As time passed, the sun slowly sank, casting its final glow across the land. A brilliant sunset painted the edge of the sky, and the distant mountains gradually faded into blurred silhouettes. Lan Wangji gazed fixedly out the window, his thoughts drifting to some unknown place.
Hua Cheng understood what was on his mind. Stepping forward to stand beside Lan Wangji, he offered reassurance: "Brother, A-Ying's magical powers are very high right now, and with the rest of us here as well, you don't need to worry too much."
Lan Wangji was a man of few words, and usually only Lan Xichen could guess what he was thinking. Although he and Hua Cheng had lived together for about two years, they actually had very little everyday interaction. He was somewhat surprised that Hua Cheng would see right through his worries and step forward to comfort him at a time like this. In truth, Lan Wangji had misunderstood; Hua Cheng could not truly read his mind, but when it came to protecting their beloveds, the two of them shared the exact same mentality. They cared nothing for their own lives, but neither of them could bear the thought of Wei Wuxian and Xie Lian suffering even the slightest harm or grievance. Those two were quite literally their lives.
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