Xie Lian

"A six." I breathed, under much pressure and precision. I pulled E-Ming out and held it firmly, giving the dice a roll.

The dice traveled against the grass scattered until it hit the tree, a clear 5 on the other side. My eyes widened and a portal appeared below me, dropping me into a new area.

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Mu Qing

"The chicken came first-!" Feng Xin snapped, and there was a loud thud.

I sharply turned my head and pinned his wrists against the table, scoffing and rolling my eyes. "The egg came first, you idiot." I said coldly. "Do you hear yourself?"

Feng Xin struggled to move, bent at a 90 degree angle and his face pressed against the wood. "Then how does the chicken appear then?!"

"Speaking of appearing, your clothes are all over my bed!" I let one of his wrists go and slammed my hand against his hand. "You are so messy! Irresponsible!"

"Nh!- Irresponsible!?" He got the chance and slapped my face, knocking the wind out of me. Feng Xin got the chance and tackled me to the ground, pining my body with mine. "You complain ALL the time! Don't you get ill of yourself?!"

"ill?! I get ill listening to you! The egg came first!" I yelled and spat in his face.

He wiped his face with the sleeve and I yanked his hair. He yelped and fell over and I crawled on top of him.

Feng Xin was furious with the attacks -- he kneed my stomach and I choked out in pain, my head against his chest. I gasped and panted out,"You are a child."

"You need serious help!" Feng Xin expressed, and yanked my head up. "Lots of help."

I glared at him and shoved my hand in his face -- he yelped, getting blinded enough for me to punch the grin off his face. "Say that again!"

"You need help!" He said loudly and I sent another fist -- he caught it and glared back, blood dripping down his lip. "You lack a rather normal conscience!"

I sneered and he scoffed, leaning in enough to be inches from me. "I fear you have no affection in your body, does this offer you a disability?"

"I can offer affection, want to go?!" I questioned and grabbed at his shoulders to push him back down.

Xie Lian

I went through the portal and stared at the rather..odd scene.

"yeah?! Make me!" Feng Xin yelled.

"I'll make you feel so fuzzy, you'll be paralyzed!"

"I'd like to see you try!"

"Get in-between me right now!"

"You want me to come?! You come!"

"..Excuse me?.." I choked out, before realizing how terrible the situation was. I was in the body of Hua Cheng, who poses a deadly threat to both parties.

They both whipped their heads over with wide eyes.

I stared and they slowly looked back at E-Ming -- they rushed up and grabbed their weapons. Feng Xin stretched his bow and aimed at me, while Mu Qing took his sword out. Both were fearless competitors, close and far range, a deadly combo.

"Wait, wait there's a misunderstanding!"

"Shut up, you terrorizer! You swine!" Mu Qing snapped. "You're grave lies in my hands."

"You're hands are much too unworthy." Feng Xin noted before glaring at me. "Out."

"Please, I do no harm! I'm Xie Lian, I can prove my soul justly!" I blurted out and stashed my sword back to my side.

"Justly you say?" Feng Xin questioned, while Mu Qing lowered his sword. "How so?"

"You have been my bodyguard, my friend since we were 14. It's been 600 years, we have much to discuss." I explained with urgency. "I encountered the ghost king, and we had been through pain to get where we are-"

"I am quite confused." Feng Xin muttered.

I moved to my knees and nearly begged for them to understand that I am in urgent need, and that White No Face had dispersed me and Hua Chenge completely.

The two exchanged strange glances before eventually coming beside me. "Come with us."

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"Xianle?!" Windmaster blurted before hugging me close. "You really startled me with this vulgar display! What happened?!"

"Please, we need details! We won't leave without an answer!" Mu Qing announced.

I sighed and sat down, E-Ming seemed to be upset and I stroked it gently. At that point, I laid our whole journey in front of the three, displaying my discomfort, my time with Hua Cheng, my endless pain and more. I looked back at them and each held concerned expressions.

Windmaster held a hand to his mouth, and both Feng Xin and Mu Qing were giving side glances to each other.

"Oh," I laughed softly and started to tear up. "This is why I didn't want to mention it, haha.."

I paused slightly and figetted with my fingers, frowning softly and shaking his head. "I didn't want my friends to look at me like that.."

"Why hadn't you reported to us sooner?! To help you!" Feng Xin snapped back.

Mu Qing struggled to access his concern, looking at me. He was still disgusted with the body I was in, he hated Hua Cheng with his entire being, whether it had been him or not.

I smiled and looked at Feng Xin. "Does it..really matter anymore? It's in the past, I'm over it," I quickly put my hands up as a tear slipped down my cheek. "Ah, I knew I shouldn't of said anything, I'm sorry-"

Feng Xin grabbed my shoulders firmly. "What other things are you keeping to yourself?! What else happened?!"

"I- I don't really think it's.."

Feng Xin embraced me in a warm embrace. There was a rush in my chest, my eyes squeezing shut. I sobbed in his shoulder while he rubbed circles on my back.

Windmaster took a few steps forward, the situation made him ill, he wasn't one to like seeing me in pain.

Everything had been so great, and I fear San Lang is too far gone for me to save him.