The White Phoenix

Chapter 53 - Reunion

It's been a few months, and the wedding was only a couple months away. Wei Ying was getting excited. He said he wanted to take Wangji's name even though Wangji is technically marrying into his home as he is a prince. His parents were okay with it. Wei Ying also said he wanted to spend an even amount of time between the sky and Cloud Recesses. It was a good compromise as Wangji couldn't just be kept away from his family. Not only is it a marriage out of love but this marriage would also bind the cultivation realm and the celestial realm into allies.

The two at the moment, were spending a lot of their time in Cloud Recesses. Wei Ying liked the calm and tranquil atmosphere that was there. It wasn't like that all the much where his actual home is. Wei Ying was sitting outside of the Jingshi, out back. There was a nice magnolia tree that was placed in the yard and he liked relaxing beside it.

Lan Wangji was out speaking with his uncle and brother about some things for the wedding. Wei Ying honestly did not have to do anything because his parents are planning everything. They even have a place for them to spend a couple months just for themselves, a nice little honeymoon for them. Wei Ying was happy and content.

He sat there thinking about their late night make outs, and how even though they don't go all the way, they still satisfy each other. Wei Ying always wanted to be with him, no matter what he was doing or no matter where he was. Wei Ying knew about boundaries and space though. He didn't want to overdue it but he also knows Wangji enough where he would tell Wei Ying if he was being too much. Wei Ying thought about talking to him about it a couple of times, he just has not found the courage to do so yet. As he laid there he could sense someone's presence and it wasn't Lan Wangji, Lan Xichen, or Lan Qiren.

"Hey firebird," a familiar voice spoke.

Wei Ying smirked and sat up looking at them, "hello Annchi...and Yinuo, good to see you again," he greeted, "but how am I to know it's really you two?"

"Really? You want to know if we are who we say we are?" Annchi asked.

"What is the our secret words if we are unclear?" Wei Ying asked, "I just dealt with one of Guiwang's minions not long ago. If you can tell me our secret words, then I will know."

Annchi sighed and spoke softly the secret words, "Feathers of snow, Flames of gold."

"See that wasn't so hard," Wei Ying said.

"If we weren't in a place where the rules say that we cannot fight, I'd so kick your ass," she said, "I forgot how annoying you can be. Happy to have you back bird."

Wei Ying smiled, "come with me, and we'll see about that," he said and stood up. He then led them into the training grounds, "this is the only place we are allowed to fight. We would need permission from Sect Leader Lan first though."

Annchi snorted, "what, are you afraid of getting into trouble? That didn't happen before your Nirvana."

"That was before I met Lan Zhan and my habits have changed," Wei Ying said, "I don't just fight with people anymore."

"You have become stiff," Annchi said provoking him.

"Annchi, if you want to fight with him, then get permission," Yinuo told her, "this place has their rules."

"And I see your mother hasn't helped change your temper all that much...or is it just me you like to provoke?" Wei Ying asked.

"I like to fight you, as you are the only one aside from my mother, who really challenges me," Annchi said.

"Alright, then show me if you have improved at all since my absence," Wei Ying said and took out his sword.

Annchi took out her spear and charged forward. Yinuo sighed as she knew the spar was coming anyway, regardless of rules. As the two were fighting, Annchi was seeing moves that she had never seen before. His agility has improved and his strength has increased as well. She didn't understand how that was possible. She didn't think that his rebirth would improve his fighting skills this much. She was getting herself worked up as she was trying to keep up. She knew if her mother saw this, her mother would be drilling her into the ground by now.

Lan Wangji, Lan Xichen, and Lan Qiren was greeted by Yinuo as she snuck away from the sparring taking place. She just wanted to let the three know. They then got curious on how it was going. The four went to the training grounds to see the sparring continue. Wangji was smiling as he was seeing that Wei Ying still sticking to what Lan Wangji had taught him. There was some moves he did not recognize but he felt that it was from Wei Ying's older fighting style.

Wangji also noticed how Annchi was getting agitated. It was actually hindering her at the moment. Her agitation is what is causing her to get tired and she is trying too hard and thinking too much. Because of this, it was the reason she lost during her spar against Wei Ying.

"How did you learn to fight like that?" Annchi asked, "I recognize your old skills but there are new ones that I haven't seen before."

"You do realize that my rebirth helped me learn new things. I grew up here in Cloud Recesses. I learned their techniques, and their strategies. I even learned how to improve my strength as these Lans are known for their strength. They have good fighting skills and they have...." Wei Ying paused for a second and looked at Lan Wangji.

Wei Ying smiled and continued to speak, "Lan Zhan, has taught me so much. He taught me how to save my energy during a fight and how to keep myself from getting agitated. His skills and knowledge are what helped me improve and grow. You are a good fighter, Annchi, but the issue is that you are trying too hard. You need to learn breathing exercises and meditation. It helps you to understand and focus your mind a lot better. If you can learn to focus better in your fighting and ease away some tension in your body, I guarantee you that you will improve as well."

Annchi nodded, "falling in love has changed you."

"What? Have you not confessed yet?" Wei Ying asked.

"I have!" Annchi argued, "Yinuo is mine and Mother approved."

"About time," Wei Ying said. He then happily skipped over to Wangji, "hi."

"You fought well," Wangji said.

"I learned a lot from a really good teacher," Wei Ying said, "and he happens to be the best person in my world."

Wangji's ears started to turn pink, "nonsense," he mumbled.

"Nope," Wei Ying said, "thank you for teaching me new things."

Wangji smiled, "I am always happy to teach you Wei Ying."

"I am going to teach you things in the future," Wei Ying said, "as we have been training I will continue to teach you too."

"Wei Ying is a good teacher," Wangji praised.

"Lan Zhan," Wei Ying said, "no need to say such things."

"You can say such things but I cannot?" Wangji asked.

"Of course you can I am just teasing," Wei Ying replied.

Wangji chuckled and shook his head, "still so mischievous," he said.

"For you, I always will," Wei Ying said. Lan Wangji gave him a glare as a warning that it could get him into trouble. Wei Ying just laughed and hugged him, "I love you, A'Zhan."

"I love you too," Wangji said hugging him back.