May, 226th of Tiancang era
The moon and stars were shining bright.but it was far from peaceful. The one of most powerful and successful XiangSi sect had become a bloodbath in flames. "Go! Quick! Through the secret passage" The man said to his family. His wife nodded. They used their powers to open the secret passage and rushed in, which closed behind them. "Miraya, watch your step!" the younger male says to his 8 month pregnant wife and gives her support. "I'm fine. Lets get out of here safely." She assures her husband.
The four of them go through the passage and enter the to enter the forest. Then knives fly towards them but they block or duck it and fight several men in black that appeared. The older man got hurt. "Dad!" The younger male said to his father. "Take your mom and wife and go into hiding. Protect the our family!" He said as he fought The younger male listened and ran further into the forest with his wife and mother. The men in black were about to follow them but the father blocked them. When his wife looked back she saw her husband get stabbed in the heart. "No!" She cried out. "Mom, let's go" The young male said with anger and tears. They were able to escape due to the sacrifice and until they found a village and hid there. Using another name.
*Unknown P.O.V.*
The man was sitting on his throne. eyes closed and using his hand to support his hand. Then men in black came in. "My lord." They said in black as they kneeled. The man eyes were still closed. "Tang Xiu did you finish what I asked?" Tang Xiu looked up "My lord. We managed to destroy most of Xiang Si sect but the leader used their sacred method to protect his family. We've brought all the Milana shrubs and burnt the place down but we don't know if the Xiang family still have it's seed. Half our men died." He said. The lord opened his eyes. "What! You let them escape and lost half my men!" His anger aura spread around the room making everyone stumble back a little.
"My lord, please forgive me. Though we did catch them by surprise, Xiang Si sect was powerful especially with the Milana fruits. They half were had Bronze Core state and the rest had Silver. Their spirit beast were just as strong more over Leader Xiang had reached Golden core state." Tang Xiu was afraid which made the Leader smirk. He walks over to Tang Xiu and lifted up his kin. "I'll let it go since they were so strong but don't forget about your 1 year old son and wife. We wouldn't want anything to happen to him would we?" Tang Xiu balls his fist and holds his tongue. The lord laughs and looks at Tang Xiu's father "Tang Qiu, your son is quite the talent yet he's failed me. Let me tell you both. You better train well! If more of my men die under your commmand, I'll wipe out that amount from your family after I've used them. And don't even think of escaping After all my seal runs through all your bloods."
Tang Qiu steps forward and kneels. "I'm sorry to disappoint you, great lord. I will diffinetely teaim him better" The lord loks at him ammused."This goes for all of you! Am I understood!" Everyone bows kneeled. "Yes, my lord! We'll train harder." He sensed their fear and fed on it. "Where is the fruit?" They rushed and brought it to him. "Here, my lord." He took the fruit and ate it but only felt his powers raise a bit. "What is this! It only raised my powers a little! Are you all trying to trick me?" He was enraged. "My lord, we wouldn't there. These really are the Milana fruit." Everyone says. "Bring me the disciple from the Xiang Si sect and his daughter from Xiang Si sect!" His men rushed to get them.
The lord took the disciple's daughter and summoned his sword. He held it against her throat and looked at the disciple "Wu Feng, you told me that your sects secret to their power is the Milana fruit, yet when I ate it nothing happened. You dare deceive me!?" Wu feng looked up."No, great lord I wouldn't dare! The fruit just doesn't work like that. It's from the Xiang Si sect. Naturally it has a attribute linked to it." The lords eyes displayed curiosity. "Oh? Tell me more." Wu feng took a breath.
"The fruit can only be used for ourselves for a little. It's main purpose is to help others. That's why when we cultivate with the tree, it senses the love for the ones we love. Then when it gives fruit and we give it to the ones we love or make a powder or substance or cook with it their power will grow. The stronger the cultivator and his love is the more powerful the effect. Especially towards their lover. The tree or fruit will protect it's cultivator if in danger and might heal as well but only if you have good intentions and have always been faithful. One also must be at a certain level to be able to do that. Its a technique that isn't easy to master."
The lord scowled. "So this is basically useless. I might as well kill you both." He was about to go on but Wu Feng's daughter interrupted. "Wait. I can see visions and the past. Please spare us and let my father and I have a good life here. In return I will tell you everything I know. I recently got one about the Milana fruit!" He looked at the 18 year old girl and for the first time noticed her beauty. He took in the information and thought about it. Then smiled. "Look at you playing cunning. I didnt expect you to know how to handle business. Wu feng, your daughter sure is smart and pretty. Aren't you..." The lord trailed his sword along the girls jawline. "Afraid my men or even I will take advantage of such a beauty. She smells so pure as well. Your flower hasn't been taken yet has it, little one? Tell me what's your name?" The girl was frightened at the sword but hit it.
"My name is Wu Xuanji. And what flower?" The lord laughs. "What an innocent little one. Interesting how interesting. I'll call you Xiao Ji. What do you think Feng?" Wu Feng looks at him. "I just hope you won't hurt her." The lord looks at the girl. "Dont worry. I'll take good care of her. Men prepare a room for Wu Feng in the east wing. Prepare the room in front of mine for Miss Xuanji. Xiao Ji follow me to my study. I'd like to hear everything." Xuanji nods her head and follows him. But then the lord suddenly stops in his tracks. "Oh and no one is to touch them or Ill annihilate your entire family. Am I understood?" His men bow. "Yes, sir!" The two then walked to the study.
While the lord takes his cloak of, Xuanji shivers and rubs her arms due to the sudden coldness she felt of the room. It wasn't freezing but it wasn't warm either. The lord notices and raises his braw. "Are you sensitive to cold?" Xuanji calmed down and adjusted to the temperature. "I'm fine, I just didn't expect the temperature of the room. It feels nice actually." The lord was curious at how he couldn't pick up her emotions and why she wasn't afraid of him. "Well come sit on the chair. Tell me about the fruit and maybe yourself too." Xuanji sits and looks at him. "Why do you wear a mask? And why did you wear a cloak? You looked much better without it." Xuanji says and remarks. She felt weird in her tummy for some reason. "I just don't like people seeing it. Now your age and the Milana fruit." Xuanji bit her lip to prevent saying something rude.
"I'm 18 years old and I had a vision that a girl would be born. She would be intelligent and very powerful. She will have a more powerful Milana shrub then ever seen before and..." She looked at the lord''s wolf ears that suddenly appeared. "And what?" The lord says. "Your ears look so soft. can I touch it?" Xuanji reached out her hand and touched it. The lord quickly pulled back and glared at her. "What are you doing? Don't touch my ears!" Xuanji blinked in surprise at his reaction. "Sorry, They just looked so soft. Anyways the fruit she will produce will be stronger then seen before. Unlike the current Milana fruit hers won't need the love emotion for it to have great attributes. But I haven't been able to control my powers well yet so I only see parts."