In the ancient realm there was a soul who was known widely as Hanguang-Jun.
He was known to be aloof and away from worldly beings. Seldom people knew him for who he was or what his heart truly yearned in reality.
A man who loved dearly and in retu...
Knocking at the door once, a coarse voice invites me inside "come in".
Sitting on a mat, her eyes widen with kind surprise as she takes in my attire "A memeber of the esteemed Gusu Clan, how may I help you Young Master?" She gestures me to take a seat opposite to hers and I bow down with respect.
"I wanted an information, people around told me it's you who could provide one" her eyes are old and wise yet they hint a tragic past.
"I am just an old shaman, Young Master. I have no information of this world that would interest you" she smiles kindly and pours a cup of tea for me and her.
"I never said I wanted information belonging to the mortal world" taking a sip, I notice her eyes widening. Her stance changes and her eyes look at me with a new vigor.
"If that's the renowned Bichen by your side, then this old shaman apologizes for not recognising you, Hanguang-Jun" she bows again "what is it that you need?"
"I need you to find someone for me, from the other relam" I simply state.
"I can try, but it shall come with a price" she warns.
"Name it" I set the cup down.
"Your life?" She challenges.
"So be it" my voice held the conviction in them and her eyes mellow down. She understands the intricacies behind my words and knows the seriousness.
"Who is it that you wish to seek?"
"The Yiling Patriarch, Wei Wuxian" the name pierces my heart and at the same time brings me peace too.
Closing her eyes and placing her hands next to her chest, she murmurs few incantations. Waiting patiently, I take few more sips of the sweet tea when she opens her eyes slowly.
Her gaze finds mine and slowly she shakes her head "I apologise but I am unable to find him. He is neither in the immortal realm nor the mortal one"
"Where could he be?" I whisper and she answers slowly "From what I have heard the story of Yiling Patriarch, it seems he must have given away his soul."
"Given away his soul?" my hope wanes and she nods "he must be at peace. Hanguang-Jun, have you heard about the ancient concept of rebirth?"
"Yes"
"In his case, he must have given up his soul. He must have achieved salvation"
Salvation?
"Is there no way to contact him?" My voice wavers.
"I am afraid not" her voice deepens with contemplation but refrains from commenting further.
"The price?" ready to pay any price that she wants from me, her smile deepens and her eyes lighten "Hanguang-Jun, the Gusu Clan has always been kind to my people, consider me debt free".
I stand to leave, when she stops me "I'll try to find more information, but it would be difficult. Hanguang-Jun, if there is anything this old shaman could do for you in the future, please don't hesitate to ask for me" I bow and leave her abode.
Is there no way to contact you?
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