Wei Wuxian didn't respond to Jiang Cheng's shocked confession. He had hoped to learn anything but this. If this rumour really was true, then his brother at heart really had been through the worst, used like an object...
Wei Wuxian didn't want to think about it. It seemed too horrible.
-Are you serious?
-Yes, I'm serious. Now that you know, please don't ask any questions.
Jiang Cheng started to leave. Just then, Wei Wuxian came back to reality. He grabbed her arm to stop her.
-Jiang Cheng... Why didn't you tell me?
-There are some things that are hard to say, even to your brother.
-So why tell me now?
Jiang Cheng looked away.
-Now there are two of you still alive who know the truth.
-Who is the second person?
-Jin Guangyao.
Wei Wuxian froze.
-During the last war, he pretended to be an ally of the Wen clan in order to get information. When my house was destroyed and a large part of the Jiang clan was massacred, he came to see me, supposedly to 'get information'. He said he wanted to know where our Shijie was, because if he found her, he'd find the members of the Jin clan.
Jiang Cheng paused. He took a deep breath. Wei Wuxian saw tears streaming down his face. He didn't want to understand, but deep down he knew what his brother was going to say.
-He was the one... Who suggested that I...
Jiang Cheng burst into tears. Wei Wuxian went over to him and hugged him.
-He was the first to do it to me, then he let the others continue... And he didn't stop using it against me later. One day, I stood up to him, and he spread this rumour...
Jiang Cheng hugged Wei Wuxian tightly, who put a hand behind his back.
-I'm disgusted... Losing my virginity to that filthy...
-Shidi, it's not your fault... He's the disgusting one.
Jiang Cheng cried harder.
-I promise I'll avenge you on that bastard. We'll win this war, and he'll be sorry he did this.
Wei Wuxian continued to comfort his brother, while behind the door, someone had heard everything...
After learning the unthinkable, Lan Xichen left, troubled.
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-OK, then. With the weapons brought back by Hanguang-jun and the human, we have a chance of winning. Unlike the Jin, who only have spears, we can attack from a distance and avoid contact. Don't forget that our target is first and foremost Jin Guangyao. If we kill him or just capture him, the stone army won't be able to wake up.
As soon as the elder had finished speaking, Nie Mingjue took out a map.
-Here's a detailed plan of the tower. Jin Guangyao will either be in his quarters or in the secret underground section, the entrance to which would be over here. So we'll split into two groups and go our separate ways. Some will have to go to the army and patrol in front of the tablet, to cover all eventualities.
-I can take you there,' intervened Jin Ling.
-I don't see why not. When do we attack?
-At night seems dangerous to me, they're probably expecting us to attack them then. Whereas if we attacked them at lunchtime, they'd be thrown off balance.
-OK, then. Sect leader Lan, when do we attack?
Everyone turned to Lan Xichen.
-In three days, by the time all three clans have gathered around the tower.
The assembly dissipated after these words.
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Jin Guangyao admired the mountains a few kilometres away and smiled, thinking it was a beautiful day. When he had finished his contemplation, he returned to the tower and headed for the main hall.
-The other clans will be attacking soon. I can't wait.
He sat down and ate something before continuing.
-I never thought anything would turn out the way I'd planned. Fortunately, I'm not so stupid that I don't make contingency plans.
He turned to the other end of the room.
-And what do you think?
In that corner was Nie Huaisang, who looked uncomfortable. He wasn't bound or locked up, because Jin Guangyao knew very well that he was physically and mentally too weak to try anything.
Nie Huaisang didn't reply, so Jin Guangyao sighed.
-Huaisang... Your brother's going to die because of you and you don't seem to care...
-My fault? It's not as if I came here of my own free will.
-True, but if you weren't so weak, you'd never have been captured.
-...
-Besides, quite a few members of your sect were wiped out just for you.
-... Monster.
-Yes, well. What's done is done. No point dwelling on it.
-I hope you get killed, and if you don't, I hope you suffer the worst pain there is.
-How violent you are... Just a year ago, you loved spending time here just to be with me.
-I certainly didn't expect my brother to be betrayed by his sworn brother.
-Well, you should have paid more attention. If you weren't so stupid, you could have saved your brother before it was too late. But now it's too late.
With that, two members of the Jin clan entered the room.
-Sect leader. As you'd expect, the three clans are heading for the surrounding mountains to surround us.
-Very well, then. Prepare to welcome them.
-Oh, and one more thing.
-Hm?
-They have weapons... That we don't know about. I think they're from the surface.
Jin Guangyao immediately lost his smile, while Nie Huaisang laughed discreetly.
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oceanic heart- Wangxian (English Version)
FanficDespite belonging to the human race, Wei Wuxian has always been close to mermaids and the sea. So when a newt is captured by fishermen, his first thought is to set him free... Especially when he learns that the newt is his nephew at heart. And when...
