[ Xicheng ] - My Human

Chapter 18

[ No one's pov ] ⚠ Unedited! ⚠

Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian swam as fast as they could back to the Jiang Sect. Jiang Cheng's heart was beating fast, and his face was of complete worry. He couldn't help but worry about where Lan Xichen was before worrying about his mother who was without Zidian. When they both returned, they were horrified to see it completely abandoned, as they both looked up nervously, they saw hundreds, no- thousands of merpeople swimming to the surface. All of them carry weapons.

Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian share a nervous glance, before stealthily swimming up to the merpeople, careful not to get caught.

When they arrived at the surface, their faces paled, at the thousands of Wen and... Lan Clan disciples? Jiang Cheng sucked in a breath. 

If the Lan Clan is here....

Then....

Did he?...

Surely he didn't....

Jiang Cheng sucked in a breath, looking desperately for a certain someone.

Where are you A-Huan?

Show up now, and prove to me that you didn't.....

...

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With the Wen and Lan Sect disciples, they had formed a circle around the large lake, their weapons in position. Wen Chao who was leading them, stepped forward with a smirk. He cleared his throat loudly and yelled, "YUNMENG JIANG SECT. I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME, YOU BETTER SHOW UP THIS INSTANT!" a small ripple of bubbles surface the lake, as Yu Ziyuan appeared, a scowl on her face. "What is the meaning of this!?" 

Wen Chao smirked at her, showing no respect as he waved a hand, gesturing to the disciples who had their weapons readied at the lake. "I'm glad we could meet, Madam Yu!" He sneered. "I am here on the order of Sect Leader Wen, to ask for your surrender." 

Yu Ziyuan narrowed her eyes. "What makes you think that I will comply to your pathetic orders?" Wen Chao paused, a small smile appearing on his face. "Think carefully how you speak to me, Madam Yu," he smirked, "Offenses to Wens are taken very seriously."

Yu Ziyuan snorted. "Well! It's no surprise that you didn't know, but here, it's also offense to Jiangs when Wens stick their heads in places they don't belong in!" She observed the disciples in the crowd, and suddenly, she spots two specific disciples that stood out to her.

It wasn't unexpected.

After all, the two people Yu Ziyuan had noticed were none other than Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji. Yu Ziyuan's eyes narrowed upon seeing them. "YOU!" She seethed in rage. "I knew there was something off about you two. I should've separated you from my son the moment I saw you!" Lan Xichen flinched and turned away; ashamed, while Lan Wangji clenched his sword, not saying a word. Lan Qiren froze, and turned to look at the two of them. "Xichen! Wangji! What is the meaning of this!?" 

Wen Chao cackled. "Now isn't the time to deal with traitors." He scowled. "Madam Yu, I will give you one last chance t-" He hadn't finished his sentence, when his eyes widen as thousands of merpeople rose out of the water, holding weapons; their faces of pure fury. There were at least eight or nine thousand merpeople who were readied for battle.

Among those disciples, Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian surface as well, as they scanned the situation. Jiang Cheng catches Lan Xichen's gaze, and Wei Wuxian's eyes widen upon seeing Lan Wangji in the crowd. Lan Wangji immediately moves towards the water, only to be stopped by Lan Qiren. "WANGJI WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?" He screamed.