The Rise of the Divine Oracle

Chapter 103 - Father-in-bond

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Lan Wangji was standing in the newly constructed room that Keeper Daozi made for his daughter. He watched over his daughter for a few minutes as she slept peacefully for the first time in her new bed. He made sure that the room was big enough for her to grow into it. Cloud Recesses has a strict rule over men and women mingling but he will gladly break them all for the happiness of his soul-bond. Wangji was not oblivious. He knows that Wuxian has been super anxious about meeting his deceased father. Wangji has a good relationship with his father. Even though he considers Qiren as the one entitled to that name, his real father has tried his best with what he got.

Wangji used to think that his father was a coward. A man who ran away and hid when things got tough. After falling in love and sacrificing a lot for Wuxian, Wangji understood his father's suffering and forgave his shortcomings. After all, he is a father now to two amazing children who he would do anything for. Being in someone else's shoes opens up a whole new level of understanding.

Wangji returned to the main area to find Wuxian pacing again. It's a noticeable habit that Wangji has picked up on while living with his soul-bond. Wangji watched him for a few seconds then sighed: "We talked about this. You have nothing to worry about."

Wuxian turned to glare at him: "You are not the one who's going to be judged today!"

Wangji: "My father will not judge you."

Wuxian groans: "You don't know that! What if he doesn't like me? Is that a deal breaker?"

Wangji stood up and stopped Wuxian from pacing by pulling him into an embrace: "Nothing is a deal breaker for me."

Wuxian nervously plays with Wangji's hair. He whispers in fear: "What if he's disappointed?"

Wangji: "My father is not ignorant nor blind. You will be fine. This is not a social call anyways. We are summoning him for a good reason."

Wuxian nods: "Right. The Slayer. Not a social visit."

Wangji pulled back to look at his soul-bond's face: "I will be there next to you. If you choose to back off at any given moment, do not hesitate. Your comfort is more important than pleasing my father."

Wuxian takes a deep breath and says: "I can do this!"

A disciple knocks on the door, letting them know that Zewu Jun was ready to receive them in the Orchid Room. Wuxian walked with as much fake-confidence as he could muster while his heart was ready to burst out of his chest.

Zewu Jun, Wangji and Wuxian all sat at the table looking at the book the man they're about to summon wrote. Zewu Jun and Wangji will not be able to see their father but were there for support. Wuxian takes one last deep breath and slowly touches the book with his ring hand. A few seconds later, a handsome middle aged man joins them at the table. He silently stares at his sons then turns to look at Wuxian: "You are my son's soul-bond?"

Wuxian bows deeply to him and says in a slightly quivering voice: "I'm Wei Wuxian."

Qingheng Jun graces him with a gentle smile and asks: "Which clan do you come from?"

Wuxian looks like someone splashed ice water on his face. What was he supposed to say? He opened his mouth to say something.. anything.. but he couldn't come up with words that do not sound like Wangji bonded to an outcast.

Zewu Jun took his hesitation as a que to start talking: "Father, you are missed. That man is Wangji's soul-bond. He is Gusu Lan Clan's Treasure and the one blessed by the earth deity. He is known as the Divine Oracle."