Fateful Turn

We are family

As the news of Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian's marriage reverberated through the cultivation world, shockwaves of disbelief and curiosity spread like wildfire. The revelation had sent ripples of surprise even through the cunning heart of Jin Guangshan. With his face turning ashen, he struggled to compose himself, his eyes darting between Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian.

"I must say, this is quite unexpected," Jin Guangshan finally managed to utter, his voice laced with a mix of astonishment and anger. "To think that Hanguang-jun, the revered Second Jade of Lan, would choose to marry someone like you, Wei Wuxian."

Wei Wuxian, undeterred by the Jin sect leader's venomous words, maintained his composure and exchanged a knowing glance with Lan Wangji. He knew that their revelation would stir up a tempest of intrigue, but they were prepared to face the consequences.

"Lan Zhan and I have found solace and love in each other," Wei Wuxian replied calmly, his voice. "But we are here today not to discuss our marriage but to seek answers regarding the the whereabouts of the people whom Young Master Jin took are still unclear. Just a moment of delay, and it might be too late. One of the group had once saved me before. I will definitely not sit back and watch. So, all I need is an answer."

Jin Zixun, who had been silent until now, shifted uncomfortably under the intense gaze of both Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian. The room fell into an uneasy silence as the weight of their words settled heavily upon him. The tension grew thicker, suffocating the space between them.

Jin Guangshan waved dismissively, "Whatever it is, it must be able to wait a little longer. Come, come, you can sit down first. Let's talk about this with no rush."

Jiang Cheng came to Wei Wuxian's side, "Wei Wuxian, what on earth do you want to do?"

Wei Wuxian ignored his martial brother and continued, "That's kind of you, Sect Leader Jin but I won't sit. This can't wait. Please solve it soon."

"You're anxious, I am more anxious. Calm down.
Jin Guangshan frowned, "We still have some problems yet to be solved. Since you are here, let's take the chance to tackle them all together."

Wei Wuxian raised a brow, "Tackle what?"

Jin Guangshan, "Young Master Wei, we've brought this up a couple of times with you already. You haven't forgotten, have you? ... During the Sunshot Campaign, you had once used a certain object."

Wei Wuxian, "Oh. The Stygian Tiger Seal? Is there a problem?

Jin Guangshan, "It is extremely similar to the Yin Iron. You used it on the battlefield. Its powers were horrifying, causing even a few of our own cultivators to be affected by its residual force..."

Wei Wuxian interrupted, "Please get to the point."

Jin Guangshan, "This is the point! Among the four shards of the Yin Irons, three were destroyed. One is missing. Regardless of how your Stygian Tiger Seal was forged, its power is too strong for anyone to master. Such an important thing is held on your hands alone, I'm afraid..."

Lan Wangji stepped forward, unwilling to stay quite anymore, "Sect Leader Jin, Wei Ying is not alone. We are cultivation partners and as such, Wei Ying won't be handling the Seal alone."

Lan Xichen had been silent but he listened attentively to all of this. After a tense moment, he cleared his throat and interjected. "Sect Leader Jin, my apology to intrude into the conversation but since Young Master Wei is now married to Wangji, he is now a part of Gusu Lan Sect. So, the matter of that Tiger Seal will be handled within our clan, as I believe you will agree." He smiled warmly at Jin Guangshan. His tone carried a tone of finality, one which made it clear that there would be no more discussion of the subject.