Since sharing Wuxian's concerns, Wangji played for him every day. Wuxian thought it would be a hindrance but it actually gave Wangji time to practice new scores too. Wuxian would be benefited by comfort while Wangji learned. He would also help Wuxian learn some scores.

Wuxian has come to learn the guqin and he also still places the flute. He practiced his flute with Xichen and with Wangji, it is the guqin. Chenqing was still the name of his flute. As for his Guqin, it was still new and it will not officially attach to him until given a name. Wuxian didn't know what to name it. He was bad at naming things, look what he named his sword, although, he was happy with the name anyway. In the end, he came up with Fang Xin (to feel Relieved; Feel Reassured).

So Wuxian would practice with Fang Xin and follow Wangji's instructions. Once he felt the instrument gain its attachment to him, he could start learning fighting and defensive tactics. So during their private evening training, Wangji spent time teaching him chord assassination, and a couple other attacks.

Because Wuxian had a forehead ribbon, he was safe from the blast of energy. Being part of the Lan Sect made him realize he could learn all of their secrets. Wuxian felt happy to be a part of such a community.

"Lan Zhan, thank you," Wuxian said as they walked back to the Jingshi after training.

"Why thank me? You know there is no need for that," Wangji questioned.

"I know, but it's just something I wanted to do. You've helped me a lot and I do not think I could have handled it all without you," Wuxian explained.

Wangji smiled, "well, you still no not need to thank me, it's something I'm glad to do."

Lectures have been going smoothly too. The other guest students have kept the gossip away. Jin Zixuan's cousin ended up leaving early due to his attitude.

Soon midterms were coming, and that also meant a night hunt was coming. Students were studying like crazy because they wanted to not only do well but they wanted to go out. This night hunt was to be supervised of course, but it was something that many looked forward to. There was a location not far from the sect where there was a lot of activity and it let the students learn and explore.

Wuxian, however, was nervous about the night hunt. He was afraid his hidden abilities would come out unexpectedly. He kept that to himself for now though. Wangji noticed anyway, but kept quiet and would silently observe for now.

The test itself went smoothly. Wuxian had studied with Wangji every day so it was normal to find it not be as difficult as he thought. The following day after the exam, the students were lead to the hunting grounds. Lan Qiren and Qingheng Jun were their to observe and make sure everyone not only paid attention during lectures about hunting, but they were also here to make sure no one got hurt, and kept out of trouble.

Lan Qiren would keep Wuxian in his peripherals. He felt there was something bothering the boy but since Wuxian didn't address it, he could only step back unless needed. As he observed he noticed Wuxian getting more tense. He decided to go speak with him.

"Everything alright, Son?" Lan Qiren asked.

"I can sense more resentment in the area than usual," Wuxian replied quietly to him to keep others from hearing, "I feel like it's more than what is to be expected. I am trying to locate the source."

Lan Qiren grew a bit concerned at this. That meant someone had potentially tainted the area. Lan Qiren now had to make the decision on whether or not to lead the group to a new location or wait it out. A lot of these students were already very smart and knew what they were doing, but one wrong decision could change it all and everyone could be in danger. He decided to speak to his brother.

"We should move the students and have some of our seniors look around to find out what is going on," Qingheng Jun said.

"Very well, maybe Wangji and Wuxian can stay behind as they can sense it," Lan Qiren suggested.

"I will have Xichen with them as the three have trained together for this situation. We will get the kids out," Qingheng Jun stated.

Xichen did as he was told and stayed behind with Wangji and Wuxian. They scoped out the area and found fierce corpses scattered around the area. They took them out one by one. It was when wolves came out, that it became a problem. Wuxian jumped up into a tall tree as he was terrified of dogs. Wangji stayed near the tree and he and Xichen fought the wolves off. There were about five of them. They were tainted with resentment so it was odd.

Once the wolves were cleared Wuxian was calmed down and able to explore again. He soon discovered an array that summoned resentment in the area and taint the creatures nearby. Wuxian was able to deactivate it and then were able to head back to join the rest of the group again. By the time they joined up, it was time to head back to Cloud Recesses, as curfew was coming up. They went to the dining hall first to have dinner before heading back to their respective guest rooms.

Wuxian went back to the Jingshi with Wangji and was a bit more exhausted. He was also still a bit shaken due to the wolves. Wangji played soul calming music for him for almost an hour. Wuxian ended up falling asleep due to being so relaxed. Wangji picked him up from where he slumped on the table and carried him to bed. He removed his outer robes only to leave his tunic and trousers on before handling himself.

He cleaned up a bit before climbing into bed beside Wuxian, who happened to sense his presence in his sleep, and cuddle up to him. Wangji smiled as he got comfortable holding Wuxian and fell asleep not long after.