Between us
The next morning Jiang Cheng woke up with a smile , Shanglei who was already waiting for him to wake up noticed his smile, she smirked... " Master what happened, why are you smiling widely in the early morning" she asked innocently.. Jiang cheng smiled at her " i...I dream about him.... " he said. " him? who? " she hides her smirk again asked him. " Lan....Lan Xichen.... " he stuttered nervously. instantly walked towards his bathroom....
she smiled at him , actually when Liebing pass his energy to Jiang cheng, Shanglei felt the change of energy and went out in her spirit form ready to beat out of the person who touched her Master. but she dropped the idea of beating the person to death, because it's Lan Xichen and another High level spiritual spirit person helped Jiang cheng heal his hand. she followed them until they left out of the yunmeng, also she felt the another line of protection over their protection line.. she understands what Heavenly mother said to her master ' who said you are going alone ' she looked at the sky " You god's are always tricky,i like that " said she went inside....
Three days passed quickly, now everyone is ready to go to Gusu. those three days Jiang cheng noticed his mother has changed.. she apologized to Wei wuxian, Wei Wuxian was shocked hearing this first but next day Madam yu is action towards him Really make him cry. she even served his food saying ' from now on you are also my son ' and she gave him a Jiang sect silevr bell . this make everyone surprised and happy too. Jiang cheng noticed the change between his parents. he smiled in relief finally.
This time Jiang cheng purposely lost their invitation, When they reached Cloud Recesses the disciples didn't allow them. Wei Wuxian agreed to get the invitation , the sun settled down , Wangji went to the river and escorted them to their rooms.
Once Jiang cheng entered his room , Shanglei went out " Master why did you lose your invitation? " she asked. " I Just helped my brother because he looked like he knew everything but reality check, he was dense in this subject " he explained to her . she nodded her head again she changed her ring form, Jiang cheng took a relaxed shower, before going to bed, he was about to sit on the bed he heard a knock on the door. ' maybe they want to check on me ' he thought.
he opened the room and saw Zewu jun stand there with his heartwarming smile. " May I talk with you young master Jiang? " Xichen asked. Jiang cheng nodded his head, stepping aside for him to get in. " Zewujun,did my brother come back ? I'm sorry for the trouble we caused you, I'm the one who lost the invitation " Jiang cheng nervous and his heart thumping against his ribcage.
Xichen just admiring the younger , silently observing his actions " Don't worry about that, Wangji brings him to me , we discussed what happened earlier. actually I came here to apologise to you " xichen said..
Jiang cheng looked confused ' before the same incident happened but zewujun Never visited me, but why this sudden change? ' he thought. Jiang cheng looks up to meet zewujun who is still admiring him " No need for that zewujun,we are at fault " Xichen shook his head " I must have visited the entrance and let your people inside " . Jiang cheng smiled " No damage happened Zewujun, and thank you for the room preparation " he said picking his hair band to Tie his hair in a bun ... Xichen observed every single detail about how he tied his hair ...
Jiang cheng turned to Xichen " Zewujun may I ask you something" he Asked, xichen also felt content that this is the first time Jiang cheng asked him something from him " yes " he said , Jiang cheng nodded " Umm i heard that previous sect leader Qingheng jun was best at his water control cultivation, i asked about this to my father, he told that if he teach me that I'm very lucky . but I also heard about his seclusion.... " he looks up saw Xichen still looking at him now without a smile, his face went blank " So if you allow me to meet him I'm grateful to you, i want to learn something from him, as his son first i want to ask you for the permission "he said...
Xichen doesn't know how to react , he really wants his father to come out of his seclusion. now Jiang cheng asked permission to meet his father. if his memory was correct Jiang cheng never talked about this with him. but what happened now? he shook his thoughts away..
" No problem, tomorrow after the class i will take you to my father. " Xichen said. Jiang cheng bowed to him " thank you Zewu jun " said smiling at him.. Xichen returns the gesture " take some rest, i will take my leave " he left the room..
Jiang cheng sighed " he is always nice to everyone "
Shanglei went out again " Master Tomorrow the Wens are coming here, this time we make sure to stop your brother and wen chao fight, if we triggered something, that won't do any good for us " jiang Cheng silently went to his bed ,laying down " Let's talk about this tomorrow, I'm tierd, and i won't Stop my brother, the jerk wen chao deserve the humiliation . but we need to talk to Wen Qing " he said closing his eyes, Shanglei shook her head" good night master " ....
in HANSHI
xichen laid down on the bed, Leibing sat beside the bed " Master why suddenly young master Jiang wants to meet your father? " xichen looked at him " he wants to learn Water cultivation From father" he said Leibing nodded his head.
" master tomorrow the Wens will come here " Leibing said, " I'm aware, let them be. But i won't allow them to fight with wanyian, before they do anything i will step in. now good night take rest Leibing " he fell asleep with that...
NEXT morning everyone gathered at the Study hall for the introduction ceremony, Lan Qiren, Xichen, WangJi and elders are already there waiting for them, When xichen saw Meng yao rage build up inside him but inside the head Liebing cool him down slowly talking with him. xichen face showed no emotion apart from the small smile.
When Jiang cheng entered with his siblings they bowed to the elders and others, When xichen eyes met him, Xichen's Anger and the rage flew out of the window, he smiled widely at him. Jiang Cheng returned the smile . Jiang cheng knew that Meng yao was here so he couldn't just show his Anger on him. He had to wait ,he returned the taste which Meng yao gave to Xichen , the betrayal . he just doesn't just wait and see that midget mess up with his family.
Jiang cheng went to Meng yao and Nie Huaisang greets them politely , Wei wuxian also did the same , " it's nice to meet you Young master Meng yao, please don't listen to others, they are just passing clouds ." Jiang cheng smiled at him , " Thank you young master Jiang, it's really great to meet you " Meng yao sweety talk to him..
xichen watched everything 'Why was he talking to him, wanyian , please don't get too close to him, '
he thought... he called out to him" Young master Jiang" Jiang cheng instantly looked at him" i will be back " he said to his brother and went towards Xichen direction. " Zewujun " he greets " Umm i already asked Father, he said okay to meet you after the ceremony... " he said, Jiang cheng smiled" thank you Zewu jun " .... xichen chuckled " no problem now go back to your place don't talk inside please" he said, Jiang cheng embarassed, nodding his head slowly he went to his seat...
The ceremony started with Lan Qiren speech, earlier Xichen changed the order of names , When the greetings ceremony started Nie clan went first. Lan Qiren is the one who received the gift. Next Yunmeng Jiang, Jiang cheng first surprised but relief at the same time. he went forward with his brother , greetings the elders and introduce him and his clan, Wei wuxian did the same then handover the gift to his brother a-cheng . Xichen stepped forward to receive the gift. his eyes meet Jiang cheng 's , the purple orbs piercing through his soul, xichen is fingers graze over his fingers while receiving the gift. both of them lost in their own thoughts, Wei wuxian noticed the small exchange between them , he grinned, then elbow his brother slightly. Wangji also noticed the daze his brother in, so he bowed to Jiang cheng " Thank you for the precious gift young master Jiang" he said. xichen and jiang Cheng looked away here and there , they went to their place.
The next one was Lanling jin clan Jin zixuan stepped forward to Greetings. but stopped by wen chao , earlier Xichen informed his disciples to allow them in, because he didn't want anything to happen to his people. Wen chao walked in with his disciples, Wen Qing and wen Ning . before he spoke anything Lan Xichen stepped forward " greetings young master Wen, it's nice to have you here" wen chao walked rudely infront of him without bowing to him " ahh it's so easy to enter Gusu Lan clan. I'm here to send my people here to study" he said. Wen Qing stepped forward bowing her head " greetings Sect leader Lan,Wen Qing and he is my brother Wen Ning we are here to learn from your clan" she said politely ...
zewujun looked at his uncle, lan Qiren sighed nodding his head towards Xichen, Zewujun received the gift From Wen Ning with a smile .
Jiang cheng and Wei wuxian exchange the look before they both stepped forward with their swords " How dare you intrude our brother in law is greetings? you even enter the hall without the proper notice. " wei wuxian said while glaring at him.
Jiang cheng turned to Lan Qiren bowing to him " grandmaster Lan we request to you to please allow us teach him a lesson with our method. we can't just sit and doing nothing. we will accept any punishment after this" Jiang cheng said, Xichen looked confused about what are they gonna do because he don't want wanyian hurt.
Lan Qiren sighed nodding his head.... Wen chao " you old man what the rubbish is he talking about? " he glaring at both twin prides. Jiang cheng and Wei wuxian walked towards him " you have no manners " Wei wuxian said," we will teach you that" Jiang cheng smiled innocently...
" Young master Wen chao , We the Yunmeng twin prides challenge you to fight with us " Jiang cheng bowed to him. Yanli standing nervously, Zixuan noticed that" don't worry,they will be okay, I'm sorry " he said. she Just smiles" I'm Not worried about my brothers. " Zixuan looked at her " then? " " you will see" she replied...
they hit the ego of wen chao," you little rats,dare to challenge me,i think you both have a death wish " he smirked... Wangji and xichen about to speak But they didn't have the time, because Jiang cheng already grabbed his robe punching him on the jaw, kicked him in the guts,he flew out of the room " how dare you call my brother rat, true that he looks like Bunny but not rat, you asshole..." he said walking outside, Wei wuxian walked beside him " nice kick a-cheng" ....
The other also followed them outside, only saw Wei wuxian and jiang Cheng stood each end, Wen chao stood between them. xichen panicked he called Leibing in his mind " Liebing go help him " but Liebing shook his head " no need for that master,he already has a strong spirit beside him. and the twin prides well protected by the spirit.no need for worry" he said. " what spirit? Liebing who is that? " xichen asked him, " i don't know , master, I felt the protection around them,if anything happens I will step in, don't worry " he assured him...
Wen disciples about to approach their young master but stopped by Wen chao" i will take down these two rats,stay out .." he said. they are all stepped back. Wen chao summoned his sword ready to fight.
the Yunmeng prides also summoned their swords, " who is first? " Wen chao asked rudely.
Wei wuxian and jiang Cheng looked at each other, they both sat down on the floor, people who were eagerly waiting for them to fight,now confused.
Wei wuxian glare at his brother " a-cheng you go, i don't wanna stand up " he said , Jiang cheng put his sword down " nah I'm good here,you go " he said. " please a-cheng I'm a bit lazy you know? " wei wuxian lying down, Jiang cheng also lying down facing his brother " okay but i want an emperor smile, i heard they are best in Gusu" he asked. Wei wuxian grinning " of course, tomorrow no classes,we are free to do anything " he said Jiang cheng smiled " promise then " . he said.
others looked at them turning their heads right and left, Wen Chao Anger building up, other hand twin jades eyes widened When twin prides talking about alcohol,they looked at their Uncle, who shook his head, others really enjoying the show...
Wen chao " What are you two playing tricks? now stand up and fight with me, you cowards... " he yelled at them.... Jiang cheng stood up with his sword in his hand " you don't have no manners, We were talking seriously but you butted in. i will teach you how to behave when you are away from home " he said while seathed his sword back to his seath,throw it towards his brother,who catches the sword put it together with his own sword .
Wen chao laughing at Jiang cheng" are you gonna fight with me without your sword? " he asked. Jiang cheng traced his ring with a smile" yes " he said. Wen chao walked towards him with a arrogance" you are no match for me, i will break your bones inch by inch " saying,he lifted his sword,he was about to Slash him but the sword never reached Jiang cheng.
others gasped as they see Wen chao is sword froze in front of Jiang cheng. xichen looked taken aback" how? " Wangji shooked his head.. Liebing mind linked his master" Master i told you they are well protected, look at his finger master he is wearing a simple one but that's not, i feel the flowing power. i assure you that the ring was not zidian " he said, Xichen looked at Jiang cheng and his ring finger. the ring look simple with purple flower on it , something else was written on the ring but he couldn't see..
Jiang cheng smiled" first manner - don't judge a book by it's cover " saying he rotate his finger, the invisible force throw him away from Jiang cheng. made him cough a blood , Jiang cheng slowly walked towards him" don't enter other's home without their permission " now Wei wuxian stood up, went to Wen chao dragged him by his collar robe . " hey my brother is teaching you some manners but you are not listening to him " he punched him on the face,he stumbled back,but Wei wuxian again grabbed him holding him in place. Shanglei in her spirit form beside wei wuxian, she made Wen chao is core stopped functioning..
Wei wuxian look at his brother" you can continue a-cheng " Jiang cheng nodded " don't interfere When others talking with another person " he said looking towards his brother in law. Wei wuxian again punched him. " don't be arrogant in front of elders , respect and protect who are weaker than you " Jiang cheng saying while looking directly at Lan Qiren and Wen Qing and Wen Ning .
Wei ying again punched him , Jiang cheng smiled " enough brother im done teaching him , now according to the Gusu lan clan rules you will be punished" he said turning towards Xichen " Zewujun you know better than anyone here, please proceed with the punishment " Xichen sighed before nodding his head walking towards them before he instruct one of his disciples to go get something " according to the rules 10 disciple wipes for his misbehaving and trespass" Xichen said, because other than him no one no anything about Wen chao is visit so trespass also added..
Wen disciples try to Stop them, but other Lan disciples stopped them. Wei wuxian tossed the Wen chao on the ground . the twin prides went back to their sister. while WangJi counting down the numbers of wipes, Xichen looked like he was in delima, he was expecting this. but somehow relief washed over him.
after the punishment Lan Qiren step in turning towards Wen siblings " you two go back to your rooms, and others took your young master back to your clan , tell your Sect leader , we don't tolerate this type of action " he said, the other Wen disciples help their young master,they immediately left Gusu. Qiren turned to others" please others go back to your rooms day after tomorrow classes will begin " he said they bowed to him then went to their respective rooms.
When Lan Qiren sighed before turning towards the twin prides of yunmeng . wei ying and jiang Cheng bowed to him " we apologise for cross the line,but we can't just let others disrespect to our family" wei wuxian said, " this is your sect, you have a different rules, so we accepted any punishment you were giving us " Jiang cheng bowed bis head...
Lan Qiren sighed," you two didn't do anything wrong,but still the rules here allowed anyone to allow act on their own. You both write the rules 50 times. " he said walking away with other elders....
Lan xichen" young master Jiang can you please come with me? " he Asked. Jiang cheng slowly nodded his head. " a-jie, brother i will be back, you can go to your rooms,once i return i surely will come to meet you " he said , bidding them to farewell...
" zewujun where are we going? " few minutes later Jiang cheng asked, "to meet my father " Xichen said. they both walked towards the secluded area of the forest...