All the heads are in chamber, all frowning and not even looking at each other as each of them pondering an answer on a certain incident concerning on of the head disciple, Wei Wuxian.

"According to the report by Yao-er, Liu-er and Yang-er, Ying-er's reforming into child body were caused by Spiritual Core Disturbance due to the fact that Immortal Snake is calling for him."

"When I check his pulse and his health, I see nothing unusual."

"Same to his Spiritual Core."

"Normally, Spiritual Core Disturbance could cause to start a cultivator's fallen. It hurts one core and even it ended, the core has continued on getting destroy, slowly but surely, no da."

"But Ying-er's Spiritual Core doesn't show these signs, rather his core is as healthy as it always been."

"Besides, as far as we all aware, Spiritual Core Disturbance never change one's body, much more reverting them back to their child state. But Ying-er did?"

"Cangse what has your Shizun say into this?"

"Since the last time I brought Ying-er for the first time to her mountain, I have never once able to set a foot there."

"For someone that could change form, what has your daughter opinion, Liu?"

"She said that there are times that a cultivator would revert into child form after meeting some condition. There's a cultivator that have reverted in child form after gotten stabbed by vines of Ancient Willow Tree, it was said that the sap of the willow tree might have self-healing secretion. But Ying-er doesn't experience any of it, and instead has Spiritual Core Disturbance via Immortal Snake."

Without answer for this certain mystery, the heads could only knit their eyebrows.

MDZS Fanfic

Red Strings of Connections

ARC 3 Chapter 53

Calmness in The Day of Celebration

Everyone, guests and sect's members all raise their glasses together with the sect leader of Zhuque Sect. thanking everyone for coming through their invitation for Wei Wuxian's birthday.

Unlike Jin Sect's which was an open celebration, the Zhuque Sect decided for close celebration, with only close people are invited.

Of course, Wen Ruohan and his wife didn't this one pass; as with this, they could be with their son, even though the child doesn't aware of the truth.

Again, aside to Zhuque Sect and Wen Ruohan and his wife, no one knew the truth; while Lan Wangji only knew that Wei Yuan is an adopted by Wei couple from another Zhuque Sect member; and Wen Ruohan and his wife were both love kids.

All heads, and head disciples are talking with the people that were close to them.

With the Jiangs are some heads, Madam Jiang/ Yu is carrying her grandson from Jiang/Jin Yanli.

"What about you guys? When any of you will marry and have children?" Madam Jiang questioned bluntly to some certain single Heads; but no one answers. "You guys are getting old too, you know!"

"Shun is still enjoying coming in brothels."

Ko Shun'U, "WA—Liu!"

"Gui already has a maiden in his heart, but who could say that he is actually timid when it comes to these things."

Cong Guixiu is blushing, "I'm not! I—I'm just finding a good words to make her understand my feelings!"

"Go ask the kids; A-Ying or A-Rein."

"Sect Leader Jiang, Ying-er is not good at it as well!"

"And Lady Tiao?"

"A-Rein... ummm.... Good option."

Everyone huffs, "Go ask Lan Zhan as well."

They purse their lips suppressing themselves from spilling the beans and their agreement in the suggestion.

O Dokun sighs, thanks to Cong Guixiu defending himself, he was saved from getting in the conversation—

"Then what about House Head O?"

O Dokun has dishearten and disappointed, he should have seen it coming, that he actually not safe at all. At the very least he should have left them and joins others instead.

"Oh, right. Ain't you meet a girl named Mia during your last expedition? How things are with her? Have you keeping contacts with her?"

The youngest adult in question narrows his eyes at his fellow House Headmaster Cong Guixiu that is literally grinning as he pries his life.

*****

"What do you think Lady Tiao? Would you take my brother's hand?"

"Dage stop suggesting that, you are offending a certain person!"

"Who you even saying A-Sang? Besides, its' time for you and Lady Tiao to get marry! You are both sin—"

"Sect Leader Nie, excuse me if I may come out rude, but... please stop arranging marriage between me and your brother. We're friends, period."

"Won't it change? You two know each other for quite a long time now!"

"Not interested." Quite a blunt respond, but this doesn't make Sect Leader Nie, Nie Mingjue offended, as he knew her for quite a long time as well.

"Dage, hear me out. Lady Tiao has never show interest on anyone but to a certain person."

Tiao Reinshun's eyebrow raises in question and confusion, looking at Nie Huaisang, who fans himself.

"And who is this person anyway?"

"You should have known who."

Nie Huaisang turns to Tiao Reinshun, "I apologized for my brother, he just worried that I won't get married because of my focus in my cultivation."

"Understand... but instead of you, shouldn't Sect Leader be worried of himself? He literally has no wife to bear his child either."

"That's I was saying to him."

Both Shizun and disciple shook their heads, making Sect Leader Nie narrow his eyes at them.

*****

"How's your relationship with Lady Tiao?" Sect Leader Jin ask to none other than Xingxiu Xuanyu, "Any progress?"

Xingxiu Xuanyu play it cool and huffs, "What are you talking about, Xuan-xiong? What progress? We've always been in good terms."

"Everyone knows your feelings for Lady Tiao, and the only one who doesn't is Lady Tiao herself."

"There's another person Xuan-xiong."

"Who Yao-er?"

"Sect Leader Nie Mingjue."

"Ahhhh... that... that man is actually dense when it comes to these things..."

No one disagree.

"So, there's no progress? Nothing at all?"

"With what happened at Wangxian Valley? There's no way I could have face to confess."

"Why? What happened? Tell us! We're on all ears."

"Mouth close. No beans will be spill. It's too embarrassing to even share. Definitely has no chance at all, and I'm sure it dwindles even more."

"Awe... just what happen Yu-er?"

"Did you force—ah... that's impossible in many ways."

"Don't think so much of it, Xuan-xiong... it only depressing me even more."

"When will you tell her then?"

"Probably never."

"One advice from your brother Yu-er. Tell her, before it'll become late."

Xingxiu Xuanyu only sighs in defeated.

*****

"I'm apologized for A-Zhan's absent."

"I understand Huan-xiong. Mission such as his is important and couldn't be cut just for some celebration, and besides, we can always celebrate it together."

"Thank you for understanding, A-Ying. By the way, I heard what happened to you during your mission at Xu Xuan Town. How have you been?"

"Good, I'm always in my best health. But none of us could tell why it happened to me. Of why Spiritual Core Disturbance caused me to turned into a child; even my sister has no answer."

"Lady Tiao once told me that we should be careful, won't let it get us; that there are things that don't have definite explanation, and furthermore, will exhaust us. Since we can't find answer to your mystery, might as well set it aside, even just for a while."

Wei Wuxian sighs, "Your right... I actually already exhausted by just thinking of it."

Lan Xichen smiles, "Then we should follow your meimei's advice."

Wei Wuxian couldn't help but to agree.

*****

"Yang-er how's your cultivation going? Does it give you hard time?"

"If Lan Qiren Sir's meant about my health, this one is doing good and healthy. No complication, thanks to Ying-gege and everyone's helps."

"That's good to hear. When I heard that the mythical plant that could cure a broken Spiritual Core have ceased to exist together with the Immortal Snake and Xu Xuan Town, I worried that you go haywire and abused yourself."

"This one is grateful to Sir's concern. I'll be honest, when I heard about the plant my hope to be in the same cultivation path as everyone have raises, so when it perished together with the oasis and the town, it disappointed me, that I really almost lost myself, but thankfully I have Ying-gege, Zhan-gege and everyone, ready to help me. That's actually reminds me the time Ying-gege and Zhan-gege found me, and I'm so grateful that it was them who found me."

Lan Qiren nodded, "That's great. That's good to hear. Don't forget your feelings for your family and fellow cultivators, and you won't lose your way."

Li Yang grins and thank the adult once again.

The young cultivator knew that everyone is indeed worried to him for taking the dark arts as his cultivation even it is look like they are spoiling him; he also knew that Lan Qiren is the most worried for his health.

With these many people care for him, Li Yang have sworn that he won't let himself to astray from Zhuque Sect's oath: Descend in earth to protect the weak.

*****

"Thank you for inviting us, you all didn't know how much your kindness meant to us." Sect Leader Qin thanking Myo Qing.

"You already gave your gratitude to our sect leader; you don't have to thank every single of us. The Qin Sect and Zhuque Sect has been in good relationship for many years now."

"And we're really grateful for that. I don't know we probably keep thanking you all for as long as we live, or maybe even longer. I'll be forever indebted to Young Master Wei and to all of you."

"I'll definitely tell that to them, Madam Qin. But may I ask? How's the search for Lady Qin?"

The madam's shoulder slumps her shoulder in dismay, while the sect leader let out a heavy sigh.

"Still no progress. It's already been years, and we're still having no clue where she has been."

"I understand, if ever we heard anything about Lady Qin, we definitely immediately inform you, without fail."

"I really appreciate that."

*****

"Have you heard, Young Master Liu?" Madam Lan asks while putting down her cup. "About your former clan's falling?"

Cong Zhuliu has gotten confused, it's been a long time since he has heard anything about them.

"Falling?"

"Yes. In truth, their sect has been falling down for many years now. Some said that the reason is because the one that running the sect is not actually the real heir for it. They finally lost money, disciples, fame, and other things. Probably in desperation or maybe insanity, they have been spreading rumors about you. Remember the time they tried to kill you? According to the rumors they spread, your soul has been haunting them."

Cong Zhuliu tries himself to not scowl in annoyance; yes no one knows that the Young Master Zhou, the rightful heir, the only son of fallen Sect Leader Zhou is still alive and has been making name, and never once have think of them; clearly, he doesn't care of them since he become disciple of Zhuque Sect.

"Thank you for informing me Madam Lan. They, the current sect leader and his family have been a lost cause like... since forever? Still, I appreciate the madam and sect leader's concern. I'll make sure, I'll be careful; if ever they realize that I'm still alive, they might target me, or worse the Zhuque Sect."

"If you ever need some help, just tell us, we will give you our support in every way."

"Thank you, Qingheng Jun, Madam Lan. I'll remember that."

"Add to the things you have to remember, calls us Uncle and auntie!"

"This disciple apologized."

"And don't be so uptight!"

Cong Zhuliu could smile.

*****

"A-Ning, how's your seclusion has gone?"

"It's good Uncle Zhun. I feel that my spiritual energy has increased."

Xingxiu Caipi, "And your technique?"

"Continuous improvement."

"Great! Don't neglect your cultivation, no da."

"Of course."

*****

The celebration has lasted for many hours.

During this time, they would change their conversation, talks to someone else and make a toast with each other.

This is one of peaceful daily lives of the sect, that each hope would last for generations to come.

A/N:

Hi everyone! (^O^) Since this story doesn't make any sense, here's a chapter that doesn't make any sense!

After this, starting the next chapter we will enter the last phase of this story!

Please everyone wishes me luck!

And so! I'll be going now, I'll begun planning each chapter and sort out everything!

Reminder: this is the last arc!