Wangji spent the last couple of hours looking for Wei Ying. He didn't mean to upset him, he should have been more careful with his words. Wei Ying was very insecure about his new abilities and he was still learning them. Wangji didn't mean to make it seem like he did something wrong. Wei Ying didn't need to overreact though, but when being insecure, it can happen.

Wangji looked everywhere, his uncle's house, his father's house, his own residence, and even the back hills. He checked by the bunnies and he wasn't there either. He then remembered that Baoshan gave them a link so they could find each other if the other was lost or hurt or in danger. Wangji reached out and then followed the tug he felt. It lead him to the cold spring.

Wangji sighed and stood beside the edge of the spring, "Wei Ying, I apologize for upsetting you."

Wei Ying was in the water meditating. Upon hearing Wangji, he opened his eyes and glanced his direction, "no need. I apologize for my outburst," he said.

Wangji sat on his knees next to the edge of the spring, just where Wei Ying sat, "no need to apologize either," Wangji said, "whatever these abilities are, let me help you."

"Lan Zhan, I really don't understand what happened," Wei Ying said, "I didn't even know that I was doing anything until you told me. I came here to see of my abilities would calm down. I do not want to be a problem for the sect."

"You will not be a problem and are not a problem, and will never be a problem. You are my soulmate and currently, you are struggling with these abilities that you have to learn, basically on your own. Just let me help you as best as I can," Wangji said.

Wei Ying's eyes began to swell with tears, "okay," he whispered, "but what I did...what if I accidentally do it again? What kind of power is that for me to stop someone from breathing?"

"Maybe it's your own version of the silence spell," Wangji suggested, "it was something I or my brother or uncle couldn't remove. You had to undo it."

"I just found him so annoying and wished for him to stop talking. Next thing I know is that he did and also stopped breathing. I didn't know what to think," Wei Ying explained.

"It's alright," Wangji said, "and he was annoying. He was just as bad this time as last time. This time, my father was here."

Wei Ying sighed, "this cold spring isn't much help as I expected," he said, "maybe I'm just too stressed."

"Why don't you get out and I can play something for you, it might help," Wangji said.

Wei Ying nodded. He got out of the spring and dressed before the two went back to the Jingshi. Wangji had Wei Ying meditate while he played Cleansing and Soul Calming Music. After about an hour, Wei Ying was soothed a bit more. Lan Qiren had come just at that moment they ended.

"Care to explain what happened?" He asked.

"I didn't know it was me until Lan Zhan said something. I got upset so I just left the room," Wei Ying said, "I'm sorry."

"Don't be," Lan Qiren said, "your abilities are yet to be fully discovered. It did help get Wen Chao to be quiet enough for him to listen. The disciples that were meant to stay have gone to settle in."

"Wen Ning and Wen Qing," Wei Ying said, "Baoshan has been working on helping their family at Dafan."

"I am sure that have the same task as last time," Lan Qiren said, "though they don't have a chance because it's been handled. I secretly reached out to the other sects involved and they got their Yin Piece and destroyed it without any casualties harmed. That all happened while you were at Baoshan's."

"Alright," Wei Ying said, "what of the sword with Xuanwu?"

"That will have to be something you two handle," Lan Qiren said, "we changed a lot of the timeline already but that didn't change. It's hard to say what will happen."

"We can handle the sword as long as no one else gets it beforehand," Wangji said, "and I apologize for the class disruption."

"No need, as long as you two worked it out," Lan Qiren said, "as for the sword, maybe I can get you two to do on a night hunt when I go to Qinghe in a couple weeks. You can get the sword then."

"That seems okay to me," Wei Ying said.

"Mnn," Wangji nodded.

After a few more minutes of conversing with Lan Qiren. Lan Qiren gave his son a hug before heading out. The guests were currently studying the rules and getting settled. Classes started the following morning. Once alone, Wei Ying found himself sitting close to Wangji on his bed and cuddled to him, "I am sorry."

"No need for that," Wangji said, "you and I do not need to thank or apologize."

"Will you forgive me for my actions?" Wei Ying asked.

"Of course, there's nothing to be upset about. I am just glad you're okay. Please just, be careful okay. I just worry for your safety," Wangji said.

Wei Ying nodded, "I will try."

"Good," Wangji said.

The following day, the two went to class and no one seemed to be glancing their way or start talking. Wei Ying sat beside Wangji at their respective seats and waited. As they waited, the two observers the others entering for lectures.

Wei Ying glanced at the Jiang siblings from time to time in curiosity. Wangji didn't want the younger Jiang heir near his partner. He still has memories of that man betraying Wei Ying's trust and loyalty. Even going as far as delivering the killing blow. Wangji never forgave Jiang Wanyin in the last life and he still cannot.

As the last of the students entered, Lan Qiren entered and stood at the front of the class. Lan Wangji and Wei Ying were far more advanced than everyone else but they attended lectures just to make sure they don't change the timeline too much. Though, it's already changed as Wei Ying was not a member for the Jiang Sect and Wei Ying and Wangji were both immortal beings.

As lessons progressed, Wei Ying did end up getting bored, and he placed his hands on his lap, fidgeting with the hem of his sleeves. He still paid attention but he was also not. He didn't get picked on like before as he was Lan Qiren's adopted son. Wei Ying was way more respected this time around. He may not have much knowledge of his past life but he can already tell the difference anyway. He was just glad he was favored. He felt he didn't have to worry about anything when he was within the sect.