Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

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After Chaoyang and the others left, Lan Wangji and Lan Xichen politely said goodbye to Qingheng Jun and Lan Qiren and prepared to go to bed. Qingheng Jun also keenly noticed that when Chaoyang and the others were about to leave, Lan Qiren seemed to have something to say, but he hesitated and ultimately did not speak.

After Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji left, Qing Hengjun got what happened that day out of Lan Qiren in just a few words.

Qing Heng Jun knew that his brother, Lan Qiren, had no intention of usurping the throne. Qiren wasn't the type to cling to power. Qing Heng Jun felt the need to explain things clearly to Sect Master Xuanyuan, lest his brother's heart become unstable and his future cultivation be affected.

The two brothers strolled along the narrow paths of Cloud Recesses, their paths constantly crisscrossed by disciples of the Lan family. In this land once engulfed by fire, the burned-out houses had been demolished, leaving only scattered scorch marks on the ground and trees. The first building to be rebuilt was the library, restored to its former glory, along with the magnolia tree in front of it.

Lan Xichen helped Lan Wangji to the quiet room and gently instructed him, "Wangji, have a good rest."

Lan Wangji: “Yeah!”

Lan Xichen settled Lan Wangji down before leaving the room. Before leaving, he gently closed the door, ensuring everything was quiet and orderly. He then instructed the servants in the quiet room to take good care of Wangji, and finally left the quiet room with peace of mind, returning to the cold room.

Lan Xichen stood at the door of the side room of the cold room for a moment, taking in the atmosphere inside. However, he did not sense the presence of that person, and a sense of loss welled up in his heart.

'Hasn't he come back yet? Where has he been?'

The next day, the library.

Lan Xichen walked slowly along the winding path in the early morning sunshine, heading towards his father's quiet room. But as he passed the library, he noticed the door was slightly ajar. "Why is it open? Someone's gone in?" Lan Xichen pushed open the slightly ajar door and stepped inside.

What greeted him was a scene of tranquility and peace. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows onto the floor, casting dappled shadows. Lan Xichen's gaze wandered across the room, finally settling on a corner. There, Chaoyang lazily reclined on a soft cushion, her long, jet-black hair cascading down like a waterfall, spreading across the floor in a beautiful scene.

When he recognized the familiar figure, he couldn't help but blurt out: "Senior, why are you here?" His voice echoed in the library, breaking the quiet atmosphere.

Chaoyang gently raised his chin, motioning him to look up. He saw over a dozen pens, unattended, busily copying books in the air around him. He said lazily, "Copying books."

Chaoyang had originally planned to take Wei Ying away today, but Wei Ying had gone to find Lan Wangji, and even Huaisang had been summoned back by an urgent letter from his brother, so he could only find something to do to kill time.

Lan Xichen bowed to Chaoyang and said sincerely, "Thank you, Senior."

Chaoyang sat up straight. "It's okay. It's not a big deal. I'm bored anyway."

Lan Xichen didn't stay in the library for long, leaving quickly. After all, the Lan family was busy at the time, and as the Young Master, he naturally had many matters to attend to. As soon as Lan Xichen left, Chaoyang felt a sense of relief and lay down.

In the evening, Qing Hengjun brought Lan Qiren to find Chaoyang in the library. At that time, Lan Xichen, Lan Wangji and Wei Ying happened to be there. They were busy organizing and classifying the books that Chaoyang had just copied.

Both parties were somewhat surprised to see each other. Qing Hengjun hesitated, considering whether to return another day to avoid letting the younger generation hear any inappropriate words. However, Chaoyang seemed unconcerned. He could guess a little about the purpose of Qing Hengjun and Lan Qiren's visit. He was lazy and didn't want to explain himself over and over again, so he decided to go along.

Chaoyang put down the scroll in his hand, turned to Qingheng Jun, and said calmly, "I know the purpose of Sect Master Lan and Fellow Daoist Lan's visit. Since you are here, let's speak frankly. Your two sons are not young anymore. There are some things that need to be understood by them."

After much deliberation, Lord Qing Heng finally came to the conclusion that Xichen and Wangji were no longer children. They had grown up, and the future responsibility of the Lan family would fall on their shoulders.

Qing Hengjun and Lan Qiren casually found a suitable place to sit down. Wei Ying naturally knew what his uncle was going to say, so he took the initiative to sit opposite Lan Qiren with a faint smile on his face.

Lan Wangji had just returned to Yun Sheng's unknown place and had no idea what had happened before. He looked back and forth between Qing Hengjun and Chao Yang, trying to guess from their expressions and movements what important topic they might be discussing.

Over the past few days, Lan Xichen has grown beyond the naive young man he once was, gradually demonstrating his abilities and wisdom. He has a clearer understanding of the purpose of his father and uncle's visit. It's likely related to his uncle's affairs.

Qing Heng Jun considered for a moment and spoke first, "Master Xuanyuan, Qi Ren has been very uneasy these past few days. As his elder brother, I couldn't help but feel a little worried. So I asked him the reason and learned that there was some unpleasantness between him and Master Xuanyuan when I was seriously injured. Hereby, the Lan family apologizes to Master Xuanyuan first."

Chaoyang turned slightly to the side, not accepting the full greeting, waiting for Qingheng Jun's next words.

After Lord Qing Heng finished his apology, he frankly expressed the true intention of his trip: "I am ashamed. Before, because of my stubbornness, it was Qi Ren who helped me deal with clan affairs and take care of the children. At that time, Xi Chen was still young and unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Lan clan, and Qi Ren had no intention of usurping clan affairs or seizing power." Although his words were calm, they revealed a firm belief and deep trust in his brother.

Lan Qiren also had a similar expression on his face. His eyes were fixed on the rising sun like blazing fire, as if silently saying that he was not the kind of person who would stubbornly hold on to the power of the sect affairs.

Wei Ying, Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji all turned their gazes towards Chaoyang, waiting to see what he would say next.

However, unexpectedly, Chaoyang did not refute as everyone expected. He just responded in a nonchalant tone: "I know."

"You know?" Lan Qiren couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"You know?!" Qingheng Jun repeated in disbelief.