Chapter 6

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NEI SECT 

The Qinghe Nei Clan is one of the five great cultivation clans and resides in the Unclear Realm.

While most other clans cultivate with the use of double-edged straight sword, the Qinghe Nie Clan cultivates fierce spirits with single-edged saber. The blade requires greater strength and a more aggressive fighting style. As a result, disciples of the Nie Clan are known for their aggression and violence in battle.

Recently , Sect Leader Nei had nearly qi deviation . This information was not known it many . Not even disciples . But as always Nei Mingjue wrote a letter to Lan Xichen and secretly dropped hints about his father's bad health . Of Course Lan Xichen understood the meaning and kept the matter secret . He only told his father about this . Surprisingly his father asked to take Lan Wangji . Soon the Jade twins flew to Unclear Realm.

In Unclear Realm Wei Wuxian or Flute Master was setting across Nie huisang while chatting .

" So the place is called Stone Castles . And you spread the rumors about the ' Man Eatting Castle' while they are actually the Nie family's Ancestral Hall ?" Wei Ying came to the conclusion .

" Yes ....don't tell da-ge he doesn't know where it came from . But he is happy that people would know stay away from there and intentionally not going to check there .  But  I hear you do ." 

 "Yes. I want to go to the forge where your sabers are made. Captain Rong said she could take me there."

HuaiSang nodded vigorously. "The forge and the family of smiths that make the sabers are up near Xinglu Ridge. There is a small city there."

"How far away is that?" he asked.

"Not far. Half a day by sword. A day by horseback."

"Hmm. "

"Also Captian Rong says you never gave it a name."

"No. Why would I? I hate the thing."

"Hmm." He laid it back down on the table and placed his hands on the blade, concentrating. There was definitely something odd about the spirit in the metal. There were many dark paths of cultivation which exist. The Nie sect's sabres were an example; they absorb the killing intent and evil energy of the yao and guai they kill, and over time their sabres become more and more powerful but also lead the wielder closer and closer to an inevitable qi deviation.

"Nie-xiong, do you know anything about the spirits in these blades ?Does every disciple knows that their saber is forged  by resentment energy ? "

"Eh? No, I don't know ?"

Wei Ying gave him a blank stare in return to his oblivious attempt to douche the question .

"They use angry spirits, don't they? That's why you don't want to tell me," HuaiSang said

"I once overheard Da-ge talking. I don't think I was supposed to know about it . So, I don't think I others know about it." he had the decency to look a bit guilty about it .

The Qinghe Nie are descended from butchers. Due to their violent cultivation style, the sabers used by Nie Sect eventually begin to affect their owner's state of mind. Every Nie Sect Leaders has eventually grown irritable and died of a qi deviation as a result.

" They say it's a curse but I think it's the foundation . All I know is that I don't want my dad , who just escaped death , and my brother to die." 

LWJ POV ;

As soon as we reached Unclear Realm , we were greeted by Nei Mingjue . My brother and he acted like it was a sudden visit while I stayed silent . I do not understand my work here in the first place .

As we were about to enter sect leader's room , my eyes widen at the sight .

There were three doctors . Two were elder doctor of Nei Sect , looking highly impressed by the young lady doctor . The doctors are busy making the best treatment plan and already decided to stop Sect leaded from doing any activities for three months . Sect leader's protest were ignored and it also earned a glare from his son and Lan Xichen tries to calm him.

Lan Zhan notices he was not the only audience when his name is called from behind .

"Lan Zhan we meet again .Looks like fate really wants us to meet again and again ." Flute Master said coming from behind .

"What are you doing here ?" I asked trying to look unfazed.

"My friend is checking on uncle ." Flute Master said

I could guess it was the female doctor referred as his friend . I heard a lot about the head physician from Yilling .

"Lan Zhan we are not needed here . Let's go ." he said

Before I could answer I feel like I was already being dragged away . We reached a quite spot . I wanted to ask questions but I keep looking at how he grabbed my hand . A pleasant feeling spread in my chest . Weird .

"What happened to sect leader ?" I asked finally.

Flute Master signed . " Uncle Nei had a Qi deviation ." He said .

Involuntarily a gasp released from my mouth . First , he called sect leader as uncle and second , he had qi deviation . I waited for him to continue .

" It happened when he was in a village . His health was degrading . Luckily my friend was in the same inn. She went to get some herbs specific in that region . She found him in the group almost clinging to life. Then  she send me message . Thankfully she was able to save him . Then I called Nei Mingjue ." He paused

" Nei Mingjue was furious . Uncle hide his condition was getting worse . He even went to a village when he could barely do daily activities. After reaching there he was very anxious . Then he calmed down then he got angry . I insisted to take my friend at least cause she is a great doctor . Nei Huisang managed to convince his brother ."

" I understand . But why  his health was degrading ?" I asked not understanding where the problem begin

" I think Nei Mingjue will probably tell your brother . It's not my place to tell you .But I have another favor to ask.  " He grinned looking at me , his eyes lit in mischief even behind his mask . 

This guy looks like a big walking trouble but trustworthy too. The look in his eyes screams he has something in his mind . But if there is any way I could help then why not .Why am i not irritated but confused instead .Just thinking while he is here makes me more confuse . Why he feels like a complete stranger whom i meet before . I don't want him around but i don't want him to go . ' i thought

Soon I came out of my daze and he was patiently waiting . Embarrassed I coughed and asked " What kind of favor ?"


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