Call On Me

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~*Wei Wuxian's POV*~

There were still some lingering side effects from the poison that was once in my system. I was more sensitive to pain and inflammation. Baoshan and Wen Qing told me that those should lessen with time but I was doubtful right now.

There was this small amount of pain I get occasionally, as if my veins begin to burn and my heart palpitates. I get dizzy for a moment and then the sensation goes away. Those come and go throughout the day and I get very hot when it happens.

Lan Zhan has been by my side since I started moving around the sect again. When I get a flare up, I grip onto his arm for support. I know due to this bond we have, he can sense my pain. He sends spiritual energy to me whenever I get a flare up. It eases the pain, but I still get dizzy and nauseated.

It was still a question as to why Zewu Jun stood up for the person who did this to me. Because I wanted answers, Lan Zhan teleports us to Qinghe where Zewu Jun was kept in a dungeon cell. His abilities were sealed and he looked weaker from the amount of time he was there.

As soon as we appeared in front of his cell, I could just sense the resentment coming from him. Lan Zhan and I exchanged a glance and approached him, "Lan Xichen?" I called for him.

He looked at me and his eyes were pitch black, resentment coming out of his pours, and his veins turning black. He was being possessed by it. His robes were open on his chest and pierced into his heart, was a nail. It looked like the nail was cursed. He could be saved but he needs to be treated accordingly.

"I think we figured out why he was acting the way he was," I said, "we need Baoshan and your Shufu, now."

Lan Zhan sends a message to Baoshan and Lan Qiren. Baoshan took the initiative to get Lan Qiren and teleports him here, "A'Ying, what's the emergency?"

I pointed, "he needs help, he has a cursed nail in his chest."

"That explains a lot," Baoshan said, "He must have had that for a long time. How have we not sensed it before?"

"I am wondering if it was cloaked but that cloak was removed when Jin Guangyao died?" Lan Zhan suggested.

"How do we fix this?" Lan Qiren asked.

"He needs a space entirely filled with spiritual energy, and then when the nail is removed, we need a spirit trapped pouch to catch the curse once it's released. Also constant cleansing while the process happens. He then needs to be in seclusion for at least a month to heal," Baoshan explained, "let's get him to my mountain and then we can do this, the three of us."

"Okay," I said, "Chifeng Zun needs to be informed, as he is still prisoner."

"I will speak with him," Baoshan said.

After a little while, we brought Lan Xichen to the secluded area at Baoshan's mountian. Wen Qing was collected along the way as she could help with transferring spiritual energy.

"A'Ying, you will have to play or hold the pouch open to summon the resentment once it's released, you aren't quite ready to share energy yet as you are still recovering," Baoshan said.

"I can catch the resentment," I said.

She handed me the pouch and they then proceeded. Lan Zhan and Lan Qiren took out their guqins and began to play Cleansing. Wen Qing was the one who removed the nail, and Baoshan transferred energy as she was the strongest here. I managed to collect the nail and the resentment within the pouch and sealed it.

Lan Xichen was already showing signs of improvement. Once the resentment was completely removed, he was put into a coma and he'd be in seclusion for a few weeks to a couple months. It all depends on him. Once he was settled, everyone left the area and Baoshan sealed it off. She would come check on his progress daily.

We all then went back to San Bao and went to a meeting room. It was a more private space, and it was enchanted so voices won't carry. Others can't listen in either.

"Even though he was under an influence, will he be punished further?" I asked.

"Well, it is up to you two," Baoshan said, "it affected you two, especially you, A'Ying. But it could also depend on his state of mind when he returns from seclusion."

"Well, since he was potentially influenced, even if he was to be punished, I think the best course would be to seal his abilities until we see any form of remorse," I said, "perhaps three years?"

"That would be a good compromise," Lan Qiren said, "he'd go back into seclusion to reflect. He could do so in his space at Cloud Recesses if you are okay with that."

Lan Zhan and I agreed, "the only thing left is to handle Sect Leader Jin. But I need more time to recover. My flare ups are still happening."

"How would you feel about coming to Cloud Recesses for a few days?" Lan Qiren asked.

"Huh?" I questioned.

"You can use our Cold Spring as it has healing properties, and we have a tranquil environment for you to relax for a while. You need the rest still," Lan Qiren suggested.

I looked at Lan Zhan, "he is not wrong," he told me, "I think you should consider. We can have Wen Qing pack up some herbs for you for the healers to make your medicine."

"Will it be an issue with Sect Leader Jin still wanting to come after me?" I asked.

"No, we are very safe, especially with the improvements you and Baoshan did with our wards. It's the safest place for you, aside from here and Baoshan's mountian," Lan Qiren said.

"I think you should consider, A'Ying," Baoshan said, "I will make sure everything here is safe and secure and the people are well protected. If an emergency happens, I will take everyone to my mountain."

"Okay, I wonder though," I said, "what if we tried to use this opportunity to lure Sect Leader Jin out, send word that I am unwell and San Bao is currently vulnerable. He might just show up and take the bait."

"That isn't a bad idea, I will send word to Chifeng Zun and we can set something up," Baoshan said, "no go prepare some things."

I nodded and left with Lan Zhan to our room, "well, I wasn't expecting that."

"Are you okay with this?" Lan Zhan asked.

"Of course," I said, "I may not like the rules but Cloud Recesses is still a place you consider a home. Plus...Have I seen your living quarters at Gusu?"

"No," he said with a smile, "my space there is secluded, so you can get away with breaking some rules, but only behind closed doors."

"I appreciate the thought," I said.

"Anything for you, My Love," he said and gave me a kiss before we packed some stuff up and left for Cloud Recesses.