Sect Clan Chronicles

12

As they reached the entrance of Cloud Recesses the disciples were welcomed by the sight of a huge stone tablet with a written WALL OF DISCIPLINE engraved on it alongside 4000 rules listed down below.

"....so this is the famous Gusu Lan Clan Rule?....it's even scarier than just being told that it's real." Jong Yoon dreaded as he sighed heavily. Cheong Myeong gave an expression of distaste and threatened, he didn't like those rules.

Jin Geumryeong and the rest of the Southern Edge disciples looked at it wide-eyed. "W-Wait...no one told us that there were rules here." He voiced out looking at Sizhui. The 1st year disciple chuckled awkwardly and then said, "Surprise?" Making Jingyi snort.

"No use dwelling on what's already here." Baek Cheon stated making Sizhui smile at him. "Alright. Off we go to the Yashi(also known as Elegant room = place for guests to wait)"

As they walked close to Yashi they saw a wooden post sign pointing at different directions. Cheong Myeong looked at it curiously which made Jingyi noticed him. 

"Directions. Lanshi or Orchid room is where we're all going to study, it's our classroom. Hanshi or Frost room is the clan leader's room, it's surrounded with bamboo. Jingshi or Quiet room belongs to the Second master Lan, only a few may enter the residence....although us 1st grade disciples may enter... we're....um....we would rather avoid the Jingshi." Jingyi blushed with a heavy sigh.

"Is there a reason that you would most likely avoid it? It's not like it's where you put dead bodies right? Quiet room. What does that even mean?" Baek Cheon asked. Lan Sizhui looked away not wanting to explain it. Jingyi looked at Jin Ling and Zizhen who both looked at somewhere else but him. He groaned as he looked at the disciples.

"It's just not for everyone else. No more questions asked." Jingyi sighed. "Wait...what about that one? Mingshi?" Jo Gul asked. "Ah, that's the Underworld Room or Room of Darkness better known as the watchtower where spirits are summoned." Jingyi explained briefly.

Upon arriving at the Yashi,  everyone had sat down on the floor in front of small tables. "We'll be waiting for Master Lan Qiren. He is in a meeting with the elders for a bit, so while we wait, our junior disciples will give you some snacks and tea. Be reminded, Alcohol is prohibited in Cloud Recesses." Said Sizhui as junior disciples of the Cloud Recesses came in carrying a tray of tea and snacks placing them on each small tables.

Cheong Myeong looked at each disciple one by one, it very obvious that these disciples are well taught. The way they move are of grace as well. Before the Junior disciples left, they all have a bow to both Huashan and Zhongnan. "WELCOME TO CLOUD RECESSES" the Junior disciples greeted before they left.

"They're...polite." Baek Cheon commented making Sizhui chuckle. "Our clan is baseful when it comes to proper etiquette and elegance. Do get used to it." Baek Cheon nodded.

"What....exactly are we here for?" Lan Xichen asked Nie Huaisang who was chuckling behind his fan as they watched Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian in a boat running around, clothes drenched.

"No clue. Just when the young disciples came back, they suddenly want to escape and have some fun. I saw them on my way here." Nie Huaisang said as Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian fell off the boat a second time.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! IDIOTS!" Nie Huaisang laughed hysterically pointing his fan towards the two. Lan Xichen snickered. He heard a footstep behind him and saw Lan Zhan carrying a woven basket full of Loquats.

"Ah! LAN ZHAN!" Wei Wuxian waved his hand seeing his husband as he swam back at the dock and ran towards Lam Zhan ready to jump on him when Jiang Cheng grabbed the back of his robe. "DON'T HUG HIM IDIOT! YOU'RE WET!" Jiang Cheng yelled at him.

Wei Wuxian's and Nie Huaisang's eyes met before grinning suspiciously. Jiang Cheng catching those expressions up blushes as he grabbed two Loquats and threw it at the two best friend's direction hitting them both as they yelped.

"NOT THAT KIND OF WET YOU FUCKERS!" Jiang Cheng yelled at them both, and started lecturing the two about them already growing up and yet their minds are like teenage boys that are horny. The jade brothers looked at each other. "What did Wanyin mean?" Xichen asked Lan Zhan, the younger looked away and shrugged but the tip of his ears were dusted pink going red. Xichen saw that  and sighed. 'Must be something dirty I presume...' Xichen thought and sighed again.

Lan Qiren stood In front of the newcomers. Eyeing them one by one. Those cold brown eyes gazing at them. Cheong Myeong seemed tense being looked down upon by an elder, it's not in his jurisdiction to be looked down upon.

"As you all know. Your Sects received letters inviting you to join our Inter-Sect Clan Learnings. This is the first time we reached out of our Wuxia Alliance to the Murim Alliance. Your government happily agreed to do this as well and suggested that Mount Hua Sect and Southern Edge Sect were to be tested out with this system of ours. It's just like studying abroad. I expect every single one of you to follow our Gusu Lan Clan rules. If not you'll be receiving punishments. Punishments are to copy all 4000 rules while being watched over by a Senior, another punishment is kneeling against pebbles for hours." Lan Qiren stated as everyone all said yes. His eyes then landed towards Cheong Myeong, oh just looking at his face reminds him of that delinquent.

"....just don't tarnish our name. That's all I want from you all. And seeing that you are all well trained, I expect greatness amongst you all." Lan Qiren added ending his speech. Lan Sizhui then raised his right hand gaining the Lan Qiren's attention.

"Yes Sizhui?"

"Teacher Lan. I've been meaning to ask you this since you've got here....but..... where's Zewu-jun?" Sizhui asked blinking his eyes. Jin Geumryeong heard that Zewu-jun is Gusu Lan's Sect Leader. Shouldn't he supposed to be present at this moment as well? Welcoming them?

Lan Qiren felt like having a headache before sighing. "He was supposed to be here with me. But Sect Leader Nie bribed him into coming using musical sheets for his Guqin." He pinched the bridge of his nose before standing up.

"I'll give you all 2 weeks to get used to the entire place. Enjoy." And with that he left immediately.