The Rise of the Divine Oracle

Chapter 132 - Closure

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Grandmaster Qiren was pissed. He was not angry over the public display Wuxian initiated during the banquet. He was not angry because of the stupid promise his son made to the Slayer. Qiren was pissed because Zewu Jun just suggested that they invite the Slayer into their clan.

He stared blankly at his nephew: "I don't appreciate your sense of humor."

Zewu Jun: "It was not a joke, Uncle. He doesn't have to stay in Cloud Recesses. He can be a scout for us. A man with his talents can be useful."

Qiren took a deep breath then said with as much conviction as he can muster: "No."

Zewu Jun: "But.."

Qiren snapped: "NO! Have you lost your mind? We're not a homeless shelter for the rejected! HE IS A MURDERER! There is a reason why they call him THE SLAYER!"

Zewu Jun: "Calm down, Uncle. It was just a suggestion. I don't want him to join another clan when he's done here."

Qiren huffs: "He can go to hell for all I care! He is not our responsibility!"

Wuxian enters the room looking worriedly between the two: "What's going on? Father, I can hear you shouting from across Cloud Recesses."

Qiren points his finger accusingly at Zewu Jun: "He has lost the ability to make sense to me!"

Zewu Jun calmly tells Wuxian his idea. Wuxian gasps: "NO! He is a ruthless man whom I've seen kill my child! I want him gone the moment I fulfill his promise today!"

Zewu Jun sighs: "People make mistakes. We all have."

Wuxian frowns: "Slaughter and apathy is not a mistake. It's a choice! From all the things you've advised me, this is absolutely the most unacceptable!"

Wangji knocks and opens the door: "The Slayer is waiting in the Treasure Room. Healer Shi is ready to receive you, Wei Ying."

Zewu Jun: "We can discuss this later."

Qiren: "There is no room for debate, nephew. He leaves the moment we're done."

Zewu Jun purses his lips and nods timidly. He had a plan in mind and it was frustrating that the men before him wouldn't even hear it.

Wuxian lagged behind with Wangji. They're all heading towards the healer's room before they join the Slayer in the Treasure Room. Wangji felt Wuxian's hand shake in his. He whispers to him: "Just say the word and I will slit his throat for you. You don't have to do this."

Wuxian's eyes widened: "You would do that for me?"

Wangji plants a kiss on his head: "I would slaughter all mankind for you."

Wuxian laughs: "I can't tell if I should be flattered or concerned."

Wangji smirks at him: "You look beautiful either way."

Wuxian felt his cheek heat up and his anxiety simmer down.

It took a few minutes for Healer Shi to reopen his energy container. The moment she removed the needles, Wuxian curled up on his side, holding his chest and moaning in pain.

She smooths his hair back: "Just breathe.."

Wuxian's voice wavers: "I.. I forgot.. how painful this was.."

Shi nods, feeling sympathy for her patient: "Just two hours, alright?"

Wuxian nodded slowly and with her help, he made his way out and to the Treasure Room.

The Slayer bowed to him and frowned over his pale complexion but did not comment on it: "I have officially cut off ties with Shenhua Clan as promised."

Zewu Jun looks worriedly at Wuxian: "It is true. I have confirmed it with Leader Qi."

Wuxian closed his eyes for a second and took a deep breath to control his pain: "Did you bring what I asked for?"

The Slayer hands over a sword to Lan Ran: "This is my father's sword. The only thing I have that belongs to him."

Qiren glares at him: "Did Zewu Jun inform you of the rules?"

The Slayer nods: "I have surrendered my weapons to your disciples. I will try to contain my emotions and I will not complain over the outcome of the Divine Oracle's blessing."

Qiren takes the sword from Ran and examines it: "This is definitely your father's sword. Our Treasure will summon your father first then he will ask his permission before we proceed. This is a dangerous process. If my son at any moment wishes to terminate the connection, you have to comply or face punishment. Understood?"

Jinhai nods. Qiren hands the sword to Wuxian and his ring glows.

A middle aged man appears and looks around in confusion: "Where am I?"

Wuxian places the sword in his lap when his hands start to shake: "Cloud Recesses."

The man turns to look at him: "This doesn't look like Cloud Recesses."

Wuxian smiles sadly at him: "A while back, we were attacked and it burned down. We rebuilt it. This is my Room."

The man nods. His eyes land on Qiren and he recognizes him: "Lan Qiren.."

Wuxian nods: "Yes, he's my father." Wuxian didn't have time to wait for this man to reorient himself: "I am Wei Wuxian; the Divine Oracle and the Treasure of Gusu Lan. I summoned you because your son, Lan Jinhai, wants to speak with you."

The man bows to Wuxian and says: "You may call me Keung Jun."

He looks around in confusion so Wuxian points to the Slayer. Keung Jun looks stoically at the Slayer and says: "He looks strong."

Wuxian extends his hand for Jinhai and he takes it. His father appears instantly and a pure look of loathing paints Jinhai's face: "Hello father."

Wuxian felt the first sign of worry nagging at him when he saw the look of indifference on the older man's face. Keung Jun moves closer to his son and says: "You have grown."

Jinhai seethed: "No thanks to you."

Keung Jun: "I see you've developed a back bone too."

Jinhai huffs: "After you, the world was easy to conquer."

Wuxian's worry intensified when the two stood silently, sizing each other up. He did not expect this type of hostility from what his father-in-bond told him.

Keung Jun looked around and said: "Did you avenge my death?"

Jinhai lets out a loud laugh: "Are you kidding me? I should fall on my knees and thank the woman who ended your miserable life, YOU PIECE OF SHIT!"

Wuxian can see Zewu Jun and Wangji both grab the hilt of their swords, ready to intervene. Wuxian shakes his head to stop them. Jinhai wouldn't have sacrificed a home and a clan for something trivial. This must be important. Keung Jun hisses: "I don't appreciate your tone. Why am I here? What do you want?"

Jinhai took a deep breath and said in a barely controlled voice: "I need to know why?"

Keung Jun looks passively at him: "Why what?"

Jinhai: "Why did you do this to me?"

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