For this story, Lan main family is only consist of elder generation and twin of jade. Since lan Qiren isn't married so no younger heir aside Lan xichen and lan wanji
Wanji eyes flutter open and gradually come back to consciousness. For a second, his mind is confusing glancing around unfamiliar room until he remembers the fact Gusu was attacked by Jiang. His eyes widen in alert and immediately sat up, which isn't a sensible decision. Wanji groan in pain gripping his injured ribs and notice someone had bandaged his torso with white cloth and herbs. Realizing someone had given treatment to him, Wanji palm frantically touch his face and grunt in frustration. They took off his face veil without permission.
Gusu uphold traditional ways and humble sects. They emphasize on dignity, inner heart and nobility. Thus, it tight with rules and one of it is never showing your face to the enemy. That is why they always wear a face veil to cover their face during war.
Wanji scrutiny eyeing the room, it seems lavish. He also notices Bitchen is nowhere. Huffing in rage and hand fist on his rib, Wanji struggle to sat in mediate pose. Hands on each thigh, eyes closing to calm his mind. Splendid room, high quality medical treatment, confiscated sword and being separate from other prisoners, it was obvious his enemy already knew him from Lan main family. He can't stay injured at this critical moment. Whether bloodthirst Wen or honourable Jiang, both are Gusu enemy in the moment.
Wanji controlling his breath before bringing his palm forward, up to his chest level. Right hand is higher, and left hand is an arm apart lower palm facing each other like forming incomplete circle. Face rigid in concentration, the soft blue sphere appearing between his two palms. From smaller ball, it's getting bigger until it reaches a volley ball size. Forehead forms a cold sweat and his frame trembling from using enormous of power in weaken state. In graceful movement, Wanji carries the light blue sphere to his injured torso. The light blue sphere slowly got swallowed into his torso, the more it gets inside Wanji body, his wound closed and bruise fading. Wanji grit his teeth from groaning out of pain and after a while, the light blue sphere was fully absorbed into his body. Wanji pants for air and wore out of energy, but at least he didn't felt the pain in his rib neither torso anymore. Not even a scratch is left behind.
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Meng Ziyi, an official doctor for Jiang clan strode to Prisoner Lan room. General Commander Wuxian clearly instruct her to treat Prisoner Lan into health again. Ziyi was dazed when she remove Prisoner Lan veil as he is so ethereal like angel descendent from the heaven. Seem the rumors about the beauty twin of jades is true as the man laying in front of her is beyond word to describe. Twin of Jades is famous for their superior visual and strong cultivator . Meng Ziyi wonder which one is her patient, lan Xichen or lan wanji?
MengZiyi knock on Prisoner Lan room before turning the knob and walk through, she was surprised seeing Prisoner Lan already stand straight on his feet like injury on ribs and torso didn't bother him. Like he isn't hurt at all. Meng Ziyi feels such a shame when noticing the face veil is covering the beautiful face again.
"Lan gonzi, i'm Meng Ziyi. A doctor from Jiang clan. General Wuxian had asked me to take care of your injury. Please grant me to check your injury". MengZiyi bowed in respect. Although her word is respectfully asking for permission, Wanji knew she gave him no room to refute when Ziyi brings in General Wuxian name. A refusal to General Commander in charge can lead adversity to other Gusu hostage.
"mm" Wanji mumbling and let Ziyi fussing over him. MengZiyi shocked when realizing there is no sign of previous injury. The wound, the bruise and even swell organ are completely healed. As expected from Gusu, the expertise in healing and medical are beyond other sects can achieve. No wonder Wen after them. MengZiyi clearing her throat, hiding her amusement and control her facial to appear Stoic.
"You're perfectly fine, Lan gonzi. Our General Commander Wuxian request a tea time with you. Let me escort you". MengZiyi gesturing her arm to the door, silently asking Lan Wanji to obey the request. Perfect. Lan Wanji also wants to meet General Commander of Jiang. There is a lot of question on his mind and he will kill for the answer. Lan Wanji gracefully follow Meng Ziyi step to the biggest room in this resort.
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Jiang Wuxian stride to his rent room with Wen Ning and Jiang Cheng behind him. They spent almost a day fussing over the Gusu cave, cracking head to locate an entrance to bring the surviving Gusu discipline. Wuxian determined to close any chance for Wen to get their hand on Gusu folk. His mood is dampened knowing two Lan primary family members escaped and nowhere found. He truly hoped they are anywhere except Wen Base Camp. Fortunately, one of Lan main member fall into his grip and the only key for him to win this war over Wen. Jiang didn't seek animosity with Gusu but it is vital for them to save Gusu from Wen power thirst grasp.
Changing his formal war uniform into casual black robe, Wuxian prepares some tea while waiting for Meng Ziyi to bring in the prisoner. Wen Ning and Jiang Check also changed into more casual red and purple robe representatively.
Knock! Knock!
The trio inspecting each other like they're talking with eyes. They're desperate, so the Prisoner Lan is their only hope. Nodding slightly to each other, Wuxian grant the permission for MengZiyi and Prisoner Lan to enter the room.
Meng Ziyi lead the Prisoner Lan to Wuxian' tea table. Wuxian can't help but checking out the Prisoner Lan up and down. Ehem! For caution, as they're enemy for now. The white pristine robe, forehead ribbon, black silk hair, alluring feline eyes and graceful movement. This man is for sure attractive even his face hidden by the veil. Prisoner Lan exuded an aura of quiet, strength and purpose, truly fascinating Wuxian. Wait, no! Wuxian slap himself in mind. He means alertness. Having strong opponent makes him more alert and all his lingering stare is to analyze his enemy strength and weakness. Yeah, that is all.
The air is tense. Wanji sat the front of Wuxian while Jiang Cheng between them. Wen Ning and Meng Ziyi stand at the side, ready for any summons. Wanji sat straight while stare at tea pour by Wuxian
"I bet you have a lot of question but allow me to tell you this, Jiang never have intention to create any form of enmity with Gusu" Wuxian offer the peace claim with assertive tone. Lan Wanji slowly lift his eyes for tea cup to meet Wuxian scrutiny gaze. It annoy Wanji seeing the audacity of General Jiang confident smirk at him
"Then why attacking us?" Lan Wanji deep soothing icy voice blessing Wuxian ears.
Wuxian chuckle in amused, glancing to Jiang Cheng and Wen Ning, silently giving message through eyes seeking approval to proceed disclosing the actual situation to Prisoner Lan. Hoping Prisoner Lan believe them and give cooperation to restrain Wen' effort in widen their territory.
No futher delay, Wuxian brief to Wanji about Wen plan to take over Gusu that will affect the cultivator world as whole and Jiang is desperate to prevent the adverse. Thus, they move before Wen. Wanji listens to each word Wuxian said, and he can't help but agree. However, he maintained the distance vibe, it's too early to trust enemy' speech even it sound logical.
"By now, the news definitely reach Wen, and they will search unprotected Gusu discipline like crazy dog to achieve whatever nasty plan in their head. We need your aid to bring all Gusu people under our protection, especially Lan main family," Jiang Cheng serious talk to Wanji but Wanji can identify the pled on his eyes. He can hear their urgency.
"Lan gonzi" Wuxian crisp voice pull Wanji eyes on Jiang Cheng shift to him. "i'm apologize to hurt your sect pride but regardless how strong Gusu is, it still outnumbers by Wen. Gusu can't win over Wen but Jiang sect can. That is a fact. We can offer protection. It's not about your or my sect anymore, but the whole cultivator world. You already heard about Jiang and Wen, now it is time to lower the unnecessary pride and pick up a side. You know Gusu strength well and don't lie to me you believe Gusu can defeat Wen alone. If not, why did Gusu disciplinary run for hiding?" Jiang Wuxian reprimand Wanji in cautionary tones with Stoic face. Wanji fist his white robe under the table. He is furious. Wanji acknowledges whatever General Wuxian spat is true, but it is hurtful to listen to someone belittle his sect.
"Jiang or Wen? You decide. I would suggest that you pick our side, if not. We have to end you and others Gusu hostage here" Wuxian gaze is threatening, Wanji also notices Jiang Cheng, Wen Ning and Meng Ziyi gaze penetrate him, in ready position. Wanji isn't scared for himself and didn't care about murder warning,, but he didn't want nasty people used Gusu to destroy Cultivator world.
"Bitchen?" There is no wavering or shivering. Wanji still collected as first he stepped into the room. Wuxian silently admire his prisoner tough mentality even after being cornered by four strong presence enemy.
"I will consificated all the weapons until I'm confidant you're friends instead of foes" Wuxian still maintains his intimidate aura. Wanji can felt the dominant power vibrating by the man in front him. Indeed, living up to his name as General Commander of powerful sect, yet it didn't mean Wanji will submissively bow to him. He is Gusu second pride twin of Jade for God sake.
"How many Gusu as hostage?" Wanji seems collected, not showing his hidden worried. Wuxian eye-signal Wen Ning to answer.
"10" Wen Ning said in matter-of-fact tone. His eyes light up with admiration towards his prisoner. Indeed, a tough one.
Wanji grateful for his veil since they didn't see his small smile. Out of 300 gusu disciplinary he's protecting yesterday, Jiang only catch 11 including him. One part of him is proud since he did it! He succeeded to protect most of Gusu disciplinary in Gusu cave. The other side of him is worried because it also means, Wen had access to this majority of hiding disciplinary. In no time, the food stock will finish and the disciplinary will force out from their obscure place. Wanji had no choice. The eye lit up with determination while deep in his heart apologizes for disobey his uncle.
"I will help Jiang but! I want the remaining Gusu involve on this rescue mission" Wanji beautiful eyes stare straight into Wuxian almond eyes. Wanji didn't have full trust in Jiang yet. Whether it is 10 or 100, Wanji needs as many Gusu to observe the situation and lean on each other back.
Instead of answering, Wuxian fascinating gaze, studying his prisoner. The milk skin, expressive eyes, thick black eyebrows and long eyelashes. Wuxian lean forward, putting his right elbow on the table and hook up his face on right palm. Staring openly at Wanji in dazed eyes. Wanji shrinks at his sit upon General Commander Jiang bluntly stare at him, making him feel shy, smaller and hiding somewhere. He can deal with fearsome Jiang Wuxian but this dreamy handsome Jiang Wuxian makes his blood shivering and stomach tingling. Jiang Cheng and Wen Ning look at each other, confusing with the shift of atmosphere. MengZiyi let out a small smirk.
"I wonder how you're look like, my prisoner"
Wuxian hoarse voice breaks the awkward silence, makes Wanji heartbeat pickup and blushing. Jiang Cheng raised his eyebrow in questioning Wuxian, Wen Ning look at the General and Prisoner back forth. MengZiyi knowingly smile