Hua Ying landed by a nearby cottage and quickly fell to his knees grabbing his chest, a small man appeared and ran towards him
I heard the Land of tender was back, how did you get caught asked the small man
Wang Fei, I walked because I was injured said Hua Ying
Did father not kill you smiled Wang Fei
No but he wouldn't have known if it wasn't for him said Hua Ying
Well let's get you inside and fix you up while you tell me what exactly happened said Wang Fei
I am only here for my uncle said Hua Ying
If you go back like this father will kill me said Wang Fei as he helped Hua Ying towards the cottage.
Once at the table Hua Ying removed his clothing and had Wang Fei to a full work up on him but his chest still bothered him.
A-Ying from what you have told me and by the way you are clutching your chest. Is it the pain that is bothering you or the fact that the poison you've kept hold of for so long is finally healing? Asked Wang Fei
I do not want to heal Wang Fei I want to forget about the emotion and end up like Donghua use to be before Xiao Bai said Hua Ying
Ah, but he has already got his match just as you have yours, running away won't help you smiled Wang Fei
Meaning asked Hua Ying
He met the little nine-tailed red fox and fell in love through her sacrifices, you must know that he too tried to run from his feelings said Wang Fei
Looks like I need to have a chat with brother before running my sword through his heart smiled Hua Ying
Careful cousin, Donghua hears you he will bring your immortal up to heaven to plague you. How come you don't know of this? asked Wang Fei
He cannot enter my palace. I don't listen to the stories when I am in the nine heavens, I am mainly training so I never had time I should speak to Cheng Yu said Hua Ying
No but you as well as everyone knows that your soulmate can stated Wang Fei
How is the Xiao Bai anyway, I missed her when I went there? Asked Hua Ying
She was in a coma when they came out from the wound, she received but Wang Fang had healed her enough, but she has recently woken up said Wang Fei
Wang Fang would know all about the darkness as he looked after me for more than thirty years... where is uncle? asked Hua Ying
The martial god of mercy has gotten better, less childlike but he has taken to fishing so we won't see him for a while explained Wang Fei as he pulled Hua Ying's robes back. Drink the tea then you can leave.
Father killed the land of tender so the celebrations are back on said Hua Ying
I will not be joining this year cousin getting our uncle back is important said Wang Fei
Alright then, cousin you said I am healing... was it because I let go of the emotions when my daughter was injured asked Hua Ying as he drained the cup
ZhiRuo was hurt? How? when? asked Wang Fei
She is fine uncle and sister is with her, answer me said Hua Ying
A-Ying, let me ask this rather... what have you done to feel the pain in your chest because that answer is the answer you seek, only those that caused the pain can heal the pain said Wang Fei
I shall open a short distancing array for you said Wang Fei as he got up and picked up the chalk and began to draw, the sun had just come up as he finished.
Let Wen Qing know that I apologize said Wang Fei
I shall do so, thank you cousin said Hua Ying and walked through.
FengHuang Sect
There you are you daughter is looking for you said Wen Qing as she came through the door.
I only just arrived said Hua Ying
I see Wang Fei has completely healed you said Wen Qing
He has said Hua Ying as he walked through the town
You know how dangerous that was? Asked Wen Qing
If I had known I would've asked you to open an array A-Qing, I needed to get away said Hua Ying
Wen Qing grabbed his wrist and stopped him, for the minute that they stood there she felt his pulse then his heart.
You are healing said Wen Qing
You sent him over and he said some things and I left after father returned. Why can't you leave well enough alone asked Hua Ying
I never sent him Hua Ying; he insisted said Wen Qing
Hua Ying rubbed his chest once again at her words, I think sleeping will be better until Qishan said Hua Ying
No, the disciples here want you to teach them and plus the celebration is tonight and you will dance said Wen Qing
But A-Qing, I am needed in the fountain hall for Qishan said Hua Ying
And a night will not kill you said Wen Qing
Have the others returned yet asked Hua Ying as they reached his door
No there are those that cannot be moved, the Lan brothers have taken over playing for them so I will not ask that of you again said Wen Qing
Did you give them the score asked Hua Ying
They can't believe you would write something that has such a healing capability said Wen Qing
Whatever helps them said Hua Ying as he opened the door and walked in.
He wants to see you A-Ying said Wen Qing
He is here is he not, I am staying for the disciples and the celebration so he can see me said Hua Ying then closed the door softly and sat by his daughter.
I'm sorry mother said Hua ZhiRuo
Whatever for? Asked Hua Ying as he caressed her cheek
For what I had said earlier I hurt you said Hua ZhiRuo
You have not... ZhiRuo the thing between your father and I is complicated and so is my love for him, if you had not said that he would never. said Hua Ying
Lan Sizhui is not his blood son said Hua ZhiRuo
And he did not marry the woman who murdered you countered Hua Ying as he rubbed his chest.
Do you believe him asked Hua ZhiRuo
I love him ZhiRuo but trust and belief are something that we both need to repair, and I am still not willing to said Hua Ying
So, I still cannot cut his heart out smiled Hua ZhiRuo
No laughed Hua Ying, you cannot unless you want to fight your brother.
I can do that said Hua ZhiRuo
Rest little flower I have two classes then we can get ready for the celebration, your aunt demanded that I dance so I shall dance smiled Hua Ying as he kissed her forehead.
Hua Ying left for the training grounds the older disciples were all waiting for him as he entered the chorus of Founder floated through the air as everyone bowed in unison.
As you all know there have been more and more demons showing up so today, we will be training as a higher speed. Said Hua Ying as he looked around Song PeiZhu and Song Mingshen, if you would come forward.
The twins walked forward and immediately there was whispers. And many of the junior came to see forgetting their other classes.
Stand facing each other and take the stance said Hua Ying, as you can see, their stance is relaxed each as their own unique stance that they are comfortable with as Song PeiZhu holds his sword up to the sky meaning of the sun while his brother sword points the ground meaning of the moon explained Hua Ying
Then founder what of you asked one of the Dragon disciples
Me? Why would you ask? Asked Hua Ying with a smile
Founder said Feng Shen, we all know you are the goddess of the sun as well as the demon ghost king and the phoenix prince, we also know you are heaven's beloved but what is your stance?
Lend me your sword Shen said Hua Ying
Then took his stance, this is a Lan Stance said Hua Ying, it is quite threatening but their sword dance is that of a swaying oak, Jiang Sect as he changed his stance is that of a lake, Nie is that if power Jin sect is that of a peacock (everyone Laughed), Phoenix is that of protection, heaven's is that of surrender and the ghost realm is that if defeat he explained as he changed each posture. With these in mind you can add the four founding heavens, earth as he moved then switched and said water, fire, wind. As long as you move as a blade in the grass you can move just as the twins will show one will attack and the other shall defend and just so they do not read each other's mind Hua Ying Waved his hand and both of them screamed HEY! We are teaching here you two the disciple must learn at a fair advantage, now begin.
After five minutes the twins were still in a stalemate, but the disciples watched with anticipation, Hua DiSung decided to show with the two Lan boys And Jin Ling.
Mommy said Hua DiSung as he hugged Hua Ying, they would like to learn he pointed at the guests.
Hua Ying smiled, if you wish then find a place and watch carefully said Hua Ying, what of you DiSung.
I can beat them both with my eyes closed smiled Hua DiSung
Want to give it a try snorted Song PeiZhu
It would be an unfair advantage to you smirked Song MingShen
May I mommy asked Hua DiSung
You may, smiled Hua Ying as black hand came out and wrapped around Hua DiSung's eyes.
How is he to fight with no weapon asked Song PeiZhu
My brother can handle me without a weapon, you two are nothing said Hua ZhiRuo as she walked slowly forward.
Ruo-Ruo you should be laying down frowned Hua DiSung
And miss my brother's first fight, death couldn't even keep me away as Hua Ying Laughed
If my A-Shi heard, you say that she'd bury you in her garden laughed Hua Ying
Go on brother said Hua ZhiRuo as she leaned against Hua Ying
Both twins circled Hua DiSung as and with all their speed both attacked as one Hua Disung jumped up and spun in the air before landing in a crouch, he swept one leg out as Song PeiZhu came forward and as he fell his sword left his grasp and as held neatly at the neck of Song Mingshen. Less than three moves Hua DiSung won. Black hand removed itself from Hua DiSung's eyes and wrapped itself once again around Hua Ying wrist.
I do not like fighting said Hua DiSung as he smiled, but when facing even my sister I am unparalleled.
You are still a showoff smiled Hua ZhiRuo, well done.
Ruo-Ruo, where did I show off? I just did as I was taught pouted Hua DiSung
Alright DiSung, before you cause anymore mischief take me to the pond said Hua ZhiRuo as she held out her hand.
Be safe, and do not wander said Hua Ying as DiSung took hold of his sister.
Mommy, it is the man-eating plant that needs to be careful said Hua DiSung as he was covered in white flames and both he and Hua ZhiRuo left.
Snow should've made it a demon eating plant instead said Hua Ying as he rubbed in between his eyes, alright form up let's begin said Hua Ying.
Unknown to any of them Lan Zhan watched the entire scene unfold and couldn't help the pride that swelled, when he saw his son fight just as A-Ying with his Xiao.
After an hour Hua Ying was mildly surprised that the Lan Sect disciples and Jin Ling grasped his techniques with ease, afterwards he left for the phoenix hall where is class was waiting for him, the disciples that had trained all rushed to get there first, every time he was here, every sect came and was happy to be taught by him so taking a leisure stroll the long way made sure that everyone that wanted to be present is present and there would be no late interruptions, he soon realized that he was being followed and he turned around, Jin Ling was ten paces away from him as he looked to the ground.
RuLan? Asked Hua Ying
After you came back you saw mother but, not me said Jin Ling
You were at Cloud Recesses said Hua Ying
And what of the other times asked Jin ling
RuLan, just... I only saw your mother once I haven't returned to the cultivational world unless to clean up the mistake that was made years ago said Hua Ying. As Hua DiSung and Hua ZhiRuo made their way with Hua Xuanyu towards them.
I'm sorry... I'm sorry I hurt you, I'm sorry I didn't believe you said Jin Ling as the tears ran down his face.
Hua Ying walked up to Jin Ling, RuLan there is no need for this, I understand said Hua Ying.
But you stayed away... my brother is a year and you stayed away; I want us to see you more often... I want us to be a family cried Jin Ling
Right now, that is difficult said Hua Ying as he hugged Jin ling
Why said Jin Ling as he pushed Hua Ying away and looked him in the eyes, why is it difficult, I did not get everyone involved in the cleaning and risk being banished by mother and showing you that we are sorry, that we want you back just so that you can stay away shouted Jin Ling, mother misses you... I miss you... my brother askes for you... father needs you.
You were the one said Hua ZhiRuo, sly, very sly she smiled
RuLan meet you nephew and niece Hua ZhiRuo and Hua DiSung, children this fine young man is your uncle Jin Ling courtesy RuLan said Hua Ying,
RuLan, I stay away to keep you safe, right now there is a war going on that no mortal knows of, I am trying to keep the realms safe alongside Dong Hua the four dragons and my grandmother, the more I see you the more I place you in danger he explained
What of second master Lan asked Jin ling quietly
What of him? asked Hua Ying as he did not want to have this conversation.
He searched for you since the sentencing, he plays the song he wrote for you on your birthday each year and cries, he has taken to living in his mother's place, now that he is here you push him away explained Jin ling, why?
Hua Ying sighed as he led Jin Ling to a stone seat and sat him down.
When I was fifteen, I fell in love with an ice prince we fought on the wall, I wanted to do everything so that he would only notice me, only speak to me, only love me. At that time a had to wear my own seal because when I got angry, I would accidently call on the demonic fire and burn everything it happened once in lotus pier, Lan Zhan got on my heart strings and played them he would get angry when I did the little things like breaking the barrier, showing him porn, splashing him with water, there were a couple of times I lost control of my emotions and landed myself in danger such as the Waterbourne abyss but that all changed when we shared a punishment if we weren't sucked into the cave where Lan Yi was, he would try kissed me on his own, but on mid-autumn fest I took him to my home at the time and I danced, I fought for my title and I was locked in my room with him said Hua Ying smiling
He chose then to show me his intentions and we worked past those misunderstandings, but it did not last long because he left me, he sealed away his memories and that had already broken my heart, I was thrown into the burial mounds and showed up three months later, honestly if Jiang Cheng and he just stayed away I would've just showed up at the night-less city, I was in a dark place then... I was thinking of either sleeping until a ascend or jump of the cliff but I chose otherwise, then there were many misunderstandings, he wanted to hide me away in cloud recesses and I had thought that he hated who I had become and wanted to lock me away, so I pushed him away, because if I had kept him at my side, it would've caused troubles for him and that was something I did not want I had people to protect as well. Your uncle and grandfather threatened me with your mother, uncle the Jiang sect, Meng Yao did something and told me that if Lan Zhan found out I would truly lose him, fear... heartbroken... it was best to distance myself from everyone that hated me... that sneered my name...
When your father was murdered the voices overtook my mind, I started believing him them, I believed that A-Cheng and Lan Zhan hated me that no one would be safe with me around...
Then your mother died and that broke my heart more, I lost control, he was the only one at my side even with the seal on his mind he chose to love me, he defied everyone to save me.
The day I killed myself he was nowhere I was thankful that he was not part of it even if it was for the Lan Sect in is name, what hurt worse was the fact that Jiang Cheng stabbed me in the throat thinking I would scream, already two lifetimes having a broken heart said Hua Ying.
And the third asked Jin Ling.
I had no memories of any of you all this is true, but I dreamed of a man in white always at my side, I could never see his face but I felt that he was mine and that he had hurt me, so I never wanted to meet him, but Mo Xuanyu had to try sacrifice himself to force me to return, didn't you A-Yu asked Hua Ying.
It bought you to me didn't it smiled Hua Xuanyu as he bowed to Jin Ling and greeted him
That night when Lan Zhan descended into Mo Village, we ran but I just had to meet him on Dafan mountain, I wanted to escape but A-Yu was weak, so I had to stay because he had used my own incantation on me. Breaking the Lan Sect barrier was easy breaking the incantation was easier but running was not, I did not want to be near Lan Zhan as I remembered why I had loved him, why I was so hurt but the idiot man had to bind me to him!
Then the arm was tainted by my seal and it was my responsibility so I had to stay and work with the one person I did not want to be around until I met you, my little RuLan the child I was most eager to see on your one month even at the cost of my own life, you were angry and I couldn't blame you as I had blamed myself for your mother and father's death only to find out that it wasn't so, Lan Zhan and I again worked out our misunderstandings but my heart was already broken and it would take time to heal, when I found out that I had DiSung and ZhiRuo I was over the moon then everything went sideways, A-Zhan was wounded you all were in danger, I did not think... I just lost control and found myself chained; it was enough you were all alive no matter what was done to me that was enough to endure. Said Hua Ying with tears in his eyes.
You know that when I heard him, he had said to get rid of them I was shocked, when I saw him, I was happy but then he said those words right then my heart shattered as my hair was removed. Those words he had said to me before was all a lie, those nights spent was a lie, his love for me was not as true as mine, everything was a lie and I fell for it Said Hua Ying as Hua Xuanyu held onto Hua Ying shoulder giving support as the tears ran down his face.
My decision to shatter soul came two weeks after I returned home.
When he and the rest of the family decided to get him engaged to the person that had murdered my children that broke my soul, when I cut the binding between us that was when I decided that I no longer wanted to live I forgot about A-Yu because he could be happy with Yin Yu I forgot about my family because they did not need me or so I thought at the time. ZhiRuo and Disung dead, even with what I went through if they had just survived I would too.
But the incantation that was carved and blocked from healing in my back, blocking the healing process... so many cuts and stabs... I never got to see them, but I had to feel them die... and yet smiled Hua Ying through his tears, I chose to forgive as I entered the barrier, and I chose to destroy the memories I had. So, forgiving him was the only grace I could give him. Explained Hua Ying
There are so many misunderstandings sighed Jin Ling
There are too many wounds replied Hua Xuanyu
Too much heart break said Hua DiSung as Hua ZhiRuo fisted her hands hearing her mother's pain.
It doesn't matter, what matters is I am here, I am part of a war to save the realms and keep my children safe said Hua Ying, afterwards not even Yuandao will see me.
What do you mean asked Jin Ling
What mother means is, mother is going to take her place in the upper heavens as the goddess of life, DiSung will take his place beside they yellow emperor and ZhiRuo will take her place beside Meng Po, and I will take mother's place as the supreme ghost king explained Hua Xuanyu
How long asked Jin Ling
When the war is over, I have a mortal realm to protect right now smiled Hua Ying, so you will see more of me when you're home promised Hua Ying,
Jin Ling looked at Hua Ying's smiling face then dove in and hugged him; Hua Ying was caught by surprise, but he slowly wrapped his arms around Jin Ling as he cried once he calmed down Hua Disung came to sit down and stare at Jin Ling
what? asked Jin Ling
I am surprised, when mother called you mistress you really act more like a princess smiled Hua DiSung
alright you three off you go I will be there shortly, there is something i want to ask RuLan privately smiled Hua Ying
RuLan... there is something I want to ask you and I want the truth would you mind indulging me asked Hua Ying
only if I can ask in return smiled Jin Ling
fair enough. Before I was banished and was spending time with you, I noticed that out of all the people you came across you treated them to what you treat SiZhui said Hua Ying
Are you a woman or a male asked Jin Ling
I am both, my first death I was a female, I died twice a male but if you look at me what do you see asked Hua Ying
I see you as a woman said Jin Ling confused
Then take me as you see me smiled Hua Ying
I do not know why but I see SiZhui, differently, when he touches me, the heat is comfortable, and it does not happen often... when he smile's I wish it was only for me... I get upset when he hangs around Jingyi, they are very close like brothers, but it still bothers me... when he is around my heart races and when he is not then I feel like something is missing explained Jin Ling
RuLan, when are you going to tell SiZhui that he is your soulmate asked Hua Ying
wh... what? asked Jin Ling shocked as his face flushed red
Hua Ying smiled, let me put it this way, second master Lan and I shared a long history. when I was five, I thought he was an angel and I liked him, when we were ten, I met him again he was by far the most handsome and my heart raced but I in a way forgot him due to my studies and I did not know his name so searching was impossible... at fifteen it was love at first glance when he walked the steps up and when we fought on the rooftops and he could be on par with me while sealed I knew already then I had lost myself... even today he is the first person I search for when I wake, he is the only person that makes my heart race... when he smiles and laughs it was only for me... his love was just mine and I was completely his, I still am said Hua Ying in a daze
Don't take the path we walk on, tell your stubborn Lan how you feel, always stand by his side, and if you have to kidnap him call me, I will gladly help you that no one can find you until he understands that you are meant for each other. Now I have a class to get to, are you coming? smiled Hua Ying as he got up and held his hand out for Jin Ling to take.
Thank you, uncle... aunt... but how do I contact you asked Jin Ling
a beautiful butterfly came out of the verbraces and sat on Jin Ling's shoulders
this is a wraith butterfly; I will be explaining them in class so you can also know of them, for now her name is for some reason flame and the only one besides the first that I trust completely with all my memories... copies of them anyway so if you want, she can play them for both you and your brother and she will never leave you RuLan not even if I call her to return.
then my cousins have them as well asked Jin Ling
my children never need them what we share is deeper a true connection smiled Hua Ying
After the class everyone went to lunch as Hua Ying made his way to the library once he entered, he noticed that his spot was taken at his table, Lan Zhan sat there pouring over books and scrolls, Hua Ying turned to leave but was stopped.
He had asked if he would use our library to look up the land of tender and the demons that we all might encounter said Wen Qing
Has anyone updated the vampire corpses asked Hua Ying
That is the job of the founder smiled Wen Qing so get in there and start writing.
Can't Ling Wen do that asked Hua Ying
No, it is your responsibility growled Wen Qing, I shall have your lunch bought to the both of you she said as she turned and walked away.
Hua Ying then walked into the library sat down opposite Lan Zhan took out a blank scroll and started writing, Lan Zhan eyes not leaving the scroll reached out and with one hand started mixing the ink as Hua Ying wrote.
You don't have to do that said Hua Ying as he dipped the brush and continued write.
It is no problem said Lan Zhan
Half an hour later Feng Shen walked in carrying with him their lunch.
Founder, sect leader said to bring your food and to make sure that you eat said Feng Shen
Thank you said Hua Ying as he placed the brush on the pedestal and had Feng Shen put the food down, he then bowed and walked out.
If you do not want to get stuck with needles, I suggest you eat said Hua Ying as he picked up his chopsticks and began to eat slowly.
After they were done Feng Shen returned to get the dishes and left as Hua Ying returned to writing, sitting in the silence Hua Ying noted that it was comfortable, almost like it was meant to be this way and not the suppression and he felt when he was either charting or helping his children.
As dusk fell Lan Zhan lit a lantern as Hua Ying's butterflies came out and gave them light, Hua ZhiRuo watched from the window, her heart sunk just a little as she saw how they worked together, knowing she had to break the silence she walked in.
Mother I have three letters, one from great uncle, one from great grandmother and the other from Goulshi on Yuandao said Hua ZhiRuo
Thank you ZhiRuo said Hua Ying as he took the letters and opened to read them, with a sigh he bought out new parchment and wrote on them. Then sent them off
ZhiRuo, go see A-Ning, tell him that there is a problem that he and I need to sort out on the borders once again then find A-Yu and tell him grandmother calls for him, he needs to continue his training, then head to ChenQing and tell her that they all need to head to the yellow emperor with snow, A-Shi is sick after tell her that all four of them need to head to Qishan and they are to come here and take the dragon sects with in case, take DiSung with you, then you and DiSung need to head to grandmother, wait there Meng Po will fetch you and Long Wang will fetch DiSung until Qishan.
How long asked Hua ZhiRuo
A month said Hua Ying
And our training asked Hua ZhiRuo
Hence, I said Meng Po will fetch you little flower as Long Wang will fetch your brother, you are too started learning to claim what is rightfully yours said Hua Ying
When will we be ready to take out stations mother asked Hua ZhiRuo
once I deem it safe that will be when I return said Hua Ying, ready to leave me?
No, just eager to take on my responsibility said Hua ZhiRuo
How about you learn why the vampire corpses turned out to be stronger than normal and why the Land of tender showed up twice this year whilst I was here said Hua Ying
Because it has everything to do with you and your fate replied Hua ZhiRuo
I wish it was that simple my flower, go now I shall meet A-Ning outside the gate said Hua Ying. As he kissed her head
As Hua ZhiRuo left Hua Ying decided to pack up the things he had used.
You shall be leaving tomorrow said Hua Ying
Mn, brother said the others will be well enough to head towards YunMeng, thank you for the score said Lan Zhan
You may keep a copy if you so wish said Hua Ying
That song you had sung in the land of tender asked Lan Zhan
It was versed by me the day I descended, and it grew with time said Hua Ying as he walked to the doors.
How do I prove myself asked Lan Zhan how do I prove my love for you.
I do not know either said Hua Ying, it is not for me to decide.
Will I see you again Lan Zhan asked.
I had promised to see Jin Ling and shijie more often so if he is at Cloud Recesses then yes otherwise not the last will be Qishan. Said Hua Ying
May I see you asked Lan Zhan
Lan Zhan, I can't, there is too much between us, I can't carry on suffering, is it not enough to know that I am alive asked Hua Ying as he looked down.
No said Lan Zhan in his ear surprising Hua Ying who spung around, Lan Zhan grabbed him around his waist as Hua Ying placed his hands on Lan Zhan's chest.
Remember what I had said when you had asked how to tell said Lan Zhan
As Hua Ying felt Lan Zhan's heart beating in his palm.
I had never stopped loving you not from the moment that I saw you at the entrance of cloud recesses, when you disappeared those three months, I had not stopped searching for you in the thirteen years I never once stopped inquiring for your soul.
At the engagement ceremony when you shattered the binding incantation, I knew I had to find you and I searched... after we found out the truth I never not once had anyone else in my mind but you said Lan Zhan, never breaking eye contact with Hua Ying, he leaned in slowly and kissed him lightly, Hua Ying wrapped his arms around Lan Zhan's neck and pulled him closer to deepen the kiss until Lan Zhan himself pulled away.
If I should wait longer, then I will wait, for you I will wait until my dying breath, if you disappear, I will go to the far ends of the world to find you, I will not stop A-Ying... you are the only one I want to be with. then he kissed Hua Ying lightly on the lips, he cupped his face and placed a kiss on his forehead then walked out the library, leaving Hua Ying standing there staring.
A-YING, shouted Wen Ning
What? Sorry said Hua Ying as he rubbed his chest.
You should see sister if your chest is bothering you said Wen Ning as they walked, I was waiting a half an hour outside before I came looking for you, what happened he asked
Your sister, my son and my uncle meddling again said Hua Ying, I guess this was bound to happen he sighed
What did he say asked Wen Ning
That he would wait for me until his dying breath and if I disappear, he will look for me until the ends of the earth said Hua Ying
So, when will you actually ask for the truth asked Wen Ning.
You're asking me as I actually want to know said Hua Ying
It is the only way to heal said Wen Ning
What if I do not want to asked Hua Ying
Nobody wants you to change A-Ying, we all want you happy as you were before all this said Wen Ning
And sometimes the truth hurts said Hua Ying
Maybe it is what you both need to heal, anyway there is danger at the border asked Wen Ning
Remember that hydra-scorpion crab that we fought only to find out she was protecting the cave that had her children that was held hostage asked Hua Ying
Yes, we then emptied many of those and caught many that was on her side said Wen Ning
Well, the scorpion is back and at the border said Hua Ying
Causing trouble asked Wen Ning
That is the thing it is like she is guarding something there; we need to see what it is before I go to the fountain hall said Hua Ying
You think sister will let you off the hook from dancing asked Wen Ning
No but I was hoping that I could skip it said Hua Ying
Not on your life I will fetch you growled Wen Qing as she was waiting for them.
You off with snow asked Hua Ying
Yes A-Shi is sick but we do know with what said Wen Qing
Check the dead, if there is no dead to escort them that might be a problem said Hua Ying
How do you know asked Wen Qing
Because if there is no life I am weakened as the goddess of life said Hua Ying
Thank you she said as snow appeared.
Snow, how's red, tell her I will see her soon said Hua Ying as snow danced around Wen Qing
Hua Ying changed into his phoenix and held his claw out for Wen Ning who climbed on once they took to the skies it was like Hua Ying's heart was free and he sang with joy that everyone heard him. Lan Zhan looked out the window as he saw Hua Ying depart.
He will be back Wangji, Wen Qing had threatened him if he does not dance tonight, he will be stuck with needles said ZeWu-Jun
Mn replied Lan Zhan
I had sent Sizhui, Jingyi and Jin Ling home with the few that could leave Wen Qing said the others will be able to make it through the short distancing array without any difficulties tomorrow late afternoon to Yunmeng with us said ZeWu-Jun, you still have time.
I told him I'd wait for him, so there is no need said Lan Zhan as he turned from the window and headed to his bed.
Are you not going to join in on the celebration Wangji asked ZeWu-Jun
I can see well enough from here said Lan Zhan as he laid down.