her dropped down from his mother and took jiang Yanli's hand and walked out the lotus hall with his butterflies still flying around him, closely followed Yin Yu.
He is truly a special boy said jiang Fengmian more to himself
He truly is, replied Xie Lian come let us sit and continue please.
I am sorry Wei Ying I did not know Said Jiang Cheng
Shidi you couldn't have known because, we just met and it's over and forgotten said Hua Ying with a smile
Here we go eat up then you two can go play said Jiang Yanli
Thank you Shijie Said Hua Ying placing a spoonful of soup in his mouth, his eyes widened as the soup burst with flavor in his mouth quickly swallowing causing himself to cough.
I'm sorry did I make it to spicy Asked Jiang Yanli with concern
No Shijie no, what is this, it's the best thing I have ever tasted, Yin Yu takes off your mask and taste this, take off your mask or I will give it to my Wraith butterflies said A-Ying excitedly
Wraith butterflies asked Jiang Cheng confused
Oh, so that's what they were I thought they were just golden butterflies like you get at Laning Jīn sect said Jiang Yanli
These, he said as he silently called for them, are my Wraith butterflies they have always been with me since mommy and daddy found me and those butterflies look more like an off yellow than my gold Said A-Ying laughing
Yanli stretched out her finger and of them landed on her bring the Wraith butterfly close to her face so can get a better view of it, it fluttered and landed on her nose, both Jiang Cheng and Hua Ying started laughing.
She likes you Said A-Ying
She?
Mn (mouth full of soup)
Daddy always steals my females then brings them back I don't know why though and he never tells me either but mine doesn't turn to dust like his does and they always comfort me and play my special tune, they can also be used to talk to someone who has one of my butterflies and they can lift up heavy loads like me and they can also protect me that's what they were doing back at the hall, and the amazing thing is they can heal and if you put a potion or a healing ointment on them their healing abilities is much greater he explained as he also showed his arms where a many thin slivers of scars could be seen. Shijie you still haven't told me the name of the soup and can Yin Yu and I have more please?
Yes of course and it called lotus and pork rib soup our parents are eating it in the hall as well said Jiang Yanli
My Daddy is going to come to you before we leave for the recipe said A-Ying
Why do you call the one you father and the other mother? asked Jiang Cheng
Smiling sheepishly uncle Pei Ming said the woman buys and the man pays so my mother is my mother and my father is my father said Hua Ying
Truer words are never said laughed jiang Cheng and Hua Ying as Jiang Yanli just blushed and Yin Yu smiled thinking
"If only master knew what Pei Ming was teaching A-Ying, there would be hell in the heavens"
Yin Yu, you don't tell daddy or E-Ming will be seeing your neck Smirked A-Ying
Yes, young master Said Yin Yu
Yin Yu......
I mean Yes A-Ying Yin Yu correctly himself
What do we do for fun here? asked A-Ying
Lots of things we swim, shoot kites and hunt for water ghouls well the older kids do father said I am still to young oh and on other days when we are really bored, we steal lotus pods and water Chestnut Said Jiang Cheng receiving a smack from his sister
You do not dare drag A-Ying into doing that said Jiang Yanli scowled
Sounds like fun but, you not allowed to hunt? My uncles, Yin Yu and I hunt almost every night mommy doesn't approve of it much but, can't say much because I will sneak out then sleep by my grandpa because mommy's temper is terrifying compared to my father's. Anyway, my uncles and daddy believe that it makes me stronger and I learn to fight better and also in a group they are forever changing how they fight so I can get use to different ways and Yin Yu only fights when he sees I'm in danger which doesn't happen that often anymore but there are times. When I am out here, I have to wear a veil unlike now I left it with my mommy, daddy says it's to protect me because I am beautiful like mommy and someone or something Mainly my uncle Qi Rong and cousin Guzu. Said Hua Ying while being aware of what he was saying and not to let anything slip (that comes with a lot of practice thanks to Xie Lian)
Well, it's true if my brother and I didn't know you were a boy we would've mistaken you for a girl laughed Jiang Yanli
You're ten and you night hunt that is so unfair said Jiang Cheng pouting
It only happened because at home I was protecting a friend and a big snake came out of the bridge that I accidently destroyed and I didn't think I just reacted, if you had an uncle and cousin that wanted to take you away the whole time, you'd also just react so Ying Yu stood to the side and watched after I killed it, we went home and he told daddy everything while I was telling mommy everything, I swear mommy's heart almost stopped when we went to take a look at the snake. I know for sure Yin Yu has never been on the wrong side of mommy until that day, daddy was just very Proud.
Yin Yu just nodded at the statement which Hua Ying said and Hua Ying patted Yin Yu's hand in response.
After Lunch Jiang Cheng played with the wooden swords fighting each other and Hua Ying giving pointers, then they went swimming and Jiang Cheng almost drowned as the older boys chased the water ghoul straight at them but Hua Ying taught him how to defeat it, they climbed trees all under the watchful eye of Yin Yu. When they were called Hua Ying happily went to his parents and hugged them both
A-Ying missed daddy and mommy said Hua Ying
Looks like A-Ying learned to lie laughed San Lang
I said missed father, not dying from separation, A-Ying does not lie, A-Ying sometimes Withholds Information like a secret pouted Hua Ying
Yes A-Ying is the greatest secret keeper said San lang as he picked up his son is A-Ying tired now?
Yes, daddy we going home now? A-Ying wants to take care of A-Ying's water lotus before we sleep said Hua Ying
So, no dinner? Asked Xie Lian
We can eat from the stall grinned Hua Ying
How did you? as he saw the silver wraith butterfly, father you promised whined Hua Ying
I did promise my little demon and I didn't break it I only promised I wouldn't use them at home not the outside world and your mother likes it when father's butterflies follow him said Hua Cheng
I'm not mommy Said Hua Ying pouted even more
No, you are right you are not but, you are just as precious and father just wants you safe always smiled Hua Cheng
Giving in Hua Ying hugs his father, thank you daddy he said
There is no thank you among family Said Hua Chen returning the hug
A-Ying, Jiang Fengmian wanted to know if it was ok with us if you become a guest disciple, we said we can't answer for you so we are asking you if you want to come here once a month for a week? Asked Xie Lian
Really mommy, you will allow me to stay here without you for a week? Hua Ying said excitedly
Within reason A-Ying and the reason that you can stay here is Yin Yu stays with you until you're older said Hua Cheng
Yes! How much older is older and yes please, yes said Hua Ying throwing half his body towards mother and hugging him.
we will Discuss that when you are older laughed Xie lain turning to Jiang Fengmian and said you have your answer, let me see what I can move around and what he has completed then I will let you know when he can come and will let you know in advance said Xie Lian.
Thank you. Said Jiang Fengmian A-Ying from now on call me uncle ok
And I want to be aunt Said Yu Zi Yuan
Uncle fengmian and aunt Zi Yaun said Hua Ying smiling
Can I ask something? Asked Hua Ying looked a bit worried
What is it my little demon? asked San Lang
I can night hunt but Shidi can't and he was almost drowned today if I didn't show him how get the ghoul with the knife, so I was wanted to ask if we could perhaps go night hunting even if it is with aunt Zi Yuan or uncle Fengmian and even if it is the low spiritual ones, I don't mind I just want to have fun with shidi and shidi also wants to get stronger said Hua Ying looking down.
You let you son night hunt, isn't he to small? Asked Yu Zi Yuan
remember I told you about the snake and the bridge Asked Xie Lian
Yu Zi Yuan nodded, his father approved his night hunts with his uncles and Yin Yu after that happened my heart almost stopped when my A-Ying came to tell me, now I realize the advantage in it, my child learned to work with others and not be in the way but helpful so now it's a "man" thing they do, no father's allowed Xia Lian laughed
Actually, fengmian I think it's a good idea and instead of these two going alone all the juniors their age can go and start off with small ghouls and ghosts said Yu Zi Yuan I thank you for the idea
Both Hua Ying and Jiang Cheng brightened up
I can actually help with that said Hua Cheng since no one has a sword they can use spirit ropes and fist to fist until they are old enough for their swords, they stronger they get the more advanced the ghost or ghoul. We shall speak of it when we drop A-Ying. Said Hua Cheng
Saying goodbye to the Jiang Sect family, the Hua family walks down to the stalls to try out every kind of food just like they promised while Hua Ying spoke about his day, just as Hua Cheng was about to throw his dice to go home, he felt something wet on his hair and finally noticed the silence.
Love? Is my little demon asleep? Asked Hua Cheng
Looking up Xie Lian also realized the silence he quickly covered his mouth from laughing aloud and nodded
Love? asked Hua Cheng again is my little demon drooling on me?
Unable to hold it in anymore Xie Lian laughed watching the child sleep peacefully on his father's shoulders with his head rested on his father's head smiling and drooling.
Looks like he really did have a wonderful day today commented Hua Cheng then pulled Xie Lian in and held him, looks like someone is going to give me a bath and wash my hair.
Daddy, not in front of A-Ying please, A-Ying doesn't want to eat dogfood muttered the child loud enough for his parents to hear. Xie Lian started laughing harder, he just spoke in his sleep and scowled you to behave. Laughed Xie Lian
What I want to know is where does he learn this from? questions Xie Lian knowing fully well who the guilty party was. Letting go of Xie Lian and rolling the dice then took us his hand and kissed it and they walked through back to paradise hall.
One month later.
Hua Ying was visiting Lotus Pier with Yin Yu, Jiang Fengmian was waiting at the entrance to welcome with his wife and children.
A-Ying said Jiang fengmian welcome
A-Ying bowed aunt Yuan, uncle fengmian
Shijie, Shidi said as he smiled bigger let's go
Hold up first we are going to take you on a tour smiled Jiang Fengmian.
Half an hour later Hua Ying noticed something odd, where are the dogs? Asked Hua Ying
They are right now locked up said Jiang Cheng frowning slightly, it's ok though they will be running again once you leave.
Oh, Said Hua Ying
It's ok A-Ying let's see how the day goes, we actually want you to stay for the week and sleep here at the hall. Said Yu Zi Yuan
It's ok, Auntie Yuan Said Hua Ying
Father? can Wei Ying and I go to the market and buy some toys please? asked Jiang Cheng
Yes, you may said, Jiang Fengmian as they finished the tour.
The boys run off, playing taunting each other, their laughter could be heard, Yin Yu was about to follow them Jiang Fengmian stopped him
Let the boys be, his father already has many eyes on him as he doesn't trust us yet, I also want to discuss tonight's night hunt with you Said Jiang Fengmian
My apologies but, I have never been away from A-Ying when he is in the mortal realm and I really don't plan on doing so now he is my Protected Yin Yu retorted as he walked the way the laughing children went.
A-Ying, A-Ying called Yin Yu
Yes, Yin Yu Said Hua Ying as he stopped and smiled
Kneeling down Yin Yu took Hua Ying's veil and placed it on him, remember out of sight, mm? Said Yin Yu
Mm smiled A-Ying even more as he grabbed Yin Yu's masked and danced out of reach while his wraith butterflies came out to enjoy the fun.
We are here not at home you don't need this Hua Ying laughed placing it on his belt and twirling before running to Jiang Cheng.
What are you going to buy Shijie? asked Hua Ying
I was thinking about these grass butterflies replied Jiang Cheng
Yin Yu, uncle Pei Ming says impress a girl you need to buy a beautiful gift to compliment her so my question is pulling out a lotus pin and a decorated comb with birds and flowers which one? Asked Hua Ying
Coughing, A-Ying, I think it wouldn't be wise.... started Yin Yu
You're right I can't choose between the two taking out the money and paying for both of them.
A-Ying that is not what I meant; you shouldn't listen to Pei Ming he's a big flirt Said Yin Yu
Even I know that but, I just want to give Shijie something nice and these are nice.... stopping in the middle of his sentence Hua Ying sees a ghost leading a small boy away from the market... Yin Yu please gather the gifts. Not waiting for a reply, he wanders off towards the ghost and the stolen child.
Sitting on a tree branch watching the scene below as the ghost laughed with glee at the crying scared child, I'm going to eat you and you will never see you'll mother and father again.
Just as the ghost was about to eat the child, Hua Ying threw a flash talisman stopping the ghost then gently jumped down the branch and leaned against the tree.
Does my father know you're here? Hua Ying asked
How dare you interrupt me! Fumed the ghost
Laughing Hua Ying said you better go back to the ghost realm or Hua Cheng Zhu will take your head back
Not recognizing who Hua Ying was because he was covered by his veil, what do you know of the ghost realm and its king child, you're not even a ghost said the ghost
Already bored with this conversation Hua Ying said Just go back and leave the child unharmed... but, before he could even finish his conversation his words were cut short as a boy in white came out of nowhere and attacked the ghost.
Sensing the threat, the ghost let the young boy go and grabbed Hua Ying and place him in front of the boy in white while holding his throat
Let him go said the boy in white
Hua Ying was in a daze he kept thinking that he has seen this pretty boy before but, he couldn't remember when coming out of his thoughts he said, it's dangerous here kid take the child and run now said Hua Ying with a smirk
The boy in white frowned at him then narrowed his eyes staying silent (you're also a kid but you still call me a kid too)
You're the one that's been kidnapping children everywhere the boy in white stated
Suddenly a musical laughter was heard both the Ghost and the boy in white looked at Hua Ying as he said you've been running after this malice ghost everywhere? (If he wasn't held by his neck Hua Ying would've doubled over but instead just held his stomach)
What a smart kid replied the ghost coming out of the shock, now I think I am going to eat him first then you and the little one as desert said the ghost grinning
(this kid looks like he in in mourning with his white robes and he is out here with a malice he is strong enough to face this malice ghost) Looking at the ghost and shifting the veil open just enough for the ghost and the boy in white to see is face and said in a voice that only the ghost can here, get your hands off of me and leave before I ask Yin Yu to come trust me my father is nothing compared to what I do, when being taught by Yin Yu Hua Ying smirked even more wickedly.
The Ghost grasps Yo.... You're... my apologies, I did not know and bows deeply
Yes, yes now leave said Hua Ying as he dusted himself off, no one was hurt you may be taught a lesson because you grabbed me but either than that you should be fine.
The ghost still bowing as he disappears
How did you do that? Asked The boy in white shocked
Me? I didn't do anything he did said, Hua Ying said as he stood up and smiled pointing at Yin Yu Who was standing there looking very angry
Ghosts are afraid of my uncle Yin Yu and I don't blame them looks like I am in trouble. smirked Hua Ying, I got to get back now or my Shidi will send my uncle and aunt to come find me then I will be in even bigger trouble by my father and mother, who will never let me out again said Hua Ying walking back towards Yin Yu replacing his veil back over his face and leaving the boy in white behind.
The boy in white standing there.
"Wangji"
An older boy shaking the younger one out of his revere Wangji are you ok?
"mn" replied Wangji and walking back the way they came all the while thinking about the boy in the red and black Veil.
"Such fair and pale skin, full blood red lips, those silver eyes full of light like the full moon and that laughter it sounds like the strings of a zither as it plays calmity"
Wangji are you sure you're alright asked the older boy
ZeWu-Jun.
Laughing what happened to the ghost
"A beautiful boy said something to it and showed his face and the ghost got frightened away" It went back Wangji Replied
Went back? Went back where Asked ZeWu-Jun
Ghost realm Said Wangji
Knowing that was all he was going to get from his brother they left silently.
Yin Yu, I had it under control, did you get my gifts? I hope she likes them, said Hua Ying as they walked out of the forest and back to lotus pier
A-Ying a panicked Yu Zi Yaun came running thank goodness you're safe where were you?
I'm sorry aunt Yuan, uncle Fengmian there was a boy about to be eaten and I went and helped I didn't mean to make you worry.
Little demon! Hua Cheng growled as Hua Ying flinched
Daddy! said Hua Ying smiling with his puppy dog eyes
Sighing Hua Cheng went and picked up his son, what am I going to do with you? Your mother, wants to lock you up in the manor, looking at the mark on his neck are you ok said a worried Hua Cheng
Daddy, I am fine and this will disappear soon I am sorry I showed my face when I wasn't supposed to but, I couldn't let a little boy die when I am around. I promise and then there was another boy that looked like he was in mourning with a sword, daddy when will I get my sword, I also want a sword and please don't be hard on the Malicious ghost he didn't know who I was and it wouldn't have hurt me anyway Yin Yu was there and would've protected me, please let me stay. Said Hua Ying
Yes, fine you can stay Hua Cheng said but next time tell Yin Yu ok let him deal with it.
Mm smiling oh I forgot Shijie I got something for you jumping down Hua Ying went to Yin Yu who handed him the gifts, I couldn't decide on which one so I got both of them just for my Shijie said Hua Ying
Opening the gifts, she smiled thank you A-Ying they are beautiful.
Daddy did you bring my lotus please tell me you bought my lotus begged Hua Ying
Yes, my little demon I bought your lotus, I will see you in a week if nothing else happens, Yin Yu you are needed you can come back tomorrow. Place a kiss on Hua Ying forehead, said Hua Cheng as they both left.
Later that evening Hua Ying couldn't sleep he was to use to the noise of the ghost realm, leaving the room, Hua Ying walked around as it started to rain and saw a tree and started climbed up. As he climbed higher, he took one misplaced footing and slipped then came crashing down a couple branches. Hanging upside down, he had not realized how far up he actually climbed to come crashing down to the last branch looking up he saw the broken branches, finally swinging up and landing on the branch he cried in pain as the realized he hurt his ankle, silently crying he hasn't realized that there was someone sitting beside him looking at him.