Beyond The Mud [MDZs]

Chapter 20

The Unclean Realm was quieter than usual, not even the sound of sabers could be heard. 

Nie Huaisang was going through scrolls of documents.  Mo Xuanyu was sitting on the farthest corner eyeing Sang-Xi from time to time. 

The Atmosphere was certainly not a comfortable one.

After all the confession was quite bold. It took everything in him (MXY) to calm his racing heart. It was beating so fast that he was sure Sang-Xi could hear it. Mo Xuanyu's face gave the Radiant Red tint. And by each passing beat it got more saturated. Even the Cadmium Red looked desaturated in comparison.

Without looking up from his desk, Nie Huaisang called him out, "Mo-Xiong."

the  sudden call made him jump as his elbow hit the color vial and it dropped all over the floor. why the brown was teasing him so much?

"W-what is it Sang-Xi?" Mo Xuanyu was bashful. 

"Did you prepare the Array?" 

The Array? right.

"No! I tried different scriptures but It isn't working." Mo XuanYu was calm now. He was reminded of his purpose, to bring back Nie Mingjue. 

Nie Huaisang's declaration of Marriage was just a part of it?  Mo Xuanyu laughed at himself for thinking that he held same kind of place in his heart like how he held in his. 

I must not forget my purpose of being here. With a soft smile and closed eyes he reminded himself. 

"I think... it's Yiling Laozu. He's stopping  me from forming the array. Maybe we are missing something?" 

upon no response from Nie Huaisang he continued,

"Do not worry Sang-Xi, I will bring back your brother."

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It's been more than a week and Lan Wangji was still unconscious. From time to time, he would have  nightmares and panic attacks no medics knew the cause. They didn't know what really happened and how long he will stay like that.

it was agonizing for Lan Qiren to see his nephew in such a state. He felt that It was just yesterday when he took Lan Wangji under his wings and raised him. He hated Wei Wuxian for corrupting his nephew but if it took Wei Wuxian to heal him, he was willing to accept him. 

Love was agonizing!

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[Flashback : Lan Qiren and Qingheng-Jun]

"Qiren, I have found my significant other." Qingheng Jun was standing at the edge of the mountain. His daze was fixed on the horizon. His snowy robes fluttered against the wind giving a sensation of isolation.

"Which sect does she belong to da-Xiong?" Lan Qiren stood there waiting for his reply. After breathing into the sky Qingheng Jun replied.

"She's just an ordinary woman."

Lan Qiren was shocked,
"Da-Xiong, you're a sect leader. You must choose your partner with consideration."

When Qingheng-Jun didn't reply, Lan Qiren added,
"Da-Xiong, think carefully. It's a matter of your life."

"Indeed Qiren, it's a matter of my life."

"The elders won't agree to it, why must you be unreasonable now da-xiong? "