When he gazed at her standing by the lake, like the dandelion dispersed in the air, something inside him ached. She looked so stunningly beautiful when the wind played with her hair. The big sun behind her revealing all hues, like a reflection of her colors. She was the scenery herself.  She could brighten up everyone who encountered her, yet was he the only one who felt the sadness in those eyes? 

"Are you okay?" He didn't realize that he had voiced his thoughts. The beautiful girl looked back and gave him a teasing smile but it was more radiant than the sun. 

"Are you sure you're healed enough to be up?" She reflexively grabbed his arm to support him. 

"I am grateful to young mistress for her help back at the Zhenniao cave." He freed himself from her grasp and bowed in gratitude. 

She chuckled at his action and give  him his space. 

"I heard from A- Mian how you defeated the beast." Wei Changze was overly caution of things around him, especially if it involved his sect and master. How could a unknown woman just appear out of nowhere and kill a strong beast? 

Unlike others who were charmed by her appearance, he was vigilant, keeping a close eye on her for anything suspicious.

"You give me too much credit, I was only able to because your blade was on the right place at the right time." He was cautious and she wasn't inattentive either. 

"What is the name of your blade?" A blade was like the heart of the cultivator channeling their core. Sometimes the cultivators only get famous just because their blade  was significant. The blade was more of an identity than a weapon. 

"Love you." She said.

"...?" 

"The name is, love you." Cangse Sanran grinned when  she saw the expression on Wei Changze. It was amalgam of confusion, embarrassment, shock and disbelief. 

She took out her blade to show him the carving on  the blade. There  was 爱你

(Ai Ni ) chiseled on it. The expression on Wei Changze's face was pure gold and made Cangse Sanran laugh out loud.

"Who would name their blade like this? Its disrespectful." Wei Changze strained all the muscles on his face. 

"But it works every single time." Cangse Sanran said laughing . After having a closer look at the blade, Wei Changze realized that it was not forged in any of the cultivation sects, which only made him more suspicious of her. 

"Why do you come here? Why haven't you leave yet? What do you want?" His tone changed  abruptly almost making Cangse Sanran double check if its coming from the same person. She tried to read his expressions before replying. 

"I was-"

"No!" Before she could cook up one of her jokes to distract, he cut her off.

That man was not having her way huh!

Cangse Sanran laughed again trying to think of another way. It was not like she had a treasure she was hiding, it would just make her sad thinking about her family. Especially her Shidi, XingChen. 

"If you have any ulterior motives, I must warn you. A- Mian is too nice but not me. I will keep a close watch at you." Wei Changze threatened her leaving her dumbfounded. 

He was man like no other. 

 . . . 

Being the Chief cultivator, Sect Leader Wen openly invited all the cultivators to partake in the happy occasion of his Sect. Wen Ruohan had announced his wedding and all sect leaders decided to congratulate  him personally. 

Jiang Fengmian and Wei Changze arrived with their gifts and met with Qingheng Jun along with Sect leader Nie. It was cheerful atmosphere and every one toasted to the prosperity of each sect. 

"It's about time Sect Leader Jiang finds his own wife." Qingheng Jun teased. Out of all the sects leaders, Sect Leader Nie was the only one married. His wife was even pregnant with Nie Mingjue. 

"I can say the same for Sect Leader Lan." Jiang Fengmian tried his best to hide the blush on his face. Sect Leader Lan however sighed dryly staring deep into the cup. 

" Elders aren't giving their blessings?" Jiang Fengmian carefully asked. 

"I'm afraid it's the bride." Qingheng Jun chuckled lightly. But how could someone reject Qingheng Jun? He was the kindest and softest person on the entire cultivation world. The Young Mistress had to be blind to refuse such a fine catch.

"What would you do, Sect Leader Jiang? if you were in my place?" Qingheng Jun asked seriously. He was stuck between his heart and his sect. What would he (JFM) really do if he were to confess his feelings ? or even choose between his sect and love? Couldn't he have both?

 . . .

Wei Changze was strolling on the outskirt of the city when he spotted a familiar figure. His face turned grim when he saw her approaching with a wide smile.

"Did you miss me?" She already had that teasing look on her face and Wei Changze was not having it. Cangse Sanren left Yunmeng when Wei Changze had recovered. She didn't plan to stay for weeks but couldn't help and confirm few things. After getting the conformation she needed, she asked to leave much to Jiang Fengmian's dismay. After that nobody knew where she went or how she got to Qishan Nie Sect. She was the mystery herself.

Wei Changze didn't know why but seeing that lady made his insides churn. Something inside him told him  to beware of this woman, like a bad feeling. But She had already plagued the minds of many. 

"Did he come as well?" Cangse Sanren asked leaping behind his shoulder. Wei Changze stiffened his gaze and brought distance between them which made her only want to tease him even more. 

"Shameless." A voice from behind got their attention. 

"Ah! it grew back." Cangse Sanren laughed when she spotted Lan Qiren with his usual Goatee. He looked handsome even without it. 

Wei Changze grabbed her wrist and lead her out of the crowd into a silence place. Both Lan  Qiren and  Cangse Sanren were stunned at his move. 

They stood in the company of nothing but nature. After a minute of staring  contest, Cangse Sanren spoke,

"Don't tell me you're going to confess your undying love to me, now?" 

She laughed hard when she saw the expression Wei Changze made. It was pure bliss. 

"Earlier you asked  about A-Mian! What do you want from him?" Wei Changze quickly turned his  expression back to aggression. 

"Aww look at you, such a big man! still calling him with a cute pet name." her giggles filled the trees. She was good though, perfectly dodging the questions. 

Wei Changze grabbed her wrist and  cornered her into the tree. He kabe-don her! 

"What is wrong with your core?" Wei Changze gazed into her eyes, as if piercing it with mere looks. Her charms worked on every men except him. In fact, he ended up charming her without even realizing. He was not buying her aloof behavior so she changed strategies. 

"Y-You're hurting me.." She said dropping her gaze, with fake tears glittering  her pupils. Use your vulnerability as your weapon they say. Wei Changze loosened the grip a little shocked by sudden change of display. Cangse Sanren pushed him with her hands and made the leap. She scored! 

A swoosh of the sword in the tree front of her made her steps freeze. Wei Changze unsheathed his blade, stopping her in her path. The score was even.

"Ugg why are you so stubborn?" That was a quick flip of her personality. Vulnerability be damned. 

"You being stubborn is making me stubborn." Wei Changze was loosing patience now. In his defense he was doing everything as a precaution to protect his clan. But his heart was beating for a different reason. He was too stubborn to even know. 

"This isn't going anywhere huh?" She eyed him questionably when he stepped closer to her, pulling out his blade out of the tree.

"Not until you confess." Wei Changze leaned in, angry.

"Alright, Love you!" 

"..."

"I'm not falling for that again!" 

"But you just told me to confess." Cangse Sanren said laughing. 

"You're a serious pain." Wei Changze said when he put his blade back and decided to leave. 

She scored this round!

 . . .

After all the Formal celebration ended. Most of the cultivators were leaving, only few prominent ones stayed behind. 

"I pray that all goes well for you, Qinghen Jun." Jiang Fengmian bowed longer than usual. Understanding his emotions and feeling sympathetic. 

"I pray that all goes well for you as well." Qingheng Jun chuckled and bowed followed by Lan Qiren.

They parted ways in good terms. 

Jiang Fengmian looked for Wei Changze around the city. It was unusual for him to just disappear without informing. His expression turned to relief followed by a pang in his heart when he noted the  person behind Wei Changze. 

He looked at her when she tip toed behind Changze, smiling like she achieved a victory. Her lips curling up and her hair tucked behind her ears. Only the blind wouldn't fall for her, Jiang Fengmian finally admitted his love. It was risky for his sect but he would take her as his wife if she agreed and if she didn't, he would stay without touching an other, loving her one sidedly forever.

"Shall we go?" A sharp voice broke his lane of thoughts. 

"Of course, Lady Yu."  Jiang Fengmian pointed at Wei Changze, indicating departure on his arrival. 

Since Meishan Yu Sect and Yunmeng JIang sects were practically neighbors, They would often travel together. Lowering the risk of being ambushed. It was mostly insisted by Sect Leader Liu of Meishan Yu sect. 

"Yuan Yuan!" Lady Yu flinched recognizing the source of the voice. She involuntarily guarded her chest, totally expecting the trouble makers next move. Cangse Sanren only laughed hysterically at her action. Nonetheless, she jumped at her and hugged her.

"How much you two progressed? " She whispered into her ear making her blush immediately. Lady Yu broke the hug and replied,

"It's nice to see you again, Lady Sanren" Lady Yu was the woman of pride. She would never let her weakness slip out that easily. 

"What brings you here?" 

"Oh nothing just wandering, killing spirits, you know usual stuff." 

Lady Yu rolled her eyes. 

Jiang Fengmian didn't know that he was staring without blinking. Wei Changze nudged him with his elbow and broke him out of his trance. 

"Lady Sanren, If you're heading in the same direction, might I suggest that we travel together?" Jiang Fengmian offered, praying with every part of his heart for her to say yes. He was not going to confess just like that, he needed time to prepare. 

"I am heading in the same direction but I'm not sure if some of you will approve of my company." She said eyeing Wei Changze, who clearly wanted to just run away. The woman was too much for him too handle. 

"Come along." Lady Yu suggested.

 Had she known, she would never even have befriended her love rival.

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Sorry for Errors and thank you for reading.