The Rise of the Divine Oracle

Chapter 95 - Truce

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Wuxian's fever broke after a few more days. By that time, the wrap around his wrist was removed with strict instructions not to pick up heavy items or use it excessively. The smaller man was relieved to be back in his Treasure Room and ready to receive people and resume his duties.

He hasn't shared his last vision with anyone else. He wasn't sure if it was actually a vision and hoped that the nightmare would pass and be forgotten. The stubborn Mianmian didn't let him live in his blissful denial by pestering him to tell his soul-bond and brother about it. He's been procrastinating under the guise of waiting for the right time.

Grandmaster Qiren requested a family meeting this afternoon after he finishes his duties in the Treasure Room. He made his way into the Orchid Room and silently waited for the rest to join. Qiren smiled at him and chose to sit next to him before Wangji got to his usual spot. The subtle twitch in his soul-bond's eyebrow made him almost burst out laughing.

Zewu Jun started the meeting with an update: "I received a message from Liwei. He has located a page from the prophecy book. As I instructed, he has not read the content or allowed anyone access to it to avoid any ill fortune based on Meili's assumptions. He did confirm that the page emits the same energy as the one we showed him. He's on his way back to deliver it to us. Hopefully, he will be here tomorrow."

Grandmaster Qiren nods his approval: "That boy sure knows how to complete his tasks with efficiency."

Wuxian looks sadly at his father: "Where is Hweiru? I haven't seen her since I came back."

Qiren: "I didn't want to expose you to her repressed emotions in case it triggers another vision of the past."

Wuxian frowns: "Isn't that a good thing? That way we know what happened to her. We can help her cope better with that knowledge since she's still refusing to share it."

Qiren looks at his nephews and when he receives a collective support from the room he says: "I will bring her over tomorrow after you finish your duties."

Wuxian smiles: "Thank you, Father. I hope she still remembers me."

Qiren: "We are planning to contact Shenhua Clan and send a warning letter to their leader. It is an aggressive move to force their hand into action. We want them to know that we are aware of their hidden location and willing to push if they're planning to shove."

Zewu Jun looks down as if he's repressing his opinion.

Wuxian caught the gesture and asked him: "Brother, what are you thinking?"

Zewu Jun: "I think a more peaceful approach would yield a better result."

Qiren: "Can you be more specific?"

Zewu Jun took the opportunity to voice his idea: "If we could convince the other clans into accepting Shenhua Clan as part of our alliance then they will be forced to follow our rules that are based on peace and brotherhood."

Wangji stared blankly at his brother: "They tried to kidnap Wei Ying."

Zewu Jun: "They got their punishment for that transgression. Let's not look at the past and focus on the future. If we start with an offensive move, war will be inevitable. We don't know how deep their connections are. We're still in the dark when it comes to intel pertaining their sect."

Grandmaster Qiren strokes his beard in thought for a few minutes and then says: "So you propose we convince the other leaders to allow Shenhua Clan into our midst?"