Beyond Control

Chapter 111

Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian left Cloud Recesses three days after discussing it with Lan Xichen. Xichen gave them a copy of the scripts they found at the Moling Su Sect to give to Baoshan. As soon as the two stepped outside of the gate of Cloud Recesses, they teleported to Baoshan's Mountain. Wei Wuxian immediately felt the serene atmosphere of the mountain as soon as they arrived. He felt his body and his mind relax quite a bit.

"I was wondering when you would come back," Baoshan said greeting the boys, "and you came together this time."

Wuxian nodded, "we have been going through some things. We are starting to get past them," Wuxian told her, "though, my mind is a mess at the moment. Lan Zhan thought it would be nice for me to get away from the sects for a while."

Looking into her grandson's eyes, Baoshan could see the little flicker of light inside of Wuxian was close to going out. When he stopped by on his own the other day, that light was a little bit brighter, but now, it was almost gone. Baoshan wanted to know what happened so suddenly to see such a bright and cheerful boy, look so empty. Baoshan led the two inside and prepared tea for them.

"A'Ying, when I look into your eyes, I see the light in side of you slowly going out. What is wrong?" Baoshan asked, "what is going on?"

Wangji explained to Baoshan as best as he could their situation. How they have been talking it through now but Wuxian was still having a hard time getting through it. Baoshan decided to look through Wuxian's memory again. Looking back, she found out that his mental health is imbalanced. Wuxian needed time away from everything to rebuild his self confidence. Wangji agreed to help in any way possible.

"I am guessing the energy exchange between you two only works for a few days," Baoshan said.

"I think so," Wangji told her, "we have not been able to really explore that part of our bond yet. We only just had a small ceremony with our families. Wei Ying and I have finished the bond through dual cultivation, but we are still learning about what we can do."

"Well, the more you both exchange and share energy, the healthier your relationship will be," Baoshan explained, "not that you probably want to hear this from me, but when soulmates finally bond, they dual cultivate constantly. Not only is it beneficial for the two later on, but it lets the two cultivators really explore their partner's abilities and feelings. It's a new approach to connecting between you both."

"Are you saying we should be more intimate?" Wangji asked, "and it would also improve Wei Ying's mental state?"

"Yes," she answered, "plus, you two can feel good all the time. As you both are immortal, you two take longer to tire."

"Right," Wuxian nodded, "so what do we do in the meantime?"

"Just spend as much time as you want to here," Baoshan told him, "you and Wangji need this time to be away from the sects."

"Speaking of the sects," Wuxian said and took the scripts from the sleeves of his robes, "Xichen-Ge made copies of the scripts we found. He said if you have any suggestions, to let us know."

"Thank you," Baoshan said, "as we discussed before, that array he is trying to make, will bring this world into a calamity if he is successful. We have to make sure he does not succeed."

"As of right now, Meng Yao is the only sect left. The main sects placed a siege on the new Yue Yang Xue Sect, The Yao Sect, and the Moling Su Sect. With those three sects out of the way, it is just the Qishan Meng Sect left. Meng Yao will probably start to become desperate soon. Whatever he might be planning," Wuxian explained.

"I will be sure to look through these scripts carefully and let you know what I think he may be planning," Baoshan told them, "now, are you two hungry or tired?"

"I am alright, thank you," Wangji replied and looked at Wuxian, "Wei Ying?"

"I am just tired," Wuxian answered, "not physically but mentally. I feel drained."

"Why don't you two go rest for a bit then?" Baoshan suggested, "there is already a charm on the walls of your room to keep the noise from getting out. It's like a privacy talisman but it is only removed if I feel like removing it."

Wuxian narrowed his eyes at her, "what are you implying?"

"You two can rest," Baoshan answered him and winked. She then stood up and left for the library, "feel free to do as you please. Come to me if you need anything."

"Okay," Wuxian and Wangji said as they watched her leave.

Wuxian then turned to look at Wangji, "can you to carry me?" Wuxian asked, "I am feeling drained, and we did not even do anything."

Wangji replied with a nod and stood up. He then picked up Wuxian bridal style and carried him to their room. Wangji sat him down on the bed and helped him remove his robes, leaving him in his trousers. Wangji removed his robes and laid down with Wuxian. He held Wuxian close to him and placed a kiss on his forehead.

"You can sleep, my love," Wangji told him in a quiet voice, "I will be here beside you when you wake up. You are not alone."

"I love you," Wuxian says. Wangji kissed him on this lips in response. Wuxian then rested his head on Wangji's chest and his arms wrapped comfortably around his torso.