Chapter 8 - The Return

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The next day, Lan Zhan and the juniors left Yuandao. When Lan Zhan arrived in Gusu, he went straight to his uncle and brother.

"Wangji, you're back," Lan Xichen greeted him warmly.

"Shufu, Xiongzhang," Lan Zhan responded, bowing to them.

"You seem happy, Wangji," Lan Qiren observed, noticing the uncharacteristic lightness in Lan Zhan's demeanor.

"Mn," Lan Zhan replied with a small smile.

"Did you manage to get a response from Yuandao?" Lan Xichen inquired.

"Mn. Shufu, they are coming," Lan Zhan confirmed.

Lan Xichen sent a butterfly message to Jin Guangyao, informing him that the Yuandao Sect would attend the conference.

Days passed, and as the conference drew closer, nearly all the sects had arrived, except for the Yuandao Sect.

"Yuandao Sect, please come in," the herald announced.

The members of the Yuandao Sect stepped into the hall, their presence commanding immediate attention. Lan Qiren narrowed his eyes at the couple leading the group. They looked remarkably familiar. Wei Ying, Wei Qing, Wei Ning, Jiang Yanli, and Jin Zixuan wore masks, concealing their identities for the moment.

"Greetings, Sect Leader, madam, and everyone from the Yuandao Sect," Jin Guangyao bowed to them.

"Greetings to Chief Cultivator and all the clan leaders in this hall," Wei Changze bowed, followed by his family. "I am Wei Changze, Sect Leader of Yuandao Sanren Sect."

"Madam Wei, Cangse Sanren of Yuandao Sanren Sect," Cangse Sanren introduced herself.

"Wei Nuan, courtesy name Wei Biyu, greets Chief Cultivator and all the sect leaders," Wei Biyu said, bowing gracefully.

"Wei Ya, courtesy name Wei Qiuyue."

"Wei Yue, courtesy name Wei Liling."

"Wei Zhong, courtesy name Wei Mingsheng."

The hall buzzed with whispers and exclamations. Sect Leader Yao then shouted, "Wei? How are you related to Wei Wuxian?"

"That criminal!"

"That demonic cultivator!"

Wei Changze listened calmly before addressing the hall. "Wei Ying, or Wei Wuxian, is my son. I am sure some of you may have heard of or know our family, especially the Lans." He looked directly at the Lan Clan.

"Aren't you supposed to be dead?" a cultivator shouted.

"Calm down, everyone," Jin Guangyao finally found his voice, and the hall quieted.

"To answer everyone's questions, yes, my wife and I 'died' that night, but only to ascend as immortals. Some of you may know that my wife's grandmaster is Baoshen Sanren. I should clarify that Baoshen Sanren is my wife's mother."

"Are they your children?" one of the sect leaders from a minor clan asked.

"Yes, they are Wei Ying's siblings. I would also like to introduce my other companions."

"Jiang Yanli, now Madam Jin, greets Chief Cultivator and all the sect leaders in this hall," Jiang Yanli said, bowing.

"Jin Zixuan greets Chief Cultivator and all the sect leaders in this hall," Jin Zixuan added, bowing as well.

The hall was filled with gasps and exclamations. It was as if everyone had seen ghosts. The Wei family and Lan Zhan were the only ones who remained composed.

"T-that's Madam Jin and Jin Zixuan!" someone exclaimed.

"Shijie?" Jiang Cheng couldn't believe his eyes.

"A-niang...a-die," cried Jin Ling as he ran toward his parents, who welcomed him with warm hugs.

"What's happening?" one of the cultivators asked in bewilderment.

"That's not all," Wei Changze said with a smile, gesturing for the other two companions to step forward.

"Greetings to Chief Cultivator and all the sect leaders in this hall. I am Wen Qing, now Doctor Wei Qing of Yuandao Sanren Sect," Wen Qing introduced herself.

"Wen Ning, now General Wei Ning of Yuandao Sanren Sect," Wen Ning added.

Once again, the hall was filled with shocked murmurs. These were people believed to be dead, their ashes scattered by the wind. How could they be alive?

"You! Damn Wens!" a voice shouted in anger.

"Careful what you say. That's my family you're talking about," Wei Mingsheng glared at the man who had spoken.

"Aren't you dead?!"

"What's happening?" another cultivator demanded.

The hall descended into chaos as the reality of the situation sank in. It seemed as if everyone believed to be dead was coming back to life. The noise was deafening, and the confusion was palpable.

Through it all, the Wei family remained quiet, their expressions calm but with an underlying intensity. They remembered all too well the injustices done to them, especially to Wei Ying, Wen Ning, and Wen Qing. The time for answers and reckoning had come, and they were ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Next Wei ying finally revealing himself to the people who wants him died...how's my lovely wangxian shippers I hope everyone is alright and healthy ..we have lots of candies too much coincidence with our Wang yibo and Xiao Zhan hihi..take care my lovelies..xx Original Note on DEC 15 2021

Revised Version July 22 2024

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