My immortal, mortal Beginning

Dafan Mountain

Hua Ying told the whole story from the time he jumped over the wall. When he finished, he had unshed tears in his eyes as he recalled Jiang Cheng's words. Uncle please auntie is suffering because of me and the rumors and you aren't as you use to be with her and Cheng, Cheng believes you favor me because I am stronger and patient with the disciples, I know aunt is strict but that is with those that have a strong core he has never been with the weak ones and he only watches the young ones play. Said Hua Ying

You and the youngest Lan are together? Said a shocked Jiang Fengmain

Uncle fengmian I am not talking about my love life here right now yes, we are, I will be leaving soon as the moon is high to accept his challenge I have to, that's not the point uncle please. Whined Hua Ying

What is this boy whining about now as madam Yu stepped out to greet them.

My lady, A-Ying has just told me some interesting things, first thing is first as he grabbed her hand pulled her close and kissed her from now on no more separate sleeping quarters we are cultivation partners we belong to one another, I am sorry for not paying much attention to you, as a result you starting believing lies and rumors there has always only been you, second when the children come back A-Li will also start helping with the paper work and learning how to run a sect and training the youngsters and so will Jiang Cheng so he can learn patience, thirdly A-Ying has found his soulmate it's young second master Lan and they will be dueling tonight when the moon is high for the right of marriage whoever wins will their family will decide a date for them.

Our A-Ying, yo...you... YOU'RE TOO YOUNG TO EVEN THINK OF GETTING MARRIED AT THIS POINT I SAY YOU WILL ONLY GET MARRIED WHEN YOU ARE TWENTY DO YOU HEAR WHAT I SAY WHERE IS HUA CHENG WHEN YOU NEED HIM OF ALL THE...

Why is it when first and second points are made you only hear about me finding my soul mate and the ritual blushed Hua Ying as he whined my father already lost his temper when he heard, mother and A-Shi thought it was funny so they plus Yin Yu will be standing in as witness while only ZeWu-Jun will be standing in. Lan QingHeng-Jun wants to send the marriage contracts over to sign and also specify on which date it would be deemed appropriate for the families to join in celebration and a wedding said Hua Ying looking down.

Now that sounds better when will your parents be joining us? Asked madam Yu

Aunt Zi Yuan, they will most likely be here tomorrow when the papers arrive said Hua Ying

Alright go then I shall see you tomorrow at breakfast she said as she hugged him and walked away

A Lan of all people a Lan WHEN DID THEY BECOME SO ROMANTIC STEALING AWAY MY A-YING WHO DO THEY THINK THET ARE?! Madam Yu roared

See what you did? As Jiang Fengmian laughed pouted Hua Ying

Oh, don't think I am out of trouble yet...

I WANT MY BELONGINGS MOVED BACK INTO THE SECT LEADER ROOM AND I WANT IT DONE NOW.

Clearly not yet said Jiang Fengmian as he led Hua Ying inside.

Being early has its merits like calming his father down who was still throwing a tantrum.

A-Ying please reconsider begged Hua Cheng

Daddy I can't, rules are rules and they are there for a reason said Hua-Ying as he sipped his tea calmly

Then I will change the bloody rules said Hua Cheng

San Lang that will take a hundred years everyone wants to see this happen ever since the parade their crowned prince and ghost king has found his soul mate before his trails they are now competing for the date and to see if he can be on equal footing wouldn't you want to know if you son's life partner can protect him from the likes of black water and the queen? Asked Xie Lian

And what of the heavens? Asked Hua Cheng

They will not intervene if that is what you are asking but they are keeping an eye on Shi Wudu he isn't too happy said Xie Lian

Well at least I have one God, backing me. Growled Hua Cheng

Father, you're only jealous because your only son is about to get engaged by ghost standards which means once married A-Ying will no longer be yours said Hua Tianshi laughing

A-Shi when will you be marrying? Asked Hua Ying immediately shutting her up

Ahem, I have not found my soulmate yet. She stated blushing

Mommy, A-Shi is lying she has a person and she is worse than both of us when it comes to expressing herself laughed Hua Ying

Just then a white, blue and black silhouettes could be seen, Hua Ying stood in front as Xie Lian stood to his back right, Hua Cheng stood to his back left, Yin Yu being on his father's left and Hua Tianshi and Xie Lian's right (after getting rid of the table cushions and tea) when they approached the family, Lan Zhan ZeWu-Jun and Nie Huaisang bowed in formal greeting, as Hua Ying returned the formal bow.

Hua Cheng walked up this is a match of submission on approving which family has the right to choose the date and to set the engagement, all parties are to be fair and righteous and none shall interfere in the battle he growled

Thus, this is also a battle of submission to prove my charge is fully capable of protecting his beloved the longer the battle he more capable he is, if by chance is wins then it is thus proven he can. Said ZeWu-Jun

During this our charges seal will be removed with in the array so that he can fight with all his spiritual essence as it is only fair said Xie Lian with a smile.

Only swords may be allowed no spiritual tools of any kind may be used said Nie Huaisang excitedly

Any and all wounds that does occur will only be dealt with after the match is won said Hua Tianshi with a smile

Then shall it begin said Yin Yu as he knelt down and made a golden array on the ground instantly Hua Ying felt his power urge as it grew, he loved this feeling.

A-Zhan you ready he asked as everyone went to sit at the podium and watch only Yin Yu was standing outside the array

Mn replied Lan Zhan as he released Bichen and they started the duel.

30 minutes in

They are still playing around said Hua Cheng bored

father, A-Zhan is still holding out at 80%! A-Ying is at your devastation level now said Hua Tianshi

Yes, but neither one of them are fighting seriously said ZeWu-Jun

Oi A-Zhan stop playing and fight me already said Hua Ying irritated now

Only if you give it your all said Lan Zhan, I can tell you are only at 60%

60% is he serious? asked Hua Tianshi as Hua Cheng spat out is tea by mistake.

Everyone at the table was shocked and confused how did he get stronger?

Now getting angry A-Zhan how did you know I have gotten stronger he smirked

Where you go, I follow was all Lan Zhan said

Does he realize he just pissed my brother off? Ask

I believe that was the plan said ZeWu-Jun a provoked A-Ying is an unleased one.

A-Zhan, A-Zhan you've been taking lessons from Yin Yu I see I should be more careful in future grinned Hua Ying

Mn, beauty said Lan Zhan as he deflected another blow

That little snitch was all Hua Ying said as he released everything he had and within twenty moves Hua Ying was behind Lan Zhan with his blade against his throat there was no warning, no backlash nothing. Submit was all Hua Ying said

Lan Zhan lowered his sword I submit on a condition he said

What would that be? asked Hua Ying surprised

Lan Zhan moved Hua Ying sword away to turn around we cultivate together grow, stronger together, rule the worlds as one he said

That I can do, for you I will accept your terms said Hua Ying smiling and they kissed.

Mother, did my eyes deceive me or was that twenty moves, A-Zhan held out twenty moves before being captured while father held with less. Mother what is going on? Asked a shocked Hua Tianshi

Replacing the seal before stepping out of the array, Xie Lian grabbed Hua Ying's wrist and said how?

Mommy I have been training every night if I don't, daddy would skin and bury me, after the festival it has just been Suibian and myself I have been cultivating because I didn't want you to worry, I just didn't know the result sorry Yin Yu for the assault I didn't know either said Hua Ying

A-Zhan you truly have proven you're worthy of my son said Hua Cheng with a smile (while Xie Lian and Hua Ying were talking near Yin Yu)

Lan Zhan Bowed my thanks he said

No more bowing we do not bow to anyone not even family, I will have Yin Yu prepare the scrolls for you to learn about the heavens and the ghost realm and give you five years for you to prepare when A-Ying one day decides to take the trials you may take it with him because now you are considered of one soul. Said Hua Cheng

That includes the heavenly trials said Xie Lian coming over well done you were amazing.

Hua Tianshi hugged Lan Zhan I am so happy, A-Ying has someone who can match him and stay by his side she laughed as she pulled away.

Well, we shall be going the celebrations are on the way and we must prevent fights, a lot of anomalies will be happening tonight as they looked up the moon turned blue as red shooting stars filled the heavens. It will be recorded in history and it's our job to let them know why said Xie Lian with a smile

Pei Ming has a new chapter says Hua Tianshi and they sealed their engagement with a kiss.

We shall see you tomorrow in yunmeng don't be late said Yin Yu

I can never be late in cloud recess laughed Hua Ying

Walking towards the Jingshi, they decided to make a detour and visit the rabbits, sitting under the tree with Hua Ying between Lan Zhan's legs as the rabbits played around them as they watched the skies.

Did father really say five years asked Hua Ying

'Mn'

But so much can happen he whined

My love for you can only grow stronger said Lan Zhan as he turned Hua Ying head to the side and placed a feathered kiss upon his lips

And you must learn the rules in that time? Seriously are they trying to keep us apart it took me ten years to do that he whined even more

A-Ying have faith said Lan Zhan as he wrapped his arms around Hua Ying.

I didn't hurt you, did I? Asked Hua Ying

No, you did not now sleep said Lan Zhan

A-Zhan?

Mn

Look at me.

As Lan Zhan moved his head to stare into those silver eyes, Hua Ying stole a kiss and snuggled back against Lan Zhan's chest, Lan Zhan slipped his finger under his chin to capture his lips and kissed him passionately holding him close feeling their hearts beat as one, before finally breaking off.

There you two are said ZeWu-Jun

A-Huan, is something wrong? Asked Hua Ying

No nothing is wrong, Yin Yu and Hua Tianshi was looking for you when I side that you might be with the rabbits, Hua Tianshi just smiled and said they should leave and they left is all said ZeWu-Jun

A-Huan rabbits are my mother's animal, Hua Tianshi doesn't like them and they do not like her said Hua Ying

How so? Asked Lan Zhan as ZeWu-Jun sat beside them and started petting one.

When she was studying in the celestial realm, she had a beautiful garden which she alone planted and tended one day someone bought rabbits in and they ruined it, she was so mad that when she tried to pick up one to get rid of it, they all attacked her thinking her as a flower said Hua Ying

Who would do something like that asked ZeWu-Jun

Tung Mei's little sister replied Hua Ying. I went to have my seventh birthday by A-Shi and she wanted us to become friends but the fairy had other ideas and when A-Shi and my parents refused the demand of a proposal she got her revenge thinking A-Shi would give in. A-Shi is frightening just like mother when she is angry and that little girl learned her lesson well, do not mess with her family, do not mess with her brother and do not mess with her flowers.

A titled ghost king frightened of his mother and sister? Laughed ZeWu-Jun

A-Huan, she is the floral princess as Xie Lain was before her, do you know what damage a flower can do when invoked? Vine snakes up trapping up holding you tight and dragging you underground said Hua Ying shivering no, I don't ever want to be on the receiving end said Hua Ying

Alright well it is way past curfew and we all have a long day ahead of us, the two of you should get some sleep, said ZeWu-Jun getting up and dusting himself off.

Come A-Zhan older brother has spoken said Hua Ying with a smile

That reminds me, shouldn't you be called the older brother since you are over 200-years-old? Asked ZeWu-Jun

Standing up and tilting his head to the side, A-Huan I gave up my immortality and slept waiting to be reborn so no I am my mortal age said Hua Ying as he thought about it.

More like sacrifice your immortality for your life said Lan Zhan

It's a petty thing considering that I can gain it back said Hua Ying pouting and since fate has given me this opportunity, I will grasp it with both hands.

Meaning? Asked ZeWu-Jun

When I was born, she had already given me a fate and it was a beautiful one too, although no Lan Zhan when the vampirical queen went crazy, she had already decided to end me and thus changing from a queen to just a wrath vampirical ghost dreaming of grandeur, when she couldn't get her way, she decided to kill me in order to take my crown, she changed my path first and instead of dying and the gate in the fourth kingdom not opening I chose to give up something to gain more. Explained Hua Ying fate had written out the pages but was rewritten so she is not to blame.

I see now, is that the only reason? Asked Lan Zhan

Honestly, I do not know why she decided that it had to be me all I know is she is locked up and her words cannot be held accountable and fate won't tell me anything except what she had previously written down said Hua Ying

Well, I am glad that because we got a chance to meet someone as wonderful as you and my brother meet his soulmate early instead of later said ZeWu-Jun

So am I said Hua Ying smiling, have a pleasant evening further A-Huan as he and Lan Zhan left

Reaching the door of the Jingshi, Lan Zhan Swept Hua Ying off his feet and carried him bridal style across the threshold.

You do realize the ceremony is five years away said Hua Ying as he laughed

Doesn't matter every time we stand in front of my door, I shall sweep you off your feet, carry you inside said Lan Zhan

putting him don Lan Zhan took off Hua Ying's outer robe and placed it in the peg and took his off and did the same to his outer robe, he then walked back to Hua Ying and placed his hand on the side of his face.

I want you here in your mortal life, by my side and whether you ascend or descend I will always want to be at your side Hua Ying, I never want to part with you even for a minute said Lan Zhan

Once this is over with you may have your wish said Hua Ying as he leaned in and kissed Lan Zhan.

Wrapping his arms around Lan Zhan's neck as Lan Zhan Picked him up and wrapped Hua Ying's legs around his waist, he walked over to his bed and gently leaned forward and place Hua Ying down never once breaking their kiss. Hua Ying pulled him down so that Lan Zhan was laying on top of him and unwinding his arms form Lan Zhan's neck and dug his fingers into his side as his blood started boiling and his heart began racing.

Being on top of Hua Ying and having his fingers at his side Lan Zhan felt his temperature rising as he moved his hand to Hua Ying lower back and pulled in up, never had he felt this way, he wanted more, he wanted to undress Hua Ying and be undressed he wanted to kiss and lick every part of Hua Ying's body and without so much as a thought, Lan Zhan undid Hua Ying's inner shirt until he was topless, Lan Zhan proceeded to go down Hua Ying's neck scoring him, branding him but before they could get any further than Lan Zhan had planned there was a knock on the door.

Who is it? growled Lan Zhan

Frankly I do not care if I interrupted anything but I need my brother for a moment said Hua Tianshi from the other side of the door

Too many damn interruptions stated Hua Ying as he got up fixed his robed and walked out to meet his sister

Do you realize brother that your darkness is showing smirked Hua Tianshi

Sister, you do realize I can make your life a living hell if I wanted to, what's so important? Asked Hua Ying

A-Frayre asked me to tell you prepare for the worst, if you do not understand she will send word when she has settled so you can come see her, she also asked when you do bring your parents and sister, her mother is sick at the moment so she is busy. Said Hua Tianshi.

Prepare for the worst? Asked Hua Ying

It means watch yourself please, it's a warning A-Ying. Said Hua Tianshi

A-Shi, I wasn't planning on staying here after Dafan I want to be home but I promise while I am here, I will heed A-Frayre's warning said Hua Ying as he hugged his sister, calm sister I am fine, I will be fine I will never leave you. A moon cannot glow with the sun to shine.

Alright. Said Hua Tianshi, I am sorry for spoiling the mood I have to go, I love you.

She left and Hua Ying closed the door and spelled with his own confinement charm so that his family could be as ease and then walked over to Lan Zhan who was sitting on the bed.

I am really getting tired of things being after me A-Zhan said Hua Ying sighing

Taking Hua Ying by the hand and laid him down and held him tight, it is better to heed a warning than to face the unknown unprepared said Lan Zhan

The sooner we find the yin irons and seal them the sooner my family can be at ease and we can finally not have any interruptions said Hua Ying pouting

Lan Zhan slipped his fingers under Hua Ying's chin and kissed his pouting lips, all in good time he said

Hua Ying grabbed Lan Zhan's labels and pulled him towards him deepening the kiss then slipped his hands under Lan Zhan's robes holding him in place.

Breaking off the kiss and leaning his head against Hua Ying, Sleep A-Ying or I will be tempted to do more than just kiss you said Lan Zhan

Yawning and closing his eyes, that sounds like a promise I am willing to fulfill said Hua Ying as he unwrapped his hand from Lan Zhan snuggled up and fell asleep.

One day after the ceremony you can fulfill this promise Lan Zhan said as he kissed forehead, laid back down and fell asleep with his love in his arms.

Yunmeng was abundant in lakes. The Yunmeng Jiang Sect's "Lotus Pier", was built on a lake that ran hundreds of miles around, unlike the other sects Lotus pier welcomed all merchants, cultivators and people in, nearby many houses was built near by the children could be seen running around from house to house chasing each other on the wide plank bridge connecting it all together and right in the middle was the home of sect leader Jiang Fengmian and his cultivation partner Madam Yu it was also the training grounds this was the only place that was built on an island in the middle of the lake. Surrounding the building were the wide, verdant leaves and many pink lotus blossoms that swayed in the breeze as the pods nodded their heads filled with the sweet seeds, giving the place an other-worldly, everyone was friendly smiles were all around, As Lan Qingheng-Jun's sealed lifted as he remembered everything smiling looking around he saw children swimming in the lake while some were thrown in the air by water ghouls other were dragged under so sometime before coming up for air laughing and only a few were chasing and wrestling with the water ghouls. Lan Qingheng-Jun was surprised by this, water ghouls were known to drown their victims yet here these are playing, helping the children cultivate and training them.

Thinking "This must be A-Ying's doing"

As he walked further through the market as the docks were right of the entrance of lotus pier, bustling with vendors selling everything from lotus seeds pods, water chestnuts, all kinds of pastries, cloth, anything you would want. Walking past looking ahead he could see a tall hill and on it were kites up in the air, juniors were training to shoot them down at a distance. He was truly amazed at the accuracy of it as the targets moved with the wind unpredictable yet they are shot down.

As he reached the gates Lan Qingheng-Jun was stopped by two disciples and asked to state his business as he was about to speak, he heard a familiar voice seeing the boy hopping trying to put on one boot with a fetus ghoul keeping up on all fours.

Cuo cuo hurry up or we will be late, mother and aunt Zi Yuan is going to be so mad. Shouted Hua Ying as Cuo cuo came scurrying bumping into him and making him fall and he laughed rubbing the ghoul's head. He put on his boot while his hair blew out making him look like and other-worldly beauty.

Aunt Qingxuan stop it I just combed my hair he shouted at the breeze playing with him then he looked up and saw Lan Qingheng-Jun smiling brightly he got up came went over and bowed

Welcome sect leader Lan Qingheng-Jun he said as he smiled Cuo cuo hid behind Hua Ying's back trembling

Cuo cuo it is ok this is Lan Qingheng-Jun, my A-Zhan's father he said as he rubbed it's head, go home now aunt Lan is most properly worried about you, and the fetus ghoul disappeared now turning back he smiled once more, sorry Cuo Cuo has a bad experience with your sect he eats unborn children but he doesn't do that anymore he prefers to hang out at the brothel in the ghost realm or here with me, Hua Ying said still smiling come they were expecting you later but let's have breakfast there is more than enough as he led Lan Qingheng-Jun to the pavilion.

Does Wangji know? asked Lan Qingheng-Jun

He knows he just doesn't know I have my own private room in the brothel, but he does know the ladies taught me many, many secrets or that they also helped me play some instruments he said glowing but, yes, he knows about Cuo cuo they just never met, it takes a lot for Cuo cuo to come here even under my protection his frightened he said

I understand said Qingheng-Jun as they walked towards the hall

HUA YING!! you are late. stated Madam Yu

My apologies he says as he bows but I incidentally ran into a visitor who wishes to have an audience with everyone present said Hua Ying smiling as he presented Lan Qingheng-Jun

Greeting and welcome Said Jiang Fengmian and Madam Yu stood up and bowed, please sit and join us.

Hua Ying ran over to his parents and sat in-between them still glowing as he began to eat not listening to a thing being said, he rather opened a communication array and listened to the world gossip of the gods.

"Our nephew engaged before ascending who would've thought'

And his partner is almost on the same level

HE IS NOT ON THE SAME LEVEL HE WAS BEATEN IN TWENTY MOVES

Come on Feng Xin he did much better than Hua Cheng and he'd so much better than you

Qu Ming look at what Hua Cheng did previously he defeated 33 gods and not break a sweat

Do ghosts sweat?

Do they breathe?

Point is OUR nephew is ready, it's just his parents

Oh, come on we all want him to enjoy his mortal life first before taking up his responsibilities

Feng Xin do you think we could help he boy with training his core to silver?

Qu Ming you read my mind

Excuse me, you realize that before you can blink, he would've attacked you for trespassing.

Get out this is our private chat nephew"

Hua Ying laughed as he closed the array and turned to Xie Lian

Mommy. Uncle Feng Xin and Qu Ming are seeking death by bichen he said laughing

A-Ying were you listening in again? Asked Hua Cheng

Naturally replied Hua Ying as he dug back into his food

Your focus should be here Said Jiang Fengmian

Uncle Fengmian if I had my way, I would skip all the formalities and elope but with respect I shall wait patiently said Hua Ying

YOU ELOPE OR DO ANYTHING TO BRING SHAME ON THIS SECT AND I SHALL WHIP YOU!!! Roared Madam Yu

Aunt Zi Yuan I said if I had my way not that I was going to do it but now that I mentioned it closer eyes will be kept on me so your wish is fulfilled smiled Hua Ying

You are quite right YIN YU make sure that nothing happens growled Hua Cheng and Yin Yu bowed

The contact was signed by the afternoon and Hua Ying being bored said his goodbyes but before he could leave.

Where are you headed? asked Lan Qingheng-Jun

I am headed for the ghost realm and string some entertainment for the patriots at the brothel, then to the Nie sect and wait for your son replied Hua Ying

Hua Ying dresses like a female in a veil and play at the brothel with his private door open, no one has seen him they all believe that he is a she and that he is too grotesque to look upon because her jealous lover first calved her face then burned her alive, smiling Hua Cheng

He gets a cover and gets to play without the bowing and fawning explained Xie Lian.

May I hear you play? asked Lan Qingheng-Jun

Certainly, Replied Hua Ying smiling as he took out his Guqin, it doesn't have a name yet but I am pouring spiritual energy so she can wake up one day, I believe she will look like a frost fairy with a timid demeanor he said as he sat down and started playing:

The music was soft and pleasing it painted the picture in one's mind of two lovers from different world meeting for the first time and creating a bond at the first look, the first touch and the music gets sadder as the lovers were torn from one another as a war broke out and one of them dies with this wish of seeing his lovers face one last time, torn between the his responsibilities and his soulmate the lover abandon's everything for his love and with a handful of ash and unshed tears in his eyes he does the ritual to bring his lover back to life.

Then the music calmed again into a sweet happy melody the lover on his knees crying thinking that it did not work and before he could take his own life he was stopped and in front of him was his dead lover risen, alive, renewed. The shared a kiss of longing, of love, of rejoiced and they stayed happy thereafter.

A-Ying? Where did you hear this song Asked Xie Lian

I didn't mother as he stroked his guqin, I wrote it, it's not the original story I know but the facts or at least some of them are true.

Why? Why would you write a song for us? Asked Hua Cheng who was a little more pale than usual

Because your story is beautiful 800 years of living past one another mother ascended thrice father faced ten thousand then fate was lenient enough to give you a twisted slim chance and you made it you took your love and it was reborn made to last for eternity, I was feeling sentimental and this song played out of me and stuck. Said Hua Ying with a small smile still stroking his guqin, I hope that my love can withstand so many trials without breaking standing up, now that I have played, I have to go I love you all with that he left in a flutter of wings.

He is truly amazing said Lan Qingheng-Jun

You have no idea said Xie Lian wiping the tears from his eyes, he plays your techniques as well with perfect precision. Except for inquiry.

If he plays them all why not Inquiry? Asked Lan Qingheng-Jun

Why should he play when he could just ask Said Hua Cheng with a smile.

Later that evening

In the hanshi the four Lan's sit and have tea.

So, is it done? Asked Lan Qiren

Taking out the contact and placing it on the table, it is done in five years as agreed upon there will be a wedding precession celebrating the unity of the two clans and it'll be beautiful said Lan Qingheng-Jun did either of you know he could play the guqin or that he was taught our techniques by his parents?

He can what? Asked a shocked Lan Qiren

He can play our techniques just not inquiry and he is a master in many Guqin, Guzheng, erhu, pipa, Xiao, Dizi and the hulusi. Said Lan Qingheng-Jun

Does he even realize that he followed our founder's teaching laughed ZeWu-Jun

Why doesn't he play Inquiry? Asked Lan Qiren

The answer that was given is "why should he play summon when he could ask and be heard" replied Lan Qingheng-Jun looking at his brother's confusion, I don't understand it either unless it is as simple as using another technique, we know nothing of.

Nightshade fluttered around to extract the memories of that day in lotus pier so that him and his brother could watch the true story instead of the one that was told because of the seal, they knew it was lifted the moment he touched lotus pier and would reset as soon as he left. In the Jingshi ZeWu-Jun and Lan Zhan watched the scene unfold and how extraordinary it was to see what exactly peace looked like between the ghosts and mortals how they trained by shooting kites and how the ghouls helped the young ones in fighting and capturing them and also being able to dive deep with one breath in case they get dragged under. The water city was loud, vibrant, friendly and playful, Lan Zhan's heart stopped as he witnessed his beloved and his friend the fetus ghoul and heard that he had a private room in a brothel (jealousy) then they heard the song and that the private room was meant to for him to relax in and play and just visit the woman that adored him as their own son doting on him. When the memory ended ZeWu-Jun and Lan Zhan sat in silence.

That music it was beautiful it told the story beautifully said ZeWu-Jun

Mn replied Lan Zhan (I never knew, A-Ying there is so much I do not know about you) as he got up and walked out.

ZeWu-Jun just looked at his brother, there are so much that we both do not know about him yet we accept him for the true person he shows, a heartfelt, soft boy with a smile that lights up the world and a laugh that sound like the sweetest melody.

Later that evening Lan Zhan was longing for Hua Ying and decided to walk by the waterfall which had so many memories of him watching him and so many what if's that he was glad didn't happen, when he saw three men and instantly drew his sword.

Whoa you wouldn't want to kill your future family now do you? Ask Pei- Ming

Sheathing his sword Lan stepped closer and saw that it was Feng Xin, Qu Ming and Pei Ming the god who helped him entrap Hua Ying in his room.

I should say thank you he said to Pei Ming

Whatever for? Asked Pei Ming with a smile

If you didn't do what you did, I would have never been able to tell him said Lan Zhan as his ears turned pink

Don't you mean show him as Pei Ming took out a book and waved it in front of Lan Zhan and grinned

My dear boy we know you don't know much about our nephew even to us his kidnapping has been kept a secret Hua Ying doesn't know the reason either, all we can do is watch his life unfold and protect him as best we can said Qu Ming

What we can so however, is do you a favor, you don't know our A-Ying and we know you wish you did, so Feng Xin and Qu Ming have bullied me into giving you the incomplete story of the both of you I was intending to give it when you both ascend but seeing that you saw and heard what your father did, we think it's best that you should read it now said Pei Ming as he handed over the book.

He wants you to know him but he won't speak unless you ask and you won't ask because you believe it's ill-mannered. Another reason we are here for is to help you reach a silver core so you can ascend when he does said Qu Ming

Lan Zhan bowed thank you, thank you for helping me.

It's nothing, the book will update itself accordingly so I never have to fetch it and write said Pei Ming

We have a week to train you, since there is nothing else, we can teach you the basics we taught A-Ying and you can cultivate with that, A-Ying as already mastered Bichen using our technique's it is only right for you to do the same, every night for a week and you will.

After saying goodbye Lan Zhan felt better and in his hand was a way to know more about his beloved he wanted to know and he was sure that Hua Ying's uncles would tell him that he has the book, feeling sorry for Pei Ming once again he smiled as he returned to the Jingshi.

I thought you've never show up Said Hua Ying as Lan Zhan entered the Jingshi

Surprised Lan Zhan closed the door a little too hard, he turned around to see Hua Ying sitting drinking something that is golden yellow.

Well sit I believe you saw your fathers memories and you have questions said Hua Ying as he poured a cup for Lan Zhan as he spoke

Coming over he pulled Hua Ying up and held him tight.

I had told you didn't I every night if I could, I would always make my way to you even if I have to wait a hundred years, I will only fall asleep in your arms or by myself said Hua Ying pulling away and looking into his eyes my words are binding apparently, I tried sleeping next to Shijie she was having a nightmare, when I got back to lotus pier and I couldn't so I went to fetch Cuo cuo and see mother and mother told me my words are binding.

Before he could speak another word Lan Zhan kissed him.

Come Lan Zhan said as they sat.

You won't remember this but you should remember the taste said Hua Ying smiling as Lan Zhan took the cup and drank.

When? Asked Lan Zhan as he placed the cup onto the tray

Smiling sheepishly, it was when I first placed a talisman on you, the world spun and Hua Ying found himself laying on the floor with Lan Zhan looming above him.

Never again Said Lan Zhan

I cannot promise that I still have many things to do to you and many of them require my talismans I don' t want to use to use your own binding charm against you it hurts after a while. Said Hua Ying as he laughed.

Lan Zhan? La... A-Zhan Yin Yu is outside stuttered Hua Ying

Lan Zhan claimed Hua Ying's lips in a fiery kiss of longing, pinning his arms above him as he shifted and cover him with his body the heat between them surged as Lan Zhan gently caressed Hua Ying's face moving down and cupped his head as further deepened the kiss breaking away long enough Lan Zhan commented " waning moon officer can't do anything to me because I will cut him open and send him back to the ghost realm if he ever comes between us" and before Hua Ying could answer Lan Zhan loosened his inner robes and placed his hand on Hua Ying waist as he squeezed while kissing his neck.

Hua Ying never felt this immense pleasure as he did now, he heard of it but imagining it and feeling it were two completely different things altogether. His blood surged further heating him getting lost in the drunken haze of lust, untying Lan Zhan's inner robes and pulling them off his shoulders while digging his fingers into his back then pulling Lan Zhan closer so that there was no space in-between them, opening his legs while arching his back as Lan Zhan laid a trail of searing kisses and licks from his neck all the way down to his abdomen where the lining of his pants were, sitting up Lan Zhan bought Hua Ying up.

A tease for a tease he said as he now had Lan Zhan on the floor as Hua Ying kissed Lan Zhan's cold pale skin. Then with a smirk he scattered into his butterflies and appeared on the other side of the room leaving Lan Zhan on the floor flustered. Turning his head to the side Lan Zhan gave him an icy stare making Hua Ying laugh

My A-Zhan you have yourself to blame for this tease said Hua Ying as he fixed his robes and came over but still stayed out of reach, as sat down and poured them both a cup of nectar. You almost made me forget why I am truly here.

Still flustered Hua Ying looked over and saw his novel he pointed Pei Ming he said

'Mn' said Lan Zhan as he too fixed his robes then sat behind Hua Ying as he took the cup from him and drank.

Well, what happened now would properly end up saying "the prince spirited away saving his virtue from the cold ice prince, never has anyone flamed a fire so deep and true that even in desire's haze but prince still held true." laughed Hua Ying

Sure, enough as he opened the book to the last page there it was written in prefect calligraphy and a perfect illustration of them both deep in desire, blushing he closed the book and carefully placed it back on the table.

Kissing Lan Zhan on the cheek he gave it to you because you felt insecure about not knowing me? Asked Hua Ying

Mn

That is fine, you may, oh right the reason why I came neither than the book and to keep my promise there is something I want to show you as he took his dice and rolled conjuring up a door to his home. Well, some things I might say taking Lan Zhan's hand as they walked through.

Last time Lan Zhan was here he never really took in paradise manor nor the hall, his eyes were always on his beloved, his A-Ying.

The sky never changes around here the moon does though it still wanes and waxes it stays red but to me it will always be beautiful said Hua Ying as they walked across the lawn father planted every kind of tree, shrub and flower for mother to enjoy I ended up escaping this place with the help of them he grinned, walking towards the pavilion Hua Ying stopped this here my father stole for me it was the clearest one he said as he waved his hand and giant lily pads appeared. Never enter or touch the water it will drown anyone, I spelled it to protect them he pointed as they walked to the middle. I got her when I was seven she is the one I told you about the red and white lotus I got from Tung Mei, she was the size of my little palm then she chose me and she has grown ever since and her brother and his siblings the only golden snow lotus flower in the three realms I got him when I got suibian on my fifteenth almost a year ago Hua Ying said as he sighed uncle fang said that he has never witnessed so many blossoms in almost a year when they only bloom every hundred years mine blooms constantly no one knows the reason I just think it's because I take care of them, speak to them, love them, they have their own personality as well and they do get jealous if I give the one more attention than the other. Then as they reached the pavilion again these are my plants, every plant here is an herb that can be used in potions, poisons, balms and salves. What I have in my medicinal box is everything I made or came out of here even the Shan Yue plant I got from aunt ban Yue it is the only leave that can cure the poison from her scorpion-snakes it is quite painful and yes, I was stupid enough to sting myself to see, one of the reasons I was locked in my room Hua Ying grinned Come on, there is two more places as they walked to the doors of paradise hall and Hua Ying banged on the door

IF I CAN'T GET ANY, YOU CAN BE SURE AS HELL I WILL NOT STOP BOTHERING YOU UNTIL I DO roared Hua Ying and Xie Lian squeaked and ran and Hua Cheng opened the door with an evil grin on this face. You truly want to be buried, don't you? He asked

Walking past pulling a blushing Lan Zhan in, father, E-Ming loves me more so you are at an disadvantage already then placed a kiss on his father's cheek, I will be in my library if you want to see us, there is something I need to show A-Zhan. Said Hua Ying

You are truly shameless said Lan Zhan to Hua Ying

Am I? I was merely stating the truth smiled Hua Ying

Walking into his pristine room, Hua Ying removed his outer robe and placed it in the peg. Remember when I told you that I have everything on every sect since they started in the cultivation world?

Mn

Looking through the scrolls and finding the section he wanted as he continued, I also have the history lineage and blood relation of everyone in the clan bending down he bought out two scrolls and held them to his chest. When I was studying the Gusu Lan sect there were three scrolls I never touch these two and another one. Yours, your mother and father's and ZeWu-Jun's. Not because I didn't want to, it was because when your story began it was not so happy, I felt the pain and remembered me story so I dared not touch it looking down everyone has a past that I imposed on to gain the knowledge within my library I have lived other's lives, their trials, their love, their death but the three scrolls I could not, I didn't even find the two people I was searching for. I believe they are in here Hua Ying said as he handed the scroll to Lan Zhan.

As he took the scroll, he read the tag as Hua Ying continued

It was you that showed me kindness and gifted me the drum that hangs over my bed, or stays by my side. I also believe it was you five years later with that ghost that was frightened by me in both times in the book Pei Ming gave you it will say how my heart responded to you and how my soul reached out. Just like my story your story also updates itself what you say, what you thought from the time of your birth until now it has everything, can I.... can we.... may I read your story as you can read mine, can I get to know you as you get to know me? Asked Hua Ying as he looked down at the scroll he was hugging.

Lan Zhan felt the sincerity when Hua Ying asked all he wanted to do and did was take him in his arms and held him tight.

This scroll belongs to you, ZeWu-Jun and Lan Qingheng-Jun. Although I never read it I did however get the true version of it your mother loved your father deeply just as he loved her, for an insult she did cut down one of the elders, to protect her he married her privately and made a home for her, he gave her children which he was commanded never to see your uncle pitied you and your brother and after fighting with the elders he not only won but lost, because the time spent with her for you was to short, he taught you so that you would not repeat their mistakes. They judgement was unfair in my opinion your mother's soul is waiting for her beloved before they can be reborn. Said Hua Ying as his eyes were filled with unshed tears.

Wiping the tears off his beloved face; thank you and yes, some question we cannot answer ourselves I believe it was right for Pei Ming to hand me your story as you have mine and I believe it is right to get to know one another so that we can ask the right questions when the time comes, and yes both times it was I that was at your side and both times I wanted to take you away said Lan Zhan as he held Hua Ying tightly against his chest

Alright, you two come out here now, let's have some tea your mother has calmed enough to show his face said Hua Cheng at the entrance.

Not for long, said Hua Ying with an evil smile as he held Lan Zhan's hand after he put the scrolls away and led them out.

How is it the you room is and adequate size yet you have a library as vast as the ocean in it and still a workshop asked Lan Zhan

Oh, right I have never shown you, my workshop. Said Hua Ying leading him to the door and opening it. Inside was a desk with many stacks of empty talisman papers on the right in the middle of the desk hanging up was different size brushes and a clean ink well shaped as a lotus on the right wall were scrolls and books and on the left was an easel with a blank canvas waiting and it had its own table with colored paint and brushed in order, on the walls were different types of paintings but the one that stood out the most was the picture, the exact same one Lan Zhan had kept, the first drawing Hua Ying ever gave him.

It is normally never this clean because I am always in here, the scrolls are the history of talismans, what types there are and their function, if I make a new one, I write it down. Said Hua Ying

That portrait? asked Lan Zhan

I did that after I made the first one said Hua Ying only difference is I added beauty in it said Hua Ying blushing

Would you like to see something else? Asked Hua Ying as Lan Zhan nodded, he quickly led Lan Zhan to another door behind the screen.

This is... I know father believes a prince should have everything so a hot spring to bathe in and another to meditate the privy and well it's big I usually don't like it but now I can see myself getting used to it and spending much more time here he said as he leaned into Lan Zhan

HUA YING STOP TEASING YOU BETHORED AND GET OUT HERE OR I'LL SEND IN ROUYE shouted Xie Lian

Mother I was showing Lan Zhan the workshop and the bathing area and explaining all the things I wish to do to him in there do you want to hear as well? said Hua Ying smirking as they walk out of his room and was seated at the table.

Hua Cheng fell over laughing as both Xie Lian and Lan Zhan turned red

A-Ying I do believe family gathering are going to be fun from now on. Said Hua Cheng

father I was never leaving, I was thinking of extending. As Hua Ying explained the concept of two palaces and merging the two ghost realms because, his parents couldn't bare him leaving and Lan Zhan couldn't bare sharing, the family room where we eat and invite everyone over should be here as it is now but have two connect palaces, then you won't have to worry and your son in law won't be jealous and I can still take my responsibilities, as merging the two ghost realms will be profitable for us both and the residents said Hua Ying

Mmm, my love, what do you think? Asked Hua Cheng

We are here, between Piqu village, the heavenly court, the ghost realm and home so I do believe it would be a great idea but A-Ying when you ascend have you thought of a place to start yourself? Asked Xie Lian you do realize even you will have a home there? Asked Xie Lian

I have but right now it is barren and will stay that way until I ascend and yes, I know of the sun palace it is already built said Hua Ying

You will not tell us? Asked Xie Lian

Mother, if I tell you then you and daddy will meddle and if you meddle everyone will meddle so rather for now, I will keep it to myself said Hua Ying

We just want to help. Pouted Xie Lian

Mommy, daddy helped you when he was San Lang, I need to help myself as Wei Wuxian first before I can receive help as Hua Ying. Please Hua Ying asked as he pouted back and gave his parents his puppy eyes

Hua Cheng laughing sorry my love, he has you beat there; alright we agree to your terms he said

I am taking Lan Zhan out, mommy I will be borrowing you hat stated Hua Ying as he held Lan Zhan and walked out the door, here put this on I would rather keep our presence unknown as he placed his own on and walk in the bustling street of ghost city.

Walking in the streets Lan Zhan noticed that they not only sell corpse meat they sell real food here as well, it was almost like a normal city except it had four palaces, one for each king.

You have four kings? Asked Lan Zhan

We had four king rumors is the oldest was killed and his ashes scattered but, something tells me he lives waiting said Hua Ying as they stopped and entered a store taking off his veil and greeted the woman behind the counter.

I should slice you open and eat your guts, why did you make that spoiled brat your family? She came around the counter and wagged her finger at a grinning Hua Ying

You know why I did what I did but they don't remember now so and everyone has made him free game after what he did said Hua Ying

My child my beautiful, sweet, innocent child promise this old hag you will watch your back with him because I am afraid because of his jealousy he will betray you not only in the mortal realm but this realm as well she said

And this old hag should remember those who stir trouble will be cut down by me and have their ashes shattered and banished to the mortal realm until they know the meaning of remorse said Hua Ying

Crackling you truly are your father's son she said

When have I ever said I wasn't Hua Ying retorted

When you became ever realms wet dream she smirked

You do realize that his wet dream is taking does that not shatter anyone?

Crackling again. No Hua Ying prince of darkness, God of the shining sun and supreme golden-flamed Phoenix king we all Rejoiced she said as she came out with a beautiful white outer coat. This is what you asked for I must admit it was harder than expected but truly worth the challenge I thank you, the old hag bowed.

Hua Ying beamed A-Zhan close your eyes, as he did Hua Ying said keep them closed until I say then proceeded to take off his outer robe and placed the one in his hand on him.

I got to admit that eye of yours catches even the slightest detail that even I missed said Hua Ying

It is what I do said the old hag

It is perfect as he led Lan Zhan and told him to open his eyes and open his eyes he did

This, this for me asked Lan Zhan

The prince came the night of his banishment before dueling you gave me the robe you had on and told me it must be white but the clouds on the labels must be of the purest silver and the silver naturally has a blue hue to it took me a while to get it right but I got it right it's what all cultivators use I used the talismans that A-Ying gave me to be sewn into your clothing once activated it stays activated, the robe is warm when cold, cool when hot, it is protected in many ways and it was tested against waning moon and Qi Rong so we know it works it can turn an arrow but not a blade or a blunt object but it can bounce a incantation your betrothed wanted you safe and I have done my best to do so said the old hag

Bowing thank you, thank you for your hard work said Lan Zhan catching the old hag off guard

A-Ying he is exactly like you, it's a pleasure master Lan may it forever keep you safe she said as she turned around and left

Do you honestly like it because I did not know what to get you and this came to mind said Hua Ying

Anything you do amazes me, I truly do like it he said as the old hag came back with a parcel the others, with the ones you took she said smiling

You know me to well thank you as he put his veil back on and left. One more stop then I will take you home said Hua Ying as they entered the building.

AUNTIE, CUO CUO yelled Hua Ying and everything stopped all the ladies rushed over and one by one was introduced to Lan Zhan and Hua Ying receiving hugs, ah little demon, you've return as Jian came up to him and smacked him on the head.

Ow what was that for? he asked rubbing his head and pouting.

That is for taking my son up to the mortal realm so he could escape his duties said Jian Lan

But auntie Lan...

No buts or yours will be made into soup she said

Then Aunt Lan, you will have to deal with him, he likes my butt grinned Hua Ying

Finally embracing him, little demon I will be torn apart here by the woman if I do anything to you, she sighed come he is hiding in your quarters she said

Cuo cuo, come on out this ice prince won't hurt you. He just looks scary said Hua Ying as he looked up at the rafters where Cuo cuo was hiding.

Y...yo... you...p....p... pr..... promise trembled Cuo cuo

When have I ever let anyone hurt my cuo cuo? Asked Hua Ying. Cuo cuo flung himself into Hua Ying's open arms, there, there come let me play, which instrument should I play today cuo cuo? asked Hua Ying

Cuo cuo wants the Guzheng said Cuo Cuo

Then cuo cuo gets the Guzheng Hua Ying

Hua Ying went to get the instrument and placed it in his table as Lan Zhan looked around, he realized all Hua Ying's instruments here was placed exactly the same as in this room behind a glass case with incantations on them to protect them.

Sighing Hua Ying started playing and the mood below changed from noisy to calm, his music spoke about love as a river flowing and lovers embrace, as the warm wind flowing just above how the joy of two people coming together like a roaring flame or a star burst in the sky, lying next to each other under the peach blossom tree as the falling flowers cover their intwined bodies, as they share an intimate kiss you, love is eternal as the night sky bliss. He stopped playing and the tone was already set Aunt Lan bought in the tea and sat with them.

Every time you play little demon my brothel ends up filled and waiting, I thank you for this but, you also cause trouble because after this I need to close my doors because my girls are too tired serving so many people. Said Jian Lan as she casually sips her tea

Aunt Lan, you love me, the girls love me and no matter what you say, you make 10 times the earns you do when I play, so your blame should not be blamed on me rather those that are too weak to resist said Hua Ying

Mm you are right. That, that you played now it was new was it not? Asked Jian Lan

You know I only play how I feel so yes it was said Hua Ying

The picture it painted was well illustrated well done, the yearning almost had me join the women of this house said Jian Lan

I cannot take all the praise aunt Lan you know this said Hua Ying

Little demon they may have taught you but my child you have a gift, which is all yours.

Yes, aunt Lan I need to go now, Lan Zhan has to get home it is almost his curfew, I bid you a goodnight aunt Lan as he got up and hugged her.

Little demon, I have a new girl who would like to meet you when you have time.

I shall always make time for the girls of my house he said as he turned to Lan Zhan, Lets go A-Zhan and they left through the back.

Cuo cuo took to you quite well, falling asleep on you like that said Hua Ying he is normally terrified of cultivators, even a promise from me wouldn't get him down even if I begged.

Mn

Back at the Jingshi Hua Ying took off his outer robe hung it up on the peg then walked over to the bed and took of his shoes.

The song. Said Lan Zhan

Yes A-Zhan it was meant for you. said Hua Ying

You're going back? Asked Lan Zhan

Nie Mingjue needs me, the talisman works but not well enough, so for a couple of days I won't see you as I will be lost in my work but we can still talk through the butterflies, and hand those to your brother, uncle and father it's the same as yours but different said Hua Ying pointing at the parcel they are labeled

I want you here at night A-Ying said Lan Zhan

As he laid in Lan Zhan's arms facing him then remind me and I shall come if I can, I just don't like that Jin person he creeps me out. Said Hua Yin

In which way? asked Lan Zhan

I asked Jun Wu my grandfather to show me the transformation talisman so I could transform myself at will and explained why and what I wanted so he taught me everything he knows, I can change into a woman now said Hua Ying smiling but I won't show you now maybe later because, grandfather Qi deviated and had to seek help from mother who wouldn't stop laughing and when I got home and showed father, he locked me up in my room again, he pouted. I teleported into Nie Mingjue's room and he tried attacking and so I told him the sword that he is holding would never hurt someone like me when he saw it was me, I told him that I will be coming as an older Taoist and showed him because I did not trust likely, he accepted my term and the next day I walked in met him with the Jin and explained that I could help him with his families curse so Mingjue gave me a room that I could seal during the night. During the day he comes in with tea and snacks and things that I do not touch and he asked why I do not eat so I said when I go out, I get my own, to make my own because of trust. I then told the story about the friends and the well, yesterday he came to me and asked me a question about one of my notes I deliberately left out for him to glance at then took it away when I saw him looking, I replied by saying my secrets are my own to keep and shouldn't be passed on by those who do not study under me he said sorry with an eerie smile and left. explained Hua Ying

Just be careful said Lan Zhan

I am that it why I will make the bracelet for all to see where as the incantation, I am using for none but the owner to see will be the true balance said Hua Ying

Now about you changing into a woman? Asked Lan Zhan

A-Zhan, if I do that what happened at the table, I won't be able to stop. Not that I did want stop honestly but, I can say this I can't wait to ascend my sister will be so proud and so jealous laughed Hua Ying.

Then why don't we continue? Asked Lan Zhan as he leaned over to kiss the sensitive spot, on Hua Ying's neck as he started to untie his inner robe.

I would love nothing more said Hua Ying as he arched his back and pulled Lan Zhan closer. As Lan Zhan Claimed Hua Ying's mouth as he sat up, he pulled Hua Ying on to his lap and took off the robe that was denying him access, Hua Ying made quick work of Lan Zhan's robes and once again had his fingers digging into Lan Zhan's back, Lan Zhan broke off the kiss and started licking and sucking Hua Ying earlobe and Hua Ying let out a moan. Hua Ying threw his head back as Lan Zhan trailed kisses on Hua Ying's neck and gently laying him down and moving to the side, Hua Ying felt as though he was on fire as he bought his hands up from Lan Zhan back to put his fingers in his hair all the while bring his body closer not only to his arousal against Lan Zhan but also to tease his. Not taking any more of the teasing, Lan Zhan gripped Hua Ying's pants and slid it off and then put his hand on Hua Ying's manhood and slowly started moving, Hua Ying moaned again as he wrapped his arms around Lan Zhan's neck and pulled in kissing him fiercely as Lan Zhan quickened his pace around Hua Ying's girth, Hua Ying moved voluntary moved with the rising rhythm his body was searing and tight, Lan Zhan kept the quick pace kissing him not missing a single movement, until Hua Ying's hips shot up spilling his seed on him and moaned loudly in Lan Zhan mouth, kissing him gently as he grabbed the cloth on the table and wiped them both off then looking at Hua Ying.

My turn said Hua Ying with a flirtatious sly smile, as 'black hand' unwrapped from Hua Ying wrist and bound Lan Zhan's arms above his head and on to the banisters on each side, now that you're on your back my A-Zhan and can't do much I have to say, I love seeing you this way said Hua Ying seductively

Release me. growled Lan Zhan

No, I wanted to do this from the moment you pinned me to the library wall. A-Zhan said Hua Ying

He straddled him and kissed him passionately, slowly kissing him down his neck, as his hand gripped Lan Zhan's hard length underneath his pants and stroked it gently, teasingly. Hua Ying moved down Lan Zhan's abdomen licking and nipping on the right places making Lan Zhan suck air in through his teeth, finally pulling down his pants to his ankles trapping them and reaching the shaft Hua Ying licked from the base up to the tip before he placed Lan Zhan's erection in his mouth, Lan Zhan's eye opened wide at the sensation and his hip involuntarily moved as Hua Ying used, his hand and mouth moving up and down Lan Zhan's member while that other hand fondled his sack, feeling Lan Zhan slowly tighten Hua Ying quickened his pace as Lan Zhan matched his with his hips,

A-Ying stop, A-Ying I'm, I'm....

Lan Zhan shot up burying his entire length in Hua Ying mouth and he spilled his seed, Hua Ying swallowed every bit of it and then licked Lan Zhan's length a few more times clean before coming up and laying on top of his boneless lover, 'black hand' finally released Lan Zhan and wrapped himself around Hua Ying's wrist again.

Thank you, 'black hand' said Hua Ying as he petted 'black hand' and not expecting Lan Zhan to flip him over and stared accusingly at him

You cannot tell me you did not enjoy that. aid Hua Ying with a seductive smile

Not answering Lan Zhan kissed Hua Ying putting all his emotions into that one kiss.

Pulling away, Hua Ying laughed maybe next time I shall do more if I can get kissed like that again and Lan Zhan Just growled, A-Zhan we need to get dressed and sleep said Hua Ying as he passed Lan Zhan his robe. They got dressed and Hua Ying laid in Lan Zhan's arms. I would certainly love to do that every day he said as he yawned.

Go to sleep A-Ying said Lan Zhan as he kissed his head and they both fell into a peaceful and satisfied sleep.

In the week that followed Lan Zhan's demeanor went from the usual, to extreme ice everyone was afraid to look his way, so he stayed at the library and copied the works and talking to Hua Ying when he had the chance. ZeWu-Jun knew why his brother mood changed and that was because he hasn't slept in five days nor has, he seen Hua Ying in five days. Lan Qiren and Lan Qingheng-Jun was having tea one day in the hanshi with ZeWu-Jun.

Xichen why is your brother so cold these days he won't even speak a sentence? Asked Lan Qingheng-Jun

Sighing ever since he heard that Wei Ying ran away from lotus pier he has been on edge, he first thought that he would come here but it's been five days and no word has reached him said ZeWu-Jun

Where is he now? Call Lan Zhan for me Lan Qiren said to one of the passing disciples

Shifu, you received news? Asked a shocked ZeWu-Jun

Xichen I keep an eye on my family so naturally I would ask my nephew to be to remain in contact or else said Lan Qiren

Lan Zhan walked in and bowed Shifu he said

Wangji, I have news from Wei Wuxian, he said as he took out the letter, you leave at dawn said Lan Qiren as Lan Zhan took the letter and bowed and left.

It looks like that worked, said Lan Qingheng-Jun

I told him to be patient but being apart, Qingheng-Jun you know what that is like. Said Lan Qiren sadly

Then I shall leave and help him get ready said ZeWu-Jun as he got up bowed at his elders and left to the jingshi.

Wangji? said ZeWu-Jun as he knocked

Enter was all ZeWu-Jun heard and he entered and closed the door behind him

Greetings, A-Huan said Hua Ying smiling

So, the letter? Asked ZeWu-Jun

Oh, that was me smiled Hua Ying

You, stayed away from Wangji for five days, tormenting him, then you sent a letter? Asked ZeWu-Jun

It couldn't be helped I had to finish what I had started; I too felt the loss and I arrived shortly after Lan Zhan left the Jingshi so I sent the letter and surprised him said Hua Ying

Then you shall depart tomorrow? Asked ZeWu-Jun

Yes, I will stay at the border and wait for A-Zhan then teleport us directly to Dafan mountain, there is a Wen clan there but, they are healers and the stories I heard well it is strange. Said Hua Ying

Be safe, we will wait for you and stay in communication. Said ZeWu-Jun

The same applies to you, nightshade can get to us easily if anything happens let us know said Hua Ying

Xichen I have something to leave in your hands said Lan Zhan as he handed the scroll to his brother.

This is? Asked ZeWu-Jun

Your mother's scroll, I gave it to him six nights ago said Hua Ying it's about her life from the time she was born up to her death.

How? Asked ZeWu-Jun as he paled

Remember I said I have a library with all the secrets of every realm? Well, this is one of those, the history of every clan member. I haven't read it I didn't want to when I read the beginning of Lan Zhan's story I got the short version from my aunt Ling Wen, I gave it to Lan Zhan because I felt he deserved the truth of what happened and so do you. Your uncle fought hard for the both of you and her if you must know, he never wanted you separated it was the elder's choice and being watched well you know your history I am just merely stating the facts said Hua Ying

ZeWu-Jun walked over to Hua Ying and hugged him, thank you he said

I was just returning something that doesn't belong to me although I can say it has been replaced, I will respect your family and not read it until you have and you give me the right to said Hua Ying, Lan Zhan has already read it and said I may but I would like you to read it first.

with that ZeWu-Jun put the scroll away and helped Lan Zhan pack, while Hua Ying was laying, on his stomach the bed reading the scroll and laughing and said and you call me shameless Lan Zhan is that what you really thought as Lan Zhan ears want pink.

Your scroll? asked ZeWu-Jun

Mn replied Lan Zhan

He has my book that Pei Ming is writing said Hua Ying

Finally, they had time to themselves ZeWu-Jun bought Lan Zhan's Dinner to his room and Hua Ying was drinking tea and going through some (many stacks) scrolls while Lan Zhan ate. There should be away to purify the Yin iron but if I do it that way then there has to be a Yang...... remove the taint and leave the dark split the two whole and create two new ones from the old. one for the ghost supreme and the other for the heaven's it could work. He said talking to himself

A-Ying? Asked Lan Zhan

Mm

What are you thinking?

Right now, a theory that might work but only with a vast amount of dark and light spiritual energy which neither has right now he said as he slammed the scroll down and put his head in his hands and massaged his temples. Groaning we must first find them and seal them away before I can even speak to grandfather and father.

Lan Zhan came over and put Hua Ying in his lap and massaged his temples while releasing some spiritual energy to soothe the pain.

You haven't slept in five days you completed the bracelet and that incantation while studying the Yin iron, you need rest said Lan Zhan

What I did, is a permanent solution to this problem retorted Hua Ying

Once again finding himself on his back with Lan Zhan looming over him the only difference is this time Lan Zhan settled himself between Hua Ying's legs as he wrapped them around Lan Zhan's waist

What you need right now said Lan Zhan as he placed kissed on Hua Ying's neck and he loosened his collar to expose his chest, is a bath,*kiss* and *kiss* wrapped under the blankets *kiss* and *kiss* in *kiss* my *kiss* arms he said as he claimed Hua Yings lips searing him with heat, he pulled Hua Ying back up settling back onto his lap never breaking the kiss as he gently removed Hua Ying's outer robe untied the ribbon which held his inner robe in place and gently removed it while his finger caressed every part of his back as the robe slipped downwards pooling as Lan Zhan's knees. Hua Ying felt as though he was on fire and loved the feeling of being burned like this, breaking the kiss Hua Ying groaned.

Go, Yin Yu has already bought in everything you need behind the screen and is already waiting said Lan Zhan as Hua Ying looked over at a smirking Yin Yu

Walking over to stand at Yin Yu's side and turned his head don't forget Yin Yu it was you that bathed me when I was younger because my parents couldn't stand the marks, just like you he accepts them but unlike you he finds them enchanting said Hua Ying with a smirk as slandered behind the screen

"Fingers remember every caress, while shadow play upon the wall,

By candle light a light breeze blows as the lovers share a fire so bold,

Intertwined in ways that their bodies could meet,

How desperate they are to become one as a whole and not two that shares a soul,

Behind the shade her silhouette plays,

As he looks on with eyes ablaze,

Be mine oh sweet divine.

Come to me, hear my heat beat only for thee."

Never had Lan Zhan Heard such a poem recited he looked at Yin Yu who just smiled

He is teasing you said Yin Yu

I thought as much but I have never heard such words before said Lan Zhan

You never will he says such things when he is in the mood to express his feelings said Yin Yu

Seeing that Hua Ying as finished and adequately dressed, Yin Yu removed the tub before stepping out he turned. No more teasing and no talismans either unless you want crimson rain sought flower to come bind you and take you away said Yin Yu with a smile and pointed at the first who was on wall. Sweet dreams little prince as Yin Yu smiled and left.

Hua Yin placed the silence spell around the cottage and turned to his wraith butterfly I should've have dusted you long ago he growled you are fortunate that you are one of my favorites. Remembering the one that had died he felt guilt he never wanted that to happen again, going to Lan Zhan he laid in his arms as Lan Zhan covered them.

Thinking about the one that passed? Asked Lan Zhan

I never wanted that to happen I never wanted to lose my wraith butterflies said Hua Ying

It will never happen again we will use something else next time said Lan Zhan

With that they fell asleep

"What is this place? Why am I here?

Standing on a battlefield, buildings on flames reaching the skies, people screaming, a monster roars in the distance, swords clashing.... blood, there's blood everywhere, there's do much death so many bodies I can't move why can't I move? Where am I?

Standing in the middle of all the blood and carnage a woman with a black sword laughs at her side she raises her hands and the tainted dire wolves are unleashed feasting on the dead, dying and injured, her laughs become more insane as she holds her face and turns to the skies and shouts:

WHO CAN STOP ME?! No one can, for I am QQQQUUUUEEEEEEEENNNN!!!!!

A ball of light appears, there will be one soon he can stop you, he will stop you born a supreme and a heavenly prince he will avenge not only this but also his fate your ashes will scatter never to be reborn, never to reincarnate, never to exist. No one shall remember you; no one shall utter your name; you will die knowing it was you who changes your fate to this.

HE DID THIS HE BOUGHT THIS UPON HIMSELF CHOOSING A HEAVENS PRINCE OVER ME I AM HIS DEVASTATION I SHALL LET MY PETS FEAST ON HIS SON'S CARCASS I WILL MAKE HIM WATCH AS I DESTROY EVERYTHING, HE HOLDS DEAR THEN I WILL TAKE HIS LIFE JUST AS HE TOOK MY BROTHERS!!!!

A-Ying wake up, wake up...

Bolting up straight Hua Ying was drenched in sweat as he felt the cold air raise his skin and he started shivering as the tears poured down his face so much blood, so many dying and for what a scorned woman is that why...... whispered Hua Ying as a blanket was placed on his shoulders frightening him more as he jumped to the floor and tarting backing away.

A-Ying be calm, it's me, it's A-Zhan said Lan Zhan loly getting up and walking slowly towards Hua Ying

A, A-Zhan a dream then it was just a dream Hua Ying said as the world spun and turned black

Hua Cheng caught his son, as he and Xie Lian appeared in the room behind Hua Ying and placed him on the bed

San lang, did you? Asked Xie Lian

No, I believe it was the seal my love, he was terrified. said Hua Cheng

What in heavens name did our son see? Asked Xie Lian

I don't like this; I have never seen him like this not even with the wolves. Said Hua Cheng

I have, not this bad, but I have. Said Lan Zhan

where is that idiot healer growled Hua Cheng

Ghost king I am behind you said Wang Fang I can extract the dream but the question is do you want to see it?

Of course, I want to see it why wouldn't I? Asked Xie Lian

Because this involves the all the realms before this that he saw and after said Wang Fang

YOU KNEW AND YOU SAID NOTHING roared Hua Cheng

I knew from the night he was attacked here, crimson rain sought flower he sneered, think who uses tainted dire wolves, you all forgot that laugh. *sighs* Xian Lian. Here is the memory that he dreamed about suggest that all the realms come together this is a problem for everyone, I have giving him something he won't remember what he saw, only that he was terrified we should leave before he wakes said Wang Fang as he got up kissed his nephew and walked out the door.

A-Zhan I trust him with you, we shall be going said Xie Lian as he put his hand on Lan Zhan's Shoulder, thank you come San Lang and they left.

Opening the door, he saw Yin Yu holding a basin filled with water and a cloth

I thought you might want this said Yin Yu

My thanks and he took the basin inside and placed it on the nightstand, he gently started undressing Hua Ying and cleaning him. How much more do you have to endure before you are actually free? said Lan Zhan. After he was done, he opened the door and Yin Yu stepped inside

I bought him clothes said Yin Yu as he took the basin and removed Hua Yin's soiled clothing and walked out.

Dressing Hua Ying, I never thought I would undress you just to dress you again said Lan Zhan with a slight smile, then laid down next to him and held him tight as he fell asleep again.

Lan Zhan wake up said Hua Ying shaking him LAN ZHAN WAKE UP!

Is that anyway to wake you beloved up? Asked Lan Zhan as he grabbed Hua Ying around the waist and pulled him on top, you are supposed to do it with a kiss he said as he leaned forward and kissed him.

Shameless, truly shameless said Hua Ying as broke out of Lan Zhan's arms come or we will be late, I would like us to go home tonight there is a commotion going on. Said Hua Ying I will meet you outside the border, as he used a talisman changing him into a female as he opened 'light breeze' and gently fanned himself.

Just a glimpse and Lan Zhan was shocked Hua Ying looked surreal, truly otherworldly, the curves of his body was more defined, more pronounced it showed elegance and grace, his skin looked like smooth fine white jade and his fingertips were marked with red dye and gold dust, on his face had the same contours it had before except his lips were redder, fuller as in a permanent pout that needed to be kissed his eyebrows and eyes took on the elegance of a woman of innocence yet, mischievous played in the sparkle of those silver grey eyes, the saying "every man's perfect wet dream" came to Lan Zhan's mind, before Lan Zhan could grab him, Hua Ying giggled told you I'll how you said Hua Ying as he scattered into his golden butterflies leaving behind a frustrated Lan Zhan. Never before has he been in the position where he wanted someone more, where he wanted to lock the beauty away for himself.

A-YING YOU'RE SHAMELESS roared Lan Zhan, As ZeWu-Jun laughed what has he done now? As he stopped at his brothers and knocked

Enter said a muffled voice.

ZeWu-Jun entered his brother holding, just to find his brother on the floor, ears blood red and his head in his hands.

Wangji what happened? asked ZeWu-Jun

After this is done, he growled, after this whole mess is done, I am going to lock him up and no one will see him not even after he ascends! He got up recomposed himself grabbed Bichen and walked out.

Nightshade what has your master done, for Wangji to be like this he asked shaking his head and he laughed, A-Ying I fear for your virtue, teasing me brother only got you into a whole you dug for yourself. Said ZeWu-Jun

Oh naturally, he showed second master Lan what he would look like when he ascends said Pei Ming coming through the door with a ball in his hand, want to see?

I believe master Ming if I were to be shown I would have my eyes taken out by my brother if he knew, so I do apologize but my answer will be no said ZeWu-Jun smiling

It's a shame said Pei Ming shaking his head, granted you will in the near future that boy will ascend when he is twenty and we all cannot wait Pei Ming smiled as he left

I wonder is he so beautiful that.... ZeWu-Jun shook his head I would love to keep my eyes he said as he turned and left.

Dafan mountain was lush in forests and full of wild life, you could hear the birds singing and see deer's walk through and the stream that ran through was clean and bright that you could see all the different kinds of fish, right ahead of them was a mountain.

I seem to vaguely know this place Hua Ying said as they walked along a small path way. Going deeper in and closer toward the mountain, Lan Zhan was silent and ice air surrounded him.

A-Zhan don't be mad please, I said I would show you, didn't I? And we have to work together here I can't have you mad at me. Smirked Hua Ying as he pleaded

No remorse said Lan Zhan

Of course, I would have no remorse...... started Hua Ying as he found himself pinned to a tree and his arms above his head once again, A-Zhan teasing you is fun as Hua Ying kissed his lips because there is nothing you can do at the moment but try control and it's entertaining for me because I know for sure once we are married, I will always be on my back or hidden away or fiercely protect by you. Said Hua Ying

Lan Zhan filled what space was left in-between them and bend slightly to kiss Hua Ying neck, my control isn't infinite. A man can only take so much. Said Lan Zhan still pinning Hua Ying against the tree kissing his neck, he bought one of Hua Yings legs up and wrapped it around his waist as his lips moved up to claim those red lips, my control is already on knife's edge said Lan Zhan

A small squeak interrupted them, as they looked down, they saw a small girl dressed in Wen clan robes. Lan Zhan letting the now smiling Hua Ying go as the child ran away, that was not my fault although the timing was perfect as he danced towards the path the little girl took with his butterflies fluttering around him. "One day soon I will have him to myself" Lan Zhan thought as he followed

In paradise hall

San Lang, I believe we should change the marriage contract because Hua Ying is going to kill that poor bit before they make their bows said Xie Lian

My love if I could lock him up I would, his shamelessness is worse than mine I feel like cutting Pei Ming down growled Hua Cheng

Come on let's go said Xie Lian as he drew an array and walked into the hanshi

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As they entered, they village Hu Ying was surprised, he had a feeling that this was home yet he couldn't understand why? It felt familiar, safe. Looking around an old mad came to greet them

Welcome young masters he said as he bowed

Un...uncle four? Said Hua Ying shocked as he backed away, uncle four? Hua Ying went down on his knees and hugged the old man's legs, uncle four Hua Ying cried it's me it's A-Ying I'm home, I made it home he said as he cried uncontrollably

A-Ying, my little A-Ying said the man as he bent down to hug Hua Ying, you did, you found your way home. My sweet child let me look at you, as he pulled away to take a closer look at Hua Ying, you're such a beauty but then you were always beautiful. We thought you perished with your parents we sent out people to look for your remains and bring them home when we couldn't we burned all your things and placed the ashes in our tomb, hugging him once again, I am happy to see you again and well. Said Uncle four

Where's sister Qing and A-Ning and granny Wen? There are many new faces here. Said Hua Ying and there was a little girl that caught us in an awkward position, uncle four I want you to meet my betrothed as they stood up and Hua Ying moved and stood by Lan Zhan

Lan Zhan bowed Lan Zhan of the Gusu clan courtesy Lan Wangji.

I am known around here as uncle four he said as he returned the bow come Wen Qing should be back shortly the others are stayed at the nightless city and Wen Ning is here with granny Wen he said as they walked through the little village. Then they got to one of the cottages and was showed inside just as Hua Ying entered, he got a smack at the back of his head

Ow, uncle four what was that four? He moaned as he rubbed his head

What kind of shameless acts were you doing in the forest, for a child to see he glared Uncle four, Hua Ying pouted it wasn't my fault, he pinned me to the tree Hua Ying Whined

And what shameless act did you do, to get pinned to that said tree? he asked smirking

Uncle four knows me too well, said Hua Ying as smirked

So, you deserved a smack uncle four grinned

I deserve much more uncle four, he said as he grinned back

Ever mischievous laughed uncle four

Just then Granny and Wen came in with a chubby baby in his arms.

GRANNY said Hua Ying as he went and hugged the old woman

A-Ying I heard you're back come let me look at you, my, my you have truly grown and so pretty she said as she petted his face, I also heard you were caught by the daughter of this village doing something inappropriate?

He pinned me to the tree! Hua Ying pouted

Wen Ning came forward, our A-Ying is mischievous, he must've done something to provoke young master Lan here he said

I may have but, he is fun to tease cried Hua Ying A-Ning you've grown as well. Your core? Have you not been cultivating?

Come, said uncle four, we will tell you want happened

As the five sat and granny served the tea, they told the story of the rock formation up in the mountains eating people's souls and how Wen Ruohan went there and took something dark from the creature's heart and how it went after Wen Ning.

If it wasn't for his father Wen Ning wouldn't be with us said uncle four

We tried keeping people out and not pray there but, they keep coming back, we tried to seal it but nothing worked. Everyone believes she is a dancing goddess.

Uncle four, I believe we were here for her heart as well but now that it is gone and she is stealing souls we will seal her and the cave so no one can enter said Hua Ying

Before that tell us, what happened to you. Said granny Wen

Hua Ying told them his story leaving out the truth of who he really is and the Yin iron. So right now, I am betrothed to marry A-Zhan in five years and we are searching for that thing so we can seal it said Hua Ying.

You truly are special said granny I am happy you have someone who completes and tames you but, still lets you live unrestrained said granny

Uncle four remember the place you told me about? far away from everyone? Why don't you move there take all that is here and go? Asked Hua Ying

Because they are stubborn, they won't leave without the others said a beautiful woman standing in the door

Sister Qing! As Hua Ying ran and picked her up and spun her around laughing

Put me down you fool she said smiling A-Ying has grown up I see but still the same little A-Ying I use to know and love. Said Wen Qing

Sister Qing used to threaten me with needles to said Hua Ying pouting

Looking at him, she pats his head takes his hand and sits down as Hua Ying leans on her holding onto her arm.

Hua Ying, there was a possibility of us moving there but not anymore, we have been ordered to move within the city. those that do not comply will be cut down two tribes have already vanished so I have come to take my people. said Wen Qing

Then I shall make the preparation said uncle four, my boy I am happy seeing you again truly as he leaned and kissed Hua Ying head.

As the wen clan left their home Lan Zhan and Hua Ying made their way up the mountain.

As they reached Yin Yu was waiting for them

A-Ying, I feel no malice it is safe said Yin Yu

Yin Yu, I think it is better that mother and father handle this, she is after all a self-proclaimed goddess said Hua Ying the first has already left, they will be here shortly

When Xie Lian and Hua Cheng arrived Hua Ying explained the story of the dancing goddess stone, they all went in the cave to seal her off then sealed off the entrance so that no one could enter the cave, Xie Lian also told them of the changes made to the marital contact which was agreed on my both parties, then saying their goodbyes Lan Zhan and Hua Ying decided to stay the night.

Back at the Wen village, Uncle four gave them a cottage to share, and that evening Lan Zhan saw another side of Hua Ying that he never thought he'd get to see as the all came together and ate, Hua Ying was running around with the little ones laughing and playing with them. Throwing himself on his family and teasing Wen Qing as he ran while she chased him with her needles, Wen Ning and Hua Ying shot arrows as he taught him how to hold and aim properly. Finally helping the elders to put the young's ones to sleep.

They have never had so much fun said Uncle four

Neither have I, I missed this. Said Hua Ying smiling as they walked to their cottage

My boy you must have a wonderful evening further. Said uncle four as he hugged Hua Ying

I will said Hua Ying

As Lan Zhan and Hua Ying entered the cottage, Lan Zhan closed the door then pulled Hua into his embrace and kissed him.

Mmm... I could get use to this, said Hua Ying smiling as he held Lan Zhan tighter

I never thought I'd see that side of you. Said Lan Zhan

You will see it more often tomorrow when we go to paradise hall, it's not often I get to this unrestrained said Hua Ying

Come let's sleep said Lan Zhan as they got into bed.

The next morning Hua Ying and lan Zhan said goodbye as the dafan Wen Clan made their way to the nightless city, once gone Hua Ying opened a door leading him home.