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Leaving Huaisang's home to find the unknown was necessary, so the parting was not gloomy. It was still good they met after so many years. After days of wondering through forests and fields with no sight of another soul, he knew he was getting closer to the gate.

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Jiayi, " Your grandmother visits the mortal world to pick up orphans...You'll have to dress like her to deceive the gate keeper... I'll teach you how to open the gate but no matter what, do not talk. The keeper may try to look at your essence. Since you're a blood descendant, your soul should still have some fragments of her essence."

Wei Ying, "Wont this body affect it?"

Jiayi, " There's a forty percent chance of that but I'll give you a special plant. Eat it when you get there but make sure you put on the clothes and the hat... And remember, no matter what, do not speak to the gatekeeper."

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Wei Ying sighed, surely he had to think of something quick. If his grandmother came for little children with no home, then he had to be with a child to increase his chances of deceiving the gatekeeper. "Hmm...Yes, that should do the trick!", he smiled at his luck. He did not have a little one with him, but he did have a shape shifting demon hidden somewhere. In just a few seconds, he summoned him.

The demon felt his head when he landed hard on the ground. "Sorry about that... Let me help you up." Wei Ying squatted beside him with a warm smile. The demon jolted back, looking at Wei Ying with a suspicious look.

Wei Ying,"Don't try anything silly, you're stuck with me until I'm certain you're no longer an angry creature."

Demon, "A mere human, keeping me captive...Who are you? What are you? This body is clearly not yours."

Wei Ying tilted his head with his brows furrowed. "...I know a shell when I see one.", the demon said.

Wei Ying, "Look, I don't have enough time to explain things but I promise to set you free soon. For now, I need your help."

Demon, "The last thing I'd do is help a human."

Wei Ying, "I understand you but I don't have time for this. Turn yourself into a five year old or I'll put you back in the array... I'm sure you didn't like the other creatures there up in your face." he's look became more serious. The demon thought for a while about it then did as told.

"See, that wasn't so hard... Let me also get into character.", Wei Ying pulled out the white dress his jie made for him and got dressed. The demon was weirded out by the cross dress and shook his head at the scene. "Done!..." Wei Ying put the veiled bamboo hat over his head and grabbed the boy's hand.

"Don't you think whoever this disguise is for will catch on to this?" The child asked.

"That reminds me... eat this." Wei Ying brought out the special leaves Jiayi gave him and gave some to the kid. "You're feeding me grass?", the demon was confused.

"No, its meant to perfect the disguise.", Wei Ying slipped some into his mouth and chewed. "I wonder where this gate keeper is." He said as they walked towards the rock. The little one with him suddenly stopped when he saw the rock and refused to budge. "Huh...Why wont you move." Wei Ying tried pulling.

"I don't like this... We cant be here... Something feels off.", the boy tried walking back yet Wei Ying insisted on pushing forward. They struggled for a while until the demon gave in.

Wei Ying drew some inscriptions and knocked three times on the hard stone. 'hmm, where's this gate keeper...' he thought , when no one appeared. Suddenly the earth underneath them began to tremble and he held tightly onto the child's hands. The rock in front of them made some movements. Now small pieces of rocks from many directions came together and clung to it.

Behind the veil Wei Ying was truly amazed by the giant before him. It reminded him of the dancing goddess statue at Daffan mountain, only that this giant could not compare to it. It stood ten times taller and was bigger. "State your purpose..." A deep voice echoed in the atmosphere. 'Wow, it even speaks.', Wei Ying was truly impressed.

"Oh, Master, you've returned so soon.... You brought only one child this time?... Humans must be doing better parenting then...", they listen to the giant rock blubber on and on. The little kid was almost irritated but he kept quiet and only held up a frown. After more probing, the rock bowed slightly and sat back down in the earth. The smaller bits rolled off and it went to its natural state. There was then a slight roll, revealing an entrance big enough for two.

Wei Ying would walk in with the child in hand and what awaited him on the other side would be beyond his wildest imagination.

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Back in Gusu, Lan Sizhui went to his uncle's house. Since Wei Ying left, he barely went visited. Jiayi felt guilty but also missed her nephew so she sent for him with the help of Jingyi. The couple had prepared something special when he arrived in the evening. With permission from Hanguanjun, he would spend the night there.

"Eat up Sizhui.", Jiayi kept shoving more food on his plate; she was still tense and worried the boy was still angry. The young man gave a faint smile and reached for her hand.

"Its okay Aunt, you can relax. I'm not upset anymore... Forgive me for making you worry.". Jiayi let out a deep breath and held firmly onto his hand. "I'm sorry he could not take you with him... It would have made his task difficult." Jiayi said.

Wen Ning sat quietly, watching the two converse. Sizhui went back to eating his food again but then paused after some time. "Can it really happen?... Will he be able to carry a child?", he asked with uncertainty in his voice. "Yes...Its possible but I cant promise it wont break him... There's a reason why women are mostly identified with as Yin(negative energy). If he is not able to bear the pains of a woman his system will fight against the process and he may die.".

Sizhui dropped his spoon after those words and stood up. "I'm sorry... I think I should retire to bed."

"Sizhui, wait...wait...you're going to have a little brother soon." Jiayi walked to him and took hold of his hand as she gave him the news.

Sizhui, "What do you mean?". He glanced quickly at the Ghost General.

Jiayi, "Your uncle is now more of a human than a corpse... I'm with child. Your mother's spells worked."

Sizhui, "But..."

Jiayi, "No buts, you're going to have a brother...or sister, soon... Sizhui, I cannot deny someone who did the impossible for me, the chance to achieve their most cherished dream... Wei Ying deserves the chance more than anyone else... He will be alright. "

Sizhui, "...Does mother know?"

Jiayi nodded, "Yes, he knows... I told him before he left."

The news was unexpected. Never in anyone's wildest dream would they imagine a living corpse having a child of its own. Sizhui guided his aunt back to the table and began putting food on her plate. An innocent smile lingered on his smooth face and his eyes sparkled.

He could barely form words but it was obvious he did not hate the news. How could he?... "Aunt, you have to eat more so my brother...or sister, can grow strong and healthy." Sizhui looked at her after putting more meat on her plate, then gave the warmest smile to Wen Ning.

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"Wow, is this place real or are we dead..." The demon said when they went through the cave onto a field of beautiful flowers. The fragrance was intoxicating and the night sky was crystal clear. It was daytime when he entered the gate but the moon light was as bright as a lantern when they reached the other side in five minutes...After looking around for a while, they wondered off the path, and into a thick forest. "We should camp here for the night.", Wei Ying set up a fire and lay down by a tree. "You can change back now.", he said to the demon.

"Remove those clothes, you look too much like a girl... Its creepy."The boy glared at him before changing back into a man with silky white hair. "Oh... By the way, what's your name." Wei Ying searched through his pouch for a jar of emperor's smile as he laughed at the comment.

"...Get lost, human", the demon sneered. Wei Ying chuckled, shaking his head. "My name is Wei Wuxian but you can call me Wei Ying...Can you tell me yours?".

The demon turned his back to him and replied, "Go to sleep human."

Wei Ying didn't fret and focussed on his wine. Each gulp made him wish he were already home. "Lan Zhan, I've made it though the gate. I should find grandmother soon... Then I will return to you safely." Wei Ying muttered to himself. A soft smile cracked up on his face. For days he had not slept properly and he didn't realize when his eyes suddenly closed...

"Hey! Human...H-U-M-A-N!! Get up fool! We'll get eaten up!" the demon raged at a sleeping captor. "WEI YING! WAKE THE HELL UP!!", he shouted louder. "Lan Zhan!" Wei Ying's eyes shot open. "Good, you're awake... Now get us out of this mess." the demon panted, feeling crushed in the abdomen. They were being dragged by a white rope. "Is this one of your tree monsters?", Wei Ying rolled his eye at the demon who seem to be trying hard to grab onto something.

"Are you blind? Look ahead!" the demon said. Wei Ying's eyes widened and he yelled; hitting the ground like a child when he saw the giant spider wheeling them in.

"Now is not a time for tantrums, do something human!!" the demon screeched.....

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