When he woke up again, what he saw was neither the black ceiling of the underground cave nor Lan Zhan's pale yet handsome face laying beside him, but rather a wooden board. Drawn on the board was a funny series of kissing heads. These were carvings he made on his own bed in latus pier.
How did I? What happened? Hua Ying asked to no one in particular as he stretched and got up, or tried to his head was in pain and his body felt overworked.
A-Xian said Jiang Yanli as she put the book down, she was reading and came over to sit by him
*smack* ow Shijie what was that for? Asked Hua Ying as he rubbed his shoulder pouting
That is for nearly giving me Qi deviation. I was so worried, when they bought you back you were hardly breathing and your fever raged through your body said Jiang Yanli with tears in her eyes
Taking her hand in his, I'm sorry Shijie Hua Ying Said sincerely. Looking around Shijie how did I get back, when did I get out and where is Lan Zhan, where's A-Cheng? Asked Hua Ying
The door to his room opened and Jiang Cheng walked in carrying a white porcelain jar on a tray and set it down on the table near Jiang Yanli
Sister the soup you made, I brought it over and you what are you shouting for? sneered Jiang Cheng
A-Cheng, come sit please asked Hua Ying, as Jiang Yanli ladled to contents into a bowl
Why do you want me to come over? You want to kneel down and thank me? Said Jiang Cheng sneering even more
No, I wanted to ask what took you so long, seven days A-Cheng did you want to kill me? Asked Hua Ying
You dead? Then who is speaking to me right now? Asked Jiang Cheng
A-Cheng, I am sure it only takes five days to reach lotus pier from dusk-creek mountain said Hua Ying
Did the fever fry your brain? You only counted the time to return and not the time to get back, let alone looking the entire mountain for the bayan tree and dig open the whole that got blocked, where's your gratitude? Retorted Jiang Cheng
Why in heavens name didn't Lan Zhan remind me as he realized what Jiang Cheng was saying was true.
He can't stand you and you expect him to listen to everything you say? Asked Jiang Cheng
A-Xian you haven't eaten in a week please try eat as much as you can said Jiang Yanli
Thank you Shijie, said Hua Ying where is Lan Zhan? He was also saved, wasn't he? Is he here or did he go back? he asked
He is not from our sect so why would he come here; he went back. Said Jiang Cheng
Before he could ask any more questions, Jiang Fengmian entered Hua Ying put down the bowl.
Uncle. said Hua Ying
Sit A-Ying he said as he sat beside him how are you feeling?
I feel fine uncle, better now that I've eaten said Hua Ying smiling.
father, are the Wen sect still not returning our swords? Asked Jiang Cheng
Sighing Jiang Fengmian looked at his son, no they have been celebrating. Said Jiang Fengmian
Celebrating what? asked Hua Ying
That Wen Chao single handedly killed the tortoise of slaughter. Said Fengmian
Hearing this Hua Ying almost rolled off the bed with laughter, he, that grease ball, that good for nothing killing it he couldn't even stab me, they truly have no face said Hua Ying as he roared with laughter.
Or what? Sneered Jiang Cheng sobering Hua Ying up immediately will they go around and say you killed it?
A-Cheng I did not kill it, Lan Zhan did Hua Ying said with sincerity.
Really, well Lan Zhan said that it was you, so who was it really? smiled Jiang Fengmian
I guess both of us did something. But he was the main one. I only went into the beast's shell and chased it out. Lan Zhan was waiting for it alone outside with the chord of assassination. It only died after it dragged on for six entire hours. Then I just cut the dead beast's head off explained Hua Ying
It seems that you both killed it together, what's yours is yours why give it all to him? Asked Jiang Fengmian
I am not, I just feel compared to him I didn't do much stated Hua Ying
Well done. Said Jiang fengmian smiling
Congratulations on killing a four-hundred-year-old beast sneered Jiang Cheng
Hua Ying knew at this moment Jiang Cheng's Jealousy only grew, if you were there then you could've helped us and also gained some credit smiled Hua Ying as he said that.
You should not have played the hero and you shouldn't have cared for such a hell of a thing. If in the beginning you didn't..." started Jiang Cheng
Jiang Cheng. Do you know in which ways was that not appropriate? Asked Jiang Fengmian solemnly
Uncle, A-Cheng is just angry, it's true I acted on impulse and I dragged Lan Zhan into it without giving a care about my health or the fact that he had an injured leg said Hua Ying.
A-Ying it isn't that you acted without care from what I heard from Lan Zhan, it was his idea in the first place and you just made plans that would ensure efficiency, A-Cheng there are something that should be left unsaid even if you're angry, had you said them then it means that you still do not understand what our motto truly means said Jiang Fengmian shaking his head.
"To attempt the impossible" is exactly how he is isn't it so? As long as he understands then what does it matter? Killing a beast knowing he would bring trouble to our sect sneered Yu Zi Yuan as she breezed in and stopped five steps away from Hua Ying's bed staring at him with venom in her eyes.
My lady. What brings you here? Asked Jiang Fengmian
Giving a cold laugh what am I doing here? Jiang Fengmian do you not know that lotus pier has two leaders not just one and that I may go where I please just as you can, you do also remember which of these two is your son? Your son that escaped and wandered days without rest or food to save this fool, your son that has still not eaten or rested properly ever since he was found, that boy is never happy unless he causes some kind of mischief she said as vemon spat from her lips
That is quite enough madam Yu, I am not from your sect, my father was, I fully understand the motto and what it means to protect innocent lives, I would've died happily without regrets, the fault is yours for not taking care of your son upon arrival. I only did what was necessary and to live up to the Jiang sect motto and creed if I have caused trouble because I did so, then whose fault is it entirely? I would do it over again because it Is how I was raised. Not to bully the weak into compliance but rather to protect. Hua Ying said as he got out of bed and stood up facing her, I believe you should leave to save some face while you can madam Yu, for I do not need to tell you who your son truly is, raised by a selfish tyrant mother such as yourself. Then he turned around and bowed uncle I meant no disrespect but neither the truth could be ignored. Said Hua Ying
Rightly said A-Ying, said Hua Cheng as he walked in
Daddy? Daddy! Cried Hua Ying as he leaped in his father's embrace, I'm sorry, I am so sorry, I should not have gone, I caused so much trouble I know this I am sorry.
A-Ying you did no such thing you did the impossible, you killed a beast that no one else could four hundred years ago, you and Lan Zhan did. You also stood up for what is right and you maintained perfect control we all are proud of you said Xie Lian
Mother, cried Hua Ying
Come let us go home now. Jiang Fengmian we will bring him once he has recovered and once you sort out this, he pointed at Yu Zi Yuan mess said Hua Cheng he lifted his son and walked out the door.
One day he will definitely bring disaster to our sect Jiang Fengmian mark my words sneered Yu Zi Yuan as she took her son and left.
Being a few days at home did help, but it also didn't. He got better faster now that he didn't have the seal on him but Hua Cheng kept him in the training hall with, He Xuan, Yin Yu and Hua Cheng. Xie Lian would bring food and medicine and watch how he meditated feeling his pulse and making sure he was fine; he had no time for anything else not even Cuo cuo or his instruments.
Explain to me again why we are doing this? Asked Hua Ying dodging for the third time that morning.
Punishment said Hua Cheng as he rushed forward with, He Xuan and tried to slash Hua Ying
How is this punishment? All I am doing (as he ducked Yin Yu's slash) is dancing around with my war fan utterly bored, FATHER!!! I want to see Cuo cuo! He whined as he grabbed, He Xuan sword arm and threw him harshly against the wall knocking him out
UNCLE! Screamed Hua Ying shocked, ignoring and avoiding Hua Cheng and Yin Yu and running towards where he threw is uncle, bending down he placed his hands on him and healed him while he ordered black hand to protect.
You have a soft heart nephew but a strong will said He Xuan as he sat up as he regained his composure
I am sorry uncle, I let out my frustration on you said Hua Ying as he bowed his head
Still cannot sleep? asked black water
Shaking his head, only if father puts me to sleep, do I sleep otherwise it is difficult or impossible. Said Hua Ying
Still being attacked Hua Ying had, had about enough of it ENOUGH he shouted as the darkness unfurled knocking both Hua Cheng and Yin Yu back, the truth why are we truly here please Hua Ying begged
A-Ying, a crowned prince neither bows nor does he beg stated Xie Lian as he walked forward with food, your descension is near, these three thought it would be a good idea to see how far they can push you before you lose control. Said Xie Lian
But I haven't mommy, I haven't lost control not even now when I shouted, I wanted to push them away and stop them when I threw uncle against the wall, I wanted to knock him out so he wouldn't attack me anymore what I didn't mean was to throw him so hard said Hua Ying with tears in his eyes
Coming over and hugging his son, I saw. Standing up are you all satisfied now? San Lang? Yin Yu? Black water submerging ships? Asked Xie Lian we know what he went through we all read his book in vivid detail we all agree that what he should've done compared to what he could've done but, it is in the past now making him stronger is not going to solve anything he said now come let's eat and discuss what to do next he knows nothing of what is happening and he must make a choice.
Mommy, I need to go back A-Cheng is angry and I had shamed Yu Zi Yuan again I need to set things right said Hua Ying
How long A-Ying? asked Hua Cheng
Daddy, not long, if nothing goes bad then I will be home in time for dinner said Hua Ying
A-Ying you are close to your descension if your spirit leaves your body, you have no protection said He Xuan
I understand uncle, that's why I want to be home and not in the mortal realm said Hua Ying with Wen chao out there I am safer here but, lotus pier isn't I have to go see and I need to make things right. Said Hua Ying
I shall accompany you said Yin Yu
I never expected less said Hua Ying smiling
What of suibian A-Ying? Asked Xie Lian
Mommy, Suibian is sealed so no one can use him and if they try destroying him well, every heavenly weapon can protect itself but, Suibian will slaughter said Hua Ying with an evil grin.
They ate and said their goodbyes and Hua Ying with Yin Yu made their way to lotus pier.
Uncle, said Hua Ying as he entered the office of Jiang Fengmian and Yu Zi Yuan
Hua Ying you're back said Jiang Fengmian, as got up and hugged him
Uncle I can't stay long, might I please have a word with Madam Yu in private asked Hua Ying surprising the Jiang's.
You may come Yin Yu I believe we have some packing to do said Jiang Fengmian as he led Yin Yu out closing the door.
I came to apologize, what I said was harsh and full of ill intent. I never wanted anything but a family in yours as my father once found in uncle, I never wanted to cause trouble I only wanted to ever uphold the creed of the Jiang sect clan, I told uncle about how the gossip was hurting you because I care about you but, your jealousy because I surpassed your son is uncalled for, I train hard because, my father and family believe that attacking me every day, in our training ground will improve me that is how I got stronger, I fought the strongest, I meditated every night before I went to sleep sometimes through the night. I pulled myself up with help, I can honestly say if Jiang Cheng wasn't so jealous and helped the way I helped, trained the way I trained, he too would improve but, like you he is stubborn at believing he is always right and that is what is getting in the way. I do my regret my behavior towards you, family should say what I have said to family. Said Hua Ying as he bowed, he got up and turned and left.
Sometimes it's hard to believe you are Hua Cheng's son said Yin Yu
Most of the time I find it hard to believe I am mother's son said Hua Ying as he grinned
Laughing, where to now A-Ying? Asked Yin Yu
Now to find A-Cheng said Hua Ying and knock him down a few.
Jiang Cheng saw Hua Ying coming and he decided to walk away
Jiang Cheng walking away from me is asking for a fight said Hua Ying as he walked closer and Yin Yu stayed within sights
What do you want? growled Jiang Cheng
Your jealousy needs to stop, I will forever be stronger but, that doesn't mean you cannot improve yourself said Hua Ying
Letting out his anger, I know! I know that I don't have the personality he likes, that I'm not the heir he wants. He thinks that I don't deserve to be Sect Leader, that I don't understand the motto of the Jiang Sect! You killed the Xuanwu of Slaughter together with Lan Zhan, bathing in blood! How great is that?! But what about me?!... I was also been running around for days, completely exhausted, with not one second of rest! Roared Jiang Cheng as he punched the pillar
So, what if there's the motto?! Look at the rules of the GusuLan Sect, there are over three thousand. If people followed every single one of them, would they even be alive at this point? To do the impossible, to exceed expectations, does not mean what people put on your shoulders A-Cheng, it is what you choose do to that is impossible for others to accomplish, and who said being a sect leader means that you have to follow in every footstep that was made for you? Lan Yi didn't follow the rules but was she denied her position or her abilities? Even today she is still famous for her chord assassination technique. In the future no matter what anyone says you will be sect leader and I will be your subordinate when I can. If the Gusu clan can have its two jades then why can't the Yunmeng Jiang sect have its two prides Hua Ying said to a calm Jiang Chang if anyone wants to say otherwise, I will beat them up.
You see how you are right now? Who can you beat up? Said Jiang Cheng he slapped right at the middle of Hua Yin's chest. Although the branded wound had healed somewhat, being slapped out of the blue still brought immense pain. Hua Ying roared, Jiang Cheng!!! Come to your death!!!
You're still hurt? Why did you play the hero back then?! Serves you right! Teaches you your lesson! Shouted Jiang Cheng
Was I playing the hero?! I was moving faster than I could think! Stop running, I'll let you off this once. I need to ask you something! ... I had a perfume sachet somewhere around my waist. It was empty. Did you see it? Asked Hua Ying
The one that MianMian threw? I didn't. Said Jiang Cheng
I'll find her for another one later. Said Hua Ying with regret
You're doing it again. You don't really like her? The girl does look fine, but it's obvious that she doesn't have much background. Maybe she isn't even a disciple. She seems like the daughter of a servant. Said Jiang Cheng frowning
What's wrong with servants? I'm the son of a servant, aren't I? Said Hua Ying
How can you compare to her? Whose servant is like you, having your master peel lotus seeds for you and boil you soup. I didn't even get to have some! Exclaimed Jiang Cheng
If you want some just ask Shijie to cook you more. Right, we were talking about Lan Zhan. Did Lan Zhan not leave a message for me? Has his brother been found? How's the situation at his sect? Asked Hua Ying
You expected him to leave you a message? You're lucky that he didn't leave you with a stab wound. He went back. ZeWu-Jun hasn't been found yet. Lan Qingheng-Jun is exhausted from working.
What about Lan Qiren? How is he? Asked Hua Ying
Still in a coma said Jiang Cheng
How's Lan Zhan? Asked Hua Ying
How could he be, his father and uncle were grievously injured and tortured, they burned down the library pavilion only after the disciples saved moved of the ancient books and music scores, they gave them to ZeWu-Jun and on his father's orders told him to run away or so everyone is guessing, then from his death bed QingHeng-Jun gets up and taking up his position again weakening himself more so, He went back. Father originally wanted to ask people to take him to Gusu. He refused. Said he would find his own way and left said Jiang Cheng
Looking at the sky, how disgusting. They tortured elders, broke Lan Zhan's leg for safe guarding the library. How is it possible the alarm, should've worked said Hua Ying
Yeah. The Wen Sect is too disgusting. What alarm? Asked Jiang Cheng
I showed Zewu-Jun a way not only to strengthen the barrier but also had an alarm so if anyone were to attack the barrier would let them know giving them all enough time to get to the cold cave where no matter what everyone should be safe. Even collecting the whole library there should've been time. Said Hua Ying
Suddenly, a series of footsteps came. A group of boys wearing training clothes leaped across the hallway like monkeys, shouting, Wei Ying
The youngest shidi beamed, Wei Ying!!! You're alive now!!!
What do you mean I'm alive now? I've never died to begin with. Said Hua Ying
Wei Ying, I heard that you killed a beast over four hundred years old?! Is it true? You killed it?! Did you really go without food for seven days?!
You really haven't secretly practiced inedia behind our backs?! Just how big really was the Xuanwu of Slaughter? Would it fit inside Lotus Lake?!"
The Xuanwu of Slaughter was just a tortoise, right?! you spent the entire seven days with Lan WangJi from Gusu? And he didn't beat you to death?!
Hold on, let me answer, I helped kill the beast that was four hundred years old, no I did not practice inedia in secret yes, I really went without food for seven days, yes it would fit in lotus lake and the only way Lan Zhan never killed me was because I was in and out of consciousness, so he had to pity me said Hua Ying answering all their questions. Now run along he said smiling
A-Cheng I cannot stay, I need to go home I have things that need to be done and since the cave my parents won't let me leave. If anything happens, go to Piqu village it's five days that way by carriage don't do anything stupid bring as many as you can. Said Hua Ying
So that's where you stay? I always wondered. Said Jiang Cheng
You can say that it is one of my homes, it's protected so you will be safe said Hua Ying as he got up dusted himself off. Goodbye for now then walked to where Yin Yu was and they left.
Months went by, he was only allowed in Piqu village and the mountain where his grandfather stayed and it never bothered Hua Ying because being in the ghost realm was fun but his father thought that showing him how he gives mortals their wishes was entertaining it just made Hua Ying bored so instead he'd spend training with Mei Nianqing and creating new talismans with Jun Wu. Spent time in the brothel playing music and talking to Hwei-ru his younger-older aunt, aunt Jian Lan and Cuo Cuo.
He just came down from seeing his grandfather and was happy when Mei Nianqing came running.
What's wrong? Asked Hua Ying
A-Ying the temple Jiang Sect.....
Not waiting for Mei Nianqing to finish he ran to the temple, A-Ning? A-Cheng. Shijie shouted Hua Ying before, he could reach Jiang Cheng punched Hua Ying in the face. Not really reacting he just stood there as Jiang Cheng fell to the ground and started crying, Jiang Yanli was crying too.
A-Ning what happened? Asked Hua Ying
What happened? jiang Cheng laughed crazily, what happened! This is all your doing, father left after having an argument with mother we were on the hill practicing and the younger ones went to collect the kids but the youngest one never came back. Wen sect came to pay us a visit they demanded to see you they wanted revenge, she wanted revenge for scaring her face but you weren't there she insulted mother and mother lost control and attacked her, then core melting hand came in and protected that woman JinZhu and YinZhu fought with him and mother took us to a boat then him and his sister came out claiming to be family of yours saying that they'd help us escape with the younger ones that they had found so everyone got into boats and took off, we got half way and father saw us and asked what had happened so we told him, I gave him Zidian as proof he bound us together and told us to find you and then he left for lotus pier. Once we reach the banks Zidian dropped us and his sister said she needed to go back and she took all the boats along with her and yet I dived in I wanted to save my parents. HE KILLED THEM, HE KILLED THEM AND CRACKED MY CORE ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!! Roared Jiang Cheng
Why, why save Lan Zhan and Jin Zixuan why save mianmian why did you kill the beast. None of this would've happened if you weren't there. Sobbed Jiang Cheng
aunt Zi Yuan, uncle fengmian said Hua Ying as he fell on his knees, my fault, I should've been there. Said Hua Ying as he paled not hearing Hua Cheng walk in.
That is quite enough out of you Jiang Cheng, always competing to be the best well you will never outshine my son and as for the attack how dare you blame my son, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! They used a stupid reason and you are now taking full advantage of it, if you weren't family in his eyes, I would've buried you a long time ago. Shouted Hua Cheng making the shrine tremble.
father I need to go to her, please I need to know if there is a way to help him, where is mother?
he went to see her and ask, A-Ying so do not need to go come get up you need to lead get those young ones into houses take A-Ning with you for now go on said Hua Cheng
Father, they....
A-Ying I can be soft said Hua Cheng with a smile
daddy is the best. Thank you he said as he hugged his father and walked out with A-Ning, they spoke about the Dafan wen clan and those that escaped and went to where Hua Ying showed them and about those that are now trapped because of it, as they helped, they small group of children into a house with a loving family.
A-Ying we will take care of them for the time being you do not need to worry they will be fine said the woman
Please they are not allowed to go up the mountain for any reason we have one rule if you want to pray or see me, I will be in my mother's shrine said Hua Ying you are all safe I will try find your family and bring them as well. Leave a list and I will do my best.
Walking out A-Ning what of sister Qing?
I do not know. All I know is that I need to get back to the Yiling office before they search for me Wen Ning said
Now that you are here, I can get you back with an array. Looks like Yin Yu and I have some work to do hope father will agree.
A-Ying do you know who your father is I mean really is? Asked Wen Ning
You saw that didn't you? Said Hua Ying laughing nervously my father is crimson rain sought flower I know my mother is the crowned prince of Xianle and heavenly emperor and well you know my twin. Said Hua Ying nervously
Madam Yu asked me to relay a message for you said Wen Ning
What would that be? Asked Hua Ying
Protect them with your life recited Wen Ning
Wen Ning, I know that wasn't all she said but it's fine they are here they are safe; I will relay a message to Lan Qingheng-Jun to let him know what has happened but after I know everything myself.
As they got to the shrine Hua Cheng was waiting.
Father, he saw who you were so no need to hide said Hua Ying with a smile as he walked up and embraced Hua Cheng
A-Ning were you frightened? Asked Hua Cheng with a grin
Uncle Cheng if I hadn't known you for years, I would've been more terrified than just cautious said Wen Ning stuttering
Where's mother, A-Cheng and Shijie? Asked Hua Ying
The Jiang's are sleeping I knocked them out I can't stand crying and my darling is making tea. Replied Hua Cheng
Alright. Daddy can you please send A-Ning back to the Yiling post so he won't get caught, I will go and sit and wait for you he said A-Ning be safe tell sister Qing I will see her soon.
Sitting at the table Xie Lian relayed everything that Boashan Sanren had said, honestly speaking core transfer shouldn't be an option said Xie Lian.
Mother, I will willingly do this but right now that is not the concern. We need to find these children their families and bring then here so that I can take them somewhere safe, then we need to see if there are any survivors, I can take Yin Yu, Feng Xin and Qu Ming I will have black hand with me and my wraiths so I will be fine I also want to see if I can't find their bodies for burial and then I need to see a-Qing and ask her if she'd help me with Wang Fang.
Seeing his plan Xie Lian paled. You will do no such thing did you not just hear; you will be weakened to the point where you will be a weak mortal for a day Hua Ying what if something happens during that time and your descension is upon us. Growled Hua Cheng
Father innocents should not suffer due to the greed of others, I have to help and he can't stay like that cultivation is his life if I could help then I will sacrifice a day so that he can live he is the heir of the yunmeng sect I can't just let him waste away argued Hua Ying
So much like your mother, he said as his eyes softened, maybe this is what is needed for you to descend. Fine but Yin Yu will follow and if you descend here, he will contact me and watch over your body said Hua Ying
Father thank you. Said Hua Ying
Do you understand the pain you will be in A-Ying? Asked Xie Lian
Yes, but right now it's not here, right now the people matter. Said Hua Ying as he smiled.
That night Hua Ying decided to write a letter:
Lan Qingheng-Jun
Yunmeng Jiang sect is no more, right now Jiang Yanli is on her way to the Jin sect with a friend, I asked that they take care of her I do not want her in this fight.
After rescuing a few survivors, we managed to escape with the remains of Yu Zi Yuan and Jiang Fengmian and after settling the survivors we will head for yiling there is something that I must do.
I hope you are well my well wishes are with you. Send my regards to Lan Zhan, as well if you can.
Wei Ying
Courtesy Wei Wuxian
It was already late into the night.
The gates of Lotus Pier were tightly shut. Outside, lights glowed brightly. Fragments of moonlight flowed along the crystalline water. Dozens of large lanterns in the shape of nine-petaled lotuses floated by the dock in silence.
Everything was the same as before. Yet, it was because of how everything was the same as before that it tormented the heart.
The four stopped when they arrived at the middle of the lake. Poised in the water. Neither dared approach the dock and rush up shore to see what exactly was going on inside.
Let me send in nightshade so she can tell us what is going on said Hua Ying remember no interfering
Nightshade came back and all four huddled together to see what he saw
Hua Ying's heart sank at once. As the tears ran down his face.
On the training field of Lotus Pier, rows and rows of people were standing they were the from the Wen sect. In the northwest corner of the field, piled together without any order were the dead the Jiang Sect. They didn't know whether they were alive or dead.
Suddenly, a thin crying voice came from the scene. Among the sound of footsteps, a man spoke in a gentle voice, don't cry. Your face is all smeared. Hua Ying gritted his teeth at the sound of that greaseball Wen Chao's voice
Wang LingJiao sniffed, is it that you won't like me anymore if my face is all smeared?
How could that be? No matter what Jiao Jiao looks like, I will like her. Soothed Wen chao
I'm really so, so scared... Today I really... I was so close to really believing that I'd be killed by that bitch and won't ever get to see you again... Young Master Wen... I... cried Wang LingJiao
Stop talking, Jiao Jiao. It's alright now. What a good thing that Wen ZhuLiu protected you. Wen Chao said as he embraced her
You're still mentioning him?! Wen ZhuLiu, I hate him. If it weren't for him arriving so late today, I wouldn't have suffered so much at all. Even now my face still hurts so, so much... Wang Lingjiao complained
You mustn't challenge his limit. His level of cultivation is really high. My father has said many times that he's a rare talent. I'm still hoping that I can use him for another few years. Said Wen Chao
So, what... So, what if he's a talent? There are so many renowned cultivators, so many talents under Sect Leader Wen, at least thousands. What could happen if he's gone? Said Wang Lingjiao as she sniffed
Look at him. He's clearly only a mere subordinate under your command, yet he's so arrogant. Back then, I wanted to slap that Yu bitch on the face, and he didn't even let me. She's dead already—it's only a corpse! He's looking down on me, so it means that he's also looking down on you, doesn't it? Said Wang Ling Jiao
That's just how his personality is. He was the one who killed her, so what was the point of talking about such things? asked Wen Chao
That bitch Yu, she had it coming. Back then, she forced the man to marry her with the power of her sect. And in the end? What's the use of their marriage? He still doesn't like her. She'd been an abandoned wife for over ten years with everyone laughing at her behind her back. Even then she didn't know to restrain herself and kept on being so arrogant. How it turned out in the end was karma indeed. Gloated Wang Lingjiao
Feng Xin had to grip his nephew, to stop him from going in and killing the lot after Hua Ying heard that statement.
Really? Her looks aren't too bad. Why didn't Jiang FengMian like her? Asked Wen Chao
It's really quite obvious if you think about it. Bitchy Yu is so aggressive. She's clearly a woman yet she brandishes her whip and slaps others all the time. She has no manners at all. Jiang FengMian has been burdened, so much even after he married her. He's the unluckiest man ever. She answered while shaking her head mockingly
That's right! Women, they should all be like my Jiao Jiao, obedient and gentle, caring for nobody but me. Stated Wen Chao as Wang Lingjiao giggled
I care for nobody but you... Who else could I care for? She whispered as she bought her body nearer to him
Young Master Wen! All of the houses have been searched already. Over two thousand four hundred treasures have been counted. They're being categorized at the moment. Those belonged to Lotus Pier, those belonged to the Jiang Sect! Said one of the Wen's that barged in
Well done, well done! At such a time, we should have a grand celebration. Tonight, why don't we set up a banquet here? Make the best use of everything! Laughed Wen Chao
Young Master Wen, congratulations for moving into Lotus Pier. Purred Wang LingJiao
What Lotus Pier? Change the name. Bring down any door carved with the nine-petaled lotus crest and replace them with those with the Qishan Wen Sect's sun crest! Jiao Jiao, come dance for me your best song! Ordered Wen Chao.
Seeing an opening after watching the display the decided to head to the northwest, as everyone will now head to the banquet, searching the bodies they found a few that was either clinging to life or just badly wounded o they brought them to the boat so they could take them back, just as Hua Ying was about to leave, he saw A-Ning and waved him over.
A-Ning what are you doing here? Where is sister Qing? Asked Hua Ying
I am to stay here, while sister Qing is at the post said Wen Ning solemnly
A-Ning I am going to need the Jade pendant and Jiang Fengmian's clarity bell if they burn them, please collect the ashes and send them to me? Asked Hua Ying
Yes, I will go get those items now said Wen Ning as he ran off, a few minutes later he came back with the items.
Thank you, A-Ning now go and don't cause trouble, said Hua Ying as he left.
Going back to his uncles he looked sad as he held the treasure in his hand, he sighed let's go said Hua Ying and they opened the array and stepped inside.