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Chapter 11 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Lan Jingyi attempts to knock Lan Sizhui out of the way, but Wei Wuxian kicks him away, too, aware that the protective spells on his clothing will not hold out long against the creature. The Demonic Left Arm falls away from the dead Madam Mo, and Lan Sizhui orders the juniors to take off their robes in an attempt to subdue it.

Realizing that the robes will not be enough, Wei Wuxian takes the bodies of Madam Mo and Mo Ziyuan to the courtyard, where he uses Demonic Cultivation to awaken them as Fierce Corpses.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Sizhui
* Lan Jingyi
* Wei Wuxian
* Mo Ziyuan (fierce corpse)
* Madam Mo (fierce corpse)

## Creatures

* Demonic Left Arm
* Fierce Corpses

## Divergence from the Novel

Despite discussing how the Demonic Left Arm must feed off the life energy of its victims, the bodies of Madam Mo and Mo Ziyuan are not nearly as deformed as described in the novel.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 11
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 5
Chapter 248 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

The Fierce Corpse Nie Mingjue enters the Guanyin Temple, much to the shock of Nie Huaisang and Lan Xichen and the fear of Jin Guangyao.

In his terror, Jin Guangyao begins to shake, endangering Jin Ling, who is still held captive by a guqin string. Lan Wangji severs Jin Guangyao's hand to rescue Jin Ling.

Wei Wuxian and Jiang Cheng rush over, and Wei Wuxian checks Jin Ling for injuries. He is relieved to find Jin Ling unharmed.

Wen Ning fills Wei Wuxian in on what has happened: he was unable to find Lan Wangji, but he passed by children teasing Nie Mingjue. If Wen Ning had not intervened to fight him, Nie Mingjue would have killed the children. Unfortunately, as Wen Ning is not strong enough to subdue Nie Mingjue, he lured Nie Mingjue to the Guanyin Temple instead.

As he holds Jin Guangyao, Su She orders the Lanling Jin Clan disciples to attack the approaching Nie Mingjue. Nie Mingjue's resentful energy begins to grow as the disciples rush towards him.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Nie Mingjue (fierce corpse)
* Nie Huaisang
* Lan Xichen
* Jin Guangyao
* Wei Wuxian
* Jin Ling
* Lan Wangji
* Su She
* Jiang Cheng
* Wen Ning

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Guanyin Temple

## Cultivation Abilities

* Chord Assassination Technique
* Seal Breaking Array

## Divergence from the Novel

In the manhua, Nie Mingjue's corpse is naked, which is not stated in the novel. Moreover, the stitches connecting his head to his body are not shown.

The manhua depicts Jin Guangyao as still standing after his hand is severed; in the novel, he quickly collapses from blood loss.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 248
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 107
Chapter 130 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Inside their room, Wei Wuxian prepares to use Paper Metamorphosis to spy on Jin Guangyao. Before departing, he cannot resist brushing his small paperman body over Lan Wangji's lips.

As he makes his way towards Jin Guangyao's residence, the Blooming Garden, he sees their suspect alongside Lan Xichen, occupied by Nie Huaisang's pleas for advice.

Sneaking into the Blooming Garden, Wei Wuxian finds an unaddressed letter beneath a paperweight. An apparently inconsolable Qin Su enters the room and throws the letter to the floor with a scream.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Nie Huaisang
* Jin Guangyao
* Lan Xichen
* Qin Su
Chapter 148 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wen Chao insists that they memorize the *Quintessence of the Wens*, and gives daily speeches during which he insists on the crowd cheering. During night-hunts, he forces the sword-less disciples to first find and nearly subdue their prey, before killing it himself to take all the credit.

He also targets three disciples to publicly scold on the regular: Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji, and Jin Zixuan. Wei Wuxian deduces that the reason for this is that, during the Qishan Wen Clan's Discussion Conference the previous year, those three and Lan Xichen were the four winners of the archery competition. Wen Chao had been certain that he would win, but failed to hit a single target.

The disciples do not dare disobey, fearing Wen Zhuliu's Core-Melting Hand.

On a night-hunt, Wei Wuxian notices with concern that, although Lan Wangji tries to hide it, he cannot help but favor his right leg. Despite Jiang Cheng's warnings, Wei Wuxian approaches Lan Wangji to ask what happened. Although Lan Wangji insists that his leg is fine, Wei Wuxian insists it is not. Suddenly, however, he is distracted by a group of girls.

The girl in the center is exceptionally pretty, and apparently has made perfume satchels to repel insects for her friends. Hearing the girls call her "Mianmian," Wei Wuxian uses her nickname to ask for his own perfume satchel.

The girl is annoyed that he would use her nickname, and Wei Wuxian replies that he will not use it if she tells him her real name. He then tells her that his name is "Yuandao."

Lan Wangji calls Wei Wuxian's play on words, and Mianmian storms away. She does, however, throw a perfume satchel to him.

Lan Wangji wears a cold expression as he asks if Wei Wuxian behaves so frivolously with everyone. Wei Wuxian says that he does, and Lan Wangji storms away despite his injured leg.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wen Chao
* Jin Zixuan
* Lan Xichen (mentioned)
* Wen Zhuliu
* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng
* Lan Wangji
* Mianmian

## Locations

* Qishan
* Mount Muxi

## Divergence from the Novel

Wen Zhuliu was described as wearing black robes in the novel, rather than the flame robes of the Qishan Wen Clan.

In a possible error, Lan Wangji is depicted with Bichen despite having handed it in during the previous chapter.

The purple-clad friend of Mianmian who attempts to tell Wei Wuxian her name is not identified in the novel. In the manhua, she bears a strong resemblance to Qin Su.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 148
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Novel, Chapter 51
3. ↑ Novel, Chapter 52
Chapter 191 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Lan Wangji expresses concern regarding Wei Wuxian's control of his Demonic Cultivation, angering Wei Wuxian. The Ghost girls move to attack Lan Wangji, but Wei Wuxian dismisses them, and Lan Wangji apologizes for speaking out of turn.

Back at Lotus Pier, Wei Wuxian encounters Jiang Cheng while he cleans his sword is cleaning his sword. After conversing, Wei Wuxian ventures to the ancestral hall where Jiang Yanli speaks to her deceased parents.

To Jiang Yanli's confusion, Wei Wuxian asks his Shijie why someone would like another person. Wei Wuxian then remembers their time growing up together, and ventures outside. Besides a vendor stall, he finds a bedraggled Wen Qing.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Jiang Cheng
* Jiang Yanli
* Jiang Fengmian (mentioned)
* Yu Ziyuan (mentioned)
* Wen Qing

## Locations

* Yunmeng
* Lotus Pier

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts the story of Wei Wuxian's fall from the tree he had climbed shortly after his arrival to Lotus Pier, along with more details from Wei Wuxian's conversation with Jiang Cheng.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 191
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 71
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Chapter 194 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

As Wen Qing desperately searches for Wen Ning at Qiongqi Path, an overseer attempts to strike her with a Branding Iron that resembles the ones used by the Qishan Wen Clan. Wei Wuxian intervenes, and although they establish that Wen Ning is nowhere to be found, the overseer insists all people are present.

Wei Wuxian surmises that all the *living* people are present and draws Chenqing. Wen Ning'sFierce Corpse rises, and Wen Qing collapses into Wei Wuxian's arms. Though the frantic overseers insist he died during a fall, Wei Wuxian can tell otherwise from the state of his body. He orders Wen Ning to kill whomever killed him.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wen Qing
* Wei Wuxian
* Jin Zixun (mentioned)
* Wen Ning

## Events

* Freeing of the Qishan Wen Clan remnants from Qiongqi Path

## Cultivation Tools

* Branding Iron
* Chenqing

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts the scene of Granny Wen forced to carry a flag with Wen Yuan.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 194
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 72
Chapter 182 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Lan Wangji uses his guqin to subdue the Fierce Corpses. Wei Wuxian attempts to assist with his own Demonic Cultivation, but realizes that Jin Guangyao is already controlling the corpses with the Yin Tiger Tally. Wei Wuxian advises Lan Wangji and Wen Ning to ignore the fierce corpses' attacks and immediately head to the Demon-Quelling Cave.

Lan Wangji hands Wei Wuxian Suibian for self-defense. Wei Wuxian thanks him but states that due to his low spiritual power, he cannot wield it in battle. He asks Lan Wangji to "protect a weak man like me."

The trio then arrive at a cave where they the juniors, including Jin Chan, Jin Ling, Lan Sizhui, and Lan Jingyi, have begun to brawl despite being bound with Immortal-Binding Ropes. Unsheathing Suibian, Wei Wuxian hands his sword to Wen Ning. Wen Ning approaches the frightened Jin Ling, only to cut his ropes free rather than attack.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Wen Ning
* Wei Wuxian
* Jin Guangyao (mentioned)
* Jin Chan
* Jin Ling
* Lan Jingyi
* Lan Sizhui

## Cultivation Tools

* Wangji
* Bichen
* Yin Tiger Tally (mentioned)
* Suibian
* Immortal-Binding Ropes
Chapter 223 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

After a talisman strikes his chest, Jiang Cheng draws Zidian, declaring that he is not afraid of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji. Bichen blocks Zidian's attack, and Lan Wangji stands before Wei Wuxian.

Just then, Wei Wuxian begins to bleed from his qiqiao. He requests that they leave and never come back, and Lan Wangji leads him out.

Jiang Cheng, however, suspects that Wei Wuxian is faking. He lashes out with Zidian again, and when Lan Wangji turns to block the blow, Wei Wuxian collapses. Alarmed, Lan Wangji turns to catch him.

As Zidian slashes forth, Wen Ning arrives to take the blow. Jiang Cheng demands to know who let him inside, but Wen Ning simply holds forth Suibian, demanding that Jiang Cheng draw the sword. In frustration, Jiang Cheng pulls it out of its sheath, only to recall that the sword sealed itself after Wei Wuxian's death. As such, he should not be able to draw the sword.

Wen Ning declares that the seal has not lifted. The reason the sword could be drawn by Jiang Cheng is that the Golden Core within him is none other than Wei Wuxian's.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jiang Cheng
* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian
* Wen Ning

## Cultivation Tools

* Talismans
* Zidian
* Bichen
* Suibian

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits that right before he begins to bleed, Wei Wuxian realizes that he had just asked for Jiang Fengmian and Yu Ziyuan's blessing, only to fight their son in their ancestral hall moments later.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 223
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 88
Chapter 205 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

As Wen Ning battles many Lanling Jin Clan cultivators, Jin Zixun leaps down to fight Wei Wuxian. In the melee, Wei Wuxian's present for Jin Ling flies out of his sleeves. Jin Zixun catches it and mocks the gift, asking if Wei Wuxian truly thought he could attend the celebration.

Jin Zixuan interrupts, having been informed of the ambush by Jin Guangyao. He demands that Jin Zixun have patience, but in anger, Jin Zixun destroys the gift.

Wei Wuxian lunges for him, and Jin Zixuan leaps between the two. He insists that Wei Wuxian stop Wen Ning's rampage, but Wei Wuxian retorts that he will die if he stops Wen Ning. Jin Zixuan denies this, and Wei Wuxian scoffs, asking Jin Zixuan if he really did not know about the plan to ambush him when he invited him.

Appalled, Jin Zixuan asks if Wei Wuxian is mad before adding the "A-Li is still waiting at Golden Carp Tower." Unfortunately, before he can finish his sentence, Wen Ning's fist thrusts through Jin Zixuan's heart.

Jin Zixuan drops to the ground, bleeding out in seconds. Wei Wuxian watches in horror, realizing he failed to control Wen Ning properly. He lost control, and Jin Zixuan died.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wen Ning
* Jin Zixun
* Wei Wuxian
* Jin Ling (mentioned)
* Jin Zixuan
* Jin Guangyao (mentioned)
* Jiang Yanli (mentioned)

## Locations

* Qiongqi Path
* Golden Carp Tower (mentioned)

## Events

* Deaths of Jin Zixuan and Jin Zixun on Qiongqi Path

## Cultivation Abilities

* Thousand Sores and Hundred Holes Curse
* Demonic Cultivation

## Cultivation Tools

* Clarity Bell
* Suihua

## Divergence from the Novel

Jin Zixun's subsequent death after his cousin's is omitted from the manhua.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 205
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 76
Chapter 227 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

As the Innkeeper enters with their dinner, she inquires where Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian are from. After a moment of hesitation, Wei Wuxian says that they are both from Gusu. She replies that she ought to have known that, as they are both handsome. When Wei Wuxian replies that Lan Wangji is much more handsome than he, the innkeeper declares that while Lan Wangji is handsome, Wei Wuxian is cute, and both are good-looking.

She recommends that they visit the Guanyin Temple, prompting several questions. All the innkeeper knows is that it was already built when she moved to Yunping eight years ago.

When Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji sit down to dinner, Wei Wuxian realizes that the liquor is quite strong. Lan Wangji promptly falls asleep.

Wei Wuxian traces his fingers by Lan Wangji's mouth, thinking that Lan Wangji is in his hands now. As he leans close, he is startled when Lan Wangji awakens to bite his finger.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Innkeeper
* Wei Wuxian

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Gusu (mentioned)
* Guanyin Temple (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits the innkeeper's discussion on the Yunmeng Jiang Clan: that the clan will not intervene in spiritual matters unless it results in death, and that she considers Lotus Pier frightening, as her friend once witnessed Jiang Cheng torturing a demonic cultivator.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 227
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 92
Chapter 226 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

When Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji arrive at the Guanyin Temple, they discern that Jin Guangyao has arranged a suppression array around the temple to keep something sealed inside. Lan Wangji states that they must wait at night to release the array and investigate.

When Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian go to wait at an inn owned by a female Innkeeper, Wei Wuxian feels self-conscious about booking only one room, presumably in light of the comments made by Jiang Cheng. The Innkeeper decides they should have only one room, and Wei Wuxian orders food and strong alcohol to be brought for dinner later.

Wei Wuxian decides to rest on the solitary bed in the room. Unfortunately, he finds himself unable to sleep without Lan Wangji in bed with him.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Jin Guangyao (mentioned)
* Innkeeper

## Locations

* Guanyin Temple
* Yunping City

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits their discussion with a monk inside the Guanyin Temple, Wei Wuxian's attempts to reassure Lan Wangji that Jin Guangyao will not harm Lan Xichen, and details on the innkeeper.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 226
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 91
A Lost Desire

"**A Lost Desire**" is the fourth episode of the Gacha Episodes.

## Synopsis

Lan Xichen explains that Lan Wangji is stubborn, and he never thought he would lose his desire for Wei Wuxian. However, he has cheered up considerably in the presence of a 'Young Master Mo." Jin Guangyao inquires if the young master is Mo Xuanyu, and Lan Xichen confirms it.

Lan Xichen adds that despite the disgraceful rumors, Lan Wangji would not tolerate Mo Xuanyu if his behavior were truly disgraceful. He expresses hope that Mo Xuanyu will not be a disappointment like Wei Wuxian.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Xichen
* Lan Wangji (mentioned)
* Wei Wuxian (mentioned)
* Mo Xuanyu (mentioned)
* Jin Guangyao

## Divergence from the Novel

In the novel, Wei Wuxian discerns that Lan Xichen and Jin Guangyao had discussed Lan Wangji's feelings together, but the details of that conversation are not revealed.

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, Gacha Episodes, Episode 4
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 99
Chapter 104 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Xue Yang suggests he only stayed with them for so long because he was bored. He then asks if Xiao Xingchen wants to hear the rest of his story. When Xiao Xingchen says he does not, Xue Yang tells the story anyways.

The beaten child was kicked once more by the man who wrote the letter. The man climbed in a cart, and when the child attempted to chase the cart, his hand was run over and crushed to the extent that he lost his little finger at the age of seven. The man was Chang Ci'an, the father of Chang Ping and the source of his grudge against the Yueyang Chang Clan.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* A-Qing
* Xiao Xingchen
* Xue Yang
* Chang Ci'an (flashback)
* Chang Ping (mentioned)
Aid in Achieving Goals

"**Aid in Achieving Goals**" is the twenty-third episode of the Gacha Episodes.

## Synopsis

As guest cultivators are called forth to receive their Lanling Jin Clan robes, Xue Yang sits back while one "Xue Chengmei" is called. Jin Guangyao interrupts to explain that Xue Yang is in fact Xue Chengmei.

Jin Guangyao explains that he needed a courtesy name, but Xue Yang insisted that Jin Guangyao fill it in himself. He thus chose "Chengmei," meaning "a gentleman should help others achieve their goals." Xue Yang humphs but thanks him in the end.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Xue Yang
* Jin Guangyao

## Divergence from the Novel

Although Xue Yang refers to Jin Guangyao as "Clan Leader Jin" in this episode, in both the novel and the official audio drama, Xue Yang was driven out of Golden Carp Tower upon Jin Guangyao's rise to power and had received his courtesy name while Jin Guangshan was still clan leader.

This episode dramatizes a "fact" revealed by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's Weibo and is not depicted in the novel itself.

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, Gacha Episodes, Episode 23
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 30
3. ↑ Audio Drama, Season 1, Episode 9
4. ↑ Novel, Chapter 118
5. ↑ Audio Drama, "Villainous Friends" Extra
6. ↑ Author's Weibo
Baixue Temple

* Animation
* Manhua
* Web Series

**Baixue Temple** (白雪观, *Báixuě Guān*) was the temple in which Song Lan was raised.

## History

Song Lan was raised by the members of Baixue Temple, who taught him cultivation.

The members of Baixue Temple are slaughtered by Xue Yang shortly after his release from prison. As he desires revenge on Xiao Xingchen for capturing him, Xue Yang chooses to target Xiao Xingchen's close friend Song Lan instead of Xiao Xingchen himself. Thus Xue Yang massacres Baixue Temple and blinds Song Lan.

## Web Series Divergence

The Web Series is the only adaptation to show the direct aftermath of the massacre. After discovering his dying teacher among the bodies, Xue Yang hurls poison into Song Lan's eyes to blind him.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Novel, Chapter 30
2. ↑  Web Series, Episode 18
A-Qing

* Animation
* Manhua
* Audio Drama (CN)
* Web Series
* Audio Drama (JP)

**A-Qing** (阿箐, *Ā-Qìng*) is a young maiden who lived on the streets prior to meeting Xiao Xingchen.

## Appearance

In life, A-Qing is described as a short, slim young maiden with an oval face and a sharp chin. She was born with white eyes that give her the appearance of someone blind, although she can see just fine. As a ghost, she lacks a tongue and bleeds from both her mouth and eyes.

She carries a bamboo walking stick to aid her protective pretense that she is blind. She dons beggars clothes and wears a wooden pin with a carved fox decoration in her hair.

## Personality

A-Qing is a very clever maiden with good instincts. Aware that a young woman living on the streets would attract danger, she takes advantage of her naturally white eyes to disguise herself as blind. She also is good at noticing who is trustworthy and who is not, quickly warming to both Xiao Xingchen and Song Lan, but keeping Xue Yang at a distance despite living together for many years.

Having lived on the streets for many years, A-Qing knows many colorful curse words, which she spits out freely even at the time of her death.

Despite her precarious situations, A-Qing is very brave. Even after watching Song Lan and Xiao Xingchen die, her ghost searches desperately for a cultivator who can intervene and stop Xue Yang.

## Trivia

* The character 箐 can be pronounced as "*Qìng*" or "*Jīng*." In her author's note for the first version of the novel, Mo Xiang Tong Xiu confirmed that it is pronounced "*Qìng*."
* A-Qing is illiterate.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Novel, Chapter 38
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1  Novel, Chapter 36
3. ↑  Novel, Chapter 40
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1  Novel, Chapter 41
5. ↑ Original Author's Note
Chapter 155 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian is appalled when Lan Wangji bites himin frustration. Wei Wuxian retreats a second time, and eventually, Lan Wangji breaks the silence to thank him.

Feeling self-conscious, Wei Wuxian dismisses the thanks. He muses aloud that Jiang Cheng and the others will have to venture down the mountain and return to their sects on foot, since their swords are missing, and he is not sure how long it will take. While it is fortunate that the monster does not chase them out of the pool, they cannot escape while it guards the pool, either.

Lan Wangji suggests that the creature is not a monster at all, but a failed Xuanwu that transformed into a deformed yao.

Four hundred years ago in Qishan, once such creature appeared to rampage Qishan, devouring live about five thousand lie humans. However, the Xuanwu of Slaughter disappeared and was never seen again.

Wei Wuxian knows that if they wait more than a few days, their strength will drop due to a lack of food. He reasons that as Gusu is closer to Mount Muxi, the Gusu Lan Clan will arrive to save them first.

Lan Wangji says they will not. He admits that his brother Lan Xichen is missing, and that his father is dying. To Wei Wuxian's astonishment, the stoic Lan Wangji begins to cry.

Wei Wuxian does not know how to respond, though he realizes this must be the reason for Lan Wangji's gloomy mood. He hands him a dry piece of clothing to wear and takes a seat further away from Lan Wanji.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Wen Chao (mentioned)
* Qingheng-Jun (mentioned)
* Lan Xichen (mentioned)

## Events

* Night-Hunt of the Xuanwu of Slaughter
* Burning of the Cloud Recesses (mentioned)

## Locations

* Mount Muxi
* Qishan (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts some of the Xuanwu of Slaughter's backstory – specifically, how cultivators had joined an alliance to kill the fae, but it managed to slip away to hibernate during a heavy snowfall.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 155
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 55
Chapter 143 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Lan Xichen consults privately with Nie Mingjue. He explains Jin Guangyao's angry behavior as the result of his circumstances: Madam Jin abuses him, and Jin Guangshan has refused to fund the watchtowers.

Jin Guangyao arrives at the Impure Realm a few days later to find Nie Mingjue sparring with Nie Huaisang, who is more interested in the presents Jin Guangyao brought than his saber.

Infuriated, Nie Mingjue insists that even a pig would have learned before Nie Huaisang. He calls the guards to take Nie Huaisang's art from his room and burn them. Jin Guangyao attempts to persuade him, but Nie Mingjue does not listen, and Jin Guangyao holds the distraught Nie Huaisang back from being burned himself.

Nie Huaisang screams at Nie Mingjue that he will never learn before fleeing.

Jin Guangyao claims he has come to play the guqin for Nie Mingjue, and to "acknowledge" his "mistake." He learns that Nie Mingjue has attempted to keep the saber spirit secret from Nie Huaisang, and advises him to tell his brother. Nie Mingjue says it is not necessary for his brother to know yet.

Nie Mingjue requests the head of Xue Yang if Jin Guangyao is sincerely repentant, and Jin Guangyao promises to bring it in two months, or Nie Mingjue can do with him "as he pleases." However, as he speaks, a faint half-smile appears on his face.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Xichen
* Nie Mingjue
* Madam Jin (flashback)
* Jin Guangyao
* Jin Guangshan (mentioned)
* Jin Zixuan (mentioned)
* Wei Wuxian
* Nie Huaisang
* Xue Yang (mentioned)

## Locations

* Golden Carp Tower
* Impure Realm

## Cultivation Abilities

* Empathy
* Fire-Summoning Spell
* Purification Tone
Chapter 118 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian is thrown onto their bed. He begs Lan Wangji to remove the ribbon, but Lan Wangji merely covers his mouth instead. In response, Wei Wuxian briefly licks his palm.

Lan Wangji instantly pulls his hand away, clutching it to his chest.

When Wei Wuxian teases him for being scared, Lan Wangji leads him on a game of hide-and-seek. Although Wei Wuxian briefly marvels at the ludicrousness of it, he suspects that Lan Wangji never played games as a child, and decides to indulge him.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji

## Divergence from the Novel

In the novel, Lan Wangji not only clutches his licked hand, but also hugs his knees to his chest.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 118
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 44
Chapter 202 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Lan Wangji declares that he will be leaving, to Wei Wuxian's surprise and Wen Yuan's disappointment. The three venture outside the cave, and Wei Wuxian asks Lan Wangji what choice he has other than staying here. If he gives up the ghostly path, what will become of the Wens? He asks if anyone can give him a road to walk whereon he can protect the people he cares for and avoid his cultivation methods.

Both know in their hearts that there is no such road. Lan Wangji departs.

As Wei Wuxian and Wen Yuan walk back to the settlement, Wen Yuan takes to calling Lan Wangji "Rich Gege" and Wei Wuxian "Poor Gege," to the latter's consternation. Wei Wuxian snatches the toy butterfly from Wen Yuan to tease him.

Wei Wuxian reflects that he will keep walking the single-plank bridge to the dark – only to see that the Wens have prepared a banquet to celebrate. He thinks to himself that the path is not so dark after all.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian
* Wen Ning
* Wen Qing
* Wen Yuan
* Jiang Yanli (mentioned)

## Locations

* Burial Mounds
* Yiling (distance)

## Cultivation Tools

* Jade Tokens
* Talismans
* Arrays

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts the rest of the Wens' celebratory dinner.
Beyond

"**Beyond**" is the opening theme song for the Japanese dub of the Animation's third and final season. It was performed by Mika Nakashima.

## Lyrics

* Japanese
* Romaji
* English

それは確かに ここにあったもの

ここは確かに 君と出会った場所

愛というには簡単すぎる

言葉失う

もう二度と掴めない水鏡に

消えていく君を諦めないよ

ただ一緒にいたいから

どれだけ寂しくて

どれだけ君を思い

孤独で時を繋ぎ

今また重ねた

運命を離しはしない

燃えるような目に戸惑う僕の

進めない手を導いてくれた

汗ばむ君から感じ取ったもの

同じ薦れだった

それでも

守り抜くその姿勢に

応えるために強くなりたくて

生き抜いてきたんだ

愛のない

日は遠のき

要の光

また蘇り

愛を持つ

僕に戻る

時よ動け今

2人の鼓動が交ざる

まるで魔法のように

不安が消え去る時

君にさえ気づけばいい

この声で叫び続けた

どれだけ寂しくて

どれだけ君を思い

孤独で時を繋ぎ

今また重ねた

運命を離しはしない

運命を離しはしない

Sore wa tashika ni koko ni atta mono

Koko wa tashika ni kimi to deatta basho

Ai to iu ni wa kantan sugite

Kotoba ushinau

Mou nidoto

Tsukamenai mizukagami ni

Kiete iku kimi wo

Akiramenai yo

Tada issho ni itai kara

Dore dake sabishikute

Dore dake kimi wo omoi

Kodoku de toki wo tsunagi

Ima mata kasaneta

Unmei wo hanashi wa shinai

Moeru you na me ni tomadou boku no

Susumenai te wo michibiite kureta

Asebamu kimi kara kanjitotta mono

Onaji osore datta

Sore demo

Mamorinuku sono shisei ni

Kotaeru tame ni tsuyoku naritakute

Ikinuite kitan da

Ai no nai

Hi wa toonoki

Ai no hikari

Mata yomigaeri

Ai wo motsu

Boku ni modoru

Toki yo ugoke ima

Futari no kodou ga mazaru

Maru de mahou no you ni

Fuan ga kiesaru toki

Kimi ni sae kizukeba ii

Kono koe de sakebi tsuzuketa

Dore dake sabishikute

Dore dake kimi wo omoi

Kodoku de toki wo tsunagi

Ima mata kasaneta

Unmei wo hanashi wa shinai

Unmei wo hanashi wa shinai

It was definitely here

This is certainly the place where I met you

Too easy to be called love

Speechless

In the water mirror that can never be grasped again

I won't give up on you disappearing

I just want to be with you

How lonely I am

How much I think of you

Connect time in loneliness

Now overlapped again

I will not let go of my destiny

My bewildered eyes with burning eyes

You guided me to a hand that couldn't move forward

What I felt from you sweating

It was the same recommendation

Nevertheless

In that attitude to protect

I want to become stronger in order to respond

I survived

Without love

The sun is far away

Kaname's Light

Resurrected again

Love has

Returned to me

Time to move now

The heartbeats of two people cross

Like magic

When anxiety fades away

I should even notice you

I kept screaming with this voice

How lonely I am

How much I think of you

Connect time in loneliness

Now overlapped again

I will not let go of my destiny

I will not let go of my destiny
Chapter 230 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Watching Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian reflects that he truly is reenacting all of the mischief he told him about, but these were all actions he did when he was twelve or thirteen. He pulls Lan Wangji away from the wall with great difficulty.

Once back inside their room at the inn, Wei Wuxian proposes a bath for the dirtied Lan Wangji. He agrees, and proceeds to strip naked before a stunned and blushing Wei Wuxian. Lan Wangji attempts to remove Wei Wuxian's own robes, who insists the tub can only fit one and makes to leave.

Lan Wangji leaps to his feet, seemingly upset at the idea that Wei Wuxian might leave. Wei Wuxian volunteers to wash him, and promises himself that he will not do anything else at all. As he washes Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian pauses over the brand on his chest.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua omits that Wei Wuxian also writes his name on the wall, along with Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian gifting the chickens to the confused Innkeeper.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 230
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 94
Chapter 161 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Jiang Cheng storms away, and Wei Wuxian hastily follows despite his weakened state. He insists that Jiang Fengmian is just stricter towards Jiang Cheng because he is his own son, but when Jiang Cheng retorts that his father simply does not like him because of his mother, Wei Wuxian finds his statement difficult to refute.

Jiang Cheng bursts out that he is not like the past leaders of their clan. He adds that while Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji killed the Xuanwu of Slaughter, he suffered days on foot to rescue them, yet has received no praise or recognition.

Wei Wuxian breaks in, insisting that no two clan leaders must be the same. After all, even the Gusu Lan Clan had Lan Yi. He vows that in the future, just as the Gusu Lan Clan has the Two Jades, so he and Jiang Cheng will be the Two Prides. In the future, Jiang Cheng will be clan leader, and Wei Wuxian will be at his side as his right-hand man. If anyone calls Jiang Cheng unfit, Wei Wuxian will beat them up.

Jiang Cheng teases him that he is too weak to beat anyone up right now, and pushes him to the ground.

Wei Wuxian then asks how the Gusu Lan Clan is. Jiang Cheng says Lan Wangji's Father has passed away.

Half a month later, Wang Lingjiao arrives at Lotus Pier. She throws the Yunmeng Jiang Clan's Sixth Shidi before a shocked Wei Wuxian, Jiang Cheng, and Yu Ziyuan, declaring that she has proof of hidden intents against the Qishan Wen Clan.

To everyone's astonishment, Wang Lingjiao explains that the boy was arrested because the one-eyed monster kite has a round red spot. By shooting the spot, the Sixth Shidi is implying that he wants to shoot down the sun – the Qishan Wen Clan.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Jiang Cheng
* Jiang Fengmian (mentioned)
* Cangse Sanren (mentioned)
* Wei Changze (mentioned)
* Lan Wangji (mentioned)
* Lan Yi (mentioned)
* Qingheng-Jun (mentioned)
* Wang Lingjiao
* Yu Ziyuan
* Sixth Shidi

## Events

* Night-Hunt of the Xuanwu of Slaughter (mentioned)
* Burning of the Cloud Recesses (mentioned)
* Massacre of Lotus Pier

## Locations

* Lotus Pier
* Mount Muxi (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

The detailed history of Jiang Fengmian's feelings for Cangse Sanren and his marriage to Yu Ziyuan is omitted from the manhua, as are the details of Lan Xichen's disappearance after the burning of the Cloud Recesses and Wei Wuxian's inability to find Mianmian's satchel.

The manhua cuts Wei Wuxian's instructions to their Sixth Shidi to fetch the kites after playing. Additionally, in the novel, the Sixth Shidi was not seen after his capture until after the Massacre of Lotus Pier, when Wei Wuxian possibly glimpsed his body.

Finally, much of Wang Lingjiao's conversation with Yu Ziyuan, such as her atrocious manners and her remarks on the nature of servants, are also cut from the manhua.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 161
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 56
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Novel, Chapter 57
4. ↑ Novel, Chapter 59
Chapter 136 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Nie Mingjue insists that Meng Yao turn himself in, claiming that if the murder truly happened as he told it, he will not be punished severely. Meng Yao insists that he will be killed anyways, as his father has refused to so much as see him, but eventually he pretends to agree.

Instead, Meng Yao feigns suicide by stabbing himself in the abdomen. As the horrified Nie Mingjue catches him, he seizes the opportunity to freeze Nie Mingjue's qi and flee.

In Empathy, Wei Wuxian realizes that Nie Mingjue rarely opens up to others. To have opened up to Meng Yao, and then to find out that Meng Yao is not who he thought he was, is extremely distressing to Nie Mingjue.

Nie Mingjue tells no one save Lan Xichen, who insists that there must be another explanation. Nie Mingjue refuses to believe so, and threatens to kill Meng Yao with Baxia should he ever see him again. However, time passes and he does not see him again.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jin Guangyao
* Nie Mingjue
* Jin Guangshan (mentioned)
* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Xichen
Beard

"**Beard**" is the fifty-fourth and final episode of the Gacha Episodes.

## Synopsis

As Lan Qiren snores, fast asleep, Wei Wuxian gleefully notes that he was right – Lan Qiren always takes an afternoon nap. Nie Huaisang asks if he will really shave him, and Wei Wuxian confirms his intentions. He requests that Nie Huaisang keep an eye out for him, and to especially watch out for Lan Wangji.

After he creeps inside, shaving the beard goes simply enough. But as Wei Wuxian attempts to leave, he bumps into something and startles Lan Qiren awake.

Wei Wuxian claims that he was seeking tutelage for a passage he did not understand, but when Lan Qiren asks what passage it is, Wei Wuxian says that he has just understood it. He retreats, laughing nervously.

To himself, Lan Qiren reflects that Wei Wuxian is acting very suspiciously. He ventures outside, where multiple disciples act surprised to see him. Lan Qiren thinks that this feels familiar for some reason.

He approaches Lan Xichen, who reacts with similar shock. When Lan Qiren demands to know why he reacted this way, Lan Xichen apologizes for his impoliteness, but says that his uncle seems different and more "spirited" today.

Lan Qiren moves to touch his beard, only to find it missing. He howls "Wei Ying!" before shouting that he is just like his mother, who once shaved off his beard in the past. He vows that if he lets Wei Wuxian escape this time, his surname is not Lan.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Qiren
* Wei Wuxian
* Nie Huaisang
* Lan Wangji (mentioned)
* Lan Xichen
* Cangse Sanren (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

This episode is based on an interview by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, not the novel itself.

## References

1. ↑ Audio Drama, Gacha Episodes, Episode 54
2. ↑ Author Interview
Chapter 167 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wen Qing tells the other cultivators outside that Wen Ning is tired and not to disturb him, before them away.

Wei Wuxian is surprised that Wen Ning's elder sister is the renowned doctor Wen Qing. Wen Ning leaves to fetch medicine when Jiang Cheng awakens.

Unfortunately, Jiang Cheng reveals that his Golden Core has been melted by Wen Zhuliu. Yu Ziyuan and Jiang Fengmian also had their golden cores melted, forever losing their spiritual powers, before being killed.

In despair, Jiang Cheng rants and raves that there was no point to save him, as his life is worthless without cultivation. Wen Ning returns, and the traumatized Jiang Cheng begins shouting at Wei Wuxian, accusing his brother of walking into a trap.

Wen Qing enters to send a needle into Jiang Cheng's forehead, knocking him unconscious before he alerts anyone.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Wen Ning
* Wen Qing
* Jiang Cheng
* Wen Zhuliu (mentioned)
* Yu Ziyuan (mentioned)
* Jiang Fengmian (mentioned)

## Cultivation Tools

* Clarity Bell
* Zidian

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Jiang Cheng's fevered insistence that Wei Wuxian kill Wen Ning.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 167
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 60
Chapter 158 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

After six hours, Lan Wangji finally decapitates the Xuanwu of Slaughter.

After he fishes Wei Wuxian out of its jaws, he notices that Wei Wuxian is acting strangely. Lan Wangji takes him underwater to look for the hole, but they cannot find it. They realize with horror that the Final Eyes Summoning's thrashing likely disturbed enough rocks to block their exit.

With concern, Lan Wangji notes that Wei Wuxian has developed a fever.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Wangji
* Wei Wuxian

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Wei Wuxian's desire to recover the iron sword. Furthermore, Lan Wangji shows no reaction to Wei Wuxian's swear, while he showed displeasure in the novel.

## References

1. ↑  Manhua, **Chapter 158**
2. ↑  Novel, Chapter 55
Ants

* Cover (CN)
* Cover (JP)

"**Ants**" is an extra episode from Season 1 of the audio drama.

## Synopsis

After fighting Jin Zixuan, Wei Wuxian is forced to kneel on the ground as punishment. Lan Wangji notices his shoulders shaking, and, concerned that he is crying, approaches.

Although he initially lectures that Wei Wuxian is responsible for his predicament, when Wei Wuxian continues to make noises akin to tears, Lan Wangji offers to mediate between him and Lan Qiren.

To his dismay, Wei Wuxian then reveals that he is actually laughing as he disturbs an ant nest. He asks if Lan Wangji would like to join him, but Lan Wangji storms away.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Jin Zixuan (mentioned)
* Lan Wangji
* Lan Qiren (mentioned)
Chapter 242 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

After Lan Xichen takes off his outer robe to cover the unconscious Nie Huaisang, he warns Jiang Cheng that his agitation will worsen his wound. Jiang Cheng, however, continues to confront Wei Wuxian on the actions that led to the loss of Jiang Cheng's family and Jin Ling's orphaning.

Angered, Lan Wangji moves to attack Jiang Cheng, and Jin Ling steps in front of his uncle to protect him. Unfortunately, Jiang Cheng pushes Jin Ling aside, stating that he isn't afraid of Lan Wangji. He reminds Wei Wuxian that they once planned to be the Twin Prides of Yunmeng, and dissolves into tears, asking how Wei Wuxian could not tell him.

Wei Wuxian apologizes to Jiang Cheng and asks him to consider his Golden Core as a debt payment for what has happened in the past. Jiang Cheng mocks himself for being on the receiving end of the apology, and Wei Wuxian states that he does not want to be stuck in the past anymore.

Just as Nie Huaisang awakens to ask where he is, the group is alerted to screams from the Lanling Jin Clan cultivators and monks in the Guanyin Temple. Lan Xichen notices a pungent smell.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Lan Xichen
* Nie Huaisang
* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
* Jiang Cheng
* Jin Ling
* Jiang Fengmian (mentioned)
* Yu Ziyuan (mentioned)
* Jiang Yanli (mentioned)
* Jin Zixuan (mentioned)

## Locations

* Yunping City
* Guanyin Temple
* Lotus Pier (mentioned)

## Events

* Confrontation at the Guanyin Temple
* Massacre of Lotus Pier (mentioned)

## Cultivation Tools

* Suibian (mentioned)
* Zidian

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 242
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 102
Chapter 189 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Madam Jin supports Jiang Yanli's demands for an apology from Jin Zixun, but as soon as Jin Guangyao and Lan Xichen arrive, she turns her ire on her husband's bastard son. Madam Jin blames Jin Guangyao for planning the night-hunt, and Jin Zixun quits in a fit of frustration.

Jin Guangyao and other Jin disciples convince him to wait for more grounds to open. As Wei Wuxian and Jiang Yanli are about to depart, Jin Zixuan runs forward and shouts that he, rather than his mother, invited Jiang Yanli because he wanted her company. As the astonish bystanders watch, he proceeds to run away in evident embarassment, with his mother chasing after.

Lan Xichen invites Lan Wangji to join him in assisting Jin Guangyao prepare more prey for the night-hunt, and Lan Wangji agrees to help. As they leave, Jiang Cheng happens upon the scene and overhears gossip that Wei Wuxian is solely responsible for the Yunmeng Jiang Clan's success in the Sunshot Campaign and subsequent success.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jiang Yanli
* Wei Wuxian
* Jin Zixun
* Madam Jin
* Jin Guangyao
* Lan Xichen
* Jin Zixuan
* Lan Wangji
* Jiang Cheng

## Events

* Night-Hunt on Mount Baifeng
* Sunshot Campaign (mentioned)

## Locations

* Mount Baifeng
* Lotus Pier (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

The fact that Nie Mingjue has also captured half of the faes and monsters is omitted from the manhua. Moreover, Clan Leader Yao does not appear as one of the gossipers, nor as the one who helps convince Jin Zixun to stay.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 190
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 70
Branding Iron

* Animation
* Manhua
* Web Series

**Branding Irons** (铁烙, *Tiě Lào*) are a type of low-level spiritual weapon.

## Description

Rather than require fire for heat, any cultivator can use their spiritual power to heat the brand. Only a weak amount of spiritual power is required, so branding irons may be wielded by those with cultivation too low to wield a sword.

At the end of the brand is typically the motif of the clan who wields it. The brands of the Qishan Wen Clan therefore use their sun motif, and brands of the Lanling Jin Clan use the peony motif.

Wei Wuxian describes the pain produced by the brand as so intense that it "drowned out everything else."

## Use

Wang Lingjiao wields the Qishan Wen Clan's branding iron at the training led by her lover, Wen Chao. Jealous of Wen Chao's harassment of Mianmian, she takes advantage of the chaos in the cave of the Xuanwu of Slaughter and attempt to apply her brand to Mianmian's face. However, Wei Wuxian hears Mianmian's cry for help and intervenes, taking the brand on his own chest instead.

At Qiongqi Path, Wei Wuxian notes that the overseers of the enslaved remnants of the Qishan Wen Clan are at the mercy of brand irons bearing the peony motif of the Lanling Jin Clan.

After the death of Wei Wuxian, a drunken and grieving Lan Wangji discovers a branding iron from the Qishan Wen Clan in the Cloud Recesses. He promptly presses the brand on his chest, giving himself the same mark Wei Wuxian once had.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Novel, Chapter 52
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1  Novel, Chapter 72
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1  Novel, Chapter 53
4. ↑  Novel, Chapter 111
Ash Summoning

The **Ash Summoning Spell** (焚灰引魂这种, *Fén Huī Yǐn Hún Zhè Zhǒng*, lit. 'Burning ashes to attract the soul') is a low-level Demonic Cultivation spell exclusively used in the Animation.

## Description

The spell appears to involve the use of Talismans to possess Paper Effigies into doing the caster's bidding. After the task is complete, the Paper Effigies dissolve.

## Use

While hiding from the horde of Undead in Yi City, Wei Wuxian uses the Ash-Summoning spell to dispatch over a hundred Walking Corpses. It is through his proficiency with the spell that Xue Yang discerns his identity as the founder of Demonic Cultivation.

## Trivia

The Ash-Summoning Spell seems to replace Final Eyes Summoning from the Novel and other adaptations, though Final Eyes Summoning is used later in the animation.
Chapter 157 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Wei Wuxian is excited to see that his rods have caught on a rusted iron sword. As soon as he grabs the sword, however, screams erupt in his ears. Wei Wuxian is stunned by its immense resentful energy.

Suddenly, the Xuanwu awakens. Wei Wuxian stuffs iron rods into its mouth and stabs its flesh with bundles of arrows. Still, he is nearly swallowed, and only manages to avoid it by clinging to the horrifying iron sword stuck in the beast's mouth.

The Xuanwu leaves its shell, and Lan Wangji begins to use Chord Assassination to decapitate it.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Wei Wuxian
* Lan Wangji
A-Qing/Abilities

## A-Qing

* Animation
* Manhua
* Audio Drama (CN)
* Web Series
* Audio Drama (JP)

* **Intelligence**: Wei Wuxian is continually impressed with A-Qing's cleverness. For example, she uses her perceived blindness to protect herself as a young maiden on the streets, and readily determines who is trustworthy and who is not.
* **Acting**: A-Qing is an excellent actor who does not flinch even when Xue Yang throws candy at her to test if she is really blind.

## References

1. ↑ Novel, Chapter 38
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 40
3. ↑ Novel, Chapter 39
Chapter 195 (Manhua)

## Synopsis

Jin Guangyao explains the actions of Wei Wuxian to Jiang Cheng, whose attempt to explain why Wen Ning and Wen Qing are important is interrupted by Nie Mingjue. Jin Guangshan claims that Wei Wuxian spoke against Jiang Cheng during the banquet. Lan Wangji insists that he did not, but Jin Guangyao claims that he cannot remember. The crowd condemns Wei Wuxian for killing indiscriminately, until Mianmian points out that the killing is more revenge than indiscriminate.

The crowd, including those from her own clan, jeer that she only speaks because she has feelings for Wei Wuxian after he rescued her in the cave of the Xuanwu of Slaughter. Mianmian removes her crest and departs, leaving her clan behind. Lan Wangji follows.

In the end, Jiang Cheng agrees to confront Wei Wuxian at the Burial Mounds. When the Venerated Triad gather together in the aftermath, they observe Mianmian and Lan Wangji conversing. The two bow to each other with respect.

## Characters

*In order of appearance:*

* Jin Guangshan
* Jin Guangyao
* Jiang Cheng
* Wei Wuxian (mentioned)
* Wen Ning (mentioned)
* Wen Qing (mentioned)
* Nie Mingjue
* Lan Xichen
* Lan Wangji
* Luo Qingyang

## Events

* Freeing of the Qishan Wen Clan remnants from Qiongqi Path (mentioned)
* Massacre of Lotus Pier (mentioned)
* Sunshot Campaign (mentioned)
* Night-hunt of the Xuanwu of Slaughter (mentioned)

## Locations

* Golden Carp Tower
* Burial Mounds (mentioned)

## Divergence from the Novel

The manhua cuts Nie Mingjue's condemnation of Wen Qing, his knowledge that Jin Guangyao had fibbed to cover for his father's lie, and his later praise for Mianmian's integrity. Jin Guangshan's claim that Jiang Fengmian favored Wei Wuxian over Jiang Cheng is also omitted.

## References

1. ↑ Manhua, Chapter 195
2. ↑ Novel, Chapter 73