The next morning Hua Ying was feeling overloaded again but happy so just jumped out of bed for once on time and as he opened the door Nie Huaisang was about to knock.
Classes finish early today and we are allowed out so what's the plan? He asked
I was thinking we go into town today; I want to buy Shijie a gift and tonight is the mid-Autumn festival said Hua Ying with a big smile
Will you be making one with us this year asked Jiang Cheng walking up to them.
Cheng, Cheng I would love to but I have a promise to keep said Hua Ying slightly blushing
Sitting through another boring lecture Hua Ying's mind starts to wonder smiling he thinks of all the almost moments he has had with Lan Zhan when someone called his name
What are you smiling for? Asked Lan Qiren
Shifu I was thinking of the mid-autumn festival tonight replied Hua YIng
What of it? Lan Qiren asked irritated
3000 for mother and one for me smiled Hua Ying
That's it! class dismissed said Lan Qiren as he threw the book on the table and stalked off
Looking back Cheng, Cheng I don't get it what did I say? Asked Hua Ying confused
I think mentioning who your real parents have angered him said Jiang Cheng as everyone left leaving them alone.
I don't get it what's wrong with that? Asked Hua Ying
You are the son of immortals of course you won't get it said Jiang Cheng
Jumping on Jiang Cheng's back letting him carry him so what, I am still mortal Cheng, Cheng he replied I bleed
As they passed the Lan Sect's Library Pavilion, he looked through the drape of magnolia branches, and he could just about see Lan Zhan sitting alone by the window, and he smiled.
Is he looking at us? That's strange. We didn't make too much noise, so why does he still look at us like that? Asked a puzzled Huaisang
He's probably thinking of how to find faults with us said Hua Ying. Thinking of where he actually is and quickly got off and straightened his robes
Wrong. Not 'us', but 'me'. I think the only person he's watching is you. Said Jiang Cheng
Cheng, Cheng is so mean whined Hua Ying Just let him wait. I'll deal with him after I get back. He said slyly
Don't you dislike how he's boring and how he's not fun? Then, you should stop teasing him. This is like pulling whiskers from a tiger's mouth—stop looking for your own death. Said Jiang Cheng
No. It's exceptionally fun, precisely because of how a living person can be so not fun. Plus, he has his moments said Hua Ying grinning
As they returned to Cloud Recesses at noon. You guys go on ahead I have something I must do first he said as he walked away. Leaving them behind.
Come on let's go have lunch said Jiang Cheng watching Hua Ying disappear from view
Lan Zhan sat before the desk, organizing the stack of paper which he wrote on, as heard a creaking noise coming from the window. He looked up to see someone hop inside.
Climbing up the magnolia tree outside of the Library Pavilion. His face was beaming, Lan Zhan, I'm back! Did you miss me? Without me you're copying texts again he protested
He continued to organize the pile of books with a numb expression. Hua Ying deliberately misinterpreted his silence and sighed, I know, even if you don't say it, that you definitely missed me. Or else, earlier on, why did you look at me through the window?
Lan Zhan immediately shot him a glance; his eyes full of silent surprise. Sitting on top of the windowsill, look at you, rising to the bait after just a few sentences. You're so easy to catch. This way, you won't be able to maintain your composure. Said Hua Ying
You, leave. Said Lan Zhan
If I don't leave, will you throw me down? Asked Hua Ying
Looking at Lan Zhan's face, Hua Ying suspected that if he spoke one more sentence, Lan Zhan would really abandon the small amount of self-restraint he had left and pull him from the window at once. Hua Ying quickly added, don't be like that! I'm here to apologize by giving you a present.
No! Lan Zhan refused at once still miffed about what he saw that morning
Are you sure? Seeing that a guarded look leaked from Lan Zhan's eyes, he fished out two rabbits from his arms, as he held onto them by their ears. One was black and the other white. The rabbits even kicked their legs around. I went back to the cave and bought them out and put them in the back hill above the cave where they will be sheltered by the trees.
Fine. Said Hua Ying, Taking Lan Zhan stare of indifference seriously If you don't want them, I'm going give them to someone else
Stop. said Lan Zhan as he just heard what Hua Ying said
I'm not going anywhere. said Hua Ying
Who are you giving them to? Asked Lan Zhan
Well Cheng, Cheng doesn't like rabbit unless they are used for meals and A-Sang would love them but the rabbit being Shifu Lan Yi's I am now thinking that A-Huan would appreciate them better. Teased Hua Ying
Pets are forbidden in the Cloud Recesses. Said Lan Zhan
And so is noise, yet I am still here, Hua Ying smiled and I figured the only reason why pets aren't allowed is because they make noise, rabbits don't, anyway let me go find A-Huan then I can take him to show him the others, as he started backing out again.
Lan Zhan didn't know how it happened but the next thing he knew he had grabbed Hua Ying who was about to leave and pinned him against the wall
Give. Them. To. Me. He said as he held out his one hand and the other hand Hua Ying around the waist again the wall.
Grinning no not minding the position, now you want them just as I mentioned A-Huan, A-Zhan are you that jealous Hua Ying said as he dropped the rabbits onto the ground.
Both of these rabbits were chubby and round, one had bleary eyes, and lay on its stomach, remaining motionless even after a long while. As it chewed on the lettuce, its pink mouth moved in a leisurely manner. The other one seemed as if it was actually a cricket, constantly hopping up and down. It played around with its companion, wriggling and leaping nonstop. Being released by Lan Zhan as he moved back to his sitting position Hua Ying tossed over a few pieces of lettuce which he took out of nowhere.
He suddenly called, A- Zhan, A- Zhan! Hua Ying suddenly called
Not wanting to pay Hua Ying any attention as his control as slipping faster, he stared at the ink footprints the energic rabbits have made considering the different ways to clean them up. Sighing he replied what?
Walking over now and sitting by Lan Zhan as he did many times before Look at how one is on top of the other... Are they...? Asked Hua Ying
Both of these are male! Said Lan Zhan
Male? How weird. He lifted them by the ears, examined them, and confirmed, "They really are male. Very interesting he grinned Well, then; I didn't even finish my sentence. Why are you so stern? What were you thinking of? Now that I think about it, I was the one who picked them, and I didn't even notice whether they are male or female. Said Hua Ying
Lan Zhan just looks at the beautiful male sitting next to him who put them down as he carried on talking.
Now placing his head in his hands as he leaned forward when I went looking for them I saw the black one and the white together the black one even bit me (showing is still bleeding finger) as I tried to pick the white one first and I am sorry about this morning with Cheng, Cheng I am just so use to fooling around with him, he is nothing more than a brother said Hua Ying I did cultivate with him but his father trained us together and although we all had our own rooms I could never sleep alone because it wasn't home so I got use to Shijie and Cheng, Cheng being there he said with a yawn I trusted them enough to sleep in front of them and not in a tree on Yin Yu's lap, I don't know when I started feeling comfortable around them. I think it was the time I almost burned down their sect but that's all. No one holds my heart except for one he said as his head dropped and he feel asleep.
If Lan Zhan Hadn't caught his head, he would've fallen to the ground so Lan Zhan positioned him that he has his head on this lap and he continued with his work.
Wangji? ZeWu-Jun said as he walked in, aren't you going to get ready for the mid-autumn festival?
Mn
Then looking down ZeWu-Jun saw two rabbits snuggled together at one side of Lan and on the other a peacefully sleeping Hua Ying
Looking up at his brother, He fell asleep talking and I left him. Said Lan Zhan
It's alright just make sure to wake him it's almost time said ZeWu-Jun with a smile as he walked out.
A-Ying said Lan Zhan waking him up
A-Zhan I have already told you in so many ways you have my heart now leave me be and stop being jealous replied Hua Ying still fast asleep
Hearing this his heart fluttered, he, he just confessed to me while he is sleeping, he thought surprised Hua Ying! Said Lan Zhan louder
Wha...? Sitting up and looking around then looking at Lan Zhan, did... did I....
Mn
I am so sorry I never meant to fall asleep, wait I fell asleep by you? I guess it's true what they say he said
What? Asked Lan Zhan
Oh, nothing really, I just thought of my father and my mother's 800 years of yearning said Hua Ying laughing as he got up went to the window and burst into butterflies see you now, now.
The clusters of quivering magnolia branches were shut outside the window. Hua Ying's vibrant, unrestrained laughter still echoing and he wandered did what he say while he was asleep count as a confession when he couldn't even reply? Thought Lan Zhan as he walked out the library.
On top a hill in cloud recess everyone was making their lanterns, Jiang Cheng and Nie Huaisang were haven't a quite argument on what to draw near Lan Zhan and Hua Ying
Oh, enough you two, Cheng, Cheng your construction of the lantern is best while A-Sang draws better than you, work on your own strengths and not argue about each other's weaknesses said Hua Ying then he turned to face "Lan Zhan look" as he showed him his drawing there was a white rabbit laying down and it had a clan head band on and a black on laying on top of it close to the other one's ears, seeing this Lan Zhan gave a small smile.
Lan Zhan you just smiled said Hua Ying, don't go all stoic again, I love when you smile it's now one of my favorite things seeing A-Zhan smile he said close so that no one can over hear them you look even more handsome when you do Hua Ying said earnestly.
We are here.
Mommy, daddy forgetting about Lan Zhan as he got up and threw himself at his parents hugging them. daddy we ready?
Mn but to get my mother here was nothing short of impossible said Hua Cheng
mother to forgive is a virtue not forgetting is the lesson said Hua Ying looking at Xie Lian
Sighing what have you to been up to? Asked Xie Lian
You'll see, you'll see he said excitedly and grabbed his parent's hands and bought them to Lan Zhan as ZeWu-Jun walked over
mother, father I would like you for formally meet Lan Zhan courtesy Lan wangji or A-Zhan and his brother A-Huan you have met said Hua Ying as Lan Zhan and ZeWu-Jun bowed
Well met and greetings to you A-Cheng, A-Sang. Said Hua Chen and Xie Lian
Bending down Xie Lian whispered does he know yet? Asked Xie Lian
No mommy said Hua Ying, why should I tell him I left him enough to my intentions and heart why should I be like father I don't want to. Huffed Hua Ying as he sat down to finish his painting
ZeWu-Jun took Hua Ying parents who were laughing at him to the side to watch the display. Lighting the lanterns and watching them float up to the sky.
Hua Ying put his hands together I thank the heavens for the parents that I had lost and found and for the wonderful it has given me I thank for my mother and father that I lost as they protected me, that love me unconditionally I would also like to continue to live unrestrained, free to fight for those that are innocent and strive to being just and live my life with no regrets. Finished he looked at Lan Zhan and smiled.
father you ready asked Hua Ying as he kept his eyes on Lan Zhan
Ready said Hua Cheng looking at Xie Lian
Hua Ying waved his hand and 3000 red lanterns floated up into the pre-night sky then Hua Ying threw a talisman and a silver butterfly as big as the lantern flew up and danced around the lanterns seeing the look on Lan Zhan face...
It's What my father did to express his love for my mother then louder I added the first butterfly from the book that flew you in the inn. Said Hua Ying
A-Ying there are 3001 red lantern said Hua Cheng
That's because I love mother more said Hua Ying laughing
YOU! As he chased his son around who was dancing away laughing as he caught his son, there can never be anyone we love more than you and your sister come it's starting said Hua Cheng
I have one more surprise said Hua Ying as he looked at ZeWu-Jun and Lan Zhan and I would love it if you join us. A-Cheng and A-Sang, Shijie is already waiting, please come with us? Requested Hua Ying
Isn't this your family celebration? Asked ZeWu-Jun
Yes and no said Hua Cheng the mis-autumn festival is to honor the heavenly emperor but, in your story, it meant something different so joining would make my son happy then I Glady invite you said Hua Cheng as he threw his dice and the door opened to the paradise manor and Hua Cheng and Xie Lian stepped in.
Walking forward he turned and smiled at the two held out his hand to Lan Zhan.
Please said Hua Ying
Looking down at the offered hand he slowly took it, welcome to my home he said as he led them beyond the door, this is paradise manor in the ghost realm smiled Hua Ying
ZeWu-Jun looked around not believing that such a beautiful place existed it's wonderful said ZeWu-Jun.
It's nothing like the heavenly realm where everything is bright and sparkly except the gods or the celestial realm where it's greener and the caves and the shifters and sprites that roam there but this, Hua Ying said as he opened his arms and breathed in deep, this is and will always be home, where I can be myself, where I don't need control where I am always happy said Hua Ying
Will the gods be joining asked ZeWu-Jun noticing that Lan Zhan has intertwined his fingers with Hua Ying and Hua Ying seems not aware, for him Hua Ying it looks like it was the most natural occurrence.
Yes, it is my event, and since this is my first everyone will be joining and it is the first of its kind. Said Hua Ying
When did you have time to plan all this Hua Ying asked Xie Lian
I woke up earlier than usual and came home kicked daddy out of bed and it look two hours all our Wraith butterflies and Yin Yu but it got done when everyone heard that the mid-autumn festival was taking place here rather in separate realms everyone helped with the decorations and things Even A-Shi got the old hag to make me new clothes he smirked explained Hua Ying.
father take them up please I will meet you all there said Hua Ying
Just Don't be long. Said Hua Cheng leading them away
I won't I will be right there he said with a smile
Finally, they are gone come we don't have much time scolded Hua Tianshi
A-Shi we have all the time in the world laughed Hua Ying as he was pulled by his sister
Tell me why I agreed to do this again? Asked Hua Tianshi
Because you loved putting flowers in my hair when A-Frayre... A-Frayre Hua Ying exclaimed as he ran to hug
I do believe my ears started burning when I heard my name, she said hugging him back
Oh, I was just telling A-Shi that she loved weaving flowers in the hair ever since I received the crown of flowers from you said Hua Ying A-Shi do you have them?
Yes, I do and almost didn't our grandmother is the best said Hua Tianshi
Go get changed quickly said A-Frayre
Getting behind the curtain put on the ceremonial gown that was made for him in a rush A-Shi coming out I can't believe you had this made so fast it's so beautiful said Hua Ying
Well, it was already red when I found it all the old hag needed to do was undo it add the black and use the same gold, she used on your first.... and..... second.... robes......
A-Shi what's wrong asked A-Frayre as she stared at Hua Tianshi then looked over to where Hua Ying was standing and froze.
What, what! Did I do something wrong or what? WHAT IS IT? Roared Hua Ying who started to panic
Hua Tianshi and A-Frayre immediately started crying
Now he was really in panic mode as his butterflies flew around furiously looking for a threat and trying to protect Hua Ying as he got to the mirror and stopped to look at himself, he to froze, I... is...... turning around is that point at the mirror really me?! Asked Hua Ying shocked
Crying I knew it would look wonderful I just didn't realize you my dearest brother you look more divine and alluring than even mother.
mother? And she started laughing and as A-Frayre got the joke she started laughing too, more confused now than ever.
What about mommy? Asked hua Ying
You'll see, come we need to weave your hair as they got him to sit down and weaved the red and black flowers in.
A-Ying we are using poppies black means pride, honor, and glory. Which you are to us and the red can mean sorrow but here it means love. Alright you're done they said looking at his face the poppies were weaved in with golden wire and his red ribbon to hold in place as his was loosely tied to the back otherwise it didn't look as though his hair was tied at all.
Ok A-Frayre and I need to go brother enjoy shocking everyone I will take faith and record everyone's face she called the golden wraith butterfly to her side as she left.
Sighing thank, goodness I am home otherwise my emotions will send backlash out in the mortal realm, said Hua Ying grabbing the fans his sister bought as he walked out.
Hua Tianshi, A-Frayre said Xie Lian where is Hua Ying?
I know you said A-Frayre as she bowed to ZeWu-Jun
Yes, you do. You came across me while I was fighting and got injured you and your family helped me said ZeWu-Jun
And the one next to you? Asked A-Frayre
Lan Zhan courtesy Lan Wangji said Lan Zhan as he bowed in greeting
A-Frayre bowed back Yang Frayre but just call me A-Frayre.
How do you know my A-Ying? Asked A-Frayre
How does everyone know A-Ying smiled ZeWu-Jun
Ah so he is studying in your sect? A-frayer asked again
With these three yes. Said Hua Tianshi
Three oh A-Cheng A-li nice to see you again she said as she hugged them and you are?
A-Sang replied Nie huaisang, Nie Huaisang from the Nie Sect younger brother to Nie Mingjue sect leader.
Well A-Sang you must be close to my A-Ying for you to introduce yourself like that, Nie sect? Nie sect? Are you and my A-Ying in a relationship she asked? Asked A- Frayer
Laughing Hua Tianshi took A-Frayre away, he dreams our A-Ying had his flaming heart doused by the ice prince.
You can't mean......
No, no, no. This is one mortal as she whispered into A-Frayre's ear
Her eyes opened wide as she looked at Lan Zhan oh now you have to tell me everything where is faith, she'll tell me. Leave faith she has a job first.
HUA TIANSHI WHERE IS A-YING!!!! Roared Hua Cheng
Father please, I will wilt you flower if you do that again and as she looked down and she pointed there
As all nine looked down at the parade all seven faces was shocked Hua Ying was standing on a flower podium in a black and red ceremonial dress with flowers weaved into his hair and he was dancing with his fans in each hand and smiling his hair flowing and his Wraith butterflies dancing all around him.
That can't be A-Ying! San lang is that A-Ying? asked Xie Lian shocked
my love that is our son said Hua Cheng
He looks divine said Jiang Yanli
He looks heavenly said Jiang Cheng
He looks ethereal said Nie Huaisang
He is otherworldly said ZeWu-Jun he is more than all of that.
Lan Zhan was mesmerized but he nodded in agreement with his brother.
A-Frayre and Hua Tianshi laughed
A-Shi what is the robes made from?
The red was from a wedding dress I bought in the mortal realm from the Jin clan it was the finest silk I could find, I told the old hag that I needed it to fit A-Ying like a perfectly well dressed maiden on her wedding day, as you would see highlighting all his curves and features the black wide spun silk she had she wove it in so it gave the illusion of the two colors mixing took away the red outer robe and replaced it with the one she already had the one he is wearing now is called sheen black as it looks like water and feels like it too it was meant originally when he ascended but when it was done she no longer needed to ponder about the ceremonial robes because I have done all the work for her. Explained Hua Tianshi
You took a females wedding robes exclaimed A-Frayre
Yes, why? look at him A-Frayre he is more than what he portrays and I have now shown the realms who he really is he is more than a divine sun god future emperor and ghost and celestial king and I am proud of him said Hua Tianshi
You, you. San lang I want him hidden from the world no one should've seen him like this except us first and they ruined it cried Xie Lian
As the parade finished Hua Ying stood there with suibian
Before we feast on this joyous night, I Hua Ying second, firstborn son of crimson rain sought flower and Tia Zi Danxia challenge the calamities and this first hands to a duel to first blood so I can be recognized as the ghost king if pass. Hua Ying declared
And pray tell what would happen if you fail asked Qi Rong
Who said I had a chance of failure uncle? Asked Hua Ying
Know this nephew we will not hold back. Said He Xuan (black water that submerges ships)
I never asked you to said Hua Ying
Take back the challenge A-Ying said Hua Cheng
father it is time said Hua Ying
Alright then said Qi Ring standing up, then I shall be the first and end this matter. He spoke
father subordinates first so it should be my honor Said Gu Zi as he jumped down to meet Hua Ying and bowed well met cousin, I accept your challenge.
Well met cousin he returned the bow. Hua Ying never had the time got stand back up or so everyone thought, Gu Zi turned bowed and went up to his father.
Showing his hand "first blood" he exclaimed
What, no one saw him move did you see him move Jiang Cheng asked ZeWu-Jun who shook his head, Hua Cheng was watching intently as Qi Rong roared
YOU LITTLE SHIT, I'LL TEACH YOU A LESSEON, as he jumped from the stands and willing his blade to cut his nephew but stopped.
Sorry uncle Rong but I want my title said as Hua Ying pulled his blade out of his uncle's shoulder and slashed the air to get rid of the blood. Standing up Qi Rong laughed, you truly are my nephew and tapped him on the shoulder for what it's worth to me are you ready a king as he bowed formally.
I don't understand why not go to Tonglu mountain? Asked He Xuan
uncle it's harder facing three of the four then facing ten thousand ghosts, I can do that with my eyes closed and will when I descend right now, I want the title not the throne said Hua Ying
Then my nephew let me ask this Qi Rong and Gu Zi made the mistake of challenging you one on one and you beat them with no more than a foot and wrist movement...
scratching his head laughing uncle saw that?
I saw watching, my question is would you deny Qi Rong and Gu Zu enter the arena again and you face all the calamities and their subordinates at once?
That was my intention in the first place, no holding back and only first blood if I get cut once I lose if you get cut once you are out and the rest fights said Hua Ying
You truly are fearless and reckless said He Xuan
I truly am my father's son he grinned up at Black water
Waning moon looks like we have a welp to take down said Hua Cheng standing up with the rest of the calamities
Six on one is not enough whispered Hua Tianshi
I agree A-Shi he has far surpassed his own father who is the strongest it's an unfair match said A- Frayre
How can that be he is only fifteen said ZeWu-Jun
Age has no boundaries when power means everything said Xie Lian shocked
Father said Xie Lian as he opened a communication array, I need you to come see this now and closed it without waiting for an answer
What is it...... looking at where Xie Lian was pointing
Laughing oh this is going to be good my grandson is about to prove himself to these tyrants said Jun Wu
Swords clashing in no time at all the first hands of the kings and Qi Rong left the ring and only Hua Cheng with He Xuan was there dancing with Hua Ying swords clash....
He is fast and precise I do believe, there goes black water mm that was a nice cut close to the groin said Jun Wu that outfit suits him wonderfully, no stain, no scratch, he is just dancing said Jun Wu
Are you sure Hua Ying? I won't hold back any longer said Hua Cheng
father like I said I never wanted nor asked you to, Hua Ying said as red and black clashed with each other gold and silver fluttering as the dust picked up everyone heard "sorry father" then a sword drop when the dust settled Hua Ying was standing not looking like he battled he looked otherworldly with suibian at his side his face turned skywards with his eyes closed as his golden butterflies hover over Hua Cheng
mother I think I overdid it as he looked down and started laughing
Laying on his back Hua Cheng was laughing as well, I never seen the day that my own son would surpass me and stab me in the stomach said Hua Cheng as he gave his son his hand to help him up, we as the calamities proclaim a fourth king has been named, he shall take his rightful place once he descends and everyone cheered.
I am so proud of you as said Hua Tianshi as Hua Ying came up to the podium with his father
A-Shi do you have the other one? Asked Hua Ying with a grin
My dearest brother I have everything Said Hau Tianshi
Mother come with us said Hua Ying taking Xie Lian's hand and Hua Tianshi following
Ready? asked Hua Ying
Ready said Hua Tianshi
Flower petals fell heavily from the sky blocking everyone's view from the as Hua Ying's wraith butterflies flew creating a flower shield then just as Hua Cheng started getting worried the shield died down and Hua Tianshi dressed in soft petal pink and white, Xie Lian in the ceremonial robes he first wore when he danced and Hua Ying all three wore masked and all three danced in time with the music. They had smiles on their faces the family danced, Hua Cheng laid on his Divian with his head on his fist and a smile and watched lovingly at the display that he thought he would never get to see, as the dance came to an end Hua Ying proclaimed:
Every year the mid-Autumn festival shall be held in one of the realms starting and honoring the ghost realm for one full day we shall put aside out grievance's and celebrate this day as an auspicious day when we were treated as equals and treated each other with respect. The gambler's den is open to all that wants to try their luck den rules apply Jian Lan red light district is open to anyone with that taste again all is welcome and the food in the stall are made for everyone not just for those in the ghost realm. Abide by my law and there shall be no slaughter on this day or on this night.
Some let's take the family and go welcome them to paradise manor said Hua Ying, everyone is dying to see it.
As the gates opened to paradise manor everyone's eyes widened at the display although on the outside it was a foreboding place on the inside it was warm and welcoming as the wisps played lazily around where the garden is colored vermilion and yet every kind of plant and tree in every shade could be seen as the path cuts two ways one to the private garden that is Hua Ying's and the other leading to paradise hall where the sounds of captivating and soft music sung by women and a warm, perfumed scent, could be heard.
Everyone came to the head of the table where Hua Ying, his family and his companions sat, they came to congratulate the new ghost king, Hua Ying smile was big until Yin Yu stepped in his way.
(Jiang Cheng, ZeWu-Jun, Lan Zhan, Hua Ying, Hua Cheng, Xie Lian, Hua Tianshi, A-Frayer, Jiang Yanli and Nie Huaisang in the order on top of the dais)
If I had any thought that training you would lead to this, he said I would've trained you harder. Do you know how many mistakes you made? Asked Yin Yu
Yin Yu who said they were mistakes? Laughed Hua Ying
You did it on purpose? Asked Yin Yu
You were the one to train me Yin Yu, I misled you on purpose or I would've lost. Said Hua Ying
You truly are your father's son he said smiling
I am proud of it. Said Hua Ying
Standing up, he bowed I apologize that you had to see that but it was a must to stop the gossip said Hua Ying
'smack' you never told me you where this powerful, 'smack' you could've gotten yourself hurt! Receiving hits from both the Jiang's as they got up and came over to him
A-Cheng, shijie you ganging upon me as he falls into someone's lap and pouted. Sitting back up, I am fine like I said its first blood, the carnage will only happen when I reach seventeen then I go to Tonglu mountain and fight ten thousand ghosts he said excitedly only then I can truly descend by twenty I can take the divine trials and ascend he said as his sister gave him a bowl of rice, ZeWu-Jun don't worry the food is fit for a Gusu Sect mortal points at him just avoid the red and orange that is death by heat as he puts his chopsticks in, my kind of food. And plus, I did not even get a scratch on me said Hua Ying sitting up and grinning
A-Ying, I must admit even when you were fighting you looked so beautiful; godlike, celestial but serene, oh did you tell them what the flowers in your hair mean yet? A-Frayre
You better not have gotten a scratch otherwise idea will keep me in the arena for a week, brother a week, flowers wilt on the dark pouted Hua Tianshi
No one asked and I was getting beaten by Cheng, Cheng and Shijie and sister I knew I could do it such little faith you have I you A-Ying replied Hua Ying as he started eating in contempt.
We used poppies, black means pride, honor, and glory. Which you are to us and the red can mean sorrow but here it means love, A-Shi next time we must add power
A-Ying you were truly otherworldly the perfect wet dream for everyone, no one could take their eyes off you and mother wants to lock you away laughed Hua Tianshi
A-Shi I need to go back, you know this, also mother can try, I will escape again laughed Hua Ying remember the last time. Then he narrowed his eyes and pointed his chopsticks it was all your fault too......
We do not point said Lan Zhan holding Hua Ying's offending hand and bought it down.
But Zhan, my darling, she wanted to meet her lover and I arranged it then they got caught and I had to cover for her mother then tried locking me in my room pouted Hua Ying as everyone by the table froze.
What? What did I say Hua Tianshi you know the truth, tell them. Whined Hua Ying
They aren't frozen by our story dear brother; do you realize what you just said? Asked Hua Tianshi Now grinning
What? Thinking about what he shouted NO! He said as he blushed bright red I... I have to go, bowing and ran out the door and pushed past his parents.
They all started laughing as Hua Cheng and Xie Lian walked up and sat down
Which one of you is tormenting him now Asked Hua Cheng as he looked between A-Frayre and Hua Tianshi
Himself Cried A-Frayre as Hua Tianshi retold what was said, guess being at home has relaxed him so much he can actually display his emotions they said between bouts of laughter
Shall I fetch him? Lan Zhan asked as he put his utensils down
Please do Said Pei Ming over hearing the conversation, I shall show you the way as Lan Zhan stood up to follow.
Was that.... Asked A-Frayre grinning even bigger
Mn replied Hua Tianshi who started to giggle
Does he know? A-Frayer asked again giggling too
No but, he will. Said Hua Tianshi suddenly burst out laughing and falling on A-Frayer
What's the joke? Asked Jiang Cheng
Just some god meddling said Hua Tianshi wiping her eyes and returning to her meal
I really did miss this said Xie Lian
I think we should invite them more often, it's so nice seeing our son act like you said Hua Cheng with a smirk
Walking into the circular room, Lan Zhan froze in front of him behind the screen was a person taking off their robes.
Hua Tianshi, I have told you many times entering my room while I am changing is forbidden in my books...... (As he walked out from behind the screen and saw Lan Zhan Standing there) A-Zhan? sorry I thought you were my sister said Hua Ying blushing again
Your sister? Asked Lan Zhan
Yes, returning back behind the screen and continued, because I look feminine, she is expecting me to change into a woman. Said Hua Ying coming out now dressed once again in the Lan colors and heading over to the dresser and started removing the poppies and golden wire out of his hair to brush it.
Will you ever? He asked
In a sense yes maybe every god or ghost can change form, my uncle QingXuan can change to a woman, everyone else can but the sick too their own gender and prefer either going older or younger depending on how they are worshipped, I suppose I would be able to because of what I did tonight, I think that would actually be fun as he said while struggled taking the first piece of wire out
Lan Zhan coming over and took over from Hua Ying and Hua Ying smiled.
What are you doing here anyway? Asked Hua Ying
I asked if I shall come and fetch you and a man with wine bought me here. Said Lan Zhan
Pei Ming? my uncle bought you to me?! Asked Hua Ying getting up and facing Lan Zhan
Mn
Walking to the door he suddenly roared PEI MING YOU WHORE OF A GOD YOU RELEASE THIS SPELL OR WHEN I GET OUT HERE, I WILL MAKE YOU WISH YOU KEPT YOUR COCK IN YOUR PANTS DURING YOUR MAORTAL LIFE!!!!!
Then walking and starting taking the stuff calmly out of his hair again.
Locked in? Asked Lan Zhan a he smacked Hua Ying's hands and took over again
Yes again. Said Hau Ying
Again? Asked Lan Zhan
The first time he locked me in with a fairy when I was thirteen. That night I got loose and shaved off all his hair grinned Hua Ying but this would be the fifth time, my parents use to try keep me inside. They once spelled the manor and I ran away to my grandfather leaving them trapped, they were happy then not so when I caught them doing things no little boy should see on father's Divan, that was the last time ever until today.
Lan Zhan started combing Hua Ying hair and he purred
My father would normally do this and it has never felt this good said Hua Ying as he leaned back.
Lan Zhan finished and placed his Hua Ying hair exactly the same as he had with the flowers you should leave you hair like this, I like it he said as he stepped back and started looking around.
Your weapons? Asked Lan Zhan as he went to examine them
Yes, I decided to leave them at home we have an armory but I prefer mine here oh, that reminds me as he went to his bag and took out his robes he had on in the cave and hung them up then took the clothes Lan Zhan had on and hung them up too, father will come and collect them for cleaning and return the gusu Lan Sect cothes when they are clean said Hua Ying
I never knew. Said Lan Zhan
What that I was clean? I am naturally so unless I am working on something then like you saw at Gusu I can be quite messy, my workshop is through that door it's where I paint do my talismans and other things.
Touching the wooden short pole, it instantly changed to Bichen. An exact wooden replica
I have been practicing blushed Hua Ying
Mn
All the weapons that I have been giving through the years are hereby year, my 7th birthday was my short bow, she was longer than me at the time, my spiritual wooden sword I only got suibian when I just turned fifteen mother was adamant on that, my war fan because he wasn't a sword, and my quiver that lights any arrow with phoenix flame, then my fifteenth, I got suibian he is never on the wall he sleeps next to me within arm's reach, my fan that turns into a parasol she control the wind so is considered a weapon, my long bow, and the black dagger, and I trained with all of them my spirit weapons as you see here are placed in the wall each in their own place because they are special in that sense. Over here are the musical instruments I love and have mastered Chengqing my dizi showing the black bamboo dizi isn't part of them like suibian she travels everywhere with me she can become demi immortal and protect me she is part of the ghost realm so she uses dark energy as you would call is resentful energy no one but my family knows, then it's the Guzheng, Guqin, Erhu, Pipa, Hulusi and the Xaio. I have played almost every musical core on them, then here is everything else I received for my birthday besides the books, Qainkun bag I always have on me, medical box I carry this with me as well, purest oval light stone, an enchanted Floral crown, a talisman of 5000 golden red butterflies and a ring a black a night he showed his finger, it's to call my guardian whenever I am in danger, I also received a red and white lotus flower from Tung Mei and every year my family floats red lanterns of the memories we shared together, my fifteenth I got verbraces and my robes the ones I wore in the cold cave my father stole a clean lotus pond for my lotus my uncle wang gifted me a golden snow lotus, and the phoenix feather and the tussle you saw on suibian explained Hua Ying as he went through his things. Then I guess this is the last, showing is library.
Lan Zhan's eyes opened wide as he scanned the books and scrolls that were neatly placed.
As he walked through explaining it's all organized by year in the mortal realm ascension and descension for the heaven and ghost realm my scroll will be added here to, by birth for the celestials and everything do you with each sect is placed with the sects history achievement's, then on the island in the middle is my sister book on flowers and their meaning and my uncles very innocent love story books on romantic stories I only got my parents adulterated book recently and what you saw in the ghost market is what I read and on the lanterns is what I was told, father and mother will add the history of the Yin rod after the festival so that I may study it.
This is all I have no colorful picture books I have my Uncle Pei Ming and Jian Lan and the girls from the red-light district for that. He taught me everything I know the only kind of adulterous book I have is the story of my parents and everything is in vivid detail. Explained Hua Ying blushing
You lied?! Stated Lan Zhan
To tease you yes, I lied. Said Hua Ying
Now walking towards Hua Ying as he started backing away with his hands up.
You first changed a Buddhist book into that picture book, *step*
Then you laughed *step*
Then you lied *step*
You provoked me into destroying it *step*
Then you complained that it was your friends limited addition
Placing Lan Zhan arms on the wall blocking Hua Ying in
Hua Ying's heart raced as he placed his hand over his heart and rubbed and not to mention the first night you provoked me what did you say? Asked Lan Zhan
As he ducked out of Lan Zhan's arms and I said nothing Hua Ying said and tried to run but a strong arm wrapped around his waist and pushed him back against the wall.
Lying again Lan Zhan said
Hua Ying opened his mouth to refute the claim knowing he was teasing Lan Zhan what he never expected was Lan Zhan to kiss him. Of all the times they nearly did something they were either interrupted or sucked in a cave, this time in the dark side of Hua Ying's library, in his room, in the corner Lan Zhan put his lips on Hua Ying's and kissed him. First it was just a touch, soft flutter of a touch and it grew as Lan Zhan sucked his bottom lip an slid his tongue in between his lips willing Hua Ying let him inside, his body was burning and they lost their senses to the world around them, everything vanished it was just them. As Hua Ying pulled Lan Zhan closer and wrapped his arms around his neck deepening the kiss even more as Lan Zhan still had his left arm around Hua Ying waist and his right hand was softly caressed his face, his wraith butterflies happily fluttered around him, pulling away and placing his forehead on Hua Ying's, Lan Zhan thought that this felt right as they both breathed heavily.
A-Zhan are you sure? Asked Hua Ying
Yes, I never realized but, I gave my heart to you the first day I met you. I started realizing this when I watched you train. There were many times I wanted to go down, only when you were doing your punishments and you were speaking to your family did, I realize who you were to me because you mentioned my ancestor's book, I wanted to kiss you ever since the wall, the impulse you put your fingers under my chin in the library, I almost had you in the cold pond and when you came with the rabbits, I restrained myself because of what disciple had said. Too many interruptions, there are none now, I have you to myself and I kissed you. Finally. Said Lan Zhan
What will your uncle say? Asked Hua Ying
A-Ying I don't care, I just want you to be mine and only mine, that's all. Said Lan Zhan
A-Zhan I was yours since I asked you kiss you on the wall, Hua Ying said as he lifted his head and kissed him again, their hearts pounding as Hua Ying's fingers dug into Lan Zhan's hair, as Lan Zhan picked him up and wrapped Hua Ying's legs around his waist and pressed him further into himself and the wall. Breaking apart both flushed red with excitement and longing Hua Ying looked into Lan Zhan's Eyes and said come the ward should be down now, I have an uncle to castrate and I need to take you all home, Lan Zhan put him down and placed one last kiss on his lip before Hua Ying took his hand and intertwined their fingers then lead him out taking his bag and checked his items:
Extra clothing
Medicine box
Comb
Many empty talisman's
Paper men
Then Hua Ying cupped Lan Zhan's face and kissed him one last time let go of his hand and stalked out looking for Uncle Pei Ming in the banquet hall with Suibian.
Lan Zhan sat down next to ZeWu-Jun and said nothing he was too happy but didn't show it he kept it to himself.
HOW DARE YOU SPELL ME IN MY OWN ROOM AND LET ONE OF THE LAN CLAN, LAN ZHAN OF ALL PEOPLE, SEE ME HALF FUCKING ASS NAKED, STAND STILL SO I CAN CASTRATED YOU!!! Roared Hua Ying as he chased the god of romance IT IS MY ROOM NOT YOUR PLACE WHERE TO TRY AN PUT PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR YOUR OWN ENTERTAINMENT, I AM YOUR NEPHEW!!!!! Hua Ying voice echoed
I WAS TRYING TO HELP!!! cried Pei Ming a he ran for the garden.
Wangji. Said ZeWu-Jun
'Mn'
You saw him naked? Asked ZeWu-Jun
'Mn'
You were trapped in his room. Exclaimed Zewu-Jun
'Mn'
What did you do? Asked ZeWu-Jun
He showed me his weapons, instruments and library replied Lan Zhan
Is that all? Asked ZeWu-Jun
Getting an icy look from Lan Zhan
Alright Wangji I will stop. Said ZeWu-Jun smiling knowing something happened, Lan Zhan's eyes showed it all.
A-Frayre, Hua Tianshi and Hua Cheng roared with laughter as Nie Huaisang, Xie Lian and Jiang Yanli laughed behind their sleeves and Jiang Cheng paled.
It is time for the children to leave said Xie Lian it should be 30 minutes before curfew so they can torture A-Ying a bit more.
Or I think the better option is Yin Yu go with them so A-Ying can let out his frustration said Hua Cheng
I have a question said ZeWu-Jun if I may?
Go ahead said Xie Lian
Here he can be unrestrained but, by us he seems restrained my I ask why?
He was seven when it happened, he lost control and called the demonic fire to chase down a boy that had not only teased him about being the son of a servant and his parents now were cut-sleeves that he didn't mind, what he mind was when Jiang Cheng stood up for A-Ying and the boy started beating him that he did mind, he minded very much, he burned down half the sect before we arrived Jiang Yanli was trying to calm him down. San Lang took control of the fire and knocked out A-Ying with a sleeping spell and I bought him home 'the first' showed the Jiang's and Hua Cheng just what had happened. me with San Lang and his grandparents decided to seal away 80% of his spiritual energy and limit his core so he and those around him will be safe as he grew, he had to train harder with the seal and we told him about it we never hid it from him and he was happy...
Because I almost killed shijie and Cheng, Cheng when I lost control. So, with the seal I had to train harder work to be better meditate to control but, I've been slipping with Su She and no it is no more Hua Ying sat in the same spot as he did previously next to Lan Zhan and placed suibian between his mother and himself
Yes A-Ying and very well done, no back lash or side effects during the fight I am quite happy Said Xie Lian as he noticed where his son had placed suibian
Wait he had a seal on and then he broke it asked ZeWu-Jun
I had a seal on and I dissolved it, breaking meant back lash and side effects dissolving means unlocking or in better terms erasing the restraint, daddy, mommy, I need it placed again or I cannot go back Hua Ying said
We already have a new one ready said Hua Cheng
Taking loose his inner robes giving his parents his now open shoulder while sitting in a lotus form and meditating Xie Lian and Hua Chen did an incantation and a golden phoenix feather appeared, sighing and rolling his shoulders it more powerful than the last one grandma Sanren helped you this time, didn't she? Asked Hua Ying as he rightened his robes
After what happened with the waterborne abyss, we realized three to contain three and not two said Hua Cheng
Testing it out Hua Ying turned and said still 20%? as he bought his core forth (it was the size of a silver golden marble with black veins running through and around) the ghost core illuminating is what my core should look like while locked, only that isn't ghost is what I have to protect myself in other words still stronger than the two-jades combined he grinned it is more than enough. What of my emotions?
Taking into account of recent events Hua Cheng pointed at his shoulder, first we modified the seal so even uncontrolled you shouldn't lose control Said Hua Cheng
And if someone else pisses me off? Asked Hua Ying
We will be alerted immediately and be there before anything happens said Xie Lian
If I by chance get scared? Asked Hua Ying
Once safe you will lose conscience said Hua Cheng and the closest of those sitting here will be alerted then we will be if no one is close Yin Yu will then alert us said Hua Cheng
Thank you, daddy, thank you mommy said Hua Ying smiling
Alright have Yin Yu meet me if not him I am pretty sure uncle He Xuan would love a rematch grinned Hua Ying, as everyone stood up.
Thank you for a wonderful evening, little demon, I should get your mother do dance for me often I forgot how beautiful he looked, when you come back home expect to be locked up said Hua Cheng
For what? he smirks I can't help I got my beauty from both of my mothers and handsomeness from both my fathers I am considered otherworldly, ethereal and elemental I am born a flame as he looks up at his parents smiling
When you get back you are going to the arena growled Hua Cheng
I love you too, daddy said Hua Ying
Never dim yourself, you let others be a favorite A-Ying not even for your father said Xie Lian hugging Hua Ying
I Shine for the both of you because, my place is after all next to the goddess of the moon grinned Hua Ying
Alright show off, I love you be safe and you were amazing today did you tell them that it will be difficult to night hunt now? You also better tell them about the thing and parade Said Hua Tianshi as she hugged him
No. I did not I completely forgot said Hua Ying frowning
Then it's best you tell them now before they get a bigger heads said A-Frayre
A-Shi, A-Frayre after all we've been through no one can have a bigger head than mine and I proved it tonight. said Hua Ying laughing as he rolled his dice, the waterfall was in front of them as they waved and walked through.
Spill! demanded Jiang Cheng
Well technically no one in the ghost realm is allowed harming any of you if they do and you kill them when they come back they will be crushed never to be reborn again because, I claimed you all as family well they knew Shijie, Cheng Cheng because I was always around you and they thought we had something going on and they wouldn't dare touch shijie because of what happened at the fire and now the story is going around that Cheng, Cheng has always been like a brother and I am either having an affair with both A-Huan and Lan Zhan or one of them is my soul mate and they still think it's A-Huan I mean what's wrong with Lan Zhan. Then when uncle Pei Ming locked me in the room with Lan Zhan the rumors changed to Lan Zhan and us having a relationship because how could I possibly be with a woman when I danced and looked like something out of the "perfect wet dream" explain Hua Ying
Nie Huaisang laughed uncontrollably that he had to hang on Jiang Cheng, ZeWu-Jun coughed behind a laugh and Jiang Cheng looked relived and smug. It was just Lan Zhan who looked pissed
Well, that's one way to put it said Nie Huaisang as he tapped Hua Ying on the shoulder with his fan the way you looked and danced everyone's eyes bulged and mouths hung open you were everyone's perfect wet dream only Lan Zhan was frozen stiff. What I don't understand claiming as family? asked Nie Huaisang
When a mortal is allowed to visit a realm, you normally sit with the commoners. What I did was elevate you to a family status by inviting you to sit with my family and one of the great calamities if any touch you, they are dead there will still be those who would try but yes, I told all the realms you are family and I accidently made it clear that Lan Zhan and I were in a relationship I didn't think, I was so mad at Pei Ming said Hua Ying
As Jiang Cheng and Nie Huaisang started laughing again
As your sister would say "not only are you now everyone's perfect wet dream, you are also dating the ice prince of the moral realm said Nie Huaisang and they starting laughing harder.
Scowling he turned to Lan Zhan, you have my permission to either cut them down or punish them and stalked forward to where Yin Yu was waiting with a smile.
DON'T YOU ALSO START OR I WILL DESTORY YOU roared Hua Ying as Yin Yu stared laughing and Jiang Cheng and Nie huaisang fell down with laughter
Pulling out suibian he flew forward and started attacking Yin Yu relentlessly he was just barely keeping pace, ZeWu-Jun walked Jiang Cheng and Nie Huaisang to their rooms leaving Lan Zhan to walk alone to the Jingshi.
After calming down and feeling much better he just started playing with his wraith butterflies as Yin Yu watched him.
A-Ying come down said Yin Yu
Slowly falling he stood in front of Yin Yu smiling he let himself fall to the ground
You seem a lot calmer and happier than you have been in day said Yin Yu
I've been kissed by my soulmate and what a kiss that was and I received a confession as well Hua Ying said with a big grin on his face
Care to explain? Asked Yin Yu as he sat down next to him
Hua Ying the story of what happened in his library; I honestly thought he would be more interested in the books and scrolls or the fact that I am neat and precise, not mulling over a lie and pleasantly surprised that I am his interest said Hua Ying with a smile
A-Ying, you are a fool for not noticing it sooner, we all did even Pei Ming dropped the hint. Said Yin Yu
Love makes even the strong blind said Hua Ying
How is the seal? asked Yin Yu
Stronger, more in control, better. I had to control my explosions now it almost feels like home I guess I haven't really tried it out yet fully I mean but we shall see. In this realm there is always someone willing and stupid enough to piss me off he grinned anyway you can go now you have a mess to correct said Hua Ying
You! Do you have any idea what you have done? Asked Yin Yu
I declared that I'm seeing someone I love and that there will be a happy future and they are all wishing a speedy union and hopefully a couple of heirs said Hua Ying grinning wider
you are still a child; they want the youngest ghost king ever to start having heirs that is what we are trying to explain now and plus you haven't even gone through the ghost or the heavenly trials. They expect too much sighed Yin Yu. He hugged Hua Ying I guess your title is well deserves little demon he said and disappeared.
As he wondering by the wall where he first met Lan Zhan, he heard padded feet on the ground instantly the hairs on his back stood up, then he heard a familiar sound, his heart stopped and his Wraith butterflies swarmed the sound of a growl became more louder and the footsteps heavier as the dire wolf walked towards him.
No, you should be in here, you all should've died, no, all should be dead repeated Hua Ying as his blood froze as he slowly backed away as his butterflies became more agitated.
As the black tainted dire wolf snapped his jaws Hua Ying took off running and screaming
DADDY, SAVE ME, MOMMY. As he dodged the wolfs attacks LLLLAAAANNNN ZZZZHHHHAAAANNNN filled with panic he kept running and came to what seemed like an empty house cornered, the dire wolf grabbed his ankle bit deep that Hua Ying's blood started pouring shook him, then threw him against the door. With his head bleeding he vomited blood and passed out, as the tainted creature stepped slowly forward.
Hearing the screaming Lan Qingheng-Jun thought he must be hearing things no one ever came here just his brother Lan Qiren turning over in his bed, he then heard someone scream his son's name and bolted up straight no he couldn't be hearing things then a thud a growl, Qingheng-Jun took his sword and charged out.
Right in front of him a beautiful boy lay bleeding and a tainted dire wolf coming in for the kill with one move the head was severed. Turning back to the child he can should be the same age as Wangji he thought, as he picked him up and the Golden butterflies calmed down, just who exactly are you?
Waking up he did not know where he was but he was still alive, trying to get up he screamed in pain and clutched his head.
You shouldn't move for a while Hua Ying. said the person
Sorry to be blunt but who are you? where am I? how did I get here? And how do you know me? Asked Hua Ying
Chuckling so many questions for a boy that is seriously injured. Lan Qingheng-Jun said coming forward with a bowl, you are still in cloud recess but, you are in my cottage where I have secluded myself, you ran here before thrown against my door you still have an open bleeding wound that your wraith butterflies are trying to heal and your ankle is broken but luckily not infected and not bleeding and as how I know you crowned heavenly prince and youngest ghost king your parents were here and your butterflies have shown me everything.
That explains it he said as his head grew worse gritting his teeth, I have two more...
Just two?
The dire wolf is it dead? it was tainted did you cleanse if after you killed it? and are you ok with your youngest and myself?
Laughing now, don't worry it won't even see the underworld, yes, it is dead and the taint is gone and my son's and I haven't been on good terms in years when I abandoned them. No, I do not have a problem I actually agree with Lan Yi.
A son needs their father, it is never too late to make amends and repair relationships, Lan Qingheng-Jun it's is time to come out of seclusion and take up your responsibilities as a father and sect leader if I can rule the three realms you can rule a sect. Said Hua Ying
I believe you are right said Lam Qingheng-Jun
My bag in my bag is my medicinal box...... with that he passed out unable to bear the pain no longer.
*Knocking on the door*
Come in A-Huan, A-Zhan said Lan Qingheng-Jun.
ZeWu-Jun and Lan Zhan entered their father's cottage, seeing Hua Ying on this bed Lan Zhan went over and sat by his side not caring how it looked he took Hua Ying's in his hand as ZeWu-Jun went to sit and pour tea.
I have explaining to do as Lan Qingheng-Jun said as he once again explained the events leading up to Hua Ying being unconscious again. Looks like this boy is smarter than he looks because of him, I decided to come out of seclusion I want to take up my parental responsibilities if you will have me? ZeWu-Jun I believe that I will need your help taking command as sect leader you have to tell me what has been going on and start from the beginning. Wangji he said something about a medicinal box in his bag, his parents will be here shortly said Lan Qingheng-Jun
After hearing about the events that has happened over the years Qingheng-Jun looked over and Lan Zhan, do you know about them? Lan Qingheng-Jun asked ZeWu-Jun
I know enough to know that the one is stubborn and the other is oblivious said ZeWu-Jun
Not anymore said Lan Qingheng-Jun smiling
Looking at ZeWu-Jun shocked face your brother never told you? Asked Lan Qingheng-Jun
Wangji doesn't really speak said ZeWu-Jun
Well Hua Ying got more than a paragraph out of him laughed Lan Qingheng-Jun
Silence! Said Lan Zhan giving them both an icy stare
Father how do you know this? Asked ZeWu-Jun as Lan Zhan came to sit by his brother.
Now that is and interesting story. Said Qingheng
"I was sleeping when I heard terrifying screaming, I thought it was most probably my imagination and I turned over then I heard the same voice scream your name Wangji and I got up and took my sword and as I got to the door there was a thud, I opened it to see a body lying there and a black tainted dire wolf. It paid no attention to me as it moved forward to finish the boy so I unsheathed my sword and sliced the beast neck. Then looked and I thought he was beautiful and there were these golden butterflies flying around him they looked panicked so I kneeled and said you look like my younger son's age don't worry I will take you in and see what I can do. afterward the butterflies calmed down enough for me to pick him up, the more I looked at him the more protected I felt of him, as I laid him on the bed, I asked him who are you? then this harsh voice spoke he is my son. At my door and this man with an eye patch dressed in red and silver butterflies walked in I didn't even see the Taoist because he ran so fast to the child and started crying calling for him.
I asked them who they were and they introduced themselves as I tried to stanch the bleeding, the screams that came out of him when I cleaned and set is ankle...... I will have nightmare for the rest of my life after doing what I could I tried to calm the butterflies but crimson rain sought flower said they were trying to heal him where I replied the head wound will not heal and it kept bleeding so they sealed it until they could bring someone called Wang Fang? We all sat as they showed me who and what Hua Ying was and how he was connected to Wangi, after they got up and left. I have waited ever since, he woke up earlier asked some questions, I am not sure that he knows what happened in the cave meant and I am not sure you know what happened at the festival meant but I concur with "Lan Yi" said Lan Qingheng-Jun
Well, it certainly shows that you know more than I do. said ZeWu-Jun looking at Lan Zhan
I had no choice when Xie Lian found out I was your father he called the first and I watched everything I certainly did not know that Wangji over here was...
Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan called Hua Ying tossing his head daddy save me please mommy please...
Lan Zhan got up and went back to Hua Ying's side again.
I am here, the wolf is gone said Lan Zhan as he caressed Hua Ying's face and Hua Ying calmed down. Looking over to his brother they could see the pain and helpless in his eyes.
Well, ZeWu-Jun first thing is first after the students go back, we abolish most of the foolish rules my brother has set, if the elders do not agree then they should change seats with someone more understanding, second thing to do is this Yin Iron it's a threat and since Wangji took up the task with Hua Ying....
A-Ying.
What?
Please call me A-Ying. You are family, so family should call family by family names not by their full title unless...
HUA YING YOU SHOULD BE RESTING shouted Wang Fang as he entered the door.
Uncle Wang I have rested enough I need my box please groaned Hua Ying as he grabbed his head once more
You need nothing except me A-Ying, my dear sweet nephew I am so sorry, we never knew they were hidden I am so sorry this has happened to you. Said Wang Fang
uncle if I could I would laugh at you as his eyes watered, I can't uncle it's......
How long?
That's the second time now this was shorter than the previous conciseness said Lan QingHeng-Jun
I see... Young Master Lan you need to move aside so I can examine my nephew and help him said Wang Fang
I would if I could master Fang said Lan Zhan then looked down seeing that Hua Ying clung to Lan Zhan.
Oh, this idiot boy fine, I shall move. Said Wang Fang smiling
As I was saying Wangji took up the task with A-Ying so as soon as they are able, they must go find the scrolls that is here and at A-Ying's home before going to find these things Said Lan Qingheng-Jun
Greetings bowed Xie Lian
No need for formalities Xie Lian come in where is that grumpy husband of yours? Asked Qingheng-Jun as Xie Lian entered.
Who are you calling grumpy old man said Hua Cheng
I believe the term old man should be applied to you Hua Cheng but that would still make you seem young said Qingheng-Jun with a smirk
Hua Cheng laughed as he came in, I apologize for last night and my behavior he said
Is this you talking or being threatened by your husband? asked QingHeng-Jun
This time it's all me. Hua Cheng grinned
Ghost king I need E-Ming sneered Wang Fang
Healer if my son didn't need you, I'd bury you with corpses,
And I would bore them to a second death by talking about herbs,
If my son could take your dullness at seven surely, they can,
My nephew had no choice I fed him sweets just to keep is interests, give him a sweet and he could bore you with the details of the lotus I gifted him.
Are they always like this asked Lan Qingheng-Jun
Smiling San Lang doesn't get along with any of the gods so it's either a debate, an argument or a sword fight but I guess it's how they accepted each other said Xie Lian.
At noon ZeWu-Jun bought in lunch and Hua Cheng decided to try the food his son was forced to eat.
I am sorry, Xie Lian, Hua Cheng but I need to ask. Do you know that my son and your son are married by Lan Rules? Asked Lan Qingheng-Jun
Yes, we did realize that but, they are still young so I suggest that we write a marriage contact up and hold a proper ceremony for the three-realm said Xie Lian
A-Ying is fine now the dark energy that has been keeping the wound open is gone and the bleeding has stopped and started to heal, Xie Lian he will have another scar said Wang Fang as Xie Lian winced and Hua Cheng broke his tea cup, there is no damage what's so ever either than that looks like the seal itself released about another 20% just to fend off the attack but it's back to normal now if there wasn't a seal there would be no injuries but, he should be awake in a few days. Same treatment as before I gave Lan Zhan what A-Ying needs. Said Wang Fang
Thank you, Said Xie Lian,
What? demanded Hua Cheng seeing Wang Fang's nervousness
I am worried you overgrown pile of ashes growled Wang Fang he was hit in the head, by being thrown into the door and the handle caused the injury but I had to use E-Ming on the taint that should've been on the ankle, the ankle will scar but not the head, the head was tainted not the ankle......
Wang Fang what does this mean? Asked Xie Lian
It's as though the Yin iron attacks not only the core but also the mind. A-Ying's core protected him but his mind when he descends the taint will no longer be able to hurt him, I believe that's why he challenged you Hua Cheng. Challenging the masters is challenging thirty thousand thus rightfully giving him a title even before I do not know how A-Ying knew this but if he didn't then Xie Lian right now, he would be dead, adrift in the darkness until Tonglu we would've mourned him again if he didn't do that, he would have never had a chance to ascend explained Wang Fang to a shocked icy room
Th....thirty thousand?
Dead?
My son.
I shall take my leave said Wang Fang as he bowed