The man who was clinging to Lan Wangji the other day was now stuck like glue to Nie Huaisang.

The sight was giving Jiang Cheng mixed feelings, he was happy that Huaisang had someone now but what about Wei Wuxian?

Jiang Xiong, if you bring back my brother, I will bring  back your brother.

These words had been echoing in Jiang Cheng's head since they had been said. He'd been so focused on blaming Wei Wuxian for leaving him all alone that he failed to see that he was not the only one in the cycle of misery. Many many people lost someone and most were completely alone, like Huaisang and Wen Ning.

Ever since The Reveal of Golden core happened, all of his anger all of his hatred just lost direction. In reality, Jiang Cheng was looking for a way to end the cycle of hatred - he created himself. His sorrow took the shape of anger and he ventured on the  path of pride,  not letting his heart waver. But it wasn't him, it wasn't the boy who grew up beside a trouble maker. He himself was quite the mischievous kid. He wanted to bring those days back.

He was tired.

"Wen Ning dreamt about Wei Wuxian and Chifeng-zun."
Jiang cheng informed the couple sitting in front of him and Sect leader Lan. Lan Xichen had sent him the letter as well but they were not Sandhu Shenghshou to cross the sky in minutes.  Lan Xichen was quiet, too quiet. There was not even a hint of  that smile which he had been carrying before.

"What are you trying to say Jiang-Xiong?" Nie Huaisang asked in disbelief. Before he could question further, Mo Xuanyu shouted.

"He's fixed! Da-ge is fixed! Yiling Laozu really did it!" 

Jiang Cheng, Lan Xichen and Nie Huaisang were wonderstruck. What does that even mean?

"Sang-Xi! Yiling Laozu fixed your brother's soul now we can summon him."
Mo Xuyanu hugged Nie Huaisang. He (NHS) was shocked and didn't even notice when the tears rolled down his face. He hugged the younger male so tight almost making him choke.

Lan Xichen's face gave all shades of colors, he didn't know what to feel or how to feel. Lan Xichen felt so helpless, so alone. Jiang Cheng patted the broad Lan shoulder which made Lan Xichen eye Jiang Cheng.

Is he trying to comfort me? How thoughtful.

Jiang Cheng had always been thoughtful of others although the way he express it was a bit... Lan Xichen remembered their encounter just after the fall of Lotus Pier.

                                                                                 . . .

[Flashback: After the Golden Core transfer]

"Jiang Wanyin!"
Lan Xichen called the man in tattered robes and dusty face. Lan Xichen had been on run since Cloud Recess was burnt and from the hearsay he learnt about the tragedy of Lotus Pier's fall. He heard both Sect Leader JIang and Madam Yu had been killed along with all sect memebers. He was happy to see that Jiang Wanyin was alive, he made it through.

"I can't find... He's lost... What if they took him..." Jiang Cheng was barely holding back his tears, He looked so hurt, so lost and so broken. 

"We will find him!  You need to eat something and rest first!" Lan Xichen couldn't ignore the sight before him. He was of same age as his brother, merely 17. Lan Xichen learnt that Jiang Wanyin was hysterical so, he grabbed the man through his waist and lead his feeble body out of the mountains.

Why isn't he performing Inedia? 

Jiang Cheng was too desperate to find the lost person that he forgot to perform Inedia. His mind was filled with horrifying thoughts .

What if they took him? What if he lost his core? What if they  break  his  bones and torture him day and night like they did to me? What if they kill him?

"No!" Jiang Cheng shouted and struggled to free himself of the hold.  It shocked Lan Xichen a great deal.

"I have to find him now!" Jiang Cheng  succeeded in freeing himself and lumped into the direction of mountain foot.

"Who are you trying to find, Jiang gongzi? I'll help you find him!" Lan Xichen called the man staggering in front of him. Did anyone else survived as well?

"Wei Wuxian! I'm looking for Wei Wuxian."
Jiang Cheng's knees gave out and he fell to the ground. Lan Xichen immediately made his way to support the boy.

"I'm looking for my brother." Jiang Cheng pleaded to no one but his tears emphasized his desperation.

"What would I tell A-Jie? What would I tell my parents in heaven?"

So, it was really truly. Sect Leader Jiang and Madam Yu had crossed the bridge of life. Lan Xichen felt sorry for him. How the feeble man was searching for his lost ones. Lan Xichen put him to sleep.

[Flashback ends]

                      . . .

"If Chifeng-zun can be summoned why can't we summon Wei Wuxian? "

Jiang Cheng questioned Mo Xuyanu; who had been busy celebrating the news from Wen Ning. Unless his brother returned, no one would celebrate.

"Theoretically it should be possible to summon both of them. If we can't summon Chifeng-zun through our usual array than there must be something we're missing."
Mo Xuyanu stated the facts .

"Wen Gongzi said something about BaoShan Sanren. whatever we're missing, she might have. "

Mo Xuyanu continued,
"But... We don't know where she is nor we have any clue regarding her."

That was another bucket of cold water on them. They should have known, it's Wei Wuxian they're dealing with. If that man could, he would make Heaven his honeymoon spot.

"Daozhang Zichen!"

It was Lan Jingyi. Of course who would shout in Cloud recess besides Wei Wuxian? Jiang Cheng saw the junior rushing with Lan Shizui towards the library pavilion. Weren't they breaking rules?

"Jingyi, come forth."
Lan Xichen finally spoke. Lan Jingyi bowed to elders before continuing.

"Daozhang carries Daozhang's soul. If anyone, they would lead us to great immortal."

"How do we find them? Aren't they cultivating together? They could be anywhere." Ironically Nie Huaisang asked.

"Baixue Temple. I know it was eradicated but if Daozhang Zichen would bring Daozhang anywhere it would be either to Baixue Temple or to great immortal." Lan Jingyi was never been so sure in his life. His eyes lit with determination, Only Jiang Cheng could see how much he (LGY) resembled his brother. Right now, they all could use someone who could take away the heavy cloud.

"Alright we are going to Baixue Temple." Jiang Cheng took charge and assigned everyone their roles.

"Mo Xuyanu you will try to summon both of their souls. Lan Jingyi, and Lan Shizui will take care of Lan Wangji. Nie Huaisang you will watch over all the sects in absence of leaders and"

With a pause his looked at Lan Xichen, "Zewu Jun, you will accompany me to Baixue Temple."

Jiang Cheng didn't let Lan Xichen protest. Just like now, Lan Xichen would be so lost and it will help nobody. And Jiang Cheng knew how to make use of cultivators. 

They begun the preparations.

                                                                                   . . .

"You know Sang-Xi, back then I really wanted to see the land you ruled. I dreamt about coming here." Mo Xuanyu told him the wish he used to have when he was alive. The two had always gathered near the Mo Village whenever there was any sect meetings in Lanling Jin sect. 
But now, he had finally stepped in the Qinghe Nie sect, a place where his treasure resided. 

" Tell me another dream and I will make it true for you." Nie Huaisang held his hand and led him inside the Pavilion to wander about. He could be the guide to narrate new chapters of his life, before they would have to burn the pages with the calamity that might fall.

Since when was life so fun?

"Uncle!" Voice of youngest sect leader fell on his ears. Mo Xuanyu turned around to inquire the little peony,

"Jing Ling. What are you doing here in Qinghe Nie sect? " 

Maybe he was here to seek advise regarding some matter? Since Jiang Wanyin and Lan Xichen were away, it was natural to ask the Head cultivator but what little peony said, made him tremble.

"I came here to bring you back - back to Lanling Jin sect."

---------------------------------------------------------------

Sorry for grammatical errors and thank you for reading.

Continuation of this group in chapter 18.