THE GAME

The First

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At ten in the evening, Wen Xu got suited up and assembled at his father's quarters with Wen Chao and some trusted members of the council. He kept to himself with a serious demeanour and spoke no word. When greeted, Wen Xu's reply was a nod. Wen Chao on the other hand got chatty and bragged before they even reached their destination. Ruohan skimmed through the last report before leading his entourage to the extraction chamber many feet below his castle, clothed in robes fit for a god, handstitched to perfection.

Although the extraction chamber was divided by the viewing room, there were many modifications to the machines. Instead of causing one's core to seep out, it could also get into the person's mind and dig out hidden memories.

The star of the evening was reeled into the room in no time. Wen Ruohan did not care what his son's reaction would be yet he was impressed to see Wen Xu carrying an indifferent look. Craning his eyes at the objects around him, Wei Ying did not resist when he was laid down on the extraction bed and bound by his feet, hands, and a strap went over his forehead. 

"Ack!", His eyes burned red as a thin needle meandered its way into the nape of his neck. Wen Xu clasped two fists tightly at the sound of discomfort yet strived to maintain the stiffness.  

"Good luck father.", Wen Chao expressed his enthusiasm at the moment of truth.
The Sect Leader accepted the positive vibe, but only gave a reaction after glancing at his firstborn. "I dont believe in luck...but aren't you going to wish me one, Wen Xu?"

"You will achieve your aim father...with or without luck. You always have, nothing can stop you now.", Wen Xu bowed.

While Ruohan chuckled at that cold cry of defeat and stepped up, Wen Xu checked his wristwatch for the third time...

Some Hours Ago...

"Wait till thirty minutes after my signal. My father has only one shot with A'Ying and won't be able to intervene by then. Wen Chao and I will have to come out to stop the alleged siege. I will send him to the South Wing, far from the mansion and return to the lab."

"Wen Ning will take the West Wing...I will keep the south ablaze.", said Wen Qing. 

"Fine... You may attack and kill as many as you have to to keep the charade going, but do not harm my brother. You have to hold them back for as long as you can. My men will be on guard from in the extraction hall. All that will be left is taking my father on and saving Wei Ying. My men are setting things up as we speak, so you won't be stressed."

"Alright cousin...Wen Xu is this a coup?... What will happen to Uncle Ruohan when we succeed?", Wen Qing wanted to know if her assumptions were right. Wen Xu may not live another day if anything goes wrong.

"Nothing you need to concern yourself with cousin Qing. My father raised me to take what I want and overcome my weaknesses. Im simply living up to his teachings.", Said Wen Xu

Present...

The first phase of their plan took place smoothly. When the machine was activated, Wen Ruohan drew a sword as black as coal. "Magnificent...isn't it?", He held the weapon flat in his hand while the machine stood vertically.

"It's made out of the purest Yin metal from the infamous Yangling Daoren's Yin...Unblemished by human decent." Dark shadows began clouding around the Sect Leader...

At that time the disturbance Wen Xu and his cousins orchestrated played out and the alarm blew. "Take care of it yourselves, I've got a date with destiny.", Ruohan sent his sons and the people in charge of protecting his Sect to deal with the problem while the project continued.