Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: I Have Acquaintances in the Heavenly Realm - Chapter 22

After finishing a jar of wine, Wei Wuxian and Shi Qingxuan felt nothing but exhilaration, still left wanting more. However, the expressions of Lan Wangji and He Xuan were not particularly pleasant, so the two did not continue drinking.

Recalling the reason he had called Xie Lian and the others here, Wei Wuxian turned to Lan Wangji and said, “Lan Zhan, I’ve thought of a way to dispel Zewu-jun’s inner demons.”

Lan Wangji’s brow furrowed slightly, but he remained silent.

Wei Wuxian smiled and said, “Rest assured, Lan Zhan. I won’t use the Stygian Tiger Seal, nor will I use Chenqing.”

Only then did Lan Wangji’s brow relax as he asked, “What is the method?”

Wei Wuxian stood up, looked at Xie Lian, and said earnestly, “Daozhang Xie, the reason Wei Ying has troubled you is that I have a favor to ask.”

Xie Lian replied, “What is it? Master Wei, please feel free to speak.”

Wei Wuxian said, “Lan Zhan’s elder brother, Zewu-jun, is currently being tormented by inner demons, and his overall condition is not optimistic. I would like to ask for your help.”

Xie Lian was somewhat surprised. “Inner demons? That is simple enough; I can purify them.”

Wei Wuxian shook his head and cupped his hands in a respectful salute. “No. What Wei Ying seeks is not purification. Even if the demons are purified, Zewu-jun will always have a knot in his heart. I previously invented a talisman, but it is a bit too risky, so I wish to borrow some ghostly energy from a Ghost King for use.”

Xie Lian turned to Hua Cheng with a look of hesitation and asked, “San Lang, what do you think?”

Hua Cheng raised an eyebrow. “I listen to Gege.”

Wei Wuxian then gave a detailed explanation of how Lan Xichen had developed these inner demons and his plan for dispelling them.

Xie Lian smiled and said, “This is not a difficult task. I can simply infuse some spiritual power into Master Wei’s talisman.”

Wei Wuxian froze for a second likely realizing the nature of the relationship between the two before smiling and bowing. “Many thanks!”

Lan Wangji also cupped his hands. “Many thanks.”

Xie Lian said, “You two are too kind. Will our presence here cause you any unnecessary trouble?”

Lan Wangji replied, “It is no matter. Many great sects have come to Cloud Recesses recently. If you do not mind, you may stay here and rest under the titles of Guest Elders of the Lan Sect.”

Wei Wuxian said happily, “Lan Zhan, that’s wonderful! I’m idle every day anyway; I can take Daozhang Xie and the others for a proper tour of Cloud Recesses.”

He then walked over to Shi Qingxuan and draped an arm over his shoulder. “And I must give the Wind Master a proper taste of Gusu’s Emperor’s Smile. What do you think, Lord Wind Master?”

Shi Qingxuan replied, “Since Master Wei is so hospitable, this Wind Master naturally finds it better to obey than to be polite! Hahahaha!”

Lan Wangji called out, “Wei Ying.”

He Xuan called out, “Qingxuan.”

Wei Wuxian immediately released Shi Qingxuan’s shoulder and raised his hands with a sheepish laugh. “Apologies, Lord Wind Master. When I get happy, I tend to get a bit carried away. I hope you don’t mind.”

Shi Qingxuan glanced at He Xuan and said, “Master Wei is too polite. When I get happy, I also tend to get a bit carried away.”

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Lan Wangji said, “Wei Ying, Sect Leader Jiang and Sect Leader Jin have arrived.”

Wei Wuxian smiled. “I haven’t seen Jin Ling in a long time. It must be quite exhausting for him to become a Sect Leader at such a young age.”

At the thought of Jiang Cheng, Wei Wuxian felt a twinge of awkwardness. He didn’t know how to face him. Personally, he didn’t want to dwell on the events of their past life anymore, but given Jiang Cheng’s personality, knowing the truth about his Golden Core, he certainly wouldn’t be able to let it go.

Lan Wangji knew exactly what Wei Wuxian was thinking. “Wei Ying, you have to face it eventually.”

Wei Wuxian looked up at Lan Wangji. The man before him always understood him so well; without needing words, a single small gesture was enough for Lan Wangji to see into his heart.

Since he had decided to live this life only for himself and for Lan Zhan, he should stop agonizing over so much.

He patted Lan Wangji on the shoulder and said, “Lan Er-gege is right. It has to be faced eventually. So, why not now?”

Lan Wangji nodded. “Mn. They are arranged to stay in the guest quarters where they previously studied.”

Wei Wuxian asked, “They just arrived at Cloud Recesses and are representing their respective clans; don’t they need to pay their respects to Old Master Lan first?”

Lan Wangji said, “They met with my uncle early this morning. Before the Discussion Conference begins, they are free for the time being.”

Wei Wuxian said, “Then it’s perfect. I’ll take Daozhang Xie and the others for a stroll. Perhaps we’ll run into them.”

Lan Wangji replied, “Mn.”