Beyond The Mud [MDZs]

Chapter 4

Lan wangji was long used to be stared at. He could perfectly handle such scenario but what could be said about the lad standing next to him?
His sweat would've been visible had his skin not died. He looked nothing like Ghost General. He was still the Wen Ning he used to be if one really wanted to see it.
The gathering was too big, it circled all kinds of gossips and each mouth spoke a different story.

"Don't."

Lan Wangji spoke first.
Wen Ning was not Lan Xichen who could decode his expressions nor was he Wei Wuxian who can understand him through mere words. With confused expression he looked at the second Jade.

"All good."

Ah! Wen Ning nodded, he understood now. It was Lan Wangji's attempt to comfort him.
This gesture was enough to mark a smile on Wen Ning.

"Thank you Master La-"

There was an immediate uproar when the Ghost General dashed away shocking everyone including Hanguang-Jun.
His  (LWJ) eyes followed the Ghost General in the direction where his husband was headed. It put Lan Wangji on high alert and he followed the Ghost General.
Rushing through the crowds, everyone looked at them. Bichen had been unsheathed? Was there any sort of threat?

Jiang Cheng and Lan Xichen sensed something was wrong but both being sect leaders knew how much chaos it would create if the crowd got out of hand so instead they decided to handle the banquet.
The junior Square wanted to follow them.

"No wait! Hanguang-Jun and Ghost General are really strong!" The little Zizhen traced his steps back.

"Of course they're strong! What are you implying here?" Jingyi humphed.

"Shizui!"

Jin Ling's voice scared Lan Shizui, he was worried. His dad, his father and uncle they all headed in the same direction. His worry was clear on his pale face. Which was odd! Where ever was anyone of the duo, it always put him at ease, why not this time? He felt his stomach not swallowing this feeling.

"Let's help our uncles. " Jin Ling gestured towards both Zewu Jun and Sandu Shengshou.

"Let's go." Lan Shizui didn't added much and they all went to help their elders.

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It was dark in the room. There was smell of blood?  Each of Lan Wangji's step grew faster than the previous. He knew that Wei Wuxian was strong and could handle himself but he couldn't help the weird feeling inside him. Like his soul was being taken away.
Wen Ning's mind was rushing into one direction only,
 Wei Gongzi!

Inside the private quarters, they both stood there shocked. They didn't know how to comprehend the scene before them.
Nie Huaisang horrified at the corner of the room, trembling with the blood stains all over him and Wei Ying?
Where was Wei Ying? Lan Wangji's mind looking for answers searched the whole room. Wei ying was not there.

"Wei Ying!"

He didn't receive a response. He scanned through the bloody room to look for his love. 

"Wei Ying!" 

He called again and again but no response, only the trembling Nie in sight.
Wen Ning didn't move an inch from his spot. He had his eyes closed like he was sensing something.

Few moments later, he opened his eyes and made his way to the Nie leader,
"Sect leader Nie, Will you tell us what happened here? "

His voice snapped Nie Huaisang back to reality, he clung to Ghost General, with the voice so hoarse
He let out,