Prince of Ghost City and

Prince of Ghost City and Heaven
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Fandom: 天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 | Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù, 魔道祖师 -
墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù
Relationship: Huā Chéng/Xiè Lián (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Lán Zhàn | Lán Wàngjī/Wèi
Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn
Character: Huā Chéng (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Xiè Lián (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Jūn Wú
(Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Hè Xuán (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Yú Zǐyuān, Jiāng
Fēngmián, Líng Wén (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Péi Míng (Tiān Guān Cì Fú),
Mù Qíng (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Fēng Xìn (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Ghost City
Residents (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Shī Qīngxuán, Jiāng Chéng | Jiāng
Wǎnyín, Jiāng Yànlí, Lán Zhàn | Lán Wàngjī, Lán Huàn | Lán Xīchén,
Lán Qǐrén, Niè Huáisāng, Yǐn Yù (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Méi Niànqīng, Wēn
Cháo (Módào Zǔshī), Wēn Níng | Wēn Qiónglín, Wēn Qíng (Módào
Zǔshī), Lán Yì (Módào Zǔshī)
Additional Tags: Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn Isn't Adopted by the Jiāngs, Huā Chéng & Xiè
Lián (Tiān Guān Cì Fú) Adopt Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn, Fluff, Alternate
Universe - Fantasy, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Married Huā
Chéng/Xiè Lián (Tiān Guān Cì Fú), Prince Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn,
Consort Lán Zhàn | Lán Wàngjī, Bottom Lán Zhàn | Lán Wàngjī, Top
Wèi Yīng | Wèi Wúxiàn
Language: English
Stats: Published: 2022-02-04 Updated: 2022-07-01 Chapters: 13/? Words:
61853
Prince of Ghost City and Heaven

by Bluemoonstarlight
Summary
Wei Ying was not adopted by the Jiāngs. Instead Hua Cheng and Xie Lian adopts
him.Heaven official are protective of the little sunshine.
Notes
This is my first time doing this. Sorry if it was bad.

Warning
-bad grammar
-mistakes
Chapter 1
Chapter Summary
Reading time- 7 mins 35 sec
An heir has finally come to heaven and ghost City. A boy with black raven hair,shining silver
colored eye and a smile that could rival the sun,the son of the Heavenly Emperor Xiè Lian and the
ruler of Ghost City Hua cheng.Many years has passed since the previous Heavenly Emperor step
down from his throne,now the former Heavenly Emperor’s adopted son Xiè Lian has took the
throne.
One night in ghost city,when Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng were going to retire for the night they heard
a woman’s prayer.It was a desperate prayer which worried Xiè Lian.
The woman said”Please let my child live please.He’s barely 1 year old please.A-Ying please live
for mama. I am sorry mama can’t come back to you.Please save him.”When the prayer was
finished,Xiè Lian faced Hua Cheng with a scared face and said “San Lang,Let’s go to the person
who prayed and save the child quickly.”
Hua Cheng nodded and both quickly wore their outer robes.Hua Cheng rolled the dice and they
were teleported to a forest where they saw a woman on her last breath and a man that died
moments ago. Xiè Lian was shock and scared.He though “we have to give them a proper burial
later after we find the child.”He turns to ask Hua Cheng to help him find the child and Hua Cheng
nodded.He sends out thousands of butterflies to help search.
After 5 minutes,a butterfly came back to report about the child.They both ran towards the direction
of the child and found the child was still sleeping inside of a hollow tree.Xiè Lian’s anxiety has
eased after seeing the child peacefully sleeping.Xiè Lian carried the child to get a closer look.He
found the child has a bell and a red ribbon beside it.
When Hua Cheng saw the child,his ‘heart’ tightened and his face had a small smile.After both
finished looking at the bundle,Xiè Lian has decided to adopt the child and Hua Cheng agreed with
his decision.Hua Cheng has wanted a child since the day that the Lord Wind Master had baby fever
because of her believers wanting a child from her and black water since they have been married
and been worshipped together just like Hua Chen and Xiè Lian.
Lian has always hidden the fact He wanted children screw that He craved having children.Both of
them snapped out of their thoughts and went back to Hua Cheng’s manor.Hua cheng has ordered
Yin Yu to arrange a baby room in the manor.Xiè Lian placed the child on the bed to let him sleep.
Hua Cheng asked “Gege,what is the child’s name?”
Lian said “His name is Wei Ying.”When Xiè Lian was about to speak again,a baby’s cry
interrupted him and it drew both of their attention.Xiè Lian tries to calm Wei Ying down.
Xiè Lian said “I am sorry baby.I know you aren’t expecting to see me but your parents are dead so
me and San Lang will take care of yuo from now on.right,San Lang?”
Hua Cheng answered “Yes,Gege.You are right gege.” Xiè Lian smiled happily and Wei Ying
stopped crying and laughed.Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian were shocked that Wei Ying’s smile is so
bright.
When Wei Ying was 3 years old,Xiè Lian setup a meeting with all of the official to introduce Wei
Ying to the Heavenly court. Xiè Lian was sitting on the Emperor’s throne and everyone in the hall
were very confused and started to make so noise.
Xiè Lian stood up and said “my fellow gods and goddesses,I called you today to talk about a secret
I have been keeping.As all of you know that I and Crimson Rain Sought Flower had been marred
for 800 years so we decided to have a child.” Everyone was shocked and started to talk amongst
themselves.
Suddenly the doors opened and Hua Cheng walked in the middle while carrying his signature
umbrella and a child.He greeted Xiè Lian with a low voice of “gege”and he let Wei Ying go so the
child could run to Xiè Lian.
Xiè Lian carried the child up and said”my fellow gods and goddesses, I present to you mine and
San Lang’s son,Wei Ying.” There was an awkward silence then suddenly everyone started to cheer
and go crazy over Wei Ying’s smile and looks.
Xiè Lian said to Hua Cheng “It seems like we are going to have a lot of overprotective aunts and
uncles.Huh,San Lang?” Hua Cheng chuckled and kiss Xiè Lian’s forehead.
On that day,Wei Ying was conferred as the Crown Prince of Heaven and Ghost City and also
conferred as Prince of Life and Death.
To be continued…
Chapter 2
Chapter Summary
Grandparents Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing and Wei Ying becomes immortal at a very
young age. Wei Ying is a super genius and a very talented person
After 10 months being titled as the prince of Ghost city and Heaven he would have just turned 5
years old,Wei Ying wants to know if he has grandparents since he has never met them and his
parents,uncles,and aunts never mentioned anything about his grandparents.Curiosity got the better
of him so he went to find his A-Niang,Xiè Lian and ask him about his grandparents.He came
rushing into his parents’ room and caught them making out.
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng didn’t notice Wei Ying was there so Wei Ying had to shout at them to
make them notice him.When Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng heard Wei Ying shouted,they turned their
attention to the source of the shouting.The yelling was from their son,Wei Ying who saw them
making out then Xiè Lian felt embarrassed so he hid himself under the blanket while Hua Cheng
was annoyed that his bonding time with his gege was ruined by his son.
Hua Cheng scold him to knock on the door before he enters.Wei Ying ignored his A-Die’s
scolding and run towards his A-Niang to ask his A-Niang about his grandparents.
Wei Ying taps on Xiè Lian’s back and said “A-Niang do I have grandparents?”
Xiè Lian then came out of the blanket and said to him with a serious expression “ Yes you do have
grandparents.”
Wei Ying then ask again “ why have I never seen them before?” Xiè Lian couldn’t answer that
question. He couldn’t see Jun Wu properly even though Jun Wu is his foster father because Jun Wu
was the man who tormented him.
Hua Cheng then answer “you have never seen them because they live far away from here.”
Wei Ying was happy that he has grandparents so he ask “Can I go see them? Please.”
Xiè Lian finally decided to face his fears so he allowed Wei Ying to see his grandparents.Wei Ying
ran to his room to get dressed with the help of his servants.When Wei Ying left the room, Xiè Lian
showed that he was anxious about see Jun Wu.Hua Cheng tries to comfort him it manage to calm
him down just a bit.Both Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian went to the foyer of the manor to wait for Wei
Ying to finish getting dressed. Wei Ying ran his way to the foyer because he is excited to meet his
grandparents.
Hua Cheng uses his dice to teleport them to Mount Tonglu where Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing are
living.The three of them reached to the cottage of Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing. Mei Nianqing saw
the three them coming to her cottage.
Mei Nianqing went to greet them and said “Your highness and Crimson Rain,What brings you
here.”
Xiè Lian answered nervously “Guoshi, I want you and my lord to meet our son.”
Mei Nianqing was shocked and shouted “ your what!” At that point Xiè Lian doesn’t know if he
should cry or laugh.
Xiè Lian then said “my son.” Mei Nianqing welcomed Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng to her cottage.
When Xiè Lian went inside the cottage he saw Jun Wu drinking tea.
Xiè Lian nervously greeted “my lord.”
Jun Wu put his tea down and said “Xianle.” Mei Nianqing told Jun Wu about Wei Ying being Xie
Lian and Hua Cheng’s son.
Jun Wu took a sip of his tea and said “ gods can’t interfere with mortals.”
Xiè Lian knew about this he want to make Wei Ying cultivate to godhood because to him
immortality is not enough.It will never be enough immortality makes you live longer but you can
still get killed from a critical stab while going to godhood make you live long and dying will be
impossible.
Xiè Lian said “ I know my lord.that’s why I want him to cultivate to godhood.”
Mei Nianqing said “ he will ascend when he is willing.”
Xiè Lian was shocked and said “ he can ascend?!”
Wei Ying was standing in the corner waiting for his parents to introduce him to his grandparents
but it seems like his parents forgot about it. Wei Ying was starting to get impatient so he walk
towards his A-Niang and ask in a impatient tone “A-Niang When will you introduce me to my
grandparents. I have been waiting for 10 minutes.”
Xiè Lian realized that he has to introduce his and Hua Cheng son and said “ Guoshi and my lord
meet mine and Hua Cheng’s son,Wei Ying.”
Wei Ying then said “ Hello yeyes.”
Mei Nianqing picked him up to take a good look at him after He finished taking a good look at
Wei Ying.He plopped Wei Ying on Jun Wu’s lap.Wei Ying was staring at him and suddenly Jun
Wu’s mind was filled with dark thoughts but suddenly Wei Ying showed him his bright smile and
all of his dark thoughts disappeared. Everyone around them was happy.
Jun Wu thought to himself “I will repay Xianle and little Xianle back for their kindness.I promise”
Mei Nianqing said “ It would be confusing to call both of us yeye.A-Ying, just call me nainai
okay?”
Wei Ying nodded.
Jun Wu commented on Mei Nianqing “ aren’t the grandmothers nagging their grandchildren.” Mei
Nianqing ignored Jun Wu’s comment and told Wei Ying to be not like his supreme father and his
supreme grandfather. Xiè Lian giggled at Mei Nianqing’s statement.
After one month from first time meeting his grandparents, Wei Ying was watching in excitement
his parents spar and he suddenly wishes to spar like his parents. He is well aware of his A-Niang’s
obsession with weapons. He found it out last week when he saw his A-Die gifting his A-Niang a
sword. Xiè Lian went crazy over it like a madman and demanded Hua Cheng to spar with him.
After snapping out of his thoughts, he decided he wants to learn how to use a sword so he asked “
A-Niang, can I learn to use a sword?”
Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng was not surprised with his request since his biological parents were rogue
cultivators.
Xiè Lian then told him “ you should cultivate first before learning to use a sword.” Wei Ying was
excited he was jumping up and down.
Hua Cheng then said “ you should go get dressed first.”
Wei Ying was confused and ask with a confused tone“ why do I need to go get dressed?”
Hua Cheng sighed and said” does it look like me and your A-Niang knows how to teach you to
cultivate?”
Wei Ying then ask again “ Ahh so who is going to teach me?”
Hua Cheng answer “ your grandparents obviously.”
Xiè Lian giggled and said “Alright, stop it both of you.You two need to go get changed.”
Hua Cheng replied “Yes,gege.”
Wei Ying also replied “Yes A-Niang.”
Wei Ying ran off to get dress and left Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng to clean up the field. Wei Ying was
waiting for them in the foyer. Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng were taking their time to get to the foyer.
When the both of them finally got to the foyer, Wei Ying was sitting on the floor being impatient.
Hua Cheng took out his dice and they teleported to mount Tonglu. Wei Ying ran ahead to his
grandparents leaving his parents behind.By the time Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian went inside the
cottage,Wei Ying already told his grandparents everything.
Jun Wu saw Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian came in and said “ little Xianle you want to cultivate because
you want to use a sword.” Wei Ying nodded.
Xiè Lian the said “ we brought him here because we don’t know how to teach him to cultivate. I
couldn’t let him use the same method as me so we thought you might be able to help.”
Mei Nianqing interrupts Xiè Lian “ he is too young and it is too early to start.”
Xiè Lian interrupts Mei Nianqing “ Guoshi isn’t it better to start early that later?”
Mei Nianqing interrupts again and said “ look where did that got the both of you.” Xiè Lian and
Jun Wu avoid eye contact and looking at other places trying not to look guilty.
Xiè Lian begs his Guoshi to let Wei Ying cultivate even Wei Ying was using his puppy eyes. Mei
Nianqing finally let him so Mei Nianqing took Wei Ying’s wrist to check his core and he was
shocked and baffled at how big and well developed Wei Ying’s core is.Jun Wu then pushed Mei
Nianqing aside so he can check the core himself and his reaction was like Mei Nianqing.
He finally composed himself and said “Little Xianle is 5 years old right now and he isn’t going to
be 6 years old soon right?”
Xiè Lian answered “Yes my lord.”

Jun Wu said “I estimated that he will become an immortal at the age of 10 and ascend to godhood
at the age of 13 or 14.if he cultivate right now and if he is extremely hardworking and diligent.”
Xiè Lian,Hua Cheng and Mei Nianqing was very shocked at how talented their A-Ying is when it
comes to cultivating. Wei Ying was happy but he doesn’t understand what his grandfather is
saying. Wei Ying then asked his A-Niang what’s is happening.
Xiè Lian answered “You can be just like me and your shu-shus but in an early age.”
Hua Cheng added to Xiè Lian’s statement and said “you can be the first god to ascend to godhood
at an early age.”
Wei Ying was fascinated and he was repeating the word “I want to become like A-Niang.” and “I
want to cultivate now.”
For 4 years,Wei Ying will be training and cultivating under Jun Wu,He Xuan, Ling Wen,Feng
Xin,Mu Qing, Pei Ming and Shi Qingxuan. Jun Wu teaches Wei Ying to cultivate and to ascend,He
Xuan teaches Wei Ying about Talisman and resentful energy,Ling Wen teaches Wei Ying about
literacy, mathematics and Spiritual energy,Feng Xin teaches Wei Ying how to use a bow,Mu Qing
teaches Wei Ying how to use a sword,Pei Ming teaches Wei Ying to flirt and seduce people, Shi
Qingxuan teaches Wei Ying about music and spiritual instruments. Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng goes
to Wei Ying’s training to give him morale support . Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng can’t teach Wei Ying
because they have work as rulers.
In the middle of Jun Wu’s training while Jun Wu was checking Wei Ying’s core,Jun Wu
accidentally send some celestial energy into Wei Ying so he asked Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng to
come so he can tell them what happened.When Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng came running in a panic
thinking their son got seriously injured, they saw Wei Ying was okay and is in good condition so
their heart was at ease.
Xiè Lian ask “why did you call us here,my lord?”
Jun Wu answered “ You see Xianle I might have accidentally gave little Xianle a bit of my celestial
energy and he might become immortal at the age of 8 or 9 and ascend at the age of 11.”
Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng jaws drop when they heard their son is going to ascend so young.The
only thing they could say is “Wow”. Wei Ying didn’t care about what his grandfather did to him.
He still continues to train and train till he couldn’t take it anymore.
Suddenly a little light came out of his body and Jun Wu ran to him and check his core and said to
him “ Congratulations, little Xianle you became an immortal.”
Wei Ying got up and jump up and down.He quickly hug his grandfather and grab his things to go
back to find his parents to tell them about the news. When he reached to his parents bedroom,he
didn’t bother knock and ended up walking in on his parents half-naked on the bed. Xiè Lian his
under the blanket because he was ashamed while Hua Cheng has no shame and scold his son about
knocking on door before entering.Wei Ying ignored his father and ran to his mother asking him to
check his core and Xiè Lian asked him to calm down so he can check his core.
Xiè Lian was shocked and said “ you became immortal.”
Hua Cheng was shocked too and congratulate his son for becoming immortal. After a few
days,Wei Ying is now a master of the six arts and he achieved that at the age of 8.
Chapter 3
Chapter Summary
Jiang Cheng and Wei Ying met each other and become friends. Lan Zhan and Wei
Ying met each other too. Wei Ying is living Xiè Lian’s Crown Prince life.
Since Wei Ying has mastered everything his uncles, aunts and grandparents has taught him.He no
longer needs to go to Heaven and mount Tonglu very early in the morning.
One day his parents called him to go to Xianle palace in the Heaven.He was confused yet curious
why did his parents called him to Xianle palace all of a sudden. Wei Ying reached Xianle Palace
and took a sit across from his parents. Xiè Lian gestured the maid to bring something out and this
made Wei Ying more curious about what his parents have to say. The maid presented a yellow box
with a bell in it to Wei Ying.He looked at his parents and the box with a look demanding an
explanation. Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng both explained that the bell’s owner was his biological
father and the bell is connected to Yunmeng Jiang Sect.
Xiè Lian found the bell 8 year ago when He and his husband, Hua Cheng went to find Wei
Ying.He had no information about the bell but his husband, Hua Cheng know about the bell. Hua
Cheng told his husband that the bell comes from Yunmeng Jiang and only inner clan members has
it. Xiè Lian decided to keep the bell in case if Wei Ying would want to search for his biological
parents’ origins.
Wei Ying took the bell from the box and told his parents that he wishes to know more about his
biological parents. Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng both allowed him to go to Yunmeng Jiang to search
any information about his parents. Although Xiè Lian allows him to go,Xiè Lian feels anxious that
his son is going out to a foreign place so he told Wei Ying to bring Mu Qing and Feng Xin as his
guards and guardians. Xiè Lian also told him to always bring his sword, bow and teleportation
dice.
Mu Qing,Fēng Xin and Wei Ying used one of Hua Cheng’s teleportation dice to get to Yunmeng
Jiang and started to ask around the people of Yunmeng about the bell. They eventually found a few
information about the bell. They couldn’t continue the search because night has fallen and
everyone would be asleep soon so they decided on renting an inn and go sightseeing for awhile
before going to their inn to rest. Wei Ying ran around Yunmeng and buying everything he found
interesting using the money both his parents gave.
When Wei Ying was about to finish paying the store owner,He heard someone crying.He thought
it was just a crying child spirit or a resentful spirit trying to mimic a child’s cry to lure its victims
but when he check the source of the crying. It was a boy the same age as him and was wearing a
purple exquisite robe.
Wei Ying ask “why are you crying? Did someone made you cry or something?”
The boy in purple was shocked and shouted “the Jiāng heir doesn’t crying! There was dust in my
eye that why I looked like was crying.”
Wei Ying tried not to laugh at the boy’s horrible lie and said “okay, I trust your words that you
weren’t crying.hehe”
The Jiang heir was angry that the boy was making fun of him “ I told you already I am not
crying.Wait a minute,How did you find this place? This is my safe place.”
Wei Ying answered “ I already told you I heard crying and I came to check it out and that how I
found this place.” When the Jiāng heir finally had a good look at the boy, he was shocked. He
never saw a robe that was more high quality and more exquisite looking than any of the great five
sect’s robes.
The Jiāng heir asked “ are you a rich minor sect heir?”
Wei Ying was confused about the heir question and he just said “ No I am not.”
Jiang heir again said “ if you are not a sect heir then how did you get such high quality robes? Did
you steal them or something?”
Wei Ying said “my parents gave me my robes.Why would I steal them when I can ask my parents
to give me what I want.”
Jiang heir said “ Your parents gave you those robes then that means your parents are very rich. I
have never seen such design on any of the other sects.Are you a rouge cultivator?”
Wei Ying answered “ No I am not a rogue cultivator and me and my parents aren’t from any
sect.My parents are super rich and are the strongest people in the world.”
Jiāng heir said “ This doesn’t make any sense you aren’t from any sect and you are not even a
rogue cultivator then what are you?!”
When Wei Ying is about to answer to his question, Fēng Xin came to Jiang Heir’s safe place and
was staring at them.
Mu Qing was behind Fēng Xin and said “ Your Highness Crown Prince, we should go back to the
inn.Its getting quite late already. If you have something to say to that boy then say it. We will wait
for you nearby.” Then both Feng Xin and Mu Qing left .
The Jiang heir was shocked after a few minutes he finally composed himself and said “ You’re a
Crown Prince?! If your a crown prince why are you here? At least everything is starting to make
sense. I know you for awhile now but I still don’t know your name.”
Wei Ying answered “ I am a Crown Prince and I am here for my own personal business. My name
is Wei Ying but my family calls me A-Ying. How about you?”
Jiang Cheng answered “ I am Jiāng Cheng.”
Wei Ying ask “ Jiang Cheng want to be friends?” Jiang Cheng was stunted and said yes.
Wei Ying said “ bye Jiāng Cheng. I have to go now. I will find you tomorrow again in this spot.”
Both said their good byes and Wei Ying went back to the inn.
Jiang Cheng was standing there rendering what just happened. He felt so happy meeting a Crown
Prince and became his friend. He looked at the sky and quickly realizing it about to be dinner. He
ran back to his house and started to change his clothes.
After change clothes, he quickly ran to the dining hall and saw his sister sitting there waiting for
their parents to arrive. He wonders what is the eating routine for Wei Ying since he is a Crown
Prince. Does he eat by himself in his own palace or does he eat with his parents? He was sent back
to reality because his sister was calling him.
Jiang Yanli called “ Didi Didi are you okay? You were spacing out.”
Jiang Cheng answered his sister “Yes jie I am okay. Just feel happy. I met someone he is the same
height and age as me.”
Jiang Cheng didn’t realize that his parents came in the dining hall so they asked him “ who is this
boy you are talking about?”
Jiang Cheng answered his father “ he is a prince that I met awhile ago.”
His mother looked at him angrily and said “ what a prince!? Are you going hallucinating. There
was never a royal family in this world.how did a prince come from?!”
Jiāng Cheng thought that if there was never a royal family in world. How did he meet a prince or
did Wei Ying lied about his status. His father ignored his wife’s statements and ask his son how did
the supposed prince look like.
Jiāng Cheng answered “ he is an 8 year old wearing a very high quality robe with the white, black,
gold and red. His robe has butterflies and dragon design.The design of the robe doesn’t match with
any sects’ pattern.He had a gold headwear with a red jewel in it. He carried a sword and a bow with
him. He also has 2 guard with him. The guards had a very strong aura and handsome looking.” His
family was shocked and trying to find a sect that has a matching design with the boy he met.
His father said “ No sects has any of the design you described. What are the color of his eyes?”
His mother became more angry and yelled “Are you still looking of the brat when you have 2
children? He’s probably dead already. He died along with them. The Wei brat is probably your
illegitimate child from that whore.”
His father frowned and said “My lady what are you talking about?” Jiang Cheng started to piece
everything.
In his mind “ Wei brat? Is she talking about Wei Ying?! He is father’s child? Was he just taking
advantage of me? Was he pretending to be friends with me so he could meet father? He was
secretly laughing at me wasn’t he? Then how did he become a prince did he pretend his status to
get near me?” He is angry at himself for being easily tricked.
He excused himself and went back to his room. His mother started to get more angry. He changed
his clothes and tried to get some sleep but suddenly his sister knocked on his door so he went to
open the door.
His sister ask” are you okay A-Cheng? You can tell me anything.”
Jiang Cheng answer “ Jie I am okay but I feel like I have been played by my friend.”
His sister asked “ why do you think you have been played by your friend?”
Jiang Cheng answered” He came to me when I was in my safe place and we started talking. I found
out he was a prince and his name is Wei Ying. He is the child that mother called father’s
illegitimate child. I feel like he just approached me because he needs to meet with father.”
His sister said “ what if he doesn’t want to met father. What if he came for other things.”
Jiang Cheng said “ He said he has personal business to finish. It obviously means he is going to
meet with father.”
His sister said “ what if he is going to meet with father so what is the problem with that? He
probably has been adopted by some people so he is probably here to ask about his biological
parents. There are so many possibilities. You should talk to him about it.”
Jiang Cheng said “ If he meets with father he could become a part of us and he could have all of
father’s attention. Maybe I should talk to him tomorrow.”
His sister said “ I should go with you. I also want to meet him. It’s already 9 we should go to
sleep.”
Jiang Cheng said “ okay I will bring you with me doc we can talk to him together. Lets go to sleep.
Goodnight Jie.” His sister then leftmost his room and he laid in his bed and fell asleep.
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Wei Ying’s pov
Wei Ying went to find Feng Xin and Mu Qing. Wei Ying yelled “ Feng Xin Mu Qing I am done
talking. Let’s go back to the inn.”
The three of them went to the inn and started to talk about the information they found about Wei
Ying’s biological parents.
Wei Ying said “ So my biological father is from the Jiang family which is my friend Jiang Cheng’s
family. He probably think I am tricking him or something so I could just meet his father. I think we
should report to A-Niang and A-Die about what’s we found.”
Mu Qing said “ I will report to his majesty and Crimson Rain. Do you want to meet with Sect
Leader Jiang?”
Feng Xin said “ of course the Crown prince wants to meet with the Sect Leader What kind of
question are you even asking?” Mu Qing just ignored Feng Xin and started to use the
communication array to report everything to Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng.
Wei Ying asked Feng Xin “ Can you get us an audience with the Sect Leader for tomorrow?”
Feng Xin agreed on Wei Ying decision.
Wei Ying decide to finish his paper work and do his Crown Prince duties. When Wei Ying finish
his paper work and his duties, he saw that it is already midnight. He changed his robe and went to
sleep.
When he woke up, he realized that it’s already past 8 in the morning. He quickly get changed and
left the inn to go sightseeing. He told Feng Xin to asked for an audience from the Sect Leader.
When Wei Ying was sight seeing, he saw a boy with mourning robes looking around as if he was
lost.
He went to the boy and ask him “ Are you okay? Why are you here alone?”
The boy with mourning robe look at him and said” lost.was with gege and shifu.”
Wei Ying said “ What is your name? Do you need my help finding you family?”
The boy with mourning clothes look down on the ground and said “ Lan Zhan. Want help.”
Wei Ying laughed and said “ Hi Lan Zhan I am Wei Ying. I will help you find your family.” After
finish speaking, Wei Ying used his wraith Butterfly that his A-Die gave him.Lan Zhan was
mesmerized and curious with the butterflies.
Lan Zhan asks “ What is happening?”
Wei Ying answered “ Ahh my butterflies are searching for you family. I can see what they are
seeing. They are like my other set of eyes. Cool isn’t?”
Lan Zhan said “ mhm”
Wei Ying then said “ They found your family. Let’s go.” Both of them ran pass all the people and
they finally saw 2 people in mourning clothes calling for Lan Zhan’s name.
Both of them ran to them and Wei Ying said “ hello sir, I found your nephew.” The 2 people
thanked him for finding him.
The man with a goatee said “My name is Lan Qiren, the acting Sect Leader of Lan Sect and this is
my oldest nephew Lan Huan, the first heir of Lan Sect. What is your name?”
Wei Ying answered “ I am Wei Ying.”
Lan Huan asked “ aren’t you a rich young master? since your clothing gave it away. Or are you a
run away rich young master?”
Wei Ying laughed nervously and said “ haha I am not a run away rich young master. I actually
don’t come from any sect.”
Suddenly Feng Xin and Mu Qing and interrupt their conversation.Mu Qīng said “ Your Highness
Crown Prince, we can go meet Sect Leader Jiāng.”
Lan Huan said “ You are going to met with Sect Leader Jiāng? How about we go together since we
are also going to meet him.”
Feng Xin said “ We shouldn’t let them go with us. Our conversation with the Sect Leader is quite
confidential to let outsider to hear about it.”
Wei Ying then said “ Its fine to let them join us.”
Six of them went to Sect Leader’s house together. When they reached to the Sect Leader’s
house,Lan Qiren and Lan Huan were looking at Wei Ying to his reaction. Since They thought Wei
Ying was from a minor sect or a common people and has never seen such big and expensive house
but to their surprise Wei Ying was uninterested with the decor and design of the house. He just
kept walking towards the throne room where he saw his friend and his friend’s family waiting for
them.
Chapter 4
Chapter Summary
Madam Yu being her canon self for a few second and then becomes nice to Wei Ying.
Kid Lan Zhan ask kid Wei Ying for his hand in marriage.
“Good morning,Sect Leader Jiāng Thank you for letting me meet you.” Wei Ying says and bows
gracefully.
Sect Leader Jiang said “What is your name?Why did you asked to meet me?”
Wei Ying answered “ This one’s name is Wei Ying.I came here to ask about my parents.” When
Wei Ying finished talking,Madam Yu got so angry that her ring is sparking.
Sect Leader Jiāng had tear on his eyes and said “ Are you Cangse Sanren and Wei Changze son?”
Wei Ying answered “ Yes I am.”
Madam Yu suddenly lost it and yelled “ You are that whore’s child?!What do you want from the
Jiāngs huh?! A place?! A position?! You want to be part of Jiāngs?! You can never be part of this
family especially with that whore’s blood in you! Leave you child of a whore!” After she finished
yelling, she tried to strike Wei Ying with the zidian but the zidian was caught by Mu Qing. Mu
Qing threw the zidian back at Madam Yu and the zidian hit her in the face.
The zidian left a mark on her face. Mu Qing walked up to Madam Yu and said”The next time you
insult my Crown Prince nephew. I will destroy your sect that you are so proud of.”
Madam Yu was scared but she couldn’t show it and said “How dare a commoner threaten me the
Sect Leader’s wife! Someone come drag them out!”
Sect Leader Jiāng yelled at Madam Yu to leave the room. Madam Yu didn’t want to leave but she
was escorted out by her maids. Sect Leader Jiāng apologized to Wei Ying but Mu Qing and Feng
Xin didn’t accept the apology.
Wei Ying and Sect Leader Jiang started to converse but was interrupted by Lan Qiren and said “
ahem Sect Leader Jiāng you seem to have forgotten about us.”
Sect Leader Jiāng became embarrassed and said “ I am sorry about the situation Sect Leader Lan.”
Lan Qiren nodded and looked at Wei Ying.
Lan Qiren then said “ Is he her son ?Sect Leader Jiāng”
Wei Ying answered Lan Qiren and bowed gracefully “ I am Cangse Sanren and Wei Changze‘s
son,Wei Ying.” Lan Qiren frowned and looked away.
Sect Leader Jiāng asked “ Who do you live with,A-Ying? If you have no one you can live with
me.”
Wei Ying answered “I live with my A-Niang and A-die.” The Sect Leaders were confused because
his biological parents are dead.
Wei Ying noticed the confused faces and trying to fix the misunderstanding by saying “ I know my
biological parents are dead that’s why my adopted parents let me come here to get more
information about them.” After he finished talking he showed the bell to them and it made Sect
Leader Jiāng cry.
After a few minutes Sect Leader Jiāng finally calm down and said “ Your father was my older
brother. He was supposed to become the Sect Leader but he didn’t want it so he left the position
and gave it to me. I suppose I should give the title Sect Leader to its rightful owner.”
Wei Ying was shocked but quickly composed himself and said “ I don’t want the position. I just
came here to ask about my parents and that’s it. Since that’s all the information, I should go back
home already.”
Little did they know there was someone eavesdropping on the conversation. It was Madam Yu
who was eavesdropping. She was shocked why her husband kept on searching for the boy.It was
because the boy was the only thing his husband has left of his brother.
So she walked out of hiding and went to Wei Ying and said “Call me Auntie from now on and I am
sorry for treating you badly awhile ago. You can be a part of Jiāngs.”
Wei Ying smiled and said “ Thank you Auntie Yu. Haha”
Wei Ying looked at the 2 young Jiangs and said “ Jiāng Cheng”
Jiang Cheng said “ Wei Ying, you bastard I thought you were pretending to be my friend. I thought
you tricked me.”
Wei Ying ran to hug Jiang Cheng and said “ why would I pretend to be your friend huh? What am
I? Some type of manipulator or an evil mastermind to get into your sect. I could get into your sect
without a problem so why would I play the long game.”
Lan Zhan walk towards to the 2 boys. He grabbed Wei Ying into a possessive hug and said “ mine
”
It shocked everyone that the second Lan heir is holding a stranger willingly even Feng Xin and Mu
Qing was shocked and wanted to take their precious nephew away. Lan Huan walked towards his
brother and he was about to say something but was cut off by Feng Xin and Mu Qing. Feng Xin
picked Wei Ying up from Lan Zhan’s hold and glared at Lan Zhan.
Mu Qing said “ Listen kid, You better hands off or else you will have to face all of my nephew’s
uncles and aunts. All of them will beat you up to a pulp.”
Wei Ying quickly yelled “ If you do that A-Niang will make you eat the soup.” Fēng Xin and Mu
Qing flinched after hearing about the soup. They don’t want to eat Xiè Lian’s soup because it’s too
toxic and too dangerous to eat. Feng Xin let Wei Ying down and Mu Qing stayed quiet.
Wei Ying bowed respectful to Lan Zhan and said “ Forgive them. They are quite overprotective.
They developed a habit of playing as my guard because A-Niang was a Crown Prince back then
and needed protection.” Lan Zhan nodded.
Wei Ying looked at Feng Xin and said “ Did you report to A-Niang and A-die about what we
found?” Mu Qing answered “ No and how do you know that we have to give updates to his
majesty and Crimson Rain?”
Wei Ying replied “ Of course I know.A-Niang get so anxious to the point he would follow me in
secret and A-die will send his people secretly to watch me.”
Mu Qing said” of course his majesty would get so anxious. I think we should go back.”
Wei Ying pouted and said “ aww I don’t want to go yet. I wanna have some fun before I have to go
back training.”
Feng Xin sighed and said” If you don’t want to go back that’s fine. I will just carry you back
home.” After Feng Xin finished talking,he carried Wei Ying out of the Sect Leader’s home and
went back to the inn to use Hua Cheng’s dice that he gave to Wei Ying.
Lan Zhan wanted to chase after Wei Ying and bring him to Gusu. Lan Zhan just looked down to
the floor and he was determined to find Wei Ying and bring him back to Gusu. Lan Huan was
worried about his brother. Lan Zhan was clenching his fist.
Lan Huan thought his brother must be angry and asked “ Are you okay A-Zhan?”
Lan Zhan looked at his brother and answered “ Brother,I want Wei Ying.” Lan Huan was shocked
and Lan Qiren nearly fainted after hearing what his nephew said.
Lan Huan said “ Why do you want him,A-Zhan?”
Lan Zhan answered “ He is pretty…”
Lan Huan said “ Is that the only reason A-Zhan?”
Lan Zhan answered “ No.He is first friend..” Lan Huan was happy that his brother finally has
someone else other than his family.
Jiang Cheng was jealous and said to Lan Zhan “He is my friend.Don’t take him away from me!”
Lan Zhan replied to Jiang Cheng “ You are not qualified to be his friend.”
Jiāng Cheng said “ How am I not qualified? You are also not qualified to be his friend.”
Lan Zhan answered “ You are lacking. Wei Ying will be my wife.” Suddenly Wei Ying came back
to the throne room with something in his hand. Wei Ying heard everything what Jiang Cheng and
Lan Zhan was arguing about.
Sect Leader Jiāng said “ What are you doing here A-Ying?”
Wei Ying answered “ I have gifts for Jiang Cheng and Lan Zhan.”
Wei Ying walked towards to Jiang Cheng and grab something out of the Qiankun Bag. Wei Ying
gave Jiang Cheng a pure white jade pendant with a purple tassel made in Heaven.The pendant has
a secret. It is a token to enter Ghost City and it also serve as a protection barrier.It can also scare
away menace and savage-rank ghosts. The Jiāngs were shocked to see a well carved Jade with a
snow white color and the tassel is made up of a cord of exquisite purple silk .
Sect Leader Jiāng asked “ how did you get this snow white Jade and the cord for the tassel?”
Wei Ying was confused and said “ I got it from my A-Niang.”

Sect Leader Jiāng asked “ Do you know how much it cost,A-Ying?”
Wei Ying said “ I don’t know how much it cost.I asked A-Niang for it.”
Wei Ying walked to Lan Zhan and asked “ Lan Zhan,Did you want to marry me?” Lan Zhan was
embarrassed and nodded.
Wei Ying asked in a curious tone “ Can we even get married?”
Lan Qiren said “I will not allow my nephew to marry you.You are not worthy enough to marry my
nephew.”
Lan Zhan glared at Lan Qiren and said “If you don’t want Wei Ying to marry me.I will marry him
and become his wife. Hmph”
Wei Ying said “ If you marry me,I will give you all the world’s riches and treasure.”
Lan Zhan said “ I want to marry you.”
Wei Ying took Lan Zhan’s hand like a gentleman and said “ come home with me Lan Zhan and
let’s get married in my home okay?” Lan Zhan nodded and both of them ran out of the throne
room.
Everyone in room was trying to understand what just happened. When they finally process
everything,Lan Qiren fainted,Lan Huan was helping his uncle,Jiang Cheng ran after them, Jiāng
Cheng’s sister,Yanli called a medic for Lan Qiren and Sect Leader Jiāng and Madam Yu was still
processing everything.
Lan Zhan and Wei Ying came back to the inn where Feng Xin and Mu Qing were waiting for Wei
Ying. Mu Qing and Feng Xin spit out their tea that they were drinking when they saw Wei Ying
brought someone with him.
Mu Qing asked “ why did you bring Second Lan heir here when we are going back home?”
Wei Ying answered “ Lan Zhan came to elope with me.So let’s go home now since we don’t have
anything else to do or to get.”
Feng Xin said “ You can’t bring him with us. He is going to get scared of the city.”
Lan Zhan said “will be fine.”
Mu Qing said “ Since you’re being stubborn. I will let his majesty deal with this.”
Wei Ying rolled the dice in front of the door and opened the door.Lan Zhan could see red lanterns,
bustling streets,stalls,people wearing masks. Wei Ying took Lan Zhan’s hand like a good husband
would do and help him walk through the door. Every ghost saw that Wei Ying came back from his
mission with someone.
A female ghost said “ Crown Prince, Is this person going to be your consort?”
Another female said “ Welcome back Your Highness. Come visit my stall.”
A male ghost yelled “ Good job on your work your highness.”
A food seller shouted “ Your highness, take anything from my stall please.” Wei Ying took 2
skewers from the food seller’s stall and gave one to Lan Zhan.
Lan Zhan was red from being called Wei Ying’s consort. He didn’t care that everyone in this place
are ghosts.Lan Zhan took the skewer gave him and ate it.
Wei Ying asked “ Aren’t you scared? This place is a place for ghosts and resentful creatures.”
Lan Zhan said “ No. Wei Ying is here... Wei Ying will protect.”
Wei Ying said “ Lan Zhan you put too much trust in me. Come let’s go meet my parents.” Wei
Ying guided Lan Zhan to an extravagant palace with red lantern and a sign saying “ Paradise
Manor”.
Wei Ying said “ Tada! What do you think about it?”
Lan Zhan was never seen such an extravagant and large palace. The Qishan’s Palace, The Palace
of the Sun and Flames couldn’t compete against the Paradise Manor. The Manor was bigger and
better than Qishan’s Palace. Lan Zhan was mesmerized with the architecture and just nodded. Wei
Ying led Lan Zhan to the front door. Wei Ying pushes the door hard and saw his parents, uncle He
Xuan, auntie Shi Qingxuan and grandfather Jun Wu.
Wei Ying bowed and greeted his family along with Lan Zhan. Xiè Lian asked “ A-Ying who’s is
he?”Lan Zhan could feel the pressure and his hands were trembling .
Wei Ying held Lan Zhan’s hand tightly and said “ This is Lan Zhan. He is the Second Lan heir of
Gusu Lan sect.”
Hua Cheng asked “ Why did you bring him here? “ Wei Ying felt like a criminal being
interrogated.
Wei Ying answered “ I brought him here to tell you that we wish to ask for your blessings.”
Shi Qingxuan asked “ Our blessings for what? A-Ying”
Wei Ying took a deep breath and said “ Your blessings for our marriage.”
Chapter 5
Chapter Summary
Lans and Jiāngs wanting to go to Ghost City.
Hua Cheng was angry that Wei Ying is asking for a marriage blessing at a young age.”I will not
give you my blessing.Why are you even getting married? You brat!”
Wei Ying answered “Because he said he wants me to be his wife and his uncle doesn’t approve of
it. So I said why don’t you marry me into my home. Will you give me your blessing?”
While Wei Ying and Hua Cheng are talking,Jun Wu, Mei Nianqing and He Xuan were staring at
Lan Zhan as if he was a chicken being evaluated before a feast.Lan Zhan saw that Jun Wu staring
at him. Lan Zhan felt nervous that people are staring at him. He tried to hide behind Wei Ying.<
Jun Wu finished staring at Lan Zhan and said “Ahem”Everyone in the room turned their attention
to Jun Wu.
After Jun Wu has everyone’s attention, he said “I think he should go back to his world. His family
will be worried.A-Ying,you have to bring him back.”
Wei Ying looked at Lan Zhan “I don’t want to bring him back but his family might be worried. So
I will bring him back.”
Lan Zhan grabbed Wei Yong’s sleeves and yelled “ I don’t want to go back! I want to marry him!”
Everyone was caught off guard by Lan Zhan’s yelling.Lan Zhan’s yelling made all the servants
flinch because they have never heard anyone in the manor yell like that.
“Why don’t you want to go back? A-Zhan” Xiè Lian ask.
Lan Zhan answered “ Wei Ying..mine..First Friend..”
“Is that why you want to marry him?” Xiè Lian ask.
Lan Zhan said “No..Wei Ying is pretty and nice.”
“That’s a dumb reason to get married if you ask me.” He Xuan says.
Shi Qingxuan hits He Xuan’s head and said “ Ignore him. He dislikes things like this.Little one,
there must be another reason why you want to marry A-Ying but you don’t know the reason yet do
you?” Lan Zhan nods.
“A-Zhan,You can still see with A-Ying but you can’t marry him instead be his friend okay?” Xiè
Lian says
“Yes “ Lan Zhan answers.

“Lan Zhan I think you should go back but before you go back, how about tour Ghost City with
me?” Wei Ying says.
Lan Zhan smiles and nodded happily. Wei Ying grabbed Lan Zhan’s hand and drag him out of the
manor.
“Let’s go Lan Zhan!Hahahaha” Wei Ying says while laughing.Everyone in the room just sighed in
relief.
Wei Ying took Lan Zhan to Gambler’s den and watch the people gamble their body parts and life.“
Lan Zhan, This is gigantic building is Gambler’s den.It’s so fun in here.People are laughing and
yelling.”
Lan Zhan ask “ What is it for?”
“It’s a place where everyone plays games for fun.They have to bet on something to play. Do you
wanna watch them play or do you want to play with them, Lan Zhan?” Lan Zhan was a little bit
scared of Gambler’s den but he was curious about what are the people playing so he just nodded.
Both of them walked inside of Gambler’s den. Everyone in Gambler’s den notice 4 women wearing
the same light pink hanfu, the first child wearing a white robe, and the second child wearing a robe
with their Lord and his husband’s colors. The two children were walking together holding each
other’s hands like a married couple. Soon everyone in Gambler’s den realizes that the second kid
they saw is their Lord’s son and the first kid they saw must be their Lord’s son’s consort.
”Greetings to Crown prince and consort.” Everyone in gambler’s den says while bowing to them.
Wei Ying had a smirk on his face while Lan Zhan was a blushing mess. Wei Ying parted the
curtains revealing a big space with giant divan and lots of pillows. Wei Ying slowly guides Lan
Zhan into the giant divan to sit. Both sat on the divan watching people gamble their life, their body
parts,their families’ life and their families’ body parts.
Wei Ying waved his hand and an attendee of Gambler’s den came closer to Wei Ying.”I want to
play with people.”Wei Ying says.
The attendee walked out of the curtain and yelled “ The Crown Prince is in a good mood so he
wants to play with a few of you.”
Everyone in the Gambler’s den ran to the table in front of the curtains to play with Wei Ying.
Wei Ying used his butterfly to pick which one he will play with.” Lan Zhan why don’t you pick
one for me?” Wei Ying says.
Lan Zhan looked around and pointed at a random ghost so the butterfly ran towards the man and
circles around him. The man was ecstatic that he pushed everything one off the table.
”Thank you Your Highness for picking me to play.” The ghost says.
“I didn’t pick you my consort did. You have to thank him not me.” Wei Ying says.
The ghost felt awkward and said “ Thank you consort for picking me.” Lan Zhan just hummed at
the man.
Wei Ying brought down the dice cup and the attendee says “Evens are a loss. Odds are a win.Once
the cup is lifted. There is no way of backing out. What is your bet Sir?”
Ghost said “ My arms and legs.”
“They aren’t that useful to me” Wei Ying says.
Ghost said “ how about my life?”
“Begin the game.” The ghost grab the dice cup and starts to shake it.Lan Zhan was scared for the
man that he was trembling on his seat.
Wei Ying noticed it and said “ Are you okay Lan Zhan?”
”Isn’t it too cruel to bet your life?” Lan Zhan says.
Wei Ying says “ It is but there is no other valuable bargaining chip that he has, other than his own
child.”
The ghost slam the cup down and made Lan Zhan and Wei Ying stop talking. The ghost slowly lift
the cup up to reveal the result and the dice number was an odd. The man was about bet again
before Hua Cheng’s voice rang all across the Gambler’s den. Everyone was looking at Hua Cheng.
Hua Cheng made his way to the curtains.
”What are you doing here A-Ying? Aren’t you supposed to be with that boy?” Hua Cheng says.
”I am with Lan Zhan A-die. I just wanted tickets show him gambler’s den. You also better thank
me for supervising your place.” Wei Ying says.
Wei Ying guided Lan Zhan out of the curtains and together they walk out of Gambler’s den.
They went everywhere around the city. They went to the market to buy food and souvenirs for Lan
Zhan.They went to the training grounds and watch Hua Cheng’s guard spar each other. Wei Ying
even spared with a few of the guards.They went to Qiandeng Temple.
Wei Ying explained to Lan Zhan why the temple of his A-Niang was not decorated with a statue or
a plaque because it the temple is used for his father and him to practice calligraphy.
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In Yunmeng Jiāng, Jiāng Cheng was chasing after Wei Ying but he followed Wei Ying to the inn
where Wei Ying is staying and opening every guest room.He couldn’t find Wei Ying or Lan Zhan
or the 2 guards. Jiāng Cheng panicked and ran back to his home to tell his family and the Lans
crying. Telling them that he couldn’t find Wei Ying or Lan Zhan when he went to Wei Ying’s inn.
The Jiāngs and the Lans sent several search parties for them. Lan Huan was so scared that his
brother might have been kidnapped. Jiāng Cheng was in his room crying that he lost his first friend
to some bad guys. His sister tries to comfort him but it was no use. No matter what she said or do,
Jiāng Cheng just won’t stop crying. She promised Jiāng Cheng that Wei a Ying and Lan Zhan
would come back safely.
The sun is already setting but Lan Zhan and Wei Ying still couldn’t be found. They even asked
help from the other clans to send a search party for them in their territories but they still can’t find
them. The Jiāngs and Lans are starting to lose hope in finding them.They thought that maybe the
Wens took them but they can’t argue with the Wens or else they will die.
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Meanwhile in Ghost City,LanZhan and Wei Ying are running around the city talking to people and
get free stuff from the market sellers.
” Lan Zhan we should go back to the manor.” Wei Ying says. Lan Zhan nods.
”Alright everyone please move. We need to go back.” Wei Ying says.

” Aww your highness please stay for a little longer.” A female ghost says
“I am sorry. I can’t stay. I need to send him back home.His family will worry.” Wei Ying says.
Both of them left the crowd walking back to the manor.
“Do you like it here Lan Zhan?” Wei Ying asks
“ Yes” Lan Zhan answers.
“How about we make a promise to each other?” Wei Ying says
“ What promise?” Lan asks
“ When we are older, we should get married. Till we are allowed to get married, we must not
forget each other. Promise me that Lan Zhan okay?” Wei Ying says
“Okay I promise Wei Ying that.” Lan Zhan says
They stopped talking and looked in front of them. They saw Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian waiting for
them so they could bring Lan Zhan back.
“ Are you ready?A-Ying you must bring him to his family and quickly come back. Don’t go
sightseeing anymore.” Xiè Lian says
“Yes A-Niang” Wei Ying says.
Hua Cheng threw the dice at the door and opened the door revealing the guest room of the inn Wei
Ying stayed in. Wei Ying and Lan Zhan walked through the door with Wei Ying’s maids and the
door behind them became a normal door.
Wei Ying took Lan Zhan’s hand and left the inn to go to Jiāng Leader’s house. Wei Ying saw there
were so many disciples looking for something.
Soon a disciple yelled “I found them!” The disciples brought them back to the Sect Leader Jiāng’s
home.
The Jiāngs and Lans came running to the courtyard after hearing that the disciples found Wei Ying
and Lan Zhan.
Lan Huan yelled “Didi I finally found you! Where did you go?”
“Can’t tell” Lan Zhan answered.
“Sect Leader Jiāng and Sect Leader Lan, I am sorry for making you worry about us. Please take
these 10 boxes as compensation.” Wei Ying says while interrupting the Lan brother’s moment.
The maids opened the boxes revealing 4 boxes of expensive silk rolls, 4 boxes of gold, and 2 boxes
of rare herbs and materials. Everyone in the courtyard was shock at the compensation gifts to the
point they find it excessive. The compensation gifts could feed a small village for 30 years.
“We can’t accept these gift even if we share it.It’s too excessive and expensive. Your family
probably used all of their family’s funds for these gifts. Please take them back.” Sect Leader Jiāng
says
“I agree. Take them back” Lan Qiren agreeing with the sect leader.
“Our lord said to give these to you. He wouldn’t like it if his gifts were returned back to him.It is
quite disrespectful to decline the lord’s generosity ” A maid said. Wei Ying flicks his fingers
gesturing the maids to leave the courtyard.
“ Forgive her. She likes to speak without thinking.” Wei Ying says.
“It’s Alright but please the gifts back.” Lan Huan said.
“No can do. I stole Lan Zhan and I didn’t tell you where we are going. Please just accept it so I can
go home and eat. I won’t be able to return home if you don’t accept it.” Wei Ying says.
The sect leaders accepted the gifts.

”You finally accepted my gifts. I must go home already. It about to be dinner soon. Goodbye and
Lan Zhan don’t forget me and our promise.” Wei Ying says before kissing Lan Zhan’s cheeks and
leaving the courtyard with his maids.
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Everyone in the courtyard was watching him leave before Lan Qiren said “He is quite smart and
mature when it comes to politics. He is just like my nephews, a prodigy.”
“Then he should join the study in cloud recesses.” Lan Huan says in a suggestive tone. Lan Qiren
hummed at the suggestion thinking if it would be a good idea.
“A-Zhan, awhile ago Wei Ying said something about a promise you both made. What is it about?
Where did you go the whole day?” Lan Huan asks
“Never forget each other... marry when older... Can’t tell where we go.. ” Lan Zhan answered
“Why can’t you tell me where you went? Is someone forcing you not to tell?” Lan Huan asks
worriedly.
“Not like that... We go to red city...people nice and happy... Wei Ying’s parents, uncle, aunt and
grandparents are nice and also scary” Lan Zhan said.
Everyone heard what Lan Zhan said. They were confused because there was never a red city in any
clan’s territory.
Lan Huan asked “ can you explain what does the red city looks like or what does it have?”
“ Extravagant and expensive looking...red lanterns..2 giant buildings...people happy...crowded

streets..many food...temple” Lan Zhan said.
Lan Zhan’s description made it sound like it comes from a book.It made everyone though Lan
Zhan might have eaten something bad but he is too well behaved to eat something a stranger gives
to him or he found an ancient city that is still standing hidden somewhere away from the world to
know about it standing.
The adults started to run to the Jiāng library to search about it. Thinking that Lan Zhan must have
found something historical. The children were confuse and just followed their parents and try to
help them.
Everyone was searching about the city Lan Zhan was talking about till something caught Lan
Zhan’s attention.It was an old torn book hidden behind all the rest of books.Lan Zhan took a look
at the book’s contents,It was about the 4 great calamities and the 4 famous tales. Lan Zhan was
fascinated by the tales of Wei Ying’s family that he wanted to steal the book and read it
forever.Lan Qiren saw his nephew reading and be infatuated by the old torn book.
“What are you looking at?” Lan Qiren asks.
”Nothing..” Lan Zhan replies.
Lan Qiren was not convinced that the book was nothing so he walked towards Lan Zhan and took
the book to take a look at it. As he was flipping through the book,he finally found the city that his
nephew described it but he realized that the book was about gods and ghost so how did his nephew
went there when that place was just a myth and still standing here fine and unscathed when the
city’s residents are ghost and malicious beings.
‘Could it be that the Wei kid was a ghost and not human?’ He thought Lan Qiren was lost in his
thoughts so Lan Zhan tried to call out to him but it didn’t work.
“Uncle” he called out while tapping the forearm of Lan Qiren.

Lan Qiren snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Lan Zhan trying to find out if his nephew has
been possessed by ghost or a demon.
”How did you get into the city?” Lan Qiren asks which caught everyone’s attention.
”dice thrown in front of door.” Lan Zhan answered which made everyone confused. A dice thrown
in front of the door and then the door became the gateway to the city.It sounds like absolute
madness.
“A-Zhan,you shouldn’t lie to uncle about it” Lan Huan says
“Not lying...Its the truth..” Lan Zhan refuted.
”That is one too.” Lan Zhan said while pointing at the gift Wei Ying gave to Jiāng Cheng which
confused everyone one .
” That is one what? Didi.” Lan Huan asks
“doorway...to city..” Lan Zhan replies. His answer made everyone excited since all of them wants
to go to the city, they are curious about Wei Ying’s adopted family, and make the city benefit them
.
“How do we use it?” Madam Yu asks
”At night in a graveyard... city entrance opens..ghost use entrance to enter city..” Lan Zhan
answered. Everyone was hopeful since they found an entrance to the city.
Suddenly Lan Huan said “ I highly doubt that a random graveyard would bring us to the city.The
graveyard is probably special to be able to open the city gate and there are probably some
requirements we need to be able to pass through the gate safely. So where is the graveyard and
what are the things we need to do?”
“Graveyard in east.. in the forest... non-malice being should become female... City filled with
yin..” Lan Zhan answered.
“Hah this is going to be harder than I thought. Should we even go to it?” Lan Qiren says.
‘Of course,We can get so much in the city.It will benefit our sect’Madam Yu thought.
“If we are going some of us should stay Incase if we die there.” Lan Qiren says.
“Agreed “ Sect Leader Jiāng says agreeing with Lan Qiren’s statement.
“I think Second Young Master Lan should go since he knows the place and he need someone to
protect him. Jiāng Yanli says which shocked the whole Jiāng family. Their daughter, a person
doesn’t want to be a cultivator came up with such an idea.
’If we start heading out and find this city to become a great asset to our sect.’Madam Yu though in
a greedy way
Lan Qiren, Madam Yu, Jiāng Cheng, Lan Zhan, and 20 senior disciples start packing their things
for the journey. Madam Yu was excited to go because she could do many things to the city after
they find it and invade it. Lan Qiren also had greedy thoughts about the city so he decided to read
the rule from his heart to expel the thoughts. Lan Zhan was reassuring his brother that he will be
alright and nothing bad isn’t going to happen. Jiāng Cheng was very scared but he has to know the
truth about his friend. Jiāng Yanli was help his brother calm down and help him pack.
On the day they are going to find the graveyard, they ran into many obstacles. They saw a village
having issues and decided to help which took them 4 hours to solve the issues. Then they met a
large hoard of corpses. After dealing with the corpses, they tried to find a place to rest instead they
found a slaughterhouse that was haunted so they had to purity it. They have been having a lot of
obstacles in their ways as if the gods didn’t want them to go to the city.
”I can’t do this anymore! There are too much problems getting in our ways. His parents probably
send every of their subordinates to stop us from finding it.” Madam Yu yelled as if she had lost her
mind.
”Do you find it suspicious Yu Ziyuan?” Lan Qiren asks.
“What do you mean?” Madam Yu asked.
”The obstacles we have to faced. Remember when we were dealing with the corpses, none of the
corpses attack the children even when the corpses were beside them. They didn’t seem to care
about the children.”Lan Qiren says.Both adult looked at Lan Zhan and Jiāng Cheng.
”What do you think is making the corpses docile to them?Do you it’s the gift that the kid gave?”
Madam Yu asks.
“Perhaps. Give me your pendant,Sect Heir Jiāng.”

Jiāng Cheng gave Lan Qiren the pendant that Wei Ying gave him.
Lan Qiren examined for any resentful energy but he found nothing resentful instead he found a
different energy in it which he couldn’t decipher what kind of energy.
He frowned “There is no resentful energy but there is a different energy.”
“What kind of energy?” Madam Yu asked impatiently
“I don’t know what it is but it’s strong and more pure than spiritual energy.” Lan Qiren answered
Everyone was shocked even the disciples that the knowledgeable Acting Sect Leader Lan doesn’t
know what kind of energy is in the pendant.
Lan Qiren looked at Lan Zhan “A-Zhan Do you know what kind of energy it is?”
“No” Lan Zhan answers
“Should we keep going,A-Niang?” Jiāng Cheng say
“We can continue later after we find out what isn’t in the pendant and how we will deal with the
corpses.”Madam Yu says
“I think we should use the young masters as a barrier to stop the corpses from chasing us.” A Jiāng
disciple says.
“No! Are you crazy?! How about you do it?” Madam Yu says angrily
“It’s a good idea.” Lan Qiren says
“What!? You want to make your own nephew and my son as a shield for us!” Madam Yu says
“Do you want to go to the City or not,Yu Ziyuan?” Lan Qiren asks
“Of Course,I want to go to the city” Madam Yu answered
“Then we have to use the children.” Lan Qiren says.
Lan Zhan and Jiāng Cheng were shocked that their family will sacrifice them to go to the city but
for some reason,they don’t feel afraid that they will be walking in front of the group
“We are going doing it.” Jiāng Cheng says
“What are you saying Jiang Cheng?! You will die if you do that.” Madam Yu says
“We won’t go be able go anywhere if there are corpses surrounding us. Right Second Young
Master Lan?” Jiāng Cheng said
“Yes,Sect Heir Jiāng is correct.” Lan Zhan says
Lan Qiren was shocked but quickly composed himself.” Alright,Let’s just go. Both of you will lead
the way and the rest of us will protect you two.
Everyone just nodded and started to pack up their stuff. They started to walk toward the graveyard.
Suddenly they came across a group of malice ranked ghost. They were very sure that they will be
overpowered by the malice ranked ghost so they wanted to run away.
The malice ranked ghost just bowed and said “ We greet the consort.”The ghost were wait for Lan
Zhan to let them leave.Everyone was very shocked and curious about the consort.
Lan Zhan flicked his hand “Go back doing what you were doing.”
“Thank you consort.” The ghosts said and left.Everyone was shocked that the Second Lan heir
became a consort.
“You became a consort!?” Lan Qiren shouted
“Yes,Uncle” Lan Zhan said
“Ha! Sect Leader Lan,look at your nephew he became someone’s consort. Your sect isn’t well
disciplined.” Madam Yu says
“How did you even become a consort at a young age?” Lan Qiren asked
“I don’t know.” Lan Zhan answered
“How about we just forget about it. We can just go to the city and ask it’s ruler why he made my
nephew his consort.”
Everyone just pretended that they didn’t see anything or heard anything about Lan Zhan becoming
a consort and continue to their expedition. For 3 days and 2 nights, they walked blindly towards the
east till they found a village that worships Lang Qianqiu. They went to ask everyone living in the
village about the graveyard.
Among all the villagers, one of the villager said “ In the forest behind my house there is an old
graveyard.”
The whole expedition group were happy that they finally found it. They all towards the graveyard.
When they reached the graveyard, they saw tons of ghosts going toward the red gate so they
decided to hide first before going in.
“What should we do now?” Madam Yu asking Lan Zhan

“Do not kill them...Must blend in...” Lan Zhan answers
“How do we blend in?” Jiāng Cheng asked
“Become a female...” Lan Zhan answers
Everyone was speechless till Lan Qiren says “ We have to pretend to be a woman?”
“No, Your body must be female.” Lan Zhan answers

“Why?” Jiāng Cheng asks
“Female have yin energy..” Lan Zhan answers
“ We have to become a woman because the yin energy is strong in female.” Lan Qiren says
“That’s correct,Uncle” Lan Zhan says
“So how do we become a woman? We aren’t shapeshifters or ghost.” Jiāng Cheng asks
“We can go in.. but we will attract attention.” Lan Zhan says
“It’s fine. We won’t kill them.” Jiāng Cheng says
“Let’s go already before the gate closes.” Madam Yu says
Everyone got out from their hiding spot and started to walk behind the group of ghost. When they
finally walked pass the gate, they saw a bustling city with red lanterns, many stalls ,and people
being happy just like how Lan Zhan described it. While they were mesmerized by the city, some of
the disciple realized that everyone was staring at them so they tried to get the rest to notice their
situation. The rest were very nervous after they notice they were being stared at.
Till one of the ghosts yelled “The Consort is here! Pay your respects!”
Every ghost were shocked soon they composed and bowed “ We greet the Consort of The Crown
Prince.”Lan Zhan gestured all of them to get up and he gestured at one of ghost to come closer to
him.
“Don’t talk to him!? He is dangerous!” Lan Qiren saysLan Zhan ignored his uncle’s words.
“What is it Consort?” The ghost asks
“Where’s the prince?” Lan Zhan asks
“He is with the Lord.” The ghost answered
“Okay” Lan Zhan said and walked toward the manor.

“Where are we going?” Lan Qiren asks
“Meet the ruler of the city.” Lan Zhan says
“How?!” Jiāng Cheng exclaimed
“The big building.” Lan Zhan pointed the big manor
The group walked toward the manor and every ghost were complimenting and asking Lan Zhan to
taste their food. The group was stopped by the guard of the manor. Lan Zhan showed them the dice
and one of them ran inside to inform Hua Cheng. The guard that informed Hua Cheng let them in.
The guards open the door for them and the group saw Hua Cheng and Wei Ying sitting on a
throne. Both of them looked very elegant and godly.
“Welcome to my manor and City,my dear guest.”

Chapter 6
Chapter Summary
A Dream or Not a Dream
“Welcome to my manor and City,my dear guest.” Hua Cheng says mischievously
The group was too stunned to speak.They have never seen a person with such good looks even a
Major Sects’ heir couldn’t compete with his looks,It made them feel insecure and plain
looking.Lan Zhan couldn’t help to feel weak on the knees,He gets to see a side of Wei Ying that
makes the title Crown Prince not do any justice to him.
“What business do you have here in my territory? I hope this is important that it needs me to be
present.” Hua Cheng says. Making everyone wake up from their trance and think of an excuse why
they came here.
"My sect and Jiāng Sect wish to see where I ran off to and were curious of the place I described to
them.” Lan Zhan answers.They thought they were safe after they found an excuse that Lan Zhan
came up with for coming into the city and getting an audience with Hua Cheng for no reason.
“I guess I can let them sightsee the city but if they are going to cause trouble, they will have to be
killed.Keep your group in check especially the lady. I feel like she will make—“ Hua Cheng was
talking but then a whip tried to hit him which made the group shocked. Some of the people in the
group were praying for their safety.
“How dare you think of us like we are unruly people like those in the streets! Don’t you know who
we are? You have no respect for the Major Sects of the cultivation world! Just because you made
your own city that doesn’t mean you don’t have more authority than us.” Madam Yu says angrily
feeling offended by what Hua Cheng said about her.
"Tsk, how ignorant of you. Do you know who’s territory are you in?” Hua Cheng says.
It made Madam Yu realize that she is in no position to insult him. She tried to calm down so her
travel here would be fruitless.
“Ahem,Thank you for letting us sightsee your city.” Lan Qiren says
Hua Cheng stood up and left his seat to go back to his office. Wei Ying stood up and went to check
if his A-die was far away from them.
After checking if his A-die was nowhere to be seen,he ran to the group and hugged Lan Zhan.
“Why are you here and how did you get here?” Wei Ying asked pretending that he doesn’t know
the reason.
“They wanted to see...the city... was very curious...we came from graveyard” Lan Zhan answered.
“Wei Ying! Tell me what else are you hiding! You should have told me everything when we first
met.” Jiāng Cheng yelled surprising everyone even the maids.
“Jiang Cheng,Lower your voice.A-die will get angry that you’re making so much noise.” Wei Ying
says.
“Sorry” Jiāng Cheng apologizes
“What do you want me to tell you to make myself not sound like a madman when we first met?”
Wei Ying asks
“You sounded like a madman when we first met.” Jiāng Cheng says.The adults were just watching
them converse, wanting to hear Wei Ying’s explanation.
“Excuse me,I don’t sound like a madman. So what do you want to know? Wei Ying says.
“Everything!” Jiāng Cheng says
“Okay. First, I am a Crown prince and according to the residents,Lan Zhan is my consort which is
nice. I approve their taste in choosing my consort. Second, I am not dead or a ghost. I am still alive.
A-die and A-Niang adopted me that’s why I stay here. And last, you could have come here in a
easier way.” Wei Ying says shocking everyone except Lan Zhan who was blushing that the
residents of city chose him to be Wei Ying’s consort.
“At least we got some answers to why the people were referring him as consort. Good that you
aren’t a ghost. What is the easier ways?” Jiāng Cheng says.
<“Easier way was to show my gift that I gave you to the corpses to let them help lead you to here.
Why do you think there were so many corpses that blocked your way?” Wei Ying says.
“I didn’t know anything about your dumb gift. If I did I would have used it.” Jiāng Cheng says
annoyingly and notice Wei Ying putting two of his fingers on his temple thinking the boy has a
headache.
‘A-ying,gods and immortals can’t interfere with mortals.’ Xiè Lian says through communication
array.
‘I know A-Niang. I will just asked A-die to make them forget about it or something.’ Wei Ying
replied and notice Jiāng Cheng was shaking him like a maraca since the boy couldn’t hear Jiāng
Cheng calling him.
“You finally responded. I thought you became possessed.” Jiāng Cheng says
“I didn’t know you were calling me. Also please make your tour around the city faster okay?”Wei
Ying says
“Why are you in a hurry? Are you late for something?” Jiāng Cheng asked making everyone
curious why the boy wants them to hurry.
“You’re disturbing my training.” Wei Ying replied irritatedly making everyone shocked that the
boy could be irritated when he’s happy and cheery.
“Why are you training so late?” Jiāng Cheng was curious about Wei Ying’s training.
“I always train till sunrise. I need to be stronger than my A-die so I can stand beside my A-Niang.”
Wei Ying answered making everyone shocked.
“How long do you train?” Wei Ying added
“7 to 9 hours a day.” Jiāng Cheng proudly says.
“You’re really lazy compared to me.” Jiāng Cheng was infuriated by Wei Ying’s comment.
“I am not lazy! You’re lazy. I don’t see you training. I bet you haven’t mastered a single of the six
arts” Jiāng Cheng was sure he was better than Wei Ying for he was a sect heir.
“Hey! I am not lazy. I am not training right now because I have to entertain you people. Six arts?
What’s that? Is that something in the mortal realm?” Wei Ying was curious about the six arts but
little did he know, he already mastered all of them without knowing about the six arts.
“What kind of person doesn’t know about the six arts? Only an idiot doesn’t know about it. Are
you perhaps an idiot?!” Jiāng Cheng was mocking Wei Ying’s intelligence
“I am not an idiot! I am more smarter than you, I’ll have you know! Plus I don’t go out often so I
don’t know about a lot of things. So are you going to tell me about it?” Wei Ying was very pouty
about being mocked.
“The six arts are rites, music, archery, charioteering, literacy, and numeracy. You probably never
even mastered one of them.” Jiāng Cheng was nodding to himself as if he has mastered all of them.
“I have mastered them already.” His words made everyone shocked.
“At what age did you mastered them?” Lan Qiren asks since he couldn’t believe a nobody could
master the six arts before his nephews who are geniuses and a prodigies.
“At the age of 8. Why?” Everyone’s jaws dropped.
“That’s impossible! You’re lying!” Jiāng Cheng felt so defeated.
“How did you master all of them?” Lan Qiren asks feeling quite annoyed that someone’s child
could beat his genius nephews.
“Grandparents, aunts and uncles said that these are basic things that a person should learn.” Wei
Ying answered
‘Basic things? The six arts are a basic thing to them? What’s wrong with this family!?’ Everyone
thought.
“Aren’t these basic things for you? I thought everyone should be able to This since it’s a person’s
life necessities.” Wei Ying was curious about their way of life.
“You don’t get it do you?” Jiāng Cheng asks
“I don’t get what?” Wei Ying was confuse what is happening.
“The six arts can only be mastered by geniuses or talented people.” Jiāng Cheng was very annoyed
that someone who mastered the six arts is this dense.
“Really? But my family says it’s the basics.” Wei Ying was very curious of his best friend place.
“I don’t know what’s wrong with your family but would you show us around?” Lan Qiren says.
“Ahh! Of course Sect Leader Lan but please don’t attack or anger any of the residents. They are
quite ill-tempered and they lack manners.” Wei Ying says with a smirk.
“We understand” Lan Qiren says.
Madam Yu was livid about Wei Ying was able to master the six arts easily while her son was
having a hard time in mastering any of them but she couldn’t show her emotions.
Wei Ying lead the group everywhere in ghost city till Jiāng Cheng asked “ What is that!? Why is it
so big?! It’s three times the size of the koi tower in Lanling City and it’s so elegant looking.”
Wei Ying was trying to see what Jiāng Cheng was amazed by.
“That’s Gambler’s den. It’s a place where people gamble their lives. A-die and A-Niang are
probably there. You can enter it.” Wei Ying says making everyone terrified of going inside.
“Ahh okay. So what’s with these ladies? They keep following us.” Jiāng Cheng is trying to change
the topic so Wei Ying won’t tell them to go inside to bet their lives.
“They are my maids. They always follow me. Back to the topic, do you want to go in?” Wei Ying
was amused by their expressions.
They all yelled “no”.
Suddenly a Lan disciple ask “Where is Second Young Master Lan?” Lan Zhan’s disappearance
scared everyone
Lan Qiren saw his nephew walking inside the building and told everyone. Everyone was very
scared for Lan Zhan so they ran after him. When They ran inside the building, they saw all the
ghost bowing to Lan Zhan as he walked towards the curtains. The group were scared and shocked
that they look pale as a ghost.
Lan Zhan was standing near the curtains and bowed to greet the people hiding behind the curtains
like a daughter-in-law doing morning greetings for her in-laws.
“You can get up now,A-Zhan.” Xiè Lian says. Lan Zhan felt so happy and warm that someone else
than his family could call him that sweetly.
“Lan Zhan!” Wei Ying yelled as he walk towards Lan Zhan making everyone in gamblers’ den
tense up and stop from what’s their doing. His yelling could be misunderstood by people as Wei
Ying’s jealousy or obsession to Lan Zhan.
“Don’t yell,A-ying. You’re scaring everyone . We aren’t going to take him away from you.” Xiè
Lian says making Hua Cheng laugh.
“That’s not what I am worried about. I am worried about Lan Zhan going around the city on his
own.” Lan Zhan was happy that Wei Ying is worried about him.
“Oh! A-Niang,I forgot to introduce you to these people. The woman in purple is Madam Yu Of
Jiāng Sect, the little boy in purple is Sect Heir Of Jiāng Sect,Jiang Cheng ,and the man in
mourning clothes is Sect Leader Lan or Lan Qiren Of Gusu Lan Sect. The rest are their senior
disciples of their clan.They came here because they were curious about the city.” Wei Ying says
The attendees opened the curtains with Xiè Lian permission showing the group how they look
like.“Greetings to all of you. I am Xiè Lian and this man beside me is my husband, Hua Cheng or
San Lang.” Xiè Lian says
“What are you?” Jiāng Cheng was curious Of Wei Ying’s parent’s race. His question made the
group intrigued while behind them the ghosts were laughing at the group.
“HAHAHA! You aren’t worthy of knowing what they are. You know your place,trash. That place
is under their feet.” A ghost said but suddenly got quiet after noticing Hua Cheng’s glare.
“Ghost King” “God” Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian said at the same time.It made the group confused of
which race is whose while Wei Ying was trying not to laugh at their confusion.
They both saw that the group were confused so they tried to clarify.
“I am a Ghost King. My husband is the Heavenly Emperor Of Heaven!!” Hua Cheng says with
enthusiasm like a very devoted follower of a god introducing his beloved god to people.Hua Cheng
made every ghost in the building shocked and in disbelief that their Lord could act like that.
“A-die, you’re in public. Your simping is getting exposed.” Hua Cheng tried to keep his
composure but suddenly he hears Xiè Lian giggling making him go full simping mode in the
inside.
The group was very shocked about their race and status especially Madam Yu who was very
jealous that Wei Ying have such a powerful family and have one of the highest status in the three
realms only below the rank ghost king and Heavenly Emperor.
“How about having tea while we converse with each other.” Xiè Lian says. Everyone agreed to
have tea. They all went back to the manor. Little did they know they soon will forget about this
experience.
Everyone was sitting around the table including the disciples. Everyone was very relaxed to even
think about anything other than questions for Wei Ying and his parents to answer. Madam Yu was
happy about the information she got but all of those information would disappear from her mind.
Suddenly the group except Lan Zhan was knocked out by the tea that Xiè Lian made. It made Lan
Zhan worried and shocked.
“It’s okay,Lan Zhan. They are fine. We just knock them out so we can erase their memories
including those who are involved with us.” Wei Ying reassured Lan Zhan that everything is fine.
“Why?” Lan Zhan asks
“Because no one is supposed to know or be involved with gods, immortals and ghost kings.So
everything that happened till now will only be nothing. So don’t go telling anyone about this. We
spared your memories because of A-Ying.” Hua Cheng answers. Lan Zhan understood the
situation.
He was curious why mortals,gods,immortals and ghost Kings be involved with each other. He
wanted to ask but decided not to. He wants to find the reason why they can’t be involved with each
other.
After Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian erased their memories and replacing it with the fake memories, Yin
Yu had to carry them to an inn so the group will think they went on a night hunt.
The group snapped their eyes open like they just woke up from a nightmare. They were looking
around and saw they were in a room in the inn.
‘So it was just a dream. I probably was thinking about resentful creatures too much that I dreamt
being in city full of ghosts and met 2 people.’ They thought.
Yin Yu was disguised as one of the disciples to see if the group remembered anything about the
city. He joined them eating breakfast while he is waiting for one of them to talk about it.
He didn’t have to wait long.

“You want to know what I dreamt of last night?” A disciple asked.
“We don’t know! We aren’t psychic!” The Jiāng head disciple said.
“I dreamt about going with all of you to a city full of ghost and meeting 2 people.” The disciple
said making everyone shock and weirded out.
“I dreamt about that too.” A Lan disciple said. Everyone said that they also had the same dream.
“Maybe,It wasn’t a dream or it could be a vision for us.” The Jiāng head disciple said.
“Or a warning for us.” The Lan disciple said. Feeling scared of the dream.
“It’s Just a Dream.”

Chapter 7
Chapter Summary
Wei Ying ascended but there's a problem because the Gods can’t interfere or interact
with mortals.
“It’s just a dream.” Yin Yu says making everyone shocked to hear another voice unfamiliar to
them.
“Who are you?” The Lan Head disciple asks making everyone face Yin Yu.” I have never seen
you before.” The head disciple added.
Yin Yu answered with a perfect lie “You haven’t seen me because I am always at the back or I
don’t talk to people.”
“Ahh okay.” The head disciple said feeling guilty that he couldn’t remember one of his ‘shidi’.
The group finished eating and rode their swords back to Lotus Pier. Yin Yu made up an excuse for
him to stay behind so he can go back to Hua Cheng to report about the group forgetting about the
city which made Jiang Cheng have some suspicion about him but he couldn’t tell anyone about so
he ignored the suspicion.
Yin Yu managed to leave the group. He felt quite relieved that he managed to pull off that acting.
After feeling relieved, he ran back to the city to report.
Hua Cheng, Xiè Lian and Wei Ying was quite satisfied with Yin Yu’s report. After hearing Yin
Yu’s report,Wei Ying wanted to go back to befriend Jiāng Cheng in a different way but he could
not even if he begged Hua Cheng or Xiè Lian to allow him.
Xiè Lian was strict about forbidding Wei Ying to go back to Jiāng Sect because of Madam Yu and
her hostility towards Wei Ying. Hua Cheng on the other hand was fine with Wei Ying going back
to Jiāng Sect but he had to stay on Xiè Lian’s side because he and Xiè Lian agreed that Madam
Yu’s hostility is would be bad for Wei Ying.
Since Wei Ying couldn’t meet Jiāng Cheng and Lan Zhan, he went back to his grandparents’ home
to go back cultivating. He wanted to ask his grandfather about getting a sword and a bow.
When Wei Ying reached his grandparents house, his grandmother,Mei Nianqing gave him snacks
and tea while waiting for his grandfather,Jun Wu to come back.
“Little Xianle, Why are you here?” Jun Wu asks while walking to his seat to sit down.
“I want a sword and a bow.I also came back to cultivate.” Wei Ying answered while munching on
the snack Mei Nianqing gave him. Making both of his grandparents shock.
“A sword and a bow? Why? It’s too early to give a sword and a bow.” Mei Nianqing says
“I want a sword and bow because I finished with my wooden sword and bow training with uncles. I
don’t think I improving since the weapons I use in training is wooden and it’s different from the
real one.” Wei Ying says. Making his grandparents feel old and surprise that their grandson has a
mind of an adult.
Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing were staring at each other,thinking of their grandson is prepared to get a
sword and bow . There were many good reasons why Wei Ying should get a sword early such as
he is a genius, he isn’t clumsy to accidentally stab or shoot himself, and he can learn more moves
and techniques with it.
“We will get you a sword and a bow.” Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing felt weak to their grandson’s
pleading and cuteness . Hoping he wouldn’t notice that they are weak against his pleading and
cuteness.
Wei Ying was happy that he started to eat every snack, finishing his tea and going back to
cultivate. Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing watching their grandson being cute. After they were out of his
sight, they slump down to think about the materials and design of the sword and bow.
“What materials should we use? And how should it look like?” Mei Nianqing asks Jun Wu but all
could Jun Wu Do was shrug his shoulders.
“Maybe We should use that Iron in the treasury of heavenly capital.” Jun Wu answers,shocking
Mei Nianqing. The Iron filled so much energy that made a few of the former heavenly emperor’s
swords is going to be used for their grandson’s sword.
“We got one of the sword’s material,we need another material for the hilt and the scabbard. Are
you also going to use that iron for the bow?” Mei Nianqing say
“No, the materials for the bow should be from ghost Realm . So it would be like he has a reminder
of both of his homes.” Jun Wu says
“ I didn’t know you were sentimental but I guess it would makes sense. So what material?” Mei
Nianqing asks
“There is a specific iron in the ghost Realm. It’s called ghost dark iron. The iron is dark in color
and hard to forge. Although it has good durability and not that heavy. It’s quite rare and hard to
find. It would probably take 6 decades to find it. It is worth the trouble and search. I think Crimson
rain probably has some of those iron.” Jun Wu says
“So we are going to use that iron for A-Ying’s bow. An iron that is probably impossible to find.
We can only hope that Crimson rain has some of it.” Mei Nianqing says feeling that impossible to
achieve.
“What about the scabbard, the other part of the bow and the string of the bow? We will never find
the other materials!” Mei Nianqing added regretting saying yes to Wei Ying’s request.
“We will find the other materials soon. Calm down and there is no due date for it.” Jun Wu says
trying to calm Mei Nianqing down.
After one week of finding materials and forging them to perfection, Jun Wu, Mei Nianqing, Xiè
Lian and Hua Cheng could relax and have a good rest. On the day of their search of the materials,
Xiè Lian offered to help them with an uncooperative Hua Cheng to search and That’s how they
ended up tagging along with Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing in finding and forging the weapons and
materials.
Wei Ying is finished cultivating for the day and going to tell his grandparents he is going back
home because he finished cultivating for today but then when he walked towards the place where
his grandparents always sit waiting for him, he saw his aunts, uncles and parent standing there as if
a ceremony was happening.
Wei Ying look at his surroundings and found 2 large boxes and thought those boxes has his
weapons that he requested but he wasn’t sure about it so he asked “what’s happening?” To save his
dignity in case if his guess was wrong.
“You will be receiving your sword and bow today. Didn’t you say you wanted them.” Mu Qing
says with a proud look. Wei Ying was so happy and excited that his guess were correct and that he
finally gets to have his own sword and bow.
Wei Ying walked towards to Jun Wu and looked at Jun Wu’s clothes waiting for Jun Wu to speak
or do anything.
“My dear little Xianle, Today will be the day you will get your sword and bow. You must name
them.” Jun Wu says
Pei Míng stepped forward and opened the box. It displayed a beautiful and elegant sharp sword.
Wei Ying grabbed it and close his eyes to feel his sword in a spiritual way. “ Suibian” he said
loudly making everyone confuse and stunned. Shi Qingxuan and Hua Cheng were trying not to
laugh at the name.
Wei Ying place the named sword back and grabbed the bow feeling it spiritually.” Chongsheng”
he said loudly making everyone cheer for him and congratulate him for get his snowed and bow.
While everyone is cheering and talking to Wei Ying, Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian moved a giant table
outside and placed 190 jade tassels and 165 plain tassels gifted by the aunts and uncles heavens
officials, aunts and uncles ghosts and the family for Wei Ying place on his sword and as small
trinkets for himself.
Wei Ying was told to go to the table to pick one for his sword and the rest would become as
trinkets. Little did Wi Ying know, that every heaven official whose tassel is on the table have a bet
with each other. If theirs got picked they have to receive thousands of merits from those who aren’t
chosen for the sword.
Wei Ying didn’t know what to pick, he found everything pretty and nice. One of the jade tassels
caught his attention, it was a mixed red and white colored jade with a red tassel attach to it. He
picked it up and placed it on his sword. Everyone was sad that their tassels weren’t chosen but they
were curious whose jade tassel is that from. The jade tassel is from He Xuan which he secretly
placed.
Wei Ying tried out his sword and bow. The officials and ghosts could feel the strong energy. Wei
Ying wanted to spar with his A-die but he couldn’t, he isn’t used to the sword and bow yet. He
promised himself that one day he will battle against Hua Cheng and win.
Wei Ying felt sad, he couldn’t show or tell Lan Zhan about his new sword and bow. He wanted to
find a way to keep in contact with Lan Zhan but he still has no idea how without letting the Sect
Leader Lan and Lan Zhan’s brother, Lan Huan know about it. If they were to find out about it, his
parents hard work would go to waste.
Till he got an idea inspired by his A-die’s messenger butterflies and communication array. A
butterfly act as a password for the array. The butterfly would go to the receiver and the receiver
would automatically enter the array. After chatting in the array the butterfly would crumble apart
to prevent other people from entering the array and overhearing it.
Wei Ying started to create his own butterfly with Hua Cheng’s help. He and Hua Cheng were able
to create it after 15 days and a half. Wei Ying was so exciting, he decided to send one of the 30
butterflies to Lan Zhan as a test to check if the butterflies are fine.The butterfly flew to Lan Zhan’s
place.
Lan Zhan was in his room practicing the guqin and suddenly he saw a red tinted butterfly with a
shimmering trail behind it flying around his room. While he was looking at the butterfly landing on
the strings of his guqin, a voice in his head could be hear and it made him panic. He tried to ignore
it but soon he realized that the voice is Wei Ying’s voce though he wasn’t sure about it since
people could imitate voice and noises.
‘Lan Zhan, why are you ignoring me?’ Wei Ying said through the array.
“Who are you?! Where are you?!” Lan Zhan yelled
‘You can talk to me through your mind so stop yelling in your room.People will hear and think you
went crazy.It’s me,Wei Ying.’ Wei Ying says
‘Lying is forbidden in Cloud Recesses. Who really are you?’ Lan Zhan says
“I am not lying and I am not in Cloud Recesses. It’s really me! Have you ever met someone who
could do something like this?’ Wei Ying says
‘No’ Lan Zhan says secretly feeling happy that his Wei Ying messaged him.
‘See I told you that I am the real Wei Ying. Lan Zhan, I want to tell you about my new sword and
bow’ Wei Ying excitedly says.
‘You got a sword!? Wei Ying is too young.. to get one.’ Lan Zhan was shocked and happy that his
Wei Ying is so talented that he could get a sword and bow.
‘I am not really that young. I am about to be 9 years old.’ Wei Ying refutes.
‘When? How?’ Lan Zhan asks making Wei Ying confuse of Lan Zhan’s question and emotions
since Lan Zhan’s voice sound monotonous.
‘How and when I got my sword and bow? That’s an easy question. I got my sword probably a week
ago or more,I don’t remember since I was so busy inventing this butterfly. I convinced my
grandparents to give me one with good reasons of course.’ Wei Ying answers
‘What are their names?’ Lan Zhan asks curious of what names Wei Ying came up with.
‘Suibian and Chongsheng’ Wei Ying’s answer shocked Lan Zhan for naming a sword “whatever”.
‘It has a spiritual mind. You can not call it whatever you want.’ Lan Zhan scolds Wei Ying
‘I know it has a spiritual mind. Suibian is it’s name.’ Wei Ying tries to clear up the
misunderstanding.
‘Huh? That’s odd.’ Lan Zhan understood what Wei Ying is trying to clear up.
‘Lan Zhan Do you want to train with me? Or at least watch me?’ Wei Ying’s question made him
go crazy, It made him wonder how his Wei Ying would look like when training. Would he have a
refined man’s body or a kid body.
‘Yes. But how?’ Before he finished talking Wei Ying appeared in front of his room door which
shocked him.
“Wei Ying how are you here?” Lan Zhan asks feeling embarrassed that Wei Ying probably saw
him acting like an uneducated child.
“My My, Lan Zhan I haven’t seen you act like that. Laying on the floor and acting like maiden
being confessed to. That so cute!” Wei Ying says.
“Cute? Doesn’t Wei Ying think I am unrefined and not suitable for a consort?” Lan Zhan asks
feeling scared that his Wei Yong would leave him if he found out that he can act inelegant.
“Lan Zhan, Why are you doubting yourself? I like you being yourself. Since when have you taken
your role as consort seriously? We aren’t married so you don’t have to take the role of consort yet.”
Those words made Lan Zhan think Wei Ying isn’t going to marry him since Wei Yong said not to
take the role of consort.
“Wei Ying isn’t going to marry me.” Lan Zhan cries out loud making Wei Ying surprised of Lan
Zhan’s sudden outbursts.
He didn’t know what to do so he carried Lan Zhan like a bride and teleported to his room in
paradise manor. He quickly called his maids to get water and snacks for Lan Zhan and someone to
call Hua Cheng and Xiè Lian back to the manor.
“Lan Zhan why are you upset?” He asks while waiting for his parents to come back and help him
with the situation.
“Wei Ying will leave me! Wei Ying said not to take the role of consort!” Lan Zhan cried on Wei
Ying’s blankets, pillows and clothes.
“Hah?” Wei Ying was confused what is happening.
Suddenly Hua Cheng, Xiè Lian, Mei Nianqing, He Xuan, Shi Qingxuan, Mu Qing, Feng Xin and
surprisingly Jun Wu who never leaves the mountain came barging inside the room. They were
shocked and confused about the situation. Xiè Lian walked towards Lan Zhan to ask him what
happened.
“What happened, A-Zhan?” Xiè Lian asks calmly.
“Wei Ying said not to take the role of consort which means he doesn’t want to marry me!” Lan
Zhan cries making everyone sigh in relief that their precious grandson/nephew/son aren’t in
danger.
“I did not say that Lan Zhan. I want to marry you but we aren’t old enough.” Wei Ying tries to
explain himself.
“Liar! You said it. I even hear you say it.” Lan Zhan says. At this point, It sounds like a newly
engaged couple’s fight.
“Okay I did say that but I am just telling you to not take the role consort seriously or else you have
to do what a consort should do which would tire you out.” Wei Ying tries to explain what he meant
when he told Lan Zhan to not take the job of consort yet.
“Really? So Wei Ying still wants to marry me? I don’t mind doing the work of a consort so no
need to worry.” Lan Zhan says finally stopped crying.
“That right. I will still marry you when we are older. Why do you want to do consort work? Do
you even know what does a consort have to do?” Wei Ying says finally able to calm down a bit.
“So when we get married,I will be able to perfect my job. Even though I don’t know what a consort
need to do, I will have to know about it and perfect it.” Lan Zhan says lovingly like a devoted
lover. Making everyone in the room relax and shocked that Lan Zhan is really devoted to their little
sunshine.
“I will tell you want does a consort does. A consort to producing an heir or children, do household
chores, take care of the house, raise the children and sit down and look pretty. Will you be able to
do that?” Wei Ying says. Little did he know, Lan Zhan is having a problem concerning producing
an heir
“If I don’t produce an heir for Wei Yong What will happen?” Asking everyone in the room.
“He will probably need to find a new consort to replace you or divorce you. That means you two
won’t be able to be together.” He Xuan’s words made Lan Zhan scared.
“That’s not going to happen,A-Zhan. Even if you don’t have a child,you will still be a consort till
you get crowned as a male crown princess. Isn’t it that correct A-Ying?”
“Of course! I could careless if I am going to have a child or not. So no need to be afraid of not
being able to give me a child.” Wei Ying reassured Lan Zhan that they will never be separated.
After that fiasco,Wei Ying was required to report and show himself to Lan Zhan in case if Wei
Ying went to find another person to marry. Even though Wei Ying reassured him that he will never
marry others, Lan Zhan was still paranoid of it.
It’s almost 2 year ever since that Fiasco happened, Wei Ying is already 11 years old which is the
age that Jun Wu predicted that he would ascend,making everyone in the heaven alert of an
ascension that might happening. Wei Ying has been training and recently been doing his crown
prince duties, having his butt stuck to a chair for half the day. He became very mature and
independent which doesn’t match with his age where he is supposed to run around, play, cause
mischief and make trouble.
Today, he decided to stop doing his crown prince duties and go to training and see Lan Zhan. Wei
Ying trains his stamina, strength and mastering his sword and bow skills with Hua Cheng and
Feng Xin. He always thought his skill was lacking such as in musical instruments even though he
mastered all songs and tune of every instrument or in resentful energy, spiritual energy, and
celestial energy even he can control and use all three energies properly without any backlash.
While he was strengthening his core to be able to master the three energies better, He felt a warm
feeling inside his bow and his body ended up in heaven where he was inside of a light which
surprised every officials since they haven’t seen anyone as destructive as Xiè Lian during their
ascension. Every official ran to the light wanting to see who is in it.
It shocked them that their precious nephew was the one who ascend and cause a ruckus.’ Like
Mother, Like son’ Everyone though. Waiting for the light to disappear so they could run to their
nephew to congratulate him. The light finally disappeared after 5 seconds, everyone ran to Wei
Ying to congratulate him. Everyone was wondering what god he will be.
Suddenly four well known people walked through the crowd to announce what god Wei Ying
would be. The four people were Jun Wu,The former Emperor, Mei Nianqing, The Head priest of
Xianle, Xiè Lian, The current Emperor, and Hua Cheng, his husband or commonly known as
Crimson Rain Sought Flower.
“Congratulations,A-Ying!” Xiè Lian and Mei Nianqing says in unison.
Jun Wu and Hua Cheng just nodded with acknowledgement and proudness. The happiness was
over as Ling Wen walking through the crowd with a scroll to announce what god Wei Ying is. Mei
Nianqing nodded Arnold Ling Wen to tell her that she would be the one announcing.
“Wei Ying, The son of Xiè Lian, The heavenly Emperor and Hua Cheng, Crimson Rain Sought
Flower has ascended at the age of 11. Will be place at the upper court as a martial god and be given
the title of the God of Life and Death and the official title of Crown Prince Of Ghost and Heaven.”
Mei Nianqing announced making everyone cheer in happiness. Ling Wen finished writing down
what Mei Nianqing said.
After ascending, Wei Ying wanted to go see Lan Zhan but was stopped by Xiè Lian since Wei
Ying has to start doing missions. Wei Ying sneaked out in the middle of the night to see Lan Zhan.
Wei Ying was in Lan Zhan room and saw Lan Zhan sleep soundly so he decided to just write down
what he was going to say to Lan Zhan but suddenly a voice spoke out.
“Wei Ying?” Lan Zhan says
“ Yes Lan Zhan?” Wei Ying says
“Why are you late?” Wei Ying could feel Lan Zhan anger so he decided to calm him down.
“ I ascended today so I had to stay in Heaven for a long time.” Lan Zhan could hear the sadness
through Wei Ying voice.
“That’s great news. But why are you sad?” Lan Zhan feeling scared that something bad is
happening with Wei Ying.
“We won’t be able to see each other for a long time.” Wei Ying’s word made Lan Zhan sad and
confused.
“Why?! What’s happening, Wei Ying!?” Lan Zhan was so worried for Wei Ying.
“Since I ascended to godhood, I have to do mission such as answering people’s prayers and
relinquishing malicious creatures out of people’s lives.” Lan Zhan was sad that he couldn’t see Wei
Ying for a long time.
“I am sorry Lan Zhan. I can no longer back out from this.Do you know why the Jiāngs and your
family can’t know about gods and ghost king? I will tell you the reason. It’s because gods, ghost
kings and immortals can interfere with mortals. So from now on we can’t see each other till you
become an immortal or a ghost king. I can help you become immortal but it would only help a little
since my mission are dangerous for mortals and immortals and I have duties as a Crown Prince. I
don’t think I can spend a lot of my time with you.”He felt his heart shattered to pieces. Wei Ying’s
words felt like a rejected confession.
Lan Zhan wanted to cry but he can’t since he might put Wei Ying in a difficult position and it
won’t help in this situation.
Wei Ying walked towards the door of Jìngshì.Lan Zhan see Wei Ying said something but he can’t
hear it because Wei Ying is teleporting away.
“Goodbye for now Lan Zhan.”

Chapter 8
Chapter Summary
“Goodbye for now Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying said though it can’t be heard by Lan Zhan.
Lan Zhan couldn’t chase after Wei Ying since he doesn’t have such power that Wei Ying has. All
he could do is cry and beg him to come back. His cries and begging was heard by Lan disciples
who are patrolling. The Lan disciples were very concerned and in a panic since they have never
heard or seen Lan Zhan like that. One of the more mature and oldest disciple asked the one of the
younger disciples to call Lan Huan since he is the only one who understands what Lan Zhan is
saying.
When Lan Huan heard about his younger brother having a breakdown, he speed walked toward
Jìngshì with his uncle and a few disciples. When they reached Jìngshì, they heard Lan Zhan’s cries
and begging even outside the Jìngshì you could hear him. Lan Huan and Lan Qiren walked inside
and were shocked that Lan Zhan was so broken like he couldn’t bottle his emotions anymore.
“A-Zhan,What happened? Why are you crying?” Lan Huan was so concerned of his little brother’s
health and mental health.
“He left me! We can no longer be together!” Lan Zhan shouted catching everyone off guard. Lan
Qiren was very curious of the “He” his nephew was talking about.
“Who is ‘He’?” Lan Qiren asks
“He is Wei Ying! He said He can’t stay with me anymore since we are different!” Lan Zhan said
while crying his heart out. This made his brother, uncle and the disciples pity Lan Zhan.
“Do you know why he said that?” Lan Huan asks trying to understand the situation more.
“He said that because his race and my race can’t interfere with each other! His family even forbade
him to come see me since it’s part of their rules.” Lan Zhan answered. It made everything
confusing again.
“What is his race to make him not able to see you? What does the rule say?” Lan Qiren asks
“He is a heaven official or what we know them as Gods. The rule says ‘Immortals,Gods,Ghost
Kings can’t interfere with mortals or there will be consequences if not followed.’” Lan Zhan
answered his uncle. His answer made everyone in the room shocked.
Suddenly everyone in the room except for Lan Zhan had a massive headache as if their skull is
being split into two which made them pass out. It scared Lan Zhan so much that he even passed
out from too much emotions that he felt. They were found passed out on the floor of Jìngshì by a
disciple who was going to report about an issue to Lan Qiren at 5 in the morning but found out that
Lan Qiren wasn’t in any of the places he would be in.
It made everyone in cloud recesses panic that the sect leader and the heir was missing. They
searched everywhere except for the Jìngshì since no one wants to disturb Lan Zhan from his guqin
practice but they have to go and check that place so they picked the one who first notice that Lan
Qiren was missing.
The disciple went to Jìngshì and knocked on the door several times and even called out for Lan
Zhan but there was no answer. It made the disciple anxious so he decided to just barge in but to his
utter shock, he saw the Sect Leader, the heirs and a few disciples passed out on the ground and the
furnitures. He asked for help from the other to move everyone that is passed out in Jìngshì to the
Lan clinic.
Nobody knew what happened to them so they decided to ask the people that passed out later when
they woke up.It took a day for Lan Qiren and Lan Huan to wake up with their memories about
ghost city, Hua Cheng, Xiè Lian and Wei Ying. The healers tending to Lan Qiren and Lan Huan
was shocked that Lan Qiren and Lan Huan finally woke up and they even told the disciples that
they are awake but the healer still have to do a check up on them so the disciples can’t go in and
ask questions yet.
“Do you remember what happened last night?” The Lan healers asks
“Yes,I remember what happened last night.” Lan Qiren and Lan Huan answered.
“Please tell me what happened last night that you remembered.” The Lan Healers asked again
“I remembered that A-Zhan was crying and he was talking about a boy leaving him. So we decided
to calm him down by trying to understand the situation and then tell him what he should do.” Lan
Huan answered and Lan Qiren nodded at Lan Huan’s answer.
“Where is A-Zhan!?” Lan Huan asks suddenly realizing that his brother isn’t here with him.
All the healers went quiet like they were guilty of something. They didn’t know what to say to
make it sound like the issue isn’t bad.
“You see, the second young master is not awake yet. He passed out from too much shock and
grief.” The head Lan healer says. Lan Huan and Lan Qiren couldn’t believe that Lan Zhan passed
out so they ran out of the clinic and go into Jìngshì to check Lan Zhan’s condition.
They saw a figure standing beside Lan Zhan’s bed. A boy the same age as Lan Zhan but was taller
than Lan Zhan. He was wearing a black inner robe with a white outer robe and has some
accessories in his hair. He was holding a black bamboo fan similar with Shi Qingxuan’s fan.Beside
the boy there were 2 mythical creatures, a giant black jaguar and a vermillion bird. The black
jaguar notice Lan Qiren and Lan Huan and started to growl at them.
“Chenqing, That’s enough.” The jaguar retreated and lay down near Lan Zhan.
The boy face towards what Chenqing was growl at. Lan Qiren and Lan Huan were shocked at the
boy was Wei Ying but he was more adult like than the first time they met him.
“Wei Ying! What did you do to our memories that day?!” Lan Qiren asked angrily.
“Hmm? What do you mean what did I to your memories? We erased them of course. We might
need to do it again in case if someone were to tell the people outside of Gusu Lan sect.” Wei Ying
answered with no emotions in his voice.
“Why do you have to erase them?” Lan Huan asks curiously.

“It’s a rule.I was sure that Lan Zhan would have told you.” Wei Ying says as he turn to look at Lan
Zhan.
“He did tell us.Why are you here?” Lan Qiren asks.
“I knew he was going to be in this state. Don’t tell him I came here to see him. I should get out of
here before they find out I came here and punish me. Someone will come to check on your
memories later.” Wei Ying then disappeared into butterflies with his vermillion bird turning into
ashes and his black jaguar walking towards the shadow and disappearing
Lan Qiren and Lan Huan stared at the butterflies around the room. Lan Qiren saw a butterfly
landing on Lan Zhan’s forehead, he quickly shoo it away from his nephew’s forehead in case if the
butterfly injected poison or placed a curse on him.
Lan Zhan sat up quickly and grabbing into Lan Qiren’s robe thinking it was Wei Ying who was
beside him. He soon let go after realizing it wasn’t Wei Ying and started to look at his surrounding
in case of any trace of his Wei Ying but all the butterflies had already disappeared and only his
uncle and brother was here.
“Did Wei Ying came here?” Lan Zhan asked both his uncle and brother, hoping that Wei Ying
came to visit him after he fell ill.
“He didn’t come here at all.” Lan Huan answered.Lan Zhan’s heart broke after his beloved actually
left him for good.
“Did you get your memories back?” Lan Zhan asks.
“You knew our memories had been tampered with?! And you didn’t bother to tell us?!” Lan Qiren
yelled.
“knew about it. Couldn’t tell you because sound like a madman.” Lan Zhan answered.
“Didi Do you want to eat anything?” Lan Huan tried to change the topic.
“No. Don’t feel like eating.” Lan Zhan answered. Lan Zhan has never said no to food from his
brother and uncle so his answer shocked them.
“Alright, is there anything you want to do?” Lan Huan asks
“No, just leave me alone.” Lan Zhan says. Lan Qiren and Lan Huan couldn’t do anything for Lan
Zhan anymore since Lan Zhan didn’t want anything.
For a whole 3 years, Lan Zhan refuses to eat more than a bowl and he never leaves his room for
other things except for night hunts. He made his own list of accomplishments so Wei Ying could
notice him from all the people singing praises about him. He still believes that Wei Ying would
come back to him someday. Wei Ying, himself had already broken his relationship with Lan Zhan
that day.
While Lan Zhan is grieving for Wei Ying, Wei Ying was in his Palace in the heavens doing his
Crown prince duties, deal with all his believers problems and go on missions with Mu Qing and
Feng Xin. Within 3 years, Wei Ying managed to control the burial mounds and it’s inhabitants. He
also built a palace there for himself to reside in when he has free time to stalk Lan Zhan. He even
made his own giant army of malice creatures and his own secret elite squad.
A rumor about Lan Zhan had circulated around the cultivation world. It was about the event of 3
years ago.While Lan Zhan was going on a night hunt near by the village along with 10 senior
disciples, he heard 2 people talking about him and decided to eavesdrop on what they are saying.
“Did hear the rumors of the Second Lan heir?” A food seller asked the toy seller beside him.
“ What rumors?” The toy seller wondered what kind of rumors has spread about the Second Lan
heir.
“So you don’t know huh? The rumors say that the Second Lan heir cried for his lover when he was
11 years old.” The food seller said
“When he was 11 years old? Isn’t that old news?” The toy seller says confused why this rumor was
the hot topic.
“Although It was 3 years ago, he is still crying for his lover till now. That’s why he never leaves
his room except for night hunts.” The food seller says
“ Who is his lover?” The toy seller was curious of his lover.
“People say that his lover was a Crown Prince but the people of Gusu says that his lover was a
god. Crazy isn’t it?” The food seller says.
“A god or a Crown Prince!? The Second Lan heir is really lucky that he managed to capture the
heart of the god or Crown Prince. Why was he crying for him?” The toy seller says.
“There were different reasons in each sect. The Jiang Sect’s reason is that his lover found someone
better. In the Jin sect, the reason was that the god was forbidden to see him by the heavenly
emperor. In Nie Sect, it says that his lover was a killer crown prince and the Second Lan heir found
out so he decided to run away from the prince and cut all connections with the prince but he regret
running away.In Wen Sect, it said that his lover was no longer satisfied with the Second Lan heir
so he decided to kill the heir but suddenly changed his mind and let him go. In Lan Sect, the lover
left because of their race was different and his lover had to follow the rules that was made for the
gods and immortals to follow since he is a god.” The food seller says.
“I feel bad for the Second Lan heir.” The toy seller says
“It’s only a just rumor.” The food seller says
The last reason that the food seller said made Lan Zhan realize what he must do to see Wei Ying.
He realized that his accomplishments won’t help him see Wei Ying and decides to become
immortal like Wei Ying but first he has to seek help from Hua Cheng.
After his night hunt with the senior disciples, he quickly went back to Gusu to tell his uncle and his
brother that he is going to see Hua Cheng. After 3 years of grieving, he finally has clear objective
to do and that was to become immortal as fast as he could.
When he asked his uncle and brother to meet him in his room, his brother was so happy that his
younger brother finally wants something from them. Lan Qiren and Lan Huan came into Jìngshì
having tea before Lan Zhan is going to say what he wants to say.
“Uncle,Xiongzhang I want to meet with someone.” Lan Zhan says making Lan Huan chock on his
tea.
“Is the someone Wei Ying’s father?” Lan Huan asks.

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How did Lan Huan and Lan Qiren remember Wei Ying,his family and ghost city. Three years ago,
Yin yu came to erase their memories with the talisman that Xiè Lian gave him but Lan Huan and
Lan Qiren tries to reason out with Yin Yu to not erase their memories. Only erase the disciples’
memories and not theirs. They promised Yin Yu that they wouldn’t spill anything out about them.
Yin Yu finally gave in to their pleading after 3 hours of negotiating. So that’s why their memories
are still okay.
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“Yes,It is Wei Ying’s father.” Lan Zhan answers
“Why do you want to see him?” Lan Qiren asks
“I want to become immortal since my accomplishments won’t help me see Wei Ying.” Lan Zhan
says with so much determination.
“You can’t go alone.” Lan Huan protested
“I can go by myself. I remember the way there. So no need to worry.” Lan Zhan rebutted with
confidence.
“Go ahead. How long will it take?” Lan Qiren says
“The cultivation time?” Lan Zhan asks
“Yes.” Lan Qiren says.
“Estimated 2 years or more.” Lan zhan answered.
Hearing Lan Zhan’s answer,they wanted to immediately decline Lan Zhan’s request but they
couldn’t since this was the longest time that Lan Zhan was enthusiastic about something. Lan Zhan
was happy that his uncle and his brother didn’t decline his request even after hearing how long it
would take to be immortal. Since Lan Zhan is going to Ghost City, Lan Qiren asked him to give
Hua Cheng a letter about the Cloud Recesses study to come to cloud recesses when they reach 16
to study along with the rest of the sect heirs.
After having an actual good night sleep, he was ready to go meet Hua Cheng. He ventured towards
the east village they found a long time ago. On his way there, he wondered if he were to show up
in ghost city again, would the ghosts still call him consort or not.
On his second day of his venture, he met a group of ghosts. They were staring at each other.
Waiting for one of them to attack. One of the ghosts realized that Lan Zhan was the consort of Wei
Ying.
The oldest ghost smacked the heads of his fellow ghosts and yelled “ Don’t you know who that
is?” Making all the other ghost tilt their heads in confusion.
“Who is he?” The younger ghost asks
“Stupid! That’s the Crown Prince’s Consort that went back home.” The oldest ghost yelled making
the other shake in fear since they didn’t pay any respect.
They all bow down and yelled “ We are sorry,Consort Lan. We didn’t know it’s you since we
didn’t see you for a long time.”It shocked Lan Zhan that Wei Ying let him keep his title as Consort.
“Bring me to Hua Chengzhu.” Lan Zhan ordered. They obeyed and guided Lan Zhan to an easier
way to Hua Cheng.
They reached Ghost City and one of ghost that was guiding Lan Zhan wanted to shout something
about paying respect but Lan Zhan tried to make up an excuse.
“Be Quiet, the Crown Prince doesn’t know that I am here. Don’t go around alerting him that I am
here. I am planning to surprise him.” Lan Zhan was good at telling lies. It made him feel guilty of
breaking his sect’s rules but he had to or else Wei Ying would kick him out of the city or do
something to him.
The ghost lead him to the manor, leaving him at the front gate. The guards didn’t try to stop so he
just opened the door and saw Hua Cheng, Xiè Lian, and Wei Ying sitting there talking about
something.They were staring at each other till Wei Ying ran off. Lan Zhan wanted to chase after
him like before but he still couldn’t do it.
“What are you doing here A-Zhan?” Xiè Lian says
“I want to be immortal since I wouldn’t be able to become a sect leader.” Lan Zhan says with
determination.
“What do you want us to do?” Hua Cheng asked
“Could you help me become immortal?” Hua Cheng was aware why Lan Zhan wants to become
immortal.
“Why do you want to be immortal,A-zhan?” Xiè Lian asked unknowing the reason.
“Gege, he wants to be immortal because of A-Ying.” Hua Cheng answered for Lan Zhan. Lan
Zhan was embarrassed that Hua Cheng knows why he is here.
“We can’t help you, A-zhan because its going against the rules.” Xiè Lian declined Lan Zhan’s
request which made Lan Zhan sad that he was turn down by Xiè Lian. Hua Cheng was in the same
page as Xiè Lian in not letting Lan Zhan be immortal since Lan Zhan will take his son,A-Ying
away from him.
“Please, Just let me be immortal… have nothing left…” Lan Zhan begged with tears in his eyes.
Xiè Lian wanted to give in to Lan Zhan’s request but he know he can’t because he will be breaking
rules.
“Gege,What If Yin Yu is the person who sends or recommended the boy to Jun Wu as a disciple.
We won’t be involved in his life. It doesn’t count as breaking rules if we aren’t the ones who
interfered.” Hua Cheng suggested. After hearing Hua Cheng’s suggestion,Lan Zhan felt like he is
one step closer to seeing and talking to Wei Ying.
“Since when have you been this naughty,San Lang? I thought you don’t follow those rules,San
Lang? Why are you so obedient in following the rules?” Xiè Lian teases Hua Cheng.
“I have always been naughty,Gege. I don’t follow those rule. I am only following it right now
because I have to be a good example for A-Ying so he won’t go breaking the rules like me and be
demoted.” Hua Cheng answered.
“I guess we can use your plan,San Lang. But why are we recommending A-Zhan to the lord?” Xiè
Lian tilts his head in curiosity.
“Hahaha! Gege is really cute. Jun Wu is a retired God so the rules probably won’t affect him.” Xiè
Lian felt embarrassed for being called cute.
“Then You should call Yin Yu here while I check A-Zhan core to see how long will it take.” Xiè
Lian says as he walks toward Lan Zhan and taking Lan Zhan’s wrist to check his core. While Xiè
Lian is checking for Lan Zhan’s core, Hua Cheng was summoning Yin yu to come here for a
mission.
Xiè Lian was shocked that a fourteen year old mortal has such a big and nice core. “What a big and
nice core,A-Zhan.” Xiè Lian smiled. Lan Zhan was embarrassed of Xiè Lian’s compliment.
“I estimated that A-Zhan would become immortal in 3 to 5 years with continuous and long
cultivation.If the Lord was to put celestial energy again by accident on your core, you would
probably take 1-3 years to be immortal. Since celestial energy makes the core bigger immediately
and make you cultivate easier.” Xiè Lian says.
Lan Zhan wanted to say something but he was interrupted by Wei Ying. Lan Zhan was not at all
upset, he was rather happy that he gets to see Wei Ying. “A-Niang,I will give the scrolls back to
Aunt Ling, probably go visit grandfather and grandmother and go a on a mission.” Wei Ying says
happily.
“When you are going on a mission take Mu Qing and Fēng Xin with you so I won’t have to worry.
Also take your sword,bow,arrows,dice,and your beasts.” Xiè Lian said to Wei Ying with visible
anxiousness and worry on his face expression.
“I understand,A-Niang! I won’t die since I am already a god like you.” Wei Ying says as he ran out
of the manor ignoring Lan Zhan’s existence. Lan Zhan felt his heart crack when Wei Ying ignored
him.
“My lord, Dianxia why did you call me?” Yin Yu appeared from thin air shocking Lan Zhan.
“We want you to bring A-Zhan to where Guoshi and the lord stays.” Xiè Lian answers
“Why?” Yin Yu asks
“He is going to be a disciple there.” Hua Cheng answers
“Ah Okay. Wait me?!” Yin Yu shouted confuse why he is the one bring Lan Zhan to where Jun
Wu and Mei Nianqing stays.
“We are both busy and can’t go.” Hua Cheng says.
Yin Yu started towards the door that Hua Cheng use his dice on to make it easier for them to travel
expecting Lan Zhan to trail behind him but when he turned around Lan Zhan was standing behind
him. Yin Yu just walked through the door wait for Lan Zhan to go through the door.When Lan
Zhan made it through the door, Yin Yu continue to walk towards the cottage of Jun Wu and Mei
Nianqing with Lan Zhan one step behind him. Both of them felt awkward and uncomfortable with
each other since no one was talking.
The awkward atmosphere broke when they saw the cottage and walked towards the door to knock.
It took them several knocks for someone to open the door.
“Oh hello, who are you two?” Mei Nianqing asks
“I am Yin Yu and I am a ghost. This is a friend I met who has an extremely good core. I heard that
you helped the Crown Prince to cultivate to godhood. I was wondering if you could help my friend
to cultivate Immortality.” Yin Yu answered
“You’re good at lying Yin Yu. His highness already told me about him. So I and the lord will help
him. Come on in.” Mei Nianqing says
“A-Ying, a friend of yours came.” Mei Nianqing says to get Wei Ying to come to the entrance of
the cottage.
Wei Ying and Jun Wu went to where Mei Nianqing is and both saw Lan Zhan, he wants to run to
him but that breaking rules.”Yin Yu, why are you here?” Wei Ying asks.
Just before Yin Yu answers, Jun Wu butts in and asks “Won’t you hug your friend, little Xianle?”
“Huh? Isn’t it against the rules?” Wei Ying asks in a confused tone. His question made Jun Wu and
Mei Nianqing want to smack their head on a pillar outside their cottage for not explaining the rules
properly to him.
“Interfering and Interacting with morals are 2 different things. Interfering is reweaving someone’s
fate to something else or stopping a major event in their life from happening such as plagues, war,
death and marriage,well it’s possible for a mortal and a god or ghost king to get married if they are
fated to be together while interacting is talking, befriending and playing together.” Jun Wu
explains.
“That’s means I cut my connections with Lan Zhan for no reason!?” Wei Ying exclaimed.
“That’s right.” Mei Nianqing says with happiness in their voice since Wei Ying and Lan Zhan will
be together again.
Wei Ying took a few seconds to process the explanation of Jun Wu about interfering with mortals
before running towards Lan Zhan and crying on Lan Zhan’s robe.”I am sorry Lan Zhan! I didn’t
mean to leave you.” Wei Ying sobs.
“It’s fine Wei Ying. You didn’t understand the rules.” Lan Zhan says with tears in his face.
“Lan Zhan, you can only marry me if you are my fated pair. We might not be able to keep the
promise.” Wei Ying says as he tries to see Lan Zhan’s face. When he saw Lan Zhan’s face, Lan
Zhan was about to cry so hard like he did 3 years ago.
“How would you know if you aren’t fated pairs.” Mei Nianqing says with a smile on her face
which both Lan Zhan and Wei Ying couldn’t see properly from their tears.
“ So you know who our fated pair is !? Please tell us!” Wei Ying exclaimed with impatience in his
voice.
“I knew when you were first introduced to us. I did a little palm reading on you.” Mei Nianqing
says with a mischievous voice.
“Can you tell us?” Wei Ying pleaded which worked on Mei Nianqing.
“ Both of you are destined for each other.” Mei Nianqing says with happiness. Both Wei Ying and
Lan Zhan were happy that they are destined for each other.
“Wait, Why are you and Yin Yu here? You guys haven’t told me your reason yet.” Wei Ying asks
“He want to be an immortal because of the misunderstanding.” Yin Yu answered

“Lan Zhan,Do you still want to be immortal?” Wei Ying asks. Lan Zhan nodded with happiness.
“Okay then. Grandfather you will have to take of Lan Zhan for me.”Wei Ying says with his
signature sweet smile. Jun Wu said yes without a second thought.
“Alright, Lan Zhan you will cultivation starts tomorrow sunrise.”

Chapter 9
Chapter Summary
Chapter Notes
Sorry,It took 2 weeks or more. I was cramming my schoolworks.
See the end of the chapter for more notes
“Alright, Lan Zhan you will cultivation starts tomorrow sunrise.” Wei Ying says as he walked out
of the cottage and yelled “Grandpa and Grandma,I will leave already because I have a mission with
Uncle Mu Qing and Uncle Feng Xin. Bye bye! And good luck, Consort Lan.” Being called
“Consort Lan” made Lan Zhan feel like he was in a dream that he soon would wake up from.
“Wei Ying!” Lan Zhan called out stopping Wei Ying from walking.
“Hm?” Wei Ying asks not shocked or stunned by Lan Zhan shouting him name.
“Letter for you.” Lan Zhan says as he raised his hands that was holding onto the letter to show Wei
Ying. Wei Ying walked back to Lan Zhan to get the letter.
“What is it for?” Wei Ying was confused and curious of the contents of the letter and who wrote it.
“Uncle wrote it. For cloud recesses study. At age 16.” Lan Zhan answered while being secretly
excited that Wei Ying was invited to study in Gusu.
“I might not go since I have stuff to do. Who knows if I am going to have a mission in Gusu.” Wei
Ying says. After Wei Ying finished talking, he realizing that Lan Zhan’s mood has dampened.
“You know what, I will go to Gusu to study.” Wei Ying says making Lan Zhan’s mood
heightened.
From the day Lan Zhan starts his cultivation to Immortality,Lan Zhan was determined to be as
strong as his Wei Ying. He cultivated nonstop to the point he would cultivate till he is ill or
malnourished, he was just like Wei Ying when he was a child cultivating to godhood, both were
determined to cultivate as fast as they could.
While Lan Zhan was cultivating for 2 year, Wei Ying starts going to missions and gain more and
more followers. Wei Ying has almost the same amount of followers as Xiè Lian and he also
became rich on merits. People start to worship Wei Ying so they could get good luck,fortune,good
future and save them from the malice creatures.
One day when Wei Ying was going on his daily visiting to his grandparents, Lan Zhan felt a hot
burning in his body and his body started to glow. Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing were proud that
another person has reached being immortal in their care.
“Lan Zhan, you became immortal! Good Job!” Wei Ying says feeling excited and happy at the
same time that Lan Zhan will live forever and ever just like him.
“Yes.” Lan Zhan says being secretly happy that he will be with his Wei Ying forever.
“Lan Zhan, I have a gift for you. I was supposed to give it to you when we had that little
misunderstanding. Here take it, Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying says as he brought out his hand and showed
a box. The gift was in a wooden box with gold decor on it.
Lan Zhan took the box and gave Wei Ying a confused look.” Open it Lan Zhan. I think you will
like it.” Wei Ying says with excitement.
Lan Zhan opened the box and saw a small white jade plaque with a craving of the word “Lan
Wangji” on one side and on the other side “Consort Lan”. The small plaque has also butterfly and
cloud craving on the sides. There is also a light blue tassel attach to the plaque.
“Lan Wangji?” Lan Zhan was confused with the name. He started to have bad thoughts about Wei
Ying having another.
“That’s Your courtesy name that your uncle and brother picked. I saw them pick it.” That’s made
Lan Zhan feel reassured that Wei Ying didn’t replace him for somebody else.
“The plaque is very pretty...Wei Ying, will attend?It starts next month” Lan Zhan asks
“I think so. I have to finish my work early then I probably could attend. I have a surprise for your
sect,I probably might reveal the surprise during the study. It will be the greatest surprise.” Wei
Ying says with a proud expression.
“Surprise?” Lan Zhan asks tilting his head in confusion.
“I think you will love it but your uncle won’t.I will reveal during the first day of the study.” Wei
Ying smirks. The surprise is making Lan Zhan impatient for the study to come quickly.
“You will go back to Gusu today right?” Wei Ying asks
“Yes” Lan Zhan answered
“We won’t see each other for a month. If you are going on a night hunt, invite me Okay? I want to
see why disciples keep on going on night hunts.” Wei Ying says
“Okay” Lan Zhan says
After Wei Ying and Lan Zhan talked for an hour, Lan Zhan started to pack his stuff so he can go
back home. Lan Zhan finished pack, He saw Yin Yu waiting for him, Yin Yu was there because he
has to bring Lan Zhan back to Gusu.
Their trip was very quiet,no one was trying to speak to each other or start a conversation with each
other till Yin Yu says “Consort Lan, We have arrived at Cloud Recesses.” Lan Zhan looked down
at the gates of Cloud Recesses and saw his brother waiting for him.
‘Wei Ying must have told Xiongzhang that I would arrive at Cloud Recesses today.’ Lan Zhan
thought.
“A-Zhan, you’re back!” Lan Xichen says
“Yes,Xiongzhang.” Lan Zhan says

“A-Zhan,we should go see uncle right now so you can get your courtesy name.” Lan Xichen says.
Lan Xichen saw Yin Yu who was about to leave and said “ Thank you, sir for escorting my brother
back. Please come have tea with me.”
“There is no need to thank me. It’s natural for me to escort the consort back home. No need for the
tea, I have other things to take care of.” After Yin Yu finished talking, he walked back down.
“I see. A-Zhan, you still have the title of consort. It seems like his highness, Wei Ying let you keep
it. You have to tell me what happened when you were cultivating. The letters you sent were vague
and you rarely respond to my letters, I thought something happened to you.” Lan Xichen says with
a curious expression.
“Tell later. See Uncle first.” Lan Zhan says as he walks up the stairs going to the main buildings of
cloud recesses
Lan Zhan and Lan Xichen arrived to the main hall where Lan Qiren is waiting for them.
“Uncle.” Lan Zhan and Lan Xichen says in unison while bowing to Lan Qiren.
“You’re back. That’s good. Tel me what happened there later. You’re going to get your courtesy
name today.” Lan Qiren says as he stare at Lan Zhan checking if anything about Lan Zhan
changed.
“I know” Lan Zhan says as he changed from bowing to kneeling.
“From now on, your courtesy name is Lan Wangji.” Lan Qiren says.
Lan Zhan stood up and said “Thank you.”
“Since Wàngjī has his courtesy name already, let’s drink some tea and Wàngjī will tell us about
what his happened during his cultivation.” Lan Xichen says as he walked towards to the room
where they always drink tea.
Lan Qiren and Lan Zhan walked toward the room and took a seat. They watch Lan Xichen pouring
the tea and giving it to them with elegance. They took a sip of the tea while they wait for someone
to start the conversation.
“Wàngjī, How is the cultivation? Please tell with full detail.” Lan Xichen says excitedly. Lan Qiren
was very shocked with his eldest nephew’s behavior but he too was very curious about it.
“Cultivation was the same as developing core.” Lan Zhan says.
“Did you see him?” Lan Xichen asks trying to get the conversation to be more interesting.
“Yes,I did see Wei Ying. We fixed the misunderstanding.” Lan Zhan says as he play with the
plaque that Wei Ying gave him as a gift.
“Oh? Really.” Lan Xichen says noticing the unfamiliar white jade plaque.
“Yes, Wei Ying did not understand the rules so that’s why he left me but we fixed it already. He
was very handsome when I saw him practicing his sword.” Lan Zhan says as fantasied about Wei
Ying’s nice tall muscular body.
“Wàngjī, What’s that?” Lan Qiren asks
Lan Zhan removed the plaque from his waist and place it on the table.“White jade plaque from
Wei Ying. He knew my courtesy name.”
“Consort Lan?” Lan Qiren says while giving a confused look. Lan Zhan and Lan Xichen didn’t
want to tell their uncle in case if he passes out.
“Consort Lan is Wàngjī’s title that was given by the people of Wei Wuxian’s parents. Wei Wuxian
just let him have the title. Though Wàngjī’s title in the plaque is not the complete. Wàngjī’s title
which was given by the people of Wei Ying’s parents is Wei Wuxian, The Crown Prince Of Life
and death’s Imperial Consort Lan, Lan Wàngjī.” Lan Xichen says with a proud look. It made Lan
Zhan and Lan Qiren shocked from Lan Zhan’s long title.
“Imperial Consort!? How do you know!? Why didn’t you stop it!?” Lan Qiren yells. Lan Qiren
looked like he was going to pass out from shock.
“Uncle please calm down. It isn’t official yet. It will only be official if they are going to get
married. I found it out from a few of the ghosts from 2 nights ago’s night hunt. Uncle, you can’t
stop the imperial family from getting what they want.” Lan Xichen says. Lan Zhan still is in
shocked and became a blushing mess.
“It will be official soon. I know it! What will we do after they asks for Wàngjī?” Lan Qiren says.
“We just give them Wàngjī since we can’t stop them.” Lan Xichen says with his signature smile
and that statement made Lan Qiren passed out or go into coma.
“Someone get the healer. Uncle has fainted.” Lan Xichen says. The some disciples heard Lan
Xichen’s order and walked away to find the healer while others carried Lan Qiren back to his
room.Meanwhile with Lan Zhan, he is still sitting in his spot not moving and being a blushing
mess.
“Wàngjī,you should get some rest since you traveled back to cloud recesses and also think about if
you want to marry him.” Lan Xichen says cheekily before he walks out of the room and leaving
Lan Zhan there.
A week before the Cloud Recesses Study is starts, Lan Zhan invited Wei Ying to a night hunt in
Yiling. Wei Ying was excited for his first night hunt experience that he decided to wait for Lan
Zhan in the inn of Yiling.
Lan Zhan and his disciples reached Yiling after few hours of riding their swords. Lan Zhan was
looking around his surroundings to see if he can spot a Wei Ying but he couldn’t even the letter
Wei Ying gave to him specifically wrote there that they would meet each other in the inn.
“Hanguang-Jun, we should check into an inn.” A disciple says. Lan Zhan just nodded and walk to
the direction of where the inn is.
When Lan Zhan entered the inn with his group, he spotted Wei Ying and Pei Míng in a corner
drinking and flirting with girls.
“It seems like there are some handsome men flirting with the ladies tonight.” the eldest disciple
says
“Damn, they are quite the looker and rich too.” The youngest disciples said
”Go check in first.” Lan Zhan says before walking towards Wei Ying and Pei Míng’s table. The
disciples were confused but they just nodded and try not to be noisy even though they couldn’t
resist. In the end the disciples ended up watching what Lan Zhan is going to do.
Lan Zhan was behind Wei Ying waiting for him to acknowledge Lan Zhan’s presence.” I am sorry
ladies but could you give us some privacy please.” Wei Ying said making all the ladies giggle and
walk away from the table.
“Lan Zhan,you finally arrived. I was waiting for an hour for you to come.” Wei Ying says as he
turns to face Lan Zhan.
“Sorry to let you wait.” Lan Zhan says.
“Consort Lan” Pei Míng says while bowing down. Lan Zhan looked at Pei Míng and gestured him
to stop bowing.
“Lan Zhan won’t you spend your night with me for tonight.” Wei Ying says in a seductive tone.
Lan Zhan felt his knees become weak. Lan Zhan couldn’t say a word like his throat died, he could
only nod in agreement.
“You’re very cute like this,Lan Zhan. When should we start the hunt?” Wei Ying says knowing
that he ruined the moment.
Lan Zhan woke up from his submission to Wei Ying and said “ After we take a rest for a bit, then
we go.”
“Then Lan Zhan won’t you accompany me in my room and rest there.” Wei Ying says as he stretch
his hand out waiting for Lan Zhan to place Lan Zhan’s hand on his own stretched hand.
Lan Zhan placed his hand on Wei Ying hand and was guided to Wei Ying’s room by Wei Ying.
Lan Zhan remembered about the disciples and suddenly got embarrassed showing this type of
display in front of the disciples. Lan Zhan wanted to remove his hand away from Wei Ying’s but
he couldn’t since he like the warmth and grip of Wei Ying’s hand around his so much. He and Wei
Ying just continued walk to Wei Ying’s room where they will sleep together.
After both Lan Zhan and Wei Ying out of the shocked disciples’s sight, the most matured disciple
recovered from the shock and start shaking his fellow disciples to help them recover from the
shock. All the disciples woke up from the shock and start rubbing their eyes in case if it was a
dream.
“Hanguang-Jun and that mister held hands! Did the mister kidnapped Hanguang-Jun in front of
us?! What do we do? Should we send a letter to Zewu-Jun to come help us or what?” The youngest
disciple said trying not to let Lan Zhan and Wei Ying hear it.
“You kids should calm down. They are old acquaintances. No need to worry or panic.” Pei Míng
said as all the disciples turn their heads towards Pei Míng.
“May I ask who are you sir?” The most mature disciple asks
“I am Pei Míng the guard of the person who stole your Hanguang-Jun” Pei Míng says with full
confidence.” Aren’t you all supposed to rest or get settled in?” He added
“We are supposed to settle in but we can’t help worry.” The eldest disciple says
“No need to get worried. Go get settled in.” Pei Míng says. The disciples went to their room after
talking to Pei Míng.
After settling in and take a bit of break,the disciples were waiting in the front of the inn for Lan
Zhan. After waiting for 5 or 10 minutes, the disciples saw Lan Zhan and Wei Ying in different
clothes walking towards them.
“Hanguang-Jun why is he here?!” A disciple asks
“He is going to join us.” Lan Zhan answered
“Does he have any experience?” The youngest disciple asks
“I have experience in identifying malice creatures and killing them. Never went on a dumb hunt.”
Wei Ying says with arrogance in his tone.
“Don’t be arrogant! If you’re in trouble later don’t ask us for help.” The irritated youngest disciple
says
“I won’t need your help. If you’re in trouble too, don’t ask for my help.” Wei Ying says
“Go. Don’t waste time ” Lan Zhan says before walking away from the group.
During the night hunt, Wei Ying had killed 40 corpses and 6 measuring snakes while the disciples
just killed 10 corpses. Lan Zhan was in the sidelines doing nothing but watch. Suddenly a menace
rank ghost appeared behind the youngest disciple, the disciples were so scared and it alerted Lan
Zhan and Wei Ying.
“What is that?!” A disciple says
“What do you mean ‘what isn’t that’? It’s an actual ghost. Compared to the supposed ghost you
were talking about, an actual ghost is 3 times the strength of the ghost you’re familiar with.” Wei
Ying says while trying to keep serious.
“What do you mean it’s an actual ghost!?” The disciple asks
“You cultivator are dumb in differentiating what’s a real ghost and what’s not except for Lan Zhan.
This ghost in front of us right now is a menace ghost. You’re a disciple that live in a major sect and
don’t know about such a ghost is really disappointing. Your uncle only care about the rules and not
teach disciples about basic things huh, Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying says. “This is so shameful, no
wonder the gods dislikes you.” He added
“You’re really rude to the major sect even when a heir of a great sect is here in front of you.” A
disciple says
As the disciple was talking, Wei Ying had already killed the ghost. “Huh? You’re fast at killing.”
The disciple said
“Of course, You have to act fast if you don’t want to be killed. You should never hesitate when
you're killing because while you're hesitating the creatures would have killed you without you
looking. “ Wei Ying says like he achieved enlightenment.
“So senior, what type of creature is that, what does it do and why is it here?” The maturest disciple
asks
“I told you awhile ago didn’t I? It’s a ghost,a menace rank at that. It can massacre a whole
household or probably the whole cloud recesses. How am I supposed to know why is it here! I am
not psychic.” The disciples were very intrigued yet scared of Wei Ying’s answer.
“Menace rank?” A disciple asks

“Ghost have a total of four ranks. Weakest is malice, then menace, then savage and then the
strongest Supreme. I can tell you all the types for resentful creatures, if you want.” Wei Ying says
“Tell us” all the disciples yelled enjoying the lesson of Wei Ying.
“We have to go back to the inn first,it would be annoying if another resentful creature pops out.”
Wei Ying says before he took Lan Zhan’s hand and running in full speed back to the inn, leaving
the disciples to chase after them.
After running in full speed for 20 minutes to reach the inn, everyone except Wei Ying and Lan
Zhan were exhausted. Lan Zhan and Wei Ying both rode on Wei Ying’s sword to consume less
stamina.
“Senior ,what you’re name? You never told us your name.” A disciple asks while panting
“Me? I’m Wei Ying courtesy name Wei Wuxian.” Wei Ying says while bowing perfectly and
graceful.
“Your name is quite familiar. I heard it somewhere but I don’t know where.” A disciple says
“Mind that later! Senior Wei’s lesson first.” An excited disciple yelled.
“We should go to my room then since it’s more spacious.” Wei Ying says. The disciples all nodded
and ran upstairs to find for Wei Ying’s room.
Wei Ying sighed out of exhaustion and said “I feel like I am taking care of 20 cheeky children.”
Lan Zhan looked at Wei Ying and grabbed Wei Ying’s hand, dragging Wei Ying up the stairs and
into Wei Ying’s room where the disciples are sitting obediently.
Lan Zhan let go of Wei Ying after closing the door to let Wei Ying get a talisman for
soundproofing. They didn’t know there were someone else in the room aside from them. The
strangers were sitting behind the opaque folding screen drinking tea, It seems like Wei Ying forgot
that he was entertaining some guests.
“Please,Don’t tell me you forgot about us.” The irritated stranger said. All the disciples shot their
eye at the opaque folding screen Andy unsheathing their swords.
“Hmm? You guys didn’t leave yet.” Wei Ying says. Now all the Disciples were confused with the
situation.
“Of course not, we always stay by your side in close proximity since he won’t stop worrying and
stressing out.” The Second stranger says
“Are you not going to show yourselves? The disciples are confused about the situation.” Wei Ying
says
“We are enjoying the tea that you made. Just wait till we finish our tea.” The first stranger said
“Why do you all still have your sword out? Calm down” Wei Ying says
“Yes,Senior Wei.” All the disciples sheathe their sword and sat back down. Wei Ying sat down on
the daybed and pouring tea for himself.
“Senior Wei, tell us about all the resentful creature.” A disciple said while shaking in excitement.
“Okay, What do you want to know first?” Wei Ying asks

“What is the weakest resentful creature?” The excited youngest disciple asks
“The weakest resentful creature is the water ghost , then fierce Corpses, then demon, then malice
rank ghost, then monsters, then menace rank ghost, then Yao, then waterborne abyss, then savage
rank ghost, then Supreme rank ghost being the strongest.” Wei Ying says before sipping on his tea.
“There are so many resentful creatures. There are some we don’t even know.” A fascinated
disciple says.
“There are total of 10 creatures. Is the ranking for being weakest to strongest accurate?” A disciple
asks
“Some are not really accurate since it depends on their environment such as the waterborne abyss.
Since the waterborne abyss has the big advantage in water places, if the waterborne abyss is in
Caiyi town of Gusu, it could destroy the whole Caiyi because Caiyi is mostly water.” Wei YIng
says
“Senior Wei, are you a part of the cloud recesses study?” A disciple asks
“Yes but I probably won’t be able to give since I have many things to do everyday. Thought I have
a surprise for Lan Qiren and Zewu-Jun so I might come.” Wei Ying says
“Surprise? For Master Lan and Zewu-Jun?” All the disciples say as they tilt their head in
synchronization.
“All of you have the same reaction as Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying laughed
The disciples all ran to Lan Zhan and Wei Ying’s side and shut their eyes in fear as soon as they
hear rustling and footsteps from behind the folding screen. After they couldn’t hear the footsteps
anymore, a few of them tried to open their eye a bit to see who were creating those footstep sounds,
they saw 2 men wearing the best and most luxurious clothing they ever seen.
“Uncle Mu Qing and Uncle Fēng Xin, you shouldn’t scare them. Look how frightened they are.”
Wei Ying says feeling uncomfortable with the sudden touch.
“It isn’t our fault that they are too easy to scare.” Mu Qing and Feng Xin says in unison.
“Who are you and what’s your relationship with Senior Wei?” A disciple asks making everyone
look at them.
“Mu Qing, I am his uncle.” Mu Qing says
“Fēng Xin, I am also his uncle.” Fēng Xin says
“Ah. So which Sect do you come from?” The youngest disciple asks
“We don’t come from any sect.” Mu Qing answered
“Since we are done drinking tea, we are going back home. It’s about to be Hai Shi ” Feng Xin
says
“What this late? You could get killed by the corpses or something worse!” A disciple says
“They will be fine. Bye-Bye then Uncles.” Wei Ying says with a hint of happiness.
“You’re eager for us to leave huh? Whatever we will just go.” Feng Xin says as he walk out the
room with Mu Qing following him from behind.
“Thank goodness they left. I can finally get a nice relaxing time where they aren’t staring at me.”
Wei Ying says as he stood up to stretch him body and go to the desk with so much paperwork.
“Senior Wei, What are you doing?” A disciple asks
“What does it look like? Of course I have to finish my work first before I go to sleep.” Wei Ying
says while still concentrated on the paper in front of him.
“Then I will help you with your work. So you can rest early.” The eldest disciple says
“I don’t need your help nor do I want it. These are confidential paper, it would be bad if you were
going to help me. Just go to sleep. I am pretty sure that your sect has a rule about being punished if
you sleep after Hai Shi.” Wei Ying says
“Okay Senior Wei, I forgot about that. Let’s hurry and go to sleep.” The disciple says before
running back to his room with the rest of the disciples.
“Lan Zhan, you should finish drinking your tea and go to sleep.” Wei Ying says
Lan Zhan was mesmerized by Wei Ying’s looks when he is doing work or being serious. “Consort
Lan, why are you staring at me?” Wei Ying says as he glance upward from the paper to Lan Zhan.
“Nothing” Lan Zhan says before drinking tea quickly and remove his outer robe to go to sleep.
“Goodnight Wei Ying” Lan Zhan says before laying on the bed and going to sleep
“Goodnight Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying says with a smile
It’s 5 in the morning already and Lan Zhan woke up, he saw that Wei Ying is no longer here. ‘He
went back home.’ Lan Zhan though before he saw a piece of paper.
The paper says “Lan Zhan, I am sorry that You didn’t get to see me when you woke up. I went
back home because I need to prepare for the surprise and do work. I already got your breakfast,It is
on the table.” After reading the note,Lan Zhan looked at the table and saw his plain breakfast.
Lan Zhan quickly ate husband breakfast, practice his guqin, and meditate before leaving his room
and going downstairs to check if the disciples are all awake.
“What do you think is Senior Wei’s surprise is?” The youngest disciple asks
“We don’t even know the identity of Senior Wei. So the surprise could be anything.” The oldest
disciple says
“Now I think about it, what if Senior Wei is the person rumored lover of Hanguang-Jun.” The
childish disciple says
“That’s possible since Senior Wei is the only person who Hanguang-Jun allows to touch him.” The
oldest disciple says.
“Hanguang-Jun, good morning.” The maturest disciple says as he bow, making all the rest of the
disciples flinch thinking that they will be punished for gossiping.
“Hanguang-Jun, Where is Senior Wei?” A disciple asks

“Already left.” Lan Zhan says before walking out the inn and getting on his sword. All the
disciples saw Lan Zhan getting on his sword so they too get on their swords to go back Gusu.
A week has already passed and the disciples of Cloud Recesses are preparing for the study. The
disciples were separated into 4 groups so they could quickly prepare before the guests arrived. First
group cleaned and fixed up the dormitories,Second group are sweeping up the leaves and dirt away
from the path, Third group cleaned the Lanshi, and fourth group tidied up the Library Pavilion.
Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen wanted to make everything perfect since this is an opportunity for every
sect to gain an ally while the disciples were very excited for today since Wei Ying will be giving
the whole Cloud Recesses a big surprise even Lan Zhan too is looking forward to this day.
3 hours after Lunchtime in Cloud Recesses was over, sect heirs and their sect’s disciples start
arriving at the gates of Cloud Recesses. All the Cloud Recesses disciples were already on their
position ready to do the task they were assigned to. All the sect heir and their sect’s disciples have
reached to the top of the mountain where Lan Xichen stood there with his signature smile greeting
each and everyone of them.
All the Lan disciples could careless about the sect heirs since they are more focus on Wei Ying’s
surprise. Every time they thought Wei Ying arrived, their face would lit up like a lightbulb but
when they realized it’s not him, their face went back to a stone.
Lan Xichen noticed the disciples strange behavior but he could not ask them about it, since he had
stand near the stair so he could greet all the guest and entertain them. He decided that he would
just asks about it later after all the guest are in their respective room.
After almost all of the guest are in their room, Lan Xichen called for the disciples to go to his
room. The disciples were confused why they were called to Hánshì. They all gathered near the gate
of Hánshì so they could walk into Hánshì together. They knocked softly on the door of Hánshì and
waited for a respond or permission for them to enter.
“Enter” Lan Xichen says. All of the disciples slowly went inside of Hánshì while also looking at
the decorations of the room.
“Young Master Lan, why did you call us?” The eldest disciple says
“Today, I noticed that all of you were acting odd. Why is that?” Lan Xichen says
“It’s nothing,Young Master Lan. We were just hoping for a certain someone to come.” The
maturest disciple says
“Oh? Who is this certain someone?” Lan Xichen asks with visible curiousness in face.
“It was someone who we met during our last week’s night hunt.” The youngest disciple answered
trying not to be to specific
“So you met Young Master Wei already?” Lan Xichen says
“How?! How did you know about him?”The youngest disciples shouted but was reprimanded by
his shixiongs for shouting in front of Lan Xichen.
“We were old acquaintances.” Lan Xichen says
“Ah.” The disciples says in unison.
“You can go back now since you answered my question.” Lan Xichen says and all the disciples
walked to the door and left which left them curious about Zewu-Jun,Hanguang-Jun and Master
Lan’s relationship with Senior Wei or Young Master Wei. The only thing they could do is to wait
for their curiosity to get the answer though they didn’t have to wait long for the answers to come to
them.
The next morning, all the guests and disciples woke up very early to eat, meditate, and walk to
Lanshi. They were in front of Lanshi where they will be studying for a year, as they walked in they
only saw Lan Zhan sitting in his spot reading. They ignore Lan Zhan and took their seat since he
didn’t stood up and talk to them for Lan Zhan is unapproachable to people. All of them except Lan
Zhan were talking to each other and forming relationships for their sect. Suddenly, all of them
heard footsteps and hurriedly stop taking and start to sit properly.
Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen walked towards Lan Qiren’s teaching desk Andy Lan Qiren sat down
on his desk while Lan Xichen was beside Lan Qiren. All the guest were ready to present their gifts
and exchange pleasantries to Master Lan and Sect Leader Lan while the Yunmeng Jiāng Sect was
presenting their gift and pleasantries, suddenly a group of people wearing red and white with the
sun motif walked inside of Lanshi while Yunmeng Jiang was presenting their gift and exchanging
pleasantries.
“Gusu Lan Sect’s gate is quite hard to pass.” The man in red and white with sun motif who was
leading the group says. The Yunmeng Jiāng Sect was pushed to the side and all the attention was
all on the red and white clothed group.
“We didn’t know Young Master Wen was going come. We Lan Sect apologize to Young Master
Wei.” Lan Xichen says
“For centuries ,the Wen Sect has never attended the lecture of Lan Sect.” Young Master Wen says
“Did Young Master Wen come here to tell us any advice from his excellency?” Lan Xichen asks
“Zewu-Jun , you’re wrong. I didn’t come for the lecture, I only came here to escort someone.
Qishan Wen Sect has always lectured people so we surely don’t need your lectures.” Young Master
Wen said. It made Lan Zhan furious that he wanted to step me but his brother silently said no.
“Then Why did Young Master Wen come here?” A voice ask.
Everyone except for Young Master Wen turned their heads towards the voice and they saw another
group of people, half were wearing armor while the other half were wearing a robe with the colors
of red,black, and bit of yellow with masks. There was a man who was wearing exquisite black robe
and a ghost mask and another man who was wearing white and green robes and is holding a fan,
both of them were leading the group.The group was bigger than the Wen Sect group, it was twice
the size of the Wen group.
It took Young Master Wen to turn around and ask “who are these hangdogs?” The big group
ignored the question and pushed all the Wen Sect members except for the pair of siblings that the
Young Master Wen was supposed to escort to the side.
“We greet Master Lan and Zewu-Jun . He would like to thank you personally for inviting him to
the lectures but sadly he had other matters to tend to. Sect Leader please take this scroll and please
read it.” The man in white and green says as the man’s group did a deep bow.
Lan Xichen open up the scroll and the scroll was marriage letter. Lan Xichen thought is was a fake
letter but he saw at the bottom of the scroll there was the official seal of Wei Ying’s parents. He
was so happy on the inside that his brother is going to get married but he gave a concerned look
making everyone in the room curious why Sect Leader Lan is showing such a face.
“Xichen, give me the scroll. I need to see it.” Lan Qiren says with a hint of concern in his voice.
Lan Xichen didn’t want to give it to his uncle because his uncle would refuse the marriage right
away but still obeyed his uncle’s orders.
Lan Xichen gave the scroll to Lan Qiren. Lan Qiren saw and read the contents of the scroll, he
started to shake in anger making all the guest surprised and scared. Lan Qiren yelled “ HE WANTS
A MARRIAGE WITH WANGJI!? I WILL NOT ALLOW!” His yelling made everyone flinched
or be surprised since they have never seen or heard a Lan yelling.
“Shifu, please calm down, We can’t do anything about it anymore since it’s officialize. We only
need Wangji’s consent.” Lan Xichen says.
Lan Xichen looked at Lan Zhan and saw that Lan Zhan was trembling and blushing like a
maiden. “Wangji, would you like to marry Young Master Wei? It’s okay if you don’t want.” Lan
Xichen says
“I would like to marry him.” Lan Zhan says with full confidence. Lan Zhan’s decision made
everyone shocked by the news of the purest and noblest person of Lan Sect being married to
someone random.
“We have the bride price right now if you would like to look at it or take it.” Yin Yu says
Yin Yu order the servants to carry the bride price inside the building. The servants opened all the
chest and boxes. Everyone saw the 10 large size chests filled with gold, another 10 large size chests
were filled with expensive rolls of cloth, 4 medium size chest filled with books,scrolls, famous
literary pieces, another 5 medium chest was filled with tea, herbs, and ointment. There was also 30
boxes lined up in front of the chests that had accessories made up of gold, silver, jade, diamond,
ruby, emerald and etc for Lan Zhan to put on. There is also 25 boxes lined up in front of the chests
too that had expensive and luxurious clothes for Lan Zhan to wear.
Everyone’s jaw dropped since no one has ever give such a large bride price to anyone not even
Qishan Wen or Lanling Jin. Before they could speak, Yin Yu opened up a scroll with the whole list
of Lan Zhan’s bride price and read it.
“Ahem, Young Master has granted Lan Wangji 10 chests of gold, 50 sacks of grain, 30 sacks of
spices, 10 chests of expensive rolls of different kinds of cloth, 4 chests filled with
books,scrolls,literary pieces,5 chest filled with tea, herbs, and ointment, 30 boxes of accessories, 25
boxes of clothes, and 100 cattle. The cattle, sacks of grain and spices are at CaiYi. That’s all of it.”
Yin Yu says
“This is too much for a bride price. This much could feed the whole territory that We Lan Sect
own for 5 to 10 years. How about your place? Won’t you need it?” Lan Xichen says with a
concerned voice. Wei Ying’s determination in marrying Lan Zhan makes Lan Xichen quiver in
fear.
“We don’t need these since we are very abundant in resources.It would be fine. Accept it so we can
officialize it back home.” Shi Qingxuan says
“Then we accept this bride price and this marriage.” Lan Xichen says as he, Master Lan, Lan Zhan,
and Lan disciples bow.
“Thank you for accepting this marriage” Yin Yu says

Chapter End Notes
Bride price is a way of valuing the bride. For example if the groom gives the bride’s
family 100 gold bar, it means that the bride is valued as much as 100 gold bars or in
easier terms she is as much as 100 gold bars.
Lan Zhan is a bottom.

Chapter 10
Chapter Summary
“Thank you for accepting this marriage” Yin Yu says. The whole group turned around to go back
home and pushed the wens aside to give way.
That made Wen Chao, the Second Young Master Of Qishan Wen furious that a nobody pushed him
to the side and yelled “ YOU IGNORANT DIRTS! YOU HAVE NO RESPECT FOR ME THE
SECOND HEIR OF QISHAN WEN! Guards, put them on their knees so I can punish them for
being arrogant!”
Guards followed Wen Chao’s order and tried to put the group on their knee but before being able to
put the group on their knees, they were hit by a large force and were flung out of Cloud Recesses.
This made Wen Chao more furious to the point his face was as red as blood from anger. Everyone
in Lanshi came out so they can properly see what is happening.
“WHO DARES TO INTERFERE WHEN I AM GIVING OUT PUNISHMENTS?! I WANT YOU

TO COME OUT AND SHOW ME YOUR FACE!” Wen Chao exclaimed
“I did it. I already out here.” The voice said calmly.
Wen Chao looked around the courtyard but he still can’t see the person. “YOU DARE TO PLAY
HIDE AND SEEK WITH ME!? IF YOU DON’T COME OUT SOON, YOUR PUNISHMENT
WILL BE DEATH PENALTY! SO YOU BETTER SHOW YOURSELF OR ELSE YOU WILL
BE GIVEN DEATH PENALTY!” He yelled as he yelled he face turned redder and redder every
time he yelled more and more.
“I am on the roof of Lanshi.” The voice calmly said.
Everyone turned their heads to the roof of Lanshi and saw a teenage boy on the roof. The boy had
black raven hair and had silver eyes that looked like the eyes of a divine god and it could cut
people with just staring at them. He was a looker, he probably have at least thousands of ladies
chasing after him. He was wearing a black and red robes with gold accents. On his waist was a
gold tassel, on his head was a big golden crown, and on his hand had a black flute. The boy did not
look like he was from this world. While everyone was mesmerized by his looks and his attire, The
boy jump down from the roof in a graceful and elegant manner.
He walked towards Wen Chao and asks “ You are the second young master of Qishan Wen right?”
Wen Chao answered arrogantly “Of course I am! Who else would I be?!”
“You are from a strong sect and your father is the chief cultivator. As a son of the chief cultivator,
you have to be a good example for the other heirs and bring pride to your father since he is the
chief cultivator. If you cannot set a good example for the other heirs then it’s useless being a son of
the chief cultivator. You came to Cloud Recesses and create a ruckus because you wanted to brag
about your status. As the son of the chief cultivator, be humble and don’t downgrade the rest of the
sect heir because in the end you’re all the same.” That made Wen Chao felt embarrassed since he
is being heavily critiqued by someone unknown.
Wen Chao had nothing to say so he and his guards walked away from Lanshi in embarrassment.
Wei Ying watched with a satisfied look on his face as Wen Chao runs away from embarrassment.
Everyone has never met anyone who could make a Qishan Wen disciple or the heirs run away
without throwing a tantrum. Wei Ying turned his head to the sect heirs and saw Wen Qing and
Wen Ning bowing down.
Wen Qing spoke “I am sorry that our second young master offended you in any way. Thank you
for trying to give advices or tips to our second young master in becoming a better person. We
notice you are an immortal. It’s rare to see an immortal coming down from their mountain.”
“I wasn’t offended. I wasn’t really giving him any tips or advices, it just we are somewhat the
same when it comes to our position but our personality and behavior regarding our position are so
different from each other. I am actually not really an immortal.” Wei Ying says nervously
Wei Ying turned his head to Master Lan and said with a bow “ I Thank Master Lan and Zewu-Jun
for accepting the marriage.”
“Hmph! We already wasted an incense stick of time. Let’s go back to what we were doing.” Lan
Qiren says as he and Lan Xichen walked back to where they were before the ruckus happened.
Everyone just followed Lan Qiren except Wei Ying because he had to talk to the group. “Qing-Ayi
and Yin-Shushu, you should tell A-Niang and A-Die that they accept the marriage.” Wei Ying says
happily before going inside Lanshi.
Wei Ying saw there was one seat left and that seat was beside his betrothed so he sat down on the
seat. Wei Ying could careless where he sat in class. The ceremony continued where it was left off
which was when the Yunmeng Jiang were presenting their gift to Master Lan and Zewu-Jun. Wei
Ying noticed that Lan Zhan was staring at the gifts with interest. That just gave Wei Ying an
opportunity to get some brownie points from Lan Zhan.
“Lan Zhan~ stop looking at those third rate gifts. I can give you first rate gifts. All you have to do
is ask me~ Do you understand?” Wei Ying seductively whispered. Lan Zhan felt his throat dry and
he couldn’t speak all he could do is nod in agreement. his knees go weak and his body wants to
submit to Wei Ying by just hearing Wei Ying’s voice.
Wei Ying can tell that Lan Zhan’s body wants to submit to him so he took it a step further.” Lan
Zhan, have you gotten mute? When someone asks a question you must answer. What a bad boy
you are for not answering~ I will ask you again okay~? If you want something just ask me okay?”
Lan Zhan managed to talk and answered “yes”
“Lan Zhan, You should show me your place later or let me sleep with you since I have no dorm. I
want to sleep with you because I want to feel your warmth when I go to sleep and I want to feel
your body against mine everyday.” Wei Ying nibbled on Lan Zhan’s ears.
Wei Ying turned around to check if the people behind them saw what they were doing. Of course
they saw what happened although Wei Ying was not at all embarrassed or ashamed since it doesn’t
affect his pride and reputation as a crown prince but it will affect Lan Zhan’s pride and reputation
as Hanguang-Jun.
“Lan Zhan people at the back saw what we were doing. I wonder what will happen to your
reputation as the untainted and virgin Hanguang-Jun? I wonder what rumors will be spread.” Wei
Ying cocked his head
“What are you two whispering about?!” Lan Qiren exclaimed catching everyone in Lanshi off
guard.
“I was asking about the rules and punishments. I think I somewhat offended Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying
says
“Is this true, Wàngjī?” Lan Qiren asks his most honest and proudness disciple.
“Yes, He was asking about the punishments for breaking certain rules.” Lan Zhan answered with a
straight face. Deep inside Lan Zhan he felt it was wrong to lie to his uncle.
Lan Qiren looked back at the sect who was presenting their gift. After two hours, the ceremony
was over and everyone went to their rooms to talked to each other about what happened today.
Meanwhile with Lan Zhan and Wei Ying, Lan Zhan was trying to drag Wei Ying to his home,
Jìngshì since Wei Ying wanted to see but Wei Ying was not moving because he want some to bully
Lan Zhan just a bit.
“Wei Ying, Jìngshì” Lan Zhan says still trying to push and pull Wei Ying to the direction of
Jìngshì.
Lan Zhan started to show signs of distress so Wei Ying felt bad and decided to walk 10 steps
forward. It made Lan Zhan happy that Wei Ying is move but suddenly he saw Wei Ying stop
moving and it ruined Lan Zhan mood.
“Lan Zhan, What do you want? Didn’t you tell me that you understand what I said about asking
about something. You probably forgot because you were submitting—” Lan Zhan close Wei
Ying’s mouth from spouting nonsense and inappropriate things.
“Wei Ying, That’s inappropriate! I want to go to Jìngshì.” Lan Zhan said
“You should have told me what you wanted. I though you wanted a Jìngshì.” Wei Ying said
“Alright, Let’s go!” Wei Ying carried Lan Zhan bridal style and Lan Zhan panicked that he started
to thrash his arms around to get out of Wei Ying’s hold.
“Lan Zhan, behave!” Wei Ying scolded. Lan Zhan obeyed Wei Ying’s command out of instinct.
“Lan Zhan, If I had weak and untrained body and you were thrash everywhere, I would have
dropped you and your Sect would severely punish me for attempting to kill you. So please have
mercy on this Crown Prince.” Wei Ying fixed his way of carrying Lan Zhan Incase If he
accidentally made a wrong move and kill Lan Zhan.
“Fine! I will give mercy.” Lan Zhan says
They reached Jìngshì but Lan Zhan was already asleep on Wei Ying. Wei Ying decides to just put
Lan Zhan to bed and wait for him to wake up. While Lan Zhan is still asleep, Wei Ying made tea
for himself and do his paperwork early so he could sleep with Lan Zhan early. Lan Zhan woke up
and saw that it was dusk already. He skipped Lunch and now he is hungry.
Wei Ying heard shuffling and checked if Lan Zhan was having a nightmare but to his surprise Lan
Zhan woke up. “Good afternoon,Lan Zhan. How was sleep?” Wei Ying kisses Lan Zhan’s
forehead
Lan Zhan blushes at Wei Ying’s gesture and said “ Nice sleep.”
Wei Ying went to the table and grabbed a bowl of bird’s nest soup. He took a spoonful of the soup
on to a spoon and fed it to Lan Zhan slowly. After awhile of hand feeding Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan’s
hunger was sated. “Good job Lan Zhan!” Wei Ying praises. Lan Zhan was happy that he was
praised for drinking his soup.
Wei Ying treated Lan Zhan as a person who was ill. Wei Ying filling the tub with water so Lan
Zhan could take a bath and made tea for him to drink later after bathing. Wei Ying went to check if
water was the perfect temperature “Lan Zhan, water is ready!”
Lan Zhan got up from the bed and walked to the bathroom and saw that Wei Ying left him some
fancy soap to create bubbles for him to play with while bathing. Lan Zhan took quite a while to
finish bathing so Wei Ying decided to make dinner for them. While Wei Ying was making dinner,
Lan Zhan finished bathing and noticed it was quiet in his house. He couldn’t hear papers and scroll
being moved around or the sound of brush strokes.
Lan Zhan couldn’t find Wei Ying in Jìngshì till suddenly someone opened the door holding a tray
filled with food. “Lan Zhan, I got us dinner!” Wei Ying place the tray on the table and sat down
Lan Zhan sat down beside Wei Ying, he tried to grab a bowl but Wei Ying took the bowls first
before Lan Zhan and started to fill one bowl with rice and dishes and another bowl with soup. Wei
Ying gave the bowls to Lan Zhan. “Wei Ying doesn’t have to do that.” Lan Zhan says.
Lan Zhan felt useless since he hasn’t been doing anything ever since they both accepted the
marriage.”It’s fine Lan Zhan. I like doing these small things.” Wei Ying refutes
“I forgot the tea!” Wei Ying exclaimed as he quickly got up and went to get the tea kettle filled
with tea.
Wei Ying got the tea and started pour 2 cups of tea.“Wei Ying is spoiling me too much.” Lan Zhan
says
“It’s only the start of my spoiling. I will spoiling you to the point that you will cry every time if
you don’t get any gifts from me or if I can’t fulfill your request in a day. By the time the wedding
is here, you will be a spoiled brat who will roll on the floor and throw a tantrum till they get what
they want.” Lan Zhan was horrified at Wei Ying’s determination to spoil him.
“If I become spoiled brat Wei Ying’s reputation will be ruined and Wei Ying’s family will ask
Wei Ying to marry another person because I will be an undignified wife.” Lan Zhan says with a
frown.
Wei Ying laughed “Lan Zhan you didn’t change at all! hahahaha you were so worried that you
were undignified to be able to marry me. You even cried when I said not to take your role seriously
because you are still young.” Lan Zhan blushed in embarrassment because of his child self’s
actions.
“We should stop chitchatting and contbecause Hai Shi is in 2 hours and I want to sleep early
because tomorrow I have to wake up early and I need to talk to your uncle and brother about my
current mission.” Wei Ying says
“What Mission?” Lan Zhan cocked his head in curiousness.
“There was an disturbance between Yin and Yang energy because someone stole the Yin Iron in
this world” Wei Ying says. Lan Zhan was anxious about the disturbance.
“How did it happened and I thought gods are not allowed to meddle with mortals?” Lan Zhan asks
“There are some cases where gods are allowed to come down and meddle with mortal affairs such
as when ghosts makes too much destruction or the world will be destroyed or the world is
imbalance.How it happened because a long time ago, someone was in disguised as a servant of my
A-Die’s manor. The person who was in disguise manage to stole the Yin Iron from under A-Die’s
nose. When the person stole the Yin Iron, A-Die didn’t care about since there was never a person
who is brave and strong enough as him to wield it with full power except for A-Niang.” Wei Ying
answered
Lan Zhan was shocked at the reason why the Yin Iron which was the most powerful tool of this
world is here. “There is only few information about the Iron but what does it actually do?”
“Hmm... It has a lot of resentful energy. The Yin Iron is one of the artifact owned by a calamity.
There are only 3 artifacts because Qi Rong-Shushu is doesn’t have enough power to forge one. He-
Shushu owns a artifact called Hǎiyáng shēndù and Yeye owns a artifact called Yǐnyuē yín. Among
the three artifacts the Yin Iron is the most dangerous but not the most destructive since it can
control corpses and resentment. If someone was able to wield it with full power, they could make
the burial mound clear the resentment and make resentful creatures stronger. Yeye’s artifact causes
death around it and bring misfortune around the area.He-Shushu’s artifact creates floods and lure
water resentful creatures to it.It can also make water creatures stronger when near it.” The power of
the Yin Iron scares Lan Zhan.
“So That’s its origin and power. It’s very strong. We didn’t know that there were more of those.”
Lan Zhan says
“You should go to sleep Lan Zhan even though it isn’t Hai Shi yet.” Lan Zhan nodded and went to
bed.
Lan Zhan looked back at Wei Ying and ask shyly “Will you join me?”
“I will join you later. I have to finish up my work. I am almost done with it.” Wei Ying answered as
he walked to the desk
Lan Zhan pulled the blanket over himself and turned his head towards Wei Ying watching him do
his work. Lan Zhan couldn’t keep his eyes open anymore so he fell asleep. Wei Ying managed to
finish work after two hours after Hai Shi. Wei Ying took off his outer robe and tried to get on Lan
Zhan’s bed quietly. After Wei Ying finally got on Lan Zhan’s bed, he kissed Lan Zhan’s head and
hugged him from behind to protect him from getting stabbed.
It’s the next morning already and Lan Zhan snapped his eyes open like he woke up from a
nightmare. Lan Zhan looked outside to check what time it is, he realized that it’s already 9 in the
morning and he overslept. Lan Zhan tried to get out of bed but he didn’t realize that he was trapped
in someone’s grasp and was pulled back to the bed, he took a look at the arm wrapping around his
waist. He obviously knew that it’s Wei Ying’s because the arm was well built and super well
taken care of. The sleeves of the robes gave it away because the color is red and material did not
feel or look like it came from this world.While ago when Lan Zhan was trying to get out bed, he
didn’t realize that Wei Ying was woken up by his movements but Wei Ying pretended to be still
asleep.
Lan Zhan turned around to see Wei Ying’s sleeping face. Wei Ying’s sleeping face was very
handsome and good looking that it made Lan Zhan blush like a maiden. Lan Zhan was mesmerized
by Wei Ying’s looks, lost control of himself and kissed Wei Ying’s lips without thinking. Wei
Ying suddenly snapped his eyes open, it made Lan Zhan shove him away from him and run to the
bathroom in embarrassment.
Wei Ying didn’t expect Lan Zhan to shove him away and run away after being caught red-handed.
Wei Ying thought that Lan Zhan would continue since he initiated it first. Wei Ying didn’t think
about it anymore and decided to reassure his betrothed that It’s okay.
“Lan Zhan, There is no need to hide from me anymore. There is also no need to be embarrassed
because this is normal for lovers to do this kind of stuff.” Wei Ying calmly said trying to let Lan
Zhan come out of hiding by himself.
Lan Zhan came out of hiding but he quickly dropped on his knees and said “ I met sorry that I did
that without your consent. It was very wrong of me. You can punish me if you are not satisfied
with my apology.”
Wei Ying was shocked at Lan Zhan’s way of apologizing, he quickly grabbed Lan Zhan’s arms
and pulled him up. “Lan Zhan! There is no need for you to do this. You are my equal and I am
yours so there is no need to kneel for Forgive between us both. Who taught you to kneel like that?”
Lan Zhan answered “Uncle said must kneel when asking for forgiveness.”
“You don’t need to listen to your uncle after we get married because you will be married out to me
and you don’t need to follow such rule when your without me or my family. There will be no one
else except for my parents, Ayi, Shushu, and Grandparents that will be able to force you to kneel.
The world is nothing but pawns for you to use.” Wei Ying promised Lan Zhan.
“My my, Wàngjī look how powerful you have gotten! You wanted to see us Wei Gongzi?” A voice
said
“XiongZhang, Uncle” Lan Zhan greets with his hang cupped and his back bended.
“That’s right. I wanted to see you both. It’s about my mission.” Wei Ying deadpan said.His
expressionless voice gave them a concerned look since they rarely hear Wei Ying sound like that
only when it’s important.
“Come have a seat before we talk.” Wei Ying walks to a chair and sit on it.
Wei Ying flicked his hand and a man wearing plain but expensive black robes with an obsidian
token on their waist appeared with a scroll on his hands presenting it to Wei Ying. Wei Ying took
the scroll from the man’s hand and place it on the table and said “Take a look at it and tell me what
do you think about it.” The three Lans walked to the table and opened the scroll. While they were
reading the contents of the scroll,their face turned white from shocked and fear.
“Since You want our opinion about it. We think Wen Ruohan has the Iron with him because he is
getting stronger with no absolute reason.” Lan Xichen says while in the background Lan Qiren was
nodding in agreement.
“Have you heard this saying?‘The Yin Iron is intelligent,All four pieces are suppressed in four
directions. All four direction belongs to the XuanWu.’” Wei Ying asks
“Everyone only knows that there are four pieces and each of them Are in four different directions
but Everyone didn’t know about the fifth one.” Lan Xichen says
“If I may Zewu-Jun and Master Lan, I would like to search the entire Cloud Recesses. I want to be
one step ahead of the Wens because the Wens are here for some reasons other than studying.” Wei
Ying asks
“Of course you can search around.” Lan Xichen agreed with a smile.
“Thank you Zewu-Jun and Master Lan.” Wei Ying stood up and bowed.
He side eyes the man in black and deadpan said “Take everyone and search the whole cloud
recesses! Leave nothing behind! Come back to me only when you found something or have
something important to say.Do this discreetly!” The man in black bowed and disappeared.
Wei Ying returned to his cheery side and said “ Thank you again Master Lan and Zewu-Jun-Jun!”
The three Lans were terrified at how fast Wei Ying could turn into a cruel and cold-hearted crown
prince to an innocent and pure child.
“We will be going now since we answered all your questions.” Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen walked
out of Jìngshì.
“Lan Zhan, we are late for class. Quickly change to the robe in the mahogany box that I prepared
in the bathroom.” Wei Ying speed talks.
Lan Zhan speed-walks to the bathroom and quickly get dress. While Lan Zhan is getting dress,
Wei Ying took the liberty to change in the bedroom.
Lan Zhan walked out of the bathroom wearing a pure white fairy like robes with a few silver
accessories. While Wei Ying was requesting the seamstress to make several robes for Lan Zhan, he
put the rules of Gusu to consideration to prevent Lan Zhan from getting punished.
“My Consort Lan really beat all the ladies of the cultivation world. My Consort is several hundred
miles above all maidens. My Lan Zhan was really born at the top.” Wei Ying sang praises about
Lan Zhan being the best and prettiest.
“Wei Ying, must go to cla—.” Lan Zhan was interrupted by Wei Ying carrying Lan Zhan like a
bride and ran across cloud recesses to Lanshi.
“Wei Ying! No running in cloud recesses.” Lan Zhan sternly says
“Screw that Lan Zhan. We should quickly seat down before you’re uncle arrives and punish us for
being late.” Wei Ying took Lan Zhan’s hand and drag him inside of Lanshi.
Both of them sat down on the two remain seats and started to do each other’s hair to make it
presentable. After they finish doing each other’s hair, Lan Qiren walked towards his desk and sat
down and asks “Is everyone here?”
Lan Qiren scanned the room and saw his perfect nephew and Wei Ying wearing a robe that aren’t
acceptable toGusu Lan Sect. “What are you two wearing?!” He exclaimed
“We are wearing robes??” Wei Ying answered in confusion, he did not understand why Master Lan
was angry.
“I know you’re wearing robe but why are you wearing those robes!?” Lan Qiren exclaimed louder
“Because thats the only robe I have. Can you not judge me?” Wei Ying says dramatically
“Both you will be punished for breaking several rules. Starting today you two will stay in the
library Pavilion for two months to copy the Gusu rules and will be supervised by Xichen.” Lan
Qiren says sternly
“Can you at least tell me what rules did we break since I found this punishment a little be too much
than the usual punishment.” Wei Ying asks
“Skipping Class, Rise after 5 AM, Indulging in luxury, and altering robes.” Lan Qiren exclaimed
Wei Ying stood up in anger and smack his hands on the table “It’s true that we skipped class and
rise after 5AM but Indulging in luxury and altering robe?!We didn’t even indulge in luxury and
altering robe. We changed our robe not altering them. The Gusu rules didn’t say anything about
changing robes. How are we even indulging in luxury?! Is wearing silver counted as indulging in
luxury?! If it is then you are also indulging in luxury because you hair accessory is silver!?”
“YOU ILL MANNERED BRAT!?” Lan Qiren exclaimed as he throws a scroll hard at Wei Ying.
It scared everyone into the room hoping they don’t get caught in the crossfire.
Wei Ying caught the flying scroll and it’s made Lan Qiren more angry. “Wei Wuxian! Has your
parents even taught you etiquette?!” Lan Qiren yelled
“Of course they did! I disregard my etiquette and grace when people are acting too much.” Wei
Ying says
Lan Zhan tried to avert Wei Ying’s attention by pulling on his sleeve and acting like he is in
distress to making Wei Ying think he got scared of the yelling. “What is it Lan Zhan?” Wei Ying
asks as he continues to stare at Lan Qiren.
Wei Ying didn’t look at him or advert his stare to somewhere else so Lan zhan pretended to
tremble in fear. Wei Ying felt Lan Zhan’s trembling and he turned to Lan Zhan, he saw that Lan
Zhan’s face look like he was in distress soon Wei Ying’s anger disappeared and a worry or
apologetic expression appeared on Wei Ying’s face. “I am sorry,Lan Zhan for scaring you.” Wei
Ying pets Lan Zhan’s head to try to comfort him.
Lan Zhan saw that Wei Ying’s anger has dissipated and only worry has appeared so he showed a
comforted looking in his face to stop Wei Ying from worrying. “Wei Ying, Apologize to Shifu”
Lan Zhan says as his uncle has a proud look in his face and a betrayed look on Wei YIng’s face.
“I apologize to Master Lan that I tried to prove you unjust. I will take my punishment. ” Wei Ying
reluctantly apologize and sat back down on his seat.
Lan Qiren nodded in acknowledgement of Wei Ying’s apology. “I haven’t told you to sit down yet.
I have a few questions for you about cultivation.”
Wei Ying stood back up and said “ What’s are the questions?”
“First Question, What was the profession of the QingheNie Sect’s founder?” LAn Qiren asks
“He was a butcher” Wei Ying answered
“The motif of the LanlingJin Sect is a peony; which type of peony is it?”
“A sparks Amidst Snow peony”
“Second to the last Question, who was the first in the cultivation world to focus on the rise of his
clan rather than his Sect?”
“It was QishanWen Sect’s founder, Wen Mao.”

“You got all the questions correct but you have one last question. This question is important to
cultivators.” Everyone in the room was hoping that Wei Ying would get everything correct so
Master Lan won’t call them to answer.
“Last Question, There lived an executioner who lacks neither parents, wife nor children. Before he
died, he executed over a hundred people. His death happened in public and to punish him for his
deeds so he was left on the streets for seven days. His resentful energy accumulated and began to
haunt the living, What should be done?”
Without thinking Wei Ying answered in confidence “First, Liberate; Second, Suppress; Third,
obliterate. The initial approach Ian to utilize the gratitude of his relative and grant his dying wish.
Setting free what he could not let go of. If this fails, suppress it. If the crimes committed were
extreme and it’s energy of resentment doesn’t dissipate, exterminate it completely. The cultivation
world should precisely keep to this order of measures. No errors should be allowed.”
Wei Ying’s answer shocked everyone. Wei Ying didn’t give a minute to myself to think about it.
“Not a single word mistaken. You can sit down” Lan Qiren says. Wei Ying took his seat and
Master Lan started his discussion.
After two hours of lecture, Lan Qiren dismisses them so they could eat lunch. Lan Zhan and Wei
Ying went to Library Pavilion to do their punishment and eat there. Suddenly the door of Library
Pavilion opened and Lan Xichen entered. Wei Ying and Lan Zhan stood up and greeted “Zewu-
Jun.” “XiongZhang.”
“Nice to see both of you. I will be supervising your punishment. Please eat quickly and start
copying.” Lan XIchen says softly.
“Did you eat already,Zewu-Jun?” Wei Ying asks
“Not yet. I am going to eat here.” Lan Xichen says with a smile.
“Okay,then please join us.” Wei Ying says happily as he sat back down and start eating gracefully
and elegantly. His etiquette when eating shocked Lan Xichen since Wei Ying is wild and rowdy so
he didn’t expect Wei Ying to be like that. While Lan Xichen was in shocked, Lan Zhan was in awe
of Wei Ying’s perfect and graceful etiquette.
Wei Yong notice the stare of Lan Xichen and turn to him to asks “ Is something wrong?”
“Ah! No! It’s just umm.” Lan Xichen couldn’t come up with any words.
“You didn’t expect me to eat in this manner?” Wei Ying laughed softly
“That’s right! Wait no that sound rude I am sorry. It’s just that...” Lan Xichen tried to explain
himself.
“No worried,I wasn’t offended. It was A-Niang who taught me etiquette since he was a prince
before and had taken etiquette classes. Its natural for A-Niang to teach me.” Wei Ying says.
“Your muqin seems to be an elegant and well respected person.” Lan Xichen says
“A-Niang was a well respected and he was loved by everyone and everything.” Wei Ying says
sadly.
“I am sorry ignore that was a sensitive topic.” Lan Xichen apologizes

“It’s not really a sensitive topic. It just brings bad memories to A-Niang.” Wei Ying says
“If you don’t mind me asking, how did such a compliment bring your muqin detrimental
memories?” Lan Xichen asks
“We also want to hear it Wei Qianbei.” The disciples from last week’s hunt says
“You guys are here?! How much did you hear?” Wei Ying jumped up.
“Ever since Zewu-Jun talked about your muqin being elegant and well respected.” The youngest
disciple said
“You guys really want to hear about why such a nice compliment gives A-Niang bad memories?”
Wei Ying sighs in frustration.
“Yes” The disciples exclaimed and Lan Xichen and Lan Zhan nodded in agreement.
“Before we start, do you disciples know my identity?”
“Maybe but we aren’t sure yet.you are an old prince right?” The eldest disciple says
“How did you even know?” Wei Ying was shocked that the disciples found out so easily.
“During the night hunt, you had three well dressed strong guards present when we were in the inn.
Your clothes gave off an aura of authority, status, and wealth. The scenery of Cloud Recesses that
makes every visitor shocked and mesmerized by its beauty but you were never shocked or
mesmerized by it which means you have seen better or have a better scenery than Cloud Recesses’.
The bride price of Hanguang-Jun gave the biggest hint of your identity, no sect is equally rich and
abundant in resources and wealth because that quite hard to balance. The Jin Sect and Wen Sect
never gave out such amount of money and resources carelessly to other Sect for alliance or bride
price. That could only mean that you are a prince or emperor or king. You look young so we
concluded that you’re a prince.” The disciples explained
“Then I congratulate you in finding out my identity.” Wei Ying applauded them
”Wei Qianbei start your story.” The disciples chanted
“Calm down! It was a long ago, back when A-Niang was in his teens and was living in his glory
days as a prince. He cherished his people and was beloved by all but during the God pleasing
festival, a child fell down from one of the crowded towers while A-Niang was performing the God
pleasing ritual. A-Niang saw the boy fell down and stop performing to catch the boy. After the
festival ended, A-Niang’s good deed made the people angry since it was one of the most important
festival. People said that A-Niang should have let the boy die instead of stopping the ritual since
the boy only brings bad luck to people. A-Niang didn’t listen to them for he taught that those were
just rumors. One day, someone with extreme demonic power came to A-Niang’s kingdom and
brought an illness to the people and burn down the place. The person with demonic power said that
the only way to cure the illness was to stab A-Niang with a sword. Everyone who was desperate to
get rid of the illness believed the man and start taking a sword to stab A-Niang in the chest. A-
Niang was stabbed more than a thousand times till his people died and his kingdom was gone.”
Wei Ying had tear slowly dripping down his face.
“Did you ever found out about the person with demonic powers?” Lan Xichen asks
“Of course we did!” Wei Ying answered cheerfully

“Then who was it?!” The disciples exclaimed
“My imperial grandfather or what I like to call him yeye.” Wei Ying’s answer shocked everyone in
the library.
“What!?” The Lans exclaimed with their eyes bulging out.
“If your yeye did it, then why are you still with him?! He could kill you or do the same thing
again.” The oldest disciple says
“Yeye already said he was sorry and he is also being punished right now. He and A-Niang already
made up and I was the reason why my A-Niang and yeye meet each other because when’s I was
young I wanted to see my grandparents so my parents took me to see them.” Wei Ying says
“What’s is his punishment?” Lan Xichen asks
“He is in seclusion in a mountain which is similar to the burial mounds but with stronger resentful
creatures for the rest of his life.” Wei Ying says
“Similar to burial mounds!? Then how did Wàngjī survive there to cultivate?” Lan Xichen asks.
The disciples were shocked at the reason why Lan Zhan wasn’t active for two years.
“The burial mounds has dark fogs surrounding it while the place wherever Lan Zhan was in has no
dark fogs. The burial mound you can easily sense that something is wrong with it but the mountain
you can’t sense anything at all. What’s dangerous about the mountain is the creatures that live in
it.” Wei Ying explains
“XiongZhang, no more distractions, we finished eating. Must start the punishment.” Lan Zhan
deadpan says
“Ah, Right! Will you disciples please leave so Wei Gongzi and Wàngjī can do their punishment”
lamb Xichen asks kindly. The disciples ran out of the room.
“Lan Zhan, you really won’t let never gave my fun.” Wei Ying pouts as he grab a brush and paper.
“Wei Ying” Lan Zhan helplessly says with warmth in his voice. Lan Xichen felt like he was third
wheeling on a date.
Wei Ying dipped the brush in the ink and started to write all the rules. After an hour being stuck in
the library and writing the rules over and over again, Wei Ying already copied the rules 180 times
and he has no motivation left in writing the rules. He thought of trying to drawing a portrait of
everyone he met in his life to cure his boredom.
Wei Ying has been drawing for one incense stick of time till Lan Xichen notice Wei Yong was
doing other things that copying the rules. “Wei Gongzi, What are you doing?”
Wei Ying turn to looked at Lan Xichen in boredom and said “Drawing everyone that I met in my
life.”
“How many times has Wei Gongzi copies the rules?” Lan Xichen asks
“180 times” Wei Ying sighs in boredom. Lan Xichen shocked at Wei Ying’s writing speed.
Lan Zhan overheard them talking and exclaimed “It’s impossible to write that fast in an hour!”
Wei Ying says in a bored voice “I am a Crown Prince. I am supposed to write that fast or even
faster than that since I get at least 10 stack of paperwork that all reaching my height because I help
my Ling-ayi, A-Niang and A-Die with their works.”
“I know how it feels to get tons of scrolls and paperwork Wei Gongzi.” Lan Xichen says
“Zewu-Jun, Can I rest for a while before I continue?” Wei Ying whined
“Of course!” Lan Xichen says feeling bad for the boy since he has do go to lecture during the day
and do work during the night.
Wei Ying place his head on Lan Zhan’s lap and it’s startled Lan Zhan. “I am sorry that I am going
to sleep on you but will you give your betrothed the permission to put his head on your lap and
seek comfort from you?”
Lan Zhan nodded his head to give Wei Ying the permission to sleep on his lap. Wei Ying made
sure he snuggled very close to Lan Zhan so his nose could take in the scent of sandalwood coming
from Lan Zhan to make it easier for him to sleep.
“Wàngjī, Since Wei Gongzi is asleep, I want to talk to you about your marriage.” Lan Xichen says.
Lan Zhan turn to look at his brother as a sign that he is listening.
“When will you two have your wedding?” Lan Xichen asks
“Wei Ying didn’t say. He only said as soon as we can.” Lan Zhan answered
“As soon as we can then it’s probably after his mission and this Gusu study.” Lan Zhan nodded at
his brother’s statement.
“Where would the wedding be held and who’s the bride and the groom?” Lan Xichen asks in a
stressful manner.
“Wei Ying’s muqin’s territory. I am the bride and Wei Ying is the groom.” Lan Zhan softly smiled
“You seem happy to get married early.” Lan Xichen happily says
“Of course Lan Zhan is happy that he getting married to me because he was wished for this
proposal to happen ever since he was a child.” Wei Ying says shocking the Twin Jades.
“Wei Gongzi did you have a good nap?” Lan Xichen asks
“Yes” Wei Ying answered as he got up from Lan Zhan’s lap. “You’re so warm and you smell very
nice Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying added as he showered Lan Zhan with kisses of appreciation and love.
“Huáng tàizǐ! Consort Lan!” A man wearing black robes with a red tassel greeted and took a deep
bow.
“What is it?” Wei Ying deadpan asks me Lan Zhan nodded in acknowledgment of the black robed
man.
The man went closer to Wei Ying and whispered in Wei Yin’s ears. In Lan Zhan’s perspective, he
saw that Wei Ying looks unsatisfied or disappointed. The twins jade can hear Wei Ying hum in a
unknown tone.
The black robes man moved a little away from Wei Ying and said “What should we do then?”
“You can go back home now. I will deal with the rest.” Wei Ying commanded. The man bowed
and started to walk out of the library.
“Wait!” Wei Ying said loudly
“What is it,Huáng tàizǐ?” The man stopped walking out
“Change of plans, I have a mission for the squad. Take 2 people and go to Qishan and pretend to be
disciples there. While you are there try to get close to Wen Ruohan to the point he will let you
touch the Yin Iron. If the plan doesn’t succeed in a month, steal their resources, weapons, wealth
and their people slowly where they won’t notice till a war broke out between the sects.” Wei Ying
says with mischievous smile.
“Yes,Huáng tàizǐ” The black robes man said before he walked out of Library Pavilion.
Wei Ying looked out the window of the library and says with a villainous grin. “Wen Ruohan…
Wen Ruohan my dear sweet sweet prey. I can’t wait for you to be on your knees in front of me.”
From the twin jade’s perspective, They can see Wei YIng’s eyes turn red for a few seconds. It
made he look like a villain from a story. “Wei Gongzi, you look like a villain.” Lan Xichen said
without thinking.
“Zewu-Jun,Thank you for the compliment. People often says that I am like A-Die when we both
plan things with malicious intent.” Wei Ying says happily
“At least you found my statement as a compliment than an insult.” Lan Xichen says nervously
“Zewu-Jun, is it possible for guest to go to the cold springs?” Wei Ying asks
“Guests are not allowed.” Lan Zhan answered
“Can I go to the springs?” Wei YIng asks
“Wei Gongzi, Since Wàngjī trusts you and you both are engaged, you can go to the cold springs.”
Lan Xichen says. Lan Xichen’s statement made Lan Zhan’s ears go red.
“Then after doing this punishment, let’s go to the cold springs Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying says
excitedly. Lan Zhan hummed in acknowledgement.
“Why does Wei Gongzi want to go to the cold springs?” Lan Xichen curiously asks
“It’s there” Wei Ying deadpan says
“How?! There’s no way?! Any Lan could have detect its energy but why couldn’t we Lan detect
it?” Lan Xichen says with a shocked face
“It’s because a Lan is keeping it under control.” Wei Ying says
“A Lan?! But that’s breaking rules?!” Lan Xichen has almost nothing to say.
“XiongZhang, must continue punishment. It already 1PM.” Lan Zhan says still shaking up that a
Lan is dealing with the iron.
“I know Wàngjī. Wei Gongzi, if our don’t mind can I join you and Wàngjī?” Lan Xichen says with
his still shaken up expression.
“Of course but first we must continue doing our punishment. We should meet to Lan Zhan’s room
before the sun sets.” Wei Ying says as he grabs the brush and starts writing.
Two hours before the sun sets, Wei Ying, Lan Zhan, and Lan Xichen left the library and went back
to their rooms.In their own respective room, Lan Xichen is nervously pacing back and forth in his
room while Lan Zhan and Wei Ying are acting like newlyweds.
The sun has already set and all three of them are in Lan Zhan’s room discussing where the Yin Iron
is precise location. “Wei Gongzi, Do you know where it’s precise location?” Lan Xichen asks
“It’s underneath the spring.” Wei Ying says
“How do we give underneath?” Lan Zhan asks
“We will figure it out on the way. We need to bring extra robes in case if we need to check the
waters for clues.” Wei Ying said
They all started packing the things they need into one Qiankun bag to make it less obvious that
they are doing something suspicious. After done packing they started to head to the spring to check
for a way to give beneath the spring.
“We should try getting in the spring to check for clues.” Wei Ying suggested as he slowly takes off
his robe and folding it neatly into a corner. The twin jade followed Wei Ying’s lead and place their
robe in the corner too.
“Wei Gongzi, you have a nice figure.” Lan Xichen compliment without realizing that it can come
out as a misunderstanding. Lan Zhan was angry that his brother is complimenting his Wei Ying.
“Wei Ying nervously laughs and said “ Thank you for the compliment.” That made Lan Zhan more
angry so he went to Wei Ying’s side and obscuring his brother’s view of Wei Ying.
“Lan Zhan are you okay?” Wei Ying asks nervously
“XiongZhang can not look at Wei Ying.” Lan Zhan sternly says
“Lan Zhan There is no need to be jealous of your brother because he isn’t my type.” Wei Ying says
“What Wei Gongzi said is correct. He is also not my type.” Lan Xichen says
Suddenly a current came and it dragged the three of them down the spring forcing them to enter a
cave. “Wàngjī and Wei Gongzi are you both Alright?” Lan Xichen asks in a panic as he runs
toward them.
“We are fine. No wounds “ Wei Ying answered
“Where is this?” Lan Zhan asks
“Beneath the spring. We should take a look there. It has light.” Wei Ying says as he took Lan
Zhan’s hand gently and slowly guiding him to where the light is coming from. And again Lan
Xichen felt like he is third wheeling on a date.
“There are white rabbits there. and a white guqin?” Wei Ying says in confusion
They tried walking closer to it but a sudden force from the guqin tried to knock Wei Ying back
even though it didn’t work, it still continuously try to knock Wei Ying away from getting close to
it.
Wei Ying started to get annoying at guqin’s resilient attempts and yelled “I have never seen such a
resilient way of trying to the people to leave this place alone even the heaven doesn’t have such a
tryhard way of keeping out unwanted people. Madam Lan Yi can you please stop your guqin?”
The twin Jade we’re shocked at what Wei Ying just said.
After a few minutes of silence, the guqin stop sending out strong forces and a woman wearing
white mourning robes and a Lan headband appeared. “You know me little boy?” The woman asks
Chapter 11
Chapter Summary
Lan Zhan has a love rival. Wei Ying solves the Caiyi town waterborne abyss incident
by himself.
Reading time-23 mins 23 sec
After a few minutes of silence, the guqin stop sending out strong forces and a woman wearing
white mourning robes and a Lan headband appeared. “You know me little boy?” The woman asks
“Of course, Madam Lan Yi I know almost everything about you even though we never met
before.” Wei Ying says
“Wei-Gongzi, How did you know?” Lan Xichen asks still in shocked
“Easy! Madam Lan Yi is the only one who owns white guqin in all of Lan Lineage.” Wei Ying
answered
“Awhile ago, you said you know almost everything about me but that’s impossible since I have
never seen you or met you unless you’re a god.” Lan Yi says
“It’s true I know almost everything about you even though we never met. I am a god.” Wei Ying
confidently says
“No god has come when there is trouble with us mortal.” Lan Yi frowned
“It’s true we gods never come to help mortals. We have only a few reason why we are allowed
here. We only come if there is a disturbance or the world is ending.” Wei Ying sadly says
“Sorry for the interruption. Ancestor Lan Yi, can I ask you something?” Lan Xichen says as he
bow down
“What is it little Lan?” Lan Yi asks
“Why are you still here? Aren’t you dead” Lan Xichen bluntly asks
“It’s true I am dead but the reason why I am still here is because of the Yin Iron.” Lan Yi sourly
says
“What happened?” Lan Xichen bluntly asks
“A long time ago, when she was still a sect leader, she wanted to purify the Yin Iron but her friend,
Baoshan Sanren confronted her about it being dangerous. Madam Lan Yi didn’t listen so she ended
up like this.” Wei Ying says
“Wei Ying, It’s disrespectful to speak when someone older than you is about to talk.” Lan Zhan
reprimanded Wei Ying
“You are very correct little boy. Tell me what are your names.” Lan Yi says
“This one is Lan Huan courtesy name Xichen, Eldest son of Qingheng-Jun and former Madam
Lan. I am the current heir of Gusu Lan.” Lan Xichen says with a bow
“This one is Lan Zhan courtesy name Wangji, Second son of Qingheng-Jun and former Madam
Lan. I am the second heir of Gusu Lan.” Lan Zhan answered before pausing and shyly added “ and
the Imperial Consort of Wei Wuxian, the Crown Prince Of Life and Death.”
There was an awkward silence since Lan Yi was waiting for Wei Ying to introduce himself. “What
about you.” Lan Yi asks
“I am Wei Ying courtesy name Wuxian, only son of Xuè Yǔ Tàn Huā, Huā Chéng and Huā Guān
Wǔ Shén, Xiè Lián .I am the Crown Prince and the god Of Life and Death.” Wei Ying reluctantly
says
“Are you ashamed of your bloodline?” Lan Yi asks Wei Ying
“I am not. It just that I rarely introduce myself like this.” Wei Ying says nervously
“I see... I have a mission for you. I must be quick since I am running out of time. I want you to
collect all the Yin Iron and seal it.” Lan Yi says
“Madam Lan I am sorry but the Yin Iron will be brought back home to A-die.” Wei Ying says
“It’s too dangerous for you to control it. You must seal it. Lan Yi sternly says
“It’s A-die’s things so it must be brought back to him.” Wei Ying says loudly
“Then what will you do after it’s has been brought back?” Lan Yi asks
“It will be keep in a box in A-die’s manor to be forgotten I guess.” Wei Ying answered
“You can’t just keep it in a box and think that everything will be okay after that.It destroyed many
things,it should be sealed” Lan Yi says loudly
“Everything will be okay since A-Die was the one who created it and he can deal with it with
ease.” Wei Ying says. The origin of the Yin Iron shocked everyone except for Lan Zhan.
“Fine, you can keep it.” Lan Yi says
“What’s happening to you?!” Lan Xichen exclaimed
“Ah! My time is almost out.” Lan Yi says
“Rest Assured Madam Lan Yi. Everything will be okay.” Wei Ying says.
Lan Yi slowly fade away and the Yin Iron has appeared out of nowhere and Wei Ying grab the
Iron with ease and stuff it in side a gold pouch from Heaven. “We should start finding a way out.”
Wei Ying suggested
“We can’t go back from where we came from.” Lan Xichen says
“Who says we can’t?” Wei Ying says
“How will you do that the current is too strong to swim and what if it close?!” Lan Xichen asks
“Don’t you know how to jump up very high and We can just forcefully open it.” Wei Ying says
with a cheeky smile. The two Lan were concerned about Wei Ying’s way of living to be able to be
so reckless.
They all managed to get back up using the place they came from to go in the cave. All of them
change their clothes quickly and try to sneak in to their rooms without the disciples on patrol
catching them.
In Jìngshì, Lan Zhan was upset at Wei Ying’s behavior when talking to his sect’s elder or ancestors
to the point where he didn’t let Wei Ying sleep on the bed.
“Lan Zhan! I am sorry that I treat your ancestors like that but that’s how I act when people need to
be convinced. Please let me sleep on the bed.” Wei Ying begged as he showered kissed all over
Lan Zhan’s body trying hard not to bite on Lan Zhan and leave mark on Lan Zhan’s untainted skin.
“I know why Wei Ying acts like that but that’s rude. I forgive you but you aren’t sleep on the bed
for disrespecting my ancestors.” Lan Zhan turn way from Wei Ying in his bed. Wei Ying had a
betrayed and sad expression on his face.
“Alright, This betrothed understand why his partner let him sleep on the ground. Good night Lan
Zhan” Wei Ying says trying to make Lan Zhan a bit guilty.
Lan Zhan tried to sleep but he couldn’t find the perfect sleeping position to fall asleep. For a whole
thirty minutes,Lan Zhan has been rolling around the bed trying to sleep. He managed to sleep after
rolling in the bed for an hour or two.
Meanwhile with Wei Ying, he can’t sleep because he could hear Lan Zhan rolling around and
whimpering in his sleep. Wei Ying wanted to just hop on Lan Zhan’s bed to have a comfortable
sleep.
Lan Zhan suddenly woke up from his sleep because his bed was lacking warmth and it doesn’t
have his betrothed’s rich and fragrant scent. Lan Zhan wanted to ask Wei Ying to come up on the
bed but he has to punish Wei Ying for disrespecting one of his ancestors. Lan Zhan was having an
internal fight with himself that he didn’t realize that Wei Ying sat up from the floor and was
staring at him.
“Lan Zhan, Are you Okay? You keep on whimpering and rolling.” Wei Ying asks catching Lan
Zhan off guard.
“I am okay.” Lan Zhan says trying not to let Wei Ying know that he misses Wei Ying’s scent or
his warmth.
“Good I thought you were hurt or in pain. Go back to sleep Lan Zhan. It’s still night.” Wei Ying
went back to sleep and leaving Lan Zhan all alone on the bed.
Lan Zhan went back to sleep trying to forget about his desire of wanting Wei Ying’s scent and
warmth on his bed. Though his desire could never be forgotten since it only becomes stronger and
stronger as he tries to resist the urges to asks Wei Ying to sleep on the bed.
At some point, Lan Zhan couldn’t forget about his desire of having Wei Ying’s warmth and scent
so he sat up from his bed and tried shake Wei Ying to wake up. Wei Ying woke up before Lan
Zhan could shake him up.
“What is it, Lan Zhan?” Wei Ying asks in a sleepy tone.

“Need Wei Ying’s scent and warmth.” Lan Zhan whimpered and He added “come to bed.”
“Since it’s night, I won’t argue with you and just hop on the bed.” Wei Ying moved himself to Lan
Zhan’s side and cuddle with Lan Zhan as he slowly drifts away to dreamland along with Lan Zhan.
It’s already 6AM and the couple are still in

Jìngshì eat their breakfast and getting ready for the day. While they are getting ready, they gave
each other morning kisses and greetings or in short being lovey dovey.
“Wei Ying, we must go to library Pavilion to do our punishment.” Lan Zhan says as they both walk
toward Library Pavilion.
“We don’t go to class?” Wei Ying asks
“No. Must do punishment.” Lan Zhan says sternly and added “no distractions are allowed.”
“Then what the point of going to this study if I am just going to copy the rules everyday.” Wei
Ying whined and muttered “I want to go home.”
“Wei Ying wants to go home?” Lan Zhan asks with a sad tone.
“Of course,I want to go home. I have to train at least four times a week so I won’t be bad at
fighting.” Wei Ying said forgetting that Lan Zhan is super attached to him.
“Why not train here?” Lan Zhan frowned
“Cloud Recesses lack the equipment I need to train.” Wei Ying says as he opens the door of
Library Pavilion.
They both stopped conversing as walked inside and saw Lan Xichen waiting for them. Wei Ying
and Lan Zhan greeted “XiongZhang” “Zewu-Jun” and bowed
“Nice to see both of you.” Lan Xichen smiles as he looks away from the book he was reading
from.” How many times will Wei-Gongzi copy today?” He added
“I am probably going to copy 2000 times today.” Wei Ying says as he went to his seat and started
to copy.
“Wàngjī, you didn’t join me and uncle for tea this morning .” Lan Xichen says as he turns his gaze
to his brother.
“I was busy with things.” Lan Zhan blushes as he walks to his seat and grabbing the brush to start
writing. Lan Xichen knows very well that Lan Zhan and Wei Ying are doing things that are about
to leave the boundaries of appropriate behavior for engaged couples.
“I understand Wàngjī.” Lan Xichen says with a smirk
After three hours of copying for both Wei Ying and Lan Zhan, a female’s yell that almost sound
like a screeching animal rang throughout Cloud Recesses which caught everyone off guard.
“What’s happening,Zewu-Jun?” Wei Ying asks
“I don’t know.” Lan Xichen answers before a Lan disciple barge in the Library and said “A woman
came here searching for someone!”
“How does she looks like?” Wei Ying asks in a panic

“She wore a red and golden robe similar to Jin robes, on her hair, she had a golden pin and on her
forehead she had a lotus Huadian.” The Lan disciple said.
“Can you bring her here? Tell her that you will lead her to the person she is searching for.” Wei
Ying says in a panic.
“Of course” the Lan disciple ran out of the room.
“Do you know her, Wei-Gongzi?” Lan Xichen asks with concern
“Yes, She is someone I know.” Wei Ying says with a frown.
In the corner, Lan Zhan was having so much thoughts running around his head. ‘Wei Ying has a
lover? But that impossible!? Wei Ying has only me and only me!’ Lan Zhan thought. Lan Zhan
was so caught up on his thoughts that he can’t hear Wei Ying calling him.
“Lan Zhan!” Wei Ying calling out as he shake the teen’s body.
Lan Zhan woke up from his thoughts and said in a trembling voice “Yes?”
“Lan Zhan, I want you to know that I don’t have other lovers except for you and this lady is just an
admirer of mine.” Wei Ying reassured Lan Zhan even though it did not work.
‘This lady must not seduce Wei Ying! Wei Ying should only have me. The lady should know her
place! Wei Ying said I am above every girl. How dare she!” Lan Zhan though as he dug his nails
on his palm almost making it bleed.
“Lan Zhan, you must not worry. This lady has nothing while you have everything.” Wei Ying
smiled
The Lady and the Lan disciples arrived at the Library where Lan Xichen, Lan Zhan and Wei Ying
was waiting for them. When the girl stepped in the room and saw Wei Ying, she ran to him but
suddenly pushed away from Wei Ying by Lan Zhan.
“Ah! Which wrench pushed me?! Don’t you know who I am?!” The woman exclaimed
“Han Liling! Don’t you know how to behave like a lady with such a high status?!” Wei Ying yelled
before sighing out of frustration. “Can you leave?” He added and the disciple bowed and walked
out the door. Wei Ying place an array to stop the noise from inside to leak out.
“Your Highness, How could you marry someone else?! Don’t you love me?! “ Han Liling yelled
pitifully
“I never love you nor have I ever love you. That was only your own fantasy.” Wei Ying said coldly
“You have never talked to me in such a tone. It was that man who seduce you and changed you?!”
Han Liling shout with tears in her eyes as she pointed at Lan Zhan.
“How dare you point at him with such a way?! Don’t you know basic etiquette?! Are you trying to
lose your family’s face?! I would gladly help your family lose their face for you.” Wei Ying yelled
letting out a bit of his aura.
Han Liling know that the more she tries to argue the more angry and hatred will Wei Ying feel
towards her so she tries to act pitiful instead.“Your Highness, I was just upset that you’re marrying
him. Forgive me for insulting the consort.”
“You shouldn’t be apologizing to me. You should be apologizing to Lan Zhan for hurting his
feelings but you will still be punished for insulting and raising your voice at him.” Wei Ying
coldly says
“Consort Lan, Forgive me fo—“ Han Liling was cut off by Wei Ying tsking at her “ Don’t you
know how to beg for forgiveness? Are you higher ranking than him that you didn’t go on your
knees?” Wei Ying says in an irritated tone.
Han Liling gritted her teeth and went down on her knees in front of Lan Zhan “Consort Lan,
Forgive this lowly one for insulting you and accusing you for seducing the prince.”
“I accept your apology.” Lan Zhan says before pausing and turning to Wei Ying to ask “ Wangzi,
What will be her punishment?”
Wei Ying smirked and said “ It will be a surprise. You should tell prime minister Han what you
did.He will be the one who’s going to be affected. ”
“Your Highness, please don’t execute my father!” Han Liling pleaded
“I am not going to execute him. I think it’s better than execution.” Wei Ying mischievously
grinned.
“You should leave and tell him before the news gets to him.” Wei Ying says with a malicious
chuckle. Before Han Liling could ran out of the Library and try to go back home as fast as she can,
Lan Zhan asked her to accompany him to Jìngshì to get something.
Han Liling couldn’t refuse Lan Zhan as he is Wei Ying’s most beloved person and afraid that her
family will suffer greater consequences if she refused so she accepted Lan Zhan’s request.
Both Wei Ying and Lan Xichen were so concerned and afraid that Han Liling would hurt Lan Zhan
when no one is looking. They tried to persuade Lan Zhan to bring some disciples for protection.
Wei Ying wanted to join them but Lan Zhan insisted that him and Han Liling would be fine.
On the way to Jìngshì, Han Liling was trying to think of a plan to frame or hurt Lan Zhan since
they are alone with a few disciples walking pass them from now and then. While Han Liling was
finding ways to frame or Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan was already a step ahead of her.
Han Liling saw that they are walking up t Jìngshì and said “Consort Lan, What beautiful place you
own. Quite small but very elegant.”
Lan Zhan ignored Han Liling’s words and went inside Jìngshì waiting for Han Liling to close the
door. Han Liling closes the door and suddenly she felt a painful sting on her cheek as she fall to her
knees because of the impact.
It took awhile for Han Liling to process what just happened. After processing what happened, she
now knows that she had just been slapped hard in the face. As she looked up to look at Lan Zhan
and curse at him, Lan Zhan wore an angry face.
“Consort Lan, How dare you slap me?!” Han Liling exclaimed
“Pathetic” Lan Zhan says
“Consort Lan, What would happen if his highness found out that you slapped me?” Han Liling
says as if she thinks that Wei Ying would side with her.
“He won’t know... He doesn’t care about you” Lan Zhan calmly says
“Is that what you think?! I have been with his highness for almost six years. He will listen to me
since I met him before you!? My relationship with him is deeper than yours?!” Han Liling scoffed
as she got up from the floor
“You’re incorrect. I have been with him since we were 8.” Lan Zhan says. “This marriage has been
since we were 8” Lan Zhan added
“Liar! His highness never mentioned you or anyone!” She angrily refuted
Han Liling earned another hard slap to her face. “I have not ordered you to stand up.” Lan Zhan
says
Han Liling held her red cheek and yelled “ why do I need to follow your order?!”
“Don’t you know basic etiquette? Bow to people higher than you,Is that not the rule?” Lan Zhan
tried to embarrass Han Liling by criticizing on her etiquette.
Meanwhile with Wei Ying and Lan Xichen in the Library.
“Wei-Gongzi, Do you think Wàngjī is alright? What is the punishment for the girl?” Lan Xichen
asks curiously
Wei Ying flicked his hand and an eunuch appeared. The eunuch greeted Wei Ying with a deep bow
“Crown Prince”
“Send this to A-die as quickly as you can.” We Is Ying coldly says as he side-eyes the eunuch.
The eunuchs bowed and said “Understood”
“Zewu-Jun, do not worry, Lan Zhan is fine. He won’t die.” Wei Ying said
“I know but I always wondered What if Wei-Gongzi were to have a sibling what would happen.”
Lan Xichen says
“If I had a sibling? We would probably fight for succession or not fight each other. I don’t really
know.” Wei Ying contemplated.
Lan Xichen and Wei Ying heard a door creak and turned their gaze to the person who opened the
door which was Lan Zhan.
Wei Ying ran to him frantic manner Andy asks “Are you okay Lan Zhan? She didn’t hurt you did
she?”
“I am fine, I am not hurt.” Lan Zhan reassured Wei Ying.
“Lan Zhan, you know it’s okay if you want to back out on this marriage after seeing such scenes.”
Wei Ying nervously said
“I won’t back out on our marriage. I don’t mind see such things” Lan Zhan confidently says
Wei Ying’s lips were trembling out of fright and hesitantly asks “Even if I kill people?”
“I don’t care if Wei Ying kills or torture people. I like Wei Ying because Wei Ying is Wei Ying.”
Lan Zhan blushes out of shyness
“Lan Zhan! You’re too cute. I want to devour you already! This crown prince is undeserving to
have someone like you.” Wei Ying yelled trying to let out his frustrations of not being able to do
anything indecent with Lan Zhan.
“Will this continue happening, Wei-Gongzi?” Lan Xichen asks with concern
“Of course, it’s inevitable when you’re marrying someone like me. Many people will try to kill or
hurt Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying frowns
“Have you gotten almost assassinated before Wei-Gongzi?” Lan Xichen asks
“No.” Wei Yong answered
“Then why would Wàngjī be killed or hurt by people?” Lan Xichen asks out of concern of his
brother
“Simple! Marrying me is beneficial for people especially if they want authority, power or having a
high rank. The announcement of Lan Zhan being my consort made every lady and noble family
angry and jealous that they weren’t pick to be my consort. They will try to get rid of Lan Zhan out
of greed and envy.” Wei Ying explained. Lan Xichen was so terrified of Lan Zhan’s wellbeing if
he marry to Wei Ying.
“Wàngjī, after hearing this will you still marry Wei-Gongzi?” Lan Xichen asks with a concerned
look on his face.
“I will still marry Wei Ying. We promised each other ever since we were young.” Lan Zhan says
with determination
“What a loyal wife, I will have for the rest of my life.” Lan Zhan blushes at the compliment.
“Zewu-Jun,We should continue to do our work.” Wei Ying says as he went back to writing and
added “I am sorry for the disturbance. I just noticed that cloud recesses is noisy today.”
“Uncle went to a discussion conference and everyone has a week off.” Lan Xichen explained
“Is it really a discussion conference when everyone there is trying to get something beneficial from
other sects or when Wen Rouhan threatens everyone about something?” Wei Ying asks still
looking at the paper
Wei Ying looked up from his paper and look at Lan Xichen “Is that what you Sect leaders call a
discussion conference or a way to start a war in disguise as a discussion conference? All the sect
leader are the same as A-die’s prime ministers and nobles of ghost city always trying to get
something beneficial for themselves.”
Lan Xichen nor Lan Zhan has nothing to say about Wei Ying’s comment. After all they have never
went to a lot of conference as much as Wei Ying going to his A-die’s meetings and dismissing all
negative and horrible comments coming from the prime ministers and nobles.
“If you say it that way, it’s not really a discussion conference.” Lan Xichen awkwardly said. “Wei-
Gongzi seem to everything about conferences for someone in his teens.” Lan Xichen added
“I have went to a few conference after that misunderstanding.” Wei Ying sadly says
“XiongZhang we shouldn’t talk about this anymore. Must continue” Lan Zhan sternly says
“Ah! I forgot about punishment. Wangji you should also start. Wei-Gongzi is already doing it.”
Lan Xichen says. Lan Zhan nodded and start to continue writing.
Hours has passed and lunch arrived in the library pavilion for them to eat. Wei Ying sighed loudly
with satisfaction and yelled “ I finally did three-fourth of 2000. Only 500 more to go.”
“Wei-Gongzi, you’re really fast at writing. Copying the 3000 rules 1500 times in 5 hour is such a
feat. ” Lan Xichen says as he move the scrolls, papers, and books he was using so he could place
his food down.
“It’s not really a feat. Compared to my Ling-Ayi, she is five times faster than me when it comes to
writing. A-Niang is three times faster than me too.” Wei Ying smiles as he too move his stuff away
from the table for food like Lan Xichen
“You really like talking about your parents and relatives.” Lan Xichen says
“Of course, I know a few things about my relatives life story but I know almost all my parents’ life
story like how they met and their adventures.” Wei Ying says with a soft laugh
“Then won’t Wei-Gongzi share some of those stories?” Lan Xichen was very curious about Wei
Ying’s parents’ life.
“There are too many stories about my parents that it could fill almost all of the shelf of the
library.” Wei Ying says
“That’s quite a lot of stories.” Lan Xichen says with a shock face as he nibbles on the steamed
eggplant.
“I have a recording of them recreating some of it.” Wei Ying says with a cheeky smile
“Recording?” Lan Xichen and Lan Zhan tilt their heads in confusion.
“I don’t actually know how to explain it. It’s better to show you.” Wei Ying says nervously.
Wei Ying took out a stone with carvings on it. The Lan brother were curious about the stone so
Lan Xichen asks “what’s that?”
“A record stone. It records everything in front of it but this one is already use so it has some record
in it.” Wei Ying explained as he inject a small amount of celestial energy on the stone which made
the stone lit up and start to show moving images from them to see.
The moving images was about a teen catching a falling child and their stories together. Lan Xichen
and Lan Zhan was very mesmerized by the moving images and the clarity of the moving images.
Wei Ying let the stone play it till it’s over.
After the stone stop playing the moving images, Lan Xichen looked like he was about to cry while
Lan Zhan looks like he doesn’t want a story like that “That was really a sad way to meet your
soulmate.” Lan Xichen says trying to wipe away his unshed tear from his face.
Suddenly a disciple barged in without a care about the rules and yelled “Zewu-Jun! Hanguang-Jun!
There is trouble in Caiyi. There are many water ghouls!” The new spring shocked Lan Zhan and
Lan Xichen.
Lan Zhan managed to compose himself in a blink and asks “When has it been happening? How did
it happening?”
“It happened probably a few weeks ago but this time it has gotten worst. We don’t know how did it
happen.” The disciple says in a panic.
“We will personally go solve the issue tomorrow morning. Tell the people in Caiyi.” Lan Xichen
says and the disciples bowed and ran out of the room.
“How could this have happened?” Lan Xichen asks particularly no one.
“It’s from QishanWen Sect.” Wei Ying bluntly said.
“Wei Ying don’t accuse people.” Lan Zhan softly scolds Wei Ying
“It’s true though! They drive the waterborne abyss to the lake and left it for you two to deal with
it.” Wei Ying says
“Wei-Gongzi, it’s water ghouls not waterborne abyss.” Lan Xichen says
“Do water ghouls come in large groups?” Wei Ying asks slightly annoyed at the cultivation poor
analysis in resentful creatures.
“No” Lan Zhan answered
“If they don’t come in large groups, it obviously means that it’s a waterborne abyss!” Wei Ying
says loudly
“We aren’t sure that it’s a waterborne abyss.” Lan Xichen says
Wei Ying sighed in frustration and said in a frustrated manner “ You cultivator are so poor in
analyzing resentful creatures even my relatives hate you cultivator who can’t even reach to
Immortality even if you tried so hard.” Wei Ying sighs louder and added “Wasting your time
killing corpses than actually cultivating. What will going out at night and kill those useless corpses
do?! Do they provide better nutrients for your cores? No wonder Pei-Shushu and He-Shushu says
that in these past 5 decades, mortals are becoming more pathetic every time they reproduce.”
“Do the gods really hates us?” Lan Xichen asks ignoring all the insults that Wei Ying threw at
them.
“Of course! What god wouldn’t?! They probably hated mortals the moment they made their own
sects. They see the sect’s as a pathetic copycat of the old kingdoms. Mine and Lan Zhan’s marriage
would have been annulled years ago if A-Niang did not persuade my relatives. ” Wei Ying says
“Do you hate us cultivators?” Lan Zhan hurtfully asks
“No, my biological parents are cultivators. How could I hate cultivators if my biological parents
were cultivators? If I hate cultivators, it also translate as me hating my biological parents.” Wei
Ying answered.
“Also cultivators are quite interesting with their beliefs. Quite fun to bully. Seeing them come to us
officials begging for help after their sect’s leader and disciples failed capturing the creature who is
destroying their life is nice that they still believe in us to help them.” Wei Ying added
“I see we are interesting to the gods. I never got to ask what god are you and what do you do?” Lan
Xichen says
“I am the God of death and life. I help people with their life like marriages, good fortune, good
fate, successful life, conceiving children and many more. I often have married women asking for
children, babies for good fate, single men and women for good marriages and businessmen for
good fortune.” Wei Ying says happily
“I see. About the Caiyi problem will any officials come and deal with it?” Lan Xichen asks
“No official will come until it’s been going on for a month and a half since they have both you and
Lan Zhan to deal with it for them. Officials only come when it’s an emergency like it’s too much
for cultivators to deal with. There are more pressing matters than the Caiyi problem such Wen
Rouhan, bringing glory back to heavens, and other problems from two months ago. We all still
have like a giant pile of scroll and papers as big as a mountain with deals of all unfinished
problems to solve.” Wei Ying says
“As big as a mountain?! How could you fit that in your homes?” Lan XIchen was shocked at the
responsibilities of the officials
“There all stored at Ling-Ayi’s Palace. It’s enough for the scrolls.” Wei Ying says
“Wei Ying,will you help?” Lan Zhan asks
“Of course! I can deal with it myself.” Wei Ying says confidently
Both Lan Zhan and Lan Xichen were shocked of Wei Ying volunteering and being confident that
he can get rid of it himself. “Are you sure that you can do it Wei-Gongzi?” Lan Xichen asks still
shocked
“Of course, it just a waterborne abyss! I faced more worse things in my missions. As long as no
one else goes except for you and Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying smiled
“When will you deal with it then?” Lan Xichen asks expecting to be tomorrow.
“Right now” Wei Ying says as he started to quickly eat his lunch and walk out of Library Pavilion.
“Wait a minute! Right now? As in this instant!” Lan Xichen says loudly with a shocked face. Lan
Zhan tried to hide his shocked face.
"Of course so it won’t be a problem for the people of Caiyi.” Wei Ying says as he trots out of
Library Pavilion and go toward the gate of Cloud Recesses to head to Caiyi leaving Lan Xichen
and Lan Zhan behind.
Lan Xichen and Lan Zhan ate their food fast to chase after Wei Ying but when they got to the gates
of Cloud Recesses, Wei Ying was arguing with a teen in purple robes. Lan Xichen briskly walk
towards them to stop them from starting a fight.
“What happened here?” Lan Xichen asks
“Jiāng-Gongzi, Jiang Cheng here was preventing me from leaving Cloud Recesses and asks me in
an angry and annoyed tone “why are you leaving Cloud Recesses?” and I answered “It’s none of
your business.” He got angry even started to insult me. I simply retaliated.” Wei Ying explained
“That’s a lie! I didn’t say that you son of a whore!” Jiāng Cheng exclaimed
“Me? a son of a whore?! The son of a whore is you! Your mother is such a disgrace no wonder her
family gave her to your father and your father still does not love her. What a sad love story.” Wei
Ying says
“How dare you say that! Do you know who my mother is?” Jiāng Cheng asks
“Of course I know. she is the Violet Spider who terrorized the streets of Lotus Pier.” Wei Ying
sarcastically says which made Jiang Cheng super angry.
“Alright you two stop fighting. Wei-Gongzi, you can go to Caiyi. Jiāng-Gongzi, you will be
punished. You have to copy the rules 500 times and reflect on yourself.” Lan Xichen says
Wei Ying nodded and going to Lan Zhan to asks Lan Zhan to accompany him to Caiyi. Lan Zhan
was still shy to take Wei Ying’s hand but he managed to take Wei Ying’s hand and be guided
down the mountain like a pregnant woman. Lan Xichen was watching the scene unfold while Jiāng
Cheng was watching them in disgust.
“Why are they going to Caiyi?” Jiāng Cheng asks politely trying to lose face anymore.
“There an waterborne abyss in the town so we are going to exterminate it.” Lan Xichen says with a
smile.
“Can I join you? Us Jiāng Sect children are very well knowledge in water ghouls and waterborne
abyss.” Jiang Cheng says with a smug looking.
“No need, us three can do it by ourselves. We are afraid that the disciples might die or drown If
they join.” Lan Xichen says
“We won’t get in your way, please let me join? I want to help.” Jiang Cheng pleaded
“There is really no need for your help. We can take it from here.” Lan Xichen says
“Alright “ Jiang Cheng says
Lan Xichen walked down the mountain to go meet Wei Ying and Lan Zhan. Lan Xichen did not
know that he was being followed by Jiang Cheng. Jiang Cheng was really suspicious about Lan
Xichen, Lan Zhan and Wei Ying since the Lan brothers always brought few Senior Lan disciples
with them when dealing with resentful creatures.
Meanwhile with Wei Ying and Lan Zhan in Caiyi town, they were talking to each other while
waiting for Lan Xichen.
“Lan Zhan, Why does Jiāng Cheng act like that? It been years since I saw him and he has such a
attitude and behavior.” Wei Ying says
“Don’t know... Jiang-Gūniáng also changed... she is obsessed with Jin-Gongzi.. ” Lan Zhan says
“The Jiāng family really changed after we changed their memories. Jin-Gongzi as in Jīn Zixuān?”
Wei Ying says
“Yes” Lan Zhan nodded
Wei Ying felt someone approached them and quickly turned around to see who the person it. When
he turned around, he saw a man wearing a white robe and a forehead ribbon.
“XiongZhang””Zewu-Jun” Wei Ying and Lan Zhan greeted
“Should we get going?” Lan Xichen asks
“Of course, we need boats.” Wei Ying says

“I already have two boats prepared.” Lan Xichen says
The three of them went to the boat that Lan Xichen prepare for them. While they are in the boats
rowing to the lake, Wei Ying decided to start a conversation to break the silence.
“Has there been any water ghoul incidents in their sects?” Wei Ying asks
“Qishan Wen had one.” Lan Zhan answered
“Is the lake somewhat connected to QishanWen?” Wei Ying asks
“Yes” Lan Xichen answered
“QishanWen places the waterborne abyss in the lake then.” Wei Ying says
“They can’t do that?!” Lan Xichen exclaimed
“What are you going to do about it? There isn’t law or a rule about it so you can’t really do
anything about it.” Wei Ying says
“We have reached the lake.” Lan Xichen says
“We should be really vigilant. It’s really is a waterborne abyss.” Wei Ying says
Everyone was on high alert waiting for it to target them. Suddenly a splashing sound was heard by
Wei Ying and Lan Zhan but Lan Xichen didn’t hear anything at all. Wei Ying was surveying his
surroundings for anything amiss. Wei Ying saw that his and Lan Zhan’s boat looked like it was
sinking.
“Lan Zhan, Do you trust me?” Wei Ying asks out of the blue
“I trust Wei Ying” Lan Zhan answered
“Good” Wei Ying says as he picked up Lan Zhan by the waist and throwing him to Lan Xichen’s
boat and yelled “ Zewu-Jun,Catch!” Both brothers were shocked at Wei Ying’s action but Lan
Xichen still followed Wei Ying’s instruction.
After seeing that Lan Zhan is safe in Lan Xichen’s boat, he jumped up and quickly took out his
flute from his sleeves to play a single note to knock the boat upside down. The upside down boat
revealed three water ghouls cling to it. Wei Ying played another note and the ghouls became white
chrysanthemums petals. He watched the boat sank to the bottom of the lake before jumping to Lan
Xichen’s boat.
“Wei Ying, that was dangerous!” Lan Zhan scolded
“My dear Consort, I can’t just directly tell you what to do or else they will run away because we
stop them under our boat.” Wei Ying carefully says trying not to anger Lan Zhan anymore.
“Could whispered it.” Lan Zhan said
“I already told you. They can still hear it, even if they can’t hear it and I whispered it to you, you
would have been just standing there looking like a blushing maiden.” Wei Ying refuted.
Meanwhile with Lan Xichen, he was just staring at them arguing like old married couples. He even
wished that he brought Jiang Cheng to experience this feeling of being left out. Lan Xichen saw in
the corner of his eye that’s the water is getting darker and they spinning in a slow rotation.
“Wàngjī, Wei-Gongzi we have a problem right now.” Lan Xichen tried to warn them but the
couple were still arguing in their own world.
Lan Xichen’s patience is become as thin as paper. He gave up being passive so he used the Gusu
silencing spell to shut them up.
“Wei-Gongzi we have a problem. We are in a whirlpool. We should get out of here.” Lan Xichen
says as he unsheathe his sword and rode on it.
Lan Zhan followed his brother’s actions while Wei Ying jumped up and played another note to
turn the waterborne abyss to white chrysanthemum petals soon every corner of Caiyi was raining
white chrysanthemum petals like it was holding a big funeral. All the citizens of Caiyi thanked and
cheered the three of them for dispelling the creature.
“Wei-Gongzi, why did they become white chrysanthemum petals?” Lan Xichen asks
“White Chrysanthemum symbolizes death.” Wei Ying answered

Chapter 12
Chapter Summary
“White Chrysanthemum symbolizes death.” Wei Ying answered
“We should go back to Cloud Recesses.” Lan Xichen says
“Huh!? I wanted to go on a date with Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying complained
“I am sorry Wei-Gongzi but you have to cancel your plans.” Lan Xichen said as Lan Zhan glare
holes at him.
“Wàngjī, please do not glare holes at me. I can feel them killing me.” Lan Xichen nervously says
“Hmph!” Lan Zhan huffed
“You two have to continue doing your punishments so you can’t stay here for too long.” Lan
Xichen tried to explain
“Want to go out with Wei Ying!” Lan Zhan whined
“Wàngjī, you’re getting more stubborn by the day. Please listen to me for once.” Lan Xichen
sighed helplessly
“Lan Zhan dear, calm down we can do it tonight.” Wei Ying says trying to ease Lan Zhan’s bad
mood.
“But want to go now.” Lan Zhan complained
“My dear, let’s go back to cloud recesses. I have something to show you.” Wei Ying went toLan
Zhan to shower him with kisses, praises and compliments.
“Okay” Lan Zhan pouted as he falls for Wei Ying’s words. Both Lan Xichen and Wei Ying felt
relieved that they can go back to cloud recesses.
When they reached the gate of Cloud Recesses, they were greeted by a group of people from
different sects with disgusting and disdain looks. The people in front of the group was Sect Heir
Jiāng and a minor sect heir. The Trio were confused of the expression of the people.
“Zewu-Jun and -Jun, you should stay away from him and break the marriage.” The minor sect heir
said
“Why?” Lan Xichen and Lan Zhan asks in unison
“His origins are unknown.With his wealth that he showed off, he could be a Wen in disguise!” The
minor sect heir exclaimed making everyone in the vicinity gossip with each other. Jiāng Cheng
looked so smug after hearing people whisper.
“If I was a Wen in disguise, I would have still bowed in submission to Wen Qing and Wen Ning by
now.” Wei Ying says calmly
“Your origin is a mystery. No one knows about you nor seen you before!” Another minor sect heir
exclaimed
“If you wanted to know about my origins, you could have asked. Zewu-Jun, Master Lan and Lan
Zhan know me since me and Lan Zhan were 8.” Wei Ying says calmly
“If you, Hanguang-Jun, Zewu-Jun, and Master Lan know each other then why don’t the Lan
disciples recognize you.” Jiāng Cheng says with a smug look
“Have you heard of the word ‘secret lovers’ or ‘secret friends’?” Wei Ying asks before he added
“Ah! You all are pulling shoots to help them grow that’s why you not know about this type of
relationship since.”
“Pulling shoots to help them grow?” The group says in synchronization as they titled their head in
confusion.
“It means you’re unintelligent. Something easier for you to understand with that pea size brain of
yours, it means you’re dumb.” Wei Ying monotonously says
“You really don’t care if you insult the great sect heir Jiāng Cheng! Just you wait till his parents
hear about this, you will start begging for forgiveness.” The minor sect heir says with a smug face.
The disciples around him all had a cocky smile on their faces.
“Are you done boasting about how great you are? Because it’s so useless and uninteresting.” Wei
Ying irritatedly said as he tried to walk pass the group that are blocking the entrance.
The group continues to block the entrance refusing to let Wei Ying go in Cloud Recesses. “Do you
think we don’t know what you did in Biling Lake?!” A disciple exclaimed
“Hah?” Wei Ying tilts his head in confusion. The two Lan brother just stood there and showed a
confused expression.
“Don’t pretend you don’t know! Sect Heir Jiāng Cheng saw you use demonic cultivation!” The
minor sect heir yelled in anger. It shocked everyone in the vicinity
“And?” Wei Ying raised one of his eyebrow
“What do you mean ‘And’? It’s a crime to use such tactics. It’s forbidden to cultivators. Just you
wait till Master Lan hears about this, he sure will kick you out of Cloud Recesses!” A disciple
from the group yelled
Wei Ying tsked at the disciples and tried to walk pass the group again but the group still did not
move. “Will you move?” Wei Ying snarled scaring everyone even the Lan brothers.
Even though the group was scared to death, they still did not move an inch. Wei Ying’s patience
was running real thin that he wanted to kill the group without any mercy. Wei Ying still continued
being passive after attempting to go pass the group for the ninth or eighth time.
Suddenly, Wei Ying just snapped and released a slim of his aura knocking everyone except the
Lan brothers back by several hundred meters away from him. Wei Ying didn’t care that people
were injured or killed or that buildings were damaged or became a part of the soil after release his
aura.
He only care for his beloved’s safety and health after releasing his aura. He turned around to check
if his beloved was safe but he could only see fear or shock in his beloved’s eyes. Wei Ying didn’t
know what to do,he could only asks in a nervous tone “Lan Zhan, dear are you alright? I didn’t
hurt you right?”
“I am fine.” Lan Zhan answered trying to keep his cool and expressionless face.
“I am sorry, Love for doing this. I couldn’t hold back.” Wei Ying repeatedly said as he continues to
kiss and patting his lover’s forehead, cheeks, and hand.
“I want to see the thing you were talking about.” Lan Zhan says
“Alright.” Wei Ying helplessly says
Lan Zhan turned his head to his brother and said “ XiongZhang, me and Wei Ying will be going
first.”
“Alright,Wangji.” Lan Xichen says and staring at the problems Wei Ying created before he added
“I have to deal with the things that Wei-Gongzi created anyways.”
Both Wei Ying and Lan Zhan nodded and ran off to Jingshi. After Wei Ying and Lan Zhan
disappeared from Lan Xichen’s view, Lan Xichen sighed in frustration since he will be dealing
with the parents of the people who insulted Wei Ying. Lan Xichen is starting to regret having Wei
Ying as his brother-in-law.
Meanwhile with Wei Ying and Lan Zhan in Jingshi, Wei Ying was trying to find the gift that he
prepared for Lan Zhan. Lan Zhan was feeling doubtful that Wei Ying had prepared a gift for him.
“Wei Ying, did you really prepare me a gift or not?” Lan Zhan impatiently says as he blows on his
tea to cool it down.
“I did! I really did! I just forgot where I placed it.” Wei Ying explained before asking himself “Did
I leave it back home? But which home did I leave the gift?”
“Wei Ying, are you lying?” Lan Zhan frowned
“I am not lying,Lan Zhan. I really don’t know where I placed it. It was in a black lacquer box with
a golden butterfly pattern.” Wei Ying panickly says.
“You mean that one?” Lan Zhan says as he points at a lacquer box in the corner of the room.
Wei Ying turned his head to where Lan Zhan was pointing at and said happily “Thank you for
finding it!”
Wei Ying went to pick it up and wiped the dust off the box. Wei Ying opened the box checking if
the gift was intact. He found that the gift was intact so he went to Lan Zhan and opened the box in
front of him showing the item.
Lan Zhan saw a silver tassel hairpin with black pearls. He was very mesmerized by the hairpin’s
beauty. “It looks very pretty, Wei Ying.” Lan Zhan softly smiles
“The design was inspired by my A-die’s chains on his boots. It’s also a pair with my crown so we
can match.” Wei Ying says happily
“Wei Ying,Why give clothes,accessories and many things?” Lan Zhan asks as he stares at Wei
Ying.
“Because you are going to be my wife. I must spoil my wife and also I want you to attend a banquet
during the Mid Autumn festival with me.” Wei Ying explained
“Mid Autumn festival is still five months away.” Lan Zhan says before asking Wei Ying “Where
will it be held and what will everyone be doing?”
“At heavenly Capital. There are quite a few fun things about the banquet like the Drummed Flower
Passing,the mortal play, battle of the Lanterns and dressing up as our statues.” Wei Ying laughed
“Drummed Flower Passing? Mortal play? Battle of the Lanterns?” Lan Zhan tilts his head in
confusion.
“They are entertainments for us during the banquet.Quite fun and interesting to watch and play.”
Wei Ying happily says
Suddenly someone was banging on the door which made Lan Zhan flinch and made Wei Ying
angry that someone was disturbing their moment. Wei Ying wanted to kill the person who
interrupted them so badly.
Wei Ying walked to the door to check who was it but before he opened the door, he took deep
breaths to calm himself down. When he opened the door, he saw three Senior Lan disciples. Wei
Ying knew why they are in front of Lan Zhan’s room door but he has to make sure if he was right.
Wei Ying asked “ What brings you three here?”
“Wei-Gongzi is to go to the main hall to be punished.” One of the senior disciples said
“Old Man Lan is back?” Wei Ying asks
“Yes, he came as fast as he could to punish you.” One of the senior disciples answered
“He is quite excited to punish me. Old man Lan is really trying to be neutral with all the sect. What
a dumb move.” Wei Ying laughed before looking back at the disciples telling them to go first.
“Lan Zhan, I will go to the main hall. I will come back as soon as possible.” Wei Ying said
“Wei Ying is going to be punished. I can take the punishment for you.” Lan Zhan nervously says
“There is no need for you to be nervous. You can watch me getting punished to check if I will be
okay.” Wei Ying says with a smile. Lan Zhan nodded at Wei Ying’s suggest to go watch.
The couple made their way to the main hall in their own pace. When they got to the main hall, they
saw Lan Xichen, Lan Qiren, a few disciples with planks, and people who insult Wei Ying. It
looked like it was an execution was going to happen. Wei Ying flicked his sleeve and a few maids
appeared out of nowhere. The maid started to place a chair and table down for Lan Zhan. Lan
Zhan sat down on the chair watching Wei Ying and was immediately served tea and pastries.
Wei Ying walked in front of Lan Qiren waiting for him to speak. There was only long silence
before a disciple smacked Wei Ying’s leg to trying making him fall to his knees. Wei Ying stood
there still, didn’t even care that he was smacked by a plank, he was trying to understand why Lan
Qiren wasn’t speak.
The silence went on for a few minutes before the minor sect heir that bullied Wei Ying yelled “
Get down on your knees,Wei Wuxian!”Wei Ying glared at the minor heir and carelessly kneeled
down.
Then Lan Qiren said angrily “Wei Wuxian! You have broken several objects in Cloud Recesses,
injured several people, and offended a minor heir and a major heir. You will be punished with 1200
strikes to your back!” The group that bullied Wei Ying were secretly giggle because they can wait
to hear Wei Ying’s cries of help and sorry.
Wei Ying was very calm after hearing his punishment because ever since he became, he can
tolerate extreme pain. Wei Ying only could nod. Lan Qiren told the disciples to start hitting Wei
Ying’s back.
While taking his punishment, Wei Ying just kneeled there take the hits without letting out any
sounds or anything. Everyone except was confused why Wei Ying didn’t make a sound, he was
just there kneeling with eyes closed.Lan Zhan was quite concerned of his betrothed since he wasn’t
screaming in agony. All Lan Zhan could do is whimper sadly every time his lover got hit since he
can’t interfere.
Wei Ying could hear his lover whimpering so he tried to use the butterfly array to console his
consort. “Lan Zhan, Is this really Gusu’s method of punishment?”
Lan Zhan was shocked at the sudden voice. It’s been a long time since they used the array. “This is
Cloud Recesses’ punishment.”
“Your Uncle and brother are aware that I am not a mortal. So why give me such punishment?” Wei
Ying asks through the array
“I don’t know.” Lan Zhan replies
“I want to sleep on your lap right now.” Wei Ying whine through array.
“Wei Ying that’s inappropriate.” Lan Zhan lightly scold
Wei Ying let out a giggle by accident. “What’s so funny?” Lan Qiren raise his eyebrow
“Nothing. I just remembered something funny.” Wei Ying chuckled. Wei Ying’s chuckle made
Lan Qiren angry.
“You brat! You think this is a laughing matter.” Lan Qiren exclaimed
“I know it’s not but I find it that hilarious that you forgot what’s my family is like.” Wei Ying says
with a knowing grin.
Both Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen’s breathe hitched after realizing that Wei Ying’s family could be
watching this scene unfold. Lan Xichen was looking everywhere like a man being hunted down.
Wei Ying secretly smiling happily at Lan Xichen and Lan Qiren.
Lan Xichen remember that his little brother was on the sidelines being served tea and pastries. Lan
Xichen turned his head toward where his little brother is and saw four maids with their eyes closed
standing behind his little brother waiting for any order coming from Wei Ying or Lan Zhan while
his brother drinks his tea and eat his pastries.
“Zewu-Jun, isn’t it nice seeing Lan Zhan look like that? His fingers will never be tainted with
household chores ever again. Soon he will just be yelling for maids to help him and every maid
will be at his beck and call.” Wei Ying darkly says which caught Lan Xichen off guard.
Lan Xichen was speechless at how protective Wei Ying is when it comes to his little brother’s
health and body. Lan Xichen felt quite relieved that his brother has someone who will love him,
care for him, spoil him, and protect him.
“Master Lan, won’t you continue the hitting?” Wei Ying asks
“Continue” Lan Qiren ordered the disciples
Two hours has passed and it’s already lunch time in Cloud Recesses. Wei Ying’s punishment is
almost done.
A few minutes has passed and Wei Ying was done with his punishment. Lan Qiren ordered Wei
Ying to go back to Jìngshì. To everyone surprise, Wei Ying got up as if nothing had happened and
walked up to Lan Zhan who was waiting for Wei Ying’s punishment to be over.
Wei Ying kissed Lan Zhan’s forehead before kneeling down in front of Lan Zhan and said
apologetically “ I apologize,Lan Zhan that I delayed our lunch by five minutes. Forgive this fiancé
of yours for starving you. It was a serious offense to you.”
“It’s okay Wei Ying. It wasn’t you who delayed our lunch. It was the group that bullied you, uncle,
and XiongZhang who delayed lunch.If anything, They need to kneel down and apologize.” Lan
Zhan says. Lan Xichen felt betrayed that his brother blames him for delaying their lunch.
“Lan Zhan, you shouldn’t turn against your family. If I didn’t giggled while ago or start an
argument with Master Lan, we would still be eating lunch by now.” Wei Ying regretfully said
“Wei Ying we should just go eat since we are wasting our time.” Lan Zhan says as he grab Wei
Ying by the arm and pulling him out of the main hall.
“Wait a Second,Lan Zhan!” Wei Ying exclaimed before turning his head to the maids and ordered
“Since you are all vacant, get us our lunch. Bring it to Jìngshì.”
The maids bowed and said “Yes my lord.” Then the maids disappeared after replying to Wei Ying.
“Wei Ying, let’s go already!” Lan Zhan impatiently says as he pull Wei Ying.
Wei Ying tripped on his feet as Lan Zhan pulls him. “Lan Zhan, you’re really cruel for pulling me
when I just got hit 1200 times with a plank.”
“Stop complaining.” Lan Zhan says
Wei Ying and Lan Zhan left the main hall to go back to Jìngshì without a care about anything
around them. On the way back, Lan Zhan sometime take a glance at Wei Ying’s back in case if it’s
bleeding so much since he knows Wei Ying was never punished severely in his life.
When they reached the gates of Jìngshì, they took a deep breath to smell their surrounding. The
smell of bamboo and Lan Zhan’s scent made Wei Ying felt so comfortable that he could just fall
asleep.
When they opened the door of Jìngshì,they smelled a mouthwatering scent of good food. They took
a look at the table and saw four dishes and two bowls of rice prepared for them. They sat down on
the dining chair. As they eat, they could hear the wind blowing on leaves and birds chirping.
After they finished eating lunch, Lan Zhan let Wei Ying rest on his lap as he plays the guqin. It
was a cozy and peaceful time for both of them to spend together but the coziness and peaceful
moment will soon disappear.
Suddenly someone knocked at the door which made Lan Zhan so angry because Wei Ying woke
up from his nap and got up from Lan Zhan’s lap to open the door for the person.
The person who knocked at the door was none other than Lan Zhan’s older brother, Lan Xichen
which made Lan Zhan more angry that it was his own brother that ruined the moment.
Lan Xichen can tell that his brother is very angry so he asked “Wàngjī, What’s wrong? Did you and
Wei-Gongzi fight?” Wei Ying was confused why Lan Xichen thought he and Lan Zhan fought.
“No.” Lan Zhan instantly says
“Then why are you angry?” Lan Xichen asks
“Find it out by yourself!” Lan Zhan angrily says.
Lan Xichen is very clueless about what’s happening with his brother that he wants to asks Wei
Ying for answers but it seem like Wei Ying is tired and his appearance seems out of order.
Wei Ying could careless what is currently happening since he is too sleepy to care. Wei Ying went
back to lay his head on Lan Zhan’s lap. As he lays on Lan Zhan’s lap, he tries to snuggle tight on
Lan Zhan so he can smell Lan Zhan’s scent as he slowly drifts to dreamland. Lan Zhan’s anger
dissipate after having Wei Ying back on his lap.
“I should just come back later.” Lan Xichen softly says.Lan Zhan quickly shoo away his brother
out of his place so he won’t disturb his and Wei Ying’s peaceful time.
Their peaceful moment lasted till they went to sleep. During their moment, they both switch their
role after every three hours. Sometime Wei Ying works and Lan Zhan rest on Wei Ying’s lap
while other times Lan Zhan works and Wei Ying rest.
It’s six in the next morning already and the couple are still doing their morning routine of giving
morning greetings to each other, giving morning kisses to each other, meditating together, bathing
together, eating together, and going to Library Pavilion to copy Gusu rules.
At the Library Pavilion copy Gusu rule and being supervised by Lan Xichen, Wei Ying was
dealing with state affairs while copying Gusu rules.
Lan Xichen was a little worried about Wei Ying overworking himself since he got hit 1200 time
yesterday. “Wei-Gongzi,Don’t you think you’re overworking? It’s unhealthy.” Lan Xichen
nervously says
Wei Ying hummed and said “Unhealthy? Zewu-Jun,if you’re talking about unhealthiness, you
should go to your uncle and complain about your rules and punishments.”
“What do you mean Wei-Gongzi?” Lan Xichen asks
“Why do you hit people with planks when they make mistakes? Why are there so many rule in
Gusu? What would happen if an elder Lan broke a rule?” Wei Ying bombarding Lan Xichen with
many questions.
“It’s because of the rules and regulations. If an elder we’re to break a rule they will be punished by
getting hit or copying gusu rules.” Lan Xichen answered
“Then isn’t Master Lan supposed to join us?” Wei Ying asked which shocked the two Lans
“Wei Ying!” Lan Zhan glared at Wei Ying as a sign of a warning.
“I don’t seem to understand what Wei-Gongzi is saying.” Lan Xichen sheepishly says
“You saw how Master Lan is acting and behaving. Does your sect not care that one of their elders
is crossing the line? Turning a blind eye huh? How disappointing!” Wei Ying coldly says before
going back to do his work and mumbling “Just like back at A-die’s court. No difference”
Lan Zhan heard what Wei Ying was mumbling about, it made his heart hurt to see that his lover’s
stay at Cloud Recesses was similar to staying at his A-die’s domain. Lan Zhan didn’t know what to
do to make his betrothed feel comfortable and safe in his own home.
Wei Ying’s words affected Lan Zhan to the point that Lan Zhan started to feel scared of his and
Wei Ying’s engagement being broken off since Wei Ying sees Cloud Recesses as a nightmare than
a paradise. Lan Zhan wants Wei Ying to feel safe and happy to where Wei Ying could just let his
guard down.
“Does Wei Ying wants to break off the marriage since Cloud Recesses reminds him of his A-die’s
court and domain?” Lan Zhan straightforwardly says
Wei Ying took a few seconds to think about it and said “ No. Even if it reminds me of A-die’s
court, I have a safe haven here where I drop my guard down. Even if I wanted to break the
marriage, It would take months to break since I need a good reason and with proof to break the
marriage a thing least enough to convince the majority of people. Plus I love you too much to be
able to break our marriage. Did you want to break our marriage?”
Lan Zhan hastily say “No! No. I too like Wei Ying very much.”
“You are so cute when you panic, I love you so much. If you keep on acting cute or become more
beautiful every day, You might not be a virgin anymore on our Wedding day.” Wei Ying
mischievously says
“Shameless!” Lan Zhan exclaimed
Wei Ying laughed “Hahahaha! You like me being shameless. There is no need to be shy.”
“It’s inappropriate for the wedding if Wàngjī is not a virgin.” Lan Xichen says
“My parents weren’t virgins when they got married. Everyone thinks the heaven is a strict place
where there is a lot of rules.” Wei Ying scoffed
“The heaven is not a strict place? People says that it’s the most strictest place.” Lan Xichen says
“It’s not that strict. We have street patrols, a few hundred rules, and a mandatory meeting at the
Great Martial Hall early in the morning.” Wei Ying explained
“A-Ying!” A female voice exclaimed as the woman barged in Library Pavilion and made Wei
Ying jump up.
“Bànyuè-jiejie!” Wei Ying exclaimed as he was shocked that his Bànyuè-jiejie came to Cloud
Recesses.
“I heard from A-Niang that you came alone to Gusu for your mission! You should have asked me
to come with you.” Bànyuè worriedly says
“You live with Yushi-Ayi and she lives very far away. It would take me days to reach there even
when I use my dice. Plus it’s no big deal, I won’t die even if they stab me.” Wei Ying says loudly
“I also heard from ghost city that you will get married soon.” Bànyuè says
“That’s right.” Wei Ying says as he walks close to Lan Zhan and said “This is Lan Zhan, second
young master of Gusu. He is widely known as Hanguang-Jun. He is the one I will be marrying.
The person beside you is his older brother, Lan Xichen the first young master of Gusu. He is
widely known as Zewu-Jun. The both of them are called the twin Jades of Lan.”
Bànyuè turned around looking at Lan Xichen before bowing and thanked him.“ Thank you first
young master Lan for taking care of my little brother.”
“It’s not a problem,Bànyuè-Guniang.” Lan Xichen says
Bànyuè turned to look back at Wei Ying with a concerned look and said “I heard back at the manor
when the maids were talking, that you were hit 1200 times yesterday by Lan Qiren because you
injured a few people, offended two heirs, and damaged a few buildings. If It reaches A-die, Yeye,
He-Shushu, and everybody else’s ears, Gusu will crumble.”
“I know that. Plus it’s not my fault that I damaged a few buildings or injured people, if it weren’t
for those two heir were being too much, I wouldn’t have damaged or injured anything and
anyone.” Wei Ying pouted
“How were they being too much, A-Ying?”

Bànyuè asked
“They got accused me for using demonic cultivation. They think I am a Wen in disguise because
they don’t know my origins. They were being too arrogant just because they have a sect heir to
side with them. Your snakes even wanted to poison them.” Wei Ying says irritatedly as he opened
up his sleeve and three snake heads popped out.
The snakes was flicking their tongue in the air before getting out of Wei Ying’s sleeve and
slithering towards Bànyuè‘s feet. “Did they bite anyone yet? Did you feed them?” Bànyuè asked as
she picked up the snakes and leaving the to crawl around her body.
“They haven’t bit anyone yet. I let them slither around Lan Zhan’s room and I gave them large
mouses to eat.” Wei Ying says
“Wei-Gongzi,you are aware that pets are not allowed in Cloud Recesses.” Lan Xichen says
“Forgive me, first young master Lan, I only gave A-Ying my snakes to protect himself.” Bànyuè
bowed
“If It’s for that reason then we can let it slide.” Lan Xichen says with a smile.
A winded maid came barging in and yelled “Obsidian Princess! You shouldn’t run.”
“Yingtai, keep your voice down.” Bànyuè coldly says
“I am sorry,your highness!” The maid yipped
“You should go back,Bànyuè-jiejie. A-Die might need your help.” Wei Ying suggested
“Fine. I just wanted to check on you.” Bànyuè sighs as she walks out the room along with her maid.
“Obsidian Princess?” Lan Xichen tilts his head in confusion
“It’s her title. Her eyes looked like Obsidian so does her hair.” Wei Ying says
“I thought Wei-Gongzi you said that you don’t have siblings.” Lan Xichen says
“She isn’t my biological sibling. She is adopted just like me so we aren’t really called siblings
more like very close friends.” Wei Ying explained
“You two have different maids.” Lan Zhan says
“Of course so people won’t be confused who the maids served, my maids wore pink while her
maids wore lilac.” Wei Ying says before adding “ You will have your own maids with different
colored clothing soon, Lan Zhan. Don’t be sad.”
For the rest of the day, Lan Zhan, Wei Ying and Lan Xichen were staying in Library Pavilion and
copying the gusu rules. This routine continued till Wei Ying and Lan Zhan’s punishment was over.
One day, something unexpected happened catching everyone in Cloud Recesses off guard. An
uninvited guest has come to Cloud Recesses. The main family of Lan are aware that someone has
came in so they went to the gate to confront the guest.
Wei Ying volunteered to go with them so he can check out what’s happening. When the main
family of Lan and Wei Ying got to Then gate, they were greeted by the first young master of
Qishan Wen,Wen Xu and an army of Wen soldiers.
Wen Xu saw the main family of gusu and yelled “Qingheng-Jun has committed a crime so the
whole Cloud Recesses must be burned to eliminate the evilness that has spread.”
This shocked everyone including the heirs who are trying to get a good look at what is happening.
Everyone was to scared to speak except for Wei Ying. Wei Ying stood his ground and coldly says
“How did Qingheng-Jun even committed a crime?”
Everyone was shocked that someone spoke up to the Wens. They quickly turned their heads
towards the brave person who dared to speak to the Wens like that.
Wen Xu turn his gaze to Wei Ying and asked “ Who are you?”
“I am Bùguān.” Wei Ying answered with a smirk.
Wen Xu was confused of the answer “Bùguān what?”
“Bù guān nǐ de shì!” Wei Ying exclaimed.
Wei Ying’s words made Wen Xu very angry because Wei Ying told him that it was none of his
business. Everyone in the back were trying not to laugh or wheeze out loud.
“Commence the punishment!” Wen Xu exclaimed angrily. Everyone became very alert as the wen
soldiers started to charge toward Cloud Recesses
Wei Ying wanted to fight along side his betrothed but he could not do it since he has rules to
follow so he just had to walk away painful from the fight.
The heirs and disciples all saw Wei Ying walking away from the fight. The heirs and disciples
decided to help the Lan family. They know they were inexperienced with war and duels but they
are determined to help their teacher.
Lan Xichen was going to the forbidden section of Library Pavilion grabbing all of their family’s
heirlooms and treasures but saw everything was gone, he could only see Wei Ying standing there.”
Wei-Gongzi,where are all the stuff in this room?” Lan Xichen painfully asks
“I already place them in a safe place back in my palace.” Wei Ying says in a sad tone
Lan Xichen realized that his brother was in a fight without protection. He asked worriedly “Why
aren’t you with Wàngjī?”
“You are aware that Gods can’t join the wars or the fights of the mortals. I could only watch it
happen.” Wei Ying sourly says “Your father is going to join the fight soon, you should go join
them too. I will try to help with little interference.”
Lan Xichen quickly ran back to gate to help everyone. Wei Ying slowly walks his way to the
battlefield. On Wei Ying’s slow walk to the battlefield, he saw a stressed out Qingheng-Jun
running towards the gate. Wei Ying had smirked looked on his face as he saw flame arrows being
shot towards the buildings.
Everyone in the were very drained and were cornered by the Wens. The Wens thought they were
winning so they start firing flame arrows to burn down all the buildings but to Wens’ surprise, the
arrow lost it’s momentum and flame as it land softly on the roof of the buildings.
Wen Xu was looking everywhere for the culprit who ruined his plan. As he was looking around,
he saw Wei Ying standing there with a smile and was waving at them. “Hi~” Wei Ying greeted in
a playful seductive tone.
Wen Xu was so angry that charged at him with his sword. Before the sword could connect to Wei
Ying’s neck, Wei Ying smacked the blade with his fingers, the sword was knocked off Wen Xu
hand and was sent flying back to Qishan Wen in front of Wen Rouhan.
Wen Xu had no choice but to fight with his fist and body. Wen Xu tried to punch Wei Ying but
Wei Ying again reacted very quickly twisting Wen Xu’s arms to his back and making him bend
forward as if he was bending him over on a table
Lan Zhan was quite jealous that someone other than him was able to do intimate things with Wei
Ying. He wanted to throw a fit at Wei Ying but he has to act with decorum for he soon will be a
consort of Wei Ying.
“All Of you Wens, leave Cloud Recesses and inform your sect leader that if wants his heir back, he
has to meet me in burial mounds in two weeks!” Wei Ying roared at the Wens as he continues to
restrain Wen Xu down. The Wens ran away with their tails between their legs leave their young
master behind.
Wen Xu continuously try to escape Wei Ying’s grip. Wei Ying dig his nails deeper into Wen Xu’s
skin till Wen Xu starts screaming in agony. “What’s wrong,Wen-Gongzi? Hm?” Wei Ying says in
a sadistic tone
“Do you have any shame?!” Wen Xu yelled still trying to struggle out.
“I have a bit of shame.” Wei Ying answered.

Men with masked appeared out of nowhere and grabbed Wen Xu from Wei Ying and collared Wen
Xu with a silver collar that had a red stone in the center.
“Am I your dog now!?” Wen Xu exclaimed
“No, it’s just something to keep you from run away or escaping. It restrains someone’s power and
strength turning the person wearing it into nothing but a person without a core.” Wei Ying smirks
“We will take him now, my lord.” The men wearing a mask says as they carried Wen Xu like a
sack and leaving cloud Recesses to imprison him.
“Gongzi, Thank you for your help. What will you be doing you him and where will he be staying?”
Qingheng-Jun says
“Qingheng-Jun” Wei Ying bowed and greeted before answering “ He will staying at my place in
Yiling till Wen Rouhan show up at my doorstep. He will be my bargain chip.”
Wei Ying felt an angry presence behind Qingheng-Jun so he peeked over Qingheng-Jun‘s
shoulders and saw Lan Zhan trembling. He excused himself and quickly ran to his beloved asking
him “What’s wrong Lan Zhan?”
Lan Zhan ignored Wei Ying’s question and ran to his brother, uncle and father. Wei Ying was left
to do other things since he didn’t want to disturb his beloved reunion with his family. He has
nothing to do so he went to treat everyone’s wounds.
Meanwhile with the main Lan family having their reunion, Qingheng-Jun was teasing his little
brother Lan Qiren and was apologizing to his children that he was not there during their childhood.
“Wàngjī, Who is that boy you were with?” Qingheng-Jun asks
“Ah! He is Wàngjī’s betrothed. He is quite influential.” Lan Xichen happily introduces Wei Ying
to gain his father’s approval of the marriage.
“Influential? How so?” Qingheng-Jun tilts his head
“His status and everything is a secret to the world. We can talk about it in private.” Lan Xichen
explained
Qingheng-Jun’s eyes shimmered in surprise and amaze.”Is he a Wen?” Qingheng-Jun concluded
“No!” Lan Qiren says loudly “Do you think we will let Wàngjī marry a Wen?”
Qingheng-Jun laughed out loud and smacks Lan Qiren’s back very hard. “Of course you won’t
allow it. I am just asking.”
Qingheng-Jun stopped laughing and turn his gaze towards Wei Ying, watching Wei Ying patching
up everyone’s wounds and giving them an unfamiliar golden pill to eat. He was skeptical of Wei
Ying so he wanted to ask him about things.
Qingheng-Jun turned his gaze back to his family and asked “Wàngjī, Can you bring him here? I
want to ask him about things.”
Lan Zhan was hesitant to go fetch Wei Ying since he ignored Wei Ying just awhile ago. It was his
father’s request so he has no choice but to do it. He walks up to Wei Ying and shyly asks Wei Ying
“Wei Ying, Fùqīn wants to talk to you.”
Wei Ying did not turn his gaze to Lan Zhan, he was focus on treating the wounds. “Just a second,
After I am done with this disciple’s wound.”
Lan Zhan watches Wei Ying treating the injured person. Lan Zhan was too close to Wei Ying so
when Wei Ying stood back up, he ended up bumping into Lan Zhan causing Lan Zhan to fall. Wei
Ying instinctively catches Lan Zhan to the waist and publicly show affection to each other.
“I am sorry love!” Wei Ying apologizes as he kisses Lan Zhan’s head
Lan Zhan snuggles himself to Wei Ying’s necks forgetting that they are in public.” Lan Zhan, I
don’t know if you know but We are in public.” Wei Ying whispered in Lan Zhan’s ear.
Lan Zhan realizes so he quickly pushed Wei Ying away from him and speed walk his way to his
family leaving Wei Ying to trail behind him.
The couple got close to Lan Xichen, Lan Qiren, and Qingheng-Jun, Lan Zhan joined them and Wei
Ying took a deep bow and greeted “Qingheng-Jun, Zewu-Jun, Master Lan.”
“Rise.” Lan Xichen says.
Wei Ying raised his head and asked “What do you want to talk about,Qingheng-Jun?”
“You can call me father-in-law!” Qingheng-Jun cheerfully says
“That’s inappropriate.” Wei Ying declines Qingheng-Jun’s request
“Your going to be apart of the family soon so call me father-in-law” Qingheng-Jun insisted
“You’re going to be Lan Ying soon.”
“Did Master Lan or Zewu-Jun not tell you?” Wei Ying asked
“Tell me what?” Qingheng-Jun tilts his head in confusion and side-eyes his son and brother.
“That Lan Zhan is going to be married to my house and he is the one that will talks my last name.”
Wei Ying says.The news shocked Qingheng-Jun.
Suddenly everyone felt several very strong auras and they could even hear bells ringing coming
toward Cloud Recesses forcing everyone to keep their guard up. Everyone were waiting for the
threat to appear in front of them. Wei Ying quickly knew who were these people so he stood in
front of everyone waiting for the people to arrive.
Everyone caught a glimpse of the people with strong auras. A tall snow white man was wearing
red clothes along with exquisite silver vambraces holding another man’s hand, this other man was
also tall and white but he wore white clothes with silver, red, gold accents.
Behind them were four men and one woman, the first man wore black clothes and carries a bow on
his back, the second man wore black clothes also but this man carries a sword on his waist, three
man was the tallest and the biggest, he wore white clothes with gold, black, and red accents, the
last man looked like a head priest or someone that follows priesthood. The woman wore white and
green clothes, carries a fan in her hands and has a Fúchén on her back.
The group was scanning everything in Cloud Recesses as if they were searching for someone or
something. “A-Niang, A-die, Yeye, NaiNai, Mu-JiùJiù, Feng-JiùJiù, Shi-Ayi, Wei Ying courtesy
Wei Wuxian greets you.” Wei Ying bowed.
Everyone gasped in shocked and surprise. “A-Ying, Did you break the rules?” Xiè Lian reluctantly
asked
“I promise, I didn’t! Wen Xu came charging at me with a sword and I defended myself. I only
locked him up in my house in Yiling after that I didn’t do anything else other than heal people. I
wasn’t fighting. If you don’t believe me you can ask the people who were fighting.” Wei Ying
explained
“Calm down, little Xianle. We know we didn’t break rules. If you did, you would be immediately
sent back.” Jun Wu pats Wei Ying’s head.
“A-Zhan, you turned so big already! I remember you being so small and clingy to my nephew.” Shi
Qingxuan exclaimed running toward Lan Zhan.
Lan Zhan flinched at hearing Shi Qingxuan’s voice and stood still trying not to offend her by
inning away. Hua Cheng to went to Lan Zhan and his family.
Hua Cheng gave a quick bow and said “ Qingheng-Jun, if I maybe ask, Can we go to a more
private place to talk about things.”
Qingheng-Jun quickly snaps out of shock and answered “ Of course, we can go to Jìngshì where
my youngest son stays.”
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Qingheng-Jun quickly snaps out of shock and answered “ Of course, we can go to Jìngshì where
my youngest son stays.”
Qingheng-Jun and his brother Lan Qiren were in front guiding the group to Jìngshì, the group were
sightseeing and complimenting Cloud Recesses’s interior and scenery, and the children are at the
back talking to each other.
“So uh Zewu-Jun, will you father go back to seclusion?” Wei Ying awkwardly asks
“I don’t know yet. Why?” Lan Xichen answered
“I have a feeling that Lan Zhan wants his father to attend the wedding.” Wei Ying says as he side-
eyes Lan Zhan.
“I could ask him and tell you his answer later.” Lan Xichen suggested
“I feel like they are going to talk about the marriage, the current situation, and some other things.”
Wei Ying says
“You think so?” Lan Xichen sarcastically asks
“Since when do Lans know how to be sarcastic?” Wei Ying whined
Lan Xichen just smiled
Lan Xichen’s expression turned serious and asked nervously “ If Wàngjī ever made commits a
crime or a big mistake, will your family force him and you to go into seclusion for Wàngjī’s
errors?”
Lan Zhan was shocked at his brother’s boldness for asking this question near Wei Ying’s parents
while Wei Ying was there contemplating about it. “No, my family doesn’t force people to go in
seclusion. I have a gege who committed a massacre, a yeye that destroyed my A-Niang’s kingdom
by creating a deadly disease, and a jiujiu that hangs his prey on trees letting his preys’ blood drip
everywhere. If Lan Zhan were to commit murder or something, it wouldn’t be as bad as my gege,
jiujiu and yeye.” Wei Ying answered
Lan Zhan and Lan Xichen were shock to find out that Wei Ying has family members that are
murderers and Wei Ying is fine with it. “That’s nice to know.” Lan Xichen says still shaken up.
The children were talking with each other that they didn’t notice that they reached Jìngshì causing
them to bump into the people in front of them.
“Sorry yeye for bumping into you.” Wei Ying apologizes as he and the Lan brothers bow.
“it’s fine, it didn’t hurt.” Jun Wu says as he walks into Jìngshì.
The children walked into Jìngshì and sat in the corner of the room to watch the adults to talk. The
group were looking everywhere in this room and saw a few of their lovely A-Ying’s stuff here. “I
see that you live with your betrothed,A-Ying.” Mei Nianqing says
“Yes I do! It’s very quiet here.” Wei Ying happily says causing Xiè Lian, Shi Qingxuan, Mei
Nianqing, and Jun Wu to fondly giggle at him. Hua Cheng, Feng Xin and Mu Qing were scowling
at Lan Zhan.
“NaiNai,I want tea and pastries.” Wei Ying says as he raised his hand for no absolute reason.
“Alright.” Mei Nianqing says with a smile, a maid appeared and quickly prepares tea and pastries
for everyone.
Qingheng-Jun cleated his throat to get everyone’s attention “Ahem, why did you want to meet in
private?”
“Ah Yes! It’s about the marriage, we never got the chance to talk about it.” Mei Nianqing says
“You all didn’t talk about it yet?” Qingheng-Jun side-eyes Lan Qiren who is trying to avoid it and
drinking tea.
“We didn’t talk about it with each other. We were all too excited about it that we didn’t talk about
the details.” Shi Qingxuan explained
“I see.” Qingheng-Jun says
“About the wedding, where should it be held? It should host at least three hundred people. For now
we have two options, in my territory or in my husband’s territory. ” Xiè Lian says as he flick his
wrist to summon a servant to write every detail down.
“This man is?” Qingheng-Jun asks
“He will be writing everything down,Qingheng-Jun.” Xiè Lian explained
“You can call me Lan Yongzheng. What are yours?” Qingheng-Jun says
“Feng Xin” “Mu Qing” Feng Xin and Mu Qing answered in unison
“I am Xiè Lian.” Xiè Lian nervously says
“Hua Cheng” Hua Cheng impolitely says
“I am Jun Wu.” Jun Wu says as he sipped tea
“Shi Qingxuan” Shi Qingxuan excitedly says
“I am Mei Nianqing.” Mei Nianqing says as he drink tea.
“Then Lan Yongzheng where would you like to have the wedding be held?” Xiè Lian asks with a
smile
“I haven’t seen either of your territory so I am not sure yet.” Lan Yongzheng says
“I guess they have to join the banquet with A-Zhan.” Mei Nianqing says.
“Banquet?” Lan Yongzheng tilts his head in confusion along with Lan Qiren.
“We will be having a banquet on mid-autumn. It would be quite boring for uh your kind.” Mei
Nianqing says as they put their sleeves up to hide their mouth.
“Our kind?” Lan YongZheng tilts his head
“They did not tell you about us?” Jun Wu asks as he raise one of his eyebrow.
“No?” Lan YongZheng confusingly says
“It seems like we have to start from the bottom.” Jun Wu says as he takes a sip from his tea.
“Do you know how your son and A-Ying met each other?” Mei Nianqing softly asks
“Yes! Something about Wei Wuxian going to Yunmeng to meet Sect Leader Jiang to ask about his
parents and my son was lost in the streets of Yunmeng causing Wei Wuxian to meet him and help
him find his way back to my little brother and my older son.” Lan YongZheng says
“Did he told you the other things that happened in the meeting of Sect Leader Jiang and A-Ying?”
Feng Xin scowled
Lan YongZheng shake his head and said “No, he told me that the meeting was perfectly smooth
and that the Lans and Jiāngs went on a night hunt together .”
“That was not true. Your youngest son and A-Ying went eloping together going back to my
territory and asking us for blessings to let them get married!” Hua Cheng exclaimed as he rubs his
temple.
Lan YongZheng was shocked at his son’s actions to think he would do such a thing at a young age.
“Is that how it led to this marriage?” Lan YongZheng asked
“In a way it did.” Mei Nianqing says
Lan Xichen softly and nervously says “Fuqin, you see Wei-Gongzi’s family are a combination of
Gods and Ghosts.”
It took awhile for Lan YongZheng to process what his eldest son said. ‘A god? Who is a god?
Ghost? What Ghost? Wei Wuxian’s family is god and ghost? A Yao? Who? Them? A-Zhan marry
powerful boy?’ Lan YongZheng tried understand what his son is talking about.
“A-Ying you will have to help them go to the banquet and let them stay in your palace since it’s
would be so late already if they are going back here from the banquet.” Xiè Lian say as he claps his
hands together.
Wei Ying jolted up as he choked on his tea and exclaimed “What!? A-Niang my place is filled with
papers. I can’t host them. It’s a literal mess!”
“Then you would have to speed up your work so you can host them.” Xiè Lian gives Wei Ying a
slightly threatening smile.
“I understand. I will try to speed up my work to be able host them .” Wei Ying slump down
“I chose your place because it’s the close place to the banquet.” Xiè Lian says
“It’s not close to the banquet. Is a 30 minute walk from my place to the banquet is close?” Wei
Ying mumbled
“Since we are having extra guest in the capital, we should at least warn the rest of the officials.”
Shi Qingxuan says
“Yeye! Aren’t we breaking rules if they went to the capital?” Wei Ying asks
“We can make exceptions. The boy beside you is going to be your wife so we can let this slide.”
Jun Wu answered
“Why are you rushing the Wedding?” Wei Ying tilts his head.
“We aren’t the ones rushing. It’s you brat. You said that after this mission you will marry him.”
Hua Cheng scowled
“This mission will finish earlier than expected. How about the wedding will be in the late-
autumn?” Wei Ying negotiated.
“No!” Lan Qiren exclaimed.
“Master Lan, Why are you being difficult again?” Wei Ying rolls his eyes
“Wedding should be the start of spring.” Lan Qiren stated as he strokes his beard.
“I can tell you a few auspicious dates when the wedding should be held.” Mei Nianqing suggested
“A fortune tell or a monk or a Feng Shui Master should do it.” Lan Qiren stated which made Mei
Nianqing’s vein pop out.
“I know about fortune telling and Feng Shui. I can give you a few auspicious dates.” Mei Nianqing
says as he grits his teeth.
“Ah! A-Niang, A-die I need to borrow a few maids for Lan Zhan to help him prepare for the
banquet.” Wei Ying exclaimed
“I can borrow you maids but how many?” Hua Cheng raises one of his his eyebrow.
“Four maids. I want half of them to be from the manor and the other half from heaven. They have
to be quiet. I don’t want Lan Zhan’s eardrums to burst by loud and chatty maids complimenting
him or telling him nonsense. I also don’t want any seductress or mouse like maids. They are too
annoying. I don’t want any busty maids. I don’t want Lan Zhan to be enchanted by them.” Wei
Ying nodded to himself.
“How specific.” Hua Cheng says as he grits his teeth.
“Are you that afraid that he will leave you?” Fēng Xin scoffed
“No.” Wei Ying deadpan says
“Ha! What lies! That boy is a walking treasure in your eyes.” Mu Qing scoffed
“Alright you three, stop arguing.” Xiè Lian says
Both family continue to talk about the wedding till nightfall without realizing it. Halfway through
the conversation, the children excused themselves to get away from the conversation. Both family
went their separate ways home after realizing that it was night already. During their talk, They
made progress with wedding preparations like the food, how many guest in both side will be
attending, the clothes, and the dates for the wedding.
Next Morning, Wei Ying and Lan Zhan were talking about Wei Ying’s place as they go to Lanshi.
When they reach the gates of Lanshi, they could hear other heirs and disciples protesting about
Wei Ying to Master Lan and Lan Xichen.
“Wei Wuxian should leave Cloud Recesses, he is a Wen in disguise and he hurt other heirs! He
should leave!” The heirs and disciples yelled.
Wei Ying and Lan Zhan made their way to the front and asked “ What happened?”
“Something about Wei-Gongzi being a Wen spy.” Lan Xichen explained
“Wei Ying is not a spy!” Lan Zhan angry says
“Aren’t you going to appease them Master Lan?” Wei Ying raised one of his eyebrow.
“What do you mean, Wei Wuxian?” Lan Qiren frowned
“The Gusu Lan Sect are neutral and won’t dare to cause trouble for the rest of the sects. If you
don’t give them what they want, won’t you be stirring up problems?” Wei Ying says
“Then Wei Ying has to leave Cloud Recesses.” Lan Zhan pouted
“That’s right. I don’t mind leaving Cloud Recesses since I still have work to do. I won’t be able to
host you during banquet if I stay here any longer.” Wei Ying says
Lan Qiren nodded and exclaimed “From on Wei Wuxian would no longer be able to study in
Cloud Recesses! Leave Cloud Recesses immediately.”
“Uncle, I want to leave with Wei Ying.” Lan Zhan says with determination which shocked
everyone who heard it.
“Lan Zhan, you can’t go with me. You have to stay here and be more beautiful. I will come back to
get you for the banquet. Plus you might ruin your stay for the aftermath of the banquet if you go
with me.” Wei Ying says as he pats Lan Zhan’s head and kisses his forehead.
“Mn” Lan Zhan says with embarrassment.
“I want my wife deserves the best.” Wei Ying says making Lan Zhan blush
“Since Wei Ying will leave, take care of yourself, always be alert, bring your weapons, and bring
your flute.” Lan Zhan stressfully says as he aggressively fixes Wei Ying’s robes, hair, and crown.
“I am not going to war, Lan Zhan. Calm down dear.” Wei Ying kisses Lan Zhan’s cheek to calm
him down a bit.
“I, Wei Wuxian, will no longer attend Gusu Study and will immediately be removed from Cloud
Recesses. Thank you for your short teaching, Master Lan” Wei Ying says as he bows down,
walking out of Lanshi and went to the gate to descend down the mountain.
Wei Ying quickly went back to his palace in Yiling to do his work as he waits for Wen Rouhan to
show up to take back his son back. Wei Ying has been getting annoyed by Wen Xu’s yapping.
Lan Zhan left the Gusu Study and decided to stay in his Jìngshì since Wei Ying was no longer
there studying. Lan Zhan has been becoming more pretty like what Wei Ying told him.
One month after Wei Ying left Cloud Recesses, Wei Ying gained the title of Yiling Laozu by the
people of Yiling because he help them with their needs like a leader would do for it’s sect.
Meanwhile, Lan Zhan no longer leaves Cloud Recesses, he only leaves for night hunts. Lan Zhan
spends time with his father and brother more often to form a closer bond.
Five months has passed, the gusu study has just ended and the day of banquet has arrived. The
main family except for Lan Zhan were dressing up in their elegant gusu robes for the banquet, Lan
Zhan was dressing up in the robes that Wei Ying gifted to him. Lan Xichen and Lan YongZheng
were nervously pacing in their room. Lan Zhan was being dressed up by the maids that Wei Ying
borrowed. They were really quiet.
After half a Shi has passed, the Lan family were waiting in the main hall for Wei Ying to bring
them to the banquet. The Lans were sitting in the hall and drinking tea to calm all of their nerves.
“Wàngjī, you look very pretty. Where did you get that robe?” Lan YongZheng asked trying to calm
all of their nerves
Lan Zhan blushes and said “Wei Ying gave it to me.”
“He seem to be very nice to you.” Lan YongZheng says feeling quite reassured that his son won’t
have the same marriage experience as him and his wife.
“Of course, he is nice to Wàngjī. He even let’s Wangji watch him take his own punishment and
even reassured him that the punishment won’t be painful so Wàngjī won’t get anxious or be in any
stress.” Lan Xichen butts in.
Suddenly,Wei Ying ran in the hall in a panic catching the Lans off guard and making them flinch.
Wei Ying was wearing a white robe with golden dragon, phoenix, and butterfly patterns and a
black inner robe. His head was adorned by a gold crown and his waist was adorned by a white jade
with golden tassel. Wei Ying’s attire screams “Royalty”.
“I am sorry that I am late. I should have come here earlier if I knew I would still need to sneak
inside Cloud Recesses. Shall we get going now?” Wei Ying says as he tries to fix his disheveled
robes.
“Wei-Gongzi, you should take a few minutes to rest and freshen up before going to the banquet.”
Lan Xichen suggested.
“Screw taking a few minutes to rest and to freshen up! We will be late if I take a few minutes to do
those things.” Wei Ying hurriedly says
“I thought the banquet starts at Xu Shi.” Lan YongZheng says
“We still have to walk to the banquet venue. It takes 10 minutes to walk to the venue.” Wei Ying
says as he walks to one of the side doors’ of the main hall and threw a dice in front of it.
“What are you making?” Lan Xichen asks
“A way to go to the capital.” Wei Ying answered before yelling “it’s done! We can enter it now.”
Wei Ying opened the door and revealed a heavenly city with nice golden roads and tall white
buildings with white pillars and golden roofs.
The Lans walk closer to the door looking at the capital. Wei Ying stretches his hand out waiting
for Lan Zhan to place his hands on Wei Yīng’s. Lan Zhan instinctively place his hands on Wei
Ying’s giving Wei Ying the signal of permission to guide him through the door.
Both Wei Ying and Lan Zhan walked through the door together hand in hand. When they got to the
other side, Lan Zhan was very mesmerized by its beauty even though he could barely see the
capital. Lan Zhan’s family eventually made it to the other side and was also mesmerized by its
beauty.
The silence was broken when Wei Ying says “You can’t really see its beauty during the night. You
will be able to see it’s full beauty tomorrow morning. You can continue sightseeing tomorrow. I
can show you everything tomorrow.”
“We will take the offer of you being our tour guide for tomorrow.” Lan Xichen says
Wei Ying guides them through the capital and tell them about how everything here works as they
make their way to the banquet. The Lans were very shocked at size of the buildings as they went
pass it.
“The heaven has two courts. The first one is the middle court and the second one is the upper court.
The middle court is for deputy gods, and minor gods while the upper court is for the elemental
masters, high-ranking gods.” Wei Ying says
“Where does Wei-Gongzi belong to?” Lan Xichen asks
“I belong to the upper court.” Wei Ying answered
“How about your parents?” Lan YongZheng asks
“A-Niang owns both courts, he sits at the top of the heaven. He rules heaven. A-die on the other
hand, he rules the ghost city, it’s a place that is opposite of the heaven. He too sits at the top. He
doesn’t follow rules or care for people here.” Wei Ying answered
“I see.” Lan YongZheng says
The Lans can hear people chatting and laughing. They can tell that they are already near the venue.
Wei Ying led them to a platform near the edge of the capital. On the platform, there was a stage,
hundreds of tables, and a raised dais with a throne.
“The Crown Prince is here!” A minor deputy yelled.
Everyone stopped laughing and turned their heads towards Wei Ying. They saw that their nephew
brought a few people to the banquet and started to whisper to each other.
“Hello Everyone! This is my lovely consort, Lan Zhan!” Wei Ying exclaimed
Everyone was shocked at the consort that Wei Ying picked. To them, Lan Zhan’s beauty was
superior than any woman.
“You have such a beautiful consort. His eyes are the same color as gold and his hair like expensive
black ink. He himself looks like the moon, a match for someone like you who is like the sun.” A
civil god say.
Lan Zhan’s ear were red from the compliment. Wei Ying noticed and said “My consort seems to
appreciate your compliment.”
“A-Ying!” A female voice called out.
Shi Qingxuan emerged from the crowd and ran to Wei Ying and Lan Zhan with excitement. “A-
Ying, you finally brought them here! You should stop talking to everyone and have them seated.”
Wei Ying gasped and said “ I am sorry. I will let you sit down soon.”
Wei Ying turned his head to Shi Qingxuan and asked “where are their seat?”
“Those three sit behind you and your consort sits beside you.” Shi Qingxuan
Everyone starts to whisper to each other when they hear the people that Wei Ying brought will sit
beside and behind him. People who are allowed sit anywhere near Wei Ying since he is a prince
are his close relatives, his lover, his lover’s family, and his kids.It’s quite a big deal for the heaven
to see different people sitting near Wei Ying.
Wei Ying could careless about who is sitting near him as long as he has someone to talk to. Wei
Ying guides the Lans to their seat and also sat down on his seat.
“Wei-Gongzi, why are they making a big deal about us sitting near you?” Lan Xichen softly asks
“Only my close relatives, my lover, my lover’s family, and my kids can only sit beside me. If I
don’t have any I would be sitting beside A-Niang and A-Die.” Wei Ying explained
“Who are we waiting for?” Lan YongZheng asked
“We are waiting for A-Niang, A-die, Yeye, and NaiNai to show up. While we are waiting for them
you can go around and socialize with people.” Wei Ying says as he drinks the already prepared tea
from the table.
“We don’t very know anybody so it will be hard to socialize for us.” Lan Xichen says
Wei Ying smiles “Sometimes if they are brave enough, they will come to you by themselves and
introduce themselves to you.”
A few deputy god and martial gods walked their way to Wei Ying’s table and greeted with a bow “
Greetings,Your Highness and Imperial Consort Lan.”
“It’s very nice to see you. Is there something you need from us?” Wei Ying asks
“We just want to congratulate you, your highness for finding a consort for yourself. You have a
great taste.” A female deputy god says
“Is that so? I feel quite lucky to meeting him too.” Wei Ying smiles causing the gods to be
enchanted and blinded by the smile.
“His Majesty, Xiè Lian the Heaven Emperor, His Majesty,Jun Wu the former Heavenly Emperor,
Crimson Rain Sought Flower Hua Cheng, and Xianle Head Priest, Mei Nianqing have arrived!” A
servant announced causing everyone to quickly take their seats.
Both Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng walked in with their hand intertwined while Jun Wu and Mei
Nianqing were behind the married couple. Xiè Lian and Hua Cheng were a marvelous scene for
the Lans because the scene portrays the two different energy , the resentful energy and the spiritual
energy.Hua Cheng being the resentful energy and Xiè Lian being the spiritual energy.
Lan Xichen was surveying his surroundings and he saw how scared and uncomfortable everyone is
after hearing the announcement of their arrival. Lan Xichen wanted to know the reason why so he
tap so on Wei Ying’s shoulder to get his attention and asked “ Wei-Gongzi, why are they scared?”
“Who?” Wei Ying didn’t not turn his head back to look at Lan Xichen instead he watch his parents
and grandparents take their seat.
“The gods.” Lan Xichen answered
“They are scared of A-Die because he fought 33 gods and they are afraid to offend him. His tale of
fighting the 33 gods gives every god nightmares in the night.” Wei Ying says
It shocked the Lans to hear that someone dares to fight a god and even get away with it. “Was he
punished?” Lan YongZheng asked
“No, No one dares to punish A-die even Yeye couldn’t since no one wants to face his wrath but A-
Niang can because he is also one of the strongest being in all three realms like A-Die.” Wei Ying
answered
“Thank you for attending for attending this years banquet. As you can see, we have a few special
guests this year. They are the Crown Prince’s Consort’s family. Treat them as your equal.Enjoy the
banquet and forget the formalities.” Xiè Lian says loudly
Everyone clapped and cheered after Xiè Lian finished talking. A lot of beautiful dancers have
appeared in the middle of the venue and started dancing even lively music started to be heard by
people.
“Wei-Gongzi, are we just going to eat? When will the rest of the entrainment start?” Lan Xichen
asks
“The other entertainments will start after everyone finish eating. Our banquet is similar to the
banquets you hold except we don’t go around celebrating birthdays, ascensions, and other happy
events. ” Wei Ying answered as he feed Lan Zhan meat.
“I see. Wei-Gongzi never had a birthday banquet?” Lan Xichen says as he eats a piece of meat.
“I always have birthday banquets during my birthday. It’s just a small one with a hundred guests.”
Wei Ying smile
“Wei-Gongzi lives very extravagantly.” Lan xichen says
“I don’t have a choice on how I live my life. A-die wants me to live like A-Niang when he was a
Crown Prince while A-Niang wants me to live like an ordinary person. A-die was the one who
persuaded A-Niang to let me live the life of a crown prince.” Wei Ying says
After half a Shi, the maids started to take all of the dirty plates from the tables and the dancers
were dismissed so the gods could play their favorite game, Drummed Flower Passing. All of the
seats were moved closer to each other so everyone can pass the wine easier to each other.
“Drummed Flower Passing is game where you pass the wine to the next person beside you.
Thunder will be rolling in the background as everyone passes the wine, when the thunder stop
rolling, whoever has the wine on their hand will drink it and a play about them from the mortal
realm will played on stage.” Wei Ying explained the game to the Lans
Thunder started to roll as Xiè Lian poured the wine and quickly pass it to Hua Cheng who is beside
him, then Hua Cheng pass it to Wei Ying, then everyone started to quickly pass the wine to each
other.
The thunder stop rolling and the one with the wine was Pei Míng. Pei Míng quickly chug down the
wine and a love story between him and Ling Wen was played on stage.
The wine cup was brought back to Xiè Lian to refill it. After the play was over, thunder rolled
again and Xiè Lian passed the wine to Hua Cheng again. The thunder rolled for quite a long time
till it stop when Xiè Lian took the wine.
Xiè Lian reluctantly drank the wine and a play about his and Hua Chang’s adventure in Bànyuè
kingdom. The Lans were eager to see how Wei Ying’s family grew.
The wine cup was brought back to Xiè Lian to refill it. After the play was over, thunder rolled
again and Xiè Lian passed the wine to Hua Cheng again. This time the cup landed on Lan Zhan’s
hand. Everyone was very shocked and anxious. Ever since this banquet started, most of the
officials clearly could tell that Wei Ying is very protective over his consort and favors him so
much.
Wei Ying could see the anxiousness in Lan Zhan’s face so he drank the wine for Lan Zhan and
hissed out “ I will be drinking in his stead because I don’t want my consort to be sick. It would be
horrible if he was sick.”
Wei Ying drank the wine and a play about Lan Zhan’s love story played. The story was about the
rumors of Lan Zhan’s lover being a god or a prince. Everyone was stunned by Lan Zhan’s play.
On their sixth round, the cup landed on Jun Wu. Everyone was very anxious of Jun Wu’s play. The
play was about how Jun Wu fell out of heaven’s grace and Xiè Lian ascending to Jun Wu’s
position.Everyone seem to forgotten there were mortals who are attending the banquet.
Wei Ying exclaimed “ Stop the play!” It shocked everyone.
Everyone turned their head towards Wei Ying. Their eyes is telling Wei Ying to give them an
explanation. So Wei Ying explained “ The play is quite a sensitive topic for some people and there
are mortals here watching. A few of you have said a few important things for them to hear.”
The ascension of Xiè Lian to the position of Heavenly Emperor was spread throughout the mortal
realm but how he ascended and how Jun Wu descended was hidden so heaven wouldn’t lose face
anymore. All the gods who were present during that event promised that they will never spill it
out.
The atmosphere felt awkward so they continue doing playing for a few rounds to change the mood.
A few gods back out from the game including the Lan family and Wei Ying.
“Wei-Gongzi, Are you allowed to stop the play?” Lan Xichen asks nervously
“Yes, you are allowed to stop it though it cost a few thousand merits.” Wei Ying answered
“Merits?” Lan YongZheng asked
“It’s heavens currency. Merits are incense sticks. Every incense stick that are lit for us becomes
merits.” Wei Ying explained
“How much merits do you make?” Lan Qiren asks
“In a day, I get thousands of merits because people ask me for marriage, babies, good fortune,
good luck, good health, longevity, and many more. They use me to protect and bless children.”
Wei Ying answered
“Do you grant them?” Lan Xichen bluntly asks
“Of course, I need those people to not be forgotten.” Wei Ying answered
“Wei Ying can be forgotten?” Lan Zhan asks
“Of course, if you don’t have followers or faith from worshippers, you become nonexistent.” Wei
Ying smiled as he kisses Lan Zhan’s forehead.
“I will worship you so you can’t be forgotten.” Lan Zhan says
“I see, so what’s are you going to ask of me? Children? Marriage? Longevity? Protection for
children?” Wei Ying teases Lan Zhan
Lan Zhan blushes and mumbled “Children and happy marriage.”
The Lans and Wei Ying heard what Lan Zhan mumbled out. Wei Ying smiled and whispered on
Lan Zhan’s ear “Is that’s so? How many children do you want?”
Lan Zhan blushes profusely that he couldn’t say anything. Suddenly, Xie Lian announced “ The
battle of the Lantern is going to start!”
Everyone became excited and started to bet with each other about who will be first place. A
woman and a man approached them and Wei Ying happily says “ Bànyuè-JieJie! Pei Su-Gege!”
“Crown Prince, Imperial Consort Lan, greetings.” Pei Su greeted
“You two seem to be getting along very well.” Bànyuè says
“Pei Su-Gege and Bànyuè-Jiejie, I would like you to meet Lan Xichen, Lan Zhan’s older brother,
Lan YongZheng, Lan Zhan’s father, and Lan Qiren, Lan Zhan’s uncle. Master Lan and Qingheng-
Jun, This is my sister, Bànyuè and this is my brother-in-law, Pei Su.” Wei Ying introduce both
sides.
“Do you think the Obsidian Princess will accept them as family?” A civil god whispered.
“Why are you asking such stupid question?” A martial god scowled at the civil god.
Every official was whispering about Bànyuè accepting the Lans as family. The gods were waiting
for her to say something. Wei Ying turned to look at the gods, the gods quickly looked away from
them and started to converse with each other.
“Greetings to Consort Lan’s family.” Bànyuè and Pei Su greets
“Greeting to both of you too.” Lan Xichen greets
“A-Ying, I like your wife. He is nice and a beauty too.” Bànyuè says
“Bànyuè-Jiejie will you stay at the capital for a few days?” Wei Ying asks
“No, we will be going back tomorrow.” Bànyuè answered
“I see.” Wei Ying frowned

“Don’t worry, A-Ying. We will see each other soon. You have to be careful with your missions
okay. How was Wen Xu?” Bànyuè pats Wei Ying’s cheeks
“He is still in my palace in Burial Mounds. Wen Rouhan doesn’t want to get him. I want to strangle
him already. He keeps on yapping and yelling for hours. Wen Rouhan wants his child dead.Even a
tiger wouldn’t eat it’s child.” Wei Ying whined
“Everyone please take your seats, The Battle Of Lantern is about to start.” Xiè Lian exclaimed
Everyone quickly stopped talking and started to look for a place to see the Lanterns. Wei Ying took
the Lans to the front to see all the Lanterns.
In a few seconds, a few glowing lanterns slowly showed up then more glowing lanterns started to
show up. People started jumping on their seats.
Half a Shi later, the results are out already. The announcer exclaimed “First place goes to Xiè Lian,
Palace Of Xianle with five thousand lanterns, Second place goes to Hua Wuxian, Palace of
Wuxian with two thousand lanterns, third place goes to Shi Qingxuan, Palace Of Wind Master with
nine hundred lanterns.”
Everyone gasped at the amount of lanterns that Xiè Lian and Wei Ying have.
The announcer continues with the announcement till the last place of the battle. “I still can’t beat
A-Niang.” Wei Ying laughed
“Hua?” Lan Zhan asks
“It’s an alias when I am a god. My real name is still Wei Ying or Wei Wuxian.” Wei Ying
explained
“Master Lan and Sect Leader Lan would you like to go rest? ” Wei Ying smiled
“Yes please” Lan YongZheng answered
Wei Ying led them out of the banquet and guide them towards his palace. “Wei-Gongzi, where
will we be staying?” Lan Xichen tilts his head
“In my place, Palace of Wuxian.” Wei Ying answered
“Wouldn’t we be cramped in the room?” Lan YongZheng asks
“No you won’t, all of you have separate rooms so it won’t be cramped.” Wei Ying answered
Wei Ying points at one of the palace and said “ That’s A-Niang’s Palace, The Palace Of Xianle.
It’s beautiful there because the palace was built in the most beautiful part of the capital. I live
beside A-Niang. ”
“It’s very beautiful and luxurious.” Lan YongZheng says
They arrived in front of a large palace with a large pond and a bridge leading to the entrance of the
main hall of the palace. There are several lush trees and bushes in the front. There were a few
servants in front of the main hall waiting for them to arrive. “Who own this palace?” Lan Zhan
asks
“This is my place.” Wei Ying answered
“Good evening, your highness. The three rooms and the robes are prepared” The servants greeted
“Three rooms? Then one of use have to share?” Lan Xichen tilts his head
“Me and Lan Zhan will sleep together. I haven’t slept with him in months.” Wei Ying says causing
the female servants to squeal in excitement and happiness.
“I see.” Lan Xichen says
“Guide them to their rooms. Me and Lan Zhan will be going first.” Wei Ying instructed the
servants.
The servants bowed and guide the rest of the Lans to their room. Wei Ying carried Lan Zhan to his
room. “Lan Zhan, What do think of my room?” Wei Ying asks
“It’s very big. Is uncle’s, XiongZhang’s and Fuqin’s room this big?” Lan Zhan asks
“It’s slightly smaller than this room but its bigger than your Jìngshì. Are you going to bath?” Wei
Ying says
“I will bath.” Lan Zhan says
“I will join you then.” Wei Ying smiles
Lan Zhan blushes at Wei Ying’s suggestion that he couldn’t speak. The thought of seeing Wei
Ying’s naked body makes his head go blurry.
“Alright, Lan Zhan stop thinking about getting fucked. You have to wait till our wedding night.”
Wei Ying smirked
“Shameless” Lan Zhan shouted
“Come now Lan Zhan.” Wei Ying took Lan Zhan’s hand and guides him to the bathroom.
The bathroom was large and extravagant that the tub was like a pond instead of a tub made up of
timber. There were dragon statues spitting out water and the water had a lot of flower petals.
“Where Do you bath?” Lan Zhan asks as he looks around
“In here. It’s similar to your Gusu’s cold spring but it’s indoors. ” Wei Ying dips his hand in the
water to check the temperature.
“I see.” Lan Zhan says as he stares at the water.
While Wei Ying was stripping out of his robes and going in the water, Lan Zhan was staring at his
body. Lan Zhan did not realize that Wei Ying caught him staring at him. “Lan Zhan!” Wei Ying
called out.
Lan Zhan snapped out from staring. “Lan Zhàn, why were you staring at my body? Are fantasizing
about how the wedding night will go?” Wei Ying teases
“No” Lan Zhàn answered as he strips out of his robes and neatly placing it to the corner. Lan Zhan
slowly goes in, checking the temperature and the depth of the water.
Wei Ying pulled Lan Zhan closer to him and says “ Don’t be scared, it’s shallow, the water is up to
your waist. If you plan to wash your hair go near the dragon statue to wet your hair.”
“Mn” Lan Zhan hummed

They stayed near each other for a few minutes. Suddenly, both of them were in the moment. Wei
Ying lost control and kissed Lan Zhan roughly.
“Wei Yi—“Lan Zhan said before being cut off by Wei Ying’s tongue being intertwined with his
tongue and hands groping his ass.
Lan Zhan’s legs gave out causing him to fall back to the edge. Wei Ying deepened the kiss not
letting Lan Zhan have a breather. Lan Zhan was trapped under Wei Ying’s body hitting Wei
Ying’s biceps to let him have a breather.
Wei Ying’s mouth move to Lan Zhan’s neck making mark and his hand slithered it’s way to Lan
Zhan’s pink nipple to play with it.
Lan Zhan gasped “Wei Ying, Sto— ahh.”
“Very cute cries you have Lan Zhàn.” Wei Ying says with a smirk as he kisses Lan Zhan’s
collarbone.
“Mnm.” Lan Zhan’s head was starting to get blurry that he doesn’t know what to say.
Wei Ying moved his lips lower to where Lan Zhan’s nipple are, biting, sucking, and licking them.
Lan Zhan knew they were going to far so he decided to refuse all of Wei Ying’s teasing and
advances “Ahh! Wei Ying, Stop.” Láng Zhan says as he tries to squirmed out of Wei Ying’s hold.
Wei Ying let out a hoarse growl, warning for Lan Zhan to stop retaliating. Wei Ying carried Lan
Zhan out of the water, walked out the bathroom and throwing Lan Zhan on the bed.
Lan Zhan yelped in pain as he hit his back on the bed. “Wei Ying, This is inappropriate!” Lan
Zhan hissed out.
Wei Ying did not hear what Lan Zhan says, he continues to go closer to Lan Zhàn like a possessed
man. Lan Zhan shut his eye close think that he will be deflowered today.
Wei Ying grabbed Lan Zhan’s hand and putting Lan Zhan’s arm through the sleeve of the robe.
Wei Ying finish helping Lan Zhàn get dressed. Wei Ying walked away to find himself a robe to
wear. Lan Zhan was sitting on the bed dumbfounded.
Heat rose up to Lan Zhan’s ears and embarrassment wash through his entire body for assuming that
he was going to be deflowered before the wedding. Lan Zhan lowered his head so Wei Ying
wouldn’t see his embarrassed look. Lan Zhan saw a blur of red from his peripheral vision and
raised his head to see Wei Ying was staring at him.
Wei Ying leaned in to give Lan Zhàn a kiss on the head. “Goodnight, Lan Zhan.” Lan Zhan
quickly tuck himself in and leaving space for Wei Ying to join him. Wei Ying just smiled at him
and turned away to walk away from the bed.
Lan Zhan was very shock of Wei Ying’s new behavior as Wei Ying always wait for him to sleep
before leaving to do work. Wild thoughts starts to fill Lan Zhan’s head.
‘Wei Ying is mad at me. Wei Ying wanted to deflower me awhile ago but I refused. Wei Ying
won’t sleep with me anymore. I should have stayed quiet.’ Lan Zhan thought
Lan Zhan shook his head to get rid of his silly thoughts ‘ Wei Ying is not mad. Wei Ying has
work. He always have work at night. Wei Ying will come to sleep soon.’ Lan Zhan deceives
himself.Lan Zhan went to sleep and try it not to think so much of it.
Halfway through the night, Lan Zhan woke up because of the lack of warmth in the bed. Lan Zhàn
got up to check if Wei Ying fell asleep on his desk. When he got to check desk, there was no one
there, he tried to look for him in different spots of the room, still there was no Wei Ying on sight.
Lan Zhan came to the conclusion that Wei Ying is angry at him. Lan Zhan ran out of the room to
check if Wei Ying was outside enjoying the view, there was still no Wei Ying on sight. Lan Zhan
tried to go out of Wei Ying’s palace but he was bounced back, forbidding Lan Zhan to leave the
palace without Wei Ying’s permission.
Lan Zhan’s attempt to leave the palace woken up the servants because the barrier has been
disturbed and there was something or someone trying to get in and out of the palace. The servants
ran out to check who or what is trying to enter or leave the palace.
The servants were shocked to see Lan Zhan at the gate of the palace. A maid spoke up “Imperial
Consort, why are you still up this late? You should be sleeping.”
Lan Zhan was shocked that there was someone still awake. He turned around to see several
servants standing there.
Lan Zhan says trying not to whine “ Wei Ying is not at the bed. Wei Ying is not sleeping with
me.”
“His Highness didn’t tell you, did he?” A male servant says
Lan Zhan tilt his head in confusion not realizing that the mark that Wei Ying left was showing. The
servants saw the markings on the consort’s neck so they concluded that they made love.
“His Highness went on a patrol. He will come back soon. No need to worry, Consort Lan. His
highness has not abandon you.” A maid says
A freckled maid ushered “You should go back to bed,Consort Lan. His highness will worry about
your well being if you don’t go to sleep now.”
Lan Zhan hummed and walked back into the room. Lan Zhan sat on the bed to wait for Wei Ying.
Suddenly, the door was being slowly opened with caution. Wei Ying quietly went in the room.
When he turned to his supposedly sleeping beloved, he was greeted by an awake and disheveled
Lan Zhan instead of a sleeping Lan Zhan.
“Lan Zhan, you’re still awake!” Wei Ying exclaimed forgetting to control the volume of his voice.
“Wei Ying was not here… couldn’t sleep..” Lan Zhan whimpered
“Are you worried that I will commit infidelity? I should be the one to worry. You are too beautiful
that I am afraid that you will run off with one of the officials here.” Wei Ying teases Lan Zhan
“I can not commit infidelity because a Lan only love once in their entire life.” Lan Zhan says
“Lan Zhan, let’s go to sleep now. I still have to report to A-Niang about Wen Rouhan early in the
morning.” Wei Ying sighs as he flops down on the bed.
Lan Zhan move to his sleeping spot so Wei Ying could have space to sleep. Lan Zhan snuggled his
face on Wei Ying’s chin. Wei Ying hugged Lan Zhan on his waist
Next morning, Wei Ying got up at Mao Shi which is the same time as the Lan’s wake up time. Wei
Ying quietly got dress for the day, leaving Lan Zhàn to sleep. Wei Ying did not even eat breakfast,
he lower the barrier from last night and made his way to the Great Martial Hall to report his
findings and progress.
An hour after Wei Ying left his palace, five maids barged in Lan Zhan and Wei Ying’s chamber.
One of the maids walked up to the bed where Lan Zhan is sleeping in to wake him up. The other
maid went to prepare the bath and breakfast for Lan Zhan.
“Imperial Consort, It’s time to wake up.” The maid softly says
Lan Zhan’s eyes slowly open up to see a maid at the foot of the bed. Lan Zhan turned his gaze to
the window and notice that it’s past Mao Shi so he shot his eyes open and quickly got up to bed.
Lan Zhan turned his gaze on the bed and saw that Wei Ying is already gone.
The maid notice that Lan Zha was searching for Wei Ying. “His Highness went to the Great
Martial Hall to report.”
“I see. Where are my family?” Lan Zhan say
“There are in their rooms.” The maid says as she fix the bed.
“Imperial Consort, The bath is ready.” A short maid says
Lan Zhan nodded and walk toward the bathroom. The maid followed him to help him bath. Lan
Zhan removed his robes and hopped in the water, he did not notice that the maid followed him in.
Lan Zhan jumped up in shock when The maid threw petals in the water and left a tray of bath
supplies. The maid went out the bathroom to do other things after she was done with Lan Zhan.
Lan Zhan started to have flashbacks of what happened last night in the bathrooms so Lan Zhan was
blushing profusely that subconsciously submerge himself in the water to forget about it but that did
not stop him from thinking about it so he quickly dress himself and run it of the bathroom.
The maids notice that Lan Zhàn was very red so they concluded that Lan Zhan was think about
Wei Ying.
“Consort Lan, Your breakfast is prepared already.” The young maid says as she place a spoon on
the table for him.
Lan Zhan went to the table, staring at the food laid out on the table like a huge feast and said “ you
are all dismissed.”
The five maids bowed and left the chamber leaving Lan Zhan all by himself. Lan Zhan felt very
comfortable after the maids left. He knows that he has to get use to all the maids surrounding him
because he will be marrying Wei Ying and be staying here. Lan Zhan slowly ate his breakfast.
After half a Shi, one of the maids from awhile ago came back but this time she was with three
white clad men and two other maids.
“Consort Lan, your family came to see you.” The maid says as she makes her way to the table to
take the eating utensils.
Lan Zhan look at the doorway and saw his family slowly coming towards him. “Fuqin,
XiongZhang, Shufu.” Lan Zhan greeted
“Where is Wei-Gongzi, Wàngjī?” Lan Xichen asks
“He went to the Great Martial Hall.” Lan Zhan answered as he looks at the maids standing on the
side.
“Go get us tea.” Lan Zhan ordered the maid.
“Yes, Consort Lan.”The maid bowed and left to get tea.
“You seem to be getting used to ordering maids now.” Lan YongZheng says
“When did Wei Wuxian go?” Lan Qiren asks impatiently before he mumbled “It’s about to be Si
Shi.”
“He left at Mao Shi.” Lan Zhan answered
“He left that early?! But still haven’t come back.” Lan Xichen says
“Wangji, What’s that on your neck?” Lan YongZheng says with a concerned look. Lan Xichen and
Lan Qiren turned their gaze to what Lan YongZheng was talking about.
Lan Xichen walked closer to Lan Zhan to get a better look at it. “It looks like a love bite.”
“WHAT!?” Both Lan Qiren and Lan YongZheng exclaimed which scared the maid on the side and
the maid who came back from getting tea.
Lan Zhan was suddenly bombarded by his father and uncle’s questions. “Tea is here. Talk when
we have tea.” Lan Zhan says.
The Lans sat down and had at sip of the tea. After a few moments of silence, Lan YongZheng and
Lan Qiren started to bombard Lan Zhan with questions again. While the adults were bombarding
Lan Zhan with questions, Lan Xichen dismissed the maid allowing them to talk freely.
“Fuqin, Shufu, ask the question slowly. Wàngjī won’t be able to answer them.” Lan Xichen says
trying to calm the adults.
“How and when did you get that mark on your neck?” Lan YongZheng protectively says
Lan Zhan says nervously “Last Night in the bathroom when me and Wei Ying were taking a bath.”
“You were taking a bath together?!” Lan Qiren exclaimed as he is getting closer to Qi deviation.
“You didn’t tell us how you got it.” Lan YongZheng says
“We… I.. Wei Ying..suddenly.....control..” Lan Zhan was too embarrassed tell them about how
they happen.
“Most Important Question; are you still pure?” Lan Xichen anxiously asked
“Yes, He is.” A voice answered
The Lans turned their head to where the voice is and saw Wei Ying leaning on the wall staring at
them.
“I am not that reckless enough to deflower Lan Zhan this early. If I did deflower Lan Zhan early
and got him pregnant, I would become very anxious about it to the point I couldn’t leave my
chambers and I have to work from home.” Wei Ying says
“Wei Wuxian, Are you mental? Wàngjī is a man. How can he get pregnant? It’s impossible!” Lan
Qiren angrily says
“Who said it’s impossible. I have a male pregnancy pill in my hand which was given to me by A-
die. With that pill, Lan Zhan can get pregnant.” Wei Ying says with a smirk. Lan Zhan felt
butterflies in his stomach after hearing that he could have children with Wei Ying. Lan Zhan’s head
was running wild with every scenario and fantasy about having a child with Wei YIng.
Wei Ying noticed that Lan Zhàn looked very happy after mentioning about having children. Wei
Ying walked closer to Lan Zhan and kisses him on the forehead. “I will make sure you will
become pregnant after our wedding night.” Wei Ying whispered darkly on Lan Zhan’s ear. Lan
Zhan subconsciously let out a soft moan.
“Wei-Gongzi, we should start the tour you offered to us.” Lan Xichen says with a smile ignoring
his little brother’s glare for ruining the moment.
Wei Ying nodded trying to suppress his annoyance. Wei Ying grabbed Lan Zhan’s hand and
started to walk out of the chamber with the rest of the Lans following behind.
Wei Ying led Lans to Xiè Lian’s palace and said “This is A-Niang’s palace. The palace was torn
down after his banishment, but it was rebuilt again with the same style as before after he ascended
for the third time.”
Wei Ying led them to a long and large road. “This is Martial Deity Avenue, it is the main road of
the capital that’s why there are many people.”
The officials who were in the vicinity of the group started to whisper to each other. “Did you hear
his highness deflowered his consort Last Night?” A civil god says
“What? Deflowered this early?” A martial god shockingly said
“The workers of the crown prince saw marks on the consort’s neck.” the civil god says
“It could be a mosquito mark. Don’t assume things!” The martial god quietly exclaimed
“Do you think the consort is pregnant already?” The civil god asked to martial god
“He is clearly a man. How can he be pregnant?!” The martial god quietly yelled at the civil god.
“His Highness has a male pregnancy pill which was gifted by Crimson Rain Sought Flower. He
can give it to Consort Lan.” The civil god says
“If he did give it to the consort, I hope the consort is pregnant already.” The martial god says
happily
Wei Ying felt happy that people support his and Lan Zhan’s love for each other. Meanwhile, Lan
Zhan can’t help wait for Wei Ying to give him the pill and bear a child for Wei Ying.
Wei Ying led them to the end of Martial Deity Avenue where a majestic and powerful palace
stand. “This is Great Martial Hall which was yeye’s Palace. It’s where we hold meetings. Only the
upper court can be here.”
Wei Ying led them Ling Wen’s palace.” Do you see that tower over there?” Wei Ying asks as he
points at a tower.
“Yes, we can see it.” Lan Xichen says
“That bell tower only rings whenever someone ascended. A few people who have ascended has
broken the bell before.” Wei Ying says
“How could the bell break when someone ascends?” Lan YongZheng asks
“Simple. Whenever someone ascends, there would be an impact from their ascension. Strong gods
often cause a large impact on their ascension. The stronger the god is, the larger the impact they
cause which can them give into debt.” Wei Ying says
“Who are the people who have broken the bell?” Lan Zhan asks
“There were only two people who have broken the bell. A-Niang and I broke it.” Wei Ying
smirked. The Lans were very shocked.
“Awhile ago you said that the powerful the impact is, the more damage you cause which can make
you go in debt. So Wei Gongzi, how much was the debt?” Lan Xichen asks
“A-Niang had to pay 8.8 million merits and I had to pay 7.8 million merits.” Wei Ying says in a
hurtful tone.
“How long did it take to clear the debt?” Lan Qiren asks
“A-Niang took one mission to get rid of it. It also took me one mission to clear it.” Wei Ying says
with a smug look
“We should get back to the tour.” Wei Ying added
Wei Ying led them inside of Ling Wen’s palace. “So this is Ling-Ayi’s palace. It’s very spacious
and large. It is filled with scrolls and documents which scares every officials. All the workers here
are overworked and they look dead inside. This is also where we get our missions.”
The Lans were staring at the workers looking over the scrolls and documents and the mountain of
scrolls. “They are all hard workers.” Lan YongZheng praises
Wei Ying showed them every corner of the capital and told them a bit of information about each
place.
“And that’s everything.” Wei Ying says with a smile
“I think we have made our decision on where the wedding should be held.” Lan YongZheng says
as Lan Qiren nodded in agreement.
“Will you be telling it to them or should I tell it to them for you?” Wei Ying asks
“I will tell it to them so could you let us see them.” Lan YongZheng says with a smile.
“Alright!” Wei Ying says happily a smile he place his finger on his temple to enter the
communication array with his family.
‘A-die, A-Niang, Yeye, NaiNai, Mu Qing-Shushu, Feng Xin-Shushu , the Lans want to talk to you.
Can we meet at A-Niang’s palace?’ Wei Ying says to his family
‘Alright.’ Feng Xin and Mu Qing responded and left
‘Okay’ Hua Cheng and Mei Nianqing responded and left
‘Yes.’ Xiè Lian and Jun Wu responded and left
Wei Ying removed his fingers from his temple and said “ We are going to meet with them in A-
Niang’s palace.”
“How did you tell them that we would be coming?” Lan YongZheng asks
“Communication array.” Lan Zhan answered
“You know about how they communicate?” Lan YongZheng says in confusion
“Wei Ying and I communicate like that when we are far from each other.” Lan Zhan answered
The Lans were very shocked at how Lan Zhàn and Wei Ying communicate for years without being
notice by people. They though that Wei Ying and Lan Zhan don’t communicate to each other.
“Lan Zhan is quite talkative when we are communicating.” Wei Ying says as Lan Zhàn blush out
of embarrassment.
The Lans and Wei Ying made their way to Xiè Lian’s palace to continue to talk about the wedding.
As they make their way to Xie Lian’s Palace, Wei Ying waved at the other gods, workers and
some of the gods would gossip with each other when the group pass by them.
When they reached the main hall of the Palace Of Xianle, seriousness filled the air, no one dared
to break the atmosphere. All the palace worker were very anxious about this uneasiness.
“Please seat, Sect Leader Lan and Master Lan.” Xiè Lian instructed the two adults. The two Lans
sat down at the empty seat and took a sip at the tea that was prepared for them.
“Children, go back to A-Ying’s palace. The adults have to talk.” Mei Nianqing said to the
teenagers loitering at the door. Mu Qing and Feng Xin snickered at how the teens were being
talked to.
Wei Ying felt offended that he was called a child. Lan Xichen just tiredly sighed that he will be
third wheeling again while Lan Zhàn was looking at the palace decor.
“A-Ying, You seem disobedient these days. Should we send you to Bànyuè to training till you pass
out?” Mei Nianqing menacingly says
Wei Ying nervously said trying to avoid training “A-Ying will be obedient. A-Ying doesn’t want
training.” He and the Lan brothers quickly fled to Wei Ying’s palace chamber.
Wei Ying and the Lan brothers were stuck in Wei Ying’s chamber till their guardians finished
discussing with each other. It was awkward since it’s has been only Wei Ying and Lan Zhan in this
room but now Láng Xichen was looking around the room like he was searching for something
valuable.
“Zewu-Jun, What are you searching for?” Wei Ying politely asks
“I am not searching for anything. I was just mesmerized by the decor.” Lan Xichen answered as he
continues looking at the ceiling and the wall as if he was trying to decipher what type of materials
were used to make it.
“Wei Ying, Don’t you have work to do?” Lan Zhan asks
“I don’t have work for now. Can you come here, Lan Zhan?” Wei Ying says
Lan Zhan walked closer to Wei Ying. Wei Ying wrapped his arms around Lan Zhàn forming a hug
as they look out of the window looking at the garden.
“Lan Zhan, Do you know what flowers are those?” Wei Ying asks as he points at a flower
familiar to every main Lan family.
Lan Zhan looks at what Wei Ying is pointing at. A fat tear started forming in Lan Zhan’s eyes after
realizing those are gentian flowers, a flower that was mostly found that his late mother’s home.
“They are gentians.” Lan Zhan softly said as a tear runs down his face.
“That’s right! Lan Zhan, Do you like it that we plant some gentians here for you to take care and
look at it? Since you won’t be able to see them in cloud recesses often after the wedding.” Wei
Ying softly say something as he nuzzles his head on Lan Zhan’s neck.
“I like it. Wei Ying is very nice to me.” Lan Zhan softly said
“We also keep some rabbits to keep you company.” Wei Ying suggested as he envisioned Lan
Zhan taking care of the rabbits and their children in the garden while he is away.
“Wei-Gongzi is very considerate to give Wàngjī something to remind him of home.” Lan Xichen
butts in the couple’s moment
“Zewu-Jun, have you ever read the atmosphere of a room before talking?” Wei Ying ‘politely’
asks
“Of course.” Lan Xichen answered with a smile
A masked man barged in the room and quickly bring in scrolls and documents to Wei Ying’s desk
which made Wei Ying loudly sighed in frustration. The man immediately left before he pops his as
in the room and said before leaving again “ You should help Hua ChengZhu with his work.”
“Yes, Yin-Shushu. I understand.” Wei Ying tiredly says
Wei Ying walked to the desk where the scrolls and documents are placed checking if any of them
are important and sorting them into different piles, a pile for important and another pile for
unimportant.
“Wei-Gongzi,What are you doing?” Lan Xichen asks
“I am separating the important and unimportant documents and scroll into two different piles so
later, I could do the important stuff first then the unimportant stuff.” Wei Ying answered as he
continues to sort.
“How would you know if they are important or not when you aren’t looking at the contents?!” Lan
Xichen exclaimed
“Yin-Shushu or A-Die will put markings on those that are important.” Wei Ying answered still
focused on sorting.
“I see then let me and Wàngjī help.” Lan Xichen offered.

“Alright then. Don’t take peek inside.” Wei Ying said with a smile
With the help of Lan Xichen and Lan Wàngjī, sorting was quickly complete but it could be faster if
the two lovebirds stopped flirting and talking sweetly to each other.
“Since we are done sorting, will you start doing it?” Lan Xichen asks
“No, I have to entertain my guests.” We is Ying says as he lets out a cheeky smile.
A male servant barged in the room with an anxious face as he panted out “ Letter for Yiling Laozu
from Sect Leader Wen.”
Wei Ying had a sadistic smile on his face after hearing that he got a letter from Wen Rouhan. Wei
Ying quickly snatch the letter out of the male servant’s hand and teared the letter open.
— — — — — — —- — — — — — — —
Dear Yiling Laozu,
You have been invited to Qishan Wen as a special guest for the next discussion conference in three
weeks time. This Conference would be beneficial to all who are seeking for more resources and
alliances.
Sincerely, The Great Sun, His Excellency, Chief Cultivator Wen Rouhan
— — — — — — —- — — — — — — —
“The Great Sun” Wei Ying scoffed
“Wei Ying, you shouldn’t insult a high rank cultivator. There will be be severe consequences. Be
respectful.” Lan Zhan warned Wei Ying
“I will be respectful to him when he gives me the Yin Iron. I will have to tell A-Niang and A-die
about it.” Wei Ying says
“Will Wei-Gongzi join the conference?” Lan Xichen asks
“Of course.” Wei Ying confidently says as he opens his chamber doors open to go tell Xiè Lian
and Hua Cheng about the invitation.
As Wei Ying was about open the doors of the main hall of Xiè Lian’s palace, several palace
servants stopped him from entering which annoyed Wei Ying.
“Forgive me, your highness. His Majesty ordered us to not let anyone disrupt them.” A male
servant said
“Tell A-Niang that I have good news that I want to share to him.” Wei Ying ordered the male
servant.
The male servant went in the main hall and to tell Xiè Lian that Wei Ying has good news for him.
The male servant went back out the main hall and said “ You may come in.”
Wei Ying quickly barged in before the servant could open the door force him. Wei Ying saw the
adults waiting for him.
“A-Ying, What is this good news that you want to share?” Xiè Lian sternly asks
“I got a letter from Wen Rouhan.” Wei Ying says with a smile
Fēng Xin and Mu Qing were jolly that they are making a huge progress to take back the Yin Iron.
Jun Wu was skeptical about this huge progress that they are making.
“What does he wants?” Hua Cheng asks
“Nothing. He wants me to join the conference with the other sect leader.” Wei Ying says
“Are you going to go?” Mei Nianqing asked
“Of course, I will bring Lan Zhan, Feng Xin-Shushu, Mu Qing-Shushu and Pei Míng-Shushu with
me." Wei Ying nodded to himself.
“No! You will not bring Wangji with you.” Lan Qiren exclaimed
“Master Lan, why shouldn’t I bring Lan Zhan with me?” Wei Ying annoyingly asks
“You will sully Wàngjī’s good reputation. Did you even ask Wangji about it?” Lan Qiren angrily
says
“Shufu, I want to go with Wei Ying.” Lan Zhan answered as Wei Ying smirked at his answer.
“See he want to go with me. I didn’t force him to go.” Wei Ying says
“Wangji will accompany, Wei-Gongzi. I don’t mind it.” Lan YongZheng says with a smile
“Then it’s settled. A-Ying will go to Qishan with Feng Xin, Mu Qing, Pei Míng and A-Zhan. No
objections?” Xiè Lian says
“None” Feng Xin and Mu Qing answered in unison.
“Let’s continue what we were discussing about the wedding. Kids, go back to A-Ying’s palace.”
Mei Nianqing says
Wei Ying and Lan Zhàn left the main hall together and went back to Wei Ying’s bed chamber.
“Lan Zhan, during the conference, you can act like an entitled spoiled Consort if you want.” Wei
Ying said as they head back to Wei Ying’s Palace
“Wei Ying, That’s bad.” Lan Zhan horrifiedly said
“It might be his last days as a sect Leader so why not act spoiled and have your fun. You won’t get
to act spoiled for a very long time.” Wei Ying smirked
“I will think about it.” Lan Zhan shyly says
Wei Ying opened the door to his chamber and saw Lan Xichen was looking everywhere in the
room.
“Zewu-Jun, why are you looking everywhere?” Wei Ying doubtfully asks
“It’s Nothing.” Lan Xichen hurriedly and nervously answered
Wei Ying was not afraid of being robbed or letting any of his secrets to be out since he has done
nothing bad. He ignore Lan Xichen’s suspicious behavior.
“Wei-Gongzi, What did your parents say about this matter?” Lan Xichen asks changing the
subject.
“Me and Lan Zhan will be attending it together along with a few of my shushus.” Wei Ying
happily answered
Lan Xichen turned serious in a second and asks “ what happens if you met Sect Leader Jiang?”
“What do you mean?” Wei Ying asks as he tilts his head
“He has been searching for you ever since his memories has been wiped. Not to mention but the
reason why Jiang-Gongzi and Jiāng-Guniang act like that is because Yu-Furen gets angry every
time your name is mentioned in their household and she vents her anger on her children and
disciples. ” Lan Xichen explained
“So what do want me to do? They can’t do anything to me.” Wei Ying uninterestedly asks
“Just avoid them when you see them to avoid any conflicts.” Lan Xichen answered
“Of course you would suggest me this method. I should have expected this.” Wei Ying rolled his
eyes
“Wei Ying, That’s very rude to say to XiongZhang.” Lan Zhan lightly scold Wei Ying
“It’s not my fault. A-die influenced me to talk like that.” Wei Ying hurtfully says
Suddenly the doors slammed open which made Wei Ying and the Lan brothers flinch. Their
guardians were in the doorway making their way in.
“You are done discussing already?” Wei Ying asks
“Of course we are, the Lans have to go back home before their lunch hour starts.” Feng Xin
irritatedly answered
“The wedding day will be in four months.” Jun Wu says
“Four months?! That’s so long! ” Wei Ying exclaimed
“Do you think we can decorate the capital and finish our current mission in less than four
months!?” Feng Xin yelled
“Yes. I was already planning to ruin the wens during the conference.” Wei Ying answered
“A-Ying, don't rush everything.” Mei Nianqing warned
“I know,NaiNai.” Wei Ying says
“What were you planning to do in the conference, A-Ying?” Xiè Lian anxiously asks
“Our mission is to get the Yin Iron back and that’s it. I am planning to steal the Yin Iron and leave
half way through the conference.” Wei Ying says with a smile
“I like the idea.” Hua Cheng says
“Little Xianle, you are starting a war by doing that.” Jun Wu says
“Yeye, Should we give them divine punishment instead?” Wei Ying asks
“We could do that instead of snatching the Yin Iron when all the sects are greedy for it.” Mei
Nianqing says
“Or Crimson rain could send one of his strongest lackey send to the Wen Sect and reck the place.”
Feng Xin suggested
“He could go there by himself and reck the place for stealing his Yin Iron. If he can defeat 33 gods
by himself and leave unpunished, he could reck the Wens and leave unpunished too.” Mu Qing
suggested
“San Lang can’t go doing that anymore. He will be punished by me if he does that.” Xiè Lian says
as Hua Cheng nods in agreement
“Would you look at that, The most feared ghost king is docile in front of the current Emperor.
Before he acts like he rules everything but now he act like a tamed dog.” Shi Qingxuan laughed
“I forgot about the Lans. A-Ying could you escort them back home?” Xiè Lian asks
“Okay.” Wei ying says as he close his chamber’s doors and threw the dice in front.
“The door has been made you can go through now, Master Lan and Sect Leader Lan.” Wei Ying
says as he opened the door leading to Hánshì.
Lan YongZheng and Lan Qiren wall through the door without hesitation. Soon after Lan Xichen
walk through the door too. Lan Zhan hesitated to walk throughout the door.
“ Is something wrong, Lan Zhan?” Wei Ying nervously asks
“Will Wei Ying visit me?” Lan Zhan asks
“Of course, I will. I will come to see you every fortnight.” Wei Ying answered with a smile
“I can’t deal with this lovey dovey between these two anymore.” Feng Xin complained.
Feng Xin walks to Lan Zhan and Wei Ying and push them both through the door then yelled “
come back after you both are done flirting with each other!” before closing the door.
Chapter End Notes
Mao Shi- 05:00~06:59

Xu Shi- 19:00~20:59
Si Shi- 09:00~10:59
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Prince of Ghost City and Heaven

This is my first time doing this. Sorry if it was bad.

Reading time- 7 mins 35 sec

Hua Cheng asked “Gege,what is the child’s name?”

Reading time- 9 mins 31 sec

Xiè Lian nervously greeted “my lord.”

Mei Nianqing said “ he will ascend when he is willing.”

Xiè Lian was shocked and said “ he can ascend?!”

Wei Ying then said “ Hello yeyes.”

Hua Cheng then said “ you should go get dressed first.”

Hua Cheng answer “ your grandparents obviously.”

Hua Cheng replied “Yes,gege.”

Wei Ying also replied “Yes A-Niang.”

Xiè Lian answered “Yes my lord.”

Xiè Lian ask “why did you call us here,my lord?”

Xiè Lian was shocked and said “ you became immortal.”

Reading time- 8 mins 14 sec

Jiang Cheng answered “ I am Jiāng Cheng.”

Lan Zhan asks “ What is happening?”

Lan Zhan said “ mhm”

Wei Ying answered “ I am Wei Ying.”

Reading time- 8 mins 14 sec

Wei Ying answered “ Yes I am.”

Lan Qiren then said “ Is he her son ?Sect Leader Jiāng”

Lan Huan said “ Why do you want him,A-Zhan?”

Lan Zhan answered “ He is pretty…”

Lan Huan said “ Is that the only reason A-Zhan?”

Wei Ying was confused and said “ I got it from my A-Niang.”

Wei Ying asked in a curious tone “ Can we even get married?”

Lan Zhan said “ I want to marry you.”

Lan Zhan said “will be fine.”

A male ghost yelled “ Good job on your work your highness.”

Wei Ying said “ Tada! What do you think about it?”

Shi Qingxuan asked “ Our blessings for what? A-Ying”

Lans and Jiāngs wanting to go to Ghost City.

Reading time- 16 mins 0 sec

“Why don’t you want to go back? A-Zhan” Xiè Lian ask.

Lan Zhan answered “ Wei Ying..mine..First Friend..”

Lan Zhan said “No..Wei Ying is pretty and nice.”

“Yes “ Lan Zhan answers.

Lan Zhan ask “ What is it for?”

“They aren’t that useful to me” Wei Ying says.

Ghost said “ how about my life?”

”Isn’t it too cruel to bet your life?” Lan Zhan says.

”Alright everyone please move. We need to go back.” Wei Ying says.

Both of them left the crowd walking back to the manor.

“Do you like it here Lan Zhan?” Wei Ying asks

“ Yes” Lan Zhan answers.

“How about we make a promise to each other?” Wei Ying says

“ What promise?” Lan asks

“Okay I promise Wei Ying that.” Lan Zhan says

“Yes A-Niang” Wei Ying says.

“Can’t tell” Lan Zhan answered.

The sect leaders accepted the gifts.

“ Extravagant and expensive looking...red lanterns..2 giant buildings...people happy...crowded

“What are you looking at?” Lan Qiren asks.

”Nothing..” Lan Zhan replies.

“Uncle” he called out while tapping the forearm of Lan Qiren.

“A-Zhan,you shouldn’t lie to uncle about it” Lan Huan says

“Not lying...Its the truth..” Lan Zhan refuted.