Because of You

52

‼️sensitive content in this chapter. Descriptions of sexual assault, read with caution‼️
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The boys managed to convince Baoshan to meet with the two families. There, they explained to Baoshan about the past life Wangji and Wuxian experienced and somehow they were repeating that but with a better ending.

"How did both of you gain immortality?" Baoshan asked.

Wei Wuxian smiled, "Madam Yu and Uncle Jiang wanted me to go through a reevaluation for my ranking. I was ranked fourth at the time but they said I should try again as I have been told I was a good cultivator. During the fighting challenge against the sect leaders, defeated everyone but Nie Mingjue only because as we were fighting, I ascended. It was a strange feeling, I felt hot but suffocating too. They said I would have moved to first rank but since I became immortal, I am now number two in the immortal ranking," he explained.

"Interesting, I am guessing some of your cultivation transferred from your past life to this one," Baoshan said, "what about you dear?"

"I..." Wangji became shy and his ears became red.

Wuxian giggled, "he became immortal from us kissing," he said.

Baoshan couldn't help but laugh, "that's what soulmates are for," she said. She then looked at Lan Xichen, "about the things that were said to you a long time ago. I am sorry if I stressed you out or offended you."

"What do you mean?" Xichen asked.

"I was the one who helped you travel back through time," she said, "I allowed a few people to remember and as for Wei Ying and Wangji, they gained their memories later."

"That was you?" Xichen asked.

"I apologize," Baoshan said.

"No need, you actually helped even though it was hard to see, I am glad I had the chance to make it right," Xichen said.

"Ugh, Baoshan?" Wuxian asked.

"You can call me Wai Po, Dear," she said.

Wuxian blushed, "Wai Po, I have to ask, has a power existed where your eyes and body glow red and then a group of people turn to ash?" He questioned.

"Can you elaborate?" She asked.

Wuxian sighed, "back just before the war began, there was an indoctrination at the Wen Sect...."

"She should know," Wangji said calmly.

"I know," Wuxian said, "I am just now getting over it so talking about it again is just a bit painful."

"Do you wish for me to tell her?" Wangji asked.

Wuxian shook his head and spoke, "during the indoctrination Wen Ruohan asked for my presence. I asked him what he wanted to know but then he said he wanted to know what the love child of Wei Changze and Cangse Sanren was like...." Wuxian explained, "he...forced himself into my mouth and came. He even tried to do the same to me. As I was just getting used to my abilities, I used wind cultivation to push him away from me but also burn his face with fire. I ran back to the others. Later, his two sons and a few other Wen Disciples came and told me that for hurting Xiandu, I needed to be punished. Even if it was an act of self-defense. A woman then put a hot iron in my chest but then I glowed red and the Wens all turned to ash. I used so much energy that I passed out."

Baoshan was shocked beyond belief. She was not expecting to hear that her grandson was assaulted in such a way. She was glad that the man was dead or she would be the one to tear him apart, limb by limb.

"That is a power I have never seen or heard of before," she said, "I was told you are good with talismans and charms. Can you think of anything like that you might have used?"

"The only charm I used was a core protection charm to keep my golden core from getting crushed by Wen Zhuliu. I am now immortal so I am safe from that, but that is the only protection charm I used," he explained.

"Can I see this charm?" Baoshan asked.

Wei Wuxian pulled out a black talisman and wrote out the charm and handed it to her, "it took me a while to make it but it has a backlash to it. Anyone who tries to crush the core will just cause their to get crushed instead. That's how Wen Zhuliu died."

Baoshan then used a charm of her own to examine the properties of charm Wuxian created, "this charm is more than a core protection spell. My guess that this charm was what helped you. Unless we can trigger it in a safe way during training so I can observe it for myself...you are a smart child for being able to create such a talisman."

"I love inventing things," Wuxian said.

"Your mother did too," Baoshan said.

"Really?" Wuxian asked.

"We can talk more about her a bit later," she said, "but I want to know if you made your decision?"

"Well, we want to of course but Lan Zhan and I are engaged, so we wanted to talk about planning. We talked with both sides and thought while we were away to train, they could start the wedding plans," Wuxian told her.

Baoshan smiled, "but of course," she said, "I normally have rules at my mountain. Once you leave you cannot return. I only ever use that on my disciples. Your mother was always welcome to return. It's just a shame they died when they did. So whenever you want your wedding, I am fine. The training goes day by day and doesn't really have a timeline."

"Can we plan for it within eight months?" Wangji asked, "it would be enough time for our families to set up everything while we are away."

"I am okay with that," Wangji's father said, "A'Xian?"

"Honestly, I'd marry him tomorrow if I could," he said with a giggle, "I do not know if I would still be on my contraceptives thought. I want A'Yuan back."

"Oh yeah, you can have children," Baoshan said, "instead of teas I have supplements that you can take. It's just as effective."

Wuxian giggled, "alright."

"You two really haven't touch each other?" Jiang Cheng asked.

"Not that it's any of your business, but no, we haven't," Wuxian said, "we have been filial...no matter how tempting it is to cave."

"Oh, you two haven't played?" Xichen asked.

The two boys blushed and stilled in their place. Wangji has, on more than one occasion, ended up slipping and telling Xichen of these things. So of course, he would use this opportunity to tease them like this and call them out.

Wuxian wasn't having it, "Xichen-Ge remember that conversation we had about the situation in the library about that one book? Have you read any good ones since them? Eased your...senses?" He teased.

Lan Xichen shot him a glare. Before he could say anything the room stilled when a deep angelic baritone laugh was heard. Everyone looked where it came from. Lan Wangji, though has laughed at some of Wuxian's nonsense before, has not done so in front of many people yet. To those who hardly hear it, it was music to their ears.

"Again, we can always send you more of them Ge," Wangji said not only with a smile on his face but a chuckle was heard.

"You know what?" Xichen said.

"No, tell me," Wangji said.

"Oh, Lan Zhan," Wuxian said, "your sassiness is so attractive."

Wangji turned to Wuxian and winked. Wei Wuxian froze and placed his hand on his chest, "I think my heart just stopped for a minute," he said, "Lan Zhan winked at me."

"What is happening to my baby brother?" Xichen asked.

"He grew up," Wangji said.

Wuxian giggled as he couldn't help but admire him. He was so lucky to have Lan Wangji all to himself.