After a great day, spending time with his sister and eating food and her buying his heart's desire they finally got back.
Well, my A-Ying at the risk of getting buried I enjoyed my day with you, oh here taking out a black bottle Wang Fang says: tell my nephew if he wants to continue living, he better take this, a cup a night and only at night or I will shove my smelling concoction down his throat, it's medicine to stabilize your body she says as he opens it and smells. It has the name in red on the side and his special seal to you won't get into trouble, drink the whole jar Hua Tianshi said as she touched his face and he learned into it.
Closing his eyes, uncle Fang really loves me A-Shi, not once has he ever giving me something awful to drink I but it always makes me hungry and thirsty said Hua Ying
Nuts for the brain and nectar because I love you said Hua Tianshi said as she hugged him.
I will be home soon promise. As they broke their embrace, she kissed him on the cheek and then on the head just because she saw the jade twins approaching, I love you and if I wasn't your blood twin, I would've stolen your heart long time ago but these two can give it a try I am sure you wouldn't mind. Said Hua Tianshi smirking
Catching on he said A-Shi didn't you know? The Nie clan is filled with same sex cultivation partners, it's like an oasis, so what say you A-Sang? Asked Hua Ying
There are normal couples A-Ying said Nie Huaisang blushing
I am not talking about the boring partners. Do you want to give it a try A-Sang? Said Hua Ying as Nie Huaisang turned a deep shade of red and hid behind is fan.
Hey what am I? Asked Jiang Cheng not catching on.
You're my Cheng, Cheng, my A-Cheng but I am afraid you can't have my heart although you did have me in Yunmeng to yourself, every month, for a week since I was ten said Hua Ying as he put finger on Jiang Cheng's chest and moving the finger seductively as he walked around him, then while taking 'light breeze' out and as he came back full swing he touched the tip of his nose then put his fan up to his face winked at huaisang and bought his fan down just above his chest and fanned himself lightly but dramatically.
Oh, that's right A-Shi, I can't be A-Sang type pouting and shaking his head even if his brother adores me, I'm hung up on ice he said and he and his sister roared with laughter. He couldn't breathe by the time they finished laughing that he was helped by Nie Huaisang.
Watching the two jades disappear up the stairs, A-Ying if I don't get murdered tonight, I would be happy said Nie Huaisang
I wish he'd stop using me grumbled jiang Chen who finally caught on
You truly are uncle Pei Ming student turned master the iced that flowed brother you are truly one of a kind I must let uncle see this and daddy so expect a visit. In a serious note though I approve don't stop being yourself and if a move hasn't been made, I am pretty sure that elder and I could come to some sort of agreement. Love you Hua Tianshi as she turned and walked back to the city.
Grinning like a love sick fool Hua Ying changed 'light breeze' into a parasol and skipped half way back.
Why do you torture him so? Asked Nie Huaisang
I never lied when I answered your question this morning A-Sang and my feeling were hurt twice like I told Cheng, Cheng don't hurt me and I will keep you happy for your whole life but hurt me and I will use your weakness against you with a smile on my face he grinned wickedly, then started humming and his skip changed into a dance and he flowed like water around them.
You know A-Ying fire and ice never work said Nie huaisang
Ah, but I am not all flame now, am I? said Hua Ying
Looking at him in confusion, I don't follow said Nie Huaisang
You will soon enough said Hua Ying I have to go and see ZeWu-Jun see you tonight don't forget and walking off in the other direction the parasol now a fan and bag in his bag.
ZeWu-Jun, called Hua Ying smiling
A-Ying, you made it my brother unfortunately decided to go meditate ZeWu-Jun said as he smiled more
It seems to me you know more than you are saying said Hua Ying
Just that he is a little out of it so to say said ZeWu-Jun
Surprised ZeWu-Jun you know that saying too asked Hua Ying
I meet a sweet young lady once said ZeWu-Jun
Her name is A-Frayre so sweet, kind and fair,
The maiden with all the flowers in her hair,
She dances and sings and nature listens with wings,
As he showers her with gifts in the air.
By water she goes and as the rivers flow by,
She does her weird dance and throws water up high.
A queen she is a to be but a healer she chose,
Not even fate controls the path that A-Frayre knows.
I never heard... that was... ZeWu-Jun couldn't express his words
My mother's teachings but my own words. The lady you met her name and title is princess Le 'Fray now known as Yang Frayre or A-Frayre as my sister and I call her she's been my friend since I can remember and I do have a bad memory. Her mother is exiled queen Yang Azure for she married a commoner her husband and healer then ran away; she didn't want to be the emperor's next wife and breeding mule and he only wanted her because she bends the water element A-Frayre is stronger though and will inherit her mother's powers when she one day passes making her the leader of the water element tribe then only can she return and take back what rightfully belongs to her.
I never knew said ZeWu-Jun surprised
I have friends I need to protect that's why I get stronger; she has her family that's why she is the strongest. If she was here, she'd put ice face in his place for hurting my feelings twice. oh, and I need to tell you my sister is going to pay you a visit. I do not know why so she will just pop in when you are alone, she is harmless just don't make her mad. Said Hua Ying
Where would you like me to beginning with the barrier he asked
I'm sorry said ZeWu-Jun as he was trying to process what Hua Ying just said
Laughing, ZeWu-Jun if I may, he asked he pointed at the mats then they both sat down, as a wraith butterfly appeared, this is nightshade, I want you to keep him by your side and he will only show himself to you and my other wraiths meaning your brother will see it too, a word of warning if you betray me they will come back because loyalty is very important to them, take it as a token of my trust you can communicate with me through this and they are very entertaining to watch, they also know I lie from a truth and will help you; you can also ask nightshade to play back certain memories and he will, only problem with him is he dislikes people a lot so he will only show himself when you and him are alone.
I have asked him to show the memory and only the memory staring at nightshade of the story I told Lan Zhan, don't try asking about my family he won't answer but you may ask me. The reason why only that memory is the emotion will be enough for you to Qi deviate but other than the rest I do not mind.
Thank you, A-Ying your trust is valuable to me, now about the wall where do you want to start any point will do.
How about we start where it is weakest he smiled
Showing ZeWu-Jun the incantation and how to use it on the small replica he made and only allowing him to touch the original one itself the barrier was now linked into the Lan sect's element and pendants for warning and still do the work it has been doing.
There done now anyone with ill intent will not be able to enter and it will give ample time of warning aid Hua Ying smiling.
But it won't keep the gods out, will it? Aked ZeWu-Jun
Laughing no said Hua Ying, ZeWu-Jun did you not know that the god that resides here is the god of romance Pei Ming?
No, no I did not said ZeWu-Jun looking at Hua Ying that just smiled
May I ask, how did you not see my sister and I were twins? Asked Hua Ying
Laughing, she looks sun kissed and has a natural elegance about her, while you, you remind me of pure white jade. You carry a beauty of breeze in the predawn, a king's grace and a vixen's mischievousness. If you were a woman, your sister would be the beauty that she is while you A-Ying would be otherworldly explained ZeWu-Jun, it's actually hard to explain
Don't worry ZeWu-Jun I understand what you are trying to say but ask A-Shi she can explain it better. According to her I am as alluring as a ghost with my jaded skin, a temptress with my features, delicate as a flower in the morning dew, harsh as a bladed weapon when it comes to protecting those that I care about, the list goes on, and on said Hua Ying as he sighed thank you ZeWu Jun. Please excuse me ZeWu-Jun as he picked up this black jar I want to go meditate before I train Huaisang for the final night.
A-Ying, ZeWu-Jun stopped him, alcohol I forbidden he said as he points at the jar.
Walking over handed the jar to Zewu-Jun, it's not wine he said pointing at the character's it's medicine, uncle Fang's only ever uses black jars with red to make what the medicine is and gold to mark his name, that's how emperor's smile got the jar in the first place someone left it laying around and a wine maker happen to see the bottle with the name emperor that whole story about it being a king's wine is not true. Said Hua Ying.
Handing the jar back with a smile, you are very knowledgeable for one so young.
My uncle Pei Ming taught me the history of the wine and romance, while my mother taught me the knowledge that I should know and many of them are sect's secrets it's history towns, cities, emperor's, my father taught me about ghosts, ghouls and corpses, my grandmother you met her, taught me about monsters and celestial being like dragons, phoenixes and sprites and my grandfather with my other grandmother taught me talismans, their nature and their history. my uncles and Aunts taught me the six arts, the bow I used a had a similar one when I was seven made exactly the same, my spirit wooden weapon the same I had to train my core and wasn't allowed my suibian until I was fifteen. So, saying that you are complimenting them more because they bestowed their knowledge onto me, I did nothing but loved every minute of it except the calligraphy I hate writing and find it a true form of torture. I should get going, your brother is coming and I should keep my distance he hates me enough as it is said Hua Ying smiling as he turned and left.
The sadness that he saw there was deep in the heart, this is going to be difficult he sighed as his brother walked up and watched Hua Ying walk away.
Are you in control now Wangji? Asked ZeWu-Jun
Mn
Well, the barrier is done he didn't touch it, I believe his control is slipping so he might head to the waterfall to meditate he said he was going to just not where, you know he thinks you hate him and he riles you up because he knows he can. For someone to love so deeply being apart cuts deeper than a stab in the heart. Said ZeWu-Jun
Lan Zhan saw a Wraith butterfly fluttering near ZeWu-Jun. Before he could ask
This is nightshade a token of trust between us that is all that it is. Said ZeWu-Jun still looking at the path Hua Ying took; he defiantly went to the fall.
Lan Zhan sighed it's time for tea he said and walked to the mats and started serving.
Two fools in love who will speak first I wonder? Though ZeWu-Jun
A-Ying...... A-Ying? Called Nie Huaisang
Coming out of a trance and looked up, A-Sang it's not time yet, is it? Asked Hua Ying
It is. How long have you been meditating? Asked Nie Huaisang
Since I left ZeWu-Jun before the time of the rooster and you are here at the time of the boar so four hours, I believe may be less replied Hua Ying
Sitting down next to him, A-Ying does he really play with your emotions?
No, it's more like I play with them A-Sang said Hua Ying
Confused now, what do you mean? Asked Nie Huaisang
The first night on the wall he reminded me of the god of misfortune when he was still mortal and yet he spoke like San Lang the betrayer, laying down on his back and cradled his head with his arm, 800 years of yearning and misunderstandings, anyway my heart raced my palms turned cold and my mind blank and that's when I blurred out asking him for, a kiss, smiling at the memory. Then at the library while doing my punishments those feelings grew and my answer happened to be right in front of him as he was rewriting his ancestor's history the page that was open was explaining the meaning of soulmate and to be in love when I mentioned it to my family my father came and asked me to keep my distance because he saw that he hurt my feelings I agreed it was for the best, then with the Waterbourne abyss, his cold harsh words stabbed my heart again for the second time, the reason why I am here and didn't give up after used the array was because I wanted to live I had a reason to live and that was because I wanted to know if he felt the same, today I just couldn't help it but that peacock irritated me. Explained Hua Ying
You said you wanted to know? don't you anymore? Asked Nie Huaisang
What's the use A-Sang I am the son of the heavenly emperor Xie Lian and ghost king Hua Cheng grandson of Jun Wu and Boashan Sanren the Phoenix Queen, I am not ordinary I will one day ascend then what? He might ascend but ascension for a mortal means leaving all of it behind, he won't remember anything and who's to say he will be the same? I don't even know now how he feels, it's better to love from a far than to have your heart crushed. Said Hua Ying as the tears rolled down his face
A-Ying a soulmate is never one-sided, I understand your fear as well but why the need to control your emotions asked Nie Huaisang
I burned half of the jiang sect down when I got too terrified and angry by someone, I didn't mean it they understood and father helped rebuild and the cost and the story went that I was trying to cook and that's how it started Hua Ying grinned
Wiping his eyes, I want to teach you something it's a dance you can use with a saber as he took out this first wooden spiritual tool and turned it into a one-sided saber said Hua Ying he feels and reacts just like a Dao but without the sharp point and I've sealed so he can't use spiritual energy, I don't want the mountain falling. Said Hua Ying
Taking it huaisang could feel the weight but now he could hold it.
I....I....I can hold a Dao he stuttered surprised
Grinning Hua Ying well the ones your brother uses is lighter but yes, your core is strong enough, remember the Dao techniques your brother tried teaching you (A-Sang nodded) you are going to do then except you are going to dance with fluid and grace I will do it with you but with my fan and ribbon he said as he took them out showing them for the first time to someone.
That's a plain black ribbon? Isn't your fan that changes into a parasol? Asked Nie Huaisang
This is 'swift wind' opening her and showed him what she can do, she is a war fan and this he has a name but, he hasn't woken up yet to tell me. But adding spiritual essence he acts like rouye my mother's spiritual weapon, Stubborn like my sister he grinned
Your weapons choose their names? Asked Nie Huaisang
A-sang all my weapons is a spiritual weapon so yes, they choose their own names said Hua Ying.
How? Asked Nie Huaisang
Suibian choose her name when I offhandedly commented Swift wind decided because she got jealous of 'light breeze', Silver divine was chosen in the divine silver woods in the celestial woods golden siege is my bracelet.... when Hua Yin stalled looking at the bracelet an evil grin appeared
A-Ying you are scaring me now. Nie Huaisang said nervously
Not you who should be afraid my bracelet binds those like your god ropes I got it when I just got home because my uncle Qi Ring kept trying to kidnap me said Hua Ying and he laughed the ring on my finger (pointing at the black ring), is sort of a signal to my guardian to let him know when I need him, I sometimes forget about it and just call him. Come now let's train then I need to drink that and you can be on your way...
Come out now Yin Yu he has left said Hua Ying as he took his medicine. I am fine you just saw me take the medicine and I am in control. Said Hua Ying
Sitting next to Hua Ying I am sorry said Yin Yu
If you had shown yourself, you would've been in danger and at attention would've been averted so I am glad you didn't. Said Hua Ying
I meant your suffering A-Ying I know about the screams said Yin Yu I heard them too.
Yin Yu, I had forgotten about that already laughed Hua Ying what is worth not remembering should be forgotten and what is worth remembering should be cherished said Hua Ying
Then what is he? Asked Yin Yu
I cannot forget him nor I do not regret it nor will I ever reply Hua Ying as he got up, I must go now. walking back to the rooms with the jar hanging at his side, suddenly feeling dizzy he grabbed the side of the building and missed if it wasn't for someone who caught him, he would've hurt himself
A-Ying are you alright? Asked Nie Huaisang
Just a little dizzy but what are you doing out past curfew A-Sang? Asked Hua Ying
You never came back were supposed to work on that thing for my brother remember you never came back, replied Nie Huaisang
Laughing now, if I ever got kidnapped it would be my family or rather, I hope Lan Zhan, just my dream I guess, no when you left, I had a chat with Yin Yu and I left, I do believe that is my Cheng, Cheng breaking curfew as well.
What the hell happened to you? Growled Jiang Cheng
Well, I tell you what did not happen, I didn't get kissed, I don't have my soulmates heart and I will ascend a virgin laughed Hua Ying further
He drank the medicine Wang Fang gave him it's there. Said Nie Huaisang pointing to the bottle.
Alright let's get him inside before he makes a fool of himself said Jiang Cheng
Taking him to the room around the corner, a figure was listening in.
Wei Wuxian carrying alcohol? my lucky night I get to catch him and I will get praised my Lan Qiren shifu, finally I will be recognized. what makes him so different that he hangs out with the Nie sect heir and Jiang Sect enjoying all their privileges now he wants to do the same with the Lan Sect heir, what is second master Lan doing here? he is going to take my chance away by catching them? why is Nie heir and the jiang heir leaving? wait doesn't the Jiang heir share a room with that son of a servant? why is he closing the door? is second master Lan there for a drink too, he is such a hypocrite wait I will catch them both. you've been trampling me for so long second master Lan, I had to beg my way up and you... just because you were born high, you can do anything you want, your indifferent face and words of righteousness every time I have had enough.
Lan Zhan couldn't sleep as his mind was filled with Wei Ying (Hua Ying), still feeling the tingle when he thought of when he grabbed that finger that held his chin, those eyes that sparkled when he said his name or that melodious laugh, I, a fool to think... it was his sister.... why did he think, he almost lost control earlier when he was flirting with Nie Huaisang, what did he mean by hung up on ice? As he was deep in thought he never noticed a white figure lingering in the shadows, while he stood Infront of the door if I push it and it opens what do I do? without thinking he pushed and his heart fluttered as the door opened but, he schooled his expression and walked in to find Jiang Cheng on top of Hua Ying trying to strangle him as he was laughing and Nie Huaisang laying that their feet laughing uncontrollably, wish I could.
It's past curfew he spoke in an icy tone scaring the two, Hua Ying just smirked and his heart jumped.
Ah Lan Zhan right on time come sit I want to show you something said Hua Ying as he staggers forward.
Eyeing the black bottle, alcohol is forbidden in cloud recess.
Now Hua Ying smiled slyly, as he signaled the two to get out what if I told you, it is not wine, what if I told you what you saw was not what it looks like would you believe me? Asked Hua Ying
Lan Zhan turned around and said come to the hall,
for what? Asked Hua Ying
Punishment said Lan Zhan
As he was about to walk out Hua Ying stuck a talisman on Lan Zhan and he froze.
now that the ice prince has been frozen you two best leave. Said Hua Ying
But this is my room too said Jiang Cheng
Do you really want to be here when is wears off? I promise I will go to sleep I will be fine. Said Hua Ying
They stalking out they left Hua Ying and Lan Zhan alone and Hua Ying closed the door.
I'm not sorry about this I can't be punished for a crime I did not commit Said Hua Ying taking the nuts and peeling them, it truly is medicine, your brother knows, the talisman will wear off in morning light but I can say you will have headache sorry, if you can't handle wine then you won't remember anything either which is even better. Hua Ying sighed you might just accuse me of drinking then. oh well might as well have fun, please sit, as he led Lan Zhan to the table and sat down with him pulling out a string of beads, I am working on something you Nie Mingjue if it works out then he will be the first Nie not to suffer from Qi deviation and die such a horrible death, I needed A-Sang here because he is the closet Nie I could get to and plus he is a friend. he knows as well said Hua Ying in a small voice that was barely a whisper. Have you ever met someone who you knew instantly would be your whole world? I have... he is handsome and cold and I have kept teasing him but, he has hurt me twice now with his words so, I promised father that I would keep my distance didn't do that today though, he kept his distance from me just glaring at me and when we were on the boats, I placed my finger under his chin and guided his head so he could look at me, I love it when he looks at me those golden hazel eyes. Drinking the nectar would you like some, never mind he said as he poured for Lan Zhan, have some it's sweet as Lan Zhan picked up the cup and drank and his eyes widened. it good hey, my sister the one you thought I shared my first kiss with Hua Ying said laughing she can make anything with her flowers what you just these is rose nectar with a bit of mint, this is a taste you will always. Lan Zhan there won't ever be anyone else I'd rather ascend to the heavens a virgin than betray my soulmate.
A-Frayre said the eyes are the windows to a person's soul you make that saying a literal sense. all right then I think it's time we went to bed, no Lan Zhan Not my, oh never mind sitting down next to him, I wonder sometimes how would it be to dance with someone in the snow I never seen snow or as the flowers fall, I guess I will never know as he yawned nodding off, Lan Zhan will you light a lantern with me? father and I do it every mid-Autumn fest festival for mother, we light 3000 of them but with you I would like to at least light one so that this year you at least won't be alone and he his head dropped and slept.
catching Hua Ying head and placing it lightly on the side of the bed and then reaching out to hold his hand.
Mn I would like that to Lan Zhan replied.
Lan Qiren was greeted by ZeWu-Jun at the entrance as they discussed the passing events with tea in the hanshi, ZeWu-Jun bought up the near death of his hated student as he was about to comment on that when a disciple came hurriedly into the room and bowed
Report he said
speak said Zewu-Jun with a smile
Wei wuxian gathered a few students and secretly drank wine but we caught them said the disciple
ZeWu-Jun smiled nightshade fluttered thinking to himself A-Ying can't drink because of the medicine
Lan Qiren fumed how preposterous; he truly takes after her
Second master Lan was with them said the disciple
letting his smile fall Wangji was with them asked ZeWu-Jun
That's absurd said Lan Qiren even more angry now hitting the table.
Wei wuxian also refused to go with the disciple who caught him and he started attacking second master Lan with some unknown tricks.
Now ZeWu-Jun knew this was a lie Wei Ying practically confessed to being his brother's soulmate and a soulmate couldn't hurt another well except for wangji who is still trying to deny his feelings.
I want the disciple that caught and was attacked by wei wuxian and I want a full account and I want those that were caught and the evidence bought forward said ZeWu-Jun hurriedly as he saw his Shifu leave for the punishment hall fuming with rage.
Earlier that morning.
hearing the door crash open Hua Ying jumps up with his hands ready to make an incantation seeing it's a Lan sect disciple he calmed down and rubbed his aching head.
Muttering Uncle Fang medicines are nice but I always forget about the overload the next morning. As he was muttering the disciple was talking
I'm sorry what? asked Hua Ying as he tilted his head and crossed his arms around his chest?
How shameless having second master Lan in your bed you are truly shameless what were the two of you doing? I will tell everyone how I caught you touching second master Lan is image then will be tarnished said the disciple
I advise you to watch your words said Hua Ying
What do you mean mark my words you're the son of a servant you are nothing, unsheathing his sword you think I didn't notice what went on in the library pavilion while you were supposed to do your punishment, now making him drunk and doing whatever you please. Imagine when everyone learns how a cut sleeve touched our precious younger master Said She Su he started attacking.
While his Wraith butterflies protected the still sleeping Lan Zhan, easily avoiding the sword.
Aren't you the idiot who thought he was just like my Lan Zhan and lost his sword in the lake laughed Hua Ying what's you name again?
This time deflecting the sword with his palm as they ahh she Su, Su She something like that you were that unimportant that I forgot about you Hua Ying laughed even harder
As he caught the sword in-between his palms let me tell you a little secret you don't want to fight me because you are worse than a rabid dog, you bite everyone even the hand that feeds you and me, I am more than what you see, another thing (Lan Zhan Started to wake up and overheard) cut sleeve is such a perverted word but so what if I am, I am a lover of all morals and if I choose to be with your precious second master Lan, the cold Lan Zhan, twin Jade, master of perfection, one day you can be sure he still won't recognize you no matter how much you suck up, you will still be as unimportant as you are now you are nowhere near any Lan with your impure thoughts and you will ever be a Lan not recognized by them because you whatever your name is have no talent and basic regard for the rules. Sneered Hua Ying
Su Shu twisted then pulled his sword out of Hua Ying's hand and immediately blood started dripping looking at the wounds on his hands, I forgot I still bleed he smirked as he unwrapped his black ribbon and was about to cover his wound when he felt a pair of cool hands grabbed his and immediately his emotion got more out of control as his heart raced, blocking everything out he chanted control, I need control and as he ripped his hand out of Lan Zhan's
I am fine Lan Zhan's wraith butterfly came over and dusted the injury healing it, see he said giving Lan Zhan a genuine smile.
second master Lan get away from him he will hurt you said Su She
he will not hurt me said Lan Zhan coldly
second master Lan? are you still drunk that you trust this scum. Aske Su she
As he got his emotions somewhat under control his Wraith butterflies finally calmed down and returned back to Hua Ying and su she ran as he laughed. Hua Ying fell to the floor and clutched his head painful muttering control, i need control.
Wei Ying? asked Lan Zhan
Right now, Lan Zhan it's not a good time to be around me please, go, I can't control and I don't want to do something you might regret because, I won't, after all like the righteous disciple said I am a cut sleeve. Just please leave me alone for now I need to control. just as he was about to leave more Lan sect disciples showed up second master Lan you and We Wuxian are to be escorted to the punishment hall.
As they reached the hall an angry Lan Qiren was waiting, walking to the front he glared at them both
Kneel he said
I shall not kneel nor shall I bow said Hua Ying
Waving his hand Lan disciples grabbed him and forced Hua Ying to kneel.
For drinking in cloud recess for disrespecting an elder, for involving the other students in your ways you shall be giving 100 lashes with the ruler and Lan Wangji you will receive the same for you know better. Begin said Lan Qiren
Su She smiled
Hua Ying smirked he's losing control the first vanished sensing the danger.
After the punishment was done Hua Ying stood up.
When will you be kneeling and receiving your punishment Hua Ying said as ZeWu-Jun ran in and saw Lan Zhan has frozen with his back to his uncle and his uncle's eye were bulging
Ah ZeWu-Jun you've made it just as it is about to begin said Hua Ying smiling evilly
A-Ying said Xie Lian as the doors shot open
Don't stop me mother not now please, I am still somewhat in control, trust me said Hua Ying
Throwing out his hand think dark smoke grabbed Su She by the throat, a son of a servant, am I? I am scum? I told you, you do not know me I HUA YING AM THE SON OF THE IMMORTAL GOD OF MISFORTUNE AND HEAVENLY EMPEROR TAI ZA DANXIA, XIE LIAN AND THE GHOST KING CRIMSON RAIN SOUGHT FLOWER AND GRANCHILD OF THE IMMORAL PHOENIX QUEEN BOASHAN SANREN he roared as the darkness got deeper my underhanded tricks as you call them are nothing but divine. And he threw him Su She hit the wall and spat blood.
Lan Qiren, now that you know I will say this the last time and I hope you understand I WILL NOT EVER BOW NOR KNEEL TO A MORTAL, you've hated me from the day you heard my name, so how many of your own rules have you broken?! HOW MANY! If I received 100 how many do you deserve? Asked Hua Ying
Hua Ying that's enough, you are losing control what happened the first just said to come you back, your hands, how? Hua Cheng asked as he walked behind and towards his son
Father, ZeWu-Jun and the first will explain I have too...... holding his head again...... I need to go...... can't be a danger.... and with that he burst into butterflies and vanished from sight
Watching from the door way Nie Huaisang and Jiang Cheng were shocked speechless.
San Lang where, where is our son? Xie Lian asked
Still here I will take you once the mess is over with my love, now would someone please care to explain.
THE WATERFALL
Yin Yu, I need you called Hua Ying
I am ready he said as he appeared in front of Hua Ying
10% and I don't hold back because I can't right now said Hua Ying as he took out suibian and attacked.
Finally release he didn't have to hold back, he could let it all go, perfect precision, timing, aim but still the waning moon officer evaded sometimes even cutting him but the wraith butterflies healed them as they danced, he was getting calmer with every matched sword strike, every whisper of the blade reaching for him all the turmoil, or the anger, the frustration bleed from him and when it was down the collapsed, welcoming the darkness and peace, Yin Yu caught him and the barrier fell standing a few feet away was his parents and ZeWu-Jun.
Is he ok now? asked Xie Lian
Yes, Tai Zi Danxia said Yin Yu as he gave a short bow
Walking over he took his son and felt his core, he is fine no need for an infusion he is stable. Xie Lian sighed with relief
Do we take him home love? asked Hua Cheng
I don't think that is what A-Ying wants said Xie Lian, you heard him he wants to do the lanterns San Lang
Then after the lanterns Yin Yu I think it's best that you watch him for now. Said Hua Cheng
San Lang A-Ying knows Yin Yu and he will feel babied again said Xie Lian
I actually have a solution for that as Hua Tianshi walked up to her parents, my fireflies mother you know what they can do you both even you never noticed them that night and neither will he. Said Hua Tianshi
You finally show up brat I will still bury you for yesterday growled Hua Cheng
Displaying a grin, father you tried so many times yet I am still walking around freely she commented
You...
Leave him here let Jiang Cheng take him back...
I won't go home, need to finish my studies, mother I said a year please. He begged as he tried to sit up.
ZeWu-Jun as Hua Ying tried to bow.
No need A-Ying said ZeWu-Jun smiling but I must say I was surprised and happy that you put Shifu in his place.
I'm sorry, I am so sorry, I almost lost control, I am sorry. Said Hua Ying
But you didn't, you came here to Yin Yu; you kept your promise said Hua Cheng
A-Ying I must apologize if I made it in time, you both wouldn't have faced an unjust punishment. After classes Shifu is going into isolation to reflect on his mistakes, we know the truth we saw it and after getting caught out both disciples have confessed and are receiving punishment the ruler then lines said ZeWu-Jun
mommy, daddy I am in safe hands now and I am fine now I think you must go and calm my uncles and aunts and A-Shi you must go to grandmother please I don't want a disaster Said Hua Ying standing up and smiling.
Alright Said Hua Tianshi as she pulled her brother in a side hug and stuck her tongue out at their parents. I am more loved she said.
You have to come home, sometime growled Hua Cheng
I will when my precious brother does Hua Tianshi smirked
You....
Alright enough, Hua Ying I ask you again please come home and give you mother some sanity back asked Xie Lian
mommy if I came, come both our sanities and maybe a war, the palace will be ruined Hua Ying laughed
You're right I love you be safe. Xie Lian said
I will as he hugged his mother and his father came and picked him up get in here or there will be trouble growled Hua Cheng at his daughter. She came forward and joined in. Putting him down they smiled and Hua Cheng threw is dice and the walked in the door. Finally seeing them leave Hua Ying staggered
ZeWu-Jun caught him, it's a horrible punishment to inflict he said
I am fine I just need to meditate and I will be back to my old energetic self, right now though I need to change my robes and go find the ointment uncle Fang made.
And how will you apply it? Asked ZeWu-Jun asked
Either A-Sang or Cheng, Cheng said Hua Ying with a smirk
Laughing planning on teasing my brother again Aren't you? Asked ZeWu-Jun
Whenever I get the chance, I will said Hua Ying
When will you tell him? will you ever tell him? Asked ZeWu-Jun
Uncle Pei Ming is right I am dim-witted but for the life of me every time I try, he just gives me that reason to be as shameless as I can and I cannot let that opportunity pass said Hua Ying.
When we met and you asked to be called A-Ying......
It wasn't because of my name if that is what you mean I asked because I would rather be treated as a familiar then a respected fool Said Hua Ying
Then give me the common courtesy and call me XiChen said ZeWu-Jun
Grinning now how about A-Huan? Grinned Hua Ying
I actually wouldn't mind said ZeWu-Jun
You wouldn't but, your brother would laughed Hua Ying
He knew instantly then he just walked into that one, alright how about you go get and extra pair of clothes and the ointment and I will tell you of a place you can go to heal said ZeWu-Jun
Reaching the room, he shared with Jiang Cheng he quickly did the silence spell because he knew what was coming and walked in.
HOW COULD YOU NOT TELL ME! Yelled Jiang Cheng
Walking over to his bed and laid face down and not his back he replied would you have believed me? Asked Hua Ying
After thinking it through, no, no I would not said Jiang Cheng
Well then there's your answer as he yawned lifted the spell and fell asleep.
It was nighttime, at the cold spring of the Cloud Recesses.
Lan Zhan's eyes were closed as he relaxed in the ice-cold water and thought about what happened this morning whispering, he looked even more beautiful when he is terrifying. Suddenly, a melodious voice rang beside his ears, Lan Zhan.
Lan Zhan's eyes sprang open. Sure enough, Hua Ying was lying on his stomach, above the blue stones beside the cold spring, tilting his head and smiling at him.
Lan Zhan blurted out, how did you come in?! (Xichen stop playing who will say first)
Hua Ying slowly crawled up, and spoke as he took off his sash belt, A-Huan told me to come in.
What are you doing? A-Huan? Asked Lan Zhan
Hua Ying kicked off his boots while leaving piles of clothing all over the ground, I already stripped, so what do you think I'm here for? I heard that your sect's cold spring can cure injuries aside from helping with one's cultivation. So, A-Huan told me to come here and bathe with you. Except, it's really not nice of you to come here to heal alone. It really is cold. Ignoring Lan Zhan's second question
He went into the water, rolling about due to the freezing water of the spring. Lan Zhan quickly distanced himself a few meters away from him I came here for cultivation purposes, not to heal... Do not jump around demanded Lan Zhan
But it's so cold, it's so cold... pouted Hua Ying splashing Lan Zhan in the face as he continued to jump
Reaching the end of his patience Lan Zhan coldly Said Do Not Move!
As he spoke, he extended an arm, and put his hand on Hua Ying shoulder, who jumped closer to Lan Zhan.
Hua Ying felt his heart race again but his emotions stayed placid then instantly felt a surge of warmth coming from where their bodies connected. Feeling better, he couldn't help but to shift closer over to Lan Zhan.
What? Asked Lan Zhan
Nothing. It seems like your side is warmer. Smiling Hua Ying slyly as he said that
It is not. He said as he kept his hand on Hua Ying's bare shoulder keeping him at a distance.
Hua Ying turned and went back to his clothing and took a pink bottle out and came back to Lan Zhan, turn around he said
Why? as Lan Zhan's eyes widened
Just do as I say and I won't tie you up and have my way with you Hua Ying smirked I want to put the ointment on you.
Slowly turning around and looking at the back, Hua Ying moved Lan Zhan's hair to the side and slowly and softly applied the ointment, I admire you, you got punished with me over a lie and hatred and you aren't even healing yourself Hua Ying said Sarcastically
Lan Zhan shut his eyes again, without any words.
I am sorry. I know you heard what I said to that idiot, I admit at the time I had no control of my emotions and tend to speak the ruthless truth. I am my father's son after all when I get mad, but being a lover of all mortals does not mean I am my uncle I still have my innocence, I just enjoy flirting because the way the world sees me is beautiful so why not use it to my advantage? I only have one person who I want to have it all with and that person hates me said Hua Ying
Lan Zhan paid no attention to his words or so it seemed to Hua Ying.
Really, I've never seen someone as prim and proper as you. It'd be impossible for me to do something like this. You're so cool. Cultivating instead of healing really. Said Hua Ying
Lan Zhan still paid him no attention.
Coming back to the front he said hands. And Lan Zhan opened his eyes as he bought his hands forward looking down, he saw the angry red swelling on Hua Ying's wrists and hands were many silver marks on his arms and chest, he wanted to touch them; kiss them; make them disappear. His thoughts were broken as Hua Ying starting speaking again.
Uncle Fang made this for me, it leaves no stains and no odor and by morning most of it should be gone but I guess it will disappear by tomorrow. Beauty, get out here and help your chosen or I will get one of the others to help said Hua Ying
Next like a shooting star the Wraith butterfly shot out of Lan Zhan's clothing and starting healing him with her dust. Chuckling jealous, aren't you? said Hua Ying
Done with putting the ointment on Lan Zhan, he closed it and was about to put it back when he was stopped with a hand on his shoulder and he winced.
What of yours? asked Lan Zhan
I will ask Cheng, Cheng later said Hua Ying with a smile
Give it to me! growled Lan Zhan
Passing it over, if I didn't know any better Lan Zhan, I would say that you are jealous just as your wraith butterfly. He laughed as he felt Lan Zhan started to apply the ointment his Wraith butterflies instantly came out and started to heal them both while playing his lullaby
You shouldn't be....... started Hua Ying as he looked down and realized he was showing his scars, I.... I need to go, and tried moving away but Lan Zhan put his arm around his waist
Stay he said
But but he looked down again
If you must know, said Lan Zhan as he rested his head on Hua Ying's shoulder his voice thick with desire, I don't find them repulsive I find them mesmerizing, they look like little silver on your skin and I want to trace them in every way. As he moved away and turned Hua Ying around and slowly lifted his hand so that he could apply the ointment and steal glances.
Hua Ying couldn't remember the time that he blushed so much that it felt he himself was boiling the cold spring. After Lan Zhan was done, he handed the ointment back to Hua Ying who took it.
Your name? asked Lan Zhan
Looking up Hua Ying turned his head to look at Lan Zhan what about my name? He asked
Hua Ying?
Oh, that yes it was what I was born with 217 years ago before I was kidnapped, I am now Wei Ying here and Hua Ying at home both places Wuxian and my father adopted little demon, because I cause mischief and I am unrestrained, said Hua Ying with a smile.
Your twin?
She's beautiful isn't she, A-Shi is Hua Tianshi but she is crowned princess Hua Yuèguāng (moonlight). Whereas I am of the first rays of the sun, I will only get my god given name once I ascend.
Yin Yu?
He is my guardian and follows me everywhere, no he isn't here now because I catch him to easily, he is my father's right-hand man, waning moon and like my older brother.
Nie Huaisang?
A-Sang now laughing Lan Zhan, I swear you are jealous, I met him and his brother on our way here and we became fast friends, that is all and I promised to help them with their problem. Said Hua Ying
A-Huan?
Ok now I am suspicious! He is your brother. Said Hua Ying
Answer! commanded Lan Zhan as he started moving forward towards Hua Ying
L... Lan Zhan seriously? Stuttered Hua Ying
Now trapped between Lan Zhan and the rocks and his body raising a few degrees more
I was out fighting with Yin Yu to calm myself and my parents, twin and your brother was there my family wanted me to leave but I don't want to go as I said I wouldn't leave you alone for the mid-autumn festival and then he asked me why I asked Him to call me A-Ying rather and I said it was what I allow people to call me then he said that if that was the case then I should call him XiChen and I said I would rather call him A-Huan and he agreed then said that it would upset you and I said I was counting on it and that's how we got to familiar names said Hua Ying quickly.
Me?
If I started calling the second Lan master, A-Zhan people would really think I have a death wish said Hua Ying Smiling
Lan Zhan narrowed his gaze and the air around them started turning to ice, Hua Ying without thinking moved closer to Lan Zhan
How about this not realizing how close he was or that he was enveloped in Lan Zhan's arms because his eyes were closed and body numb from the cold. I will call you A-Zhan only when we are alone or in the company of your brother or my own family just know the will start calling you A-Zhan as well said Hua Ying. I also never stopped you from calling me A-Ying but if you were waiting looking into his eyes th.... then.... you may...... you know...... call me A-Ying. Said Hua Ying hesitantly
A-Ying...
Hearing his name come out of Lan Zhan mouth had Hua Ying purring against his chest.
Watching A-Ying with eyes closed and those perfect lips unable to resist the warm body any longer he slowly leaned forward fully intending on finally claiming Hua Ying with a passionate kiss.
Do you feel something strange happening? asked A-Ying
Before Lan Zhan could even ask what, he meant, Hua Ying was ripped out of Lan Zhan's arms and pulled under disappearing grabbing his sword that was now in reach he turned then he too was pulled.