The uttering of his birth name had
not gone unnoticed. Mo Xuanyu
would not be so bold. . . But there
was certainly someone who would.
And yet, he didn’t choose to pull
the man in his arms up about it. His
beliefs were still steady, he would »
» Why had he been so scared? Lan
Wangji wondered. While these
creatures could be vicious, as a
cultivator, Wei Wuxian had dealt
with forces significantly worse. And
yet the man’s reaction was so
extreme. While he longed to ask,
he anticipated an ingenuine answer, »
Lan Wangji hadn’t anticipated what
would happen next. . . Finding himself
somewhat startled by the way Wei
Wuxian yelled out, he isn’t even given
a moment before he’s completely
obstructed by the other man clinging
to his upper body as though his life »
» of anxiety quickly dispelled when
he understood the source of Wei
Wuxian’s fears. And as the dog
approached, one glance etched in
frost was enough to send the small
creature whimpering and moving away.
Standing his ground, and with
the dog making its departure, »
“There is a town up ahead” Lan Wangji
promptly replied, glancing down
to the man in his arms who he
continued to carry with great ease.
Conveniently as he said that,
the distance noises of the nearby
town came became close enough
to faintly hear, chattering and »
Wei Wuxian finally giving in, Lan Wangji
began the journey back to Cloud
Recesses by foot. The journey would
likely take the day, but night was
nearing. . .so he would ensure he
kept his route close to a town.
While his breath was steady, he »
» lightness to him. A great loss
has been alleviated. . . And a second
chance was now offered to him.
As hours passed, the sun began
to set. Lan Wangji changed course
slightly to head into the nearest
town, his eyes remaining on the path »
Lan Wangji had a secure hold of
the injured man in his arms and had
been ready to proceed.
There was the gentlest of creases
that had formed at his brow as his
name was called in protest. Had
this not been what he wanted?
“Would you prefer to be carried on »
With a heavy exhale, his shoulders
lowered in defeat. He had to trust
Wei Wuxian had his reasons. . . that
he would come forward when ready.
Regardless, he wished he didn’t feel
as though he had to hide from him. . .
Lan Wangji’s grasp loosened at the »
» the other, but he gave him no
time to prepare. Instantly, one arm
held his back while the other
scooped beneath Wei Wuxian’s leg
to easily raise him from the ground.
With Lan Wangji’s considerable
strength it was as though the other
man was as light as feather, no »

