Who is Our Father?

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The next morning, Wei Ying had already left Yuandao before anyone else woke up, heading back to Celestial Mountain. He needed to distance himself from Lan Wangji and the turmoil of emotions stirred up by their recent encounter.

Meanwhile, everyone else gathered in the dining hall for breakfast.

The sect leaders and Elders, and the juniors and heirs are dining together

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While the Sect disciples and guest disciples are dining together.

As Lan Wangji listened, he overheard a conversation among the juniors seated with the heirs.

"We tried to ask a-dié last night who our other father is, but he didn't answer," Wei Delun shared.

"Was shu-shu mad?" one of the juniors inquired.

"No, he just froze on his seat until we hugged him," Wei Meixui replied.

The juniors kept their mouths shut, adhering to their promise to Wei Ying to keep this secret. The curiosity about the identity of the children's other father lingered among them.

"Wangji, are you alright?" Lan Xichen's concerned voice broke into Lan Wangji's thoughts.

"Xiongzhang, did you notice Wei Ying?" Lan Wangji asked.

Before Lan Xichen could respond, one of Wei Ying's cousins across the table spoke up. "My cousin left earlier today, back to Celestial Mountain."

"Ah, thank you," Lan Wangji said, his appetite vanishing.

He had hoped to speak with Wei Ying about the kiss from the previous night. Disappointed, he finished his breakfast quickly and prepared to leave later in the afternoon. Seeking solace, he walked to the training grounds where he saw the three jades of Celestial Mountain.

"Wei Huiling, courtesy name Wei Biyu, greets the Chief Cultivator," one of them said with a bow.

"Wei Daiyu, courtesy name Wei Meixui, pleasure to meet you, Chief Cultivator," another added.

"Wei Liqin, courtesy name Wei Delun, greets your excellency," the third said.

"Mn. Young Master Wei, Young Maiden Wei, Second Young Maiden Wei," Lan Wangji acknowledged, bowing back. At that moment, Lan Xichen approached, and the three jades greeted him as well.

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