Jade Dragon [Lan Xichen x Reader]

Chapter: 14

Wei (Y/n) and Lan Wangji parted ways when they reached Qinghe. He mentioned that he would report to Nie Mingjue, but (Y/n) couldn't bear to think back on the emotional pain she was feeling. She went to the room where she currently resided, closed the door behind her, and sat down on the bed, her face falling into her hands as tears brimmed in her eyes.

"I know something happened to him... I saw it in those visions... These visions always mean something... Master... I wish you were here to guide me... It's best to avoid him... If I can do so..." she whispered to herself, seeking comfort in the memories of her mentor.

Suddenly, a knock on the door startled her, and she quickly wiped her face clean of any tears. "Come in," she said, attempting to sound strong. The door opened, and Madam Yu stepped inside. (Y/n) quickly stood up and bowed, but Madam Yu chided her gently, "How many times have I told you not to bow to me when we're alone?"

"What brings you here, Madam Yu?" (Y/n) questioned, slightly puzzled by the unexpected visit. Madam Yu sat beside her with a soft smile. "Wasn't A-Cheng with you too?" she inquired. (Y/n) sighed before recounting everything that had happened during the journey.

"How can he say that?!" Madam Yu exclaimed, her anger evident. (Y/n) shook her head, trying to provide some explanation, "He's not in his senses, Madam Yu. I know this, so I'll give him some space to think straight." Understanding the complexity of emotions at play, Madam Yu huffed, "If he says something like this again, tell me and I'll straighten him up." (Y/n) nodded with a small smile, grateful for the support and understanding.

"(Y/n), I've been thinking about something..." Madame Yu said, and Wei (Y/n) nodded, gesturing for her to continue. "Since you aren't a part of any Sect, I want you to be recognized as a part of Yunmeng Jiang Sect. You have helped us, and it seems only fitting to propose this. However, the decision is up to you whether you want to join or roam as a rogue cultivator when all this feud is over," Madame Yu explained, placing a hand on Wei (Y/n)'s shoulder.

What will I do after the war?... If I survive, that is... I can't return to Master... And I don't want to part with my brother... Maybe I should join... After all, Father used to be a part of this sect too...

Wei (Y/n) nodded, a smile forming on her lips. "I'd like that," she replied. Madame Yu's face lit up with joy. "Well, you're officially a part of the Yunmeng Jiang Sect," she announced, extending her hand. On her palm rested a lotus clarity bell, similar to the ones Jiang Yanli and Madame Yu wore themselves. "Keep this... It's yours and a sign of you being a part of Yunmeng Jiang," Madame Yu explained, her smile warm as Wei (Y/n) accepted the bell, holding it close.

"You should rest now... I'll visit later," Madame Yu said affectionately, patting Wei (Y/n)'s head before leaving and closing the door behind her. Wei (Y/n) sighed, lying down on the bed and closing her eyes. The recent events had exhausted her mind, and she dozed off immediately, finding solace in the comforting embrace of sleep.

---​In dream---

Wei (Y/n) walked on a rocky path that led to somewhere unknown. There were no trees or plants whatsoever. The wind seemed to whisper some incoherent words that she didn't care about. There, in the end, she saw her brother whose back was turned towards her. She quickened her pace and set her hand on his shoulder when she reached him. But he did not move to acknowledge her. She moved and stood side by side with him, looking at what he was staring at. There, in front of him, stood all the Sect Leaders and other clan leaders, their faces filled with hatred.

"He practices Demonic Arts! Kill him!" shouted one of them.

"Yes, there's no need for a Demonic Cultivator!" said another one.