Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime
Chapter 96: Lan's Study Ends
Soon, the Lan family's graduation ceremony quietly arrived. Xuanyuan Yue, Xuanyuan Jing, Xuanyuan Fen, and Xuanyuan Yin, thanks to their outstanding performance, unsurprisingly received top-tier honors. Particularly noteworthy was the fact that even Nie Huaisang, who had failed the examination for three consecutive years, successfully achieved a second-tier honor. Overjoyed, Nie Huaisang threw a grand banquet in Caiyi Town to celebrate his final farewell to the school. Otherwise, if he failed to graduate again, his imposing elder brother might mercilessly break his legs.
As the crowd roared with laughter, Xuanyuan Yue and Xuanyuan Yin promised to return to Qinghe another day to investigate. As soon as these words left their mouths, Nie Huaisang, terrified, begged for mercy repeatedly, promising numerous favors, which only slightly softened their stance. Nie Huaisang's exaggerated sweat-wiping gesture drew bursts of laughter from his fellow students.
Jiang Wanyin happened to be passing by and sneered contemptuously. In his opinion, the fact that an incompetent person who hadn't yet reached the Core Formation stage and four people from a family of unknown origin could attract the adulation of this group of people was truly vulgar and despicable.
The students at the Lan family turned a deaf ear to this, as if the Jiang family and others did not exist at all, and completely ignored them.
No one knew what was wrong with Jiang Wanyin. He always had a sullen face, as if everyone owed him something. His words were more sarcastic than sincere, and he constantly spoke of superiors and inferiors. Even those who had a close relationship with him because of the Jiang family were put off by his condescending, disdainful attitude. As direct descendants of a noble family, who would want to coax him? And who would endure his constant taunts? Over time, everyone gradually distanced themselves from him, as if he had never existed.
Jiang Fengmian's wish to let Jiang Wanyin make friends with people from aristocratic families during his studies not only failed, but also offended many people.
Chaoyang and Xuanyuan Yue and their group also wanted to leave the Cloud Recesses, and Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji, the two Lan brothers, sent them to the mountain gate.
All the way, Lan Wangji silently gazed at Xuanyuan Yue, his deep eyes filled with a thousand words, yet he remained silent. As he and the others discussed their plans for returning home, Xuanyuan Yue keenly caught his gaze, involuntarily looking up and back. Their eyes met in mid-air, and for a moment, the clamor around them seemed to cease.
"Ayue, do you think I'm right? Ayue..." Xuanyuan Yin called out several times, but received no response. He looked up, and when he saw him, he felt something was wrong. His good senior brother had gone to Lan Wangji again.
Xuanyuan Yin was about to step forward when Xuanyuan Fen gently grabbed his sleeve. He whispered to Xuanyuan Yin, "Ah Yin, we're all leaving now, why not let them chat for a while longer?"
Xuanyuan Yin heard this and smiled with relief, nodding slightly. He then continued his discussion with Xuanyuan Jing and Xuanyuan Fen beside him.
Lan Wangji's eyes held both inquiry and a subtle tenderness. He seemed to be trying, through this moment of eye contact, to memorize the figure of this sometimes mischievous, sometimes calm young man in front of him.
"Lan Zhan," Xuanyuan Yue approached and called softly, breaking the delicate silence, "Do you... have something to say to me?"
Lan Wangji was slightly stunned, then shook his head gently, as if hesitating. His gaze fell on Xuanyuan Yue's face again, and the complex emotions seemed to deepen.
During his time at the Lan Clan, Wei Ying didn't tease Lan Wangji as much as he had in his previous life, but Lan Wangji was still drawn to Wei Ying's unique charm. After all, who could resist a cute, lively little girl who wasn't afraid of him?
"Lan Zhan," Xuanyuan Yue called softly again, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness in his voice, "Are you... worried about something?" He tried to care about Lan Wangji in his own way, although he did not fully understand Lan Wangji's inner struggle.
Lan Wangji took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil. He spoke slowly, his voice low and firm, "It's okay. Be careful on your way."
As Lan Wangji and Xuanyuan Yue conversed, Chaoyang lagged behind them, his gaze fixed on them, fearing Lan Wangji might abduct Ah Ying. Chaoyang failed to notice that Lan Xichen, standing beside him, was watching him intently.
Lan Xichen suddenly spoke up, his tone unconsciously revealing a jealousy that he himself hadn't even noticed, interrupting Chaoyang's gaze towards Lan Wangji, "Senior Xuanyuan, what are you looking at? What has you lost in thought?"
When Chaoyang heard this, a trace of embarrassment and panic flashed across his face. He coughed lightly, trying to cover up his gaffe, and then replied: "Ah... nothing, just taking a look." Although his voice was soft, there was a hint of unnaturalness in his tone, as if he was deliberately avoiding something.
Is he going to say that he’s afraid that your brother Lan Wangji will take away the cabbages he raised?
However, Lan Xichen was such a perceptive person, how could he not notice that Chaoyang was different?
Lan Xichen's eyes flickered, but he didn't ask any further questions. He just smiled slightly. That smile seemed to contain thousands of words, but it also seemed like it was just a light concern.
Fearing Lan Xichen might question him further, Chao Yang hurriedly retrieved a bottle of "Gu Yuan Dan" from his space and handed it to him, instructing him, "This is a Gu Yuan Dan. Remember to take one daily. It will greatly benefit your body. You are still young, so be sure not to overwork yourself, as this may harm your body."
Lan Xichen took it, feeling a mixture of emotions. After a moment of silence, he managed to utter, "Thank you. I'll remember that."
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the mountain gate. Xuanyuan Yue, Xuanyuan Jing, Xuanyuan Fen, and Xuanyuan Yin bowed and said goodbye, "Young Master Lan, Second Young Master Lan, goodbye!"
Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji also bowed in farewell, saying, "Senior Xuanyuan, everyone, see you later!"
Chaoyang summoned the spiritual boat "Cang Yue", and then boarded the spiritual boat with Xuanyuan Yue, Xuanyuan Jing, Xuanyuan Fen and Xuanyuan Yin. The five of them stood on the spiritual boat and waved to Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji, then quickly took off and flew away.
Only when the spirit boat was no longer visible did Lan Xichen slowly speak, "Wangji, let's go back!"
Lan Wangji murmured a response, then turned and left.
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