MDZS Fanfic

Red Strings of Connections

Chapter 18 Have to Make a Way

CRUNCH sounded after Tiao Reinshun takes a bite and nods in approval for the texture and taste.

Tiao Reinshun puts the long thin stick-shape biscuit that she made herself between her teeth and plays with it by moving it up and down.

She's in the kitchen alone, creating snacks for everyone and today a simple stick snack has been realized, but why so simple? Simplest isn't the case but what it is for.

Devilish smile forms on her face.

That was two days ago, the day before they escape and fought Peri, the dancing stone goddess.

Not thinking of going home yet, the chaos duo mounted their sword and flew somewhere else.

They found a town and landed in non-conspicuous alley way. Tucked in their spiritual swords in their qianku pouches.

Wei Ying found an iron stone that they found after the stone goddess perished. He examined it front to back, side to side, and its details, and wonder why it is carrying a dense Ying Energy.

Finding no clue, he tucks it away again, noting himself to ask Li Fangzhun or O Dokun once they're at home.

Unexpectedly but definitely made Wei Ying so pleased is they meet the Second Young Master of Lan Clan by pure luck.

"Lan Zhan!!!" Wei Ying runs towards him, and pounce at the said person.

"Wei Ying..." as expected are the words Lan Zhan only utter and almost quiet, making Tiao Reinshun sighs and smile, and she too went to them, definitely not going to pounce on him.

After years of freely observing the stoic Lan Master, Tiao Reinshun finally able to read him clear as water, and she discover on how he is so obvious! Tiao Reinshun could tell at how weak this two in sensing each other, she only shrugs her shoulder.

"So, Young Master what it is your business here in Town of Tang San?"

"Night-hunt. Just passing."

Tiao Reinshun hums as neither the chaos duo questions him further, fully aware that there's missions that quite confidential.

'But Second Young Master Lan sure is amazing, he just turned 14 just like Bro Ying but he already handling big important missions alone! On the other hand, me and Bro Ying are still in our escapee series, not to mention we're definitely will get a very long lectures once we reported that we fought Peri...' she sighs in defeat and silently.

"Then you're going to leave already?" this time it is Wei Ying who asked, his tone has hint of sadness.

"Already finished."

"...Hmm?... Passing—you meant... PASSING BACK?!" Wei Ying shows nothing but shock, while Tiao Reinshun only has her jaw drop.

"Mn." Lan Zhan nodded.

'Fuck... amazing...' Tiao Reinshun couldn't help but be amazed.

"Then you have plenty of time before going home!" Wei Ying voiced changes into energetic one.

Lan Zhan nodded.

'Woah... Second Young Master Lan sures happy~' then something clicks on her. She suppresses herself from smiling as a devilish idea plays on her head.

Tiao Reinshun let them go around the town to enjoy themselves, and just as usual she makes some distance away from them.

When the sky turns into orange hue, Tiao Reinshun who totally separated herself to them have started to look for an inn where they could stay.

Tang San isn't near to neither Gusu or Yonghe, and it takes half a day to arrive at the closest which is Gusu. So, Tiao Reinshun is sure that they will agree to stay for the night, especially they are both tired from playing all day.

When everything has already settled, Tiao Reinshun decided to wait for them outside the inn to let them know. Upon the sight of the two teens, she waves at them all innocently, that no one would think she's actually plotting something.

Wei Ying and Lan Zhan were currently confused after learning that Tiao Reinshun rents two rooms, so Wei Ying asked.

"I saw the bed and it's really spacious enough to fit three people."

"Then what's with another room?"

She blinks, "Second Young Master Lan might not like sharing a room with someone." Of course, this is just an excuse.

"Oh yea... then we're sharing just like usual."

"No." Both turns to Lan Zhan; one is confused, and one is smiling. "You're a girl. I'll share with Wei Ying."

Tiao Reinshun wants to call him liar, fully aware that Lan Zhan simply doesn't like the idea of Wei Ying sharing a room with her who is rumored future-wife of Wei Ying. At the same time, she wants to praise him for finding such a good excuse.

"It is really fine Second Young Master Lan? I meant Me and Bro Ying tends to share a room when we're going out, and I thought you hate being with strangers."

"You two are not strangers. And you're a girl, it's inappropriate."

She wants to roll her eyes, but suppress herself, 'You still going to push that?' she wants to laugh now.

"Alright, alright! But of course, I'll eat with you guys! Its lonely to eat alone after all."

After dinner Tiao Reinshun suggested a game.

"Chicken Game?" Tiao Reinshun nodded and begun to explain.

"Two players will bite each end of this biscuit," She shows the stick biscuit that she takes out from her qiankun pouch, "and they keep biting until one bail out."

"Aren't their faces will get closer by then?"

"That's the game! Either you or your opponent break the biscuit which is sign that they lost."

"And if none bails..."

"You can imagine from there."

"Ahhh..."

"Shameless!" Lan Zhan stands and was about to go in bed, yet he froze,

"Then what about Bro Ying?" Tiao Reinshun knows Lan Zhan far too good now, and this is those times she could fully read him without sweat.

"I don't see any problem on it, let's play Lan Zhan!"

"No." Tiao Reinshun already sees this coming, but it won't make her back down!

"Then let's play together instead Bro Ying!"

"...Alright!" Wei Ying looks at Lan Zhan, "Lan Zhan, you can always join us!" Lan Zhan no longer response finally able to move his body to sit at the bed. Wei Ying smiles and start the game with Tiao Reinshun.

Lan Zhan has blank expression and no signs of reaction—is what others would say, especially those who doesn't know the Second Young Master Lan.

They are just getting started and yet feels like a torture to the white robe cultivator.

Near, so near, they are getting closer, their faces are almost meeting, no one has plan to bail. More closer.

Indeed, neither Wei Ying nor Tiao Reinshun has any plans to bail as they are almost the middle of the snack, unless if Lan Zhan pushes their shoulders to separate them. Tiao Reinshun has able to break the snack in time. Yes, Lan Zhan didn't just think of it, he literally done it.

Wei Ying blinks in surprise and confusion, while Tiao Reinshun secretly smirk. She knew, definitely, sure that Lan Zhan will definitely stop them, she knew and that's why she pushed it.

Wei Ying, "what's up Lan Zhan?"

On the other hand, Tiao Reinshun grins maliciously at Lan Zhan. Of course, she made sure that Wei Ying wouldn't catch that.

The malicious grins changes into innocent friendly smile before her brother could look at her.

"So? In the mood to play now Second Young Master Lan?"

Lan Zhan let go of them and was about to return on the bed when he hears Tiao Reinshun speak again, obviously has no intention of giving in.

"Then one more Bro Ying! It's no count since we're got interrupted by an old-fashioned cultivator."

"Hey don't tease Lan Zhan, Sis Rein. But alright let's go!"

Quickly Lan Zhan is about to swipe the snack out the table, but Tiao Reinshun sees this coming that she able to hold Lan Zhan's hand, and with malicious knowing smile Tiao Reinshun and Lan Zhan has begun a staring competition or more like glaring contest.

Tiao Reinshun, "Just once Second Young Master Lan. If you play it, then we will stop." Her intention is in there and clear, that Lan Zhan frowns which is really rare.

A minute later, she finally lost the last of her patient that she stands up and pushes Lan Zhan to sit where she previously at, just right in front of her sect brother. Of course, her "no meaning at all" smile is still intact.

Even without her declaring it Lan Zhan and Wei Ying could clearly tell that the next players are— "You two!" Lan Zhan was about to say something but was stop by Tiao Reinshun who whisper a few strings of words directly on his ears that made him shut up although glares greatly to Tiao Reinshun who has sly smile directed to him.

Lan Zhan closes his eyes for a moment before sighing finally given up.

On the side Wei Ying just simply confused on what's going on with these two. But he bet even if he asks none of them would answer. So, he just let go of his curiosity and just decided to have fun, as finally Lan Zhan his favorite person has join in.

"Bro Ying, you're a little too far to Second Young Master Lan, move a little forward."

"Aren't we already close enough?"

"If you are ready to have numb muscle in the back go ahead then." Wei Ying ain't for numb muscles, so he did as he was told, and he was just wow on how close their faces are.

No, don't get him wrong, he used on being so close to Lan Zhan, much closer than this, but it is just a matter of body close not face, and now that he has better "closer" look at his face, Wei Ying could say that Lan Zhan has become even more beautiful than he was before—no—gorgeous is the right word for it.

Subconsciously Wei Ying tightly closes his mouth as he felt that something weird will come out from his mouth if he let it open furthermore.

Tiao Reinshun who is standing next to Lan Young Master clearly sees her brother disciple's pinkish tint on face, she blinks then hides half of her face behind her sleeves before changing her position now next to the said brother of her's.

Lan Zhan seems not noticed the tint blush on Wei Ying, but Tiao Reinshun could clearly see as well his ears that has turn red. She wanna curse on how obvious this two's feelings for each other and curse more on how oblivious they are to other's feeling. 'They will be the dead of me!' she thought.

Sighs escaped from her lips, before giving a piece of stick bread to her brother, "here." her voice is muffled because of her sleeve that she cannot remove or else, they will see her uncontrollable grin. Wei Ying takes the stick biscuit and put the end on his mouth and get more closer to Lan Zhan, and now speaking of Second Young Master Lan, he actually hesitating if he really should play this shameless game but "Then until we finish that snack, me and Bro Ying will keep playing, and by then I will aim for his lips." Those words bother him so much, and Wei Ying seems to be enjoying this game.

With a sigh he placed his mouth on the other end.

Tiao Reinshun who is still hiding behind her sleeves, gives the signal, "Go!" At first the two stay still, both hesitating as they knew that their faces would get closer for a comfort.

"The biscuit will get soggy~" Tiao Reinshun reminds them in her very low voice.

The one that made the first move is Lan Zhan then Wei Ying. They are slow at biting as both being careful not to go overboard. That being the case, Tiao Reinshun was now thinking of a way to push this two to the brink. But... Wei Ying is an unpredictable lad, he felt that he wanna do a mischief towards his favorite person, and nothing will stop him from doing so, not even himself.

As their faces getting closer and closer, Wei Ying put his right hand on Lan Zhan's right leg then his left hand on Lan Zhan's shoulder.

Lan Zhan's eyes widen in shock, looking up at Wei Ying who has mischievous face.

Closer.

Closer.

Three more bites.

Two more.

One.

...and CRUNCH

Quickly Lan Zhan back away but not that much as Wei Ying is holding him in place. Wei Ying eats the remaining biscuit and look alluring at Lan Zhan, who knows if this look is intentional.

"My win, Lan Zhan!" quietly and alluringly.

Lan Zhan nodded, "Mn. It's Wei Ying's win."

Tiao Reinshun closes the door quietly, walks at the next door room and closes it as well, this time much quieter.

A few minutes later she squeals quietly, suppressing her voice to make sure those two won't hear her.

"UGH! They are will really be the death of me!!!"