oceanic heart- Wangxian (English Version)

23- Return

When the three arrived in the main hall, the atmosphere was heavy. The previous events and this letter had shaken everyone.

On the way, Wei Wuxian learned that Nie Huaisang was Nie Mingjue's younger brother. No wonder he was involved in this affair.

Nie Mingjue looked serious, clutching the letter tightly in his hands. When he saw Lan Xichen approaching, he stood up.

-I'm going to call the members of the Nie sect into battle.

-Brother, the Jin clan is too big. You will lose.

-I know, but what can I do? Huaisang is in the hands of that madman Jin Guangyao, and I'd rather die than know he's there.

He stared at the letter.

-I can't accept the exchange either. It's not just me who's affected by it. I don't want to drag you into this.

-We could form an alliance, what do you think? Two clans against one, or even three if the Jiang clan joins in.

Everyone turned to Jiang Cheng, who nodded.

-All we have to do is attack the tower and kill Jin Guangyao, it'll be child's play.

Everyone seemed to agree, but further away, Jin Ling wore a complicated expression. Jiang Cheng noticed.

-Jin Ling, what's wrong?

-I'm afraid we have a problem.

-A problem?' asked Lan Xichen. What problem?

-There's only a little energy left to gather before Jin Guangyao's stone army wakes up. If a few newts are killed, then we'll be at a disadvantage. It's even possible... That this has already happened.

Everyone looked at each other. Jin Ling was right: attacking in these conditions was far too dangerous.

-I think I have an idea.

Everyone straightened their heads and turned to Wei Wuxian, who had just spoken.

-However, to put it into practice, we'll have to return to the surface.

-What is this idea?

-Part of the company I worked for was to create weapons to destroy submarines. If we had these weapons, then taking the tower would be child's play.

-It's feasible, there's access to the upper sea not far from here.

Lan Wangji sighed.

-I don't think it's a good idea.

-Why not?

-Lan Sizhui and I managed to infiltrate the bay because we were Lan. If you want to go there to find Wen Ning, you won't go unnoticed. We'll catch you before you do.

-Lan Zhan... I know you're worried. But if I were captured, I'd almost certainly fall into Wen Ning's hands.

-And what if I wasn't?

Wei Wuxian smiled teasingly.

-So you'd come and rescue me?

Lan Wangji looked down, unsure of what to say. No one else was saying anything, because if anyone was going to have the last word, it was Wei Wuxian. Finally, Lan Wangji raised his head.

-Very well,' he said. But I'm going with you and I'll stay behind to make sure everything goes well.

Wei Wuxian smiled and jumped into Lan Wangji's arms. He held him tightly for several long seconds.

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The two left as soon as Wei Wuxian had fully recovered. After a few goodbyes, they headed for the surface, which they reached in a few days. Before heading to Shanghai, they landed on a remote beach to think about what to do next.